Angus & Tayside Manky Thrash - Sun 5th November

[Gismo]

Been a while since i organised a wee run, so many others are organising nowadays ;) it's hard to find a space and a date that suits my rota :evil::I so, sorry but it's bonfire night which may not suit some and maybe the location may put some off too :eek:

No limit on cars and no washing beforehand :eek:;) non mini's welcome :p

No Banter Allowed :I

Update 10th September
Roo's have agreed to reserve tables for 40 people so it is very important if you decide not to attend to let me know as soon as possible.
You can see the menu here (http://www.roosleap.com/)
Please make your selection from the menu and this will help speed things up on the day, post back your choice :cool::p

Update
Start point is the Stracathro Services just off the A90
The run will start at 09.30, eating at 12.00, say 1hr to feed everyone, then another hours drive will have us finishing at 2pm :)
Lunch will be at Roo's leap in Montrose :p numbers will be required and confirmed
The run will not be excessively long due to the time of year to allow long distance travellers to get home early :)
The run will finish at the Brechin Castle Centre (http://www.brechincastlecentre.co.uk/) providing easy access to the A90 north and south

One thing regarding the food, once I confirm the food with Roo's on the 4th November I won't have a chance to cancel the food, so, anyone who does not cancel before the 4th November will have to pay for their food, sorry for any hassle :p

Update 25th October
Run notes are now available, i can either e-mail them to you or if some kind person can host them....:approve:

Update 28th October
Thanks to Sh@z, run notes available from here (http://nsanity.co.uk/nms/Angus%20And%20Tayside%20Manky%20Thrash%205th%20Nov ember%202006.zip)

1) Bonnie Scotland + 1 - Chicken Satay + Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken Burger - NO GARNISH, NO RELISH, NO COLESLAW, NO MAYO
2) Nicola - NO FOOD
3) Nicola's Brother (non mini) - NO FOOD
4) John + 1 (maybe offshore :p:D) 2 x Mississippi Burgers
5) Stone + 1 = starter, deep fried mozzarella (sharing) + main, pasta carbonara + BBQ pork rib dinner
6) sedgie + 1 - Aussie Fish n Chips + Chilli Burger
7) Pacman + 1 - One Nachos (Main Course), one mexican burger
8) gill + 2 - One plain hot dog with fries + 2 x Roo's Cheeseburger with fries
9) Neil And Lorna + 2 = Starters, Original Potato Skins & Stuffed Mushrooms, Mains : Roos Cheeseburger, BBQ Pork Rib Dinner & Chicken Fajita
10) David_k - NO FOOD
11) Low_n_Loud1 + 1 - Roo's Leap Cheeseburger + Onion + Bacon + Mushrooms NO Coleslaw or Mayo, Ultimate Teriaki Chicken Burger
12) weefossy + 1 - Original Nachos starter, 12oz :eek: Fillet Steak (med rare) + Catch Plate
13) smitty + NO FOOD
14) Julz + 1 - Mississippi burger + cheeseburger & extra mushrooms & bacon + High Chair
15) Duncan Stewart + 1 - Roo's Leap cheese burger & chips, fish & chips with veg
16) rockwellcm + 1 - Own table booked
17) Sheilz + 1 = 1 x Original Nachos starter size + 1 x Original Nachos Main meal size
18) dundonian + mini rocker - Mississippi Burger + Plain Dog
19) ianking + 1 - Chilli Burger + Plain Hot Dog (2 Dog Option)
20) Vidal Buffoon (non mini) - Monster Bob (burp)
21) indigomatt - Roo's Leap Cheeseburger + Onion + Bacon
22) gordons_cooper_wrks - Roos Leap Cheeseburger
23) Hyperflick = Chicken Fajita
24) tree73 - south western ceasar with chicken

= 24 cars
= 35 for food :eek: 35 orders received - phew :approve:

[Scottie]

is it a weekend. If so I'll come:cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Can we be put down as a maybe for now. Will need to see how business is a wee bit nearer the time.

Sounds fun though:D

Edit: Food for us too.

[john]

me me me :)

[stoney]

what is this :question:

i would be intrested !!!! i think :I

go one put me down !!:D:D and christine please

[sedgie]

me!:D:D + 1 @ mo....don't know if hubby will be working:p:)

[Scottie]

can you start a manky thrash banter thread.;):D

[Gismo]

would a kind mod make this a sticky :p:D

[john]

quote:Originally posted by stone

what is this :question:

i would be intrested !!!! i think :I

go one put me down !!:D:D


I'll go get the gun:D

[PACMAN]

would that be the speed gun ;)

oh put me down as well :D:D:D:D


2 Peps - PACMAN + JAFFA
:D

[stoney]

:D:p:evil:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

No Banter Allowed :I



On the run, or in this thread:question:

<I'll get my coat>

[gill]

Yup, put our names down just now - thanks :D

Gill, Ewan & Jamie

PLUS GRUB TOO, THANK YOU!:D

[Gismo]

A wee reminder, edit your existing post if possible, numbers will be required for food :p

[john]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

A wee reminder, edit your existing post if possible, numbers will be required for food :p


I will have number 63 thats with chips please:D

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

would a kind mod make this a sticky :p:D


Do it yursel ya lazy bu&&er.;);););)
Ah you did good man. :D:D:D

Put our names down as a mabye. Were in the same boat as Andy and Lenore.

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D

[Craig]

nae banter :eek::eek: <gonnae delete all the banter in the convoy to the borders run please - it's a nightmare to keep up... or just delete stone, sweeney and sedgie from the system logins..> :eek:;):p:approve:


Jude and Me for this one please...


My car won't be clean by the time I get there anyway... :D

[Sweeney]

Count me in for this...

(zips mouth back up to prevent any off topic comments)

[markyc]

Alan can you stick my name down as a maybe just now and i'll get back to you soon to confirm either way ;)

I'll try my best not to do the cleaning bit beforehand :(:(:disapprove::I;)

Right wheres the number for my therapist :question::clown:

[stoney]

can u put christine on with me as well please :)

[weefossy]

Alan, put us down as well. It'll be 2 for food:)

[Burple]

Add meself and Ellie please :):p:D

Heard nothing but good about Roo's Leap, never been yet tho! :D

(plus food :D)

[Smitty]

Put me down for a maybe just now, will confirm nearer the time!:D

[sedgie]

can you put plus one for me @mo....don't know if hubby will be home...but i'll defo come!;):D

[Julz]

Can me, Rob and ickle Craig be put down for this as a maybe? Even if we just meet you for the grub? Oh, and we'll probably have the tractor, depending on whether or not Rob has decided if he likes it and keeps it!:clown:;):D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Julz
Can me, Rob and ickle Craig be put down for this as a maybeSorted maybe :approve:

[markyc]

Alan im on as a definate now :) Grub steaks as well ta :D:approve:;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Add Helen and I please, sounds great :D Nice & close for us
Food too please

[Craig]

Ate at the Roos Leap in Aviemore yesterday... mmmmmmmmmmmm :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve: VERY nice grub..

Food for us also please Alan. :D

[Sweeney]

Incase i haven't been allocated a "seat at the table" ill be joining for lunch (unless i haven't been booted out prior ;))

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney
Incase i haven't been allocated a "seat at the table" ill be joining for lunch (unless i haven't been booted out prior ;))
All names are included for lunch, i just need to know if there are extras, when the likes of andyP&lenore post it gets tricky :p the user name has 2 names, but, it only is for one person, hence the + after the name.

[rockwellcm]

put me down,it will be my first,as the lists are always full before i get a chance to get on one

Rockwellcm

[Crombers]

Me please Alan ;)

[Smitty]

Forgot to say...if i do go (and hopefully i will be:)) i'll be briniging the girlfiend to so add +1 to my name please!!:D

[Gismo]

Update 13th August
Hmm, that's 32 potentials on the run so far, which, is no problem, but, Roo's on Sunday for that amount of people may be a problem, when i return to the UK i'll contact them, failing that i'll have to think of somethng else.

I don't want to limit the run numbers, but....taking into account late call offs etc i may call for a non refundable deposit, shouldn't be a problem if everyone is keen to go ;)

[Sheilz]

Me too please. Poss one of the bratkins with me.

[dundonian]

Can you add me to the list as well please (plus MINI Rocker) - both for tea

[Foxy Mini]

Can I have some more info on this please? e.g where is it? Run length, start/finish locations please? :D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Foxy Mini
Can I have some more info on this please? e.g where is it? Run length, start/finish locations please? :DOnly just got back to the UK :I will be doing some recce's shortly, so far no idea of run length, but, it will be around the Angus countryside, start point will be the Stracathro services just north of Brechin on the A90, midway between Dundeee and Aberdeen ;)
I'd better not cancel this run now :clown:

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by dundonian
Can you add me to the list as well please (plus MINI Rocker) - both for tea
1 car or 2 :question:

[Foxy Mini]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Foxy Mini
Can I have some more info on this please? e.g where is it? Run length, start/finish locations please? :DOnly just got back to the UK :I will be doing some recce's shortly, so far no idea of run length, but, it will be around the Angus countryside, start point will be the Stracathro services just north of Brechin on the A90, midway between Dundeee and Aberdeen ;)
I'd better not cancel this run now :clown:


Cancelling is strictly forbidden ;)

Cheers for info.

[ianking]

Hi can you put me down for this run please. Best put Sarah down as coming along in my car as well.
ta

[The Dogfather]

BS, if I'm still in Scotland I'll be there but if numbers are a problem then I'll skip the food....

[indigomatt]

Add me too :D
M.

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

put me down plz ta

[john]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Foxy Mini
Can I have some more info on this please? e.g where is it? Run length, start/finish locations please? :DOnly just got back to the UK :I will be doing some recce's shortly, so far no idea of run length, but, it will be around the Angus countryside, start point will be the Stracathro services just north of Brechin on the A90, midway between Dundeee and Aberdeen ;)
I'd better not cancel this run now :clown:



I could give you a hand with the recce (just returning the favour):)

[ianking]

Forgot to say can you please put Sarah and I down for food as well. ta

[Sheilz]

Food for us too please.

[Gismo]

I've assumed that everyone on the run wants food, where you see the username and then (+) that means i've included them for food :p

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by john
I could give you a hand with the recce (just returning the favour):)I might just take you up on that, best if i drive, that way we can get accurate run and pace notes :I will be doing it nearer the 14th September if you're still onshore ;)

[Gismo]

Away to do a recce of the first part of the run tonight
Well, found new roads, braw :cool:

[sedgie]

och u hae braw roads up there:D...me no done a good dreve aroond there since eh moved fae dundee:eek::disapprove:;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie

och u hae braw roads up there:D...me no done a good dreve aroond there since eh moved fae dundee:eek::disapprove:;)


Navigation !!!! ;) nightmare :p

[Gismo]

Main page updated to show the menu for Roo's, the portions are very generous and only the really hungry should select starters as well ;) I will update this page with everyone's choice and will provide the list on the day.
Seats have been reserved, it won't be one big table, simply sit down and eat, this way you can pay for your meal with a couple others rather than trying to divide the whole bill by 40:-

1) Bonnie Scotland = Chicken Dijon :p
2) ScottieCoop
3) John (maybe offshore :p:D)
4) AndyP & Lenore + 1 = starter, left shoe with BBQ sauce :D
5) Stone + 1 = starter, deep fried mozzarella (sharing) + main, pasta carbonara (christine) BBQ pork rib dinner {me)
6) sedgie + 1
7) Pacman + 1
8) gill + 2
9) Neil And Lorna + 1
10) craigd + 1
11) Sweeney = Starter, Onion Rings + Main, Roos Leap Cheeseburger
12) markyc
13) Low_n_Loud1 + 1
14) weefossy + 1
15) smitty + 1 (maybe)
16) Julz + 1 + high chair for Rob :D (maybe)
17) Duncan Stewart + 1
18) rockwellcm
19) Crombers
20) Sheilz (+ 1 maybe)
21) dundonian + mini rocker
22) ianking + 1
23) Vidal Buffoon
23) indigomatt
24) gordons_cooper_wrks
25) X30YES - NOT CONFIRMED - NOT COUNTED FOR FOOD
26) The Bull = Louisiana Magic Burger

[stoney]

hi can me and christine please have

starter
deep fried mozzarella (shareing)

main

pasta carbonara (christine)

BBQ pork rib dinner {me)

thanx rob and christine :)

[Sweeney]

Starter
"Onion Rings"

Main
"Roos Leap Cheeseburger"

need to go find something to eat now after reading that menu! Has made me very hungry :clown:

[Sweeney]

Alan do you know roughly what time we will be meeting at the a90 for and finishing?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney
Alan do you know roughly what time we will be meeting at the a90 for and finishing?
Yes, the run will start at 09.30, eating at 12.00, say 1hr to feed everyone, then another hours drive will have us finishing at 2pm :)
This also posted on the main page

[Sweeney]

:eek: early rise for us down at glasgow area then! :( 110+miles before were even started! :p

Is there a petrol station with decent petrol at the services? (ie. shell/bp?) (Tried looking on the net first)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney
:eek: early rise for us down at glasgow area then! :( 110+miles before were even started! :p
Is there a petrol station with decent petrol at the services? (ie. shell/bp?) (Tried looking on the net first)I always have to travel a fair distance when attending runs, used to attend around 4 a year on MINI2 ;) There hasn't been a run up here for a while, so decided i would have to organise one to save on the travelling.

The Stracathro Service have a Shell station, so advisable to fill up there.
The run total will not be any more than 100 miles

[Sweeney]

mini2... most of those are in england though :p

Will top up once i arrive :)

So who's bringing the fireworks then? :clown:

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney
mini2... most of those are in england though :pAll the ones i attended were in England, used to stay in Luton with my sister, so, a 500 mile start for me ;)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

:eek: early rise for us down at glasgow area then! :( 110+miles before were even started! :p

Is there a petrol station with decent petrol at the services? (ie. shell/bp?) (Tried looking on the net first)
How many MPG do you get man !!:clown:.
Stick me down as an outsider for this run Alan ... (re rota might allow me to make it )

[Sweeney]

well at the minute im sitting about 33/34, if i don't drive like my arse is on fire i can get 40~+ :D

[sedgie]

<tuts>......i can get 42mpg...u no coastin:p....but i "drivin miss daisy"!;);):I

[Gismo]

<coughscutoutthebanterwheeze>

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Sweeney

well at the minute im sitting about 33/34, if i don't drive like my arse is on fire i can get 40~+ :D
Well one tank should do it That's right nae banter allowed :I

[AndyP & Lenore]

Allan, we're both a defo now for the run, so you can remove the "Maybe's" from our names.:D

When do you need to know about our lunch order? Will the week before the run be OK?

A.:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Allan, we're both a defo now for the run, so you can remove the "Maybe's" from our names.:D
When do you need to know about our lunch order? Will the week before the run be OK?Yes, the week before is fine :p your starter added ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Allan, we're both a defo now for the run, so you can remove the "Maybe's" from our names.:D
When do you need to know about our lunch order? Will the week before the run be OK?Yes, the week before is fine :p your starter added ;)


:approve:lol.:D

[The Bull]

Any room for a Honda on the run? I just live down the road. If so put me down for the Louisiana Magic Burger!

[Neil and Lorna]

Hi Alan.

Just to confirm that we will be ok for the run so you take the maybe off our names.:D:D:D:D

Will confirm food order nearer the time.:D:D:D:cool:

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by The Bull
Any room for a Honda on the run? I just live down the road. If so put me down for the Louisiana Magic Burger!More than welcome :cool:

[hyperflick]

Hey Alan... Remember me!!:D:D:D

Am I too late to join in on this one, only been able to make 1 run this year and have to say, missin all my mini buddies :(:(:(:(

Let me know if it's ok :):):D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by hyperflick
Am I too late to join in on this one,No probs, added to first page, remember to order food before the 3rd November, the link for the food is on page 1 ;) will you be dining on your own :question:

[hyperflick]

Probably, still not havin much luck on the romance side:(:(:(

Once biten twice shy and all that!!!;););)

Will have my order in for you a.s.a.p, so looking forward to seeing ya'll again:D:D:D:D:D:D

[tree73]

A manky thrash - hallelujah, don't have to worry about ensuring the wee white beastie is spick and span beforehand, could you pop me down for this one please, cheers.

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

Hi Can u stick me down for Roos Leap Cheeseburger. Thanx

[ELFMAN]

You guys have a great run - I'm on duty separating God-Daughters from High Explosives that day.....
No doubt using phrases like: “No Imogen, you CAN'T have a shot of the matches!”

[The Dogfather]

The new car seems to be a far dirtier machine than the MINI :eek:

[The Dogfather]

Alan, stick me down for a Monster Bob Burger

Ta :D

[Scottie]

can you remove me from the list please. Unable to make the run on dog sitting duties for my Mum.:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
Alan, stick me down for a Monster Bob Burger:DPaul, have you been there before :eek: that's a serious burger :p even i struggle to finish one of them :approve:

[The Dogfather]

I'll have a go at it, I can take any extra home for the pooch :D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
I'll have a go at it, I can take any extra home for the pooch :DYou and you're pooch are gonna be stuffed :p

[The Dogfather]

Ya joking he eats like a horse :D
Stop it with the banter you ;)

[Crombers]

MINI COOP V thingy machine , game on :p;):D

[G19RNT]

Add Grant and Lynsey onto the list. Food for us too

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by jim
Add Grant and Lynsey onto the list. Food for us tooThat's you added Grant :) but, you need to go to page one and click on teh link to the food menu and tell me what you want :p

[Julz]

Ok, our turn to order, can we have a Misssssissssssippppppppi burger and a cheeseburger with extra mushrooms and bacon! Ta muchly! (we'll bring Craigs moosh with us!);):D

[sedgie]

Ok....i'll pick hubbys food...cos he never here!:disapprove:....Aussie Fish n Chips and Chilli Burger...ty :D

[The Bull]

You're gonnae have to take me off the list Alan, somethings come up that weekend. Bugger, was looking forward to my Louisiana Magic burger..:(

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Julz]

Do I have to request a highchair now??;):D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Julz
Do I have to request a highchair now??;):D
Oops :I

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

Do I have to request a highchair now??;):D


You better order one for LNL too... :D

[hyperflick]

Had a look at menu and I think I'll go for the Chicken Fajita :D:D
Sounds Nummy:p:p:p:p

[Crombers]

One Big Chicken Burger for Crombers please :approve:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Our meal order:

Starter to share: Awesome Onion Blossom.

Mains: Two Mississippi Burgers.

Lenore is still thinking about what she wants.:eek::eek:;)

A.:D

[tree73]

Blimey what a menu; a south western ceasar with chicken for me please, ta BS.

[Neil and Lorna]

Here's our food order Alan

Starter to share Potato skins.

Mains.
Lorna, Roos leap CheeseBurger.
Neil, Aussie Burger.

Cheers Neil :D:D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna
Starter to share, Potato skinsOriginal or Chili :p

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna
Starter to share, Potato skinsOriginal or Chili :p


Original Please.:D

Neil.:D

[Sweeney]

Sorry alan, gonna have to pull out of this run. Got family coming up from down south :(, Cars manky-ness for this run was coming along nicely as well :(

[Duncan Stewart]

Food order - one cheese burger & chips and one fish & chips with veg please :D

[john]

No Banter Allowed


Does this mean on the run? or in this thread?:)

[G19RNT]

Can you order 2 plain big dogs for lynsey and I. Thanx

[weefossy]

What a huge menu.... sound really nice. Could we share a Nachos starter and the boss will have a fllet steak. Could I please have the catch plate. :):)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by weefossy
What a huge menu.... sound really nice. Could we share a Nachos starter and the boss will have a fllet steak. Could I please have the catch plate. :):)
Nachos, original or Chili ;)
Filet Steak, how do you want it cooked and 8oz or 12oz :p

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by jim
Can you order 2 plain big dogs for lynsey and I. ThanxEach :p or total ;)

[Gismo]

Nice to see food orders are coming in, still a lot to go folks :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

Now Alan, with you active like the proper waiter here, on Sunday 5th I hope you will be wearing the starched monkey suit, polished shoes and have a tea towel draped over your right arm.:D


A.:D

Edit: removed the offending "l"

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Now Allan, with you active like the proper waiter here, on Sunday 5th I hope you will be wearing the starched monkey suit, polished shoes and have a tea towel draped over your right arm.:DMutter grumble, there's only ONE freakin l in Alan :evil:
Besides, i rather prefer the rather attractive lassies :)

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Now Allan, with you active like the proper waiter here, on Sunday 5th I hope you will be wearing the starched monkey suit, polished shoes and have a tea towel draped over your right arm.:D

A.:D


Na, I think a flowery pinny, bottle end glasses,hair net and a fag hangin out the corner of his mouth sounds better.;);)

Neil.:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Now Allan, with you active like the proper waiter here, on Sunday 5th I hope you will be wearing the starched monkey suit, polished shoes and have a tea towel draped over your right arm.:DMutter grumble, there's only ONE freakin l in Alan :evil:
Besides, i rather prefer the rather attractive lassies :)


Aw for feks sake!:eek: You've said that before and I keep fogetting!:eek:

Sorry.:I

[weefossy]

Original nachos and a 12oz fillet, med rare please. "Garcon":p;)

[G19RNT]

Sorry but we are not going to be able to make this now

[PACMAN]

One Nachos (Main Course) + one mexican burger :D

thanks

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN
One Nachos (Main Course)Original or Chili 8)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by jim
Sorry but we are not going to be able to make this nowNo worries Jim, shame you can't make it, but, a timely reminder for the rest of us ;)
Thanks to all the members for adding their names and food requests, in order to speed up the food stop i need everyone to advise their requirements, but, more importanatly, if i am not advised by approx 10.30 on the 4th November before i confirm the booking that you can't make it, i'm afraid i'll have to ask that you pay for the food you ordered as it will be cooked and i will have to pay for it :p
I appreciate unforseen circumstances can occur, but, hopefully this way we can reduce the amount of organising for me on the run day.

Now, can some kind soul allow me to post the pace run notes on their web space :p

[Nicola]

Hi Alan
Can you me down for run, but no food.

Thanks
Nicola

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Nicola
Can you me down for run, but no foodDone :approve: but no food :eek: you do know you're missing out on the best feed in Montrose :p

[Craig]

Allan :I sorry, Alan

Can I have an Aussie Burger and Jude will have the Louisiana Blackened Chicken Sandwich with Fries.

Thanks

Craig :D

[Smitty]

Hopefully be able to confirm attendence and food by Monday Alan:D

[Gismo]

A wee taster of what's to come :p did a recce today:-
Shame the rain makes the car cleaner than it is ;)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Recce1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Recce2.jpg

All done :D
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/AndSoToBed.jpg

[Gismo]

I've compiled the pace run notes, click on my user name and i'll e-mail them to you, or, if some one can host them for me everyone can downlaod them from there.
It is not my intention to carry loads of spares on the day ;) save a tree and all that :p

[markyc]

Alan
Louisiana Blackened Chicken with fries for me ta muchness :D:approve:;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Alan, i'm away in my caravan just now and dont have ftp access to my site, otherwise i'd host it for you. Cant calum host it on nms? A. :D

[gill]

Right, our orders:-

Jamie will have:- One plain hot dog, with fries

Ewan:- Cheeseburger, with fries, etc

Gill:- Cheeseburger, with fries, etc

[rockwellcm]

Rockwellcm is also a +1,but we have a table booked anyway,so no problem for us,we will phone our order direct,as i rekon you have enough on your plate just now (no pun intended)

Donald + Pat

P.S./I will be bringing me camera again for the comming run,so keep those cars shiny,and if i dont fall on my arse this time,we might get some decent pics (Secret Bunker run pic are covered in dirt with me falling with the camera lens down,buti am trying to clean the pics with software)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by rockwellcm
P.S./I will be bringing me camera again for the comming run,so keep those cars shinyErm, sorry to disappoint you ;) it's not called the Manky Thrash for nothing :p

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

A wee taster of what's to come :p did a recce today:-
Shame the rain makes the car cleaner than it is ;)



Makes me feel better! My car's not far off that just now either... except I *might* wash it at the weekend.... It's hard to resist!! :D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
Makes me feel better! My car's not far off that just now either... except I *might* wash it at the weekend.... It's hard to resist!! :D:DYou've nae will power ;)

[Burple]

Roo's Leap Cheeseburger for me please! With extra Onion, Bacon and Mushrooms, but no Coleslaw of Mayo please!

I really shouldn't look at menus like that when it's near lunchtime <ruummble> ;):D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
Roo's Leap Cheeseburger for me please! With extra Onion, Bacon and Mushrooms, but no Coleslaw of Mayo please!I assume your + 1 will advise their food choice later ;)

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
Roo's Leap Cheeseburger for me please! With extra Onion, Bacon and Mushrooms, but no Coleslaw of Mayo please!I assume your + 1 will advise their food choice later ;)


Yup, It's Zimbo, and he's still not sure if he's coming yet.. :blackeye::clown:
I'll add his to the list when he tells me.. unless he posts himself!

Ellie's off to visit her mate in Paisley that weekend.

[sh@z]

Put me down as a maybe alan, i'll come if im not working :D

Oh and run notes uploaded (http://nsanity.co.uk/nms/Angus%20And%20Tayside%20Manky%20Thrash%205th%20Nov ember%202006.zip)

(What the code to have a link embedded in a word like on Alans post)

Edit:- Cheers Sh@z, also added to first post

[zimbo]

Alrite Alan seein as I'm coming with the little fella, can I please get an ULTIMATE TERIYAKI CHICKEN BURGER thank you :D

[N12 JLK]

Feeling pants that we canny go to this run bu we've just got too much on at the moment with nights out , Kerr's birthday and other money commitments:(:(

[stoney]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Feeling pants that we canny go to this run bu we've just got too much on at the moment with nights out , Kerr's birthday and other money commitments:(:(


i know that fealing when i had 2 pull out of the bunker run :(

no mater will u be on crobers run ??

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by stone


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Feeling pants that we canny go to this run bu we've just got too much on at the moment with nights out , Kerr's birthday and other money commitments:(:(


i know that fealing when i had 2 pull out of the bunker run :(

no mater will u be on crobers run ??


Who's Crobers :question::p;):D

[stoney]

dont know mate who is he ?

[indigomatt]

Ma lunch ordeer ~ Roo's Leap Cheeseburger + Onion + Bacon :)

Can someone PM then e-mail me the run notes...the link fails on ma work computer :dead:

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by indigomatt
Can someone PM then e-mail me the run notesDone :approve:

[indigomatt]

Aaarrggggghhhhh that PM was blocked :( could you try sending direct to

Ta, M.

Edit: Removed you're e-mail address ;) run notes sent :p

[ianking]

Hi
can I order the chilli burger and a plain hot dog with the extra hot dog option
thanks

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by ianking
Hi
can I order the chilli burger and a plain hot dog with the extra hot dog optionSo, you want 2 dogs :p

[Gismo]

Keep the food orders coming peeps, also, can the maybes confirm their attendance :)

[ianking]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by ianking
Hi
can I order the chilli burger and a plain hot dog with the extra hot dog optionSo, you want 2 dogs :p


It says on menu that when you order a hot dog you can have an extra hot dog in the roll for a pound or so. I cant resist a bargain so I will take that option please.

[N12 JLK]

Tight arse at it again:eek:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Alan, really sorry, but as I said in my email, we will need to pull out of the run.:(:(

The 5am start, combined with both of us having the man-flu:dead: and working 12/14 hour days, and the 5am start on Sunday makes it impossible to make.:( Hope you understand.

Sorry again.:(

A & L.:(:(:I

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Alan, really sorry, but as I said in my email, we will need to pull out of the run.:(:(What the......what e-mail, i ddin't get any e-mails, typical, some folks go to all the bother of organising runs and folk just put their names down only to remove them again :evil::p:I
Nae worries mate, you get yourself wrapped up in a wee blanket and sip loads of cold cure drinks, ya pair of f@nnies :D

[markyc]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Alan, really sorry, but as I said in my email, we will need to pull out of the run.:(:(What the......what e-mail, i ddin't get any e-mails, typical, some folks go to all the bother of organising runs and folk just put their names down only to remove them again :evil::p:I
Nae worries mate, you get yourself wrapped up in a wee blanket and sip loads of cold cure drinks, ya pair of f@nnies :D


Alan, I'm now one of the above, sorry :disapprove::disapprove::clown: Not going to make Sunday and before anyone says it it's not because I can't wash the mowta beforehand or it's going to get manky on the day :eek::p:I;)

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by markyc
Alan, I'm now one of the above, sorry :disapprove::disapprove::clown: Not going to make Sunday and before anyone says it it's not because I can't wash the mowta beforehand or it's going to get manky on the day :eek::p:I;)
No worries :)

[Gismo]

Can the following peeps please advise their food requirements :p

11) Sh@z - MAYBE
15) smitty + 1 (maybe)
20) Sheilz (+ 1 maybe)
21) dundonian + mini rocker
25) X30YES - NOT CONFIRMED - NOT COUNTED FOR FOOD

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Can the following peeps please advise their food requirements :p

11) Sh@z - MAYBE
15) smitty + 1 (maybe)
20) Sheilz (+ 1 maybe)
21) dundonian + mini rocker
25) X30YES - NOT CONFIRMED - NOT COUNTED FOR FOOD



Not much help I know, but I bumped into Mini-rocker at work a week or two back, then in the shop where she works a couple of days after that, and she said they were going...

[MINI Rocker]

Still definately going!!!! lol

Dundonian wants the Mississippi burger and can I have a plain dog please!!!

Cheers guys - see you Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Can the following peeps please advise their food requirements :p

11) Sh@z - MAYBE
15) smitty + 1 (maybe)
20) Sheilz (+ 1 maybe)
21) dundonian + mini rocker
25) X30YES - NOT CONFIRMED - NOT COUNTED FOR FOOD

Still on the iffy list Alan ...sorry (check mail)
AB

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES
Still on the iffy list Alan ...sorry (check mail)No probs, but, make your food choice and then back out if you have to, the food order aint going in until Saturday morning ;)

[X30YES]

Just had a call Alan , Ive to be in Abz tomorrow afternnon ,so it looks like I'll have to pull out ...sorry , I was looking forward to it as well .Have a good one and enjoy the grub guys .
Angus

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by MINI Rocker

Still definately going!!!! lol

Dundonian wants the Mississippi burger and can I have a plain dog please!!!

Cheers guys - see you Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Not even a hot dog?

You just want a dog?
Poodle and chips? chihuahua and chips?
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Sorry.. banter... my bad.. <stands in the corner>

[Craig]

Alan,

just got told today that due to level of work at the mo, will have to work the weekend. Sorry mate :disapprove:, have a great day.:D

Craig

[Neil and Lorna]

Hi Alan can I be a pain in the arse.:cool::cool:

Can you change our food order as our niece who lives in Arbroath is joining us at Arbroath.

Our order is now.

Starters : Original Potatoe Skins & Stuffed Mushrooms.
Mains : Roos Cheeseburger,Barbque Pork Rib Dinner & Chicken Fajita

Cheers Neil. See ya Sunday.:D:D:D:D:D

[Gismo]

Smitty, Sh@z and Sheilz, you have mail :p

[Smitty]

Sorry Alan, havent had time to log onto the site for a few days...but i wasn't forgetting about this!!

I'll be there, but just me (probably), and no food thank you!! No friends to eat with and no money:(......plus i'll just nip to my granny's for a hot plate of homemade soup instead!!:D;)

[Crombers]

Was hoping NOT to post this mail but work has won :( !!
Unfortunatley at this time of year in the Whisky (Drinks) Industry , things can get a wee tad busy & I'm gettin snowed under after being off on holiday last week. Gonna have to work on Sunday (and the remaining Sundays until Xmas) so will have to pull out of this FAB run :(. Sorry to be a late call off , have a good one peeps & hopefully catch you guys soon.

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers

Was hoping NOT to post this mail but work has won :( !!
Unfortunatley at this time of year in the Whisky (Drinks) Industry , things can get a wee tad busy & I'm gettin snowed under after being off on holiday last week. Gonna have to work on Sunday (and the remaining Sundays until Xmas) so will have to pull out of this FAB run :(. Sorry to be a late call off , have a good one peeps & hopefully catch you guys soon.

~mutters~ poof:p

[niknax]

looks like i'll be watchin the boring fireworks.....:( hope to catch the next one folks...:)

[Smitty]

quote:Originally posted by crombers

Unfortunatley at this time of year in the Whisky (Drinks) Industry

You work for a Whisky company!:eek:

Cancel the run and off to Crombers work instead!!:p:D

[MINI Rocker]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1


quote:Originally posted by MINI Rocker

Still definately going!!!! lol

Dundonian wants the Mississippi burger and can I have a plain dog please!!!

Cheers guys - see you Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Not even a hot dog?

You just want a dog?
Poodle and chips? chihuahua and chips?
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Sorry.. banter... my bad.. <stands in the corner>




I have a miniature sausage dog called Hector - if that helps???!!!???

[indigomatt]

Mmmm....I see now...the run is tomorrow, that'll explain why no one was at Sterling services this morning :p:p:p:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by indigomatt
Mmmm....I see now...the run is tomorrow, that'll explain why no one was at Sterling services this morning :p:p:p:D:eek::p ya daftie, the dates even mentioned in the title thread ;):I

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by indigomatt

Mmmm....I see now...the run is tomorrow, that'll explain why no one was at Sterling services this morning :p:p:p:D


have you not got previous for that young Matt? ? ? :D

[indigomatt]

quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by indigomatt

Mmmm....I see now...the run is tomorrow, that'll explain why no one was at Sterling services this morning :p:p:p:D


have you not got previous for that young Matt? ? ? :D


Nope, normally jus getting lost is ma thing...this is a new one for me...I even went early to bed...well before midnight anyhow :D

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by niknax

looks like i'll be watchin the boring fireworks.....:( hope to catch the next one folks...:)
..Shame on you , poor wee critters will be getting the S***e scared out of them ,over the next few days .
;)

[Gismo]

Food orders placed, tables booked for 33 peeps with a possible 35 (X30 YES and Sheilz if she gets in touch) so, please please please let me know ASAP if you cannot make the run, i can probably still cancel your food on the day ;):p but if you don't contact me then you will be liable for the cost after i've had to pay for it :p
Sorry if this sounds harsh :eek::approve:

[Sheilz]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Food orders placed, tables booked for 33 peeps with a possible 35 (X30 YES and Sheilz if she gets in touch) so, please please please let me know ASAP if you cannot make the run, i can probably still cancel your food on the day ;):p but if you don't contact me then you will be liable for the cost after i've had to pay for it :p
Sorry if this sounds harsh :eek::approve:


Oh! michty me course I want my dinner! Me and Nik too will need to check what the menu is - Page 1?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sheilz
Oh! michty me course I want my dinner! Me and Nik too will need to check what the menu is - Page 1?Yep, please be quick as i'm off out now to place the order

[Sheilz]

Ok. Could we order two nanchos.One starter size and one main course size for the loon alias eating machine. ok? I've had this before at Roos leap and dont think I could eat a main course portion. Do i need to order pudding before hand or is it ok to leave that till Sunday?

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Sheilz
Ok. Could we order two nanchos.One starter size and one main course size for the loon alias eating machine. ok? I've had this before at Roos leap and dont think I could eat a main course portion. Do i need to order pudding before hand or is it ok to leave that till Sunday?Puddings on Sunday is fine, so, is it Original Nachos or Chili :question:

[Gismo]

Sheilz, i put you down for Original Nachos, if you want to change that call Roo's 01674 672157 to change it cause i'm out for the rest of the day.
It's under Mercer booking and Sheilz user name (Mini Run)

Also Pacman, i just noticed you never replied to the same question, i've also put you down for original nachos, call Roo's as above if you want to change

[Sheilz]

That's fine with me. Thank you. Should have read through the thread properly to order before hand :I Hopefully it will be a nice day. The eating machine - well what can I say - he eats everything n anything :D:D:D:D

[minidriver#1]

I cant make it for definate tomorrow as i have to go to the temple for a function

:'(

[john]

quote:Originally posted by KJ_innit

I cant make it for definate tomorrow as i have to go to the temple for a function

:'(


Bring them all with you:D

[john]

quote:Originally posted by indigomatt

Mmmm....I see now...the run is tomorrow, that'll explain why no one was at Sterling services this morning :p:p:p:D




:eek:Been ther done that;)

[X30YES]

F@nniesrus ;):p:D

[gill]

Alan,

My dad is going to come along with us on the run. He wants a chicken burger and I've phoned Roo's tonight and added that onto the order ... hope that's OK.

We'll also be split in the two mini's (for comfort you see ;)) - Dad & I will be in the 'Scotsmin' and Ewan & Jamie in the convertible.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning!!! :D:D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by gill
Alan,
My dad is going to come along with us on the run. He wants a chicken burger and I've phoned Roo's tonight and added that onto the order ... hope that's OKNo worries, you've taken care of it that's fine :approve:

[Neil and Lorna]

Well thats us up.

Just back from a 5 mile jog:eek::eek:;);););););)well more a gentle stroll with the dog.
Dry crisp morning down here in the Borders.:D:D:D:D

See yous all later.

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:cool::cool:

[stoney]

well leavin soon see u all when we get there !!!!

[X30YES]

Same here ...catch you on the road Rob....Chicken Chimmichanga for me Alan plz .

[Gismo]

Yawn, ah well, that's me up too :p see ya all soon :)

[hogg88]

Hope you all have a fab day !! :D

I am gutted i am missing out on another chance to go topless ;)

[Gismo]

Firstly i'd like to thank the organiser for a wonderful day out, a fantastic route and a sumptious lunch :p;)

I'm proud to say i won the dirtiest car award:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Dirtiest.jpg

Some funny mini's followed us all the way round:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/NonMini.jpg

VB said he could eat a whole Monster Bob :p:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/MonsterBobStart.jpg

Erm, nope:-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/MonsterBobEnd.jpg

Many thanks to all who came, sorry for the only couple who decided their route was better than mine :p;):I:D

[john]

Splendid run well done BS;):)

Only complaint is there was not enough mud and dirt:D

[ianking]

Thats me just home. Had an excellent day out and it was a superb run. Its always good to give the car a blast round the twisties.
Thanks to B.S for organising. The lunch was amazing as well and thanks to Ma & Pa Fossy for feeding me all their left overs.
My wee brother enjoyed his first run and im sure he will come to more.

[sedgie]

Great run BS...great roads n nice n fast:D...thanks again!:D:D

[gill]

Firstly, our thanks to Alan for organising this run - it was fab!!! :D

We all thoroughly enjoyed it, good food, good company and great cars!!! :D:D:D

Nice to see all the regular faces, and great meeting some new ones too! (especially 'ickle Craig :I cute!!!)

Some pics from us:-

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/PICT0026.jpg

Our thanks to Mum & Dad Fossy for the loan of the wind deflector - great testing it out!!! And thanks for the cuppies as well!!!

Some of the mini's -

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/PICT0019.jpg

And some guy out walking his dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/gillewan/PICT0027.jpg

[David_k]

Thanks very much for 2days run it was our first and defo not the last run we both really enjoyed it, cant wait till the treasure hunt. :-D



Thanks again

[Smitty]

Fantastic day and thank you very much for organising it Alan! Some fantastic choice of roads:D (They'll be nire roads like tht in my Angus Glens run....date coming soon!!;))

Washed MINI when i got home so he's nice and clean now! Although the dirt was a nice change!!:p

Goo to meet a few familiar faces and a few new one's including Neil & Lorna and Ian King (some nice spirited driving;))

Will post of some pics soon!

[tree73]

Big thanks from me too; great day, fab roads and a fantastic sunset on the way home - what more does a sunday need?

[zimbo]

Yup I agree with everything said above, thanks Alan for an excellent day out with a great lunch. good to see some new faces and some old ones too... And wee Craig a spitting image of his mum or what!!! :D It was good to see you Rob and Julz. Alan definately wins the mankiest car of the day award but saying that he hasnt cleaned it since he got it.... :eek:

[PACMAN]

Great Run BS :DVery good choice of run :evil:;):p

[Neil and Lorna]

Well thats us just home. 370 mile round trip.:eek:

Thanks to B.S. for a fantastic day, great roads, great company.

Good to put faces to names, Smitty, Vidal Buffoon.

Will post some pics later.

Manky thrash <piff>. My car is the cleanest its ever been after a run.

Neil and Lorna.:D:D

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna
Manky thrash <piff>. My car is the cleanest its ever been after a run.
It was meant to be manky at the start of the run :evil:;):D

[rockwellcm]

Some pictures to keep the memory,enjoy

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1146.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1151.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1155.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1158.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1160.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1161.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1165.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/rockwellcm/Secret%20Bunker/IMG_1175.jpg

More to follow...........

Donald + Pat

[weefossy]

Great run Alan....first time we've ever been to Montrose. It's not true what peps say......I thought it was a really nice place and I found the natives quite friendly!!! Portions at lunch were adequate..... for a Sumo wrestler.
Some superb roads and a nice pace too. Same again next year.

[stoney]

brill run had a brill time shame about the asehole on the way home in the tesco lorry who tryed 2 run us off the road !!!!!!!

[Duncan Stewart]

What a brilliant run! :D superb roads, great pace, little traffic, good food, excellent company :cool:
Zooming about the countryside in Minis - no better way to spend a Sunday
Thanks for organising it Alan

The start
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208346.jpg
Look at the state of my wheels :eek: well it was the manky thrash :approve:
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208349.jpg

OK, we got a bit of slow traffic ;)

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208337.jpg

Arbroath Stop

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208344.jpg

Lunch stop :p

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208341.jpg

Mini mini! :D:D:D

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL568/2504290/8481272/202208354.jpg

[Gismo]

Meant to say thanks to Angus for paying for the meal :) for the person who didn't turn up today :disapprove: hope you enjoyed you're tea as much as you did your lunch :approve:

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Meant to say thanks to Angus for paying for the meal :) for the person who didn't turn up today :disapprove: hope you enjoyed you're tea as much as you did your lunch :approve:
No probs Alan , I did enjoy it ,and the ZZZZZZZZ after as well .:approve:
A great day and run out ,thankx for taking the time to put together a fist class package ...well, it was expected !!!;).as said before its good to see some of the old troops mustering for a blast !, also the newish ones who no doubt enjoyed it as well .
VB ...good to see you again ......your a lightweight :D,lets be honest who could'nt have polished this Monster off :eek:!!
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/DSCF0129Small.jpg
More Mug shots here in Rogues Gallery (http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/snitzforums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8451&whichpage=7) ...please add any you have :cool::approve:

[The Dogfather]

Cheers Alan, a great run. I just about managed to keep up :evil::p;):D

[Gismo]

Oi, John, did you come round to my house while i was out :evil:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Washed.jpg

:D

[Gordons_cooper_wrks]

[quote]Originally posted by Gordons_cooper_wrks

Thanx for a great run. Loved the pace of it. Only prob was the asehole in the commet truck on the way home as stoney said. It was like suhin out of the fast and the furious with me, stoney and angus. Duno wat the guys prob was. I didnt spoil the day. (ps stoney hope the fireworks were gd and ur wheel barrow didnt burn down lol) :D

[Sheilz]

We enjoyed it too though t'was feeble on the manky bit ;) My car is also the cleanest its been after a run :question: where did a' the stoor go? Took the car down to lunan and gave the 'eating machine' (feeble performance fae him too) his first driving lesson :eek: my gear box:blackeye: my clutch:eek::eek:! The best bit was the look on his face when he realised you need to steer and work the pedals at the same time and shock on discovering its isnt at all like PS games :D:D Me thinks some social interaction with BSM is needed before he gets his mitts on specy again :D:D:D:D

[Dave W]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Oi, John, did you come round to my house while i was out :evil:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Washed.jpg

:D
Now thats a lot better ,,keep it like that..:cool::cool:

[X30YES]

Jesus Sheilz ...he's been sitting aside you for almost three years now ...whits he been doing all that time :eek:;):D

[Sheilz]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

Jesus Sheilz ...he's been sitting aside you for almost three years now ...whits he been doing all that time :eek:;):D






girning about ma driving ............. and as for my parking......well least said soonest mended :I:D:D:D

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Manky%20Thrash%20Oct%202006/Washed.jpg



OMG its clean........... :eek:

I think this picture needs to be saved for eternity ....coz we'll never see it this clean AGAIN!! :):p:D

[Burple]

Finally! 5 minutes to myself to say Well Done Alan! Cracking run! Must try harder next year with the 'Manky' tho ;)
It was great to get a good run around a lot of local roads I know well, with loads of other Minis! :cool::cool::D:D
Even got there on time too! :p:p;):D
Good to see all the ol' regulars and a lot of new faces, and nice cars too!
We were near enough to the back at the start to listen to the Scooby... <drool>

I think we'll be paying a nother visit to Roo's Leap too!

Hope y'all didn't get kicked out of Brechin Castle centre for mucking about too much after we left!

:D:D:D:D

[Gismo]

Just thought i'd bring this to the top of the page ;) just in case there are any new references required :p:)

[john]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Just thought i'd bring this to the top of the page ;) just in case there are any new references required :p:)


Such as?:D

[rockwellcm]

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i think everyone should read the original post again re rules,i myself will be thinking twice about my next run, all i can say is the Manky Thrash was taken at a far from relaxing speed for me and Pat,while the secret bunker run was taken at a better pace
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This is the first complaint i've received from anyone whilst i'm not against receiving critisism or advice, i do feel that waiting for over a month to post up on the site for all to see without even mentioning to me on the day of the run, or privately first to express your views. as you have done as innappropriate.
I will however answer your points as best i can


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I do not see the `fun` in tearing around secondary roads at excessive speed, if i wanted to do that i would take my car to a track day,where i would only be endangering myself, not other law abiding members of the public
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Would you honestly drive your car around a track, or is this just to emphasise your point.
Personally, i do see the 'fun' in tearing around secondary roads, but, unlike you, i can enjoy it, though i wouldn't use the expression, excessive speed.


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Because of the excessive speed on the manky thrash, on the last few miles i missed a turn,trying to keep up with the mini in front,and i was about half way in the group
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You were in fact 3rd from last as was explained to me, behind you were the Weefossy's and a Subaru.
You did call me twice, me Julie and i both gave you further directions to help you get back on track, i told you to follow the instructions and that we would meet up at the finish point.
From this point on you must have driven at excessive speed under your own heavy right foot as you missed yet another turn, though understandable as you were eager to rejoin the group.
The second turning you missed saved you 5 mins from the correct route and given that i knew where you were in relation to the second call astounded me that you got to the finish well ahead of the main group.
I'm sorry to say, unlike many others who organise runs, i was not prepared to stop the main group of approx 25 cars on secondary roads to the endangerment of other public road users trying to pass us to allow you to catch up, which, is just as well as you deviated from the route, unintentionally.


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while the day was far from a downer,it did cause me to reflect `is this type of thing for me`and the jury is still out on that one, as i dont judge things from just 2 runs.
It is also down to the condition of the car, some minis on the run,are stock,and some heavely customed, making some of the cars handle very diffrent from others (the differance in making a corner at 60mph or hitting the ditch) any fool can put their foot on an accelerator pedal, but with a group all pushing themselfs,its only a matter of time before someone comes a cropper, or worse another motorist (who might not have as safe a car as a Mini),who just went out for a Sunday run,and was hit by some clown in a Mini,going too fast
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If you are prepared to nominate who were the clowns in mini's going too fast on my run i will galdly not allow them to participate on any f

[Gismo]

quote:Posted by rockwellcmFirst of its not a direct complaint,its an observation.

I did mention the pace was a bit fast even at Elgin stop to some of the group even then.

20 odd Minis at one point keeping up with an Ambulance is fool hardy to say the least,as no one knew what was up ahead.

As stated from my position`is this for me?`

Driving is also my daily job,and i am not throwing away my driving licence,for a bit of `fun`.

Overall the day was good,and a good chance to meet other Mini owners,but (before we got lost,and after all you knew the roads beforehand,we did not)the days pace overall was not for us,and we would not participate in another run regardless of who organised it should it progress at a pace we experienced,we will just break off and head for home.

hope that clears up a few points

Donald and PatElgin :eek: we didn't go that fast surely, you must mean Edzell ;)

Donald & Pat, i'm obviously disappointed that the run didn't turn out to be good for the both of you :disapprove: i'm just surprised that it took you over a month to post your thoughts, something for me to consider on my next run :I

To put it into perspective and to try and make you and others understand that wildy differing speeds are achieved even with 26 mini's in alleged convoy, the ambulance you spoke of actually overtook me (and others) when i was obviously at the front :approve:

We even stopped, though briefly at the cyclist accident scene to offer any assistance that may be required.

I honestly hope this doesn't put you off from attending NMS runs in the future :p

To confirm your points, the last MINI2 run me and me Julie attended we were left for dust, but, followed the notes and joined up with the run at the end, so, just cause someone gets left behind cause they are driving within their limits and at a pace that suits them doesn't mean you can't complete the run :approve:

[rockwellcm]

Just to clear up,you are correct Edzell not Elgin,as for a month or so to reply i have not been on so much in recent days and had i not spotted the mini run rules post,i would not have commented,as it would look like i was the only one who did not like the pace on runs in general.

if you look at my original post its hard to judge a Mini run from 2 runs what is fast and what is slow,and would have waited until the next one to make our minds up,whats for us.

but on the whole,the runs may not be for us

Donald + Pat

[Burple]

Oo..2p time..


I know my limits.. and they generally (no ALWAYS now :I) end way before any limits the car are capable of:I
This was by no means the fastest run I've been on, actually I can't recall any which were far to excessive in the speed department, but that's not the point..
I have a Mini One, not quite the quickest car there ;):I but I kept up and didn't appear to be slowing anyone down. It's all about personal responsibility, if you think things are going too quickly, back off a bit. We all try to keep the group together as much as possible, sometimes it's not, due to uncontrollable circumstances.. Combine harversters, traffic lights etc, but we always meet at the regrouping points and wait for everybody to show.
If they don't that's why the run organiser's phone number is on the run notes. we'll get any lost cars there, or come find you! :)
There's been a lot of debate on here about run speeds etc, which is why the run rules thread was started. When it comes down to the fact, nobody makes you drive fast. I know I've backed off a few times on runs before when I've thought things have gone a bit Fast and Furious, and I would hope everybody round these parts would have the sense to do the same.

Don't let one run like that put you off :) Nobody wants to lose their licence! :I:D

[Crombers]

Don't suppose recalling some Cullen :approve: memories is this the place or the time for :D

[Julz]

I have to agree with LnL, I obviously didn't take part in the actual run so can only comment with an outsiders point of view. Any run is not a race, competition etc., if you feel things are going a bit fast, lift thy right fit and ging a bit slower, read your directions and catch up and the next re-group point. I know on some runs I've felt things were a bit too fast for my ability so dropped down the group a bit. Don't be put off, the runs are a great place to meet folk and generally part-take in some verbal abuse of certain members ;):p:D

[Sheilz]

They're right you know. Have lost count of the amount of times I've had to be found on runs, on one occasion more than once. Can never follow the run notes so have to second guess junctions if I'm well behind the others but if the worst came to the worst then I'd just say to 'Tom', "Home James, and dont spare the horses!". :D:D:D

[Burple]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

the runs are a great place to meet folk and generally part-take in some verbal abuse of certain members ;):p:D


Hmph! :blackeye::mad::dead:

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