Write Up Mint's Peaks Tours Resurrected

Mint

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We've just had a fabulous weekend hosting @andyglym at Mint Towers with two full days of top down driving out in the Peak District.
On Saturday we were joined by @Jjim with his M3 at our first brekky stop. His V8 has a great soundtrack, I didn't need to look to see if he was still following, I could hear him;).
We went up to the Oil Can Cafe @ The Carding Shed, Holmfirth for lunch. A great place to mooch around too, looking at the old motors. Home via Ashbourne and a total of 175 miles in the bag.
On Sunday @Bozzy and Amy came over to meet us at Mint Towers for a drive more around the South of the Peaks. We stopped for lunch at The Peak View Tea Rooms and then travelled on some of my favourite roads to eventually end up at Hope for coffee and cake. This is where we said our goodbyes to Andy who then still had a 170 mile trip home up to Cumbria. Steve & I then pootled back down to finish the run at Thorpe, just North of Ashbourne and we finally got home @ 19:30 with another 162 miles done.
An absolutely superb weekend with great friends, great roads and great weather.:thumbsup: Thanks must go to Andy, James, Steve & Amy for joining us, we had a great time.:)
Note to self...don't eat so much cake on the next tour.:depressed:
A few pics from me, I'm sure some more will be added...

At Mint Towers ready to go
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Monsal Head
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Holme Moss Car Park
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Final Pit Stop
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Weaver Hill
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Lay-by behind Mam Tor
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Defensive parking at its best, my Zed protected by her friends.
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Again, a great weekend but very tired now. Thanks All.
 
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andyglym

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An absolutely superb weekend Dave and Pauline, the Peaks are just sublime, great company, driving and scenery. 654 miles of roof down driving less the last 20 or so miles from home as it lashed it down. Great to see @Jjim , @Bozzy and Amy. Oooh, that V8 sound track! All owners of EVs and babies should be made to listen to it 😍 I can confirm that Bella is 100% carbon free :whistle:
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t-tony

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I thought there was plenty mate ......=)) Green, organic underseal, what could be better?

Tony.
 

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Oooh, the Oil Can, I haven't popped in there for ages. It's only about 5 miles from home.

I was thinking of popping out this weekend, but . . . lethargy. I would have popped out and waved if I'd known !

Nice trip !
 

Mint

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...Nicola and I have talked about doing the Peaks, looks like it may be worth a trip :thumbsup:...
Definitely worth it Dave, its got some superb roads:whistle:
 

Mint

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Mint

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...I was thinking of popping out this weekend, but . . . lethargy. I would have popped out and waved if I'd known !...
Next time I'll give you a shout............if I remember:whistle:
 

Mint

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Mint

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Bozzy

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That was yet another fantastic Mint's cruise.
Excellent route, great company and the roofs were down all day 😁
 

Mint

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Would like to thank @Mint for a great day out on Saturday. Was great to meet up with Dave , Pauline and @andyglym.
Sun was out and a great route:thumbsup:

Couple pics from me:
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Mint

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Great pics James:thumbsup:
 
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