James in Brum Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 Hope you are okay and having a nice time [mention]fastbob[/mention] Quote
husoi Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 If you have the chance/time I highly recommend that you do the A95 route from Stonehaven to PerthAlternative and similarly good is the A97 from Huntly then A95 to Perth.2 excellent routes. Quote
Bender Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 If you have the chance/time I highly recommend that you do the A95 route from Stonehaven to PerthAlternative and similarly good is the A97 from Huntly then A95 to Perth.2 excellent routes. Did Stonehaven years ago they had a sign saying birth place of the pneumatic tyre, Mr Thompson I believe, no mention of Mr Murdoch though. Quote
fastbob Posted August 6, 2020 Author Posted August 6, 2020 Hello , wi fi is very patchy here . Still at Glen Coe . Water got in bike , switched itself on in the night and drained the battery . All sorted now . Had a great day riding up and down Glen Coe without the luggage . Scenery stunning in hot sunshine . Actually glad it happened or I would never have had this amazing experience . No pics , but will get some in the morning . Quote
Bender Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/glencoe-lochanIf you have time for a little walk while your there. Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 We went up the ski lift at Glencoe Mountain Resort last week, a fun and easy way to get to the top, lovely views. Quote
husoi Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 If you will be in need of a hot cuppa or a cold beer drop by on your way down Quote
fastbob Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 Marvelous ride down through Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor then the inevitable rain from Tyndrum all way to the other side of Glasgow . I was going to nip across to the A1 / M1 again at Penrith but the A66 junction was at a standstill so I got back on the M6 and cained it all the way to the Stone turn off . Then I headed for Uttoxeter and picked up a nice road I know through Abbots Bromley to Lichfield and home . Despite being on the road all day I'm feeling pretty good the Harley took it all in its stride . I can't remember which Services this is but I've always loved this building . It's so Gerry Anderson ! Quote
fastbob Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 So not a bad trip despite not going to plan due to the weather . Quote
Mickly Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 Marvelous ride down through Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor then the inevitable rain from Tyndrum all way to the other side of Glasgow . I was going to nip across to the A1 / M1 again at Penrith but the A66 junction was at a standstill so I got back on the M6 and cained it all the way to the Stone turn off . Then I headed for Uttoxeter and picked up a nice road I know through Abbots Bromley to Lichfield and home . Despite being on the road all day I'm feeling pretty good the Harley took it all in its stride . I can't remember which Services this is but I've always loved this building . It's so Gerry Anderson ! It’s Lancaster Services Bob.Always admired that structure. Quote
Tiggie Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 If for some reason you want to know more about it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_(Forton)_Services Quote
skyrider Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 Marvelous ride down through Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor then the inevitable rain from Tyndrum all way to the other side of Glasgow . I was going to nip across to the A1 / M1 again at Penrith but the A66 junction was at a standstill so I got back on the M6 and cained it all the way to the Stone turn off . Then I headed for Uttoxeter and picked up a nice road I know through Abbots Bromley to Lichfield and home . Despite being on the road all day I'm feeling pretty good the Harley took it all in its stride . I can't remember which Services this is but I've always loved this building . It's so Gerry Anderson ! forton near lancaster the top half of the building has not been used for years Quote
fastbob Posted August 8, 2020 Author Posted August 8, 2020 Marvelous ride down through Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor then the inevitable rain from Tyndrum all way to the other side of Glasgow . I was going to nip across to the A1 / M1 again at Penrith but the A66 junction was at a standstill so I got back on the M6 and cained it all the way to the Stone turn off . Then I headed for Uttoxeter and picked up a nice road I know through Abbots Bromley to Lichfield and home . Despite being on the road all day I'm feeling pretty good the Harley took it all in its stride . I can't remember which Services this is but I've always loved this building . It's so Gerry Anderson ! forton near lancaster the top half of the building has not been used for years Which is a great shame . Quote
skyrider Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Marvelous ride down through Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor then the inevitable rain from Tyndrum all way to the other side of Glasgow . I was going to nip across to the A1 / M1 again at Penrith but the A66 junction was at a standstill so I got back on the M6 and cained it all the way to the Stone turn off . Then I headed for Uttoxeter and picked up a nice road I know through Abbots Bromley to Lichfield and home . Despite being on the road all day I'm feeling pretty good the Harley took it all in its stride . I can't remember which Services this is but I've always loved this building . It's so Gerry Anderson ! forton near lancaster the top half of the building has not been used for years Which is a great shame . i think it used to be a fancy restaurant Edited August 8, 2020 by skyrider Quote
fastbob Posted August 8, 2020 Author Posted August 8, 2020 How could these have anything other than happier times ? I bet you could get a decent bit of Steak and Kidney Pie with proper veg and spuds up in that restaurant . None of your f*****g Macdonald's and Starbucks shit in those days . Quote
dynax Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 I think i have been there, i can remember going to Lancaster to see some family when i was very young maybe 7/8 and i am certain we went up there, don't remember eating but have vague recollections of looking out of the windows Quote
fastbob Posted August 8, 2020 Author Posted August 8, 2020 I think i have been there, i can remember going to Lancaster to see some family when i was very young maybe 7/8 and i am certain we went up there, don't remember eating but have vague recollections of looking out of the windows Could have been anywhere . I have spent a great deal of my life, including my education , looking out of windows . But now that I'm a Civil Servant , looking out of the window in the morning is not encouraged because it could leave one with nothing to do in the afternoon . Quote
Throttled Posted August 9, 2020 Posted August 9, 2020 Now you have gone, the sun is out and we are having a little heatwave. Quote
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