convoy to mikey's mini show sataday 2nd oct 2010

[stoney]

ok peeps less than a month till mikey's it will take about 3hours to liverpool so shall we say meet at bothwell services at 9:30 am to leave for 10 am with 1 stop on the way down for a bit of brunch as long as abberdeen are on time

any one know of any where to stop for lunch ??? about the carslie area ?? i know of 1 pub in carslie that is ok but any other ideas welcome

1 Mr + Mrs stoney
2 Craig + Jude
3 duncan
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Stoney :thumbs up::cool:

[Craig]

Add us to the list Rob.... As for lunch, you could stop at Huntleys as we do on the Oxford Run, it's near Preston ;)

[stoney]

Add us to the list Rob.... As for lunch, you could stop at Huntleys as we do on the Oxford Run, it's near Preston ;)


we are only about 30mins away from liverpool when at preston was trying to think more 1/2 way but i am happy just to go to Huntleys but dont for get its pizza and beer on the sat night :)

[Craig]

Yeah, will need to see how mrs d is then as she has not been too great for about a month now and is back at school so may have to be a quiet night for us ;)

[stoney]

any one elce joing us on the way down ???

[Forbes]

Well the northerners are leaving Aberdeen at 10, I for one ain't keen on getting up any earlier

[stoney]

so you lot will be passing here about 12 30 ish ??? as long as you lot are on time that would not be to bad :thumbs up:

[Forbes]

Thats the plan

[GP BILLY]

Good bit to stop is north Carlisle, there is a McD's a Greggs and a big Adsa store.
It is all within 500 yards of the M6:thumbs up::thumbs up:

Hope this works click the link below to see where I am talking about:laugh:
Carlisle stop (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=54.926359,-2.947522&num=1&t=h&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=6.881357,14.941406&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.930002,-2.953949&spn=0.054149,0.153637&z=13)

What time would yous be at Abington services (I will meet yous there):thumbs up:

[Duncan Stewart]

Add us for the convoy down please

[Craig]

Good bit to stop is north Carlisle, there is a McD's a Greggs and a big Adsa store.
It is all within 500 yards of the M6:thumbs up::thumbs up:

Hope this works click the link below to see where I am talking about:laugh:
Carlisle stop (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=54.926359,-2.947522&num=1&t=h&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=6.881357,14.941406&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.930002,-2.953949&spn=0.054149,0.153637&z=13)

What time would yous be at Abington services (I will meet yous there):thumbs up:

Billy,

I would say about 30-40 mins after leaving Bothwell ;)

[stoney]

sahll we say meet at 12 to leave for 12 30 one the abberdeen lot turn up :thumbs up:

[Craig]

Fine by me Rob... ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

OK for us

[stoney]

ok Guys we will be leaving bothwell at 10AM now as we have the chance to put are cars in doors so it gives us time to get down and give the MINIS a wash and get them inside :yes nod:

[Duncan Stewart]

We will meet you around abington services. No need to stop, we will look out for you passing then catch up.

[stoney]

no prob you will prob meet GP billy there as well i know he will come that way as well i would say around 10 30 ish for abington

[AndyP & Lenore]

Meet up with you guys in Carlisle. What time will you be there and have you decided where you're stopping yet?

Rob, last time we spoke I suggested Southwaite services...

A.:D

[stoney]

i think we will just stop at southwaite services nice and easy for parking ect

so it takes around and hour and 1/2 so around 11 30 we will be there and say leaving for 12

[AndyP & Lenore]

i think we will just stop at southwaite services nice and easy for parking ect

so it takes around and hour and 1/2 so around 11 30 we will be there and say leaving for 12

Cool, so 11.30 at Southwaite then.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[stoney]

Cool, so 11.30 at Southwaite then.:thumbs up:

A.:D

dont be late :lol:

[Forbes]

Me and Kennedy are joining the early lot

Can anyone between Aberdeen and Dundee, inclusive, let me know if they are coming with us?

Leaving Aberdeen ASDA at 7am, next stop Dundee BP 8.10am

[stoney]

ok guys see you all 2morow at bothwell services at 9 30 ish to leave FOR 10 AM !!!!!!

billy and duncan we will see you at abington at about 10 30ish

andy p will see you at southwight at about 11 30 ish

any one elce

[Craig]

Pretty much last thing put in the car now.... !! That being the kitchen sink !! :lol:

See you all tomorrow ;)

[Forbes]

I have done nothing. Car is in a state, ands its heavy rain outside. Cheers

[Doug_m]

Mine was clean lastnight. Pouring rain the past 20 miles ive done. Seems wasted lol

[Forbes]

That was my thought, 2 lazy to wash it twice

[stoney]

well i have the car all polished and waxed and ready for 2morow

[Craig]

Mines isn't perfect by a long stretch, most of my work will be done tomorrow and sunday morning;)

[GP BILLY]

Mines isn't perfect by a long stretch, most of my work will be done tomorrow and sunday morning;)

Agree ^:yes nod: will see how clean there are when we get to antree

[Doug_m]

Right lads, looking forward to tomorrow (bar the 5am start) and looking forward to meeting everyone.

See you all tomorrow :)

[stoney]

well im hoping mine will just clen up nice and easy so not to much work to do 2morow spent over 6 hours doing it to day :lol:

[GCA3N]

well im hoping mine will just clen up nice and easy so not to much work to do 2morow spent over 6 hours doing it to day :lol:

You missed the rain then it rained over here all damn day.

[stoney]

You missed the rain then it rained over here all damn day.


nope i was up and washing the car at 8 30am !! just manged to get it finished as the rain started then pulled it in to my workshop and dryed it ect ect i even removed my wheels and cleand all the arches :thud:

[RyanK]

see you guys tomorrow

[stoney]

see you 2 morow guys

[GCA3N]

nope i was up and washing the car at 8 30am !! just manged to get it finished as the rain started then pulled it in to my workshop and dryed it ect ect i even removed my wheels and cleand all the arches :thud:

damn good effort.

[Craig]

All ready apart from one if my front teeth falling out about 10 mins ago :thud:

NMS thug in attendance ;)

[GCA3N]

All ready apart from one if my front teeth falling out about 10 mins ago .thud:

NMS thug in attendance ;)


will you be whistling whilst you talk ;)

[Forbes]

Should I be in bed yet?

[stoney]

Should I be in bed yet?Yes:lol:

[RobSco]

Hope you all have a Great time at the Grand National New Mini Show and that you all have a safe journey... Enjoy your Weekend... :thumbs up:

You will certainly be Flying the Flag for New Mini Scotland... :scotlandflag:

[Gismo]

Thanks to all the NMS'ers for taking time out to represent us, wished i could have been there, but, am travelling home on my wedding anniversary not having been home for 6-1/2 weeks due to working and then doing must have courses

[stoney]

Well that's us all in Liverpool just had kfc going to wash the cars then put them inside

[Craig]

Cars all inside and cleaned. Stand also setup and looking great ;)

Bring on tomorrow :thumbs up:

[GP BILLY]

Just a wee pic of a few really nice cars (all the way from
Scotland) sorry it's from my phone:smilewinkgrin:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/9049/1799126c.jpg

[Stewart]

Nice one, gives us at home an idea what its like. I take it this will have a best of show etc Mini?

[Lady Mck]

cool photo..have a great day guys..:thumbs up:

[Doug_m]

Another wee pic

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d78/jamesgamrie/64f1c00d.jpg

[Stewart]

Cheers again. So that’s the hall, we look mega organised and its good the cars are in and set up.