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Mark,
Since you seem to have an interest in having a kilt, I've taken the liberty of booking an apointment for you with a "Highland Gentlemans Outfitters" (Kiltmakers) in Inverness.
MacKraken & Dune have been servicing American tourists for years . In fact Mr. MacKraken says his granny used to provide the same service to American servicemen in the 1940's. I have been assured that they will take good care of you, so be sure and allow plenty of time for your appointment with Ben Dune & Phill MacKraken.
Rory 
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Hey All...
Please put me down on the list to attend 
I'm new to the HUBB and wannabe adventurer with a ticket to the Ripley meeting so it would be good to see a few regulars before June 
I work in Edinburgh and was planning a half day (finish 12:30)... so would be great if I could join the Lothian posse into the hills on Friday afternoon 
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Hi,
I think we'll be meeting at the services just before the Forth Road Bridge (the ones on the left by the McD's) at 3 pm on the Friday. anyone in town and wanting to meet a bit earlier for a coffee in town about 1 ish, before riding out to the FRB ?
I've got to confirm this, as I think we're expecting someone from south of the border and that's the predicted time of arrival. Jake, is Keirin coming up ?
but, if we assume 3 pm at the services. We'll then head up mainly via back roads. fuel stop at Crieff, possible fuel stop at Dalwhinnie and then round the south end of Loch Ness.
cheers,
Doug
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Great to have you along Paul - your names on the list
Stella and I will be at Ripley too so it will be good to meet up first -
Doug and co - I reckon you guys should arive around 7 via the route you are taking and i think Rory will be at about 6.30 - anyone expecting to arrive earlier? - just thinking of when to leave for my epic 9 mile journey! Ideally i would like tol be there to welcome people as they arrive.
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Doug and co - I reckon you guys should arive around 7 via the route you are taking and i think Rory will be at about 6.30 - anyone expecting to arrive earlier? - just thinking of when to leave for my epic 9 mile journey! Ideally i would like tol be there to welcome people as they arrive.
Chizz (Bruce)
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Bruce we'll hang about just outside Cannich. Give me a text when Rory is walking to the bar, and we'll arrive pronto :-)
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Aye Bruce think camping a must,sounds like there will be some good banter around. Give me a shout when you want to go up and see Mat at the campsite.
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Originally Posted by DougieB
Hi,
I think we'll be meeting at the services just before the Forth Road Bridge (the ones on the left by the McD's) at 3 pm on the Friday. anyone in town and wanting to meet a bit earlier for a coffee in town about 1 ish, before riding out to the FRB ?
cheers,
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Hi Doug!
I think I'll take the Friday off and meet you somewhere around the town! Let me know where you'll be about 1 ish and we'll get there! The route you planned seems cool!
Absolutely can't wait!
Is there a list we need to be put on? Is there enough room for additional two?? 
See you all out there!
Andy & Gosia
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Hi Andy/Gosia
look forward to seeing you both - all are welcome - the list is for numbers only really so Angus and I will do a head count next week and then go along to the camp site - seems to be more interested all the time though - and there should be a good group coming up from Edinburgh
- see you on 28th!
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Now then saying that Ewan and Charlie oops !! - Angus and Paul have at last got round to finish swanning around the Desert and got themselves back and being leading experts in all things African now, how about using your expertise and a few photos from the the trip to give a little talk / slide show to everyone maybe even for a few quid in your charity bucket - Maybe on the Saturday night - it would be good for the newbies to get a taste of the adventure you experienced and the rest of us could just rip the p**s out of you. If you were really feeling up to it you could also knock up Mint tea for the opening of the evening and a nice tagine mid way through the evening, and finish off with a bit of belly dancing. (some nice ladies to do that bit of course !).
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Now then saying that Ewan and Charlie oops !! - Angus and Paul have at last got round to finish swanning around the Desert and got themselves back and being leading experts in all things African now, how about using your expertise and a few photos from the the trip to give a little talk / slide show to everyone maybe even for a few quid in your charity bucket - Maybe on the Saturday night - it would be good for the newbies to get a taste of the adventure you experienced and the rest of us could just rip the p**s out of you. If you were really feeling up to it you could also knock up Mint tea for the opening of the evening and a nice tagine mid way through the evening, and finish off with a bit of belly dancing. (some nice ladies to do that bit of course !).
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Hi Jake,good to see you getting back to your old self,Highland linnament must have worked.!If you can find your way past Perth,might buy you a dram here and you can do the dancing!take it easy ma-ha all the best Angus
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Hi Andy/Gosia
look forward to seeing you both - all are welcome - the list is for numbers only really so Angus and I will do a head count next week and then go along to the camp site - seems to be more interested all the time though - and there should be a good group coming up from Edinburgh
- see you on 28th!
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Hehe!
Indeed it should be good leaving Edinburgh in a big bunch! Please just don't laugh at us as we'll be carrying all of our RTW gear just to test it out - so possibly will be looking way overloaded for a weekend bash
Can't bloody wait!
I think we'll be heading up to John o' Groats and All the way through the western coast god willing if the missus gets the holiday for the following week TESTING TESTING...
Andy
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Going to try to sweet talk the boss into granting me some hols then we can come up for the weekend, will wait til I catch him in a good mood tomorrow sometime.
Now have the midge arrived yet, some were spotted in Applecross at the weekend, will need to know so I can adjust the packing list to include all things midge repellant.
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I am the bitch of greenmanalishi that weekend !!
I'll be where he is.. he's in charge of navigation ! Should be interesting 
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Mark,
Since you seem to have an interest in having a kilt, I've taken the liberty of booking an apointment for you with a "Highland Gentlemans Outfitters" (Kiltmakers) in Inverness.
MacKraken & Dune have been servicing American tourists for years . In fact Mr. MacKraken says his granny used to provide the same service to American servicemen in the 1940's. I have been assured that they will take good care of you, so be sure and allow plenty of time for your appointment with Ben Dune & Phill MacKraken.
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Hmmm--sounds a bit to drafty for my liking--
Mark
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