Kraziekatz1 Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Fuelled by alcohol I came up with the bright idea of driving from Reading to Elgin overnight......what was I thinking All the Redbull in China is not going to keep me awake! RAC route planner is saying 9 1/2 hrs, AA reckons same route will be more like 10 1/2. Plus I'll need to stop a couple of times, so probably looking at 12 hr drive. Was thinking about leaving about 7pm. Any advice, tips? Quote
GMballistic Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Fuelled by alcohol I came up with the bright idea of driving from Reading to Elgin overnight......what was I thinking Any advice, tips? Yeah, don't drink drive. 2 Quote
370Ad Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 In the Z? That Exhaust will keep you up Quote
The G Man Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Definitely don't drink and drive in Scotland, keep your speed down as well, police are itching and under orders to increase results with the new drink drive laws here. That means if you are stopped for any reason, and they will stop you for any reason, you'll be breathalysed. If you can't leave earlier, consider an overnight 4/5 hrs up the road. Even once over the border, it's a long old drive to Elgin, the A9 is the only real route, that is peppered with mobile, static and average speed cameras. Put a shovel, food, wellies, sleeping bag/bags, water and a spare 5l of fuel, just in case. The Drumochter pass is notorious for getting blocked, so prep for the what ifs. Other than that, move closer 1 Quote
Payco Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 As Graham said.. FLY. Will be cheaper and if you go tomorrow night and get a wing seat you may even see Santa at work.. 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 As Graham said.. FLY. Will be cheaper and if you go tomorrow night and get a wing seat you may even see Santa at work.. Unfortunately I looked at flights and hideously expensive, plus need a car to get me from Aberdeen. Looked at trains also, didn't seem to be anything available.....hence the drive Thanks for advice G Man...never mix drink with driving so safe on that front. I'll watch out for the speed cameras though. Quote
ioneabee Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 trains from york to Pembrokeshire before xmas = £33 trains from Pembrokeshire to York 1st week of new year = £130 robbing barstewards Quote
GMballistic Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 trains from york to Pembrokeshire before xmas = £33 trains from Pembrokeshire to York 1st week of new year = £130 robbing barstewards Wtf ~ Is that for real?!! Takes the piddle. Quote
Keyser Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 As Graham said.. FLY. Will be cheaper and if you go tomorrow night and get a wing seat you may even see Santa at work.. Really - do they fly over the Zed Shed then 2 Quote
Mudman Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Or just forget the bright idea and stay put Simples Edited December 23, 2014 by Mudman 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 Or just forget the bright idea and stay put Simples Am feeling that way......but everyone dropped presents off at mine at the weekend to take up. Will be lots of disappointed faces in Scotland come Christmas Day if I don't go On a brighter note, weather up North not looking too bad Quote
Ponsonby Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Why not drive halfway, then get a cheap motel or B & B. Sleep for 5 or six hours, get up early and finish the journey. I have done lots of 'epic' journeys in my time but driving while so tired is dangerous. Plus, if overtired it may spoil your Christmas. 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 Why not drive halfway, then get a cheap motel or B & B. Sleep for 5 or six hours, get up early and finish the journey. I have done lots of 'epic' journeys in my time but driving while so tired is dangerous. Plus, if overtired it may spoil your Christmas. Think you might be right. I have booked a stop over for the way back already. Might even just pull over and sleep in the car for a bit if needed. Thanks guys, gonna set off soon and just take it easy on the roads. Merry Christmas to everyone.....hope you all get something nice Quote
370Ad Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Keep an eye out for a crazy lady in a blue Z all. I hope you have changed those front tyres now! Safe drive Edited December 23, 2014 by 370Ad Quote
ioneabee Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Safe journey ol' chap, enjoy the trip "he's" a "she" 1 Quote
370Ad Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Oops haha umm my bad Ha its all too easy on a car forum. There are many lady owners now so we have to be on our best behavior! Quote
twobears Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Have a safe journey and happy Christmas KK Quote
ioneabee Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 just for little Zedd - this ones ^^ a "she" too Quote
twobears Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Who? Me? I thought I'd be a chap today if that's ok with you Andy? Quote
twobears Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Yep, honorary will do. Right, off to find me tweeds and unlock the gun cupboard...I think that's what chaps do isn't it? 2 Quote
Zedd Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Haha cheers ilittle I'll come to you before I post anything in future just to make sure 1 Quote
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