SOUVENIR ROUTE
Ref: 13-Feb-1987/RJS/3307
All those involved in this mammoth task. Our thanks go to you all
SPECIAL FIRST EDITION SOUVENIR ROUTE -
LIMITED PRINT
THIS IS YOUR RECOMMENDED ROUTE
From Humble Beginnings to The Moment of Truth
Please read with care!
This individually prepared route is recommended by the AA to meet your
recently stated requirements. To prevent routes being mislaid your entire
journey is printed on continuous paper. Each route is preceded by its
own frontispiece allowing the route to be divided by tearing along the
perforations.
We have enclosed a leaflet ''Your AA Prepared Route for Europe'' in which many aspects of your route are explained. We recommend that you read this before using your route.
Humble Beginnings - The Initial Stepforward
(3 km = 2 miles)
A slow route with many pitfalls. Completely in the dark with no light
at the end of the tunnel.
AA
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Humble Beginnings
Parsonsparish
The start of the long trek begins way back in the Dark
Ages with the North Waltham Wanderer.
L'Osullivan
A young upstart takes over the reigns and the
the wheels slowly start to turn. Occasional hold ups
due to the late arrival of the train from Salisbury.
The Initial Stepforward
The Initial Stepforward - Progress???
(6 km = 3.5 miles)
The route comes into daylight, but a very long climb with unguarded edges
and danger of falling. Distant views but still very vague and hazy.
OS
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The Initial Stepforward
West Whitaker
A super fellow who says 'Don't worry - we'll get
in touch with those jolly old chaps from Brookwood
Cemetery and everything will be
splendid. But we'll have to wait until I return from
yet another holiday sampling the super French wines'.
Brettburg
The Cardigan Man comes steaming in from
Ffestiniog and tells us the whole system
will be 'no problem'. Foolishly we go along
with this misleading advice. Daily people try to see
exactly what is going on in his brain but
they are always driven back by the heat.
Progress???
Progress??? - The Basis of a Network
(9 km = 5.5 miles)
All roads appear to come together at this point.
AJW
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Progress ???
Neilson Lodge
Here we see Anita Neilson (or is it Nelson) in control
of things! However because of all the new machinery
she is now responsible for in the unit she seems to
be rather unsure whether the Route system is an Amstrad
or a Digital or a Sony or a Black and Decker or ….
Ostkamp Oost
A pleasant addition reviving memories of 1966. Although
very problematic, he has spotted mistakes and errors
not normally visible to the naked eye. Ostkamp Oost
is of course most famous for marvellous Danish biscuits
which have a habit of suddenly appearing on Sunday afternoons.
The Basis of a Network
The Basis of a Network - Hard Slog
(8 km = 5 miles)
A immense effort climbing an almost vertical hill, passing those who have
given so much for so little (except for Sunday overtime). As in all good
award ceremonies it is impossible to mention everybody, but we'll try.
AB
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The Basis of a Network
Smithington
Home of the red tank. One of the chief members
of the Thursday club and certainly its most active member.
Phillipsville
The 'Special' of Overseas Routes (but Special what?)
Illegal use of the truncheon on several occasions in
order to obtain 'volunteers' for overtime.
Arnoldstein
This new luxurious palace and castle (without furniture)
was purchased using the proceeds of one weekend's overtime.
Hard Slog
Hard Slog - Even Harder Slog
(10 km = 6 miles)
Pressure increases, days getting shorter (as do tempers), nights getting
longer (who was seen sneaking into the printer room at 10 o'clock with
a sleeping bag under his arm (Doctor who?).
AN
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Hard Slog
Bourbonbeddoes
Founder of the famous biscuit route. Arrested in late
1986 for trying to sell airline tickets on the Black
Market in return for Hob Nobs.
St. Ileman
When the ship looked as though it was sinking
(for the third time) this gallant gal was thrown in
at the deep end without a life jacket and left to
fend for herself on Road Information.
Sheen Shack
Purchasing his 2nd mansion on overtime (and
his 22nd car) Sheen Shack has plotted a few
things recently, but nothing as scheming as when
he plotted to have the only bedroom in
the Paris caravan.
Even Harder Slog
Even Harder Slog - The Final Countdown
(14 km = 8.5 miles)
Undulating fortunes, winding and certainly not very straightforward. As
Mr O'Sullivan bangs his head against a brick wall, Dr. Doolittle (I mean
Brett) talks to the terminals, sighs at the software and generally curses
(or is it cursors?) the computer.
AAOS
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Even Harder Slog
Hong Kong Fong
Inventor of the lethal Kamakazi Keyboard Hammer
to ensure the keys go down properly. Has yet to pick
a winner but keeps trying. Is best remembered for the
superb fried rice which arrived during one evening's
overtime. An early repeat please.
Great Granger
Was once lined up as the next TV Dracula, but this
has been postponed due to the recent removal of his
fangs.
Cliff View
The Permanent Temp of Overseas Routes. Recently
swept Great Granger of his feet and has yet to put him
down.
The Final Countdown
The Final Countdown - Ignition
(12 km = 7.5 miles)
You have nearly reached the top of the hill but your problems are really
only now starting. Hold on tight because everything's moving quickly now.
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The Final Countdown
Cooperstown
Chatted away with the typewriter and chatted away
without the typewriter (hic hic hic hic….)
Port Mullett
A well known fishing port whose 'sole' resident swans
off all over the 'plaice' and comes back with yet another
tan. Enjoys music - yes she likes a nice tuna two.
Browseburg
Certainly a fun place to be 'despatched' to. Records
are kept here of all the pennies coming in (hence brand
new outfit every day).
Critchettville
The town for all aeroplane enthusiasts. He travels
all over the place but always returns home to see his
favourite girls in Overseas Routes.
Ignition
Ignition - Engines Running
(13 km = 8 miles)
People come from far and wide to help us with this penultimate leg of
the journey. Their efforts are invaluable.
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Ignition
John-by-Woofrey
Yet another Woofry expert ! ! !.
St. Ewart
Baffles us (and himself) with science.
Was wrongly given the title of 'Crow Man' but unfortunately
for him it has now stuck!
Perrinpoint
The site of a serious outbreak of chicken pox recently.
His constant look of total bewilderment is only to lure
people into a false sense of security.
Harrisburg
Be on your guard at this point. A brilliant addition
to the team but his biting sarcasm has been known to
rip weak individuals to pieces.
St. Helens
Clearly immune to the afore mentioned sarcasm
as she continues to come down in the same car each day.
Juddington
Just when she thought she had left Routes forever
she unwillingly gets hauled back in.
Engines Running
Engines Running - The Moment of Truth
( 9 km = 5.5 miles)
Yes we are almost there - what an uphill task it has been. We hope, despite
everything, you have found the journey a fascinating and rewarding experience.
The final section takes us through some of the lesser known points (people
who have helped behind the scenes to make this new service the best)
WELL DONE EVERYBODY! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
AA
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Engines Running
Sayersville
Proof Reader Extraordinaire
R-Ostkamp
The younger of this unusual species
Dyas City
An AA Appointed Proof Reader
Lynnington
Proof Reader from the new mansions
Woofrytypists
Splendid work
Losullivan
Yes we're back here again. Two years of unknown
toil shut away in the little glass room. He really does
deserve a shake of the hand along with his loyal (?)
band of workers.
The Moment of Truth
HERE WE GO ! !
TOTAL DISTANCE 84 Km = 52 Miles