http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary en-gb http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4157413 Funny how there are so many vignettes for sale on ebay. Wonder where they all came from! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4074103 Caught an earlier ferry. Ended up at the front of the boat with our dodgy starter. Luckily it didn't embarrass us and we are now cruising up the M20 afte http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4074113 r 2581 miles and counting. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4073813 10cr team taxi renamed bevis and butt head due to severe outbreak of toilet humour in car and germany,have just put the roulac sewage system out of action http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1253035956-657 The Bus is back home and telling the TR7 all about it's adventures. A huge thanks to Andy, Paul and Theo for your help organising the event, to all marshals at the Plough and to Bob and Doug for marshaling om Sunday... but mostly, thanks to everyone that took part as it's you guys that make these events. Well done and look forward to seeing you at the annual awards dinner, if not before. Cheers. Ellis. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4063793 A ropey nights kip to the tune of snoring and a boiler in mtch need of a descale, our hero's finally set off on the last leg of their jolly. :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4060703 Home, welcomed, clean, changed, fed, comfortable and with a beer. The perfect end to a great event - cant wait for the next one - good job guys http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4060613 Just got back to stroud safely. What a brilliant run! Thanks Ellis, Andy and everyone for all the organising!! See you all on the RBRR! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252961030-8192 The Citrioomph ! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4059693 Car 1 home! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4059533 As the rain beglns and near home team 36 sign off with a final thank you to Ellis and assistants for all the hard work for a fine event http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4058083 Game over, success. At last some sleep! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4057553 Car 1 almost bak at Plough :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4057183 We mad it... 2548 miles and 10 countries in 5 days... Job done! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4057113 Diagnosis from AA Spit is only running on 3 cyls and will be repatriated home in next 14 days http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4056503 Arrived at the Plough, job done :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4056463 10cr team Tomboy 31 landed safely now en route to home missing crews hill stop today but will get book Signed at 2011 10cr team briefing good luck two yo http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4056473 u all safe journey home http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4055473 Got the boat ok, smells like the bogs are over flowing, it stinks! Now coming up on dover, so will be on the road soon. :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252937329-8177 team Tomboy 31 on the boat don with a nice Hoegaarden be back to england soon http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4054443 We have landed at Dover - the dash to the Plough is on. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4054413 re a gentle drive back to Reading. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4054403 We're just coming into Dover now so a quick dash to the finish and we're done. Just have to muck out the car and retrieve my Saab from Nigel's house befo http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252935862-5370 Just casting off. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4052983 Team thirsty six arrived calais via carrefour supermarket. .. . . http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252927477-5675 bevis and butt head in calais http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4051723 Car 9 crew in ferry queue now in a Toyota! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252926568-7478 team Tomboy 31 50 miles from calais taking it steady enjoying last few miles of Europe probably stopping at the supermarket anyone need anything http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4050293 Team pink refreshed, still running well, and en route for a hypermarket to test the 2000's suspension...! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4050003 suprise. Off to the ferry now. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4049993 Wow. What a hotel. Making our way back now, adam appeas to be in a coma. Water pixies have visited pd's stag, and rupert's pipe is hanging on much to my http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4049603 o Dover. All remaining cars going well. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4049593 Had a lovely breakfast at the monastery in belgium. Set off at 10 am for holland then back into belgium then onto france and calais to catch the ferry t http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252916745-5171 Left Rolduc and the Netherlands. Now in Belgium, on the way to the ferry. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252916357-2875 team Tomboy 3 1 just leaving Rolduc Tomboy having drunk 5 half litres of water see you all soon http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4048163 Team 36 leaving rolduc http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4048143 Team 36 leaving rolduc http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4047403 After stimulating conversation and light refreshment it was off early to bed! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252856577-4373 10cr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4043353 Rolduc, rolduc for the mystery tour - ok so some of the navigating today was pretty bad but we made it anyhow. Now for the apres-10cr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252850637-8252 In malmedy. Not a triumph to be seen. Have heard rumours of cars at rolduc 3 hours early. They will be quizzed as to how they did it! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042963 Car 9 crew near Nancy should be at Rolduc by 7 30 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252849538-8795 team Tomboy 3 1 arrive safely go Rolduc having done all the countries and all the stops excellent trip and loads fun now for a nice beer http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042813 As team 36, stupid by nature stupoured by tonight,near kerkrade i would like to thank paul pratt for the loan of a brake pad and another kind soul for pr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042823 oviding ibuprofen to aid a ricked back http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042673 10cr team Tomboy 31 just leev malmedy after having book signed on way to Rolduc see you all soon http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042603 Car 1 - germany http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252845698-7539 team shed makes roulac http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4042353 Arrived Rolduc! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4041383 Car 1 - Luxembourg - running a bit behind! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4041053 Scratch belgium and holland, exh still hanging on but it wont last long. 2,250 miles thus far. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252837777-3119 On the a31 going north towards metz and the loan rangers negative cousin is at the wheel. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252837652-3946 team Tomboy 3 1 just left track closed when we got there must have heard we were coming still changed the endiz alternator and now on route to malmedy looking forward to all the jokes when we return http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040963 Still headin norf, speedo cable jus gone http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040833 Isn't it sweet, philip charlton celebrated his 36th birthday at millau bridge? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040803 Just entered Belgium on the way to Malmedy for the penultimate signature and beer at Rolduc - yum http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040673 En route to malmedy 24 miles to go shades away rain x testing underway. Whistling along http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040503 Team speedfire,36, decided to let the porsches by on the ring. . . . .off to malmedy then rolduc for bed tnite http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4040393 Back on the road heading to Rolduc in hire car comfort! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252832848-3829 View from our brekkie stop. Done the Nurburgring... A big thanks to Bob and Doug for coming over to marshal, and to the German TR crowd for tea, coffee and cake. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252832194-350 We were here last night... and it was flipping high. Little St Bernard pass. Did the Grand St Bernard pass and tunnel also. Good fun holding 4k revs in the tunnel. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252831770-3586 After leaving somwhere way too far south as the sun rose this morning teams 1 and 11 are currently trying to pay off the french national debt on the autoroutes....... Bonjour monsieur. Vous avez been fu**ing cents de kilometres dans votre niosy petite voiture. C'est 2000000 mille euro s'I'll vous plait. Merde!!! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252830166-4847 Stopped for breakfast. Heat got to the chocolate cornflake snacks! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039653 Just been for a quick spin around the ring. Plenty of drama at the Carousel but no contact just a rich smell of adrenalin in the car! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039613 Headin norf :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039523 At the ring. 13th, and no tea! Marshals drank it all, cheers chaps. :-( http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039463 Running at a nice gentle 95 mph with marlene boese leading the charge and andrew pearce giving chase http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039453 Knackered team 36 nearing nurburgring and will probably fall asleep chasimg down sabine smidt. . http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039443 Arrived at circuit 7:25 local time - it's bloody cold here! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039433 Ja - guten morgen! Auto acht-und-sechszig ist kommen im Deutschland! Mein Gott! 7.15?! Schnell schnell dumpkoff! :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039423 6.55 am and a bleary-eyed car 68 crosses the border into luxembourg. Tres bien! Allons-y a l'Allemagne! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039413 Luxumbourge, for coffe and cheap petrol. Nearly at the ring. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252817147-7839 Teams 1 and 11 turned back after an over-sized meal in beaufort that wiped us out and sought a few hours kip in a hotel somewhere in France. Well I think we are in France. Maybe. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039373 Power napping in german layby done. Full steam ahead to nurburgring http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039363 100 miles to the Ring, have stopped to drop ballast and take on German hot chocolate. 2000 out in front with Herald as tail end Charlie. All systems nominal. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039343 Blasting merrily along through germany wild bean java inside us swiss ulp in the dolly. . . Its all good http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039293 Stopped for a fuel up and a driver change but we seem to have misplaced a TR4 :-( Nevermind, onward through Germany! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039223 Correction - we left Ellis in N Switzerland - we have just entered Germany http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039103 d and some guys in a TR4 - having fun with the German traffic, tunnels second gear and 6500 rpm. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039093 ETA at the Ring looks like 6am, we've left Ellis in a motorway wayside to have an hour's sleep - somewhere in Germany. Now running with Dale in the Heral http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4039083 Managed to get hold of a Citroen valve spring then cut it down to size and fit it on the side of the road. Heading to the ring. Overdrive broken now too. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038923 coated, have gone slack, one to remember. On a 40 on way to strasbourge, exhaust hanging on well. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038913 Have binned switzerland in favour of a gentle way round, water pump pully sorted, but stopped to tighten rad bolts. All parts on the car that were powder http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038773 Entered switzerland with tim h peter f andy p. Now giving it some beans on the way to lausanne - which should give you a clue who as to who is driving! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038543 Just about to cross into Switzerland http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038503 Have stopped for a snacks and linked up with Ellis and Dale - fast route to Krautland and maybe a sleep when we get there. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4038223 In italy very twisty Now entering the mont blanc tunnel expensive and long. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252784818-6934 Just seen theo and barry. Again within 10mins. Road ahead very slippery. They said a spit had. Had an off. Bent it a bit too much to continue Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252784666-6148 team Tomboy 3 1 don said he's not going to eat it it's just for show http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252784401-9504 team Tomboy 31 given in to hunger pangs after seeing team carruthers stuffing pizza in beaufort Sitting go restaurant in bourg saint maurice we'll be a bit late at the ring http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4037123 Have entered Italy, arms now aching from all the hairpins! Considering our route options from here. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252777654-3598 The view from grenoble. Now 4 hours behind. Lost an hour without slowing down!!! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4036633 Car 23 and car 29 stopped for a pizza in Beaufort. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4036613 Another part fallen of Rupert, this time the waterpump pulley. Running repairs outside McDr... in Abbeville. Who said Acclaims are no Triumphs :-P http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252776798-7559 just in beaufort nomming pizza! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252776080-2595 As the clouds roll down the mountains towards us......... Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252776080-9442 team Tomboy 31 reach beaufort 716 pm nice patches me oil must be the car park http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4036033 Repair holding up well, now about to hit the alps. Feed me coffe and sticky buns. :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4035603 Broken down d578 de scheylard. We need a valve spring! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252772186-8430 How nice, allocated parking for Buses in Beaufort. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252771506-9689 Some french bus park http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252771339-4002 4 countries done and no more! Junct 9 A49 on route to Grenoble and lots of rattles white smoke but no puff! Il est mort. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4035273 17:45 and we've arrived at Beaufort. All systems nominal. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252770311-2546 Running 3 hours behind after stopping for andy martin. Bit of rerouting to come me thinks Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4034983 Exhaust now completely fallen of Rupert. Should have picked a better 1 of the pile. BIG thx 2 all who helped and offered parts. Repaired with pop can, j http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4034993 ubilee clips, wire, cable ties ... Now 50 km from Grenoble http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4034743 Stopped on D578 to help Andy Martin with broken valve spring.Fix in progress,continuing rout http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4034463 Sherpa 36 approaching grenoble . . . Down to waffles and a mint. . . . Pizza in smelling distance http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4034333 Currently whizzing up the motorway to Grenoble. Had lots of fun in the mountains, 180 left 180 right yeehaaar ! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252767431-5403 Broken valve spring. 60 mins of visit to local scrappies (fruitless) and a quick Bodge will have him On 5 cylinders temporarily Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033943 Burbbling along at 155 on the E70. French cant drive for sh*t! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033662 ve spring awaiting help. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033653 Still in france ! Passed st etienne and on way to lyon and beyond for the next check point. Car going well. We have heard of a vitesse with a broken val http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033543 cooling-fan flew off in spain. so have heater full-on 2 cool engine, just what u want in 30* weather??. Hotel was great. Now heading north 2 italy. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033233 Nous sommes plus tard! Merde! Vite Vite... Plus Vite! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033163 And so ends todays topless motoring excersive - roof now back up http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4033053 Haven't seen another Triumph for hours so it's been up to us to show these French types how it's done - fast and loud with plenty of revs! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252761184-1553 Stopped to check out the jewelery festival in st martin de valoises. I sense Ivi may have had a hand in the choice of location! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032843 Correction don's eyes aint what they used to be we now following Tim http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252760622-126 In the forests of the ardeche. Bit parky! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252760045-4549 team Tomboy 3 1 en route we expect to be at beaufort by 630 if all goes well have james and craig in convoy http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032543 Lunch... Lunch.... Yes for the first time a sit down meal at Le Beage, very nice change. We're now tyre squealing our way along the D378, Great road. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032443 Lunch... Lunch.... Yes for the first time a sit down meal at Le Beage, very nice change. We're now tyre squealing our way along the D378, Great road. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032423 Just left Milau, great views of bridge. ShatNav done it again no European roads same as last 10CR so maps all the way again and no sleep. Car doing well http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032433 same as us! Stephen at the wheel charging up the A75! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032373 Now in the ardeche valley on our way to montelimar to join A7 stopped for lunch http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032053 Just entered the Haute Loire near Pradelle taking detour to make up time to Grenobles http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4032023 Cool, most of france has toilet seats! Time to burn some rubber. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4031863 10cr team Tomboy 3 1 took loads of photos at millau but forgot to post one doh on way to beaufort via mende to try and make up bit of time love to you all http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252754410-8341 Mike on the millau Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4031583 Stopped at le beage for omlet and drinks. Need vented disks for rupert! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4030763 10cr team shed found some oil pressure in the boot stopped for emergency poo http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4030723 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252746269-596 j'arrive Millau! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4030053 Oooh ! That lovely british designed millau bridge http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4030043 Crossing the Millau viaduct, it's high http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029853 At millau, not apparently a bridge too far http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252743738-9062 Some bridge we found! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029563 Today we will mostly be heading North http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029553 On our way, dont know how jonny forigner manages to do a days work on slice of ham and a pastry, but we will try. Fueling up now, and on our way. :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252742446-8847 That would be the Millau Viaduct then! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029423 On the way to Millau with newly quiet exhaust and can now hear all the other noises too! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029433 Team 36. . . Heat shield dropped off carbs with heat fracture. . 3mm thick ally! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252740513-6473 Enroute to Millau. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029363 10cr team Tomboy 3 1 en route to millau after a nice continental breakfast http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029313 Team 36 left bezier . . . . And a bed ! 8am gmt heading to millau http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252736870-2401 On our way soon after a night stop at Bezier! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029213 Sod it. Set the alarm on my phone....forgot to change the time on the phone itself. Still, at least i got an extra hour in bed..... http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252735909-5258 team Tomboy 3 1 just loading up readying for the off on the home ward leg http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252735908-5291 team tomboy31Enjoy a meal and a glass or two http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4029143 Time for breakfast at Beziers - a very good night's sleep but I could do with more, nevermind, just another 36 hours driving to do before the next bed http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4028413 Hire car in possession spitfire being recovered 10cr to be completeted http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4026953 Made bezier today, proper food and a bed instead of stretched out under the stars outside a cemetery. . Team 36 off to bed! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4026543 Made it to Beziers, cold beer sooo good :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4026413 Arrived at overnight hotel south of montpellier.Car going very well. Nice evening here. Just had a really nice shower. Now down to the bar and to eat. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4026223 I will never complain about london traffic again, andorra is much worse, eta at hotel now 90 mins late-ho hum http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252688396-6875 The 2 lobsters have landed at beziers Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4025203 Got to hotel fair paggered. Big ta to beans for naving, had a good drive through the mountains, after we finally escaped andora! Dia place, wot was the point? B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252686051-7736 Brief glimpse of the Med enroute to Beziers. Raider... Speedos on standby! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252684686-6593 The spitfire is driving like a new car! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252683969-2089 team hof and shed have joined forces hello oscar olivia and josh love u all http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252679934-4842 More lovely scenary. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252679240-1925 We came, we saw, we left. Let's just say Andorra was doing a great impression of the M25. Back in France now and heading to the coast to run up to the overnight stop in Beziers. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3962313 Team 36 short sighted beggars have plotted the route to the nearest bar. . . http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3962213 Team Annoy the Southern Fairies is ready to rock n roll n boil over n break down! Whoop whooop! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252338853-8868 could this be the return of andrews antique plastic drinks holder. As seen on sunday on antiques road show valued at a wopping 5 pence http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3949233 Is this working? Good! Now where did I put that spanner..... http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252243618-6928 Stockered up Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3948053 test from team 39 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252177254-462 Spitfire stickered and fuelled ready to go !!!! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252095568-7901 team Tomboy testing picture message steve the co driver http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3936753 Team Tomboy 31 testing text message looking forward to next week steve the co driver http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3926013 It works ! For those teams not sent me their list of spares can you do so before 9 tonight thanks http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3925973 Just registered this phone for a second attempt http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3925923 Car 16 test text less than a week now :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3925883 One down nine to go! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1251976554-5133 Testing the end of message idea. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1251923444-7476 May as well try for the hattrick - coming at ya via e-mail! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1251922919-5109 Someone needs to grow into his T-shirt. Hee hee. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3914483 So it does! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3914443 By 'eck, it works! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4060623 And thanks especially to those who contributed to our charity fundraising! WE RAISED ABOUT 2500!!! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4058653 Team 36 arrives TRIUMPHant and sound succesful arriving at the plough. Now 140miles home http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4022363 A bit too much heat gives up a chance to watch the cars go by unfortunately all the triumphs have gone! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252367384-9288 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1253035956-9427 The Bus is back home and telling the TR7 all about it's adventures. A huge thanks to Andy, Paul and Theo for your help organising the event, to all marshals at the Plough and to Bob and Doug for marshaling om Sunday... but mostly, thanks to everyone that took part as it's you guys that make these events. Well done and look forward to seeing you at the annual awards dinner, if not before. Cheers. Ellis. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4060123 Team 3 finished after 2,920 miles. Just caught the early ferry, so was able to wave to loads of triumphs going in the opposite direction on the m25. Than http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4060133 ks to all involved, great event. We now very tired but very happy. Mike and tristan banks. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4057683 Made it :-) :-) :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252367618-3709 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=12292973 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252677842-8651 More peaks in the Bus. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021803 Stopped to help Shackford repair some wiring after a short flirtation with the laws of electricity and a possible car / fire interface. Smoke now cleared http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021813 and fresh smoke returned to the wires. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252675950-7191 A is for andorra. It is also for arse, which is what andorra is to get into. And back out of. Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021453 Andorra closed ! Now on way to hotel x http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021273 beer, a shower, beer dinner, beer and bed! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021263 Andorra was full so we went in, turned around and got stopped by customs on the way back into Spain! Now on our way to the overnight halt at Beziers for http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021113 Stuck in traffic slightly concerned about dolly roos lack of fan but we are cool. Well the engine is anyway http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4021103 Monster traffic jam at Andora border, we have been in, taken a picture and we are coming out again for a fast route to dinner. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4020973 Just been stuck in traffic for 40 mins in 30+ degree heat. And found a very hot triumph at the front. Not good. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4020423 Still on way to Andorra car noisy exhaust gasket leaking http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252669504-8405 Mike banks attempting to poison us with oil fumes as we approach andorra Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019943 No motormuseum only 2 lost Triumphs in a carpark and no museum ;-> http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252666596-937 You know those big hills well here we are at one of them.. 2072m! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252666154-5989 In amongst the peaks in the Pyrenees. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019573 Still stuck, no go. Have lost the 2 hours we made up. Still stuck. Bad place! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019563 Now in spain heading over the big hills to andorra! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019383 Never go to andora, it so sucks! You cant even escape. How bad is that? :-@ http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252664674-5530 Viva espana!! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019213 Car 1- Spain - sun, scenery, cheap petrol and proper toilets - bliss! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019193 Just descended into home to Spain! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019183 Car 1- Spain - sun, scenery, cheap petrol and proper toilets - bliss! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4019003 Stuck in a jam with no reason, and no poss alt route. Cops worse than useless, 5 miles to go. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4018903 We may not be in a viva but we sure are in espana http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4018273 Team Tomboy 31 just got into spain hola http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4018103 Team 36 find food bagneres du luchon http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252659401-7720 team shed top of hill http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252659401-6225 Quick stop. To admire the view Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4017612 having a coffee and a croissant at the foot of the pyrannes. lovely warm morning. car going very well. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252657074-3101 10cr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252657074-3840 10cr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252656479-9651 team Tomboy 3 1 just filled us with oil and coffee and cross ants looking forward to some nice touring go the mountains it's what the gt is for http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4017273 Stopped at a roadside cafe in the town of Lannemazan - cafe au lait and croissant all round, in the sunshine - what could be better? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4017183 Spain, on the c 28 east of salardu http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252651914-6579 In the backgroubd mr helm changing. His clutch Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016363 The intrepid tieam 36 are now in sight of the p yranees but not in sight of a toilet or food. Hmm paella. . http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016353 Car 1- phew what a long night - leaving Condom, heading south http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252649938-5109 team Tomboy 3 1 well after an hour stop to get some zzzzz back on route with first sign of pyranees driving along some very straight roads http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016313 Team shorts have just slipped out of Condom ;) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016263 Leaving Condom in search of breakfast http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016253 emetery in Condom... Next stop Andorra - oh,after breakfast that is!! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016243 Despite Reg's near miss attempt at improving Michelotti's styling with the help of a motorway verge and some armco, we've made it in - and out - of the c http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252646978-4609 This is Steve in Condom http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252646977-1706 At breakfast stop. Not going. To buy a souvenir! Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252645768-3010 team shed safe and sound in condom got some kip after fixing an oil line which had been slowly spraying oil on the front off side brake disc which in turn caused a moment for ben http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016163 Hmmm, a dark car park next to a cemetary in Comdom. Lovely! :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016153 Arrived in Condom with time for a 30min sleep #10CR http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016133 Arrived safely at Condom an hour late due to a rest stop earlier at Bourdeux http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252643431-1365 team Tomboy 3 1 well you would look like this too 6am in condom been up 24 hours having great fun off to the Andorra next http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016093 Just slipped quietly into condom (really) now having a little nap! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016053 Condom! ;-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016043 It's 04.15 on a Friday morning, I'm in a carpark next to what looks like a grave yard, in a place called Condom, surrounded by Triumphs - what could be better? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016033 Just passed our first condom sign hope ellis is poised and ready to sign our book http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016023 Car 1- too much spirited driving, managed to lose half of convoy - oops. Now somewhere in Aquitane lookin 4 somewhere to have power nap :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4016013 Car 1- too much spirited driving, managed to lose half of convoy - oops. Now somewhere in Aquitane lookin 4 somewhere to have power nap :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015953 Car 1- too much spirited driving, managed to lose half of convoy - oops. Now somewhere in Aquitane lookin 4 somewhere to have power nap :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252624501-4103 D938 blocked. Wasted over anb hour in the forests unable to follow the diversion signs. Now on a10 after a quick nap on my side of the car Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015783 On a 10, haveing a lovely drive. Been passed by mr bancroft, making good time. Bob, my sympathy mate. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015693 Still in crawley. Hoping to catch up on sunday http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015663 Just passed thru montys bellend ! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015602 250 kilometres north of Bordeux going well. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015453 Car going well but starter playing up and we have lost main beam . All adds to the excitement. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015433 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015403 Running with the Nottingham boys, just fuelling up near Poitiers 265 miles North of the next stop at Condom. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015413 Still going well, if a little behind the pack....too much time spent eating, i suspect! Still, it WAS a very nice pizza in Le Mans, and when they heard a http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015423 bout the 10CR, they produced some 'special mint tea' to keep us going. Yum Yum Yum ..... Just a bit worried about what the 'tea' might have had in it.!?! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4015243 Just had a nice meal south of le mans now into the night http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252612678-1652 team Tomboy 3 1 left le mans just fill up and top up lip stick http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252611640-3324 N138 rtotally emprty Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4014403 Cant believe it! Just had ham and potatoes, and it was good, realy good. Havnt had good food in france for 20 years at least. Well done la vieille cloche. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4014163 Stopped in arnarge for a bite. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4014032 At Le Mans circuit. Getting dark now. Frenchie has a brake problem but is still going and around an hour behind us. All other cars ok as far as we know. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013993 Just arrived at le mans! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013943 Arrived le mans http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252608188-4646 team Tomboy 3 1 enjoying french cuisine on route to le mans we'll catch us soon love to all http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252608064-6449 made le mans safe goodnight oscar olivia josh mummy mand grandma love daddy http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013753 Arrived Le Mans 10mins early, looking for fuel but all systems nominal :-) 17 cars here, weather has been glorious http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013663 North of le mon. Just fuelled up, grabbed a pee and now off http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013643 Brimmed the tank and several jerry cans in a sleepy french village off the beaten track. God bless self service! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013563 horts are currently on route to le mans in convoy with mr darbyshire (senior & and junior). GT6 so far only needing oil water and fuel. That's the kiss http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013573 of death for us then ;) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013553 Unfortunatley rob southern and neil macdonnell have retired due to engine failure. They hope to continue part of the route in a hire car tomorrow. Team s http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013503 Car 1- gutted jus found out camera broken :-( it'll have to be the fone! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252604984-5703 Well we're here, where is everyone? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013393 Team 36 just approaching le mans after a clear run and running out of jelly babies ! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252604235-2160 10cr http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013323 Car 1- en route to Alencon, roads are a dream to drive after hell of Rouen rush hour. Jus done 1st driver change, Ivi givin Stag good thrashing http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013173 then discuss getting the car fixed or transported home http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4013163 At a hotel tonight the car will be looked at tomorrow by a mechanic who will then say if it can be fixed before any hire car can be looked at they will http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4012963 Tim and dave, car 47, near le mans. All seems ok. James & craig are in france, as is andy martin, 6002 vc. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4012553 Makeing good progress, now south of bernay on d 438, following mr hunt. B http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4012523 Stopped for a comfort break about 100 miles North of Le Mans http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252598979-4233 team Tomboy 3 1 back on route after stop to assist car 16 broken down good luck chaps http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252598686-8021 Keith is loving the new engine! Just through Rouen, around 110 miles from Le Mans. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4011913 Finally got prat-nav to stop telling us to leave m-way at every exit now stuck in rouen rush hr traffic. At least the magnums are the same & were doing 32 mpg http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252598546-5449 Rouen Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4011663 Broke down on the d925 awaiting truck http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4010563 Lovely weather and roads in france. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4010463 Just passed Abbeville http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4010193 Just tightened up the wheel bearings at the deux caps services. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4009273 Left Calais now on way to Le Mans http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4009093 arrived dover ok. now on ferry enjoying the afternoon sun. people keep pointing @ our shirts !!! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4008963 Off the boat and into Frogland, stopped at the first check point for a signature. All systems nominal http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4008933 After helping craig we were 10 mins late for the ferry. Catchup time! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4008473 France! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4007663 Don't think much to sea france cheesecake, bit like old plimsoll bottom - ooer! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4007563 ver the horizon. Were truley on our way. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4007553 Had fish n chips for lunch, fish batter being the size of my hand, had a fish finger inside, and plenty of fries. Now on deck watching the cliffes drop o http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4006843 On board ship having coffee http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4006803 On the ferry here we go http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4006613 We are on the boat despite HM customs best efforts http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4006373 On the boat. Now for some scoff :-D http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4005753 Going boating! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4005713 Apparently we can't go on board with a full jerry can so have been turned away at customs! Now trying to offload 10 litres of BPs finest! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252579833-5917 Well we've made it to Dover in the right car and for the correct ferry, so that's a first! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4005023 1st in the q for ferry, pipped PD at the post. :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252579700-9131 team Tomboy 3 1 arrive safe at dover first leg out of the way love to you all http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4004773 Arrived Dover, quick splash n dash and we're away! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4003843 What a beautiful morning for a drive in the countries :-) http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4003762 M20 heading for Dover. . . . http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4001743 At the drivers breifing ready 4 the off http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252571998-9795 At the start ready to go http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4000753 Arrived plough. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252570355-215 Ready for the off! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=4000153 Phew! Made it to the start.... There's something psychologically beneficial about at least getting this far! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252566400-4692 Team Tomboy 31 on route to the plough http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3994283 Team 68 safely arrived at borehamwood travel lodge and looking forward to the off... Currently 3 pints and a large scotch through and going very well http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252530540-3075 thats it now what more can you want a car thats just driven 200 miles to the start with not a single glitch. Well just a small one. The overdrive. Fixed its self after it was swore at. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252528916-998 testing testing thats it all ready to go. Camped 2 MILES FROM THE START. Brilliant. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252527890-5371 homers first burger south mimms http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3991823 Test message from car 3 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252524076-6947 andrews car out the garage at tipton. Big thanks to them for the help and spares. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3988703 Dale, stop messing around! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3987203 Nearly ready, well when i say nearly ... http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252506664-1759 Cause of oil leak, shouldn't it be straight? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252500771-7532 as you can see andrew and myself have stocked up on the usual healthy products. There is actualy fruit this time which is a first for us. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3984853 Umm, gotta wash the car and watch england tonight, thats it, I hope? http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252499109-3981 team shorts mms test http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3984813 Team shorts testing testing 123 http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3984453 All packed now... Leaving for Enfield at about 5pm - Travelodge tonight! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3983723 Goody has now arrived in Blighty, and already drunk all my BEER !!! Peter http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252493616-2522 Team Shorts test pic. Not long to go now! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252492883-9910 not arzfeld arse padding http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3982013 Test message befofe http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252446671-6714 look look like anything youve seen before. Yes thats right. On the test run to tesco to get milk andrews car has dumped most of its oil all over the road for the last 8 miles. Something major i here you ask. No he just hadnt tightened up the oil gauge pipe. Bollocks now iv missed my late might Mcdonalds its shut. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252431650-6590 Fluids checked, boot packed, and stickers on. That's about it. See you thursday! Russell. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3973223 Test http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3972363 Grindin grindin grindin! Drillin drillin drillin! Paintin paintin paintin! Last minute preps under way! http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=1252426726-8404 well iv arrived at andrews and from first impressions it doesnt look promising. Im sure it will be the usual before we start ben we are going to have to completly rebuild the car. http://club.triumph.org.uk/events/tencountriesrun/10crmessagediary?messpage=1&messuid=3969043 Counting down the hours, cant wait !