Mothership Run 3 - Friday 13th April, Evening Tour

[Craig]

This thread has been created to give info etc on the tour, arrangements for travel/convoy etc. ALL BANTER TO GO IN THE OTHER THREAD... :approve:


Anyone fancy a tour of the BMW Factory to see the new model being built ? ?

I have spoken with the lovely Ulrika ka ka ka ka at BMW Oxford (who arranges the tours) and have arranged another date for a tour. As with all the changes currently going on in the factory, she can't confirm it for absolute definate, but she does not see it being a problem.

The date I have selected (to ensure I keep my plums and my marriage) is Friday 13th April (anyone superstitious ?)

The format will be the same, leave early on Friday morning from various locations for a convoy down to Oxford, Bite to eat, tour at approx 18:00hrs, then back to the bar for a chat. On the Sat, people can suit themselves... (some came straight back up the road, some went on holiday, some went to a car museum on the way home... all up to yourselves).


For those that want a wee bit more info - see last year's thread... http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5667

Rough Convoy Details: (More detailed instructions nearer the time;))

First Meet will be @ Bothwell Services - Leaving @ 07:30hrs

Next Stop - Southwaite Services

Next Stop - Huntleys of Salmesbury for Brunch

Next Stop - Norton Canes Services (M6 Toll Road)

Last Stop - Premier Travel Inn, Oxford Business Park, Garsington Road, OXFORD, OX4 2JZ


DOWNLOAD RUN NOTES HERE (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/mothership_2007_run.pdf)


FIRST TOUR

1. Craig & Jude - Hotel Booked
2. MarkyC & Sandy - Hotel Booked
3. PACMAN + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Rob & Christine (Stone) - Hotel Booked
5. AndyP & Lenore - Hotel Booked
6. Neil & Lorna - Hotel Booked
7. Elfman - Hotel Booked
8. Sedgie & Gordon - Hotel Booked
9.
10. Colin (CCM) - Hotel Booked
11. Ian King & Sarah Munro - Hotel Booked
12. Jason & Lesley - Hotel Booked
13. Duncan S & Helen - Hotel Booked
14. Bonnie Scotland & Julie - Hotel Booked ;)
15. Mum & Dad - Hotel Booked
16. PASL + 1 - Hotel Booked
17. Duncan - Hotel Booked (making own way down).
18. Fiona & Allan (Scottiecoop) - Hotel Booked


Total Allowed = 33

Confirmed = 31

[Craig]

Could some kind MOD please make this a sticky.

Could you also do the same for the Sat Morn Tour thread also.

THANKS:D:D

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Could some kind MOD please make this a sticky.

Could you also do the same for the Sat Morn Tour thread also.

THANKS:D:D


I was going to say that Craig....but you got there first!:approve::approve:

TY MOD!;):D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Could some kind MOD please make this a sticky.

Could you also do the same for the Sat Morn Tour thread also.

THANKS:D:D


I was going to say that Craig....but you got there first!:approve::approve:

TY MOD!;):D




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[PACMAN]

Craig

do you have a time of when this one will be leave in the morning to go down?

9:30 like Sedgie one :I:I

[stoney]

try 7am ish ;)

[PACMAN]

:eek::eek::eek::eek:. i've need to leave the house at 5am in the morning :disapprove:

or 6am and drive like a :evil::evil::evil:

[Craig]

or you could bunk with an NMS member the night before and get a bit of a lie in....;)

[Craig]

I have checked last years notes and we will be leaving Bothwell Services on the M74 at 07:30hrs...:eek:;):D:approve::approve:

[stoney]

good good only 5 mins from my house :)

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig.

Hotel booked.:D

Cheers Neil.:):)

[stoney]

are hotel is booked as well :)

[james f]

no need for me to book a hotel :D now which one of my mates is closest to the fcatory

[Craig]

thanks for letting me know folks, thats the first post updated.. :approve:

[PACMAN]

Hotel Booked :D:D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

Hotel Booked :D:D


thank you:D

[gill]

Craig & Jude,

Looks like we'll not make this run now - :(

Just sold our house at the weekend (on the first viewing!!!) :D, but the house we tried to go for we were outbid before we began! :mad:

Anyhow, we're frantically searching for houses at the mo ... we'll have to move out of ours around end March, beg April - no time or energy for a run to Oxford I'm afraid!!!

Anyhow, we're glad our house is sold ... anyone got a few spare rooms!!! ;)

Only joking ..... MUM .... here we come !!!! :D:D:D

Sorry, just noticed I might be in the wrong thread here ... :I

[Craig]

Gill, really sorry to hear that you can't make it and you didn't get the new house. Good news you got yours sold tho', thats normally the hardest bit!!:D

I have updated the first page, I now have 4 spaces available for the friday night tour..:D Any takers ?

[sedgie]

lolol....looks like it might be wan tour!!!!!.....<me finks>;):D:D

[Craig]

ha ha... cannae see 30 people pulling out...;):D

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

ha ha... cannae see 30 people pulling out...;):D

i quite happy wi second wan.....me no like getting up 2 early!;)

[minimad]

craig can u swap me to the first tour thinking of going to lohen on sat morn no offence to sedgie:)

[minimad]

sorry craig forgot to mention my room is also booked:D

[Craig]

Toni, is it just yourself or do you have a co-pilot ?

Sedgie, can you take Toni off your list please... ;)

[minimad]

antonio is on his ownio:Dcheers craig:p

[Sweeney]

sorry but gonna have to pull out of this hopefully isn't too late for someone to take my space

[Craig]

Sorry you can't make it Sweeney...

6 places now available.. :D

[minimad]

remember to stick me in there craig thanks pal:)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by minimad

remember to stick me in there craig thanks pal:)


I didn't forget....:I;):D

[minimad]

aye a know u diddnay just reminding you no:p;):D

[minimad]

cheers craig oh ya beauty:D:approve:

[james f]

craig im going to have to pull out of this :( for the mo as i hope to be starting a new job soon so not sure i could get time off

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

Sorry craig im gona need to pull out this time. Have managed to get a cheap holiday in france for a week. Mabey next time. :)

[Craig]

whats' going on ? ? ? all these people cancelling...:disapprove:

No probs Gordon, that's you off the list...:D

8 places available on Fri tour now...:approve:

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by Gordons_cooper_wrks

Sorry craig im gona need to pull out this time. Have managed to get a cheap holiday in france for a week. Mabey next time. :)


F R A N C E!.....ffs only gays gae tae.....****** that word!!:p:p:p:p;);):D:cool:

[PACMAN]

so will it be one tour now !!!!:eek::eek:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

so will it be one tour now !!!!:eek::eek:


not unless another 20 people cancel...;)

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

so will it be one tour now !!!!:eek::eek:


not unless another 20 people cancel...;)


so you're counting then :eek:;)

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by Gordons_cooper_wrks

Sorry craig im gona need to pull out this time. Have managed to get a cheap holiday in france for a week. Mabey next time. :)


F R A N C E!.....ffs only gays gae tae.....****** that word!!:p:p:p:p;);):D:cool:


LOL LOL :D:D:D ****IO! :p

[Craig]

less than 9 weeks to go now... :approve::approve::approve:

[Craig]

just a wee reminder, if you haven't booked your hotel, I would do it soon...;)

Also, if you want a t-shirt, please let me know by Thurs at the latest... Order being placed on Fri..:approve:

[sedgie]

Do you think it will be only one run down craig!?

[Craig]

nope, the numbers are just about right to be honest and I'm much happier taking 14 cars down than nearer 30. Also if it gets too big, you have all the hassle about contacting all the police forces on the way down and we are about 3 months too late for starting that planning...;)

I would suggest that the arrangements stay the same (also I know that some people like a long lie ;))

[sedgie]

Thats fine with me @ mo....me likes long lie!:D...!:).I just hope that no 2 many peeps pull out

[Scottie]

you still planning in going then Craig. So will that be in a 1 series:D:D;):p

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

you still planning in going then Craig. So will that be in a 1 series:D:D;):p


Lol if so i'll take the "tractor" doon n save fuel!!!:p;);):):D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

you still planning in going then Craig. So will that be in a 1 series:D:D;):p


yeah still going, if I don't have my car back by then, it will be because they are building me a new one...;)

If that is the case I'll be hiring an S from Grassicks..:approve::approve:

[Craig]

after our discussion last night Elfman, moved you onto this tour.:D

[Scottie]

e'mm I was wondering if there is places left how late in the day can you leave it before confirming that one wants to attend the trip.:D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

e'mm I was wondering if there is places left how late in the day can you leave it before confirming that one wants to attend the trip.:D


as long as you can get a room at the hotel, you can come... there are 7 places left on the evening tour and over 10 left on the sat morning tour...:D

[ELFMAN]

Ta Craig, sent you a wee Email separately.

Stoney - now I'm on the 'early start' I'll be knockin' on your door on the 13th for the 'Larky Crew' run to Bothwell!

[minimad t]

ILL JUST MEET UZE IN THE USUAL PLACE:D:clown:ps hows tricks euan:question:

[N12 JLK]

Getting excited about this run now. Lets hope we can chin some bods down there on the known faults on the cars (R56) during the tour.
Brings back the memories of the lad shouting to me ' like your dress' ( I was one of the ones wearing a kilt on last years run), to my reply ' Aye I got it last night from your mothers wardrobe'.
Superb put down we all thought to many a chuckle:)

[stoney]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Ta Craig, sent you a wee Email separately.

Stoney - now I'm on the 'early start' I'll be knockin' on your door on the 13th for the 'Larky Crew' run to Bothwell!


not a prob elf man will see u then !!

[Heather]

Marc and I will no longer be attending as Kitty is being traded in on Friday and we are not getting another mini. Another couple of spaces free:)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Heather

Marc and I will no longer be attending as Kitty is being traded in on Friday and we are not getting another mini. Another couple of spaces free:)


Hi Heather,

thanks for letting me know - hows tricks ? What you getting now ?

:D:D

[ELFMAN]

Bongiourno Tony and Stoney! Two from Larkhall and one from Hamilton....Three from the 'Shire - like 'Lord of the Rings'. (waits for inevitable 'Gollum' jokes).

[weefossy]

:DThat's Precious ;)

[duncan]

Craig,

I'm unlikely to make the Friday evening tour - I have to be in Larbert till 4pm ish on Friday :(
Can I get a free transfer to the Sat Morning tour, and i'll try and get a train or plane down in time for that one?

Thanks

[Gismo]

Craig,
I might be keen for the friday tour, could maybe do a swap with Duncan

[Craig]

No problem Duncan - SEDGIE can you put Duncan on your Tour and take Bonnie Scotland Off yours.

BS, that's you on the friday tour now.. :approve::approve:

[The Dogfather]

Craig, can you bump me to the Friday Tour as well. Still need to book a room but unless our house guest decide to stay longer then I'll be coming.

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig,
I might be keen for the friday tour, could maybe do a swap with Duncan


Alan what time you leave in the morning to get there. might pass you on the way down :I:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
Alan what time you leave in the morning to get there. might pass you on the way down :I:DI've not worked it out yet, can anyone advise a postcode for the meet point and i'll work it out :p

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
Alan what time you leave in the morning to get there. might pass you on the way down :I:DI've not worked it out yet, can anyone advise a postcode for the meet point and i'll work it out :p


G71 8BG :D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude
G71 8BG :DThat takes me into Glasgow :evil:
Bothwell services, that's just on the M74 heading to Carlisle, first service station, i can do that in just over 2 hours, so, i'll be leaving Montrose at 05:15 :sleepy:

[Craig]

that's the postcode on the Road Chef Website for the Bothwell Service M74 Southbound... ;)

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude
G71 8BG :DThat takes me into Glasgow :evil:
Bothwell services, that's just on the M74 heading to Carlisle, first service station, i can do that in just over 2 hours, so, i'll be leaving Montrose at 05:15 :sleepy:


thru the morning traffic :eek: what time would you be in dundee ?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
thru the morning traffic :eek: what time would you be in dundee ?There won't be much traffic at that time of day to Dundee, if i leave at 5.15 i'll be at Dundee at 5.50

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
thru the morning traffic :eek: what time would you be in dundee ?There won't be much traffic at that time of day to Dundee, if i leave at 5.15 i'll be at Dundee at 5.50


Meet KFC at 5:50 ?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
Meet KFC at 5:50 ?Ish ;)

[Colin]

Craig.

Room for one more?
Put me down please. I couldn't resist a road trip!:p:p
+ since I'm a newbie here it's a good chance to meet some people.
Hotel booked.:D

Thanks.

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by CCM

Craig.

Room for one more?
Put me down please. I couldn't resist a road trip!:p:p
+ since I'm a newbie here it's a good chance to meet some people.
Hotel booked.:D

Thanks.


No problem Colin, that's you one the trip. You will REALLY enjoy it.

will be good to meet you. :D

[Gismo]

Craig, i'm probably gonna pop into Minimaster on teh way down for a quick chat, it's just off Junction 40 on the M6, i should easily catch you guys up, unless anyone else fancies a looky :p

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig, i'm probably gonna pop into Minimaster on teh way down for a quick chat, it's just off Junction 40 on the M6, i should easily catch you guys up, unless anyone else fancies a looky :p


would love to have a look .... can we stop can we:p:D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Craig, i'm probably gonna pop into Minimaster on teh way down for a quick chat, it's just off Junction 40 on the M6, i should easily catch you guys up, unless anyone else fancies a looky :p


No bother Alan, we will be stopping at Southwaite Services (which I think is south of Penrith) therefore you should be able to catch up with us then, or at breakfast at Salmesbury.. :approve::approve::approve:

[Gismo]

Southwaite is just after junction 42, i'm going to Junction 40, so, maybe a wee call to say when you're leaving and we can join up again :)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Southwaite is just after junction 42, i'm going to Junction 40, so, maybe a wee call to say when you're leaving and we can join up again :)


sounds like a plan.. :D

[minimad t]

craig unfortunatly im going to have to drop out of this:(:(due to work commitments:disapprove:GUTTED TO SAY THE LEAST:dead:.if its ok ill still take the t shirt and you can hand it into carlo for me.sorry :(:(

[Craig]

Sorry to hear that Toni. Nae bother, I'll drop the T-Shirt into Carlo's at some point this week..

Cheers

Craig :D

[Craig]

Right Folks,

Just doing a quick count between this tour and the Sat Morn tour and what I need is those who have not confirmed on this thread that their Hotel is booked, please let me know asap. It seems that about half of all the people who originally wanted to go have pulled out. :(.

If there is only going to be about 35 people in total, then there WILL only be one tour and thereby only ONE convoy down to Oxford. I apologise if this mucks up anyones plans, but Plant Oxford very kindly offered the Sat Morn tour to accomodate the additions, which to date have dwindled to a very low number.

I worked hard with Ulrike at Oxford to get the 2 tours and would hate to muck them about by cancelling the second tour at the last minute. Your help would be appreciated. Also if you are on the second tour, please confirm with Sedgie if you have not done so already.

I thank you. :D

[sedgie]

Thank you Craig:D:D:D:approve:

[duncan]

Totally understand where you're coming from Craig.
I'll be able to do the Friday tour, but i'll not be driving down, so I'll see you at the bar. ;)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by duncan

Totally understand where you're coming from Craig.
I'll be able to do the Friday tour, but i'll not be driving down, so I'll see you at the bar. ;)


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[Duncan Stewart]

No problem for us to move to Friday tour :D Cheers

[ELFMAN]

Crap news Tony!!! Sorry you can't make it, that sucks.

Good plan Craig - informing BMW Plant ASAP. With the one bigger convoy, does this now pose any problems Re. informing the Constabularies concerned of our route, as was discussed previously? It'll be good to be 'all together' though. By the way, my Hotel room's booked, although this isn't posted on the list.

[The Dogfather]

Craig, at the moment I'm still planning to come along, I won't be staying over though. I'll probably meet up with you at Carlisle or Preston.

Just to let you know, I might have to pull out unless I can sort a job out by the 13th as money might be tight next month so any 'luxuries' will have to be avoided. I'm pretty hopeful I can get something sorted though as I'm looking for work through temping agencies.

[Craig]

Thanks for the updates folks.

Elfman, first post updated.. :D We won't worry about the rozzers as we should be no bigger than last year and all was well then.... I was just worried about having 40 cars in convoy.. ;)

Vidal, no bother, just let me know as soon as you can,

Just waiting on confirmations from Old Boy Crombers and Smitty, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP AS THE SECOND TOUR LOOKS LIKE A NO GO...:disapprove::disapprove:


Craig:D

[ianking]

Craig
Like last year is it poss for me and Sarah to join on at the Abbington services.
No point in me going all the way to the start point to have to come back down again.

Last year you called me when you were near to the services then I joined on to the motorway.

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Craig
Like last year is it poss for me and Sarah to join on at the Abbington services.
No point in me going all the way to the start point to have to come back down again.

Last year you called me when you were near to the services then I joined on to the motorway.


no problem Ian, I can do that.. :D

[ianking]

What time do you recon you will be passing Abbington services.

[stoney]

will take about 40 mins ish from the start 2 abbington :)

[The Dogfather]

Craig - Do you have a rough idea of when you'll get to Huntlys, might be a good place to meet up

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by stone

will take about 40 mins ish from the start 2 abbington :)


as Rob says, I am sure we passed there about 08:15/08:30 last time... I will phone you and keep you up to date tho.. :D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Craig - Do you have a rough idea of when you'll get to Huntlys, might be a good place to meet up


From my notes from last year (and memory) it was approx 11:00hrs. Just depends on traffic etc.. I can also give you a ring with an update on the way down, just PM me your mobile number. :D

[Craig]

Run notes should be available shortly.. ;)

[ELFMAN]

Permission to be mildly excited?

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Permission to be mildly excited?


ah go an go an go an go an go an go an.... ;):D

[ELFMAN]

“Careful now, Dougal, we don't want to wake Father Jack, do we?”.......“Sorry Ted.”

“Here, put on that brand new G2 MINI Mrs. Doyle knitted for you”

“Great stuff, Ted, she's had to use more wool this time though, hasn't she Ted?”

“Shut up, Dougal, you'll start all that terrible trouble with the changes to the latest MINI again - we'll have Bishop Brennan over here from BMW to read us the riot act!”

“Aaah Ted, sure, you could just kick him up the @rse again! That was fair play.”

“Go to sleep Dougal”

“zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........zzzzzzzzzzzzz”

[weefossy]

Abington sounds good for us as well. Ian could meet with you at Pentlands some where?? Is anyone else going from the Lothians?

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Abington sounds good for us as well. Ian could meet with you at Pentlands some where?? Is anyone else going from the Lothians?


Malcolm, would it not be easier/quicker for you to head down the A68/A7. We could meet up in the (derelict) Dunedin branch in Selkirk then head down in a mini MINI convoy of three. Whatever's easiest for you.

A.:D

[ianking]

Fossy, could meet on the way to Abbington or if you prefer we could all meet at the derelict Dunedin in Selkirk.
Prob easier for me to meet at Hillend or the such like.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Fossy, could meet on the way to Abbington or if you prefer we could all meet at the derelict Dunedin in Selkirk.
Prob easier for me to meet at Hillend or the such like.


Ian for you to meet at Hillend, do you not need to go up to go down?

[ianking]

Hillend is only 5 mins from Penicuik.

[The Dogfather]

Dilema - Brabus or Vectra

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
Dilema - Brabus or VectraSniggers :p

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Dilema - Brabus or Vectra


Rent a Mini :I;)

[Craig]

Take the Vectra, we could do with a laugh... :D

[Craig]

Confirmation sent to Plant-Oxford for the 1 tour. :D

[Scottie]

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for us to be added

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Take the Vectra, we could do with a laugh... :D


It'll have to be the Vectra, the Smart needs a service

[AndyP & Lenore]

DOWNLOAD RUN NOTES HERE (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/mothership_2007_run.pdf)

[Craig]

Thanks to Andy P for hosting (and editing) the run notes :D:approve:

and a we reminder as to where we are going...

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/Oxford2006.jpg




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Only 5 sleeps to go..... well about 4 and half. ;):D:approve:

[markyc]

:approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove::approve::approve::approve::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D;)

[PACMAN]

:approve::D

[Scottie]

that's a lot of service area's we are stopping at.;)

Don't forget the road works south of Hamilton could be Q's at that time in the morning with work traffic.:D

Then again at the iron bridge area. Was slow going through that area last week.

[Craig]

Thanks for the info Fi...

we have PLENTY of time to get down, so fingers crossed we don't run into much bother.. :D

[N12 JLK]

canny wait for the big brunch , mmmm I can remember the christmas cake ice cream cone i had last year, simply stunning my dear it was.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

canny wait for the big brunch , mmmm I can remember the christmas cake ice cream cone i had last year, simply stunning my dear it was.



You are remembering we're going down in April - not December?;)

A.:D

[PASL]

Whos all leaving from aberdeen ?
what time you heading off






MiniPaul...

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by PASL

Whos all leaving from aberdeen ?
what time you heading off






MiniPaul...


I'm leaving from Aberdeen and meeting Bonnie Scotland in Dundee on the way down. should be leaving aberdeen about 4:50 ish :eek::eek:

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

canny wait for the big brunch , mmmm I can remember the christmas cake ice cream cone i had last year, simply stunning my dear it was.



You are remembering we're going down in April - not December?;)

A.:D


Oh yes , Hey I think they did a fudge ice cream ( Lenore you must resist)

[Craig]

Only 3 and half sleeps to go!!!!!!!


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[PACMAN]

i think it the beasties boys song - no sleep till oxford !!!!:p

[PASL]

quote:Originally posted by PACMANI'm leaving from Aberdeen and meeting Bonnie Scotland in Dundee on the way down. should be leaving aberdeen about 4:50 ish :eek::eek:

0450:sleepy::sleepy::sleepy::sleepy:


Are you coming from town as am in portlethen. so i will catch yous as you pass.
Cant wait first good run for the GP

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by PASLAre you coming from town as am in portlethen. so i will catch yous as you pass.
Cant wait first good run for the GP

Asda car at 4:50 ? i'm coming from other side of town

[PASL]

Cool i will see you there then




quote:Originally posted by PACMANAsda car at 4:50 ? i'm coming from other side of town

[PACMAN]

PM me your Mobile number in case i sleep in :eek:

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

PM me your Mobile number in case i sleep in :eek:


Haha...you'd better no!:p:D...sleep in....is it worth going tae bed???:eek:

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

PM me your Mobile number in case i sleep in :eek:


Haha...you'd better no!:p:D...sleep in....


i hope no :eek: i guess i could go on that later tour :eek::blackeye:;)

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by PACMANi hope no :eek: i guess i could go on that later tour :eek::blackeye:;)

Ar$e;);):D:D

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by sedgieAr$e;);):D:D

:D:D you know i'm only joking

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN:D:D you know i'm only joking

:D:D:Deh ken yi are:p....why did u no jist get hotel throu in glasgow??....i'll get up @6.30..<<<<lazy bit*h:I

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie:D:D:Deh ken yi are:p....why did u no jist get hotel throu in glasgow??....i'll get up @6.30..<<<<lazy bit*h:I


nae lazy like some :eek:;)

[Gismo]

Whew, well, i hope everyone can read that now ;)

[ianking]

Mr + Mrs Fossy
Are we meeting at Hillend on Fri morning.

[Gismo]

Craig, what is the minimum age for visitors, am thinking about bringing Jase, he's 14 :)

[ianking]

minimum age is 14 I think

[Craig]

Just checked their Terms and Conditions. Under 14's are not allowed, therefore if he is 14 he can go.. :D (sent you an email ;))

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude
Just checked their Terms and Conditions. Under 14's are not allowed, therefore if he is 14 he can go.. :D (sent you an email ;))Repl;ied before reading this, i'll let you know what we are gonna do, if room maybe both Julie and Jase, if not, then Julie will miss out

[Craig]

there is room at the moment for him, not had any confirmations from Crombers or Smitty... (and I got agreement from Plant Oxford for a slight increase in numbers for the first tour if needed..:approve:)

[Gismo]

He's just back from a long weekend in Blackpool and doesn't fancy going away again :I
Thanks for the info :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

He's just back from a long weekend in Blackpool and doesn't fancy going away again :I
Thanks for the info :p


Does he not understand the epic-ness of the journey and the joy of the tour at the end?;)

Kids:eek:. <rolleyes>.

Hey BS, when/if we change to V Bulletin, will we get a proper rolleyes smiley? (Sorry to go off topic Craig).:I

A.:D

[weefossy]

Ian, Hillend bottom car park is fine...What time? Can we leave time to refule and have bacon roll at Abington?

[ianking]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Ian, Hillend bottom car park is fine...What time? Can we leave time to refule and have bacon roll at Abington?


Yes good idea, shall we say 7 am.
We will be using Sarah's sparkling silver Cooper as im too tight to put all the extra fuel in my S all the way to Oxford and back. ;)

[ELFMAN]

Ian - how do you think I feel? - I'm driving a 'Petro-holic' car that thinks it's Oliver bloody Reed!!! Still, those shares in Shell should pay for my lunches...

Tried to download Andy's Run Notes, but needless to say, my Mac won't play ball... Are we still LEAVING Bothwell Services @ 7.30am?

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Ian - how do you think I feel? - I'm driving a 'Petro-holic' car that thinks it's Oliver bloody Reed!!! Still, those shares in Shell should pay for my lunches...

Tried to download Andy's Run Notes, but needless to say, my Mac won't play ball... Are we still LEAVING Bothwell Services @ 7.30am?


Euan, just remember and NO BP Ultimate this time!! Lest your emissions light issue will come back to haunt you.;):D

Do you have access to a Proper Computer (PC) to download the run notes? If not, let me know.

A.:D

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Ian - how do you think I feel? - I'm driving a 'Petro-holic' car that thinks it's Oliver bloody Reed!!! Still, those shares in Shell should pay for my lunches...

Tried to download Andy's Run Notes, but needless to say, my Mac won't play ball... Are we still LEAVING Bothwell Services @ 7.30am?


can't download them either :disapprove:

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMANcan't download them either :disapprove:Right click and save as ;)

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMANcan't download them either :disapprove:Right click and save as ;)


try that..... Andy save his file onto a doggy site that i can't access ... any chance of some one can paste them into a message on here :I

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
try that..... Andy save his file onto a doggy site that i can't access ... any chance of some one can paste them into a message on here :IE-mailed to you :approve:

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
try that..... Andy save his file onto a doggy site that i can't access ... any chance of some one can paste them into a message on here :IE-mailed to you :approve:


perfect :approve::approve:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Ian - how do you think I feel? - I'm driving a 'Petro-holic' car that thinks it's Oliver bloody Reed!!! Still, those shares in Shell should pay for my lunches...

Tried to download Andy's Run Notes, but needless to say, my Mac won't play ball... Are we still LEAVING Bothwell Services @ 7.30am?


Yes Elfman, leaving at 07:30hrs from Bothwell Services (Southbound) :approve::approve::approve:

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude


quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Ian - how do you think I feel? - I'm driving a 'Petro-holic' car that thinks it's Oliver bloody Reed!!! Still, those shares in Shell should pay for my lunches...

Tried to download Andy's Run Notes, but needless to say, my Mac won't play ball... Are we still LEAVING Bothwell Services @ 7.30am?


Yes Elfman, leaving at 07:30hrs from Bothwell Services (Southbound) :approve::approve::approve:




SHARP :eek::eek:

[ianking]

Andy

Is there any chance I could pop past your house or Cinema this afternoon as I cant get the run notes to open
ta
Ian

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Andy

Is there any chance I could pop past your house or Cinema this afternoon as I cant get the run notes to open
ta
Ian

PM sent ;)

[ianking]

thanks Pacman got them

Andy
Cancell that, its OK now.

[The Dogfather]

Craig - There's a chance I might have an interview on Friday so might not be able to make it. Waiting for confirmation at the moment and it could be really last minute, if it helps and/or there's someone waiting for a place then I'm happy to drop out.

Let me know

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

thanks Pacman got them

Andy
Cancell that, its OK now.


No problem. Is anyone else having trouble opening the notes?

A.:)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Craig - There's a chance I might have an interview on Friday so might not be able to make it. Waiting for confirmation at the moment and it could be really last minute, if it helps and/or there's someone waiting for a place then I'm happy to drop out.

Let me know


Ok Paul, it's no big problem, I have a few spaces so if you can make it great, if not, just give me a text please (number on run notes) :approve:

[ELFMAN]

Andy - If you have spare Run Notes, I'll get a set when I see you. I'll be on my tod (nae pals daft enough...), so I'll just crash if I try to read them anyway! I'll stick myself in the middle of the convoy so I don't get lost. Also arranging a Boeing Stratofreighter transport plane to refuel me en-route - so that's sorted. Becoming mildly excited/deranged now....

[Scottie]

do I need to bother getting my printer hooked up to print the notes.???

or can I just follow someone.:p

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

do I need to bother getting my printer hooked up to print the notes.???

or can I just follow someone.:p


Depends on who you follow:D. Sedgie's going.:eek::blackeye:

A.:D

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

do I need to bother getting my printer hooked up to print the notes.???

or can I just follow someone.:p


Depends on who you follow:D. Sedgie's going.:eek::blackeye:

A.:D


:eek::eek:

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

do I need to bother getting my printer hooked up to print the notes.???

or can I just follow someone.:p


Depends on who you follow:D. Sedgie's going.:eek::blackeye:

A.:D


well i know the way just can't remember the places we stop at.

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

do I need to bother getting my printer hooked up to print the notes.???

or can I just follow someone.:p


Depends on who you follow:D. Sedgie's going.:eek::blackeye:

A.:D


Thanks:(:(:(:cool:

[N12 JLK]

Hey am I sad or what but just canny help myself !! Im packed and ready to go now. Must sleep:eek:

[sedgie]

bloody hell i still need to pack for 6 days!:eek:

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Hey am I sad or what but just canny help myself !! Im packed and ready to go now. Must sleep:eek:


Sad :D but so am i ;)

[N12 JLK]

He is incredibly sad. He has packed about 4 MINI t-shirts:kiss:

Lesley

[PACMAN]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

He is incredibly sad. He has packed about 4 MINI t-shirts:kiss:

Lesley



:eek: 4 t-shirt ..... is this an outfit for every stop on the way down

[sedgie]

lololol

[Craig]

Fiona, I have some spare run notes with me also, so you don't need to hook up yer printer. :D

Also, we try as much as possible to keep everyone together on the way down, so nobody should get lost.. :D:approve:

[Craig]

Just got confirmation this afternoon from Ulrike at Plant Oxford that the 1 tour is OK and that ALL the men have to have kilts on...;):D (mines still ain't fitting ;)) For those men that do have kilts, Ulrike will be VERY appreciative if you can wear it. :approve::approve::approve:

Just a reminder, the Factory tour is not free, last year it was £7 per head, but this year I managed to get a bargain of £5 per head. ;) Please bring cash and I will collect it on the day/night.

Only 1 and half sleeps to go

:approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve:: approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appro ve::approve:

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Fiona, I have some spare run notes with me also, so you don't need to hook up yer printer. :D

Also, we try as much as possible to keep everyone together on the way down, so nobody should get lost.. :D:approve:


that will do very nicely.

going to buy some of those 2 way radios don't know though cause on Sunday I couldnae hear the dam thing for my car radio:I It would mean I'd have to turn it down

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

For those men that do have kilts, Ulrike will be VERY appreciative if you can wear it. :approve::approve::approve:



:approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove::approve::approve::approve::approve::approve:: approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appro ve::approve:


do they have to. I've not said kilt to Allan yet.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoopdo they have to. I've not said kilt to Allan yetI'm NOT wearing my kilt this time :I

[Craig]

you will have to deal with Ulrike then... :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Not wearing a kilt either. The way those sparks come flying off the robot welding thingymajigs... Wouldn't want a spark flying up there!

A.:eek:

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

you will have to deal with Ulrike then... :DI'll be right behind you in your shrunken kilt :p

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Not wearing a kilt either. The way those sparks come flying off the robot welding thingymajigs... Wouldn't want a spark flying up there!

A.:eek:


he he:D wee chubby legs:eek::blackeye::kiss:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Not wearing a kilt either. The way those sparks come flying off the robot welding thingymajigs... Wouldn't want a spark flying up there!

A.:eek:


he he:D wee chubby legs:eek::blackeye::kiss:



WWOOoooooaaaaa.:eek::eek: I didn't ask for that.:D:D:D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

you will have to deal with Ulrike then... :DI'll be right behind you in your shrunken kilt :p


aye, my kilt will look more like shorts... :D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Not wearing a kilt either. The way those sparks come flying off the robot welding thingymajigs... Wouldn't want a spark flying up there!

A.:eek:


he he:D wee chubby legs:eek::blackeye::kiss:



WWOOoooooaaaaa.:eek::eek: I didn't ask for that.:D:D:D


I know but I enjoyed saying it. wee chubby legs ;):eek::blackeye::kiss: at least you will no be like LnL when he runs his heels will kick his bum;):kiss::kiss: I'm kidding LnL;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

I know but I enjoyed saying it. wee chubby legs ;):eek::blackeye::kiss: at least you will no be like LnL when he runs his heels will kick his bum;):kiss::kiss: I'm kidding LnL;)


lol:D

[The Dogfather]

Craig, I have an interview so I won't be able to make it :(

[Craig]

Ok Paul, best of luck with the interview, sorry you can't make it.. :D

[ianking]

Fossy

Just to confirm are we meetign at 7 @ hillend or is that too early. Will take about 40 mins to get over to Abbington.

[weefossy]

See you at 7.00am, bright and breezy!!

[ianking]

No Probs.

[Craig]

Right Folks, see you in the morning.

Fossies, Ian and Sarah, will watch out for you at Abington...

Pooles, catch you at Southwaite...

Time for bed... Cannae wait!!!!! :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove:

[weefossy]

Night Ma; night Mary Lou; night John-Bob; night Craig-bob ...............zzzz

[AndyP & Lenore]

Night Folks, see you in the morning.:D

[Craig]

Well, I'm up and ready to go... :eek::approve::approve::approve:


See you all soon. :D

[Mini Me]

JESUS......5am !!!!!!!

[Scottie]

hello from oxford.

[stoney]

well got home safe and sound got back in the house at 3am this moring

sorry had 2 leave u all there :( but work has 2 come first

had a brill day even if a long drive oxford and back in a day :eek:

hope u all had a good time will post some pics onec back in from work

stoney

[N12 JLK]

Had such a great time this weekend , Oxford was superb. Loved the journey down in convoy but getting beat at table football by Mrs Fossey was a low point. Nice to see everyone again and some new people. I will post some pictures once the site is running faster as its soooo slow at the moment. Great banter after the plant and well what can I say Marky and Sandy what a laugh it was watching Spiderman and his lovely wife trying to get to their room, priceless.

[AndyP & Lenore]

What a fantastic weekend.:approve::approve::approve::approve:

Excellent convoy down, completely incident free. Tour was excellent, John/John/Tony are a great laugh and so knowledgeable it beggars belief. Still amazes us the way the cars are built, with the dash's (SP?) arriving every 18 minutes, just in time to go into the cars etc.;);)

Thanks again to Craig for organising. Here's to Oxford 2008???

Got some pics, will upload as soon as NMS is more stable.

Edit: Forgot to say - Stoney, 10/10 for dedication to the family business mate:approve:. 800 Miles in one day:(. But when it's gotta be done, it's gotta be done.;)

A.:D

[markyc]

You don't get many better weekends than that one. FABULOUS, FANTASTIC, SUPERSMASHINGREAT :D:D:D

The trip down was brilliant, the tour was once again amazing and as Andy says John/John/Terry are sooooooooo knowledgeable is quite scary :eek::) It really is mindboggling how all those parts come together from both inside and outside the factory at just the right time to be put together to make our oh so superb Mini.

Special thanks from me must go to Craig, Jude, Jason, Lesley, Mum & Dad for making my bday on friday so memorable. Mum - I'm not going to ask how you managed to 'obtain' the pressie :eek::eek: But it was very much appreciated indeed. The table football was also a great laugh (even if I wasone of those who got beaten fairly quickly) Oxford 2008 can't come quick enough now :D:D:D

Great to meet some new folks and see everyone again. Well done to everyone for making Oxford 2007 such a wonderful time and hope you all had a nice drive back home, I certainly did and what an amazing run it was - big thanks to Fiona and Allan for that ;) (Oh and what was that weather like !!!:clown::clown:;))

[Scottie]

what a great weekend. I just didn't want it to stop although I don't think Archie and Fergus thought that they enjoyed their walked off the lead tonight after being cooped up in the box most days think it was a bit hot for them today.

Yes indeed the 2 Johns and Terry are cracking guys. I asked them of their time at the plant which was the fav cars they worked on. Either the Rover P6 or the Rover 600 was their answer aswell as the Mini;)

My wee Cooper was exhausted after that trip over the Yorkshire dales today puffing like mad to keep in front of you Cooper S guys her tongue was gasping for a wash but bugger that in the garage she went covered in bug splat.:eek:

Best bit of driving I saw this weekend has to go to the guy in his renault that we saw today what was he like.

The weather was great as was the company
many thanks to Craig organising this weekend.

where can we go next.

[ELFMAN]

Fan-damn-tastic weekend folks! BIG BIG thanks to ALL who toiled in various ways to make it a classic NMS Road Trip: Tour/Run-Arranging, Bags of Sweeties, The 'Weefossy Fitba Spectacular', the list goes on... Marky C won't forget his 53rd birthday in a hurry... and they MIGHT even let us back in next year.

Stoney - bummer you had to leave us, what a marathon journey - hope your customer appreciated it!

Hope you guys enjoyed York, and that it's still in one piece. I got home OK - ta to Colin for the Sat Nav guidance, we both had to stop for petrol simultaneously about 70 miles south of Glasgow (I think) - I worked out my overall mpg to be around 37-ish, not too bad at all. AND I made the girls' Birthday Party today - after a long lie in!

The weekend gave me food for thought and a year or so to sort out the spec of my next motor. Lightning Blue/Black S, 'WebSpoke' Alloys, JCW upgrade.....or Pepper White/Black roof, or maybe a COOPER D....or a comprehensive makeover of 'Old Faithful'...ahh decisions, decisions. Anyway, the trip was decisively successful - see you all soon.

[ianking]

Thanks for a great trip away. Sarah and I had a superb time. Tour was amazing and the banter at night was top notch. Must see more kilts next time though.
Bring on Oxford 2008.

[Gismo]

As mentioned by everyone, excellent trip, great tour, well organised, the birthday surprises were superb.
The table footie was great fun too ;)
How nice was the 1,000,000 mini :cool: especially the raised graphics

[Colin]

A big thanks to everyone for making my first MINI adventure so enjoyable. It was a great laugh, great group of people. Roll on the next run.:D:D

[weefossy]

:D:D:D:D:D:D
defo the "bees knees" as everyone has said. Big thanks to Craig & Co.
Marky, hopefully Sioban paid cash, cause I wouldn't wish anything else on the poor guy!;)
Was it true Elfman was seen buying a footie game on the way home? Plenty practice before next time:evil: because I'm sure we will see that game again.
Ian, came back on the B709 Langholm to Innerleithen road. Is this included in your run as it had fantastic scenery and a beautiful Tibetian monestry to visit!! It's very narrow in parts so maybe too difficult for a mini run?
Does anyone think there would be support for another "stopover" event later in the year, especially as Cullen isn't happening?

[ianking]

Malcolm.
I have been on that road before, its quite a sight to see the Tibetian monestry with all its large bright Budha sculptures. I wasnt going to include that road as it was a bit of the track for us.

[weefossy]

Your probably right Ian as it would be hard to control everyones' speed. I see a biker was killed on the A708 near St Mary's loch on Sunday. We never know "what's round the next corner"!!

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Your probably right Ian as it would be hard to control everyones' speed. I see a biker was killed on the A708 near St Mary's loch on Sunday. We never know "what's round the next corner"!!


And one was killed just outside Earlston on Friday, and a cyclist is in a critical condition in the BGH after being hit by a car on Sunday....:(:(

I'm ever grateful for the protection offered by the cocoon of a car.

A.

[Craig]

Well Folks, what a cracking weekend myself and Jude had. :approve::approve::approve::approve:

made all the better by the FANTASTIC weather..:D

Great Folk, Superb Roads and Scenery. Ulrike, Terry, John & John (Plant Oxford) should be commended for their hard work and their VAST knowledge. Special thanks to Ulrike for all her help in getting the arrangments for the tours sorted and allowing us to give Marky his cake at the plant. :approve::approve::approve:

Thanks to all that came and for the 36 people that pulled out.....Stuff ye's! :p:D:approve: (just kiddin)


Some of us came back up to York on the Saturday and on the Sunday the Thornes took us round some SUPERB roads in the North Yorkshire Dales (including Butter Tubbs Pass :approve::approve::approve::approve:). Smashin :D
here are some photos (I didn't get a chance to take many)






Mini's in Convoy on the M74

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox2.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox1.jpg


Marky's Cake

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox3.jpg


The Birthday Boy Himself ;)

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox4.jpg

Some Shots of the cars in Butter Tubbs Pass.. :approve::approve::approve::approve:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox5.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox6.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox7.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox8.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox9.jpg


And the motley crew :eek::blackeye:;):D

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ox10.jpg

[lynnyb1984]

OMG Oxford sounds like so much fun.
I only just ordered Mini and Clare was talking about the Mothership Run, sorry she couldn't make it but she had to help me buy my car instead.
Cant wait to see 2008 on events, to go along. :D

[N12 JLK]

Mr King, will you be proposing next year:question:

[ianking]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Mr King, will you be proposing next year:question:


EASY NOW

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ianking


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Mr King, will you be proposing next year:question:


EASY NOW


the man has lost his bottle.... ;):D

[ianking]

In order to get off THAT subject I am getting back on thread and posting up some pics.


Obviously the long drive down and one too many worthers originals had taken its toll on Elfman as he fell asleep in one of the factory display cars.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/elfman.jpg


Dad Fossy however was wide awake as he awaited the James Bond Style ejector seat to shoot him out the roof of the factory
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/ejectorseat.jpg

Look at these 2 models
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/kilts.jpg

And this car was 'Groovy Baby'
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/groovybaby.jpg

[vintageb3]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Look at these 2 models
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/kilts.jpg



Models? Who for?....Airfix?:D:D:D:blackeye::eek::clown:

mark

[Craig]

Just a reminder folks that Ulrike at MINI would like some of your pictures so that they can go in an article for their associate newspaper.

Please email your photos ;):D

Craig

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Look at these 2 models
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/kilts.jpg


Got a few questions on the above picture...

1. Why do you both have a strange grin on your face?:D
2. Just exactly what is Jason doing with his hand behind your back?:D
3. And why are you having to hold your sporran against your body?:D:D
Perhaps all three are connected in some way.;):D:eek::blackeye:

Oh, and someone needs to tell Jason his socks are falling down.

A.;)

[ianking]

I think he was pinching my bum but it was a nervous grin I had as a result of the bum pinching:D

[Gismo]

Here are some of my efforts:-

Where's our grub ;)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/WheresOurBrekkie.jpg

Mum & Dad Got Their Food First :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/MumDadBrekkie.jpg

Car Washer :p
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/CarWasher.jpg

Allan & Fi's Dugs:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/FisDugs.jpg

Anyone for footie:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/AnyoneForFootie.jpg

I'm goona win, i tell ya:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/Footie.jpg

3 Lovely Lassies:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/3LovelyLassies.jpg

Mark and his cake:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/MarkCake.jpg

Got fed at last:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Oxford%20Tour%20April%2007/GotFedAtLast.jpg

[vintageb3]

Were you allowed to take pics inside the factory?

mark

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by vintageb3

Were you allowed to take pics inside the factory?No pictures inside except for the meeting area, i didn't take my camera there at all

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by vintageb3

Were you allowed to take pics inside the factory?No pictures inside except for the meeting area, i didn't take my camera there at all


I did. Got some cracking pics of MarkyC getting his cake from Jason. Will post as soon as I'm home from work.:D As BS says though.... only the meeting area.:(

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I've uploaded a load of pics to my Photobucket.com (http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/) album. Just click the link to see them

In the mean time, here's a wee taster.

We gather.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_02.jpg

We drive.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_04.jpg

Why do the Davies insist on showing their tongues?
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_29.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_30.jpg

We arrive.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_42.jpg

Mr C receives his cake.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/AndyPandLenore/mothership%202007/mothership_07_46.jpg

A.:D

[N12 JLK]

Superb pictures mrP

[N12 JLK]

Superb pictures mrP

[ELFMAN]

Excellent photos everybody! Who was the old dozy bloke in the convertible though?

........oh b*gger.

[minimad t]

i think i missed a fab run damn work commitments:mad::psorry i missed it craig i suppose i still have the tshirt

[vintageb3]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Excellent photos everybody! Who was the old dozy bloke in the convertible though?

........oh b*gger.


I wasn't there!..was I?

Nurse!!!!...Was I there???

mark:clown:

[vintageb3]

Great pics Andy!

Looks like you all enjoyed the trip...

I would have reached Carlisle and wanted to turn back...hate long car journeys

Good on you all!

mark

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by minimad t

i think i missed a fab run damn work commitments:mad::psorry i missed it craig i suppose i still have the tshirt


aye Tony, I still have it, forgot to drop it off at Carlo's .. Will drop it off on Monday... :D

[duncan]

The One Millionth MINI off the production line

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/duncan_photobucket/DSCF0305.jpg


Austin Powers MINI
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/duncan_photobucket/DSCF0303.jpg


Classic Mini
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/duncan_photobucket/DSCF0310.jpg

The Transport round the Factory
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u38/duncan_photobucket/DSCF0311.jpg

[Duncan Stewart]

Just back as we stopped in York for a few days on the way back up - Tropical! 26 degrees on Sunday :cool:

Another excellent run with NMS :approve::p
Huge thanks to Craig for organising it and thanks to everyone else for taking part and making it such fun :D
The tour was fascinating and it was great seeing the mix of Minis on the run.
Sorry we did not join you all for a drink after the tour but we were kn@ckered! :clown:

A few piccies
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246554783.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246554780.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246554789.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246554788.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246554785.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246556908.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/9053170/246556910.jpg

[N12 JLK]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/lesley12/fiona.jpg

[sedgie]

Thats us just home:D...after 1500miles:cool:....would like to say a HUGE thank you to Craig for doing this run....had a great time:D:D:D:D

[Neil and Lorna]

Got home last night just caught up with all the posts and pics.:D

We had a fantastic time.:D:D

Well done to Craig for yet another well organised run.:):)

Bring on the next run.:D:D

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D

[Clare1]

Some fantastic Pics! Looks like you all had a fantastic time!! The Cars look great all parked up together.:cool::D:p

Oh and just for a laugh, I forgot to cancel my Hotel Room in Oxford when i found out that i couldnt go, and the buggers just took £60 out of my bank! Grrrrr.:eek:

[Craig]

Could anyone with good pictures, please email me them at(miniadventures@tiscali.co.uk) as Ulrike from Plant Oxford has asked if we could send them some to include in their associate magazine.

Your assistance is appreciated. :D

Craig

[Craig]

Jason/Lesley- this is the trip you were on about on FB [emoji2][emoji106]


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[AndyP & Lenore]

Jason/Lesley- this is the trip you were on about on FB [emoji2][emoji106]


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Great trip, brilliant memories :thumbs up::thumbs up:;);)

[N12 JLK]

Really enjoyed looking through this old post, very happy memories.

[Craig]

Yeah it was good fun [emoji2][emoji106]


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