Monsta Mo's last hurrah! Sunday 6th March

[Monsta Mo Mini]

As some of you may know - due to a change of circumstances called Liam, I will be MINI-less after the Easter weekend.

For his wee swansong I've decided to organise one last run.

The date is Sunday 6th March, 10.30am for an 11am departure from Hermiston Gait at the end of the M8 on the west side of Edinburgh. Head down the A701 to Moffat for lunch and then back up through the Ettrick valley and back to Edinburgh via all manner of fun Borders roads.

Full run notes are available for DOWNLOAD HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/downloads/borders_directions.pdf)

You'll need Acrobat Reader (http://www.adobe.com) to read the file

Lunch: I'm leaving everyone to sort that out for themselves. Packed lunch or one of Moffat's many hotels/tearooms. However, it is Mother's Day (something I didn't realise when I set the date) so a lot of the hotels are going to be busy - it would also explain why none of them would take a booking for 30+odd MINI drivers.:I

For those coming from the west, Craigd has arranged meeting at Stirling Services @ 09:30hrs for 09:45hrs departure for Edinburgh. Please notify him in the thread

You know you want to....

LIST

1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Julz
3. Scottch
4. Elfman
5 Martyn (Stirling)
6. Scottiecoop (Stirling)
7. GAJ
8. Heather
9. Bonnie Scotland
10. Duncan
11. crombers
12. Willie M (Stirling)
13. Low n loud (..Its tradition!)
14. John
15. BDM
16. Nenah
17. Neil
18. Andy P
19. MarkyC (Stirling)
20. Jeff
21. craigd & Jude (Stirling)
22. hogg88
23. X30 YES
24. weefossy
25. bpirie1000
26. Kirsty (Stirling)
27. Ian King
28. Borrisimo
29. KJ (Spanky Boy)
30. jamesp
31. angel-mini
32. roadrunner
33. Eddie44

[Julz]

Yes yes and, yes!!;)

[Scottch]

3 x maybe's for us mate ;)

[Wul]

Would like to make this one MMM but could only be a maybe for the weekend of the 12th!!

:)

[Mini Martyn]

Would love to but saturdays are crap for me these days, rugby and all that, up for a Sunday run though!!?? :D

What car you going for Calum?

[Scottie]

can we come.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

Would love to but saturdays are crap for me these days, rugby and all that, up for a Sunday run though!!?? :D

What car you going for Calum?


I was trying to work the dates so it won't clash with any of the 6N Scotland games.
I'm afraid we'll be stuck with just the F**T until early summer when I'll hopefully be taking delivery of a....


....you didn't think I'm going to give the game away that easily did you?;):D

[Wul]

Liked the note on the first post Calum! :I:clown:

<MMM adopts Bo Selecta Mel B stylee voice> I'VE STILL GOT IT....YES IT NEVER LEFT ME!! </MMM adopts Bo Selecta Mel B stylee voice>

:p

[GAJ]

Count Heather and I in. Best not make it the 20th though as that is the Mini Clan's Hadrian's Wall run.

[Gismo]

Defo not a Saturday for me :( but, any sunday providing i'm not offshore ;)

[duncan]

I'll still be running in the new MINI, so as long as i get very detailed instructions, and go at the back, i'll be there!

1st two dates are better for me.

[Crombers]

If its a Sunday then stick me as a yes please

[Burple]

Put us down as a definite maybe or this one!! How could we miss it??
Dependant on the dates... but.. hell yeah!!

:D:D:D:D

[Willie M]

If I possibly can, I definitely will (Sunday 6th would be fine) :cool:
Hey, I might even persuade Mrs. M to come out for this one.
99% certain I'll be there Calum :)

[john]

Hi Callum please add my name too unless I am MINI'less by then too but I'll keep you posted;)

[The Dogfather]

Calum, can you pencil me in as well. It's a bit of a trek but I need to go to Ikea so two birds one stone etc.

John - If you are MINIless I'll give you a lift.

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Calum, can you pencil me in as well. It's a bit of a trek but I need to go to Ikea so two girlfriends one stone etc.

John - If you are MINIless I'll give you a lift.


Please add me to your list too!

BDM - I think JOhn means if he has sold his Mini and gone to the dark side!!! :eek:

[john]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah


quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Calum, can you pencil me in as well. It's a bit of a trek but I need to go to Ikea so two girlfriends one stone etc.

John - If you are MINIless I'll give you a lift.


Please add me to your list too!

BDM - I think JOhn means if he has sold his Mini and gone to the dark side!!! :eek:


SSHHHHH!!!!!;)

Don't listen to her:)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by john

Hi Callum please add my name too unless I am MINI'less by then too but I'll keep you posted;)


I'm sure Calum wouldn't mind if you brought 'something different' (rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr;))

[Craig]

We should make this one also Calum.

Craig & Jude

[Neil and Lorna]

HI Calum

COULD YOU PLEASE ADD LORNA AND MYSELF TO THE LIST. WE TAKE DELIVERY OF OUR NEW COOPER S JCW ON THE 1st MARCH SO A RUN ON THE 6th IS JUST GREAT.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Calum,

Can you put us down on the list, we'd love to join you.

Its been ages since we've been on a run.

Andrew & Lenore

[phantom]

Hopefully I can make this!:)

[Jeff]

Pencil me in too Calum. Cheers Jeff

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

We should make this one also Calum.

Craig & Jude


Do you not want us to come ??:(:(

Please add us to the list - we pwomise to behave...:evil:

[Duncan Stewart]

Cannot make the run. All the best Calum and I hope we will still see you along on runs as a passenger

[hogg88]

Can you put me down for this run, fingers crossed i should have my MCSC before then. Bring on the sunshine !!!!
Some of the best MINI roads on that route, look forward to it.

[Big Col]

I wont be able to make this one wither but I do hope to finally meet you at some point M^3. I hope I don't spend the rest of my life sobbing about the missed oppertunity at Arbroath last year! ;)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah


quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Calum, can you pencil me in as well. It's a bit of a trek but I need to go to Ikea so two girlfriends one stone etc.

John - If you are MINIless I'll give you a lift.


Please add me to your list too!

BDM - I think JOhn means if he has sold his Mini and gone to the dark side!!! :eek:
Whit dark side would that be then :p

And stick me down as well Cal if you still have room for one more

[weefossy]

Calum, can you add Sioban and I to the list please. The A701 is one of my favourite roads and back up via Innerleithen and the B709 towards Middleton is the "test drive" route we took before buying our first new mini. Can't wait. Shout, if you need help with the reccie :D:cool:

[bpirie1000]

I am a defo for the Run... canna wait lots of mini runs yipeeeeeeeeeee

Bring on teh summer.....

yehhhhh

[Kirsty]

Ooooooooh!!! Can I come please?! Can I can I!!:D
Hopefully you'll still join us for Cullen Callum!!??:cool:
(Depends what John ends up thinking is rrrrrrrrr tho eh john?? It would be extreme dark side if it began with a'C'!!) ;)

[ianking]

Hi. Definately count me in for the 6th march. I will bring 1 passenger as well. I will put the word about some mini owners in Edinburgh I know and see if I get any more takers. Where is the proposed starting place.
Ian

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Starting Point will be somewhere on the south side of the bypass, probably one of the retail parks. I'm reccing the route this weekend.

[ELFMAN]

Put me down as a “possible” on this one will you? I'll bring a box of hankies for those of an emotional persuasion!

[Craig]

For those from the "Central" area - fancy meeting at Stirling for a wee convoy thro' to edinburgh? Time to be confirmed....:D

List for Stirling Group

Craig & Jude
Scottiecoop
Willie M
Mini Martyn
Kirsty

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

For those from the "Central" area - fancy meeting at Stirling for a wee convoy thro' to edinburgh? Time to be confirmed....:D

Craig


put me down for stirling

[Willie M]

I'll more than likely hook up at Stirling too Craig :)

[Mini Martyn]

Can i join a Stirling please?

[Kirsty]

I'll join you at Stirling too Craig if I may!!

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

For those from the "Central" area - fancy meeting at Stirling for a wee convoy thro' to edinburgh? Time to be confirmed....:D

List for Stirling Group

Craig & Jude
Scottiecoop
Willie M
Mini Martyn
Kirsty


All added to list ;)

As Calum has his times in place now - I suggest meeting @ 09:30hrs for 09:45hrs departure for edinburgh.:D

Calum - could you do the necessary and update the first post with this info pwwwweeeeeese. Thanks

Craig

[markyc]

Can MarkyC please be added to the list for the run on Sunday 6th March. Very much looking forward to it. It'll be my first run so please be gentle !!! :D

[Borrisimo]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to newminiscotland and looking forward to joining in the fun, do I just say in this thread that I wanna join in or is there a special way to do things (probably a thread detailing this but quicker to ask!)

Thanks all

Ray

[Wul]

Welcome Ray - I'm sure Monsta Mo will add you to the list :)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Update on page 1

Ray- that's you registered, just keep an eye on the thread for details.

[Nenah]

Hopefully can still make this one - was supposed to get my Winnie back today but replacement parts from BBR has delayed her repair for another 10 working days....stuck driving the VW Touran school bus for another 2 weeks...oohhhh...wooo is me...:(

[The Dogfather]

Nenah - I'm sure you'd be able to bag a lift both me and John are going ;)

[Nenah]

Cheers Paul!! :):D Even if I'm not driving it wouldnt want to miss out on the day. :p Fingers crossed that MMM's run will be Winnie's big return/comeback run! I'll keep you and John posted for a lift! :I

[Kirsty]

CALUM!!!!!!!! 6th March is Mother's Day!!!!! :eek: Is your better half (NEW MUMMY!!!!!)ok with you disappearing off for the run???? Just wanted to check that you were remembering and that you now have two weeks to buy a card and mummy day fings!!!! (from you and the wee man!!) :)

Ooops just read the first post and you do know!!! Good man!!! :D

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Kirsty - she didn't know it was Mother's Day on the 6th either! Much grovelling to be done over the next week or so to accumulate brownie points.

[duncan]

Its mothers day when????? :eek: Thanks for the heads up!

[Mini Martyn]

Calum can you add Plus 1 for me please.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Is that +1 car or passenger? It won't matter anyway martyn - it's every MINI for itself come feeding time! Better get there before BS! ;)

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Is that +1 car or passenger? It won't matter anyway martyn - it's every MINI for itself come feeding time! Better get there before BS! ;)


You've no chance! That's the only reason he's made his motor so fast!

:D

[Mini Martyn]

Thanks Calum, that would be plus 1 passanger, but ok not stoping for lunch in the one place, must get the into head in order to bring own munchies!! :D

[Scottie]

we also will bring our own munchies.:p

[duncan]

+1 passenger for me.

Will be picking up passenger on the way down, so i'll just meet up at Hermiston

[Gismo]

I'll also meet at Stirling, i'll also be meeting at KFC in Dundee, anyone else for KFC :question:

[Julz]

Am I being my usual thick self here, or is Stirling a not long way round for Edinburgh BS??

I'll meet you at Perth anyway!!;)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Julz
is Stirling a not long way round for Edinburgh BS??
I'll meet you at Perth anyway!!;)
:I Oops, cancel Stirling :p

[The Dogfather]

Alan, I'll meet you at Dundee! Any others from Aberdeen?

[Nenah]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Alan, I'll meet you at Dundee! Any others from Aberdeen?


Yep, I'll join you's at Dundee - supposed to be getting Winnie back on 4th so fingers crossed! :)

[Wul]

Calum - sadly double Mothers Day visiting duties have ruled me out - but will nip down to Hermy Gate and wish Mo a sad farewell :kiss:

[Mini Martyn]

Its Mothers Evening, go after the run!! ;)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

,,or do what I'm doing...change Mother's Day to Saturday!

[GAJ]

Or do what I'm doing, forget about Mother's Day all together!:p Sorry mum! (It's OK really, mum's can't work computers!;) At least mine can't!)

[Borrisimo]

you could always bring ur mum with you ;) sure she would love a wee run with the gang!

[phantom]

Sorry Calum, this weekend is my birthday and mothers day so I'm will be going to Kendal for the weekend as no way I can not be with my Mum after what she has done for me recently, but hope it all goes well for you lot.

[ELFMAN]

See you at Stirling Services!

Bill's doing Mother's Day stuff, so I'll be on my tod.....probably. Just have to mutter inanely to myself...... much like I'm doing now actually.

[minidriver#1]

spank me down for this one please. hopefully i'll have wheels and brakes by then :)

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

spank me down for this one please.

:eek::eek::eek:

Too much Nathan Barley for you!

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

spank me down for this one please. hopefully i'll have wheels and brakes by then :)


KJ you can always borrow my fox alloys if u want not sure if they will fit over your big brakes though:D

[minidriver#1]

lol. true. cheers for the offer, i should be ok cos the wheels are guaranteed to arrive tomorrow :) what offset are they btw?

i'm looking forward to this run, first one for a while.

[Gismo]

I'm back on for meeting up with everyone at Stirling

[minidriver#1]

i'll come to Stirling also.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit
i'll come to Stirling also.
So is John, ok, we need to leave the KFC at 9:10 am to meet up at Stirling as they are leaving at 9.30 - 9.45

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit
i'll come to Stirling also.
So is John, ok, we need to leave the KFC at 9:10 am to meet up at Stirling as they are leaving at 9.30 - 9.45


Err, Stirling is WAY more than 20 minutes from Dundee, nearer 45.
(Its 56 miles to the services from KFC according to Auto Route)

[Julz]

Ok, seeing as you guys are going the long way round, we'll meet you in or around the Perth area! :D

[john]

OK we will depart Duthie Park 7:45:)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by duncan
Err, Stirling is WAY more than 20 minutes from Dundee, nearer 45.
(Its 56 miles to the services from KFC according to Auto Route)
:I I was thinking from Perth
Ok, we'll leave KFC at 8:50, John, i think even you will need to leave Duthie Park a wee bit earlier, unless you know some friendly policemen who could escort you through ;)

[Jeff]

Allan can I meet you Kj and John at KFC??? I might be a bit bleary eyed after watching the Aussie GP though!!! I can also confirm that it takes between 45mins and an hour to get to Stirling as I commute that way most days:cool:

[duncan]

I'm not going via Stirling, Jeff, i have to pick up my passenger at Bathgate, so i'm just going to meet up at Hermiston Gait.

[minidriver#1]

Jeff, i'd be happy meeting you in KFC before heading off for Stirling.

[Jeff]

KJ, Does in KFC mean a bargain bucket each:D, dunno if i could handle it at that time in the morning:cool:!!!

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Jeff
Allan can I meet you Kj and John at KFC???

Of course, we'll leave at 8:50 :)

[eddie 44]

jeff if you take the hand brake off you will do it in 30 mins :p

[john]

It takes 1 hour from Aberdeen to Dundee driving within the legal limits:)


You may wonder how I know this but take it from me I know:D







Yes thats it I tried it!:)only the once though:approve:

[Tam1314]

Well lm hoping to have a loan of my Gfs car for Sunday and she will be sitting in the passengers seat :)

[jamesp]

Hi - I am newly registered, and am very interested in the drive to the borders. What is the agenda for this sunday?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by jamesp
Hi - I am newly registered, and am very interested in the drive to the borders. What is the agenda for this sunday?
Hi James, welcome to the site, have a look at the first post where all the main info gets updated daily 8) having mentioned that you want to attend your name will be added, just keep tabs on where the run starts from and what time we leave. Allow some time to get there early so you don't miss it

[Crombers]

Anybody heard from Angus recently ?

ANGUS , you,ve got mail ;)

[bpirie1000]

Sounds Like we got us a Serious mini convoy...

Least the last run will be something to remember for callum.......

cheers..

brian.

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Jeff
Allan can I meet you Kj and John at KFC???

Of course, we'll leave at 8:50 :)


WE'll more than likely see you there than HG...
Think Flick's coming thur on Sat..

So...8.50 huh?? AM??? ;););):p:p

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
So...8.50 huh?? AM??? ;););):p:p
So, it's back to Ewan's times ;) we will leave at 08:55 latest :p

[Nenah]

I'm almost afraid to say in case I jinx my luck - I'm told I'll have my Winnie back on Friday morning from JC Bodyshop - so with any luck I'll also be on convoy from Duthie Park to KFC to Stirling with you guys.

Cant wait to give her a run!
:)

[ELFMAN]

Bearing in mind the potentially crappy weather, do we have any contingency plans just in case?

How's about a couple of "organisers" Mobile numbers for the different meeting points that folks can call if they get delayed/snowed in etc - might save some confusion/worry on the day. Hopefully we won't need to bother, but It'd be useful for keeping tabs on road conditions and if anyone's in trouble.

Of course, we could always get Julz or one of the other "Big/Low MINIS" to go in front and clear the road, then there'd be no stopping us!

[The Dogfather]

Weather should be OK on the day (Metcheck.com), maybe some snow still around from the day before though!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN
Of course, we could always get Julz or one of the other "Big/Low MINIS" to go in front and clear the road, then there'd be no stopping us!


I'm afraid that with the muckle great crack in my front valance, it won't be me doing the road clearing!!:(:disapprove:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

I've been keeping an eye on the weather forecasts aswell. We should be OK.

There may be a bit of snow lying about on some of the higher sections but as long as we drive to the conditions there shouldn't be any problems. I'll be posting the route for download tomorrow but this may be subject to change if the weather turns nasty.

[ELFMAN]

Cheers, folks!

Sorry to hear about the valance, Julz - we'll just bring shovels, along with some tea and sympathy!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Sorry to hear about the valance, Julz - we'll just bring shovels, along with some tea and sympathy!


Aww;) Don't worry, I'm at the 'past caring' stage, it all started as a hairline crack nearly a year ago, and a few bumps and scrapes and a bit too much snow ploughing and she's had enough!! Ah well, she was needing a bit of cosmetic surgery anyway!

(sorry Calum gone a bit OT, there:sleepy:)

[Borrisimo]

don't mean to be rude but whats the average age of all the ppl on this cruise? as this is my first time i don't know how old/young everyone will be and i don't wanna be the youngest person there :)

(no one better reply with aww-didums lol)

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:and i don't wanna be the youngest person there :)

Hi Ray

You dont say how old/young you are.:)
There are people of all ages on the runs.:p
see you on sunday.:cool:

Neil And Lorna.:D

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by Borrisimo

don't mean to be rude but whats the average age of all the ppl on this cruise? as this is my first time i don't know how old/young everyone will be and i don't wanna be the youngest person there :)

(no one better reply with aww-didums lol)


You only have a chance of being the youngest on the run if your younger than 14. I doubt that! I think next up is 17 (Big Col and Bad Dog:D) , then a few before me (22) and I wouldn't like to guess the age of the older members. :D;):D;)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Run Directions are now available for download.
There will be a limited supply available on the day.

DOWNLOAD HERE (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/downloads/borders_directions.pdf)

[Burple]

quote:
You only have a chance of being the youngest on the run if your younger than 14. I doubt that! I think next up is 17 (Big Col and Bad Dog:D) , then a few before me (22) and I wouldn't like to guess the age of the older members. :D;):D;)


Heh...
Someone's lining temselves up for a Magic Circle!! :D:D:D

It also depends on whether you mean REAL age or mental age...
If it's the latter... you're WELL safe in this company!!!!!
(mentioning no names.. the usual suspect know who they are!! ;):D:cool::p)

[roadrunner]

When I heard of the mental age of most, I thought this will do for me, we will be there as well, leaving from Stirling. Yeha.

[Mini Martyn]

call me stupid but what time wee meeting at Stirling? (stupid is as stupid does) :D

[roadrunner]

Mini Martyn,

Just looked at the first page on this thread again, and it says towards the end, stirling services between 9.30 - 9.45am, unless its changed ?

Roadrunner.

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

call me stupid but what time wee meeting at Stirling? (stupid is as stupid does) :D


Oi Martyn - it's 9:30!!!! so that we can leave by 9:45. That's 9:30 in the morning:p

See you there.

Craig:D

[weefossy]

Calum, route looks great, especially the Innerleithen to Gorebridge section. Parking at the Devil's Beef Tub would need to be on the uphill straight, just before the beeftub, otherwise it's too many bends and not enough parking.
By the way, in answer to Borrisimo's question on age, am I the oldest participant, or does it just feel that way?:D:cool::evil:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Calum, unless I'm mistaken, the Moffat to Selkirk road is actually the A708. Not the A703 as shown in the pace notes.


I may be wrong, it's happened before. :D

Route looks mighty fine, btw. Looking forward to it BIG TIME!:D:D

AndyP

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Andy - you are right! Doh!

It will be corrected.

Malcolm - I agree about the straight running up to the DBT, I had a feeling parking might be a little tight there.

[ELFMAN]

RAW NERVE SECTION BEGINS HERE... In answer to young Borrissimo's question......
AGE?? AGE!!! AGE!!!!! I don't belieeeeeeve it!
We don' wan' yoor steenkin' ageism!

It'd be a bit naff if people decided to go to runs based on the ages of those involved. I mean, if the average age is below 25, it's OK, but if it's over that, we're all old farts and they won't go?

We all love MINIS, I'm 42 and drove my first Mini before I was 20, so does that mean I'm too old, or that I'm a proper petrolhead? I don't wear a tweed bunnet or a back to front beige tartan baseball cap. It's a wooly hat actually, cos' I'm an old slaphead, and one who can't be ar*ed working out average ages...

Everyone's totally welcome, whether they're wee kids (who're allowed to bring a parent or two), if you're 18 or 80, all you need is enthusiasm (and a
sense of humour....sometimes), so let's ditch the “How old are you” routine before anyone gets ideas about euthanasia for the over-30's, or segregated runs based on your Date of Birth. My right foot's getting on a bit, but it can still floor a throttle pedal. Right, I'm off to stable my High Horse. Anybody seen my Werther's Originals? There's a joke there somewhere.

“Word Up”, as those Boyz in the Hood would say.... Yo! Happy @%*€#¢* Mutha's Day Y'all.

[Borrisimo]

elfman...like it was mentioned earlier, "mental" age not "real age", by your comments I wud hav to say that atleast sum part of you is mental - if not your age :)

but my apologies if my so-called "ageism" offended u.

[ELFMAN]

Sorry Borrisimo, I'm gonna get all pedantic and quote you here, you said:

“don't mean to be rude but whats the AVERAGE AGE of all the ppl on this cruise? as this is my first time don't know how OLD/YOUNG everyone will be and i don't wanna be the youngest person there”

No mention of “Mental Age” anywhere. As for my psycholological condition, well that's probably open for debate.

No real offence taken - and the “Steenkin' Ageism” was just a laugh - probably offended Mexicans though..... Apologias amigos.

[X30YES]

Might not make this one due to it being Mothers Day .....I will try and be there but not sure if I can get out of the 'expected 'day at home .
Angus

[Mini Martyn]

Are the Glasgow people meeting at Asda Govan for the run through?

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

Are the Glasgow people meeting at Asda Govan for the run through?


You have an ASDA in Govan??

Has no-one nicked it yet??? ;);););)

[Wul]

The thieves all work there Ewan! and still claim the jam-roll! :p

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

Are the Glasgow people meeting at Asda Govan for the run through?


Martyn , What time @ Asda Govan ? :cool: I,m down Dumbarton way so a meet there would be ideal.

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

The thieves all work there Ewan! and still claim the jam-roll! :p
ie Rock 'n Roll:)
Going on Sunday now just to bring the mental age down and the over the hill gang up a bit !!. Glasgow via M8 Showcase Cinema, -Crombers-Elfman - Martyn ..... any time after 10am will do me ?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES
any time after 10am will do me ?

We are leaving Stirling Services at 9.45, you might just miss us 8)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by X30YES
any time after 10am will do me ?

We are leaving Stirling Services at 9.45, you might just miss us 8)
Not going to Stirling Alan as I live down the M74 and will go via the M8 I think :p

[Crombers]

Ah Mr Boyes is back in town , excellent. Just replied to your email & yup I'll meet you at the M8 Coatbridge Cinema at 10am.
That's 'us' over the hill gang expanding in numbers now ,
"Go on the aged"

Martyn,
Could still meet you at Govan then meet up with Angus to save you driving up via Stirling ? I,ll pass by at 9.30am

Cheers lads

[ELFMAN]

I was intending to shoot straight up to Stirling Services, but having thought about it (there's a first time for everything!), I'll meet Mr. Boyes and the boys at the Showcase at 10.00am. Makes more sense from Lanarkshire. That's up Bogs Brae Bellshill direction and onto the A8 isn't it Angus?

Must remember to check the Blower Pressure and adjust the strut brace on my Zimmer.

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Must remember to check the Blower Pressure and adjust the strut brace on my Zimmer.


Remember the tracksuit (white), and Burberry (fake) as well ;)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by Wul

The thieves all work there Ewan! and still claim the jam-roll! :p
ie Rock 'n Roll:)
Going on Sunday now just to bring the mental age down and the over the hill gang up a bit !!. Glasgow via M8 Showcase Cinema, -Crombers-Elfman - Martyn ..... any time after 10am will do me ?


Angus,

you must be the oldest guy on here;) but young at heart ey:p

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by Wul

The thieves all work there Ewan! and still claim the jam-roll! :p
ie Rock 'n Roll:)
Going on Sunday now just to bring the mental age down and the over the hill gang up a bit !!. Glasgow via M8 Showcase Cinema, -Crombers-Elfman - Martyn ..... any time after 10am will do me ?


Angus,

you must be the oldest guy on here;) but young at heart ey:p


:eek:Help ma Boab !! Never thought about that ....mmmmmmm:(

[Mini Martyn]

ok, ok, so where are us glasgow chaps meeting? :approve:

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

I was intending to shoot straight up to Stirling Services, but having thought about it (there's a first time for everything!), I'll meet Mr. Boyes and the boys at the Showcase at 10.00am. Makes more sense from Lanarkshire. That's up Bogs Brae Bellshill direction and onto the A8 isn't it Angus?

Must remember to check the Blower Pressure and adjust the strut brace on my Zimmer.
Better going M74 - M73 then turn off for M8 East, as the Cinema is at that end and not the Bellshill end ...saves you going all the way back again to turn round

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

ok, ok, so where are us glasgow chaps meeting? :approve:
Showcase Cinema complex just before Coatbribge 10 am

[Craig]

From the last wee bit of discussions, Martyn you appear to be going to Showcase Cinemas and not meeting up in Stirling........Will take you off the list.

Are the Northern Contingent meeting at Stirling or are U all heading straight down over the forth road bridge into edinburgh?

Just so that we know who is meeting in Stirling so that nobody get's left behind:eek:

Craig

List so far that I know of is:

Scottiecoop
Willie M
Marky C
Kirsty
KJ
Bonnie Scotland

(Apologies if I missed anyone):D

[Mini Martyn]

ok showcase cinema it is then, mmmm KFC!!

[eddie 44]

romm for a wee one to tag on.....:p been let out for the weekend ;)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Weather is looking good for tomorrow. Just have to watch out for icy bits, -4?C tonight!
See you all bright and early at 10.30am:D Now who's bringing the sandwiches?...;)

[Heather]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

ok, ok, so where are us glasgow chaps meeting? :approve:

Im leaving from Edinburgh so Ill see you all at the start:D

[Tam1314]

Well unfortunately for me, my Gf has taken her mini back to Lossie today, but l will still come along to take some pics at Hermiston Gait if thats ok

[Willie M]

See ye's aw ra morra.... :sleepy:

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Now who's bringing the sandwiches?...;)
Eh?..... I thought you were bringing them Calum ;):D

[Kirsty]

quote:Originally posted by Willie M

See ye's aw ra morra.... :sleepy:

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Now who's bringing the sandwiches?...;)
Eh?..... I thought you were bringing them Calum ;):D


Tea/coffee/sandwiches are usually from do dodo....supermummy fozzy!!! HEE HEE!!:cool: Sorry mum only kidding!!:p See you lot tomorrow, I'll see you Stirling lot at Stirling!! (my orthopaedic surgeon said I've got 65 yr old hips but I'm only 27 does that count as in being in both camps!!?? HEE HEE!!) Sorry I'll be quiet an go an play in the corner nicely!!;):p:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Weather looks mighty fine for the run!!!!:cool::cool::cool:

Read and smile.... http://www.metcheck.com/48hrforecast.asp?lat=55&lon=-2&locationID=5

By the by, Metcheck is one of the best weather forecasting websites in existence. OOoops. Will talking about the weather put me into the "older" camp??:I:):I

AndyP

[ELFMAN]

Kirsty,
I went to see Crosby & Nash in Glasgow last week, and the place was full of 65 year old HIPPIES. A fine gig, tho'.

Orthopaedic Surgeons? Hah! What do they know?
See Y'all later this morning!

[sleepyrascal]

I will be heading out the road to St Cyrus tomorrow so I'll maybe meet you at duthie park in the morning for some photos, but I want to get some pictures of you lot on the dueller so I might be sitting in the layby just outside Aberdeen to get some action shots of John, Nenah, Brian and whoever else in leaving from Aberdeen.

SORRY: Decided to opt for a long lie instead. Hope you all have a good day!!!!!!

[Wul]

Hey Guys - great to see you all there and plenty of clean MINIS too! :clown:

Sorry I couldnae come along for the fun :(

Hopoe you have a great time :)

[Julz]

:(Sassin frassin grrrrrr:disapprove:

Ah well, at least I could have a few beers with my picnic out in the garden!!

Our mini adventure ended here....

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Julz/56492.jpg

But we took the scenic route home...

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Julz/56494.jpg

And someone was glad wee came home early!!

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Julz/56493.jpg

[sleepyrascal]

what happened julz??

[Borrisimo]

julz..sorry to hear about ur engine troubles!

It was a great run anyway with loads of great scenary and a few close counters ;)

[3GGG]

What happened Julia?

I'm sorry we couldn't make it along to the run and say goodbye to Calum today due to Mother's day.:(

Did spend the morning applying Meguiars NXT to the MINI however - just as you said Wul - Excellent.:p

[ELFMAN]

What a great day! That's what NMS is all about. Even had time for Haddock & Chips in a Hotel which beat the hell out of the freezing tuna sandwich in the car.

BIG thanks to:
Calum for all the organisation - All the best to you and the family.
Kirsty for “The Last Temptation of Fudge” - out soon on DVD (Cert 47)
'Uncle Willie' for the "Werther's Originals” - out on parole in 6 months if he has a good lawyer.
Angus for the snazzy Bunnet.Haberdashermungous, mate!
The weather for once being on our side!

Sorry about the ECU problem Julz, hope you got it unglitched. Cheers folks, you're a fine bunch, I feel ten years younger - that should bring the average age down a bit! Hope everybody had as much fun as I did on those fab roads and got home safely - the sun on the M8 was really blinding.
See you soon.

[Craig]

Calum - Well done, a fantastic day oot, even if "the wife" couldn't make it. The route was superb and the banter - ooh the banter.:p

Sorry to Kirsty for the sticker - at least mine was in the right place, if not back to front!:eek:

Finished my day off with a chippy tea - smashing:approve:

I hope everyone got home safely and roll on the next outing!

Craig

[Gismo]

Nice one Calum, great roads and the weather tried it's best for us.
Sorry for your mota Julia, hope it's a simple fix

[Mini Me]

I passed a few Mini's at 5.30 ish, they were coming back from edinburgh along the glasgow m/way........was that you guy's ???

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by minime

I passed a few Mini's at 5.30 ish, they were coming back from edinburgh along the glasgow m/way........was that you guy's ???


yes - Myself and Eddie 44 and you may have seen MarkyC just behind. You're a bit slow, you didn't even flash or wave. :eek:

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by minime

I passed a few Mini's at 5.30 ish, they were coming back from edinburgh along the glasgow m/way........was that you guy's ???


yes - Myself and Eddie 44 and you may have seen MarkyC just behind. You're a bit slow, you didn't even flash or wave. :eek:


Bloody flat tyre being nursed home !!!:disapprove::dead:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well done Calum! Great Run! Great roads! We both had a blast.

The more runs we go on, the more we get to know everybody and it makes the day all the more entertaining.

Pics on MINI2 gallery.

Just click http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_16506.html to see more.

AndyP

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16506/56515.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:
Bloody flat tyre being nursed home !!!:disapprove::dead:


What? No runflats?? :question::blackeye::question:

[Julz]

Ok, for those of you that didn't know, just before Stirling services, my car had a wee splutter then all the pretty lights came on! It appears to be a problem with my exhaust emissions, so after a wee wait to let the sensor sort itself out, we were off again, only to conk out 2 miles later. So, a 45 minute wait with much cursing and swearing (not like me, I know!!:p) we trundled along towards Kincardine and went the scenic route home with the engine light shining brightly all the way!:cool::evil:

Got home, built our trampoline (trampampoplyline for Ewan!!;)) went to reverse the car out of the garage and low and behold, no pretty lights!!:disapprove: She'll be dragged kicking and screaming to JC's next week though!!:dead::sleepy:

Big cheers to Alan and John for checking up on me and waiting for me!:kiss::I:clown:

Sorry to everyone, especially Calum and Monsta Mo for missing this run, but you can get amusement in the fact that I'm now aching after too much bouncing (and beer) on our huuuuuuge trampampopopyyyyline!!!:D:D:cool:

[weefossy]

Great day Calum, some of the best roads in the South and "the Gods were with us". No problems on the run and the weather was great; good enough for Dave and Sioban to go "Topless"
Julz, we missed you, hope the mota is fixed soon.

[X30YES]

Sioban was topless , OMG !!! oh the car, I get it ,but sure it was a bit perky never the less !!!!!!!!!.A great day out Calum and the weather could not have been better ,with great roads in the Borders area both down the way and back again .Its so nice to see happy people smiling and waving as you pass also . All in all a great day was had by all I'm sure

[Scottie]

Thanks for a great day out amazing roads and just happened to park outside the ice cream shop @ moffat lovely.

Archie enjoyed his first run and making some new friends oh Craig god knows what was in that bit chocalate but we've been made to pay some stinky farts on the run home.

some picshttp://community.webshots.com/user/thornef

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Thanks for a great day out amazing roads and just happened to park outside the ice cream shop @ moffat lovely.

Archie enjoyed his first run and making some new friends oh Craig god knows what was in that bit chocalate but we've been made to pay some stinky farts on the run home.

some picshttp://community.webshots.com/user/thornef
Take it your on about the wee dug I hope :D:D:D

[minidriver#1]

Today was excellent, thanks very much. Myself and Kenny enjoyed it immensely, the scenery was awe inspiring... Kenny has put his photos up on his moddedmotors.com site. you can see them here... http://www.moddedmotors.com/galleries/events/mini%20run/index.htm

enjoy :)

[duncan]

Damn good fun and great day out. What a send off for Mo!

Great choice of roads, but for me the moment of the day goes to the female yellow Punto driver in Innerleithen, who was in fits of laughter at the parade through the town :)

Cheers everyone!

[X30YES]

Some photographs of todays run ...others here .http://community.webshots.com/album/289154054kvNskk
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56523_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56523.jpg)http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56525_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56525.jpg)http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56526_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20144/56526.jpg)

[hogg88]

Thanks for a great day out, great people, great cars. Nearly perfect weather:cool:, but hey you can't have it all and i still enjoyed doing the whole drive topless ;)

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Thanks for a great day out amazing roads and just happened to park outside the ice cream shop @ moffat lovely.

Archie enjoyed his first run and making some new friends oh Craig god knows what was in that bit chocalate but we've been made to pay some stinky farts on the run home.

some picshttp://community.webshots.com/user/thornef



Great pics Fiona. Poor wee Archie must have been getting car sick after all that!!! :dead:

I hardly know anyone from the photos. Must get out on more runs (mental note):D

Had a look at Yes's and KJ photos too, all really good.

Wish I had gone now. It looked like a great run!!!!!:disapprove:

[Tam1314]

Hope you all had a great time today, l was well peed off that l didnt manage to come with you,l have uploaded some pics that l took at Hermiston tho so have a look if you like.
lm gonna steal Carolines car keys next time LOL

[Tam1314]

Oops they might take 30 minutes before they come online, Sorreee

[Kirsty]

What a superb finale Calum!! Thanks for an absolutely fantastic day!! (or should that be "fudgetastic" day!!??) Great roads great folks, sunny weather, what more could you ask for!! Brilliant photos too!! Thanks to Angus for the GIANT T shirt!! Are you trying to tell me something?? ;) Also thank you to Craig and Angus's efforts wiv the infamous sticker probs!! I have to say that once I got home I decided that I couldn't make any more of a mess than you two did so I tried it myself and low and behold its perfect!! Straight, the right way round and in the centre!! Thank you for all the tips tho!! HEE HEE!! (of what not to do anyway!!) Can't wait til the next run!! Hope you can make it Julz, did wonder what had happened to ickle you!!

[sleepyrascal]

Meant to say,

GOOD LUCK Calum. Hope all goes well etc and sorry I couldn't make it along today!

All the best,
SR

[GAJ]

Another excellent run, good roads and good weather. Poor wee Monsta Mo's final days are passing! I'm sure you will make it along on future runs one way or another.;)

[Mini Martyn]

Fantastic, well done Calum what a way to go, fantastic weather, roads and dare i say it people??!! :D

It was great to see every one again and some new faces (i wont mention the old ones) ;)

Hope to see you all again soon, and that you get your car repaired ok Julz. :(

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by minime

I passed a few Mini's at 5.30 ish, they were coming back from edinburgh along the glasgow m/way........was that you guy's ???


G'day sir, Could also have been me & Angus (X30YES) , sorry to hear about the puncture.

[Willie M]

Soooperb day oot :cool: Well done Calum. Great roads, some awesome scenery, many great MINIs, a great bunch of folks (and wee dugs, eh Archie ;)). Best laugh of the day was the poor woman, running away from Alan in the park at lunchtime ;):clown: Oh, and the ducks telling Low n' Loud what they thought of him :D:p

Fell asleep last night with the sound of Elfman's exhaust still ringing in my ears :approve:

Go on Calum, bring the 'banana mobile' on the next run ;):D

[Crombers]

Thanks again Calum for a great day & ditto everything said by all re roads , scenery & all of us that made the day. Nae luck to those that could not make the run , Wul , good to see you again & Julz , hope your little one is better soon. Great photos as well folks & the hourour of best pic(s) of the day must be of wee Archie :)

[Jeff]

What can I say what a really good day out. Thanks very much Calum, good to see so many people and what a choice of roads. I am in training to match Kirsty's eating ability at lunchtime although I am glad I didn't have any more beacuse the road after Moffat towards Selkirk was so bumpy the dashboard might have been wearing lunch!!!:D.

PS Calum did you enjoy getting stuck behid that gritter on the way back to the bypass:question::D

Great photos as well, and I was so impressed that Bonnie Scotland's car was cleaner at the end of the run than at the beginning:cool:

[john]

Well I had a ball!!!!:D

Almost 500miles round trip and it was great even though Callum said follow the leader and the leader went the wrong way:D:D


Can we do it again next week????

[Jeff]

John you forgot to mention your overtake oF KJ witnessed in my rear view mirror!!!!!:eek:

[markyc]

First run yesterday, didn't know quite what to expect but what a FANTASTIC day, brill weather, great route and a hellava nice bunch of people (and Archie !) Got to say well done to Kirsty for keeping the fudge cake down after the first stretch of road out of Moffat, could've been messy !! Well done Callum but mind what i said, keep the Mini and sell the sprog ;) I'm hooked bring on the next one...

[eddie 44]

fantastic day....:D great scenery , great bunch of people & the roads , like being on the big dipper in blackpool :p

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Hi folks! Was great seeing everyone yesterday and thanks for such an enthusiastic turn-out and making my last run a memorable experience. We even managed to get lost - but I've never been one for following instructions either! ;) Besides, it only make things more interesting, it's how I discovered these roads in the first place! Sorry you didn't make it Julz - hopefully see you soon though.

I've uploaded a compilation of some of the photos posted so far (Hope nobody minds but my camera is kinda difficult to use while driving). Watch this space for the upcoming movie. You can view the gallery by clicking here (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/border_05/index.html)

[angel-mini]

Thanks Calum for a most enjoyable day, it was our first run and it certainly wont be the last, even our kids had a brilliant day. They just wanted more jumps on the road to go over.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:Originally posted by markyc

Well done Callum but mind what i said, keep the Mini and sell the sprog ;)


How could you say that, looook at him! :) Don't think his mum would be over enamoured either. ;)

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/images/IMG_6607.jpg

[Julz]

Aww, wook at de ickle chubbster!!:D (with that much cuteness you'd get loadsa money for him!!:eek:;))

[Mini Martyn]

Julz i think that you have your hands full with your big baby!! :D

[ianking]

I had an excellent day. It was only my second run and there will be plenty more to come. loved the blast from innerleathan to the A7. Well done Callum.

[weefossy]

Calum, easy to see that Liam gets his looks from his mother:D:D

[GAJ]

He get's his hairstyle from his father though!;):)

[hogg88]

Sorry its taken so long, but heres my photos from the run on sunday. :D
Kirsty you'll be pleased to know there is a great photo of your rear end and everyones attempts to put your NMS sticker up ;).
Fiona, i didn't know Archie was so photogenic :)

Thanks again Callum for a great run.

Borders run album : http://photos.blueyonder.co.uk/album/1263979

[Kirsty]

What a cutie!! He'll break lots of hearts when he's older!!! Great photos everyone!! I especially like the infamous sticker photo!! Thanks David, as for me rear...does my bum look big in this!! HEE HEE!!! Can't wait for the next run!!

[Tam1314]

l have just added about another 20 photos to my album, thought it was a maximum of 50