Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
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Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
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
Happy bongo aniversary
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
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
Happy bongo aniversary
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
Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
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
That's &%@*ing nuts!!!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 ...
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
Awesome! Good job well done there!
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Driver and passenger has something wrong with his nuts
After all that work he done ha ha
After all that work he done ha ha
Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
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
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
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
Ooer! I always wanted to be the standard bearer. Anyone got a Saltire big enough?
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
Tony,
You can be co-pilot/navigator/ cameraman in my bongo if you don't get a better offer.
Jim...
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
I love it when a plan comes together.
Well done Gordon.
Well done Gordon.
Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
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.
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
superb effort guys
. should be a brill day.
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Re: Forth bridge convoy 24/2/2013
Nice one Gordon
Now lets all pray for some good weather. lets all try and get some pictures / video if we can. only 8 more sleeps...... ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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