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Well it's all over
for 2008 - but such was the enthusiasm, we're seriously considering staging
another run in 2009 instead of 2010! Over the coming week,
lots of photos will be going up, as well as an event report.
Well done to all the
teams, and a special thank you to Speedy Hire for their sterling support! You can post your message using the 'add a message' button above.
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| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky ( Nick )
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: yes,merry xmas and happy new year, we are on for meeting up for the new run in October, watch out the boys are back in town ! MESSAGE TIMED AT 22:03 on 02 December 09  | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar (Joe)
MESSAGE: Hope you all have a great Christmas 2009. Hope to see you in 2010 MESSAGE TIMED AT 20:19 on 21 November 09 | |
| FROM:Test
EMAIL steve@stephenmgrant.com MESSAGE: Testing server MESSAGE TIMED AT 10:29 on 10 September 09 | |
| FROM:Tim Brant - Event Treasurer
EMAIL tim.brant@virgin.net MESSAGE: To-date £13,493.00 collected from your tremendous efforts. Many thanks, Tim MESSAGE TIMED AT 09:29 on 10 February 09 | |
| FROM:Don Baldry Editor www.lighthouseclub.org
EMAIL don@baldryuk.demon.co.uk MESSAGE: Stuff from the Wrightfull Team. Mini World page and another, now in pdf format. www.lighthouseclub.org Newsflash page Regards. Don MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:13 on 22 January 09 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher & Leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Happy new year everyone,looking forward to seeing lots of lovely photos coming up on the webbsite !!! regards Nick MESSAGE TIMED AT 08:51 on 02 January 09 | |
| FROM:Don Baldry Editor www.lighthouseclub.org
EMAIL don@baldryuk.demon.co.uk MESSAGE: I have now got enough stuff to put a brief report on our web site. If and when I get more I'll prepare a pdf which can be accessed from the report. Thanks to Wrightful team and to Knights Templar and Tony Green for the stuff they sent. Regards to all. Don MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:21 on 08 December 08 | |
| FROM:Tim Brant - Event Treasurer
EMAIL tim.brant@virgin.net MESSAGE: To-date £12,443.00 received. All your support greatly appreciated. Regards, Tim MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:46 on 01 December 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam MESSAGE: Well, that's the stickers off,and all the paint! Only kidding, but she is off to the garage for a new rear subframe. But where are all the photos? Steve managed to fry all his on his CB radio or something, but there should be something to put on the site! After all, we all survived! But just like the Knights Templar, the wrightfull mini team is consigned to history, whilst the new team- well, you'll have to wait and see, a leaf out of the Woodbutcher and Leaky book of suspense. Anyway, all have a good Christmas So it's goodbye from me, and it's goodbye from Jim! MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:15 on 30 November 08 | |
| FROM:Team Marshall Nick
EMAIL hedgesn@apgprint.com MESSAGE: I Would like to thanks all the runners and riders,for making it a great weekend as normal, contrats to woodbutcher & Leaky and great to see them,and the wheldon boys again, richie i am surprised you did not win as well ha!! ha!! MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:01 on 05 November 08 | |
| FROM:tony green
EMAIL tonymgreen@fsmail.net MESSAGE: Congratulations to all you mad men. What a great event which ended with a super evening at Lands End. A huge thank you to everyone connected from the Lighthouse Club and I look forward to meeting up with you all again. MESSAGE TIMED AT 18:03 on 30 October 08 | |
| FROM:Capita 2 aka....."Team SL55"
EMAIL ritchie.clapson@capita.co.uk MESSAGE: Alan and I still can't believe we didn’t win, particularly when we took everything so seriously!!! We will be logging an official complaint which I am certain will involve an indepenandt Government investigation......Ritchie MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:38 on 30 October 08 | |
| FROM:Colin & Dave - Wheldon Lads
EMAIL colin.lipscombe@wheldons.co.uk MESSAGE: Great weekend - many thanks to Steve,Nick & their team for organising another brilliant event. Also a big thank you to all the runners and riders for making the run so memorable - we are definately all mad!! MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:22 on 30 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Team formely known as the Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Thanks to everyone in making the long weekend a most excellent adventure. As Justin & I didn't find the Holy Grail the Knights have now officially been confirmed departed from this world. We'll have a different name, car & costumes in 2010. If any one has any good pictures please E-mail them over(of the event). Thanks again to Steve and his gang plus to all the other wacky non-racers. It was good MESSAGE TIMED AT 08:00 on 30 October 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher & Leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Hi all,yes i agree with George it was a really great run and such a good bunch of people to be with,we got back to Ipswich just after 7.30,it rained buckets all the way ! I took 231 photo,s and will sift thru them as soon as i get a mo. 2010 then,better start making plans ! by the way have you heard the one about Long John Silver ! ! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:25 on 29 October 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
MESSAGE: I agree with George's message, but we avoided the snow, although we did have an 8.5 hour journey with the wipers on for at least 7.5 of those hours! Really great few days, really good company and we even managed to get through Somerset without being held up by highwaymen and women- which was a real shame, but we were under the cover of darkness!!! Can't wait for the next one and if it is in 2010,Dave of The Wheldon Boys should have his Lotus Cortina fit ...and it will give us a chance to find an inappropriate vehicle! Keep in touch, David MESSAGE TIMED AT 20:53 on 29 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Yippee-we did it! What really good fun. Thanks to all the other "Runners" who made it a great event. Managed to drop Jim off in Cornwall, then go through the worst snow of the trip to get home, as I am sure you all did.Hope you all got back safely. Well done Steve and the team for guiding us with out too many deviations (apart from us who did the most miles) Look forward to some more crack on the message board before we all start planning for 2010 Cheers for now George & Jim MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:10 on 29 October 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
MESSAGE: Horizontal rain in Scotland? Now that'll be different. Steve usually arranges that for Land's End! See you all on Saturday. Here's hoping to see The Highwaymen on Monday afternoon. MESSAGE TIMED AT 19:48 on 23 October 08 | |
| FROM:CANCELLATION
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: Unfortunately, we've just learned this evening that the Morrison Construction team has had to pull out for unavoidable reasons, and so if anyone knows of a pair of nutcases that could step in to fill the breach at the last minute - ask them to contact Steve straight away! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:53 on 21 October 08 | |
| FROM:Organisers
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: Hi George, You wrote: "the timing clock at the top of the message screen is stating that Woodbutcher and Leaky are to cross the start line in 4 DAYS time!" Er - no it didn't! I'm the first to say that I am to administration what Mandelson is to honesty, but I'm afraid that on this occasion, you're mistaken. The countdown clock is precise to the very second - look again! (It even accounts for the clock going back at 2am Sunday morning) However since you've stated your intention to provide a new watch, a beer and a 2008 calendar, I'll accept it publicly and with all good grace at the awards on Monday night. All runners will have read this, so there's no backing down now! (Hint: I've always fancied a Seiko!) Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:35 on 21 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Update on weather. Looks better 35mph winds with 42mph gust at JOG Sunday morning. As of Tuesday @12.12 MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:20 on 21 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: We are a little concerned that the organizer of this Event is unable to count! As we write this message to all our fellow "Runners" on Monday 20th October, the timing clock at the top of the message screen is stating that Woodbutcher and Leaky are to cross the start line in 4 DAYS time! Is there something we should know? Or is it because they need 2 days start to get to Lands End by Monday night! We suggest that a new watch, a 2008 Calender and a beer my well be the remedy for you Steve, as you had been warned before! See you all at JOG on Saturday, that is unless you have all left without us! MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:15 on 20 October 08 | |
| FROM:WEATHER WARNING
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: SEVERE STORMS EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY Joe, one of the Knights Templar, has just called to let us know that the weather for Sunday at JO'G is looking - well - bleedin' awful. The forceast for 07:00 is windspeeds of 69mph, gusting to 83. Temperature 7C, windchill making it feel like -1C. 100% cloud cover and to top it all - you guessed it - rain. The journey up on Saturday isn't looking too clever either, with rain and winds gusting to 40-50mph. The info comes from metcheck.com, cross referenced with the met office. Further bulletins will be posted here daily until Fri am. Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:03 on 20 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Pacemakers (apparently!!)
EMAIL alex.trigg@speedyhire.com MESSAGE: Well, the second Speedy Hire team (Mike McGrath and me, Alex Trigg) are travelling up to Perth on the Friday evening. Does anybody know any good curry houses there!!???? Looking forward to the Run!! MESSAGE TIMED AT 18:53 on 16 October 08 | |
| FROM:ADAMS AND ALLEN
EMAIL NAMOSITE@HOTMAIL.COM MESSAGE: Builders of Ipswich,,,,,,what chance has a plumber got finishing on time !!! do yopur best Dave and don't let Mr Nick drive MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:05 on 15 October 08 | |
| FROM:ORGANISERS
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: UPDATE Not long to go now! Vehicle decals are now in preparation and will be sent out by the end of the week (all being well!). If you haven't paid your entry fee yet - please get around to it as soon as you can - certainly by Friday 17th. The final list of runners and riders will be posted on the site very soon - watch this space! CLICK HERE for the latest updates & advice from the organising team. Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:54 on 14 October 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
MESSAGE: Beware the Knights could be on a dragon hunt at Fort William. They must have seen Nessie in disguise! Hope they pack their wet suits if they are after her. Thanks Lou for your offer, if the others don't see us at least they should smell us! Woodbutcher ( Star of Radio Suffolk !!!!!!) MESSAGE TIMED AT 22:52 on 13 October 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher and leaky
EMAIL louloublue121@btinternet.com MESSAGE: I have a good supply of used chip fat if you want to turn your trip bio!!!! good luck for the run from louise (the codfather) willmott and all in rickinghall... x MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:14 on 13 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: The Knights are setting up a siege at Fort William on the Friday Night in preperation to make a suprise attack on JOG from the west.I suppose we should not post our invansion plans on the Web. MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:18 on 13 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Hi Woodbutcher and Leaky, thanks for offering us good luck, as we have exactly the suspension detailed! The old man will have to pack his tube of Fixadent! As to JOG being quiet of a Friday, well we haven't been there yet See you on the Saturday, local constabulary permitting MESSAGE TIMED AT 10:29 on 13 October 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher & leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: Not long to go. Final checks and medicals underway, vehicle as well as occupants. Glad to see so many are looking to guess what the sexy sleak black number is, so pleased to see so many right answers! Yes we will soon clear a path through Hadrians Wall, cattle grids could also be wider once we have passed if we get it wrong. Good luck to anybody with low or stiff suspension. We plan to travel as far as Perth on the Friday and sample the brilliant nightlife they have to offer. George and Jim I believe will be at JOG on Friday. The nightlife is quite lively on our Saturday night but the Friday is a tad quiet! MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:25 on 12 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Well that's spot on, Woodbutcher & Leaky, Number 1 in their tank. We wondered how we would be able to fight our way south past Hadrians Wall, especially with all the St.Georges flags on! They can clear the way. However, having seen the state of that porker at Windemere last time out, will there be anything left for the rest of us? See you all soon MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:19 on 10 October 08 | |
| FROM:ORGANISERS
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: LATEST UPDATE The latest update went out to all teams today, together with entry fee invoices. If for some reason you haven't received yours, please get in touch ASAP.Mbr>Many thanks, Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:01 on 07 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam MESSAGE: What ho Knights Templar, Please send greetings to Alan, Old one of Bath, and Justin, don't worry on the rugby front, you are among friends! But, as our learned counter of monies, and keeper of the chests of gold informed us, there be cellars at Lands End-Beware the White Rabbit! MESSAGE TIMED AT 19:52 on 06 October 08 | |
| FROM:eg John, Wacky Racers
MESSAGE: Definatley sounds like a Limo to me, thirsty on fuel, fighting over the driving, sleek black number.... MESSAGE TIMED AT 19:48 on 06 October 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
MESSAGE: Hopefully there won't be a fuel strike otherwise you're going to have a problem with the little sleaky black number!!!! Make sure you take it in turns to drive but the only way i can see that happening is if you nick the keys off each other!!!! Have fun Dad and Nick:) MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:09 on 05 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Sir Justin of Waterson. My I remind you that we are to go on this crusade in the chariot of Sir Joe of Hawkins. So any mention of how well Bath Rugby are doing or how bad Bristol Rugby are doing then you will be making the journey on a hobby horse. MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:36 on 05 October 08 | |
| FROM:The knights templar
EMAIL j.Waterson@sky.com MESSAGE: "the wrightfull mini team" you must excuse my compadre as he has the greater misfortune of being a Bristol supporter with a bad case of bath envy. See you in the far, far north. MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:03 on 05 October 08 | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Yes, "The Wright Full Mini Team" Justin is an off spring of Alan Waterson. Justin is the one on the left of the photo which Steve most kindly posted on the message board.Sadly enough Justin has the same hereditary disease of working for what was Ernest Ireland (now Carillion)and even worst being a Bath Rugby Supporter. MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:28 on 05 October 08 | |
| FROM:Tim Brant - Event Treasurer
EMAIL tim.brant @virgin.net MESSAGE: Great to see the banter and reparti on the Message Board again this year. Good luck to everyone taking part and your support for the event is greatly appreciated, especially when less fortunate people than ourselves, will greatly benefit from all your efforts. I hope the hotel at Lands End has been warned you may drink their cellar dry! Best wishes, Tim MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:00 on 04 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Thanks for that Bill. I'll ollect the dues at JO'G. What ho Knights Templar. I see one of your number is Waterston, does he have kin named Alan, of Bath RFC and Ernest Ireland ilk? If so greetings See you on the 25th MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:27 on 03 October 08 | |
| FROM:Still haven't come up with one!
EMAIL bill.bircham@[antispam].mcnicholasco.uk MESSAGE: Ok, in for a penny, in for a tenner, put me down for a Limo! MESSAGE TIMED AT 08:13 on 03 October 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Well here we go, into the last few weeks. We haven't had all the wagers in for the mode of transport for Woodbutcher and Leaky, so get them in before the Event, or they won't buy the beer! So far we have Military, Emergency, Van and Batmobile(Emergency). Still plenty of catagories to go, or you can duplicate. Only £10 a bet and the winner needs some kind of incentive to wring the drink out of the Anglians! See you all at J O'G cheers MESSAGE TIMED AT 13:14 on 02 October 08 | |
| FROM:Organisers
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: ATTENTION ALL TEAMS! Don't forget to get your details in soon, as per the email sent last week. Any questions whatsoever, don't hesitate to get in touch on 07725 509443 or via the contact screen. Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:05 on 30 September 08 | |
| FROM:Emma, The Somerset Highwaymen
EMAIL emma.tucker@atkinsglobal.com MESSAGE: Great suggestion Dave, me and the other highwaymen/women could perhaps set up a Taunton food stall with a suitably stupid name such as 'Dick Turnip' or something equally appropriate. Calling Steve - if you need any assistance in the Somerset area - be it food or otherwise, let me know - we've got our tricorners and pistols at the ready! Great to see a few more teams taking part - certainly seems from your outfits sir knights that you'll fit right in! As for you feeling a bit weird - wait till you're galavanting round the highlands in bright orange romper suits - Monty Python's got nothing on this event! MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:24 on 22 September 08 | |
| FROM:Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Steve now you come to mention it. It was my 40th Birthday this year and I had a fancy dress party. Guess what . I went as Batman, and I still have the Costume. You have given us a good ideal for 2010. Anyone know how to get a robin Reliant MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:50 on 22 September 08 | |
| FROM:Steve
EMAIL steve@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: Take a look at the News Screen to read about what Bill Bircham achieved at the Land Rover show and also about an excellent editorial about the run in Plant Hire Executive's September issue. Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 00:14 on 22 September 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher&Leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: Welcome The Knights Templar team. Do not worry about being thought of as weird, rest assured us entrants on the Lighthouse Run are normal everyone else is WEIRD.David. MESSAGE TIMED AT 19:37 on 13 September 08 | |
| FROM:The Knights Templar
EMAIL joe.hawkins@carillionplc.com MESSAGE: Hello everyone Looking forward to our holy quest at the end of October . Looking for the cherish goblet of Holy water (pints of Guiness at Lands End)and helping any fair maidens which we may find on the way. Instead of the coconut sheels we have procured a fine French Filly (Peugoet). Can anyone tell us what has the greater wing velocity, a African or European Swallow? I hope some one has watched "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" or you will think we are wierd. See you soon. MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:50 on 10 September 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wrightfull mini team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Good morrow Knights Templar St.Georges' flags to the fore! If you scroll down yonder messages, you will see we are collecting taxes for wagers, on what mode of transport those Anglian fellows(Woodbutcher & Leaky) will be using this time round. So for £10, you get a guess(monies to be paid at JOG when all is revealed), cash to the fund, the winner has to extract beer from the Anglians any way they see fit! Many thanks for joining this merry band of nutters. MESSAGE TIMED AT 20:10 on 09 September 08 | |
| FROM:Steve
EMAIL steve@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: NEW TEAM I'm delighted to inform all Lighthouserunners extant that we are going to be joined by Joe Hawkins & Justin Waterson - AKA the Knights Templar. In the true spirit of the Run, they'll be dressed as Crusaders, complete with the English flag. Good job we're leaving JO'G early, says I! Having had a good natter with Joe, I can confirm that his lunacy level is certainly on a par with the rest of us, so please join me in welcoming them to the Run! Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 13:35 on 09 September 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Here, Leaky, keep quiet about those models. We've got a garage full, don't want a visit from local old Bill. Anyway, a night in the cells was probably the highlight of his weekend, and Barn dancing is only one up from Morris dancing, so you are right to be wary! Is there anyone else out there? If so, please put your £10 wager in for the type of vehicle(see earlier messages) And a Batmobile is definately Emergancy, can't see any squaddies wearing their pants outside their tights (Generals yes, but sqaddies No) Keep up the begging! MESSAGE TIMED AT 10:45 on 03 September 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher & leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero @ hotmail.com MESSAGE: that was not a police gala,he,s been locked up for the weekend, trying to sell illegal diecast toys smuggled into ipswich thru the hintlesham barndance society,they usually meet once a year on the 6th day in September ! be warned!!!!! MESSAGE TIMED AT 22:55 on 31 August 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
MESSAGE: Forgot to say just got back from a Police Gala day where our vehicle was on show.Could this be a clue?! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:54 on 31 August 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher and leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: Leaky and I would love to be held up in Taunton market square by a bacon roll and a cup of tea graciously dished up by highway men and girls and better still funded by Aitkins!!!Other teams may not agree...As for our mode of transport, we need to convince Steve that we are worthy of number 53 as this is very apt for us.The other 52 entrants can have whatever number they like prior to this! Anybody in the Hintlesham area this Saturday 6th September? We are holding a barn dance and still have a few tickets spare,all proceeds are again for the Lighthouse Club kitty. Keep up the good work. David MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:47 on 31 August 08 | |
| FROM:Emma, The Somerset Highwaymen
EMAIL emma.tucker@atkinsglobal.com MESSAGE: Welcome to the run George & Jim! - Right, I'm up for the challenge... I remember W&L claiming it was a 'sexy black number' so can anyone help me out - does the batmobile come under Military or Emergency?? David, so glad to hear the miniskirts have survived - my tricorner hat, neckerchief and gun take pride of place somewhere in the loft... And Bill, welcome also to the madhouse - if you're bonkers, you'll fit right in! Emma MESSAGE TIMED AT 16:55 on 19 August 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Hi Bill Still trying to get a friendly transport company to haul our vehicle up to Scotland.If no joy, we will be going up from the South Coast.Fund raising can be fun, but I heard that Woodbutcher & Leaky resorted to putting on dreadlocks,and rattling tins, sitting on blankets with a dog in shopping arcades!And be oh so careful if you go decide to up with them, the "green minis" are skirts, enough said.Don't forget to put a wager on their mode of transport BEFORE you meet them, or they wont buy you that pint. Right, off to fettle the car. MESSAGE TIMED AT 09:32 on 19 August 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: Hi Bill. My best suggestion for raising money is thumb screws!!! Leaky and I will be travelling from Ipswich if you want to meet up. David P.S. Emma- We still have our green minis...!!! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:07 on 18 August 08 | |
| FROM:Still deciding....!
EMAIL nope but have a look below MESSAGE: Hi Guys n Gals, Glad to hear this is still on, my first trip, so go gentle on me. Ok, need a little help 'cos i'm a lazy bugger, does anyone have any begging letters they have used previosuly to gfood effect, and perhaps some litrature on the good stuff the charity ahs done? woould save me a wee bit of time trying to wordsmith something new. You can email me at bill.bircham@ [anti spam gap]mcnicholas.co.uk. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Anyone travelling up from the S/east of the UK, depending on when you're going perhap our teams could travel up together. Best wishes Bill MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:20 on 18 August 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: hi Emma We haven't met, but we are the nutters driving a Mini this time (Nick, how could you!) It's not a modern one, and it is not quite standard, so can you drive a fuel bowser? We may need to stop and re-fuel in Somerset (that's us and the car). Maybe the Woolpack at St.Georges (WSM)or the Ashcott Inn? Sorry to hear you have no sponsor, as we need all the cars/vehicles we can. Just because you arn't on the "Run" doesn't mean you can't put a wager on the type of transport Woodbutcher and Leaky are bringing along. Put out the bunting as we all go flying by! cheers MESSAGE TIMED AT 09:54 on 15 August 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher & Leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Hi Emma,good to here from you,hope you guys are all ok,we will really miss you this year,are we really doing it again !! I hated that mini ! sorry boy,s !! hope we can meet you in your neck of the woods, " Stand and deliver " look forward to seeing you again,regards, nick MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:47 on 14 August 08 | |
| FROM:The Somerset Highwaymen, Emma
EMAIL emma.tucker@atkinsglobal.com MESSAGE: Greetings all runners! Rest assured, the Highwaymen are still around, despite being absent for quite some time on the message board... It's great to see things back up and running for this year, and it seems to be getting as much interest as the last three, which is fantastic! Sadly, we have tried our best to get funding for this year's event but to no avail (and we've sold our black cab) so we're going to have to bow out gracefully for this year anyway - which is pretty disappointing as it's been such a blast every year. Steve - if there's any way we can help along the run, please please get us involved, be it marshalling or whatever - the route usually goes somewhere near our neck of the woods so we'd be very happy to help!! I'm also proper keen to find out what W&L are taking this year - perhaps something with a bit more leg room? Altough I'm sad they've ditched the green mini skirts - they were a treat! Anyway, all the best in your preparation folks, it's bound to be a good one! Emma MESSAGE TIMED AT 11:59 on 14 August 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wright Full Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Not a bad guess of mine, with all those stickers it's got to be a tank! And Dave, what's this with the sheep, I thought you were all veggies and corn in East Anglia! Who said we were nutters? Just because we both drive minis. Only 77 days and counting MESSAGE TIMED AT 09:37 on 11 August 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher & leaky
MESSAGE: As George seems to have started an internal compition as to our mode of transport, here is a little clue. We have space for about 40 stickers size 60 X 20, cannot remember wether it's inches or centimeters, have to have a remeasure when we next put some fuel in it. We appaer to have atrachted some real nutters this time so "The Baldies" "The Men in Black" and "The Somerset Highway Men" to name just three from the past should not miss out on defending their position, no offence to other teams not mentioned, because you all make it what it is under the guidance of the shepperd. More cluse to come, David. MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:51 on 07 August 08 | |
| FROM:Wheldon Lads
EMAIL colin.lipscombe@wheldons.co.uk MESSAGE: Great to hear that the 2008 run is definately a goer! Fired by their successful completion of the 2006 run Dave and Colin will be back this year. Mode of transport has yet to be established - but that Combo van was so good last time its tempting to do the same. Will keep you posted. MESSAGE TIMED AT 14:40 on 07 August 08 | |
| FROM:Jim@Wrightful Mini Team
EMAIL jimogen@btinternet.com MESSAGE: Sweepstake for Woodbutcher & Leaky's vehicle - has to be Emergency. I'm not specifying WHEN they will travel in an emergency vehicle though. MESSAGE TIMED AT 13:45 on 07 August 08 | |
| FROM:George 7 Jim, the Wrightfull mini team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Well, now that that's all sorted(never any doubt), let's start the ball rolling with guessing what vehicle Woodbutcher & Leaky will appear in. (Anyone who went to the Bromley Pageant is barred, unless you can convince the boys to part with beer) So, is it: Military, Emergency, HGV, Light commercial, van, limo, sports, small, 3 wheels,or just a bog standard car? As it is so far away from the Mini they drove last time, I'm going for Military. So that's the first £10 in the pot. Who's next? MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:09 on 07 August 08 | |
| FROM:Steve
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: THE RUN IS GOING AHEAD! There were many concerns raised some weeks ago relating mainly to fuel costs and the possibility of blocades etc - and this caused a few teams to pull out. There were some particularly lurid and, in my view irresponsible, newspaper articles painting a picture of rationing, the country being brought to a standstill and even petrol riots - so the reaction was perfectly understandable. However, the pumps did not run dry, Armageddon did not descend and whilst we're no doubt all a little miffed at Browns refusal to shift on petrol duty and continue to provide EC firms with a huge competitive advantage, things are pretty much as normal. We carry on, paying through the nose as usual! We need to have at least 10 teams to make the event work, and I'm now pretty sure we're going to exceed that number - due in no small part to the unwavering support of Woodbutcher and Leaky and of George and Jim, to name but four! All systems go! Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 10:26 on 02 August 08 | |
| FROM:Wrightfull Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Hi Bill Welcome to the madhouse As per Woodbutcher, good to see someone else out there on the message board. I have just completed a small test this weekend to see how much fuel my mini uses. I think I am going to look for a sponsor! Keeep up the begging letters George & Jim MESSAGE TIMED AT 09:19 on 14 July 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher & Leaky
EMAIL Unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Hi Bill,welcome to the message board,dont think we have had a Land Rover in the line up before, do you have to be CORGI reg for lpg ? Thank god someone else has added a message!! look forward to meeting you at J O Gs,regards Nick {Leaky} MESSAGE TIMED AT 20:18 on 08 July 08 | |
| FROM:Umm, not sure yet
EMAIL Nope, spam filter would go nuts MESSAGE: Hi All, Ok, new guy here doing this for the first time, will be running my old 1984 3.5 V8 Land Rover (cunningly converted to LPG so can afford to run it - just!) I've got the go ahead from my firm (McNicholas Construction – aka Green Macs – www.mcnicholas.co.uk) who'll be helping to ‘settle’ the mechanics and giving me a nice new temporary paint job as a place to put their advertising / sponsorship, no doubt with their logo & name all over the place. Looking forward to getting some more details so I can start bothering people with begging letters! Best wishes Bill MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:13 on 08 July 08 | |
| FROM:woodbutcher and leaky
MESSAGE: Well here we are again, took the wheels to Bromley Pageant of Motoring on the 15th June to see how she was on a run, fuel consumtion was pretty good but it was cheaper to get a taxi back home saving hard to do the return journey!!!! Only joking. The Writeful mini's idea sounds great only trouble is I,ve known Leaky for some 22 years and Woodbutcher for 55 years and to get a drink out of either could be a bit of a struggle. Well done George with selling so many of the model minis I,ve also had a good selling period. Any of the 2006 teams that had some to sell how are you doing with them as not much money has come through. Be on again soon with more details later David. MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:18 on 29 June 08 | |
| FROM:Wrightfull Mini Teameg John, Wacky Racers
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: hi folks Is there anyone else apart from us and Woodbutcher & Leaky? If there is, and with the shyness of W & L, we had in mind another money raising scheme for the LHC. How about running a book on what type of vehicle Woodbutcher & Leaky will turn up in? If ayone out there is willing to have a bid, We'll put forward a list of possible vehicles, and for £10 a go, you can have a bet. The winner will get a drink at Lands End from W & L, the ultimate winner is the Lighthouse Club. Anyone game? MESSAGE TIMED AT 20:57 on 05 June 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: As the Wrightful mini team are so interested in our mode of transport, they need to know that we like to go to extremes..!!!! So glad that there is someone else hassling Steve...Keep up the good work! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:44 on 19 May 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: As the Wrightful mini team are so interested in our mode of transport, they need to know that we like to go to extremes..!!!! So glad that there is someone else hassling Steve...Keep up the good work! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:43 on 19 May 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
EMAIL jane.s.gibbons@btinternet.com MESSAGE: As the Wrightful mini team are so interested in our mode of transport, they need to know that we like to go to extremes..!!!! So glad that there is someone else hassling Steve...Keep up the good work! MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:42 on 19 May 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, Wrightfullminiteam
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Well thats SED out the way. Lots of unsuspecting victims gave me their cards. Just right for the next round of begging letters. Thanks for the models Woodbutcher, I've started selling them already. Now, what car is it that you two are using this year? MESSAGE TIMED AT 12:48 on 16 May 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wrightfull Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: Woodbutcher, what is the problem with Leaky? At his age he ought to know that comfortable Mini is a contradiction of terms! any idea on your mode of transport this year? Anyway, with my engine set up, we might have to arrange with Speedy for a bowser to follow us down.Send me an e-mail with the number of models, and cost. Maybe we can meet up at S.E.D. to echange goods and monies? MESSAGE TIMED AT 10:54 on 28 March 08 | |
| FROM:Steve
EMAIL info@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: Great to see things are starting to warm up! The guys at Construction News have very generously offered us free advertising space again this year to promote the event, and they may even get a team together (a not-so-subtle hint there for Gary and the guys!). It's going ot be interesting to see what our stalwarts 'Woodbutcher and Leaky' are going to come up with this year - never a dull moment! Speedy Hire, who put the finish line rig together for us at Land's End, are entering two teams with Steve Corcoran and A.N.Other, plus Neil Kelty and 'co-pilot' - to be announced. Peking to Paris TV celeb and all-round heroine Pam will be there with her new husband Andrew, also a veteran of last year's PtoP rally. All in all, things are shaping up really well! Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 01:44 on 19 March 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher and Leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: After 2006 in a mini, Leaky was undecided unless we had a more comfortable outfit this time.Once he saw this year's slinky, sexy black number he was as keen as I am!OPEC have been contacted and enough fuel is available! Leaky's increased heating allowance will cover some of the cost..!! George and Jim - Still several model Minis left, look forward to hearing from you. Woodbutcher MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:54 on 18 March 08 | |
| FROM:George & Jim, The Wrightfull Mini Team
EMAIL wrightfullminiteam@yahoo.co.uk MESSAGE: hi folks Made it onto the grid at last! Really looking forward to the madness. Are there any mini models left Dave?(Woodbutcher & Leaky team) Also, are the baldies competing this year? MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:30 on 17 March 08 | |
| FROM:Steve Grant
EMAIL steve@lighthouserun.net MESSAGE: Hi all! Well the new site is up and running (finally!) and I hope it meets with your approval! if you spot any errors or upcocks, please let us know using the contact screen. Spread the word! Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:22 on 07 February 08 | |
| FROM: woodbutcher and leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Glad to see the run is back on, this should stop me from doing something really mad!!?? instead of a quiet drive through the countryside.Sorry Steve i'll some how be there in some kind of four wheel thing. MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:28 on 02 February 08 | |
| FROM:Steve Grant
EMAIL info@lighthousrun.net MESSAGE: Hi all, Just to let you know that the new site for the 2008 run is imminent - just ironing out a few remaining and persistent bugs. It will be live during the first week of February. All existing messages and info will be preserved and migrated to the new site. (That's one of the areas we're having the glitches with!) Watch this space, folks! Steve MESSAGE TIMED AT 00:18 on 30 January 08 | |
| FROM:Tim Brant, Event Treasurer
EMAIL tim.brant@virgin.net MESSAGE: Happy New Year to everyone. It is great to hear the event is taking place this year. Have fun, Tim MESSAGE TIMED AT 15:25 on 06 January 08 | |
| FROM:Woodbutcher & Leaky
EMAIL unforgottenhero@hotmail.com MESSAGE: Hi all "is there anybody out there" if there is,a very happy xmas to you all and lets hope we meet up again in 2008 !!! regards,nick. MESSAGE TIMED AT 21:08 on 20 December 07 | |
