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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1563547 14/02/2016 18:40 14/02/2016 18:40
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 is great news, Rosso... If I can work it out from the iPad, I'll try and incorporate some pictures from 'that' issue of EVO from late last year. (That Ed included for me earlier in the thread) They did a great spread on much of the route that we are doing and the photography is terrific.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1563552 14/02/2016 18:50 14/02/2016 18:50
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	excellent looks like a good read

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1564791 27/02/2016 18:28 27/02/2016 18:28
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	OK people I'm aware that there's a few months to go before the Highlands are roaring with the sound of Coops, but any hints tips what we should take in the likes of our toolkits. Anything else we should be thinking of would be a bit of craic to the countdown... Nearer the time I will need actual numbers on who will be requiring a meal at the Priory Hotel in Beauly so I can book a big enough table. Good to stick together. The food is very good by the way. Let the count down begin....... I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimboy] #1564797 27/02/2016 22:13 27/02/2016 22:13
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 jimboy OK people I'm aware that there's a few months to go before the Highlands are roaring with the sound of Coops, but any hints tips what we should take in the likes of our toolkits. Anything else we should be thinking of would be a bit of craic to the countdown... Nearer the time I will need actual numbers on who will be requiring a meal at the Priory Hotel in Beauly so I can book a big enough table. Good to stick together. The food is very good by the way. Let the count down begin....... Ooh well, Jim, we're none of us as young as we used to be back in those heady days of planning, I mean maybe just a wee trip up to Crail and back is all we could manage - oh and we'd need a wee cup of tea as well....... WAKE UP ,WAKE UP ye doddery auld git, listen to the man....he says "Beauly" "eat" "huge table" saucy wenches and yes, . BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1564801 27/02/2016 23:33 27/02/2016 23:33
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	Perhaps I've jumped the gun here Simon, perhaps the really good weather has spurned me on to be a bit excited about the coming trip. Sorry about that.... I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimboy] #1564804 28/02/2016 00:27 28/02/2016 00:27
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	Tbh we were just thinking down here it was a bit quiet on the thread but it looks like you've "re-booted" it to coin a phrase BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1564823 28/02/2016 10:19 28/02/2016 10:19
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	To be honest Simon, a wee while back I was quite ill & other personal things all added up to me holing in over part of the winter. The Coop required some attention & now that is sorted, with the lovely weather here, clear blue skies, I pumped up the tyres on the old beastie & went for a blast yesterday, always puts a smile on my face. Looking forward to seeing all the other Coops & of course their owners. Today as I tap away on the keyboard & look out the window, lovely clear blue skies again. Cup of coffee, get dressed & off in the Coop to buy a Sunday paper. I may take the long scenic route... I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimboy] #1564831 28/02/2016 12:23 28/02/2016 12:23
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	Again I'm a little early but I'm a bit animated at the moment. Just for the record some of the roads that we will be driving on lend themselves how shall I say for those that haven't been in this neck of the woods before, spirited driving may cross your minds & initially the roads are pretty much deserted, but beware, every now & gain the feds show up & it's not unusual of speeds of well in excess of 100mph. that some drivers are being caught out. I own a Coop & I've obviously driven these roads, I've been lucky.... Stay lucky chaps...... Last edited by jimboy; 28/02/2016 12:24. I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1565126 02/03/2016 15:08 02/03/2016 15:08
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	'Lucky' is my middle name... Modesty prevents me from revealing my own personal best on the A9 Good to see you are excited, Jim- it'll be good to meet you 106 days to go...

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1565227 03/03/2016 15:56 03/03/2016 15:56
P poprock Unregistered
poprock Unregistered P	You know the A9 is covered in 50mph average speed cameras nowadays, right? That personal best of yours will stand for quite some time.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1565248 03/03/2016 17:00 03/03/2016 17:00
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	Ha! yes, I do know that Poprock! Jimboy was pointing it out last year... I have driven it since, many times. yes, they've ruined that road- who needs safety eh? maybe I could start a petition to get just the duel carriageway section at Drummochter unrestricted- like the German autobahns... SERIOUSLY though, there's quite a scandal that the proposed flyover-exits at Birnam & Dunkeld have been put on hold. They only did it at Aberfeldy, which allows you leave the carriageway and go right, without having the turn right across oncoming traffic. Let us hope that the restrictions save some lives- I'm sure they will. Last edited by dante giacosa; 03/03/2016 17:00.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1565412 04/03/2016 21:19 04/03/2016 21:19
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Barney Unregistered B	My forum visits are few and far between at the moment but it's not due to a lack of interest. Massive apology to Mark. Not forgotten I owe you some cash for one of the bookings. If you're available this weekend I'll nip over to settle up?! Meal in Beauly sounds good so please count me in. I'm happy to stick with the pack for most of the run. Love coupe convoys!!! As regards tools etc. I'll bring jump leads, a standalone jump starter, two small socket sets (great for boost hoses!), some duck tape, tie wraps, a torch, one pair of radios, a 5L petrol can, chargers and cables for mobile phones + AA/AAA batteries. Also packing an extra large Saltire and some half-nude pics of Nicola Sturgeon in case of confrontation with pro-independence nutters! If possible, can we produce a Google Map inclusive of the agreed detours that will be followed by the majority? I think it would be helpful to get this pre-programmed into the satnavs, especially with consideration for folk who will sometimes go it alone. Example: Google Map

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1565752 08/03/2016 08:45 08/03/2016 08:45
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, Barney! I wonder if there is some clever app that we can get, which would show those subscribed, where everybody else was... Maybe that's a bit much? That's quite a toolkit though! I'll have to have a think, myself... I know that Ed has invested in radios- we'll need to do a headcount for who will have them- I will get a set also then. 100 days to go! Last edited by dante giacosa; 08/03/2016 08:59.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566217 12/03/2016 12:58 12/03/2016 12:58
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	Reading in the local rag that there will be North of Scotland car convoy around the full 500 miles in May on behalf of the pro Scotland lot, the month before our jaunt. Thank goodness we'll miss that, it would seriously clog up these roads. I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566249 13/03/2016 01:48 13/03/2016 01:48
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	Crikey really?! Is there any affiliated marque, Jim? Or do they just all have Saltires painted in the roof? (A bit like the General Lee..!)

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1566261 13/03/2016 08:50 13/03/2016 08:50
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	May 14th apparently Jim, a convoy of cars, no idea of numbers, but at a guess there'll be well into double numbers, enough to spoil our jaunt anyway...(he says selfishly) The pro independence group were not available for comment the paper stated.These type of events usually descend into a bit of state. As this will be a couple of days thing, I can see drink will be part of the event. I'm just guessing at this by the way... I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimboy] #1566347 13/03/2016 21:21 13/03/2016 21:21
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland jimbob13 I need some sleep
jimbob13 I need some sleep Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland	Originally Posted by jimboy May 14th apparently Jim, a convoy of cars, no idea of numbers, but at a guess there'll be well into double numbers, enough to spoil our jaunt anyway...(he says selfishly) Over 550 people (230+ vehicles) signed up already, with time for more to join apparently.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimbob13] #1566361 14/03/2016 00:31 14/03/2016 00:31
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 jimbob13 Originally Posted by jimboy May 14th apparently Jim, a convoy of cars, no idea of numbers, but at a guess there'll be well into double numbers, enough to spoil our jaunt anyway...(he says selfishly) Over 550 people (230+ vehicles) signed up already, with time for more to join apparently. BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: jimbob13] #1566389 14/03/2016 09:38 14/03/2016 09:38
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	Holy moly, didn't I just under estimate numbers. That lot will really clog up the roads for sure. As an old cynic I foresee a few bumps & scrapes. I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566461 14/03/2016 19:53 14/03/2016 19:53
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland jimbob13 I need some sleep
jimbob13 I need some sleep Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,595 angus, scotland	Given that it's a bunch of pro independence die hards, I'm sure they will all be polite and courteous.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566558 15/03/2016 14:38 15/03/2016 14:38
S silver_fox Unregistered
silver_fox Unregistered S	Hi there! Looking to join you for the Glenfinnan stay on Saturday 18th and return trip section on the Sunday if that's okay? Glenfinnan have a room free but was there talk of a discount for Coupe group? Dee Last edited by silver_fox; 15/03/2016 14:52.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: ] #1566566 15/03/2016 16:06 15/03/2016 16:06
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	Dee, great you can join us even if it's the last part. Look forward to meeting you and your coop which it seems to some is only good for consigning to the flames You might find this post informative from way back - you could always try and sweet-talk them into a discount........ Originally Posted by Lego I have all my accommodation sorted ! You guys are too slow The main purpose of my previous post was to help get an idea of the numbers coming, so as to move everything along and get accommodation sorted as quickly as possible . There are enough of us to negotiate a better rate at hotels, but you need to know numbers before negotiating, and the Hotel needs to have that number of rooms still available. I also appreciate and understand that people may not want to stay in the same place and would rather organise their own accommodation. I'm not organising the accommodation I'm just posting some info and options I'll probably be staying with my sister the first night in Gairloch so I've not looked into anything there. Though I have eaten in the Hotels there and in Poolewe. Gairloch and Poolewe are within 10 mins of each other so accommodation can be secured in either or both without it being a problem meeting up. If you want to stay in Poolewe you better move quickly as it is very popular and there is limited accommodation. The second night I will be staying at the Plockton Inn which I have frequented before and which currently still has accommodation available for us all on that night. Plockton is small and has enough little Hotels and B&B for us all to stay in different places and meet up easily. It is also very popular so you need to book soon. The third night as I already said I will be at the Glenfinnan House Hotel on Loch Sheil. They do still have enough rooms held for us all but I have to let them know by Monday. There are more accommodation options at Glenfinnan including a former train carriage. My lads might like this If anybody would like me to book them accommodation at the Glenfinnan House Hotel or indeed Plockton, please let me know by the weekend and I will be happy to do so. BumbleBee carer

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566644 16/03/2016 14:36 16/03/2016 14:36
S silver_fox Unregistered
silver_fox Unregistered S	Booked for Glenfinnan so see you there!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1566649 16/03/2016 15:04 16/03/2016 15:04
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 Dee, that's terrific! welcome along...!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1566718 16/03/2016 21:42 16/03/2016 21:42
S silver_fox Unregistered
silver_fox Unregistered S	Originally Posted by dante giacosa Hey Dee, that's terrific! welcome along...! Will be nice to meet a few newbies since the last time I was involved!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1568719 07/04/2016 02:49 07/04/2016 02:49
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	Woken up!!!! Quick drive round today. Beautiful sunny day here in Stronsay Orkney. After winter clean and polish planned for next week Counting the days to Poolewe.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1569017 10/04/2016 00:29 10/04/2016 00:29
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 great! - I was wondering how you were getting on... Good effort!

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1569054 10/04/2016 10:20 10/04/2016 10:20
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	just a quick taster, for those not so familiar with it- I came South down the A9 yesterday http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o323/jimfpritchard/image_zpsvykpzixm.jpeg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o323/jimfpritchard/image_zpspknd9nfz.jpeg 67 days to go! Last edited by dante giacosa; 10/04/2016 10:23.

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: dante giacosa] #1569828 15/04/2016 23:35 15/04/2016 23:35
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	Off for service and MOT on Tuesday, can't wait for road trip

Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end [Re: Edinburgh] #1569832 15/04/2016 23:46 15/04/2016 23:46
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	Anyone coming further north? Probably staying in Inverness for a night after Glenfinian, then across the Pentland Firth, if anyone wants to join us.

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