Argyll & Bute VI - Sunday Sept 25th 2016

[Craig]

Start of the Run - Stirling Services (J9 of M9) FK7 8EU. Please meet from 09:00hrs for an 09:30hrs departure.

Lunch Stop - Oban. Please bring a packed lunch, or select from any of the many bars/restaurants/fish and chip shops for something to eat.

Finish - Stirling Services (J9 of M9) FK7 8EU.

The run will be a total of 215 miles and we expect to be finished by 17:00hrs.

Names
1. Craig & Jude
2. Andrew
3. Pete & Al
4. The Harper's
5.
6. EddieJCW
7. Niknax
8.
9. Jason & Kerr
10. Iain Fair
11.
12. Oli
13. Mark & Sam
14. Chloe
15. Elfman
16. RBD914
17. Jemreid (Joanne)
18. Iain
19. Mark
20.
21. JCW Polea
22. CraigR53

Run Notes (http://newminiscotland.co.uk/run_notes/2016/Argyll&Bute2016.pdf)

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[DigitalLemming]

I'll be there :thumbs up:

[CiderFex]

Sorry for slightly drifting this thread sideways but I may use this as the first day of our Scotlandshire Road Trip next year if that's O.K. Craig ?

Dates are not definite yet but I was aiming to do the trip in September 2016.

p.s. Don't you mean next year not this year ?


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[MINI William]

Again we will be there

[Craig]

Sorry for slightly drifting this thread sideways but I may use this as the first day of our Scotlandshire Road Trip next year if that's O.K. Craig ?

Dates are not definite yet but I was aiming to do the trip in September 2016.

p.s. Don't you mean next year not this year ?


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Yeah no bother Pete..... :)

Of course it's next year.... :Whistle:


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[CiderFex]

lol
Ta Big Fella.
:)


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[Blueboy]

Hope to join up, all being well!

[AndyP & Lenore]

Sorry, we will be on holiday

[EcosseGP]

I'm out I'm afraid on this one I'm working that weekend ... I'm struggling as it is for holidays so I'll need to say no I'm afraid

[Eddie_JCW]

If I have a MINI I'll be there

[Crombers]

As with your other superb run , will get back to you when I can think about 2016 :thumbs up:

[niknax]

yes please

[Blueboy]

Can you stick down Bruce for this as well please

[EcosseGP]

Don't mean to put a spanner in the works but this is the same date as the UK MINI Owners Club show in Nottingham.

[Craig]

No spanner Davy, those that want to go to the run will, just the same as those that want to go to the show will do that. :). Happy for those to come that can make it ;)


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[EcosseGP]

No worries just thought I'd say ...

[N12 JLK]

Jason and Kerr for this

[Craig]

Jason and Kerr for this

Added ;)


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[mini1974]

Put us down. Hopefully mini will be mot by then

[stoney]

Stick me down for this now i have a running mini :)

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[Craig]

All added [emoji2]


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[Sad_Panda]

Since I couldn't go on the Perth run, yes to this one pelase!

Oli

[c9aan]

please could you add us
Mark and Sam
any details of a starting point please

[Craig]

Will prob be around Larbert or Stirling. Unknown at present but will look into this once in back from holiday [emoji2]


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[c9aan]

great thanks for the update

[Chloe]

Is this just like the Perth Run. Where is the end point roughly.

[Craig]

The end point will be around the Stirling area too... This will be a longer run as I think I'm gonna use largely the same route as last year..


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[Chloe]

Can I please be put down for this run please.

[ELFMAN]

Craig, could you put me down for this please?

[RBD914]

Just joined the forum, may be interested in this run, can you send me more details please?

[Jemreid]

Hi Craig can you put me down for this run too thanks - Joanne


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[Craig]

Just joined the forum, may be interested in this run, can you send me more details please?

All the details for the run will be on the first post of this thread - please keep an eye on it. I'll be doing a recce in a couple of weeks and then writing up all the run notes so that people have all the info before the run. For info the run will start and finish in the Stirling area [emoji2]


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[Craig]

That's you all added [emoji2]


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[Jemreid]

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[Chloe]

Cheers. ����

[stoney]

No sure i will make this now after my problems at MITP need to save some cash

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[EcosseGP]

I'll not make this one I'm afraid I'm working that weekend [emoji35]


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[Craig]

That's a shame Rob and Davy... Understand on both counts [emoji2]


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[mini1974]

Hopefully be there if mini passes MOT

[M600-RKJ]

Stick me down please craig.

[Craig]

Ok folks, the run notes are done and the run will start and finish at Stirling Services. Total of 215 miles and plenty of stops along the way (for tea/coffee, toilets, photos etc) Lunch stop will be in Oban. Run notes will be up in the near future.

Post No 1 updated with some details - any questions, fire away. ;):computer:

[MINI William]

Run notes uploaded and posted to Post1

[Craig]

Thanks William [emoji2]


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[N12 JLK]

Looking forward to it, not been on much due to other commitments but still alive. ��

[Crombers]

Looking forward to it, not been on much due to other commitments but still alive. ��

'Alive' is good Jason :thumbs up:

[Andrew4071]

Would love to come to this one if there's any room it's my weekend off

[badwolf340]

Would love to come to this one if there's any room it's my weekend off
Great to see you ,I am sure Craig will add you when he see's it

[Craig]

Would love to come to this one if there's any room it's my weekend off

No bother Andrew - that's you added. Great to have to you back out with us [emoji2][emoji106]


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[Andrew4071]

Thank s guys

[JCW Polea]

This sounds like a good one okay if i tag along?

[MINI William]

Everyone is welcome. Craig will add you to the list

[Craig]

That's you added [emoji2]


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[N12 JLK]

not too long now till the run, fingers crossed the weathers good:thumbs up:

[Craig]

We can only hope Jason [emoji2]


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[Crombers]

I know I posted earlier (well 2015 early!!) but as usual I'm working 'again' :frown:

[Craig]

That's a shame mate - next time [emoji2]


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[CiderFex]

I forgot all about this !!!
[emoji30]
I may have to pull out due to a lot of spending on the house recently.
I'll try to work sommat out but I can't promise anything, sorry Craig.
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[Craig]

I forgot all about this !!!
[emoji30]
I may have to pull out due to a lot of spending on the house recently.
I'll try to work sommat out but I can't promise anything, sorry Craig.
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That's a shame Pete but I know the feeling... My back garden is trying to bankrupt me at the moment [emoji15][emoji23]

If you can make it - great, if not I understand completely [emoji2]


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[niknax]

forgot about this one....nice, seen I missed the last run :)

[CiderFex]

That's a shame Pete but I know the feeling... My back garden is trying to bankrupt me at the moment [emoji15][emoji23]

If you can make it - great, if not I understand completely [emoji2]


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Ta Craig, I hate pulling out of stuff that I've said that I'll attend but I may unfortunately have to pull the plug on this wee trip up t'North.
I am still trying to attend though.


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[ELFMAN]

My back garden is trying to bankrupt me at the moment

I have a 1974 MGB which is doing the same to me Craig!
Looking forward to a week on Sunday, when I'll be having a whip-round for V-Power...

[Craig]

I have a 1974 MGB which is doing the same to me Craig!
Looking forward to a week on Sunday, when I'll be having a whip-round for V-Power...

Ha ha - yeah realised on the trip to and from Santa Pod that I was averaging 26mpg ....


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[ELFMAN]

Well, we have to do our bit to keep those Shell executives in the lifestyle to which they've become accustomed... Gits. At least I can run the Skoda on the 'cheap' stuff!

[CraigR53]

Stick me down for this please, hopeful I can make it


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[Craig]

Stick me down for this please, hopeful I can make it


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That's you added Craig [emoji2]


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[MINI William]

Looking forward to this

[Chloe]

Stupid question time.
What ticket?

[Craig]

Due to the state of the public finances, Argyll & Bute Council charge for parking on a Sunday. The cost is £1.60. That's the ticket referred to in the notes (if that's what your asking) [emoji2]


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[Chloe]

Thanks.

[Andrew4071]

Afraid I won't make it change of work commitment sorry mabye next time

[Craig]

Afraid I won't make it change of work commitment sorry mabye next time

No problem Andrew - see you next time [emoji2]


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[N12 JLK]

Who's taking a pack lunch?, lunch stop 1:30 mins so may go for a wander.

[Craig]

Might do as still trying to stay on plan [emoji2]


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[DigitalLemming]

Looking forward to sunday :thumbs up:

[Chloe]

Looking forward to Sunday. ����

[Craig]

Weather is looking better thankfully [emoji2]


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[Chloe]

That's good. ;)

[CraigR53]

Can't wait guys [emoji1417] was meant to have new rubber for this but earliest they could get them in was Monday [emoji42]


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[Sad_Panda]

anyone leaving from Edinburgh, obviously on Sunday morning - oli

[badwolf340]

anyone leaving from Edinburgh, obviously on Sunday morning - oli
Meet at the usual point at Hermiston gate and would need to leave there about 8.30 :thud:

[ELFMAN]

I'm doing an 'Anti-Rain Dance' for tomorrow, it's not a pretty sight (particularly the feathers) and the neighbours are complaining about the constant chanting and drums, but it's worth a try!

[Sad_Panda]

Meet at the usual point at Hermiston gate and would need to leave there about 8.30 :thud:

awesome, see you there then - oli

[Craig]

I'm doing an 'Anti-Rain Dance' for tomorrow, it's not a pretty sight (particularly the feathers) and the neighbours are complaining about the constant chanting and drums, but it's worth a try!

Lol - think we will see rain but should just be showers [emoji2]


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[MINI William]

See everyone in the morning

[stoney]

Have fun guys want lots of pics

[N12 JLK]

Well it's no working, pissing down in the nauld�� See you tomorrow sir

[cuddles]

Have fun guys , Stay safe xx

[EcosseGP]

Have a good day folks sorry I can't make it ... maybe "catch" you later [emoji1]

[niknax]

hope you are all having a great run today....sorry I couldnt make it last minute issue, hopefully next time :)

[Craig]

Thanks to everyone that made it today. Despite the weather I still had fun. Here is a few photos from me. [emoji106]

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[Craig]

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[CraigR53]

Excellent run Craig, really enjoyed myself today, was good to see everyone - all roads I've never been on before, will defiantly be back


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[ELFMAN]

Many Thanks to Craig (keep up the healthy stuff Big Man - it's working!) for organising today's run, pity my totally rubbish Anti-Rain Dance obviously didn't work... the costume's in the bin. Maybe I just got the moves wrong - there goes my chance on "Strictly Rain Dancing". Or maybe I'm actually brilliant at it! Hmmmm.

Nice to see everybody with their fab and varied cars today, some old friends and some new ones, great to get a wave from Stephen as we passed by! We all just about survived the monsoon(s) and standing water, but I have to say that the weather made the scenery more dramatic, so 'Every Cloud' does indeed have a silver lining. Just the one stone chip to add to my 'NMS Collection' - right in the middle of front of the roof. I now have a matching pair as it's a dead ringer for one I got about 5 years ago. Better to get it while enjoying the car than to ding it doing something dull. Took me a wee while to get into MINI Mode, but by Oban I'd just about remembered how to drive the thing. Taking it for a proper run and talking to Craig and Ollie in Oban made me realise that the car's worth much more to me than whatever money I'd get if I ever sold it, so today helped clear up that wee conundrum.

Hope everybody got home safe and sound, see you soon.

[CraigR53]

Managed to recover some pictures [emoji1417]

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[DigitalLemming]

Thanks for organising today Craig, was a shame about the weather but these things happen. Great to see everyone again and looking forward to the next one in a couple of weeks.

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[badwolf340]

Excellent day out and a big thanks to Craig for today ...pics to follow

[badwolf340]

It's important if you put your name down for a run and can't make it that you let the run organiser know that you can't make it as it helps the day run more smoothly and everyone else is not waiting on people that are not going to turn up .

[N12 JLK]

It was great to see you today Ewan, glad you got the buzz back. I today also felt 'oh I'm so glad I got a Mini again!. Missed the runs so much, glad to see your humour hasn't changed. See you soon sir

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Superb day today, really enjoyed myself. Love those roads, weather was bad but it made it memorable!. Thanks to Craig for taking time out to organise the run for everyone. See you all again soon!.

[Craig]

Great that you enjoyed yourself Euan and that our chat helped. Hope everything works out for you and we can see you on more runs [emoji2]

Great photos all [emoji106]


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[Chloe]

Thanks for the great run today Craig. I will post a link to the video when its uploaded to youtube. (Managed to get over 3 hours of footage to just under 11 minutes).

[Mini Ecosse]

Cheers "Elfman". Must admit we miss the mini. Hmmmm maybe need to have a rethink :)

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It was great to see you today Ewan, glad you got the buzz back. I today also felt 'oh I'm so glad I got a Mini again!. Missed the runs so much, glad to see your humour hasn't changed. See you soon sir

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Superb day today, really enjoyed myself. Love those roads, weather was bad but it made it memorable!. Thanks to Craig for taking time out to organise the run for everyone. See you all again soon!.

Like you we are missing the runs and the craic. By the way if we do go for another mini there will be two the same colour as yours :) :)

[Craig]

You know it makes sense Stephen.... Chat in a couple of weeks - get you to spend some cash... Lol [emoji2]


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[N12 JLK]

Volcanic orange:cool: go for it. Sort it

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[MINI William]

Thanks for organising today Craig. Had a blast even if I was ill with the plague. Sorry in advance for anyone who caches my disease.

[M600-RKJ]

Well after a fun day out on craigs run. Complete disaster on the way home. Everything went to plan on the run other than the weather and then bang.

[Mini Ecosse]

You know it makes sense Stephen.... Chat in a couple of weeks - get you to spend some cash... Lol [emoji2]


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LOL, we will defo meet up for a meal and a blether. Keep in touch.

[Craig]

Well after a fun day out on craigs run. Complete disaster on the way home. Everything went to plan on the run other than the weather and then bang.

Uh oh - not good Mark, what happened ?


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[N12 JLK]

You did look poorly

[M600-RKJ]

Dont worry the mini is fine. Stopped in by mini dundee on the way back and as i was leaving a rabbit met a rather unfortunate end.

[Craig]

Ah - dinner !! Lol


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[ELFMAN]

Cheers "Elfman". Must admit we miss the mini. Hmmmm maybe need to have a rethink :) Like you we are missing the runs and the craic. By the way if we do go for another mini there will be two the same colour as yours :) :)

Go on Stephen, you know you want to.
You're only young twice you know! :smilewinkgrin:
It's much more fun to wave from one than at one! :bigwave:

[c9aan]

Thanks for a great day out

[weefossy]

Craig, apologies we didn't make the run, we only flew back from London, (Claire's) last night. We seem doomed to keep missing "The Argyle & Bute". Think we have only made it once....doh!
Seems like everyone had a great day despite the weather.

[Craig]

Craig, apologies we didn't make the run, we only flew back from London, (Claire's) last night. We seem doomed to keep missing "The Argyle & Bute". Think we have only made it once....doh!
Seems like everyone had a great day despite the weather.

No bother Malcolm, these things happen... Hope all are well [emoji2]


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[CiderFex]

Great pics and write ups everyone, they helped me to get over my non-attendance and they have honestly put a smile on my face this morning.
[emoji4]
Apologies again to Craig, and you all, for not being there but I've selfishly been spending way too much on my non-MINI life recently to be able to pay for 750+ miles worth of Nitro+.
[emoji15]
Oh well, there's always next year.
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[Craig]

Not a problem Pete - you've done a hell of a lot of miles this year to support the club so some time for yourself is overdue [emoji2]


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[CiderFex]

Thanks Craig but time for myself is always best enjoyed wi NMS and all of the craziness that goes with it.
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