williecosh Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 My apologies Paul. I'll add you today. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 23, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Willie, am I right in thinking there's a bed available on Friday? If so, I'd like to take it, please. Kenny C suggested I make the trip with him (and I always do what Kenny tells me. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Alright Richard? The original 12 beds are used now, but I'll phone tomorrow and book another one. You're in! W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 23, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Fine, ta, Willie. And you? Thanks for making the booking. Looking forward to riding somewhere different. If you'd like me to settle up now, I can bank transfer cash no bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Richard, The payment arrangement is that I'll pay everything on my card and participants square me up on the weekend. Willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted March 24, 2011 Administrators Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Willie, Now have the agreed days off work, I'm now a definate. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Excellent Jan. I'll post the final list asap and then we can make the travel arrangements for the bus. Unfortunately, Kenny MacDonald can't make it now, but it's going to be a cracking weekend if the weather is like this! W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Hi team, I'll phone the hostel again tomorrow, just to ensure no last minute screw-ups, then I'll post the final list of folk going either on Monday or Tuesday. Also, we need to arrange a time of departure for the minibus and pick-up point(s). Can I suggest those who want to go on the bus give me an idea if they could leave from the clubhouse at say, 5pm on the Friday? If we could get away about then, I think we could be there in time to get a run round Loch Leven on the Friday night - a stunning 20 miler! Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hi guys, I'll sort out all the final travel and stuff tomorrow night. Willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted April 30, 2011 Members Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Cheers, Willie! Looks like this trip is an organisational tour de force! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hi team, I have just checked with the hostel and things are fine for next weekend. I'm sure you get clean bedding, but it might be a good idea to bring a sleeping bag. Iain MacAulay and Stevie McFarlane are also going and they have booked separately at the Kinlochleven Hilton. There maybe one more place available for each night, so anybody who would still like to go contact Iain or me, asap. I think this list below is correct, so please tell me right away if it isn't. Here are my suggestions: Travel The minibus will leave the clubhouse as close to 5pm on Friday as possible. It can take 9, so we are now full. Those going in cars obviously can make their own way there. Its the Blackwater Hostel (West Highland Lodge) and their website has the postcode for satnavs. My number is 07772226530 if you need to phone me during this week. Runs 1. If we have enough time, we can do a run round Loch Leven on the Friday night before getting pis... doing our rehydration programme, stretching exercises and having a healthy dinner. 2. The big run on Saturday should leave Kinlochleven (from the Ice Factor carpark) at 10.30 am. That gives our friends who are travelling up on the Saturday morning a more reasonable journey. The road to the Corran Ferry is easy, so I don't see the need for two bunches before then, but maybe we could split it after the ferry. Food and Drink etc. I haven't booked anything but there are plenty of good places to go. I would personally recommend the Clachaig Inn at the western end of Glencoe for the Saturday night, but someone might have a better idea. Bike stuff. I'll bring a set of tools and basic spares, so don't clutter your bags with that. Here's hoping the weather holds and please get in touch right away if I've made a mistake with any of this. Be there or be square! Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mark Whitehead Posted May 1, 2011 Members Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I’m just back from 4 days of perfect weather round the Ardnamurchan peninsula. I hope you guys get the same blue skies The A82 is a bugger of a road on the bike, but much safer in a bunch. It’s worth it though as the roads round Kingairloch are superb for the bike! Have a good one and I’ll think about joining you if it’s going to be an annual event. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Anybody need a lift. ihave space for 1 + bike. Small fuel contribution. Thinking of leaving mid afternoon to get an run when we get there. Paul c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 hi paul i would take a ift off you if its still going i finish work at 1pm so i could be ready for about 2.30pm if that suits i stay in renfrew my number is 07541224827 if thats ok i'll give willy a bell thanks brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hi Brian, Great!. Give me your address via Pm and I will pick you up at 3 pm. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Brian/Paul, This would be great guys as we could do with the extra room in the bus (we're ok for people but the luggage bit would have been tight for 9 bikes). Let me know. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi team, Could all the people going on the bus confirm tonight or tomorrow please? I know Mark and Brian are going by car now, so could the rest confirm or otherwise? Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man5e Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi Willie Ian Manson - confirming Fri, Sat and bus. Look forward to it though sadly the weather forecast isn't too fine - but then are they ever right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted May 4, 2011 Administrators Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi Willie I'm a bit disorganised but may drive up on Friday so that I don't need to come back on Sunday as I now have Monday and Tuesday off and would like to stay up north somewhere. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi Willie Fri, Sat, Sun, bus both ways, is my bus card valid Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williecosh Posted May 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 Cheers guys. On good note, at least the rain will put the forest fires out! W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Sleeping bAgs not required - I checked with the hostel. See you all there this evening. PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Willie Thanks for all the work you put in to make the weekend in Kinlochleven such a success. Great run, great company, what more can I say, apart from well done Brian, that was some effort you put in big man. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 many thanks to willie for organising this weekend great run and company would also like everyone for the help up the hills great feeling going down the other side of the big hill my speedo said 45 what a feeling bring on next year pity about willies mechanical thanks again everyone cheers brian kelly ps did any one spy a wheeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Many thanks indeed to Willie for the idea and the planning. A fabulous run on the Saturday - brand new territory for us - in mainly superb weather, with only the odd "Scottish spit"! A great time and a few convivial sherries in good company, hope the intepid "Sunday 3" made land in due course! Iain & Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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