The Lockdown Job Part 2 - Sunday 20th June 2021

Hi folks,

With things heading the way they are, there's potential for us to organise the first NMS run of 2021. :whoohoo:

There are, of course, still factors for us to consider. Whilst we have freedom to travel, many facilities are still operating at reduced capacity. Social distancing measures also remain in place. We will, of course, continue to monitor things and adjust plans accordingly.

Assuming all goes well however, our first post-lockdown run of 2021 will take place on Sunday the 20th of June.

To help us gauge interest, please let us know below if you'd like to attend and whether any passengers will be attending with you. An indication of numbers will let us plan more accurately within the scope of any continuing restrictions.

Start Point: 10am for a 10:30 start at Abington Service Station ML12 6RG.

Lunch Stop: Drumlanrig Castle, DG3 4AQ

End Time & Location: Around 3pm back at Abington Service Station, ML12 6RG

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Run notes: Attachment 8860

Total Run Distance: Around 100 miles

From Abington, we'll head north along the Roman Road to Bigger and loop down past Tweedsmuir before a picnic lunch within the picturesque grounds of Drumlanrig Castle (weather permitting). After lunch, we'll enjoy some more of the area's great roads before finishing back at Abington Service station.

A picnic lunch should allows us to make the best of a (hopefully) warm and sunny summer's day whilst also adhering to any social distancing requirements. So that people have plenty to enjoy both their picnic plus some of the short scenic walks around the castle grounds, we'll be stopping at Drumlanrig for at least an hour (maybe longer if folks need/wish). Our route is a little shorter than usual so we should have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves.

For anyone that's interested, Drumlanrig Castle has a booking system for the Gardens & Adventure Playground. Prices can be found by clicking the following link:https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/p...book-online-2/

If you wish to make use of the Gardens & Adventure Playground then I'd recommend booking tickets in advance. There's already quite a few of us signed up for the run and the facilities are also open to the general public so available slots may sell out.

There is of course plenty of open space for a picnic and quite a few scenic trails for those who would prefer and these are all open free-of-charge to the public without any need for booking.

(Provisional) MINI Runners:

1. Alasdair, Laura & Arwen (G&AP Booked)
2. William, Megan & Christopher
3. Matt
4. Gemma & Mum
5. John & Lynne
6. Brian & Christina
7. Bushby
8. Euan (G&AP Booked)
9. Scott
10. Ivan
11. Coop1
12. Niall & Family
13. Steven & Carol
14. Rab & Diane
15. Tom
16. Stevie & Kieran & Iain
17. Neil & Helen
18. Sammy
19. Tim & Sue

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Total participants: 30

Sounds perfect Ali. Excited already to get out on the first run of the year. Can you add Megan, Christopher and myself please.

Definitely up for this. Will try and make sure I get the day off but stick me down please Ali [emoji106]

Hi can myself and my mum come along? So looking forward to the next one, serious withdrawals

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Add me & Lynne please

Can you add Christina and I please

Stick me down as a definite maybe, will see how much is left on my todo list closer to the time

Andrew If you turn everything off now you can turn everything back on when you come back from the run ;)

Ali, put my name down (if only I could remember what it is...) for this one please.

Hi Alasdair,

Can you stick me down, please?

Please add my wee name to list thanks 👍

Bloody working :frown:

Up for this one.

Hmmm. 100 mile loop you say. I see Chargeplace Scotland has 22kW chargers at Drumlanrig. Will check with Jenny but could join in with both cars and the kids.
Would probably merge in turn at Biggar. Will let you know soon.

Niall

Carol and I may well come along too.

Hi Alasdair Can you put me and Diane down for this if theres still spaces. Cheers

Hi Alasdair could you put me down for this as well please

Hi Alistair, can you add myself and sharlee for this please

Hi Alasdair, can you add myself and my son Kieran down for our 1st meet.

:thumbs up:

Hi Ali

stick me down for this i will prob leave you at some point as i will need to be home for Christine starting work at 3pm

hi can you put my name down please

Hi Alasdair,

Can you please add Iain in with Kieran and I, my daughters other half... We just need to get him signed up to the site.

Thanks Stevie

Ali you’re probably on top of this, so apologies if I’m treading on your toes! Drumlanrig Castle is running a booking system for the gardens etc, so I don’t know if this will be a consideration for our picnic plans. I’ve enjoyed the gardens on many occasions but I haven’t been for a good few months for the obvious reasons. Just thought I’d mention the latest info. Here’s the link:
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/p...book-online-2/

Can you put me and the Mrs on the list please...........Paul and Julie.
Be our first proper run in our new MINI
Are we ok to bring the dog?

I’ve booked a ticket for the gardens so it’s harder for them not to let me in. Just in case they remember me from previous visits...

Hi - please put my name down for run next month....
Cheers, Stu

Hey Mr Tortolano, I know you're lurking out there. Get your name down, and come along... You know you want to!

Attachment 8848I took the MG out for a run on Sunday and ended up at Drumlanrig! The roads weren’t too busy at all and although the main car park at the castle had quite a few folks it wasn’t as busy as I’d expected. Mennock Pass after Wanlockhead was busy with campers as usual, but overall I had a very pleasant drive. I even overtook an early Porsche Boxster who was holding me up! No, really...

Apologies for my Portrait/Landscape photo foul up!

Hi, could you add us to the list too please? Tim & Sue, Thanks :thumbs up:

Hi,

Could I tag along with my partner Kevin. It’ll be our first run out with you guys �� Christine

I’ve ended up with my vaccine appointment late morning on the 20th so won’t be able to make the first half of the run. All going well I’ll hopefully make the second half after lunch [emoji1696] (depends how long it takes them to pick me up off the floor after the needle goes in [emoji23]).

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Originally Posted by matsarm

I’ve ended up with my vaccine appointment late morning on the 20th so won’t be able to make the first half of the run. All going well I’ll hopefully make the second half after lunch [emoji1696] (depends how long it takes them to pick me up off the floor after the needle goes in [emoji23]).

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You’ll be used to a wee prick won’t you?

Could you add me to the list please? Thanks ��

I will bring spare walkie talkies on Sunday so if anyone wants one give me a shout :thumbs up:

Hey guys, sadly myself n sharlee won't be able to make this now. Hope to see you all at the next one

Still time to put me and Helen down. You will have to excuse state of car, won’t have time to wash [emoji3]

Hi guys I'm going to have to.pull out not fixed my car yet and have been working all day and to work tomorow as well I'm afraid

Have a safe run you all.

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Sorry for the short notice but, unfortunately myself and the Mrs won’t be with you tomorrow folks.
Our wee dog had quite a large operation last week and she’s still weak and very sore.
We thought it would be unfair on her to be in the car for so long.

This would have been our first run in our new F56 S so, a little disappointed ☹️

Hope you all have a great day.

Looking forward to this. See everyone tomorrow

I’m not going to make this run sadly, hope everyone has a great time