Edit again - When to avoid the M1?

[Paul S]

Thanks to @AndyTravis I have been alerted to a bass I am after coming up on Facebook, collection only Matlock.  It is exactly what I am looking for  

Is there anyone out there who would be prepared to pick it up on my behalf, pack it up and courier it?

Or, indeed, start off a relay?

Here's hoping...  

Paul

 

 

Edited October 13, 2020 by Paul S

[Lozz196]

If someone can get it to Watford Gap services I’m happy to pick it up from there. Can then meet at South Mimms services to hand on/over.

[Len_derby]

Matlock is just up the A6 from me. I’m happy to pick up and move it south, perhaps somewhere down the M1.

[Paul S]

Wow!  We have 2 legs covered!    

[stewblack]

Damn. Wrong side of the country. Longing to help someone out with one of these

[TheGreek]

Good work fellas....good to see bassplayers working in harmony.

 

[fleabag]

3 hours ago, TheGreek said:

good to see bassplayers working in harmony.

 

Where's that ..somewhere in Essex ?

[Paul S]

There used to be one in Basildon town centre.

apparently.

[Paul S]

I've decided that, weight depending, I will drive up and collect it myself.  Not that far, in reality, plus it is a cash only sale.

But mega thanks for the offers, it is hugely appreciated.

[fleabag]

6 hours ago, Paul S said:

There used to be one in Basildon town centre.

apparently.

My family are still in Basildon and i have it on good authority that Harmony no longer exists. I thinks it's a car park now

[Paul S]

Still in Bas?  Please send them my condolences   

I don't venture into the Belly of The Beast that often these days.  There is a totally fab Indian restaurant in Eastwalk Mrs S and I go to from time to time but that is about it.  In fact last time was last week and construction of the new cinema complex had ground to a halt (for the second time).  Not great timing!

[ProfJames]

Just now, fleabag said:

My family are still in Basildon and i have it on good authority that Harmony no longer exists. I thinks it's a car park now

It's now eHarmony............

[Len_derby]

Somebody buy something to go south quickly! @Lozz196 and I are gunning our engines at the ready. 😂

[Merton]

46 minutes ago, Len_derby said:

Somebody buy something to go south quickly! @Lozz196 and I are gunning our engines at the ready. 😂

There’s something I want in Grantham at the moment if that helps 🤣🤣

[fleabag]

3 hours ago, Paul S said:

Still in Bas?  Please send them my condolences   

I don't venture into the Belly of The Beast that often these days.  There is a totally fab Indian restaurant in Eastwalk Mrs S and I go to from time to time but that is about it.  In fact last time was last week and construction of the new cinema complex had ground to a halt (for the second time).  Not great timing!

Havent been to Bas since 2012, and that was a funeral,  but yup,  over half my extended family still live there.  Ugh

[Guest]

On 11/10/2020 at 18:46, Paul S said:

Thanks to @AndyTravis I have been alerted to a bass I am after coming up on Facebook, collection only Matlock. 

 

 

[Lozz196]

2 hours ago, Len_derby said:

Somebody buy something to go south quickly! @Lozz196 and I are gunning our engines at the ready. 😂

Calling International Rescue...,

[Paul S]

Edited the title as it looks like this is going ahead.  Benfleet to Matlock is largely on the M1.  Last time I travelled on the M1 it was a nightmare, but that was my fault for going on a Friday.

Are there any better times - Saturdays?  Mid week?

[Mykesbass]

23 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Edited the title as it looks like this is going ahead.  Benfleet to Matlock is largely on the M1.  Last time I travelled on the M1 it was a nightmare, but that was my fault for going on a Friday.

Are there any better times - Saturdays?  Mid week?

Friday night is probably the only guaranteed no-no. Been doing a lot of miles recently, including two trips, Sussex to Luton. So far everything has seemed a little lighter than pre-lockdown.

[ProfJames]

A lot of the M1 has roadworks ... worth checking on your GPS ..... early morning on a Sat has worked out OK for me recently going to Manchester

[Mykesbass]

1 minute ago, ProfJames said:

A lot of the M1 has roadworks ... worth checking on your GPS ..... early morning on a Sat has worked out OK for me recently going to Manchester

Yes, plot your journey on Google maps and play around with the departure/arrival times. Their data is understandably good (and a bit worrying).

[Paul S]

Thanks gents.  Looks like it will be this Saturday  

 

[Len_derby]

Paul, if you do travel on a Saturday I recommend you factor a few extra minutes in for the final few miles in and out of Matlock. Especially if the weather is good. The A6 Derwent valley corridor is a main route in and out if the Peak District. Matlock Bath in particular can be a bottle-neck

[Paul S]

Thanks Neil  

[Paul S]

I remember holidaying in Edale many many moons ago (30 years?!) passing though Matlock/Matlock Bath so it will be interesting to see it again!