Paul S Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Matlock is just up the A6 from me. I’m happy to pick up and move it south, perhaps somewhere down the M1. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 Wow! We have 2 legs covered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Damn. Wrong side of the country. Longing to help someone out with one of these 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Good work fellas....good to see bassplayers working in harmony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: good to see bassplayers working in harmony. Where's that ..somewhere in Essex ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 There used to be one in Basildon town centre. apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Somebody buy something to go south quickly! @Lozz196 and I are gunning our engines at the ready. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 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..., 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 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). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thanks gents. Looks like it will be this Saturday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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