Goody

Looks like all is sorted and will be back with DollyRoo and Andy Cooke

Andy will be a GREAT addition to the DollyRoo Team!  Good to have him aboard.  Yes plan is to use my car.  And thanks to Andy looks like I will make my 4th RBRR.  Andy knows Dolomites, likes BEER so all should be Good.

Someone was taking movies and picts of my car when I was behind them in Scotland.  Can anyone tell me where to find them.  I do not do facebook or twitter.  Thanks: Bill

Team Shorts, No run would be the same without them.  You know they were very much missed on the RBRR! Ok they did show up at a check point.  Now where are the petro heads?  They allways buy me BEER!

Carl: Remember the last one, I drank all the beer before most got to the hotel.  Not sure I am welcome to come back.  A few also did not understand I am NOT a club officer, only a Moderator, I can't sign your road books.

Ashley Mills, Peter Fern and I have discussed entering.  Not sure yet.  However I might be looking to join a team if any one will have me.  Will know more when we see the route and what country's are included.  Ole team member Peter Wenzel is also thinking on it.

Please post your photos on the club site, I like others do not do or use facebook.  I do enjoy looking at the picts.  I did not take many as I have so many form past runs.  In fact Tim still use's many of mine form CD's I sent him years ago.

As for picts of marshal's,  Would be nice.

Note to VR: Union?  What, now you want to be paid for doing less work?  

This was my 5th time at Lands End.  06 was the best food and service. 08 food good but servers walked off and refused to serve for some time. I understand those who arrived last had no food as LE ran out.  10 was GREAT as we were in a nicer place. 12 the food and service was ok but only one bathroom that was only for 1 at a time and some distance form the hall.  Sorry this year was the pitts.  No bathrooms till 8, no food till 8:30 and slow service with no cereal or toast!    I know it is almost impossible to find another place that can serve our crowd but, sorry Lands End as a whole is not worth paying for.  Except the first time I have allways got the feeling the workers at LE looked at us as a pain that they would rather not deal with and I have never (cept the first time) found them friendly or helpfull.  Lands End is what we in the states call a " I Got Ya" a place that knows you have no other choice and they treat you accordingly.  

JOG has allways been a very good stop, they have their act together.  

In the same vain, I heard gripes about Morrisons and the lack of pies because some were Pigs! Not a problem for my team as 2 of us don't care for them and did not have any, one of us had only one.  So we were not the ones who took more than they should have, nor did we take more than one should at Cannon Bridge.  

I do not eat much on these runs as I don't like to stop to return it.  All in all the meal stops are not that important to me, if I feel the need I will snack when needed.  After all who does the run's for the food.  

I also did not know to nominate a car at the finish.  Team #25 in agreement vote for the Renown.  This is not to say others were of lesser note.
We also think the Brake girls in the Herald should get a endever award.

Congrats to all the other teams that made it.  Our Team made it around with only 1 minor glitch, frozen lock on the gas filler cap.  Clive punched out the lock so all was well.  Our car (DollyRoo) has now done 3 RBRR's.  I think I was the 2nd or 3rd and the first Dolly to nab the badger.  Have not looked under the car yet, but no smell.  Like all of you this was a team effort and many thanks to Clive & Pete for all the work they did preping my car.  We had a great time and it was a great run.  Just a shame about Lands End.  I too feel ever so sorry for the few who did not make it as I know what that feels like.

I was great seeing all of you on the run, check points and others who showed up along the run.  

Made a few adjustments to the car including installing a new Alt as the output of the old was kinda week.  Adjusted the headlights.  Thanks BIG Time to Pete and Clive for all the time and work they put into the car.  Highlighted the map to match the road book this morning.  Packed all the spares and things we will need. All stickers on  car.  I think the car is ready.  See you all at the Plough tomorrow.   Team DollyRoo.

Mechanical or Electric, it really comes down to your personal choice.  The mechanical ones work great and last for a long time. They were designed to deliver the proper amount of fuel at any RPM.  Yes they can and do fail.  Electric ones deliver a constant flow and pressure no matter what engine RPM. Modern ones are very reliable and last as long or longer than the old ones.  If you have to change a pump, electric ones depending on where they are located can be easer than mechanical ones.  As for leaking in/out  both types will leak if the hose is loose or rotted.  Unless you are racing or using your car for a special purpose than I see no advantage one over the other.  Only other advantage I see to electric is that if you car sits for long periods, fuel is pumped to the carb's faster and you might notice quicker starting.  So I vote you use your gut feeling as to what to use.

Ashley Mills makes it a point to go off to Dunnet Head on every run.  Does not take too much time and it is nice to get a picture.  Beware some have hit sheep doing this.  For me, been their done that.

Hide your BEER!  I'm off to England today.   Hope to see some of you at Duxford this Sunday and to all the Team's, GOOD Luck in you prep work and let's all have a GOOD RUN!

I have to say this.  One of the best things about this club is the FACT, all will help and pitch in.  The many members and co-drivers who take the time to pitch in and help get the cars ready and work as a team.  I will be forever greatfull for all who have helped keep my car going since I am not their to do it myself.  

The Pink fluffy seats are to attract girls.  The sub Woofer is so everyone on the run no matter how far away can enjoy my Banjo Music!

Hover, due to the fact one past co-driver (Ash) aimed for all the sheep dip he could find.

Hay, Peter lives in Luton, Chain is so the car will be their in the morning.  

As you know Team Dollyroo has had many Co-Drivers.  We have allways been great together.  One thing you learn no matter who your co-drivers are, At times things can get heated and you almost get pissed.  Just let it pass as things will work out.  Yes you will make a wrong turn, miss read the road book and the like.  Remember you and your co-driver are their to have FUN!  That's what it's all about.  

Looking forward to seeing you Howard.  I am retired so leave is NOT a problem.  Only Money!!
And I have a very understanding wife, No she is not coming on this trip.

I have done the run with 3 and 2.  Note the Post on top of the page.  Dave Kent is looking to join a team.  No matter what give it a go.  Just remember, during the run at various times one of you will NEED SLEEP!  Take naps, don't drive tired and pull over if you feel the need as you need not rush to make it.  Their is plenty of time to make the check points, just don't waist time.  

Best Driving Songs Of All Time are form the 50 & 60's.
Time is Tight
Pipeline
and many More

In the past I have offered a free CD of these plus my World Famous 72 min of Banjo Music!

Yea, I got farther to fly and at my age me arms get tired quick and the only place to land is Greenland or Ireland to rest.

Steve, I hope you are OK Mate.  After all you were a great partner on the last one.  You are a member of Team DollyRoo by default so you gotta stay well and happy.  I just know you are gonna make it this time and it will be good to see you again.   Looking forward to a BEER or 2 at the end.  Only 12 more sleeps till I leave for England.  Time fly's

Since 9/11 we now need a passport to go in and out of Canada.  However their are many unmanned border crossings.   Of course on the run I will have my passport anyway, but it will be a pain if we all have to stop and jump through hoops.  Does anyone really think their will be a problem?  NO, I did not mean McJim.

Martin and Mike:  Looking forward to seeing you two and McJim at the check points, again.  No one yells out GOODY like you guys.  See You Soon:  Bill

Tim: Don't worry about my team, as the only American, Ferny has told me he will be at the meeting.  Bill