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Bruce and Angus, I had to cancel a holiday that I had already booked for that weekend due to current circumstances, and very much depending on how things are down here around that time with stuff going on at the moment - I am trying to sort things out to come along as well now. I will see how things pan out but really could do with the break and good company. Jake.
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I'm in.

Been hoping for a decent meet up , up North.
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Yup .i'm going and catch up with few heroes from hercules and others .
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HI Milimut,plenty of big hills round here.Possible boat drop off available on Loch Mullardoch
Well funny you mention that. That was going to be my cunning plan but will see if I can persuade some hiking pals to join me.
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Just had to get the password reset for this. We will be there, can't wait to catch up with everyone and hopefully meet some new guys and gals for a few s. Hopefully get off work early Friday.
Fantastic looking forward to this meet more n more
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I just follow the instructions of the little lady who lives in my satnav. I tried using maps once, they blow all over the place when you are riding and turn into papier mache when wet. (my sense of direction is so bad it is legendary)
Stan to reach the north of Scotland keep the sun behind you then your going in the right direction Easy.
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I only know how to do celestial navigation. Also have sextant. Please advise which stars I should follow. Don't just say the "North Star"!

Will my tkcs be OK? Tyre pressures? What oil should I use? Will I need a visa?

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Jake great to see you are still about. I will try and keep in mind the advise about the sun being at my back. I pray its not a cloudy day

Chris no idea about using the stars. I went to the dark sky park once (in the Galloway forest) after an hour there were so many stars I could not find the plough. Like road signs, stars are useless unless they have a big sign saying " stan follow this one". How I ever got to some of the places I have been to is a mystery to me.

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Hi all a bbq will be there for all to use if you want to cook at the site also will be a fire of sorts to sit around.
There is a pub 10mins walk away for those that might prefer. Fingers x for decent weather
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Brilliant news

Great news Angus. Is the pub under the same ownership as it was 3 years ago? I seem to recall the locals were less than enamoured with him but there was no competition?
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Hi Stan aye same folks that have it,they have mellowed a bit though and food no bad. If the weather good we can sit around fire with a or 3 .Will have a gazebo to
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Hi Bruce and Angus I am having to pull the plug very sorry to say - a bit of a complication down here . Ive messaged Angus with some information.

Hope you have a great weekend all the best Tchus Jake

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I'm looking forward to this.

We should arrive early Friday afternoon and staying in the wild lands for a few days after to ride the NC500.
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I'm looking forward to this.

We should arrive early Friday afternoon and staying in the wild lands for a few days after to ride the NC500.
Nice one - look forward to seeing you . - I am heading up to Lochcarron on the Monday after the mini meet and will be at an Africa Twin Meet in Ullapool on the following Friday so may catch up with you again at some point on the NC 500.

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Hi I have a few questions
Do we need to make a reservation with the site or just turn up ?
Are the good options for food an drink or do I need to bring a supply an stove ?
Thanks kito
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