The Italian Chip Shop Job - Sunday 16th March

[Craig]

Well, Michael Caine went to Turin to steal gold bullion from the Italians....:D

All we have to do is have a wee drive to Hamilton and "steal" some fish and chips from, our resident Italian Cooking Maestro himself "Tony Pizza Champ Jaconelli". ;)

Big Thanks to Tony for allowing us to descend on him :)

Update 17/2/2008 -

START - STIRLING SERVICES @ 11:00HRS (Meet from 10:30hrs onwards)

FINISH - GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, EDINBURGH @ 16:00HRS

Lunch in Hamilton - Chips... mmmmmmmmmmmmmm :cool: :cool:

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

Menu...

FISH&CHIPS.........£3.00
SAUSAGE&CHIPS ....£3.00
BLACK PUDDING&CHIPS..£3.00
HAMBURGER&CHIPS......£3.00
KING RIB&CHIPS..........£3.00
STEAK PIE&CHIPS.......£3.00
POTATO FRITTERS......30P
CANS OF JUICE.........70P

Names please..

1. Craig & Jude - F/KR, FR, 2 Diet Coke
2. TonyJac (Top Bloke)
3. Bumble - F, Diet Bru
4. AeroJonny + 1 - NO FOOD ORDER
5. Elfman - S FR
6. MarkyC - B, Irn Bru
7. Duncan & Helen - SP/KR
8. CCM + 1 - F/F, 2 Irn Bru
9. Big Gordy & Kirsten - F/SP
10. Rob & Christine - S/F
11. AndyP & Lenore - B/S, Diet Coke & Coke
12. Mom & Dad - F/F
13. VintageB3 & Kim - KR, Ch, Diet Coke & Coke
14. Rossp + 1 - F/F 2 Coke
15. Bonnie Scotland - 2 x SP
16. BJN - NO FOOD ORDER
17. Neil & Lorna - S/S
18. The Penguin Pusher + 1 - S/S
19. Rhymes (Newbie) - NO FOOD ORDER
20. Wee Dove + 1 - NO FOOD ORDER
21. ScottieDoop & Allan - F/S, Coke & Bru
22. The Harpers - SP/S
23. Carlo & Jordana - S/S
24. GoldMini & Daughter - H/B, Coke & Bru

[tonyjac]

me too obviously :p

[Bumble]

Not only a jaunt in the Mini's but Fish and Chips too ... count me in!

[AeroJonny]

It'd be rude not to ;)

Me +1 please :D

[Craig]

It'd be rude not to ;)

Me +1 please :D


thats you added.. :)

[ELFMAN]

Me please!!! CHIPS!!!!!!!!! Did you know they're one of your 'Five-a-Day' Vegetables? That means you can have FIVE BAGS a day and stay healthy!!!

[Craig]

Me please!!! CHIPS!!!!!!!!! Did you know they're one of your 'Five-a-Day' Vegetables? That means you can have FIVE BAGS a day and stay healthy!!!

I remind my Doc of that the next time and I see him... ;)

[N12 JLK]

The nicol 3 down please.
Euan is that not a bag of Chaps you want:)

[Duncan Stewart]

Add Me & Helen too please :D (but no chips allowed in my new car! :eek: )

[Colin]

Count me in. Mmmm Fish 'n' Chips :D.

[Craig]

Add Me & Helen too please :D (but no chips allowed in my new car! :eek: )


Count me in. Mmmm Fish 'n' Chips :D.


that's you added. :D

[Big Gordy]

Stick me and Ross down for this:cool:

[stoney]

:eek: wheres my name you know i will be there ;)

[Craig]

Stick me and Ross down for this:cool:


:eek: wheres my name you know i will be there ;)

thats you added :D

[stoney]

thats you added :D

thats better :p :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

In the middle of our March holidays, and as it happens I'm quite partial to some fish and chips so stick us down. Ta.

And, again - I've stuck it for you.;)

A.

[Craig]

In the middle of our March holidays, and as it happens I'm quite partial to some fish and chips so stick us down. Ta.

And, again - I've stuck it for you.;)

A.


thank you sir... :D

[N12 JLK]

Now down to the nitty gritty, Tony do you do kebabs, pizza etc

[Bumble]

also let the salt'n'sauce or salt'n'vinegar debate begin!

[N12 JLK]

All sauces and vinegars etc, get the lot on:D

[weefossy]

In some of the "posh" retaurants I go to (lol), fish and chips is on the menu as

Scottish salad with highland dressing!! or to you and me

Bag o' chips in the rain :D :D

Put us down please

[BJN]

Damn! if only I still had a Mini!

[vintageb3]

I remind my Doc of that the next time and I see him... ;)

Don't be silly....I think your doctor knows this:rolleyes: :eek: :D

Only joking!!!!

The Thin Man

[vintageb3]

oh...and add Kim and I please if you are still talking to me;)

mark

[tonyjac]

hi there jason if everybody can stick to my wonderful traditional chippy menu it would make it easier for me to cook :o .pizza is probably a no go:( as too are the kebabs:( :rolleyes: ps ....i dont know how to load up menu so i'll have to type it up :confused: salt and vinegar or salt and sauce:confused: i'll put that seperate as not to cool down the lovely piping hot suppers;) watch this space for menu i have to speak to craig and rob first to see how and where ...ps euan enough already with the big duke john celine dion wayne cracks and malcom you too WEY YER SHEEP KERRY OAN ..USE R GONNY GHEE MEE A BAAAAAD NAME PILGRIMS:D :o ;)

[Craig]

Nae Worries Tony, myself and Rob will be visiting you soon.. ;) :D a bit like the mafia... eh no, wait a minute... nae horses heid in that naw... sniff.. :) :D

we will work with you sir, much obliged.. :cool:

[Craig]

Damn! if only I still had a Mini!

I am sure we can make a space for you... same family after all.. :D

[tonyjac]

No Problem Craig Just Let Me Know ;)

[AeroJonny]

Damn! if only I still had a Mini!

You're welcome to come with me.

[Mini Ecosse]

Working again!:mad:
Where is this chippy located?
Will try to call in next time down in city:)

Stephen

[FergusM]

Stick me down as well...will mention to the Mrs and see if she wants to come also.

Blantyre to Hamilton..that'll take me at least 10 minutes :)

[ianking]

Ian & Sarah please

Think I need a seperate wall planner for all the NMS runs this year. :)

[Craig]

Stick me down as well...will mention to the Mrs and see if she wants to come also.

Blantyre to Hamilton..that'll take me at least 10 minutes :)


Ian & Sarah please

Think I need a seperate wall planner for all the NMS runs this year. :)


thats you all added... yep, a busy year... and who was it that said NMS wasn't very busy... :rolleyes: :D

[ianking]

Just realised when I did check my diary that Sarah and I are away that weekend. We will be unable to make it. :mad:

[Craig]

Just realised when I did check my diary that Sarah and I are away that weekend. We will be unable to make it. :mad:

No problem Ian, shame. :(

[ELFMAN]

The nicol 3 down please.
Euan is that not a bag of Chaps you want:)

No, but no doubt you'll have heard of my 'Smoked Sausage supper'? :D :D
Now 'Get off your horse and....... can I have salt and vinegar on that please?'

[N12 JLK]

Craig, sorry. We actually cant make this one. Can you take us off.:mad:

[Craig]

nae worries Jason/Lesley, weekend away ? :D

[markyc]

Hmmmmm chips, stick me down as well please

ta muchley :D :D ;)

[Craig]

Hmmmmm chips, stick me down as well please

ta muchley :D :D ;)

that's you added sir. ;)

[Gismo]

Put me down for this one :) do you need to know if me julie is going too

[Craig]

Put me down for this one :) do you need to know if me julie is going too

nah, your OK, will worry about that later ;)

jings, a run you can actually make. :)

[Crombers]

Assuming this will be an afternoon meet, stick us down chief :cool:

[stoney]

Assuming this will be an afternoon meet, stick us down chief :cool:


nope it will be lunch at the chippy ;) as it is easyer for tony ;) so will be a proper run :D :D

[BJN]

Any room left on this one? I can smell the chips Mmmmmm

Shall bring a Mini's cousin on the run, or maybe hitch a lift with someone ;)

[Craig]

Any room left on this one? I can smell the chips Mmmmmm

Shall bring a Mini's cousin on the run, or maybe hitch a lift with someone ;)

No worries Brent, that's you added.:D

[AeroJonny]

or maybe hitch a lift with someone ;)

course you can mate ;)

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig

Stick our names down as a maybe for just know. Will need to make sure that staff is not going to be a problem nearer the time.

Cheers.

Neil and Lorna.:D :D

[Craig]

Craig

Stick our names down as a maybe for just know. Will need to make sure that staff is not going to be a problem nearer the time.

Cheers.

Neil and Lorna.:D :D

thats you added. :)

[Track Ali]

can u stick me down for it too?? thanks, will be bringing a passenger too :)

[AeroJonny]

Wish this one would hurry up, I'm getting well hungry!!!

[Craig]

Wish this one would hurry up, I'm getting well hungry!!!

dinnae wish it too quick, or they will not be a route... with everything going on at the moment, it looks like it will be a couple of weeks before I can get it done. ;)

don't want to do it in the dark. :cool:

[AeroJonny]

if you need any help, give me a shout ;)

[Craig]

thanks mate, but I have it in hand, just waiting on a couple of days off.. ;)

[Rhymes]

Hey, Can i come along even though iv just joined?

[Big Gordy]

Hey, Can i come along even though iv just joined?

Course you can............he's not fussy who turns up for his runs:eek: :p :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hey, Can i come along even though iv just joined?

Rhymes, Craig is probably at work just now so can't reply until later today.... However, I'm sure you'll be most welcome.:cool:

Why don't you head over to the Introduce Yourself (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13) forum and tell us a bit about yourself and your MINI.

A.:D

[Craig]

Hey, Can i come along even though iv just joined?

As Andy says, no problem. Thats you on the list. :cool:

dinnae list to Big Gordy, he's just getting old. ;) and he's barred. :eek: :D

[Rhymes]

Thanks very much. Im nervous now :( :D

Will introduce myself later, Want to put pictures of the car up aswell but dont have the camera til tonight.

Thanks Guys.


Rhymes

[Craig]

Thanks very much. Im nervous now :( :D

Will introduce myself later, Want to put pictures of the car up aswell but dont have the camera til tonight.

Thanks Guys.


Rhymes

no need to be nervous, we are friendly (but not too friendly you understand ;) )

be good to meet another new member. :D

[ELFMAN]

You should be OK, we'll be too full of Tony's lovely chips to bite you.........

[wee dove]

hey any chance of me and a passenger getting put down for this run.

[Craig]

hey any chance of me and a passenger getting put down for this run.

No worries wee dove, that's you on the list.

Sorting out the route this weekend (must tell Mrs D this .. :eek: :o ) so should have some more info after the weekend.;)

[Craig]

Thats the recce done, some really good roads and some not so good roads, but due to Hamiltons location, you have to go through some built up areas.. ;)

Total of approx 130 miles (50ish in the morning, 80ish in the afternoon).

Start will be Stirling Services at 11:00hrs (meet from 10:30hrs onwards)

Lunch at Hamilton (Parking at the Palace Grounds Retail Park) at approx 12:30hrs

Pit Stop at Happendon Services at approx 14:30hrs

Finish at the Gyle Shopping Centre at approx 16:00hrs

This gives most folk a longer lie on the sunday morning and home before it gets dark.

Thanks to Marky for co-pilot and writing down all the notes, had a few hairy moments on the back roads getting airborne with the back end coming round, and the brakes were glowing... :D :D :D

First post updated with this info also :cool: :cool:

[stoney]

Thats the recce done, some really good roads and some not so good roads, but due to Hamiltons location, you have to go through some built up areas.. ;)

Total of approx 130 miles (50ish in the morning, 80ish in the afternoon).

Start will be Stirling Services at 11:00hrs (meet from 10:30hrs onwards)

Lunch at Hamilton (Parking at the Palace Grounds Retail Park) at approx 12:30hrs

Pit Stop at Happendon Services at approx 14:30hrs

Finish at the Gyle Shopping Centre at approx 16:00hrs

This gives most folk a longer lie on the sunday morning and home before it gets dark.

Thanks to Marky for co-pilot and writing down all the notes, had a few hairy moments on the back roads getting airborne with the back end coming round, and the brakes were glowing... :D :D :D

First post updated with this info also :cool: :cool:

where abouts was this ? as i think i now the genaral route for the aftenoon as i know all the roads from her to happendon :D :D and from there 2 edinburgh

[Craig]

where abouts was this ? as i think i now the genaral route for the aftenoon as i know all the roads from her to happendon :D :D and from there 2 edinburgh


between Muirkirk and Carstairs I think... I needed a change of kecks when I got home. .. :eek: ;) :)

[stoney]

yep that is a good road:D :D

[FergusM]

Can I get removed from this....I have another thing on that I am trying to wriggle out of, though so far un-successfuly :(

[Craig]

Can I get removed from this....I have another thing on that I am trying to wriggle out of, though so far un-successfuly :(

no probs Fergus... ;) :)

[rosssp]

can i come please plus 1 friend.
thanks
Ross

[Craig]

can i come please plus 1 friend.
thanks
Ross

Well Done Ross, that's you added.. :D

[Craig]

Menu as undernoted.

Tony has done us proud and with a reduced price :D Top Man :cool:

Because of time etc, Tony has given us a limited Menu. Can I suggest that if anything does not take your fancy, that you either have the wrong run. :eek: :rolleyes: ;), bring a packed lunch, or buy from any of the fast food places at the retail park. :D

Menu...

FISH&CHIPS.........£3.00
SAUSAGE&CHIPS ....£3.00
BLACK PUDDING&CHIPS..£3.00
HAMBURGER&CHIPS......£3.00
KING RIB&CHIPS..........£3.00
STEAK PIE&CHIPS.......£3.00
POTATO FRITTERS......30P
CANS OF JUICE.........70P

I will take orders nearer the time for Tony so that he can get the frier on. :cool:

[Scottie]

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo. Chose this run is it possible to put our names down Craig.

Will only do the first part for the food bit and make our own way home.

If we are to late then no probs.

[Craig]

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo. Chose this run is it possible to put our names down Craig.

Will only do the first part for the food bit and make our own way home.

If we are to late then no probs.

course your not too late ;) knew you couldn't resist a chippy T. :eek: :cool:

that's you on the list

[Crombers]

Could I possibly meet you guys at 12.30 for lunch & a bit of the old banter in between work :confused: ;)

[Craig]

Could I possibly meet you guys at 12.30 for lunch & a bit of the old banter in between work :confused: ;)

I am sure we could manage that... :)

[MINI William]

the harper clan will be there dont know if it will be the 2 cars or the 1:D

[Craig]

the harper clan will be there dont know if it will be the 2 cars or the 1:D

Ok William, just let me know nearer the time.... Ta. :)

[ELFMAN]

FRITTERS for Lunch!!! Ahhhhhh, that takes me back! Nipping into the chippie on the way back to school at lunchtime in the 70's........

This explains my current super-fit body and mind. Like an episode from 'Life on Mars'. It was all 'High Waisters' (for our younger viewers - a style of trousers), Doc Martens and spangles....... Memories..... Where's me Werthers?

I have a spare Supercharger for the Fryers if you need it Tony.

[AndyP & Lenore]

FRITTERS for Lunch!!! Ahhhhhh, that takes me back! Nipping into the chippie on the way back to school at lunchtime in the 70's........



"70's"???? Guffaw Guffaw!!! Nice try Mr Wurther, but wrong decade. Try 10 years south of there.:eek: :D ;)

A.:D

[Craig]

OK Folks, after a discussion with Mr Jaconelli, he has asked if we can pre-order from the Menu which is in the first post of this thread. Please let me have your order by Wed Night of next week (ie 7 days from now).

Could I ask you all to check the menu and select something from it and post here your order. :D I know that the selection may not suit everyone, but we can't expect Tony to cook a full menu and get out with us for the afternoon run. ;) AND he is doing it for a VERY VERY good price. :D

Thanks.

[Scottie]

Allan - Sausage and Chips

Me - Fish and Chips.

Please.:D

OH!! and 2 cans of juice.

[Craig]

Allan - Sausage and Chips

Me - Fish and Chips.

Please.:D

OH!! and 2 cans of juice.

Thanks Fi, sorry to be a pain, but can you tell me what juice ? Ta :rolleyes: ;)

[stoney]

FISH&CHIPS for christine

SAUSAGE&CHIPS for me

please :D :D

[Bumble]

Right .... mmm

FISH&CHIPS for me - washed down with a tin of Diet Bru!

[Scottie]

Thanks Fi, sorry to be a pain, but can you tell me what juice ? Ta :rolleyes: ;)

1 can full fat Coke

1 can full fat Irn Bru.

[Craig]

Thanks for the orders folks, keep them coming.. :) :D

[ELFMAN]

"70's"???? Guffaw Guffaw!!! Nice try Mr Wurther, but wrong decade. Try 10 years south of there.:eek: :D ;)

A.:D

Right, Big Man - you're claimed by the way!!!! Hamburger Suppers at twenty paces. Ye've had yer chips! Are you inferring with your chortling disrepectfulness that I'm EVEN OLDER than I think I am? With these boyish good looks as well. You should see me without the make-up.

I left (SECONDARY!) school in '81 (no, not 1881..), so my 70's school lunchtime fritter-fests weren't a figment. I have Carbon-dated cholesterol to prove it! The oldest I was in the 60's was 7........

'Wrong Decade'? Ye're wrong and I'm not as decayed as you think!
:D :D :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Right, Big Man - you're claimed by the way!!!! Hamburger Suppers at twenty paces. Ye've had yer chips! Are you inferring with your chortling disrepectfulness that I'm EVEN OLDER than I think I am? With these boyish good looks as well. You should see me without the make-up.

I left (SECONDARY!) school in '81 (no, not 1881..), so my 70's school lunchtime fritter-fests weren't a figment. I have Carbon-dated cholesterol to prove it! The oldest I was in the 60's was 7........

'Wrong Decade'? Ye're wrong and I'm not as decayed as you think!
:D :D :D

PSML.:D :D

I stand corrected Mr Wurther.:D ;)

A.:D

[Big Gordy]

I left (SECONDARY!) school in '81


God:eek: another one older (just:o) than me:p:D:cool:

[Big Gordy]

Ohh forgot to say fish & chips for both Ross and me:D

[Craig]

Ohh forgot to say fish & chips for both Ross and me:D

Thank you. :cool:

[Duncan Stewart]

Steak pie & chips for me please
and a King rib & chips for Helen, Thanks :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Black Pudding & Chips for Lenore
Sausage & Chips for me

1 X Can of Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi for Lenore
1 X Can of Coke/Pepsi for me

How do we organise salt & vinegar etc?

Cheers

A.:D

[Scottie]

How do we organise salt & vinegar etc?

Cheers

A.:D

and Brown Sauce:D

[tonyjac]

dont worry about condiments ill bring bottles of vinegar,sauce etc.etc.with me:p

[AndyP & Lenore]

dont worry about condiments ill bring bottles of vinegar,sauce etc.etc.with me:p

Smashin';) :D

A.:D

[stoney]

a wee sneak pre view of 1 of the afternoon roads

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g251/s700ony/100_2526.jpg
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[AndyP & Lenore]

Don't think much of the weather, hope it will be nicer on the day.:D

L:D

[stoney]

Don't think much of the weather, hope it will be nicer on the day.:D

L:D


just so happend i was down that way for work 2 day and it was shocking the roads where slippy as :eek: but lets hope its dry next sunday :rolleyes:

[Craig]

aye, fingers crossed for better weather... hope the wee storm over the next few days takes the bad weather all away. :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Calling Mum & Dad.....

Will the chuck waggon be present on Sunday loaded with a fresh loaf of bread and some nice butter to make chippy butties?

And perhaps some fairy cakes for afters?

A.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

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

A.;)

[rosssp]

i would like 2 fish and chips and 2 cans of coke :)

[stoney]

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

A.;)


link dose not work :eek:

[AndyP & Lenore]

link dose not work :eek:

Aye it does.;)

Anyone else having trouble?:confused:

A.:D

[stoney]

Aye it does.;)

Anyone else having trouble?:confused:

A.:D

no mater for me as i have a set but all i get is web address not known

[AndyP & Lenore]

no mater for me as i have a set but all i get is web address not known

That's strange Rob. Deffo working for me.

They have changed a wee bit though.... just a bit of tidying up - haven't had time to put them in the usual template.

A.;)

[Craig]

Link works OK for me... you paid your bill stoney ? LOL ;) :D

[stoney]

That's strange Rob. Deffo working for me.

They have changed a wee bit though.... just a bit of tidying up - haven't had time to put them in the usual template.

A.;)


Link works OK for me... you paid your bill stoney ? LOL ;) :D


ok yes paid my bill :p

sorted now it is cos i am runing window vista needed to down load a compatable thingy but done now :D

[Craig]

i would like 2 fish and chips and 2 cans of coke :)

Thanks Ross.

COME ON EVERYONE, GIVE ME YOUR FOOD ORDER :D :D THANKS

[mini designs]

Put Carlo and Jordana down for 2 x sausage and chips - YUM YUM :D

This is going to be our first run, really looking forward to it and to meeting all you people

[Craig]

Put Carlo and Jordana down for 2 x sausage and chips - YUM YUM :D

This is going to be our first run, really looking forward to it and to meeting all you people


Cheers Carlo - not want to make it yourself so you know it's made right... LOL ;) :D

[mini designs]

Yeah must admit i could fry a great supper back in the day (though it's be a long time), but i get my chippys at Tony's now and he's not poisoned me yet:D

[vintageb3]

Craig...I keep forgetting to ask Kim what she wants for food/drink...

I will sort it out soon...promise!

mark

[ny152]

Hi Craig
Can you add me and my mini mad daugther please to the list please?
Only able to do a partial run, but will still be there for the food :D.

1x Hamburger & Chips
1x Black Pudding & Chips

Thanks
GM

[Gismo]

Thanks Ross.

COME ON EVERYONE, GIVE ME YOUR FOOD ORDER :D :D THANKS
Sheesh, what's the rush, it only takes a couple of minutes to fat fry a supper ;) :rolleyes: :D
Makes mental note to self to look at the food list :D

[Craig]

Hi Craig
Can you add me and my mini mad daugther please to the list please?
Only able to do a partial run, but will still be there for the food :D.

1x Hamburger & Chips
1x Black Pudding & Chips

Thanks
GM

Thanks Allen. :D

[Craig]

Sheesh, what's the rush, it only takes a couple of minutes to fat fry a supper ;) :rolleyes: :D
Makes mental note to self to look at the food list :D

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: tut tut tut tut :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Just gies yer order and less o' the lip... :eek: ;)

[ELFMAN]

FOOD!!! Can you put me down for Sausage & Chips AND a couple of 70's stylee FRITTERS. If nobody else wants fritters, don't do them specially for me though - there's enough to be going on with.

[Craig]

FOOD!!! Can you put me down for Sausage & Chips AND a couple of 70's stylee FRITTERS. If nobody else wants fritters, don't do them specially for me though - there's enough to be going on with.


Thanks Elfman. :D

[tonyjac]

no problem euan 2 70's style fritters along with your order is no problem at all:D

[Gismo]

Ok, 2 x steak pie and chips, not sure what Julie wants ;)

[Craig]

Ok, 2 x steak pie and chips, not sure what Julie wants ;)

thank you sir - that didn't take long...:rolleyes:

[Big Gordy]

Craig......may have to change our order as Ross is going back off-shore on Wednesday so I'll have a change of co-pilot:eek: ....ie Kirsten:rolleyes: :D

[Big Gordy]

Hi Craig
Can you add me and my mini mad daugther please to the list please?
Only able to do a partial run, but will still be there for the food :D.

1x Hamburger & Chips
1x Black Pudding & Chips

Thanks
GM

Wayhay....glad your coming:) You can bring that stuff with you now;) :cool:

[Craig]

Craig......may have to change our order as Ross is going back off-shore on Wednesday so I'll have a change of co-pilot:eek: ....ie Kirsten:rolleyes: :D

No bother Gordy, can you let me know by Wed night as I need to give Tony the food order on Thurs morning. ;) :D

[markyc]

Marky boy will have Black pudding and chips and irn bru:o :) My beautiful co-pilot will not be eating cause she will be hungover and will be eating chocolate and sleeping instead! (not at the same time of course!!!) :eek: ;)

Mc

[Craig]

Marky boy will have Black pudding and chips and irn bru:o :) My beautiful co-pilot will not be eating cause she will be hungover and will be eating chocolate and sleeping instead! (not at the same time of course!!!) :eek: ;)

Mc

Thank you young man... ;) Nic with a hangover, surely not...:eek: :rolleyes: :D

[Colin]

Fish & Chips and a can of Irn-Bru x 2 for myself and Lynne please. :D

[Craig]

Fish & Chips and a can of Irn-Bru x 2 for myself and Lynne please. :D

thanks Colin. :D

[N12 JLK]

Tony i will have a black pudding supper but i will have to collect it on Tuesday at Carlo's when my stripes are getting fixed.
Off for a dirty weekend this weekend to a Welsh colliery, grr
Roll on Crieff hydro

[ny152]

Forgot the drinks :o.
Coke & Bru with the food please Craig!

[Craig]

Forgot the drinks :o.
Coke & Bru with the food please Craig!

sorted Allen. ;) :)

[weefossy]

Fish & Chips X 2 please, + 2 x cups o' tea if possible.:)

[Craig]

Fish & Chips X 2 please, + 2 x cups o' tea if possible.:)

you mean you are not bringing the chuck wagon with you.. :eek:

not sure if Tony can do T.. Tony - can you tell us ? Ta :)

[stoney]

Fish & Chips X 2 please, + 2 x cups o' tea if possible.:)


if not mcd's is right next to where we are stoping ;)

[Big Gordy]

if not mcd's is right next to where we are stoping ;)

Have you ever tried there tea/coffee...:eek: Its terrible stuff:( their coffee is especially disgusting:eek: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyuch

[Big Gordy]

My new co-pilot has informed me that she would like steak pie please:D So to re-cap thats fish + chips for me and a steak pie for Kirsten......my glamourous assistant;) :D

[tonyjac]

sorry no tea available sorry DIG OOT DA FLASK:D :o

[tonyjac]

CRAIG the F/R next to your order is 1 fritter yes?:)

[Craig]

CRAIG the F/R next to your order is 1 fritter yes?:)

Yes sir, not had them in AGES, so thought I would treat myself. ;)

[Craig]

Ok folks, this is a small reminder that those that have not given me there food order, must do by tomorrow night as I am sending the order to Tony on Thurs Morn :D

If you want to eat after that time, you will have to contact Tony direct and it is up to him if he accepts the order. ;) :)

I thank you.. :p :)

[weefossy]

No probs Tony, flasks are at the ready.........as always:)

[Track Ali]

just to make sure im down for 2 sausage suppers. one for me and one for my co pilot?? thanks. looking forward to the run.

[Track Ali]

also can i just check what time we are all meeting at and where? and roughly how many miles the run will be?

thanks

[Craig]

also can i just check what time we are all meeting at and where? and roughly how many miles the run will be?

thanks

Meet @ Stirling Services @ 10:30hrs for an 11:00hrs start

Approx 130 miles run

Finish at the Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh @ 16:00hrs

:D

[Craig]

just to make sure im down for 2 sausage suppers. one for me and one for my co pilot?? thanks. looking forward to the run.

thanks for the food order. :)

[ELFMAN]

Re. 70's Fritters - Thanks Tony! I might regress into my childhood when I get them, but nobody will notice anyway..... Remember if you need a hand with anything on the day, let me know - otherwise I'm off with the rest of the NMS Tribe. I'll try to remember to bring a flask of tea, but if I forget, I'll join the queue at 'Fossy's Foods' chuck wagon!!!!

Rob - is it just us from our neck of the woods? If so, will I come down to your house just before 10am and we can do the world's smallest convoy to Stirling Services. If there's more, we can meet @ Hamilton Services as usual.

[stoney]

Re. 70's Fritters - Thanks Tony! I might regress into my childhood when I get them, but nobody will notice anyway..... Remember if you need a hand with anything on the day, let me know - otherwise I'm off with the rest of the NMS Tribe. I'll try to remember to bring a flask of tea, but if I forget, I'll join the queue at 'Fossy's Foods' chuck wagon!!!!

Rob - is it just us from our neck of the woods? If so, will I come down to your house just before 10am and we can do the world's smallest convoy to Stirling Services. If there's more, we can meet @ Hamilton Services as usual.

i thinlk there is 1 more so shall we just say meet at hamilton sevrs about 9 50 ish ??

[ELFMAN]

See you there, Rob!

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig.

2 x Sausage for us please cheers very muchly.

Neil and Lorna.

[Scottie]

I can't wait now. My first Mini run almost been a year since my last.:cool: :cool:

[Craig]

Craig.

2 x Sausage for us please cheers very muchly.

Neil and Lorna.

Thanks N & L :D

[Craig]

Calling ! ! !.................;)




AeroJonny

The Harper Family

VintageB3 & Kim

BJN

Rhymes

Wee Dove

You have until the end of today to give me your food order as I am sending it to Tony tomorrow morning (as that is what he has requested). If you don't give me your details by tonight, then please see Tony direct. (I did ask for details 7 days ago, so you've had fair warning. :o :p :D

Tony, I'll PM the order over to you early tomorrow ;) :cool:

[MINI William]

we will have 1 x steakpie and chips and 1x sausage and chips please:D .my dads not coming as hes working and a good chance my mum wont come if we have viewing:eek:

[Bumble]

Anyone for a Hermiston Gate convoy?

[Craig]

we will have 1 x steakpie and chips and 1x sausage and chips please:D .my dads not coming as hes working and a good chance my mum wont come if we have viewing:eek:

Thanks William - you took your time. ! :rolleyes: ;) :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Anyone for a Hermiston gate. Gate convoy?

Sounds good Lynn.:cool:

10AM?

A.:D

[Bumble]

Yep - sounds good to me! Anyone else?

[vintageb3]

The Andy Poole emergency texting service has just notified me that Kim and I were going hungry if we didn't put our order in...NOW!!!!...:D

Sorry Craig...I forgot again:eek:

Kim: Can she get just chips with salt? No offense Tony but she doesn't really eat oot of chippies. (Long Story...about no chippes in South Africa read as: jungle:D ) +1 Diet Coke. They just dinnae hae the culture we does:eek:

Me: King Rib Supper with Salt and a real Coke.

Sorry for delay

mark

[Craig]

The Andy Poole emergency texting service has just notified me that Kim and I were going hungry if we didn't put our order in...NOW!!!!...:D

Sorry Craig...I forgot again:eek:

Kim: Can she get just chips with salt? No offense Tony but she doesn't really eat oot of chippies. (Long Story...about no chippes in South Africa read as: jungle:D ) +1 Diet Coke. They just dinnae hae the culture we does:eek:

Me: King Rib Supper with Salt and a real Coke.

Sorry for delay

mark

Thanks Mark - would have texted you myself, but I lost your number. :o :p

thank you. ;)

Condiments are being brought by Mr J, so you can add your own. :cool:

[MINI William]

Thanks William - you took your time. ! :rolleyes: ;) :)
you know me always last min:D

[MINI William]

Yep - sounds good to me! Anyone else?
possably us :D

[vintageb3]

Thanks Mark - would have texted you myself, but I lost your number. :o :p

thank you. ;)

Condiments are being brought by Mr J, so you can add your own. :cool:

Cheers mate!

mark

[Craig]

Food Order sent to Tony. :)

Roll on Sunday - hope it stays dry :rolleyes: ;) :D

[tonyjac]

GRAZIE SIGNORE DAVIES:p

[Bumble]

Started a new thread for the Hermiston Gate Convoy!

[tonyjac]

CRAIG YOU FORGOT TO PUT WILLIAM DOWN ON FINAL LIST OF DRIVERS:p ps 1 sausage and steak pie

[Track Ali]

anyone up for a convoy from hamilton services, meet at quarter to 10, depart at 10? i think that should be long enough to get to the services

[Craig]

CRAIG YOU FORGOT TO PUT WILLIAM DOWN ON FINAL LIST OF DRIVERS:p ps 1 sausage and steak pie


I'm confused tony. The list I sent this morning and the list on the first page has that info in it ? :confused: He is No 22 (Listed as The Harpers) :-)

at least he will get a feed tho. ;)

[MINI William]

i will still turn up dont worry:D

[tonyjac]

craig my apologies i didnt know that the harpers and william were connected:o :)

[AndyP & Lenore]

craig my apologies i didnt know that the harpers and william were connected:o :)

Biologically.:eek: :D ;)

A.:D

[ELFMAN]

anyone up for a convoy from hamilton services, meet at quarter to 10, depart at 10? i think that should be long enough to get to the services

OK Mr. Pusher - G3 ELF and The Stoneymobile were meeting there at about 9.50am (check a few posts back), so we'll see you there!

Can I just say..... MINIS AND CHIPS AND FRITTERS! God Bless you Tony!
Grazie, Grazie, Grazie, Muolto Grazie!

[Scottie]

Craig: I've got what might be a rather stupid question to ask.

Where are we eating our fish suppers?? Is it in our cars.??:o

Just so I know whether to bring some air freshner with me.:D

[Craig]

Craig: I've got what might be a rather stupid question to ask.

Where are we eating our fish suppers?? Is it in our cars.??:o

Just so I know whether to bring some air freshner with me.:D

Fi,

pretty much, Yes, but I am hoping for dry weather so we can stand outside to eat.. :cool: :cool: :D

[tonyjac]

hi fiona hope the sun comes out so we can eat them lovely suppers outside ps if your going to bring air fresheners get me a box lol lol lol:D :eek: :( :( :D

[tonyjac]

craig at what time should i make my delivery?:)

[Craig]

craig at what time should i make my delivery?:)

Tony, we leave stirling at 11:00hrs, and I expect to be in Hamilton for 12:15/12:30ish.

PM me your number and I'll give you a call when we are about 15 mins out.. ;)


OH, and the forecast for tomorrow is NO RAIN. :eek: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[tonyjac]

craig pm sent

[Craig]

craig pm sent

got it tony thanks - all received and understood. :D

[Craig]

I have a few copies of the notes printed out, but sods law, my printer has ran out of ink. :o

Can I ask that you all please print off a copy of the notes, and if possible could someone please bring a few extras ;) as I know some people don't have printers. :rolleyes:

Fanks :o :D

[weefossy]

Craig, I'll run off 6 copies for you. Do you think that's enough?

[Scottie]

Fi,

pretty much, Yes, but I am hoping for dry weather so we can stand outside to eat.. :cool: :cool: :D

no bother. Think I look out my deck chairs.:cool:

[Craig]

Craig, I'll run off 6 copies for you. Do you think that's enough?

That will be fine Malcolm. Thanks :D

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig.

Sorry but were going to have to pull out of the run.

I'll arrange with Andrew tomorrow to pay for our food.

Hope everybody has a good run.

See you all soon.

Neil and Lorna.

[Gismo]

Ah, didnae realise we had to pick juice, hmm, are we too late, am i gonna die of thirst :eek: :rolleyes:
2 tins of diet coke please :)

[tonyjac]

sorry you cant make the run neil and lorna there's no problem order cancelled see you both next time:)

[tonyjac]

2 CANS OF DIET COKE COMING UP SIR:rolleyes: :D :D

[Craig]

Tony,

just got a text from Duncan and Helen, they can't make it either, both ill. If you could cancel their order.

Thanks. ;)

[tonyjac]

NO PROBLEM CRAIG:cool:

[Craig]

Well, it's an absolutely beautiful day out there :cool: :cool: Best we have had in ages (well round my way anyway ;) )

cannae wait to get out on the road. :D

See you all soon - Drive Safe. :)

[Craig]

Just heard from Stoney. Elfman can't get his car started. When he turns the ignition, it is just clicking. Both Rob and I think it's the battery that is too low, Rob is going to see if he can go and jump it.:)

Fingers crossed the Elfmeister makes it.. ;)

[stoney]

well had a good day big thanx to tony for the food it was fab :D :D

thanx to dad for the trip in the clubman :D

[tonyjac]

just back another INTERESTING RUN FROM THE NMS FAITHFULL big thanks to all that attended also a big thanks to rob and craig who orginized matters lovin it:D

[Gismo]

Great day out folks, thanks for the revamped route :eek:
Excellent food and company, special welcome to Bumble for joining the manky club ;)

Some piccies:-

All entrants:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/AllCars.jpg

Bumble's initiation to the manky club
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/BumbleJoinsTheMankyClub.jpg

Nice to see one of the sponsors on the run :)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/MiniDesigns.jpg

Lucky the bird missed
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/BigBird.jpg

Mum & Dad's new van:-
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/MumDadsVan.jpg

Can you see anything wrong with this sticker :rolleyes:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Chip%20Shop%20Job%20March%202008/Squint.jpg

[drb5374]

Nice pics. :cool:

Forgot this was going on today. :o

[ELFMAN]

Just back in from hand-washing the car..... in the rain.... in the dark. I thought the jet-wash was a cop-out Bumble!!!!

BIG thanks firstly to Rob and Christine for jump-starting me (and the car) this morning. Just worked out that Hoovering the bloody thing (plugged into the fag-lighter) yesterday probably contributed to the flatness of the battery. Anyway, I now have some lovely new jump leads in the boot.... I can do you a good Hire-Rate Rob.

Tony - the Chipmeister - what a great lunch! What a lot of work but it was well worth it. The Fritters were pure 70's magic. All I needed was Vimto and a packet of Spangles and I was back there. I'll send you my Weightwatchers bill....... Malcolm - the world's fastest Mobile Chippie! Sioban - yer team got beat! That'll teach you to wind up Rob before the match is truly over. Thanks for the coffee William - I owe you one.

Big shout to Rob and Craig (hope Jude's feeling better) for the 'Magical MINstery Tour' ('it's coming to take you away...') in the afternoon. Still, it proved the off-road capabilities of the MINI, so nobody has to buy that bloody awful Crossman (if they get permission to build it from from the Early Learning Design Centre). It did get a bit fraught at times, but you have to see the funny side as well as the muddy side.I managed to lead my very own mini MINI Run down the 'Long and Winding Road' to the Loudon Hill Inn... Sorry folks, but I was only following the Diversion sign after I lost Rob and the Penguin!

I'll be ploughing through the mud of the Waterloo battlefield in Belgium at the end of the month, so I'll miss the Knockhill meeting. Hope everybody has a fab time (stay out of the hidden culverts, folks!), and I'll see you bright and early for the Mother of all Runs - OXFORD. Drive safe and keep the shiny side up - Bumble, you just try to keep the shiny side... well... shiny!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Fantastic day out folks. Great company, great roads - even if they weren't the originally intended roads.

Tony that was fantastic grub mate, need you to come down and open a chippy in the borders. Nothing down here compares.

Pics later.....

A.:D

[badwolf340]

hi guys home in one piece loved the chips even though we got lost.my mums never getting to drive again (nippy knickers).
Love Christina & William

[Craig]

Cracking Day out Folks, even if we did have to stray from the organised route :eek:

My thanks must go to South Lanarkshire Council for not telling us that the road was going to be closed today to MuirKirk, you just made it a BIGGER MINI ADVENTURE. ;) :)

Thanks to Rob for taking the lead, even if he did think at times that he was a Melbourne with the wee man Hamilton. :p

Tony - you are the chippy KING! Me and Jude will pop down to see you sometime and have one of those infamous pizza's.:o You worked very hard to give us all our lunch and did a FANTASTIC job. All credit to you. I do hope everyone paid you for their lunch. :)

Great company as always, see some of you at Knockhill in 2 weeks and roll on the BEST RUN OF THE YEAR... OXFORD. :cool: :cool: :cool:

[MINI William]

yet again another good day out with NMS.chippy was amazin tony while your opening one up in the borders do one in haddington aswell as we dont have anything that can compare.:D

[Craig]

hi guys home in one piece loved the chips even though we got lost.my mums never getting to drive again (nippy knickers).
Love Christina & William

I thought she was going to do somebody and injury earlier today. :eek: :) :D

William - you cannae drive anyway, your "special";) :D

[vintageb3]

Great run today...thanks to Craig and Rob!!

Nice to see you all after the winter break.

Cheers

mark

[MINI William]

craig your not the only one that thought that :rolleyes: :D
yehp i wonder how long that will take to get round everyone on NMS:D

[weefossy]

William, we've said that our Nellie was "special" all his life. He used to drive a red / black mini :D Thanks everyone for putting up with Mom , boring you all with the wedding photos.

Toni, magic fish & Chips, defo the best. Can Mom do the deliveries for you;)
Attached are some photos

2 X Pepper Whites
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/ChipShop11.jpg


Close up of Bumble.....the off roader
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/ChipShop12.jpg

Toni's Fish & Chip Special
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/ChipShop10.jpg

[MINI William]

good pics.us "special" people must have a thing for red and black then (think its because its shiny )lol:D

[Bumble]

Thanks to Tony for a fab lunch, Rob & Craig for the NMS off road adventure which initiated my little Bumble into the Manky Club ... glad to say it was short lived and I've a jet wash to thank for that.

Nice to see everyone again - think your all "special"

[AndyP & Lenore]

Some pics from us...

Lined up waiting for foooooooood.
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/chippy02.JPG

A short word from one of our sponsors....
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/chippy05.JPG

Fooooooood. Tasted better than it looks in the photo - honest.
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/chippy07.JPG

The Long And Winding Road.
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/chippy11.JPG

In the "rear view".
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/chippy13.JPG

[AndyP & Lenore]

Thanks to Tony for a fab lunch, Rob & Craig for the NMS off road adventure which initiated my little Bumble into the Manky Club ... glad to say it was short lived and I've a jet wash to thank for that.

Nice to see everyone again - think your all "special"

PMSL.:D :D

[Gismo]

Thanks to Rob & Craig for the NMS off road adventure which initiated my little Bumble into the Manky Club ... glad to say it was short lived and I've a jet wash to thank for that
YOU'RE FIRED :mad: :rolleyes: :D

[Scottie]

What a great way to break ourselves back into run. Had to skip early small case of getting back for our dogs oh and watching Rangers WIN the CIS cup final.:D :D :D
Fish Supper was cracking and the best bit we managed the whole run to Hamilton and back with our 2 red petrol lights on.:D :D

[Craig]

YOU'RE FIRED :mad: :rolleyes: :D

The man thinks he is Alan Sugar.... :rolleyes:

[Craig]

What a great way to break ourselves back into run. Had to skip early small case of getting back for our dogs oh and watching Rangers WIN the CIS cup final.:D :D :D
Fish Supper was cracking and the best bit we managed the whole run to Hamilton and back with our 2 red petrol lights on.:D :D

:eek: :eek: Hope you filled it up when you got home... after all, your road tax is VERY cheap.. oh sorry.. different thread. :rolleyes: ;) :D

[Scottie]

:eek: :eek: Hope you filled it up when you got home... after all, your road tax is VERY cheap.. oh sorry.. different thread. :rolleyes: ;) :D


No. I did pull into the BP services @ Hamilton 117.90 for normal diesel. I'm no paying that I can get V Power diesel for cheaper.:D ;) ;)

It will last till the end of the week:rolleyes: only do 2 miles a day now.:D

[vintageb3]

OH MY GOD!!!!!! I FORGOT TO THANK TONY IN MY POST.:eek: :eek: :mad: :(

I'm really sorry Tony...I forgot to thank you for the best chippie ever eaten mate.

We went onto IKEA last night...and by the time we got home...I was really tired. This type of behavior occurs when old boys like me don't get their afternoon nap.:rolleyes:

Whilst enjoying your best supper meal EVER!...I was trying to remember the last time i had a good supper...but remembered the worst supper I ever had.

It was in Anstruther...and it was a back street chippie that opened up. The one on the harbour was really busy.(The original owner when it was actually the best in Scotland) Big sign on the prom with arrow pointing up the side street towards the shop. It read: "Andy's Fish and Chips...You can't BEAT them!!" I was only about 8 years old at the time and my folks had taken me out for the day. We all got fish suppers and walked back down the the car on the prom/harbour. We all had one mouthful...and threw the whole lot in the nearest bin. They were rank rotten!!!.

My Mum and Dad were going on about how rotten the suppers were and I added "Yeah....Andy can throw away the 'B'!!!....The sign should read: "Andy's Fish and Chips...You can't EAT them!!"

See...poor humour at eight years old:o

So....Thanks mate...the suppers added so much to the day....and we appreciated you efforts immensely!!!

mark

[vintageb3]

The man thinks he is Alan Sugar.... :rolleyes:

Awe....that's sweet:o

mark

[tonyjac]

cheers mark glad you liked them:)

[stoney]

well i would just like to add i am sorry if the pace got a bit quick in parts :eek:
what you pepes have to mind is i drive these roads neer on every day :D so what seems quick to some may not be quick for me ;) :rolleyes:

but a big thanx to every one for turning up and makeing it a good day out as per normal ;)

[Gismo]

what you pepes have to mind is i drive these roads neer on every day :D so what seems quick to some may not be quick for me ;) :rolleyes:
No wonder your suspensions knackered ;) some of the pot holes could easily have been lakes :eek: :D

[ELFMAN]

Don't beat yourself up Stoney, if it wasn't for you and Christine I would've missed the run altogether! Sometimes things can go wrong:confused: :mad: For instance, if I'd been able to read my Run Notes I wouldn't have lost you and the Penguin in Strathaven/Muirkirk. But after we all got back together and did the Mystery Tour, we stuck it out (literally with that mud!:eek: ) and got back on the 'proper' route. Luckily we were fortified with the best Chippie Carry-Oot in Lanarkshire, as quite possibly the known Universe:cool:

Due to various work/time-related things:mad: :mad:, some of us haven't been able to organise any runs, depite enjoying numerous NMS jaunts over the years. I realise how much work's involved:confused: :( :confused: , which is why I have thought about it, but never attempted it. The majority of us have enjoyed Runs/Meets organised by a relatively small group of members and some 'new' ones in the last couple of years which have been top-notch too :D. So hats off to everybody who puts in the graft. Those of us who haven't DO appreciate it!

[tonyjac]

here here mister frame;)

[MINI William]

well put :D

[Colin]

Bit of a delayed post, but didn't get back till late on Sunday. Big thanks to Tony for the grub, excellent fish 'n' chips :D. Thanks also to Rob and Craig for doing the route, even though we didn't actually get to do the "proper" route ;):D.
Roll on Oxford :cool:

[Track Ali]

late reply from me also...

thanks tony for the excellent food. very rarely do i find excellent sausages and excellent chips in the same supper.

and even more rarely do i open my supper to find four sausages.
ill have to order for two more often lol

although it was well worth it.

thanks to rob and craig for sorting out the route panic

great day,

and cant wait till oxford :D

[ELFMAN]

I forgot a special wee mention for 'Mr Fixit' - Craig.
'If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs....'