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    Well, hello all.

    I have just got back on the site; the pc must have spat the dummy out with me not using it last week end. I’ve had loads of post notifications from the site on my
    i-phone, so I have had to make do with just reading them most of the week all 478 of them.

    Anyway I’m back now, and would like to say a big thanks to all of you for all the good comments about the 2011 Lakes tour and Cumbria RSOC show. Having been the 6th to date, not sure which one could be called the best one, but last weekend must have been one of the more interesting ones for you all; keeping it quiet for the last two months was a bit daunting to say the least - I did have to tell one or two people that had a part in the tour but they were sworn to secrecy. Thanks.

    I would also like to thank all the people that helped in any way to make the
    Lakes “11” tour happen; you all know who you are. Big thanks to G, as you all know he did have a big part in this year’s tour. Also, a big thanks to Miles, Kathryn and Paul for the use of the hotel and grounds. We presented Miles and Kathryn with a set of MK1 Mexico quarter bumpers and brackets for their mk1 Mexico that’s just taking for ever to restore. He tells me it’s all done now apart from the paint, so if it’s painted for next year’s tour we can all put her back together for them over the weekend.

    As far as the tour went, we are very pleased with the way it turned out, although it would have been better if more people have used the road book rather than sat navs! They may not have got stuck up a road they shouldn’t have been up lol, and I would have liked to have seen more of you at the Lakeland Motor Museum. If you had all gone there I would have had more time sorting the Heaves out for you arrival back, but as a quarter of the cars were back 2 hours early the group photo didn’t work this year.

    T shirts - most of the Lakes “11” T’s have been sold now but I do have some XXL and three XXXL left - there was only 100 T shirts altogether in different sizes.

    Polo’s - I have about 13 left, not sure of the sizes. PM me and I will have a look. If you ordered a polo and never got it, drop me a PM and I will post it onto you.

    Jackets - 4 XXL left .

    Driving standards
    As far as driving standards went on the Lakes “11” Tour this year, we did have one or two complaints but not as many as last year thankfully. If you do have a complaint of bad driving by a tour participant please PM me the make and Reg of the car and I will deal with it.

    M/sport was very pleased with the turn out of cars and the behaviour of you all. One of them said, he didn’t realise that there were so many MK 1 and Mk2 Escorts left and the standard of them all was just overwhelming.

    We will be presenting Malcolm with a photo album later next week to give him an insight into the Lakes “11” tour you never know he may just have us back sometime!!

    Charity raffle and Auction.
    The raffle went well must admit did go on a bit, £480 as for the auction it did even better, Rob Horder did very well out it lol it made £800 and we still have a few items left to auction which I will put up on the site later this week Jules shortbread sales made £50.00 cheers Jules and I also have the proceeds of the Action of the FORD signs to add to the charity which will be £700 and when I get all the bills paid and see what left in the kitty and make the donation up to a tidy sum for the Grate North Air Ambulance
    Many thanks for your generosity.

    But on the whole Lakes “11” worked out well, how many times did you hear someone say good to have the crack with you or nice to see you again this year, it’s just got to be the most friendly get together of the year and I for one would like to keep it going for a bit longer yet, yes there was some changes this year one or two none fords on the tour that were invited by myself to do the tour, but they were all members of this forum that have fords as well as other classic car’s so what !!! They were all of the same era of the Fords on the tour and as far as I can see there’s only one compliant that I can see reading though the vast amount of posts on this fun and friendly web site, but there’s always one NOBODY his quote not mine, that just likes the sound of his own voice shame really he has nothing better to do than try to wind people up but we have saying up here nowt as queer as folk, lets just see if he lasts the week end out lol.
    Hopefully you all enjoyed your week end sorry about the weather did think we had it cracked this year but it all went a bit Pete tong on Thursday but never the less Kev Curtis now knows what the rain in Cumbria smell’s like and how to predict when it coming and didn’t he do well did you see the world cup smiling from ear to ear he was lol, nice one Kev the RS1600 is just stunning son or and he also got some bird dropping cleaner for the spuggie droppings well done Kev the cars a credit to you son.

    TR7
    Sprit of the tour gutted for Paul when I herd that it had lost its oil pressure but it’s on its road to recovery now he was very lucky spoke to him yesterday and it’s not as ban as he first thought.

    RS john
    Nice to see you and Gary out on the tour this year with the 1800 Respect!! Son
    and car of the tour to boot, hell you’ll want to bring it every year now lol

    Custom
    How many followed him on the road to nowhere? There’s a song there somewhere Grum can you find him a vid clip for that please.

    Well it’s taken me all night to do this if anyone’s not happy with the Lakes “11” tour tuff!!
    It’s over now, but seriously if you have any complaints, suggestions or comments about this year tour please PM me or pick up the phone and let’s talk otherwise PUT UP or SHUT UP !
    Many thanks too you all for your continued support all the cars in this year’s tour were very well turned out and a credit to you all.

    Thank you and good night

    Steve Bob and Gordon.

  • #2
    Thy words sum it all up sir ,we had a brilliant time both on the tour and the craic at the hotel .
    ROLL ON 1012 TOUR

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    • #3
      sounds a good one Steve, shame i couldnt make it

      as for a vid for Custom ...................................

      Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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      • #4
        Steve and co
        many thanks for the great weekend, even the rain did not spoil it
        well done
        roll on next year
        cheers from the Angry Wasp
        Difficult roads often lead to beautiful places

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        • #5
          it was a fantastic weekend again...........

          from Essex HQ it's knocking on a 900 mile weekend for us lot but wouldnt miss it, it's highlight of the show year

          thanks to Steve, Bob, Gordon and whoever else gets involved so we can get together for a good laugh, good drive and good show the staff at Msport were really welcoming and even showed us lot round when the tours were supposed to have finished for the day

          Miles and Family you also done a great job and we always feel welcomed and looked after

          heres to many more
          Cheers Glyn

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          • #6
            Good read that Steve, well said

            Big Thank You to you and all that made it happen

            S.A.S Motorsport > http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/...o=view&id=2408

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            • #7
              best show etc of the year bar none father, keep it up and ignore the nobs who say otherwise
              Ex-Chairman of 'The Clique'

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              • #8
                puka weekend,, many thanks to those who put the hours in to keep it going,
                , good company,
                ,good laugh,
                , good cars,
                , and good roads

                HAPPY DAYZ


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                • #9
                  Lakes 11

                  We were thinking you were busy eating cake lol

                  Thanks again for what is the best social escort gathering by far....

                  Great setting, Great people, Great cars and the best craic to be had....

                  Big thanks for car of the tour award!!

                  John

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                  • #10
                    Really enjoyed this years tour Steve...
                    I must say this is one of the premier events of the year and long may it continue.
                    It's a credit to everyone involved in running it.... well done
                    A big thank you from all the Nott's guy's...
                    I think i used more water than petrol....lol... least it's cheaper...


                    I'd rather push a Ford than drive a V**X***L

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                    • #11
                      Awesome weekend again!!!,many,many thanks all.

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                      • #12
                        It was my first and hopfully not the last,,,great weekend and great bunch of guys,,,,hope to be able to put more faces to names in the near future
                        Thanks again
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                        Back with a MK1

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                        • #13
                          Great review Steve. The trip to M-Sport pulled it out the bag for me and kept the Tour a fresh.
                          So what will the Tour do next year? I guess we will all have to wait and see.Roll on 2012.Would not miss the spectacle it is,an event that is truly memorable for the appearance it creates.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by rsjohn1 View Post
                            We were thinking you were busy eating cake lol

                            Thanks again for what is the best social escort gathering by far....

                            Great setting, Great people, Great cars and the best craic to be had....

                            Big thanks for car of the tour award!!

                            John
                            love your 1800 john a top top car
                            Ex-Chairman of 'The Clique'

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                            • #15
                              Thanks for organising such a great tour I really appreciate all the effort you and your team put into making it my one of my favourite weekends of the year. The only problem I can see is how can you make it better for next year

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