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Trip "doon the watter"? #1566548
15/03/2016 13:08
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Hey folks!

I've been dipping back into the forum again recently and fancy meeting up with some coop fans.

I've had mine for 13 years on 1st August when she'll also be 17 and I've been living on the Cowal Peninsular now for nearly 2 years in August too.

I'm a proud coop owner but a local fixing shop recently told me that spending £600 was a waste of time...in whose opinion eh!

Would be great to see a convoy of coops heading up the Rest and Be Thankful and "doon the watter" to Dunoon to re-enforce their status and popularity and a nice anniversay celebration party for mine.

It's also a great place for a fish supper!

Anyone interested? Saturday 30th July 2016 (Sunday can be hit n miss for opening hours)

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"£600 is a waste of time" Don't let anybody tell you that.

It is only a waste of time if you don't feel it is worth and you can get another for less.

I was told by my car obsessed (Porsche owning) uncle once that getting my '89 Croma repaired, was a 'waste of time & why bother'

to which the blunt answer was- because there isn't another one; anywhere.

ANYWAY

sorry Silver Fox, what are you saying? Is this a one-night chip-shop meetup at the end of July, you say??

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1566663
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It's when they say

"Yeah, not worth doing anything to that" and then proceed to say "But I'll do you a favour and take it off your hands for ..... "

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: dante giacosa] #1566721
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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa
"£600 is a waste of time" Don't let anybody tell you that.


Don't worry I didn't and needless to say that numpty didn't and won't be getting any of my hard earned dosh!

Och my wee suggestion for day out is to give the town a wee turn...it's a great drive down here. It's a place with a few nice wee shops and a few half decent eateries and chippy's.

If preferred folk could come the motorway and across on The Western Ferry...a few hours in Dunoon for Lunch and then head round the road and go off to Inverary for a wee hurl and back home via The Rest.

Those wanting to make a weekend of it could stay over in Dunoon, at The George in Inverary or continue to Oban for the night.

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1583953
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Haven't forgotten this....

Saturdays for me are getting kind of tight though - can't do Sept 24th, Oct 1st or 8th; in Thurso 29th.

Is early November getting a bit late in the year, clocks having gone back etc......any thoughts?


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1583965
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We are still up for this just name the Saturday. How does one of the Saturdays in September sound although this is a lot shorter notice?


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584003
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Well as it happens I am suddenly free on Oct 1st smile


Brian how about Saturday 1st? Think Jim might be up for this on that day....

Last edited by Edinburgh; 06/09/2016 21:20.

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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: Edinburgh] #1584035
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Originally Posted By: Edinburgh
Well as it happens I am suddenly free on Oct 1st smile


Brian how about Saturday 1st? Think Jim might be up for this on that day....





Possible:

Edinburgh
dante giacosa
Paulie3


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584037
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Yeh Saturday 1st is good for us... so count us in.


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584051
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"Doon the watter" Saturday 1st October driving

1. Edinburgh
2. dante giacosa
3. Paulie3
4. Rosso


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584069
07/09/2016 09:40
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That is terrific!

How exciting.

These cool-morning early runs are good for the induction charge you know? (Not that I'm running a turbo!) but it's the thought that counts

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: Edinburgh] #1584113
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Doon the watter" Saturday 1st October driving

1. Edinburgh
2. dante giacosa
3. Paulie3
4. Rosso
5. George


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The other night, in preparation, Paulie3 & I had a mini meet, in advance

Just to rehearse how we'd park next to each other when the time comes

His lovely paint job on the Porty, putting my 168-red to shame..!

click to enlarge

'Technology' prevents me from successfully uploading a more interesting picture...

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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584192
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It takes a spray job to be as shiney as your 168 Jim.


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: dante giacosa] #1584202
09/09/2016 13:57
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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa


'Technology' prevents me from successfully uploading a more interesting picture...


Do you mean you didn`t hot-wire the Toucan?
laugh

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Ha!

Thanks John- not sure what that means...

(You are very kind Brian!)

Dammit I can't upload this picture- it's maddening!

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: dante giacosa] #1584209
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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa


Thanks Jon- not sure what that means...



Toucan =
(i)a digital platform

(ii)standing platform to support user either upright or prone


??

laugh


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584215
09/09/2016 16:14
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The orange thing...I don`t have a licence for one but hilarious to drive. Very useful for production.
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Originally Posted By: KBT
The orange thing...I don`t have a licence for one but hilarious to drive. Very useful for production.
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Ahh, I see now, had to stick my neck out a bit to the right.. laugh


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584219
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laugh

Being serious for a moment....

Imagine a tank with an extendable turret, the driving position is the basket on the end of the turret. Or the ground.
Where would Donald Sutherland be?
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Pretty close to Orkney?


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584228
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Wow, more cryptic than me!

I think it is difficult to photograph the obvious colours with the less obvious side by side. In terms of colour I don`t think Porto well suited to our daytime environment but probably could come alive at dusk or in mono.
(NB - never said I didn`t like it!)

Have a great trip, by the way.
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12/09/2016 10:08
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Hi All,

Apologies for delay in getting on board with this. I had t wait for meeting with work re my phased return. This went well and going back reduced hours next week.

Sat 1st October is fine for me.

Let me know your thoughts on lunch but need minimum of 12 for best chippy to open for us at lunch time to do carry out.

Not sure what the weather is going to be like so may have to go for an indoor option???

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After the shock of spotting one in Gloucestershire how will you cope with a half dozen, including your own? laugh

1. Edinburgh
2. dante giacosa x3
3. Paulie3
4. Rosso x2
5. George x2
6. silver_fox

10 in all so far but Paul might bring another, tbc....

We'd need to allow 3 hours anyway from here, do you have any tips on ferries or will we just roll up?



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Crikey 3 hours? Really?!

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: dante giacosa] #1584373
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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa
Crikey 3 hours? Really?!


Including ferry - 2'35" actually quoted on google


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Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584378
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Right, okay

Yes, that's what I understood

Re: Trip "doon the watter"? [Re: ] #1584582
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Hi everyone, another one of those nights when I can't sleep, so on the forum. Sorry we can't make this, have several things arranged over next couple of months. (Paul's big birthday) have a great time. Look forward to seeing photos [ on the Facebook page, so much easier]

Definitely so you all for the 2017 tour.

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Oh, that's a shame Dianne, that the insomnia is catching up with you...

Need to try for some evening walks or something before bed. What time is going dark there, now..? It's 20:00 here.

Will you be on the Mainland next weekend at all? I'm going to be in Kirkwall weekend after next...

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If you guys are coming the motorway its M 8 via Greenock to Western Ferries @ Gourock. They run every half hour taking about 36 cars per trip. £17.50 for a 2 trip ticket (car + driver) if bought before you get on ferry (Pauls Food and Wine: PA19 1RB) as double the price on board. Passengers are also extra.

The most scenic route is obviously the road route via A82/A83 via The Rest and Be Thankful and down through A815 along side of Loch Fyne and Loch Eck.

There are a few nice spots to drive out to but will wait to see what the weather's like nearer time.

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