5 days to go....

Evening All

We had a fabulous day yesterday. To see the 3 GPs lined up and in the flesh was magic.

Although the day had started off overcast, our mood couldn't be dampened. This was our last run out before leaving for Venice and the Italian Job on Saturday, and we were eager to meet up with some friends from New Mini Severns.

The group assembled at the usual meeting point at the Gordano Services, leaving to meet up with a further group at Bridgewater.

Heavy traffic caused the group to splinter, but a short reassemble and we made our way to the Windmill at West Quantoxhead (on the A39). After treating ourselves to some free electric (our mobile phone was running short on power) most of the group piled their plates high from the Carvery. If ever your that way, we can highly recommend the food...

After lunch the convoy made its way up Porlock Hill for a short photo stop, and then on to Lynmouth. We were at the back and by the time we passed the locals and tourist they were fasinated and one even noted "a third GP!"

By now the weather was improving and after parking the Cars we made our way to the cliff top railway. Most enjoyed the ride down apart from Jack (Tiggers' dog) who insisted on trying to sit on anyones lap for a bit of confort!

A quick cuppa and a huge clotted cream scone for Minisoopercooper (who managed to eat the whole thing without dropping a crumb!) and we made our way back up to the cars. After a short chat we said fairwell to our friends and made our way home.

Hopefully the next time we see them we'll be married....

It was dark by the time we got home (after a 228 mile and a non stop 4 hour journey), but it was good practice for our long haul trip to Italy, next week.