Author Topic: Weekend in the scottish highlands (Read 2351 times)

Grandma · « **on:** 15, April, 2006, 12:46:37 PM »

I am planning to go up to Scotland again this year and stay at the same B&B as last year in Crianlarich as it is opposite a pub which does lovely grub.
The B&B is biker friendly and has four rooms en suite, doubles and twins and I am waiting to hear from John how many he can fit in and what combinations. It is £26-£30 per night with huge breakfast and John did me a special rate last year for three nights while I did the Scottish National Rally and didn't mind me creeping in at 3am Sunday when I had finished

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It will mean a bit of hard riding on the Friday and Monday starting at 8am from Thurrock services, fuel stops every 100 miles with lunch at Scotch Corner to arrive at 6pm ish covering 500 miles. The weather wasn't too good on the Friday last year, so we may make better time, speed camera's on the A68 permitting.
This will leave two glorious days for exploring the Highlands at what is arguably the best time of year. I have been up twice on the R1 and once right up to Tain on the R6 and found the roads out of this world enjoying good weather in the main.
So if you fancy a go at this, you know you want to enjoy scenery like this, let me know.
I can put up a few for overnight stops Thursday before or Monday night. (Book the time off now Tallguy)

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Weaver · « **Reply #1 on:** 15, April, 2006, 01:09:46 PM »

OO ain't that tempting.

That's not the John who used to run the New Inn in Soton is it Chris?

The Yeti · « **Reply #2 on:** 15, April, 2006, 02:03:58 PM »

Me me me, I wanna go

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The old man · « **Reply #3 on:** 15, April, 2006, 02:38:29 PM »

What dates Christine?

Weaver · « **Reply #4 on:** 15, April, 2006, 03:19:12 PM »

Quote (The old man @ April 15 2006,14:38)

What dates Christine?

Errrr: "Weekend in the scottish highlands
September 8th.,9th.,10th & 11th "

Could be the 8th to 11th September do you think?

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I'd love to go - don't know about his lordship - havn't workd out what we are doing holiday wise yet!

TallGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** 15, April, 2006, 03:35:58 PM »

Christine, time already booked off work.

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Burger · « **Reply #6 on:** 15, April, 2006, 03:46:25 PM »

Quote (Weaver @ April 15 2006,15:19)

Quote (The old man @ April 15 2006,14:38)

What dates Christine?

Errrr: "Weekend in the scottish highlands
September 8th.,9th.,10th & 11th "

Could be the 8th to 11th September do you think?

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I'd love to go - don't know about his lordship - havn't workd out what we are doing holiday wise yet!

I would allow 8 hours then Weaver, maybe set of on the Thursday!

Sarci bugger!

Im interested, Long ol slog! (herm, thinking noise) Never ridden in scotland. Would be an experience.

The old man · « **Reply #7 on:** 15, April, 2006, 04:22:13 PM »

12th Sept...= My birthday. Phraps i could go on the Thunderace that i purchased 10 mins ago

Weaver · « **Reply #8 on:** 15, April, 2006, 05:24:18 PM »

Quote (Burger @ April 15 2006,15:46)

Quote (Weaver @ April 15 2006,15:19)

Quote (The old man @ April 15 2006,14:38)

What dates Christine?

Errrr: "Weekend in the scottish highlands
September 8th.,9th.,10th & 11th "

Could be the 8th to 11th September do you think?

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I'd love to go - don't know about his lordship - havn't workd out what we are doing holiday wise yet!

I would allow 8 hours then Weaver, maybe set of on the Thursday!

Sarci bugger!

Im interested, Long ol slog! (herm, thinking noise) Never ridden in scotland. Would be an experience.

Yeh I know it was sarci - couldn't resist it though!!

Look who's talking anyway - but what do you mean Thrsday? With my bike Wednesday would be better!

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His lordship said "don't know" - ain't that a lot of help.

I'll work on him - put as down as hopefuls even possibles. Interesting idea about what combinations he can put up - can I please be in with hubbs! I think Burger would have a heart attack if he had to share with me! hehehehehe
':p'

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Grandma · « **Reply #9 on:** 16, April, 2006, 07:05:02 AM »

Received a reply from John, not sure if it is the same John at Soton, but really lovely guy with a great Family.
Here is reply:
"we have some bookings for that time but can accommodate up to 9 people
max in the following rooms
1 a room with private bathroom in the room is a double bed and a single
bed ( 3 people)
2 a twin room with ensuite bathroom ( 2 people)
3 our cottage sleeps 4 in a double room and a bunk bedded room ( 4
people)

if you took this option for the three nights we would offer it as a
package cost of £550.00 it would normally be £594.00 but will offer
discount for group and long stay

if numbers are less then we shall adjust accordingly

many thanks for now"

I don't mind sharing a twin as I did last year on West Country weekend

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Grandma · « **Reply #10 on:** 16, April, 2006, 07:13:21 AM »

Quote (The old man @ April 15 2006,16:22)

12th Sept...= My birthday. Phraps i could go on the Thunderace that i purchased 10 mins ago

Sounds like an excuse to celebrate at the pub

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So far
1. Grandma
2. Yeti
3. Tallguy
4. The Old Man (poss)
5. Burger (poss)

The old man · « **Reply #11 on:** 16, April, 2006, 09:36:07 AM »

Derrr. Weaver. I read the thread not the title.

I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,

Weaver · « **Reply #12 on:** 16, April, 2006, 01:30:51 PM »

Quote (The old man @ April 16 2006,09:36)

Derrr. Weaver. I read the thread not the title.

I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,I must try harder,

Yes you certainly much try harder - 50 more lines please!

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Can we be put as possibles please too, please please - I am working on him honestly! ':p'

The Yeti · « **Reply #13 on:** 16, April, 2006, 06:03:00 PM »

I don't mind sharing a room, but I'm NOT sharing a double bed with an hairy arsed biker

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Weaver · « **Reply #14 on:** 16, April, 2006, 08:25:25 PM »

Quote (The Yeti @ April 16 2006,18:03)

I don't mind sharing a room, but I'm NOT sharing a double bed with an hairy arsed biker

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We haven't all got hairy arses - honest!!!!!! ':upside'

Grandma · « **Reply #15 on:** 17, April, 2006, 08:55:39 PM »

Sorry all slight change of plan, as Colin (Tallguy) would prefer weekend of 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th as original weekend is also Assen WSB and a friends birthday.
Yeti and I can change,
does this make a difference for anyone else?
B & B can accomodate as follows:
"Hi for the following week we have two double ensuite and a twin ensuite for the three nights 15/16/17 sept plus the cottage
total sleeping 10

I will hold both weekends for you for a few weeks till you sort out your
dates and numbers

john christie"

I am sending a deposit to secure booking, if necessary I will put a vote on board.

TripleBJ · « **Reply #16 on:** 21, April, 2006, 07:00:59 PM »

Count me in !!!

/BJ

Grandma · « **Reply #17 on:** 21, April, 2006, 07:42:58 PM »

Quote (TripleBJ @ April 21 2006,19:00)

Count me in !!!

/BJ

Will do
So the list for the weekend 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th as follows
1. Grandma
2. The Yeti
3. Tallguy possibly with Rachel.
4. Triple BJ.

Deposit sent, anyone else please let me know as soon as possible as the B&B gets very booked.
Thanks

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john · « **Reply #18 on:** 05, July, 2006, 09:45:23 PM »

I quite fancy this, if there is any room left ?

Grandma · « **Reply #19 on:** 06, July, 2006, 09:18:46 AM »

Amended Dates: 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th September
If there are any more takers, please contact John at B&B direct on: "john christie www. inverardran. demon. co. uk" and he will now be able to give you a clearer idea of price and availability.
Details on Smoothound http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/a56225.html

Yeti, Tallguy and I are already booked.
If its anything like the West Country ride, it will be fantastic

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B&B is just down the road from the Green Welly at Tyndrum

Grandma · « **Reply #20 on:** 14, August, 2006, 11:59:17 AM »

Just a reminder, as only a month to go, to make sure if you are going you have booked your room with John as above.
List of definates:
1. Grandma
2. The Yeti
3. Tallguy
Only one place left, as I provisionally booked four rooms, apparently ':rock:'

Burger · « **Reply #21 on:** 02, September, 2006, 09:13:25 PM »

Christine,

It just so happens that I have been ordered to take 2 weeks off by my boss. Would you more mature members like a teenage follower who will behave, will not womanise and will keep both wheels on the ground? ':rock:'

Wildcat · « **Reply #22 on:** 03, September, 2006, 07:22:32 PM »

Grandma · « **Reply #23 on:** 04, September, 2006, 07:53:22 AM »

Quote (Burger @ Sep. 02 2006,21:13)

Christine,

It just so happens that I have been ordered to take 2 weeks off by my boss. Would you more mature members like a teenage follower who will behave, will not womanise and will keep both wheels on the ground? ':rock:'

This I got to see, give John a call to check he has a room ':p'

http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/a56225.html
List now reads
1. Grandma (cos I know the way!

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2 The Yeti
3 Tallguy
4 BJ
5 Burger?
6 Oklahoma??

Burger · « **Reply #24 on:** 04, September, 2006, 12:12:54 PM »

Booked. Let me know where and when I need to meet you guys and Im guessing I need lots of water proof equiptment?

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