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Re: Fu.. flippin' Birmingham Roads

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From: Andi Carey
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 00:00
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Reply to Chris Betteley's posting in uk.local.midlands on Fri, 28 Nov
1997 (00:01:03)

>>>Dyer reckon its quicker to go through Lichfield and Rugeley than through
>>>the bleeding M6/M5 junction? I do.
>>>
>>>Bye 
>>>
>>>Chris
>>
>>Try M6 J12, A5 then M42 to NEC. 
>Well, I opted for the Rugeley Lichfield route on the way there. What a
>bloody mistake. 2.5hrs to get to the NEC from Cheddleton (nr Stoke)
>
>Decided to opt for the M6 on the way back. took 2hrs during rush hour
>(5.00pm at the M6/M5 junction). 
>
>I think the best way is to win the lottery, buy a helicopter and bloody
>fly!!!!
>
>Chris

Hate to say 'I told you so' (there's a lie for a start) the A50 is a
pretty fast road and at that time in the morning the A515 is relatively
free of beige Maestros, that'll get you to the A38. It *is* miles out of
your way but believe me it's quicker ! 
-- 
Andi Carey
Email  ukn@amcarey.demon.co.uk
http://www.amcarey.demon.co.uk
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Subject: Re: Fu.. flippin' Birmingham Roads
Date: 1997/11/28
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