I feel a bit left out of all this jollity and merriment, but I cant be driving to scotland, to f***ing far

I am well up for an english meet if there is any call for it. anyone else interested? I know this has been tried before but that was before my time and I have to say from the outset am notoriously **** and lax about organising things.
anyhow hope you guys have a good day in scotland
p.s. back in 2001-2002, I used to drive from London Borough of Brent to Central Aberdeen (535 miles) there and back each week for 9 months in a Diesel Clio with 75HP and did it in 7h30m once and 8h00m reguarly with one 5 minute fuel stop near carlisle, the thought of driving up there fills me with dread now.
regards
elpirata