Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

To celebrate 10 years since the formation of the Bongo Fury owners club, Sunday 24th February 2013 has been designated as National Bongo Day. What we have in mind is a series of events in various locations across the UK & Ireland where Bongonauts can get to meet each other and perhaps have a Sunday lunch.

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Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by the laird » Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:46 pm

Hi guys this is the latest regarding our convoy across the forth bridge.
I've had a call this afternoon from forth bridge traffic management .they are going to allow us to gather between 14.00hrs to14.30hrs on the Sunday in the wide load lane(extreme left),we are gathering there and once we are ready to cross they will stop the traffic for a short period so we can all be escorted across by the bridge patrol.i have agreed to come off at rosyth at the park and ride car park so we can split up etc .this would let the northeners and filers to go north and wouldn't need to cross back over(if they want).next item was if the edin evening news are doing a article the bridge manager will allow us let him take photos at the x,s load lane pavement or they can go on the pedestrian path on the bridge and take photos as we set off in convoy.hope you all agree this is a good bit of news from the bridge,I thanked them very much and the parting word from the boss man was his mates got a bongo,!still to find out if he is attending
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1/20xno of vehs arrive at sw abnormal load bay directly in line with slip from each line approach approx14.15hrs
2/ laird to contact and advise bridge of arrival,
3/ control will send staff to liaise on site.
4/ when ready to depart load bay control will stop traffic at lights and gantry 5/ convoy will then travel north.
6/ control will then allow traffic to flow once convoy is at sw tower
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by kentait » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:05 pm

sounds great! hope to get some good photo's. it'll be the first longish run since september.
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by Muzorewa » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:09 pm

Brilliant effort, wish we could be in three places at once :wink:
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by Driver+Passengers » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:24 pm

the laird wrote:... once we are ready to cross they will stop the traffic for a short period so we can all be escorted across by the bridge patrol ...
That's &%@*ing nuts!!! :D =D> =D>
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by dave_aber » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:27 pm

Awesome! Good job well done there!
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by the laird » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:30 pm

Driver and passenger has something wrong with his nuts
After all that work he done ha ha
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by Bongopoet » Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:49 pm

Oh My Word! Nothing like causing chaos on the FRB on a Sunday Afternoon!
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by MountainGoat » Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:10 pm

So what do I do in my Black Jeep Cherokee. Cross as no.2 or as Tail End Charlie. or just stay in the pub car park :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by the laird » Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:13 pm

Tony I think you should take the lead as you're a senior member and out of respect,you could always put up signs saying service vehicle?
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by MountainGoat » Sat Feb 16, 2013 12:47 am

Ooer! I always wanted to be the standard bearer. Anyone got a Saltire big enough? :D

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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by Jim the Box » Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:50 am

Tony,

You can be co-pilot/navigator/ cameraman in my bongo if you don't get a better offer.

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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by peterrc » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:29 am

I love it when a plan comes together.
Well done Gordon.
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by the laird » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:29 pm

Hi guys it's moi again ,post has just been and Ian at fury has kindly sent us goodies to celebrate the tenth birthday bash.all who attend are to receive and if we run out names and membership are to be noted and sent to Ian who will make sure the member receives.
Still awaiting the press to get in touch ,will keep you all informed as we go.
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by Northern Bongolow » Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:48 pm

superb effort guys =D> =D> =D> . should be a brill day. :D :D .
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013

Post by dunslair » Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:44 pm

Nice one Gordon =D> =D> =D> Now lets all pray for some good weather. lets all try and get some pictures / video if we can. only 8 more sleeps...... :lol:
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