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May 16th to 22nd - The Highland Fling Tour, Scotland
You don’t need to leave the UK to find spectacular scenery and stunning lightly trafficked true drivers roads.
Our Scottish tour proves that beyond all doubt. Extensive research and several fun filled ‘reconnaissance trips’ means that whilst this is our first customer tour you can be sure that what we’ve got in store for you are the very best roads that the British isles can offer.
We’ve chosen to run this tour in May in order to take advantage of the spring weather which gives us the best possible chance for dry roads whilst also avoiding the summer when the roads are clogged with tourists and the petrolheads nemsis, the dreaded caravan! We’ve got some great local hotels, the fuel stops are marked and of course you’ll have the benefit of a tour manager, sat nav files, walkie talkies and detailed route notes contained in our info packs. Due to the fact that we’ve shy’d away from faceless corporate hotels in favour of the friendly character venues we have to limit the numbers on this trip to just 15. At time of launch 5 places have already been booked by our regulars so hurry to avoid disappointment!
Tour itinerary
Day 1: The tour begins with lunch on the edge of the Lake District (with optional drive up from London). After lunch, we head on through the Lake District and over the Kirkstone Pass, before heading north past Glasgow airport and up to Loch Lomond, for our first night in a "haunted" coaching inn. (165 miles)
Day 2: Leaving Loch Lomond, we continue north past Loch Leven and Fort William to Eilean Donan Castle, and on to the Isle of Skye before our next hotel, near Torridon. (205 miles)
Day 3: After another fine Scottish breakfast we carry on up the western coast, enjoying the amazing scenery, mountains and twisting tarmac of the highlands. (160 miles)
Day 4: We hit the northern coast of Scotland in the morning, as far north as you can go on the mainland, before turning south again and stopping off at the Glenmorangie distillery around lunchtime, then heading further south to arrive at the Balmoral estate in time for a sumptuous traditional Scottish dinner for our last night in Scotland. (220 miles)
Day 5: Onwards and downwards, a dash across the border on our way to the Yorkshire Dales, where we will be spending the next two nights in the company of the hotel owner, a true petrolhead himself! (250 miles)
Day 6: A whole day to explore the Yorkshire Dales with planned routes in the morning and the afternoon before returning to our hotel for dinner and drinks. (variable, approx. 120 miles)
Day 7: Homeward bound! A gentle drive back home in the company of your new friends and the chance to reflect on a fantastic weeks driving.
What's included?
6 nights bed & breakfast, sat-nav files, walkie talkies and road books containing route information, and full services of the accompanying tour manager (lead car).
What's not included?
Lunch, dinner, fuel, tolls.
So how much does this cost?
Price per person, based on two people sharing a car and a twin or double room: £497
Details of our other tours will be available here
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
and on the other areas of the forum
Very very tentative.
Can't commit to anything at the moment, but definitely keen to get on something next year.
Sods Law
24-09-09, 14:30 PM
Could be up for this, July's trip round Scotland was fantastic (just been watching the Vids again)
scrubberamit
28-09-09, 16:34 PM
dates please...
verysideways
28-09-09, 17:11 PM
Currently looking like August - though we may be running two Scotland trips in 2010...
Ian_UK1
28-09-09, 18:27 PM
Count me in on this one too - preferably the one earlier in the year. There's also a friend of mine with a DMS-tweaked (as in 550+ BHP - not jealous or anything....) 996 X-50 Turbo who's up for this one too.
Ian W
Now that sounds like something not to be missed.........
i'd like to see how that compares with Kurts Ruf
hey bachi....sounds very interesting...tentative for this and millau (april 10)
verysideways
06-10-09, 17:09 PM
I was just about to update the Millau 2010 thread actually...
I might be up for this too.
Porscha
14-10-09, 18:47 PM
You can count me in on this one :)
pigginell
17-10-09, 19:57 PM
Sounds like a blast. have you set the dates yet?
I'm up for this one.
Pete
Pete's just putting the finishing touches to it actually, give us a couple of weeks :)
Finally somthing I can come along to! woo hoo! You know if i'm in the courtry I will come
verysideways
29-10-09, 09:29 AM
Dates are now up for all our tours...
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
At the moment we're running Scotland in May, but if there's enough interest i'll happily run another in August.
Let me know! :)
Dates are now up for all our tours...
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours.php
At the moment we're running Scotland in May, but if there's enough interest i'll happily run another in August.
Let me know! :)
I will let the usual suspects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland know immediately - maybe one or the other is interested...
Carol
I will let the usual suspects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland know immediately - maybe one or the other is interested...
Carol
Cool....which ones are you coming on next year ?
i'm struggling to decide.
Not sure yet, have to see when the Tuscan demands its rebuilt
(and how much it will cost... ouch.)
But I am thinking about Millau, Scandinavia and Alpine... or maybe Scotland and Alpine..
or maybe all of them...
:cheers2:
Not sure yet, have to see when the Tuscan demands its rebuilt
(and how much it will cost... ouch.)
But I am thinking about Millau, Scandinavia and Alpine... or maybe Scotland and Alpine..
or maybe all of them...
:cheers2:
so the same as me then! :)
ok, the list so far.........
you're not commited, just at the head of the queue!
1. Verysideways
2. Carol
3. Speedyellow
4. Cunno
5. Dan H (maybe)
6. Sods Law
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha
12. Chris C
13.
first post updated with further details,
i told you it would be worth waiting for!
prices will be released as soon as the last hotels details are finalised
almost ready
1. Verysideways
2. Carol
3. Speedyellow
4. Cunno
5. Dan H (maybe)
6. Sods Law
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha
12. Chris C
13.
14.
15.
Reserve list
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
first post updated with prices :)
to book call 0845 838 7363
first post updated with prices :)
to book call 0845 838 7363
Spot on Harsh
Will call early next week to confirm my booking
Great stuff John
you're in!
1. Verysideways
2. Carol
3. Speedyellow
4. Cunno
5. Dan H (maybe)
6. Sods Law
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha
12. Chris C
13.
14.
15.
Reserve list
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
I should know by the start of january if I confirmed on this but i would like to book a provisional place after you guys did such a good job convincing me last nite!
verysideways
15-12-09, 17:29 PM
No problem, just add your name to the list for the time being.
As soon as you know for sure give us a call in the office, once we take a deposit your place is secure.
I should know by the start of january if I confirmed on this but i would like to book a provisional place after you guys did such a good job convincing me last nite!
As Pete said, add yourself on, you'll have an absolute ball on this trip.
Pete is tour managing and he knows those roads like the back of his hand :)
Okey Dokey!!!!
1. Verysideways
2. Carol
3. Speedyellow
4. Cunno
5. Dan H (maybe)
6. Sods Law
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha
12. Chris C
13. Anton Z
14.
15.
cars updated....
1. Verysideways - S4/130i
2. Carol - Tuscan
3. Speedyellow - 360 spider (or RUF or 355)
4. Cunno - GT3
5. Dan H (maybe) - S2000
6. Sods Law - New Wheels :)
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU - 360 Modena
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha - 911 Carrera 4
12. Chris C -
13. Anton Z - MX5
14.
15.
YAY! Got the deposit for this as a Christmas present, so i will pay you guys the deposit when I get home on sunday/monday :) WOOOOOO
verysideways
25-12-09, 21:32 PM
Now that's what i call a great Christmas present ;)
Right, this tour is going live on PH on Friday...
I've no doubt at all that it will be sold out by the end of the weekd so if you want to come...
book! :)
I have my card ready to make the deposit monday :)
verysideways
09-01-10, 02:37 AM
Don't worry Anton i'm holding a place for you after our discussion on New Year's Day.
Cactussed
13-01-10, 16:21 PM
cars updated....
1. Verysideways - S4/130i
2. Carol - Tuscan
3. Speedyellow - 360 spider (or RUF or 355)
4. Cunno - GT3
5. Dan H (maybe) - S2000
6. Sods Law - New Wheels :)
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU - 360 Modena
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha - 911 Carrera 4
12. Chris C -
13. Anton Z - MX5
14. Cactussed and Peta-Marie - 355
15.
ali_kat
17-01-10, 23:06 PM
Looks like we're going
verysideways
18-01-10, 13:20 PM
Any of you that haven't booked yet, you need to get a move on. I have 3 places left...
Pete, Cant do this one sorry, confirmed it last night.
Will look to do another tour instead 2 of us on the le mans classic I rekon, will call you when confirmed.
verysideways
20-01-10, 17:29 PM
Pete, Cant do this one sorry, confirmed it last night.
Will look to do another tour instead 2 of us on the le mans classic I rekon, will call you when confirmed.
No worries, just means that's one less person i have to disappoint :)
LMC would be a good shout, definitely.
Sods Law
20-01-10, 22:17 PM
Due to lack of employment Im out unless anyone ok knows of a nice marketing job starting ASAP :bigear:
1. Verysideways - S4/130i
2. Carol - Tuscan
3. Speedyellow - 360 spider (or RUF or 355)
4. Cunno - GT3
5. Dan H (maybe) - S2000
6.
7. Ian UK1
8. Ian UK1's mate
9. P4DHU - 360 Modena
10. PH1l5
11. Porscha - 911 Carrera 4
12. Chris C -
13. Anton Z - MX5
14. Cactussed and Peta-Marie - 355
15.
Due to lack of employment Im out unless anyone ok knows of a nice marketing job starting ASAP :bigear:
Bummer! However...just did a little search on the Sky intranet and it threw up 18 marketing jobs on the Osterley site!! :) Let me know if you go for any, I get a bonus for recruiting friends ;)
http://corporate.sky.com/work_for_sky.htm
verysideways
20-01-10, 23:01 PM
Sky's a great place to work too. I loved it.
Bummer! However...just did a little search on the Sky intranet and it threw up 18 marketing jobs on the Osterley site!! :) Let me know if you go for any, I get a bonus for recruiting friends ;)
http://corporate.sky.com/work_for_sky.htm
Do you have any vacancies for IT project managers?
Do you have any vacancies for IT project managers?
Don't see that exact job description on the list but the IT department here is HUGE, way bigger than Studio Operations!!
There are 5 vacancies in "web technology" one of which is for a "web developer" if thats the same sort of thing?
Overview of current jobs (should we start a "jobs at Sky" thread? If I employ enough of you I'll be able to buy that Spyker with the bonuses ;) )
Admin / PA 1
Contact Centre (Sales) 7
Creative 10
Customer Service 3
Customer Support & Projects 1
Finance 10
HR 7
Marketing 18
Online & Interactive 3
Procurement 2
Production, Prod Support & Broadcast Ops 3
Sales 14
Sky Betting & Gaming 3
Sky News & Sky Sports 2
Supply Chain & Installation 3
Technical & Broadband Support 5
Technology 16
Web Technology 5
Could I get any more details on the 'Technology'/production jobs?! Im in IT so which ever of thoose category's fit in?
Sods Law
21-01-10, 15:15 PM
Bummer! However...just did a little search on the Sky intranet and it threw up 18 marketing jobs on the Osterley site!! :) Let me know if you go for any, I get a bonus for recruiting friends ;)
http://corporate.sky.com/work_for_sky.htm
Thank you Ill be applying today fot a couple
Product Manager, Marketing etc etc
:cheers2:
Thank you Ill be applying today fot a couple
Product Manager, Marketing etc etc
:cheers2:
Cool, keep me posted and mention me (Fiona Easterby - Camera Operator, Broadcast Operations dept) Don't want to miss out on the refer a friend bonus ;)
Could I get any more details on the 'Technology'/production jobs?! Im in IT so which ever of thoose category's fit in?
Sorry Anton, missed this. I'm hopeless on IT stuff so probably easier if you follow the link and take a look yourself. I believe non staff can access the site too if you log in with your e-mail
http://corporate.sky.com/work_for_sky.htm
jumplead
25-01-10, 21:30 PM
Do you have any vacancies for IT project managers?
Guess it's not for you.... Gimme a bit more info and the area they want work, we probably have something that may be applicable.
shoebag
17-02-10, 16:27 PM
Please is there an up to date list of who is going on this trip and what cars are going?
Thanks.
ali_kat
19-02-10, 12:42 PM
:boing: Well we're booked & paid! :boing:
It will be our first holiday together http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/paperbag.gif
verysideways
19-02-10, 15:09 PM
Booked and paid:
1. Ali & Paul - Z4 and/or 430
3. Jan & Nigel - Diablo and/or Corvette
5. Jon - 997 GT3
6. Drew - F355
7. Carol - Tuscan
8. Anton - MX5
9. Chris - Elise S2
10. Tony - Mondeo V6
11. Pete - 130i
Just thought I should pop in and say hello - really looking forward to the trip.
I was originally planning to visit the West coast with a group from the PistonHeads photography forum, but when that fell through Pete mentioned this tour as an alternative. The combination of great driving roads and spectacular scenery was too much to resist.
verysideways
20-02-10, 14:39 PM
It's epic - until last July i had never spent a significant time in Scotland. Now i want to spend a week there every month!!
:D
Hey guys - what would be the cost for solo driver with single occupancy? Also, are there many unconfirmed spaces left?
Please is there an up to date list of who is going on this trip and what cars are going?
Thanks.
Hey Jan :wavey:
Long time no see and all that with you & Nigel. I'm seriously considering this tour as Soctlands somewhere I've always wanted to try - just got to check on work etc first.
Hey guys - what would be the cost for solo driver with single occupancy? Also, are there many unconfirmed spaces left?
Hey Tony :)
the cost is per person, but as this is a UK tour and there's no worries about tunnels/crossings etc
it's the same price, although you would be sharing with someone else if that's cool?
Hey Tony :)
the cost is per person, but as this is a UK tour and there's no worries about tunnels/crossings etc
it's the same price, although you would be sharing with someone else if that's cool?
Hiya Harsh :wavey:
Sharing wouldn't be a problem as long as they didn't snore and had decent personal hygeine. Obviously though If it were to be a bloke I'd require separate beds!! Are there many single drivers going in the same situation?
I'll check with work tomorrow and also the bank manager (wife).
Hiya Harsh :wavey:
Sharing wouldn't be a problem as long as they didn't snore and had decent personal hygeine. Obviously though If it were to be a bloke I'd require separate beds!! Are there many single drivers going in the same situation?
I'll check with work tomorrow and also the bank manager (wife).
so that leaves Pete out then!
there are a few people going on their own and although you wont know them now, you remember form the first tour that it doens't take long! :)
Final question then before I get my wallet out. What is the area like for fuel stops? My 350 will manage 180 odd on a tank with the sort of driving we'd be likely to do, how remote are most of the days in terms of finding a filling break before running out of fuel in the middle of no-where? I see a Tuscan has already booked in so presumably the owner will have a similar issue as me?
verysideways
15-03-10, 17:40 PM
Funnily enough fuel stops feature quite highly on the list of priorities in Scotland - there is one section where we do almost 160 miles between petrol stations. There is ONE petrol station along that stretch but it's unleaded and/or diesel only but you could always just put a couple of gallons in there to get you to the next fuel stop.
All the other fuel stops are Shell or equivalent (i.e. super unleaded available).
The fuel stop at the beginning of that stretch is marked on the satnav files as MANDATORY :D
shoebag
15-03-10, 18:20 PM
Hey Jan :wavey:
Long time no see and all that with you & Nigel. I'm seriously considering this tour as Soctlands somewhere I've always wanted to try - just got to check on work etc first.
Hi Zippee,
Good to hear you are coming on the trip. The original Furball was one of the best holidays ever for adrenaline and adventure.. What happened to your partner in crime Jamie Theakston?
Hi Zippee,
Good to hear you are coming on the trip. The original Furball was one of the best holidays ever for adrenaline and adventure.. What happened to your partner in crime Jamie Theakston?
Hi Jan - I know what you mean about that Alpine, one of the best weeks of my life TBH and I made some great friends. If this PN tour can be even half as good then I'll be a very happy man! Just a shame I don't think Scotland will be able to offer the same sort of weather :(.
Jamie got married last week (for which I was collared as best man) and so is unfortunately well under the thumb, especially where money is concerned and so won't be joining me on this one!
verysideways
16-03-10, 11:51 AM
I don't want to tempt fate but the Scotland trip last July was highly amusing - it rained down south all week but Scotland was full of blue skies and sunshine...
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/assets/images/tours/2010/highland/03_large.jpg
Can't wait!
I loved the road too and from that bridge :) and it wass a trully epic week weather wise :)
Hi Guys,
I've just decided to take the plunge and join you good folks on this tour. I went to the Ace Cafe meet a couple of months ago and I think I met Harsh and Ben (I'm not the best with names so could be wrong!).
I'll be coming in my Clio Trophy so really looking forward to the twisties! I'll try to come to the meet on April 12th (it's my first day in a new job so might be difficult) so if anybody coming on the trip sports me arriving in the Trophy then come and say hi.
I'm based in London so will likely be on the long and early trip up from there!
P.S. I don't have a Tomtom or Garmin so will need to get one for this trip (fed up of my terrible HP anyway)...can anybody recommend me a good 'un?
Justin
verysideways
22-03-10, 11:13 AM
Hi Justin,
Good to chat to you earlier, here's the link i promised (which i have also emailed to you).
http://www.satnav-discounts.co.uk/tomtom-go/tomtom_live_x50_550_750_950.htm
I'd suggest the 750 as the 550 only has UK maps and the price difference is minimal (the 950 adds US maps).
Oooh, getting excited now!!! :D
Pete
Hi Justin,
Welcome - this will be my first PN tour (though not first group tour) as well. I'll be heading up from Cambs but probably on the Saturday, staying at a b&b so I can see some of the lakes before hand, happy to convoy up if you fancy doing that instead.
As for Sat-Nav I have a TomTom 1 XL with full Euro maps and its a very good piece of kit, albeit the maps are now a little out of date on mine. It got me around Millau perfectly and has doena few other Euro and UK jaunts.
verysideways
22-03-10, 12:19 PM
New XL and so on don't do itinerary any more :(
Need the 550 as a minimum from the current range, though i have heard that you can hack the One and XL to bring itinerary planning back.
Annoying though ain't it?
Thats a pain! When I bought my XL it did pretty much everything the 550 etc did only without the price tag, though it's pretty obvious in that case why they've stripped it of some of the features.
verysideways
22-03-10, 12:24 PM
Thats a pain! When I bought my XL it did pretty much everything the 550 etc did only without the price tag, though it's pretty obvious in that case why they've stripped it of some of the features.
Exactly!
Yes they do Pete
there is a folder when you connect he tom tom to the pc click to open the device and you will see all the folders there is one called ITN just drag and drop streight into there. :)
:)
verysideways
22-03-10, 13:14 PM
Nick, have you tried this on a new XL?
There is no way of reaching the itns as the menu item is no longer available... the hacks that i have read about are all based on removing an item from the menus and replacing one icon with the "Itinerary" menu icon.
Iv just looked throu and discovered that the xl i had on test about a month ago is the old one :( sorry for the confusion damn tom tom and there updates lol.
pete will a tom tom go 750 do itn's mate
verysideways
22-03-10, 13:32 PM
Yep - Ben just bought a 750 and it's lovely :)
I'm saving up for a 950 for the US Tour!
kool well il get a 750 this week can you send me something for sundy please mate too ;)
ali_kat
22-03-10, 14:56 PM
I'd suggest the 750 as the 550 only has UK maps and the price difference is minimal (the 950 adds US maps).
Pete, will the ITN work with the Go Live 900? I'm guessing it won't with the Merc or BMW sat nav systems...
verysideways
22-03-10, 15:04 PM
900? Yes, i'm 99% sure.
Connect it to a computer and browse the folders and you should see an "ITN" folder - stick the files in there.
ali_kat
22-03-10, 19:32 PM
Cool, shall get his Lordship to play with it :)
And if it doesn't work then we know what we'll be doing on the 8th ;)
Pete - Is there an up to date list of attendees available?
verysideways
23-03-10, 14:59 PM
Without publishing too many details, here's the current list:
Paul Merc SL63
Alison BMW Z4
Jan Diablo or C6
Nigel
Carol TVR Tuscan
Pete BMW 130i
Peter Porsche 997 C2S
Jon Porsche 997 GT3
Anton Mazda MX5
Justin Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Chris Lotus Elise S2
Tony Ford Mondeo V6
Tony TVR T350
Andrew Ferrari 355
Without publishing too many details, here's the current list:
Paul Merc SL63
Alison BMW Z4
Jan Diablo or C6
Nigel
Carol TVR Tuscan
Pete BMW 130i
Peter Porsche 997 C2S
Jon Porsche 997 GT3
Anton Mazda MX5
Justin Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Chris Lotus Elise S2
Tony Ford Mondeo V6
Tony TVR T350
Andrew Ferrari 355
that leaves 2 spaces left i believe :)
Without publishing too many details, here's the current list:
Paul Merc SL63
Alison BMW Z4
Jan Diablo or C6
Nigel
Carol TVR Tuscan
Pete BMW 130i
Peter Porsche 997 C2S
Jon Porsche 997 GT3
Anton Mazda MX5
Justin Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Chris Lotus Elise S2
Tony Ford Mondeo V6
Tony TVR T350
Andrew Ferrari 355
in case I missed something:
Should the pairings mean anything to me?? :)
Carol
verysideways
25-03-10, 14:28 PM
2 spaces left, and no not really Carol! I had to put your name somewhere!
Hey guys,
I'm aiming to go on the Pistonheads Goodwood breakfast club run this Sunday morning so would be good to meet some guys..who's going along?
Also, I was thinking on going up the Lake District on Saturday morning with Tony and spending a day there before the main begins we may stay in the same place the tour kicks off for convenience. Would anybody else be interested in joining? Could have a separate convoy on the Saturday if so.
shoebag
31-03-10, 18:25 PM
Hey guys,
Also, I was thinking on going up the Lake District on Saturday morning with Tony and spending a day there before the main begins we may stay in the same place the tour kicks off for convenience. Would anybody else be interested in joining? Could have a separate convoy on the Saturday if so.
I also plan to drive up to the Lake District sometime on the day before. Where are you and Zippee planning on staying on the Saturday night?
verysideways
01-04-10, 09:42 AM
I shall be at Goodwood on Sunday :)
And this is the pub we're meeting at for lunch on the Sunday at the start of the Highland Tour:
The Watermill Inn
www.watermillinn.co.uk
Ings
Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9PY
01539 821 309
shoebag
01-04-10, 12:26 PM
Thanks Pete for the info. Will sort a hotel probably in Kendal for the Saturday night.
Thanks Pete for the info. Will sort a hotel probably in Kendal for the Saturday night.
Looks like the pub has accomodation there plus they are having a "pirate day" fundraiser the saturday before in aid of the Alzheimers Society. Might be worth starting your holiday early and joining the err "collie wobbling" championship :D
Looks like the pub has accomodation there plus they are having a "pirate day" fundraiser the saturday before in aid of the Alzheimers Society. Might be worth starting your holiday early and joining the err "collie wobbling" championship :D
Looks like it's all booked up that Saturday..probably because of all the shennanigans :confused:
Looks like it's all booked up that Saturday..probably because of all the shennanigans :confused:
Thats a shame! I'm away this weekend but will have a look for an alternative sometime next week.
Jan - which hotel are you going for in Kendal?
shoebag
03-04-10, 16:25 PM
I tried the Watermill too but as you say it is fully booked. I also tried a few hotels in nearby Windermere but they all had a clause that you had to spend 2 nights. Have booked the Holiday Inn, Lancaster in the end which is about 20 miles away.
I've had trouble finding places who will do one night for a single person for this area (seems a common problem). Eventually found one in Grange over Sands which is around 10 miles beyond Kendal. Nice easy trip to the tour start point.
I'm rather sad i wont be coming on this one, but as it's now full i cant change my mind.
hope you have a wonderful timne (actually, i know you will!)
ali_kat
07-04-10, 18:21 PM
Bring a tent?
verysideways
07-04-10, 18:23 PM
Yep : SOLD OUT.
6 weeks and counting, i am SOOOOO excited!
I've got to think about days off and also the charity event (dads day out) on the sunday, i've been ordered by the charity guys we're working with to be be there! :D
Ali, you know where we're going in two weeks time dont you ;)
ali_kat
07-04-10, 18:25 PM
Yes, over high places, and I'm terrified of heights! :(
Yes, over high places, and I'm terrified of heights! :(
you wont even notice!
anyway, Paul , Pete and I will be there to hold your hand!:bowtie:
ali_kat
07-04-10, 18:38 PM
Trust me, I would - I drive over the Forth Bridge with my eyes blinkered!!
Not if one of us gets a job first!
My First PN tour, I cannot wait :)
shoebag
12-04-10, 13:33 PM
Pete,
Please can you email me where we will be staying each night as there are a few of the Scottish Lambo guys who would like to meet up with us for a drink/chat.
Thanks.
verysideways
12-04-10, 14:23 PM
Hi Jan,
PM sent.
Just over five weeks before we go..... EXCITED MUCH :)
verysideways
15-04-10, 14:21 PM
Just over five weeks before we go..... EXCITED MUCH :)
Me too! :D
Me too! :D
Likewise!! When do we find out who our roomies are?
verysideways
15-04-10, 16:53 PM
Those who booked together will have doubles/twins as appropriate, the rest of us will be split between twins and singles :)
Haha! Feels like an school holiday, finding out who youre holiday roomie is!
ali_kat
15-04-10, 19:05 PM
:boing:
:boing:
Ali, you already know who your roomie is!
Is there a list of who's going on this trip and what they are driving yet?
ali_kat
16-04-10, 13:13 PM
Ali, you already know who your roomie is!
Do I HAVE to share with him? He snores! :(
This was the last list that pete posted, but I dont know who filled to other spot/spots!
Paul Merc SL63
Alison BMW Z4
Jan Diablo or C6
Nigel
Carol TVR Tuscan
Pete BMW 130i
Peter Porsche 997 C2S
Jon Porsche 997 GT3
Anton Mazda MX5
Justin Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Chris Lotus Elise S2
Tony Ford Mondeo V6
Tony TVR T350
Andrew Ferrari 355
ali_kat
16-04-10, 13:32 PM
This was the last list that pete posted, but I dont know who filled to other spot/spots!
Paul Ferrari F430
Alison BMW Z4M
Jan Diablo or C6
Nigel
Carol TVR Tuscan
Pete BMW 130i
Peter Porsche 997 C2S
Jon Porsche 997 GT3
Anton Mazda MX5
Justin Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Chris Lotus Elise S2
Tony Ford Mondeo V6
Tony TVR T350
Andrew Ferrari 355
Edited as Paul changed the cars again :banghead:
Edited as Paul changed the cars again :banghead:
Dare I say thats a shame as I was looking forward to nosing around and attempting to blag a ride in the SL...
Not that a 430 is slumming it in any way obviously!
Is that your final decision? :)
ali_kat
16-04-10, 17:06 PM
Is that your final decision? :)
I very much doubt it! :sleepy:
ali_kat
16-04-10, 17:07 PM
Dare I say thats a shame as I was looking forward to nosing around and attempting to blag a ride in the SL...
Not that a 430 is slumming it in any way obviously!
It was a boat :(
As long as the decision is made early enough that morning that you dont have to swap the packing from car to car :)
Ian_UK1
25-04-10, 12:41 PM
Any of you that haven't booked yet, you need to get a move on. I have 3 places left...
Hi everybody
Looks like Barbara and me have missed out on this one - DAMN!
I couldn't book earlier because I didn't have a suitable car! My 997S (the one I used last year in France) was sold and I didn't think my 'work' runabout (an old Toyota Corolla) would exactly be appropriate. Great for delivering things though!
Anyway I'm now picking up my new Gen-II 997S/PDK next Friday and was looking forward to giving it a first good run in Scotland.... C'est la vie!
If there are no places left on tour, I'd be very tempted to catch up with you for a day's drive maybe. If you could let me have details of the route/schedule it'd be great to see everyone again.
Otherwise I hope everyone's well and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Kindest
Ian W
Hi everybody
Looks like Barbara and me have missed out on this one - DAMN!
I couldn't book earlier because I didn't have a suitable car! My 997S (the one I used last year in France) was sold and I didn't think my 'work' runabout (an old Toyota Corolla) would exactly be appropriate. Great for delivering things though!
Anyway I'm now picking up my new Gen-II 997S/PDK next Friday and was looking forward to giving it a first good run in Scotland.... C'est la vie!
If there are no places left on tour, I'd be very tempted to catch up with you for a day's drive maybe. If you could let me have details of the route/schedule it'd be great to see everyone again.
Otherwise I hope everyone's well and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Kindest
Ian W
Hi Ian,
well there are still 3 weeks or so to got so there might be drop outs so you never know,
if there aren't there's always the Le Mans Classic tour to look at.......
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/lmc_tour.php
we'll keep you updated on numbers :)
verysideways
26-04-10, 13:47 PM
Hi Ian,
It would appear there is now one space left - but only one.
Let me know if you fancy it...
Regards,
Pete
Ian_UK1
26-04-10, 20:40 PM
"....there might be drop outs...."
Only if I get a place on the tour........! :D
The Dropout
ali_kat
26-04-10, 22:44 PM
As long as the decision is made early enough that morning that you dont have to swap the packing from car to car :)
Final decision! :boing:
The Z4M and I are coming :boing:
Paul isn't :cuss:
Mr "I can't decide on a car" is changing cars again! He's sold the F430 and is getting a GTR
Problem is, it arrives on the 15th, it has to have its wrapping taken off and be detailed on the Monday and he has to get 1200 miles done under 3000 revs by the 22nd for the Optimisation service (only date he can get!), so Scotland is a no go for him :(
I may be bringing my Father instead, we need to see if we can get his cardio appointment rearranged from that week. He's in his 70's and his memory is going a bit, but he's a great old bloke to have around with a fabulous sense of humour and he loves Scotland - he spent many years up there doing his Merchant Navy engineering degrees.
If not, then I've got a couple of mates in mind, or will be on my own & Paul will join us in Yorkshire.
Only if I get a place on the tour........! :D
The Dropout
Ian - Did you get my PM?
Bigburd
27-04-10, 19:35 PM
Final decision! :boing:
The Z4M and I are coming :boing:
(insert bit about MR indecisive here)
I may be bringing DAD NAV 2010 v1.0
Good on yer
Look out for DAD NAV 2010 & MUM NAV 2010 Viking Editions :D
Ian_UK1
04-05-10, 16:03 PM
Ian - Did you get my PM?
Hi, yes I did and thanks. However, circumstances have overtaken me and I couldn't make the trip now anyway due to work.... :banghead:
Ian
ali_kat
09-05-10, 11:52 AM
Totally girly question - what do I need clothes wise? :leaving:
Do we dress up for dinner or stay as we are?
Given the space available in an Elise, I'll be packing the essentials only. Dressing up - no chance!
verysideways
09-05-10, 16:09 PM
Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, maybe a jumper or two, a waterproof jacket, and some insect repellant!!!
ali_kat
09-05-10, 16:59 PM
:rofl: Shorts!
:thumb: Cheers Pete!
I thought I might see you guys at the Ace tonight but I'll rather have an early night and
try to get rid of my cold...
Sorry that I'll miss you!
I just wanted to say that I look really forward to a week of proper driving with you, meeting old friends (and hopefully some new friends, too!) The Tuscan is well (ish... apart from the usual problems with the electrics.., nothing to worry about) and we can't wait to go on tour again! :boing:
I'll see you on Sunday at Oxford Services!
Carol
Cactussed
10-05-10, 23:16 PM
Right!
I've got the 355 back together and it seems to be running fine. Famous last words and all that.
So, Jan is staying ooop Norf on the Saturday evening. I am thinking I may do the same as I don't fancy the hike all the way up there on the Sunday.
Any other takers leaving from London way on the Saturday?
Drew
Cactussed
10-05-10, 23:19 PM
Oh, have the ITN files been posted somewhere?
verysideways
10-05-10, 23:23 PM
Oh, have the ITN files been posted somewhere?
Did you get your launch letter? If not let me know and i'll email it to you.
Cactussed
10-05-10, 23:25 PM
Probably Pete. I have a backlog of about 3 months of mail which I am building up to dealing with.
Can you email me the file?
verysideways
10-05-10, 23:33 PM
probably Pete. I Have A Backlog Of About 3 Months Of Mail Which I Am Building Up To Dealing With.
Can You Email Me The File?
Yhm :)
Robert Burns
11-05-10, 21:14 PM
Hope everyone enjoys driving round scotland.
i love living up here, some great driving roads on your backdoor step and if you see me round glencoe at one point in a white honda civic type r with white wheels wave, or i might be on fire in a ditch.
Have fun everyone
verysideways
11-05-10, 21:31 PM
We'll be coming up there on Monday morning, Glencoe to Eilean Donan Castle for lunch.
Give me a shout if you fancy joining us...
Right then - Good news/bad news.
Good news (for me at least) is I will now be coming!
Bad news - the house we've been negotiating on for ages and desparately want has fallen through as the PITA vendors hadn't done their sums properly and failed to realise they in fact can't afford to sell their house and complete their divorce..... :banghead:
Ho Hum and all that!
verysideways
11-05-10, 21:58 PM
Good thing you didn't sell your place then - imagine losing the house AND not being able to go on tour... ;)
Work on the car is done!! My garage will MOT it tommoz and fingers crossed I shall pick her up thursday evening! So excited to have her back!!!! SCOTLAND IS A GO!
Great news Anton/Tony....you guys are going to have sooooo much fun!
Any one got a dummies guide on how to up load the tour route files to a TomTom 750?:confused:
Any one got a dummies guide on how to up load the tour route files to a TomTom 750?:confused:
from the email, copy the .itn file to a folder on your pc (or the desktop whichever you prefer)
then connect your tom tom to the PC.
go to 'my computer' and you will see the tomtom icon displayed.
double click on it and you will see several folders.
one of them says.itn
open that and then drag and drop the .itn file you have saved on your pc into the tomtom.itn folder.
then disconnect the tomtom.
you can then find it via the tom tom on itinery planning just load it and go!
from the email, copy the .itn file to a folder on your pc (or the desktop whichever you prefer)
then connect your tom tom to the PC.
go to 'my computer' and you will see the tomtom icon displayed.
double click on it and you will see several folders.
one of them says.itn
open that and then drag and drop the .itn file you have saved on your pc into the tomtom.itn folder.
then disconnect the tomtom.
you can then find it via the tom tom on itinery planning just load it and go!
Thanks Harsh:thumb:
Something to get you in the mood. The video has some odd reflections on it but the soundtrack is awesome :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmkOjyGDm-U
Its Back!!!! Slightly louder, much tighter and ready to be driven, I have never been so happy to sit in the passenger seat of a car before (my own car anyway)! Will clean her up nice in the afternoon tommorrow, then roll on Sunday :) :)!
Its Back!!!! Slightly louder, much tighter and ready to be driven, I have never been so happy to sit in the passenger seat of a car before (my own car anyway)! Will clean her up nice in the afternoon tommorrow, then roll on Sunday :) :)!
Great stuff Anton...
now go and enjoy yourself!
What time are we meeting at south mimms?!
Pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44564567@N06/sets/72157624088177770/
great shots tony and brings back many fond memorys from last year :)
Robert Burns
18-05-10, 23:46 PM
Moan the irn bru!!!!!!
Nice shots, thats up towards glencoe at the stop point. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=56.568031,-4.752917&spn=0,0.016512&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=56.568124,-4.754018&panoid=Gh6kdvo_8SUguGEz9xhLrw&cbp=12,193.26,,0,3.77
Im up that way all the time, great roads and i can get alot of great shots.
Ben-san
19-05-10, 09:36 AM
A few teasers from me while the the rest of the bunch have their kippers for breakfast... :D
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Highland%20Fling/DSC_0793a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Highland%20Fling/DSC_0840a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Highland%20Fling/DSC_0754a.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Highland%20Fling/DSC_0773a.jpg
spiritof'76
20-05-10, 17:37 PM
Looks Rubbish............. glad i'm at work and not up there :leaving:
ali_kat
21-05-10, 21:51 PM
A selection of my Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/ali_kat_xx/sets/72157623983836553/
Thank you all for a fabulous time! :clap:
Stunning and i wish i could of gone :( looks like it was epic
shoebag
22-05-10, 15:17 PM
What an excellent holiday .It was so much fun. Everyone was easy going and decent drivers too. I feel like I have made some new friends. I felt sad saying goodbye to everyone after sharing such good times. I have never seen so many sheep. Tonight I will have a glass of Glenmorangie and will miss talking cars with you all.
Im back! What an amazing time, great roads, good driving, and amazing people!!!
I'll echo the comments in the earlier posts. Superb week all round. This was my first PN tour but it won't be my last. Thanks to everyone for a great time.
vetteheadracer
23-05-10, 18:58 PM
All my pics are here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2058327&id=1119403255&l=065db2b887
Great week away and thanks so much to Pete for arranging the weather :)
To echo all the above - a fantastic week away, brilliant roads, brilliant company and hopefully some great new friends. There wasn't a single person on the tour I wouldn't be happy to run with again and the camaraderie and attitude of everyone there made it such a pleasant trip.
Hope to see some/all of you again at some point in the future and I'll try and get my pics up in the next few days.
Cactussed
23-05-10, 19:43 PM
Mine be here...
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=176092&id=680077664&ref=mf
What a great week!
I really enjoyed myself, and couldn't have wished for a nicer bunch of people or better roads (with the possible exception of some of Friday morning).
I was convinced I'd come back wanting more power, but it turns out that what I really need is much better brakes. :D
I've uploaded the rest of my pictures (and a couple of videos of the fun outside the Inver Hotel), and they're available as a slideshow here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44564567@N06/sets/72157624088177770/show/with/4618830647/
Thanks to everyone who's uploaded pics too - I'm planning on putting a book together next month and will be in touch about using quite a few of those. I'll post the details as soon as it's compiled - www.BobBooks.co.uk (http://www.BobBooks.co.uk) aren't the cheapest, but their quality is fantastic.
Finally, a couple of people asked about the Advanced Driving forum I'm involved with. It's http://www.advanced-driving.co.uk/forum/ (http://www.advanced-driving.co.uk/forum/) - but you'll need to sign in to see the members-only area where we organise the driving days.
Ben-san
25-05-10, 11:23 AM
To echo all the above - a fantastic week away, brilliant roads, brilliant company and hopefully some great new friends. There wasn't a single person on the tour I wouldn't be happy to run with again and the camaraderie and attitude of everyone there made it such a pleasant trip.
Hope to see some/all of you again at some point in the future and I'll try and get my pics up in the next few days.
Really glad you enjoyed the trip Tony - good to meet you and hope to have you along to another one sometime soon. Let us know how you get on with your suspension settings!
Really glad you enjoyed the trip Tony - good to meet you and hope to have you along to another one sometime soon. Let us know how you get on with your suspension settings!
Thanks Ben - I really hope to do another though this year may be a little hard what with potential house move and lack of holiday from work. I'll certainly try for a couple of hoons/mini tours however!
Tony - It was great to meet you and I'm glad we've kind of converted you to the thrill of sports cars! Your pics look fantastic, PM me your address and I'll get mine to you on a memory stick.
I'll also certainly be up for a copy of the book, nothing like a well put together memento of a fantastic trip away!
Tony (aka Mondeo Man) :),
Superb Photo's and not a toothbrush in sight!
I would also be interested inthe book.
Chris.
Cactussed
25-05-10, 17:43 PM
Tony, I know we spoke already, but I'll definitely have a copy of any book that gets printed.
Drew
Also, if you want any of my pics, let me know and I'll send you a memory card, although I think you got all mine off the hard drive?
Thanks for all the brilliant pictures!
Brings back some nice memories...
:)
It was a truly fantastic trip :)
Ben-san
26-05-10, 11:40 AM
Thanks for all the brilliant pictures!
Brings back some nice memories...
:)
This was a particularly funny moment... :D
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e88/bleow/Highland%20Fling/Carolintherain.jpg
Ha!
What to do during a sudden downpour:
Step one: close side windows (do NOT use wipers!) :o
Step two: if use of wipers is unavoidable, lean forward in order to avoid being hit by water splashing over the windscreen (as seen in pictures)
Step three: enter Wet T-Shirt Contest :D
Step four: check sky and consider closing roof :leaving:
Step five: find open garage / stop under bridge etc
Step five (if no garage bridge is availale): get soaking wet whilst closing the roof.... :banghead:
Step six: throw away favourite driving gloves
Thanks to Ben for sharing the sudden downpour without moaning! :bowtie:
Carol
Ziggy Parker
18-06-10, 07:01 AM
great pics, just goes to show that there are some fantastic roads within this great nation of ours
S B - Nigel
18-06-10, 11:45 AM
Harsh, I didn't know you were stopping at The Fat Lamb (usual large food portions I expect)
As you probably know Paul and Ruth are SBMC members and Paul has an excellent big Healey,
see http://www.sportingbears.org.uk/
and heated Jag Mk2, which he drives in a very spirited way and as he knows the roads around there can lead at a pace
And the staff car - a lowly Midget, with lots of parts on it I need
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