LOCH NESS RUN 13/11/2004 -FINAL INSRUCTIONS ADDED

[Eggy7496]

Hey mini buddies, going to organise a loch ness run, im thinkin of meeting up somewhere near inverness then doing a tripp into inverness and then to circle the loch ness with a wee stop at Urquhart Castle (think thats how you spell it) i've been told it would be a great run, with some twisty roads, im going up to inverness to do some research on it. i was proposing a date of September 19th. Bonnie Scotlands original date.

Lets get a good turn out for my first organised run people.

Whos all up for that?




Details of Grub

so far i think i can make this judgement:

i can increase the number if its more than 25 easily

25 so far

Pizza Hut (01463 223344):
1) ME !!!!! (plus 3)
2) JULZ + ROB
3) BDM + 1
4) CHECKGIRL + 1
5) DUNCAN + HELEN
6) FIONA + 1
7) SEAN + 1
8) NENAH + 1
9) SLEEPYRASCAL
10) KINGHORN + 1
11) KIRSTY
12) NENAH + 1
13) EDDIE
14) X30YES



Here's my proposed plan:
-all meet at Inverness Retail and Business Park (the place were the Warner Bro's Cinema is)
-head into and through the town (will give detailed route instructions)
-connect onto the A82
-stop at Urquhart Castle (get some ace pics of yer mini, never know Nessie might decide to pop up and say Hi!!)
-continue along the A82 to the bottom of Loch Ness into FORT AUGUSTUS
-cross bridges there and onto the "B-Roadies" - B862(YAY!)
-there supposedly a waterfall just at the begginning of the B862, maybe a good place to stop. Will confirm once i do the run myself
-about 1/3 back up the Loch connect on the B852, this takes right onto the Loch Coast basically! (We dont want no mini water adventures!)
-Head right in along the coast into Inverness then stop again at the Inverness Business and Retail Park. Depending on how long this run takes and starting times, maybe get a chance to go to the cinema.



IV72GD = Pizza Hut Post Code


Acc. Dist Route Directions


0.00 0.00 Uncl. Start out at IV2 7GD,Inverness

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0.19 0.19 Uncl. At roundabout take the 1st exit

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0.24 0.05 A96 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A96

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0.72 0.48 B865 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the B865
Entering Inverness

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1.24 0.52 B865 Millburn Roundabout (Junction with B9006)
Take 2nd exit (signposted Town Centre) In 0.7 mile take right hand lane

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2.14 0.90 B865 Inverness
At traffic signals forward (signposted Fort William)

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2.24 0.10 B865 Inverness Station

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2.44 0.20 B865 Junction with B862
At traffic signals forward (signposted Aberdeen, Perth)

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2.64 0.20 A82 Shore Street Roundabout (Junction with A82)
Take 1st exit A82 (signposted Beauly, Fort William)

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2.94 0.30 A82 Telford Street Roundabout (Junction with A862)
Take 2nd exit (signposted Fort William)

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3.34 0.40 A82 Junction with B861
At traffic signals turn right

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7.64 4.30 A82 Dochgarroch (post office)

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9.74 2.10 A82 Lochend

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17.54 7.80 A82 Junction with A831 (edge of Drumnadrochit)
Bear left and cross bridge

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[Julz]

Can I be a preliminary mibee, that is the only day off I have free in september and will require a bit time to convince my navigator!!
(received a rather nice email today about the Loch Ness Monster... hmm...:clown:)

[Eggy7496]

Good Good, Julz do u remember how many people accepted bonnie scotlands original plan?

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

Good Good, Julz do u remember how many people accepted bonnie scotlands original plan?


The list is here. (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2117):)

[Duncan Stewart]

Can't make it I'm afraid as I am way in Wales on holiday :dead:.

[Eggy7496]

cheers for that list GAJ, u gonna join us? (well me so far lol)

[GAJ]

Put me down as a mibbees aye, mibbees no!

[R7 ETH]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

Can't make it I'm afraid as I am way in Wales on holiday :dead:.



Cant make it either Weird i am in Wales that weekend for business not pleasure.:D

[Eggy7496]

maybe the next time hopefully

[eddie 44]

stick me doon, on hoiday that week:D

[Eggy7496]

good stuff eddie, right where's evryone else? lol

[john]

Sorry but I cant make it either as its my wedding aniversary and we are going away for a few days.:cool:

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by john

Sorry but I cant make it either as its my wedding aniversary and we are going away for a few days.:cool:

Whit ...would you no have better fun in the mini :p:D:D

[Eggy7496]

No problemo, im heading on the route tomorrow with some mates to check it out.

[Nenah]

Sorry, I cant make it as I'll be in the States until Sept-October - good luck with the run and let me knwo if, for some reaons, the date gets changed?

[Eggy7496]

Okay dokey, will do Nenah

[The Dogfather]

Eggy, I can't make it either as I'm up in Orkney. Sorry mate would have like to come along.

[Kirsty]

Sounds like a fab run!! Might be able to but still not sure!! Can you put me down for a maybe!! I'll try to let you know soon!!! Chase me if I take too long to come back!! I sometimes forget what I've put my name down for!!! Thanks!!!

[Scottie]

Typical a run in my back yard and can not make it. My car will not be back by then.

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Typical a run in my back yard and can not make it. My car will not be back by then.


Must be some garden! I know people with ponds and even burns going through their gardens but Loch Ness!:D;):clown:

[Eggy7496]

i love the pics of your car Scottie Coop. its a shame u cant make it. i take it you live in inverness?

[Scottie]

quote:

Must be some garden! I know people with ponds and even burns going through their gardens but Loch Ness!:D;):clown:


Watch it:blackeye::p:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

i love the pics of your car Scottie Coop. its a shame u cant make it. i take it you live in inverness?


Thanks. Yes I live near Inverness. Gutted I can't make your run. Oh I think you've spelt urquhart castle wrong.;)

[Eggy7496]

thats a pity. So who else is coming?

[Eggy7496]

Will the first week in November be better for everyone? 6th or 7th. I would like as many of you's to be able to come as possible

[Scottie]

Would suit me

[Julz]

Probably a bit too close to the Blackpool run for me, but the rest of november is quiet!:clown:

[Eggy7496]

if i was to say SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER?? would that suit more people??

[Eggy7496]

please everyone say yes lol:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Julz]

YES

[Scottie]

would suit me

[Nenah]

Yes, I can make it that date too. :)

[Jim Mackay]

Put me down as a maybe. (I used to be indecisive but now I'm just not so sure anymore.)
BTW my office is on the Park. If you like I can talk to our property people and see if we can take over the car park to line up in. Only sad folk without a MINI in their lives will be in on a Saturday AM.
Jim

[The Dogfather]

Eggy - I can make this as well. Did you get my email with a contact number.

[Duncan Stewart]

YES
I can make this date so count in Me & Helen.

[Duncan Stewart]

Also Seany (from Inverness) should be home from working in Ireland by then and I'm sure will want to join the run.

[Eggy7496]

WooHoo!! more people, keep them coming!

[Eggy7496]

Checked my emails, I have your number Paul, i'll call you today at some point.

[Scottie]

Noticed you have my name down as cottiecoop can you change to ScottieCoop ta.

[R7 ETH]

Cheers Eric but cant make that date either:(, sounds like a great run though:cool:

[Eggy7496]

No problem, maybe next time

[eddie 44]

working:(:(:(

[Eggy7496]

guys can you help me a wee bit, i've gotten a wee picture of a map that will show the start of the way. how do i upload them? when i click on upload image i get these HTML fields.

[Gismo]

You can't upload images to this site, you'll have to host them elsewhere and type a link to them from within a post :)

Go see the FAQ Section (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/faq.asp)

[Eggy7496]

Jim am i right in saying that the warner brothers cinema is at the Business and Retail Park? yeah if we could have it to ourselves or a section of it, that would be ace!! Cheers, see what you can do

[Jim Mackay]

Yes, the Warner cinema, now called Vue, is in the park. I work in Cowan House which is near the cinema and between it and the Snowgoose Inn (the Inn is on the main road). Our car park is self contained and a little bit away from the main shopping car park, but the big car park is likely to be busy on a Saturday morning. I'll check out the chances of getting it.

[Eggy7496]

thanks so much at'l be excellent, never thought about that

[Sheilz]

Hi there, dont know if I will be working or not so can I be a maybe too?
cheers!
:D:D:D

[Eggy7496]

ur on the list, no probs

[Eggy7496]

Guys & Gals are there any rules i have to follow when making up a run and is there any rules whilst on a run? Cheers

[R7 ETH]

The first rule of NMS run club is,

"No one talks about NMS run club":clown:

[Eggy7496]

Is 1 an ok time for everyone to meet up at? Not to early i hope, should be plenty time for everyone to get up to inverness.

:D:cool::):D:cool::)

[The Dogfather]

Fine with me.

Eggy did you manage to get something sorted out for the Blackpool Run?

[Eggy7496]

i phoned the hotel and there are rooms available, just got to clear it with my old man first. hopefully no problems there, i'll let you know asap paul

[seany]

am i going to this?

[Eggy7496]

Duncan said that you would want to go, is he right? (Go On, join us)

[seany]

if i am back, i will

[Eggy7496]

ok ill keep you on the list for just now

[Duncan Stewart]

1pm is fine for us.
Eggy - if you look at previous run threads and download the run instruction then you will see the general "rules" of runs and how to layout instructions, try this for starters
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk//downloads/Harvest%20Run.pdf

[Eggy7496]

cheers duncan. i never knew about that

[Eggy7496]

is there a general template you download? and from the template, fill in the info about your run?

[sleepyrascal]

Count me in eggy! I'm up that end of the country at the moment, it is nice up here. If any of the Inverness lot see a brg coop roaring around, that will be me.

[Eggy7496]

your in bud

[eddie 44]

going to try an get the day off :D
fingers N toes crossed :p

[sleepyrascal]

Nice one. Had a wee drive around inverness lastnight. Saw loads of minis, but no NMS stickers etc!

[Eggy7496]

good stuff eddie, sleepyrascal do you know any inverness minis? i could try getting them

[seany]

sean & una

[sleepyrascal]

no i dont know any minis from invershneky. There are some on NMS though! CALLING ALL INVERNESS HAILING MINI OWNERS!!!!!!

[seany]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

no i dont know any minis from invershneky. There are some on NMS though! CALLING ALL INVERNESS HAILING MINI OWNERS!!!!!!



only 3 invershneky members here at NMS.

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah-M3RPM

Yes, I can make it that date too. :)


Hey! Why isnt my name on the list!?! I'll def. be there so please count me in! :)

[GAJ]

quote:Hey! Why isnt my name on the list!?! I'll def. be there so please count me in! :)


Allow me.;)

[Eggy7496]

oops sorry nenah

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ


quote:Hey! Why isnt my name on the list!?! I'll def. be there so please count me in! :)


Allow me.;)

That's better! Thanks :D:D

See you all in October some time -leaving tomorrow for US. :)

[john]

:)Put my name on the list too please:cool:

[Jim Mackay]

Hi Eggy
I sent you an off-line e-mail a while back but it looks as if you may not have received it. I was suggesting that the route back to Inversneck might include the awesome Inverfarigaig 'corkscrew'. Those of a nervous disposition or who suffer from vertigo can of course carry straight on to Dores. Warning: the road at the top has some potholes and grass growing up the middle (although it is a public road). Those with over-big fragile alloys and low spoilers may be better sticking to the main drag.
Cheers
Jim

[Eggy7496]

Jim i'll take your advice and keep clear of the bad roads

[Eggy7496]

can you give me some info on and where the "corkscrew" area is?

[Jim Mackay]

Its a single track road which leads from Inverfarigaig on the shore of Loch Ness south of Dores up the cliff via six or eight very tight hairpin bends. It is a very spectacular piece of public road which you have to hope you don't meet anything on. It leads over the top of the hill to meet up with the 'back' road to Dores. It features quite often on road rally routes and other car club outings. Google may throw up some references.

[Eggy7496]

jim from fort agustus, were is dores?

[seany]

about 5 miles south of inverness

[Eggy7496]

i was speaking to Matt in the aberdeen dealership, he might come along too, he said to make up fliers and they would show customers, so im off to make a couple of wee a4 posters, lol. Its more publicity for new mini scotland :D:D:D;)

[seany]

if you need a hand with the run and if i am home i will,

inverness mini club is doing a run down that way on the same day.

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

i was speaking to Matt in the aberdeen dealership, he might come along too, he said to make up fliers and they would show customers, so im off to make a couple of wee a4 posters, lol. Its more publicity for new mini scotland :D:D:D;)


If you go to here (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/downloads.html) eggy you can download a rather nice flier :). Print a load off and stick them under wipers of any parked minis you see :cool::D:).

[Eggy7496]

cheers sully, hey are you joinin us on my maiden run ? lol

[MartinSullivan]

Not sure yet, there is a chance I will be working away - still waiting on confirmation.

You can put us down as a definite maybe if you like.

Good work on organising your first run :D

[Eggy7496]

sorry seany i didnt notice your post earlier, if im stuck i will ask you, lol. do you anything more about that mini clubs run?

[Eggy7496]

Guys and Gals, I did the run on saturday!! ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! its thee best roads i've ever been on, especially when its wet lol, that run is full of fun! (a wee rhyme there, hehe) i will say suffered a bad case of understeer with the slippery conditions. i had a mate (Co-Driver) that jotted everything down i said as i was on the run, thought it would be handy to take notes to let you guys know the bad bits and the good bits and things to watch out for. Will i post these notes on here so you can see them? or just let you see them on the day? im fine with anything. I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (can u tell i'm excited?, hehe)

[The Dogfather]

Eric - Sounds good, looking forward to it!

[Eggy7496]

also just to confirm there are no pot holes, the only thing thats bad is the cattle grids, about 8 of them on the journey back, i didnt notice the first one and went over it at 50mph!! i didnt realise it was there my mini coped no problem so i doubt there will be problems, however i will be slowing down for them to be on the safeside

[The Dogfather]

I speed up for them, you hardly notice them that way. Although you have to be careful if they are on a corner and it's wet!

[Eggy7496]

very true paul, just look thru the 3 pages o notes lol. i havent noted anything about cattle grids on bad corners so were ok.

[The Dogfather]

Eric - have you seen the other run I posted, Twilight Run?

[Eggy7496]

just looked at, sounds like an ace and unique idea, count me in chief!

[Eggy7496]

i'll update the run route shortly, thinkin of some other ideas

[Eggy7496]

whats the vote on the castle? would u like to go in? there is a price that i will find out about. the only thing is if its not a nice it we wont get the best of it plus not entirely sure about leaving 20 minis in a row for a while especially when it will be full of tourists and kids and im sure they will be very inquisative.

i was originally planning to stop in the car park for a 10mins for a wee yap and a stretch o the leggies?

What u guys think?

[The Dogfather]

Castles even the best ones are pretty dull....

[sleepyrascal]

CASTLES...... DULL....... AWAY AN BOIL YER HEED!!!!!!!

[Eggy7496]

ok castle oot the windae, but were still stoppin! its a bonnie wee placey for a pic

[The Dogfather]

I'm not sure if Sleepys post was for or against the castle idea. Difficult to tell as he could be telling either me or Eric to boil your heed depending on which way you look at it.

> Castles? Dull? Away and boil yer heed! ---- Pro castle anti BDM comment.

or

> Castles... (are) Dull... Away and boil yer heed ------ Anti castle pro BDM comment.

See what I mean?

[The Dogfather]

Perhaps I'm just trying to up my post count though!

[Eggy7496]

lol, ive decided just to stop 4 a pic.

[Duncan Stewart]

Urquhart castle very interesting (visited last year) but think it's best just to use it as a photo stop on a mini run but I think you have to pay to get into the vistors centre (shop / cafe / toilets). Don't forget to include pee stops in your route! ;)

[Eggy7496]

consideration taken on board. im thinkin about maybe Harry Ramsdens for some grub? anyone object?

[GAJ]

I won't be there after all! Soz!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

consideration taken on board. im thinkin about maybe Harry Ramsdens for some grub? anyone object?


Have you seen these people eat??:clown: As long as there is decent grub and plenty of space for all of us, it'll be fine!!;):D

[The Dogfather]

Harry Feckin Ramsdens! God No!!!!

They all make crap fish n' chips. Ask one of the local MINI owners for a suggestion of where to eat.

However, I'll eat at HRs if there's no where else, I'll bring a paper bag for my head so no one can see me.

[Eggy7496]

ok, harry place oot the windae. theres a really nice place called Lorimers but the car parking would be a problem so dont think we can go ere.

[Eggy7496]

all ya inverness laddies and quinies - fars the best place to eat in inverness with superb car parking so we can eat our grub and not worry about our minis?

any suggestions?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Harry Feckin Ramsdens! God No!!!!

They all make crap fish n' chips. Ask one of the local MINI owners for a suggestion of where to eat.

However, I'll eat at HRs if there's no where else, I'll bring a paper bag for my head so no one can see me.



Never been there myself although it did win the best chippie of the year award.

Lorimers is ok for a take away sandwich but that's about it not much parking there.

[Eggy7496]

i love lorimers, hehe. do you know any other nice places?

[Eggy7496]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ

I won't be there after all! Soz!


Are you not comin on the run too?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

i love lorimers, hehe. do you know any other nice places?


Depend on what you are looking for. Sit in / take away. You have the burger king or Piza hut at the retail park which you can do either.

What time of day are you talking about how long do you want to spend eating?

[Eggy7496]

prob around 4ish for food for an hour - Does Pizza Hut sound good then folks? mmmmmmm pizza

[Julz]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm pizza:p:D

[Eggy7496]

thats a yes fae julz, what about the rest of you's? oh i can smell pizza hut from here! mmmmmm potato skins with cheese for starter!! give me a pizza!!!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

mmmmmm potato skins with cheese for starter!! give me a pizza!!!


Och, do you have to!! It's over an hour til lunchtime!!:evil:

[Eggy7496]

yeah i love em! take u like em ina? im tryin to get everyone to the all u can eat pizzza buffet!!

[Julz]

Right, that's it, stop talking about food before I have to start on my finger nails!!:mad::evil:

[Duncan Stewart]

Pizza hut fine for me or there is a big pub resturant beside the retail park called the "snow goose" - excellent food of all types and a big range of drinks.
www.pubfoodguide.com/pubs/inverness-snow-goose.htm

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

Pizza hut fine for me or there is a big pub resturant beside the retail park called the "snow goose" - excellent food of all types and a big range of drinks.
www.pubfoodguide.com/pubs/inverness-snow-goose.htm


Sometimes can be a bit of a hit or miss with place. I've been had good food then went again and it's been rubbish.

[The Dogfather]

PIZZA!!!!:approve:

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

I'm not sure if Sleepys post was for or against the castle idea. Difficult to tell as he could be telling either me or Eric to boil your heed depending on which way you look at it.

> Castles? Dull? Away and boil yer heed! ---- Pro castle anti BDM comment.

or

> Castles... (are) Dull... Away and boil yer heed ------ Anti castle pro BDM comment.

See what I mean?


I am PRO castle... just for the record

[The Dogfather]

Sleepy - Are you pro pizza though?

[Eggy7496]

yes more to the point lol, it seems so far so good for pizza hut?

[Eggy7496]

i.m gonna provisionally book a table at pizza hut just now

[Eggy7496]

ok people!! Provisionally booked pizza hut in the retail & business park on the saturday for around 4pm, i have to call to confirm within 3 weeks of the event. Pizza hut dont take bookings but he has been kind to me - with a slight bit or persuading by myself, lol. he would get us right into the conservatory which overlooks the car park so we can watch our babies. provisionally booked for 25 people. check this though - the staff change ove at 4 so he would make sure we had staff in advance!! woohoo! excellent treatment.

[Eggy7496]

so far i think i can make this judgement:

i can increase the number if its more than 25 easily

10 so far

Pizza Hut (01463 223344):
1) ME !!!!! (plus 2)
2) JULZ + ROB
3) BDM (you have anyone with you?)
4) CHECKGIRL + 1
5) DUNCAN + HELEN

[Julz]

Excellent, can I put my order in now then?? And with any luck my hopeless navigator should be coming too!:D

[Eggy7496]

yes, what would you like? a starter of potatoe skins and cheese? and for your pizza......

[Duncan Stewart]

Myself and my better half (Helen) please.

[Gismo]

Eric, best to put all the info on the 1st page, that allows everyone to see what is going on, including the eating, without having to trawl through the thread, useful for you too ;)

[Eggy7496]

ok cheers, u going to come along alan? would be fun if we met another GT3 again, especially with these twists, might leave him behind;);)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

yes, what would you like? a starter of potatoe skins and cheese? and for your pizza......


Yup, potato skins & cheese with the BBQ dip, a small deep pan hawaian and maybe a wodge of chocolate fudge cake!! :p

See you and food, I'm hungry again.... yaay, I go home in 6 minutes!!:D

[Scottie]

I'll have a Piza. times 2

[The Dogfather]

Eric - Me and Jackie please....

[Eggy7496]

quote:Originally posted by Julz


quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

yes, what would you like? a starter of potatoe skins and cheese? and for your pizza......


Yup, potato skins & cheese with the BBQ dip, a small deep pan hawaian and maybe a wodge of chocolate fudge cake!! :p

See you and food, I'm hungry again.... yaay, I go home in 6 minutes!!:D



mmmmm pizza (Homer voice) DEEP PAN!! u can know get 16" pizza's! WOW!!

Also i might manage to squueze my 20% student discount of the bill

so if they ask "are you all students?" just nod ur head and say nothing ;):D

[Julz]

Smile and nod, always a safe response!!;)

p.s. Eggy, did you get my email? We've got a temp at work just now who's thinking about a mini, and is currently favouring red and black, so I told her I know just the car, any chance you could email me a piccie if you have any?? Cheers!! (minijulzcs@hotmail.com):approve:

[Eggy7496]

yeah i got it, ive emailed u back twice lol.

[Julz]

Ah, did you just hit reply on the one sent through NMS cause that'll have gone to NMS and no me!!:evil::clown:

[Eggy7496]

oops, i did, soz

[Eggy7496]

what about the rest of you's, is pizza hut ok? i need to confirm a booking number shortly, next week or so. should i just book it for a potential 30?

[seany]

what time are yous eating at

[KINGHORN]

Think im gonna make this, hope to c u all there

[Eggy7496]

im planning to eat around 4ish,

[Eggy7496]

seany and kinghorn, how many people will be coming along with you to Pizza Hut?

[seany]

maybe 2, myself and the wife

[Jim Mackay]

Really sorry about this Eric but I'm not going to be able to make it along on the 13th.
There is still "agreement in principle" (whatever that means) to use the car park at Cowan House on the Retail Park if you want. Let me know if you want directions to it. (It is quite near the Pizza Hut and cinema.)
Enjoy your MINI adventure folks and take plenty of pics.
Jim

[Eggy7496]

i might just decide to go to pizza hut car park instead, i will go up again to do the run again and to figure out the best starting point, thanks for your efforts Jim, i will ake sure you get to see plenty of pics as i will be takin heaps!

[Nenah]

Count Jai and I in for some grub too please.

[sleepyrascal]

Aye, me for food thanks. PPPIIZZAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

[KINGHORN]

me + 1 i think other half cant get off work but will take some1 else. is there a convoy leaving from aberdeen

[Michael_mac]

Hey Eggy. Guess who???

Was thinking about the Loch ness run again earlier on today and i might just have a few good ideas for your stop off points etc. Might even be able to suggest a few ways that you can lengthen the run quite substatially. more to the point though when you planning ot do the 2nd look at the run???

[Eggy7496]

Kinghorn, there should be a convoy from abs, not sure when and times yet mate but will update

[Eggy7496]

hey hey Mac! Should introduce yourself on the "introduce yourself" section.

Micky Mac is one of my mates helping me with my run, he's a local up there and knows some of the roads.

[Michael_mac]

why thank you for that lovely introduction eggy

[Michael_mac]

But anyway back to the topic in hand.

EJ i shall discuss the changes that i have thought about for the run with you in the next few days when i have put then down into paper format for your perusal.

[KINGHORN]

will make sure my car aint in jc,s gettin warenty work done for this, offshore at the mo tho and 2 weeks to go

[Eggy7496]

the runs getting nearer, still havent heard some repsonses as to whether there havin pizza? dont want to overbook by a mile and be left embarrassed :(:(

[KINGHORN]

IM DEFO UP FOR PIZZA LIKE 2 PLACES FOR ME, WHAT ABOUT A CONVOY FROM ABZ

[Eggy7496]

u plus one or plus two kinghorn? yep im up for a convoy from abs- need to find out all the abs minis that are up for it

[Eggy7496]

calling all abs minis - Convoy? BDM u going via abs?

[The Dogfather]

No, but if you could convoy from ABS via Turriff then I'd be interested. Either that or we could meet up at Fochabers?

[Eggy7496]

yeah fochabers is best, we will go thru there wont we on our way up. always get mixed up we fochabers and keith, lol?

[eddie 44]

pizza will be fine , it won;t be till the week before the
run till i know if i am getting off work :( but hope to
make it :)

[Nenah]

Yup, I'm keen to join a convoy leaving from Aberdeen for this run too.

[Eggy7496]

will u be yourself eddie? nenah u up for some Pizza too? how many passengers?

[Kirsty]

Sorry trailing behind as usual!!! Yes I'm up for Pizza Hut!!! Just me, myself and I!! If you need orders I'll have potato skins, italian base individual veg supreme and I'll have wot Julz is having (choc fudge cake!!) See you all on the 13th!!!

[KINGHORN]

me + 1 hopefully, hate drivin masel need some 1 to be scared,

what about meeting at halfords, or sumin

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

will u be yourself eddie? nenah u up for some Pizza too? how many passengers?

Yes include me for pizza please + 1 passanger

Thanks! :D

[Eggy7496]

good good, ahhh its monday and the student drinking session has began!! WOO!!

Want to say thanks to all thats coming so far, but theres still heaps more room. Bring everybody (with a mini or they'll be a passenger, lol)

[eddie 44]

only me 8)

[X30YES]

Could be tempted........... as I'm onshore at that time , now let me see the local tourist accommodation board before I say yes

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Could be tempted........... as I'm onshore at that time , now let me see the local tourist accommodation notice board before I say yes:D


I'm fully booked:p

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Could be tempted........... as I'm onshore at that time , now let me see the local tourist accommodation notice board before I say yes:D


I'm fully booked:p
Never though about you at all F ... now if only I did . ;)bpGrangemouth threw me :D

[seany]

is it a 1pm start

[KINGHORN]

WHENS EVERY1 MEETIN IN ABZ

[Eggy7496]

its a 1pm start, should aim to leave abs about around 11 i would have thought?

[KINGHORN]

ANY suggestions of a meeting place, halfords will be to busy on a sat

[sleepyrascal]

Well Duthie park seems to be a good meeting point. That way we can have a wee cruise through Aberdeen on the way to Invershneky. Big car park also and everyone should know where it is I would have thought. How many are leaving from Abdn?

If you want some place out of town, the Kingswells park and ride carpark is always empty and handy for most, and close to the Inverness road.

[Eggy7496]

what do u all think? i reckon duthie park would be a good one

[KINGHORN]

duthie park would be best, park and ride u would have to go over a back road to get the the a 96

[KINGHORN]

what time? i was thinkin about 10/10.30

[Eggy7496]

10.30 at duthie park, call all ABZ mini's, who is all meeting at duthie park so we know who to wait for.


What about pizza, for those that are coming along but havent replied, needed to know yesterday, so that i can confirm booking.

[KINGHORN]

cool Cool, 10.30 it is, see u you all there, regy plate looks like HOMO so u you will no know its me, black cooper s.

eggy im still up for pizza like and 1 place for ma bird to too!

cheers



Edited for Big Col!

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

what do u all think? i reckon duthie park would be a good one


Yup, Duthie Park at 10.30 sounds like a good plan! Count me in please.

[sleepyrascal]

me also

[Eggy7496]

im going to confirm a booking of thirty??

[Eggy7496]

booking confirmed 30 people, but they will accomadate for more than 30, we have the conservatory to ourselves! so we can watch our minis, lol. i'll post some more info on the run later this week

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

booking confirmed 30 people, but they will accomadate for more than 30, we have the conservatory to ourselves! so we can watch our minis, lol. i'll post some more info on the run later this week


Eggy - I saw John last night and he mentioned that he was hoping to come along on this run/pizza too but I'm not sure if he's been in touch with you? May be worth sending him an email or quick call?

[X30YES]

Might make it and will take a weather check before confirmining as 4 hrs is a long way for a couple of hrs driving ..still I hope to be there .

[Eggy7496]

it would really good if u could make it along

[Eggy7496]

some confirmation:

Convoy from ABS to INVERNESS at duthie park at 10.30

START from PIZZA HUT CAR PARK at 1
eat at PIZZA HUT at 4 (booked for 30)

directions of run to follow....

[Eggy7496]

cheers nenah, i'll send him a quick text

[john]

I will be there:)

[Eggy7496]

woohoo!! how many john for pizza?

[The Dogfather]

John, Nenah fancy a detour via Turriff on the way to Inverness?

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

John, Nenah fancy a detour via Turriff on the way to Inverness?


You must have heard the conversation I had with John about doing a fierce loop pre-run on the way to meet Inverness crew..John? I'm sure a detour to Turriff on the way could be arranged?:) I'll give you a call this week to discuss, John! :D

[Scottie]

We will have two Mini's and a possible further 3 people but will not know for defo until Friday night hope that's ok.

[Eggy7496]

no probs!! its hotting up to be an awsome run!!!

[Eggy7496]

guys is the intention to go thru turriff on the way to inverness from duthie park?

[The Dogfather]

Eggy - Spoke to John, we'll probably see you at inverness.

[Eggy7496]

ok, well we'l c you's there then at pizza hut car park.

Calling all ABS minis for final check - who all is gonna be there at 10.30 at duthie park?

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496
Calling all ABS minis for final check - who all is gonna be there at 10.30 at duthie park?


Not going to be able to make this one Eggy, but looks like you have got enough people to make it a good run.

Hope you all have a good one and the weather is good and see you all next time :(

[Mini Me]

poor minime,works all the time and can't go on runs,so i think the next one should leave from Menzies..........yee haa, hats and key rings all round(well maybe,if they don't sack me first)

[DNV122]

Eggy & Guys,

I'm going to make it (just me) - assuming there is space.

I have a request :p:

Instead of going via the A96, is anyone game to head out on my favourite road ?

- Leave and take the B9119 west to Echt onto Strathdon - over the Lecht, then Nethybridge, up the A9 to Inverness. A £20 bet to charity that, although this is 5 miles longer (107 v 102 miles), this is quicker and more fun than the dull A96.

Based on Autoroute, both routes are going to take more than 2 hrs - especially the A96 on a Saturday AM (unless John is leading with his Silver Cruise Missile)

Anyone up for this ? I'll bring the maps....

Latest BBC forecast for Saturday is gales and snow - bring it on.:cool:

[The Dogfather]

Snow and Gales cool! John you still fancy heading over the Cabrach?

[Eggy7496]

DNV122, im well up for your route! what ever is best, im in charge at inverness though, hehehehe ( i love sayin at)


also you havin pizza? minime are you coming alone?


Martin sorry u cant make it, hopefuly see you on the next run

[Scottie]

Eggy,

Is the route directions for the Inverness part the same as they are on your first post or are there any alterations. Just want to make sure no problems for my Mini may take a wee run one night this week to see how fast we can go before the tyres start rubbing the body kit.

[Nenah]

Eggy - my passanger has left today to Baku (rather desperate measures to avoid my driving, me thinks!) so if you have extra people for pizza on the day there will be an extra place...or just more pizza for me!! Oink! Oink!

[Eggy7496]

fiona im in progress of updating the run instructions just now.

no probs nenah!!

woo 4 days to go!!! YEAH!!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Jim Mackay

Hi Eggy
I sent you an off-line e-mail a while back but it looks as if you may not have received it. I was suggesting that the route back to Inversneck might include the awesome Inverfarigaig 'corkscrew'. Those of a nervous disposition or who suffer from vertigo can of course carry straight on to Dores. Warning: the road at the top has some potholes and grass growing up the middle (although it is a public road). Those with over-big fragile alloys and low spoilers may be better sticking to the main drag.
Cheers
Jim
[quote]

Eggy,

Am I safe to assume that we will not be going on this road.

[MartinSullivan]

Those of you setting off from Aberdeen might want to read this thread as well

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3081

Would be good if we could get as many cars as possible down there :)

[Eggy7496]

Fiona nope we arnt going on that road anymore, no worries

[KINGHORN]

il be there on sat at duthie, with ma new wheels,

any one goin to peterhead on friday nite

[Nenah]

Ok people - I've spoken with Northsound Radio who are keen for us to turn up at 9.00am (which is when the car wash starts) to the studio and park our cars out the front which will help create a bit of attention. Car wash is £5 per car. Northsound will take some publicity photos and post them on their website. They are also keen to get one of us to represnet NMS to go on air for a few minutes to have a chat with one of the presenters about who we are, what we do and give the NMS club a bit of a plug and to thank us for supporting cash 4 kidz. So whose up to represent NMS on-air then? Martin, Paul...?

It looks like most of you on this thread are keen for the 9am round up - as Martin suggests, we could meet at Duthie Park at 8.45 and cruise up to the radio station for the car wash/photos/publicity and then head off for there to the Lock Ness Run (if you are going).

Its a great chance to do something for charity, will give the club some free promotion to local mini owners who dont know about us and, of course, get your car washed!!

A good turn out would be awesome! We could announce that NMS members are the mini owners flashing and waving to other owners around town - spreading the mini cheer!

Martin - over to you to organise the schedule.

[Eggy7496]

great stuff nenah,

i would be up for going on air but not myself, need some senior person with me, but i'll go as support

[Eggy7496]

want me to write up a few things on what NMS is about and i'll post them on here and see what you guys think? im htinking its not often this chance comes along so we should take full advantage of it!

feedback?

[Sheilz]

Where is Northsound's Studio? Used to be on Kingsgate but I thought it had moved.

[MartinSullivan]

It has Sheilz - its up towards Altens now, only a few minutes away from the park

[sleepyrascal]

CRISIS!! JC are taking my car in on friday and im getting a BMW in exchange!!! They have loads of work to do to it and they can't promise it will be ready the same day. I'll keep you posted eggy and martin because if JC dont have it ready, ill be out of the run and the c4kids thing! GGGRRRRRRRRR

[The Dogfather]

Sleepy - you can bag a lift with me if you want as Jackie's stayin' home!

[X30YES]

Eggy .........plz add me to ra list for I'ness run ''silver plate''

[sleepyrascal]

Thing is bad dog if the car aint ready on friday, I need to pick it up on Saturday before JC closes because I'm away early on Sunday morning to a uni thing. I have faith in JC! Thanks for the offer though!! I'll let you know if I will require your passenger seat ASAP!!!!!! CHEERS!!

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

It has Sheilz - its up towards Altens now, only a few minutes away from the park

I have a spare seat in my car now my passanger has vacated the country - that's if you dare to put up with not only my driving, but my music and singing! :D:D:D

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah


quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

It has Sheilz - its up towards Altens now, only a few minutes away from the park

I have a spare seat in my car now my passanger has vacated the country - that's if you dare to put up with not only my driving, but my music and singing! :D:D:D
Would that be the drivers seat :question:.....;)

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by Nenah


quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

It has Sheilz - its up towards Altens now, only a few minutes away from the park

I have a spare seat in my car now my passanger has vacated the country - that's if you dare to put up with not only my driving, but my music and singing! :D:D:D
Would that be the drivers seat :question:.....;)
#
N.E.V.E.R - unless the price was right! Look forward to seeing you new wheels on Saturday, Angus! :D:D

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by Nenah


quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

It has Sheilz - its up towards Altens now, only a few minutes away from the park

I have a spare seat in my car now my passanger has vacated the country - that's if you dare to put up with not only my driving, but my music and singing! :D:D:D
Would that be the drivers seat :question:.....;)
#
N.E.V.E.R - unless the price was right! Look forward to seeing you new wheels on Saturday, Angus! :D:D

[X30YES]

Wheels are the same ...it's just the car has changed colour :D, btw ...how much:question::p

[Eggy7496]

Angus u joinin us for pizza?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Eggy .........plz add me to ra list for I'ness run ''silver plate''


Angus,

You going straight to Inverness.:question:

Eggy,

With the charity car wash going on in Aberdeen is the meet time still 1pm @ Inverness

[Eggy7496]

yes all plans are still for 1 kick off fiona

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

Angus u joinin us for pizza?
Yes ...pizza sounds ok ..sorry I forgot to say

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Eggy .........plz add me to ra list for I'ness run ''silver plate''


Angus,

You going straight to Inverness.:question:

Eggy,

With the charity car wash going on in Aberdeen is the meet time still 1pm @ Inverness
Had a notion that I might go to Abz for a car wash :D....but have just worked out that it would be a 05;30 dash from here :(....and might be better going straight to I'ness

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Eggy .........plz add me to ra list for I'ness run ''silver plate''


Angus,

You going straight to Inverness.:question:

Eggy,

With the charity car wash going on in Aberdeen is the meet time still 1pm @ Inverness
Had a notion that I might go to Abz for a car wash :D....but have just worked out that it would be a 05;30 dash from here :(....and might be better going straight to I'ness


Mind those speed cameras on the A9.;) Should only take you 3hrs direct to Inverness

[Nenah]

Its going to be a great day, Eggy! A bit of NMS promotion, a zippy run around some great country roads, all u-can-eat pizza and Nessie all in one day! Really looking forward to Saturday! Well done and thanks for organising your first run! :)

[The Dogfather]

I can only add to what Nenah says, well done Eggy :approve:

[Kirsty]

Eric I'm really sorry I'm going to have to pull out!!! :( Mellow Yellow is needing a set of new front tyres and I'm not going to get them done in time, also some dodgey stuff going on with her steering just now too!! I was soooooo looking forward to this run!! It really sounds great and I hope you all have a brilliant day!! Hope to get on another run soon!! Once again Eric I'm really sorry and for such short notice!!!!

[Eggy7496]

cheers guys! hope this all works out great!!

[Nenah]

Eggy - have you posted your mobile number on this thread yet? Maybe you could email it to each member coming along - just in case its needed for Saturday. :)

[sleepyrascal]

good plan bat...woman...

[The Dogfather]

Could be snow on the higher bits by tomorrow! Temperature in Turriff 6.5c @ 8.00am and dropping rapidly! In fact it's dropped 5 degrees in the last 4 hours.

[Eggy7496]

SNOW!! YIKES!!! just called the Dores Inn to find out what the weather is like but no answer

[Eggy7496]

just found out some last minute info on a website::


Fort Augustus to Dores
A worthwhile detour from Fort Augustus is to take the B862/852 up the east shore of Loch Ness on a mostly single-track road that skirts the loch for much of its length to the village of Dores. It's a much quieter and more scenic route than the busy A82 and follows General Wade's original (and very straight) military road which linked Fort Augustus with Fort George. Though it makes a more interesting alternative to the more popular A82 route from Inverness to Fort Augustus, it's best done from south to north, if you have the time.

The road winds its way up into rugged hills before returning to the lochside at Foyers, where there's accommodation at E-F Intake-House, Tel. 01456- 482258, open April-October; and the small independent youth hostel F Foyers House, Tel. 01456-486623. It's worth stopping here to see the impressive waterfall where the River Foyers plunges into Loch Ness. To get there, follow the steep (and slippery) track down from opposite the shops.

Three miles further north, at Inverfarigaig, is the spooky and sinister Boleskine House, once home of Alastair Crowley, who is said to have practised devil worship here. In the 1970s the house was bought by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, but sold some years later after the tragic death of his daughter. Those of a nervous disposition may wish to pass on quickly and continue to the little village of Dores, at the northeastern end of the loch, where you can enjoy a good pint of ale and some decent grub at the Dores Inn.

You can then continue to Inverness, or return via the beautiful hill road that leads up to Loch Mhor and back to Fort Augustus via the Stratherrick valley. From Errogie, at the northern end of Loch Mhor, there's a dramatic section of road that winds down to the loch through a series of tight, twisting bends, reminiscent of an Alpine pass, and great for cyclists. There are also some interesting marked woodland trails around Errogie.

[Eggy7496]

people my mob is :D;):):cool::clown:, (i'll alter this post tomoz to get rid o my number)

Are John and nenah doing there own trip via turiff for paul then meeting in inverness? i got a bit lost here.

Whats our options at 10.30 at duthie park for leaving to head to inverness?



I think its a good idea for me to nip into pizza hut to confirm booking and times wen we meet at pizza hut roughly around 1 ish, good idea?

[Eggy7496]

after were clear at northsound, can the minis re-meet at duthie park for 10.30 please for setting off on my run?

[The Dogfather]

Eggy, I think we're all going to Duthie Park - Not sure how we'll get to Inverness but if John's involved it'll involve lots of very fast corners!

Update now 4.5c in Turra and just had some sleet! :eek::blackeye::D

[Eggy7496]

ok, so will we just make up a route for inverness when we meet in the morning?

a good way to kick off is heading out the banff road but cut onto the fintray road then out to kintore way! some excellent corners there!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

ok, so will we just make up a route for inverness when we meet in the morning?

a good way to kick off is heading out the banff road but cut onto the fintray road then out to kintore way! some excellent corners there!


Just remember to get to Inverness in one piece.;)


For your info: the B852 B862 B851 were covered and I mean covered in leaves and pine needles on Wednesday night. Last night it was blowing a gale. Just a thought

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

SNOW!! YIKES!!! just called the Dores Inn to find out what the weather is like but no answer


Eggy no snow it's a lovely sunny mild day here in Inverness.

Average temp for tomorrow is to be 10c and loads of Sun although the wind will make it feel crisp.

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Eggy, I think we're all going to Duthie Park - Not sure how we'll get to Inverness but if John's involved it'll involve lots of very fast corners!

Update now 4.5c in Turra and just had some sleet! :eek::blackeye::D

John said he may have to work on Saturday morning but is trying to get the job sorted for tonight as he really wants to join the run - he'll definately be at Duthie Park for Northsound thing at 8.45 so we'll know if he's coming on the run then. So my plan is to leave with the convoy from Duthie at 10.30am if John isnt leading a side-run to Inverness. See you all tomorrow bright and early!!!:D:D