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== Outstanding Tasks ==
== Outstanding Tasks ==
* Get two-way radios.
* Get two-way radios.
** https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorola-TLKR-Extreme-two-way-radio/dp/B00UBTVGSA/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_z Premium option, but has a long advertised range which may be needed for inter-car talk.
* Create custom routes and get app that can navigate them (Google Maps seems rubbish in this regard).
* Create custom routes and get app that can navigate them (Google Maps seems rubbish in this regard).


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* Yingke in 2012 Nissan 370Z
* Yingke in 2012 Nissan 370Z
* Lmm in 2008 Lotus Exige S
* Lmm in 2008 Lotus Exige S
* AIM - Audi A1 Sport back S


== Itinerary ==
== Itinerary ==
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** I think a good place to meet up, if it has to be near Hillingdon, would be at this [https://goo.gl/maps/huyFYRcHQUk Tesco car park]. There is also a Shell next to it. - YYY
** I think a good place to meet up, if it has to be near Hillingdon, would be at this [https://goo.gl/maps/huyFYRcHQUk Tesco car park]. There is also a Shell next to it. - YYY
*** It doesn't have to be Hillingdon - just that's about the right area and I hear it has a car park. --lmm
*** It doesn't have to be Hillingdon - just that's about the right area and I hear it has a car park. --lmm
* [https://goo.gl/maps/AdGzhe3Y87r  Wonder Cafe] - http://www.wondercafe.co.uk/ - YYY
* Drive around somewhere in England?
* Drive around somewhere in England?
** Out towards Chesham and then down through the Chilterns to Theale?
** Out towards Chesham and then down through the Chilterns to Theale?
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** The other side of where we want to be, http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/post.php?s=2011-12-01-the-cheddar-gorge ??
** The other side of where we want to be, http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/post.php?s=2011-12-01-the-cheddar-gorge ??
* Spend night somewhere in England?
* Spend night somewhere in England?
* Proposed route: https://www.myscenicdrives.com/road-trip-directions?i=c2f2354b-cbd4-4ae6-b698-448702e679ad comes out as 4:13 --lmm
* Proposed route: https://www.myscenicdrives.com/road-trip-directions?i=c2f2354b-cbd4-4ae6-b698-448702e679ad comes out as 4:13. GPX track is [[File:WalesRoadTrip2017-Thursday.gpx]].
** Lunch: perhaps http://www.thespringinn.co.uk/
** Lunch: perhaps http://www.thespringinn.co.uk/
** Evening: https://www.thermaebathspa.com/treatment-prices/spapackages/package/twilight-package ?
** Evening: https://www.thermaebathspa.com/treatment-prices/spapackages/package/twilight-package ?
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=== Fri, 03/03/2017 ===
=== Fri, 03/03/2017 ===
* Cross Severn into Wales.
* Cross Severn into Wales.
* [https://goo.gl/maps/SZRmfPUwnhL2 Bath to Rhayader via Black Mountain Pass.]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/QFkMaLWrE6D2 Bath to Mid Wales Inn via Black Mountain Pass.] GPX track is [[File:WalesRoadTrip2017-Friday.gpx]].
** http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-09-16-black-mountain-pass
** http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-09-16-black-mountain-pass
** Picked Rhayader because it looks like it has more accomodation.
** Picked Rhayader because it looks like it has more accomodation.
** Make a stop at Swansea for lunch or something.
** Make a stop at Swansea for lunch or something.
* [http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/mid-wales-inn.en-gb.html?aid=304142;label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaE2IAQGYAS64AQjIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuoAgM;sid=5459ff9768914b3ce1a63f2dc858b4c5;all_sr_blocks=134249601_89941802_0_42_0;checkin=2017-03-03;checkout=2017-03-04;dest_id=-2606172;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=134249601_89941802_0_42_0;highlighted_facilites=2;hpos=3;nflt=hotelfacility%3D2;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=f0584c1584becc1093acad20160bf7d3c34be4a1X3;type=total;ucfs=1&;selected_currency=GBP;changed_currency=1;top_currency=1 Mid Wales Inn] - Booked 1 Twin (£65) and 1 Double Room + Breakfast (£56.50). Paided £56.50 for Double Room in advance. - YYY
* [http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/mid-wales-inn.en-gb.html?aid=304142;label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaE2IAQGYAS64AQjIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuoAgM;sid=5459ff9768914b3ce1a63f2dc858b4c5;all_sr_blocks=134249601_89941802_0_42_0;checkin=2017-03-03;checkout=2017-03-04;dest_id=-2606172;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;highlighted_blocks=134249601_89941802_0_42_0;highlighted_facilites=2;hpos=3;nflt=hotelfacility%3D2;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;srfid=f0584c1584becc1093acad20160bf7d3c34be4a1X3;type=total;ucfs=1&;selected_currency=GBP;changed_currency=1;top_currency=1 Mid Wales Inn] - Booked 1 Twin (£65) and 1 Double Room + Breakfast (£56.50). Paid £56.50 for Double Room in advance. - YYY


=== Sat, 04/03/2017 ===
=== Sat, 04/03/2017 ===
* Drive up to Conwy.
* Drive up to Conwy.
* [https://goo.gl/maps/8wLPRytPL3T2 Rhayader to Conwy with detour to Evo Triangle]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/sYUHW1EzcbD2 Mid Wales Inn to Conwy with detour to Evo Triangle] GPX track is [[File:WalesRoadTrip2017-Saturday.gpx]].
** http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-08-30-the-evo-triangle
** http://www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk/roads-and-tours/uk-road.php?s=2011-08-30-the-evo-triangle
** Llanidloes, further up the A470, has a Texaco that has high octane unleaded.
** Llanidloes, further up the A470, has a Texaco that has high octane unleaded.
** Stop somewhere for lunch?
** Stop somewhere for lunch?
** [http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaE2IAQGYAS64AQjIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuoAgM&sid=5459ff9768914b3ce1a63f2dc858b4c5&checkin_month=3&checkin_monthday=4&checkin_year=2017&checkout_month=3&checkout_monthday=5&checkout_year=2017&class_interval=1&dest_id=-2601512&dest_type=city&group_adults=2&group_children=0&hlrd=0&label_click=undef&nflt=hotelfacility%3D2%3B&no_rooms=1&raw_dest_type=city&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&search_selected=1&src_elem=sb&ss=Llandudno%2C%20Gwynedd%2C%20United%20Kingdom&ss_raw=lla&ssb=empty&order=price Llandudno] - Lots of choices
** [http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaE2IAQGYAS64AQjIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQuoAgM&sid=5459ff9768914b3ce1a63f2dc858b4c5&checkin_month=3&checkin_monthday=4&checkin_year=2017&checkout_month=3&checkout_monthday=5&checkout_year=2017&class_interval=1&dest_id=-2601512&dest_type=city&group_adults=2&group_children=0&hlrd=0&label_click=undef&nflt=hotelfacility%3D2%3B&no_rooms=1&raw_dest_type=city&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&search_selected=1&src_elem=sb&ss=Llandudno%2C%20Gwynedd%2C%20United%20Kingdom&ss_raw=lla&ssb=empty&order=price Llandudno] - Lots of choices
 
* Stay at https://www.laterooms.com/en/hotel-reservations/263373_westpoint-hotel-colwyn-bay.aspx
** One twin room (£75), one single room (£55)
** Eat at http://www.steak-frites.co.uk/About.php ?
=== Sun, 05/03/2017 ===
=== Sun, 05/03/2017 ===
* Drive home.
* Drive home.

Latest revision as of 23:36, 9 May 2021

Road Trip to Wales 2017

Dates

Thu, 02/03/2017 - Sun, 05/03/2017

Outstanding Tasks

Who's Coming

  • Yingke in 2012 Nissan 370Z
  • Lmm in 2008 Lotus Exige S
  • AIM - Audi A1 Sport back S

Itinerary

Thu, 02/03/2017

Fri, 03/03/2017

Sat, 04/03/2017

Sun, 05/03/2017

  • Drive home.
    • Note I will have to return my car by 4pm --lmm
    • I'll probably take this route home. - YYY
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