TC Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 I dont think and doubt we have any rigid plans or eta's. Its like a Military operation Gary. We are going behind enemy lines. We will take casulties and some people will get left behind. The objective is to get all the Scottish Challenges, in and out within 5 days. Fortes soli superstites sunt Rodney, Fortes soli superstites sunt. (as Delboy would say)Cat we are leaving Manchester at 09 00 on the dot heading North for 170 miles then fueling up at Moffat get the tag there and leaving straight away. We are heading for Oban on the first day as well as picking up the Challenges on the way, so its a long day. You're welcome to join in but unfortunatly we won't have time for much of a chat as its almost a 400 mile day for us. Dinner break is planned for Dumbarton.Let us know what you decide. Quote
Ratser Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome to stop at mine for your dinner break, depending on route Quote
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TC Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome to stop at mine for your dinner break, depending on route Free lunch, dodgy sat nav. Do you think others would realise." I think we're lost lads, Oh wait is that Ratser up there" Been told the A713 to Ayr is a good road. So might go from Moniaive down the A713 to Ayr A77 back up towards Glasgow/Dumbarton. Quote
Ratser Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Welcome to stop at mine for your dinner break, depending on route Free lunch, dodgy sat nav. Do you think others would realise." I think we're lost lads, Oh wait is that Ratser up there" Been told the A713 to Ayr is a good road. So might go from Moniaive down the A713 to Ayr A77 back up towards Glasgow/Dumbarton. A712 through the New Galloway forest is a good road, then head from Newton Stewart to Girvan (A714) which is another cracking road regularly travelled by us.Wee place called Carsphairn has a lovely wee tea room which is like in a wee house, another regular stop for us which has a road out of it that you can pin your ears back on, leading to Dalmellington. Quote
Susieque Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 which is like in a wee house, I knew our friends over the border can be a bit strange but fancy serving teas in a toilet??!!!!! Quote
Ratser Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 which is like in a wee house, I knew our friends over the border can be a bit strange but fancy serving teas in a toilet??!!!!! Yeh don't ask for the chocolate cake. Quote
Danny-B- Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 OOooo oo ooooo Me Me me emee me !!!Just noticed this !I'll deffo meet up with you lot this time!!What kinda time ya recon youll be hitting moffat on the friday? .. am i gunna have to try get a day off work? Quote
techno Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Might be an idea if d know how far from Moffat you are and d could give youa bell as and when we know. Quote
Danny-B- Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Might be an idea if d know how far from Moffat you are and d could give youa bell as and when we know. Mr Google says 23.3 mi, 37 mins ... Quote
TC Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 which is like in a wee house, I knew our friends over the border can be a bit strange but fancy serving teas in a toilet??!!!!! This is the first stop for lunch We'll just have a quick drinkhttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/brazenf91/2011-11-30132857.jpg?t=1328912710 Quote
TC Posted February 12, 2012 Author Posted February 12, 2012 OOooo oo ooooo Me Me me emee me !!!Just noticed this !I'll deffo meet up with you lot this time!!What kinda time ya recon youll be hitting moffat on the friday? .. am i gunna have to try get a day off work? Danny We are going to The green tea rooms in Moniaive after moffat, then riding down towards Ayr. I reckon we'll be in Moffat for about 11 ish Quote
TC Posted February 15, 2012 Author Posted February 15, 2012 This is where we are staying, If you would like to join us, You are responsible for booking your own accomodation.If people want to offer to share a room either pm me or put up a post for volunteersFriday 13th April Columba Hotel, Obanhttp://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv080 ... -oban.aspxSaturday 14th April, Caledonian Hotel Ullapoolhttp://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv080 ... apool.aspxSunday 15th April, Nethercliffe Hotel Wick http://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv080 ... -wick.aspxThe Nethercliffe is only a small hotel so early booking would be advisable.I have booked them all online with late rooms, which have a don't charge a cancellation fee if cancelled 2 days before arriving. Also they don't take the money out of your account until the day you arrive. Quote
archiec Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Hi TC just in case you were thinking of stopping at the Little Chef at dumbarton for food I passed it yesterday and it is closed, petrol station is still open and pub across the road serves food , see you soon I hope Quote
TC Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 Closed I always stop there for something to eat. Its where the holiday begins Quote
Ratser Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Closed I always stop there for something to eat. Its where the holiday begins Looks like it's my hoose then mate.There is a Greggs just round the corner. Quote
Throttled Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Are you able to post your progress and likely times arriving at the tags, say the day before?Depending on times I would go to either Rannoch Station (Monday) or the Falkirk Wheel (Tuesday) with a flask of coffee and some cake and wait for you. Quote
techno Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Throttled if we can get a signal they maybe possible or if we have a number we can just give you a bell. Quote
Ratser Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 You guys still coming up ?Let me know so I can book the Friday off. Quote
TC Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 You guys still coming up ?Let me know so I can book the Friday off. Going to decide the weekend before once we have checked the forecast.I'll text you owen and post on here. Maybe meet you at Moffart Quote
techno Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Its still on the only thing that may stop us is a shitty weather forecast. Quote
techno Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 WHO GIVES A FECK ABOUT THE WEATHER Me I want to enjoy myself not be well pissed off, if its pissing down its nothing but a waste of money imo! Quote
Ratser Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Pity it wasn't this weekend.Glorious weather, and it's to continue as well. Quote
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