Post by: mistericeman on September 26, 2014, 05:16:20 pm
Highlands AND Islands ....wild camping and soaking up some fantastically unspoilt places ...were headed further North this year WITH plans for some VERY special places again .
Join us OR miss out ....as last year we will travel at the speed of the slowest in the group so don't worry about being left behind .......
You really will miss out IF you don't join us rbchn
Same as ever Copy and paste and add your name to Ze list spdydnc
Post by: genem on September 26, 2014, 08:16:25 pm
wdesmle
Post by: guest11 on September 26, 2014, 08:18:02 pm
Richard & Lesley
Post by: Calum on September 26, 2014, 10:25:42 pm
Post by: mistericeman on September 27, 2014, 01:48:11 pm
Post by: s.o.t.d. on September 29, 2014, 08:52:04 pm
Post by: mickandpaula101 on October 20, 2014, 10:44:06 am
Richard & Lesley
Paula & Mick
Post by: mistericeman on October 20, 2014, 07:15:20 pm
Be fantastic to have you along AND I reckon we can promise you the trip of epicness fnky
Post by: guest11 on January 04, 2015, 06:49:39 pm
Post by: Chippers on January 04, 2015, 07:43:24 pm
Richard & Lesley
Paula & Mick
Chippers.
Post by: woollen797 on January 04, 2015, 08:33:18 pm
Post by: guest11 on January 04, 2015, 08:38:09 pm
Will be more this year as the Orkney Islands beckon.
Was on 2.25 petrol power then, 200tdi this year spdydnc
Post by: mistericeman on January 04, 2015, 08:59:16 pm
Woolen ...yup we'll be bashing some miles without a doubt BUT it'll all be at the speed of the slowest member (Landroverwise ;-) ) AND there isn't any speeding off into the distance and leaving folks behind .
It's as much about the journey as it is about getting there ....CB radio is almost a must have contact wise (And for giggles along the way )
I'll hopefully be 300 TDI by then in the station wagon BUT it's more for the guts up hills when loaded ...We averaged about 120/30 miles a leg last year with stops for photos along the way etc so it's not all blood and guts .
Fuel IS coming down in price though and going off last years trip ....it was something I personally wouldnt have swapped for the world .
Post by: B20wnx on January 04, 2015, 09:44:06 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 04, 2015, 09:52:09 pm
We'll be travelling light (Well everyone else will be ...5 dogs and Mrs that tries to bring the bloody kitchen sink etc lol )
Plenty of wild camping (Free so ideal for folks from Yorkshire ....(The Mrs is from Denby so I'm allowed to say that ;-) ) in some pretty epic spots well away from the crowds .
Post by: antarmike on January 04, 2015, 11:28:50 pm
Post by: woollen797 on January 05, 2015, 12:20:29 am
Post by: genem on January 05, 2015, 03:02:16 am
A SWB is a tad more complexicated, needing to get over the top of the bulkhead, steering wheel poking up etc.
...simplest of the lot is a tarp strung from the body, bonnet or whatever. Probably a bit hard-core, given the midges up here Apr-Oct !
Post by: strang on January 05, 2015, 06:37:38 pm
AND there isn't any speeding off into the distance and leaving folks behind .
STIG not going then I take it.........
Post by: mistericeman on January 05, 2015, 06:51:41 pm
AND there isn't any speeding off into the distance and leaving folks behind .
STIG not going then I take it.........
It's not "Foreign" ......so I doubt it fnky
Post by: Big Rich on January 05, 2015, 08:39:40 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 05, 2015, 08:46:35 pm
Simples wdesmle
Post by: woollen797 on January 05, 2015, 11:08:15 pm
Will we be stopping at any campsites so we can shower and top up drinking water?
Would there be stops at any museums eg railway / transport?
I guess I will be asking more useless questions during the run up to the event.
Thanks Simon
Post by: genem on January 06, 2015, 12:07:14 am
This year I'm looking at another bit of laning with a "Rob Roy" theme...
Anyway, here's the pics thread from last year...
http://seriouslyseries.createaforum.com/new-board-12/leafers-in-'t'-lochs-the-pictures/
Post by: genem on January 06, 2015, 12:27:46 am
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Road_to_Twatt,_off_the_A966_-_geograph.org.uk_-_954207.jpg
Post by: woollen797 on January 06, 2015, 03:19:55 am
Post by: woollen797 on January 11, 2015, 03:01:13 am
Post by: mistericeman on January 11, 2015, 10:26:06 am
We will have a pretty big distance to cover on the way back down so it'd be nice to be able to perhaps flip back over to the West coast for some of the leg back down ?????
How does that look to folks ????
Post by: woollen797 on January 11, 2015, 02:23:47 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 11, 2015, 09:08:09 pm
Loose plans thus far ....AND still in a state of flux ....so please feel free to shout up ....
Travel north Via A1/A696/A68 and thence
Looking like first nights stop is going to be in Leithope forest ..just over the border near to Jedburgh ....
Then onwards to Brig 'O' Turk for some of Genes Very special hospitality ...including some rather interesting history and beautiful scenery (As I understand it thus far Gene will again be providing the very generous hospitality of the local village hall (A small Donation the same as last year will of course be in order for the use of very nice showers and ablutions)
Thence onwards to either Oban and across to Mull and Iona (Fantastic religious abbey remains etc ) (Ferry charges involved @£60 for 4x4 and two folks)
OR up to Skye either ferry OR bridge thence to Lewis (Ferry charges involved @ £41)
And then up to Loch Ewe ....WWII gun emplacement remains and stunning beaches
And thence onwards via wherever (To be decided as yet ) to Thurso and across to Orkney ....(Now this crossing isnt cheap @ £170 return BUT it will i suspect be fantastic ......)
Thoughts so far folks ????
Post by: guest11 on January 11, 2015, 09:39:03 pm
What would the chances be of getting to Brig o Turk on the friday? Its 300 miles from mine to there.
Post by: mistericeman on January 11, 2015, 09:50:45 pm
Sounds good.
What would the chances be of getting to Brig o Turk on the friday? Its 300 miles from mine to there.
It's "Doable" Richard .....BUT i think wed be fairly dead ....
There is also an opportunity for calling at a Roman fort on the way up after driving alongside Hadrians wall for a bit
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/spellcaster69/spellcaster69045/romanfort.png) (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/spellcaster69/media/spellcaster69045/romanfort.png.html)
Just off the A68 ...fab road in it's own right
Post by: guest11 on January 11, 2015, 10:04:27 pm
Sold wdesmle
Post by: DKSIII on January 11, 2015, 11:01:51 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 11, 2015, 11:07:03 pm
Mobile signal is sketchy at times BUT not impossible.
Post by: genem on January 11, 2015, 11:12:43 pm
:-)
Post by: DKSIII on January 11, 2015, 11:23:57 pm
Post by: woollen797 on January 12, 2015, 03:25:17 am
Post by: Big Rich on January 12, 2015, 06:27:16 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 12, 2015, 06:34:47 pm
The ferry to orkney isnt too bad if you go gills bay to st margarets hope, only £50 one way for car and driver. Northlink from aberdeen is another matter all together. ££££
Now that is TOP intel Rich many thanks .....
Adults £15 each and car £35 ...so £130 for two adults in a vehicle BOTH ways
http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/tariff.asp
Looks a hell of a lot less painful fnky
Post by: mistericeman on January 12, 2015, 09:28:17 pm
Skara Brae ....
Churchill barriers
Scapa flow museum
Ring of Brogda
Standing Stones at Stenness
Italian prisoners of war chapel
old man of hoy
Tomb of eagles
Highland park distillery
Ness battery ....
Post by: Big Rich on January 12, 2015, 09:37:28 pm
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Post by: woollen797 on January 13, 2015, 05:06:43 am
Post by: Calum on January 14, 2015, 12:05:50 am
Post by: Zuma on January 14, 2015, 06:00:25 am
Post by: mistericeman on January 14, 2015, 06:32:48 pm
YES it will be expensive (relatively) in ferry costs
BUT......
Wild camping with a leafer in the middle of nowhere is bloody EPIC..... Basic but EPIC.
bloody great sense of both camaraderie and achievement.
The views etc last year were just stunning and the folks we met along the way brilliant.
I cannot bloody wait wdesmle
Post by: guest11 on January 14, 2015, 07:30:32 pm
Started saving already. Going tdi should help this time rbchn
Post by: Adam Hennessy on January 14, 2015, 07:57:44 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 14, 2015, 08:01:38 pm
Started saving too, can't wait. Be expensive in the old 2.25 diesel but going to be worth it.
Chelsea coming along this year too Adam ????
Post by: Adam Hennessy on January 14, 2015, 08:45:55 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 14, 2015, 08:51:05 pm
Yep Chelsea coming too. Oh and the two huskys.
Cracking stuff .....it's gunna be a blast ....
some pretty spectacular places on the itinerary this year we might even manage a group piccy at JOG ....
bugger someones already beaten us to it lol
Post by: Adam Hennessy on January 14, 2015, 09:03:18 pm
Post by: Chelsea on January 16, 2015, 06:39:14 pm
Post by: mistericeman on January 16, 2015, 06:44:22 pm
Glad to be coming this year, thank you for planning earlier. I've already booked it off whoo
Ive still to actually book it off yet BUT ....
I reckon it'll be a storming trip with some pretty epic stuff along the way ...last years was Fantastic BUT I intend this years to be even betterer .
Post by: Vidal on January 16, 2015, 09:24:53 pm
If you don't want tourists getting in your JOG pics, just turn up there at around 3 in the morning, turns out its pretty quiet then also you can see the lights on Orkney from there.
Post by: mistericeman on January 16, 2015, 09:29:21 pm
This is shaping up to be an fantastic trip Ian, its going to be amazing no doubt! whoo
If you don't want tourists getting in your JOG pics, just turn up there at around 3 in the morning, turns out its pretty quiet then also you can see the lights on Orkney from there.
With a pile of Tdi powered series there I reckon the "tourists" will be running for the hills ......
Just wish we had an epic cameraman along for an epic trip whstle
Post by: Vidal on January 16, 2015, 09:48:42 pm
I will be keeping an eye on this though as it will be one of the great trips to do!
Post by: Anthony Price on March 01, 2015, 08:59:29 pm
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m254/bessy_09/scottish%20midge_zpsnlcmeucv.jpg)
life sized picture of one from one of my dads reference books.
Post by: mistericeman on March 01, 2015, 09:06:15 pm
First nights camp at Loch Doon last year....
Pitch camp
Light fire
Get annoyed with midges
Learn that **** all deters them
Drink alcohol to numb annoyance
Go to bed to escape them
Wake up at 3 in morning for pee
Stand outside tent in boxer shorts and wonder why you put black jeans on
..
Realise that black jeans ARE actually midge covered legs..... Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh.
Might be worth asking IF anyone has a spare seat in return for sharing fuel costs IF you fancy joining us.
Post by: Anthony Price on March 01, 2015, 09:12:49 pm
Post by: guest11 on March 01, 2015, 09:16:09 pm
Post by: mistericeman on March 01, 2015, 09:20:10 pm
I'm sure someone would have a spare seat IF you're not in a position to bring your own motor along.
Being there and soaking up the whole thang are the important bits.
Post by: Big Rich on March 01, 2015, 10:22:19 pm
Post by: mistericeman on March 01, 2015, 11:17:02 pm
Avon skin so soft is the best thing for repelling midges as recommended by the royal marines apparently
Sadly not since they removed the midge repelling bits Grrrrr!!!
Post by: 109matt on March 10, 2015, 02:20:27 pm
its great i have Leafer a beach, leafers at t pit and now Scotland planned this year bdcing
how long for \ when do we think we will be on Orkney ? penthro a new (shy) member here is a very good mate of mine that lives on Shetland with his little Landy, and is planning to come and meet up with us on orkney :)
Just need to get all the work done on the old girl now ! Including fitting the LPG kit and getting the cert or its going to cost a bomb in a V8 lol !
Post by: mistericeman on March 10, 2015, 04:10:26 pm
You would be most welcome to join us for our journey of epicness ....
I'd reckon we'll be on Orkney for at least a couple of days as theres plenty to see ...WE've still to fill in some of the gaps in (Needing a planning trip to the pub ;-) )
BUT rest assured going off last years trip it should be filled full of epicness .
Post by: boots on May 10, 2015, 05:29:42 pm
Post by: jagover on June 17, 2015, 11:44:52 am
Post by: orkneydave on July 02, 2015, 08:27:33 pm
Post by: Calum on July 06, 2015, 10:10:26 pm
Are there any more plans of a route on top of what was mentioned a few pages back? Just to make my maths a bit more accurate...
Post by: mistericeman on July 06, 2015, 10:28:08 pm
Post by: Calum on July 06, 2015, 10:40:53 pm
I need to get selling some tat to raise more petrol funds...
Post by: DKSIII on July 06, 2015, 11:28:24 pm
Post by: Gossamer on July 06, 2015, 11:36:11 pm
Post by: Calum on July 06, 2015, 11:41:51 pm
Post by: Gossamer on July 06, 2015, 11:45:28 pm
Post by: 109matt on July 07, 2015, 08:21:30 am
I will be lucky to get it registered for t'pit. After that its mostly a budget isssue. Derby to Orkney at 16mpg will be a challenge.
there Might be a seat in mine if you have the time to go, im just waiting for a mate to work out if he can make it or not, as im in burton i will be passing through Derby on the way :P
Post by: Gossamer on July 07, 2015, 09:20:09 am
Post by: MissB on July 09, 2015, 10:41:27 am
Post by: guest17 on July 12, 2015, 09:50:45 am
Great news!
Post by: mistericeman on July 13, 2015, 09:11:01 pm
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/spellcaster69/Scotland%20September%202015/Orkney%20tastic.png) (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/spellcaster69/media/Scotland%20September%202015/Orkney%20tastic.png.html)
Just as a rough idea .... fnky
Post by: 109matt on July 13, 2015, 09:46:25 pm
I got my "rough book out" ......
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Just as a rough idea .... fnky
Looks good !! might end up having to come from work so will be using the M6 and breakfast at Teebay services :) So looking forward too it! must get LPG sorted.....
Post by: Calum on July 13, 2015, 10:00:45 pm
(http://www.kennymuir.com/imgs/gallery/6131/6131_792372810517ebd046ae96.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7324/10798367144_f85718038b_b.jpg)
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... yeah, worth a stop off I reckon wdesmle
Post by: mistericeman on July 13, 2015, 10:11:33 pm
Post by: Nuggs on July 14, 2015, 01:12:40 am
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(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh235/NIAB_02/phoenix-outdoor-shower-incl_-adjustable-head-timer-button-shower-valve-chrome-1-4-tap-23805-pekm325x325ekm_zps3f91df0b.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/NIAB_02/media/phoenix-outdoor-shower-incl_-adjustable-head-timer-button-shower-valve-chrome-1-4-tap-23805-pekm325x325ekm_zps3f91df0b.jpg.html)
drll
Post by: mistericeman on July 14, 2015, 10:36:12 pm
Post by: Nuggs on July 15, 2015, 08:35:49 pm
With the possible exception of Barra/Vatersay they are all islands of contrast. Just go, you know you want to. Island Hopper No. 8, simple .
I pretty sure the island you can see at about 3:16 mins in is Vallay with the tide in. wdesmle wdesmle
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/489/19562616641_410747c7cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vNFwnP)P1000774 (https://flic.kr/p/vNFwnP) by Richard Stennett (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134640029@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: Nuggs on July 22, 2015, 06:43:09 am
http://www.droold.com/i/1754-The-Collapsible-Hot-Tub-You-Can-Bring-On-Your-Camping-Trip
Post by: Gossamer on July 22, 2015, 07:49:13 am
Couldn't find that shower thread so I'll place this here......... whstleI wonder if could make one out of old tents and connevt it to a b b q with a back boiler.
http://www.droold.com/i/1754-The-Collapsible-Hot-Tub-You-Can-Bring-On-Your-Camping-Trip
Its all that Ian !!! and The wild camping capital of the universe. ( that and a little spot in South Lewis ;D )
With the possible exception of Barra/Vatersay they are all islands of contrast. Just go, you know you want to. Island Hopper No. 8, simple .
I pretty sure the island you can see at about 3:16 mins in is Vallay with the tide in. wdesmle wdesmle
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/489/19562616641_410747c7cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vNFwnP)P1000774 (https://flic.kr/p/vNFwnP) by Richard Stennett (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134640029@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/427/18890740363_ab7844d16f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uMiYY4)IMAG0213 (https://flic.kr/p/uMiYY4) by Richard Stennett (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134640029@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/276/18891037804_eb4bd1c548_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uMkvom)IMAG0226 (https://flic.kr/p/uMkvom) by Richard Stennett (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134640029@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/347/19524299131_07c670c103_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vKi8V6)IMAG0266 (https://flic.kr/p/vKi8V6) by Richard Stennett (https://www.flickr.com/photos/134640029@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: challisc on July 30, 2015, 09:12:20 pm
I will also be in / around Glasgow any issues give me a shout.
Post by: mistericeman on July 30, 2015, 09:14:41 pm
Just a heads up, your proposed route goes past Lix Toll land rover garage north of Stirling. They have a parts store and a good number of series land rovers out back - worth a stop!
I will also be in / around Glasgow any issues give me a shout.
Thanks mate ....we passed Lix Toll last year when we were up there ....sadly not a Cuthbertson to be seen ;-)
Post by: Gossamer on July 31, 2015, 12:33:19 am
Just a heads up, your proposed route goes past Lix Toll land rover garage north of Stirling. They have a parts store and a good number of series land rovers out back - worth a stop!Thats where the cuthbertson is, i believe.
I will also be in / around Glasgow any issues give me a shout.
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Post by: Gossamer on July 31, 2015, 12:34:41 am
Sorry Mr Ice, my app seems to be one post behind.Just a heads up, your proposed route goes past Lix Toll land rover garage north of Stirling. They have a parts store and a good number of series land rovers out back - worth a stop!Thats where the cuthbertson is, i believe.
I will also be in / around Glasgow any issues give me a shout.
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Post by: Big Rich on July 31, 2015, 12:41:10 pm
Post by: Gossamer on July 31, 2015, 01:01:02 pm
They used to have a cuthbertson and a forest rover iirc. They both got sold years ago.Shame. Out with the meccano, we shall create replicas.
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Post by: genem on July 31, 2015, 03:58:28 pm
Post by: DKSIII on August 02, 2015, 09:59:39 pm
Post by: mistericeman on August 02, 2015, 10:07:34 pm
Looking like only ferries involved will be Skye to North Uist and back.... Then the crossing to Orkney....
By the looks of things and insider knowledge (Nuggs) the Uist crossing should be a turn up / ad hoc affair... With possibly only the Orkney leg to book,but will confirm soon.
Post by: DKSIII on August 02, 2015, 11:11:40 pm
So
I might not make Orkney then but will see how it goes.
But will definitely get to John O,Groats for a photo. wdesmle
Post by: 109matt on August 05, 2015, 07:51:49 am
you good folks seen this ? http://www.northcoast500.com/home.aspx
North Coast 500: More than 500 miles of the best the North Highlands has to offer. The route way runs to and from Inverness, venturing round the capital of the Highlands, up the West Coast and back via the rugged north coast
looks like most of the route we could be on, Scotlands answer to route 66, looks like there are some fantastic places to break down ! fnky
Post by: 109matt on August 10, 2015, 01:28:58 pm
Post by: guest11 on August 10, 2015, 02:42:12 pm
Need to see if it still works btnghd
Post by: Adam Hennessy on August 10, 2015, 06:07:10 pm
rbchn
Post by: Big Rich on August 10, 2015, 06:36:37 pm
Post by: DKSIII on August 10, 2015, 09:50:39 pm
Post by: mistericeman on August 10, 2015, 10:17:37 pm
For anyone that haven't got one fitted I can bring some hand held walkie talkies along.
Post by: prof-pat-pending on August 10, 2015, 10:19:18 pm
Post by: Calum on August 10, 2015, 10:47:13 pm
Post by: genem on August 11, 2015, 01:16:33 pm
Cheers,
G.
Post by: mistericeman on August 12, 2015, 05:47:01 pm
By the looks of things we should be stopping at Leithope forest on the Friday night before heading over to yourself on the Saturday Hopefully arriving with you early morning (I'd hope for @ 10/10.30 AM ish )
Then probably leaving you early Monday and heading up to Skye and beyond IF that fits in with what you have in mind ???
Post by: Nuggs on August 12, 2015, 06:08:45 pm
Are you joining us for the whole trip Dave... Or meeting us part Way through...
Looking like only ferries involved will be Skye to North Uist and back.... Then the crossing to Orkney....
By the looks of things and insider knowledge (Nuggs) the Uist crossing should be a turn up / ad hoc affair... With possibly only the Orkney leg to book,but will confirm soon.
I would book it; If you were travelling between the islands you could just turn up but if you are making a beeline for a certain island you will be tide time critical, however there are a few spots I could point you in the direction of if you want to bed down for a night before heading over the wet sand.
You can always change your sailing times if you find something worth staying in a place for. I just wouldn't risk not having a 'seat' booked on the Uig-Lochmaddy barge
Post by: mistericeman on August 12, 2015, 06:29:23 pm
Are you joining us for the whole trip Dave... Or meeting us part Way through...
Looking like only ferries involved will be Skye to North Uist and back.... Then the crossing to Orkney....
By the looks of things and insider knowledge (Nuggs) the Uist crossing should be a turn up / ad hoc affair... With possibly only the Orkney leg to book,but will confirm soon.
I would book it; If you were travelling between the islands you could just turn up but if you are making a beeline for a certain island you will be tide time critical, however there are a few spots I could point you in the direction of if you want to bed down for a night before heading over the wet sand.
You can always change your sailing times if you find something worth staying in a place for. I just wouldn't risk not having a 'seat' booked on the Uig-Lochmaddy barge
lkebtn
Post by: Chippers on August 12, 2015, 08:02:32 pm
Post by: Drum on August 12, 2015, 10:15:34 pm
Post by: genem on August 12, 2015, 11:40:22 pm
On Sat 12th I've bid for access to a huge chunk of Achray Forest for some green road driving. Camping & BBQ on Sat night, access to the local village hall for proper loos & a shower.
On Sunday 13th I'm working on access to a local Estate and a bit of Rob Roy History stuff a few miles away.
The usual camp-site is currently under water but I've an alternative that's probably got better views...
Bring a midge net....
:-)
Post by: Drum on August 12, 2015, 11:49:42 pm
Post by: DKSIII on August 13, 2015, 10:38:56 am
Post by: prof-pat-pending on August 13, 2015, 03:39:52 pm
Good advice on the midge net
Hope you have plenty of wood for the fire
Post by: genem on August 26, 2015, 10:14:00 pm
Still waiting for Permissions from the Forestry Commission for the Sat but they are always last minute. The laugh was the email saying that part of the route I'd requested was currently being logged, we might need to wait until it had been repaired as it might be muddy..... obviously a clerk with NO clue !
Post by: Nuggs on August 27, 2015, 11:46:21 am
Sorry for the coil content but it could be relevant to your trip !!!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/land-rover-defender-special-crossing-atlantic-plus-video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxgb1wf7kZk
Post by: 109matt on September 01, 2015, 10:18:17 am
a very very good mate of mne is not well and im going to have to use the leave from work to go and see him
gutted is not even close enough, how ever i will be passing though scotland on rout to see him so i will try if i can to come as say hello, you will just have to forgive the german luxo barge i will be driving :(
Post by: Gossamer on September 01, 2015, 10:22:33 am
I won't be using this intrusive app for long.
Post by: guest11 on September 02, 2015, 08:18:44 pm
Getting a things together whstle
Post by: Adam Hennessy on September 02, 2015, 08:30:20 pm
Post by: guest11 on September 02, 2015, 08:47:55 pm
Post by: DKSIII on September 02, 2015, 10:25:40 pm
Can I ask did you set your CB.s up on UK or EU settings.
Post by: guest11 on September 03, 2015, 07:49:22 am
We're taking a gas grill this yr instead if the bbq, hopefully less faffing whstle
Post by: Viamphie on September 03, 2015, 07:58:23 am
Post by: prof-pat-pending on September 03, 2015, 09:24:23 am
Post by: genem on September 03, 2015, 02:03:40 pm
Post by: Counter Rivet on September 04, 2015, 08:11:28 am
I've a chum on Orkney who hopes to join the forum this weekend.
Keep an eye out, please, she'd like to meet you all when you get there.
Post by: guest11 on September 07, 2015, 12:47:32 pm
If it arrives in time I won't be taking the gas grill.
It also doubles up as a bbq.
Post by: anther on September 10, 2015, 02:21:30 pm
Post by: 109matt on September 10, 2015, 05:43:28 pm
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Post by: Gossamer on September 10, 2015, 07:05:43 pm
Good luck.
Post by: Vidal on September 10, 2015, 08:21:03 pm
And don't forget
wthless
Post by: mistericeman on September 10, 2015, 08:40:18 pm
Just remember me when you light the camp fire and raise a glass of the good stuff of an evening ....NEXT year I'll be there by hook OR by crook
Post by: guest11 on September 10, 2015, 09:09:45 pm
Post by: Adam Hennessy on September 10, 2015, 09:17:05 pm
Post by: prof-pat-pending on September 10, 2015, 09:21:13 pm
Say hello to gene for me
And ditto loads of pictures please
Post by: orkneydave on September 10, 2015, 10:30:11 pm
Post by: Big Rich on September 10, 2015, 10:31:09 pm
Post by: guest11 on September 10, 2015, 10:35:31 pm
Had to put the tent on the toof rack,seems to be more stuff to cram in. I think it's the 2 weeks of clothes whstle
Post by: DKSIII on September 10, 2015, 10:43:09 pm
Post by: Calum on September 11, 2015, 08:38:43 am
Have fun and post lots of pictures!
Post by: genem on September 11, 2015, 04:40:37 pm
wdesmle
Post by: Gossamer on September 11, 2015, 04:59:19 pm
Post by: romahomepete on September 11, 2015, 08:16:53 pm
Look after Chris he needs a bit of TLC
Peter
Post by: challisc on September 12, 2015, 06:11:06 pm
Now onto the Highlands!
Post by: genem on September 14, 2015, 01:40:44 pm
Long story short, problem closing the door/opening the bonnet turned into a crack on both chassis rails and midnight engineering in the barn as the wings came off, a bit of box section was chopped up for plates and the whole thing nailed back together....
Meanwhile the remainder of us wandered about the Forests and Glens, forded the fords and generally admired the scenery while chucking in the odd comment about welding and pigeon poo....
Pete, Chris and I also set the world to rights over a bottle of Tomintouls finest ....
Post by: Vinny on September 14, 2015, 08:51:59 pm
Galvy chassis next time you get back to England Richard
Post by: guest11 on September 14, 2015, 09:05:47 pm
Many thanks to Gene for the hospitality and use of workshop. yrck
Post by: Chelsea on September 14, 2015, 09:24:15 pm
Glad we didn't go laning, as we fix the landy and went the pub... (high tea)-refillable tea and coffee, man size main meal and a slice of cake.... Jobs a gooden
More views and bonding to go whoo
Post by: genem on September 14, 2015, 11:56:48 pm
Field repairs, version 1....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0304a_zpso51l3eca.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0304a_zpso51l3eca.jpg.html)
Gadget gets cracking....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0305a_zpsdzdyudi9.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0305a_zpsdzdyudi9.jpg.html)
...the bright spark.
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0308a_zpsrgmzzmwa.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0308a_zpsrgmzzmwa.jpg.html)
The bit they missed...
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0315a_zpsjztvmkbf.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0315a_zpsjztvmkbf.jpg.html)
and another....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0331a_zpseftlt4fi.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0331a_zpseftlt4fi.jpg.html)
The "Workshop Meet"....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0340a_zpsxapyh7rk.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0340a_zpsxapyh7rk.jpg.html)
Post by: Gossamer on September 15, 2015, 12:03:53 am
Some illustrations....A great adventure.
Field repairs, version 1....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0304a_zpso51l3eca.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0304a_zpso51l3eca.jpg.html)
Gadget gets cracking....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0305a_zpsdzdyudi9.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0305a_zpsdzdyudi9.jpg.html)
...the bright spark.
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0308a_zpsrgmzzmwa.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0308a_zpsrgmzzmwa.jpg.html)
The bit they missed...
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0315a_zpsjztvmkbf.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0315a_zpsjztvmkbf.jpg.html)
and another....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0331a_zpseftlt4fi.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0331a_zpseftlt4fi.jpg.html)
The "Workshop Meet"....
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/genem_photos/DSC_0340a_zpsxapyh7rk.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/genem_photos/media/DSC_0340a_zpsxapyh7rk.jpg.html)
It helps bind a teM together.
Well done.
Post by: Gossamer on September 15, 2015, 09:23:22 am
Post by: Adam Hennessy on September 15, 2015, 02:17:23 pm
Post by: genem on September 15, 2015, 04:39:40 pm
Your welding salon is bigger than mine.
...but look at the queue looking to be fixed !
Post by: Gossamer on September 15, 2015, 04:41:26 pm
Perhaps you should purchase more canvas.Your welding salon is bigger than mine.
...but look at the queue looking to be fixed !
Post by: hippydave on September 15, 2015, 09:02:14 pm
Post by: orkneydave on September 15, 2015, 09:12:52 pm
Arriving on Orkney with in the hour. At St Margaret hope point bdcing
Will have to keep an eye out! How long are you in Orkney?
Post by: Adam Hennessy on September 15, 2015, 09:16:32 pm
Post by: Gossamer on September 15, 2015, 09:25:33 pm
Post by: orkneydave on September 15, 2015, 09:43:44 pm
Post by: guest11 on September 16, 2015, 08:05:38 am
Looking for a garage today to repair the **** break line omn Daves motor.
Internet is sketchy.
My Mobile number is 07704852290
Post by: orkneydave on September 16, 2015, 10:24:28 am
Cheers
Dave
Post by: genem on September 16, 2015, 10:27:56 pm
Post by: Rust Addict on September 17, 2015, 09:32:57 am
Post by: prof-pat-pending on September 17, 2015, 02:25:06 pm
Post by: Chelsea on September 17, 2015, 06:20:53 pm
Late year someone's exhaust fell off and
and someone at lapt had a snapped gear stick .
Owning a land rover is hard work but driving an actually series is great and puts a smile on my face.
Drive our series 3 2.25 diesel all over Scotland is a journey to be proud of.
The view and history we have seen have made me speechless.
Thank you to Richard, lesley, Irish dave and Adam for a ones in a life time experience. Didn't think the old bus would make it.
We have had a few downs, but working as a team and not leaving eachother behind has made a great bold.
Post by: mistericeman on September 17, 2015, 06:42:29 pm
What's a land rover Series trip without a brakedown?
Late year someone's exhaust fell off and
and someone at lapt had a snapped gear stick .
Owning a land rover is hard work but driving an actually series is great and puts a smile on my face.
Drive our series 3 2.25 diesel all over Scotland is a journey to be proud of.
The view and history we have seen have made me speechless.
Thank you to Richard, lesley, Irish dave and Adam for a ones in a life time experience. Didn't think the old bus would make it.
We have had a few downs, but working as a team and not leaving eachother behind has made a great bold.
And THAT just about sums it all up for me .....
I have travelled to some pretty fantastic places WITH some truly fantastic folks ....Getting there is as important as the destination .
I'd much rather ACTUALLY try to get somewhere in my series than sit and polish it, UNLIKE most folks on some forums AND clubs .
Gutted I couldn't make it dues to work this year BUT mark my words I'll be dragging a series kicking AND probably screaming up to Orkney at some point next year ....
AND if I break down ....then what the hell at least I'll have tried fnky
Post by: guest11 on September 17, 2015, 07:01:01 pm
Post by: Gossamer on September 17, 2015, 08:24:38 pm
Id love to come next year in the ambulance.What's a land rover Series trip without a brakedown?
Late year someone's exhaust fell off and
and someone at lapt had a snapped gear stick .
Owning a land rover is hard work but driving an actually series is great and puts a smile on my face.
Drive our series 3 2.25 diesel all over Scotland is a journey to be proud of.
The view and history we have seen have made me speechless.
Thank you to Richard, lesley, Irish dave and Adam for a ones in a life time experience. Didn't think the old bus would make it.
We have had a few downs, but working as a team and not leaving eachother behind has made a great bold.
And THAT just about sums it all up for me .....
I have travelled to some pretty fantastic places WITH some truly fantastic folks ....Getting there is as important as the destination .
I'd much rather ACTUALLY try to get somewhere in my series than sit and polish it, UNLIKE most folks on some forums AND clubs .
Gutted I couldn't make it dues to work this year BUT mark my words I'll be dragging a series kicking AND probably screaming up to Orkney at some point next year ....
AND if I break down ....then what the hell at least I'll have tried fnky
I just need to plan the time away and get a budget sorted out.
If chaps could pm me roughly what it may cost in reality i can work out if i can run to it.
I have read about your exploits and really wish i could have been there as part of a splendid team.