NewNiceMrMe Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Ok, lets get a list of who might be interested in this. The idea/format, loosely, would be as follows: Date: 17th/18th March 2007 Format: A tour up into Scotland via the west coast, beyond Loch Ness, Inverness, and embarking on a circular route back down towards the Borders. Tour: Meeting up on a Saturday morning (early), heading out and staying overnight on the evening about 1/2 way through our tour, in a hotel. Having a drink/meal on the evening then heading off early morning to cover the return trip through the countryside, with various stop offs here and there. Distance: God knows, but probably a good 600+ miles all round from the meet start point to the return to it. Add your name to a list below, remembering you should be prepared to pay out on fuel, meals, drinks and the cost of accomodation on the night (base it on £100 for the night and we know we'll be covered with that). People welcome from all over TSN, no matter where in the UK you are - go on, make a weekend of it and enjoy a glorious roadtrip through some of the best scenery in the world (just ask Daz). The List MrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I am up for that, I could tie it in with a weekend over to see my bro in Edinburgh! The List MrMe Mills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbloke Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Scotland? In March? Won't it just be raining non-stop? Why not go later in the year when... Oh. Right Seriously, though; Won't the weather be a let down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcam Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 MrMe Mills Drewcam Sound like a fantastic idea i am well up for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 The weather could be a gamble, but in Scotland you're faced with that at anytime. Look at Daz's recent trip up there - no rain all the way, yet early September would normally see a good amount of rainfall if MetCheck are to be believed. March could see Sun, Cloud, Rain or Heavy Snow - you really do have to take the risk. Either way, under any of those conditions the scenery is just as stunning. It all adds to the fun. The Northeast/Scotland had a run meet in horrific grimey conditions early this year and many would tell you its the most fun they've had in years in a car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcam Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The Northeast/Scotland had a run meet in horrific grimey conditions early this year and many would tell you its the most fun they've had in years in a car! [/ QUOTE ] This is true very true. The weather can not be gaurenteed in this country at ant time of the year. What a day that was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Possibly, depending if i have a new car by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel Chris, this is a great idea. I have some good ideas on routes, places to stay etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony Sounds like a great idea fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiGhT Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Sounds like a brilliant idea chris and id jump at it but the S3 is goin soon and I dont know what if anything is replacing it yet... so ill refrain from adding myself to the list until the transport is (or isnt) sorted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've been thinking about this. It might be preferable if we choose a date for the Roadtrip now. That way, people have plenty of advance notice of when the event will take place and we don't end up with people dropping out closer to the date because they've committed to other things. So, allowing for as good a weather as possible, I've had a look at the trends in March and reckon that (this isn't scientific, lets face it, but the odds are in our favour) the weekend should be... Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2007 This is on the basis that the MetOffice say this weekend falls right in the middle of, and I quote, "A settled period as the first of the Spring anticyclonesaffects the UK. As daylight hours are longer this period can sometimes see very mild weather during the day but hard frosts at night." They predict 55% accuracy on that, so if it ends up being a trip of blizzards and cars stuck in snow, well don't blame me! Now then, my next bit... Can TP27 or RossG plan a route for us? As patriotic Scots they'll know the land better than the rest of us (or most of us. Can one of you also look at the route and see where the end of a Day 1 would be and then we can look into our Hotel options in the area. The sooner I start trying to strike a deal with a hotel the better. Please note - if you sign up to this, once the hotel deal has been struck I'll be asking for payment. That way, we can pay up front, people will know their accomodation is paid for and we don't end up with any red faces on the day or bills unpaid. I'd envisage this meaning your monies will be asked for at some point prior to the end of January 2007. Add your name to the list... MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'm in - I wouldn't miss a Scottish drive for the world! MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony garcon Mind you, if I do end up in that Alpina by then, I dread the prospect of any snow with rear drive and huuuge rear tyres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_d Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 What a brilliant idea [ QUOTE ] MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony garcon Stevie_D [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Balls. I was all set for that until I saw the date! Have a great time - sounds like it will be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'll come along, will have to visit the brother in Edinburgh- so that would be tagged on as either as a before or after depending on route being East, North, West or visa versa. A trip to the beach would be appreciated, for a TSN March skinny dip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Chris, great idea, but... For me personally, the scenery up there is just too good to spend two days whizzing past it only to hack back down home again. I'd want longer to stop and look, and hopefully photograph, the views. I'd also like to get the ferry over to some of the Western Isles and perhaps visit a distillery or two... I appreciate that I'll probably be in a minority here, and most people will want to enjoy a weekend of driving and then get back home without needing to take any leave, so I'm not suggesting a change to your plan (just explaining why I like the idea but won't be adding myself to the list). I might be inspired to take my own trip, perhaps four to seven days, and meander up the West coast and islands, cross from Inverness to Aberdeen and then back down through Speyside and through Sterling or something. It' sbeen something I've been mulling doing since last March, so thanks for reminding me! I'm sure the weekend trip will be great, but it's jst a bit too much of a conpressed timescale for me. If I go mid-March, you'll all have to keep an eye out for a grey S8 worrying the locals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Chri5 - I'll be doing the same i.e. visiting my bro in Edinburgh! Chris_B - why don't you plan your road trip for the same time, which means you could catch us on the Saturday and/or Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Two days, starting early, easily gives us time for plenty of photo-stops. I agree with you that it's too good an opportunity to miss them and I'd want to get plenty of photo's myself. I've compressed the timescale because I'm very conscious that once you eat into the working week there is much less chance of a decent number of people attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'll come along, will have to visit the brother in Edinburgh- so that would be tagged on as either as a before or after depending on route being East, North, West or visa versa. A trip to the beach would be appreciated, for a TSN March skinny dip [/ QUOTE ] Lazy bugger... MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony garcon Stevie_D Chri5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 MrMe Mills Drewcam P_G Jimdiesel A8_Tony garcon Stevie_D Chri5 rs32 sounds great - but will be finding a links course somewhere for a round of golf having made the journey from the south coast (could be a great excuse to extend the trip by an extra day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] but will be finding a links course somewhere for a round of golf [/ QUOTE ] Will this do you ? www.luffnessgolf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Chris, great idea, but... I might be inspired to take my own trip, perhaps four to seven days, and meander up the West coast and islands, cross from Inverness to Aberdeen and then back down through Speyside and through Sterling or something. [/ QUOTE ] You could also buy a new sofa when you go there too! Sorry couldnt help it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 This was the route that I did last week and was quite easy to do in 2 days with stops for lunch & pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 That route would do me nicely too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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