Archived Scotland Trip 26th - 29th August 2016

[Stevo7682]

A flamethrower

 

[Stevo7682]

Only really a problem in the evening various people use various things Some of Avon products good

 

[Redsheep]

Rain and high winds

Jungle spray works for me sometimes, but Avon skin so soft is what most swear by.

 

[La_vida_diver]

Oh midges what is the best stuff to keep them at bay

DISTANCE

 

[Brian H]

Oh midges what is the best stuff to keep them at bay

Smidge or Avon skin so soft, I'll have one or both with me so don't worry

 

[La_vida_diver]

Just to say guys and Gals as we are coming up so far @MikeE89, Rachel, @Nutty_Hazel & I are planning to try going north on Monday, before going South again via Edinburgh and Meeting up again in Biggar (we Think) Nutty_Hazel and I are booked into the SYHA at Torridon for Monday night. so will travel about 160+ miles North just for the hell of it and MikeE89 is planning to take in some gardens or other north of Torridon. So if anyone has a great route that takes in anything special scenery wise just let us know please. I am hoping to find a couple of single track roads with just the odd passing place. I can go backwards pretty quick.

 

[t-tony]

Oh midges what is the best stuff to keep them at bay

Spry crisp and dry. you ask Jim @oldcarman

Tony.

 

[Brian H]

@MikeE89 my sincere apologies, I seem to have included the wrong Mike in the PM list, I'll speak to Gary to see if this is something I can edit to bring you up to speed, in the meantime could Duncan @La_vida_diver bring Mike up to speed.

Thanks

Brian

 

[MikeE89]

@MikeE89 my sincere apologies, I seem to have included the wrong Mike in the PM list, I'll speak to Gary to see if this is something I can edit to bring you up to speed, in the meantime could Duncan @La_vida_diver bring Mike up to speed.

Thanks

Brian

No Worries. Duncan keeps me up to speed as I just forget to log in!!!! Daft but true. Looking forward to it all. Thanks

 

[Brian H]

Just to say guys and Gals as we are coming up so far @MikeE89, Rachel, @Nutty_Hazel & I are planning to try going north on Monday, before going South again via Edinburgh and Meeting up again in Biggar (we Think) Nutty_Hazel and I are booked into the SYHA at Torridon for Monday night. so will travel about 160+ miles North just for the hell of it and MikeE89 is planning to take in some gardens or other north of Torridon. So if anyone has a great route that takes in anything special scenery wise just let us know please. I am hoping to find a couple of single track roads with just the odd passing place. I can go backwards pretty quick.

Not scenery but both the Kelpies and the Falkirk wheel are worth a visit if you have time on Friday, they are fairly close to each other and are mighty impressive up close.

http://www.thehelix.co.uk/things-to-do/the-kelpies/

https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-falkirk-wheel-p248061

 

[zedwheels]

Oh midges what is the best stuff to keep them at bay

Either a Kalashnikov or keep your roof and windows locked!!

 

[Bazza]

Either a Kalashnikov or keep your roof and windows locked!!

What in a Zed windows closed and roof up are you insane

 

[zedwheels]

What in a Zed windows closed and roof up are you insane

Who me!

 

[Stevo7682]

View: https://youtu.be/dNZrUMBBrYE

 

[zedwheels]

After that video you will all recognise me and Linda up in Scotland we shall be wearing bee keepers overalls and head gear!

 

[Brian H]

Safe trip to all those starting the journey tomorrow see you Friday.

 

[La_vida_diver]

Cheers my man we are setting off about 07:00 with a couple of stops on the way LOL

Looking forward to it! Must find somewhere to wash the car on the way Usual Duncan Standard to start with.

 

[oldcarman]

Safe drive to all and may the sun shine down upon you!! JIM

 

[Mrs Mint]

Cheers my man we are setting off about 07:00

That's a coincidence Duncan I've just set my alarm for 7am to get up lol
Have a good trip up, see you and Hazel in Penrith either tomorrow night or Friday morning

 

[Redsheep]

Have a safe journey everyone.

Route confirmed for tomorrow - Banchory - Ballater - Breamar - Glenshee - Blairgowrie - Crieff - Crianlarich

Should arrive 2-3pm.

See you then.

Dave & Rachel