"Loch Tay in May" Sun 4th May 2008

[Colin]

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Run Notes Here (http://newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2008/LochTayInMay2008.pdf)

Right folks there are lots of runs on this year, but I’m sure you wont mind me squeezing another one in. I have organised my first run for the 4th of May.

Start point will be Stirling services, then taking in some of my fav roads up to Loch Tay, Lunch will be in Kenmore. Then returning to Stirling via more great roads.

Cheers,

Colin (CCM).

Meet at Stirling Services (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=FK7+8EU&jsv=107&ie=UTF8&ll=56.076275,-3.920875&spn=0.017436,0.040169&z=15) from 10:00am onwards. Run will leave promptly at 10:30am.



LUNCH - Due to the numbers we have a simple menu to make life easy.


Kenmore Hotel has done us a lunch deal for £8.50 per person for the following


Soup of the Day
*****
1. Beef Steak & Ale Pie with Puff Pastry & Chips
or
2. Vegetable Lasagne & Chips
or
3. Breaded Haddock & Chips
*****
Tea or Coffee


*** UPDATE - No more lunch orders***
**RUN FULL**


Could those that have ordered lunch, please give me the money at the services before we leave, this way I can take care of the bill when we get to the Hotel and save a lot of hassle Thanks.




1. CCM
2. Vintageb3 - Picnic
3. Tonyjac - 1xSP Food ordered
4. Stone - 1xSP 1xFC Food ordered
5. AndyP & Lenore - Picnic
6. Nicols - 3xSP Food ordered
7. Bonnie Scotland - 2xSP Food ordered
8. Craig & Jude - 2xSP Food ordered
9. Bumble - 1xSP Food ordered
10. Ian & Sarah - 1xSP 1xVL Food ordered
11. Duncan & Helen - Picnic
12. Elfmeister - 1xSP Food ordered
13. dicksy - Picnic
14. MarkyC - 2xSP Food ordered
15. Weefossy (Mum & Dad)
16. Crombers - Picnic
17. ajamesj (Andy & Lianne) - Picnic
18. Sheilz - 2xFC Food ordered
19. eddie 44 - Picnic
20. Mini William - 1xFC Food ordered
21. Mini MoJo (Mary-Jo & Stuart) - Picnic
22. Lauren & Kev - Picnic
23. ScottieDoop (Fiona & Allan) - Picnic
24. Joyce - 1xSP 1xFC 1xC Food ordered
25. Burple +1 - 2xSP Food ordered
26. gauldrymini - 1xVL 1xFC Food ordered
27. John Milne - 1xSP 1xFC Food ordered
28. Jack D - 1xSP 1xFC Food ordered
29. SimonS - 1xSP 1xFC Food ordered

The following people are still on the run list just not responded for ages :confused:
Nicola
Clarkyboy
chillin4alivin

[vintageb3]

Please add Kim and i Colin!

mark

[tonyjac]

put me down please colin:)

[stoney]

add me as well please ;) good 2 see a new person doing a run ;) ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well done young Sir for taking the plunge and organising a run. Stickied for you.;)

Could you add Lenore and I as maybie's for just now. As usual for us, we need to see how business is and staffing levels are nearer the time.

A.:D

[N12 JLK]

Put the Nicol 3 down please.

[N12 JLK]

May the forth be with you!

[Gismo]

Obviously the rest of the organisers didn't tell you what my rota is ;) so, put me down for this :)

[Neil and Lorna]

Us Please Colin. As maybe's for now.

Cheers.:D :D

[Craig]

Well Done Colin, toes in the water now, there will be no stopping you :D

Put Jude and me down for this, Kenmore is Jude's favourite place in the whole world, so I cannae not sign up for your run. :rolleyes: :cool:

if you need a hand with a recce/notes etc, just give me a ring.

[Bumble]

Can you put me down for this one please!

[Colin]

Thanks for the support guys! :D

That's you all added.

[Colin]

if you need a hand with a recce/notes etc, just give me a ring.


Cheers Craig may take you up on that nearer the time. :)

[ianking]

Hi Colin

Date should be OK for Sarah and I so stick us down.

[Colin]

Hi Colin

Date should be OK for Sarah and I so stick us down.

Cheers Ian that's you added. :)

[Duncan Stewart]

Love the roads up around Loch tay :D
Add me & Helen please

[ELFMAN]

Please put my name on the list Colin.

[Colin]

Love the roads up around Loch tay :D
Add me & Helen please

Cheers, that's you added.

[Colin]

Please put my name on the list Colin.


Thats you added Euan. :)

[Nicola]

Add me to the list please

Thanks

Nikki

[Colin]

Add me to the list please

Thanks

Nikki

That's you added Nikki :)

[Mini Ecosse]

:mad: :mad: Away on hols for this run:mad: :mad:

Stephen & Allyson

[markyc]

Colin I'm yer man for place no. 15 :D :D ;)

Beautiful part of the country to go for a Sunday drive!! ;)

[Gismo]

Put me down for this one please :) do you need to know if me julie is coming??

[Big Gordy]

Stick Ross and me down for this Col;) We'll see nearer the time whether he's here or not tho:rolleyes:

[Colin]

Colin I'm yer man for place no. 15 :D :D ;)

Beautiful part of the country to go for a Sunday drive!! ;)

Cheers Mark thats you added :D

[Colin]

Put me down for this one please :) do you need to know if me julie is coming??

Your'e already down for place number 7 :confused:, must be a senior moment :D;)

At this stage I don't need passenger numbers but will let you all know if I do.

[Colin]

Stick Ross and me down for this Col;) We'll see nearer the time whether he's here or not tho:rolleyes:

Cheers Gordon, that's you added. :D (But you know this already because I just shouted down to the end of the office to you.)

[Crombers]

Can you stick me down as a maybe as I might be working, cheers.

[Colin]

Can you stick me down as a maybe as I might be working, cheers.

No probs Alan. :D

[ajamesj]

Add us too

Andy & Lianne

[Colin]

Add us too

Andy & Lianne

Cheers, that's you added :)

[Sheilz]

I think number 19 is screaming Sheilz;):D

[Colin]

I think number 19 is screaming Sheilz;):D

That's you added :D

[eddie 44]

stick me doon... should have the mini by then... :D

[Colin]

stick me doon... should have the mini by then... :D

Nice one that's you added :D

[CLARKYBOY]

Im up for that you can count me in,

Clarky,

[AndyP & Lenore]

Im up for that you can count me in,

Clarky,

Clarky, welcome to the site. I'm sure Colin will add your name to the list soon. In the meantime, why not head over to the Introduce yourself section and say... "HI!" And tell us about your MINI.

A.;)

[Mini MoJo]

Can you put me down for this one (Mary-Jo & Stuart), it will be our first mini run :D

Also my sister (Lauren) has a mini and she is interested in coming along too if that's ok, she hasn't registered on the site yet but she will get round to it!

Thanks

[N12 JLK]

super a run virgin, glad to have you aboard:)

[Colin]

Im up for that you can count me in,

Clarky, Thats's you added, welcome to the site :D

[Colin]

Can you put me down for this one (Mary-Jo & Stuart), it will be our first mini run :D

Also my sister (Lauren) has a mini and she is interested in coming along too if that's ok, she hasn't registered on the site yet but she will get round to it!

Thanks Good to have you aboard :D, your sister is more than welcome to come along, I'll add her to the list.

[Colin]

Doing a recce of the run this Sunday, hopefully it will stay dry.:)

[Scottie]

Colin can you put us down we will only do the morning part and the lunch part of the run if that's ok with you and will make our own way home.

Let me know if thats ok.

[chillin4alivin]

Put me down please....can meet up in Kenmore before you go south...sound!;)

[Colin]

Colin can you put us down we will only do the morning part and the lunch part of the run if that's ok with you and will make our own way home.

Let me know if thats ok.

Yeah no probs Fi :D

[Colin]

Put me down please....can meet up in Kenmore before you go south...sound!;)

That's you added :)

[Burple]

Dude,.. chuck me down for this one too please! :cool::D

[Colin]

Dude,.. chuck me down for this one too please! :cool::D

No probs Ewan that's you added. :D

[Craig]

meant to say Colin that I can be back marker boy as I know these roads quite well... :D

[Colin]

meant to say Colin that I can be back marker boy as I know these roads quite well... :D

Nice one Craig you've got the job ;):D.

[Craig]

:rolleyes: shouldn't have opened my mouth.. ;)

nae worries Colin, happy to help. :cool:

[gauldrymini]

Colin

Just started on forum and introduced myself, was told to contact you to add another car for the Loch Tay run on the 4th May...

Cheers
Andrew

[Burple]

No probs Euan that's you added. :D

cheers! :cool::cool:

[JOHN MILNE]

could you add me to list also too as well

[Colin]

Colin

Just started on forum and introduced myself, was told to contact you to add another car for the Loch Tay run on the 4th May...

Cheers
Andrew

Welcome on board. :D

[Colin]

could you add me to list also too as well

That's you added John. :D

[Colin]

******Food Orders Please********:)

See First Page

[Scottie]

Colin sorry to be a pain but don't like either of the Main dishes

Sreak pie yes but not with ale.

We will just take a picnic to save any hassle.:D as I still have to wait and see how it goes as this is very soon
after Allans op.

[Gismo]

Colin,
2 x steak pie with fries, no veg.
If you can't get this then let us know and we'll take a picnic as well :)

[Craig]

Colin,

where are you going to park in Kenmore, as you say it's not a big place...;)

there is the grass area next to the little kids park at the back of the town (on the road up to the castle).... This has been used by Callander Classic previously for parking on.. :cool:

[tonyjac]

steak pie for me please colin:)

[gauldrymini]

Colin

Can you put us down for x2 Veg Lasagne (me and my other half Sharon)

Thanks
Andrew

[Colin]

Colin sorry to be a pain but don't like either of the Main dishes

Sreak pie yes but not with ale.

We will just take a picnic to save any hassle.:D as I still have to wait and see how it goes as this is very soon
after Allans op.

No worries Fi, just hope it's a sunny day. :)

[Colin]

Colin,
2 x steak pie with fries, no veg.
If you can't get this then let us know and we'll take a picnic as well :)

I'll ask but, I don't see it being a problem. :)

[Colin]

Colin,

where are you going to park in Kenmore, as you say it's not a big place...;)

there is the grass area next to the little kids park at the back of the town (on the road up to the castle).... This has been used by Callander Classic previously for parking on.. :cool:

I've spoken with the Hotel, they have parking spaces in front of the hotel, opposite the hotel, in front of the archway, beyond the archway, and even at the back of the Hotel itself if we want. :D So we should be OK.

[Burple]

Steak pie for me please!! :cool:

[stoney]

can we have

1 x Beef Steak & Ale Pie with Puff Pastry with chips and no veg ;)

1 x Vegetable Lasagne with Fries

please

[ELFMAN]

Steak Pie and Chips for me please Colin! Ye cannae whack it.

Part of my '5-A-Day' healthy eating plan - well, chips are originally vegetable aren't they? They'll have to go some to match our Tony's 'Al-Fresco' Gourmet Lunch though! Respect to the MeisterFryer.

[Colin]

Word back from the Hotel - The steak pie comes with fries, its up to you if you eat your greens. ;)

[Craig]

2 x Steak Pie please Colin. ta

C:D

[N12 JLK]

3 steak pies for the Nicols please Colin.

[markyc]

2 x steak pie please Colin :eek: :D :p ;)

[Bumble]

Steak pie for me too ...!

[Craig]

Colin,

special request from Mrs D. She has asked for a table by the window overlooking the river as this is the day before our 6th wedding anniversary.. :eek: :rolleyes: :o :D

C (the man who does as he's told. :o )

[Colin]

Colin,

special request from Mrs D. She has asked for a table by the window overlooking the river as this is the day before our 6th wedding anniversary.. :eek: :rolleyes: :o :D

C (the man who does as he's told. :o )

That shouldn't be a problem, we've got the River view room all to ourselves.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Colin, can we be a real pest......

Lenore was force fed steak pie and chips every Thursday at 4.45pm from age 3 until we got married. She's never eaten a plate of Steak Pie since. Hates it with a vengeance.

We'll join Scottiedoop in the picnic area, unless something else is possible.:confused:

Sorry.:o

A.:D

[Mini Ecosse]

Colin,

special request from Mrs D. She has asked for a table by the window overlooking the river as this is the day before our 6th wedding anniversary.. :eek: :rolleyes: :o :D

C (the man who does as he's told. :o )

Take care Jude does'nt push you in the river:eek:

Stephen

[Craig]

Take care Jude does'nt push you in the river:eek:

Stephen

LOL, it's alright, I can swim... ;) :)

[Mini MoJo]

Ok first of all my sister Lauren now has a passenger (Kev) please can you add him to the list.

Me, Stuart, Lauren and Kev will take our own wee picnic if that's cool with you guys.

Cheers :D

[jack d]

Hi all,

Just joined the site, would love to come on this run if at all possible?

[Neil and Lorna]

Colin

We've been invited to Lorna's cousins wedding on the day of the run.
We were going to try and get her to change the wedding day but thought that it wouldn't go down to well.;)

So can you take our names off the list. Looks like your going to have a good turn out.:)

We were both looking forward to a blast in our old back yard as well.

Have fun.

See ya soon.

Neil and Lorna.:D

[Colin]

Colin, can we be a real pest......

Lenore was force fed steak pie and chips every Thursday at 4.45pm from age 3 until we got married. She's never eaten a plate of Steak Pie since. Hates it with a vengeance.

We'll join Scottiedoop in the picnic area, unless something else is possible.:confused:

Sorry.:o

A.:D

Leave it with me Andy, I'll let you know. :)

[ianking]

Colin.

That sounds like a good price for the lunches.
Put us for 1 steak pie please and 1 lasagne. :)

[Colin]

Ok first of all my sister Lauren now has a passenger (Kev) please can you add him to the list.

Me, Stuart, Lauren and Kev will take our own wee picnic if that's cool with you guys.

Cheers :D

Yeah of course no worries the lunch isn't compulsory. :D

[Colin]

Hi all,

Just joined the site, would love to come on this run if at all possible?


There's a space opened up so that's you added to the run. :)

[Duncan Stewart]

Thanks for organising the lunch but Helen and I would prefer to bring a picnic so no lunch for us, cheers

[vintageb3]

Colin...

Think we will picnic also...we don't really eat red meat...

Sorry:o

mark

[eddie 44]

oops.. just seen the food bit... will join the picnic... mars bar & irn bru:D

[jack d]

Thanks for adding me, do I need to do anything else?

[ELFMAN]

Word back from the Hotel - The steak pie comes with fries, its up to you if you eat your greens. ;)

"Fries"? "Fries"?? Less of this American jargon - it's CHIPS!:D ;) We'll be putting "Gas" in our tanks next and the next NMS Run will be the invasion of Iran!:D It's the thin end of the wedge I tell you......... (exits to strains of 'Flower of Scotland' played at double speed on a Stylophone):cool:

[Colin]

"Fries"? "Fries"?? Less of this American jargon - it's CHIPS!:D ;) We'll be putting "Gas" in our tanks next and the next NMS Run will be the invasion of Iran!:D It's the thin end of the wedge I tell you......... (exits to strains of 'Flower of Scotland' played at double speed on a Stylophone):cool:

OK the fries are off, and have been replaced with chips. ;) :rolleyes: :D

I have also added a new main course to the menu Breaded Haddock & Chips.
Those who have already ordered their food, please feel free to change your mind if you fancy the fish instead.

[Colin]

Thanks for adding me, do I need to do anything else?

If your are having lunch at the Hotel you need to give me your food order, if not that's you set, you just have to remember to turn up for the run. ;) :rolleyes:

[jack d]

Ok great thanks!

I will get back to you, looking forward to it.

[jack d]

Hi can we have 1 Pie and one fish for lunch please?

Cheers

[stoney]

can i chanage the veg las for a fish and chips please colin thanx

[Colin]

can i chanage the veg las for a fish and chips please colin thanx

No probs Rob. :)

[ajamesj]

Will be havin a picnic from the back of the car lol hope its summer by that time

[gauldrymini]

Colin

Could i change one of the veg lasagne for haddock and chips. Just to confirm food is now 1 x Veg Lasagne and 1 x Haddock...:cool:

Thanks
Andrew

[Sheilz]

I'll take a picnic. I'd forgotten I'd put my name down for this one. In case I cant make it will just take my own food so as not to have a food order wasted. Its M's birthday that day. I'm sure a day's peace fae me would be a very acceptable birthday treat for him!
I'll appease Nik's angst for me not wakening him to go to Oxford by taking him on this run instead!

[Colin]

Will be havin a picnic from the back of the car lol hope its summer by that time

Yeah would be good if the sun came out for the day, not much to ask is it?:)

[Colin]

Colin

Could i change one of the veg lasagne for haddock and chips. Just to confirm food is now 1 x Veg Lasagne and 1 x Haddock...:cool:

Thanks
Andrew

Done. :)

[Colin]

I'll take a picnic. I'd forgotten I'd put my name down for this one. In case I cant make it will just take my own food so as not to have a food order wasted. Its M's birthday that day. I'm sure a day's peace fae me would be a very acceptable birthday treat for him!
I'll appease Nik's angst for me not wakening him to go to Oxford by taking him on this run instead!

OK thanks for letting me know. :)

[Colin]

Could the folks that haven't let me know what they are doing for lunch please do so no later than the 28th of this month. So I can get our order in to the Hotel. If I don't get a reply you will be put down as a picnic.

Thanks.:)

[Burple]

Colin, you have a PM matey! ;):D

[Colin]

Colin, you have a PM matey! ;):D

PM right back at ya.

[Burple]

K big man.. My +1 will have the Steak Pie too please! :thumbs up:

[dicksy]

im a new mini owner and nu to this club wat are the chances of gettin a place on 4th of may ? i just got my mini on fri and love it

[Colin]

K big man.. My +1 will have the Steak Pie too please! :thumbs up:

Sorted :thumbs up:.

[Colin]

im a new mini owner and nu to this club wat are the chances of gettin a place on 4th of may ? i just got my mini on fri and love it

Hi dicksy, I'll put you on the reserve list, there are still a few people unconfirmed yet so chances are high. :D If you can let me know what you would be doing for lunch that would be much appreciated.

[MINI William]

Hi Colin sorry its a bit late but if theres space do u think you could fit another MINI in :smilewinkgrin: :thumbs up:

[Colin]

Hi Colin sorry its a bit late but if theres space do u think you could fit another MINI in :smilewinkgrin: :thumbs up:

Thought you were gonna be on your Hols?

Yeah no probs :thumbs up: I'll put you on the reserve list I still have a few unconfirmed places anyway. Can you let me know what you are doing as far as lunch goes.

[MINI William]

nope just mum and dad (just found out lol) so also means a big NMS party at mine to lol.no probs:thumbs up:

[MINI William]

coiln can i have the fish and chips thanks :smilewinkgrin:

[Colin]

coiln can i have the fish and chips thanks :smilewinkgrin:

You can indeed :yes nod:

[MINI William]

thank you:thumbs up:

[joyce w]

Hi Colin, I was wondering if there are any spaces left for the Loch Tay in May run, Cheers Joyce

[Colin]

Hi Colin, I was wondering if there are any spaces left for the Loch Tay in May run, Cheers Joyce

Hi Joyce, technically there are no spaces left but as I have said to others I will put you on the reserve list, and if I don't hear from the folks that haven't confirmed yet then you get their place.:thumbs up:

Can you let me know what you would be doing for lunch please.:)

Oh and get yourself over to the "Introduce Yourself" section and tell us a little bit about yourself and your MINI, we are a friendly bunch.:D

[joyce w]

That's a pity it is fully booked, if a space becomes available, hubby, my son and I would like to join everybody else for lunch at Kenmore, cheers Joyce.

[Colin]

That's a pity it is fully booked, if a space becomes available, hubby, my son and I would like to join everybody else for lunch at Kenmore, cheers Joyce.

Hi Joyce, there is a good chance you will be able to come on this run I still have 4 unconfirmed places. (If there aren't too many reserves I may just add you all anyway) :smilewinkgrin:

If you want to eat at the Hotel, can you tell me what the three of you would be having for lunch, the menu is on the first page, Thanks. :)

[Sheilz]

Change of plan. Can we have two fish and chips please instead of the picnic? Hope the run isnt affected by the fuel thingy

[Scottie]

My Mini is sitting petrol tank full parked in the garage waiting on the run:thumbs up:

[Gismo]

My Mini is sitting petrol tank full parked in the garage waiting on the run:thumbs up:
That'll give you time to get it fixed then since it runs on diesel :hand: :moonie:

[Crombers]

That'll give you time to get it fixed then since it runs on diesel :hand: :moonie:

:laugh:

[Scottie]

:off topic: :shut up: :shut up:

[Colin]

Change of plan. Can we have two fish and chips please instead of the picnic? Hope the run isnt affected by the fuel thingy

Done :thumbs up:

[Colin]

Crombers, I still have you down as a maybe, are you coming :confused:

[roadrunner]

Is there any room left on this run at late notice for one more?

[Colin]

Is there any room left on this run at late notice for one more?

There is a good chance you will be able to come on this run I still have 4 unconfirmed places, I will put you on the reserve list. (If there aren't too many reserves I may just add you all anyway) :smilewinkgrin:

If you want to eat at the Hotel, can you tell me what you would be having for lunch, the menu is on the first page, Thanks. :)

[roadrunner]

CCM

I will have a fish n chips.
Thanks,

[Colin]

CCM

I will have a fish n chips.
Thanks,

No probs :thumbs up:

[Crombers]

Yup, were a defo & no food :thumbs up:

[Colin]

Yup, were a defo & no food :thumbs up:

OK thanks :)

[SimonS]

I know we are late but can you put us in the reserves? 1x pie and 1x haddock if you can. Thanks.

[Colin]

I know we are late but can you put us in the reserves? 1x pie and 1x haddock if you can. Thanks.

That's you added to the reserve list. :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Colin

Do you have info on how many miles the run is?

It would be great if we could get this info because if fuel becomes a problem for us we could do to have all the facts before we decide whether or not we can still come.:frown:

L

[Colin]

Colin

Do you have info on how many miles the run is?

It would be great if we could get this info because if fuel becomes a problem for us we could do to have all the facts before we decide whether or not we can still come.:frown:

L

150 miles, I will be posting up the run notes this weekend.:)

[ELFMAN]

150 miles, I will be posting up the run notes this weekend.:)

150 miles? Good, I should be able to do it on a tankful.:thumbs up:
I suppose I should be........ (wait for it) 'Tank-full' for that!:smilewinkgrin: :shut up:

[Colin]

150 miles? Good, I should be able to do it on a tankful.:thumbs up:
I suppose I should be........ (wait for it) 'Tank-full' for that!:smilewinkgrin: :shut up:


Oh dear :eyes up: :D

[Colin]

***********QUICK UPDATE******************************

This run is now completely full. All reserves have been added to the main list.
We have a massive 30 cars :eek::cool::D should be a fun day.

Lets just hope there is enough petrol and diesel for us all.:frown:
We'll just have to wait and see :popcorn:.

Run notes will be available to download from the first page when Mr Bonnie S posts a link to them :yawn::smilewinkgrin:.

[tonyjac]

cant wait for this now ...OH YA BEAUTY:laugh:

[Crombers]

Looking forward to this one myself, hav'nt been on a run since, Mmmm, well, my own run back in Dec :blush:

Weather permitting I'll also be nice & clean (manky has it's place but it's good to clean yer butt from time to time :thumbs up: )

[Colin]

Colin, if you want you can email them to me and I can put them on the site. I have full ftp access also.

andyp@newminiscotland.co.uk

A.;)

Thanks Andy, Alans got it all sorted now :thumbs up:

[Colin]

****Run Notes Available To Download On First Page*** :D

[MINI William]

***********QUICK UPDATE******************************

This run is now completely full. All reserves have been added to the main list.
thanks colin:thumbs up:

[Gismo]

****Run Notes Available To Download On First Page*** :D
I remember my first organised run, i think i got about 8 cars :eek: you've only got 30 :thumbs up: :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

I remember my first organised run, i think i got about 8 cars :eek: you've only got 30 :thumbs up: :D

lol.

Baptism by fire, me lad.:cool:

A.:moonie:

[Craig]

If anyone will need fuel before starting the run on Sunday, then if you turn up at 10:00hrs I'll take you all to either a BP or Shell garage that should have fuel and your not paying the HUGELY inflated price at the services. ;)

This may be needed for those travelling some distance. :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

If anyone will need fuel before starting the run on Sunday, then if you turn up at 10:00hrs I'll take you all to either a BP or Shell garage that should have fuel and your not paying the HUGELY inflated price at the services. ;)

This may be needed for those travelling some distance. :thumbs up:
ill be needing to join this convoy lol:smilewinkgrin:

[Crombers]

Oh & it'll be me & Karen, trust ok with this.

[ELFMAN]

FAO TONY and ROB (and anybody else!) - do you want to meet @ Hamilton Services @ about 9.00am for a wee convoy to Stirling?

[stoney]

FAO TONY and ROB (and anybody else!) - do you want to meet @ Hamilton Services @ about 9.00am for a wee convoy to Stirling?


new thred started ;)

[tonyjac]

YA MAN:thumbs up:

[Burple]

By the way.. I just thought I should mention this..
Anyone coming from around the Dundee area (or Aberdeen etc..)
Myself and GauldryMini are meeting in the car park at the south (Fife) end of the Tay Road Bridge at 08.45 if anyone would like to join us on a jaunt thru Fife to the Start Line ;):D

Didn't know if it was worth starting it's own thread for... :p
I think we'll be leaving pretty sharpish..
If enough people want to meet, I'll start a wee thread for it.. unless some kind hearted Mod would oblige ;):D

[Crombers]

"Awright 'n' tha" to my fellow 'neds'

Please note that this weekends must have clothing item for all of us who have either :

A) An aftermarket zorst

B) An aftermarket filter

: will be the obligatory baseball cap (shell suit would have been better , but 'mines been stolen man'). This will be worn at all times in the 'rang way roon' position & please feel free to use the proper dialect & tone as often as you like. Please also feel free to sneer at any Cooper JCW conversation & use if possible the appropriate language (i.e. BAWBAG!!)

'Get it roon ye' :thumbs up:

[ianking]

Ah yes very good young man.

I wont be able to speak to you anyway as my Mother always told me to stay away from the roughian types with their loud cars. :D :D :D

[Gismo]

By the way.. I just thought I should mention this..
Anyone coming from around the Dundee area (or Aberdeen etc..)
Myself and GauldryMini are meeting in the car park at the south (Fife) end of the Tay Road Bridge at 08.45 if anyone would like to join us on a jaunt thru Fife to the Start Line ;):D

Didn't know if it was worth starting it's own thread for... :p
I think we'll be leaving pretty sharpish..
If enough people want to meet, I'll start a wee thread for it.. unless some kind hearted Mod would oblige ;):D
That's a fair detour to Stirling Services :eek: :hand: i'm going the conventional route :thumbs up:

[tonyjac]

TALKIN ABOOT LEE MA SUNDAY BEST OOOTI-IT MIN MAD MENTAL CROMBERS IN-NAT-NO:D :D :D :D :thumbs up:

[Burple]

That's a fair detour to Stirling Services :eek: :hand: i'm going the conventional route :thumbs up:

Nah.. It's a straighter route if you look at Google maps :p:D
The motorways are boring! ;):D

[Gismo]

Nah.. It's a straighter route if you look at Google maps :p:D
The motorways are boring! ;):DOk, where exactly is the car park and PM me your mobile number so i can wake you up when your late :thumbs up:

[Burple]

Ok, where exactly is the car park and PM me your mobile number so i can wake you up when your late :thumbs up:


Lol.. cheeky!! :moonie: I'll have a passenger to keep me right this time :p

You come of the bridge, and take the first exit off the roundabout. the car park entrance is just there on the left :D

<PM sent> :thumbs up:

[Mini Ecosse]

Have a good day out.
Hope the weather turns out better than forecast.
Looking forward to the pictures when posted

Stephen

[jack d]

Is there anybody else going from Aberdeen?

[Gismo]

Is there anybody else going from Aberdeen?I'll be leaving from Montrose once Burple tells me what time he's leaving the car park at teh Tay Bridge

[Burple]

Quick update.. for anyone wanting to meetu us in the Car park at the Tay Road Bridge, we'll be leaving there at 9am at the lastest.. :D

[Crombers]

Ah yes very good young man.

I wont be able to speak to you anyway as my Mother always told me to stay away from the roughian types with their loud cars. :D :D :D

:moonie: :thumbs up:

[Duncan Stewart]

We will meet at the south tay road bridge car park too.
See you there :D

[N12 JLK]

if possible can someone pass me some run notes as my printers broke.:argh:

[Craig]

Colin,

due to work not having proper planning etc, I will have to go to work on Sunday morning so I will be late. :ragin:

I will most prob catch you up at Aberfoyle or further up the road... At worst I will see you at lunch.. :frown: :eyes up: :D

you will have to find another volunteer for back marker... :blush: think marky could help you out.. :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

I'll back mark I know the road very well that you are taking and it saves me from driving fast.

[ajamesj]

We will meet at the tay bridge park too will just have to followu lot lol usually go via the motorways

Andy

[Colin]

Colin,

due to work not having proper planning etc, I will have to go to work on Sunday morning so I will be late. :ragin:

I will most prob catch you up at Aberfoyle or further up the road... At worst I will see you at lunch.. :frown: :eyes up: :D

you will have to find another volunteer for back marker... :blush: think marky could help you out.. :thumbs up:

That's a shame Craig, lets hope you're not held up too long :frown:.

[Colin]

I'll back mark I know the road very well that you are taking and it saves me from driving fast.

Thanks Fi, good stuff :thumbs up:

[Colin]

if possible can someone pass me some run notes as my printers broke.:argh:

I'll be bringing plenty copies if anybody needs them. :)

[weefossy]

Colin, just realised we are not down for the run on Sunday. Totally my fault.:confused: :argh: :frown:
Is it full or have there been any call offs we could fill in for? We are happy to go lunch or picnic whichever would suit. Also happy to be a last minute sub. :blush: Let me know if a space is available.

[ELFMAN]

Malcolm - that's you being distracted by these Lycra-clad Robots at Oxford... Hope you can get squeezed in - not the same without Mum & Dad!!!!!

[Colin]

Malcolm you have a PM :)

[Big Gordy]

Malcolm you can have my slot as I'm unable to make it now :argh:
Sorry Col.............but you already know all this as I told you I wasn't going to make it about an hour ago:eyes up: :moonie:

[Colin]

Colin, just realised we are not down for the run on Sunday. Totally my fault.:confused: :argh: :frown:
Is it full or have there been any call offs we could fill in for? We are happy to go lunch or picnic whichever would suit. Also happy to be a last minute sub. :blush: Let me know if a space is available.

That's you added to the list. :D

[weefossy]

:welcome: Thanks Colin, see you Sunday. :welcome:
Mom will bring picnic to make life easy. :popcorn:

Big G, sorry you can't make it, but thanks for space anyway. :thumbs up:

[roadrunner]

Colin, Have been distracted today with a family emergency and this is the first I have been able to call. I will not be able to make it tomorrow and hope that someone can fill my place. Hope you all have a good day.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Our attendance is in doubt.:ragin:

Our Assistant Manager may not be fit for work tomorrow. If so, we will need to cover. Should know early evening.

A.:frown:

[Colin]

Colin, Have been distracted today with a family emergency and this is the first I have been able to call. I will not be able to make it tomorrow and hope that someone can fill my place. Hope you all have a good day.

OK thanks for letting me know.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

He's fit and well....

Will be there tomorrow after all.:thumbs up: :thumbs up:

A.:D

[ELFMAN]

Looking forward to this - it's just what I need after 3 weeks sorting out all the crap and insurance nonsense from a flooded workplace. See Y'all tomorrow!

[Colin]

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

He's fit and well....

Will be there tomorrow after all.:thumbs up: :thumbs up:

A.:D

:D:D:D

[Colin]

Well I hope everyone is set for tomorrow. The weather is not looking promising, but that has never stopped us before. Hopefully there will be some dry patches throughout the day. At least the fuel situation seems to have calmed down now. Looking forward to it, see ya all tomorrow. :thumbs up:

[vintageb3]

Well Colin...I was really looking forward to this run...but came to the decision earlier this evening that I really needed to get the new windows fitted to my hoose instead.

But now...I've decided to take Monday off....and fit the windows then;)

Bring on the run!

mark

P.S. Car is manky...still has winter wheels on...but what the heck

[Colin]

Well Colin...I was really looking forward to this run...but came to the decision earlier this evening that I really needed to get the new windows fitted to my hoose instead.

But now...I've decided to take Monday off....and fit the windows then;)

Bring on the run!

mark

P.S. Car is manky...still has winter wheels on...but what the heck

That's right Mark, get the priorities right. :rolleyes:

[Colin]

So which car you bringing tomorrow AndyP ? Do we get to see your handy work on the red one.

[stoney]

Well Colin...I was really looking forward to this run...but came to the decision earlier this evening that I really needed to get the new windows fitted to my hoose instead.

But now...I've decided to take Monday off....and fit the windows then;)

Bring on the run!

mark

P.S. Car is manky...still has winter wheels on...but what the heck

i have still not washed my car from knockhill its manky style but hay its for drivin not washing :thumbs up:

[Colin]

i have still not washed my car from knockhill its manky style but hay its for drivin not washing :thumbs up:

Just don't park next to ScottieDoop or AndyP it'll look even worse. :hand:

[MINI William]

im really looking forward to this.hope the weather is good ave spent all day cleaning the car :smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

So which car you bringing tomorrow AndyP ? Do we get to see your handy work on the red one.


The R56 is coming tomorrow, it needs a run, its hardly moved since Oxford run.:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Gismo]

i have still not washed my car from knockhill its manky style but hay its for drivin not washing :thumbs up:


Just don't park next to ScottieDoop or AndyP it'll look even worse. :hand:
Park it next to mine :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Colin, if you're on before we meet, Me Julie's no well :eek: and isn't coming so, only one meal required :thumbs up:

[vintageb3]

Hi Colin...tried to send you a text to let you know we were dropping out of the run. Hope you got it!...not much of a signal in Kenmore on Orange

We had our picnic at Kenmore...and then started falling asleep. Both Kim and I have loads to do tonight...so I do hope you understand.

The road on the run were excellent!...some of my favourite roads in fact. Dukes Pass always goes down well. I did miss my 18"'s though...so much flopping about on 16" wheels/tyres.

OK....I better go and clear two rooms now :(

mark

[tonyjac]

hi all just back big thanks to colin for organising such a great run not been up the trossachs in years :frown: :D great run great pace:thumbs up: see ya:yes nod:

[gauldrymini]

Hi Colin

Back from the run...a good introduction to MINI runs. Just the car to wash but not today...

enjoyed looking at all the MINIs and scenery

Thanks:)
Andrew & Sharon

[SimonS]

Colin,

Many thanks for organising a fabulous run. It my have been our first but it certainly will not be the last.

Pic's at http://gallery.mac.com/simon.a.smith#100047

[Craig]

Well Done Colin. Great Run, Great Roads, Great Food, Great People.

Nuff said. :thumbs up:

Good to see some new folk, apologies if I didn't get round you all today - maybe chat at another event. :smilewinkgrin:

[Laineee]

Beginning to wish I'd come along now.... still, there's always next time! Have to find myself a navigator first though, I think.

Laineee

[Colin]

Thanks guys. Good to see such a large turnout, the regulars and the new faces.:welcome: I think I managed to talk to everyone if not my apologies.
The weather was kind to us considering the forecast.
So does this mean I've got to do it again next year. :D One a year is plenty, you guys that do several a year (you know who you are) deserve a medal.

Great roads, great folks see you on the next one. :thumbs up:

[Colin]

Colin,

Many thanks for organising a fabulous run. It my have been our first but it certainly will not be the last.

Pic's at http://gallery.mac.com/simon.a.smith#100047

Great pics Simon!

More more people

[ELFMAN]

Well done Colin! Another great day out with the gang (I'm glad the 'new' folks enjoyed it too - you're all most welcome... especially if you're older than me).

Food was good, and the service didn't keep us waiting, so top marks to the Kenmore Hotel staff too. Musn't forget Rob and his surprise 'Carry-Oot' rolls & sausage - AND sauce - for the Lanarkshire crew before we left Hamilton - top man! (that Christine's not daft..... a man who'll bring you a hot breakfast when you finish your early shift at work - rare).

The views were great all day, but especially on one part of the run when you could see the big loch and the misty glen on the right hand side which was pure magic. It was good to get out and about and have a typically NMS fab time - which after a totally crap month at work was SO welcome! The rain in places just added variety.

Tony, we lost you after the 50 limit on the way home - that's what you get for nicking my terrible one-liner (which I nicked from the Romans... it's THAT old). Hope you all had a safe journey home and nobody got (wait for it folks...) stuck up the Trossachs.

Enjoy the 'Aussie Pink Floyd' Malcolm! (hope they play all the hits: 'Shine on ya flippin' great wallaby', 'Tie me Arnold Layne down, Sport', 'Didgeridoo Side of the Moon'...)

See Y'all on June 1st for 'MINdiana Jones and the Dealer from Troon'

[Duncan Stewart]

:D Thanks Colin, we had a good day out :thumbs up:
Great turnout of Minis :cool:

[Scottie]

Just what everyone else has said ^^^^:cool:

[Craig]

Beginning to wish I'd come along now.... still, there's always next time! Have to find myself a navigator first though, I think.

Laineee

No navigator required:thumbs up: , we never knowingly leave anyone behind... even those who have navigators and go the wrong way... ;) :smilewinkgrin:

[Gismo]

Great run Colin, really enjoyed it and met a load of new folks as well :thumbs up:
Sorry if i didn't get round everyone........some piccies to savour:-

Nae roof down today
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/FrontView.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/FrontView2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/FrontView3.jpg

Duncan & Helen:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/Duncan.jpg

Just to prove Crombers does attend some runs ;)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/FrontView4.jpg

This guy just loves to be photographed:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/Marky.jpg

Welcome SimonS
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/SimonS.jpg

Craig got his grub before me :eek:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/Craig.jpg

Taken on the move and from my car:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/RearView.jpg

Go Lenore go :rolleyes: :eyes up:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Loch%20Tay%20May%202008/RearView2.jpg

[eddie 44]

Thanks for a great day oot colin... good meeting up with some old and new faces.. :cool:

[MINI William]

as per usal great roads great fun and great people:smilewinkgrin: .well done to colin for organising ill roll on loch tay in may 09:thumbs up:

[ianking]

Grrreat day out had by Sarah and I. :D

Brill meal at the hotel, what a bargain it was. :thumbs up:

Many thanks to you Colin.

[Scottie]

Some pics from the day.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Mini%20May%20Run/Library-0959.jpg


the rest can be found here (http://scottiedoop.myjalbum.net/Mini%20Run/)

[MINI William]

it says you need a password to view:argh:

[Scottie]

it says you need a password to view:argh:

should be ok now.

[ajamesj]

Great run and some great pics will get ours up tomorrow night. Just wish We could make more runs but are always having to work :(


Andrew & Lianne

[MINI William]

yehp:thumbs up:

[Colin]

Great pics so far folks, keep them coming :thumbs up:.
Love the one with the dog Fiona. :laugh:

[Bumble]

Hiya all

Fabbie run today, great choice of roads Colin - nice to see new people too. 'fraid I've no pics, camera is still missing in action :frown: . See ya all soon! :thumbs up:

Lynn

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well done Colin! Fantastic day. Great roads, great scenery and great company.:thumbs up:

Dukes pass - well, what can I say. We loved it.:cool:

Well done again.

Took a few photo's and will upload later.

Thanks again for organising.

A & L.:D :thumbs up:

[mini16-123]

Cheers to all had a great day will be coming to many more. Great pictures
Roscoe:thumbs up:

[stoney]

well done mate good run had fun no photo tho left cam in the house

[Gismo]

Just noticed someone wrote on my rear number plate :ragin: you know who you are :D

[Crombers]

Well done Colin, great first run, really enjoyed our day out, especially the post lunch pace :thumbs up:. Even though it was chuckin it down, X12 had a ball chasing G3 (oh the soundtrack ;) ) over the twisties.

[weefossy]

Colin, fantastic run, some great roads that I haven't been on before. What a blast the "tail enders" had on the last 10 miles :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks again for getting us lunch, wondered why Craig was so keen for us to sit beside Jude and him....nothing to do with being served first was it;)

The run stickers were class. You must have spend ages doing them.

:off topic: Euan, Aussie Pink Floyd were amazing, defo worth seeing. Played a lot of early (hard core Sid B stuff) Funny enough all the men were called Bruce and all the females were called Sheila. Now we know why Sheilz didn't get to the run :smilewinkgrin:

[Burple]

Just noticed someone wrote on my rear number plate :ragin: you know who you are :D

<snigger> I saw that!! Brilliant! :laugh::laugh:


Colin, Top day out mate! some cracking roads, scenery was awesome, spot on pace too, especially that last part where it was only you in front of us! Good to know the One can keep up with the big boys on the twisties when I put my mind to it:D ..Can't wait to get it chipped now. Top scran at the Kenmore too!:yes nod:
Not been up the Trossachs way for a while now, and some of those other roads were top notch Mini-blasting stretches!
Looks like you better make this one a regular thing! I want my name down now!! :p

We had an ace time, but I'll let my partner in crime speak for herself!! :D:D

Great to see all the regulars again, and a lot of new faces too, superb run for the newbies!
Thanks to Mum'n'Dad for the coffee too at the end of the run, I needed that! Hope the Aussies were suitably awesome, got to admit I was a wee bit jealous! :D


Sigh.. got to give the Min a wash now, she really earned her unleaded yesterday! She might even deserve a detailing at the weekend for her performance yesterday! :cool:

Cracking pics too guys! keep 'em coming!!

[N12 JLK]

Had a fantastic day yesterday, food, company was excellent as usual. Nice to see newbies coming along well done. Colin can you put the 3 Nicol's down fro next year :thumbs up: .
I will have to get mum and dad something for the next run as you always see us off with some lovely grub:D .
No photo's as it was pinched last week:ragin: , but not to worry. some of the views were breathtaking and what can I say Bonniescotland but 'Stoneybridge':thumbs up: . See some of you all on Fridays Mini Meats:o .

[JOHN MILNE]

hi colin
thanks for a great day
my first run roll on the next one
food,roads,company were all terriffic

[vintageb3]

Just noticed someone wrote on my rear number plate :ragin: you know who you are :D

Come on...let us know what was written!!!

mark

[Gismo]

Come on...let us know what was written!!!

mark


what can I say Bonniescotland but 'Stoneybridge':thumbs up: . See some of you all on Fridays Mini Meats:o .
Try that :ragin:

[gauldrymini]

Alan

Thats our MINI (Red R56 Cooper with White Bonnet Stripes) in your photo labelled JoyceW and family a case of mistaken identity...

Andrew

[Gismo]

Alan

Thats our MINI (Red R56 Cooper with White Bonnet Stripes) in your photo labelled JoyceW and family a case of mistaken identity...

AndrewOops :blush:

[hyperflick]

Tee Hee..... Well done Colin on such a good run!!!:smilewinkgrin:

Roads were amazin! even tho i had day off from driving I enjoyed being a passenger and getting to admire the views for a change.... inbetween Ewan tryin to bang my head of the window:argh: as he sped round corners while i was trying to take pics!!!

Will defo put my name down for next years run but will be in my wee Rascal me thinks :smilewinkgrin: Kinda missed the power on acceleration but was well impressed on the bendy bits...Well done that 'one' and the driver too of course :smilewinkgrin: .... V good tyres too!!!!

Good to see see all the usual faces and the new ones too... x

[joyce w]

Hi Colin, would just like to say we really enjoyed the run, the roads where great, the company was great and we all had a brilliant time, thanks Joyce ,Derek and Brant.:thumbs up:

[Sheilz]

I'm real sorry I couldn't get online in time to let you know I'd have to pull out of the run. Specy got a sore foot :frown: which cost me £240 to have mended:argh:but he is back on the road fighting fit again:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Just found my Camera... DOH :o so here are a few photos I took after taking a short cut to get to the front of the pack.. :yes nod:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/ccm1.jpg



http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/ccm2.jpg



http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/ccm3.jpg



http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/ccm4.jpg








:thumbs up: :thumbs up:

[Colin]

Good pics Craig :thumbs up:

[ajamesj]

Just downloaded some of my pics off my camera found my Loch Tay ones here goes

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF1682.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF1680.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF1687.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF1686.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d165/AJAMESJ/DSCF1684.jpg