Xmas Cracker 2 - December 29th

[Crombers]

OK folks time for me to organise another wee blast after Santa & before the New Year Bells. Same idea as last year & much the same route except this time in reverse & by starting & finishin at Menzies (our ever helpful sponsors & good guys).

Friday 29/12 , names please :p;)

All roads are A-class and as such are salted in poor conditions (so no veering off into the unknown). Lunch will be at the Drovers Restaurant in the Crief Visitor Centre and is a "counter service" style establishment. It caters for all appetites from a full blown 3-course meal to a baked potato or a sarny (so the choice is all yours). There is also a kids menu. Attached is also a Garden Centre and kids play area for me & CraigD :D

We are then stopping for coffee/tea just after Lochernhead. Unfortunately nothing will be open (& if it's raining we're all buggered !!) but the scenery is cool so bring your own flasks folks (spare selection boxes would also be a welcome addition & santa may well rear his head one last time ;)


Runners & Riders Meeting 10.30am for 11am start ;)
1 Crombers (PlayMini Part 1 :D & lovin it)
2 Andy & Lenore
3 Big Gordy
4 Bonnie Scotland
5 Craig & Jude
6 Ewan, Jill & Jamie
7 Stone & Christine
8 Jason, Lesley & Kerr
9 MarkyC
10 Ian & Sarah
11 Mum, Dad & Hamper :approve:
12 Duncan Stewart
13 Tree73
14 Elfman & 'FULL' 210 JCW PlayMini (WOOHOO!!) :approve:
15 Nicola
16 Lollycc
17 Neil & Lorna
18 Coop
19 Ian (Subaru:disapprove:) Rear end gunner :D
20 Harker
21 Low & Loud & Ellie (fully paid up member of PlayMini :approve:)
22 Oor Claire

Run Notes Here :
http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmascracker-29-12-06.pdf

[AndyP & Lenore]

Crombers, can you put us down as a maybe as we are not sure if we are off that day yet. We will deffo come if we are off.:D

[Scottie]

buggers some of us have to work. sorry cannae make it:(

[Big Gordy]

Put me and Ross down provisionally for this my good man:approve: No idea where last years run went though:I :p:D:approve:

[sedgie]

Och really busy right up till new year!:disapprove:....can yi no hae a "new year" piss up....efter the 1st! lol:p;):D:kiss:

[Gismo]

Me me me, i'm off, will let you know if others are coming with me :)
Let me know when the date is decided and i'll make it a sticky :approve:

[Craig]

will need to check that date mate, but I'll prob be working.. :disapprove:

If I am, I'll take the day off :approve::approve:

[gill]

Put Ewan, Gill & Jamie down - we'll be up for a blast as long as we're all off (but I'm sure we all are!!!)

:D:D:D

[stoney]

i will be off dont konw about christine let me know the date u deside :)

[N12 JLK]

Put Jason and Lesley down for this please , hope that i will get the Friday off as we stocktake inbetween Xmas and Newyear

[markyc]

Alan put my name down please :D Not to sure what i'm working over the xmas period by if needs be I'll take the day off :approve:;)

[SpongeBob]

Amazes at how much time effort and hard work you all on Nms put in to organising events and meets etc,I was in a Corrado Vr6 club and to be honest nothing on these magnitudes ever took place so a big hand to you all for a community Spirit.

[ianking]

Nice one Crombers put me and Sarah down for this one.

[The Dogfather]

I'll be down south (possibly forever:D) so can't make it :(

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland
Let me know when the date is decided and i'll make it a sticky :approve:


29/12 for defo Alan , 'sticky' ahoy :approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by SpongeBob

Amazes at how much time effort and hard work you all on Nms put in to organising events and meets etc,I was in a Corrado Vr6 club and to be honest nothing on these magnitudes ever took place so a big hand to you all for a community Spirit.


Acht once you start something you just can't stop :p;)

Cheers SB :approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

I'll be down south (possibly forever:D) so can't make it :(


Acht well , I'm sure you'll come visit us someday soon VB :kiss:;):p

[OBN]

Damn I'm working!

You mention a kids menu, are kids generally allowed on runs?!? My 2 are mini mad, they'd have the time of their lives surrounded by minis

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by OBN

Damn I'm working!

You mention a kids menu, are kids generally allowed on runs?!? My 2 are mini mad, they'd have the time of their lives surrounded by minis


Of course they can come but if they bite then no way, Kerr usually comes with us and he's 5 going on 35;).

[OBN]

Todd's 3 and Dean's 8. They only bite each other so no worries

[weefossy]

If somebody mentioned "flasks" :D then the weefossies will be there:clown:
Is that the 1 litre or the 2 litre size? Can we be added please.

[N12 JLK]

2LTR , MAKE THAT ONE WITH SOUP THOUGH. oH DONT FORGET THE SHORTBREAD.;)

[N12 JLK]

Oh forgot to add Kerr to the list , please add him dear Crombers:p

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Oh forgot to add Kerr to the list , please add him dear Crombers:p


Are you sure now..... he threw up last year.:eek::D;)

[N12 JLK]

Thats because he took up smoking inbetween xms and newyear and he had a hangover!

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Thats because he took up smoking inbetween xms and newyear and he had a hangover!



:D:D:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by OBN

Damn I'm working!

You mention a kids menu, are kids generally allowed on runs?!? My 2 are mini mad, they'd have the time of their lives surrounded by minis


Kids are more than welcome OBN :)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

2LTR , MAKE THAT ONE WITH SOUP THOUGH. oH DONT FORGET THE SHORTBREAD.;)


2L , absolutely :approve:

[Duncan Stewart]

Add me please :D

[tree73]

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by tree73

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta


Whats rellies?

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by tree73

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta


Whats rellies?


"realtives"... you know the things that folk "fae the 'nauld" breed with.... :eek:;):D

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by tree73

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta


Whats rellies?


"realtives"... you know the things that folk "fae the 'nauld" breed with.... :eek:;):D


coughsplutterdennysaynomorecough:p

[Neil and Lorna]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by tree73

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta


Whats rellies?


I thought it was some sort of Japanese waterproof footwear that Johnathon Ross wears.:D:D

Neil.:D

[tree73]

rellies n. crap shortened version of relatives.

[tree73]

ahhhh, read next page before putting in reply..

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by craigd


quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK


quote:Originally posted by tree73

Can you add me as a maybe, depends on rellies. Ta


Whats rellies?


"realtives"... you know the things that folk "fae the 'nauld" breed with.... :eek:;):D


coughsplutterdennysaynomorecough:p


OK Tigers , settle down :p

[stoney]

why is this not a sticky ???? was just checking the date :)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by stone

why is this not a sticky ???? was just checking the date :)


I thought it was a sticky. Did ask but maybe our Mods were busy that day. Can we please make this a sticky please :)

[Craig]

Crombers,

when you thinking about doing the recce for this ? ?

:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

Crombers,

when you thinking about doing the recce for this ? ?

:D


I'll give you a call this week chief in order to discuss this & other matters :approve:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by craigd

Crombers,

when you thinking about doing the recce for this ? ?

:D


I'll give you a call this week chief in order to discuss this & other matters :approve:


Cool :approve:

[X30YES]

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[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/XC1.jpg


Love it :approve:

Can some spark add this to my sig , I,m a fud with these things :clown:

[Craig]

Crombers

put this img] http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/XC1.jpg[/img in your sig (put a square bracket at either end...)

:approve::approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

Crombers

put this img] http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h124/ab2pcs/XC1.jpg[/img in your sig (put a square bracket at either end...)

:approve::approve:


Cheers for the assistance mate ;)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

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Love it :approve:

Can some spark add this to my sig , I,m a fud with these things :clown:
YW ,it was a bit tricky finding the santa and mini tho ;)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by stone

why is this not a sticky ???? was just checking the date :)


I thought it was a sticky. Did ask but maybe our Mods were busy that day. Can we please make this a sticky please :)

That'll be it stuck then :p;):D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES


quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

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YW ,it was a bit tricky finding the santa and mini tho ;)


Knew you'd come up with the goods sir :approve:

[N12 JLK]

Really looking forward to this run, lots of soup, turkey sanny's , mince pies to be taken :)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Really looking forward to this run, lots of soup, turkey sanny's , mince pies to be taken :)
And some of THIS (http://www.foodireland.com/irish_food_gift_store/w600108.html) :p

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Really looking forward to this run, lots of soup, turkey sanny's , mince pies to be taken :)


Mmmm , now there's a good thought.(Jason does this from time to time. If it's dry we could have a festive packed lunch :)

[N12 JLK]

Never mind if its dry Im bringing a golf brolley!!
Now crombers you could steal (my) Ian kings idea of a secret santa for the day !! Everyone could bring either a prezzy they didnt want or a wee something for putting in a box wrapped up for someone else to choose!!

[markyc]

I'll bring a wee box along with a nice wee prezzy in it :approve::p:D:clown:;)

[ELFMAN]

Add me on for this one - wouldn't be the same without our Festive Freeze Run!

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Add me on for this one - wouldn't be the same without our Festive Freeze Run!


Way to go Euan. For a small fee who wants to follow the Elfman's MINI butt. You know you wanna :approve: 'playmini' woohoo :D

[ELFMAN]

Crombers, you're worse than me. I'll make you a tape of it sometime..... Prezzies? I'm bringing a petrol tanker this time, all that wheelspinning on the Bunker Run's greasy roads killed my MPG! Apologies to the planet. Nearly puts you off that Xmas Works 210 conversion........

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Crombers, you're worse than me. I'll make you a tape of it sometime..... Prezzies? I'm bringing a petrol tanker this time, all that wheelspinning on the Bunker Run's greasy roads killed my MPG! Apologies to the planet. Nearly puts you off that Xmas Works 210 conversion........
:approve:....It was worth the petrol wee man ...honest ,well worth it :p:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Never mind if its dry Im bringing a golf brolley!!
Now crombers you could steal (my) Ian kings idea of a secret santa for the day !! Everyone could bring either a prezzy they didnt want or a wee something for putting in a box wrapped up for someone else to choose!!


We will discuss tomorrow evening sir :approve:

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

Never mind if its dry Im bringing a golf brolley!!
Now crombers you could steal (my) Ian kings idea of a secret santa for the day !! Everyone could bring either a prezzy they didnt want or a wee something for putting in a box wrapped up for someone else to choose!!


esxcussssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee me

Whoes idea???????????????????????????????????????????

trying to take the credit are we e'hh e'hh I see you the morra night myself.;)

[stoney]

can u add christine with me please :)

[Nicola]

Hi Crombers

Can you put me down for the santa run, looking forward to it!!!!

Nicola :evil: BRG Mini.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Nicola

Hi Crombers

Can you put me down for the santa run, looking forward to it!!!!

Nicola :evil: BRG Mini.




Welcome aboard :approve:

[lollycc]

would love to go on this never been on one before.. what is the route?? :)

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by lollycc

would love to go on this never been on one before.. what is the route?? :)


still to be completely confirmed, but it is around Central and Perthshire... Lunch in Crieff as per last year..

recce being done soon... :approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

[
recce being down soon... :approve:


Jings :eek::D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by lollycc

would love to go on this never been on one before.. what is the route?? :)


Welcome aboard , the more the 'merrier' ;)

[ELFMAN]

Jason, do you have a Mince Pie Preference? (Fortnum & Masons?, Harrods?, Tesco? In return for the wee hurl in the new S).

See I'll be trying to keep up with Nicola again. “Dear Shell Santa, can you do me a special Xmas deal on your V-Power...?

[N12 JLK]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Jason, do you have a Mince Pie Preference? (Fortnum & Masons?, Harrods?, Tesco? In return for the wee hurl in the new S).

See I'll be trying to keep up with Nicola again. “Dear Shell Santa, can you do me a special Xmas deal on your V-Power...?


I like them hot what ever the make , need to wrap themin tinfoil and put them in the engine bay before the run and they should be lovely , mind the double cream.;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by N12 JLK

[quote]Originally posted by ELFMAN

mind the double cream.;)


!!!!!! :I !!!!!!! ;)

[ELFMAN]

Hot Pies? Double Cream? It's only a wee hurl in yer car I want! A Cold Pie and half a tin of 'Carnation' if ye're lucky. Sick Boy.

[Neil and Lorna]

Crombers.

Xmas rota now been done.:D So can you put our names on the list.:D:):)

Cheers.:D

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

P.S. expect a similar message from Andyp and Lenore.:D:D:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna

Crombers.

Xmas rota now been done.:D So can you put our names on the list.:D:):)

Cheers.:D

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

P.S. expect a similar message from Andyp and Lenore.:D:D:D


Excellent , that's the stuff :approve:

[Maxxed Ross]

I'm back onshore the 27th so I'll be there :cool:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Maxxed Ross

I'm back onshore the 27th so I'll be there :cool:


Good stuff :approve:

So you'll be in the MG/Rover thingy ;) & yer Da will be in the Mini :question:

[Craig]

forgot to say yesterday Crombers, I got my shifts in for that week and I am working wed/thurs, but I have the fri off... :approve::approve::approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

forgot to say yesterday Crombers, I got my shifts in for that week and I am working wed/thurs, but I have the fri off... :approve::approve::approve:


Top man :approve:

[Coop]

Im up for that, count me in. :)

[Nicola]

Hi Crombers

Can you add my brother Ian to the list with his Subaru Impreza. He loved the last run. Still trying to convert him to a Mini I told him it's more fun, you will all just have to try and help me!!!!!!!

Thanks

Nicola:evil::p

[harker]

put me down for it aswell what time r us leavin from menzies

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by harker

put me down for it aswell what time r us leavin from menzies


Times, route etc........ will be posted next weekend :approve:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Don't know how we've missed confirming our attendance at this. Must've been sleeping or something....

Anyhoo... We will be off on this day so we are now definitely coming on this run (not taking into account any last minute staff disasters - positive thoughts.. positive thoughts..) ;):D

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehttp://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_bounce.gif

A & L.:D

[ELFMAN]

NICOLA - “Can you add my brother Ian to the list with his SUBARU IMPREZA?”

Wait a minute! That's cheating - 4wd, Turbo etc... It's hard enough keeping up with your Cooper. Even worse, I'll still be "Running In" on this run. Is he going to be up front clearing the road as the 'Course Car' then?

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN
Is he going to be up front clearing the road as the 'Course Car' then?


He'll be where I tell him <rolls eyes & shakes head> , Subaru indeed :disapprove::(;):D

[sedgie]

I'd come to this but hubby working....so i'd need a navigator:I...so anyone not wanting to drive,,,tell me n i'll come along:)..cos you all know how bad i am in car alone....@getting lost!:I:clown:;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by sedgie

I'd come to this but hubby working....so i'd need a navigator:I...so anyone not wanting to drive,,,tell me n i'll come along:)..cos you all know how bad i am in car alone....@getting lost!:I:clown:;)


Not even you (well you could right enough ;)) could get lost on this one as we are going round in one BIG circle. Following the MINI in front usually works for me :p;):D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Don't know how we've missed confirming our attendance at this. Must've been sleeping or something....

Anyhoo... We will be off on this day so we are now definitely coming on this run (not taking into account any last minute staff disasters - positive thoughts.. positive thoughts..) ;):D

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehttp://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_bounce.gif

A & L.:D


Never doubted your attendance chief :approve:

[sedgie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

I'd come to this but hubby working....so i'd need a navigator:I...so anyone not wanting to drive,,,tell me n i'll come along:)..cos you all know how bad i am in car alone....@getting lost!:I:clown:;)


Not even you (well you could right enough ;)) could get lost on this one as we are going round in one BIG circle. Following the MINI in front usually works for me :p;):D

Aye works fir me asweel....till the bu@@er in front pulls oot @ junction fast...n leaves me thinkin...~~where nxt~~~:(:(

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by crombers
Not even you (well you could right enough ;)) could get lost on this one as we are going round in one BIG circle. Following the MINI in front usually works for me :p;):D


But, this is your run.:eek: How will you follow the MINI in front, if you're the MINI in front?:D

A.:D

[duncan]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by sedgie

I'd come to this but hubby working....so i'd need a navigator:I...so anyone not wanting to drive,,,tell me n i'll come along:)..cos you all know how bad i am in car alone....@getting lost!:I:clown:;)


Not even you (well you could right enough ;)) could get lost on this one as we are going round in one BIG circle. Following the MINI in front usually works for me :p;):D


Unless its just a random non-adventuring MINI of course.
And thats been done. ;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

But, this is your run.:eek: How will you follow the MINI in front, if you're the MINI in front?:D



Bugger !! , well that's a lotta 'lost' MINI's come 29/12 ;)

[ELFMAN]

Crombers, somehow I feel my confidence slipping away.... Did anybody see that episode in 'Blackadder III' when they went on the sailing expedition with the mad captain (played by Tom Baker)?

[Craig]

Good to see you again today Crombers.. :approve::approve::approve: oh aye, and Marky..;)

Jude and me would like to thank you for Breakfast - it was magic :D:D:D

Have a nice xmas, drive safely and we shall see you on the 29th. :approve::approve::approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Good to see you again today Crombers.. :approve::approve::approve: oh aye, and Marky..;)

Jude and me would like to thank you for Breakfast - it was magic :D:D:D

Have a nice xmas, drive safely and we shall see you on the 29th. :approve::approve::approve:


Pleasure was all mine chief & thanks to you guys for the recce transportation ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Good to see you again today Crombers.. :approve::approve::approve: oh aye, and Marky..;)

Jude and me would like to thank you for Breakfast - it was magic :D:D:D

Have a nice xmas, drive safely and we shall see you on the 29th. :approve::approve::approve:


Don't tell me you did the recce in the Rav?:clown:
Pleasure was all mine chief & thanks to you guys for the recce transportation ;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Don't tell me you did the recce in the Rav?:clown:



No no, we all squeezed into CD's MINI :clown:;):D

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Good to see you again today Crombers.. :approve::approve::approve: oh aye, and Marky..;)

Jude and me would like to thank you for Breakfast - it was magic :D:D:D

Have a nice xmas, drive safely and we shall see you on the 29th. :approve::approve::approve:


Don't tell me you did the recce in the Rav?:clown:
Pleasure was all mine chief & thanks to you guys for the recce transportation ;)



YUP :approve::approve::approve:

can you imagine 4 of us in ma mini ? ? :eek::p:D

[Big Gordy]

quote:can you imagine 4 of us in ma mini ? ?
At least you could see what it would be like if you lowered it:D :p:D:approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Big Gordy


quote:can you imagine 4 of us in ma mini ? ?
At least you could see what it would be like if you lowered it:D :p:D:approve:


:D:D:D:D (aye ok , ya f@nny :D:D:D:D)

[Burple]

Dude.. if there's still places, can you add myself and Ellie please?
(along with skinny winter wheels :(;):D)


Didn't ask sooner, but looks like the date will be fine :D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude
can you imagine 4 of us in ma mini ? ? :eek::p:D


I don't want to. It hurts my head when I try.:eek::blackeye::D:D

A.;)

[Burple]

<cof?> ^ ;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1

<cof?> ^ ;)




Ewan, thats far too subtle.

You should be SHOUTING ME! ME! ME! YOU'VE FORGOTTEN ABOUT ME!!!!

A.:D

[Burple]

Cheers big man :D:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1

Cheers big man :D:D




;)

[Big Gordy]

Hi crombers:D It will just be lil old me on this one as Ross will be offshore re-fueling santas sleigh;) :p:D:approve:

[ELFMAN]

Anyone know a quick way of running in a car at 4,500rpm for 1,200 miles before the 29th when you're working 8 till 6??? If not, you'll just have to wait for me........

ps Stealing my motor doesn't count.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Anyone know a quick way of running in a car at 4,500rpm for 1,200 miles before the 29th when you're working 8 till 6??? If not, you'll just have to wait for me........

ps Stealing my motor doesn't count.


What if we just "borrow it"?;);):D:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Big Gordy

Hi crombers:D It will just be lil old me on this one as Ross will be offshore re-fueling santas sleigh;) :p:D:approve:


Nae danger chief ;):)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Anyone know a quick way of running in a car at 4,500rpm for 1,200 miles before the 29th when you're working 8 till 6??? If not, you'll just have to wait for me........

ps Stealing my motor doesn't count.


Still gonna kick the ass off most things ;)

PlayMini Rules ya bass :p:approve::D

[Nenah]

Shame!! We're in Isle of Skye from 20th - 30th.

Merry Christmas - have fun! :D

[ELFMAN]

Andy - remember that time in Court when you tried to define “Borrowing” to that nice judge?
Crombers - along with myself - living proof that only refined gentlemen fit 'Playmini' Don't y' know old chep? I'm off to hijack a Rolling Road, a brick and a big fan. By the way, these JCW seats are great, but tight - nae Christmas Pudding for me this year!!!

[harker]

so what time r we levin at lads

[Craig]

10:30am at Menzies of Stirling for an 11:00am departure...:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

DOWNLOAD RUN NOTES HERE (http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmascracker-29-12-06.pdf)

A.;)

[Craig]

jings - you beat me to it....;) 'cos old boy crombers hasnae a clue!!:eek::p:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

jings - you beat me to it....;) 'cos old boy crombers hasnae a clue!!:eek::p:D


about certain things Craigy Lad , just certain things :p;):D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Nenah

Shame!! We're in Isle of Skye from 20th - 30th.

Merry Christmas - have fun! :D


Have a good time on Skye :) & Merry Crimbo to you guys too :D

[ELFMAN]

My stupid Mac won't let me download the Run Notes (again!). Crombers and anybody - are we going up to Stirling in a bunch? I've forgotten where Menzies is.... These days they don't let me out on my own you know. I've asked for a Nurse to 'assist' me, but they won't give me one. B@st@rds.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

My stupid Mac won't let me download the Run Notes (again!). Crombers and anybody - are we going up to Stirling in a bunch? I've forgotten where Menzies is.... These days they don't let me out on my own you know. I've asked for a Nurse to 'assist' me, but they won't give me one. B@st@rds.


Ewan,

PM me your email address and I'll email you a copy.

A:D

[ELFMAN]

Thanks Andy, done.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

My stupid Mac won't let me download the Run Notes (again!). Crombers and anybody - are we going up to Stirling in a bunch? I've forgotten where Menzies is.... These days they don't let me out on my own you know. I've asked for a Nurse to 'assist' me, but they won't give me one. B@st@rds.


I,ll not be back on until the eve of 28/12. We can arrange a meet sir 'no probs' to travel up to Menzies. How about meeting at Cumbernauld (Shell Petrol Station) around 9.30:question:

[stoney]

ok meet at ham services at about 9 ish then trvel up 2 cumbernauld for 9 30 ish

[ELFMAN]

That does it for me guys, see you at Ham Services @ 9.00am Stone, and Crombers @ Cumbernauld @ 9.30am. Crombers finds his way into those Services, even when he's not trying to get into them!

Have a great Christmas everybodey.

[Stewart]

I do the trip back-words from the point of Callender from Glasgow to friends in Crieff then come back late at night the Muthill way back into Glasgow. It’s a great drive and I’m saying that from a non Mini owner .

I hope you get the weather, in summer it cant be beat but it would be a blast anytime.

Just make sure you post plenty of pics of all the cars….. I can just see them all approaching Callander winding up the hill… then down again.


Have a great day.

[N12 JLK]

We will also meet and the Old Inns at 9.30.

See you there. Ewan, forget the mince pies

[Gismo]

Any idea as to what the end time will be ;) am going out at night :p

[Craig]

Allan;) Alan,

should be back at Menzies for approx 15:30hrs... Should give you time to get back up the road...:D

(just replying for Crombers as he's away from a computer at the moment..):D

[gill]

I'm afraid we'll not make this one now - got two parties tomorrow so I think we might be slightly hungover in the morning!!!

Not a good idea to go around racing in the mini!!! ;)

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy it and we'll see you all in the New Year!!!

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[ELFMAN]

Jason - no mince pies!? I'd been saving them too. I'd hatched an ingenious plan to heat 'em up too...which would've ended in disaster and a very sticky engine bay. Best forgotten.

Now loaded with the cold and drinking gallons of Lemsip etc. - but will be there. That's what I get for racing around on Xmas Eve in a red shirt and Santa Hat delivering prezzies...... Eejit.

[Coop]

Anyone fancy meeting up in Perth or anywhere in that direction? Dunno how to get to Menzies and the AA routefinder is making things complicated :dead:

ooh ma head.....

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Coop
Anyone fancy meeting up in Perth or anywhere in that direction? Dunno how to get to Menzies and the AA routefinder is making things complicated :dead:
ooh ma head.....Could maybe meet up at the Perth Broxden roundabout services, i'm sure Ewan will be passing too.
But, if it's as icy as it is today i won't be going :disapprove:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Coop

Anyone fancy meeting up in Perth or anywhere in that direction? Dunno how to get to Menzies and the AA routefinder is making things complicated :dead:

ooh ma head.....


if nobody is coming down from that way, make your way to Stirling Services (J9 or the M9) and I can collect you from there and deliver you to Menzies...:D

[Clare1]

Im supposed to be off tomorrow, so i might tag along if thats ok?!:p

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Clare1

Im supposed to be off tomorrow, so i might tag along if thats ok?!:p


:eek::eek:

it's no fair

I'm having to work.:(:(

[Clare1]

You work?!! lol :p

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Clare1

Im supposed to be off tomorrow, so i might tag along if thats ok?!:p


more than welcome Clare...:D

Be good to see you there :approve:

[ELFMAN]

Anybody got any Nursing experience? I might need some during the run..... Now on Benylin Cough Bottle, Vick's and Lemsip - any more and I'll O.D. Got about half an hour's sleep last night. Bloody TYPICAL! Timing was never my strong point.

You won't hear the car over the hacking coughing - you know the type where you can't breathe and you get flashing lights behind your eyes? B*ll*cks. Scunnered.

[Gismo]

Sorry Crombers, i aint gonna make the run, the weather forecast isn't too good for the morning and i don't wanna chance it :disapprove:
Have a good un :)

[markyc]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Anybody got any Nursing experience? I might need some during the run..... Now on Benylin Cough Bottle, Vick's and Lemsip - any more and I'll O.D. Got about half an hour's sleep last night. Bloody TYPICAL! Timing was never my strong point.

You won't hear the car over the hacking coughing - you know the type where you can't breathe and you get flashing lights behind your eyes? B*ll*cks. Scunnered.


Hmmmmm Hope this is not a ploy Euan to get a wee bit TLC from a naughty nurse :eek::p:kiss::D;)

[Coop]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude


quote:Originally posted by Coop

Anyone fancy meeting up in Perth or anywhere in that direction? Dunno how to get to Menzies and the AA routefinder is making things complicated :dead:

ooh ma head.....


if nobody is coming down from that way, make your way to Stirling Services (J9 or the M9) and I can collect you from there and deliver you to Menzies...:D



That would be fantastic - meet there about 1015 to get to Menzies for 1030?

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Coop


quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude


quote:Originally posted by Coop

Anyone fancy meeting up in Perth or anywhere in that direction? Dunno how to get to Menzies and the AA routefinder is making things complicated :dead:

ooh ma head.....


if nobody is coming down from that way, make your way to Stirling Services (J9 or the M9) and I can collect you from there and deliver you to Menzies...:D



That would be fantastic - meet there about 1015 to get to Menzies for 1030?



Sorted.!

see you at 10:15hrs. :approve:

[Crombers]

Right that's me back :)

This is now a 'Festive "Manky" Xmas Cracker Run as it is my run , me MINI is boggin & I DO NOT wash/clean cars in the dark OR first thing in the morning :D

See you guys at 10.30am (or 9.30am at Cumbernauld , for those of us meeting there) :approve:

PS I have copies of the run notes if you dont have a printer that works OR you canny be arsed printing one :p;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Sorry Crombers, i aint gonna make the run, the weather forecast isn't too good for the morning and i don't wanna chance it :disapprove:
Have a good un :)


No probs sir :) , better safe than sorry :approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by markyc


quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Anybody got any Nursing experience? I might need some during the run..... Now on Benylin Cough Bottle, Vick's and Lemsip - any more and I'll O.D. Got about half an hour's sleep last night. Bloody TYPICAL! Timing was never my strong point.

You won't hear the car over the hacking coughing - you know the type where you can't breathe and you get flashing lights behind your eyes? B*ll*cks. Scunnered.


Hmmmmm Hope this is not a ploy Euan to get a wee bit TLC from a naughty nurse :eek::p:kiss::D;)


Mmmmm , damn well sounds like it :p;):D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Clare1

Im supposed to be off tomorrow, so i might tag along if thats ok?!:p


Yer in :approve:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by gill

I'm afraid we'll not make this one now - got two parties tomorrow so I think we might be slightly hungover in the morning!!!

Not a good idea to go around racing in the mini!!! ;)

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy it and we'll see you all in the New Year!!!

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Ok no probs :)

[ELFMAN]

“Hope this is not a ploy Euan to get a wee bit TLC from a naughty nurse...” Chance would be a fine thing Mr. C. I'm looking really doubtful for tomorrow folks, now have a temperature..... totally p*ssed off.

STONEY - you just head straight up to Cumbernauld for 9.30am, if I'm feeling better, I'll meet you guys there and then - if not, I have Crombers' Moby number, so I'll give you a shout. As I said, not a happy chappie, but the thought of having a blinding coughing fit on the road is not good. Don't fancy stuffing the new engine into a hedge, or somebody's new R56 boot.... I'll keep taking the medicine though, you never know - but you could still send me a naughty nurse, just to make sure.

[Craig]

Crombers... mine will also be "crombers dirty" as I'm not washing mine until I get a delivery date in protest....;)

[stoney]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Crombers... mine will also be "crombers dirty" as I'm not washing mine until I get a delivery date in protest....;)


well i have just been working so no time 2 wash my wee beast :evil:

[stoney]

no probs elfman hope 2 see u 2morow if not get better soon

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Crombers... mine will also be "crombers dirty" as I'm not washing mine until I get a delivery date in protest....;)


see now that's just not nice poor wee Cooper it is not her fault your other one is delayed.

Just think she will be crying after tomorrow knowing that you are sendiung her away to be replaced (sometime) with another Mini.

;)

[ELFMAN]

Cheers Stone, glad you got the message. Crombers, I'll text or phone you tomorrow before the Cumbernauld meet. If I don't make it, all of you have a great day out.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ELFMAN

Cheers Stone, glad you got the message. Crombers, I'll text or phone you tomorrow before the Cumbernauld meet. If I don't make it, all of you have a great day out.


No probs , now you get tae yer bed & we might then stand a chance of hearing this machine of yours tomorrow :)

[Crombers]

Aint't rainin here :p

See ya's all in a bit ;)

[stoney]

nope just cold out side mind ur hats and gloves now :)

[Scottie]

hope you guys have a great run and you can think of us who are having to work.:(

mind loads a pics:cool:

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

hope you guys have a great run and you can think of us who are having to work.:(

mind loads a pics:cool:


enjoy your work Fi..... LOL! :p:D:approve:

It's also dry here, blooming weather forecasters never get it right...;)

[stoney]

thanx for a brill day shame about the rain but a good day any way good 2 see some new faces 2 :)

[PACMAN]

any pictures of the day?

[Craig]

Well done Crombers! :approve:

great to get out of the hoose for a wee while and get the car a bit dirtier....:eek:;)

TOP news that Mr C's "S" is now a Menzies. Well Done Marky, bet you can't wait to get your hands on it...:approve:

Good to meet a few new folk, Grant hope the mats work out OK for you...:D

[N12 JLK]

Smashing day :Das I write my gut is near bursting , too much food/rolls and turkey/sweets:(, lots of nice wee roads and not too long in-between the stops. Kerr said thanks to everyone for stopping so he could have a pee ;)
By god was the rain heavy, I took the picture below as we went through one of the villages during the rain.


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/lesley12/93floodvolvos.jpg

[Stewart]

So some Muddy Mini pictures are in order then!

[ianking]

Thanks Crombers for a good run and thanks for the wee bottles for the New Year. Good to see everyone again. :):)

[X30YES]

Sorry I never made this one ...Im working NY offshore ......dont forget to add any good pics to "Rogues Gallery guys

[Scottie]

where's the pics

[Big Gordy]

Thank for a good run today guys;)
Some pictures for those who didnt/couldnt make it today
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/Bunker%20Run/NewCameraPictures017.jpg
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http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/Bunker%20Run/NewCameraPictures013.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/Bunker%20Run/NewCameraPictures012.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/Bunker%20Run/NewCameraPictures011.jpg

Sorry I missed saying goodbye to some of you ie Craig,Crombers,Jason & Mark too name but a few:I :p:D:approve:

[markyc]

Woo Hoo what a superb day that was :approve::approve::approve::approve::D Driving down Glen Eagles was supersmashingreat and the wee blat along the side of Loch Earn was brill :D we even picked up a black Scooby who decided to join in and have a bit of fun too :eek::approve::p:D

Well done Crombers for organising a top day ;) Was glad to see the rain heading down to Callander it washed all the muck and mess off ma wee mowta :approve::):clown:

Thought the phone call Malcolm got from Mum as we were driving down to Callander from Lochearnhead in the lashing rain was hilarious -"Have you got the hood down Malcolm" :eek::eek::p:dead::D;)

Quality day ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Great fun :D
Thanks to Crombers for organising & everyone who took part
excellent opportunity to bed in my new wipers :eek: ;)
Super lunch stop, I'm stiff stuffed! :p

[AndyP & Lenore]

Great run.:D

Well done to Crombers for organising it.:D

Good to see you all today, and hope to see you all again soon.:D

[Coop]

Cheers to Craig for delivering me to Menzies this morning and selling me winter mats for much cheapness. Hello to everyone else, nice to meet everyone and ta for all the rolls / cake / chocolate / whisky.

I'll try and get some pics up if I can get ma new phone to transfer onto ma PC.

[Craig]

quote:Originally posted by Coop

Cheers to Craig for delivering me to Menzies this morning and selling me winter mats for much cheapness. Hello to everyone else, nice to meet everyone and ta for all the rolls / cake / chocolate / whisky.

I'll try and get some pics up if I can get ma new phone to transfer onto ma PC.


nae bother Grant - glad you enjoyed your day and now your carpet mats will suvive for a bit longer...;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

Some pics from us.

Also some posted to the Rogues Gallery.:D

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmas_run_060001.JPG

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmas_run_060003.JPG

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmas_run_060004.JPG

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmas_run_060012.JPG

http://www.reachercreatures.com/minirun/xmas_run_060013.JPG

[minimad]

looked like agreat time was had by all ;)but some of us had to work:dead:see you all on robs run in jan 2007

[Crombers]

Top photos chaps, well done (& Gordy you are excused :)).
Glad everyone had a good day & lets face it a 'wee' MINI run sure beats sitting in yer hoose with the outlaws 'or' shopping in the sales (Low'n'Loud ;))

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart
I'm stiff stuffed! :p



Quality quote Duncan , hope your feeling better soon ;):p:D

[Neil and Lorna]

Super smashing great.:D:D:D

Fantastic day yesterday Cheers Crombers.

Just proves you can still have fun on a run even in the pissing rain.:D:D:D

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Neil and Lorna

Super smashing great.:D:D:D

Fantastic day yesterday Cheers Crombers.

Just proves you can still have fun on a run even in the pissing rain.:D:D:D

Neil and Lorna.:D:D:D


;)absomondo

[Crombers]

Pics look fab. How come after all these years 'pics' of a MINI line up still look the 'dogs' :approve::approve::approve::approve:

[Clare1]

Sorry I didnt make it guys, I forgot I had promised to go shopping with my best friend yesterday for New Year outfits :eek:

Sounds like you all had a blast! :D:)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Clare1

Sorry I didnt make it guys, I forgot I had promised to go shopping with my best friend yesterday for New Year outfits :eek:

Sounds like you all had a blast! :D:)


Aye right :) , more like 'clubbin' it the night before :p;):D

[Stewart]

Thanks for the pic's if that does not make you buy a
Mini then nothing will......

[Burple]

First time I've got to the PC since the run...

Top job big man! Even the rain can't stop us! speaking of which.. that rain was mental! :eek::D
good to see some of the usual suspects again, shame Mr Playmini couldn't make it.. so I settled being stuck ;);) behind the Scooby [;] Brilliant noise!

we even made it to IKEA in edinburgh and back home again.. and I survived with change from £20!! ;):D

we'd also like to thank the wee scrote in the black Puma (T 791 ASE)with the 17" alloys who tried to ram us coming back past dunfermline. he shot past us as I was pulling in from overtaking someone, I hadn't got the car across the white lines when he screamed past and pulled in right in front of us, so I quite reservedly flashed him, so he decided to thank me for letting him know whe was being dangerous by slamming his brakes on so we had to go round him, then swerving the car at us as we did. Charming young gentleman.:disapprove:

See y'all soon!! :):D

[stoney]

all ways one arse on the road tho !!!!!! :eek:

[Stewart]

Aye but feel sorry for him he's driving a Puma! I had one when I worked for ford, and they thought I’d be delighted but just one day with it and a drive down to Greenock and I came back and gave them back the keys, I said sorry but I’ll use my Honda.

Truly awful car…..rear visibility, the door mirrors, the usual ford interior.