Heart Of The Borders IV - Sunday 7th September 2008

[AndyP & Lenore]

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This year will be the fourth outing in the sunny Scottish Borders. Last years thread is to be found here. (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=10885&highlight=heart+borders)

Run date is Sunday 7th September 2008

There are now what looks like 30 ish cars on this run, so it's gonna be big'un, that's for sure.

Some more details on the run...

The Run starts in Galashiels (ASDA Car Park), then meanders over some terrific hills out the Yarrow and Ettrick valleys, then we head over to Newtown St Boswells for Lunch. Newtown itself is not exactly picturesque, but Milestone Garden & Leisure (http://www.milestonegardenandleisure.com/) are very hospitable and the food is top nosh! They are working on a special choice menu for us and I should have those details soon. it won't be a pick-before-you-come menu, but it will be a restricted choice from their usual menu, taking into account there are now something like 50 people on the run!

In the afternoon we loop around the Eildon Hills (my backyard) and then off across the countryside through Kelso (very picturesque) then up to Gordon and along the bottom of the Lammermuir hills towards Westruther, then back down into Galashiels for drinkies (soft for the drivers) at a local hotel.

We would ask you all to gather at ASDA car park in Gala from 10AM, and we'll be heading off at 10.30AM. Lunch will be about 12:30 and the afternoon session starting between 1.30 to 2pm. We're aiming to be back at the hotel in Galashiels for around 4.30pm.

The run is 130miles total. That's assuming no-one gets lost and heads off towards Glasgow or something daft like that.

Update: Friday 15th August - Lunch Details
Milestone have asked me to put forward a restricted lunch menu (taking into account there could be 50 odd folk going for lunch all at once). But they have stressed the usual menu is still available if you don't fancy something which is on this menu. it would help to get us all served quicker and back out on the roads if you are able to stick to this menu.

Sunday Brunch Bun £3.95
Lorne Sausage Scrambled Egg & Bacon in a toasted Bun

A Choice of Paninis £4.25 or Toasted Sandwiches £3.65
Mozzarella Tomato & Basil
Tuna Cheddar Melt
Ham Cheese & Pineapple

Baked Potato £4.50
Sausage & Beans
Coronation Chicken
Cottage Cheese & Chive

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All those interested say YO!:D

1. AndyP & Lenore
2. Bumble
3. Craig & Jude
4. Vintageb3 (Mark & Kim)
5. Ian & Sarah
6. Neil & Lorna
7. Bonnie Scotland
8. Stone
9. Burple
10. Mini16-123 (Roscoe)
11. The Clan Nicol
12. John Milne
13. Rosssp & Amy
14. Joyce, Derek & Brant
15. Badwolf340 + 1
16. Penguin Pusher
17. The Fossies
18. D3 JDA
19. MarkyC & Nicola
20. ?

Also attending from www.northernmini.co.uk

1. The Dogfather
2.
3. Scotty Boy (if he can make it)
4. Laura F
5.
6.
7. Andy
8.
9. Wallace
10. ?

[Bumble]

Me please! ... woops Yo!

[Craig]

yo yo homey... :p

aye, Ok then, if we must... :rolleyes: :D

will double check with Mrs D as this is the September weekend for us and not sure if she has paid for us to go away.... fat chance... :eek: ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Me please! ... woops Yo!

lol.

Cool.


yo yo homey... :p

aye, Ok then, if we must... :rolleyes: :D

will double check with Mrs D as this is the September weekend for us and not sure if she has paid for us to go away.... fat chance... :eek: ;)

:eek: :eek: :eek: erm.... OK. I thought the week previous was not suitable for you this year cos you're off to some classic car thingymabob.:confused:

A.:D

[vintageb3]

Could you add Kim and I please Andy?

Thanks

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Could you add Kim and I please Andy?

Thanks

mark

Not a problem Mark, thats you added.:D

[tonyjac]

can you add me andy paleese;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

can you add me andy paleese;)

No probs.

Thats you added.

A.;)

[AeroJonny]

Count me in please Andy!!! Pweeeeeeeeeeeeeeze include that cracking unclassified road from the morning section of HoB 3!

I'll probably bring some poor unfortunate soul along with me ;)

[Craig]

lol.

Cool.



:eek: :eek: :eek: erm.... OK. I thought the week previous was not suitable for you this year cos you're off to some classic car thingymabob.:confused:

A.:D

aye the Callander Classic Weekend is the weekend before. what I mean is Jude will be off the fri and mon and so will I... don't think it will be a problem.. :)

[ianking]

Ian and Sarah please

Wee might even bring the classic as its a local (ish) run. :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Count me in please Andy!!! Pweeeeeeeeeeeeeeze include that cracking unclassified road from the morning section of HoB 3!

I'll probably bring some poor unfortunate soul along with me ;)


Ian and Sarah please

Wee might even bring the classic as its a local (ish) run. :D

No probs, thats you all added.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

aye the Callander Classic Weekend is the weekend before. what I mean is Jude will be off the fri and mon and so will I... don't think it will be a problem.. :)

OK, no probs.:cool:

[Gismo]

I can make this one :)
Seems to be a bit of a race to orgasnise a run the furthest into the future :rolleyes:

[AndyP & Lenore]

I can make this one :)
Seems to be a bit of a race to orgasnise a run the furthest into the future :rolleyes:

LOL. Just trying to make sure we can fit this in before we go on holiday.:D

Thats you added by the way.:D

[Gismo]

LOL. Just trying to make sure we can fit this in before we go on holiday.:D

Thats you added by the way.:D
Thanks for adding me (on topic) when do you want my food order :rolleyes:

[stoney]

put me down 2 please

[AndyP & Lenore]

Thanks for adding me (on topic) when do you want my food order :rolleyes:

lol. By 2pm today please. It seems the chef needs plenty time to prepare.;) :D

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

put me down 2 please

Thats you added Rob.;)

[AeroJonny]

Seems to be a bit of a race to orgasnise a run the furthest into the future :rolleyes:

I was beginning to think that!!!!!!:eek:

[Crombers]

Mr & Mrs C ;) please

[AndyP & Lenore]

Mr & Mrs C ;) please

Thats you folks added.;)

A.:D

[Duncan Stewart]

add me and Helen please. Cheers :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

add me and Helen please. Cheers :D

Thats you folks added.

A.;)

[Colin]

Hmmm I think I may be away on hols that date will have to check.

[ELFMAN]

Yo. Bro. In Da House, etc.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yo. Bro. In Da House, etc.

Thats you on da list, Bubba.

A.:D

[N12 JLK]

Could have swore we put our names down for this, even in our diary!, just aswell I checked the first post.
Put Jason, Lesley and Kerr down please:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Could have swore we put our names down for this, even in our diary!, just aswell I checked the first post.
Put Jason, Lesley and Kerr down please:)

Thats you guys added. Glad you can make it.;)

A.:D

[N12 JLK]

take it you are next to the laptop as that was a fast reply, thought you were watching a film.

[Mini Ecosse]

Working this weekend also:mad: :mad:

Stephen

[markyc]

Mr & Mrs Corsar :eek: will occupy the next slot Mr P :D ;)

[Gismo]

Put me down for this one, do you need to know if me julie is coming too

[AndyP & Lenore]

Put me down for this one, do you need to know if me julie is coming too

You're already down for it.:confused: But you still haven't given me your food order.:rolleyes: :D :D

Won't matter if it's you on yer tod, or me Julie comes too. Won't doing a food order thingy anyway.

A.:D

[Colin]

As I thought, I'll be away on my hols for this one :(. Really enjoyed it last year.

[AndyP & Lenore]

As I thought, I'll be away on my hols for this one :(. Really enjoyed it last year.

No probs Colin, don't worry there's always next year.:D

[JOHN MILNE]

Put Me Down For This One Please

[The Dogfather]

Andy, seeing that this is as local as it's possible for me to get then you better stick me down.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Put Me Down For This One Please


Andy, seeing that this is as local as it's possible for me to get then you better stick me down.

Thats both you guys added.:D

A.;)

[joyce w]

Could you add me, hubby and son to the list, thanks Joyce.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Could you add me, hubby and son to the list, thanks Joyce.

Will do Joyce, no problem.

Will this be your first run?

A.:thumbs up:

[MINI William]

ill come as last year was a good run :smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

ill come as last year was a good run :smilewinkgrin:

Thats you added special lad.:thumbs up: When you if Mum & Dad are coming, could you let me know. May need to collect rough numbers for Lunch.

Cheers,

A.:D

[joyce w]

Will do Joyce, no problem.

Will this be your first run?

A.:thumbs up:

we are hopefully attending the loch tay run on the 4th of May so this will be my second run. by the way hubby is called Derek and my son is called Brant. cheers joyce

[AndyP & Lenore]

we are hopefully attending the loch tay run on the 4th of May so this will be my second run. by the way hubby is called Derek and my son is called Brant. cheers joyce

Cool.

Should see you there.

A.;)

[Crombers]

With this 'new' job of mine comes the 'not so good' shift work :argh:

Looking out over the runs planned this year it would appear that I will be working this weekend :ragin:

Can you please (gutted) remove our names from the list & should anything change I'll let you know.

[AndyP & Lenore]

With this 'new' job of mine comes the 'not so good' shift work :argh:

Looking out over the runs planned this year it would appear that I will be working this weekend :ragin:

Can you please (gutted) remove our names from the list & should anything change I'll let you know.

No problem Crombers. At least "work" is a genuine reason for pulling out of a run, rather than watching 22 premadonnas running round a patch of grass kicking a leather sphere.:laugh:

A.:D

[Crombers]

No problem Crombers. At least "work" is a genuine reason for pulling out of a run, rather than watching 22 premadonnas running round a patch of grass kicking a leather sphere.:laugh:

A.:D

OK catch yer drift but when that 'leather sphere' hits their net three times & yours only twice I get all excited & happy. Simple stuff but wonderful tae boot

:hand: :hand: :hand: v :frown: :frown:

[FergusM]

Can you please put me down for this one.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you please put me down for this one.

No probs Fergus, thats you added.:D

[rosssp]

Can i come please boss. I think Amy will be coming as well. :computer:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can i come please boss. I think Amy will be coming as well. :computer:

Ah go on then.;):D;bigwave:

[badwolf340]

hi can you add us 2 please its our wedding aniversarand i wnt have to take her out lol

[AndyP & Lenore]

hi can you add us 2 please its our wedding aniversarand i wnt have to take her out lol


Thats you both added.:D

[The Dogfather]

Andy, a couple more Englanders maybe attending - Cooperaidy and DLPRUK although I think David might be joining the group in Galashiels.

[laura f]

Just checking in from northern mini ;) Also known as laura f on the list :D It's been a while since we were up your way doing a run :D

[The Dogfather]

Oh my gawd, April 2005! Three years before the first post that must be a record!!!

Beware the English are coming! :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Oh my gawd, April 2005! Three years before the first post that must be a record!!!

Beware the English are coming! :D

We can handle it.:thumbs up::smilewinkgrin:

A.:yes nod:

[Livi]

put me down :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

put me down :thumbs up:

Thats you added David.;);)

Looking forward to seeing the JC Clubman "Van" in the flesh.:D

A.:D

[The Dogfather]

Ooo, I'll be having a look at that as well :D

[Track Ali]

Hey Andy,

Long time no see...

At last I have surfaced from Uni exams and summer job and can focus on the more important things in life such!

I'm up for this run so if you could please stick me down on the list?

Much appreciated

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hey Andy,

Long time no see...

At last I have surfaced from Uni exams and summer job and can focus on the more important things in life such!

I'm up for this run so if you could please stick me down on the list?

Much appreciated

Thats you added Ali.

Will you have a car-full as usual?

A.

[D3 JDA]

Hi there can u put us down for the run on 7th sept David and Fiona

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi there can u put us down for the run on 7th sept David and Fiona

Will do, no probs.:D

[john]

Looks like a good day out, wish I had a MINI:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looks like a good day out, wish I had a MINI:thumbs up:

Borrow one.:confused: Steal one.:confused: Blag one.:confused:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

First post updated with a few details.:thumbs up:

A.

[ELFMAN]

Andy and Lenore, many apologies, but I'm going to have to pull out of the run. Due to work stuff and trying to get self-catering booked at short notice, I'm having to take my hols a week later than intended, so I'll now just be coming home on the 7th. This is a bummer, as I usually miss your Borders Run by being away the previous week....... Seems I CAN'T have my popcorn and eat it. Have a good one. See you on Stoney's Picnic Run, which I CAN now go on.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy and Lenore, many apologies, but I'm going to have to pull out of the run. Due to work stuff and trying to get self-catering booked at short notice, I'm having to take my hols a week later than intended, so I'll now just be coming home on the 7th. This is a bummer, as I usually miss your Borders Run by being away the previous week....... Seems I CAN'T have my popcorn and eat it. Have a good one. See you on Stoney's Picnic Run, which I CAN now go on.

No bother, hope you have a good holiday.:D

[ELFMAN]

Cheers Andy - remember to give me your thoughts on the JCW 210 on 24th!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cheers Andy - remember to give me your thoughts on the JCW 210 on 24th!

Will do. We'll have a good natter about it over a pork pie.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Top post updated with lunch details:

Milestone have asked me to put forward a restricted lunch menu (taking into account there could be 50 odd folk going for lunch all at once). But they have stressed the usual menu is still available if you don't fancy something which is on this menu. It would help to get us all served quicker and back out on the roads if you are able to stick to this menu.

Sunday Brunch Bun £3.95
Lorne Sausage Scrambled Egg & Bacon in a toasted Bun

A Choice of Paninis £4.25 or Toasted Sandwiches £3.65
Mozzarella Tomato & Basil
Tuna Cheddar Melt
Ham Cheese & Pineapple

Baked Potato £4.50
Sausage & Beans
Coronation Chicken
Cottage Cheese & Chive

[mini16-123]

alrite andy would you be able to put me down thanks
roscoe

[Gismo]

Do you want our food orders ahead of time?

[AndyP & Lenore]

Do you want our food orders ahead of time?

No food orders required. It's just a wee list for folk to peruse over and try to keep to on the day if possible.

A.:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

alrite andy would you be able to put me down thanks
roscoe

Thats you added Roscoe.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[weefossy]

Andy, thanks for the reminder, don't know why we didn't post before. Doh!! Can you add us to the list please. Thanks.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy, thanks for the reminder, don't know why we didn't post before. Doh!! Can you add us to the list please. Thanks.

That's you added Malcolm.:D

[The Dogfather]

Gonna be a busy one ;) hope my car is fixed in time

[AndyP & Lenore]

Gonna be a busy one ;) hope my car is fixed in time

Hope so Paul.

Will keep my fingers crossed for you.

A.:thumbs up:

[Duncan Stewart]

Not going to make it this year :sad: please take us off the list

Have a good run :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Not going to make it this year :sad: please take us off the list

Have a good run :D

No probs Duncan.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looking for volunteers....:smilewinkgrin:

We are being joined on this run by a reporter from Modern MINI.:yes nod: They are doing a full run report similar to what they did for Craig's Argyl & Bute run a couple of years ago.

The reporter is on his own and would like to take photo's en-route and is looking for a passenger ride with a single driver.

Ideally the MINI he's in should have a sun roof so he can stick his head out and take photo's, but I wouldn't think this is essential.

Ideally he'd like to meet at Hermiston Gate (no doubt Craig will be organising a Hermi Gate rendezvous there soon) and join you in your MINI at that point. He would leave his car at Hermi gate and come down with you, and then go back up with you to Hermi gate for him to pick up his car again.

Any volunteers?

A.

[Burple]

Ay oop.. I need to get myself on a run really soon, and feel bad that I missed the Picninc run.. can you put me down for this please?
I need to put some face to names from Northern Mini too! :rolleyes::D

..and I'm 99% sure I'll be on my own, so I volunteer my services! No sunroof, but hey.. :D
I'll be passing that way anyway, on the way down and back.

Let me know :D


Looking for volunteers....:smilewinkgrin:

We are being joined on this run by a reporter from Modern MINI.:yes nod: They are doing a full run report similar to what they did for Craig's Argyl & Bute run a couple of years ago.

The reporter is on his own and would like to take photo's en-route and is looking for a passenger ride with a single driver.

Ideally the MINI he's in should have a sun roof so he can stick his head out and take photo's, but I wouldn't think this is essential.

Ideally he'd like to meet at Hermiston Gate (no doubt Craig will be organising a Hermi Gate rendezvous there soon) and join you in your MINI at that point. He would leave his car at Hermi gate and come down with you, and then go back up with you to Hermi gate for him to pick up his car again.

Any volunteers?

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ay oop.. I need to get myself on a run really soon, and feel bad that I missed the Picninc run.. can you put me down for this please?
I need to put some face to names from Northern Mini too! :rolleyes::D

..and I'm 99% sure I'll be on my own, so I volunteer my services! No sunroof, but hey.. :D
I'll be passing that way anyway, on the way down and back.

Let me know :D

Cheers Euan.

I'll add your name to the list for MM possibilities.

A.

[Craig]

If Mrs D doesn't make the run for any reason, I could help out with the MM guy. Maybe he would like to go in more than one car during the day ?

;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Maybe he would like to go in more than one car during the day ?

;)

Maybe. Not a bad idea.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looking for volunteers....:smilewinkgrin:

We are being joined on this run by a reporter from Modern MINI.:yes nod: They are doing a full run report similar to what they did for Craig's Argyl & Bute run a couple of years ago.

The reporter is on his own and would like to take photo's en-route and is looking for a passenger ride with a single driver.

Ideally the MINI he's in should have a sun roof so he can stick his head out and take photo's, but I wouldn't think this is essential.

Ideally he'd like to meet at Hermiston Gate (no doubt Craig will be organising a Hermi Gate rendezvous there soon) and join you in your MINI at that point. He would leave his car at Hermi gate and come down with you, and then go back up with you to Hermi gate for him to pick up his car again.

Any volunteers?

A.

Still looking for volunteers for this. Ideally, someone with a sun roof.

A.

[dlpruk]

Still looking for volunteers for this. Ideally, someone with a sun roof.

A.

I've been reluctant to post in this thread as I'm still not 100% for joining, but the signs are looking better.

Thus my Clubman D with sunroof will probably join at ASDA and could be a camera car option if the MM photographer fancies popping his/her head out of the top or taking some shots through the back with the doors open.

We'd need to agree some details but my only pre-conditions are that:

Both my passengers are offered lifts, 'cause they ain't walking.
The photographer takes his/her shoes off before climbing around on my Tuscan Beige leather.
He/she provides an adequate safety belt and the means of attaching him/herself if he/she wants me to drive at run speed while shooting out of the back.

But it's a D, not a GP, so I won't be offended if there's a better option.

And I won't be able to firm-up anyway until Monday.

[MINI William]

Very sorry but we are going to need to pull out as we are away on holiday the day before :argh: hope us have a good run tho

[AndyP & Lenore]

Very sorry but we are going to need to pull out as we are away on holiday the day before :argh: hope us have a good run tho

No probs William, enjoy your holiday.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I've been reluctant to post in this thread as I'm still not 100% for joining, but the signs are looking better.

Thus my Clubman D with sunroof will probably join at ASDA and could be a camera car option if the MM photographer fancies popping his/her head out of the top or taking some shots through the back with the doors open.

We'd need to agree some details but my only pre-conditions are that:

Both my passengers are offered lifts, 'cause they ain't walking.
The photographer takes his/her shoes off before climbing around on my Tuscan Beige leather.
He/she provides an adequate safety belt and the means of attaching him/herself if he/she wants me to drive at run speed while shooting out of the back.

But it's a D, not a GP, so I won't be offended if there's a better option.

And I won't be able to firm-up anyway until Monday.

Ideally looking for someone who will be coming from Hermiston Gait, thanks for the offer though.:D

[weefossy]

Andy, he can stick his head out of our sunroof, no probs. Someone else might have to take Mom in their car; I can supply ear plugs, but they are not too effective against Sioban, especially when you go too fast.:D
Not that I ever do. :eyes up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cheers Malcolm.:thumbs up:

I think Craig's idea of jumping from car to car is a good one. I'm pretty sure we'll get him sorted on the day.

A.:D

[The Dogfather]

Fingers crossed my car will be 100% on its return, really looking forward to leading the English invasion :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

Fingers crossed my car will be 100% on its return, really looking forward to leading the English invasion :p

Looking forward to beating you back behind Hadrian's wall, again.:laugh:

Seriously though, hope your car is all fixed up for the run.:thumbs up:

A.:confused:

[Burple]

Andy, he can stick his head out of our sunroof, no probs. Someone else might have to take Mom in their car; I can supply ear plugs, but they are not too effective against Sioban, especially when you go too fast.:D
Not that I ever do. :eyes up:

Malcolm, there's always room for another littl' un in a nice, safe, slow (;)), purple One :D:thumbs up:

[The Dogfather]

All fixed, feels great to have some feel in the steering again ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

All fixed, feels great to have some feel in the steering again ;)

Excellent news.

A.:thumbs up:

[tonyjac]

andy sorry but could you please take me off the run list?cant make it now GUTTED:argh::frown:

[AndyP & Lenore]

andy sorry but could you please take me off the run list?cant make it now GUTTED:argh::frown:

No problem Tony, hopefully see you on a run soon.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

DOWNLOAD ROUTE NOTES HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2008/hob_route_notes_2008.pdf)

A.:thumbs up:

[FergusM]

Please take me off this...sorry can't make it...

[AeroJonny]

I'm not going to make it on Sunday Andy, I've got my mate's wedding the night before.

Have fun guys!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Please take me off this...sorry can't make it...


I'm not going to make it on Sunday Andy, I've got my mate's wedding the night before.

Have fun guys!

No problem guys. Thanks for letting us know.

A.:thumbs up:

[D3 JDA]

HI there was checking out the run 2 see who was all going now and noticed our names have dissapeared was just wondering if u took them off by mistake as we have not posted a message pulling out we are still going as requested on page 7 David and Fiona

[Gismo]

HI there was checking out the run 2 see who was all going now and noticed our names have dissapeared was just wondering if u took them off by mistake as we have not posted a message pulling out we are still going as requested on page 7 David and FionaPossibly happened around the username change ??

[AndyP & Lenore]

HI there was checking out the run 2 see who was all going now and noticed our names have dissapeared was just wondering if u took them off by mistake as we have not posted a message pulling out we are still going as requested on page 7 David and Fiona

Ooppss! As Alan says probably happened at the name change. Anyway thats you added again.:D

[D3 JDA]

Thanx see you all on sunday

[N12 JLK]

Thought Mr and Mrs to be Corsar were going on Sunday?, cant see there names on the first page. Mr Kerrso will be my co-pilot on Sunday up front, he will be in charge of the run notes and the i-pod.:cool: Will be at the back as it will be slower for him.

[AndyP & Lenore]

OK. Confession time.:blush:

I was tidying up the names earlier as we had a few pull-outs and I appear to have deleted a couple of names of folk who are still coming.:blush: OOpps. :blush: Sorry.:blush:

If anyone notices their name has disappeared and they are still coming, please let me know.:thumbs up:

Ta.

A.:D

[The Dogfather]

Andy, a few drop outs from the south as well. Alex has just come out of hospital so can't make it and Cooperaidy is brassic. Not heard from the other Andy and Laura says she'll meet up with us at Gala.

I will be there, even if its on me todd. Unless my car needs to go in again, however its had eight new valves, a Vanos control unit and a turbo wastegate so hopefully it should no be OK.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy, a few drop outs from the south as well. Alex has just come out of hospital so can't make it and Cooperaidy is brassic. Not heard from the other Andy and Laura says she'll meet up with us at Gala.

I will be there, even if its on me todd. Unless my car needs to go in again, however its had eight new valves, a Vanos control unit and a turbo wastegate so hopefully it should no be OK.

No problem Paul, many thanks for the update.

A.

[ianking]

Andy
Im having some 'Technical' issues with the MINI at the moment.
Undecided if I want to risk driving it with its dodgy power steering pump. Its a bit short notice to go hiring one from Eastern and im watching the pennies as we go away in 2 weeks and looks like I may have to shell out for a new pump.

We may have to pull out or could maybe bring the 130 and sit at the back.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ian, fully understand.;)

You're welcome to join the run in the 130 - no problem at all - if you prefer. No point in risking getting stuck between Yarrow and Ettrickbridge valleys.:laugh:

A.


Andy
Im having some 'Technical' issues with the MINI at the moment.
Undecided if I want to risk driving it with its dodgy power steering pump. Its a bit short notice to go hiring one from Eastern and im watching the pennies as we go away in 2 weeks and looks like I may have to shell out for a new pump.

We may have to pull out or could maybe bring the 130 and sit at the back.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Many thanks to those who offered their spare seat up to the Modern MINI journo. No longer required.:sad:

Got a text today from the reporter saying he had a scheduling conflict and is no longer able to make it.:eyes up:

A.:ragin:

[The Dogfather]

Probably going to the mini show at Catton Hall.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Probably going to the mini show at Catton Hall.

He says its some trax day or something like that. Whatever that is.:eyes up:

A.

[The Dogfather]

Andy, the car is back with Coopers. I'm not sure I'll be there on Sunday, I have a courtesy car but I'm not sure I'm in the mood for a run. I'm pretty pissed off to be blunt. I'll let you know tomorrow.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy, the car is back with Coopers. I'm not sure I'll be there on Sunday, I have a courtesy car but I'm not sure I'm in the mood for a run. I'm pretty pissed off to be blunt. I'll let you know tomorrow.

OK.

Thats a bummer you're car is back at the dealer.:sad: Is it a MINI courtesy car? You can bring whatever you got though.

A.

[The Dogfather]

Yes, its a Cooper Clubman. I'll probably be there, just not as quickly as I would have been :ragin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yes, its a Cooper Clubman. I'll probably be there, just not as quickly as I would have been :ragin:

Cool.:thumbs up:

[ianking]

Andy sorry for the short notice but we are not going to be able to make it.
Not going to be taking the MINI any distances until I get the new steering pump fitted.
Not too keen on bringing the 130 to a MINI run as it will look a bit daft :p.

First MINI run I have missed in a long time though I think.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy sorry for the short notice but we are not going to be able to make it.
Not going to be taking the MINI any distances until I get the new steering pump fitted.
Not too keen on bringing the 130 to a MINI run as it will look a bit daft :p.

First MINI run I have missed in a long time though I think.

No problem Ian, but bringing the 130 really isn't a problem, its up to you though.

[stoney]

Andy sorry for the short notice but we are not going to be able to make it.
Not going to be taking the MINI any distances until I get the new steering pump fitted.
Not too keen on bringing the 130 to a MINI run as it will look a bit daft :p.

First MINI run I have missed in a long time though I think.

go one ian bring the 130 you know you want to :thumbs up: i fancy a look at it any way :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

go one ian bring the 130 you know you want to :thumbs up: i fancy a look at it any way :thumbs up:

Yeah! What he said X 2!

Go on. You know you want to really.

A.:thumbs up:

[Gismo]

go one ian bring the 130 you know you want to :thumbs up: i fancy a look at it any way :thumbs up:Yep, ditto, considering i was looking to buy one...................:Whistle:

[ianking]

Well we might but the car is FILTHY at the moment. I had to go out on site with the car on Monday to the follow up meeting for the fatal on the M8 and I had to park it in the roadworks :eek:.

I wont get a chance to clean it as I am just about to hit the pub to watch the football. You guys will have to imagine it is clean.

Here is a pic of it clean.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/YK07.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/Side.jpg

OK I will bring it as I have yet to give it a really good drive round some twisty roads.

[Craig]

Well Done my son - you know it makes sense... :thumbs up::thumbs up:


oh aye and COME ON SCOTLAND!!!! :off topic:

[Gismo]

Nice one Ian, am also away oot to watch the footie :thumbs up:

[Mini Ecosse]

Have a god run tomorrow:hand:
will be thinking about you when at work:argh::argh:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Have a god run tomorrow:hand:
will be thinking about you when at work:argh::argh:

Cheers Stephen.:thumbs up:

Shame you cant be there.:sad:

A.:D

[N12 JLK]

Well we might but the car is FILTHY at the moment. I had to go out on site with the car on Monday to the follow up meeting for the fatal on the M8 and I had to park it in the roadworks :eek:.

I wont get a chance to clean it as I am just about to hit the pub to watch the football. You guys will have to imagine it is clean.

Here is a pic of it clean.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/YK07.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/ianking82/Side.jpg

OK I will bring it as I have yet to give it a really good drive round some twisty roads.

You better come along!!!:moonie:

[N12 JLK]

Car all washed, Zymolled, black wowed and tucked up in bed for the morning. The Italian Job CD ready for tommorow:thumbs up: bring it on.

[laura f]

Not long back home after a great day and a top run despite the weathers best attempt to drown us out :D Huge huge thanks to Andy P and the organising team, superb route as always - we'll be along to the next one if you'll have us :D

Thanks again and I'll post some piccies later (if they aren't all of misty murkyness) :D

[ianking]

Well done to all the Pool crew for another great run. Thanks for the goodie bag.
Its not as good doing the run in the beemer though so I will really have to get my finger out and get the MINI fixed.

I was having some handling issues with the beemer today, as Im sure Neil saw when travelling behind me as the back end was stepping out all the time.
I thought I might have a flat tyre but the warning light would have come on, on the dash. Anyway on the way home going past the garage at Peebles I was going to pull in to check the pressures when the light did come on. N/S/R flat. :argh:. Put air in it. Reset the light and home with light not on. Put it to 2.6 bar but went out to check it 5 mins ago and its back to 2.25bar so I think its got a slow. Hopefully I can get it repaired tomorrow as I really dont want to have to buy a new tyre before I go on hols. I imagine a 225,40,18 run flat will be £££.

But at least it got a flat on a MINI run. That will teach it, should stick to the babybmw.net runs for that car. Stick with the mini for the newminiscotland runs. :D

[N12 JLK]

Big thanks to Andy and Lenore for there hard work in organising this great run, the weather was pants but it didnt take away any of the fun. Kerr and I havnt stopped telling Les she missed a great day as we had a blast.
Looks like this is the last run for the Nicols this year but we have went out in style but hey we will see some of you over the winter months at Mini Meats:thumbs up:.
David nice exhaust, your gonna blow all your pennies on that car. Good to see some Northern mini peeps today.
Well our car is in the garage uncleaned, will wait till tomorrow to do it as I cant be bothered:frown:. See you all again for another fab day out.
Ps- big thanks to all who have organised a run this year, we have had a great time at all and thanks for taking time out of your days organising them for all our enjoyment:thumbs up:

[N12 JLK]

Well done to all the Pool crew for another great run. Thanks for the goodie bag.
Its not as good doing the run in the beemer though so I will really have to get my finger out and get the MINI fixed.

I was having some handling issues with the beemer today, as Im sure Neil saw when travelling behind me as the back end was stepping out all the time.
I thought I might have a flat tyre but the warning light would have come on, on the dash. Anyway on the way home going past the garage at Peebles I was going to pull in to check the pressures when the light did come on. N/S/R flat. :argh:. Put air in it. Reset the light and home with light not on. Put it to 2.6 bar but went out to check it 5 mins ago and its back to 2.25bar so I think its got a slow. Hopefully I can get it repaired tomorrow as I really dont want to have to buy a new tyre before I go on hols. I imagine a 225,40,18 run flat will be £££.

But at least it got a flat on a MINI run. That will teach it, should stick to the babybmw.net runs for that car. Stick with the mini for the newminiscotland runs. :D

Your a bloody jinx:thumbs up:

[Bumble]

As above! ... run great and the weather just made it more interesting! Thanks again for the goodie bag I've already terrorised my cat by playing with the car (just a big kid). ;bigwave: again to the NM peeps.

[Gismo]

An amazingly long day for us, just in and had our tea :yawn:
Great roads and scenery, weather was pretty poor, a very well organised run over teriffic roads etc.
Only dodgy moment was Andy winning a prize at the lunch stop :eek::Whistle:
Will post the piccies tomorrow :thumbs up:

[Burple]

Not long back, just fed and watered. Like Alan says.. that was a loooong day! :D
Well Done the Poole collective! I'll be up for next years! Get some better weather sorted eh? ;) Although saying that, those Federals are no bad in the wet! THey helped me keep up with the big boys! lol
Adn thanks again (and to JCs) for the goodie bag! I'm away to play with my Mini! (Ha! and that's NOT a euphemism!!! :laugh::laugh:)

Good to meet the NM guys too, and finally put some names to faces... Although seeing Paul once.. never forgotten ! lol :laugh::laugh:
Hopefully get myself sorted for an adventure down to NM land in Oct!

Mad weather, great roads, manky Mini! Job well done! :thumbs up::D

[Craig]

Thanks to all that attended. :thumbs up:

Thanks also to the Pooles for organising a great route - you should stop the rain dances tho' for MINI runs, I know they help popcorn sales, but come on guys, sunshine is better for runs. :smilewinkgrin:

I had an "interesting" day with alloy wheels, lets just say my luck still hasn't changed with wheels and tyres... :argh::argh::argh: If anyone finds an Axis centre cap that fits my car in the Borders somewhere, I'll give you £25 for it. :yes nod::yes nod:

As some have already said, this was the last "run" of the year, however there may be some other events over the winter (defo go-karting in Feb :yes nod::yes nod:)

[Gismo]

As some have already said, this was the last "run" of the yearNo it aint :ragin: the Manky Thrash III is just around the corner, 2nd November :nag:

[ianking]

Isnt the manky thrash the last run on this years event list?

[ianking]

Ah. You just nipped in there before me Alan. Good minds think alike eh.

[Gismo]

Isnt the manky thrash the last run on this years event list?See post above :Whistle:

[The Dogfather]

Andy cheers for the run, and thanks to JCs for the MINI, Freya thinks she should be rounding it up.

Good to see you all again, even Alan ;)

Our next run is a get together in Skipton but I'd like to have a Hadrian's Wall run soon, great if some of you could join us for that.

[ianking]

That would be good. The first mini run I ever went on was a Hadrians wall one. I think that was back in 2003.

[stoney]

well done peeps good run good fun im away on the ps3 now

[D3 JDA]

What can i say but a big thanx to andy and lenore for the great organised run around the borders which was excellent even though the weather was poor.Car went very well with the new exaust even if the wallet is getting thinner. NIce to put a face to alan glad to meet you .:thumbs up:We washed the car before leaving galashiels waste of time its manky already .ps dont let your standards slip Jason get that car washed:rolleyes:;bigwave: David and Fiona

[Craig]

No it aint :ragin: the Manky Thrash III is just around the corner, 2nd November :nag:

oh aye... em.... :Whistle::Whistle:

I was tired.... :thud:

[Gismo]

A couple of piccies:-

A wee bit murky:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Borders%20Run%20Sept%202008/PitStop.jpg

3 Mini's:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Borders%20Run%20Sept%202008/3Minis.jpg

[joyce w]

Big thanks to Andy and Lenore for a great day, really enjoyed it (except the weather), see everybody on next run cheers Derek, Joyce and Brant:thumbs up:

[weefossy]

Andy et all, huge apologies for not showing today. I really get annoyed at people who pull out at the last minute:argh::argh:
I'm afraid I ran out of "hours in the day". I was with the pipe band all day Saturday and I'm down in Plymouth / Exeter on Mon / Tues doing presentations, which I had to prepare this afternoon. Great to hear everyone had a great time despite the weather. Mom was none too pleased at missing the day.
Will see you all soon.

[tonyjac]

sounds like it was a great run as per usual sorry once again andy for not being able to attend defo for next year:smilewinkgrin:

[Burple]

As some have already said, this was the last "run" of the year, however there may be some other events over the winter (defo go-karting in Feb :yes nod::yes nod:)

I know it's a load more expensive matey (£60).. but I was at the Outdoor karts at Raceland (Edinburgh) a couple of weeks back.. that seriously is the best fun you can have on a track without gettin the Mini on there!!
I'd quite happily save up to go back.. but Feb?? Brr!!:laugh:;):D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Many thanks to everyone for the kind comments re todays run. It doesn't take a huge amount of organising, but it doesn't all happen on its own, so it's extremely gratifying knowing it's not all been in vane.:thumbs up:

Weather was absolute pants. Gotta say, this is the worst weather we've had on any run we've organised. But I'm pretty sure it's also the first time The Gizmo Man has been on any run we've organised. You do the math.:Whistle::laugh:

Really good to see the NM contingent, and good to hear you're all home safe and well.:D Oh, and... Hadrian's Wall - count us IN!:thumbs up:

Many thanks to Milestone for their hospitality, and a special thanks to Heidi for carefully selecting our entry in the prize draw. You free cinema ticket is on its way.:Whistle::blush:

Heart Of The Borders V anyone?:cool:

A.:D

[tonyjac]

hadrians wall ????

[Gismo]

Heart Of The Borders V anyone?:cool:

A.:DOnly if it rains :thumbs up:

[Bumble]

Woops - downloaded these off the camera tonight; had forgotten all about then .. enjoy!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/lipgloss72/hob%2008/100_0520.jpg

OMG - !!!
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/lipgloss72/hob%2008/100_0524.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/lipgloss72/hob%2008/100_0525.jpg


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/lipgloss72/hob%2008/100_0527.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/lipgloss72/hob%2008/100_0528.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

What a miserable day - for weather.:sad:

Still a good run though.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Gismo]

Nice piccy of my car too :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Nice piccy of my car too :thumbs up:

Naw.:eek:

It's clean.:eek:

A.:thumbs up: