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September G2g 2010 - ChrisG - 31-08-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176019:date=Mon 30th Aug 2010, 10:56 PM:name=DazzerB)-->QUOTE(DazzerB @ Mon 30th Aug 2010, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just had a look at a long range forecast for our G2G, and its saying sun [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img] for Thurs - Sunday and cloudy with showers [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tdown.gif[/img] for Mon - Tues. Which means its going to rain continuously for six days [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nah, I reproofed all my kit last week and bought a new pair of goretex boots, means it's bound to be 35 degrees and scorching.
September G2g 2010 - colinellis - 31-08-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176093:date=Tue 31st Aug 2010, 12:26 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 31st Aug 2010, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Nah, I reproofed all my kit last week and bought a new pair of goretex boots, means it's bound to be 35 degrees and scorching.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Christ I hope so!!!!!!
September G2g 2010 - Guest - 31-08-2010
<!--quoteo(post=175343:date=Wed 25th Aug 2010, 10:43 AM:name=dapleb)-->QUOTE(dapleb @ Wed 25th Aug 2010, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Horses can choke very easily as the muscle around their esophagus is wayyy more efficent than humans which renders them unable to blow chunks.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Don't I know it - had a major scare with one of ours last night!
Sorry to go off topic [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - bigboat0 - 31-08-2010
Any plans afoot for the Saturday route yet?
If thinking of getting as far east as Banchory I know a nice route from Banchory to Stonehaven that will take us further east than last year but will take in a nice twisty route via Cairn o' Mont (for a quick camera stop) then via Fettercairn, then a bit of dual carriage way to Dunnotter Castle (photo stop & 15 min break) before a short ride to Stonehaven harbour (cake stop) before heading back to Banchory en route back to Aviemore.
if of interest I can post a route?
September G2g 2010 - ChrisG - 31-08-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176176:date=Tue 31st Aug 2010, 10:22 PM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Tue 31st Aug 2010, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE<!--quotec-->
ABERGAVENNY A40 TO A479 TO TALGARTH, LEFT ONTO B4560, FOLLOW TO A40, RIGHT ONTO A40, FOLLOW TO LLANFAES, LEFT ONTO A470, FOLLOW TO RIGHT HAND ONTO A4059, FOLLOW TO HIRWAUN, RIGHT ONTO A465, TO GLYN-NEATH & RIGHT ONTO A4109, BEAR RIGHT ONTO A4221, TO ABERCRAF ONTO A4067, TO GURNOS, RIGHT ONTO A4068 TO BRYNAMMAN, RIGHT ONTO A4069 TO LLANDOVERY, RIGHT ONTO A40 AND FOLLOW BACK TO ABERGAVENNY.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
when i get bored at work i'll try and put that into a .itn file for the shatnav fans
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That'll confuse the people who are planning on going to Aviemore [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - TonyDevil - 31-08-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176185:date=Tue 31st Aug 2010, 10:58 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Tue 31st Aug 2010, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->when i get bored at work i'll try and put that into a .itn file for the shatnav fans
That'll confuse the people who are planning on going to Aviemore [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img]
that'll teach me for reading 2 topics at once [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - Bobajob - 31-08-2010
Anyone coming north through Glasgow on the Friday?
If so, we can take the A82 Loch Lomond, Green Welly etc then either Loch Tay to Pitlochry or for the more adventurous we could do Glencoe, Fort William, Spean Bridge, Aviemore. (4hrs + stops) or someone might have another suggestion?
If not, I can head east and catch up with others near Edinburgh somewhere.
Don't know what the suggested routes are for the weekend so may be suggesting some roads that will be covered elsewhere.
September G2g 2010 - nanook - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176169:date=Tue 31st Aug 2010, 07:56 PM:name=bigboat0)-->QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Tue 31st Aug 2010, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Any plans afoot for the Saturday route yet?
If thinking of getting as far east as Banchory I know a nice route from Banchory to Stonehaven that will take us further east than last year but will take in a nice twisty route via Cairn o' Mont (for a quick camera stop) then via Fettercairn, then a bit of dual carriage way to Dunnotter Castle (photo stop & 15 min break) before a short ride to Stonehaven harbour (cake stop) before heading back to Banchory en route back to Aviemore.
if of interest I can post a route?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I was working on something over that way but am struggling to find the time to ride the route. Would appreciate your input mate. The western route I'm thinking of is Aviemore A9 to Inverness then Tore, A832 to Muir of Ord and Marybank, A835 to Garve, A832 to Achnasheen and Gairloch, carry on on A832 to Aultbea and Kinlochewe, A835 back to Garve and then back to Inverness and Aviemore.
September G2g 2010 - Bobajob - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176205:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 08:52 AM:name=Nanook)-->QUOTE(Nanook @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I was working on something over that way but am struggling to find the time to ride the route. Would appreciate your input mate. The western route I'm thinking of is Aviemore A9 to Inverness then Tore, A832 to Muir of Ord and Marybank, A835 to Garve, A832 to Achnasheen and Gairloch, carry on on A832 to Aultbea and Kinlochewe, A835 back to Garve and then back to Inverness and Aviemore.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This route? - Linky - You may need to type in Gairloch into the "G" destination box then click "Get Directions" to get this link to work.
It's got to be 15 years since I did this route but it's a good one.
September G2g 2010 - nanook - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=175792:date=Sun 29th Aug 2010, 07:21 AM:name=The Thigh)-->QUOTE(The Thigh @ Sun 29th Aug 2010, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just looking at the menu for Roo's Leap and saw this at the bottom can anyone explain why they do this?
Service charge is not included. <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->For tables of more than
8 people an automatic charge of 10% will be levied.<!--colorc-->
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I don't have a problem with tipping for good service, but why mandatory for larger parties?
Should we book smaller tables???
Appropriate text colour selected! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ranting.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'll maybe pop in here http://www.paparock.org/ and see if they can feed us?
September G2g 2010 - nanook - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176229:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 10:30 AM:name=Bobajob)-->QUOTE(Bobajob @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This route? - Linky
It's got to be 15 years since I did this route but it's a good one.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's the route! If it's good on the west side of the country I reckon we should do it; if the east is drier then we'll have an alternative as suggested by BIgBoat.
September G2g 2010 - Bobajob - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176232:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 12:39 PM:name=Nanook)-->QUOTE(Nanook @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->That's the route! If it's good on the west side of the country I reckon we should do it; if the east is drier then we'll have an alternative as suggested by BIgBoat.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree Joe. The ride along Loch Maree and over Gairloch then round Gruinard will be a cracker, great riding country. Don't ask me about fuel / cake stops as it's been ages since my last visit but will ask a few mates for advice or possibly other members can chip in.
September G2g 2010 - nanook - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176240:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 11:38 AM:name=Bobajob)-->QUOTE(Bobajob @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I agree Joe. The ride along Loch Maree and over Gairloch then round Gruinard will be a cracker, great riding country. Don't ask me about fuel / cake stops as it's been ages since my last visit but will ask a few mates for advice or possibly other members can chip in.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm gonna be over that way on Friday so will check out the route. Is there anyone clever enough in the forum to do a map thingy of the route so's people can print it? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - TonyDevil - 01-09-2010
I'll do a shatnav file this evening unless someone beats me to it
September G2g 2010 - Snorvey - 01-09-2010
I took the road to Achnasheen on Monday (but turned to head for Loch Carron at Achnasheen)
Certainly on the Loch Carron bit there was a fair bit of resurfacing going on with those 'orrible loose stone chips. The local dont seem to give a monkeys about the limits on these bits either as a van and 2 cars went flying past me kicking minature missiles up in their wake.
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September G2g 2010 - ChrisG - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176245:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 02:39 PM:name=Nanook)-->QUOTE(Nanook @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm gonna be over that way on Friday so will check out the route. Is there anyone clever enough in the forum to do a map thingy of the route so's people can print it? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Is this good enough for the route Bobajob suggested? I can post it up in Tomtom and possible Garmin form too if it's right
![[Image: G2G%202010%20Bobajob.jpg]](http://www.fieldscientific.co.uk/link/G2G%202010%20Bobajob.jpg)
Bigboat, I do the same for your route if you want to post up the details.
September G2g 2010 - Studley Ramrod - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176245:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 02:39 PM:name=Nanook)-->QUOTE(Nanook @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm gonna be over that way on Friday so will check out the route. Is there anyone clever enough in the forum to do a map thingy of the route so's people can print it? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If you mean the route in Bobajob's linky, you can print it off in google maps.
EDIT: Scratch that idea, Chris G's is betterer [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - TonyDevil - 01-09-2010
you should be able to add attachments in .itn format now too [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
September G2g 2010 - nanook - 01-09-2010
<!--quoteo(post=176252:date=Wed 1st Sep 2010, 01:37 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Wed 1st Sep 2010, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Is this good enough for the route Bobajob suggested? I can post it up in Tomtom and possible Garmin form too if it's right
Bigboat, I do the same for your route if you want to post up the details.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nice one Chris. So that's the route out west if the weather's good lads and lasses.
September G2g 2010 - ChrisG - 01-09-2010
In that case for all you Tomtom users, right click on this and save it to the ITN directory on your satnav
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