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Ilfracombe, Devon 2000 |
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Date: June 2000 Members: 7- Mark, Nic, Stuart, Chris, Matt, Mike, John Transport: Transit Minibus Accomodation: Caravans Duration: 5 Days Cost: £320 Rating: Very Good |
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thanks for the loan of the car; it's in three carrier bags in the hall... |
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Well, well it is the year 2000 already! What have the Arrow Group cooked up for this year's extravaganza? A trip to Devon, that's what! A good trip this year with plenty to do and not a small amount of travelling around in a clapped out transit van. Read on... |
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This year we set off a bit later than we normally do seeing as how we were fed up of being tired during the Saturday as we had driven down the previous night. We first collected the van from the local Stetson garage, and we were pleased to report that the bob has made an appearance! After a gap of 7 years the famous bob van returned! Leaking oil, burned out brakes and ripped seats were much in evidence, an enjoyable start to the holiday. |
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What a treat awaiting the members of the arrow group. A trip over to Lynton and Lynmouth for the day. Plenty of golf action and funicular railway activity here. Don't forget the hydro electric power station and cream teas either. Lots of great video footage taken too.. |
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More treats in store today with a ride over to Minehead and a journey on a steam railway. It's all railways this year. Naturally we stopped off for a cream tea and a pint at the end of the line. A nice meal and then back to Ifracombe to have the van broken into. A good end to the day! |
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A new one for the arrow group as we visit and spend some time in an Autoglass building watching a new van window being installed. A visit to Croyde Bay and a swim in the afternoon helped to balance things out somewhat though. Still, it was our final night so plenty of ale was sunk to reflect on the day's events. |
