2010 Heilin Hoon Date change(4th/5th Sept)

[gra325i]

as said, i personally favour Gairloch since we have already done Ullapool twice now, Gairloch would bring a welcome change and the views round this house look amazing

[Tedswagon]

My chance of going on the hoon have shrunk completey. I bought a house and get the keys the last friday in August but as it needs new central heating, wiring, kitchen, bathroom, evict the wood worm and knock down a few walls I think I will not be out again till 2012!!!! Think I'll put the E30 projects on hold for a couple of years!!

Sorry all, I was really looking forward to the run.

[grantfk10]

Congrats on the house purchase Ronan, bet you're looking forward to getting stuck into all those little jobs.

Nevermind, I'm sure you'll need a break at some point and will be out and about in theE30 soon ;)

[Topblag]

OK folks.

We've found a wee place just outside Gairloch which might suit our needs for the Saturday night.
Nothing fancy, but claims to offer some decent views.

Carry outs would be the order of the day tho

http://www.hostelbookers.com/property/i ... tyid=12898


It woyld give us a bit more driving/sightseeing time, or we just press on to Ullapool as originally intended.

Thoughts??

Lovin the look of that place Dave, I'm up for it.

[BadDave]

OK folks.

We've found a wee place just outside Gairloch which might suit our needs for the Saturday night.
Nothing fancy, but claims to offer some decent views.

Carry outs would be the order of the day tho

http://www.hostelbookers.com/property/i ... tyid=12898


It woyld give us a bit more driving/sightseeing time, or we just press on to Ullapool as originally intended.

Thoughts??

Lovin the look of that place Dave, I'm up for it.

Just require an answer fron the others who plan attending Colin.

IIRC thats Jake and Mick,now Ronan has dropped out

[gra325i]

unless Grant has decided to tag along after all, we could do with someone along who takes great photos

[grantfk10]

Still lurking here Guys, but won't be able to join you.
I'm running short of leave days, and need to keep some for around Xmas time. I'm also trying to put some spare cash away in the "touring fund"

[Topblag]

I'm looking forward to this.....

[BadDave]

Had a chat with Jake earlier and he has no objections to the Gairloch property.

Shall we go ahead and book it for the Saturday Night?.

It means we'll have time for a hoon roon Skye and still leave us time to get there at a reasonable hour for a beveridge or 2 before the sun dips beow the horizon.

[gra325i]

yeah Dave..me and Andy are both up for Gairloch

[jbh]

must admit id love to do this but sadly wont be this year. will hopefully have the required legal piece of paper to do it next year.

[Sanchez]

Yep, even though a week earlier but still on holiday.

Tomorrow week and ive been married one year and cant get the day off work so im not in the good books ATM.

[BadDave]

That's me got confirmation that I've got the Friday off, so that means I'll be over there mid/late afternoon.


Just off to sort out accomadation for the Friday night.

Has anyone booked accomadation for the Saturday night yet??

Everyone happy with Gairloch for the Saturday night??

[Topblag]

Do you want the money on the day or beforehand Dave ?

Also, it's been a while since the last Scottish meet, can we get one tied into this event ? (progress on the Meets Organisers section pls).

[gra325i]

we usually just sort out our own accomodation Colin

Dave where are you planning on staying on the friday night? i think i,ll just go to the same place as last year as it was decent enough for the money and nice and close to the pub for the stagger home at night

[BadDave]

Do you want the money on the day or beforehand Dave ?

If you want me to book the Gairloch hostel on the Saturday night,they charge a 10% non returnable deposit.

I could book it if that's what's required. cancellations are permitted up to 48hrs prior to arrival without any penalties.

Also, it's been a while since the last Scottish meet, can we get one tied into this event ? (progress on the Meets Organisers section pls).

Could possibly, if there's any interest.

Not many members in that paticular area though.


Got an idea for next year which requires the use of a ferry or 2. will post up details later

[gra325i]

right folks..just to keep you all updated
Dave and myself are now booked for the friday night at backpackers hostel in fort william

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetail ... 4wodVlsX3w

i believe that Dave is working on bookings for gairloch on the saturday night also

anyone fancy a wee bit of fishing while we are chilling in the evening? im thinking i might take the rod with me

[shedrool83]

What rod you taking Gray---fly?

[gra325i]

nah im not a fly fisher..just my good course rod and spinner i reckon will do

[shedrool83]

I'll bring on or 2 along.
Do you not need a pass or nowt up there?

[BadDave]

Might throw a rod in as well then.

If i remember.


Might take the bike with me as well

[gra325i]

i would say nowt to throw a line in loch Gairloch..but i,ll check it out bud

[Topblag]

right folks..just to keep you all updated
Dave and myself are now booked for the friday night at backpackers hostel in fort william

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetail ... 4wodVlsX3w

Just had a look - are you both booked into the "mixed dorm" ?

[gra325i]

good god no..all male dorm Colin

[BadDave]

If the "mixed" dorm is an option, I'l have that one.

[Topblag]

oooooh Matron !!

[BadDave]

Gairloch booked for the Saturday night as per the link on page 2.

The booking site also has streetview imaging embedded if you wish to have a quick look.

[gra325i]

3 weeks to go..can't wait..are we all ready?

whats the final confirmed list looking like?

[Topblag]

I'm booked in at Gairloch on the Sat night but can't get into the same place as you guys on Friday so I'm looking to stay in this one now, it has a mixed dorm

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetail ... illiam/578

[grantfk10]

"Not the best hostel we've stayed in but was close to getting to the slopes and going out in fort william. Dorms were good but we weren't allowed to drink our own alcohol which was a bit annoying. "


Great review!

[gra325i]

good to know you are confirmed now Colin..

Jake you better get booking soon or you will struggle for accomodation buddy

[Topblag]

good to know you are confirmed now Colin..

It's amazing how much you can get done when the missus is out of the country.

Next job is to get the car through an MOT and learn to drive an E30 with a clutch again !!

[BadDave]

Colin, you can get a B&B in town for about £20ish if you fancied it.
There's one just up the hill from the Bank St Lodge which is convenient


Started prep work today.
Rebuilt M3 diff with 40% lock up fitted
E36 rack and aluminium coupling fitted as well.

Need to get the tracking done before we head off though, as it's way out at the moment.

[BadDave]

Final bumpage before heading off on Friday

[gra325i]

im good to go buddy