NMS Coast-to-Coast Adventure 19th September

In a nod to the movies we've had our very own "Lockdown Job" so now it's time for a Cannonball Run style Coast-to-Coast Adventure!

Starting at Stirling Services, we'll set out across the narrow waist of Scotland. With the Firth of Forth in our rear view mirror, we'll head down through the Carron Valley and on towards Loch Lomond as we make our way from "sea to shining seeaaaa-eeaaaaaaaa-eeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaa".

Our lunch stop for the day will be in the coastal town of Helensburgh where there's plenty of great fish and chip shops to choose from (as well as a few other options for those who might fancy something different).

After lunch it's "eastbound and down" before cutting north to enjoy the scenic Duke's Pass and some surrounding roads before finishing with a warm drink and some delicious cake. :thumbs up:

Start Point: 10am for a 10:30 start at Stirling Services, FK7 8ET

Lunch Stop: Helensburgh

End Time & Location: Between 3-4pm at The Woodhouse, Kippen Station, FK8 3JA

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Run Notes: Attachment 9004

Total Run Distance: Approximately 115 miles

MINI Runners:

1. Alasdair, Laura & Arwen
2. William, Megan & Christopher
3. Gemma & Mum
4. Andrew
5. John & Lynne
6. Brian & Christina
7. Dad
8. Scott
9. Scott
10. Rab & Diane
11. Martin
12. Stephen
13. Kieran
14. Stevie
...

Sounds perfect Ali. Add me

Yes please- can my mum and I come along?

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Nope, both working that weekend :frown:

Yep I’ll be along


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Me and Lynne are up for this

Yes please xx

That sounds great Ali, but I’m up at Kinloch Rannoch with friends that week and will be coming home on the 19th. Timing is everything…

Nothing in the calendar for that weekend, can you stick us down please

Oh, go on then. Stick us doon. Scott R.

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Given the Cannonball theme, do the two birds in the Lambo turn up as well?

Hi Ali. Can you stick me and Diane down for this … cheers

Hey,
Sounds like a perfect opportunity for a newbie to the group to meet everyone!
Can you put me down?

Thanks, Kirsty

Hi, Can you please add me to the list for this outing.
Need to use the car once this year at least.
Thanks
Martin

Just started a new job this week in which I'm working alternate weekends. Unfortunately I'm rostered on that weekend, which is a real shame since you're starting on my doorstep. Maybe October's run will work out better...

Count me on to the list please, sounds great, would be my very first Mini meet

Stephen


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Looks a great run Ali and cake to finish it off, does it get any better?

Myself and my dad will
Be along in our cars (Kieran & Stevie)

Sorry something has happened won’t be able to make it

What Sam should've said, is, he's made an arse of his calendar and didn't realise he already had plans this weekend lol

Yes mate, we’ll be there

Looking forward to Sunday, good mix of new roads and some old favourites that I've not been on for a while.

Hey guys.

Choked up with the cold the last couple of days so might need to play this one by ear. Don't want to infect everyone (don't worry - it's definitely the cold!).

Will let you know tomorrow if I can't make it.

Really looking forward to tomorrow. As Andrew has said it’s a great mix of new and some old favourites.

Fingers crossed for the weather on Sunday. Forecast looks a bit changeable, which is my excuse for not washing the motor. Today has been glorious in Fife. Real taps aff weather.

Hey Alasdair,

Still buried under a mountain of tissues so gutted I won't be making it tomorrow. So sorry!! Was proper looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing all your beaut minis.

Will just have to wait til the next one!
Have a good one guys!

Looking forward to the run tomorrow guys. We will be sticking to you like glue this time so we don’t
get lost again. We felt like right eejits last time ������

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Sorry folks, julie overindulged last night and is suffering this morning. Going to duck out I’m afraid. Have a good one

Thanks so much to Ali and Laura for another great run[emoji106][emoji106] absolutely loved it... the roads were very fun. Thanks again

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Such a great day today ,nice turnout and good to put names and faces together,big thanks to Ali for organising and for everyone who turned out for today’s run and great to catch up with Chloe and Lynn and what’s more surprising is that lunch changed from fish and chips to a rather lovely Chinese :popcorn:

Thanks to ali and Laura for organising today's run
2nd half roads were a great drive

Brilliant run today. Can't go wrong with the Duke's Pass. Made for Minis. Lots of great minor roads too. And thanks for making the brother-in-law welcome as an honorary member for the day. Did him good to drag him out of his Audi for the day.

A huge thanks to Ali and Laura for organising. A great day had by all with some fantastic roads. Great to see some new faces along today and I hope that you enjoyed yourself and that we’ll see you on the next run. Also great to see the usual faces and a little surprise visit from Chloe & Lynn at the start. I’ll post some pictures later on and I may have a video from the Dukes Pass

Big thanks to Ali and Laura, fantastic run today with some cracking roads. The weather turned out great after what was looking rather miserable in the morning. Nice to meet everyone and thanks to Kieran for bringing his Granda along for the run, at times hanging on for his life with a few choice words thrown in. Let’s see if he comes on another mini run :thumbs up:

Thanks for a great day and my very first Mini run, was great to meet everyone,and great to see everyone’s Mini’s, had an absolute blast. The whole day exceeded my expectations and the roads where just superb, can’t wait for the next one [emoji1303]


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Thanks to Ali and Laura for a brilliant day. Never driven the Dukes Pass before but it was awesome. Must admit though thought the polis were into have a word with us at the end. Thought the motor coming in with the other cop was the back up and that he was going in the back for his cap. I had a sigh of relief and a wee snigger when it turned out to be his lunch he was getting from the back before driving off. Thanks again guys. Great days driving �� ;)

Some pictures from yesterday

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...016b7037_k.jpgDSC_0001 by NewMINI Scotland, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d6208c8a_k.jpgDSC_0003 by NewMINI Scotland, on Flickr
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