Miranda Meander Sunday - NOW Hampton's run to C&G 28 June 2020

[Maddy]

So are we meeting today or next weekend.

Next weekend sorry Maddy. Its too wet today unfortunately. I tried to get Facebook updated yesterday to warn people but I don't have admin access. Sorry.

I hope next weekend suits you?

Sweet, will meet next weekend

[Mr-Paulio]

Sweet, will meet next weekend

Great, see you then!

[Mr-Paulio]

Hey guys,
I'm watching the long range forecast change by the day. And crossing everything.
Check in here Saturday night for confirmation we are all still go!

[NzLHD]

Will be coming along this weekend too. Hoping the weather will be good

[Mr-Paulio]

Weather looking a bit wet ATM. But not terrible.
(Unlike yesterday, we were flooded and blocked in for a few hours!)
I'm thinking a plan B might be we just jet down the motorway if its wet, to the event. And could do a backroad run back to South Auckland if its drier later on.
Either way we still all enjoy the event and get to show up in a convoy of MR2s

Who would be keen for a plan B option also if it came to it?
We can hopefully make a better judgement call Saturday night. So check in here to get an update.

[GlanzaAtHeart]

I'm pretty much in rain or shine this weekend. Just expect some colourful green and purple waves on the ground whenever we park.

But yeah keen either way, would be awesome to get out and about this weekend.

[Mr-Paulio]

I'm pretty much in rain or shine this weekend. Just expect some colourful green and purple waves on the ground whenever we park.

But yeah keen either way, would be awesome to get out and about this weekend.

Don't worry mate I'm still trying to keep all the coolant and grease in my car aswell! Haha.
I'll be bringing a few litres of coolant/water just in case
Its just part of the fun!

[Mr-Paulio]

Hey Mike, as far as I can see the event is still on. https://www.facebook.com/54665038912617 ... 826047330/
The weather looks better tomorrow than today for sure.
Just a few light showers.

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So I though worst case we just meet around 9am and zip up the motorway from about 9:30, as the backroads take along time to dry and probably not ideal if slippery.
Maybe on the way home it will be drier?
If not at least we all get out and get a little bit of a drive still!

[mickeyduck]

The back roads are pretty good in the wet Paul, they don't have the oil on them that suburban ones do. You just need to watch out for green mossy patches, leaves and mud in the wet. My problem is I don't yet have a demister so I can't see where I'm going in the wet (SW). And the AW isn't something you even want to get wet... Have fun!

[Mr-Paulio]

The back roads are pretty good in the wet Paul, they don't have the oil on them that suburban ones do. You just need to watch out for green mossy patches, leaves and mud in the wet. My problem is I don't yet have a demister so I can't see where I'm going in the wet (SW). And the AW isn't something you even want to get wet... Have fun!

I have the same problem, plus a lot harder to get traction these days for my AW!
Plenty of green roads where I am. Was still wet yesterday at 2pm out here and it didn't rain all day. A lot of flooding and shade/shelter so the roads just aren't drying.
Plus I didn't want to make it iffy or less fun for the other drivers. But i think we can call whether its mway or backroads in the morning when we meet? Either way I think we are on at this stage

[justfun]

Weather is not our friend at the moment.
Still very happy to use Plan B.

[Mr-Paulio]

Weather is not our friend at the moment.
Still very happy to use Plan B.

It really isn't! Typical I get both my cars running now in winter
Oh well, we will still have a fun quick drive anyway. And I'll work on something else for when the weather plays ball!

[GlanzaAtHeart]

The back roads are pretty good in the wet Paul, they don't have the oil on them that suburban ones do. You just need to watch out for green mossy patches, leaves and mud in the wet. My problem is I don't yet have a demister so I can't see where I'm going in the wet (SW). And the AW isn't something you even want to get wet... Have fun!

+1, don't have AC and haven't put that heater core in yet, will probably not be great. But it's usually okay once it takes 10-15 mins to clear the first time.

[Mr-Paulio]

+1, don't have AC and haven't put that heater core in yet, will probably not be great. But it's usually okay once it takes 10-15 mins to clear the first time.

I use anti fog and a beanie with the windows down! Haha

[Mr-Paulio]

I think I have plugged all the leaks (for now) in the ADub so should be bringing that!

All set for meeting at Drury BP on the motorway at 9am. We will leave from there about 930ish or when everyone is ready. Let's make a call at the time as to whether we take some back roads or the safer option to Hampton downs via the motorway.

Look forward to seeing you all and getting out in the cars again!!