Glen Coe Run :: October

[Monsta Mo Mini]

I'd be interested to know who'd be up for a run up the west coast in October, possibly with an overnight stop. I was thinking along the lines of Striling - GlenCoe - Fort William - then one of two options...over the sea tae Skye via the bridge or to Mallaig and round by Strontan and back across Loch Lhinne by ferry. Mallaig hasn't got the best accomodation but Arisaig does.

In the first instance it would be good if peeps could let me know dates which suite. Suggestions for a route would be good too.

I'm aware that I'm going to have to work around the two Dundee teams' home fixture list if we want any of the Dundonians come;):clown:

There will be a 20 car limit due to the logistics of accomodating that number of peeps overnight. For those worried about such things, can I assure you that the emphasis will be on cruising along at a leisurely speed in convoy. (Hopefully holding up a few caravaners along the way :D):evil::cool:)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Don't all rush at once!!!!

[macblob]

Any dates in October will probably be ok, any help that is needed ill be ok for to

let me know what u need:D

[GAJ]

I should be OK for this too. So that's 3 cars - 17 to go!!

[weefossy]

A nice leisurely cruise in the West sounds good. Would be better if it was later in October, due to getting kids sorted back at Uni. If this fits in with everyone else, it's 16 cars to go.
The "Lochalsh Hotel" might be a suitable venue, who could cope with the numbers at at a reasonable price. Will give some thought to a route.

[Willie M]

Count me and Mrs M in for this one Calum, we should hopefully be getting ourselves sorted out by October. Pretty certain we'll come along in the one car though. So that's 5 down - 15 to go :)

[Julz]

How could BabyB miss this one out?? She'll hopefully be 'finished' by then!!:D:D 14 cars to go!

[Big Col]

I might meet up with you for a portion of the run. I probably won't be staying overnight though so that still leaves 14.

[Duncan Stewart]

Sounds great - some of my favourite roads! My only problem is a very busy October but I could do the last weekend (25th / 26th) as long as the start time is not too early as I am at a wedding in Aberdeen on the friday.

[Burple]

Ding!!... Count another one off!!!
Oh bugger... that leaves 13!!! Typical... had to be me! ;)
Should be fine for this one!!! Yay! think I'll even stay for the whole thing! ;)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Brian - any help will be much appreciated. Recceing this one will be an epic in itself.

I think we're looking at the end of the month going by feedback so far.
Once the hardcore have settled on a date then I'll open it up to MINI2ers aswell.

So far then:
1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9.JULZ

[Julz]

:(:(:(we've been forgotten:(:(

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Sorry julz - you're reinstated

[Tahra]

Hullo,

always on a mega slow pc at work these days so haven't been logging in much at all - that explains the tardyness.... Count us in - even know the roads quite well !

[Monsta Mo Mini]

So far then:
1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9.JULZ
10. Tahra & John

[Gismo]

No run is complete unless the mighty Bonnie Scotland is there :eek:, so:-

1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland :approve:

[ZMZ]

Any room for a newbie??

[GAJ]

quote:Originally posted by ZMZ

Any room for a newbie??

Absolutely! You are more than welcome:D:D:D

[Big Gordy]

Add me as well, but like Colin probable only part of the way, can't stay overnight. Don't know if the missus can make it but my daughter would kill to come on a Mini adventure :p:D:clown:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland
12. ZMZ
13.Big Gordy (part run)

[Mini Martyn]

Yyeeeehhhhh Hhhhhaaaaarrrrrr, room for a small one?!

[zimbo]

Yeh you can put me down as well... (for now)
not sure if I might be comin with low_n_loud,
or I might be comin + 1. :D

[zippy]

Sorry guys count me out of this one...
It actually sounds a bit boring (too many rules).
Might catch you all on the next mini run!!!!!!!

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:It actually sounds a bit boring (too many rules).


If that's you're opinion fair enough!

I don't know what rules you're refering to though?! The rules that were posted up elsewhere in these forums were lifted from MINI2 and where there merely to encourage debate. If you had a point to raise then that was the place to air them.

Your loss mate..8):clown:

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by zippy

It actually sounds a bit boring (too many rules).
Don't know what rules you're referring too either Zippy, in relation to Glen Coe Run.

Your decision not to attend, not a problem.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland
12. ZMZ
13.Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn
15. Zimbo
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
...and because two are only part runners
21.
22.

[Vee]

Room for a newbie????? Count me in!!

[Tony]

i think we will go too!!

but only for the stirling to Fort William leg or however it plans out.
So im another part-runner im afraid.........

[Linda M]

quote:Originally posted by zippy

Sorry guys count me out of this one...
It actually sounds a bit boring (too many rules).
Might catch you all on the next mini run!!!!!!!

As far as I'm concerned it'll be the 'usual' rules that appear at the top of the directions for 'all' the runs.

Maybe if more folk actually helped in organising runs then they'd have a better idea as to why rules 'are' needed.

Your loss though, sounds a great run to me.

[John Butcher]

i'm interested on holiday in glencoe sometime in october depends on date

[seany]

count me and the wife in, but will need datesso we can get time off work.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

If we settle on the weekend 25th-26th October, does this suite everyone?

If so we have:
1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland
12. ZMZ
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn
15. Zimbo
16. Vee
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany (if dates are OK)
19. John Butcher (if dates are OK)
20. KJ_innit
...and because three are only part runners
21.
22.
23.

[zimbo]

Yup should be ok for me... :D

[Duncan Stewart]

Fine for me & my Girlfriend, Helen.
Look forward to meeting you all

[weefossy]

That's fine for Sioban and I and Marsha can show off her new lights.
all the best Weefossy

[Big Gordy]

OK for me too MMM

[Linda M]

Fine by us :D Roll on :cool:

[Big Col]

Groovy for me m3.

[Tahra]

Still fine for us too ...oh and cool new front page ! I know it'll have been mentioned somewhere else but Im only making a fleeting visit. How come Ive suddenly got too much work and not enough surfin' time not fair.

PPS The Scooby Taxi will still be silver, finally given in to the pressure not to respray:(

[ZMZ]

Fine for me too. Look forward to meeting you all!

[Vee]

Fine for me too.. Will probably have my mate Steve tagging along with me :)
Look forward to meeting you all.

[seany]

DATE'S OK FOR ME,CAN'T WHAT.

[minidriver#1]

monsta, can you put me down for the weekend? no. 20? ;) i'm addicted.

[duncan]

Hi, I'm on holiday, and just found this thread - Can I be a maybe, until i get back next week to confirm

I would have put a question mark at the end, but these damned French keyboards are a nightnare!

[DNV122]

These roads are great. I was over in May. Avoid the new Arisaig bypass - too boring....... What about a full Calmac load of MINIs - may end up like the TRICOLOR :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3121019.stm

This should be my first run in the restored machine. Put me down as a possible and I'll check dates are OK.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Arisaig...BYPASSED!:eek:.
I think we're heading for Skye now. Sort of worked out a route.

So far we have:
1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland
12. ZMZ
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn
15. Zimbo
16. Vee
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany
19. John Butcher (if dates are OK)
20. KJ_innit
21. DNV122 (if dates OK)
22. Satelite (if dates OK)

[Mini Martyn]

Might be bringing the monkey along for this one!

[Julz]

:D:D:DAre you going to be playing the Robbie Williams song 'Me and My Monkey'???:D:D

[macblob]

Sounds ok, might have a stag that weekend , but still to find out:D

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

:D:D:DAre you going to be playing the Robbie Williams song 'Me and My Monkey'???:D:D


The Beatles song is FAR better than the fat cabaret act from Stokes' attempt!!

http://www.lyricsdepot.com/the-beatles/everybodys-got-something-to-hide-except-for-me-and-my-monkey.html

[Davidson2]

Please count the wife :mad: and Mini-Me (Son):I in. I'm not missing this one as well!

[Davidson2]

OK so now I realise there is a page 4 and the numbers are full. If anyone pulls out please let me know???

[Monsta Mo Mini]

There is still space so you're more than welcome. A few of those registered are only doing part of the run. The only reason a limit was put on it was to avoid too much hassle when it came to getting accomodation.

So far we have:
1. Monsta Mo Mini
2. Macblob
3. GAJ
4. Weefossy
5. Willie M & presumably Linda M
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart
8. low_and_loud1+1
9. JULZ
10. Tahra & John
11. Bonnie Scotland
12. ZMZ
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn + Monkey
15. Zimbo
16. Vee
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany
19. John Butcher (if dates are OK)
20. KJ_innit
21. DNV122 (if dates OK)
22. Satelite (if dates OK)
23. Davidson 2
24. Yiponwah (if dates OK)

[yiponwah]

Count me in too!!! this going to be my firts run.. But yet to see my time table for univeristy this year..

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Was over on the west coast at the weekend and ended up in Mallaig. It would be fantastic to go up that way but the biggest problem is accomodating a party that size at that time of year. The only hotel large enough would have been the Loch Morar Hotel but it shuts at the end of September for the winter so Skye is the best option from that point of view.

There are quite a few hotels in Portee and I've fired off a few emails to see what availability there is. I'll post the relevant info when I get it.

All I need do now is recce it! :eek:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Could everyone let me know how many passengers they're likely to have?

[Big Gordy]

We will probably head back after Fort William but there will be three of us. Me, the missus and our daughter.:D

[Burple]

Just a thought...
But we were up there with the CMC lot a couple of years back and we stayed in a large (ish) hotel in Broadford... worked out quite cheap too, B&B with evening meal... and we even hijacked their car park with about 15 Minis for the weekend... ;)
The bar staff were even kind enough to leave us with a couple of extra rounds of beers before going to their beds!!! :D
Unfortunately can't remember the name of it tho... but it looked out over the bay.... Very nice....

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Gordy - We'll probably be stopping at the Maccy Dees at FW for a late lunch anyway.
Low_n_loud - I'll check hotels in Broadford as they're bound to be cheaper than Portree.

cheers

Calum

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Here's where we are at the moment.

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M & Linda M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. low_and_loud1+1 - Hotel Booked
9. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
10. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
11. Bonnie Scotland - Hotel Booked
12. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
15. Zimbo - Hotel Booked
16. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
19. KarenH
20. KJ_innit + Claire - Hotel Booked
21. DNV122 (tbc)
22. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
23. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
24. Yiponwah on his tod (tbc)
25. nv152 (tbc)
26. Malross

[Gismo]

I've added me Julie to the list, booyah shaka :cool::-

Here's where we are at the moment.

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M & Linda M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. low_and_loud1+1 - Hotel Booked
9. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
10. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
11. Bonnie Scotland + Me Julie - Hotel Booked
12. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
15. Zimbo - Hotel Booked
16. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
19. KarenH - Hotel Booked
20. KJ_innit + Claire - Hotel Booked
21. DNV122 (tbc)
22. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
23. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
24. Yiponwah on his tod (tbc)
25. nv152 (tbc)
26. Malross

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Anyone still looking for accomodation in Portree will find a full list of hotels etc. here http://www.visitscotland.com. Most folk are staying in the Royal Hotel.

http://www.royal-hotel-skye.com
http://www.rosedalehotelskye.co.uk
http://www.macleodhotels.co.uk/bosville/

[minidriver#1]

i was wondering if any of the Dundee folk fancy meeting up prior to the run and head to the starting post together? like a pre-mini run run. run run run

[zimbo]

if we all just meet at KFC at camperdown again, dont know what time though till we find out what time we are all meeting/starting in Perth???

[Monsta Mo Mini]

You can start in Perth but I'm starting in Stirling ;):D
Details will be available next week.

[GAJ]

I'm starting in Edinburgh!

[minidriver#1]

i may have to start in Killie if my navigator cant make it to dundee. lol. Killie, the most happenin place on the planet. i have a feeling the start point is Stirling. How cool would it be to start in the car park at Stirling Castle, and we can all drive our minis around the castle grounds and pretend we're mad chariots or something.

*thinks he's got two civilisations mixed together*

[weefossy]

We'll be starting from Edinburgh, via ring road. We are off on holiday but will be back weekend before Skye.
:D:cool::D Hey! we're going to Barbados. He He He !!!

[Big Col]

Stirling start sounds cool to me! Let me know the details...

[Tahra]

Barbados, just as the cold weather arrives - you lucky pair !!!

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

i was wondering if any of the Dundee folk fancy meeting up prior to the run and head to the starting post together? like a pre-mini run run. run run run


Run Forrest Run!!!!

Dundee start sounds fine here! so we have a possible 3 so far?
KFC start?
(or if there's only gonna be me, zimbo and KJ, then we might as well start from the Ferry! :D;))

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

You can start in Perth but I'm starting in Stirling ;):D


DOH!!!!!! :p

so it looks like its me, low_n_loud and maybe KJ? and possibly Vee??(on the way past?) starting off from Dundee heading towards STIRLING :p:D

[Burple]

yeah... how about it Vee... want us to pick you up on the way past?? Or meet you at The Horn (fnar ;)) on our way?

[macblob]

Who all wants to meet up somewhere in edinburgh for the pre run run to striling?

[duncan]

KFC at camperdown sounds good for me

[Gismo]

KFC is good for me in Dundee, just need a time

Bonnie Scotland

[KarenH]

Hi,

We'd certainly be interested in meeting up with people starting from Edinburgh.

Karen

[macblob]

nice one Karen , any suggestions on where to meet?

[GAJ]

I'll meet up in Edinburgh too - I think MMM will as well.

[seany]

what about perth?

[KarenH]

We'll be coming into Edinburgh from the West, so how about somewhere on the West side of town? There is Hermiston Gait - the car park there is generally quiet even on a Saturday...

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by seany

what about perth?



I'm sure the usual plans will run, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth......;)

[Davidson2]

Hey MacB. We are up to start in Edinburgh.:cool:

[macblob]

quote:Originally posted by KarenH

We'll be coming into Edinburgh from the West, so how about somewhere on the West side of town? There is Hermiston Gait - the car park there is generally quiet even on a Saturday...


Remind me where abouts that is im rubbish with street names and the like :D


and the more the merrier davidson

[KarenH]

It is a retail park off the Edinburgh city bypass between the Gyle and Sighthill - at the large roundabout at the end of the M8 from Glasgow. It has a kind of "tented" white canopy outside the shops.

It has a large car park on two levels - the higher part outside Homebase and the other for the rest of the shops. It generally isn't too busy so it would probably be an easy place to meet up.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M & Linda M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. low_and_loud1+1 - Hotel Booked
9. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
10. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
11. Bonnie Scotland + Me Julie - Hotel Booked
12. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
13. Big Gordy (part run)
14. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
15. Zimbo - Hotel Booked
16. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
17. Tony Yule (part run)
18. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
19. KarenH - Hotel Booked
20. KJ_innit + Claire - Hotel Booked
21. DNV122 (tbc)
22. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
23. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
24. nv152 (Goldmini) (Part Run -Sat)
25. Malross (tbc)
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[macblob]

Sounds ideal Karen:D

[Big Gordy]

Bollocks :mad: Looks like I am going to have to pull out of the Glen Coe Run. I was soooooooooooooooooo looking forward to it too :( Excuse me while I go and fling a tantrum in the corner :mad:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

That's what happens when you're number 13 on the list! I hope you've got a good excuse....

Sorry you cannae make it.

[Duncan Stewart]

Helen & I would be interested in joining the group heading from Dundee to Stirling for the start as we live in St.Andrews

[minidriver#1]

exellent. i think the dundee kru are meeting in the burger king car park on the kingsway. not sure what time tho

[Monsta Mo Mini]

We'll be leaving Stirling/Bannockburn Services at 10am prompt!

[Tahra]

We'll just see you all in Stirling then as the Kingsway's a bit of a detour for Burntisland and the midpoint for us and Crieff is probably Stirling anyway !

[minidriver#1]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

We'll be leaving Stirling/Bannockburn Services at 10am prompt!


Thats the official start place and time?

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Yup! It's a 5-6hr drive (207.3miles) and it'd be best to get there in daylight.

[macblob]

what time the edinburgh crew wanna meet at hermiston gait then?

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

exellent. i think the dundee kru are meeting in the burger king car park on the kingsway. not sure what time tho


Dont you mean KFC like last time!!:question: At about 7.30 - 8.00, leave there bout 8.30 sharp for Stirling. That way it gives us an hour to get to Stirling... :D

( I assume everyone joining up in Dundee knows where KFC <KINGSWAY> is??? ;)

[seany]

perth 9am

[Gismo]

You'll do stirling in about 40 - 45 mins, i say leave the KFC at 8.45 - 9am

Bonnie Scotland

[minidriver#1]

whacky racers. Julz can be Penelope pitstop. i dont know any of the other characters.

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

whacky racers. Julz can be Penelope pitstop. i dont know any of the other characters.


:D:I:clown:
Does that mean that Alan is Dick Dastardly?? I'm not saying who Mutley is though, just for safety!!:p
This could be quite an amusing angle!!:D

[GAJ]

<HINT>
http://www.dfcom.freeserve.co.uk/hbw/images/dick2.gif

[minidriver#1]

Here is the full lineup....

Dick Dastardly and Muttley - Alan :S
The Slagg Brothers, Rock and Gravel
Gruesome Twosome
Prof. Pat Pending - Me
The Red Max
Penelope Pitstop - Julz
Private Meekley and Sergeant Blast
The Anthill Mob (Clyde, Dum Dum, Zippy, Pockets, Snoozy, Softly, and Yak Yak)
Luke and Blubber Bear
Rufus Ruffcut and Sawtooth
Peter Perfect

hehe.

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by Tahra

We'll just see you all in Stirling then as the Kingsway's a bit of a detour for Burntisland and the midpoint for us and Crieff is probably Stirling anyway !
Yup! Linda and I will see y'all at Stirling :cool:

[Julz]

Oh dear!!:p Anyone else want to stake claim on a character!!
'Why, li'l ol' me!!':I

[Gismo]

Does that mean my girlfriend is muttley?? she aint very happy

Why isn't there one for Rob??? she is asking :question:
Bonnie Scotland

[Julz]

I wasn't implying that Julz would be Mutley, I was trying to avoid that, I've got a toy Mutley I can lend you!!;)

[KarenH]

Macblob, I'm not sure how long it would take to get to Stirling - 40mins? If so, we could probably get away with a 9:10 am time for meeting up to give some time to find the starting point once we reach Stirling!

[Burple]

Oh Jeebus I'm gonna have to be up early!!!
Got to nip down to St Monans (deepest darkest Fife!) to pick up my passenger / Co-drinker, then be back in Dundee by 8.45....
sheesh....
I'll *NEED* a beer by the end of all that!! :cool:;):D

[ny152]

Anybody starting in Glasgow want to meet first, or if you're not sure of MOTO (Stirling Services)?

[Tahra]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1

Oh Jeebus I'm gonna have to be up early!!!
Got to nip down to St Monans (deepest darkest Fife!) to pick up my passenger / Co-drinker, then be back in Dundee by 8.45....
sheesh....
I'll *NEED* a beer by the end of all that!! :cool:;):D


Ah theres definately deeper and darker Fife than that, though maybe not at the crack of dawn !

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Ewan -better watch what you're saying about St. Monans in the company of my Missus;) You'd be best heading straight for Striling from there....

Embra/Livy Crew: yes we can meet at Hermiston Gait at 9am. Stirling Services are only 30minutes from there.

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Ewan -better watch what you're saying about St. Monans in the company of my Missus;) You'd be best heading straight for Striling from there....


er... I wasn't saying anything <ahem> bad... I was just ...erm...<cof>... erm...<shuffle shuffle> I was just emmmm...Oh Look over there! It's Elvis!<runs for the hills> ;) ;)

I'll worry about the route nearer the time... still not 100% sure I'll be taking anyone. Depends if she can get the time off work...
Doh!

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Just a wee update:

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M & Linda M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. low_and_loud1+1 - Hotel Booked
9. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
10. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
11. Bonnie Scotland + Me Julie - Hotel Booked
12. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
13. ?????????
14. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
15. Zimbo - Hotel Booked
16. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
17. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
18. KarenH - Hotel Booked
19. KJ_innit + Claire - Hotel Booked
20. DNV122
21. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
22. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
23. nv152 (Goldmini) (Part Run -Sat)
24. Malross (tbc)

Hotel Info: (The Royal is the preferred option)
http://www.royal-hotel-skye.com
http://www.rosedalehotelskye.co.uk
http://www.macleodhotels.co.uk/bosville/

[zimbo]

Apparently minus #13 - BG :disapprove:

[minidriver#1]

so we're down to 23 cars ? i think there are one or two still pending. come on, make it 25!

[macblob]

about 9ish sounds good to meet in edinburgh, thats gives us plenty time i reckon

[Monsta Mo Mini]

John is up to something......8):clown:;)


...but I don't know what yet......:I

[Davidson2]

We will see you guys at Hermiston Gate at 0900hrs for the first Mini run of the Mini run of the Mini run of the ...

[ELFMAN]

'Scuse me while I kiss the Skye....

New member, just joined yesterday. Is it too late to join this trip?
If not, where's the meeting point, when, and is the hotel full?
Help!!!
Cheers everybody.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

'Scuse me while I kiss the Skye....
New member, just joined yesterday. Is it too late to join this trip?
If not, where's the meeting point, when, and is the hotel full?
Help!!!
Cheers everybody.
I would say there is room, also check above post, the link to the hotel is there, most of us are staying at the Royal.

Bonnie Scotland

[Willie M]

You'd be more than welcome to come along Euan (ELFMAN), there are still a couple of spaces left for the run. All you'd have to do is get yourself booked into the Royal (or one of the other hotels listed somewhere in the thread above).

Calum (Monsta Mo Mini) is finalising the route, full details will be available soon.

Start point is Stirling Services at 10am prompt on Saturday 25th October.

Would be great if you could make it along. You'd be made more than welcome :cool:

[ELFMAN]

G3 ELF, Pilot and Co-pilot booked in to Bosville Hotel Portree. (Royal is full of MINI people!)

See you all @ Stirling Services on the 25th.

All together now... "Puple Haze all in my brain, drivin' a MINI sets your mind aflame, Actin' funny but we don't know why, 'Scuse us while we drive to Skye"

Sorry, I don't get out a lot....

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

G3 ELF, Pilot and Co-pilot booked in to Bosville Hotel Portree. (Royal is full of MINI people!)
See you all @ Stirling Services on the 25th.
All together now... "Puple Haze all in my brain, drivin' a MINI sets your mind aflame, Actin' funny but we don't know why, 'Scuse us while we drive to Skye"
Sorry, I don't get out a lot....I can see you are gonna fit in just fine ;):cool:

Bonnie Scotland

[Willie M]

Nice one Euan. Good to have you onboard :cool:

[Gismo]

Going away offshore on wednesday 15th for approx 12 days, i can't believe the bad weather we have had, so, its highly likely i will miss out on the run :mad:

I'll let you know nearer the time, at least it'll allow someone else to get booked into the royal.

Bonnie Scotland gutted :dead:

[Willie M]

Awww rats!!!! <equally gutted> :dead: That means I'll have nobody to wind up and take the mickey out of ;):clown:
Seriously though, well gutted for you Alan :( Was really looking forward to seeing you, Julz and the 'all new' modified Mili.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

:( What a bugger!

[Gismo]

Ok peeps, i ain't gonna mess around, i'm booked in the Royal but there is no way i'm gonna manage on this run :dead: so, for anyone who is booked in elsewhere you have my pernission to phone the royal and change my name over for yours, this is a first come first served basis.
The only criteria is that you must post back and tell me that it's transferred as i will phone up on Friday 24th to cancel it.

I'm absolutely gutted, as everything was in place for Mili to show off her new mods :( after the summer we have had can you believe the weather has let me down :mad:

Ah well, hope you all enjoy the run.

Bonnie Scotland

[Burple]

On a related note...
Maybe someone on here would fancy a room swap?
Anyone with a Single room booked want to swap for a Double one? (obviously you'll have to pay for the double.. ;)
Circumstances (co-pilot can't get off work) have conspired that I'll be pretty certainly going on my own now and I don't need a double...
S'pose I can always stretch out a bit!! :D:D

[weefossy]

Sioban and I will see you all (Edinburgh contingent) at Hermiston Gate at 9.00am.
Also can confirm we are looking forward to doing all the run.
:D:D

[DNV122]

The pressure is still on - The car is back, but the Xenons mights as well be lighting up my shoelaces - don't know why they point down after they are switched on - any clues ?

Got no response before, but is anyone else definitely not staying at the Royal ?

Has anyone taken up Alan's place in the Royal ?

So much to do, so little time....

[Duncan Stewart]

There was talk of a group starting from Dundee - where & when.
I'm at a wedding on Friday night so I hope I can find my way to the run on Saturday! ;)

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

There was talk of a group starting from Dundee - where & when.
I'm at a wedding on Friday night so I hope I can find my way to the run on Saturday! ;)



KFC Car Park in Dundee isn't it??
Mmmmmmm... KFC....
9.00 am??

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by DNV122

Got no response before, but is anyone else definitely not staying at the Royal ?
Has anyone taken up Alan's place in the Royal ?
So much to do, so little time....
As stated in my post, my place at the royal is open to the first person who wants it, simply exchange your name, but, please post back saying you have done it or i will phone up to cancel and that will mean whoever changed their name for mine potentially losing the booking.

Bonnie Scotland

[Mini Martyn]

What are the plans for coming down the road on the Sunday? Are we going to cruise to a central location ie back at the Sterling Services or is it just a case of making your own way home?? (and proparbly get lost) hehe

[Mini Martyn]

Oh and who is leaving from Glasgow - have any plans been made??

[Monsta Mo Mini]

I've got a wee plan for the trip back though some of it will be retracing our route from the Saturday. Was thinking of going back via Drumnadrochit - Speanbridge-Laggan-Dalwhinie and down the A9 from there.

[Burple]

Mmmmmmmm..... thar be good mini roads.... Aaaaaaaaaarrrrr..... ;)

[Mini Martyn]

I had a funny feeling that we would be doing something, will it be an early star on Sunday as well then?? Does that mean we will have to stick to soft drinks on Saturday night?!!

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1


quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

There was talk of a group starting from Dundee - where & when.
I'm at a wedding on Friday night so I hope I can find my way to the run on Saturday! ;)



KFC Car Park in Dundee isn't it??
Mmmmmmm... KFC....
9.00 am??



NO!! leaving KFC at 9.00am, got to get to stirling to leave there at 10.00am sharp! <wakey wakey Ewan>:p

[seany]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

I've got a wee plan for the trip back though some of it will be retracing our route from the Saturday. Was thinking of going back via Drumnadrochit - Speanbridge-Laggan-Dalwhinie and down the A9 from there.

you have picked some of the best roads m8.

[ny152]

Martyn,
I'm leaving from Glasgow, but as far as I'm aware no plans have been made to meet up and drive through to Stirling.

[ELFMAN]

Martyn, I'll be leaving from Larkhall and heading up the M/way to Stirling for the 10.00am meet at the sevices, keep your eyes peeled for "G3 ELF" en route. Mini MINI convoy?

[Monsta Mo Mini]

The route can now be downloaded from here:

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/downloads/SKYE_DIRECTIONS.pdf

You'll need Acrobat Reader to view the file.

Has anybody had any thoughts on what we should do for the meal on Saturday night. It might save a lot of hassle if we just book ourselves in for dinner at the Royal. I know there's a Bistro place nearby but I'm not sure if it will cope with 40 odd (some more than others) arriving en-masse.

[macblob]

Royal might be the easiest option

[Burple]

quote:

NO!! leaving KFC at 9.00am, got to get to stirling to leave there at 10.00am sharp! <wakey wakey Ewan>:p


Groan... whassat?? Huh Me?? wha..? I'm awake....
better not be any drinkies on Fri night then!! ;)
sorry *MANY*....;):D:cool:

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

Royal might be the easiest option
Ditto. As most folks are staying there it may well be the best bet.

Just noticed :I 'Skye's the Limit'... nice one Calum :D

OH!! and thank you SOoooo much for the little quip about Doune :evil:
<adopts Reeves & Mortimer style voice> 'Yooouuu wouldn't let it lie...'

[duncan]

Good route Calum, although i'm only a part runner, i might stay on for a bit longer than Fort William.

[ELFMAN]

Having problems downloading the route. Have Acrobat reader/Mac OS9.2 - able to access other pdf's OK.
Bloody computers......

Can anybody give me the route in words?
Thanks

[Monsta Mo Mini]

For anyone having trouble downloading the route - don't worry as I'll be handing out copies on Saturday morning.

I'm OS9.2 aswell - download the link to disk and you should be OK to open from your hardisk.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Just called the Royal so we're getting an "informal" meal - ie pub grub type menu rather than having to splash out on the fancy a la carte one. So yes...there will be chips on the menu!!!!! :) :D

I've booked it for 8pm which gives everyone a wee chance to "relax" beforehand.

[Wul]

Just had a look at the route - fantastic run on some of my fav roads!

Think i'm gonna cry:( ......<fights back the tears like a REAL man>

Have a great time folks and say hello to sir jimmy for me as you pass by his hoose! :D

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini
I've booked it for 8pm which gives everyone a wee chance to "relax" beforehand.


Be honest Calum, you mean pi@@ed don't you!!:p Don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting excited!! Plus, bonus day, Herbie is going for surgery today!!:clown:

[john]

This is the first run I will have missed and it looks like a cracker,I hope the snow is not sa factor as there are a number of roads closed today due to the snow.

Enjoy:clown:

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by john

This is the first run I will have missed and it looks like a cracker,I hope the snow is not sa factor as there are a number of roads closed today due to the snow.

Enjoy:clown:


No worries John, I will be there with my snowplough!!:clown: Sorry you're not coming, but I will be in touch soon about a certain purchase!!;)

[Gismo]

I thought i would download the run i can't attend, :p:p i am well gutted, those roads are fantastic and i'm missing the team build after the run, will you all manage without me ;)
Enjoy

Bonnie Scotland

[seany]

what about the directions for sunday, the saturday looks fun

[Burple]

Ooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting excited now!!!!
Chips too!!!! does it get any better?? (apart from having my car back too... ;))

[KarenH]

The clocks go back on Sunday I think, so we should be able to get an extra hour in bed even with an early start (or an extra hour drinking depending on priorities ;)

[Big Col]

Hey Stirling punters. What time you settin' off at from the services?

[minidriver#1]

ok, i've lost my navigator for the trip. Now i gotta find someone else :(

[Linda M]

I can't go either :( Great looking route Calum !

I'm being 'very' nice though, letting Willie go.....so he owes me 'BIG TIME' :approve:

I have to stay for the still 'on going' house work :disapprove:

I'll come to Stirling services though to see you all off :cool:

[ELFMAN]

Chips, Chips, Chips. Super.
We're (x2) staying at a different hotel (Royal was full). Do we still get to eat there? Not a big prob, but it would be nice to be with the gang.

[KarenH]

Calum, the route plan is really nicely done - you are making a great job of this. And it is good to see so many other Mac owners have Minis too :D.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Chips, Chips, Chips. Super.
We're (x2) staying at a different hotel (Royal was full). Do we still get to eat there? Not a big prob, but it would be nice to be with the gang.


It won't be a problem - just call teh Royal and let them know you are eating with the MINI crowd and I'm sure they'll fit you in.

I'll hand out the Sunday directions at the weekend but essentially it's as I mentioned above. Everybody for themselves from Dalwhinie onwards. I wouldn't envisage too early a start as it's a straight run back over to the A9.

Once again...
WE ARE LEAVING STIRLING SERVICES AT 10AM!!!

[weefossy]

"The far Cuillins they are calling out to me" Yahooooooo!!:D:D
and great roads to get there. Looking forward to Saturday and hopefully some blue skyes:cool:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Just a final role call...please let me know if I've missed you out or you now can't make it. My mobile number is 07712 765 216.

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
9. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
10. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
11. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
12. Zimbo + low_and_loud1 - Hotel Booked
13. ?????????
14. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
15. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
16. KarenH - Hotel Booked
17. KJ_innit + Claire - Hotel Booked
18. DNV122 - hotel booked
19. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
20. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
21. nv152 (Goldmini) (Part Run -Sat)
22. ELFMAN

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

Once again...
WE ARE LEAVING STIRLING SERVICES AT 10AM!!!

:blackeye:Ouch!! <wipes blood from bleeding eardrums> You don't have to shout Calum :I

Sorry John and Alan won't be there, shame you're missing out guys :disapprove:
Especially sorry for poor Linda M :(, she's gutted at missing what I'm sure will be a fantastic run. Still.... maybe she'll have finished slating the roof on the house by the time I get back ;):D <WHACK> :blackeye:... sorry dearest :I

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday :cool:

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Due to popular demand I've updated the directions to include Sunday's route aswell.

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/downloads/SKYE_DIRECTIONS.pdf

See you all on Saturday:D:D Looks like the weather is going to be kind to us aswell:D:cool:

[Big Col]

So...what time you guys leaving Stirling Services?

[KarenH]

Just to say it is me + 1 (Kelly) for any dinner numbers on the Saturday night.

We'll see the rest of the Edinburgh contingent in the lower of the two Hermiston Gait car parks between 9 and 9:10am. Look for a red and white Cooper S!

[macblob]

woohooooo two mini runs in 2 weekends, hehehehe

cant wait :D

[Mini Martyn]

Once again...
WE ARE LEAVING STIRLING SERVICES AT 10AM!!!

Is this for my benefit?! hehe

[Big Col]

Excellent. Cheers MArtyn. Just one last question...what time are we leaving Stirling Services? :D

What time is everyone turning up there? It's looking more like I won't be able to make the run due to some family crap :( but I'd like to pop into the services to put some faces to some names.

[Big Gordy]

Heh, that's a good idea Colin I might just do the same. Could be there for about 9.40am and put some ugly mugs to nice cars hehehehe :p:D:clown:

[Big Gordy]

:I Ooops. Just remembered I will probably still be pi**ed :dead: from Friday nights Alloa beer festival to risk driving. Bummer :mad: that's that plan scuppered :( I hope the weather holds out and you all have a splendid 'adventure' :cool: Try not to run into the back of one another this time ehh ;)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

We're stopping at Fort William MaccyD's for lunch. it's just that we don't really have time for a proper lunch stop as on previous runs.

Anyone who doesn't eat MaccyD's would be advised to bring along some sarnies.

We should be at the services from about 9.40am.

[Mini Martyn]

Will it be a Drive Thru??

[Burple]

Maccy D's?? bleh.... ;);)
we better try to get thru to Stirling a wee bit earlier then so I can stock up on Burger King!!!! ;)

Will they be ready for 22 MINIs to descend on sleepy fort William?? :D

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by macblob

woohooooo two mini runs in 2 weekends, hehehehe

cant wait :D


We've got 3... Dundee-Stirling
Stirling-Skye
Skye-Dundee....

By the way £5+ toll for the bridge, Aaaaaarrrrgghhhhh....
:evil::dead:

<no chance of someone making a home made jump/ramp and use that instead???>:D

[minidriver#1]

Oops, change of navigator ;)

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
9. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
10. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
11. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
12. Zimbo + low_and_loud1 - Hotel Booked
13. ?????????
14. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
15. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
16. KarenH - Hotel Booked
17. KJ_innit + Lou - Hotel Booked
18. DNV122 - hotel booked
19. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
20. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
21. nv152 (Goldmini) (Part Run -Sat)
22. ELFMAN

[Burple]

Man, He's geting thru the girls at some rate!!! ;);):D


quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

Oops, change of navigator ;)

1. Monsta Mo Mini +1 - Hotel Booked
2. Macblob + 1 - Hotel Booked
3. GAJ + 1 - Hotel Booked
4. Weefossy + 1 - Hotel Booked
5. Willie M - Hotel Booked
6. Big Col (part run)
7. Duncan Stewart +1 - Hotel Booked
8. JULZ + 1 - Hotel Booked
9. Tahra & John - Hotel Booked
10. ZMZ +1 - Hotel Booked
11. Mini Martyn + Monkey - Hotel Booked
12. Zimbo + low_and_loud1 - Hotel Booked
13. ?????????
14. Vee + 1 - Hotel Booked
15. Seany +1 -Hotel Booked
16. KarenH - Hotel Booked
17. KJ_innit + Lou - Hotel Booked
18. DNV122 - hotel booked
19. Satelite (Part Run - Sat)
20. Davidson 2 +2 - Hotel Booked
21. nv152 (Goldmini) (Part Run -Sat)
22. ELFMAN

[Julz]

Ok peeps, you better all make sure that your baby's are looking good on saturday, as we may have a photographer from a new Scottish car magazine coming along for a look see!!
The reason for this grand outing is that BabyB is to be famous! The magazine is being launched in February and they have asked if they can use BabyB for the cover of their 2nd issue!:I:DOoooo-er!!
So, the guy says that depending upon his antics on friday night, he will try and make it for Stirling for some pics etc.!!

p.s. Are the Dundee folk going to stop in Perth to meet up with us?? If so, what time??

[DNV122]

Chaps & Chapesses

What a week - mega-busy at work and at home, but somehow I still managed to get a room in the Royal !!

Bonnie Scotland - means you still need to call up to cancel your room booking ....

Who is leaving from Aberdeen (time/place) ?

See you all at Stirling (what time is that then ?).

[ELFMAN]

Do we get a "Block Discount" on the Skye Bridge?
Or do we do an "Italian Job" and go over/under/through the barrier? Just a thought.

Still can't download the bloody instructions...
Got one page then it went in the huff before I saved it.

[Duncan Stewart]

Route looks great but speaking of the Skye bridge, are there any photo opportunities there? I'd like a photo of Stu with the bridge in the background

[Burple]

quote:
p.s. Are the Dundee folk going to stop in Perth to meet up with us?? If so, what time??



Right all you guys that are meeting in Dundee!!
Be at KFC for 8.45!
We're LEAVING at 9.00am! :cool:

Julz... (and anyone else meeting in Perth?)
How about meeting at the Shell garage where we started the Cullen Run??
We should be there well before 9.30... :D

[minidriver#1]

i'm cool with that. Pootie Tang.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Edinburgh Peeps

9.00am Hermiston Gait - Lower carpark

Brian - GAJ is just coming round to my bit. Just come round for 8.40am. you know where I park my car don't you?

BIG THANKS to John at Apex Signs...

You'll see why on Saturday:D:D

[Willie M]

Oh Ar*e :mad:
Fate (and Bonnie Scotland no doubt :evil:) have conspired against me and I'm afraid I'm gonna have to be a 'part-runner' now :mad: I think you must have been lucky enough to get my cancelled room Phil :cool:

Won't go into the gory details but, suffice to say, if I ever talk about moving house again someone do the honourable thing and shoot me :dead:

Anyway, looking forward to a wee run out on Saturday. On the plus side, at least I won't be waking up with a reekin' sore heid on Sunday ;)

Satelite (Duncan).. check your e-mail ;)

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by Monsta Mo Mini

BIG THANKS to John at Apex Signs...

You'll see why on Saturday:D:D
WOOHOO !! ;)

[Vee]

So who is all meeting in Dundee at 8:45?? I live in Inchture - fancy a wee detour via the village on your way to Stirling? I'd love to see the look on all my neighbours faces if the street was full of minis!

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Vee

So who is all meeting in Dundee at 8:45?? I live in Inchture - fancy a wee detour via the village on your way to Stirling? I'd love to see the look on all my neighbours faces if the street was full of minis!


I'm sure we could manage a wee 'Drive-by' on the way to Perth...
Are you sort of on the main road? Could we find you easily enough?

There'll be..
Me :D (unfortunately sans Mini :disapprove:)
Zimbo,
KJ,
Satellite(?)
nv152(?)
Others from Aberdeen(?)

We'll be there about 5-10 past 9....
(Unless of course you just want to show up at KFC at 8.45.. ;):D

[macblob]

Ok Cheers Calum , see u at 8.40am for the pre run, pre run to skye lol:D

Ive had a wee sneak preview of the suprise from apex signs hehehehe, but im keeping it zipped

[macblob]

Sorry to hear ull only be making it for part of the run Willie, im sure we will have a pint or two for ya :D

[Mini Martyn]

Guess what only 2 sleeps now!!

What time are we meeting? hehehehe

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1


quote:
p.s. Are the Dundee folk going to stop in Perth to meet up with us?? If so, what time??



Right all you guys that are meeting in Dundee!!
Be at KFC for 8.45!
We're LEAVING at 9.00am! :cool:

Julz... (and anyone else meeting in Perth?)
How about meeting at the Shell garage where we started the Cullen Run??
We should be there well before 9.30... :D


McD's at the Broxden would make more sense, as its on the road to Stirling anyway. No need to head round the bypass surely?

[Julz]

Don't worry Duncan, I think he meant the services at Broxden cause that's where we started for Cullen, at a guess, I would say it's an Esso petrol station!!:I

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

Don't worry Duncan, I think he meant the services at Broxden cause that's where we started for Cullen, at a guess, I would say it's an Esso petrol station!!:I



Yeah... Ok.. that's the one... :I
It was too early in the morning for me last time...duh...
The bypass is the quickest way to get there.. honest...

See you at the Broxden services then?? ;)

[Gismo]

I cancelled my room at the Royal as no one wanted it

Bonnie Scotland

[GAJ]

Was your room the one with 3 tellies, PS2 and DVD player?:clown:

[Tahra]

Hullo,

just back from yet another week driving round Strathdon in a landrover - hopefully can get some driving enthusiasm back for tomorrow, can't let J have all the fun !! Downloading the directions as I type. See you all in Stirling, need to get home and get the car washed......

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by GAJ

Was your room the one with 3 tellies, PS2 and DVD player?:clown:
Don't forget the en suite shower room :)

Bonnie Scotland

[Burple]

One More Sleep!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[seany]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

Don't worry Duncan, I think he meant the services at Broxden cause that's where we started for Cullen, at a guess, I would say it's an Esso petrol station!!:I


i will be at esso as well 9am for 9.30 leave.

[macblob]

Wooohoooo all clean and ready to rock (well the car anyway )

[minidriver#1]

i just gave it a quick rinse, couldn't see anything in the dark :( it'll be all patchy in the morning. lol. now its raining and i'm cold.

[Julz]

Unfortunately BabyB will be there covered in gutters and lacking her wheel spacers as only one set fitted, the other was for an Audi apparently??:mad:

[Willie M]

Wee 'stripey's shined up (at the moment anyway, will probably be mingin' by the time I get to Stirling :() and ready for tomorrow's MINI marathon :cool: Really gutted that we won't make it all the way to Portree :disapprove: Gonna head up as far as Spean Bridge and then peel off across country to Dalwhinnie and back down the A9. Think Satelite's gonna join me, maybe I better lead or heaven knows where we might end up ;):clown:

See y'all ra-morra :cool:

[weefossy]

Well Marsha's all bathed and tucked up in bed with her new flag on. For Cullen it started to rain as soon as I opened the garage door. Hopefully we can get to Stirling without it raining. Pint for the first person to tell me where the flag is from:question::question::question:
Will be at Hermi Gate for 9.00

[john-apex]

:)Have a great trip everyone, wish I was able to go as well, but maybe next time:(. Wee baby is all washed but she will only be going to work with me:(:(

[weefossy]

I'm going down to the Isle of Skye
I'm no very big but I sure can fly
all the lassies shout Och Aye
Look at all the Minis:D:D:D........adapted A Stewart

[macblob]

Morning everyone , see u in a wee bit for another MINI adventure :D

[Willie M]

Well me and the 'part-runners' (Duncan, Alan & Tricia) are safely back home after a great wee run down from Spean Bridge. Seemed to stumble upon a Fiat Multipla breeding zone though ;):D Thanks for your company on the way back down folks, a nice wee mini MINI adventure :D

Thoroughly enjoyed the day though. Great wee run up through Glencoe and up to Fort William. Nice to see the regulars again (special mention to the amazing vomitting low n' loud 1 :dead:) and to meet up with so many new MINI runners and their cars. Sorry to those folks I didn't manage to get a word with.

Very special big thanks, and well done, to Calum & Shirley for another well organised MINI excursion :approve:

I'm sure all of you'z in Portree will be heading off to your beds by now (aye, right) :D Enjoy the rest of your weekend. The run back down to Dalwhinnie's a blast :cool: Just watch out for those Multiplas :eek:

Hope yer heid's aren't too sore in the morning. See y'all soon :cool:

[ny152]

Just to say a big thank you to everyone for the (part)run to Fort William yesterday.
Special thanks to Callum for all the organising and of course Willie for letting us join him and Duncan on the way back to Perth.
You both made myself and Tricia feel very welcome and we look forward to seeing everyone at the next run :)

All the best,
Allen.

[duncan]

Well, that was fun!
Thanks to all involved.
Hope all the full timers have made use of the extra hour, and have recovered in time for a run home!

There's some nice corners on the Spean Bridge - Dalwhinnie road!:D

Cheers
Duncan

[Gismo]

Hi Duncan, is that you just getting home ;)

Bonnie Scotland

[KarenH]

It was a great run and I'd like to add my thanks to Calum too - it was very well organised. It was nice to put faces to many of the names.

And a special hello to Ewan and Bill whom we met on Saturday night - I hope that you had a good journey back on Sunday.

[seany]

hi there all, jist back from the run, first thing i won't to say is thank calum for a good time, and thank everyone for coming and making it a good weekend, it was good to put names to faces, and get a chat, and thanks agian calum.

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Hi Duncan, is that you just getting home ;)

Bonnie Scotland


Not quite! But an incident with drink impared the use of computer when i finally got home!:p

[Mini Martyn]

Way hay, all back home now safe and sound. What a run thanks Callum it was once again fantastic.

And speaking of sound Julz why did you let Rob drive your car down the road? From where i was it sounded like a jet was flying down the road......very nice!!

Thanks again to every one.

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn
And speaking of sound Julz why did you let Rob drive your car down the road? From where i was it sounded like a jet was flying down the road......very nice!!


Cause he would have gone in the huff otherwise! A cruise down the A9 I thought would be safe enough!! Hope Stuart enjoyed his drive home!!!:D
Well, big thanks to Calum for a great run, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, even if BabyB did bottom out when we joined the main road on the west coast of Skye:dead:!! also thanks to Sean for the guided tour of Skye and over to Fort Augustus!!
Hope to see everyones piccies soon, and yes, the camera is STILL on the microwave!!:clown:

[seany]

thank's julz, sorry to hear,about you bottom out babyb, but it still look,s good.:)

[Burple]

Yup... we're back too.. (Via Burger King in Dundee.. :D

A big thanks to all you organiseing peeps! Another fantastic run and a great weekend..
(Even with my quick excursion into the bushes.. ahem... It was the dodgy Chinese... honest guv!! ;) (Thanks Willie!! ;)))

Time to go get me photies uploaded onto the PC,watch my video exploits on the telly, then an early night!
See y'all soon!! :D

[GAJ]

We're back too! Another excellent run! Well done MMM!!

[weefossy]

Good evening everyone. As you will all now know from Cullen and Skye, despites Sioban's efforts:blackeye::blackeye:

"I am not a morning person" :dead::sleepy:...... especially after a night on the Guinness.

We finally set off about 11.30 and followed you down the route home. I am sure the people waving to us, were trying to tell us you had all passed ages ago!!
Once again mainy thanks MMM for organising a great adventure. Roll on the next one.

[Julz]

Ah well, going off topic a bit, well, back to Cullen!! Cheers to Calum for providing me with a copy of the 'Cullen Movie' on cd as the hamster can't run fast enough in his wee wheel for me to download it!! It was braaaawwwww, so a special big thanks to Mrs Mo Mini and her wee Zippy navigator for creating a fab film!!:D;):clown:
Ah well, off to see if there are any minis in 'Monarch of the Glen':)

[macblob]

Just home via m8s hoose, Thanks for a great run Calum, had an excellent time apart from nasty road works on the rd down from Perth grrrrrr. Looking forward to whatever is next :D

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Glad everyone made it home safely.

Had a great weekend and was good seeing so many new faces, glad you all enjoyed it!

We had a lovely meal at the Atholl Arms in Dunkeld then spent the next hour stuck in 2 seperate traffic jams. Ohh for the wide open roads of Skye.....

Any peeps with digital cameras - please send lots of pics. I'll try and get the video edited down to a manageble size in the next few days along with a full report of the weekends events. John & Tarah - any chance you could send me a CD with your pics?

[ELFMAN]

Well, if there's a better way to get your MINI manky in October, I can't think of it. Thanks to Calum and crew for putting together such a fine run. Great to meet folks for the first time, and say hello to some I'd met before. (Car's looking finer all the time, Sean, nice one). Wasn't it great to see all the happy faces as we passed en route?

Thanks to Karen and Kelly and the rest of our table for putting up with my alleged "humour", you're very kind, and some of you are VERY tall.... Cheers to Julz, hope the octane booster didn't BGR your BBR!

G3 ELF tells me he hasn't had such a good time since he rolled off the production line and he apparently achieved SOME miles per gallon on the run home. Red Arrows eat yer hearts out, NewMINIScotland does it on the ground!!!!

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Cheers to Julz, hope the octane booster didn't BGR your BBR!


Very big thanks for the octane booster, could not believe going to the petrol station and struggling to find unleaded in amongst the diesel, so the chances of high octane fuel was beyond unlikely!! Made it home safe and sound, and need to refuel again, what a surprise!
Oh and Martyn, Rob says that he wants a sound system like yours in the boot of BabyB, to hopefully deaden some exhaust rumble!!;)

[Willie M]

I've popped one or two pics up on the MINI2 thread. Can't remember the URL, yez'll just huff tae find it. Am away tae ma bed :sleepy:

[KarenH]

Calum,

I tried sending 4 pictures from the Skye trip to the Hotmail address in your profile, but it didn't work. Do you want to drop me a note of another e-mail address that I could try or is there any other way to get them to you? I could probably put them on .Mac if that was a help.

Karen

[Duncan Stewart]

Superb run! Thanks to everyone for making Helen and I welcome at the run. Great to start putting names to faces & cars. I can't wait for the next run.

[Monsta Mo Mini]

quote:Originally posted by KarenH

Calum,

I tried sending 4 pictures from the Skye trip to the Hotmail address in your profile, but it didn't work. Do you want to drop me a note of another e-mail address that I could try or is there any other way to get them to you? I could probably put them on .Mac if that was a help.

Karen


Just send tthem to info@newminiscotland.co.uk

many thanks:D

[Tahra]

Hi,
a big thanks to Callum and Shirley too from us !! Sorry we sneaked off early, had a "race" with Phil to the bridge - if he wasn't going to brake then I wasn't either. Went back the scenic route past Loch Earn and down through Crieff....Useless with road numbers but it was nice and twisty. Also can recommend the tea- shop in Glencoe village !

Will try and get a cd to you as soon as poss, didnt get round to downloading anthing when we got back - luckily it was J's turn to wash the car !!:D

[seany]

went to my local dealer (CALTERDON) today test drive cooper s works, when i was there, the saleman, told me he just had a phone call, from a customer, telling him that she saw all the mini in fort william on saturday, and wonder how we were, he dint no, but does know, i gave him some post cards.

[ZMZ]

A big thanks to Callum for organising such an excellent MINI advernure.

[minidriver#1]

we had a great time. Good to get to see folks again and meet new people. I've got lots of pics i'll put up on my webspace for you to download. Only just washed the car tonight, in the dark, again.

Thanks again to Callum for sortin it all out. Nice one mate :)

[Mini Martyn]

KJ you have washed your car?

Mine is still well dirty -just the way i like it!!?? hehehe

[weefossy]

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_9_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_9.jpg)

Is this the correct way to attach an image?? Have i finally cracked it?? ..... or have I cracked?? going to bed, this has done my head in.:sleepy::dead:
If it is correct I will add a few more tomorrow, or should i just leave the pictures to Tahra and KJ8)8) Somebody let me know.

[minidriver#1]

aye, that seems right :)

[Gismo]

What image :I, where is it :) all i can see is a bunch of cars in a car park :evil:

Bonnie Scotland

[weefossy]

Fair comment!! but i hate to say that's as good as it gets. Can't even blame the camera. I'm just pleased I have finally managed to post a picture.

[Vee]

Hi Guys

Just wanted to say special thanks to Calum for excellent mini adventure. We really enjoyed ourselves - the scenery was just breath-taking. It was great having Steve there to do the driving so I could take in the views.

I got a migraine on the way up to Skye and ended up having an early night - hope you don't all think I was rude cos we didn't come down at night - my head was just exploding - think it was the smell of Steve's aftershave all the way up in the car!

Hopefully I'll get a chance to know you all better on the next run.

[Tahra]

I promise to try and get the photos downloaded soon, fingers crossed by tomorrow and attempt some kind of panorama to show off everyone - though I think the Elfman was behind a tree. Calum could you email which address you want to cd sent to or is there somewere obvious to find it ?

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Tarah - Sent you and J an email. Thanks again.

I've lost half of mine thanks to the lab messing up the film!!

[weefossy]

a few more pics. everybodies pics seem to be at Eilean Donan Castle!!

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_2_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_2.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/e_d_castle_2_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/e_d_castle_2.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_81_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_81.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_82_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/weefossy/skye_run_82.jpg)

[Monsta Mo Mini]

Did anyone take any pictures on the wee run round Skye on Sunday morning???