Mothership 5 - Friday 16th April 2010

[Craig]

Well guys, it will have been 2 years since we were last at the factory. A few things are bound to have changed and they may even be building some new models when we are there. :thumbs up:

More firm details later, however it will most prob be around the same idea as the Last Trip (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13292&highlight=mothership) :clap:

This is a MEGA road trip, including a SUPERB breakfast at Huntleys of Salmesbury (http://www.huntleys.co.uk/) and normally a BIG convoy of MINI's down the M6. The rest of the weekend is up to you, some travel back up the road on the Sat, others make it the start of a Holiday and others have a night elsewhere on the way home.. It's all possible :yes nod:

The hotel we use for the Friday night is Oxford Premier Inn (http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918)


I may have to put a cap of 30 on this, however we have had the option before of a second tour on the Sat Morn, so we shall see how many want to go. :D

Update 30th March....

Times are now confirmed...

Leaving Bothwell Services @ 07:30hrs Details HERE (http://www.motorwayservices.info/area.php?area=101)

Pit Stop @ Southwaite Services @ 09:00hrs

Lunch at Huntleys of Salmesbury @ 11:00hrs

Pit Stop at Norton Canes Services (M6 Toll) @ 13:30hrs * Remember £5 for the toll*

Arrive Oxford @ 16:00hrs approx.

For those with 2 way radios (PMR 446 kind) we will be using channel 4/17 for the run. It's good fun for a bit of banter and also helps to keep us all together and we all know what is going on..


1. Craig & Jude - Hotel Booked (Am)
2. AndyP & Lenore - Hotel Booked (Am)
3. Aerojonny + 1 (Pm)
5. Ian & Paul - Hotel Booked (Am)
6. Colin & Amanda - Hotel Booked (Am)
7. Brian & Christina - Hotel Booked (Am)
8. William and a Lady... :thud::Whistle: - Hotel Booked(Am)
11. Lynn + 1 - Hotel Booked(Am)
12. Neil & Lorna - Hotel Booked (Am)
13. Burple & Fi - Hotel Booked
14. Ryan & Ben - Hotel Booked(Am)
15. Rob & Christine - Hotel Booked (Am)
16. Fairy + 1 (Fay & Steven) - Hotel Booked (Am)
17. Mum & Dad - Hotel Booked (Am)
18.
19. Elfman - Hotel Booked (Am)
20. Claire & Francis - Hotel Booked (Am)
Total = 30


Morning Tour

Craig & Jude **PAID**
AndyP & Lenore **PAID**
Ian & Paul **PAID**
Colin & Amanda **PAID**
Brian & Christina **PAID**
MINI William & a Female :thud: **PAID**
Lynn + 1 **PAID**
Neil & Lorna **PAID**
Ryan & Ben
Rob & Christine **PAID**
Fay & Steven **PAID**
Elfman **PAID**
Mum (or Clare) & Dad **PAID**

Total = 25

Lunchtime Tour

AeroJonny + 1
Burple & Fi ??

Total = 4

[Scottie]

to close to the highland tour for me. I'll catch the next one.:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Oh yes.:yes nod:

As you would expect, I expect.:Whistle:

A.:D

[Craig]

to close to the highland tour for me. I'll catch the next one.:thumbs up:

no probs Fiona. ;) It's the only time I can get Jude to go due to her job... and it's the normal date for the trip :yes nod:


Oh yes.:yes nod:

As you would expect, I expect.:Whistle:

A.:D

:lol: funny that... :clap:

[GCA3N]

This falls on my last weekend at home, and being that I'm missing the highland tour then I would love to go on this. Always fancied a look around the factory. Craig will the accomodation be the same as 2 years ago (ie Premier Travel Inn at Oxford Business Park at the Cowley Junction)

Obviously I'll let you know if there are any changes in my shift plan.

ps. Kim will be joining me too. (that's if we are not divorced. (ie.Any more mods to car= divorce))

Just today I said to Kim I fancied getting the alloys powder coated a different colour, she said " sounds like a good idea, do think you'll have any money left to pay for the divorce". :laugh:

[Craig]

This falls on my last weekend at home, and being that I'm missing the highland tour then I would love to go on this. Always fancied a look around the factory. Craig will the accomodation be the same as 2 years ago (ie Premier Travel Inn at Oxford Business Park at the Cowley Junction)

Obviously I'll let you know if there are any changes in my shift plan.

ps. Kim will be joining me too. (that's if we are not divorced. (ie.Any more mods to car= divorce))

Just today I said to Kim I fancied getting the alloys powder coated a different colour, she said " sounds like a good idea, do think you'll have any money left to pay for the divorce". :laugh:


:lol: Good man Greig. Thats you added. :thumbs up:

yeah same hotel as it's nice and handy. :yes nod:

[Crombers]

:D what do you think :thumbs up: x 2

[GCA3N]

I was reading your signature Crombers, probably true. If only BMW had nailed the build quality, I would have never have sold my r50. Sorry Craig for being :off topic:

[Craig]

:D what do you think :thumbs up: x 2

I thought so.... ;)

[ianking]

yes please for Sarah and I.

[Craig]

yes please for Sarah and I.

thats you added - you gonna bite the bullet this time and propose ? :lol::clap:

[ianking]

thats you added - you gonna bite the bullet this time and propose ? :lol::clap:

Easy now. That would cost monies.

[Craig]

Easy now. That would cost monies.

:lol: thought so... :rolleyes::laugh:

[Colin]

Nice one Craig!
This will be my third trip :D Please add me and Amanda.

[MINI William]

Add the usals please Craig :thumbs up:.Can I also have a plus one aswell:Whistle: 2 cars please :yes nod:

[Craig]

Nice one Craig!
This will be my third trip :D Please add me and Amanda.

No probs Colin. :thumbs up:


Add the usals please Craig :thumbs up:.Can I also have a plus one aswell:Whistle: 2 cars please :yes nod:

so is that Mum, Dad, Special one and partner ? ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Add Helen and me please :D

[MINI William]

No probs Colin. :thumbs up:



so is that Mum, Dad, Special one and partner ? ;)

Yehp or if she cant go it will be Kev

[MINI William]

8. William and a Lady... :thud::Whistle:




:laugh::clap:

[john]

Can you add me to the list please and I will book some time off for it.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hotel booked!:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Bumble]

Can you put me on the list with a plus one too please!

[GCA3N]

Hotel booked!:thumbs up:

A.:D


Andy is it the premier Inn from 2 years ago, also do you recommend room only or B&B.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Andy is it the premier Inn from 2 years ago, also do you recommend room only or B&B.

'Tis this hotel: Oxford Premier Inn (http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918)

It's a buffet breakfast and is usually well worth the extra £7.50 :thumbs up:

A.:D

[GCA3N]

'Tis this hotel: Oxford Premier Inn (http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=23918)

It's a buffet breakfast and is usually well worth the extra £7.50 :thumbs up:

A.:D


Cheers dude.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Add Helen and me please :D


Can you add me to the list please and I will book some time off for it.

thats you added. :yes nod:

[Craig]

Can you put me on the list with a plus one too please!

no probs Lynn. :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Meant to say William, should we order a "special" room again ? :lol::clap:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can you add Neil & Lorna, but I'm sure they'll confirm this themselves when they get back from holiday.

[Bumble]

Meant to say William, should we order a "special" room again ? :lol::clap:

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Craig]

Can you add Neil & Lorna, but I'm sure they'll confirm this themselves when they get back from holiday.

Sorted :thumbs up:

[Livi]

Craig add Me and Susan down for this one :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Craig add Me and Susan down for this one :thumbs up:

thats you both added David. :thumbs up:

[RyanK]

Put me down with ben as passenger please Craig

We will be taking project slow down aka my car

[Craig]

Put me down with ben as passenger please Craig

We will be taking project slow down aka my car

nae worries young 'un ;)

[MINI William]

Meant to say William, should we order a "special" room again ? :lol::clap:

:lol: not if Megan is coming :yes nod:

[Craig]

:lol: not if Megan is coming :yes nod:

TMI young man... :lol:

[Craig]

Thats my hotel room booked. :thumbs up:

[GCA3N]

Thats my hotel room booked. :thumbs up:


What deposit did you have to leave to book it Craig?

[Craig]

What deposit did you have to leave to book it Craig?

Greig,

no payment is required. You can also cancel the room up to 1pm on the day of arrival for no charge. :thumbs up: So best to book and then cancel nearer the time if needs be. :yes nod:

[GCA3N]

Hotel Booked.:thumbs up:

[stoney]

put us down

have enjoyed this the last few times

[Craig]

put us down

have enjoyed this the last few times

Will do Rob. :yes nod:

[Neil and Lorna]

We,re back from our hols,so just to confirm our place. Really looking forward to a trip to Oxford again :thumbs up::thumbs up: Well done for Craig for arranging the trip :D:D

Neil and Lorna

[GCA3N]

Well done for Craig for arranging the trip :D:D



ditto to that.:thumbs up::thumbs up:

[Crombers]

I was reading your signature Crombers, probably true. If only BMW had nailed the build quality, I would have never have sold my r50. Sorry Craig for being :off topic:

What's up with the build quality :rolleyes:

(Says he with replacement 'steering' rack, column & pump :Whistle:)

[GCA3N]

What's up with the build quality :rolleyes:

(Says he with replacement 'steering' rack, column & pump :Whistle:)


You said it mate. Please correct me if I am wrong, but are BMW not like this in their own cars (ie cars carrying the BMW logo.) I mean it's not as if there not charging us all for quality but we don't get it.

[Craig]

We,re back from our hols,so just to confirm our place. Really looking forward to a trip to Oxford again :thumbs up::thumbs up: Well done for Craig for arranging the trip :D:D

Neil and Lorna

no probs Neil - hope you both had a good holiday :thumbs up:

[Livi]

can anyone that has booked there hotel, confirm the days they are staying? :confused::D

[AndyP & Lenore]

can anyone that has booked there hotel, confirm the days they are staying? :confused::D

Just the Friday night for us.

A.

[GCA3N]

can anyone that has booked there hotel, confirm the days they are staying? :confused::D

For kim and i just the friday night (16/04/10)

[Craig]

David,

most people just book for the fri night as they normally either go back up the road on the sat or go on somewhere else, but if you want to stay and have a look around Oxford, it is a beautiful city. :thumbs up:

[Fairy]

Hiya - can you please put me down (+ 1) will be our first trip down to the Factory :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Hiya - can you please put me down (+ 1) will be our first trip down to the Factory :thumbs up:

no probs. :thumbs up:

your the last into the main group.:thumbs up:

The reserve list will now begin til I find out if the cap on numbers is still the same. ;)

[RyanK]

Hiya - can you please put me down (+ 1) will be our first trip down to the Factory :thumbs up:

Nice one! Im guessing our staying mini then. Is it a GP?? :D

[Fairy]

Nice one! Im guessing our staying mini then. Is it a GP?? :D

Ok...looks like I cant keep it from u guys any longer...Yup I've bought a GP!!! :p:clap::yes nod:
Will get photos up and change my signature once I get my plates on :thumbs up:

[GCA3N]

Cool man well done can't wait to see it.

[weefossy]

Craig, can you add Mom and I please. Couldn't miss out on another T shirt could we? :smilewinkgrin:

[RyanK]

Ok...looks like I cant keep it from u guys any longer...Yup I've bought a GP!!! :p:clap::yes nod:
Will get photos up and change my signature once I get my plates on :thumbs up:

nice one congrats! :thumbs up:

Did your car sell no worries?

[Craig]

nice one congrats! :thumbs up:

Did your car sell no worries?

:off topic::off topic::off topic::off topic::off topic:

you getting the message young 'un :rolleyes:

[Craig]

Craig, can you add Mom and I please. Couldn't miss out on another T shirt could we? :smilewinkgrin:

thats you added Malcolm. WIll add you into the main group as I cannae have the Mum & Dad of the group missing out... :thumbs up:

[AeroJonny]

Can I be a bench warmer please Craig? Hopefully I'll be able to go inside the factory for once rather than just driving past as usual!

[Craig]

Can I be a bench warmer please Craig? Hopefully I'll be able to go inside the factory for once rather than just driving past as usual!

Nae worries Jonny. :thumbs up:

[weefossy]

Thanks Craig, we're a defo :D

[Duncan Stewart]

Hotel booked :D

[Craig]

Hotel booked :D

Thanks Duncan. :cool:

[Crombers]

:thud: Just checked off next years rota (last night) & would you believe it someone else on my shift has already booked time off that weekend :argh:

Unless I can get a shift swop (& I'm on feckin nighshift) which ain't gonna be easy then I'm already on a shaky peg :frown:

Keep ya posted

[Craig]

:thud: Just checked off next years rota (last night) & would you believe it someone else on my shift has already booked time off that weekend :argh:

Unless I can get a shift swop (& I'm on feckin nighshift) which ain't gonna be easy then I'm already on a shaky peg :frown:

Keep ya posted

not great news auld yin... :frown:

fingers crossed you get it sorted mate. :yes nod::clap:

[Burple]

Oh good grief.. how did I miss this??
Put us down for this as impatient reserves too please.. either tour would do!

:thumbs up::thumbs up::cool:

Ta!

[Craig]

Oh good grief.. how did I miss this??
Put us down for this as impatient reserves too please.. either tour would do!

:thumbs up::thumbs up::cool:

Ta!

Will do Euan... all depends on what Ulrike says re the numbers - we may get all on one tour (they have bent the rules before for us... ;)) And also there is a while to go and some will pull out.. :yes nod:

[badwolf340]

Hotel booked Craig (for all of us):thumbs up::thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hotel booked Craig (for all of us):thumbs up::thumbs up:

Is it a "special" room for the family? Or is the special lad being allowed to have his own room this year?:laugh:

A.:D

[badwolf340]

Is it a "special" room for the family? Or is the special lad being allowed to have his own room this year?:laugh:

A.:D

He say's that because he can now cut up his own food ,he and his carer will have ther own room :p:p;);)

[Craig]

He say's that because he can now cut up his own food ,he and his carer will have ther own room :p:p;);)

LOL. :thumbs up:

Sorted Brian. :yes nod:

[Craig]

As you can see folks, quite a few people are booking their Hotel room for the Fri night. I would STRONGLY suggest booking your room, even if there is a wee doubt that you won't make it. This is because as we get closer to the date, the rooms will sell out (I remember one year there were no rooms about 5 weeks before the trip.. :frown:)

Bear in mind that you can cancel your room even on the day of travel, so nothing to pay up front and if you cancel before the time on the day. :thumbs up:

[Neil and Lorna]

Hotel now booked:thumbs up::thumbs up:

Neil

[zimbo]

Craig if Im working and getting some money in then I'll try to come to this.
I've always loved this run. :D So put me down as a maybe for now please.

[ianking]

hotel booked.

[Bumble]

Hotel booked :)

[Fairy]

Hotel booked for us Craig

Thanks
Fay & Steven :D:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Hotel now booked:thumbs up::thumbs up:

Neil


Craig if Im working and getting some money in then I'll try to come to this.
I've always loved this run. :D So put me down as a maybe for now please.


hotel booked.


Hotel booked :)


Hotel booked for us Craig

Thanks
Fay & Steven :D:thumbs up:


Thanks folks, all updated on Page 1.

Still waiting on a reply from Oxford re the tour, however don't see it being an issue. :yes nod:

[Colin]

Hotel booked :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Hotel booked :thumbs up:

Thanks Colin :yes nod:

[ELFMAN]

Hi Craig, better late than never! Stick me down as a 'fairly probable', and I'll sort out the Hotel ASAP. Hopefully I'll make this one after Mini 50 wasn't to be due to our family loss in April... Oxford's always a good laugh and I could certainly do with one!!!

[Craig]

Hi Craig, better late than never! Stick me down as a 'fairly probable', and I'll sort out the Hotel ASAP. Hopefully I'll make this one after Mini 50 wasn't to be due to our family loss in April... Oxford's always a good laugh and I could certainly do with one!!!

no worries Sir, I'll put you on the reserve list, but still book your hotel as I think we should be fine for the numbers we have, plus people always pull out at the last minute. ;)

[ELFMAN]

people always pull out at the last minute. ;)

WA-Heyyyy!!! :blush::smilewinkgrin::laugh:

[ELFMAN]

Hotel Booked.

[Craig]

Hotel Booked.

Thank you. :yes nod:

[AeroJonny]

Craig, can you stick me down with a +1 please?

No need for me to book a hotel ;)

[Craig]

Craig, can you stick me down with a +1 please?

No need for me to book a hotel ;)

no probs Jonny - Done. :yes nod:

[GCA3N]

Craig, sorry won't be making this date now. Plenty on the reserve list though to fill the place.

[Livi]

Craig,

Me and Susan are to cancel aswell.... we are moving house :)

Will get the next one though!

[Forbes]

Me and Susan are to cancel aswell.... we are moving house :)

Again?

[Livi]

Sure am :)

[Craig]

Craig, sorry won't be making this date now. Plenty on the reserve list though to fill the place.


Craig,

Me and Susan are to cancel aswell.... we are moving house :)

Will get the next one though!

no worries folks, thanks for letting me know.:yes nod:

Remember if you booked the hotel, to cancel it. ;)

[Craig]

due to the call-offs I have decided to boost everyone up to the main tour. There will be more call-offs as we get closer to the run, so not worried about a few more than 30 as we have been allowed this before. ;)

so Aerojonny, Burple, Zimbo and Elfman, thats you on the tour :clap::clap:

the reserve list is now clear :yes nod:

[zimbo]

...Zimbo thats you on the tour :clap::clap:



:clap::clap:

[stoney]

well looks like this is going to be a busy april for us as we have peter kay on the 14th then oxfrod on the 16th and thedn jeff dumham on the 21st ;)

[stoney]

thats are hotle booked now as well

[Craig]

thats are hotle booked now as well

well done sir :thumbs up:

[stoney]

think i would miss this one it was the very first mini run i ever did back in 2005

:off topic:OMG that will be about 5 years agow now this will be my 4th tour round now :thumbs up::off topic:

[weefossy]

That's our hotel booked for Fri 16th. Is anyone planning a stop over on the journey back for the Sat night? Kirkstone pass anyone?

[stoney]

That's our hotel booked for Fri 16th. Is anyone planning a stop over on the journey back for the Sat night? Kirkstone pass anyone?

could be tepted just need to see if christe can get the day off and how the cash is

[Craig]

That's our hotel booked for Fri 16th. Is anyone planning a stop over on the journey back for the Sat night? Kirkstone pass anyone?

Thanks for letting me know Malcolm. As for stopover, yes we will be stopping over somewhere but it's not been decided 100% yet, but if you have any ideas, please let us know. :-)

[Gismo]

That's our hotel booked for Fri 16th. Is anyone planning a stop over on the journey back for the Sat night? Kirkstone pass anyone?


As for stopover, yes we will be stopping over somewhere but it's not been decided 100% yet, but if you have any ideas, please let us know. :-)Erm, how about Kirkstone Pass :Whistle:

[ELFMAN]

Elfman, thats you on the tour :clap:
:clap:
YIPEEEE!!!!!

Hadn't thought about a stopover on the way home though.......

[ianking]

Hi
A wee update for you.
Sarah cant make it this year so my mate Paul (he has been on a number of mini runs so you guys will probably know him) is going to chum me instead.

We were thinking of heading East on Sat and going to Duxford to the big air museum then drive up either Sat night or Sun daytime.
If not will just drive up on Sat with a visit to Gaydon motor museum.

[Craig]

No probs Ian.

We did Gaydon a few years ago and it was superb.

[weefossy]

Craig, is there any space on the Tour / run for our Claire and Francis to come up to Oxford from London? Claire has promised that they will clean the car. It has to be the most neglected Mini I know. Only gets washed if the "gardener" does it. lol.
They really just want to join in the banter, as they haven't been on a run since they were at St. Andrews.
If it's OK I'll book the hotel.

[Craig]

Craig, is there any space on the Tour / run for our Claire and Francis to come up to Oxford from London? Claire has promised that they will clean the car. It has to be the most neglected Mini I know. Only gets washed if the "gardener" does it. lol.
They really just want to join in the banter, as they haven't been on a run since they were at St. Andrews.
If it's OK I'll book the hotel.

absolutely fine with me Malcolm. As I have said before, we normally get call-offs and Oxford normally let us go over the 30 max without any problems.. :thumbs up:

[Crombers]

Hi
We were thinking of heading East on Sat and going to Duxford to the big air museum then drive up either Sat night or Sun daytime.
If not will just drive up on Sat with a visit to Gaydon motor museum.

IWM Duxford is an amazing place, been there 5 or 6 times over the years since the early 90's (sis stays 20 miles or so away). If you are going Ian you'll need to set aside 3-4 hours minimum to take the whole place in.

[weefossy]

Thanks Craig, I'll get a final decision from them and let you know.

[weefossy]

Craig, can confirm that Claire & Francis defo want to come, so I have booked their room for the Friday night. Interesting, it was now £80.50 including breakfasts and a week ago we only paid £70.70 for same deal. :argh:

[stoney]

ffs it only cost us £39 no breackfast tho

[weefossy]

Rob, think that's by paying in advance and no refund if you don't go. Our one is flexible until the day.

[Forbes]

Ryan get this booked you slacker

[RyanK]

I was actually away to text you today to say i would book it tonight. Trying to work out other finances first then i will

i gotta pull my finger out my arse though

[Forbes]

I was actually away to text you today to say i would book it tonight. Trying to work out other finances first then i will

i gotta pull my finger out my arse though

Well we can wait a while if it suits. I ken fit like with my spending this month

[Craig]

Please see poll HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?19464-FAO-Those-going-to-Oxford) for those going to Oxford regarding whether you want T-shirts or not ? :yes nod:

[MINI William]

Please see poll HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?19464-FAO-Those-going-to-Oxford) for those going to Oxford regarding whether you want T-shirts or not ? :yes nod:

Done :yes nod:

[ianking]

Well we can wait a while if it suits. I ken fit like with my sending this month

You dont actually get charged until you arrive at the hotel. They only keep your card number incase you dont show up.

[Craig]

Ok guys & gals, had an update from Oxford. They still won't let me book the tour, I have to wait til the 1st Feb.:rolleyes:

The nice lady at Oxford did come out with a few gems tho... :argh:

1 - The tour maximum numbers have been changed to 25 (not 30, or 36 as it was one year...:rolleyes:)

2 - They are now charging £12 per person rather than the £5 we paid the last time and not all of that is going to charity as was the case with the previous charge. This may not be a biggy, but it did bug me the percentage rise...!

3 - They CANNOT do a fri evening tour. I tried to explain that this has been a long standing arrangement and since 2004 we have been doing a tour on this day. I was told the only time they do evening tours is Mon-Thurs, Fri and Sat are only 9am and 1pm. :argh::argh:


So the options as I see it are...

We still travel down on the Fri, take it easy on the way down as we are in no rush and maybe stop at Gaydon for a look, have a nice night in the hotel and do the tour(s) on the Sat. Now this gives us an issue, purely down to numbers. I have 38 people on the list, but I am assuming most want to do the tour, however if we have say 13 who do not want to do the tour, then ace, we can all do the 9am tour on the Sat :thumbs up: However if most/all want to do the tour, then I would split it fairly evenly at 20/18, but that means that those on the 1pm tour would not be ready to leave Oxford til about 3:30ish and if you are driving back home, then it's gonna be a late one...

Also, some people may have already made plans on the basis of a fri night tour and NEED to get the early tour... I have to be honest guys, this is giving me a major ****in headache that I didn't want. I could go on a rant about MINI, but I wont.. :ragin::lol:

I can't even get the help of the lovely Ulrike on this one as she has now been posted to Munich. :thud:

So, help me here, what do you suggest (bearing in mind, if I am booking tours I need to do it on the 1st to make sure we get our dates - as I have been asking about them since Nov last year !!!) :yes nod:

[ianking]

Myself and my mate defo still want to go. Early tour Sat would be better for me. A wee tour round Gaydon on the way down then hit the bar at the hotel sounds like a great idea for me.

Or just leave right early on Fri and get there for the 1pm tour. Then hit the bar after then go to Gaydon on Sat on the way up the road.

[MINI William]

Craig saturday morning would do us. But have to agree with Ian friday at 1pm would be the best idea

[badwolf340]

have to agree with Mr King,down Fri,do gaydon ,bar,sleep,tour :yes nod:

[Craig]

thanks for the feedback guys. I did think about the 1pm tour on the friday, but you have to be there for 12:30 and that would mean leaving at stupid o'clock. A 7am leave (as we normally do) gets us down for about 4, so it's around 8 hours drive. That means leaving about 3am. :thud:

The Sat tours are prob what we are going to have to go with, but I need to know if some would be happy to do the lunchtime tour as they can't fit us all in on the 9am tour.. :rolleyes: I for one want to get in and get the tour done and then get back on the road :yes nod:

[Colin]

Like the idea of down Fri,do gaydon ,bar,sleep,tour.
The 9am tour on the Sat would be best for us, as after we're driving down to London to visit family.

[Bumble]

We'd also prefer early Saturday - got plans for the rest of the weekend that include Alton Towers.

[Forbes]

Will let Kennedy decide as I don't really mind either way.

Upto you mate as I am a passenger. Also get the flaming hotel booked!

[AeroJonny]

I don't mind which tour we're on Craig, just put us in wherever suits. Makes sense as we're the most flexible.

If anyone fancies a few pubs/bars in oxford city centre rather than the hotel bar I'm up for that.

[Forbes]

If anyone fancies a few pubs/bars in oxford city centre rather than the hotel bar I'm up for that.


Good shout

[stoney]

we would like the erly tour or even leave at stuipid o clock and do the fri tour if there is enuff of us that will do this then i will do the run down

or we could even just bocot mini and do some thing elce insted like

[RyanK]

Just been on and they only have double rooms left...cheers

[GCA3N]

Just been on and they only have double rooms left...cheers

That will be cosy. Just be like one of those multi storey car park nights. Lol

[RyanK]

haha :lol:

[ianking]

Craig

Do you really think it would take 8 hours down.

I drove down to the factory 2 years ago with my mate for a tour and we sat at about 75 all the way with a half hour break and Im sure it took us 5 hrs.

[stoney]

its about 6 hours with a stop

[Forbes]

Craig

Do you really think it would take 8 hours down.

I drove down to the factory 2 years ago with my mate for a tour and we sat at about 75 all the way with a half hour break and Im sure it took us 5 hrs.


its about 6 hours with a stop

Though you can bet that there will be roadworks or a crash or something if you leave it tight for time.

[Craig]

Craig

Do you really think it would take 8 hours down.

I drove down to the factory 2 years ago with my mate for a tour and we sat at about 75 all the way with a half hour break and Im sure it took us 5 hrs.


its about 6 hours with a stop


Though you can bet that there will be roadworks or a crash or something if you leave it tight for time.


Here is what I will say. Part of the trip for me is the convoy down. If you have to be there for a certain time, as ben says something will happen on the road and that just causes stress or worse having to speed to get there in time. I much prefer a more relaxing drive :D

If any of you guys want to go to the fri 1pm tour thenthats not a prob to me :thumbs up:

[stoney]

Here is what I will say. Part of the trip for me is the convoy down. If you have to be there for a certain time, as ben says something will happen on the road and that just causes stress or worse having to speed to get there in time. I much prefer a more relaxing drive :D

If any of you guys want to go to the fri 1pm tour thenthats not a prob to me :thumbs up:

well i am happy to go with the flow as long as i can get on the first sat tour then i am happy

[ianking]

I will go for early tour Sat as well.

[Fairy]

Hi Craig,
Dont really fancy the Friday tour since we are near Aberdeen, thats some drive down and dont really fancy having to leave Glasgow at 3am - that means we have to leave our hoosie at around 1am, thats just nuts!!
We can really only manage the early Sat morning tour as dont really wanna be driving back after the later tour on Sat as it would be good to be driving in the daylight for most of the journey back up

Pity MINI have messed you around with the plans

Thanks
Fay + Steven

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig , Saturday morning tour for us:thumbs up: , with a leisurely run down on Friday sounds good :D:D

Neil & Lorna

[RyanK]

Hotel Booked - Hurrah! Managed to get a twin room

Saturday tour for me please aswell

[Forbes]

Hotel Booked - Hurrah! Managed to get a twin room

Saturday tour for me please aswell

Early tour so we can get home

[Craig]

Ok guys, thats 24 people now requested the morning tour, so unless some of you want to move to the lunchtime tour, then the morning tour is full. Sorry to those not on the morning tour, but I have to say, MINI have put me in this position and I am NOT HAPPY. :argh: :sad:


EDIT: sorry make that 22 - room for 3 more... :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Saturday early tour for me - Jeez!!!! Nearly missed this. What a giant pain in the @rse.

[ELFMAN]

You'd think MINI were doing us a favour... £12.00 and as Craig said, not all for charity etc. Are they forgetting it's US who keep the ****in' place working? Like you Craig, I'm not a happy camper either - the main bugbear being that we've all made arrangements long before, and now they've moved the goalposts. Talk about biting the hand that feeds them? Must admit, my first thoughts were 'S*d it', but I'd miss the convoy and the banter with all of you guys. Having missed MINI 50 last year because of our family bereavement, I don't want to miss this one too. But cancelling the usual Friday Tour when they knew we were coming AND reducing the numbers when we've arranged things is just taking the p*ss.

[Craig]

My thoughts exactly Ewan... I did get an email back from Ulrike with a "tactic" to use (If needs be). She did say that if she was still at Oxford, she would have sorted it, but there are new bosses in there and she can't make it happen. Full marks to her tho for her honesty. :clap:

As you say Ewan, I did think about the S*D it option, but I also missed MINI 50 for cash reasons and would miss the craic and convoy if I didn't go.. :thumbs up:

C

[stoney]

well i did think about pulling out but as elf man said it the banter and the run down and if we look on the pos side of thing it means we can sit relax have dinner and a wee drinkie and not have to wory to much about time

[ELFMAN]

Good point Rob. Yes, let's go for the positive - despite the mucking about, we'll still have the convoy and the usual great evening of banter and laughs - we'll just have to tell them to turn the volume down for the tour for those who 'enjoyed' the Bar too much. Still looking forward to it - takes more than some moneygrabbing beurocratic tosspots at MINI to defeat the NMS. Per Ardua Ad Oxford!

[Duncan Stewart]

Were happy to give it a miss this time. Turns out April is a pretty busy month for us this year.

[Craig]

Were happy to give it a miss this time. Turns out April is a pretty busy month for us this year.

Ok Duncan, does that mean your not coming at all or just not going on the tour?

[Duncan Stewart]

Not coming to Oxford or on the tour.

[Forbes]

There is still 2 left for the morning isn't there? Might aswell Duncan if you can

[Craig]

Not coming to Oxford or on the tour.


There is still 2 left for the morning isn't there? Might aswell Duncan if you can

No problem Duncan.... :thumbs up:

Yeah Ben, your right, there is 2 spaces left. :yes nod:

[weefossy]

Craig can you put us on the morning tour please. If we are tight for spaces Claire can take Sioban's space. If numbers drop off all 3 of us will go please.

[Craig]

Craig can you put us on the morning tour please. If we are tight for spaces Claire can take Sioban's space. If numbers drop off all 3 of us will go please.

Already sorted :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Ok folks, that's the morning tour full.

Can I ask those that are left on the list that have not replied to let me know if you want to go on the afternoon trip. If so I will book the required spaces. (it may mean there are others on the tour with you). I am
booking the morning tour today so please get back to me asap.

[Craig]

Email sent to Oxford booking the morning tour for the Sat for a total of 25 people. :clap: Hope to hear back from them soon...:yes nod:

[zimbo]

Sorry Craig 1st time i've been in here for a while, you can take my name off the tour list mate, dont like the way MINI are s**wing you/us around being sort of regular loyal fans and all... Plus the price increase etc etc:thud:(talk about inflation!!!) but I might still tag along for the trip south and head onto London and see relatives instead when you guys head off to Oxford mate.

[Craig]

Ok Ali. Understand where your coming from, I ain't happy about this either! :frown:

[Craig]

Right peoples, got the final confirmation from them at MINI. They can only accept card or chq at the reception centre, so I need to think about some other way of doing it.

My thoughts are this. I don't want to carry around £300 in cash over the weekend, so I would suggest people pay me up front in cash so I can just give them a card payment when we get to Oxford. 2 ways for people to give me their money

1 - in person, either making an arrangement to meet up or at the March MINI Meats. :thumbs up:

2 - a paypal payment (must be marked as a gift so I don't have to pay fees) If you want to pay this way, please PM me and I'll give you my email address ;)

Craig

[Forbes]

WHats wrong with us each taking £12? Everyone will know to have it

[Craig]

WHats wrong with us each taking £12? Everyone will know to have it

Jings man you being slow like Greig? If you (and everyone else) brings £12 then I will be carrying around nearly £300 over the weekend and I ain't doing that. They don't accept cash :argh:

[Scottie]

Jings man you being slow like Greig? If you (and everyone else) brings £12 then I will be carrying around nearly £300 over the weekend and I ain't doing that. They don't accept cash :argh:

Am I being thick why would you need to carry it around surely everyone can pay at the MINI plant

[GCA3N]

Jings man you being slow like Greig? If you (and everyone else) brings £12 then I will be carrying around nearly £300 over the weekend and I ain't doing that. They don't accept cash :argh:


Oy u I resemble that comment. :p

[Craig]

Oy u I resemble that comment. :p

:lol: I thought you would have been in bed ;)

[stoney]

Right peoples, got the final confirmation from them at MINI. They can only accept card or chq at the reception centre, so I need to think about some other way of doing it.

My thoughts are this. I don't want to carry around £300 in cash over the weekend, so I would suggest people pay me up front in cash so I can just give them a card payment when we get to Oxford. 2 ways for people to give me their money

1 - in person, either making an arrangement to meet up or at the March MINI Meats. :thumbs up:

2 - a paypal payment (must be marked as a gift so I don't have to pay fees) If you want to pay this way, please PM me and I'll give you my email address ;)

Craig


will give it to u at the mini meets

[Forbes]

They can only accept card or chq at the reception centre


Read it too quickly and sure it said cash, hence my comment:blush:

Paypal would more than likely be easiest for me then, though happy to take a cheque on the day - if I know who it is payable to

[Bumble]

will give you the pennies at March Mini Meet :)

[Craig]

thanks for the replies folks. They only accept 1 payment, not lots of small chqs (to maximise profit...! :rolleyes:)

so if you could all pay me before, even posting a cheque to me is fine. ;)

[badwolf340]

will catch you at meet Craig :thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Craig, won't be at the MINI Meat, so PM me your address and I'll send a cheque. Miserable MINI B******s, but what do you expect from a company who thinks the Crossman's anything whatsoever to do with a MINI?
I've just thought of a good T-Shirt, but there's NO WAY I'd get into Plant Oxford wearing it.

[stoney]

Well I have just driven to p toruqe and the m6 is full of 50mph road works all the way to the toll road !!!!!
But it will be worth it :-)

[john]

Craig, due to selling my car for a house I will not be able to attend :sad: (the house is nice but not very mobile)

I hope everyone has a great time.

[Craig]

Craig, due to selling my car for a house I will not be able to attend :sad: (the house is nice but not very mobile)

I hope everyone has a great time.

OK John, thats a shame (about the car, not the house :lol:)

hope to see you sometime this year, maybe at Knockhill :thumbs up:

[Burple]

Hey Craig... hotel's booked, if you pm me your address I'll bung you off a cheque if you like, or we can wait till nearer the time to see if there's gonna be room for us :thumbs up::D

[ianking]

Craig

I will give money to William for myself and Paul and he can give you it at the mini meets in March.

[Craig]

Hey Craig... hotel's booked, if you pm me your address I'll bung you off a cheque if you like, or we can wait till nearer the time to see if there's gonna be room for us :thumbs up::D

Ewan. No need to send cash if your not on the tour. Not enough interest for an afternoon tour it would appear.



Craig

I will give money to William for myself and Paul and he can give you it at the mini meets in March.


No probs Ian

[Burple]

Ewan. No need to send cash if your not on the tour. Not enough interest for an afternoon tour it would appear.



Ok.. no probs, I'll just wait to see if there's anone who pulls out closer to the time then. Hotel's provisionally booked, so if anybody does pull out, we're ready! :thumbs up::D

[Craig]

Ok.. no probs, I'll just wait to see if there's anone who pulls out closer to the time then. Hotel's provisionally booked, so if anybody does pull out, we're ready! :thumbs up::D

Good Stuff. Jonny is at the head of the q, but as he lives down there quite a lot, he may let you go ahead of him as he can go anytime. We shall wait and see as nearer the time, something always comes up and someone has to call off... :yes nod:

[AeroJonny]

No chance :P This will be my first time at the factory after having to pull out three times before. Don't forget I'm a +1 Craig.

[Craig]

No chance :P This will be my first time at the factory after having to pull out three times before. Don't forget I'm a +1 Craig.

Ok Jonny, you may have missed my comments regarding the afternoon tour. I haven't booked this as MINI would want me to book exact numbers for the afternoon and as far as I can see it's just you and your friend. If you want to book it yourself, just contact Plant Oxford themselves...;) I don't think Burple is going unless he gets on the morning tour..

[Craig]

Just a note to those still to pay.

If your going to MINI Meats on 19th March, I'll get it then, otherwise please pm me for payment details. I can accept cash, chq or paypal. This is only for those on the morning tour and we have to pay in one card payment when we get there, so this is so that I don't have to carry lots of cash over the weekend. :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Thanks Ian for the paypal payment! Cheers ;)

[ianking]

Thanks Ian for the paypal payment! Cheers ;)

OK no probs.

[Craig]

Right folks, I have had a look at the route for the way down and I have come up with a plan. I think we will stick with the normal plan, this is for 2 reasons...

1 - we had looked at stopping at Gaydon (the Heritage Motor Museum) however they want £12 entry for every adult and I was only going to use this as a 1 hour stopover so I think this is a tad expensive for what for many will already be quite costly.... If some of you want to stop at this (as it is about 10 mins off the motorway) by all means do so and we will see you at the Hotel :thumbs up: I wouldn't want to stop anyone from seeing this if they really want to. :yes nod:

2 - the route we have used has always worked and we can leave later at say 09:00hrs rather than 07:30hrs. ;)

The only downside with leaving later is that we cannot have a Huntley's breakfast :frown: but their other food is just as good :thumbs up:

Also just for info I have checked and the toll road is now £5 per car. Some may see that as expensive, however I think it represents great value as it is always quiet and the "le mans" start out of the tolls is always a hoot! :clap:

[stoney]

Right folks, I have had a look at the route for the way down and I have come up with a plan. I think we will stick with the normal plan, this is for 2 reasons...

1 - we had looked at stopping at Gaydon (the Heritage Motor Museum) however they want £12 entry for every adult and I was only going to use this as a 1 hour stopover so I think this is a tad expensive for what for many will already be quite costly.... If some of you want to stop at this (as it is about 10 mins off the motorway) by all means do so and we will see you at the Hotel :thumbs up: I wouldn't want to stop anyone from seeing this if they really want to. :yes nod:

2 - the route we have used has always worked and we can leave later at say 09:00hrs rather than 07:30hrs. ;)

The only downside with leaving later is that we cannot have a Huntley's breakfast :frown: but their other food is just as good :thumbs up:

Also just for info I have checked and the toll road is now £5 per car. Some may see that as expensive, however I think it represents great value as it is always quiet and the "le mans" start out of the tolls is always a hoot! :clap:

i would stick to the 7 30am start time as we are better to get down and then we can relax in the bar :beer::beer: and also i like my huntley's breakfast:popcorn: !!!!!! and when i went down south last month there was so much road works all the way down to the toll road !!!!!! think out of 150 mile i did 75m in roadworks @ 50mph and i think the toll was £4.70 when i looked i never used it cos was only going 1 j down form the start of the toll :thumbs up: will be going back down south i a week and a bit so will have more of an idea on what the roads are like :thumbs up:

[RyanK]

Sorry Craig, just realised you were needing some notes off of me, forgot to keep checking this thread! Is it£12?

Thanks!

[Craig]

Sorry Craig, just realised you were needing some notes off of me, forgot to keep checking this thread! Is it£12?

Thanks!

No worries man - £12 each. Just paypal me it as a gift. I'll pm you my email address ;)

[Fairy]

i would stick to the 7 30am start time

Easy for you to say Mr Stoney!! :moonie: You dont live near Aberdeen meaning if your wanting to start off from Bothwell at 7.30 all the Aberden folk would have to leave Aberdeen about 5am :frown: Jeezo!! (Did it once for Mini United but it wasn't easy!!! lol) :moonie:

[Colin]

Sounds like a good plan to me Craig. 9:00am start time suits me just fine.

[ianking]

I really enjoy the 'LeMans' start away from the tolls. Its worth every bit of £5.

Im not fussy for the big breakfast to be honest, Shoot me if you want but its no different to me anyway from any other cooked breakfast I have had.

I would really like to go to Gaydon again though but definately need more than 1 hour there.

[stoney]

Easy for you to say Mr Stoney!! :moonie: You dont live near Aberdeen meaning if your wanting to start off from Bothwell at 7.30 all the Aberden folk would have to leave Aberdeen about 5am :frown: Jeezo!! (Did it once for Mini United but it wasn't easy!!! lol) :moonie:

That is true but it's going to take 6h with no stop so looking at 7 h down so if we leave at 9 that's us hitin Oxford at about 4-30/5 ish right at rush hour on a fri that dose not sound like much fun to me as I know what the roads get like down there there is allways that to think about as well !!!!!

[stoney]

tour money sent big man

[Craig]

tour money sent big man

Cheers Rob ;)

[Craig]

Only 25 days to go ;)

the start time is still under debate ;). Some people are going south in the next few weeks so will get a better idea of timings :thumbs up:

[Fairy]

Only 25 days to go ;)

Yipee :) Craig, whats happenning after the Tour, are most folk heading back up the road (think we will be) or are u guys staying another night?
Can ya stick up a piccy of the t-shirts please if pos :)

[Craig]

Tbh I don't know what everyone is doing... I normally leave that part of the trip to everyone to discuss. We are breaking up the journey on the way home to give me and jude a rest ;)

I have pics at home or if andy is near a computer he has pics ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

I have pics at home or if andy is near a computer he has pics ;)

He might just have them.

He's gonna go and have a look.

How weird it is talking about yourself in the 2nd person.:laugh:

A.

[AndyP & Lenore]

And here they are...

A.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Ta ;)

[Fairy]

Looking gooooooood :) cant wait for MINI Oxford now! :)

[ianking]

Looking gooooooood :) cant wait for MINI Oxford now! :)

Yip Im looking forward to it as well. Its been a couple years anyway since I have been there. In fact I dont even think they were building clubmans last time I was there so it has been a wee while.

[Gismo]

Yip Im looking forward to it as well. Its been a couple years anyway since I have been there. In fact I dont even think they were building clubmans last time I was there so it has been a wee while.Last time i was there the Clubman was under the cover that they wouldn't let us see

[Crombers]

Last time i was there the Clubman was under the cover that they wouldn't let us see

1977 !

[ianking]

Last time i was there the Clubman was under the cover that they wouldn't let us see

Yeah me too, I must have been on the same trip as you Alan.

[stoney]

Yep I was there on that trip that was the one I drove back up the road in the same day cos of work :-)

[RyanK]

Looking forward to this! Nice weekend away

[Scottie]

Yep I was there on that trip that was the one I drove back up the road in the same day cos of work :-)

I was on that trip it was April 2007

[Craig]

Looking forward to this! Nice weekend away

It would be good if you could pay ;) cough cough :lol:

[Craig]

Thanks to all those who have paid . ;)

only 3 to pay - Ryan, Neil & Lorna :yes nod: paypal as a gift or I can email you my acc details to pay cash in ;)

thanks

[RyanK]

It would be good if you could pay ;) cough cough :lol:

Aye I will do mate.

Sorry had so much going on recently, didn't think it was that urgent.

Will try get it through tonight ;)

[Craig]

Not urgent as such ;). Just trying to ensure all are paid before we go so it's nice and simple at Oxford :thumbs up: don't worry this doesn't affect your credit rating !! :lol:

[Craig]

I just checked and Ben is also due cash for the tour ;). I thought he had paid but it was for his t-shirt :lol:

[Forbes]

I just checked and Ben is also due cash for the tour ;). I thought he had paid but it was for his t-shirt :lol:
Can I wait till the tenth? Just tight up this month. Don't worry you will recieve it

[Craig]

Nae bother, I know about being skint :frown:

[Crombers]

Nae bother, I know about being skint :frown:

Oh Lord , here we go again :rolleyes:

[RyanK]

Not urgent as such ;). Just trying to ensure all are paid before we go so it's nice and simple at Oxford :thumbs up: don't worry this doesn't affect your credit rating !! :lol:

Hahaha :D

I will get it to you tonight mate...cheers!

[zimbo]

Craig I will have to pull out of the run down with you guys, coz I gotta go sign on again that Friday morning, unless I get a job before then... :rolleyes:

[Craig]

Craig I will have to pull out of the run down with you guys, coz I gotta go sign on again that Friday morning, unless I get a job before then... :rolleyes:

Ok Ali, fingers crossed you get a job before then ;)

[Neil and Lorna]

Craig

Just paid through paypal.:cool:

Cheers.

Neil.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Craig

Just paid through paypal.:cool:

Cheers.

Neil.:thumbs up:


Thanks Neil - payment received. :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Ok guys and gals, only just over 2 weeks to go.... :clap:

I have been trying for weeks to get Oxford to allow the extra 4 people to get on the morning tour, but they say that because of health and safety, they cannot change the numbers from 25. :frown: That means that AeroJonny and Friend plus Burple & Fi will not get on the morning tour unless someone pulls out.. :argh: Sorry folks, but I have really tried everything to get you on the morning tour, including emailing Ulrike in Germany, but she can't exert any pressure on them.. This means that you either book yourself on the 1pm tour, or miss out. I am again sorry this is the case, but it's all outwith my control.. :sad:

I do hope you understand....

Craig

[Forbes]

Have you decided your start times yet? Me and Ryan will be joining from the start now as I can't afford to visit Mikey just now.

Looking forward to this

[RyanK]

Payment sent!

[Craig]

Have you decided your start times yet? Me and Ryan will be joining from the start now as I can't afford to visit Mikey just now.

Looking forward to this

yeah I have..... brace yourself as it won't be popular for the northern members... :frown:

We will be leaving Bothwell Services at 07:30hrs as per the last few tour runs. This is mostly due to the multitude of roadworks on the motorway down (several members have given me updates recently after travelling south and it is a nightmare - full of lower speeds and cameras...) The added bonus is a huntleys breakfast ;) Mmmmmmmmm and we should be down in Oxford before 5pm even with the roadworks so giving plenty time for people to do whatever they want with the evening. :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Payment sent!

Thanks mate - just one to go..... :Whistle:


:lol:

[Forbes]

Thanks mate - just one to go..... :Whistle:


:lol:

If Ryan had considered it he could of payed for me and added it to my tab:p
Well since I'm the last one I can buy you a few pints:p or Breakfast:cool: Will get it to you on the tenth.

That will be a early start, might crash somewhere in Glasgow - guessing Bothwell is near there

[Craig]

If Ryan had considered it he could of payed for me and added it to my tab:p
Well since I'm the last one I can buy you a few pints:p or Breakfast:cool: Will get it to you on the tenth.

That will be a early start, might crash somewhere in Glasgow - guessing Bothwell is near there

:lol:

nae worries re the cash mate - just yanking yer chain! ;)

Bothwell is just outside Glasgow on the M74 near Strathclyde Park/Hamilton :thumbs up:

[Forbes]

Bothwell is just outside Glasgow on the M74 near Strathclyde Park/Hamilton :thumbs up:

Righto, so who is heading from the North - as we could have a convoy if I can't stay somewhere

1. Ben
2. RyanK

[RyanK]

1. Ben
2. RyanK
3. Fay & Steven

[Forbes]

And Burple, only ones I recognise as a good bit away.

[Craig]

And Burple, only ones I recognise as a good bit away.

don't think he will be going as he only wanted to go if he could get on the morning tour and that is looking VERY unlikely thanks to BMW/MINI :frown:

[Craig]

That's breakfast booked at Huntleys for 25 people at 11:00hrs ;). Bring on the brekkie !!! Mmmmmmmm ;)

[Burple]

don't think he will be going as he only wanted to go if he could get on the morning tour and that is looking VERY unlikely thanks to BMW/MINI :frown:

Change of plan there.. We'll probably come down for the run anyway, since we've both got the time off :thumbs up:

Hotel's still booked :thumbs up:

oh yeah.. so add us in to the convoy too!

[Forbes]

How long has it taken you previously Euan to get to Bothwell with that start time? Speaking about 6 at the BP leaving Dundee?

[Craig]

Change of plan there.. We'll probably come down for the run anyway, since we've both got the time off :thumbs up:

Hotel's still booked :thumbs up:

oh yeah.. so add us in to the convoy too!

good man. Be good to catch up ! ;)

[RyanK]

How long has it taken you previously Euan to get to Bothwell with that start time? Speaking about 6 at the BP leaving Dundee?

6 would suffice although better arriving at Bothwell early so theres time for a toilet stop etc etc. Don't want to arrive there at 07.25 & then hoon down the road 5 mins later if you get me.

Just bearing in mind the 10+ mile 40mph roadworks at cumbernauld

Half 5ish? :(

[Forbes]

6 would suffice although better arriving at Bothwell early so theres time for a toilet stop etc etc. Don't want to arrive there at 07.25 & then hoon down the road 5 mins later if you get me.

Just bearing in mind the 10+ mile 40mph roadworks at cumbernauld

Half 5ish? :(

So 4:00 leaving Asda? So that you are there for 4:30 get Fay on the dualler somewhere and Burple at BP @ 5:30

[Fairy]

So 4:00 leaving Asda? So that you are there for 4:30 get Fay on the dualler somewhere and Burple at BP @ 5:30


Hi Guys ;)

Just thinking, for the MINI United convoy down to Silverstone, we all had to meet at Bothwell at 7.30am :yawn:
Me + Steven met Nick (Birdog) at stracathro services at 5.30am and we made it in plenty of time to Bothwell although that was without those roadworks at Cumbernauld
what about if you Aberdeen guys met me n steven around 5am at Stracathro, that should give us plenty of time to get down, hardly any traffic on the road at that time - what do u think? :popcorn:

Oh by the way, just a random query but dont suppose Christine is making those awesome fairy cakes again for the trip down is she??! :thumbs up::cool::thumbs up::smilewinkgrin: (Dont ask, dont get) Please Mrs Stoney!! :blush:

[Forbes]

Hi Guys ;)

Just thinking, for the MINI United convoy down to Silverstone, we all had to meet at Bothwell at 7.30am :yawn:
Me + Steven met Nick (Birdog) at stracathro services at 5.30am and we made it in plenty of time to Bothwell although that was without those roadworks at Cumbernauld
what about if you Aberdeen guys met me n steven around 5am at Stracathro, that should give us plenty of time to get down, hardly any traffic on the road at that time - what do u think? :popcorn:

Oh by the way, just a random query but dont suppose Christine is making those awesome fairy cakes again for the trip down is she??! :thumbs up::cool::thumbs up::smilewinkgrin: (Dont ask, dont get) Please Mrs Stoney!! :blush:

Suits me, so that leaving ABerdeen 4.30ish?

[RyanK]

aye

[Forbes]

aye

So 4 at Asda for you Kennedy:p

[RyanK]

aye

[stoney]

Oh by the way, just a random query but dont suppose Christine is making those awesome fairy cakes again for the trip down is she??! :thumbs up::cool::thumbs up::smilewinkgrin: (Dont ask, dont get) Please Mrs Stoney!! :blush:

im shure that can be arranged :thumbs up: :yes nod: :lol: eps cos u will be leavin at stupid oclock need some substance :lol:

[Forbes]

im shure that can be arranged :thumbs up: :yes nod: :lol: eps cos u will be leavin at stupid oclock need some substance :lol:

Don't forget me and Ryan leave earlier so get more

[ELFMAN]

I'm only coming about four miles to Bothwell, but I like cake... By the way folks, Stoney makes a MEAN Roll and Richmond Sausages - I think he cooks them on the Manifold!

[stoney]

Don't forget me and Ryan leave earlier so get more

well you have to speak nicely to my wife but im shure there will be enuf to go round