Scotland 2009

[Chaz]

The Dry Run!

If you get the chance I fully recommend a dry run, I was feckin freezing on mine and so invested in a new sleeping bag for the trip I am still toying with going the full hog and buying a new tent too but think that would be taking the preverbials

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182955

 

[JKM]

Had a dry run yesterday with the new tent, a little slow but that will change with practice, just hope it is not blowing a hooly the first few nights. Had a quick blast up to the 'Welly' this afternoon, just to get an idea of timings. Just need a new head torch and some gaz for the cooker - sorted. Oh I might buy a mallet - Halfords have them for £2.95, there again I could just take a hammer out of the garage

 

[wully]

New tent all tested- pished it doon and we stayed warm and dry

The chair is comfy too.

When I could get a shot of it

 

[Bigdave]

All this talk of testing new gear got me thinking so last night went up to hope in derbyshire and gave the gear a proper all weather test!



Hoping the weather is better in Scotland!

 

[wully]

You'll be fine in that tent


Might not have been with the lightweight version- had a bad experience of them.

 

[raboomdea]

Day 1 Saturday 25th April 2009

This will be one of the longer days for some depending on where you are coming from. The route will start from the Green Welly shop at Tyndrum and we will head off towards Cairngaan which will be our first compass point (we can arrange rendezvous when I get a final number of people and see where everyone is coming from). However, we don't stop long at Cairngaan, we will push on to the Castle Douglas area where we will spend our first night. Accommodation yet to be agreed and is next on my list.
From Tyndrum to Castle Douglas - 226 miles



Day 2 Sunday 26th April 2009

From Castle Douglas (or wherever we decide to stay the night in that area) we head off towards our second compass point. We head up towards Edinburgh by-pass, stopping on-route at Roslin for a break (good opportunity to check out the chapel I thought). We will reach the end of our day at around St Andrews on the East coast and this is where we will spend our second night.
Castle Douglas to St Andrews - 186 miles.

Hey chaps i was wondering if there is room for a wee one for the Sat night. I worked in the D&G area a long time ago and quite fancy a return trip. It would give me an opportunity to try a camping trip for the first time on Geraldine. Are the details still the same.

I promise to bring Jaffa Cakes...

 

[wully]

Of course you'll be welcome- that might make it two red 650's

 

[Chaz]

Of course you'll be welcome- that might make it two red 650's

What he said!

 

[wully]

What he said!

You got a live computer I can e mail the routes to yet? Might get a chance to finish them off tonight.

( Well, do them properly this time- and remember to save them...)

 

[wully]

You got a live computer I can e mail the routes to yet? Might get a chance to finish them off tonight.

( Well, do them properly this time- and remember to save them...)

All done.

Ish

 

[Bigdave]

Thanks Wully, all loaded on me Garmin ok.

 

[wully]

Thanks Wully, all loaded on me Garmin ok.

Did you also load the disclaimer?

"If ye get lost followin this- tuff shit"

No long 'til Saturdayonyack

 

[raboomdea]

Woo Hoo

Woo Hoo

 

[Chaz]

Ready to Rock!

Well that's the bike all loaded and it looks fechin heavy, I'm willing to bet I've taken way too much stuff!

Anyway, hope you are all ready to go? The weeks weather looks like a mixed bag but hopefully we will get some sunny days. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best as they say. Anyway, it'll be dry on the pub

Off to check my tyre pressures now, I'll see some of you at the Green Welly tomorrow at 9:00am, please remember we leave at 9:30am for Cairngaan where we will meet with some more of the group, then it's off to Castle Douglas to meet the rest.

Drive Safely

 

[w00kie]

Clean bike

My plan was to give the bike a good clean for the trip. But it started to rain and I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to wash them when it's raining.

Anyway, bike loaded and ready for the off. Now just have to set the alarm for 3:30

 

[Sukram]

Well that's the bike all loaded and it looks fechin heavy, I'm willing to bet I've taken way too much stuff!

Drive Safely

move the back seat, you win place

 

[Chaz]

seat off. . .looks much better! : )

 

[wully]

Oi Chas,

I hope most of that's cairy-oot...

 

[Chaz]

Oi Chas,

I hope most of that's cairy-oot...

what else was I supposed to take? ; )

 

[raboomdea]

Final Farkle

New rack fitted, New rack pack packed. Krieger stuff pac stuffed, Fuel Tank full.........i am a wee bit excited....See you all there. Have a safe ride folks.