Holy Island Run Sunday 9th October 2005

[AndyP & Lenore]

MINI Run from Edinburgh to Holy Island off the east coast of Northumberland. SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER!



*UPDATE 25TH SEPTEMBER 2005*

While Lenore and I were on our Hols Neil and Lorna have been busy sorting out the route. The four of us carried out a final recce of the route today and it is fantastic.

Route notes will be available for download soon.

Arrive at Old Craighall services (at A720/A1 interchange) at 9.30 for 10AM departure - NOTE CHANGE OF STARTING LOCATION FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED.

Short pee/coffee/photo stop at Heatherslaw Light Railway.

Fish & Chips for lunch in Seahouses (we like to keep Mr Fossy happy):D around 1pm ish.

After lunch its off to Holy Island to descend on a pub for a final gathering and chat.:D

Lots of fantastic roads in-between, of course!:D:D



**ROUTE NOTES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE** (http://www.reachercreatures.com/holyisland/Holy Island 09-10-05.pdf)
The notes are not sitting on the newminiscotland server so if anyone has any trouble downloading them, please let me know a.s.a.p. There will be sets available for hand-out on the day.

NOTE TO ALL RUNNERS: LAST SAFE CROSSING TIME FROM HOLY ISLAND TO THE MAINLAND IS 5.30PM. Everyone MUST be off the island by this time! We are expecting to arrive on the Island at around 3pm-ish. So there will be plenty of time.

Everyone and anyone (MINI or not) is more than welcome to join us.

Who's in the mood for an autumn run to Holy Island then...?

1. AndyP & Lenore
2. Neil & Lorna
3. Gill, Ewan & Jamie
4. Duncan Stewart
5. Weefossie (Oh, and a fish supper wae salt and vinegar please.:D:D)
6. Duncan McKenna
7. Hyperflick
8. J Cee
9. Jayex
10. Jeff (maybe)
11. Sara & Craig
12. Lightbody (maybe)
13. Weefozzy Jr
14. Marieanne (maybe)
15..... the more the merrier...

[Gismo]

Sunday 9th, if i'm home :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cheers Alan,

Off to a better start already! :D:D

[Craig]

can't do the 9th, but put me and Jude down as a maybe for the 23rd Oct (just have to check shifts etc).

Craig

[Duncan Stewart]

Great sounding in run :D. Maybe for 9th, deffo not available on 23rd

[Crombers]

I'd be up for this , & both dates suit :approve:

[weefossy]

We're up for it, if it's the 9th. 23rd we are in Teneriffe! I know it's a bit further South, but can we have "fish & Chips" at Seahouses as well:):p:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

I know it's a bit further South, but can we have "fish & Chips" at Seahouses as well:):p:)


Always thinking of your stomache.:D:D

Lemme see what we can do with the route. Not promising anything mind.:D

Good to have you on board though.:D;):D

AndyP

[GAJ]

I'm free either date.:)

[duncan]

Can I be a maybe at this stage, please?

I'll have to take annual leave for either day, and it depends on whether i can get the day off then.

[hogg88]

This sounds good fun :)

9th would be suitable for me. :D

[J Cee]

Hi! Would it be ok if I tagged along on this run?

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by J Cee

Hi! Would it be ok if I tagged along on this run?


Sure! The more the merrier.

It's looking like the 9th is going to be the day chosen as it suits us best and is the day the majority have gone for. Making a final decision on it at the weekend. Meantime, I'll stick your name down without a day on it.

AndyP

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

can't do the 9th, but put me and Jude down as a maybe for the 23rd Oct (just have to check shifts etc).

Craig


Craig, you were the only one asking for the 23rd, and to be fair to everyone we've decided to set the date. I'm sorry mate but the date chosen is the 9th October. Can you still make this one or will you need to drop out?

AndyP

[Scottie]

can I put my name down please Fiona & Allan 1 mini.

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd

can't do the 9th, but put me and Jude down as a maybe for the 23rd Oct (just have to check shifts etc).

Craig


Craig, you were the only one asking for the 23rd, and to be fair to everyone we've decided to set the date. I'm sorry mate but the date chosen is the 9th October. Can you still make this one or will you need to drop out?

AndyP


Sorry Andy, I'll have to drop out as I'll be in the middle of Loch Ness in a boat with 5 wimen:D on the 9th Oct - don't ask....;);)

Enjoy the run - see you in 2 weeks.
Craig:D

[hyperflick]

Put me down for this one..... might even try and get a lift from Hogg88 this time!!!:D:D:D:D

Fish and Chips at Seahouses sound good too:p:p:p

[Jeff]

Can I be a definitely maybe!!!! I'll let you ken (thats know in dundonian for the uneducated!!!!:D) nearer the time:cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Jeff

Can I be a definitely maybe!!!! I'll let you ken (thats know in dundonian for the uneducated!!!!:D) nearer the time:cool:


No problem Jeff.

Wouldn't say we were uneducated, but I knew what you meant. :D

[saraandcraig]

hi, glad this has been a hit for you.loads o interest! count us in for the 9th. looking forward to it! Sara and Craig

[lightbody]

Sounds like fun!

Can't say for definite, but am definitely interested!

[hyperflick]

Hogg and I are a definate but only taking one car this time and yes you guessed it Snoop won over Rascal BUT only just!!!!!:disapprove::disapprove::disapprove:

What swung it in Snoops favour was I'm getting to play with Daves new Video Camera:D:D:D

There's no place to hide now folks!!!!....Tee Hee:p:p:p:):):D:D:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by hyperflick

Hogg and I are a definate but only taking one car this time and yes you guessed it Snoop won over Rascal BUT only just!!!!!:disapprove::disapprove::disapprove:

What swung it in Snoops favour was I'm getting to play with Daves new Video Camera:D:D:D

There's no place to hide now folks!!!!....Tee Hee:p:p:p:):):D:D:D:D

cool. glad you can make it to this one.

[gill]

Put our names down too - most definately (be nice to see you again!)

Gill, Ewan & Jamie :D:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by gill

Put our names down too - most definately (be nice to see you again!)

Gill, Ewan & Jamie :D:D:D


Great stuff! Names added as requested.

[Scottie]

YIKES I cannae go on this run :(:(:(

I'm on holiday on the 14th sunny Tenerife but picking my mum up on the sunday week before she is doing dog sitting duties.

Gutted if this run is half as good as the run you guys done in the borders then it will be one heck of a run.

I'm sorry.

[saraandcraig]

what time you lot leaving tweedbank? reckon the dog will be staying there for the day so we could just follow you up in convoy!

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

YIKES I cannae go on this run :(:(:(

I'm on holiday on the 14th sunny Tenerife but picking my mum up on the sunday week before she is doing dog sitting duties.

Gutted if this run is half as good as the run you guys done in the borders then it will be one heck of a run.

I'm sorry.



Nae probs, see you on Friday night at Stirling.:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by saraandcraig

what time you lot leaving tweedbank? reckon the dog will be staying there for the day so we could just follow you up in convoy!


Not sure yet, probably about 8:15am. Will let you know nearer the time.:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

On the recce today we stopped by the Fossie's hoose (below) to say HI! but there was no-one home. :eek::(;)

Shame.:D

http://www.reachercreatures.com/holyisland/Bamb_Castle.jpg

[jayex]

:D looks like great fun :D can i tag along? oh my first mini run :cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by jayex

:D looks like great fun :D can i tag along? oh my first mini run :cool:


No Probs. Welcome to NMS and see you on 9th Oct.:D

[weefossy]

That's the garage...... the house and front door is round the other side!!

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

That's the garage...... the house and front door is round the other side!!


:D:D:D:D;)

[hogg88]

quote:NOTE CHANGE OF STARTING LOCATION FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED.

Not fair, going to have to leave at 9:58 instead of 9:59 to get there.:D

And thats not weefossy's house, thats their garden shed. :D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by hogg88


quote:NOTE CHANGE OF STARTING LOCATION FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED.

Not fair, going to have to leave at 9:58 instead of 9:59 to get there.:D

And thats not weefossy's house, thats their garden shed. :D:D


Looking forward to seeing your car again.:D I'd like to see under the "hood" to see if your strut brace covers the ECU compartment. Thinking of a strut brace but we need access to the ECU compartment if we need to take our dastek "Chip" out.:eek:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Route notes now available for download. See the first page for details.:D

Still plenty room on the run for anyone wishing to join us.:D:D

[gill]

This is looking and sounding great - can't wait!!! Downloaded route OK and look forward to seeing you next weekend.

Gill:kiss:Ewan:Dand Jamie:cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by gill

This is looking and sounding great - can't wait!!! Downloaded route OK and look forward to seeing you next weekend.

Gill:kiss:Ewan:Dand Jamie:cool:


Cool. Looking forward to seeing you all again too. :)

[weefozzy Jr]

< jumping around> me me me me me me me me me me me.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cool. Added. Now stop jumping.:D You'll fall and break something.:blackeye:

[sleepyrascal]

wish I could come but it would be more than a 500 mile round trip for me.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by sleepyrascal

wish I could come but it would be more than a 500 mile round trip for me.



Ach, whats 500 miles between MINI friends:question::D;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by saraandcraig

what time you lot leaving tweedbank? reckon the dog will be staying there for the day so we could just follow you up in convoy!


We are leaving Tweedbank at about 8.40am. Not sure what time Neil & Lorna will be leaving Earlston but I think they will be going up the A68 anyway. We are going up the A7 :D so I guess it depends on which road you like better as to who you follow up.

A7 or A68:question:

[AndyP & Lenore]

As there's no specific venue been booked for lunch we don't need actual numbers, however it would be nice to know if the "maybe's" are still "maybe's" or if they've changed to "sorry, definitely can't make it's" or "good news.. I'll be there after all".:D

Promise to only ask the once.:D;)

[duncan]

I'll be there after all. Don't know if thats good news though.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by duncan

I'll be there after all. Don't know if thats good news though.;)


Of course its good news, the more the merrier. See you Sunday.

[Marieanne]

Hi..I'm new to newminiscotland and am thinking about doing the holy island run...does anyone going from edinburgh want to share a mini to share petrol costs?:)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Marieanne

Hi..I'm new to newminiscotland and am thinking about doing the holy island run...does anyone going from edinburgh want to share a mini to share petrol costs?:)


Hi Marieanne, and welcome to the forum.

I've put you down as a "maybe". Once you know if you are able to make it or not, just let us know by sticking another message here.

Why not head over to this forum (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=11) to introduce yourself and tell us all about your mini...:D

AndyP

[Crombers]

Sorry folks gonna have to pull out of this one , will never make Edinburg for 10am :(. Have a great day & see some of you guys 4/11 and/or 11/11 :approve:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by crombers

Sorry folks gonna have to pull out of this one , will never make Edinburg for 10am :(. Have a great day & see some of you guys 4/11 and/or 11/11 :approve:


No problem:(, thanks for letting us know.:)

Maybe next time.:D

[saraandcraig]

We are leaving Tweedbank at about 8.40am. Not sure what time Neil & Lorna will be leaving Earlston but I think they will be going up the A68 anyway. We are going up the A7 :D so I guess it depends on which road you like better as to who you follow up.

A7 or A68:question:
[/quote]
came down the A7 last saturday in a toyota avensis estate with what felt like 2 tons of ikea in the back , did'nt handle much so will try the A7 in the mini on sunday the A68 gets a bit boring after a while! see you then.

[ELFMAN]

Sorry I'm missing this run. You guys have a great day and hopefully I'll catch up with you all in the next couple of months.

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:Originally posted by Andyp & Lenore


We are leaving Tweedbank at about 8.40am. Not sure what time Neil & Lorna will be leaving Earlston but I think they will be going up the A68 anyway. We are going up the A7 :D so I guess it depends on which road you like better as to who you follow up.



We will be going up the A68.And leaving early enough to go to Starbucks for coffee and muffins (yum yum ):p:p:p:p:p:p

Neil & Lorna :D:D:D:D

[Craig]

Enjoy yourselves - I wish I was coming with you....:(:(

I will be on the PMT boat with 5 wimen on Loch Ness ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

Enjoy yourselves - I wish I was coming with you....:(:(

I will be on the PMT boat with 5 wimen on Loch Ness ;)


Have a good holiday Craig.:D:D

Mind and take a photie of the monster if you see it.:D
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/7/79/Lochnessmonster.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Neil


quote:Originally posted by Andyp & Lenore


We are leaving Tweedbank at about 8.40am. Not sure what time Neil & Lorna will be leaving Earlston but I think they will be going up the A68 anyway. We are going up the A7 :D so I guess it depends on which road you like better as to who you follow up.



We will be going up the A68.And leaving early enough to go to Starbucks for coffee and muffins (yum yum ):p:p:p:p:p:p

Neil & Lorna :D:D:D:D



Don't spoil your apetite for lunch now.:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Any last minute takers to this run.....:question::D:question::D

It's gonna be another good one.:D:D

Honest.;)

[GAJ]

Looks like I probably won't make it along tomorrow after all. Sorry!:(

[Gismo]

I'm not gonna manage either, have a good one :cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

I'm not gonna manage either, have a good one :cool:



quote:Originally posted by GAJ

Looks like I probably won't make it along tomorrow after all. Sorry!:(


No problem guys. Thanks for letting us know.

[hogg88]

Sorry but i'm not going to make the run. :(

Hope you have another great run :):)


quote:Looking forward to seeing your car again. I'd like to see under the "hood" to see if your strut brace covers the ECU compartment. Thinking of a strut brace but we need access to the ECU compartment if we need to take our dastek "Chip" out.
Had a quick look and the Strut brace does appear to go across the top of the ECU compartment with about 10mm clearance, access must be ok as when car goes in for service BMW tech's sometimes need access to ECU.
Car going in again next week to get next new roof so i will ask then.

[MartinSullivan]

An average BMW tech would have no need to access the ECU through the engine bay - their computer connects via the port under the steering column. Andy needs access as his piggback module is located in there. My strut brace is attached to the strut towers and then the brace itself is held to the collars attached to the strut towers by four bolts - which can be removed in about 1 minute. I'll take pictures when I get back to Aberdeen.

[Neil and Lorna]

Yipeee first home.

More later in hungry again.:p:p

Neil & Lorna:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Neil

Yipeee first home.

More later in hungry again.:p:p

Neil & Lorna:D


Only just...............

[jayex]

Fantastic run :D thanks guys :) was great meeting you all thanks for the warm friendly welcome, hope to see you all again soon ;)
Julie

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by jayex

Fantastic run :D thanks guys :) was great meeting you all thanks for the warm friendly welcome, hope to see you all again soon ;)
Julie


Glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you soon.

[Duncan Stewart]

Another great day out thanks to Neil & Lorna and Andy & Lenore :D

The Start
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/114451130.jpg
Superb Scenery
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Getting Wet! :cool::p
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Drying off ;)
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Coffee Stop
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/114451004.jpg
Lunch at Seahouses
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/114450993.jpg
Holy Isle
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Heading Home
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http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/114450913.jpg

Happy email anyone full size copies of the photos.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Excellent pics Duncan - as usual! Cheers!:D:D

[markyc]

Looks like you guys had a good day, great pics :);) That water splash looked fantastic :D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by markyc

Looks like you guys had a good day, great pics :);) That water splash looked fantastic :D:D


It was a great run, shame you couldn't make it Mark. The wheel splash was great and we even managed not to lose our number plate this time (it fell of going through the ford on the recce).

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well done Malcolm and Siobahn for going through the ford topless :):), very brave.

P.S. If you ever decide to sell your bonnet scoop then give us a shout.:D

[duncan]

Another cracking run, on some fine twisty roads, love the roads through the Lammermuirs :D

Well done the organisers!

[AndyP & Lenore]

A big thanks to everyone who came and made the run so enjoyable. It was nice to see some familiar faces and new ones also.:D

Hope you all had a good day and see you all soon hopefully.:D:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Well done Malcolm and Siobahn for going through the ford topless :):), very brave.

P.S. If you ever decide to sell your bonnet scoop then give us a shout.:D


I've still got the original red scoop;)

looks like it was a cracking run would have loved that water splash:cool:

[weefossy]

Another great run from the "Border Reavers" and equally superb pictures from Duncan. Excellent bacon butties, fish supper and a nice guinness to finish off.

I definitely think a combination of the last two runs could become "an annual must" on the NMS callander. You guys really know the borders! Lots of people missed out today, but it was nice to see some new faces.

[Neil and Lorna]

Hi There

Glad you all enjoyed yourselves,good to see everyone again.:)
Also nice to see some new faces too.:D

Hats of to the ones that travelled a distance to join us.:D

Hope Jamie is feeling ok and back to school this morning.;)(or is it the tattie holidays up there.):D

Hope to see you all soon.

Neil & Lorna :D

[gill]

Excellent run guys - thanks very much.

Thoroughly enjoyed our day oot!

Here's a wee reminder from us...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/Insidethepriory.jpg

The Priory

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/Thefulllineup.jpg

The line up

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/Themotleycrew.jpg

Look at this lot!!!!!!!!!!!

Jamie is fine, thanks. We are still on holiday here, so it's braw!

[weefozzy Jr]

well what can i say the run was amazing. hope to see you all soon on the next run. oh was wondering if i could have the picture of my baby going throught the splash. cheers.

[Smitty]

looks like it was a great day guys! hope i can join in on one of your mini adventures very soon!!

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Smitty

looks like it was a great day guys! hope i can join in on one of your mini adventures very soon!!


It was a great day and you would be more than welcome on any of our runs in the future. Look forward to meeting you soon.:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefozzy Jr

well what can i say the run was amazing. hope to see you all soon on the next run. oh was wondering if i could have the picture of my baby going throught the splash. cheers.


Will upload Lindsay's pics soon of everybody going through ford to a website you will be able to download from.:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Gill

Great photos :D, and i'm glad Jamie is feeling better :D.

[N12 JLK]

Looks to have been a great day, sorry i wasnt there Andy and Lenore i have been away with work to much these days and needed to spend time with Kerr. See you all soon ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Looks to have been a great day, sorry i wasnt there Andy and Lenore i have been away with work to much these days and needed to spend time with Kerr. See you all soon ;)


Nae probs guys, see you in November :D.

[Duncan Stewart]

quote:Originally posted by weefozzy Jr

oh was wondering if i could have the picture of my baby going throught the splash. cheers.

I've sent my photos to the hotmail address in your profile. Let me know if you get them OK

[weefozzy Jr]

no sign yet of the email.

[AndyP & Lenore]

OK. The large pics as taken by our mate Lindsay. Click the "Make much larger" text to open each image in a new window. From the new window you can save the image.:D

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Quite how the fossies' didn't get soaked is beyond me:D

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HA! Boring some of you may well say. But at least we still have our numberplate on;)

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[gill]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Hi Gill

Great photos :D, and i'm glad Jamie is feeling better :D.


Hi, photos of us splashing are great!!!

Cheers once again for a great day out! :D

[saraandcraig]

had a great day loved the water splash and the photos look fab!

[weefossy]

Andy, pictures from Lindsay are great; Neil's got a new screen saver.:D:cool: Don't know how we didn't get wet. Must be the large brim on me "flat cap":clown:
If it's not too much bother, would be interested to know how you / Lindsay posted the smaller pictures, with the option the save the "big file". I find reducing the file size, hosting the pictures on Mini2.com and then linking to a post, a lot of hassle and very hit and miss.
Duncan, any suggestions as you always post very quickly and it appears, without any fuss!! Any help appreciated.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Andy, pictures from Lindsay are great; Neil's got a new screen saver.:D:cool: Don't know how we didn't get wet. Must be the large brim on me "flat cap":clown:
If it's not too much bother, would be interested to know how you / Lindsay posted the smaller pictures, with the option the save the "big file". I find reducing the file size, hosting the pictures on Mini2.com and then linking to a post, a lot of hassle and very hit and miss.
Duncan, any suggestions as you always post very quickly and it appears, without any fuss!! Any help appreciated.


Hi Malcolm,

I use the software which came with my camera to do a "batch resize" to drop the size of the pics down to a "thumbnail" type size. Then I uploaded all the pics - the thumbnails and the large pics - to my own web space which I pay for. Then I link either the actual picture (thumbnail) or a URL to the full size pic, for folks to download from.

Like you, I find MINI2 a bit cumbersome, so I only tend to upload a couple of pics now and then to that site. Sometimes it even rejects the pic for no apparent reason.

I know the above is still fairly technical but it's difficult to simplify it much more. Best thing to do is have a look at the features on the software which came with your camera; it would normally have a "batch resize" or "group resize" option. To use this you would normally select all the pictures you want to resize (remember to use copies, you don't want to resize your originals) then click the "batch resize" button/menu option. Normally it will give you options on what size you want to change the file to. Select what size you want, click "go/start etc". It will then resize all the pics you have chosen one at a time. Hey presto!

Give me a shout if you need any help in figuring this out.

Andy

[weefossy]

Andy, that is a great help. I will look at my software in more detail. I know it has a "free" web host for me, think it is called "Snapfish". I assume you "crop" and "paint out" the number plates before you "batch resize"? Will spend more time on it tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy

I assume you "crop" and "paint out" the number plates before you "batch resize"? Will spend more time on it tomorrow. Thanks for your help.



To be honest, I don't bother. But I know Duncan Stewart does. I understand the thinking behind it, but when you look at how much information on everyone is in the public domain already I tend to think blanking out reg numbers is like plugging a leaking dam with a sticky plaster. Just IMHO.

Glad I could help though.:D

[Duncan Stewart]

I use free software called "easy thumbnails" (can be downloaded from www.download.com or similar)
This easily & quickly shrinks a group of photos to any size / resolution you require. I used to put on thumbnails and link to a bigger picture which works really nicely but takes a bit of time to set up. I find if I shrink jpegs to 600 by 400 at high quality this works fine for displaying on the net.
I'm always happy to send anyone full size copies - just let me know your e-mail address.
I use photoshop to do any cropping or number plate blurs (smudge tool) after shrinking simply because it works quicker on the smaller image.
Not too bothered about my number plate appearing on the net but I know it some people on NMS had problems (cloned plates) so I always do it.
Hope this helps

[weefossy]

Andy, Duncan, thanks for your help. Duncan, I have downloaded "easy thumbnails and it is very easy to use. Where do you host your pictures before adding the url in NMS? Do you use mini2.com

[GAJ]

Malcolm, we discourage folk from consuming MINI2's bandwidth by using their gallery to host photos linked to on here. Paul provides that space primarily for use within that site and it tends to pi$$ people off if they feel that their bandwidth is being misused.

Others take note!! (BDM!!););)

There are loads of free photo hosting sites on the net that you can use if your own ISP does not provide you with space for this. I can't personally recommend any as I haven't tried any but I see Brian has been using http://fotopic.net/ which seems to work ok. Google will no doubt list loads of others.:)

[MartinSullivan]

Photobucket (www.photobucket.com) is another good one that is easy to use.

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ
Others take note!! (BDM!!););)


Hence why I've replaced my photos with just one sig image ;)

[GAJ]

The use of the MINI2 galleries has been mentioned a few times before. It hasn't caused any problems up till now but as there are so many free sites which offer this facility it really is no big deal to use one of these rather than MINI2.

I only mentioned you specifically cos this thread (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5778) is fresh in my mind and has loads of pics hosted on MINI2.:( I know some others are equally guilty! I think most people used MINI2 when this site started but it's time for it to stop. Yer sig is still on MINI 2 as well.:eek: I suggest you move it!:)

[weefossy]

Gaj, leave me out of the argument please. 8):II use mini2.com the same as I use the NMS website. I do not abuse either, or anyone else for that matter. I try to post pictures on both sites which I hope are topical; this will always be subjective!! I never have more than 6 topical pictures on the site at any time, which appears to be "par for the course.
As it happens, with help from Andy, Duncan, Martin and our own Nellie, I am a little bit more clued up on "photo posting" subject.
Anyway it’s Photo bucket sorted and I’m off to Tenerife for a week, with no intention of offending anyone!!:cool::D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Have a good holiday Malcolm.:D:cool::D

[Gismo]

Have finally hosted my sig elsewhere :I

[Scottie]

for what it is worth I think mini2 is crap for hosting pictures:I:)


Happened across photobucket site it is great resizes your pics and everything very user friendly.:)

[sleepyrascal]

I'm off to photobucket my pics too!

[weefossy]

This is a photo bucket test
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/NewRed.jpg

[Scottie]

that's a nice car that:cool::D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Nice photo Malcolm.:D

[weefossy]

Thanks Guys.