Andi & Gang attempt 28th October

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Re: Andi & Gang attempt 28th October

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right recieved PM from Andi
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bouncingtigger wrote:Seeing as half the forum's out It'd be nice to come and say hello!

If you start at T4, I might be able to pop over and see you guys off! and come out for the first hour,

If not let me know where your looking to finish and I'll try and meet you at the end!
Yes we do start at t4 but meeting at Hatton cross 05.15am if weather good then thats nice starkey7 do u want me to pick u up from eastcote.?
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Have you got room for another team member? I have some leave to use up and it is about time that I finally attempted a full network :D
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Going Underground wrote:So looks like Andi, Starkey, Nozza, Al and Kev then...

Weather forecast looks excellent :D

Not sure if Andi has copied you all in on the possible routes and also how is everyone fixed logistics wise for getting to whatever start / back from the finish?
Not received anything yet. I have decided to drive down, but will need a lift from the end to Hatton X either am or pm.

Weather is going to be a bit hotter than I would have liked, however, does the extremely mild Tuesday night mean less leaf fall?
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Makes no difference to leaf fall. & It will be good to see the Great king Rat on a full network.
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I think leaf fall is mainly a problem first thing in the morning when the leaves have had time to build up. It should be fine by the time we get to Amersham.

Can someone PM me the route?
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greatkingrat wrote:I think leaf fall is mainly a problem first thing in the morning when the leaves have had time to build up. It should be fine by the time we get to Amersham.
From what I've seen, the reason for the leaf time table is that special speed restrictions apply downhill from Amersham to Chalfont, because of possible extended braking distances. Going to Amersham is not affected.
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greatkingrat wrote:I think leaf fall is mainly a problem first thing in the morning when the leaves have had time to build up. It should be fine by the time we get to Amersham.

Can someone PM me the route?
Route PM'd, twice I think :roll: Be nice to have you along :D
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Going Underground wrote:
greatkingrat wrote:I think leaf fall is mainly a problem first thing in the morning when the leaves have had time to build up. It should be fine by the time we get to Amersham.

Can someone PM me the route?
Route PM'd, twice I think :roll: Be nice to have you along :D
i think 3 times i did as well hatton cross at 5.15am wednesday be there or be square
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Re: Andi & Gang attempt 28th October

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Thanks, both of you.

I am going to be on the 0442 Heathrow Connect from Paddington which arrives at T4 at 0510 so rather than try and get to Hatton Cross I will be waiting on the platform at T4 for you.
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TUBE 21 is almost here tube 22 is planned for nov 13th by the way
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Tube 22? Andi you're crackers! :D Yeah, I'd like you to pick me up please. I have your number; I presume that you have mine. If for any reason I need to bail before the morning (ie not enough sleep) then I'll text you promptly to save you a wasted journey.

If not, then what time would be convenient for your arrival by car here?
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Starkey7 wrote:Tube 22? Andi you're crackers! :D Yeah, I'd like you to pick me up please. I have your number; I presume that you have mine. If for any reason I need to bail before the morning (ie not enough sleep) then I'll text you promptly to save you a wasted journey.

If not, then what time would be convenient for your arrival by car here?
ok i suppose it takes at least 30 mins from eastcote to hatton cross so say 4.30am
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Re: Andi & Gang attempt 28th October

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Is anyone leaving a car at Amersham to get back in the evening, or are we all travelling back on the tube?
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al wrote:Is anyone leaving a car at Amersham to get back in the evening, or are we all travelling back on the tube?
soup dragon will be heading up in his car i dont know how many he can fit
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