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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
[Re: dante giacosa]
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16/01/2017 13:42
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sebasteeno
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2nd thoughts
I've just seen a bit of your video and thought it was speeded up-
Then I realised it wasn't!
Maybe we won't meet you in October, after all!! Lol - we was motoring As for the trip - this was something we organised through the alfa155.org forum - our next trip is the weekend of October 21st-22nd starting in Stirling again then out to Skye. Last trip we had 5 155s plus the 75,166 and Fiat 500 who are 155 owners or have been
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
[Re: dante giacosa]
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16/01/2017 23:18
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So, if I get hold of a 146 in time (my other Alfa 'want') I could join you?? Of course mate Full details on our FB page see here - https://www.facebook.com/events/374107236255107/
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
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23/02/2017 15:16
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Saw the above - and heard it in the flesh last night The outcome of a mini-meet held courtesy of DG last night was a probable date for this event and an cunningly-arranged Skype conversation with Dianne and Paul from Sydney Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th July as a core period, similar to last year George has kindly offered to scout round for accommodation. Projected itinerary Day 1, up East Coast - 1st major rendezvous at House of Bruar coffee stop, drive to Lybster, north of Helmsdale. Option for those that want to take a jaunt to John o' Groats. Day 2 along North Coast westwards, then south - drive to Unapool area (if o/night accommodation allows) along the north coast via Strathy, Tongue, Durness and Kinlochbervie Day 3 down West Coast - drive to Invergarry area via Ullapool, Achnasheen and Dornie Day 4 - return home/extend trip for those that want. Example mileages and times involved: Motherwell- Forth Road Bridge.....37M.......0h.50m FRB- Lybster................................234...........4.40 Lybster- Strathy..............................42...........1.00 Strathy- Durness.............................51...........1.30 Durness- Unapool...........................35...........0.52 Unapool- Achnasheen....................78............1.40 Achnasheen- Dornie.......................35...........0.50 Dornie- Invergarry..........................41...........0.53 Invergarry- Ft. William..................24............0.35 Ft. William- Edinburgh................132............3.15 Ft. William- Motherwell..............129............3.05 Names.. 1.Edinburgh 2.dante giacosa +1 3.George +1 4.Paulie3 +1 5.Rosso +1 6.driley +1 7.Bill+Robina 8.jimboy Question marks over Countrycruising MCMike Skeandubh jimbob13 We need to commit quickly or accommodation will sell out. Edit: Sorry Jim, just needed confirmation....I too will need to have mine back!
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
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23/02/2017 15:38
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Of course I'm in Hopefully I'll have my Coop back by then.....
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
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25/02/2017 16:18
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Saw the above - and heard it in the flesh last night Blimey I thought Jim was going to disappear in to the darkness for good after id handed the keys over. I've passed all the rout details to Bill & Robina. Just have to get them setup on the forum now.
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
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25/02/2017 16:34
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As I'm originally from Caithness, and my other half from Sutherland, I've driven a lot of the roads you plan to use. Good, you'll be able to point out all the "off-the-beaten-track" points of interest Just out of interest the google map route does not show going to Lybster but turning towards Melvich at Helmsdale and traveling up Strathhalladale.
Yes it does continue north of Helmsdale towards Lybster but you're right it mistakenly heads inland just short of it Itinery with slight amendment
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
[Re: dante giacosa]
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04/03/2017 20:03
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Regarding accommodation I can fit in with you guys, but I also have the option to stay with locals I know on the trip up north and across the west, but not so much down the west coast. Not sure if you plan any touristy type stop-offs but I have put some links below to some nice to see places. Obviously there are lots more so I can add if required. Smoo Cave Dunrobin Castle Inverewe Tropical Gardens Above are just some options. There are lots more to see. Cheers, Les
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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour...
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05/03/2017 22:58
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That's terrific- thanks for that info, Les...
I'm hoping to get in the Whaligoe Steps near Lybster too, myself... Can't believe they used to carry fish up those steps from the boats. Imagine that in Scottish bad weather. We've got it easy.
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