10th Anniversary RBR 2009 Stage 7 - Page 2

The Yellow Peril · 16th May 2009, 14:31

Glad you are getting the ball roling on this stage.

I would ideally like to get a final route and stage drivers nailed down [not literally] by the end of May if at all possible. See you at Lauder

Andrew

Tam · 16th May 2009, 20:19

Hi derekosb/scooterchick i am still available for either aberdeen to dundee or dundee to edinburgh or both at a push as a bit short of members around here i guess .I also work nights so used to unsociable times . Cheers Tam .

derekosb · 16th May 2009, 20:46

Hi Tam

Excellent news and thanks for that:lol:. With Murdoch in Alloa then we should hopefully be able to cover Aberdeen to Edinburgh.

A few of us are meeting at Lauder on the 24th of May as part of this year's Scottish All Rover Rally so hope to have a good chat about it there to finalise the route and timings.

Where are you located Tam so we can best plan the route?:lol:. Sorry, just seen you are in Kirriemuir. Scratch that!

Had you thought about the meet on the 24th or is too far South for you?

Derek

Tam · 16th May 2009, 21:03

Hi i showed an interest in a scottish meet early on but unfortunately i can't make it that far down due to young son and work commitment

. No bank holiday for me i'm affraid .

Merl · 17th May 2009, 12:12

Taken from our stage 6 thread:

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Originally Posted by Merl

Yeah he has

was his PM that got my attention again!! its all looking good now.

Martin.

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Originally Posted by scooterchick

I think a verile young man like you should come up here and lend us a hand!

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Originally Posted by Merl

Flattery will get you everywhere!! especially from a verile young woman like yourself

Well I offered to do the complete run to Glasgow if needed!! Not sure how I can help out without driving continually for the whole day... But I could always follow Andy when he picks up from me and then use the next changeover to slingshot past the convoy so I can hopefully get ahead to then take over again to do Glasgow to Fort william... Then if Anna want's a co-driver to keep her company as it would be getting late I could do that... Especially as by that point I probably would not feel like doing anymore driving for awhile...

Anna you would have to recommend a place for me to stay up there as I don't fancy driving back the same day, preferably a nice B&B or pub hotel rather than some uncharismatic travelodge...

Just what I could come up with quickly but its an idea...

At the moment it seems the most logical... Just noticed Pab might be able to do Glasgow so I could always do the second half of the route as it would give me a bit longer to rest if he could if not its no problem. Hmm other way I could help but I really dont fancy this on my own would be for me to drive to Edinburgh to pick up the relay from there and drive to Newcastle but it would mean driving over 6hrs for me on that day where Glasgow is a more managable 4hrs which I can knock down to about 3 as I used to do Portsmouth to Crewe in 3hrs....

Lets see what happens first.

lady zed · 17th May 2009, 18:42

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Originally Posted by tammyboy

Hi dereksob/scooterchick i am still available for either aberdeen to dundee or dundee to edinburgh or both at a push as a bit short of members around here i guess .I also work nights so used to unsociable times . Cheers Tam .

Hi Tam,

If we change the route, it's not decided yet, but if we do, could you do Perth - Edinburgh?

pab · 17th May 2009, 20:11

merl

glasgow to fort william...maybe,as i said will discuss this matter on the 24th

lady zed · 17th May 2009, 20:31

My Suggestion:

Glasgow 19:30 - Crianlarich 21:15 (57 miles)
Crianlarich 21:30 - Fort William 23:00 (52 miles)
Fort William 23:15 - Dalwhinnie 01:00 (45 miles)
Dalwhinnie 01:15 - Perth 03:15 (57 miles)
Perth 03:30 - Edinburgh 04:30 (43 miles)

Could we start having volunteers for each stage they could cover? Bearing in mind this is through the night, please ensure you have a co-pilot. If anyone has any further route suggestions, please say so or forever hold your peace!

Andrew (Yellowperil) - Are you happy with this route? It's still going fairly northenly but wiping about 200 miles off a journey I don't think realistically we would have enough volunteers to cover.

I think there will be plenty of volunteers for the first stage of the relay, I'd be happy to do the second stage (which is round the banks of Loch Lomond so be on time!!! It's horrible in the dark), but the next stages may be a problem. Tam which you up for?

The Yellow Peril · 17th May 2009, 20:38

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Originally Posted by scooterchick

My Suggestion:

Glasgow 19:30 - Crianlarich 21:15 (57 miles)
Crianlarich 21:30 - Fort William 23:00 (52 miles)
Fort William 23:15 - Dalwhinnie 01:00 (45 miles)
Dalwhinnie 01:15 - Perth 03:15 (57 miles)
Perth 03:30 - Edinburgh 04:30 (43 miles)

Could we start having volunteers for each stage they could cover? Bearing in mind this is through the night, please ensure you have a co-pilot. If anyone has any further route suggestions, please say so or forever hold your peace!

Andrew (Yellowperil) - Are you happy with this route? It's still going fairly northenly but wiping about 200 miles of a journey I don't think realistically we would have enough volunteers to cover.

Hi Scoots,

I'm more than pleased. As I mentioned in a post on another thread (I'm starting to loose track) the route I proposed was a suggestion to get the ball rolling. It's really up to you guys as you are the ones who are going to have to do the driving.

I would even be happy with a straight run from Glasgow to Edinburgh - this could perhaps be your fall-back position if sufficient volunteers are not forthcoming.

Go for it
Andrew

lady zed · 17th May 2009, 20:44

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Originally Posted by The Yellow Peril

Hi Scoots,

I'm more than pleased. As I mentioned in a post on another thread (I'm starting to loose track) the route I proposed was a suggestion to get the ball rolling. It's really up to you guys as you are the ones who are going to have to do the driving.

I would even be happy with a straight run from Glasgow to Edinburgh - this could perhaps be your fall-back position if sufficient volunteers are not forthcoming.

Go for it
Andrew

Absolutely Andrew. If the worst come to the worst we'll do Glasgow - Edinburgh and it'll cut about 9 hours off the total time! I think the through the night is putting people off. Perhaps we could tweak things so that there is no through the night anywhere as I've noticed the Devon thread is having the same problem.

16th May 2009, 14:31	#11
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Tam Posted a thing or two 05 ZT+, 04 ZT+, 64 P6 2.0, 74 P6 V8s, 75 P6 V8, 92 214Si, 04 25 Td, 02 Defend , 05 ZR 105+ x2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 701 Thanked 203 Times in 136 Posts	Hi derekosb/scooterchick i am still available for either aberdeen to dundee or dundee to edinburgh or both at a push as a bit short of members around here i guess .I also work nights so used to unsociable times . Cheers Tam . __________________ Lagoon, last one built! And Horizon 1 of only 2!....MY CARS Last edited by Tam; 19th May 2009 at 15:00..

16th May 2009, 20:46	#13
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi Tam Excellent news and thanks for that:lol:. With Murdoch in Alloa then we should hopefully be able to cover Aberdeen to Edinburgh. A few of us are meeting at Lauder on the 24th of May as part of this year's Scottish All Rover Rally so hope to have a good chat about it there to finalise the route and timings. Where are you located Tam so we can best plan the route?:lol:. Sorry, just seen you are in Kirriemuir. Scratch that! Had you thought about the meet on the 24th or is too far South for you? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

16th May 2009, 21:03	#14
Tam Posted a thing or two 05 ZT+, 04 ZT+, 64 P6 2.0, 74 P6 V8s, 75 P6 V8, 92 214Si, 04 25 Td, 02 Defend , 05 ZR 105+ x2 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 701 Thanked 203 Times in 136 Posts	Hi i showed an interest in a scottish meet early on but unfortunately i can't make it that far down due to young son and work commitment . No bank holiday for me i'm affraid . __________________ Lagoon, last one built! And Horizon 1 of only 2!....MY CARS

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lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	My Suggestion: Glasgow 19:30 - Crianlarich 21:15 (57 miles) Crianlarich 21:30 - Fort William 23:00 (52 miles) Fort William 23:15 - Dalwhinnie 01:00 (45 miles) Dalwhinnie 01:15 - Perth 03:15 (57 miles) Perth 03:30 - Edinburgh 04:30 (43 miles) Could we start having volunteers for each stage they could cover? Bearing in mind this is through the night, please ensure you have a co-pilot. If anyone has any further route suggestions, please say so or forever hold your peace! Andrew (Yellowperil) - Are you happy with this route? It's still going fairly northenly but wiping about 200 miles off a journey I don't think realistically we would have enough volunteers to cover. I think there will be plenty of volunteers for the first stage of the relay, I'd be happy to do the second stage (which is round the banks of Loch Lomond so be on time!!! It's horrible in the dark), but the next stages may be a problem. Tam which you up for? __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to Last edited by lady zed; 17th May 2009 at 20:34..

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	merl glasgow to fort william...maybe,as i said will discuss this matter on the 24th