Northern Twixfest/Shitefest 12/13th July '25

[eddyramrod]

8 hours ago, loserone said:

Their twixfests aren't as much fun though.

I don't have enough experience to make the comparison....

[myglaren]

The map was a bit of a revelation and confusing, there being two Hexhams.

Been to the one on the Tyne a few times but was unaware of the other one.

Lots of place names completely new to me.

But then I'm new to the area, only moved here in 1978.

Won't make it.  Could perhaps if the crashed Mazda would start but it has decided not to.

[loserone]

13 minutes ago, myglaren said:

two Hexhams

I think that's just Google maps being rubbish.  It's an unnamed point in Hexhamshire

[sdkrc]

Weather is absolutely chronic today. Heavy rain, strong winds, everything is grey. Good call cancelling 

[eddyramrod]

Same this side.  Hopefully next week will be better!

[warninglight]

Thanks to @juular for the reminder as I never see this thread pop up, I'm planning to be there in a Volvo either from the 60s or the 00s.

Hopefully the 60s.

[loserone]

In the WhatsApp group I am currently taking pie orders. They need to be in TONIGHT.  Yes that's my fuck up.

£3 a pop.  

Steak and ale pie 

Minced beef and onion pie 

Leek and cheddar pie 

Bakewell tart 

If you're on WhatsApp please put it there for ease of me keeping track but orders in here taken too.

No need for payment in advance though some kind souls are doing so.

[Schaefft]

Sunday is approaching fast and the weather is shaping up to be perfect. Like last year there will be PIES, please let us know if you are interested in one of the below ASAP so order can be made. Each item is 3 quid.

Naturally ordering all 4 is the only right choice.

[loserone]

@SilverMachine

[loserone]

Pie orders now closed.  

[GeordieInExile]

Can we have a sticky for this..?

[eddyramrod]

Which route is being used?  If it's the one with the lunch stop at Sainsbury's, then I'm in, with Omega.

[loserone]

The one a bit earlier in the thread, it doesn't actually stop at Sainsbury's as we'd not all fit in the car park but it is one minute off the route

[SilverMachine]

22 hours ago, loserone said:

@SilverMachine

bum id been looking at the old thread! so has it been or is it now sometime in march?

 

[loserone]

11 minutes ago, SilverMachine said:

bum id been looking at the old thread! so has it been or is it now sometime in march?

 

It's this coming Sunday 

[SilverMachine]

3 minutes ago, loserone said:

It's this coming Sunday 

will see if i can juggle stuff about, couple things i may be able to put off till midweek hopefully. start at blanchland at noon seems to be what im currently understanding?

 

[spike60]

After saying I was a probable for the original date I'm now a no for new date I'm afraid. Looking like good weather for you all on Sunday!

[tooSavvy]

Anyone want to see some alloy wheels.... 😶‍🌫️

*AVAS will be wearing them 👀

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[tooSavvy]

OK... anyone else... 🤣

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[tooSavvy]

*IF* anyone coming out on the TFest fancied my 'old' alloys.... $hiters price £50 for the set!

I could chuck them in the back.....

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[eddyramrod]

I'm not going to make it tomorrow.

 

Yeah I know.  I've worn myself out today, I need a rest day.  Something I really don't need is between six and ten hours of driving.

Sorry chaps.  If it's any consolation, it has been a really good day.

[loserone]

Glad you've had a good day Eddy

 

If anyone is struggling with the idea of driving to drive and then driving home again, if just rocking up at the end suits better then by all means do that.  It's just off the A69 so you can get there on entirely boring roads 

[tooSavvy]

Is this the car park we group at... 🤔

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[loserone]

Yes, that's the one.  Public loo just out of shot on the right 

[eddyramrod]

Have a great day, fellas!  Lots of photos please

[captain_70s]

Lovely.

Water pump shaft seal failed, managed to drive home topping up the coolant every 15 mins.

Many thanks to @Talbot, @juular and @MrsJuular for assistance. I hope you don't need those water containers... 🫣

[tooSavvy]

TheSavv refilled @Talbot washer reservoir 👍.

Great sesh..... Ace trek about 😁

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[loserone]

Has anyone asked @Schaefft when he's hosting shitefest?

[hairnet]

pic of bakewell tart please

[Bear]

8 hours ago, tooSavvy said:

Is this the car park we group at... 🤔

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Huh, one of my dad's friends lives in Blanchland!