Ian W Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Looks like our rolling road day is going to be pushed back til at least January guys so how about a meet in between? (november or december?) Any ideas on dates, locations or good driving routes? possibly meet at loch lomond and drive up the A82? Stirling way? (central for east and west coast members) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Aye that's what i was thinking either a scoot up to Fort William, set off in the morning, dinner at McD's and then back via the loop to Kinlochleven. Or - slightly shorter with the chance of some food at a pub or failing that from a chippy a run out the back of Denny through Killin? and up to Aberfeldy basically follow the Trossachs Trail back to Callendar and then either head back to Stirling for some food or back to the Motorway for all to go their own way. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Aye that's what i was thinking either a scoot up to Fort William, set off in the morning, dinner at McD's and then back via the loop to Kinlochleven. Or - slightly shorter with the chance of some food at a pub or failing that from a chippy a run out the back of Denny through Killin? and up to Aberfeldy basically follow the Trossachs Trail back to Callendar and then either head back to Stirling for some food or back to the Motorway for all to go their own way. m. sounds like a good plan mate. so the choice is either: (a) run up the A82 to Fort William for some grub and back down again (b) run along the trossachs trail to Aberfeldy then back to Callander / Stirling for some food I'm thinking option B will be most popular as it's more central and isn't going to break the bank for anyone whereas someone from the east coast is gonna spend a fair bit of cash getting accross to Glasgow and then up to Fort William and back. I'll wait for a few more suggestions then put a poll up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 No need to run across to Glasgow to set off to Fort William - start at Stirling services. People from Glasgow come up M80 and everyone else up the M9 That would be a good start point for both tours actually. From there the run to Fort William is about 120 miles (and i suggest a tour not a racr to to the hills heh) or about 60/70 miles round trip on some quite tight roads but with possible picture stops along the way. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 No need to run across to Glasgow to set off to Fort William - start at Stirling services. People from Glasgow come up M80 and everyone else up the M9 That would be a good start point for both tours actually. From there the run to Fort William is about 120 miles (and i suggest a tour not a racr to to the hills heh) or about 60/70 miles round trip on some quite tight roads but with possible picture stops along the way. m. sorry. when i say Glasgow i mean north of Glasgow, i.e. Balloch / Loch Lomond. I wouldn't have thought folk from Glasgow will be too keen on going over to Stirling to come back accross to the west coast again is all. Perhaps that one is better left for next year when the weather is a little better anyway? i'm certainly erring towards the Trossachs route towards Aberfeldy myself. Will see if anyone else has any suggestions though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 okie poke for reference y'all here's the route to Fort William, Stirling is sort of in the middle for Glasgow peeps, you just approach Crianlarich from a different direction really. Also reckons about a 100 mile from start point. http://www.multimap.com/map/aproute.cgi?client=public&startx=279338&starty=693273&endx=0&endy=0&startrd=&starttown=Stirling&startpc=&startcountry=GB&endrd=&endtown=fort%20william&endpc=&endcountry=GB&rn=GB&qs=s&starttime=11:22&input_rt=aproute_pan&lang= and the other trip should be Aberfoyle, my mistake there. Better start from Falkirk for twisty roads and scenary but Stirling is the easy centre point for everyone. http://www.multimap.com/map/aproute.cgi?client=public&startx=279338&starty=693273&endx=0&endy=0&startrd=&starttown=Stirling&startpc=&startcountry=GB&endrd=&endtown=aberfoyle&endpc=&endcountry=GB&rn=GB&qs=s&starttime=11:25&input_rt=aproute_pan&lang= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 okie poke for reference y'all here's the route to Fort William, Stirling is sort of in the middle for Glasgow peeps, you just approach Crianlarich from a different direction really. Also reckons about a 100 mile from start point. http://www.multimap.com/map/aproute.cgi?client=public&startx=279338&starty=693273&endx=0&endy=0&startrd=&starttown=Stirling&startpc=&startcountry=GB&endrd=&endtown=fort%20william&endpc=&endcountry=GB&rn=GB&qs=s&starttime=11:22&input_rt=aproute_pan&lang= and the other trip should be Aberfoyle, my mistake there. Better start from Falkirk for twisty roads and scenary but Stirling is the easy centre point for everyone. http://www.multimap.com/map/aproute.cgi?client=public&startx=279338&starty=693273&endx=0&endy=0&startrd=&starttown=Stirling&startpc=&startcountry=GB&endrd=&endtown=aberfoyle&endpc=&endcountry=GB&rn=GB&qs=s&starttime=11:25&input_rt=aproute_pan&lang= d'oh. of course Aberfeldy is over by the A9 could certainly get some food at Aberfoyle and drive up towards the lochs up the hill......get some decent photo opportunities there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Well. If there are no other suggestions, lets pick a date? the 2nd Dec seemed to be most popular for the RR Day but as this is just a meet perhaps we could do it sooner? what do you think guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraman Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 well it looks like the general concensus (well, those who voted in Supra-Chat) is that this is held on the 2nd December. So now we know where we're going and we know what date, who's gonna be there? Add names to the list: 01 Supra-Man 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yea im well up for this, just hope its dry?? This will be my first meet woohoo, cant wait. Car will be it tip top condition by then. 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 06 07 08 09 10 Did we decide on a meeting point chaps? Falkirk Wheel or Stirling services? Services are easier, Wheel gives a better drive though... m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Did we decide on a meeting point chaps? Falkirk Wheel or Stirling services? Services are easier, Wheel gives a better drive though... m. nope, not decided on yet mate. whichever you think is best since you know the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 nope, not decided on yet mate. whichever you think is best since you know the area. I think services would be a good idea, means we can fill up on go go juice, if needed before heading off again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 if the supe is back on the road by then count me in wether permitting tho!!!lol;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey guys think its about time i took the Supra out again its not seen light for about 5-6 wks , count me in so long as its dry! 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 Superstar DJ 06 07 08 09 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIJ8631 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 count me in also 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 Superstar DJ 06 RIJ8631 07 08 09 10 cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Who is coming from Port Seton way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I will be attending this meet too and i think i can get suprakid to join in aswell. Jamesmark i will be coming from Dunbar then travelling through to Tranent to meet with Suprakid so we could meet you for sure 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 Superstar DJ 06 RIJ8631 07 Sunnyg83 08 Suprakid (provisionally) 09 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 a run out the back of Denny Ooh, thats where I grew up. Anyway, looking forward to trip. No idea if I can make it as I change job soon lol but will definetely be there if I can. 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 Superstar DJ 06 RIJ8631 07 Sunnyg83 08 Suprakid (provisionally) 09 Getrag 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 01 Supra-Man 02 jamesmark 03 Geo 04 Martin_a 05 Superstar DJ 06 RIJ8631 07 Sunnyg83 08 Suprakid (provisionally) 09 Getrag 10 G10ECK woops!!! if youre not on the list youre not getting in! lol:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sunny that would be cool mate, I will contact you closer to the time for a meeting place! Maybe Co-op car park in Tranent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 What do we want to do about grub guys? since it looks like there's gonna be about a dozen of us (minimum) then i think the pub/s in Aberfoyle would have a fit if we all walked in. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Oooh loads of posts looks like a good meet in prospect. Meeting point - really needs to be determined by what people can find. The Wheel is well signed and not far off the motorway, there is also a petrol station very close by for those wanting to fuel up and avoid getting scamped in the wilds! Services are the easiest to find by far though and we can head back that way anyway as it makes a nice loops and stops us recovering any roads. Food - hmmm. If it was summer i'd say bring sarnies and lets picnic or stop at the chippy in callendar. with this being december though that might not be a good move. There is a pub with a fair sized car park at Kilmahog which we could check out or we can go into Stirling for food afterwards. THere is a Pizza Hut at Springkerse if anyone fancies that. We'll probably not get there until mid afternoon though so big breakfasts could be the order of the day. There is also bound to be Brewer's Fayre jobs all over the place so could try one of those. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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