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yep, that's fine. I'll PM you my mobile number, can you txt on the day to say you're leaving Bathgate? I expect we'll leave the centre of town at the same time.
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Dougie - I will be up in Cannich middle of the day on friday long before your leaving Edwins burgh, But Keiren is finishing work at 1.30 in Rothbury and heading North Hoping to meet the Posse at the services before the bridge he reckons he will be there by three - which sounds about right for the distance he needs to cover so will hopefully meet up with you all. What time are you expecting to arrive in Cannich ? if you don't get lost on route.
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it depends how many bikes really. re-fuelling takes a while with 5 or more bikes. but I expect no later than 7 pm. it's still light till, 9 ?
the route works out at 200 miles from edinburgh centre. I am thinking of re-fueling at Dalwhinnie, which is about half way.
has he got my number, just incase he gets delayed ?
Bruce, what's the next fuel station after Spean Bridge (open on a Friday evening) ?
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Originally Posted by DougieB
yep, that's fine. I'll PM you my mobile number, can you txt on the day to say you're leaving Bathgate? I expect we'll leave the centre of town at the same time.
cheers,
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Will do
I'll fill up just outside Bathgate so I don't add to the Q at the pumps.
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dougie pm me your number and I will pass it on cheers
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All Coming Together
Look forward to meeting you Aussie geezer and glad Kierans coming along too. Jake you will probably be first to arrive - I am not sure when I will finish work but probably wont make it until after 4 - I will let Angus know you will be there early. Doug if you are coming up from Speanbridge -there are filling stations at Invergarry,Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit - I would think Fort Augustus and Drum will probably be open.
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Hey everyone,
I haven't forgotten about you, and I will be coming!
Plan at the moment:
tomorrow, pick up keys to new flat, and host party at old flat.
weekend, packing, bits and pieces, MUST GET NEW TYRES ON, they are bald and i have a puncture
Monday, move house, then catch the last train to London, leaving new flat full of boxes
Tuesday-Thursday, working in London, back late Thursday night. Try to remember way to the new flat :confused1:
Friday, find camping stuff, then go to a wedding, probably wearing work clothes or bike gear because nothing else will be unpacked
Saturday, ride to Highlands.
See you there
Laura
PS for whoever was wanting a slow scenic route up from Leeds, left and right both give viable options
PPS I will take "moxy" whatever it may be as a compliment, but unless the whole wedding/packing bits of Friday get mixed up, I will not be able to participate in any skirt-wearing contests
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Excellent Laura - that's some week you have got to get through first ! Look forward to seeing you Saturday sometime
Bruce
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[QUOTE=Laura Bennitt;289726]
tomorrow, pick up keys to new flat, and host party at old flat. 
See you there
Laura
Hey Laura if we had all known - we could have all come to your party then just kept the party going till the weekend do - while you busied yourself with the trivial stuff in London and the like.
Jake.
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Jumped the pond yesterday, endured 24 hours of airport agony flying standby to save a buck, and dodged the ash cloud! NOW---I'm just hoping my lost luggage shows up with all my riding gear still in the bag!!!
WOW, Bruce, sounds like a hell of a spread you're putting on--or organizing anyway! Any family jewels from some poor unfortunate Highlander bull calfs on the menu?? Makes venison pasties taste like chopped liver!!
Yes, moxy is a compliment--and will have to withdraw from the skirt contest myself---since I prefer to keep my private parts packed neatly away in my trousers---rather than dangling in the wind!!!
Anybody bringing extra hangover medicine--sounds like it may be needed!!
Might also be interested in exploring further north and west with anyone interested for a few days after the weekend is over
Cheers
Mark
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Glad you beat the ash cloud weaklinks - all I have done is visited the campsite - Angus has sorted the food arrangements etc at the pub - I am putting Doug and Jake in charge of the weather
Bruce
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