Hicap phill · Dec 7, 2019

Early start this morning 05.00. Off to the start line let them sort the paperwork out while I relax.
Off to start line 07.15hrs for first special stage/regularity.

quick drive round lands end complex
& off in to the country side.

me I stay & watch 60more classics off the line.
Start the slow drive up the A30 spots few classics so into the next lay by.every 1 looking good

Spot the LR drive past still holding the position so all good.
Stop Off at time control at Jamaica inn. Still going & they will now head towards wales soon for night driving

I will next catch up with them tommorow Evening near Gretna.

derwendolly · Dec 7, 2019

Which route do they take through Wales?

Hicap phill · Dec 7, 2019

derwendolly said:
Which route do they take through Wales?

unsure of the other roads as they get handed instructions to plot as they go. These photo is official check points that they have to pass

derwendolly · Dec 7, 2019

Hicap phill said:
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unsure of the other roads as they get handed instructions to plot as they go. These photo is official check points that they have to pass

They're very close to my area, especially when at Beulah, I'm just further south off the A483.

If they are able to choose their routes I can see how they lay their 'time-taking traps'! I'm sure they will have done their homework!

potus · Dec 8, 2019

Thanks for the photo's, will look forward to keeping an eye on this thread throughout the journey. cheers

Hicap phill · Dec 8, 2019

I just drove to a check point early this morning & most of the roads had loads of standing water & weather was either rain/hail with strong wind.
Well the drive past on time and was the first motor through which sometime worries me.
No chance for a photo.
Pity the open tops

Now up at Gretna green & just seen them drive past to a hotel stop(first proper stop since Saturday morning)
Will wave to them in the morning & find another check point to watch.

Hicap phill · Dec 9, 2019

Phone call this morning saying dynamo playing up.So they Get toThe start line time in & leave. Then find a lay-by to rebuild the dynamo.new bushes fitted & off they went.
(Good watching others work)
After 25 miles up hills on the motorway it decided to Chuck the water out.
As it’s been cold on the night they had left the muff up. So quick fix & fill up & away they go.
The extra air caused a miss fire(crap cap not holding the lead) fixed with replacement cap

Next top up on some food. So normal wing picnic

Quick chat confirm next check point I will get to and off we all go.Met them later at Loch Lomond still all fine now running good after changing the rectifier

Now as I’m walking round the pits spot someone who miss judged a corner.
See gaffer tape has its uses.

I’m now just over the bridge before the Isle of Skye at at 2 hour stop waiting for the cars to start arriving from 21.00hrs.
Then they depart from 23.00 hrs towards John o groats arrival time will be from 10.30
So they still have some miles to cover.

me I’m going to put my feet up for a few hours then journey across to a marked lay-by for the final photos from 08.00hrs.

Hicap phill · Dec 9, 2019

First car in.. nearly a rookie mistake of going over the check point before time.(you pick up big time penalties for arriving early) Fast turn around & park up.

Hicap phill · Dec 9, 2019

Just finished car park duties. I get roped into
These things. Blowing a gale. Last car now in.
It’s 2 hrs driving to the next check point for me. They should start arriving from 03.40hrs.

Shimsteriom · Dec 9, 2019

Thanks for the updates and piccies

derwendolly · Dec 9, 2019

Shimsteriom said:
Thanks for the updates and piccies

I second that. Something I would never get the chance to do for real but have found your updates

very interesting to follow. Big thanks.

Hicap phill · Dec 9, 2019

Landrover just left.
I would but some one is asleep.
I Will leave them.

Hicap phill · Dec 9, 2019

Here you go small clip from today

dieseldog69 · Dec 10, 2019

That's brilliant, loads more to come me thinks

Hicap phill · Dec 10, 2019

Sat now in ulllapool waiting at timing control.
Only another 8.5 hrs till to the last stage

Hicap phill · Dec 10, 2019

First car in.

NorfolkBird · Dec 10, 2019

Hicap phill said:
Here you go small clip from today

Looks awesome

Hicap phill · Dec 10, 2019

I’m now parked up at John o groats.
Hopefully they are still alive as I have missed a few time slots due to single track A roads.
It’s that windy it was blowing me all over the road.

derwendolly · Dec 10, 2019

Hicap phill said:
I’m now parked up at John o groats.
Hopefully they are still alive as I have missed a few time slots due to single track A roads.
It’s that windy it was blowing me all over the road.

'Tis very windy .... and rainy, 'ere, too.

Stay safe - all of you.

Hicap phill · Dec 10, 2019

They have arrived. All ok. Dented a cross member on last stage.

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