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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550768 27/09/2015 11:52 27/09/2015 11:52
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Let's firm up the dates asap. then we can check stopover availability on our possible routes. As Jimboy has stressed already -we do need to move quickly as accommodation is limited in some areas and is booked up well in advance. This could may limit our route choice. At the moment I am good for for most dates in June apart from the11th to 14th June. I can do dates before June 11th but need to book days off at work ASAP. Last edited by Lego; 27/09/2015 11:53.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: ] #1550769 27/09/2015 11:55 27/09/2015 11:55
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands jimboy Club Member 857
jimboy Club Member 857 Forum is my life Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands	Sunday Mail..seven day magazine supplement page 25.... I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550770 27/09/2015 12:06 27/09/2015 12:06
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	Sorry, I haven't got that- can you expand, Jim..? Barnacle - you are right: what you describe makes better sense in terms of routing, but I was trying to reflect my own desire for an initial Arisaig / Mallaig pretour (see what I did there?!) which has already been mentioned. I like little ferry adventures and once you have gone that far, I like to go onto Skye and then off at Kyle than to drive ALL THE WAY back to Fort Bill before going north again. There are of course advantages to both and maybe this is where we'll elect not to do this, or split teams and then rejoin? I'm easy. Just keen to get everyone out for an adventure... However, never mind all that- are we looking at a date change?? Marko you can't make that weekend then, is that correct? So we are now looking at days revolving around the weekend of 4th & 5th June 2016?? Is that still cool for everyone?? Last edited by dante giacosa; 27/09/2015 12:18.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550773 27/09/2015 12:18 27/09/2015 12:18
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	I also can't do 14th which is Tuesday. I'm watching the itinerary with great interest, deferring several folk's greater knowledge of the area Last edited by Edinburgh; 29/09/2015 00:09. Reason: too much info BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550775 27/09/2015 12:21 27/09/2015 12:21
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,794 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,794 Berlin	As I said earlier - I doubt I will be on this trip unless it turns out to be part of the round-the-world-UK tour. I think that will be later, though. Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1550776 27/09/2015 12:40 27/09/2015 12:40
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands jimboy Club Member 857
jimboy Club Member 857 Forum is my life Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands	Sunday Mail news paper the magazine that comes with the paper (seven days) look at page 25, all will be revealed.... By the way I'm easy with dates apart from August...Belladrum festival. I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550823 28/09/2015 00:10 28/09/2015 00:10
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	Like Jimboy, I'm easy with dates too, and as has been pointed out to me tonight, perhaps we can go the week after instead: 18th & 19th..? Marko, Bern, Rosso? Last edited by dante giacosa; 28/09/2015 00:13.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1550824 28/09/2015 00:19 28/09/2015 00:19
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Yes I'll go for that weekend of 18th, 19th

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: ] #1550829 28/09/2015 01:58 28/09/2015 01:58
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	^^ Even better. BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550831 28/09/2015 03:30 28/09/2015 03:30
B Barney Unregistered
Barney Unregistered B	I'm in UK taking leave 1st to 27th inclusive. Distance from family during first or last couple of days wouldn't go down well but otherwise you can safely assume anything within that window will suit me fine. I say that with complete ignorance of the school holiday calendar of course!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550847 28/09/2015 10:54 28/09/2015 10:54
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	that's great then revolving around the 18th & 19th then...

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550850 28/09/2015 11:24 28/09/2015 11:24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,569 Motherwell - Scotland Rosso Honorary Club member 1442
Rosso Honorary Club member 1442 My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,569 Motherwell - Scotland	18-19 June should be good for me too

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550851 28/09/2015 11:31 28/09/2015 11:31
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	well done, terrific...

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1550860 28/09/2015 13:26 28/09/2015 13:26
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	Now we're motoring Around the long weekend of Thursday 16th June to Sunday evg. 19th June then: 1. dante giocosa 2. Lego 3. Barney 4. Rosso 5. Edinburgh Jimboy? MattB? BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550884 28/09/2015 17:52 28/09/2015 17:52
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands jimboy Club Member 857
jimboy Club Member 857 Forum is my life Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,114 highlands	Originally Posted by Edinburgh Now we're motoring Around the long weekend of Thursday 16th June to Sunday evg. 19th June then: 1. dante giocosa 2. Lego 3. Barney 4. Rosso 5. Edinburgh Jimboy? Yes I'm in. MattB? I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550892 28/09/2015 19:11 28/09/2015 19:11
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,747 N.E Scotland mattB Club member 6
mattB Club member 6 I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,747 N.E Scotland	Yeah, should be ok for me. Death-rattle-tastic

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550900 28/09/2015 21:07 28/09/2015 21:07
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	Around the long weekend of Thursday 16th June to Sunday evg. 19th June then: 1. dante giocosa 2. Lego 3. Barney 4. Rosso 5. Edinburgh 6. jimboy 7. MattB BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550906 28/09/2015 22:36 28/09/2015 22:36
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	ok team, how does this feel? Day 1- Thursday 16th- early start to drive up A9 (sorry Marko) to potential meet with our East coast contingent at Aviemore/Inverness and then to Beauly for lunch. Onwards to 1st night's accommodation at Ullapool. Day 2- Friday 17th- choice; either a free day for a drive up to the Quinag/highlights of the upper West Coast, as listed by others (but not listed here, at the moment), OR, a further trip North on the A835 for a night further up. We could of course split resources here, to meet up again later..? Day 3- Saturday 18th- Drive South from Ullapool via Mellon Udrigle on the A835/A832 and down to Applecross via Torridon, then down to Kyle of Lochalsh. Onto Skye for the ferry across to Mallaig. (£29.05 for 1 person in a Chris Bangle designed 90's icon) Half hour crossing. Ferry times on Saturday; 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:20, 18:40 3rd night at Arisaig/Mallaig... Day 4- Sunday 19th- Down A861 to Ardnamurchan & Sanna Bay (maybe?). Back up to Fort William for lunch & final blast off, and then South on the A82 / A85 / North (depending on your start point) this is a skeleton 1st draft concept. Feel free to tear it apart or add to it.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimboy] #1550907 28/09/2015 22:43 28/09/2015 22:43
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Originally Posted by jimboy Sunday Mail news paper the magazine that comes with the paper (seven days) look at page 25, all will be revealed.... Spotted that in a cafe today Jim. Like the article I've actually done it as far as Sheigra in a Motorhome. All the more reason to get organised soon - now that the route has been highlighted in the press.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550908 28/09/2015 22:43 28/09/2015 22:43
Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 219 Stronsay, Orkney driley Club member 1922
driley Club member 1922 Making a profit Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 219 Stronsay, Orkney	Thursday 16th June to 19th ok for me. it will be great to meet up. Dianne

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: driley] #1550910 28/09/2015 23:06 28/09/2015 23:06
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	Originally Posted by driley Thursday 16th June to 19th ok for me. it will be great to meet up. Dianne Wow Dianne, you're a sport! Around the long weekend of Thursday 16th June to Sunday evg. 19th June then: 1. dante giocosa 2. Lego 3. Barney 4. Rosso 5. Edinburgh 6. jimboy 7. MattB 8. driley BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: driley] #1550911 28/09/2015 23:08 28/09/2015 23:08
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Originally Posted by driley Thursday 16th June to 19th ok for me. it will be great to meet up. Dianne Cool You are on the list Diane Look forward to meeting you. Marko Last edited by Lego; 28/09/2015 23:09.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550912 28/09/2015 23:10 28/09/2015 23:10
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	Hey Dianne! that's amazing! fantastic that you can make it!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550914 28/09/2015 23:13 28/09/2015 23:13
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	it's bigger than the Italian car Day already!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1550922 28/09/2015 23:17 28/09/2015 23:17
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	Thank goodness there'll be someone to stop us arguing There might be a bangle in a Bangle Is it worth giving the local press a tip-off, maybe we could be filmed as the only cars that can actually enhance the Northern Scottish scenery BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550925 28/09/2015 23:23 28/09/2015 23:23
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9 dante giacosa My life on the forum
dante giacosa My life on the forum Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,945 Going North on the A9	I filled in a would-be North Coast 500 club entry form? they wanted to know what I'd expect from a club if there was one (I said discounted fuel!) they might be interested!?

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1550927 28/09/2015 23:28 28/09/2015 23:28
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Originally Posted by dante giacosa ok team, how does this feel? Day 1- Thursday 16th- early start to drive up A9 (sorry Marko) to potential meet with our East coast contingent at Aviemore/Inverness and then to Beauly for lunch. Onwards to 1st night's accommodation at Ullapool. Day 2- Friday 17th- choice; either a free day for a drive up to the Quinag/highlights of the upper West Coast, as listed by others (but not listed here, at the moment), OR, a further trip North on the A835 for a night further up. We could of course split resources here, to meet up again later..? Day 3- Saturday 18th- Drive South from Ullapool via Mellon Udrigle on the A835/A832 and down to Applecross via Torridon, then down to Kyle of Lochalsh. Onto Skye for the ferry across to Mallaig. (£29.05 for 1 person in a Chris Bangle designed 90's icon) Half hour crossing. Ferry times on Saturday; 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:20, 18:40 3rd night at Arisaig/Mallaig... Day 4- Sunday 19th- Down A861 to Ardnamurchan & Sanna Bay (maybe?). Back up to Fort William for lunch & final blast off, and then South on the A82 / A85 / North (depending on your start point) this is a skeleton 1st draft concept. Feel free to tear it apart or add to it. Like the idea of staying 2 nights in one place but it makes Day 3 (Saturday) way too long a trip. By the time we make lunch and scenery stops, ferry etc. it will be 6-7 hours before we get to Mallaig Last edited by Lego; 28/09/2015 23:38.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550930 28/09/2015 23:36 28/09/2015 23:36
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Originally Posted by Edinburgh Thank goodness there'll be someone to stop us arguing There might be a bangle in a Bangle Oh dear you forgot to shoot yourself. Last edited by Lego; 28/09/2015 23:45.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: ] #1550931 28/09/2015 23:38 28/09/2015 23:38
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie Edinburgh OP Club President, member225
Edinburgh OP Club President, member225 Forum veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 18,903 Auld Reekie	It's just an outline and it can be refined - instead of staying in Ullapool the second night we could head further south to reduce mileage the next day. Oh wait... Last edited by Edinburgh; 28/09/2015 23:40. BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1550932 28/09/2015 23:44 28/09/2015 23:44
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	Originally Posted by Edinburgh It's just an outline and it can be refined - Originally Posted by dante giacosa this is a skeleton 1st draft concept. Feel free to tear it apart or add to it. I get it Simon Last edited by Lego; 28/09/2015 23:47.

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