picnic run II Sunday 24th August 2008/mini william's bithday run

[stoney]

sunday 24th aug will see the return of
:D :D the picinc run :D :D


so get you boot filed with some good grub and a BBQ :D


last years thread is here (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=10887)

Run Notes Here (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2008/stoneys_picnic_run_2008.pdf)

runners and riders

1 stoney and christine
2 ian king
2 craig & jude
3 gp andy (newbie)
4 N12 JLK (the squad)
5 bumble
6 andy p and lenore
7 ccm
8 Karen & Crombers
9 duncan & helen
10 Neil and Lorna ???
11 scottiecoop
12 mini william and Claire
13 Mom & Dad (as request at movie run )
14 David and Fiona
15 badwolf (Harper clan )
16 bry_mini
17 andy
18 elfman
19
20 ferngeo and Stella (newbie)

UPDATE 7/7/08

ok the route has been checked and the run notes will be posted shortly
the end of the run is short due to time at the lunch stop for the BBQ/picnic
we do most of the driving in the morning
with some cracking roads in fact some of the best mini roads you can find :thumbs up::cool:

so lets all pray for some sun on the 24th of aug :thumbs up:;)

stoney :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Not sure of our plans then Stoney, but I'll sticky this one for you. Also if it's OK with you, I'll stick the date in the thread title too. Helps remind folks at a glance when runs are happening.;)

A.:D

[stoney]

Not sure of our plans then Stoney, but I'll sticky this one for you. Also if it's OK with you, I'll stick the date in the thread title too. Helps remind folks at a glance when runs are happening.;)

A.:D

no prob andy thanx

[ianking]

Yes please

[Craig]

Hi Rob,

well done for organising another run. Put me and Jude down for this please...

roast chicken drumsticks and ****tail sausages.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm:cool:

might even bring the small gas bbq for some burgers. mmmmmmmm:D I'm getting hungry just thinking about it... ;)

[stoney]

Hi Rob,

well done for organising another run. Put me and Jude down for this please...

roast chicken drumsticks and ****tail sausages.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm:cool:

might even bring the small gas bbq for some burgers. mmmmmmmm:D I'm getting hungry just thinking about it... ;)


thanx big man ;) still not keeping up with you tho think you are king of the runs the now :eek:

as for food mom's(wee fossy) sticky toffie pud comes 2 mind from last year
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm so good hope mom and dad will make it again if not will be putting in an order for that cake :D ;)

[stoney]

Yes please


thats you added :D

[tonyjac]

stick me down rob please:D

[N12 JLK]

Put the Nicol 3 down please

[Bumble]

Hiya Rob - Can you put me on the list too!

Ta muchly


Lynn

[stoney]

stick me down rob please:D


Hiya Rob - Can you put me on the list too!

Ta muchly


Lynn


Put the Nicol 3 down please


thats you all added :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Us too please, as long as we have enough staff and you guarantee nice sunny weather.;) :D

[stoney]

Us too please, as long as we have enough staff and you guarantee nice sunny weather.;) :D


well we will do are best if not ther is all ways a http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g251/s700ony/miniumbrella.jpg:D :D :D

thats you added

[AndyP & Lenore]

Aye, but's no good if it's like this: http://jeremiahandrews.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/microburstreal.jpg:D :D :D

[stoney]

well lets just hope it like last year this is the picnic spot :D http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i68/sedgie100/IMG_1621.jpg

[Colin]

Put me down for this Rob. Cheers! :D

[stoney]

Put me down for this Rob. Cheers! :D


thats you added ;)

[Crombers]

Karen & Crombers please ;) :)

[stoney]

Karen & Crombers please ;) :)

thats you added ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Add Helen and me please :D

[stoney]

Add Helen and me please :D

thats you added :D ;)

[ELFMAN]

I'll probably be away zooming about the Highlands for a week from the 23rd - but will let you know if anything changes. It was great the last time, so sorry to miss the 'Al Fresco NMS Munch-fest'.

[Neil and Lorna]

Could you add us as a maybe please. :D

Cheers. Neil and Lorna. :D

[stoney]

Could you add us as a maybe please. :D

Cheers. Neil and Lorna. :D

thats you added :D

[vintageb3]

Add Kim and i please Rob!

mark

[stoney]

thats you added

[Crombers]

Just checking diary re shift work & still OK for this run :thumbs up:

[stoney]

glad to here it :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

just minded that you were doing this again can you put me down please.this will b my birthday run aswell lol:thumbs up:

[stoney]

just minded that you were doing this again can you put me down please.this will b my birthday run aswell lol:thumbs up:


you are added :thumbs up: are the rents coming (as long as its dad that drives) ;)

[stoney]

Mom and Dad thats you added as well as per you request at the movie run :thumbs up: just mind it only if you bring that delicious sticky toffie pud with you :D;):thumbs up:

[t18tav]

is the run going to be just off the m74 at the hamilton golf club again?:cool:

[stoney]

is the run going to be just off the m74 at the hamilton golf club again?:cool:


it will start around that area yes :thumbs up:

[t18tav]

it will start around that area yes :thumbs up:

what sort of food do you need to take with you?
Can you put me down as a maybe plz :thumbs up:
cheers tim

[stoney]

what sort of food do you need to take with you?
Can you put me down as a maybe plz :thumbs up:
cheers tim


no prob i will add you :thumbs up:

as for food its just what you like to eat a picnic so any thing gos you can even bring a wee bbq with you if you fancy :cool::cool:

[badwolf340]

hi Rob add us to and yes i will drive lol:p

[Stewart]

Put the Nicol 3 down please

Sure I was beside you in Glasgow the other day.........I kept thinking N12 why does that ring a bell.....you up giffnock or N Mearns?

[bry_mini]

any chance i could come along for this one???

[stoney]

hi Rob add us to and yes i will drive lol:p


any chance i could come along for this one???


no prob thats you both added :thumbs up:

[stoney]

update first page :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Harper not happer:ragin::laugh:

[stoney]

Harper not happer:ragin::laugh:


sorry :blush:

[MINI William]

not a problem lol:thumbs up:

[andylinney]

Hi, are there any spaces left for this? New (ish) to the forum and really fancy doing a meet to meet other mini mentalists.

I still need to check the date to be certain but we'd defo be interested if we're able to.

Andy

[stoney]

Hi, are there any spaces left for this? New (ish) to the forum and really fancy doing a meet to meet other mini mentalists.

I still need to check the date to be certain but we'd defo be interested if we're able to.

Andy


yep there shure is room andy no prob i will add you to the list :thumbs up: will be good to put a face to the name as well :thumbs up:

[stoney]

run notes now on first page


thanx mods :thumbs up:

[stoney]

the picnic run this year is a bit of a diffrent one :nag: as we have a bithday boy with us as you will see bye the thred title :cool:

[FergusM]

Can you add me to the list ?

[stoney]

will do playing COD4 the now

[Burple]

Ahh.. go on then! Put me down for this as well please! Have to see if I can get a passenger as well to join in the hilarity! :cool::thumbs up:

[stoney]

Ahh.. go on then! Put me down for this as well please! Have to see if I can get a passenger as well to join in the hilarity! :cool::thumbs up:


will do :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

I do like the name of the run lol thanks stoney :smilewinkgrin::thumbs up:

[t18tav]

hey i am going to have to cancel because i am in africa till the 25th which sucks and to be honest i really dont wont to be her cos it aint that nice the only good thing is it is hot:thumbs up: sorry guys i promise i will make it to a run one day lol

[stoney]

hey i am going to have to cancel because i am in africa till the 25th which sucks and to be honest i really dont wont to be her cos it aint that nice the only good thing is it is hot:thumbs up: sorry guys i promise i will make it to a run one day lol


no prob sorry to here that

[ELFMAN]

Sorry I'll be missing this one - save me a bit of Birthday Cake, and William - don't forget to wear your 'Special' Badge!

[MINI William]

Sorry I'll be missing this one - save me a bit of Birthday Cake, and William - don't forget to wear your 'Special' Badge!

yehp ill wear it dont you worry lol :cool:

[weefossy]

Mom's been out and bought a new pinic table :hand: and is looking for a portable gas barbie.:Whistle: Any ideas?? Want one that will work off a camping gas cylinder (about size of a football) and will fit in the back of the Van.
She also bought new chairs cause she didn't the addition of "duck tape" made at F&M :thud:

And all I want is a pair of Recarro's.................

[stoney]

Mom's been out and bought a new pinic table :hand: and is looking for a portable gas barbie.:Whistle: Any ideas?? Want one that will work off a camping gas cylinder (about size of a football) and will fit in the back of the Van.
She also bought new chairs cause she didn't the addition of "duck tape" made at F&M :thud:

And all I want is a pair of Recarro's.................


:rolleyes: trust mom as i have said we can take normal bbq just the dispoable ones as i have worked out away to cool them off :thumbs up:


looking forward to this should be good fun :thumbs up:

[stoney]

is this what you are looking for ???? http://www.gasandhireltd.com/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=p3002

[D3 JDA]

HI there stoney can you add us 2 the list cheers David and Fiona

[stoney]

thats you added

[N12 JLK]

Should we be putting a wee post of what goodies we are bringing? That way we will have a good selection to share.

We will be taking some Chilli Con Carne a la Jason.

Siobhian - you better get baking that Sticky Toffee. Kerr has gone on about it all night:thumbs up:

[Scottie]

Stoney as I said to you on todays run if Allan is feeling ok we will be on the run.

We will bring the frikadela's for the BBQ.

[N12 JLK]

What are frikadela's??

[Scottie]

What are frikadela's??


They are a German pork burger with added herbs they have been cooked already so very good and safe for a BBQ and with some relish they are very nice indeed.

[N12 JLK]

Yum yum:rolleyes:

[Ferengo]

Stoney count me in on this run. The wife will be along too (Sarah aka "Stella" on NMS):thumbs up:

[stoney]

Stoney as I said to you on todays run if Allan is feeling ok we will be on the run.

We will bring the frikadela's for the BBQ.

no prob just let me know :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Stoney count me in on this run. The wife will be along too (Sarah aka "Stella" on NMS):thumbs up:


brill will be able to put a name to the face and voice now :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Rob, can you put me down for the run? Due to workload and self-catering booking traumas, I'm now not going on holiday till the 30th, so I'll be picnicking - that's guaranteed at least a monsoon.

I'm totally rubbish at food, so I'll see what I can do - probably a sandwich from the Shell Garage. See Ya. Check your PM's (like I never do....)

[FergusM]

Can you take me off this.... car up for sale so potentially no car for the run.

[stoney]

Rob, can you put me down for the run? Due to workload and self-catering booking traumas, I'm now not going on holiday till the 30th, so I'll be picnicking - that's guaranteed at least a monsoon.

I'm totally rubbish at food, so I'll see what I can do - probably a sandwich from the Shell Garage. See Ya. Check your PM's (like I never do....)


no prob elf man im shure you wont go hungry :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

Stoney can you add Claire please :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Stoney can you add Claire please :thumbs up:


no prob take it she is in with you ;)

[MINI William]

Yehp:thumbs up:

[stoney]

well peps its this sunday so hope every one will be ready :thumbs up::thumbs up: mind and bring food :thumbs up:

[tonyjac]

hi rob sorry pal but im going to have to pull out work related SORRY

[stoney]

hi rob sorry pal but im going to have to pull out work related SORRY


no prob tony hope to see you soon

[N12 JLK]

Looking forward to the run, lets hope the weather is kind to us:cool:

[Ferengo]

Hey Stoney.

This is gonna sound like a girly question but will there be toilets there? I think I already know the answer:p

[N12 JLK]

Hey Stoney.

This is gonna sound like a girly question but will there be toilets there? I think I already know the answer:p


They are called the bushes:moonie:, ahh thats better

[N12 JLK]

I noticed that its 70 miles before we stop at the start of the run, will there be a chance for a wee stop in between the run, pee break/ spew break for les and Kerr:rolleyes:

[MINI William]

if its the same as last year there are toilets 2 secs dwn the road (mayb 5mins down the road if ur not following stoney):smilewinkgrin:

[vintageb3]

Stoney...

Sorry buy we have to pull out of the run...we may not make the last runs of the season either...

mark

[weefossy]

Got the gas barbie sorted, just need to put it together. :thud:
Will get Mom to do a sticky toffee pud. Rob, have we got plenty of time at the picnic stop? Elfman, she won't let you starve:popcorn:

Mom has also bought a bat / ball and is looking forward to a game of rounders!!!

[stoney]

Got the gas barbie sorted, just need to put it together. :thud:
Will get Mom to do a sticky toffee pud. Rob, have we got plenty of time at the picnic stop? Elfman, she won't let you starve:popcorn:

Mom has also bought a bat / ball and is looking forward to a game of rounders!!!


we have as much time as we need when we are all ready to move thats is when we will move only a short 2nd 1/2 of the run :thumbs up:

sticky toffie pud mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :popcorn::popcorn: looking forward to that :thumbs up:

[Burple]

Got the gas barbie sorted, just need to put it together. :thud:
Will get Mom to do a sticky toffee pud. Rob, have we got plenty of time at the picnic stop? Elfman, she won't let you starve:popcorn:

Mom has also bought a bat / ball and is looking forward to a game of rounders!!!

awesome!!! Do we need any other toys brought along?? :thumbs up::cool::D

[stoney]

awesome!!! Do we need any other toys brought along?? :thumbs up::cool::D


can bring any thing you like :rolleyes: as said there will be plenty of time :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Tony - sorry you can't make it, we're missing you big man! I thought I was working too hard, but you're up to Olympic Standard.

[ELFMAN]

Forgot to say - THANKS Sioban, if I run out of Shell V-Power Sandwiches, I know where to go! The bat will be handy for fending me off..........

[D3 JDA]

HI there we were just checking out the run notes for the picnic run on sun and never noticed any stops before lunch at 70 miles is that right?

[stoney]

HI there we were just checking out the run notes for the picnic run on sun and never noticed any stops before lunch at 70 miles is that right?

yep that is right we will do small re-gorups but this is your main drive for the day:thumbs up: as we will have a long stop at lunch then a stop just down the road for the loo :moonie: and some pics bye the water :thumbs up:

[stoney]

i may have to change a small bit of the run due to wether if i do i will bring run notes with me for all :thumbs up::thumbs up: going to go out 2morow night and check the roads :thumbs up:

will let you all know then :thumbs up::thumbs up:

[GPandy]

Real new to the site so dont really have a damn clue what I am doing yet being honest lol

Will almost definately be there on Sunday - should be a laugh!

Where is it we are setting off from?

Cheers,
Andy :)

[stoney]

Real new to the site so dont really have a damn clue what I am doing yet being honest lol

Will almost definately be there on Sunday - should be a laugh!

Where is it we are setting off from?

Cheers,
Andy :)


hi gp andy no prob we are seting off from


Chatelherault Country Park (ML3 7UE)

just bring a picnic with you thats all you need and a tank of go go jucie :thumbs up:;)

[stoney]

also ment to say get your self over to the Introduce Yourself (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13) fourm and say hi post a pic or 2 of your car

[Bumble]

Started an Edinburgh convoy thread ... anyone for the list?

[ELFMAN]

Real new to the site so dont really have a damn clue what I am doing yet being honest lol

Andy - I've been here for years and I STILL don't know what I'm doing...
:smilewinkgrin:

[stoney]

ok all is fine with the road been out and checked all fine see you all sunday

[MINI William]

Good stuff really looking forward to this run was a brill run last year :yes nod:

[Stewart]

Hope all goes well, and you get the weather:rolleyes:………..just take lots of pic’s….love the old pic’s with all the mini’s

[stoney]

ok peeps just to say if you have picnic chairs bring them with you as the ground my be a wee bit wet due to all the rain we have had this way :thumbs up:

and if you are bringing a dispoable bbq mind and bring a bag so you can take it to the bin/toliet stop :thumbs up:

[Ferengo]

What happens if it's chucking it down? Fingers crossed it's not.

[Stewart]

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/satpics/latest_uk_vis.html

good for sat pic's and rain radar image is spot on as well!

[stoney]

What happens if it's chucking it down? Fingers crossed it's not.


we sit in are cars :rolleyes::p lets just hope all will be fine :thumbs up:

[stoney]

well bye what the weather man says it will be fine

[Scottie]

Stoney, we should be ok for your run although him indoors now has a frozen shoulder (common after his type op):argh: but he wants to go on the run.

[stoney]

Stoney, we should be ok for your run although him indoors now has a frozen shoulder (common after his type op):argh: but he wants to go on the run.

brill fi will see you bot 2morow then :thumbs up:

[weefossy]

Sticky Toffee puddings are in the oven. :welcome:
Really glad we have a van to gets Mom's picnic in. Looks like F&M all over again. New barbie is built and raring to go. See you all tomorrow.

[Scottie]

I picked up McCoys extreme crisps can you handle them I can't never had such spicy crisp ever:eek::eek:.

[stoney]

good good glad to here all is going looking forward to the morow :thumbs up::thumbs up::thumbs up:

[Burple]

Sorry guys, gonna have to pull out of this one last minute..
something's come up :frown::sad:

Rob.. you have a PM...

[ELFMAN]

Looking forward to another good run..... and my Shell Garage Gourmet Sandwiches :popcorn: See y'all tomorrow!

[stoney]

Sorry guys, gonna have to pull out of this one last minute..
something's come up :frown::sad:

Rob.. you have a PM...


no prob mate you have pm back :thumbs up:

[m7dyt87]

hey, new to the site aswell - will pop along tomorrow and make the numbers up if thts kl

[stoney]

hey, new to the site aswell - will pop along tomorrow and make the numbers up if thts kl


no prob :thumbs up: see you soon :thumbs up:

[N12 JLK]

What a fantastic day we all had today, great roads and the company was tops. Glad mum and dad liked there gift and Happy birthday to William also. Wont be able to sleep tonight as I will be out my nut on sticky toffee:thumbs up:.

Ian thanks for the funniest wasp sting dance we have ever seen:yes nod:

[stoney]

well just up the road siting with a cup of tea ;)

a big thanx to all that turnd up could not do it with out all of you :thumbs up:

looking forward to the pics i forgot my camrea :rolleyes:

gp andy sorry about your wing mirror mate glad that was all it was :thumbs up:

good to see all you newbies :thumbs up: hope you all had fun :D


see most of you in 2 weeks :thumbs up:

[N12 JLK]

what happened to the wing mirror

[Craig]

what happened to the wing mirror

got hit by a large bolder and cracked the wing mirror casing..:frown:

[Craig]

Cracking day out again with NMS. Well Done Rob and Christine.

We even made Granny and Grandpa cry.... :thud::Whistle:

Good to meet some newbies - hope you all enjoyed yourselves and will be back.

My casualty today was my windscreen which got hit by a rock and I thought it was coming thro it hit that hard. :frown: New windscreen for me then... :argh:

Must say thanks to Colin and his Dad for fitting my new spots and lovely stainless lamp bar yesterday and providing me with lunch ;). I think any of you that saw it today will agree that it is a fabulous bit of engineering and perfection. :thumbs up::thumbs up:

[Ferengo]

Me and Sarah had an awesome day today. Just wanted to say thanx for making us feel welcome and chatting away to us:D. We'll be on some runs in the near future I think, but may need to get a cooper S to keep up with everyone.

I have some pics but not really sure how to post em?

[N12 JLK]

Me and Sarah had an awesome day today. Just wanted to say thanx for making us feel welcome and chatting away to us:D. We'll be on some runs in the near future I think, but may need to get a cooper S to keep up with everyone.

I have some pics but not really sure how to post em?


Its only on the straights you need an S, Coopers are every bit as good on the twisty roads, and Ones.

[ELFMAN]

BIG THANKS to Rob & Christine for the run, that was the best Picnic yet - and, as the Bishop said to the actress, 'What a fabulous Spread!'. (that one's for Jason).

Thanks also to Siobhan & Malcolm for the food and the Nurofen which kept the dreaded lurgy at bay. Siobhan - got a full sequence of photos of your 'presentation', but haven't figured out how to post them - so you're safe, for now... And remember, the champers is not for the goodies you bring, but for the goodies you ARE!

Hope you had a Merry Birthday William - the cake was great, I could go another bit now. Well done to young Neil for surviving as my passenger - I was being quite careful because of feeling a bit 'off-colour' and not wanting to upset his folks by crashing into a field with their son. Apologies Neil if my conversation was a wee bit limited at times, I was concentrating on the road!

Hope everybody else had a good time, oldies and newbies. S*d about the windscreen Craig - been there (my car's on its third) - still at least it died 'on duty'. Hope it gets sorted OK and also Andy's wing mirror which bit the dust in the same fashion.

I Just got the car cleaned up tonight and the rain came on - but at least we had a dry day. The sun shines on the righteous they say...... so which one of you out there is that then? Won't see you on the Borders Run, but I'll catch you later. Unless you're in the new Factory Works S.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Great day. Big thank to Rob and Christine.:thumbs up:

Also, a big thanks to Mum and Dad for feeding us all.:thumbs up::D

Happy Birthday to William, thanks for the piece of cake it was brill.:D

GPandy - hope you get your mirror fixed OK and thanks for the seat in your car, those seats are :cool::thumbs up:.

Craig, hope you get your window replaced soon, at least it missed the bodywork. And, yes your spots and bar look :cool:.

See you all on the Borders Run in a couple of weeks.

L & A

[weefossy]

This could be a long post, :computer:

Rob & Christine you set up yet another great run and you are sooo lucky with the weather. One of you must be the “righteous one”, Elfman was referring to! :yes nod: And Christine your sticky toffee pudding was up there with the best….. and I should know.

William, happy birthday oh special one. By the time I joined in everyone had finished singing. :laugh: Nice cake.

Craig if that stone fired up from our car (we were in front of you most of the time) I really am sorry mate, not that we were ever going that fast!!

Big thanks to everyone for the present, you made Granny really happy. We will enjoy the Champers tomorrow. She really does enjoy feeding the masses; I always said I should have bought her a “Greasy Joes” van in a lay-by somewhere……..the Outer Hebrides. :D

And as for the hat, well she’s still got it on and I have pictures of going to bed tonight……Doh!....., don’t go there Dad.

Andy P do you think we could get discount on GP seats if we put in a bulk order. They are the business and I could finally get rid of my “booster seat”.

Anybody, post up some pictures please, I didn't get time to take my camera out today.

Great to see everyone and looking forward to the Borders Run, with some more sunshine.

[ianking]

Well what can I say.

What a great run. I really enjoyed giving the car a good rev along those roads. My cooper was keeping up with Robs JCW S no probs. :D Its all about the driving eh.

The lunch stop was great. I enjoy these sociable stops. We were especially lucky with the weather.
Mum and Dad brought far too much food as usual but it was ace. Im still stuffed.

Bad luck to Andy with the GP wing mirror but at least it never hit the cars paintwork. When I came round the corner I saw the red thing on the road in the distance and I thought it was a sheeps head. I was half expecting to see a GP with a half sheep for a mascot.
Bad luck to Craig with your window but at least it happened on a mini run and not the commute to work.

I now hate wasps even more and I must appologise to those that thought I was going to do a full strip tease dance. You may be in luck next time though. ;)

See everyone in 2 weeks at the Borders run. Cant wait.

[Scottie]

well that's me just sat down, got home then it was out to walk the dogs a great end to a great day thanks Stoney:thumbs up:. There was certainly a few smoke signals being made by those bbq's boys.

Some great roads yet again, highlight for me had to be that hump/bump in the road that myself, craig and the weefossys had fun going over then following the weefossys up to Abingdon was it the Dalveen Pass?? not sure but it was fun.:thumbs up:

Couple of pics.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Library-41.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Library-42.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Library-44.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Library-45.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Library-46.jpg
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[Colin]

Big thanks to Rob & Christine for another brill run. The weather was kind to us. Was nice to just take our time for lunch for a change, was a great laugh. As usual there was more than plenty of food for everyone, many of us will still be eating the left overs well into next week :rolleyes:.
Happy birthday again William, that's the biggest cake I've ever seen :eek: was very tasty.
Was good to meet some new faces, hopefully see you all on another run. Hope you get your battle scars sorted OK Andy & Craig :frown:.
See you on the next one ;bigwave: Took my camera and didn't take any pics :eyes up:

[Crombers]

Fab day, well done to the Stonemeister :thumbs up:, great roads that I had never been on before , which to me is one of the best things about NMS runs :D

Nae luck to Andy & Craig bit it could have been much worse had the damage affected the bodywork of your cars

Mom & Dad :yes nod:, as always :D

Good to see a few new faces, hope you enjoyed the day & we see you again.

[Duncan Stewart]

Thanks to Rob & Christine, and everyone who came, for a superb day out!
Great roads and a lovely spot for a picnic

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[stoney]

thanx for all the kind words peps

[ELFMAN]

Nice photos everybody. Ahhhhh, the bonny bonny heather....... I knew her sister, Hackitt Sadie.

Ian - forgot your wasp-sting, hope it's OK. If it's any consolation, we probably splattered a few of them with the cars during the day! Glad I missed the strip-show though......

[Craig]

Malcolm... don't worry about the stone, it wasn't your or anybody's fault - just one of these things that happen...:smilewinkgrin:

As others have said, just glad it didn't hit the bonnet or roof.:eyes up:

Only cost me a small amount to get fixed.


Oh and it was still a cracker of a day :thumbs up::thumbs up:- better than going for a game of golf :eyes up::thud::frown:

[D3 JDA]

Would like to say what a great run we had today and thanks to stoney & christine and everyone else who helped make the day.Nice to see more new faces and hope gp Andy got mirror fixed shame that had to happen on his first run hope it does not put him off.David & Fiona :hand:;bigwave:

[weefossy]

Thanks Craig. Thought your car was looking really good today with spots added. It's becoming a "right wee classic" :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Thanks Craig. Thought your car was looking really good today with spots added. It's becoming a "right wee classic" :thumbs up:

thanks. :blush:

hoping if all goes to plan that I will still have this one when it is a "classic". :cool:

[Bumble]

Thanks again to Christine and Rob for a fab run; great roads, a bit of sunshine and great company. Bad luck on the battle scars. See ya all in 2 weeks!

[neilzo]

yes really enjoyed the smooth roads and the views and cheers fur the up front elfman :thumbs up:

[Crombers]

yes really enjoyed the smooth roads and the views and cheers fur the up front elfman :thumbs up:

What does he charge for a run :rolleyes:, I've listened to his MINI from the outside for so long I was just knida wondering if it was as good on the inside :rolleyes:;):D

[Stewart]

Two questions

What is the place the pictures are taken, looks a fantastic Vally! :thumbs up:

Crombers you live In the South side……if you see a sliver and Black coop with AXA as the last letters on the plate that me! ;)

[stoney]

Two questions

What is the place the pictures are taken, looks a fantastic Vally! :thumbs up:

Crombers you live In the South side……if you see a sliver and Black coop with AXA as the last letters on the plate that me! ;)


the pics are from the leadhills area :thumbs up: it is a lovely area i often go down and play around there :thumbs up:

[Stewart]

So is the exact spot you had your picnic in the pics on this B797 road? Its not an area I’ve driven in at all but don’t think you could have picked a better place for your picnic…..First thought when I go on a run is to head north to Fortwilliam or Oban.

Have to keep it in mind, used to stay down that way at a School Cottage near
Newton Wamphray well you remmember things like that when you’re a teen……….we all wanted a bit of Wamphray back then…..but it was close to Lockerbie as we used to head in there at night for chips in the Mini bus.

thanks for the info....

[stoney]

So is the exact spot you had your picnic in the pics on this B797 road? Its not an area I’ve driven in at all but don’t think you could have picked a better place for your picnic…..First thought when I go on a run is to head north to Fortwilliam or Oban.

Have to keep it in mind, used to stay down that way at a School Cottage near
Newton Wamphray well you remmember things like that when you’re a teen……….we all wanted a bit of Wamphray back then…..but it was close to Lockerbie as we used to head in there at night for chips in the Mini bus.

thanks for the info....



think that is right would need to check :thumbs up:

[Neil and Lorna]

Rob,Christine,

Well done another fantastic NMS day oot. :thumbs up:

Also thanks to Mom & Dad for yet another superb spread of food. :popcorn:

Hope all the damage that was done is fixed without any hassles. :yes nod:

Looking forward to the next run. See you all in 2 weeks. :D:D

Neil and Lorna. :smilewinkgrin: :smilewinkgrin: :D

[stephen forrest]

sorry guys that i mist it was hoping to be on this run but ran out of cash for juice hopping to get on the next run. glad you all had a good time

[MINI William]

Thanks to Rob and Christine for a great run we all had a brill day.as per usal gret roads and great people.Thanks for all the happy birthdays to

The Harper clan

[Ferengo]

Anyone know how to upload photos using flickr?

[neilzo]

What does he charge for a run :rolleyes:, I've listened to his MINI from the outside for so long I was just knida wondering if it was as good on the inside :rolleyes:;):D

haha its amazin inside loud though just a wee bit lol:smilewinkgrin:

[N12 JLK]

haha its amazin inside loud though just a wee bit lol:smilewinkgrin:

Loud enough to drown you out Neil:hand::thumbs up:

[GPandy]

Would like to say what a great run we had today and thanks to stoney & christine and everyone else who helped make the day.Nice to see more new faces and hope gp Andy got mirror fixed shame that had to happen on his first run hope it does not put him off.David & Fiona :hand:;bigwave:

Hey guys just a quick note to reassure you that my battle wound didnt put me off and we will be back in style next time (with a few extra mirror caps as a back up in the boot!)

Car fixed already - had BMW courier one up today and paint it so he is all better now and looking as clean as ever! lol Only cost me 50 quid all in so cant complain!

Anyways thanks to everyone for a great day and such a warm welcome!

Take care and see you all soon!

Andy & Scott :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Looks like i missed a good run :argh:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hey guys just a quick note to reassure you that my battle wound didnt put me off and we will be back in style next time (with a few extra mirror caps as a back up in the boot!)

Car fixed already - had BMW courier one up today and paint it so he is all better now and looking as clean as ever! lol Only cost me 50 quid all in so cant complain!

Anyways thanks to everyone for a great day and such a warm welcome!

Take care and see you all soon!

Andy & Scott :thumbs up:

Glad you got it all sorted and it wasn't too expensive.:D

See you on a run soon.:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Anyone know how to upload photos using flickr?

Ferengo, I'm not sure what to say that wont sound condescending.....:blush:

Have you tried following the instructions on FlickR's web site?

I've used Photobucket in the past and it's very easy to use.

A.

[stoney]

Looks like i missed a good run :argh:


thats what you get for playing golf :hand::p

[Ferengo]

Ferengo, I'm not sure what to say that wont sound condescending.....:blush:

Have you tried following the instructions on FlickR's web site?

I've used Photobucket in the past and it's very easy to use.

A.

It's cool. I have gone through the FAQ and did what they have said but it just drops a link. Think I will use photobucket and see how that goes.

Cheers anyway

[Burple]

It's cool. I have gone through the FAQ and did what they have said but it just drops a link. Think I will use photobucket and see how that goes.

Cheers anyway

I've used ImageShack a few times before.. it's a bit slow, but it seems to work ok too..
And you can upload multiple images now..:thumbs up:

[Crombers]

Crombers you live In the South side……if you see a sliver and Black coop with AXA as the last letters on the plate that me! ;)

Will give you a nod sir :thumbs up:

[Crombers]

We'll be on some runs in the near future I think, but may need to get a cooper S to keep up with everyone.



Emmmmmmmmm no you don't sir :D

A) Coopers are better on the twisties - Superchargers weigh a 'tonne' thus affecting the handling, therefore we are simply better ;)

B) Any 'tool' :rolleyes: can press a pedal to go faster in a straight line

C) John & Bonnie Scotland/The Gaffer (who kinda know a thing or 2 about cars/MINI's) have both said & I quote "the Cooper is best" :yes nod:

D) I believe them :D (cos I've got a Coop)

E) End of :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

I'd also like to point out that the purpose of runs is not to find out who can go the fastest, more so to meet like minded enthusiasts :thumbs up:

[stoney]

yes coopers can be better on a on the twistys but its the power out that i find better :p

and as bonnie said it not to see who can go fastest just about having a good time :thumbs up:

[Ferengo]

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[stoney]

some good pics there :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it Neilzo - the car was firing on all cylinders, even if I wasn't! Crombers - you can have a run anytime, but our combined bulk would probably kill the 'Power to Weight' ratio!!

Remember, Power isn't everything Ferengo - but it can be addictive...

See y'all soon.

[Ferengo]

I have to agree with most people. The cooper handles great on the corners I just felt I needed a little more go on the straights and since I am maybe getting a second car an S makes sense, plus there are more parts for the S than the cooper.

Can't wait til the manky thrash now:D

[Crombers]

Crombers - you can have a run anytime, but our combined bulk would probably kill the 'Power to Weight' ratio!!



:frown: I fear my time may never come :eyes up:

[ELFMAN]

Crombers - it'd probably be a disappontment, like finding out Kylie had bad breath........ (Which I can tell you she certainly doesn't! That was a great day for me, despite the lengthy hospital stay, custodial sentence and permanent Restraining Order).

My MINI's not finished yet - I may have some Eeeeeviiiiiiiiilllllllll plans for the future. (runs off, cackling insanely...)

[AndyP & Lenore]

car an S makes sense, plus there are more parts for the S than the cooper.

Can't wait til the manky thrash now:D

What about The Borders Run - Sunday 7th September.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Crombers]

Crombers - it'd probably be a disappontment, like finding out Kylie had bad breath........ (Which I can tell you she certainly doesn't! That was a great day for me, despite the lengthy hospital stay, custodial sentence and permanent Restraining Order).

My MINI's not finished yet - I may have some Eeeeeviiiiiiiiilllllllll plans for the future. (runs off, cackling insanely...)

:D

Evil plans are good :yes nod:, & must get going with my own 'evil genius' idea's :cool:

[minimad]

hi rob can you stick me down as a possible let you know nearer the time :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

This was last years picnic run

[stoney]

tony this is last years mate

look here for this year http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=16647