Glen Livet/Lecht Run 6 Feb

[The Dogfather]

Oh Dear! Looks like a complete cock up on my part. It turns out the Glenlivet (and others) don't open on a Sunday during winter so instead of the distillery tour I'm going to extend the route up to the Lecht Ski Centre instead, sorry folks!

Starting place/time: - Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre @ 10.00am don't be late!!!

Looks like numbers are falling off a bit if the unconfimed aren't attending might add in a stop a Chez Bad Dog for a brew, what do you reckon???
There's a car park at the Holiday Inn next door to the AECC.... that's where we'll be.

http://www.aecc.co.uk/images/maps/aberdeen.gif

The spiced ;) up route, just added the coast road past Pennan and Gardenstown...... :eek::evil::D

Did a full reccie up until Dufftown and I have to say some off these roads are bloody fantastic :evil::D, I've put stars by the best bits. Only downside to the reccie was I hit a kerb coming back through Glendronnach (I was driving mad) chipped the alloy big time! Fortunately I've got one on order and should be here in time for the run :D

Map to follow!

Start Aberdeen Exhibition Centre around 9.30 - 10am.
B999 to Pitmedden
A920 to Ellon
A946 to Auchnagatt, then Stuartfield and Old Deer via B9030.
A950 to New Pitsligo *
A98 towards Fraserburgh, then take B9032 to New Aberdour
B9031 to Macduff ****
A947 to Turriff *
B9001 to Glendronnach **
B9001, A97, B9117, A95 to Keith via Bridge of Marnoch and Strath Isla
A96 to Fochabers and Baxters for lunch. MMMM! Pancakes :D
A96 back to Keith
A95 to Dufftown via Craigallachie **
B9009 to Tomintoul *
A939 to Lecht Ski Centre

The end!!!

Any interest?
The list
* BDM
<confirmed>
* bpirie 1000
<confirmed>
* John
<confirmed>
* Nenah
<confirmed>
* Bonnie Scotland
Maybe
* Duncan Stewart
<confirmed>
* Scottie Coop
<confirmed>
* Julz
Maybe
* Scottch
<meeting at baxters>
* Eggy
???

[Sheilz]

Aye - though I wont be tasting the wares - whisky is mega yuck (philistine?) but it depends on whether its organized for my weekend on or off. :D:D:D

[Gismo]

Late January is looking good for me :) put my name down

[MartinSullivan]

Sounds good Paul, providing I am in the country

[sleepyrascal]

Im in

[Duncan Stewart]

Sounds great. Count me in :D

[The Dogfather]

I'll leave the date for now, Sheilz let me know when you're off and I'll try to work around that. BS Sunday's are best for you right?

Sheilz - Philistine is right;) I've got 32 different Malt Whiskies in my collection :D:p:dead:

[Scottie]

Paul can I put our names down. Depending on the date and weather I'll be there.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
BS Sunday's are best for you right?

Yes, but don't make it just to suit ickle me :I

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
Following an offline discussion with Nenah regarding the amount of time between this and the last Aberdeen Run I've decided to organise this: -

Date: - to be agreed - late Jan but maybe put back if there's bad weather.

The route: - Exhibition Centre to Turriff via Kingseat, Newmachar, Oldmeldrum and Fyvie.

At Turriff a stop at coffee shop/BDMs house depending on numbers.

Followed by Huntly via Glendronnach, Dufftown and ending up at Glenlivet for a tour of the distillery. Any interest?




Yep, up for this one so please put my name down too!! Happy to help with run sheets and the like if you need a co-event organiser. :cool:

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
BS Sunday's are best for you right?

Yes, but don't make it just to suit ickle me :I


True you'll probably not get all the way there anyway :eek::blackeye:

[The Dogfather]

Run sheets don't go there :blackeye:

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Run sheets don't go there :blackeye:


Just having a laff!! :blackeye:

Maybe I can help by frothing the milk for the coffees instead ;)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah
Maybe I can help by frothing the milk for the coffees instead ;)


I thought you'd be more for popping the champers corks!!:p

Can you put me down as a mibee, got a few things planned for january already!!:clown::D

[The Dogfather]

Julz - You're on the list, if we are stopping at my house both you, Fiona and BS might have to park at the end of the street because we've got speed bumps like you wouldn't believe...... All depends on numbers though.

[bpirie1000]

Sounds good to me.. just have to remember to put in my diary....

memory like a...... Oh what's that thing again......

cheers brian

[Scottch]

Paul,

Is THIS (http://www.scottch.com/mini/mini1.htm) the route?

Looks a good 'un - not been up that way much, could you put us down for this please!

Cheers!

Scott

[The Dogfather]

Pretty bang on Scott, I might add in a few detours to add in some extra interest.

[MartinSullivan]

Looks good

[lightbody]

Even though we've got a cottage in Glenlivet, I don't think I'll make this one - but I look forward to seeing some photos! Great, great roads!

[Eggy7496]

paul stick me down for this one, sounds like an awsome run, i know the roads too. mmmmmm i can smell those pancakes!!!!

[Nenah]

Paul? Paul? Where are you? You've been very quite on the forum of late - what's the plan for the date of this run? 1st weekend of Feb is best for me but await your update.

[The Dogfather]

Nenah - I'm still here, been off work and had family visiting so only visiting NMS occasionally.

I will update the list (Eggy) and run, as I'm spicing up the route, when I'm back in work.

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Nenah - I'm still here, been off work and had family visiting so only visiting NMS occasionally.

I will update the list (Eggy) and run, as I'm spicing up the route, when I'm back in work.


Good to hear your still with us Paul - enjoy your break and I'll check back on the route in the new year! Have a good one! :cool:

[bpirie1000]

Any date sorted out for this run yet???

WEnt out for a weeeeespin yesterday and I was lovin it... need to get back and get some more things organised...

yipeeeeeeee bring on the summer......

brian

[KINGHORN]

mmmmm depends what date, im home on the 28th and prob loosing my licence on the 2nd feb

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by KINGHORN
mmmmm depends what date, im home on the 28th and prob loosing my licence on the 2nd feb
Oh dear :( what happened :question:

[Duncan Stewart]

The 6th is fine for Helen and I.

[Gismo]

Ok at the moment :) but, if my job is delayed a lot more then no

[sleepyrascal]

ok here

[Scottch]

Should be fine with us as well looking forward to it already!

Any other fifers want to travel up together?

Cheers!

Scott

[Nenah]

Yes, 6th Feb is good for me too!

[Sheilz]

Sorry Paul. As far as I can tell I will be working. Wont be free until about the 20th. If for any reason the run is delayed then you can count be in but now must pull out.

[Duncan Stewart]

quote:Originally posted by Scottch

Any other fifers want to travel up together?

Possibly. We may stay over with relatives in Aberdeen the night before.
Let you know nearer the time.

[KINGHORN]

noooooooo, cuz i wont have a licence no more, :-(, car will still be insured tho so mite see if the bird wants to drive

[Wul]

Sounds like a crackin run BDM but unsurprisingly I cannae make it i'm afraid.

[Scottie]

Paul,

We'll be there part of the run anyway weather permitting.

Looking forward to the mulligatawny soup at Baxters.

[phantom]

Cant make this one I'm afraid, that weekend is my brothers 40th:(

[shoppie]

Sorry guys . Can't make this one - I'm off to New Zealand to celebrate:question::question: 25 years of being hitched:p:p:p

[Julz]

We're still at mibee status for this I'm afraid:clown:

[KINGHORN]

i may still have my licence for this so will get the car lookin spanking if i am driving wooohooo

[Duncan Stewart]

quote:Originally posted by Scottch
Any other fifers want to travel up together?

We will be heading up from Fife on the morning.
Meet 8:30 at bridge access car park? (south end of tay road bridge)

[KINGHORN]

confirm me

[john]

I will be there!!!!!:)

[Gismo]

As long as i get back from offshore i will be there ;)
Never seen so much continued bad weather :evil:

[KINGHORN]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

As long as i get back from offshore i will be there ;)
Never seen so much continued bad weather :evil:



yip no how u mean, been heaps of delays and cancels flights on my plantfrom to

[sleepyrascal]

Im out BD. Bloody work is so unpredictable!!! Sorry man!!

[bpirie1000]

I'll be there...

can't gaurentee i'll be properly awake mind you...

cheers Brizeeee

[Scottie]

Paul change me to defo for most of the run

[ELFMAN]

Can't make this one due to being buried under work. Have a good, fun, safe run folks!

[Scottch]

Paul,

Sorry mate, I think the revised route is a bit too much for us to do (360+ miles with the kids onboard)

Hope it turns out proper and you all have a great day out, remember to get lots of pix just to sicken us. We might try and make the start just to say hello and goodbye! and get some pictures of our own.

Cheers!

Scott

[The Dogfather]

Scott - Oh crap, never thought of those treking up from down south when I added the extra bit to the Lecht. I was going to say come as far as Baxters at Fochabers as the pancakes are fine, but that's still 340 mile round trip from Fife. It's that 180 mile round trip from Fife to Aberdeen that's the killer.

It's a shame because the roads are fantastic perhaps the next one we can come down to you? BTW it still all depends on the weather as it's supposed to turn cold again on Friday, I don't fancy doing the run in the snow.

[bpirie1000]

Right!!!

so many people saying yes and No How about we get a list together...

yipeee Can I be First...

Better amke the most of it JOhn is going and he usually takes the lead.. ;)


1.Brian
2.John ( Ha ha I'm beating you..)
3.mad Dog Mini
4.

[Scottch]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

SNIP I was going to say come as far as Baxters at Fochabers SNIP


Actually, I think that might be more of a goer mate! We could leave a bit later on and just try and meet up at Fochaber then just beat the retreat back down the road, it'll be a good excuse for a day out in the mini.

I'll have a word with me Julie and see what she thinks!

Your ETA at Baxters? (very roughly)

Cheers!

Scott

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by bpirie1000

Right!!!
so many people saying yes and No How about we get a list together...
yipeee Can I be First...
Better amke the most of it JOhn is going and he usually takes the lead.. ;)
1.Brian
2.John ( Ha ha I'm beating you..)
3.mad Dog Mini
4.


Brian the list is on the first page already, mate I'll move you up if it makes you feel happy. :D:p

[The Dogfather]

Scott - I reckon we'd be there about 12.30pm - 1pm.

Is it the start time from Aberdeen? I only ask because the best roads on the run are along the coast between New Aberdour and Macduff, fantastic hairpins and views of the coast. Mind you the A95 between Keith and Craigallachie is pretty cool as well, as is Turriff to Glendronnach and the run up to the lecht from Tomintoul.

I spent a lot of time finding the twistyest roads :p;)

[The Dogfather]

This is posted on Metcheck, looks like the weather may curtail our plans. I will try to make sure the run goes ahead but be aware that if we get heavy snow then I'll delay the run to another date.....
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Weather WarningIssued [Sunday January 30 2005 : 11:07:00 PM]

30 JANUARY 2005 - 23:00Z

Areas Affected : Scotland, Northern England, Northeast England, Northern Ireland, Wales.

There is increasing confidence of a period of wintry weather associated with Northerly winds affecting regions across the UK into this coming weekend bringing snowfall and ice at lower levels.

If you have a journey planned for the period in the regions mentioned, you are advised to stay informed of the latest forecasts and travel information.

Please follow all local TV & Radio warnings for more information.

[bpirie1000]

Snow should not stop the Run.....

Tis Only White and Slidy... Get you h-Brakes tightened and get out there...

cheers B

[Scottie]

Paul,

If it's a heavy snowfall then we will play it by ear more than likely no come.

However if it is a goer we will meet up with you once you leave aberdeen and start to head west macduff or turriff most likely.

[Scottch]

Paul,

The start time was fine mate - I just can't imagine how much fun the kids will be to be around after being in the motor for 360+ miles

Providing it's not snowing, I think we'll see you all at baxters though! (knocks over 130 miles off the route for us)

Cheers!

Scott

[The Dogfather]

Kids fun car:evil:. No, doesn't go does it? You should have got the DVD players in the back of the headrests.

[Scottch]

Paul,

We never put them in the headrest, but we got them a portable dvd player each for xmas - even with that though, I wouldn't put the kids in the car for 360+ miles.

Nevermind mate, we're looking forward to seeing everyone at Baxters!

Cheers!

Scott

[Scottie]

bad doggy,:p

how long would it take from our place to turriff:question:

[The Dogfather]

Depends on how fast you drive:p

Autoroute reckons about 2.5 hours but that's at quite slow speeds all depends on traffic.

I've done Scrabster (Thurso) to Turriff in 3hours but the roads were fairly quiet.

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Depends on how fast you drive:p

Autoroute reckons about 2.5 hours but that's at quite slow speeds all depends on traffic.

I've done Scrabster (Thurso) to Turriff in 3hours but the roads were fairly quiet.



What in ???? a Super Puma??:cool:

[The Dogfather]

Nah! Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Diesel new shape. It's 189 miles and we averaged just over 61 mph.

[KINGHORN]

looks like im not gonna make it, NO WHEELS, got 2 back today from being refurbished, and they are a totaly different colour, so i aint gonna make it

[Scottie]

Paul,

will meet you at macduff. What time and where about:question: make it somewhere easy for us to find:)

also can you PM your mobile number tomorrow if poss or I'll not get it as I won't be picking up my e-mails until monday just in case of bad weather and we cannae make it.

[Tam1314]

lm hoping to come and meet you all at the Baxters factory if thats ok, would it be possible for someone to text me when you are maybe an hour away so that l could come for the pancakes LOL

[The Dogfather]

Tam - More than welcome Scottch and family will also be meeting us there P/W Cooper S, red vipers at about 12.00 - 12.30.

[Julz]

It's looking more and more doubtful for me!:(

[Gismo]

Talk about good timing, i'm travelling home today, but, Paul, will you e-mail me your mobile number so i can contact you on sunday, i'm not going if it's heavy snow and ice etc

[The Dogfather]

Snow's off! The forecast is cold but dry......

Anyone needs contact me 07909 882663. I'll edit this post after the run....

[G2 - S]

Have fun folks but be safe! Sorry we can't make it. We're in glenshee with 45 14-15year olds on a youth group weekend away!

[Tam1314]

Thanks BDM, hopefully get a wee loan of my Gfs car to come in

[Scottch]

Paul,

Sorry mate - we won't make it at all - Julie got sent home from work with the flu yesterday and the kids have woken up this morning choked full of it! :(

I'll be on clean up duty all weekend :dead:

You guys have a great run and take loadsa pictures!

Cheers!

Scott

[The Dogfather]

Sorry to hear you can't make it Scott. Maybe the next one?

[Scottch]

Defo mate!

We were all set for sunday, but it's down the pan now.

Kids/wives - who'd have 'em!!

Cheers!

Scott

[Scottie]

Paul,

Now looking doubtful for the run. Blue coop is down @ drivers getting the satnav fixed just received a phone call to say it will not be ready until monday now:disapprove:awaiting another phone call as I said that was not good enough they have had the car since Wednesday.

Cabrio to shy to come out on her own:(

Will let you know.

[KINGHORN]

wooo hooo im back in for this one as i got my wheels done, bun no arches or skirts colour coded but hey you cant have everything

[Gismo]

Paul, i'll defo be there, weather permitting ;)
Assuming the car park at the AECC is the one nearest the main road, so turn first right then along past the main entrance (on left)

Anyone coming from Dundee or Fife, Duncan Srewart, i'll meet you somewhere, say the Stracathro services at 9am????

[The Dogfather]

Alan, weather shouldn't be an issue now!

Alan its the car park for the Holiday Inn you want. See ya there!

[Duncan Stewart]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Anyone coming from Dundee or Fife, Duncan Srewart, i'll meet you somewhere, say the Stracathro services at 9am????

Yes. We will be passing Stracathro then so will pop in a meet up with you.
Cheers :D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart
Yes. We will be passing Stracathro then so will pop in a meet up with you.Cheers :D

Nice one, see you there for 9am :sleepy:

[Gismo]

Brilliant route Paul, that very twisty section was :cool:
Shame my EML light came on, decided to go home just in case, after me lunch though :p

[john]

There is a pattern forming here!!

Two runs in a row but yet you always make it to lunch!!:D

[The Dogfather]

Thanks Alan. I'm already thinking af another - Chip Butty Run II - The Second Helping. Aberdeen - Banchory - Cairn O' Mount - Inverbervie Chipper.

It closer to your house so perhaps you'll be able to complete a whole run for a change ;)

[bpirie1000]

Really good run. thanks again for showing me some roads i never knew were there..

and you all wonder where I go when I'm not on NMS for a while...


mmmmm back roads.....

sorry I never went on the last bit. ended up in Cullen for an icecream.. was a laugh and Freezing But Ice cream usually is.. daaa...

cheers Brian

[Tam1314]

Was good meeting some of you guys

[Duncan Stewart]

Great roads and excellent food. Good to see some of the regulars again and a few new faces.

[Eggy7496]

hey paul, thanks for the awsome route!!

i knew a lot of the roads up beside fraserburgh which was a boost!! but connecting them all together was brill!!

even though i did manage to loose my car keys in the snow at the lecht! and had to wait basically 4 em to be put in the lost and found! and also wen i .....erm.....welll....kinda....sorta got stuck in the snow! oops!

the minis were put to the test today especially wen we choose to risk ity and continue thru "ROAD AHEAD CLOSED"

lol!!


Cheers paul looking 4ward to the next one!! (hopefully my mini will be all repaired in time!!)

[Nenah]

Thanks for taking us on some new and fantastic roads with great scenery (even if it did flash past at one point!;)), I loved it and my head is still in a spin. ;)

Hopefully the same number of starters will finish next time.;):cool:

[KINGHORN]

well i didnt get get to drive none of the good roads thATS been mentiond, as i slept in, yay, but it was good to see you all at baxters, and again i appologise for dissapearing but i had some stuff to deal with that i thought could wait, surely not,

[Tam1314]

Hi Nenah, you dont know me but l was at Baxters to meet up with the folk on the run, l heard about your wee crash, l hope you are ok and you get your car sorted without any hassle

[G2 - S]

PICS FOLKS???

[Gismo]

Owing to conditions attached to this topic i am closing the thread until such times as relevant people have a chance to discuss the events in private.
Please do not start up other threads

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Topic is closed. I've had a chat with the concerned parties.
Everyone is OK and it could have happened to anyone. Just one of those things.