London brighton commercial run 2010 - Traction-Talk

steamy1 · #1 Post / In Thread 2nd May 2010, 11:10 AM

I hope that Mr Bishop didn't get as wet as I did!

Fodenwagon · #2 Post / In Thread 2nd May 2010, 11:35 AM

Looks like Joe and Danny could do with some window wipers!!

Earl Kitchener · #3 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 08:56 AM

At least they had screens unlike Mr Jones! For the record it threw it down without a break at Brighton from soon after ten - when it changed from drizzle - until all had arrived. It was a horrible day throughout the run and well done to all who made it including the Orange!

steamy1 · #4 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 09:25 AM

I am pleased it got there.

Earl Kitchener · #5 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by steamy1

I am pleased it got there.

Sadly it broke down on the finish line just ahead of the Bishop Foden and had to be pushed to the side where it remained. But considering its purpose as a parade promotion vehicle getting to Madeira Drive was maybe the achievement of the day.

Robey1928 · #6 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Earl Kitchener

Sadly it broke down on the finish line just ahead of the Bishop Foden and had to be pushed to the side where it remained. But considering its purpose as a parade promotion vehicle getting to Madeira Drive was maybe the achievement of the day.

Had it ran out of juice?

The Mover · #7 Post / In Thread 4th May 2010, 10:49 AM

I've done the London to Brighton quite a few times now, and I can honestly say that Sunday was by far the wetest I've ever experienced. Leaving Crystal Palace in torrential rain was enough to test anyones committment to this wonderful cause.

Well done to all those who came to watch!

Lets hope next year will have wonderful weather to help celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

General C.R Dewet · #8 Post / In Thread 4th May 2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mover

I've done the London to Brighton quite a few times now, and I can honestly say that Sunday was by far the wetest I've ever experienced. Leaving Crystal Palace in torrential rain was enough to test anyones committment to this wonderful cause.

Well done to all those who came to watch!

Lets hope next year will have wonderful weather to help celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

Well done Neil, I understand Mr Jones has been celebrating at long last and Mrs Jones has bought a tub of silver polish !! Must be because there were no Sentinels to show the Fodens up this year !!!

Fodenwagon · #9 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 06:13 PM

Spoke to Joe today, and he said he did the Run in 4 hours,which is pretty good going.

8_10 Brass Cleaner · #10 Post / In Thread 3rd May 2010, 09:03 PM

Isn't it just a mini with a silly body? I recall looking at it at the Nat Motor Museum when we used to go to the autojumbles