Good man Paul - HUGE amount of work for you !!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogfather
I for one (as an organiser of runs) know how much goes into it, and with one as epic as this, it only multiplies the effort.... :yes nod:
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Good man Paul - HUGE amount of work for you !!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogfather
I for one (as an organiser of runs) know how much goes into it, and with one as epic as this, it only multiplies the effort.... :yes nod:
Paul
Really sorry but I'm going to have to pull out. No matter how I count the pennies out the builder working on my flat is taking them all. I'm gutted.
Lynn
Just a Heads up BBC 2 Scotland have a special on tonight at & 7 PM "Sutherland - The Empty lands"
Join Cameron as he walks between Lochinver and Tongue on the 77-mile long Sutherland Trail, as first seen on the BBC Scotland television programme. Hills climbed en route include Suilven, Foinaven and Ben Loyal and Cameron also descends into the caves of Inchnadamph as well as kayaking out to the bird reserve of handa Island
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7601/twr15.jpg
where was the picture taken? thats a stunning view. Awsome picture
That's a lovely car 5th in from the left :Whistle:
:thumbs up:Quite fond of the first car on the left.
Kylesku Bridge
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...sku/index.html
What a twat I am sometimes, :blush:however that is a nice car too, ok here goes 5th in from the right or 13th from the left.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogfather
Hey Paul you must be getting excited mate, I still cannot believe I am working.
Paul I'm just spitting fur and feathers but need to pull out of this run. Have moved to a new office and though had forwarded my hol dates for some strange reason the May ones hadnt been included though they had been previously agreed to. Can't get them since other folk on holiday next week. Have been looking forward to this for months. Absolute bummer. I've just cancelled my booking at the Royal in Ullapool so there will be a room going for anyone interested. I also have a room booked and paid for in Inverness for Sat night. Thats same one as most of the others. If anyone wants it its available. Not sure if its feasible to come up to Inverness on Sat esp since I'll miss out on the bonniest bits of the run. Need to get my head round that one. Och now am away for a mega sulk.
Thats a shame sheilz....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheilz
Does anybody have instrumentation skills fancy 2 weeks offshore....
My Dad:yes nod:.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
Qualified with City & Guilds in instrumentation and electromechanical engineering.:thumbs up:
He's 75 but still helluva sprightly and still actively involved in the cinema - especially tinkering with the projectors - but I doubt he'd pass the fitness test. Sorry dude.
A.:D
Sheilz sorry to read that, with you and bumble out thats me lost my pace cars. :sad::sad::sad:
Sounds perfect, he's not much older than half the guys offshore anyway. I am actually one of the younger ones :thud:Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
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Originally Posted by The Dogfather
Luckily as everyone will be representing NM and NMS there'll be no speeding anyway ;)
As I said ages ago, sorry to be missing this one folks.
Re. Speeding. Me and my pal Bill were away up North (Ullapool, Kylesku etc) 'road-testing' his new VW Polo TD (61 MPG overall driving normally) a couple of months ago - I think his wife just wanted peace for a weekend. ANYWAY.... we spotted quite a few Mobile Speed Traps in various locations where you'd never have seen them in years gone by. One particular one in a layby (Northbound) about 5 miles before Ullapool. Luckily we were in a wee Polo and not the S, otherwise I'd probably have nice shiny new points now.
So just BEWARE - the roads are so fantastic up there that you do tend to 'enjoy' them, but just keep it in the back of your mind that Big Brother could be round the next curve waiting to take your photo. Of course, there's just as likely to be a Tractor or a Deer - which will cause more immediate and painful damage! Stay safe and have a great run.
Highlands Speed Camera Location.Nearest Town/village: Kingshouse Hotel
Road Name: A82
Direction of Camera: Both directions
Speed Limit: 60mph
Speed Camera Details: Mobile speed camera van located between the Ski Centre and Rannoch Moor summit watch for the white Transit on the left in a "pull in" as you head southbound. It has orange lights on the roof. Its on the right as you head northbound. Just after passing the summit you crest a small rise on a long straight and you will see it about 500metres away
This white Transit gets about by the looks of it.
Just remember the top gear tip what was it again, over 176mph the camera doesn't register, well atleast Baz will be ok.:thud: ;)
..... Zoooooooooooom......... ;)
Not good Paul:frown:. Hope you feel better soon, especially after all the work you've put in to organising this event.:frown:
A.
hope its better for next week
Hope you will be OK gutted for you.
Aye sorry to read that, right get the Mrs on full on physio for the next seven days. Hope it gets better and what ever you do don’t wash or change your wheels your barred….
I’m sure for a beer your Hotel manager in Stirling will give it a quick wash.
Take care.
That's pretty bad luck Paul. I hope it's okay for you by next week.
Its ok I’ll get your bags………..got to look after our own after all….
Joking aside my mate did something similar the other week and he was in real pain.
RE SAV112 - Rannoch Moor Speed Trap. That's reminded me, we clocked this one as well! Think it was in a slightly different position, but def thereabouts.
Have a good one Folks.
Think you have mine from last year Paul? Let me know.
I will be pulling off at Point D on day 3 as got to be at work at 3.30
Yup got wheels that suit and might aswell now I got some coin for petrolQuote:
Originally Posted by The Dogfather
Sold my MINI a couple of weeks back:sad:
But the girlfriend still fancies a weekend away, and the hotels are booked. So look out for me in my Mondeo ST ;)
Text the number I had Paul.
Countdown hope to see you in ullapool then. CL Final football at the pub sounds good...........:thumbs up:
Still deliberating whether or not im coming to this, Baz and Ben are reeling me in but im still in doubt with regards to the mielage. Yes im a nonce :D
Hotel etc is booked though so I'll update when I make final decision!
Yeah what Snoop Doggy F said ;). Get out and drive it !!!! :thumbs up:
tell you what... you come to my house look after my pup for the weekend and I will go on the run instead...;):smilewinkgrin::smilewinkgrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by RyanK
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Originally Posted by RyanK
Gie's the GP and I'll take it for you!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
..but naah, seriously gutted I can't make this one this year.
Hope you all have an awesome trip!
..and by the way.. you have to make sure you stop in the wee gift shop on the way out of Tongue and get your "I <heart> Tongue!" stickers and mugs!!!!
Oh the hilarity at work! ;):laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Judes currently cleaning your room and private toilet for tomorrow night !! :lol:
Those pics make me wanna ditch Uni and just come next year, but far to close to my exams...roll on 2012 Highland Tour!!!
I'll be a fanny until tomorrow :D
Don't forget to print off the run notes and directions if you need them!
Will just catch up. Got hotel postcodes this time
Don’t forget to buy Bug spray for your windows and a cloth!
Have a safe trip all for those on the road on friday.