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02-28-2005, 04:41 PM
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Coming to America
Hello All
Am coming the States soon; am coming to DC to see a good friend from my University days. Will be in town from Friday 11th March, and leaving on Tuesday 15th March. Am staying in the Holiday Inn on 1155 14th St, NW. We are then flying to Savannah, Georgia for St. Patrick's Day....am flying home to Blighty on Friday 18th March
It would be great to meet up with any Rennlist members who live in DC or Savannah
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Martyn.
Am coming the States soon; am coming to DC to see a good friend from my University days. Will be in town from Friday 11th March, and leaving on Tuesday 15th March. Am staying in the Holiday Inn on 1155 14th St, NW. We are then flying to Savannah, Georgia for St. Patrick's Day....am flying home to Blighty on Friday 18th March
It would be great to meet up with any Rennlist members who live in DC or Savannah
Thanks
Martyn.
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02-28-2005, 05:07 PM
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I've got a lot going on during that time, but would be delighted to see you Martyn. My work schedule is crazy on the 14th, then I'm leaving for Vermont on the 15th, so let's shoot for Fri., Saturday or Sunday. If the weather's fine, perhaps I'll drive the TT.
02-28-2005, 05:23 PM
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Excellent, will mail you.
I shall be easy to spot...typical tourist, looking the wrong way when crossing the road, wearing Union Jack t-shirt, plus shorts, white socks and sandels
Bit of history...this will be my 2nd time in the States, I came over last year to DC for a bit, and then me and my mates went to NYC for St. Patrick's day. I only spent 3 days in New York, and was a physical and mental wreck by the end after fervent drinking and partying.
I shall be easy to spot...typical tourist, looking the wrong way when crossing the road, wearing Union Jack t-shirt, plus shorts, white socks and sandels
Bit of history...this will be my 2nd time in the States, I came over last year to DC for a bit, and then me and my mates went to NYC for St. Patrick's day. I only spent 3 days in New York, and was a physical and mental wreck by the end after fervent drinking and partying.
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Originally Posted by MOD500
I shall be easy to spot...wearing Union Jack t-shirt, plus shorts, white socks and sandels
02-28-2005, 11:55 PM
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Martyn if you are up for an adventure a bunch of P-cars will be at Summit Point Raceway that weekend for a DE event. I think it is roughly an hour and a half west of DC.
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Have mailed you John.
I was only jesting about the tourist garb, I promise to dress sensibly so to not impinge on your street cred.
Keith, thanks for the offer, though I don't think I will have opportunity to get to the raceway.
I was only jesting about the tourist garb, I promise to dress sensibly so to not impinge on your street cred.
Keith, thanks for the offer, though I don't think I will have opportunity to get to the raceway.
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Martyn, you'd better dress up. I spent 3 days there and been sick for the last 2 weeks since I came back. Actually coming from the UK it should not be a big deal for you.
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I shall wrap up warm, though its pretty cold here in Yorkshire at the moment.
My main concern is if John will be able to understand my accent, which is 'interesting' to say the least!!
My main concern is if John will be able to understand my accent, which is 'interesting' to say the least!!
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Originally Posted by MOD500
Just had lunch with John and his good lady this afternoon, what a great time.
Great to meet you both
Your car is lovely too.
Kind Regards
Martyn.
Great to meet you both
Your car is lovely too.
Kind Regards
Martyn.
I'll be in the UK in May and look forward to getting together then and seeing your P-car beast.
Enjoy your holiday to the fullest
03-22-2005, 05:56 AM
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Got home Saturday, what a trip.
DC was great.
Savannah was very enjoyable also, though cold; the weather forecast predicted a temp of 65-70 so me and my mate took shorts, etc. It turned out to be VERY cold, meaning coats, hats, and scarves were in order! The St. Patrick's Day parade was excellent, and the festivities down on River Street quite hedonistic in the afternoon and evening.
Hope the day at Summit Point went well.
The Bruntingthorpe speed day on sunday went well. I got a max speed of 173 through the laser. The best of the day was 196 on the laser by a Nardo engined RUF R GT2, only 1mph slower was an original Yellowbird.
You can see some pics here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=133&h=0
Kind regards
Martyn.
DC was great.
Savannah was very enjoyable also, though cold; the weather forecast predicted a temp of 65-70 so me and my mate took shorts, etc. It turned out to be VERY cold, meaning coats, hats, and scarves were in order! The St. Patrick's Day parade was excellent, and the festivities down on River Street quite hedonistic in the afternoon and evening.
Hope the day at Summit Point went well.
The Bruntingthorpe speed day on sunday went well. I got a max speed of 173 through the laser. The best of the day was 196 on the laser by a Nardo engined RUF R GT2, only 1mph slower was an original Yellowbird.
You can see some pics here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?f=133&h=0
Kind regards
Martyn.
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Thanks for the link to the pics Martyn. I saw that Tiff Needell was there and the day will be featured on a future episode of his show. Did he drive your car?
