Heart Of The Borders - Sun 27th August 2006

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We organised this run around the Scottish Borders last September and we've decided to repeat it again this year. Click here for last years run thread.

Date: Sunday 27th August.

Route: Very similar to last years, but with a different lunch location and probably extended to include the wheel splash near Duns. Starting in Selkirk, out the Yarrow valley, across to the Ettrick valley, up to Innerleithen, down to Clovenfords, up to stow, across to Lauder, down to Galashiels, Out to Kelso, then over to Duns and finishing in Lauder. Route notes will be available for download soon.

Roads: A wide variety of roads from single track "mountain pass" roads, to B class and some A class roads.

Lunch: We will be parking in Galashiels High Street car park at lunch time. In Gala town centre there are a number of good quality eateries to choose from including a J.D.Wetherspoon's free house, so feel free to choose your own lunch venue or take a picnic.:D

Update: Thursday 3rd August: Recce of full route now carried out and we are happy to extend the run numbers to include the reserves.:D Any more peeps wishing to join from now on would, however be put on another reserves list.

Download Run Notes Here

1. AndyP & Lenore
2. Neil & Lorna
3. Jason, Lesley & Kerr (no longer the spewmonster - redeemed himself on Craig's run) ;)
4. ScottieCoop
5. Minimad
6. Ian King
7. Gordons_cooper_wrks
8. MarkyC
9. CraigD & Jude
10. Duncan & Helen
11. Crombers
12. Weefossy
13. Gill, & Dad - who we need to convince to buy a MINI!
14. Sara & Craig
15. Jayex + 1
16. W14RCO (Angel-Mini's Better half)
17. Sarah Munro (Ian Kings better half;))
18. Sweeney
19. tree73
20. X30YES - Angus
21. Angel-Mini
22. Stone
23. Johnsop + 1
24. Indigomatt
25. Sedgie
26. Ewan & Jamie - in a rented S Convertable!:D


Status: Run currently full:eek:. But there are always "drop-outs" so if anyone else is interested we can still put your name on the reserves list.:D

Reserves:
1. Vidal Buffoon
2.

sounds good put the usual 3 suspects down please!!!!

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quote:Originally posted by lesley12

sounds good put the usual suspects down please!!!!

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Thats you added.:approve:

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quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

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quote:Originally posted by lesley12

sounds good put the usual suspects down please!!!!

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Thats you's added.:approve:;)

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put us down

I might be off work the following week, perhaps I can make this on the way to Jackie's parents in Newcastle :D

Can I be added as a Non Mini Maybe:question:

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quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

put us down

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quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

I might be off work the following week, perhaps I can make this on the way to Jackie's parents in Newcastle :D

Can I be added as a Non Mini Maybe:question:

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Thats you both added.:approve:

Sounds good, I will be there.

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quote:Originally posted by ianking

Sounds good, I will be there.

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:approve:

Sign me up please.

Ola Mr and Mrs P :D Last year was FANTASTIC and bloody roastin :approve::clown: I don't know what shift I'll be but put me down anyway ;)

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quote:Originally posted by Mark R

Sign me up please.

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Thats you added Mark.:D

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quote:Originally posted by markyc

Ola Mr and Mrs P :D Last year was FANTASTIC and bloody roastin :approve::clown: I don't know what shift I'll be but put me down anyway ;)

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And another Mark! Hope your shifts work out ok.:p:D:approve:

ah go on then......

same for me re the shifts, but i've got a nicer boss and can change mine easily...;)

I do hope the weather will not be as good, ma heid got burnt the last time :eek:;):D:approve::approve::approve:

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quote:Originally posted by craigd

ah go on then......

same for me re the shifts, but i've got a nicer boss and can change mine easily...;)

I do hope the weather will not be as good, ma heid got burnt the last time :eek:;):D:approve::approve::approve:

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Thats you added Criag. And as for the sunburn, can I reccomend this....http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/hat.jpg

Yep. You know, I can just see you in that.:D:D

only if your prepared to let it go for a good price ;)

Oh Yes! :D add Helen and I please. Superb run last year, sure be as good this year :D Although could you arrange for it to be a bit cooler ;), perhaps I could stand close to the water splash :p:eek:

<knocks on door>

Mr P it's me Crombers :D

See all these things I've said about you , ALL untrue ;)

<waits patiently for Mr P's reply>


PS same 'pace' notes as last year I hope :approve:

Let me in & I'll let you beat me to Oxford :p

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quote:Originally posted by crombers

<knocks on door>

Mr P it's me Crombers :D

See all these things I've said about you , ALL untrue ;)

<waits patiently for Mr P's reply>


PS same 'pace' notes as last year I hope :approve:

Let me in & I'll let you beat me to Oxford :p

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Sorry mate. You're barred.:dead:

No Kielder Run, no Borders Run.:D;)

I see the back door is open , good man :D






PS is your 'Ring Run' this year as well :question::p;)

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quote:Originally posted by crombers

I see the back door is open , good man :D

PS is your 'Ring Run' this year as well :question::p;)

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I don't know are you offering to organise it:question:;);):)

L

& steal your idea , no way mate :p;):D

:approve:and the glory for organising such an "epic" trip :eek::blackeye:;)

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quote:Originally posted by crombers

& steal your idea , no way mate :p;):D

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But, we are quite willing to step aside, wouldn't want to deprive you of organising a run that you clearly are desperate to go on.;):D:eek:;)

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quote:Originally posted by craigd

:approve:and the glory for organising such an "epic" trip :eek::blackeye:;)

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MrD, Stop stirring it;), we are skint now with a new wheel etc to pay:(:mad: for before the Oxford run.:D

L

Snigger :) I canny even get to the Falkirk Wheel on Sunday on ma own without some help :clown:

To clarify our situation, and dispel any further "Ring" idea's....

Lenore and I have far too much on to organise a "ring" run this year.

We have an aging dog at home. He's a twelve and a half year old Samoyed. He still has good health and is fairly spritely for his age. We are hoping he will still be around for at least another couple of years. We are off to Florida in June, but that will be the last time we are leaving him with friends/family for anything more than overnight while we jet off anywhere. By the middle of next year he will be thirteen and a half and it simply won't be fair to leave him with anyone. Anticipating nursing duties like we had with his elder brother - sadly no longer with us.

So, sorry if this lets anyone down, we had suggested it would be good to organise a "Nurburgring" run "sometime". But if we did organise a run of this magnitude, the earliest is likely to be 2008.

If any other NMS'r is interested in organising a "Ring" run, you would not be stepping on our toes. Go for it.:D

Hey Crombers - that was WAY too easy... :p:p;):D

Totally understand you situation, put me and Jude down for the "2008 Ring Run"
:D:D

<runs and hides.........oh and also switches off his phone....>

Crombers well done for organising this years Ring run , put me and Lesley down;)

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quote:Originally posted by lesley12

Crombers well done for organising this years Ring run , put me and Lesley down;)

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Yeah, well done Crombers.:D;):D

Put us down for both the borders and the "Ring Sting" thing.....please

And hows weefossy these days ,Kerr says hello!;)

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quote:Originally posted by weefossy

Put us down for both the borders and the "Ring Sting" thing.....please

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That's you both added for the Borders Run.:D

You'll need to speak to Crombers about the Ring Run.;):D

Fantastic Andy, count me in as well x 2

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quote:Originally posted by roadrunner

Fantastic Andy, count me in as well x 2

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Nae probs, thats you added.:D

L

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quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

To clarify our situation, and dispel any further "Ring" idea's....

Lenore and I have far too much on to organise a "ring" run this year.

We have an aging dog at home. He's a twelve and a half year old Samoyed. He still has good health and is fairly spritely for his age. We are hoping he will still be around for at least another couple of years. We are off to Florida in June, but that will be the last time we are leaving him with friends/family for anything more than overnight while we jet off anywhere. By the middle of next year he will be thirteen and a half and it simply won't be fair to leave him with anyone. Anticipating nursing duties like we had with his elder brother - sadly no longer with us.

So, sorry if this lets anyone down, we had suggested it would be good to organise a "Nurburgring" run "sometime". But if we did organise a run of this magnitude, the earliest is likely to be 2008.

If any other NMS'r is interested in organising a "Ring" run, you would not be stepping on our toes. Go for it.:D

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I was just joshin mate ;). Think you have earned plenty bonus points for all the runs you have previously organised & have currently planned :approve:.
Then again a trip the Nurburgring would be MEGA and would have to be extremely well thought out. Suffice to say it would not be something I (or anybody else) would plan on my/their own , but if anyone fancies joining me on a wee 'Ring' (:eek:) commitee then we could discuss to see if possible :p:D

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quote:Originally posted by crombers

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quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

To clarify our situation, and dispel any further "Ring" idea's....

Lenore and I have far too much on to organise a "ring" run this year.

We have an aging dog at home. He's a twelve and a half year old Samoyed. He still has good health and is fairly spritely for his age. We are hoping he will still be around for at least another couple of years. We are off to Florida in June, but that will be the last time we are leaving him with friends/family for anything more than overnight while we jet off anywhere. By the middle of next year he will be thirteen and a half and it simply won't be fair to leave him with anyone. Anticipating nursing duties like we had with his elder brother - sadly no longer with us.

So, sorry if this lets anyone down, we had suggested it would be good to organise a "Nurburgring" run "sometime". But if we did organise a run of this magnitude, the earliest is likely to be 2008.

If any other NMS'r is interested in organising a "Ring" run, you would not be stepping on our toes. Go for it.:D

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I was just joshin mate ;). Think you have earned plenty bonus points for all the runs you have previously organised & have currently planned :approve:.
Then again a trip the Nurburgring would be MEGA and would have to be extremely well thought out. Suffice to say it would not be something I (or anybody else) would plan on my/their own , but if anyone fancies joining me on a wee 'Ring' (:eek:) commitee then we could discuss to see if possible :p:D

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Allan

I'd be intrested in lending a hand.

Neil.:D:)

We know you are only joking ;) but it has been a Cr@p day (£600 to fix our R99 :mad::mad:).

Anyway, there you go Crombers your commitee has started.

Well done for volunteering to organise the Ring Run.;):D;);):D:eek:;):blackeye::eek:;):blackeye:

Crombers, I'd help out with a 'Ring' Run but it would have to be 2007 :D

Thanks to Neil & Paul for offering to 'comit' with me. 2007 would seem a sensible bet.
We can discuss soon.
Neil , I,ll see you at Oxford.
Paul , when are you next out on a run ?

;)

Angus Glens in June