Italian Job Movie-MINI-Run - Sunday 18th November

[AndyP & Lenore]

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/italian_job_logo.jpgMOVIE-MINI-RUN

Many of you already know Lenore & I and Neil & Lorna run a cinema. Some of you also know, in one of our projection rooms we have a full size commercial digital projector. This digital projector is capable of playing DVD's on our cinema screen in full size - excellent quality too.

So, we've decided to make use of this technology and invite anyone interested to the following MINI filled extravaganza day out!

Meet in Galashiels ASDA car park. (CraigD has already agreed to lead a convoy down from Edinburgh for all the central belt starters. Separate thread for this has started)

Watch the Italian Job movie (2003 - Mark Wahlberg version). (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317740/) Note: There will be NO Admittance Charge for this. Partly 'cos we're not allowed to under licensing laws but mostly 'cos we love ya all baby. :o ;)

Short drive to Milestone Garden Centre (http://www.milestonegardenandleisure.com/) in Newtown St Boswells for lunch. Restaurant menu is here. (http://www.milestonegardenandleisure.com/route68menu.htm) Note: If the run generates significant numbers there may be a restriction on the menu choices for us lot.

Then after lunch a wee run from Milestone through Selkirk - Out the Yarrow valley - Innerleithen - and up the golf course road to the A7 then up to the outskirts of Edinburgh, ending in Tesco's car park at Dalkieth.

The run from Gala to Milestone to Tesco's Dalkieth is only about 60 miles.

We will be aiming to get the run finished for about 4pm at the latest, taking into account the time of year and lack of daylight hours. The exact times have yet to be sorted but it is likely the film will need to start about 10AM.

DOWNLOAD REVISED RUN NOTES HERE! (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/IJNotesB.pdf)

All those interested, stick your name down.

1. AndyP & Lenore
2. Neil & Lorna
3. CraigD & Jude
4. RossP
5. The Clan Nicol
6. CCM (Colin)
7. MarkyC
8. Rob & Christine
9. Elfman
10. V11kae +1
11. Bumble
12. Big gordy with maxxed ross as co-pilot
13. The wee fosssies
14. Toni
15. Johnsop1 + 1
16. The_Penguin_pusher +2
17. ?

[sedgie]

aww bugger:( ...i have an 18th b'day party on the 17th...my godsons...so i have to go n get pished!;) ...then need to pack on the sunday cos off to centre parcs on the 19th!:eek: ....so i'll miss this:( :( :( :(

[vintageb3]

OH BUGGER!!!!!!!!!

I will be on a flaming UK tour having had to listen to Dignity at least 18 times on the day of this run:mad: :mad: :mad:

Now I really don't want to do this tour!:mad: :(

mark

[vintageb3]

~Can ye no re run this in December too:(

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

aww bugger:( ...i have an 18th b'day party on the 17th...my godsons...so i have to go n get pished!;) ...then need to pack on the sunday cos off to centre parcs on the 19th!:eek: ....so i'll miss this


OH BUGGER!!!!!!!!!

I will be on a flaming UK tour having had to listen to Dignity at least 18 times on the day of this run:mad: :mad: :mad:

Now I really don't want to do this tour!:mad: :(

mark


~Can ye no re run this in December too:(

mark


Sorry you can't make it guys. it was literally this date, or March. And I'm impatient.

A.:o

[Scottie]

Can we be a maybe please. Just need to ask my Mum to dogsit.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can we be a maybe please. Just need to ask my Mum to dogsit.

No problem.;)

Which car would you bring?

A.:D

[vintageb3]

Sorry you can't make it guys. it was literally this date, or March. And I'm impatient.

A.:o

HUH! Hope your plastic bits turn white and drap aff!:mad:

mark:D

[Scottie]

No problem.;)

Which car would you bring?

A.:D

BMW.:D or if the weather turns for the worse my

4X4;) ;)

[duncan]

Its the day after the Scotland v Italy game.

Love to come, but can't say i'd be sober enough to drive or not!

[N12 JLK]

Jason , Lesley and Kerr down for this one, sounds brill Andy/Lenore. To top it off Im off all that week following:D :D :D :D :D .

[Colin]

Sounds like fun count me in. :D

[N12 JLK]

Sounds like fun count me in. :D

well done sir, come on folks get your names down,

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sounds like fun count me in. :D

Glad you can join us.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

HUH! Hope your plastic bits turn white and drap aff!:mad:

mark:D

They may well do. But at least my arches will be ok.;)

Tadddum dumm tsshhhhhh.:D :D

A.:D

[Mini Ecosse]

Yes please, weekend off. Stephen & Allyson

[PACMAN]

would love you go but can't make it :( as i be on Hols :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yes please, weekend off. Stephen & Allyson

That's cool Stephen, that's you and Allyson added.

A.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

would love you go but can't make it :( as i be on Hols :D

Not to worry. Maybe next time.:(

[stoney]

me and christine please :D

been wating on u doing this for ages :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[AndyP & Lenore]

me and christine please :D

been wating on u doing this for ages :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

All good things come to those who wait.;) :D

[vintageb3]

I have been waiting Mr Metro Goldwyn and Mayer...and it ain't coming to me!!!

In the cream puff!:(

mark:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I have been waiting Mr Metro Goldwyn and Mayer...and it ain't coming to me!!!

In the cream puff!:(

mark:D

Could DB not move their gig?:(

A.:(

[vintageb3]

What a whole months tour?????:confused: :eek: :rolleyes:

Hmmm...Hang on...I will ask;)

Go...rub it in...you will tell us next that Cornetto's will be on sale!!!!

:mad:

mark;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

What a whole months tour?????:confused: :eek: :rolleyes:

Hmmm...Hang on...I will ask;)

Go...rub it in...you will tell us next that Cornetto's will be on sale!!!!

:mad:

mark;)


Naw just the one night.:rolleyes:

And yes, we do sell cornetto's. Just the strawberry ones though.;)

A.

[vintageb3]

GRRRRRRR!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

mark

[sedgie]

Aye emm annoyed aff aswell:mad: ....mutters :(

[ianking]

Damn, cant make this. Im on a miniclan run that day with the classic.
Too many mini things on the same day for me.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Damn, cant make this. Im on a miniclan run that day with the classic.
Too many mini things on the same day for me.

Ditch the clan stuff. Go for this. You know you want to.;) ;) :D

A.:D

[Crombers]

Can you please stick me down as a maybe

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you please stick me down as a maybe

No probs, thats you added.:D

[N12 JLK]

Can you please stick me down as a maybe

Put this chap down please Andy , seem to remember him from waaayyyyy back:o

[Crombers]

Put this chap down please Andy , seem to remember him from waaayyyyy back:o

Hey it's "Handy Andy", how do mucker :D

[N12 JLK]

hope that cars still gleaming and you are looking after it, if not you will be for it;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Sorry, cannot make it but have a good day :D

[ELFMAN]

Andy - put me down as a 'possible' please! Work-dependant......

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy - put me down as a 'possible' please! Work-dependant......

Thats you added as a mebbie.;)

A.:D

[V11kae]

Hope you guys dont mind If I tag along! (+1)

[BetaRyder]

Damn, great idea but we're moving house on the 16th and I have a trial on the 18th that I can't miss :mad:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hope you guys dont mind If I tag along! (+1)

Sure, thats you added.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Damn, great idea but we're moving house on the 16th and I have a trial on the 18th that I can't miss :mad:

Thats a shame, good luck with the move though.:D

[Mini Ecosse]

Sorry will not manage to this event now:( .
We have an invite to a wedding in Inverness.

Stephen

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sorry will not manage to this event now:( .
We have an invite to a wedding in Inverness.

Stephen

No problem Stephen. Will take you off the list.

Enjoy the wedding.

A.;)

[markyc]

Andy boy I'm a defo for this :D :D :D Can't seem to get on NMS as much as I would like and just found the thread

Sounds a damn fine day out in the glorious borders :eek: :) ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy boy I'm a defo for this :D :D :D Can't seem to get on NMS as much as I would like and just found the thread

Sounds a damn fine day out in the glorious borders :eek: :) ;)

Cheers Mark!

Thats you added.

A.;)

[markyc]

Supersmashingreatfabbydoocrackin :D :D ;)

[Scottie]

can we bring our own soft drinks and sweets to eat in the cinema.??

[AndyP & Lenore]

can we bring our own soft drinks and sweets to eat in the cinema.??

LOL Fi, Lenore just had to pick me up off the floor. I fell of my seat with laughter there.:D :D :D

I'd put up a list of our sweets and their prices, but I'm afraid that may upset Mr Scotland.:rolleyes:

A.:D

[Scottie]

LOL Fi, Lenore just had to pick me up off the floor. I fell of my seat with laughter there.:D :D :D

I'd put up a list of our sweets and their prices, but I'm afraid that may upset Mr Scotland.:rolleyes:

A.:D

really why would that be.?? You've lost me bit on this one I was simply asking a honest question.

You already know I wouldn't buy your sweets as I think I've told you many times before. I simply didn't want to upset or offend you by bringing my own sweets.

It was just a simple question.:confused:

[AndyP & Lenore]

OK. Sorry Fi. Just was surprised at the question.

I think it only fair to keep to our standard policy, which is that we prefer our customers didn't bring their own food into the cinema, but we don't actively stop them doing so. We just glare at them, accusingly.:(

A.;)

[Scottie]

OK. Sorry Fi. Just was surprised at the question.


A.;)

Why have I not had a go at you many a time about sweets and cinemas:rolleyes: ;)

not to worry I'll just bring some chuggie instead.:eek: :rolleyes: :p

[vintageb3]

In order to be fair...I think you should give an example picture of your glare?

In this way...those planning on attending the event in question can work out what will upset them most...your glare....or the price of your popcorn:D

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Why have I not had a go at you many a time about sweets and cinemas:rolleyes: ;)



Probably, but on this occasion you're not even paying for admission. So there's a £12 saving already.

A.;)

[Scottie]

Probably, but on this occasion you're not even paying for admission. So there's a £12 saving already.

A.;)

stop yer moaning jeez a bit touchy the night are you not. Stop taking everything so serious :D yer like an old man the night.

[AndyP & Lenore]

stop yer moaning jeez a bit touchy the night are you not. Stop taking everything so serious :D yer like an old man the night.

Aw get tae F.

I hope all your genitals dry up and drop off.:mad: :D

Note: Also posted in Andy's Advertising Thread.;)

A.:D

[Scottie]

Aw get tae F.

I hope all your genitals dry up and drop off.:mad: :D

Note: Also posted in Andy's Advertising Thread.;)

A.:D


e'hh o'hh well e'mm my genitals drop off:eek: :eek:

[V11kae]

I didnt think us cool Mini nutters were so stingy!

Hope you have butterkist & Minstrels!:)

[Bumble]

Andy - I'm up for this ... mmmm Butterkist ... gwwwwaaaaa. Just me for this - I'm sure it's the week Daz is off on his boys holiday.

[N12 JLK]

I'm bringing a tin of hot dogs and a gas stove, I think the isle will be a great place to make them.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Bumble that's you added. :cool: ;) Don't have butterkist, but we have an even better Popcorn.;)

Jason, you're genitals will drop off too if you're not careful.:D :eek: ;)

A.;)

[Bumble]

Well then you could roast them on his gas stove - along with his hot dog ;)

[N12 JLK]

Space hoppers ma bot , get it right.

irn bru on the seats,
is Kerr allowed gum and crazy string.

[stoney]

ok do you have toffie popcorn :D as the other stuff tasts like crap :p :p

you better have toffie pop corn or i will not be happy and will have to pop in 2 asda before we leave :p :p :D ;)

[V11kae]

God you guys are all so fussy and demanding. do you think OCD has anything to do with owning a Mini? :p

[stoney]

God you guys are all so fussy and demanding. do you think OCD has anything to do with owning a Mini? :p


you will get used 2 it we all just love a good old wind up :D

any yes i am a fussy got 2 have toffie popcorn a film is not the same with out it !!!!

[V11kae]

you do have a point, nothing better than finishing a pack and having to lick the sticky toffee off your fingers!

When I got my last Mini there was a convoy to EK cinema from Harry Fairbairn to see the Italian Job. Its like a dream repreating itself, cant wait. Will be nice to meet some folk too! :)

[Maxxed Ross]

either 'big G' has missed this or he's busy... but I want to go. I feel a mini hi-jacking coming on!

[Scottie]

Bumble that's you added. :cool: ;) Don't have butterkist, but we have an even better Popcorn.;)

Jason, you're genitals will drop off too if you're not careful.:D :eek: ;)

A.;)


do you do nachos

[AndyP & Lenore]

do you do nachos

Yes indeedy we do. :) ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

either 'big G' has missed this or he's busy... but I want to go. I feel a mini hi-jacking coming on!

Thats you added ross. give big g a shout to see if he's interested. :)

[Scottie]

Yes indeedy we do. :) ;)

with hot cheese ?

[N12 JLK]

with hot cheese ?

barf!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
tastes of hot sick:)

[vintageb3]

ROTFLMBFAO:D :D :D

True.....

mark

[stoney]

so do you sell toffie pop corn or not ????

[N12 JLK]

yup he sells toffee popcorn, magic when rubbed in the seats.
Nice and sticky

[stoney]

yup he sells toffee popcorn, magic when rubbed in the seats.
Nice and sticky


good good thats what i like 2 here :D :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

For those interested...

nachos are with cheese. And we do sell toffee popcorn, although we call it caramel corn. Its even better than butterkist. :) also sell good quality sweet and salt loose popcorn too. ;)

[Scottie]

so on to soft drinks is it only draft juice you sell you know the kind that is flat by the time your 1/4 way through the drink.

[AndyP & Lenore]

<<<<sighs, and wonders why he bothers organising runs FOR FREE to the cinema.

we do sell soft drinks. No they are not flat 1/4 the way through the film. Also sell bottles of irn bru, ribena, highland spring water and lucosade. ;)

[Scottie]

<<<<sighs, and wonders why he bothers organising runs FOR FREE to the cinema.



so you can get free advertisement for your cinema on the site.:p :p

<WHOOHOO hole in one there Fiona my girl>:D :D

[Maxxed Ross]

it may be free to get in but no one mentioned getting back out again...

I mentioned it to the pilot today and he seems interested... I'll keep at him!

if not there might be a blue MG at the back lol

[weefossy]

Can we be added to list please as we're now free on the 18th.

[ELFMAN]

Andy - upgrade me to 'definate' please - barring acts of God..........

[AndyP & Lenore]

Thats mr and mrs wee fossie added. And mr elf changed from mebbies aye, mebbies naw, to Aye;).

A. :)

[V11kae]

Getting rather excited about this, looking forward to it! :)

[Big Gordy]

Ohhh go on then:rolleyes: stick me on the list;) :D

[Maxxed Ross]

whoo! good stuff

[AndyP & Lenore]

Thats cool big g. so is that big g in a mini with maxxed ross as co-pilot? Or is it big g and maxxed ross both in their own mini's?

[Big Gordy]

Thats cool big g. so is that big g in a mini with maxxed ross as co-pilot? Or is it big g and maxxed ross both in their own mini's?

Big 'G' in WIFES mini with Ross as co-pilot:D
Might have daughter as well so she can be the co-co-pilot :rolleyes: :D :cool:

[Maxxed Ross]

Thats cool big g. so is that big g in a mini with maxxed ross as co-pilot? Or is it big g and maxxed ross both in their own mini's?

I'll be co pilot, as I don't own a mini :p

[tonyjac]

can the italian be added to the italian job run please andy:D :cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

can the italian be added to the italian job run please andy:D :cool:

Absolutely toni. :D

[SarahMunro]

Can you please add me to your list?
I'll be with the Nicols in their car.
Thanks :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you please add me to your list?
I'll be with the Nicols in their car.
Thanks :)

Thats you added Sarah. Gonna be a full car.;)

A.:D

[johnsop1]

Hi Andy & Leonore

Count me in + 1 - this is a fab road !!!!

Paul :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Andy & Leonore

Count me in + 1 - this is a fab road !!!!

Paul :)

Will do Paul.:D :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Will have the notes up sometime this weekend folks.

Lunch is booked for 31 peeps. If anyone is likely to be a no-show, please let me know.;)

Run still open to anyone else interested.:D

A.;)

[Track Ali]

hey i forgot to mention that i will be bringing some guests
theres me, plus two friends, with the possibility of a third

[Craig]

hey i forgot to mention that i will be bringing some guests
theres me, plus two friends, with the possibility of a third


welcome, I don't think we have had the pleasure of your company yet?

why not pop along to "Introduce Yourself" thread and let us know something about you and what car you have etc. ;)

We don't bite......much :cool:

[Track Ali]

yeah, me and two passengers please. looking forward to it
whats the average costs going to be like???

[AndyP & Lenore]

hey i forgot to mention that i will be bringing some guests
theres me, plus two friends, with the possibility of a third


yeah, me and two passengers please. looking forward to it
whats the average costs going to be like???

Hmmmm....:confused:

Are you in the correct thread? This is the Italian Job Movie MINI Run thread on Sunday 18th November. If you want to sign up for this run, that's cool, you're more than welcome, just let me know.

I see you're signed up for the Christmas Cracker run on Sunday 30th December.... is that the thread you meant? Or do you want to sign up to this run too?

Just let me know.;)

Also, like Craig says.... head over to the Introduce Yourself forum and say Hi! We'd all love to hear about your MINI.;)

A.:D

[Track Ali]

no i noticed it said that there are lunches booked. i was wondering how much it is likely to be for lunch and stuff. im signed up for both yeah. looking forward to both of them

hope that sorts the confusion

[AndyP & Lenore]

Howdy,

I've added you to the run.

As for the cost of lunch..... depends on what you have. I think their soup is about £2.50 to £3.00.... Toasties/Panini's/Baked Potatoes ETC., £3.00 to £5.00. And they usually have a selection of hot plate dishes which are usually about £6.00 to £8.00.

Cheers,

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Run notes now available.;)

I'll also have some sets to give out on the day.:D

DOWNLOAD REVISED RUN NOTES HERE! (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/IJNotesB.pdf)

[Track Ali]

howdy thanks for the notes, im pretty excited about the run now, but im just a little fuzzy, heres what ive got so far.... im meeting some minis at hamilton services, then we are meeting you all at asda? then the run is from asda to the tesco car park, then the film and then everyone goes home or is the run after the film?

thanks

[Craig]

We are having a convoy down to Gala.

Watch the film.

Little run to place for Lunch.

Then a further wee run back up towards Edinburgh in the early afternoon

:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Run chronology:

8.Am Convoy from Hamilton Services (Organised in this thread (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=12952) by Robe Stone)

8.Am Convoy from Stirling services (Organised in this thread (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=12931) by Craig Davies)

8.45 Am Both convoy's converge at Hermiston Gate in Edinburgh and make their way down to Galashiels.

9.30 Am Arrive ASDA Car Park in Galashiels

10.00 Am Film starts in Pavilion Cinema

11.45 Am Film Finishes.

12.00 Noon Run begins from ASDA car park to Milestone Garden Centre for lunch.

12.00 Noon to 1.00pm LUNCH.

1.00 Pm Afternoon section of run.

4.00 to 4.30pm - Run ends in Tesco's Dalkieth.

Hope this helps clear things up. If anyone has any questions, give me a shout. :D

I know it's an early start for everyone, but we need it to finish early, taking into account the time of year etc.

A.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Oh dear.:(

Our beloved Scottish Borders Council has decided this Sunday - 18th November - would be a good day to carry out major rebuilding of one of the main roads on the run. And to ensure they won't be bothered by any drivers, they're closing the road. It's the A72 Clovenfords to Peebles road. So Lenore and I are going out tomorrow to find an alternative. It means the route notes will be a wee bit different, and I won't have time to re-do them before Sunday, so we'll all need to keep a close eye on the guy in front.:(

The alternative (cancelling the run) doesn't bear thinking about.:eek: :(

More as I know it.;)

A.:(

[Craig]

Well done the Council... :(

[Scottie]

Andy Sorry but can you remove our name from the list.

Can't get a dog sitter to long a day to just leave them.

ta.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy Sorry but can you remove our name from the list.

Can't get a dog sitter to long a day to just leave them.

ta.

No bother Fiona, thats a shame.

See you soon.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

OK. Run saved. :D :D :D

Sorted out an alternative route which will extend the run by about 10 to 15 miles - ish. Gonna drop the lunch time down to 1 hour so we can still finish at a reasonable hour.

I will upload the new notes when I get home from work - about 11pm tonight.

The new notes don't have mileages on them after a certain point because I don't have the time to check all the mileages at junctions etc. But they still contain enough info to get everyone from lunch to the end no problem.

A.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

New notes now available for download from the first post, or HERE! (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/IJNotesB.pdf)

Note: the mileages stop after about 20 miles, because of the last minute change to the route caused by closure of one of the main roads in the Borders.

A.:D

[tonyjac]

hi andy just noticed the mini clan are having a run the same day in the borders wonder if we will see them on our travels:cool:

[SarahMunro]

Sorry Andy but I'm unable to make your run on Sunday, family birthday! :(
Hope it goes well and take pics for us to see!

[AndyP & Lenore]

hi andy just noticed the mini clan are having a run the same day in the borders wonder if we will see them on our travels:cool:

Hi Tony,

Looks like they are going for the East Coast, so doubt we'll see them. Would have been nice though - a meeting of two clubs.

A.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sorry Andy but I'm unable to make your run on Sunday, family birthday! :(
Hope it goes well and take pics for us to see!

No problem Sarah. More room for Kerr on the back seat.:D

A.:D

[ianking]

Its is me thats organising the run for the mini clan. Similar sort of route as my June Jolly but slight changes for the 2nd half.

[Smurf]

I did wonder if we'd be crossing paths, when I saw this thread!!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for hunnerds of MINIs belting their way towards me! :D

[ELFMAN]

We can try a new game - 'Mini Chicken' - then we'll see who has the last laugh about the new MINI being 'too big'............ Let's hear it for adequate Crumple Zones!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Its is me thats organising the run for the mini clan. Similar sort of route as my June Jolly but slight changes for the 2nd half.

Thats not exactly the east coast Ian. The MC web site says you are going down the east coast????

A.:confused:

[The Dogfather]

Andy, would you be upset if a non MINI turned up? Depends on the weather forecast but Sunday is looking wet so I won't going to the lakes, and as a result I might be able to make this........

[ianking]

Thats not exactly the east coast Ian. The MC web site says you are going down the east coast????

A.:confused:

Yeah dont know why they said that. They never really contacted me about a name for the run.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy, would you be upset if a non MINI turned up? Depends on the weather forecast but Sunday is looking wet so I won't going to the lakes, and as a result I might be able to make this........

That would be fine Paul. Long past time we met and said Hi anyway. be nice to see the hairdressers car too. Are you sure you can keep up?;) :D

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yeah dont know why they said that. They never really contacted me about a name for the run.

No problem Ian.

Have you seen my notes for the run? Are we likely to meet anywhere?

A.:D

[Crombers]

Not gonna make this one folks (I was down as a maybe) but you guys have a good un :cool:

I'm out on Saturday along with the rest of the nation in the hope that we can pull off what would be one of our finest results in our footballing history. I will then be spending Sunday with the girls (even I canny justify spending a full weekend on footy & motors ;) )

[AndyP & Lenore]

Not gonna make this one folks (I was down as a maybe) but you guys have a good un :cool:

I'm out on Saturday along with the rest of the nation in the hope that we can pull off what would be one of our finest results in our footballing history. I will then be spending Sunday with the girls (even I canny justify spending a full weekend on footy & motors ;) )

No problem Wul.:eek: Sorry.:( Crombers.;)

See you on the Christmas run.

PS. WHo's playing on Saturday? (This will get Jason Nicol going). Tee hee.:D :D :D

A.:D

[Big Gordy]

See you on the Christmas run
If he makes it:rolleyes: :p :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

If he makes it:rolleyes: :p :D

lol. True.:D :D

[Craig]

Crombers, your Hamanns are now out in the driveway.... :eek: :eek: cannae believe your ditching MINI's in favour of wimen...:( :(

a sad sad day indeed...

Set of Hamanns going cheap cheap cheap.. :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Crombers, your Hamanns are now out in the driveway.... :eek: :eek: cannae believe your ditching MINI's in favour of wimen...:( :(

a sad sad day indeed...

Set of Hamanns going cheap cheap cheap.. :D

Craig, just bring them down on Sunday. I know someone who'll buy them and stick them on their Suzuki Swift. £50 sound ok to you?;)

A.:D

[stoney]

well thanx for a brill day movie was fab and so was the run

thats me home at 16:10 :D

dont know where the rest of you went that left with me :eek:

take it elfman and tony went the m8 and as for penguin dont know where you dissaperd on the way home but could not find you ;)

[Craig]

Thanks to all for the day out. Sorry we had to leave early, but if Mrs D had told me how she was feeling, we wouldn't have been there at all..:o :D

sorry I didn't get time to chat to the newbies (penguin/vikki etc), will tray better next time. :cool:

Idea for a chippy run in Feb/Mar time after speaking with Tony - watch this space.. :D

[N12 JLK]

Brilliant day had by the Nicol's, sorry we were late but the road dafties decided to close loads of roads on the road from Penicuik. Big thanks to all the Pooles very well organised as always. I could have done with a wee pee break during the run after lunch, my bladder nearly burst:)
Nice wee biscuits too (my fav). Nice to see some new faces today so no excuses now to come to Mini Meats in the future. Sorry to hear that MrC wasn't well today after his meal at the Chinese but hey you live and learn, eh spewey. Great roads and a thank you to Elfman for some great exhaust notes.

[Crombers]

Craig, just bring them down on Sunday. I know someone who'll buy them and stick them on their Suzuki Swift. £50 sound ok to you?;)

A.:D

Driveway yeah I can accept but there is no effin way they are goin on any Suzuki !!!!!!!! ;)

[ELFMAN]

My pleasure as always Jason!

BIG Thanks to all for a FAB day - just goes to show what you can do when you 'POOLE' your resources! My first visit to your cinema folks - lovely place - knocks spots off those faceless multi-multi-multi-screens I usually go to. So Andy, Lenore, Neil and Lorna, take a bow!

Thought the 'Milestone' did a fine job putting on the wee quiz for us, along with some excellent nosh. (Thanks to KERR for helping me and Tony with the answers - but don't tell anybody!)

Hope Jude's feeling better, Craig.

Stoney - we did go the M8 and had a safe run home (despite me having a go at a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S at Bellshill - well he shouldn't have undertaken us on the M/way...... he lost in the curves, but won on the straight by the way. Still, that's what you get with 450-0dd bhp....Git. I should've been in 3rd when he came past again, not fourth.......one of these days I'll learn to drive properly).

Good to see the new and slightly less new faces. All in all, a great way to brighten up a driech Sunday. ps Good luck with the NewMiniScotland Ambulance Malcolm and Siobhan - all the more room to pack picnic goodies for the Summer runs!!!!! See y'all soon y'hear. 'Yee', and indeed, 'Hah'!

[Craig]

Hope Jude's feeling better, Craig.



thanks mate - she is feeling better already. :D

[tonyjac]

DAVID(elfman)vGOLIATH(guy in cayenne)NO CONTEST;) I KNEW OUR LITTLE CARS WHERE QUICK BUT NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE WHAT I SAW TODAY :eek: euan your being a little modest about the straights BLEW HIM OFF THE ROAD :D :D FANTASTIC........oh a big thanks to the borders posse for making it work today SUPERB RUN.craig let me know about your plans i'll help any way poss:) :) considering i will never have the time to organise a run by myself.nice to meet the latest additions to the best mini club in the world:cool: see ya all soon:D

[The Dogfather]

Sounds like I missed a great day :( still it's probably for the best I might have come unstuck with the tyre if there was any spirited driving to be done.

When the next one and can you show the proper Italian Job next time?

[Bumble]

Guys

Thanks again for organising the run (and film) certainly blew the cobwebs away.

S'later

L

[Scottie]

thanks mate - she is feeling better already. :D


are you sure it wisnae you that was feeling unwell.;) ;) but blamed Jude.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Many thanks to everyone for all the "thankuuuuu's".;)

We had a great time. Good to see everyone again, and even if I do say so myself, were those some cracking MINI roads, or were those some cracking MINI roads? It's a shame though, the low cloud spoilt the view as you came round the bend over Middleton Moor; normally you get a fantastic view of the the whole Forth valley taking in the Bridges, Arthur's seat, Leith and everywhere in-between.

We even managed to get through the day with only losing one wee posse once. To be fair, there was only FOUR people in the car, and I'm guessing none of them could read the notes.:rolleyes: All in Jest of course, Penguin Pusher, I'm glad you enjoyed the run.:D :D

That film has put us back in the mood for a "supercharger" again. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.........

A.;)

[Colin]

Great day big thanks to the Pooles, very nice cinema you've got there. :D

Those roads were cool :cool: you have to include them in another run, preferably a dry one.

Certainly the best fun I could have had on such a damp and dreary day.

Euan your exhaust is sounding sweeeet must be that new intercooler.

Good to see some new faces, didn't get much chance to have a chat, but no doubt we will see yas all again now that you've experienced a MINI adventure.

[Track Ali]

hello, just to add my appreciation towards the pooles for a fantastic day.

tbh the detour was an evil mastermind, i was planning on pushing through and making another run but alas it was a dead end. ;)

about the trip home stone, think today was my day for going everywhere and getting nowhere. i had to double back as i realised i had left some stuff at the cinema, so went back, then realised i had to be home for church at six so decided to pelt it along the motorway and ask for forgiveness lol.

sorry i didnt give you a heads up but i didnt have a way to contact you...

hopefully ill see you all on the run on the 30th december

once again thanks to all for the great fun and the great day

(also thanks for being so friendly as it was my first time):)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Forgot to say.... what a cracking job Milestone did of looking after us today. I was well impressed. And neither Lenore or I knew anything about the mini MINI hunt. Added an extra wee twist to the lunch time.

I've copied below an email I just sent to Ross, the Manager of Milestone.

A.;)



Hi Ross,

On behalf of all the MINI runners today, I just wanted to send you an email thanking you for the hospitality shown to all of us today.

We were all very impressed with the speed with which we were served, the quality of the food and choice on offer.

The mini MINI hunt was the icing on the cake, it was great fun and seemed to go down well with everyone. NewMiniScotland.co.uk MINI runs are about having a fun time in good company, with a sense of adventure. The way we were welcomed to Milestone today, perfectly embodied that ideology.

I would be obliged if you could pass on our thanks to all your staff, for their professionalism and hospitality today.

Best regards,

Andrew Poole
www.newminiscotland.co.uk

[Big Gordy]

I have some pictures taken at the stops which I will try and load up tonight when I get home.....time permitting:rolleyes: :D

[ELFMAN]

Nice one Andy! Good to give credit where it's due.

Could we have a more fun time in such friendly company as we do in NMS? Well not fully clothed anyway...... Throw in some great roads and good food - SPOT ON. The cars are the best, but the people are better.

Penguin Pusher (please don't ever explain that) - don't worry about the wrong direction - we've all done it, and we'll do it again. Welcome to the wonderful lost world of NMS!

Vicky - hope your brother's OK.

Tony - Re. Cayenne S: cheque's in the post mate - the legend lives on!!!!!

[stoney]

we glad you all got home ok no prob pengin will see you all on 30th dec

[V11kae]

What a fantastic Day! Still have my gold bars in the boot to keep the feel good factor!

Christine & I both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, you were all lovely! Christine is now Mini Mindset. :D

You should all take a bow, couldnt fault the day! Nice to be part of such a great forum! :) ;)

[Big Gordy]

Pictures as promised:D

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http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/General%20Mini%20Stuff/DSC01252.jpg

and the happy 'spot the mini' winner:D

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/General%20Mini%20Stuff/DSC01255.jpg

[Neil and Lorna]

Glad you all enjoyed your day yesterday.:D

Thanks to all for the company.:D

We had a great day as well.:D

Cheers.

Neil and Lorna.:D

[weefossy]

Not quite sure how to do this,:rolleyes: but noticed dad did not have time to put in a big thankyou for a great day out, great company and with a very special ending for me:D :D . Dad now away in Barcelona, working so he tells me ha!;) New car on order, wonder if I can get flashing blue lights for the ambulance:) Need to size up the portable BBQ's that can fit in the back. May have the car for the next run, but not sure if I will let dad borrow the car, as I will be staying in with the olds.

[zimbo]

New car on order, wonder if I can get flashing blue lights for the ambulance:) Need to size up the portable BBQ's that can fit in the back. May have the car for the next run...

hello what this then, new car??? what have I missed what is it then, oh hang on it's a clubman is it? Mmm So you had enough of the cabrio lifestyle now then mum?

[Big Gordy]

That was Mrs weefossy doing that last post zimbo:rolleyes::D

[zimbo]

That was Mrs weefossy doing that last post zimbo:rolleyes::D

Yes I know that young sir, thats why i asked her if she has now had enough of the cabrio mini lifestyle seeing as they have ordered a new car... :D:rolleyes::p

[Big Gordy]

Yes I know that young sir

Jeez :eek: it's a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng time since I've been called "young":rolleyes: Thanks Ali;):p:D

[weefossy]

Zimbo, it was a tough choice, cause I loved the soft top especially with the hood down; but the car is 3 years old and soft tops don't last forever. Always loved the old clubman (woody) so thought we'd give the new one a go.

Will miss the whine big style but Dad says we can have some fun with a "dump valve" whatever that is:confused: :confused:
.......and then there's always the sound of rushing water:)

[zimbo]

Zimbo, it was a tough choice, cause I loved the soft top especially with the hood down; but the car is 3 years old and soft tops don't last forever. Always loved the old clubman (woody) so thought we'd give the new one a go.

Will miss the whine big style but Dad says we can have some fun with a "dump valve" whatever that is:confused: :confused:
.......and then there's always the sound of rushing water:)

Ha ha:D so Siobhan what colour and speck are you guys going for then? or is it a secret?;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

A wee update on this run. We were in Milestone for Lunch a few days ago, and the Manager, Ross, was telling me they featured this run in their newsletter which goes out to all their membership customers. He gave me a copy so I've scanned it in for you all to see.

We'll be using Milestone for the lunch venue for the Heart Of The Borders run in September.

A.

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