scottish mini weekend 9 & 10 august 2003

[seany]

scottish mini weekend 9 &10 august 2003 scone plalace perth,i jist thought i would put this up to let yous know about it, www.caledonianminiclub.com:question:

[macblob]

Im planning on going for at least a day , dunno about camping over, will see what the weather is doing nearer the time :D

[Burple]

The Party on the Sat night is usually worth the camping...
I got to bed at 6.30 am at the last one...
mmm... Miller and Jim Beam... :D;) (not together tho! :D
Woohoo!! And it's closer to me this year as well at last!!!!

[minidriver#1]

i saw this advertised at the Classic motor show in Glamis the other week. Sounds good, any of you guys been before?

[seany]

me and the miss are going 2 be camping over,first time going but will be good

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Could be tempted.....;):)

[Julz]

Depends on if BabyB is back from the hospital:D

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

i saw this advertised at the Classic motor show in Glamis the other week. Sounds good, any of you guys been before?


Yes... every year since it was started!!! (got all 5 stickers now! woohoo!!)
Usually help out with the organisation, parking, camping etc..

Think we need to have a presence!!! :D:D:D:D
Like I said... the Party on the Saturday night is usually a stormer with our resident DJ English Peter!!! :D:cool::D

I'll definitely be there. better go dig the tent out!

Any of the Aberdeen 'family' coming down?

[knaone]

What do you mean you have all 5 stickers? i have 5 and missed the 2002 one... no stickers now then? :eek:

[Burple]

Duh.. David...
2002 = IMM.... No Mini Weekend... ;);)
I'll put that down to a 'Blonde Moment'... :D

[knaone]

:disapprove: doh!

Didnt know... been a bit out of mini stuff when the classic went! wanted my stickers to go with the car but the way it went wasnt possible so i might just have to keep em hehehe :evil::p

[lightbody]

I'll be there on the Clan stand.

[Julz]

was going to borrow my brothers 9 man tent, but the 9th is when BabyB goes to the plastic surgeons!!:D

[Krusty]

Myself and Zippy wont be coming down for this one - it's the Fintray Hill Climb on the Saturday and Knockhill on the Sunday. I'm sure you'll all party enough for us!?!?!

[GAJ]

Cannae make this one. Got a wedding in Direlton to go to. I know which I would rather go to though...

[Mini Martyn]

Dont know if Ill make it as my Baby is still Bruised, will wait intill its better I think.

[Willie M]

Mibees aye, mibees naw 8)

[macblob]

Willie going to the weekend , might keep Linda oot the shops for a bit :D

[Willie M]

True macblob, but there might be stalls there where she can buy things :eek::eek:

[macblob]

mmmmmmm stalls to buy things, better take the cheque book and pen:D

[Burple]

Ok... Neck sticking out time, as there's not been too much advertising of the weekend...

Was at the CMC Meeting last night.
Apparently....

...There will be plenty of trade stalls during the day with the show 'n shine on the sunday.
For the evening entertainment there will be a disco supplied by the venerable dj English Pete (as always - guaranteed to be lots of fun!!!) the disco will be in the main stand of the racecourse, outdours with some cover, and a couple of bars for those in need of a lemonade or a babycham (for those hardened drinkers out there!)
Please note that you can bring your own 'liquid refreshments' but no glass bottles please!
(Scone racecourse rules, not CMC)

Anyone who wants to meet up for a quiet ;) cup of tea and a scone, (no, a scone... not a Scone...;)) I'll most likely be found in close proximity to the bar!!! :D:D:D
See yer there!!!
Ewan :cool:

[seany]

CALUM WHAT ABOUT A CLUB STAND?

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by seany

CALUM WHAT ABOUT A CLUB STAND?



dunno, but it might be too late...
if anyone is interested in having one on the day, and we can get one, let me know and I'll try get it organised if you like...

Ewan :D

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:Originally posted by seany

CALUM WHAT ABOUT A CLUB STAND?


Maybe next year....

I'm hoping to come along at some point over the weekend and guage reaction to the new MINI fraternity from the classic crowd.

I know some of the shows down south have resulted in a lot of bad feeling between the two camps.

So who all is going?

[seany]

i am going, but with the minis in inverness lot, but if the mini scotland had a club stand then i would be at it, but as you said calum maybe next year.

[macblob]

Im still planning on going for at least the saturday if not the entire weekend

[Burple]

I'll definitely be there.... from sometime on Saturday afternoon till sometime on Sunday...
Probably until either the hangover goes away, or I get bored!! ;)

Don't be afraid to say hi to the wee nutter with the shaved head!! and the Pepper White Cooper :D I won't bite....
unless you ask REALLY REALLY nicely!! :D:D

I think there's a few from the Clan going too?

Most of the bad feeling is just silliness... sadly, people just need something to dislike.
How many people out there had MPi Coopers? Who owned the company at that time? hmmmm.. ;)
And how many New MINI Owners have had Classic Minis in the past? I know I have! Every Car I've had (except my first, but let's not go there!! ;) heh heh heh)
Since when has the friendly Mini culture been about alienation of your friends?
Would you really turn your back on your friend if he / she bought a house rather than a flat? a Miller rather than a Stella (reasurringly sh*tfaced! ;))???
Do Austin Mini owners hate Rover / Morris / BL Mini owners? Get a grip people!! I'm sure Wars have started for less!! ;):D
Some people really need to stop being narrow minded!
/Rant over... sorry... dunno how that got out!! :D

Anyway guys... come say hi!! I'll be wandering about as usual blethering nonsense to anyone who'll listen!! :D:D

[Duncan Stewart]

I'll be there and as a recent member of the caledonia mini club I have agreed to help out - what have I let myself in for!

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

I'll be there and as a recent member of the caledonia mini club I have agreed to help out - what have I let myself in for!


Ha ha ha...
It won't be that bad....
I was away camping with them a few weeks ago... and there was no grief...
just the usual slagging off from a couple of mates! ;)

[Linda M]

We're taking both MINI's up on the Sat, going with The Clan and meeting up at South Queensferry for the convoy :cool: Are you going to meet up with us macblob :question:

[Big Col]

What time will this thing wrap up on the Sunday?

[Burple]

Usually when people get bored... round about 4 o'clock / half 4 ish....
usually whe the prize giving for the Show'n'shine is done...

[macblob]

What time on sat and where abouts Linda,

ill be coming from Edinburgh, but would be cool to meet up

[Willie M]

There's a few Mini Clan folk meeting up at the new Tesco (South Queensferry) at 11am on Saturday for an 11.15am departure to Perth. We're hitching up with a friend in Linlithgow and then heading out there.

It'd be great if you wanted to meet up at S. Queensferry Brian, you'd be more than welcome :cool:

[Willie M]

Change of plan Brian
I've e-mailed you Brian. Slight change in meeting place for Saturday's run up to Perth. Hopefully see / hear from you :cool:

[macblob]

Willie email hasnt appeared as of yet . the wonders of technology eh!!!!


Where u guys meeting now?

Would enjoy a convoy up to Perth instead of just going up maself

cheers Brian

[macblob]

got the mail, spoke to soon

lol

cheers Willie , ive sent a mail back:D

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Remeber Folks! Take lots of NMS flyers and stick em on every new MINI visible! ;):D
Hope to make it up at some point over the weekend. Lots of family stuff this weekend tho.8)

[Julz]

I think we'll be going on sunday cause we're going to try and get a new kitten, seeing as the one we've got is called daisy, what about Stouffer as a name for the new one??:D:D

[Linda M]

You can't name the poor wee kitten Stouffer :evil: Stouffer is far too famous now anyway and wouldn't care :evil: You could have Daisy 1 and Daisy 2 :D:D

Can I come :question: No NO bad idea, me and kittens or any animals for that matter :I Don't even dare tell me about them :clown:

[macblob]

Nearly all packed up, tent and all encase we stay :D

hope it all fits in the huggggeeee mini boot lol

See u guys up there:D

[macblob]

Just home from Perth a wee while ago.

Was a great weekend and good to put some names to faces at last.

Got a few pics and should have them on my web site shortly when i get off my arse

[lightbody]

My head STILL hurts! Fantastic weekend...

Some photos are here - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rob.hurt/web/page_01.htm - from Mini Clan Member Rob Hurt

[Burple]

Heads? hurting??

You big girls' blouses!! :)
I dind't even get a hangover!! - I dunno why.. maybe i should worry..
hmmm... heh heh heh...
Good to put some faces to names / cars etc too!
Top weekend!
Bring it on for MITP!!

[Linda M]

Had a great day on the Saturday :D

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by lightbody

My head STILL hurts! Fantastic weekend...
Some photos are here - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rob.hurt/web/page_01.htm - from Mini Clan Member Rob Hurt

Nice pics Rob (+Rob) :D Goodness :eek: Dunno what you lot were getting up to on Saturday night? Glad I was safely at home, tucked up in my own little bed .... NOT :(
Roll on next years Scottish Mini Weekend :cool:

[Julz]

Well, we passed LOADS of minis on our way back from Kirkcaldy on saturday from buying our snow leopard bengal kitten:clown:, not all of the minis waved I may add:mad:

[Big Col]

I thought bengals were tigers Julz...

[Duncan Stewart]

Great weekend with loads of interesting stuff but a disappointing amount of new MINIs. Only clubs stand with any was mini clan and only one entered the show and shine. Still loads of interesting minis old and new in the car park!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
I thought bengals were tigers Julz...


They are, but they also come in the leopard variety, she's only 6 generations away from being the real thing too...:D

[Big Col]

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They are, but they also come in the leopard variety, she's only 6 generations away from being the real thing too...:D
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Post or email me a pic if you can please Julz. I'd like to see the fuzzy ickle fella. :D

[lightbody]

Mintax and Minis in Inverness defniitely had new minis too - 25% of the Minis on the Minis in Inverness stand on Sunday were new MINIs!! There was a distinct absence of new MINIs on the caledonians stand though.

Overall the new MINI was integrated well I thought, with none of the "snash" that seems to be happening down south.

My bruises are coming on nicely from Saturday night...

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by lightbody

Mintax and Minis in Inverness defniitely had new minis too - 25% of the Minis on the Minis in Inverness stand on Sunday were new MINIs!! There was a distinct absence of new MINIs on the caledonians stand though.


snigger...
That's cos mine was on the Clan Stand!!! ;);):):)

Another couple of theirs were in the campsite tho... no idea why they weren't on the stand..

[Linda M]

The Clan had the best stand :cool: Especially on the Saturday when Daisy was there ;) I think the Clan stand showed how welcome the MINI is on the Mini scene :)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Post or email me a pic if you can please Julz. I'd like to see the fuzzy ickle fella. :D


Have a look at this page, the middle two piccies:D

http://www.askmk.com/karsukabengals/kittens.html

[Big Col]

Awwwwww lookit da ickle shnooky wooky boo boo. Aint he just da cyoootest wickle fin...<looks about> <notices everyone staring> :I:I:I

<clears his throat>

Uhm...I mean...aye. They're no bad for a wee bag ah fleas ah suppose! :I

[Willie M]

What's the wee baby's name then Julz ?? ;):D
Go on... you know you want to :D

[Julz]

Sorry Willie, she still hasn't got a name and I think she has too much of a wee girlie look to be called Stouffer!!:I

[Willie M]

:disapprove: <storms off in a strop whilst throwing a hissyfit> :evil: