Posting a response to say thanks to those who turned up, despiote a not very promising (not to mention downright miserable) day in Barnard castle. Five cars and nine people turned up, and we duly plunged alog Teesdale with cloud threatening to engulf one and all. Fortunately, it thinned out as we progressed and never detracted from the driving. Descent along the A686 towards Penrith was rewarded by a view of the Lakes in sunshine and warm drink, not to mention toilet facilities, at Melnerby bakery. We then progressed to Penrith and a somewhat crowded roundabout before charging on to keswick (excepting those suffering from a sudden urge to visit Scotland!). Anyway, we were 7 by the time we reached to Bond Museum, but found 3 more .already there, so our discounted entry fees were assured.
The museum itself was interesting, if you like 'hero cars' - those driven by the principal actor and therefore able to suvive. Stuntmen's cars are invariably wrecked it seems. All most impressive for the effort obviously put into finding and then purchasing the cars, but lacking a bit of atmosphere. Personally I would have liked to see some bikinied females lounging about, and perhaps a pool of tiger sharks into which every 21st visitor is pushed! Atmoshere and action!
Hunger then grapped everyone's attention and pursit of the picnic ensued. fortunately, despite a little drizzle, the sun came out for those who chose to walk to the head of Derwentwater and then on to Friars Crag. Each went their separate ways after tha, but Lesley and I enjoyed an uncluttered and therefore fast return along the A66 in quite pleasant weather.
So, thanks again for turning up, and hope everyone duly enjoyed their day.
Ian Crosskell
1987 944 Turbo, maraschino
1987 3.2 Carrera, indian red
1987 928 S4, manual, lagoon green
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