South Wales driving day?

Captain Jack · Post by **Captain Jack** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:20 pm

Can;t you borrow someone else's if the relay doesnt arrive?

Post by **DaiRees** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:16 am

Here's the meeting place folks...

From the South

- Get off the M4 at J23, head north on the A470 (signposted Merthyr Tydfil)
- Stay on A470 approx 12 miles to the next roundabout, straight on, 2nd exit
- Stay on A470 approx 6 miles to the next roundabout, straight on, 2nd exit
- At the next roundabout, straight on, 2nd exit
- At the next roundabout, turn right, 3rd exit
- At the next roundabout, straight on, 2nd exit
- At the traffic lights, turn left
- Follow the road around, it goes sharply to the right, then left, then right again up to a mini roundabout
- At the mini roundabout turn left, 1st exit, then immediately right in through the gates of the park
- Proceed up the drive of the park, bear left where the driveway splits, then turn right onto the castle forecourt.
- Look for other 406's, park next to them, get out and say hello

Approx 20 mins from the M4

From the Midlands

- The best way is to take the M50 from J8 of the M5
- After the M50 ends at Ross-on-Wye take the A40 towards Monmouth
- A few miles after Monmouth you need to get off the dual carriageway, the junction is signposted Abergavenny (the road number is still the A40 - the one you just got off turns into the A449 at this point )
- At Abergavenny there's a double roundabout thing, you want the A465 westbound signed Merthyr Tydfil (IIRC it's 1st exit then 2nd exit)
- Stay on the A465, there's loads of roundabouts, I aint going to try to count them, it'll only cause confusion. Be aware that at the top of the big hill through the rock cutting, the main road actually takes a 90 right, 3rd exit at the roundabout.
- When you get to Merthyr (after the nice new dual carriageway bit) theres another silly roundabout arrangement. You need to turn right (2nd exit) at the first one, then take the 2nd exit (bearing leftish) at the second one. You're still on the A465.
- Couple of miles downhill to the next roundabout, turn left, 1st exit. You're now on the A470 heading south
- At the next roundabout, turn left, 1st exit
- At the next roundabout, straight on, 2nd exit
- At the traffic lights, turn left
- Follow the road around, it goes sharply to the right, then left, then right again up to a mini roundabout
- At the mini roundabout turn left, 1st exit, then immediately right in through the gates of the park
- Proceed up the drive of the park, bear left where the driveway splits, then turn right onto the castle forecourt.
- Look for other 406's, park next to them, get out and say hello

Approx 85 mins from the M5

Any problems, give me a ring on 07747 828797.

puggy · Post by **puggy** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:18 am

Thanks for the directions Dai and the 11 meet time ... at my age i need time to get going in the morning

by the way since putting my stickers on, the car has started to fall to pieces did you curse them
or is this a pug thing

one more thing is the delectable creature at the front of your
car in the pic by any chance going to be the afternoon's entertainment

Post by **DaiRees** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:54 am

puggy wrote:one more thing is the delectable creature at the front of your car in the pic by any chance going to be the afternoon's entertainment

I've arranged for a small herd to be tied to a lamppost in the centre of Builth Wells for your enjoyment, us Welsh call that a leisure centre

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puggy · Post by **puggy** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:04 pm

mmmmmmm a small herd .... i shall have to get a 12 pack of condoms unless i'm
expected to share the little beauty's

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:09 pm

well im having to drop out

i got my relay fitted it and it started

then stalled

the fuel pump fuse keeps blowing every time i turn the ignition on, im guessing the pump has seized
what a bugger

Post by **DaiRees** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:21 pm

Pisser!

Never mind eh? there's always be a next time

Puggy dude, more sheeps for you matey

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:22 pm

i bet its the bloody crap injector cleaner thats done it

Post by **DaiRees** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:46 pm

Still got about 30 hours to fix it James, get outside!

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:55 pm

trust me, ill be on it all day tommorow

puggy · Post by **puggy** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:35 pm

best of luck with it james hope you get it sorted ..

neildavies · Post by **neildavies** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:38 am

So who's definites for tomorrow now?

Captain Jack · Post by **Captain Jack** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:53 am

James, fix it!!!!

Btw a word of warning: anyone coming via M4 through Swindon, it'll be closed between junction 15 and 16 from 9pm tonight till 10am tomorrow. There will be some diversions in place, but do allow for extra time

puggy · Post by **puggy** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:25 am

I shall be there

minus my A/C

fooking b*stard bitching car...
it worked all through winter now i need it its packed up ... bitch !!!!

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:32 am

Cap'n, is that a yes?

Puggy, looking forward to meeting you mate.