Deeside Run in August

[coopert21ceb]

Deeside Run Sunday Aug 8th

Right folks, for anyone thats interested in joining us for a Sunday run along Deeside.

Leave Asda Garthdee about 1530, along South Deeside road, through Banchory along through Aboyne and to Ballater. Through Ballater then up to Corgarff for a picnic stop and a chance for some pics. Double back to Alford then finish at Tesco Wethill.

If anyone has any suggestions please throw them in. Any help trying to sort this would be great. Again, sorry if stepping on toes but am a new Mini owner and would love to get involved in a few tours.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?safe=vss&ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101010317608405305309.0004899c274c486ea9e81&z=9

Tried to put a nice line on the map of the route however Google map was not playing ball.

1-Chris
2-Doug
3-Neil
4-Forbes (maybe)
5-Shielz?
6-Sav1903
7-Spobojob (maybe)

[Gismo]

There are no real hard and fast rules regarding organising a run, anyone is fully entitled to do it and it's very rewarding when it all falls into place and everyone enjoys themselves.
Having said that, it's a lot of work and can be time consuming for some.

The NMS run events are organised well in advance and dates are posted up for the intended run and folks simply add their name, as the year tends to get busy you may find that most all weekends are used up.

Good luck :thumbs up:

[N16SHP]

Only thing i'd say mate, is try to keep the run off mainroads and busy junctions. It's cool to drive up Union Street and show off our Mini's, but theres heaps of lights and could split us all up! Just a thought though! You could go up Union Street and re-group down at Duthie Park and out past goals?

[Forbes]

I would suggest meeting at either Westhill or Culter, Culter might help some southerners....

[coopert21ceb]

Well initial thought was beach to Asda Garthdee. Chance for us locals to dodge pot holes up the town then meet anyone else who wants to join and chance to regroup and get fuel if needs be. But throw suggestions in. Asda may be good as we can just cross the bridge and head out South Deeside.

[stoney]

wont be able to make this as am at the paintball the week after

[coopert21ceb]

Ah no. Well i guess this is me trying to sort an "informal" run since I have not done this before. Sure we will meet up someother time though

[stoney]

Ah no. Well i guess this is me trying to sort an "informal" run since I have not done this before. Sure we will meet up someother time though


good on you for seting up a run i have a run at the end of next month then again at the end of aug if you fancy coming along to any then just post int the relevent thread

[coopert21ceb]

Ace, would be great to pop along to any you have sorted out, work permiting of course. Sigh, why do we have to work!!

[Doug_m]

Count me in.
Need to get a list of names who are attending...

[coopert21ceb]

Dug, not a clue how to start a list up so folk can add their names on. feel free to start on with us on it. Any help is appreciated, I am but a learner at this.

[Gismo]

Simply edit your first post adding the names of folks who say they will attend

[coopert21ceb]

thanks Gismo. Well here goes my first Mini Run

1-Chris
2-Doug
3-Neil
4-Forbes (maybe)
5-Shielz?
6-Dellie (maybe)

[Doug_m]

look at your first post and click edit in the bottom right hand corner of it.
you will have to add our names too
eg...
1-chris
2-Doug
3-neil
and so on and on...

[Gismo]

Simply edit your first post adding the names of folks who say they will attend


thanks Gismo. Well here goes my first Mini Run

1-Chris

Oh how lonely do I look heheAs i said, edit your first post :lol:

[coopert21ceb]

ah get ya, how thick am I!

[Hogman]

I would have come along but away with work again, so count me out :-(

[coopert21ceb]

Ah bummer. Well will try to get another one sorted to meet a few more Aberdeenshire Minis

[Forbes]

I might, though not sure on car

[Doug_m]

I might, though not sure on car

Jump in with someone else :p:

[coopert21ceb]

Def Forbes, gotta be room in someone elses motor. if date does not suit many folk, ffel free to throw some dates in the bucket

[dellie]

It's the weekend before my birthday so i'm a maybe

[coopert21ceb]

Ah ace, Deeside Birthday run then.

[dellie]

Only if someone buys me a cake LOL

[coopert21ceb]

sure that can be arranged lol Complete with a candle

Right folks, here is a very basic plan of the route. If anyone has any other suggestions for routes please please let me know. This is an informal run and I have never done this before so any help is great. Hopefully the A939 is a good one to throw in. Stunning road with beautiful scenery. But let me know if its rubbish or anywhere you would like to add in or take out.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101010317608405305309.0004899c274c486ea9e81&ll=57.15412,-2.903137&spn=0.307619,1.870422&t=h&z=10

[Doug_m]

Looks good.
What's the milage of that run out of curiosity?
Where's the food stop, that's what interests me haha

[coopert21ceb]

Its approx 100 miles round trip. Driving time about 2 1/2 hours. (not with stops) As for food, well with it being a Sunday I was gonna see if anywhere in Ballater does a good Sunday Roast. Maybe the Craigendarroch. But get searching as I am up for any food me. Gladd to see we have the priorities sorted haha

[coopert21ceb]

could a mod make this a sticky please

[shaunbhoy67]

Its approx 100 miles round trip. Driving time about 2 1/2 hours. (not with stops) As for food, well with it being a Sunday I was gonna see if anywhere in Ballater does a good Sunday Roast. Maybe the Craigendarroch. But get searching as I am up for any food me. Gladd to see we have the priorities sorted haha

The golf club is quite good for food or there are a few places, the alex hotel or there is an italian but whether it will be open at lunchtime, im not sure so there is a couple of other places to consider.

What date in August is it as i may be able to make an appearance for this one, the roads are pretty good along that way:smilewinkgrin:

[GCA3N]

could a mod make this a sticky please

Done :thumbs up:

[coopert21ceb]

ty

[coopert21ceb]

roads are ace man! Its Aug the 8th Sunday. Set off about 11ish

[Duncan Stewart]

Sounds like a good run. Can we come please (Duncan & Helen) Thanks

[coopert21ceb]

Duncan and Helen you are more than welcome to pop up. Its a very informal run as this is my first week owning a Mini so I know nobody on this site. Good chance for me to meet folk. But I shall add your name and hope to see you in Aug

[sav1903]

put me down for this

[coopert21ceb]

will do Sav1903.

[Mon the fish]

Not sure if I can make it, but I stay in Alford so I'll pop down to the car park at the very least to say hello!

Just checked the Transport Museum events list - its the Autumn autojumble that day. If you want to go, best to head through Alford between 9 and 10 (before the car park is full). Otherwise, head through late afternoon, when most folk have gone home

[coopert21ceb]

Thanks for that fish. Probably be through Alford about 3ish. If your out and about anytime for a run let me know.

[coopert21ceb]

Rights people. If this weather keeps up, would anyone be up for turning this into a picnic run. The photo stop outside Ballater is a perfect stop for a picnic. Even more so if the weather stays this nice. Plus Ballater is not exactly the hot spot for dining lol

[Doug_m]

Hmm I'll have to ask if mum will make me one :p haha

Just jokin, am easy with whatever dude!

[coopert21ceb]

Dug, if your Mum makes one for you is there any chance of her making one for me too lol

[Doug_m]

So is everyone still game for this? would be really good to get a proper NE run :D

[coopert21ceb]

Well I may be working a nightshift the night before so may have to change the date but it would be great to get a NE run going. Will keep you posted over the next few days. If I am working nightshift we can either do an early evening run or change the date. Will let you know when I know.

[coopert21ceb]

Right folks, still not sure if I am working the nightshift before so here is a suggestion. Either, a - you all go on without me and I cry all Sunday night or, b - We don't do the run in the morning but leave around 2:30pm and do an afternoon run. Let me know what you think. If folk would rather leaave it then I am sure we can do another run sometime soon. Be good to get some NE runs in the future.

[Doug_m]

I'm game for afternoon. It's still summer so who cares!

[coopert21ceb]

Ace. Well thats 2 of us I guess hehe

[Doug_m]

Hopefully ben, fay n Ryan etc will come!
C'mon the Deen guys!!

[coopert21ceb]

Hopefully the folk that are confirmed going will not mind me moving the set off time to the afternoon. If it's a nice day then it will still be good for anyone wanting to take some nice pics. Will get everything confirmed over the next few days folks. Looking forward to seeing you all.

[coopert21ceb]

Right folks here is the final suggestion for the run.

Will be at Asda Garthdee car park (the open bit, not under the canopy) 1500 to leave for 1530. Route is still the same just a change of time.

Should take a couple of hours but since its a nice Sunday drive then no rush really. If folk want to take a picnic of some sort there will be a fantastic stop outside of Ballater to tuck in and enjoy the amazing view. Hopefully the weather will be good.

Hopefully everyone who said they are going can still come with the change of time.


Very informal drive so if anyone wants to suggest adding in somewhere for a stop on the way just throw it in.


1-Chris
2-Doug
3-Neil
4-Forbes (maybe)
5-Shielz?
6-Dellie (maybe)
7-Duncan & Helen
8-Sav1903
9-Spobojob (maybe)

[dellie]

I'm still a maybe

[coopert21ceb]

Thanks Dellie. Hopefully will see you there.

[coopert21ceb]

Well fplks, only a wekk to go until our wee run out Deeside. Hopefully the weather will improve a little, well a lot really.
Hopefully you will all be able to come along and enjoy the scenery of Royal Deeside.
Asda Garthdee 1500 for 1530 set off. Wee picnic stop at about 1630 - 1700 with stunnig views, provided the weather plays ball.
Should anyone require it, my number is 07728901295.

Look forward to meeting new faces next week.

[Duncan Stewart]

Sorry not going to make it :sad:
Have a good run :thumbs up:

[coopert21ceb]

ah not to worry. Catch ya next time.

[Doug_m]

Hopefully have more folk confirmed!!!
Am still game.

[coopert21ceb]

Ace Dug. See ya Sunday. Think only a few are coming, but hey it's a start for my 1st run.

[dellie]

I might not be able to go on the run as im on a course next week that i have to revise for but i will try and meet you all at Asda so i can put some faces to names!

[coopert21ceb]

No worries Dellie. Be good to see ya down at Asda anyway

[coopert21ceb]

Folks, I am sorry to say that my first Deeside Run is going to have to be cancelled. Duty calls as they say and I am having to work. Very sorry to all and would love to meet up soon to put faces to names.
If anyone fancies a NE run of any type anytime in the future count me in.
Very sorry once again,
Chris :-(

[Doug_m]

Oh poop. Was looking forward to it. Another time then!

[coopert21ceb]

you and me both. Joys of work am affraid. Anytime you fancy a run around the north east though just let me know. If I am off I will go. Well guess we have the Deeside route sorted. Maybe you can check one out for up round the top corner somewhere?

[Doug_m]

thats where im from, work out of macduff to fraserburgh and peterhead. ok on a bonny day lol

[coopert21ceb]

well if you could meet in Inverurie say we could go up to keith, maybe yo buckie and along the top corner, you can head off at ellon along. Sounds like another good Sunday run

[Hogman]

~If the date is changing then defo count me in!

Am based just outside of Turriff.

I know of alot of the good driving roads up here, so just let me know when and where you wanna go and I will sort a good route out for ya!

Any other runs up here give me a shout as I will defo join in!

Cheers
Kevin