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Craig
5th February 2006, 04:23 AM
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SUNDAY 6th AUGUST 2006

Last years run details in this thread.. http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4143


UPDATE Monday 17th July:

Less than 3 weeks to go....

Recce being done on Thurs. Start Point will be Callander (car park behind the Dreadnought Hotel), Finish Point, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. More Details after recce..:approve::approve:

FINAL Update Thurs 20th July

Recce done and a couple of small changes to the route. For your info the total route distance from Callander to Balloch is 185 miles, therefore please factor this into your plans.

Start Time - arrive 09:30hrs in Callander for a 10:00hrs departure!:D

Finish Time - all being well, we should be back in Balloch for 17:00hrs :D

I will have the run directions updated in the next few days for you all to download and print off... (i'm a tight git...;))



1. Craig & Jude
2. Scottiecoop
3. AndyP & Lenore
4. Jason, Lesley & Kerr
5. MarkyC
6. Crombers
7. Duncan S & Helen
8. Gill, Ewan & Jamie (they're not virgins you know..;))
9. Roadrunner
10. Neil & Lorna
11. John & Nenah
12. S700ONY & Christine
13. ELFMAN
14. Sedgie
15. my wee boy
16. COLIN A ORR
17. Sweeney
18. Sheilz
19. Ian King & Sarah Munro
20. Phil Weeden (From Modern Mini Mag) :approve:
21. Vidal Buffoon (Maybe)
22. X30YES (Angus)
23. minimad
24. Indigomatt
25. Graeme Stockton
26. PACMAN
27. Shabaz

Reserves.
1.

Scottie
5th February 2006, 05:12 AM
can we come.

One silver mini and hopefully fingers crossed;);) one GP mini

Craig
5th February 2006, 07:34 AM
nae probs Fiona - consider yourself the first to confirm ;)

AndyP & Lenore
5th February 2006, 09:40 AM
ooooooohhhhhh. Us! Us! Us! Us.... Pretty please!!!!

Might even have our Play Mini exhaust by then. It'll sound cool echoing back off the mountain faces.:D:D

Craig
5th February 2006, 07:03 PM
That's you added - Playmini plus GlenCoe equals...:approve::approve::approve:

N12 JLK
5th February 2006, 07:33 PM
Les,Jason and Kerr down again please:cool:

markyc
6th February 2006, 05:13 AM
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me to please :D:D:D:D:cool:

Crombers
6th February 2006, 08:41 PM
& it's a yup from me :p

Duncan Stewart
6th February 2006, 10:09 PM
Excellent news Craig. Please add Helen and I :D

AndyP & Lenore
7th February 2006, 02:45 AM
quote:Originally posted by markyc

Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me to please :D:D:D:D:cool:


HUH! Some folk are all me me me....:D;)

gill
7th February 2006, 04:26 AM
Us, us, us .... (Andy & Lenore!)

Please add our names too... we'll no be virgins this time round:I

Gill, Ewan & Jamie :cool:

roadrunner
7th February 2006, 05:16 AM
Fantastic run last year, count me in.

Neil and Lorna
9th February 2006, 12:50 AM
Ok you've twisted my arm.:D

Na canny be bothered.:evil:

Ah maybe.:p

ok we'll go.:cool:

Ach no.:blackeye:

Oh go on then.:D

I'm so undecided.:(

Yes we are going.:D

Put our names on the list.:)

Neil and Lorna:cool:

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:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Craig
9th February 2006, 01:23 AM
quote:Originally posted by Neil

Ok you've twisted my arm.:D

Na canny be bothered.:evil:

Ah maybe.:p

ok we'll go.:cool:

Ach no.:blackeye:

Oh go on then.:D

I'm so undecided.:(

Yes we are going.:D

Put our names on the list.:)

Neil and Lorna:cool:

You lot are just jealous that all the little voices are only speeking to me


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


coughmentalhospitalescapeecough

:D:D:D:D

weefossy
18th February 2006, 03:55 AM
Can we be added please....Ta!

stoney
6th March 2006, 04:46 AM
can u add me and christine please thanx stoney

ELFMAN
7th March 2006, 04:31 AM
Me too! Last year was great, so as the Beach Boys would say “Let's get together and do it again...”

Now where did I put my Hawaiian shirt...? Ah, here it is, next to the grass skirt.

Mon the fish
9th March 2006, 02:11 AM
Please add the wife and myself to the list, sounds a good one :D

my wee boy
16th March 2006, 10:46 PM
can you put our names down for this pease? still cant stop smiling in our new mini1

Scottie
20th March 2006, 07:25 AM
Graig can you remove the GP bit against my name

Craig
20th March 2006, 04:35 PM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Graig can you remove the GP bit against my name


done! :D

N12 JLK
21st March 2006, 02:08 AM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Graig can you remove the GP bit against my name


Glad youve done that as I could never get an appointment with you at the doctors;)

Crombers
21st March 2006, 10:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by lesley12


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Graig can you remove the GP bit against my name


Glad youve done that as I could never get an appointment with you at the doctors;)


<shakes head>

that's pi$h J :p;)

COLIN A ORR
9th April 2006, 06:03 AM
hey guys i wouldnt mind tagging along if you dont mind

Craig
9th April 2006, 04:03 PM
quote:Originally posted by COLIN A ORR

hey guys i wouldnt mind tagging along if you dont mind


not a problem Colin, glad to have you on-board....;)

:D

Sweeney
23rd April 2006, 04:49 AM
you can count me in for this one craig :)

Sheilz
24th April 2006, 07:43 AM
Can me and Munro/Nik/naebody be a possible for this? Was down for this run last year but couldn't get off work. Haven't that excuse now but will depend on when Nik and Catriona return from their summer in Dubai. Havent got final dates orgainzed yet. Cheers.:D:D:D:D

Craig
24th April 2006, 03:31 PM
no problem Sheilz, that's you down as a maybe, hope you can make it. :D:D

Sweeney
24th April 2006, 09:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

you can count me in for this one craig :)


forget to add me? :disapprove:

Craig
24th April 2006, 10:50 PM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney


quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

you can count me in for this one craig :)


forget to add me? :disapprove:


No...... :I;):approve:

markyc
25th April 2006, 01:32 AM
Important news - Marky boy will be travelling directly behind Euan (Elfman) for the whole of this Mini adventure so he can get more of that SUPERB PlayMini exhaust noise :eek::approve::approve::approve::p:D

Sad I know :dead::dead::approve::D;)

Sweeney
25th April 2006, 02:37 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by Sweeney


quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

you can count me in for this one craig :)


forget to add me? :disapprove:


No...... :I;):approve:


i knew you'd say that :I

Crombers
26th April 2006, 01:37 AM
quote:Originally posted by markyc

Important news - Marky boy will be travelling directly behind Euan (Elfman) for the whole of this Mini adventure so he can get more of that SUPERB PlayMini exhaust noise :eek::approve::approve::approve::p:D



Oi bucket man , naff off , he's all mine :p;):cool:

N12 JLK
26th April 2006, 01:49 AM
Crombers comes to my mind that you have a couple of 'Be-atches' on the go now, you dont want to get a name for yourself like a big tart;)

Crombers
26th April 2006, 02:50 AM
quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Crombers comes to my mind that you have a couple of 'Beatches' on the go now, you dont want to get a name for yourself like a big tart;)


Yeah , like I care :p:D

ianking
26th April 2006, 06:16 PM
Hi
Can you put me down for this please
Ian

SarahMunro
26th April 2006, 06:29 PM
Hi can I be added as well please:)

Craig
26th April 2006, 06:30 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

I ran this run last year in Aug and the sun was splitting the skies all day :D:D so thought the same time of year would be a good idea.

Stick this Date in your diary (and on the NMS calendar please some kind MOD..;)).

The run will be the same as last time(I think, although I may make a couple of changes..;)) Details in this thread.. http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4143

Craig

1. Craig & Jude
2. Scottiecoop
3. AndyP & Lenore
4. Jason, Lesley & Kerr
5. MarkyC
6. Crombers
7. Duncan S & Helen
8. Gill, Ewan & Jamie (they're not virgins you know..;))
9. Roadrunner
10. Neil & Lorna
11. Weefossy
12. S700ONY & Christine
13. ELFMAN
14. Mon the Fish & Wife
15. my wee boy
16. COLIN A ORR
17. Sweeney
18. Sheilz
19. Ian King
20. Sarah Munro

The Dogfather
26th April 2006, 06:31 PM
Craig, can you add me to this as a maybe.

Craig
26th April 2006, 08:56 PM
all changes made. ;)

Craig
2nd May 2006, 04:29 AM
Right,

after having a look at the route again (not done another recce yet..) I have decided to put a cap on the number if cars. it was going to be 20, but by the time I had made my mind up, it's 21 now....;)

I will start a reserve list, so those of you who still want to go, put your name down, there are always call-offs..:D

The main reason for this is a couple of the car parks/stops do not have huge amounts of space and I want to make sure we don't have problems.

Hope you understand.

Craig :approve:

X30YES
17th May 2006, 03:40 PM
Just noticed this one and I'll be onshore then ...pop me in as 1st reserve Craig if you can plz

Craig
17th May 2006, 03:41 PM
job done Angus :D

ELFMAN
18th May 2006, 12:25 AM
I've just noticed the above exhaust stuff.....I feel strangely used and violated....and not in a good way. Why can't I be followed by carloads of lovely girls instead of noise-crazed chums? Please don't answer that, as it'll only depress me more...

No offence guys, I still respect you, plus the fact I still owe Marky C & Co-Pilot a pint for their daring M6 Tollboth Rescue!

X30YES
18th May 2006, 12:47 AM
<Is exhausted looking for it :p;):D

minimad
24th May 2006, 09:10 AM
please put me down for this run

indigomatt
30th May 2006, 03:55 PM
Aye, put me down as well :p last yr was a good'n :cool:

Craig
30th May 2006, 05:31 PM
that's you added as a reserve matt. had to put a cap on entries due to the size of some of the car parks etc... hope you understand.. :D

indigomatt
30th May 2006, 07:10 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

that's you added as a reserve matt. had to put a cap on entries due to the size of some of the car parks etc... hope you understand.. :D


*sobs* ;) nay that's cool...however I may have to; eradicate, do away with, eliminate, finish off, blow away, dispose of (ahhh bless thesauruses) someone from the list :p now who to pick, mmmmmm :D:D:D

graeme stockton
9th June 2006, 06:19 AM
Gonna put me doon for this wan, ah ken that ah wull be oan reserve,. I cannae manage arbroath and the i.m.m. has been canx

so please put the no's up 25 has a better ring tae it than 21...dont ya think,

STOCKY

Craig
9th June 2006, 04:12 PM
that's you added..... as for 25 ? ? need to double-check the parking arrangements when I check the route - going to make a couple of little changes...

Craig
27th June 2006, 03:42 AM
Quick Update.

not had time to do the recce before my holiday (which is this Fri woohoo :approve::approve::approve::D), so the recce will be done the weekend after I get back.

I'll get the directions posted up shortly thereafter.

I have decided to change the numbers back up to 25 so that all the people listed can go as I have a plan for the smallish car park :D so those of you on the reserves - your in!! ;)

Craig

Sweeney
27th June 2006, 03:49 AM
the weekend after you get back would be the arbroath run and f+m show would it not? :p if your after any help i'd happily join you on the recce :)

Craig
27th June 2006, 03:51 AM
nope, I get home at about 6pm on the sat (Arbroath Day) to get the car ready for 8am the next morning.. :sleepy::sleepy::sleepy:

I will be knackered :D

the recce is the following weekend, your more than welcome to come along...:D

Sweeney
27th June 2006, 03:54 AM
ah, 6pm home from hols washing and detailing car for show for 8am... someones going to sleeeeepppp innnnn :p

i'll talk to you on the sunday then about next weekend :)

Craig
27th June 2006, 03:55 AM
sorted :D

Sweeney
27th June 2006, 03:56 AM
ps: still no word about my leather fetish parts :( will someone be taking your car in while you are off?

Craig
27th June 2006, 03:50 PM
yup - If I get the nod, a nice fellow will be looking after my car...;)

indigomatt
27th June 2006, 04:01 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Quick Update.

...I have decided to change the numbers back up to 25 so that all the people listed can go as I have a plan for the smallish car park :D so those of you on the reserves - your in!! ;)

Craig...


yipeee...! :D:D:D

minimad
28th June 2006, 04:34 PM
thanks craig looking forward to this one

graeme stockton
30th June 2006, 09:00 PM
Hey Thanx for findin room for the reserves

I will now manage a trip this summer

As for the recce...I work in the area and the A817 from Loch Lomond to Garelochhead is a brillyant road, amazin, give it a wee try , 10 miles long, 20 if return done, highly recommended, the next bit, the road from Garelochhead to Arrochar(a814) is really hilly/bumpy and a lot of arse scrappin could be involved in this route, so up from Loch Lomond along the A817 around the roundabout and back onto the A82, give it a try it is a brill road.

Another wee comment , a few years ago i saw a Rolls Royce rally , aboot 75 o them go up the rest and be thankful, A83, but instead of goin up the main road thay went the old road, which has some great hairpin bends at the end, you can see it in the Glen (Glen Croe) when you are goin up the main road, a wee request to the land owners could give us another wee interesting detour

Pop into the T.I.C./Forestry commision office at Ardgarten if you fancy it

Anyway enjoy yir holiday, unfortunately Ah cannae do the Recce as I will be in The big Apple.

Stocky

Mon the fish
5th July 2006, 02:06 AM
Going to have to pull out of this one I'm afraid, double booked dagnamit :disapprove:

Craig
9th July 2006, 08:57 PM
quote:Originally posted by Mon the fish

Going to have to pull out of this one I'm afraid, double booked dagnamit :disapprove:


sorry to hear that Gordon - thanks for letting me know.

thanks for the tips Stocky, much appreciated.. ;)

Sweeney
9th July 2006, 09:33 PM
OI your on holiday, get aff the laptop/pc! :p

sedgie
9th July 2006, 10:52 PM
Can i come?:D:D

Foxy Mini
10th July 2006, 12:39 AM
ModernMINI mag should be in attendance. I will confirm this asap.

Sweeney
10th July 2006, 12:40 AM
:D who is the lucky volunteer to be trekking all the way up to the run? :p

AndyP & Lenore
10th July 2006, 12:54 AM
quote:Originally posted by Foxy Mini

ModernMINI mag should be in attendance. I will confirm this asap.


Oh aye? And what aboot oor run at the end of August. It's much better than Craig's run...:D:D;);)

Foxy Mini
10th July 2006, 12:56 AM
Well I'll see what I can do for the August one too ;)

The editor will be flying up there for this one, he's just got to confirm his schedule :)

Sweeney
10th July 2006, 12:59 AM
whats he going to do about a car? can;t turning up to these runs in an astra you know :p would have to keep is distance if he did ;)

Foxy Mini
10th July 2006, 01:02 AM
haha!
Not sure yet, I'll fill you in once I've got more info and everything is confirmed.

Foxy Mini
10th July 2006, 01:11 AM
OMG!

I've just looked at your photo's from last year and I'm tempted to come up myself! WOW! Looks awesome!

X30YES
10th July 2006, 06:15 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

Can i come?:D:D
<coughsnsplutters>:p

AndyP & Lenore
10th July 2006, 06:23 AM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

Can i come?:D:D
<coughsnsplutters>:p


Trust you to lower the tone:D

A.

X30YES
10th July 2006, 06:36 AM
:p:approve:

sedgie
11th July 2006, 02:56 AM
och u n yer durty mind!:p;):D:D

sedgie
11th July 2006, 02:56 AM
och u n yer durty mind!:p;):D:D

X30YES
11th July 2006, 03:50 AM
Me :eek:..never said a word ;)

sedgie
11th July 2006, 03:59 AM
<chokes>....did!:p.......<mutters>.....fud:p

X30YES
11th July 2006, 04:32 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

<chokes>....did!:p.......<mutters>.....fud:p

<will say no more> on the above :p

john-apex
14th July 2006, 06:21 AM
Andy,
The stickers for the run, are ready for collection at Apex Signs if someone is around.
John:)
will do the Borders run stickers when I get back.

AndyP & Lenore
14th July 2006, 06:51 AM
quote:Originally posted by john-apex

Andy,
The stickers for the run, are ready for collection at Apex Signs if someone is around.
John:)
will do the Borders run stickers when I get back.


That's great John. Thanks very much, we will probably collect them some time tomorrow.:D

Cheers

Craig
15th July 2006, 11:15 PM
Right, just back from Hols.... :approve::approve:

Sedgie - YES you can come along, no problem ;);)



Now what's this about being in a magazine..... :eek::eek::eek: (hope they do landscape and not portrait! ;))

Foxy, great news, let me know your plans for the photo guy (or gal) and I'm sure I can arrange transport for the run, nae bother :D:D.

Craig (I'm tired after reading all the posts since I've been away....)

Sweeney
16th July 2006, 02:59 AM
Glad to see your back & in 1 piece! Hows the car with its new bits? :p

Craig
16th July 2006, 03:21 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Glad to see your back & in 1 piece! Hows the car with its new bits? :p


ssshhhhhh - was top secret - you'll see it tommorrow.... (pics will be posted after tommorrow).

HUGE thanks to MarkyC for looking after the car, taking it to Menzies and washing it and polishing it for my return. (what a guy :I)

Craig
16th July 2006, 03:32 AM
Just seen the finished design of the sticker - it is fantastic!! :approve::approve::approve:

thanks very much to John at Apex Signs in Edinburgh (one of our kind Commercial Sponsors) for the speedy turnaround on the stickers. :approve::approve::approve:

Also HUGE thanks to AndyP for not only arranging this whilst I was on my hols, but doing the design AND collecting them for me :I:I;);):D:D:approve::approve::approve::approve: (for those that didn't get that - I did hee-haw :I)

Sweeney
16th July 2006, 04:13 AM
i'll just have to make do with the piccies craig :( until this run that is

sedgie
16th July 2006, 04:16 AM
thanks fir puttin me doon fir run:D:D

AndyP & Lenore
16th July 2006, 04:17 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Just seen the finished design of the sticker - it is fantastic!! :approve::approve::approve:

thanks very much to John at Apex Signs in Edinburgh (one of our kind Commercial Sponsors) for the speedy turnaround on the stickers. :approve::approve::approve:

Also HUGE thanks to AndyP for not only arranging this whilst I was on my hols, but doing the design AND collecting them for me :I:I;);):D:D:approve::approve::approve::approve: (for those that didn't get that - I did hee-haw :I)


Your more than welcome.:D

Scottie
16th July 2006, 04:19 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd

Just seen the finished design of the sticker - it is fantastic!! :approve::approve::approve:

thanks very much to John at Apex Signs in Edinburgh (one of our kind Commercial Sponsors) for the speedy turnaround on the stickers. :approve::approve::approve:

Also HUGE thanks to AndyP for not only arranging this whilst I was on my hols, but doing the design AND collecting them for me :I:I;);):D:D:approve::approve::approve::approve: (for those that didn't get that - I did hee-haw :I)


Your more than welcome.:D


where is my "going to sick" smilie when I need it.;):p

AndyP & Lenore
16th July 2006, 05:01 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd
Also HUGE thanks to AndyP for not only arranging this whilst I was on my hols, but doing the design AND collecting them for me :I:I;);):D:D:approve::approve::approve::approve: (for those that didn't get that - I did hee-haw :I)


What about me:question::( I drove up to collect them, with Andrew asleep in the passenger seat as usual.;)

L

Craig
16th July 2006, 07:24 AM
ah dry yer eyes the pair of yees!!! :eek::blackeye:;):D:D

Craig
16th July 2006, 07:24 AM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

thanks fir puttin me doon fir run:D:D


your more than welcome - glad to have you on-board. :D

AndyP & Lenore
16th July 2006, 07:44 AM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop
where is my "going to sick" smilie when I need it.;):p



quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

What about me:question::( I drove up to collect them, with Andrew asleep in the passenger seat as usual.;)

L



quote:Originally posted by craigd

ah dry yer eyes the pair of yees!!! :eek::blackeye:;):D:D



Wimen eh? Sheesh!:eek::D;)

Sweeney
17th July 2006, 07:09 AM
Whats the plans for food craig? :sleepy: :p

I notice last time it was packed lunch/BBQ.

"Update 29/3 - thought for lunch is to have a BBQ (with disposables) somewhere on the run - will check this out on the recce. People could just take a packed lunch, but if the weather is OK, I think this would be fun."

AndyP & Lenore
17th July 2006, 07:40 AM
Last year we all just went our seperate ways at lunch time and then agreed a time to meet back at car park.:D

Not sure what Craig is planning for this year.

Sweeney
17th July 2006, 07:58 AM
"seperate ways"

think i'd take a packed lunch and STAY in the car park then :p i'd be lost after the first turn... :D

AndyP & Lenore
17th July 2006, 08:07 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

"seperate ways"

think i'd take a packed lunch and STAY in the car park then :p i'd be lost after the first turn... :D


It was just seperate ways in Oban. Loads of restaurants/cafe's/chippies.

Craig
17th July 2006, 05:04 PM
yeah - it will be much the same this year... due to the numbers involved, it's a mare trying to get one place to eat and please everyone, so we will be stopping in Oban as per last year and everyone can suit themselves... (bring a packed lunch, go for a bar lunch, chippy, tea and scones... whatever :approve:)

stoney
17th July 2006, 08:06 PM
well i think i will take a wee bbq if it a nice day !!!!!!

Sweeney
17th July 2006, 08:10 PM
think i'll follow you then ;)

re: hat + sat nav cable i could collect off of you at this run if you want?

Angus wants to meet at hamilton bp for this, did he send you an email too?

Craig
17th July 2006, 09:04 PM
I would be cautious re the BBQ as we are parking in the centre of Oban and they may not allow you to light up in the car park... I would check with the local council first;):D

Sweeney
17th July 2006, 09:19 PM
need to hunt out a chippy then :p

stoney
17th July 2006, 10:47 PM
ok then it will be the chippy just take the sat nav so dont get lost ;)

and thats fine for the pick up point for me :D

yes got the email thanx A:cool:

Craig
18th July 2006, 02:13 AM
quote:Originally posted by s700ony

ok then it will be the chippy just take the sat nav so dont get lost ;)

and thats fine for the pick up point for me :D

yes got the email thanx A:cool:


you won't need the sat nav - nobody has been lost on one of my runs, and I don't want to start now ;):D

Craig
18th July 2006, 02:19 AM
Update on first page :D

weefossy
18th July 2006, 05:50 AM
:mad::(:mad:Some friends from Sussex have decided to visit Chez Foster for a long weekend and have picked the wrong weekend, so no choice but to pull out...........
Sorry Craig, we were really looking forward to a good blast ,especially as we missed this run last yeat under similar circumstances. Big apologies.

AndyP & Lenore
18th July 2006, 06:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by weefossy

:mad::(:mad:Some friends from Sussex have decided to visit Chez Foster for a long weekend and have picked the wrong weekend, so no choice but to pull out...........
Sorry Craig, we were really looking forward to a good blast ,especially as we missed this run last yeat under similar circumstances. Big apologies.


Oh NO! What are we gonna do for Tea at each lay by? ;)

Craig
18th July 2006, 03:12 PM
quote:Originally posted by weefossy

:mad::(:mad:Some friends from Sussex have decided to visit Chez Foster for a long weekend and have picked the wrong weekend, so no choice but to pull out...........
Sorry Craig, we were really looking forward to a good blast ,especially as we missed this run last yeat under similar circumstances. Big apologies.


Sorry to hear that Malcolm and Siobhan... :(:(

Hope to see you on another run soon :D

Coop
18th July 2006, 10:35 PM
Hi Craig - CAn I be a pain and ask for a detailed map of the route? Me and a couple of friends are looknig at combining this run with a weekend camping so would like to see exactly where the run is. If its too much bother don't worry!

Cheers, Grant

Craig
19th July 2006, 05:21 PM
sent you an email Grant... - give me a ring. :D

Craig
21st July 2006, 04:23 AM
Recce done - here are a few photos...

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ar4.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ar1.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ar2.jpg


http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ar3.jpg

More details on page one.... :D:D


BIG thanks to MarkyC for being co-pilot today... the shandy in Arrochar just topped of a good day....:approve::approve:

Sweeney
21st July 2006, 04:26 AM
Bit of deja vu there for you craig, your recce of it last time was foggy :p

sedgie
21st July 2006, 04:30 AM
looks good:D.....looking forward to it!:cool::D:D

Craig
21st July 2006, 04:34 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Bit of deja vu there for you craig, your recce of it last time was foggy :p


yeah, weather could have been better, but I was struggling with the heat recently, so it was a welcome change... :approve:

Sweeney
21st July 2006, 04:39 AM
"Welcome Change"

Tell me about it! :D

markyc
21st July 2006, 07:28 AM
Suuuuperb route especially the last wee bit :D and suuuuperb scenery (well not quite on the same par as the F+M show):eek::eek::dead::I;)

john
21st July 2006, 08:19 AM
I have been avoiding looking at the run threads as I was MINI'less,


BUT!!!!! I will be back in a MINI next week I would love to come along if there is space:)

Is there???:)

minimad
21st July 2006, 08:51 AM
i cant wait for this run looking forward to this run all year.craig thanks for this

Craig
21st July 2006, 03:24 PM
quote:Originally posted by john

I have been avoiding looking at the run threads as I was MINI'less,


BUT!!!!! I will be back in a MINI next week I would love to come along if there is space:)

Is there???:)


I have 1 space left at the moment John..... you want it ? ?:D:D

Craig
21st July 2006, 03:24 PM
quote:Originally posted by minimad

i cant wait for this run looking forward to this run all year.craig thanks for this


no problem - it is worth the wait (well I would say that :I;):approve:)

john
21st July 2006, 05:02 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by john

I have been avoiding looking at the run threads as I was MINI'less,


BUT!!!!! I will be back in a MINI next week I would love to come along if there is space:)

Is there???:)


I have 1 space left at the moment John..... you want it ? ?:D:D



Fantastic!! count me in (and Nenah)

I get the car on Monday:D

ELFMAN
22nd July 2006, 08:27 AM
Craig, looking at the photos - can't wait, last year was a blast, and this one will be a cracker too. Sorry Malcolm and Siobhan can't make it - haven't seen you guys for a while.

Minimad/Tony - you are gonna LOVE this one man! These roads are where you REALLY enjoy your MINI. Heard you 'Tooting' going past the shop yesterday. X30YES and myself will be meeting in Hamilton to run up - we'll arrange times soon. I take it we're all meeting at Stirling as usual - and/or Callander?

Thanks to Craig and Marky C etc for the pre-run work - we all really appreciate it!

AndyP & Lenore
22nd July 2006, 08:44 AM
quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN
Thanks to Craig and Marky C etc for the pre-run work - we all really appreciate it!


http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/LemansX5/rant.gif What about me? I did the run sticker design and got them printed. :D;)

minimad
22nd July 2006, 08:47 AM
hi euan i always peep going past:Dps already spoke to angus about pick up at hamilton services north.i think there will be a few of us leaving from there,ill pop into see u before the run and talk to u about it.:)

minimad
22nd July 2006, 08:48 AM
hi andyp and lenore:D

minimad
22nd July 2006, 08:49 AM
thanks to u 2

AndyP & Lenore
22nd July 2006, 08:54 AM
quote:Originally posted by minimad

thanks to u 2


:approve:

Just stealing Craigs thunder really.:D

Craig
22nd July 2006, 04:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by minimad

thanks to u 2


:approve:

Just stealing Craigs thunder really.:D


no change there then.... :eek:;):D

Craig
22nd July 2006, 04:16 PM
Right - Meeting places for anyone that wants to convoy to Callander...

Elfman/Angus - meeting near Hamilton I believe (I'll let you guys sort that out..)

Stirling Services 08:45hrs for 09:00hrs departure.

Can't remember where everyone else is from, but you can go direct or organise your own wee convoy to Stirling or Callander ... :approve::approve:

I'll keep the list for those meeting at Stirling.. :D

stoney
22nd July 2006, 10:58 PM
im with A and elfman

Sweeney
22nd July 2006, 11:01 PM
think it'll only be me and you rob going with elf and angus from hamilton

AndyP & Lenore
22nd July 2006, 11:49 PM
We'll be at Stirling.:D

Scottie
23rd July 2006, 02:23 AM
me for stirling.

X30YES
23rd July 2006, 02:30 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

think it'll only be me and you rob going with elf and angus from hamilton
Hamilton via Stirling ;Elfman,Sweeney ,Stoney ,minimad + me :p

Sweeney
23rd July 2006, 02:40 AM
Aye awrite, didn't realise minimad was at oor neck o' the woods :p

Craig
23rd July 2006, 05:51 AM
Meeting at Stirling @ 08:45hrs for 09:00hrs departure:

Craig & Jude
MarkyC
AndyP & Lenore
Scottiecoop

Sweeney
23rd July 2006, 05:54 AM
might be better to start a new thread, like angus' arbroath one craig :p

Craig
23rd July 2006, 05:58 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

might be better to start a new thread, like angus' arbroath one craig :p


what!! another one to look after.... ah alright... ;)

Sweeney
23rd July 2006, 06:00 AM
better than keeping track of an already large thread trying to pick out the "leaving from" posts :p

don't worry craigy boi i'll keep yi right! :p

Craig
24th July 2006, 03:16 PM
Run Directions now available for download on Page 1 :approve::approve::approve:

Please print off a copy for yourself, I will bring a few copies on the day..:D

gill
24th July 2006, 06:55 PM
I'm downloaded, printed and ready to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

X30YES
24th July 2006, 07:04 PM
5 from Hamilton will be at Stirling Craig for 08 ;45 ...no problem

ianking
24th July 2006, 08:13 PM
hi
Put sarah and myself down for meeting at Stirling.
Mabe we could meet Andy and Lenore on route up and have a wee early morning pre convoy, convoy.
P.S canny get the pdf route to work. Might just be my rubbish work PC. Will try them at home the night as well.
Ian

AndyP & Lenore
24th July 2006, 08:26 PM
quote:Originally posted by ianking

hi
Put sarah and myself down for meeting at Stirling.
Mabe we could meet Andy and Lenore on route up and have a wee early morning pre convoy, convoy.
P.S canny get the pdf route to work. Might just be my rubbish work PC. Will try them at home the night as well.
Ian


Yeah we can meet you somewhere on way up, we will be stopping at Newtongrange for fuel.

If you can't get the PDF to download, give us a shout and you can collect a copy from the cinema if you like.:D

ianking
24th July 2006, 08:59 PM
hi

yes that would be good. just saw your bro on the A68. I still need to pop round and pick up the photos of the Galashiels common riding that he took for me. I keep forgetting.
I could probably come round tomorrow after work. Would you be able to do me 2 copies of the run notes.
Ian

AndyP & Lenore
24th July 2006, 09:02 PM
quote:Originally posted by ianking

hi

yes that would be good. just saw your bro on the A68. I still need to pop round and pick up the photos of the Galashiels common riding that he took for me. I keep forgetting.
I could probably come round tomorrow after work. Would you be able to do me 2 copies of the run notes.
Ian


We won't be in tomorrow, we are here till 11pm tonight or Neil will be in from 12pm on Wed.

ianking
24th July 2006, 09:06 PM
im no sure if i can make it tonight.
I might have a site visit in Coldstream at 3.30 so was just going to go straight home after that. Otherwise i will come in on Wed.
If my survey is cancelled then i will pop round today. Ive got the good ladies car the day as there was a wee bit sunshine out. Thought i would put the roof down and get a wee bit tan.

AndyP & Lenore
24th July 2006, 09:19 PM
quote:Originally posted by ianking

im no sure if i can make it tonight.
I might have a site visit in Coldstream at 3.30 so was just going to go straight home after that. Otherwise i will come in on Wed.
If my survey is cancelled then i will pop round today.

No problem, maybe see you later.:D

Craig
24th July 2006, 09:31 PM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES

5 from Hamilton will be at Stirling Craig for 08 ;45 ...no problem



:approve::approve::approve:

X30YES
24th July 2006, 09:42 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

5 from Hamilton will be at Stirling Craig for 08 ;45 ...no problem



:approve::approve::approve:
Just printed route as well x 5 .:approve:

PACMAN
25th July 2006, 02:36 AM
is there any room left for a little mini from Aberdeen or two?

Craig
25th July 2006, 03:27 PM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

is there any room left for a little mini from Aberdeen or two?


I'm full up at the moment :(


I'll put you on the reserves list, don't lose hope, someone always drops out at the last minute... ;)

Scottie
25th July 2006, 05:19 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

is there any room left for a little mini from Aberdeen or two?


I'm full up at the moment :(


I'll put you on the reserves list, don't lose hope, someone always drops out at the last minute... ;)


Craig I will only be coming in one mini this year don't know if you had me down for two.:D

Craig
25th July 2006, 07:49 PM
Ok Fee, nae bother...... oh aye, what MINI ? ? ? ;)

Scottie
25th July 2006, 07:50 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

Ok Fee, nae bother...... oh aye, what MINI ? ? ? ;)


the Parklane:D

ELFMAN
25th July 2006, 07:51 PM
Andy P. - I doff my Magic ELF Bunnet to your Sticker provision. You are The Stickermaster! Credit now given with interest!

Remember to bring the Werther's for the Oldies. We need the sugar buzz to stay awake at the wheel!

Craig
26th July 2006, 03:50 AM
HELP!!!

I need the help of an Aberdonian... :D (It's nothing to do with sheep. :eek::blackeye::p:D)

a member (AN03REW) has agreed to take my chili pack spoiler off my hands (Freeee ofcourse), and to keep the good MINI Karma flowing, I wondered if a kind Aberdeen person could collect from me on the run and take it back to Aberdeen with them. This would save him quite a few quid on delivery... It will all be packaged so as not to damage anyone's interior. I believe he's from Peterhead.

Anybody help ? ?

If not, I'll go and see what the delivery costs are... :D

The Dogfather
26th July 2006, 04:19 AM
Craig, I should be able to help out - but I can't say for definate yet though as I'm still a maybe for the run.

Craig
26th July 2006, 07:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Craig, I should be able to help out - but I can't say for definate yet though as I'm still a maybe for the run.


Ok Paul, thanks for the offer... there are 2 other folk from "up there" that may be able to help.. :D

PACMAN
26th July 2006, 07:48 AM
:) does that mean there is some room if i take the spoiler back up the road :p


Please say Yes .... off to the desert for a week :disapprove:

Craig
26th July 2006, 03:18 PM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

:) does that mean there is some room if i take the spoiler back up the road :p


Please say Yes .... off to the desert for a week :disapprove:


I could be tempted to say yes.... - ah go on then! :approve:

Right - you can come, just as long as you take the spoiler back north - Deal ?;)

PACMAN
26th July 2006, 06:30 PM
:D Deal

who else is come dwon from Aberdeen?

X30YES
26th July 2006, 07:45 PM
Right - you can come, just as long as you take the spoiler back north - Deal ?ya big soft lump :p;):D:D:D

Craig
26th July 2006, 11:06 PM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Right - you can come, just as long as you take the spoiler back north - Deal ?ya big soft lump :p;):D:D:D


I will let you say that to my face on the 6th.... ;)

AndyP & Lenore
29th July 2006, 04:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Andy P. - I doff my Magic ELF Bunnet to your Sticker provision. You are The Stickermaster! Credit now given with interest!

Remember to bring the Werther's for the Oldies. We need the sugar buzz to stay awake at the wheel!



:D

Foxy Mini
30th July 2006, 05:03 AM
I'm really annoyed I'm not coming to this :mad::(:mad::(

Sweeney
30th July 2006, 05:08 AM
Just need to come along to the next run, andy and lenores borders run, it's a little closer to england as well :p

AndyP & Lenore
30th July 2006, 05:27 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Just need to come along to the next run, andy and lenores borders run, it's a little closer to england as well :p


Although we don't actually go into Englandshire.;)

sedgie
30th July 2006, 05:29 AM
n no places free8)8):(:kiss:

AndyP & Lenore
30th July 2006, 05:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

I still think andy/lenore will increase it to 25 ;)


This is Craigs thread so don't want hijack it... see the Heart of the Borders Run (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7329) thread for more details on this.

Craig
30th July 2006, 06:24 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

I still think andy/lenore will increase it to 25 ;)


This is Craigs thread so don't want hijack it... see the Heart of the Borders Run (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7329) thread for more details on this.


Oi! Oi!!

get back to your own run thread!! :blackeye:;):D

Craig
30th July 2006, 06:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by sedgie

n no places free8)8):(:kiss:


I'm confused Sedgie, your on the list ? :D

AndyP & Lenore
30th July 2006, 06:32 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

n no places free8)8):(:kiss:


I'm confused Sedgie, your on the list ? :D


See, this is why I asked them to go to the H-O-T-B run to discuss spaces. To stop this sort of confusing situation happening.

Sedgie was talking about spaces on our run, not this run.

But it's OK Craig, I know how easily confused you are.:eek::blackeye:

X30YES
31st July 2006, 04:00 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

n no places free8)8):(:kiss:


I'm confused Sedgie, your on the list ? :D
Think L was on about The Borders run Craig !

Craig
31st July 2006, 04:16 PM
yeah yeah.... everyone is a smart @rse... ;):D


ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove:

AndyP & Lenore
31st July 2006, 04:24 PM
And at the moment it looks to be DRY!:D:D

Metcheck.com (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/anydate_forecast.asp?zipcode=Argyll&day=6&month=8&year=2006)

Coop
31st July 2006, 09:08 PM
Any chance I could meet up in Oban? Looking like my current plan is to be there for the weekend. No worries if not possible.

Craig
31st July 2006, 09:25 PM
Not a problem, we will be there at approx 13:00hrs.. :approve:

my wee boy
1st August 2006, 04:52 AM
Any chance someone could bring newminiscotland sticker(s) along on sunday so we can buy one?? ta! andy

Sweeney
1st August 2006, 04:53 AM
Im sure angus will oblige ;)

my wee boy
1st August 2006, 04:58 AM
Cheers....will raid the piggy bank.

Sweeney
1st August 2006, 05:00 AM
He had loads at arbroath, im guessing he hasn't managed to sell them all yet ;)

ianking
1st August 2006, 05:11 AM
Craig

Can you make a change to the run paticipants. Sarah isnt too keen to drive the long run herself in her car so she is just going to come wi me in my car.
Hope this doesnt cause any problems

Ian

Sweeney
1st August 2006, 05:17 AM
Know how she feels, was sh*****g myself on andys mi3 run!

Neil and Lorna
1st August 2006, 07:23 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Know how she feels, was sh*****g myself on andys mi3 run!


Is that what that funny smell was.;););)

:D:D:D:D:D:D

AndyP & Lenore
1st August 2006, 08:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Know how she feels, was sh*****g myself on andys mi3 run!


Why so? The speed? The distance?

Sweeney
1st August 2006, 03:01 PM
Was just the first time i'd be going at *faster than my normal* speeds on roads i didn't know or have much experience on :p

Yes neil/lorna, that was the smell, nevermind the farmers fields it was me ;)

X30YES
1st August 2006, 04:03 PM
quote:Originally posted by my wee boy

Any chance someone could bring newminiscotland sticker(s) along on sunday so we can buy one?? ta! andy
Stickers....NP,I have some T shirts as well :p

Craig
1st August 2006, 04:18 PM
quote:Originally posted by ianking

Craig

Can you make a change to the run paticipants. Sarah isnt too keen to drive the long run herself in her car so she is just going to come wi me in my car.
Hope this doesnt cause any problems

Ian


no problem Ian... amendment made... (it is a long way for the borders folk...;))

AndyP & Lenore
1st August 2006, 04:21 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by ianking

Craig

Can you make a change to the run paticipants. Sarah isnt too keen to drive the long run herself in her car so she is just going to come wi me in my car.
Hope this doesnt cause any problems

Ian


no problem Ian... amendment made... (it is a long way for the borders folk...;))


And she is a girl, after all. :eek::eek::blackeye::blackeye::D

A.:D

shabaz
1st August 2006, 07:09 PM
Hi ppl,

I'm a newbie at this and if it's ok with everyone I'd to tag along on this run???

X30YES
1st August 2006, 07:16 PM
:p;)

Craig
2nd August 2006, 12:11 AM
quote:Originally posted by shabaz

Hi ppl,

I'm a newbie at this and if it's ok with everyone I'd to tag along on this run???


no problem, that's you added to the list.

I see this is your first post.... why not get along to the "Introduce Yourself" part of the forum and let us know all about you... ;)

I see your from Glasgow, X30YES (Angus) is organising a wee convoy to the start from Hamilton, get in touch with him so that you know where your going. :approve:

PACMAN
2nd August 2006, 12:14 AM
Is there going to be a convoy From Aberdeen ? :p

Craig
2nd August 2006, 12:16 AM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

Is there going to be a convoy From Aberdeen ? :p


I would see John & Nenah, Sheilz etc to see if they are travelling down together.. I would PM john. :D (not sure if anyone else is coming down from ABZ.

shabaz
2nd August 2006, 04:20 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by shabaz

Hi ppl,

I'm a newbie at this and if it's ok with everyone I'd to tag along on this run???


no problem, that's you added to the list.

I see this is your first post.... why not get along to the "Introduce Yourself" part of the forum and let us know all about you... ;)

I see your from Glasgow, X30YES (Angus) is organising a wee convoy to the start from Hamilton, get in touch with him so that you know where your going. :approve:


Thanks, I'll pop him a mail.

Will try and get a intro done. Not sure how interesting a read it will be!
:D

SarahMunro
2nd August 2006, 07:16 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by ianking

Craig

Can you make a change to the run paticipants. Sarah isnt too keen to drive the long run herself in her car so she is just going to come wi me in my car.
Hope this doesnt cause any problems

Ian


no problem Ian... amendment made... (it is a long way for the borders folk...;))


And she is a girl, after all. :eek::eek::blackeye::blackeye::D

A.:D


Cheeky!! It's not that i'm not keen, i just think one car is enough, that means others can come on the run.

AndyP & Lenore
2nd August 2006, 07:42 PM
quote:Originally posted by SarahMunro


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by ianking

Craig

Can you make a change to the run paticipants. Sarah isnt too keen to drive the long run herself in her car so she is just going to come wi me in my car.
Hope this doesnt cause any problems

Ian


no problem Ian... amendment made... (it is a long way for the borders folk...;))


And she is a girl, after all. :eek::eek::blackeye::blackeye::D

A.:D


Cheeky!! It's not that i'm not keen, i just think one car is enough, that means others can come on the run.


You tell him Sarah.;):blackeye::D

L

Coop
2nd August 2006, 09:02 PM
Sorry Craig - got my weekends mixed up and I'm not going to be in Oban this Sunday and am unavailable for the run :( Cheers for the info over the phone though, much appreciated. :)

Craig
2nd August 2006, 09:04 PM
no probs Grant - maybe meet up at another run... :D

AndyP & Lenore
2nd August 2006, 10:10 PM
quote:Originally posted by SarahMunro


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
And she is a girl, after all. :eek::eek::blackeye::blackeye::D

A.:D


Cheeky!! It's not that i'm not keen, i just think one car is enough, that means others can come on the run.


:D;)

A.

ELFMAN
3rd August 2006, 07:04 PM
Had a proper !!PANIC!! last night - that bloody Emissions light came on again (remember the Oxford Run folks?).

Into Dealer this morning, ran Emissions checks (MOT style) and everything passed, but C02 reading is high - they said it must be v. marginal as is all within limits and it will be fine to drive - so I'm still on for Sunday....phew! Cost me £40.00 this time (F.O.C. last one!) as it's a Playmini Manifold/Cat. Have Emailed Playmini to see what they say. I didn't mention your name Andy!!!!! Funny how things always pop up at the most inconvenient times eh? As the Bishop said to the Mother Superior. So if there's a big bang on Sunday, you know where to look.....Oh well “Live fast....die.... middle-aged”.

AndyP & Lenore
3rd August 2006, 07:24 PM
quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Had a proper !!PANIC!! last night - that bloody Emissions light came on again (remember the Oxford Run folks?).

Into Dealer this morning, ran Emissions checks (MOT style) and everything passed, but C02 reading is high - they said it must be v. marginal as is all within limits and it will be fine to drive - so I'm still on for Sunday....phew! Cost me £40.00 this time (F.O.C. last one!) as it's a Playmini Manifold/Cat. Have Emailed Playmini to see what they say. I didn't mention your name Andy!!!!! Funny how things always pop up at the most inconvenient times eh? As the Bishop said to the Mother Superior. So if there's a big bang on Sunday, you know where to look.....Oh well “Live fast....die.... middle-aged”.


Aw shoot, Euan, thats the last thing you need.:( How long have you had your PlayMini exhaust? If it's under a year it will still be under warranty. Although I'm pretty sure you've had it more than a year.:(

Euan, have you put any other fuel in the car this time? Or have you stuck to Optimax?

Glad the cars still ok for Sunday though.:D

Scottie
3rd August 2006, 07:32 PM
checked the weather forecast this morning. Oh dear looks like
loads o rain.:( for this run.

Craig
3rd August 2006, 07:59 PM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

checked the weather forecast this morning. Oh dear looks like
loads o rain.:( for this run.


Stop it!!!

NO TALK OF RAIN!! :D

The Dogfather
3rd August 2006, 08:38 PM
Hmmmmm, might have to reconsider if there's heavy rain. I won't be much fun in an MX5 if its pishing down, ever been in a tent in heavy rain?

I could bring the big car though - it would be cheaper.........

Scottie
3rd August 2006, 09:10 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

checked the weather forecast this morning. Oh dear looks like
loads o rain.:( for this run.


Stop it!!!

NO TALK OF RAIN!! :D


as long as we can park near to Oban so we don't get soaked when going fur sumthing to eat. I don't mind rain otherwise gives me a chance to watch the wipers.;):p

ELFMAN
3rd August 2006, 09:18 PM
Cheers Andy,
Had the Manifold for way more than a year and the system for more than two, so no comeback if the cat's going/gone - I'll be interested to see what Playmini say. Filled it up with BP Ultimate in Biggar at the start of the month, but have filled at least once with usual Optimax since then. Maybe the BP chemicals don't like Playmini Cats - remember I had just filled up with Ultimate on the way up from Oxford? We discussed this before Re. your manifold problems a while back. However, as I said, emissions are OK (I have the print out to prove it) and the car's running fine, so I'm going to stick my Hendrix badge over the emissions light and forget about it for now! ROCK & ROLL eh?

If I have to, I'll check out alternative Manifolds etc as I don't want to put the O.E. one back on - too restrictive.... and too quiet! Hey Ho...mair money....still, I could incorporate it into my Dastek Brained & Pulleyed/GRS Intercooled/Alta Inducted/Yokohama Tyred/Image 17" Wheeled daydream Autumn Spendfest. It's cheaper than a trading it for a new standard 'S' after all...just.

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 02:56 AM
Eaun, there's defo a trend with Ultimate here. Although I wouldn't have thought it would take a month to develop a problem.:(

I wouldn't worry too much about the light coming on. One of the "fix" options Dastek considered with our faulty cat was to put a wee box of tricks on the engine management plug to confuse the management system to think the Co2 sensor is reading correctly. So that may be an option for you to consider. Although I have no idea who/where you would get that done:question::question::question:

Be interesting to see what PlayMini says, thats if they even bother replying.:eek:

A.:)

Sweeney
4th August 2006, 02:57 AM
Is it only playmini setups this is occuring on with using bp ultimate? (I've used ultimate since i first filled it up, only used optimax a couple times)

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 03:35 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Is it only playmini setups this is occuring on with using bp ultimate? (I've used ultimate since i first filled it up, only used optimax a couple times)


Yeah, the PlayMini cat seems to be sensitive to the additive in Ultimate, for some reason. When our emmisions warning light came on we had just filled up with Ultimate a couple of hours ealier. Then on the Oxford run, Euan had just filled up with Ultimate before his emissions waring light came on. Can't catagorically there's a link, but a trend is certainly developing.:(

Sweeney
4th August 2006, 03:50 AM
Ah, didn;t realise you had playmini cats as well :)

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 03:56 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

Ah, didn;t realise you had playmini cats as well :)


We don't now, but we did when the emissions warning light came on. Euan still has a full system. We just have the cat-back system.

Craig
4th August 2006, 06:57 AM
stop talking aboot exhausts in the run thread... :mad::mad:

right - anyway, only 3 days to go and the weather looks pants.... Bu$$er :evil:

pray for sunshine :approve::approve:

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 07:00 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd
pray for sunshine :approve::approve:


Not in the Borders we won't.;):D

X30YES
4th August 2006, 07:11 AM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd
pray for sunshine :approve::approve:


Not in the Borders we won't.;):D
Pray or have sun ,or both :question::p;)

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 07:26 AM
quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd
pray for sunshine :approve::approve:


Not in the Borders we won't.;):D
Pray or have sun ,or both :question::p;)


We won't be praying for sunshine as that stops customers coming into the cinema and we have an expensive MINI habit to feed.

But I don't mind praying for sunshine for the Argyll & Bute area. Only "him upstairs" seldom listens to me anyway, so there would be little point.;)

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 07:30 AM
quote:Originally posted by craigd

stop talking aboot exhausts in the run thread... :mad::mad:


Elfman started it. http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/stickpoke.gif

Craig
4th August 2006, 05:28 PM
quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd

stop talking aboot exhausts in the run thread... :mad::mad:


Elfman started it. http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/stickpoke.gif


and I'm finishing it.....RIGHT :eek::blackeye:;):D:approve:

X30YES
4th August 2006, 05:30 PM
< is exhausted by all this >:p

The Dogfather
4th August 2006, 05:47 PM
Forecast still looks pish, but there's a slight improvement in the Afternoon.

Scottie
4th August 2006, 06:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by craigd

stop talking aboot exhausts in the run thread... :mad::mad:


Elfman started it. http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/stickpoke.gif


and I'm finishing it.....RIGHT :eek::blackeye:;):D:approve:


it is your own fault RIGHT;):p bit late in the day but you should have started a A&B banter thread.:D

we could have talked about the weather. Elfman man's exhaust the fact that my car has not been polished for this run loads
of stuff really.;):p

Including RAInnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.:eek ::p

So STOP WHINING it's your own FAULT.;):p:D

Craig
4th August 2006, 06:54 PM
wimen eh - always have to have the last word... <just get alan to polish it! :approve:>

AndyP & Lenore
4th August 2006, 06:56 PM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

So STOP WHINING it's your own FAULT.;):p:D



LOL.:D

CraigD>http://www.x5world.com/images/smilies/hammer.gif<Scottiecoop

roadrunner
5th August 2006, 06:52 AM
I dont beleive this, I am not going to make this run as something has come up I cant
get out of. Was really looking forward to this one, it was great last year. Sorry craig
I really hope everyone has a good day.
Will see you all on andys boarders run, for sure.

ELFMAN
5th August 2006, 08:02 AM
Craig, sorry to have hijacked the thread back there. Promise not to do it again.

Did anybody see the programme where that bloke goes and stays with a different Tribe every week? And what about yon Tommy Sheridan's trial eh?

Foxy Mini
5th August 2006, 09:23 AM
Hope you all have fun on this run, I look forward to seeing the pics!

Make sure you look after my little Phil!

minimad
5th August 2006, 09:26 AM
thanks foxy,i cant wait

Craig
5th August 2006, 06:28 PM
quote:Originally posted by roadrunner

I dont beleive this, I am not going to make this run as something has come up I cant
get out of. Was really looking forward to this one, it was great last year. Sorry craig
I really hope everyone has a good day.
Will see you all on andys boarders run, for sure.


Sorry to hear that.... was hoping for more antics with motorbikes..;)

See you on the Borders Run. :approve:

Craig
5th August 2006, 06:29 PM
quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Craig, sorry to have hijacked the thread back there. Promise not to do it again.

Did anybody see the programme where that bloke goes and stays with a different Tribe every week? And what about yon Tommy Sheridan's trial eh?


nae werthers for you little one... ;)

if anyone forgot - IT'S TOMMORROW!!!!!! YAHOO!!!!!!! :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve::appr ove:

PACMAN
5th August 2006, 08:52 PM
Can we go now :p

X30YES
5th August 2006, 11:37 PM
quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

Can we go now :p
If you look at the first page ...Your In ;)

The Dogfather
5th August 2006, 11:40 PM
Craig, looks like I'll be dropping out :(. The weather has put me off, it's a 600 round trip and I don't fancy it if its gonna rain all day (pretty much).

Have a good one and I hope the forecasters are wrong and you see some sun.

Sweeney
6th August 2006, 12:20 AM
600 round trip? That you finally moved across the border?

Hoping the weather stays as predicted, as ive not washed my car today (couldn't be bothered :p) so if it rains it won't look as dirty as it really is ;).

No doubt all the usual suspects cars will be gleaming from head to toe though ;) you know who you are...

sedgie
6th August 2006, 12:22 AM
Get oot n wash that car!.....mine washed, polished n waxed:p:p;)

AndyP & Lenore
6th August 2006, 12:28 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

600 round trip? That you finally moved across the border?

Hoping the weather stays as predicted, as ive not washed my car today (couldn't be bothered :p) so if it rains it won't look as dirty as it really is ;).

No doubt all the usual suspects cars will be gleaming from head to toe though ;) you know who you are...



We do.:approve:

Smurf
6th August 2006, 12:58 AM
Hope you guys all have a fabby run!! If Craig has anything to do with it, the roads will be great. ;)

We're off to have a nosey round a classic car show tomorrow. The Mini Clan has a stand, and there will be loads of other classic and vintage cars there too. So I hope it doesn't rain too much!

Have fun, be safe.
:D

X30YES
6th August 2006, 01:22 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

600 round trip? That you finally moved across the border?

Hoping the weather stays as predicted, as ive not washed my car today (couldn't be bothered :p) so if it rains it won't look as dirty as it really is ;).

No doubt all the usual suspects cars will be gleaming from head to toe though ;) you know who you are...
Lazy Bar steward

Craig
6th August 2006, 01:55 AM
quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

Craig, looks like I'll be dropping out :(. The weather has put me off, it's a 600 round trip and I don't fancy it if its gonna rain all day (pretty much).

Have a good one and I hope the forecasters are wrong and you see some sun.


Sorry to hear that Paul.. Maybe catch up some other time... :D

Craig
6th August 2006, 01:56 AM
quote:Originally posted by Smurf

Hope you guys all have a fabby run!! If Craig has anything to do with it, the roads will be great. ;)

We're off to have a nosey round a classic car show tomorrow. The Mini Clan has a stand, and there will be loads of other classic and vintage cars there too. So I hope it doesn't rain too much!

Have fun, be safe.
:D


:I:I:I Fanks Smurf... :D

Enjoy the car show - is that the one in Irvine... think my dad is going to that in the Jag.. :approve::approve:

Craig
6th August 2006, 01:58 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

600 round trip? That you finally moved across the border?

Hoping the weather stays as predicted, as ive not washed my car today (couldn't be bothered :p) so if it rains it won't look as dirty as it really is ;).

No doubt all the usual suspects cars will be gleaming from head to toe though ;) you know who you are...


If you spent more time cleaning your car and less time on here asking STUPID questions, you won't be a embarrasment tomorrow when the guy is taking pictures for a national magazine...

in short - GET OFF YER @RSE AND CLEAN YER MOTOR! :eek::blackeye:;):D:approve:

Scottie
6th August 2006, 02:06 AM
26C just now in Larbert. Weather has been great hope it is the same for tomorrow:cool:

Sweeney
6th August 2006, 02:06 AM
awrite a huv!

its washed and now drying! wax, plastics and tyres and that'll be me! New wheels are a pain to wash now compared to old ones! :evil:

Oh and craig, im an embarrasment everyday, regardless of what i do or say :clown:

Scottie
6th August 2006, 02:11 AM
anyone got a wheel brace I sorry Allan can get a shot of tomorrow at Stirling services he needs to check the wheels nuts.

Sweeney
6th August 2006, 02:14 AM
i.e. the "thing" that sits under the boot mat in the foam? If so ive always got that will be bringing an air compressor too.

Craig
6th August 2006, 02:18 AM
quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

anyone got a wheel brace I sorry Allan can get a shot of tomorrow at Stirling services he needs to check the wheels nuts.


I have one - it always stays in the boot... yours if you need it tomorrow.. :D

Craig
6th August 2006, 02:19 AM
quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

awrite a huv!

its washed and now drying! wax, plastics and tyres and that'll be me! New wheels are a pain to wash now compared to old ones! :evil:

Oh and craig, im an embarrasment everyday, regardless of what i do or say :clown:


:approve::approve::approve:

Sweeney
6th August 2006, 02:20 AM
Just remembered, craig remember and bring those little items you'll be giving me ;)

N12 JLK
6th August 2006, 02:23 AM
quote:

No doubt all the usual suspects cars will be gleaming from head to toe though ;) you know who you are...


What you sayin like,
ok I clay barred the car , 2 coats of NXT wax , wheels have Mer on them and all trims spanking just in-time for the feckin rain and mud:disapprove: