Stew Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I'm off to the Scottish Highlands tomorrow in the Zed. I'll have to ignore the East coast snow. According to the Met office it's ok on the West. Can anyone confirm this? Anyway got some good driving planned and I'm using it as a recce for the Jockland Hoon later this year. I can't wait! Quote
Jay Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Aberdeen is the highlands for me lol! I have driven up by loch lomond and that was a stunning wee cruise! Where u planning on going bud? Quote
martinmac Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Nice one Stew and take it easy, remember its a recce not a race Look forward t seeing the brouchure Quote
Stew Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 Well staying in Ulapool, Skye and Gairloch. 4 nights in total. Doing applecross etc. Aberdeen isn't the highlands! Granted about 30 miles and it's the highlands but it's a metropolis! Quote
Stew Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 Too right it isn't a race. If I can get out my drive I'll be happy! :lol: Reminds me, I'll have to get the camera ready. If I can see anything that is! Quote
martinmac Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 it's a metropolis :lol: Sounds like a nice trip bud. Had a 1/4 inch of snow in London today so cant wait to see the evening news And in anticipation Quote
Stew Posted March 24, 2008 Author Posted March 24, 2008 London would have ground to a halt. I drove on a bottle this morning.... well it might have well of been. I had my mums CRV out for a run so took it home last night. I was doing full on four wheel drifts in on the way to drop it off at 6am! Nae good! Quote
Stew Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 I'm back. :teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth::teeth: Quote
martinmac Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Nice run out bud, any thought on the route yet Quote
Stew Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 Oh yes. Was magic. Did 1140 miles from Tuesday to Saturday. The Zed was faultless, comfortable and I managed an average of 28.9 MPG! There was still some snow about but the roads were clear. I hammered around a few times but mostly just cruising. Took plenty pics but forgot my camera today! I think we have to stick to the route posted, I might be able to make it a bit shorter though.... maybe! Quote
martinmac Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Looking forward to it bud, see you in Wales with the pics Quote
Stew Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 I'll get the pics up tomorrow or something. Can't remember exactly where I put the camera..... I'll find it though! I would say it's well worth the trip up for anyone interested. I would be tempted to stay on a few extra days as my girlfriends uncle lives over that way and he wants to take me out in his loch boat and his sea boat! Quote
martinmac Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I'll get the pics up tomorrow or something. Can't remember exactly where I put the camera..... I'll find it though! I would say it's well worth the trip up for anyone interested. I would be tempted to stay on a few extra days as my girlfriends uncle lives over that way and he wants to take me out in his loch boat and his sea boat! Any room I like boats Quote
Stew Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 I'm sure there would be! The boats are just wee but he likes fishing! I've never been, I'm going for a laugh and hoping I get to drive the boat! Quote
martinmac Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 I'm sure there would be! The boats are just wee but he likes fishing! I've never been, I'm going for a laugh and hoping I get to drive the boat! You will love it, its a fantastic place to have a boat, much better than the other side. Still thinking about September Stew Quote
Stew Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 Yep. We need all the caravans off the road. Well as many as possible. I think it's getting to be time to name a date.... I just need to check when I'm working. Whats your schedule for september? Quote
jim Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Stew - you were really lucky with the weather. Some of my colleagues had some difficulties the day you set off, and the A9 was bad the following day, with snow gates closed etc. Looking forward to seeing your pics. Quote
Stew Posted April 2, 2008 Author Posted April 2, 2008 I know Jim. I set off from Aberdeen and it was snowing, went to Perth to pay for my motorbike, drove up the A9 and it was fine. The weather really was way better than expected. It snowed as I drove over the Lecht on my way home. The rest was decent! I think I've left my camera in my car.... which is now in the bodyshop for a week.... I'll have a better look tonight though. My house is still in total chaos so if I put it down I'll find it in a month! Quote
stanski Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Cant wait for the pics Stew! Its fab up there - we stay in Skye and Aultbie a lot. Hey maybe a Zed Haggis safari in th'ills can be organised (or is there an annual run out up there already?) Quote
martinmac Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Cant wait for the pics Stew! Its fab up there - we stay in Skye and Aultbie a lot. Hey maybe a Zed Haggis safari in th'ills can be organised (or is there an annual run out up there already?) Haggis are out of season in September Not getting fined for poaching. Never liked poached haggis Quote
Stew Posted April 2, 2008 Author Posted April 2, 2008 I was on skye, first time I'm used the bridge! Haven't been there for years! Haggis is out of season, I'm sure I can catch some with my net this month and freeze them though! Big fines for Haggis poaching these days. Well Stan there will be a drive out this year. I will probably be September, more details will be released after Wales. It'll be worth the trip! Quote
stanski Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 ` Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:25 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was on skye, first time I'm used the bridge! Haven't been there for years! Haggis is out of season, I'm sure I can catch some with my net this month and freeze them though! Big fines for Haggis poaching these days. Well Stan there will be a drive out this year. I will probably be September, more details will be released after Wales. It'll be worth the trip! I love it up there - Skye bridge was fun in a tall Pathfinder last few times - I dont like heights!! We have the same rules about poaching Black puddings - but the damn things run across the fields and in front of your car so you have to be careful ! There nothing like the taste of freshly poached Haggis though September eh - hmm will have to put some time aside for that - Top stuff cant wait. Scotland here we come ...... Quote
Stew Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 Just a small selection. It was a bit snowy in places but the roads were bone dry. Fantastic drive. Quote
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