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Pete330
Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-November-2003 Location: Aberdeen Status: Offline Points: 8969 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 08:07 | |
On Friday 6th May myself and Coupeking/Coupequeen set off at 0930am to Travel to Inverness to meet up with Jeff Spangle,Larz/Karen,Claymore_72/Kyle and IMNL. We stopped of at Elgin on the way there to meet up with Stephenperry. Once we all met at Inverness we headed up North East stopping of at an place called Evanton for lunch. We then set off on our journey taking in some fantastic roads and breathtaking views as prommised.
Once we got Right up North and to the coast of the Atlantic ocean this is when the really breathtaking scenery came out to meet us. We saw water and beaches that i for one never expected to find in Scotland.It was like something off Home And Away. We eventually arrived at The Benloyal Hotel in Tongue at around 1845.We quickly checked in and feshened up and then sat down to a lovely meal in there resturant.We then hit the bar There were endless drinks flowing all night and we played pool and games. The bar shut at 2300,but the guy let us buy as much drink as we wanted then we went thru to the the lounge and caught up on the pics from the day etc:Some of us then went to bed while others sat up all night In the morning we got up for Breakfast and checked out.We then set off on our Journey once more heading for Gairloch. Wow!! was the words comming from most on our jouney up the coast then down the west coast.If it were not for the showers i recon we would of stopped every 100 yards for pics,but then again we would of never got to Gairlcoh at that rate. First stop was to stretch our legs at Durness and sample some of the award winning beach.
We then set off again to head for Ullapool for lunch as planned.Again taking in the views on our way down the Scottish Highlands. We eventually arrived at Ullapool around 1400pm,this place was very busy and we found it very hard to find parking for 7 BMW`S.We eventually managed tho after loosing most for around 30 mins. We sat down in a Cafe and had some long awaited food. Now its time for the next stage and our journey to Gairloch We stopped off at various sites on route for picture oppertunity`s and video`s I found a nice beach to welcome the BMWCC Scotland We arrived at Gairloch Highland Hotel around 1800pm. Again we settled in and then hit the bar. We had a table booked at The Old Inn just mins down the road at 2000pm.Here we had a lovely meal.Malc (Top Bloke) Settled the Bill and then we went back upto Hotel for more The bar was not very busy and we had full use of the pool table.The barman had to be the best He was so helpfull and was always running after us (more drinks over here MR) The bar was supposed to off closed at 1145pm,But quess what!! It never Most of us went off to bed around 0100am while some (not naming any names) stayed up till 0345am We Decided that on the Sunday we would set off around 11am and head for Dornie and the Castle,where we stopped of for some lite lunch and a photo oppertunity. Stephenperry decided to leave us here and head home to Elgin(well it made sence)
We then headed for Crainlarich where we would all the go our own way home.Again we stopped of for some pics and then met up at Fort William where we stopped to say thanks and a group photo,before heading off. Myself and Coupeking/Coupequeen planned our journey back to Aberdeen and decided to go to Crainlarich and down to Perth. We soon caught up with Malc and Larz who were stuck behind a massive Truck going up Glencoe.We then stopped off at The Luib Hotel for some supper before the long drive Home. I eventually got in at 2300PM Around 750 miles Around £85 Fuel I am delighted at how the weekend went and i am already thinking about Tour`d Ecosse 2006 I hope all that travelled with us also enjoyed there trip and would consider it again in 2006 Big thanks to Guy who came from North East England for the trip and everyone else involved Especially Malc as the weekend would not of been the same without you (no not cause you paid the bill),but the way you helped orginize everything and looked out for us all Edited by pete323 |
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jerry318
Senior Member II Joined: 03-November-2003 Location: Fife, Scotland Status: Offline Points: 239 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 08:15 | |
sounds superb Pete, look forward to seeing pics when i get home from work (Bloody Firewall) Will be putting my name down for this next year
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Pete330
Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-November-2003 Location: Aberdeen Status: Offline Points: 8969 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 08:31 | |
just had this email from Benloyal Hi Pete
I am very pleased to hear that you all enjoyed yourselves - its a pity that the weather was not a little more favourable.
Do not worry about the alarm - I am sure it was an honest mistake and he pressed what he thought was the light switch. There is a little sign above the switch which has been taped over mainly because the alarm is not working in the bar or kitchen. As a button it is mainly used to attract attention when nobody was in reception. As half the system does not work we decided to tape over the instruction and now as I said it just looks like a light switch. So again please do not worry.
I do hope that you stay with us again next year as it was a real pleasure to meet you all however briefly.
Kind regards
Elaine
So steve your off the hook
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Chas C
Really Senior Member II Nothing new under the sun Joined: 15-December-2004 Location: Aberdeenshire Status: Offline Points: 1620 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 08:55 | |
But you got lost and took a photo of Eilean Donan Castle instead?? Edited by Chas C |
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Jeff Spangle
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 09:11 | |
Correct!
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Pete330
Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-November-2003 Location: Aberdeen Status: Offline Points: 8969 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 09:43 | |
Well thats what i meant smart **** |
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ally
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 10:01 | |
Chas C, Pete never said Dornie Castle, lol, he said Dornie AND the castle, the castle is in Dornie. Fantastic pics pete, looks like I missed a good weekend there. Anyone going to Inverness on the 21st at all? Edited by ally323 |
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M BLUR
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 10:34 | |
But can I ask.. Where is Inverness..?
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Pete330
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 10:49 | |
I did say Dornie castle,but meant a castle in Dornie I never knew what it was called |
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larzc
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 10:54 | |
I Just wanted to write to say a special thank you to firstly Pete for puting the trip together and all the help etc and sorry for the cut thumb with changing that bulb "Thanks Mate" I have to thank big Malc for being the DADDY and looking after us all you are in a million big guy, i also have to thank Kyle for keeping us up all night and giving us a good laugh and also Steven for staying up and giving us a laugh etc, The whole trip was really great and i only have a couple of regrets first having to come home at the end of it and because it doesnt look like i will still have a Beemer next year, Karen has even changed siince getting back she used to love to go abroad every year but now she says she would stay up there all the time and shes wants to take holidays up there so thanks Guys for showing us whats been right under out noses for all this time !!! Oh yeah Neil (Coupe King) your car was the best there in my opition and thanks to Emma (Coupe Queen) for all laughs you didnt stop what a personalty keep on laughing Nearly forgot thanks to MNL for working as a Blocker (Caravan Blocker) you know what i mean lol, What a trip anyone who reads this and didnt bother to make the effort to go well shame on you guys you missed a really wonderful trip it was great from start to finish, One last thanks to Raf (Bar Man at the Hotel) for keeping the bar open to the early hours that helped make the weekend !!! All The Very Best Lars
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bm24v
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 13:03 | |
The pics are great!!, hope you lad's n lassie's all enjoyed yersell, maybe I'll get to the next one.
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Pete330
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 13:51 | |
More pics
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Pete330
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 13:53 | |
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Pete330
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 13:54 | |
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Pete330
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 13:57 | |
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bm24v
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 14:21 | |
Pete, These pic's are really great, I really do wish I'd gone now, but honestly, the next run I'm really gona try and make, and that's a great pic of Eilean Donan. Youv'e really did a great job the camera Pete, your a credit to the club Edited by bm24v |
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Doive
Really Senior Member II Joined: 09-February-2005 Location: Clinging to a turbine, Hexham Status: Offline Points: 1212 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 15:42 | |
Superb pics there guys, really wish I could have gone now. Sadly work
committments and not having an MoT'd BMW put paid to all that.
Hopefully by next year she will be on the road (hopefully by next week
actually!) so definitely put my name down for that one. Pictures really
are stunning, hope you don't mind me pinching a couple for my
background!
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e28 boi
Senior Member I Joined: 23-April-2005 Location: Avoch, near Inverness, Scotland Status: Offline Points: 103 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 16:47 | |
they are great photos wish i could have been there. i will definetly try and get there when i get my driving test which is in 2 years but thats 2 years in mod my beemer. if its ready for the road next year i could maybe talk my dad into driving the car for me???
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stevie53
Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-January-2003 Status: Offline Points: 2486 |
Posted: 09-May-2005 at 16:54 | |
It looks and sounds as if you lot had an excellent time, unfortunately since I only picked up the car last Tuesday the tour came just a bit too quick for me, am looking forward to coming to the next meet and saying hello
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I_MNL
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Posted: 09-May-2005 at 17:49 | |
Hi everybody! I would like to thank all of you who made a marvellous long weekend in the North of Scotland! The scenery was amazing and the company unbeatable Pictures talk more than words Let's organise something similar again soon!!! |
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