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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:46 pm
by Judge
alex_holden wrote:Where were you thinking of staying on the way up? Camp sites, youth hostels, B&Bs, Travelodges, five star luxury hotels? Accommodation at the cheaper end of the scale would make the trip more viable for me.
Is the plan to catch the 18:45 ferry from Gill's Bay to St. Margaret's Hope on Saturday, stay two nights on Orkney, then come back on the 08:00 Monday ferry?
The
Kirkwall Youth Hostel on Orkney sounds very nice.
Unfortunately although we have received some 'definites' as yet we have received no PM's with preferences and so cannot proceed. However we would naturally be trying to minimise costs.
We personally have already booked our accomodation on Orkney for Saturday 10th, as this is Show week and vacancies are at a premium. We will be staying with family from then on.
We can supply details of camping etc if required.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:49 pm
by Judge
jamesmorrisminorfan wrote:I live in Dornoch (north east of Scotland). Can I join you as you're passing? I doubt my little car would survive the entire journey
You can by all means join us, and would be very welcome. However unless the full trip is completed, you would unfortunately not qualify for any completion certificate etc. Sorry.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:52 pm
by Judge
Updated list is as follows,
Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite
Victoria - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible
Alex - Possible
Collette & Roy - Possible
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 2:26 pm
by Judge
Three months and counting. It sounds like a long time, take it from me, it's not.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 3:04 pm
by alex_holden
We don't need a co-driver do we? My dad was going to do the JOGLE with me but he didn't sound very enthusiastic when I told him about the LEO.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 3:12 pm
by Judge
As the LEO Run is intended as more of a leisurely drive than the JOGLE (now apparently cancelled) a co-driver shouldn't really be necessary.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:52 pm
by Judge
Updated list is as follows,
Bill - Definite (confirmed)
Ray - Definite (confirmed)
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite (confirmed)
Victoria - Definite (confirmed)
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible
Alex - Possible
Collette & Roy - Possible
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:54 pm
by Onne
Good! I am looking forward to it
Never been north of Scunthorpe...
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:55 pm
by Welung666
It gets nicer the further north you go (no offence Scunthorpe
)
My favourite stretch of road north of the border is heading up to Inverness up the side of Loch Ness. Stunning scenery!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:56 pm
by Onne
I am sure it will be!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:00 pm
by rayofleamington
no offence Scunthorpe
hmm - well I can promise that the train ride from B'ham to Scunthorpe (via Sheffield) is certainly not going to make it into the tourist guide of Britain!!! I forgot that we had so many disused and derelict factories and run down industrial estates but I got a strong reminder yesterday morning en-route to collect Claudia!
However - all 3 trains were on time and we got to Scunthorpe 4 minutes early
!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:04 pm
by Welung666
rayofleamington wrote:all 3 trains were on time and we got to Scunthorpe 4 minutes early
That has to be a first
Someone call the guiness book of records!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:05 pm
by gairlochrosie
Welung666 wrote:It gets nicer the further north you go (no offence Scunthorpe
)
My favourite stretch of road north of the border is heading up to Inverness up the side of Loch Ness. Stunning scenery!
If you are coming up the A82 guys just take care...a number of accidents on that side, at this time of year.....Hope you all have a safe journey...
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:07 pm
by bigginger
Welung666 wrote:My favourite stretch of road north of the border is heading up to Inverness up the side of Loch Ness. Stunning scenery!
You jest, surely - or have you not driven through Glencoe?
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:10 pm
by Welung666
I have a photo somewhere of my then brand new 44 ton rig on the side of Loch Ness. I'd just finished eatin' my breakfast in one of cafe's and though it would make a stunning picture. I'll see if I can find it.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:11 pm
by Welung666
bigginger wrote:have you not driven through Glencoe?
Nope
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:13 pm
by bigginger
Do!
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:51 am
by Judge
Updated list is as follows,
Bill - Definite (confirmed)
Ray - Definite (confirmed)
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite (confirmed)
Victoria - Definite (confirmed)
Roger - Possible (awaiting confirmation)
Jon - Possible (awaiting confirmation)
Jeff - Possible (awaiting confirmation)
Cam - Possible (awaiting confirmation)
Alex - Definite (confirmed)
Collette & Roy - Possible (awaiting confirmation)
Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 2:22 pm
by Judge
Confirmed list is as follows,
Bill - Definite (confirmed)
Ray - Definite (confirmed)
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite (confirmed)
Victoria - Definite (confirmed)
Alex - Definite (confirmed)
Come on, there must be a few more
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 6:12 pm
by RogerRust
No its no good Bill, I've used up my holiday getting the car ready for the MOT I just have one week left for Mrs F. I'm afraid I can't give you her allocation and she has declined my kind offer of a nice trip in the Morris!
However, on another subject I will soon be writing to Mrs Judge!
