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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2012 19:59:17 GMT
We have a plan, to take you across the water, but not too far.
It involves a ferry trip costing £9/bike + £3.40/rider/pasenger.
I have been in touch with the ferry company and they have granted a 60p reduction on the rider/passenger fare, (should be £4). We will only need a single ferry trip. The scenery and roads are great. It involves what 5 of us declared a run of runs in 2010.
Rather than surprise you with this added cost we, (me and charlie) thought it only fair to warn you.
If it's an expense too far, let me know, by pm if you prefer, and we'll try and come up with another route.
Try and respond asap (+ve or -ve) as the ND will convene an extraordinary piss up, soiree, committee meeting to discuss same.
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Post by cam7777 on Feb 8, 2012 20:09:27 GMT
We have a plan, to take you on across the water, but not too far. It involves a ferry trip costing £9/bike + £3.40/rider/pasenger. I have been in touch with the ferry company and they have granted a 60p reduction on the rider/passenger fare, (should be £4). We will only need a single ferry trip. The scenery and roads are great. It involves what 5 of us declared a run of runs in 2010. Rather than surprise you with this added cost we, (me and charlie) thought it only fair to warn you. If it's an expense too far, let me know, by pm if you prefer, and we'll try and come up with another route. Try and respond asap (+ve or -ve) as the ND will convene an extraordinary piss up, soiree, committee meeting to discuss same. Trev will be having palpitations now  |
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 8, 2012 20:21:35 GMT
Trev will be having palpitations now Palpitations !!! Di's just resussitated resuccitated feck it, given me mouth to mouth ! Gawd knows how Woger will wope cope ? Pencil and little black book will be doing overtime. Gordy, s'fine by me, I'll have my man pay.  Ps, do they do kids fares?  |
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Post by billywhizz on Feb 9, 2012 14:18:32 GMT
Trev will be having palpitations now Palpitations !!! Di's just resussitated resuccitated feck it, given me mouth to mouth ! Gawd knows how Woger will wope cope ? Pencil and little black book will be doing overtime. Gordy, s'fine by me, I'll have my man pay. Ps, do they do kids fares? Listen Trevor this would mean using less fuel, as my m/bike won't travel on water, so, unless I can come up with a plan to add the milage of the crossing, onto my overall milage, thus increasing my MPG, this should not involve any further use of my famous pencil and little black book. However, I have started a new heading in said book, for people who pi55 me off!!!!  Anyways Gordy and the JR12 organisers, it is very reassuring that you have negotiated a group discount, and that you have it covered, your pensions must be great ;D PS If weather is a bit rough, can we opt for a detour??  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 15:15:31 GMT
If weather is a bit rough, can we opt for a detour?? How many millimetres wave height is your limit? ;D If there's any pewkin to be done I'll probably be 1st in line, not for nothing was I the Quells Kid  |
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Post by bobh on Feb 9, 2012 15:49:11 GMT
We have a plan, to take you on across the water, but not too far. It involves a ferry trip costing £9/bike + £3.40/rider/pasenger. I have been in touch with the ferry company and they have granted a 60p reduction on the rider/passenger fare, (should be £4). The generosity of the Scots never fails to amaze this Yorkshireman! I can just imagine the conversation now: "Och, noo, weel .... ah'll have tae speak tae the chief ................... Aye, weel, the chief's in a braw gude mude taedee, sez mebbe we could gie yuz a reel generous duscoont bein' as there's a whole grupe o' ye. Hoo aboot fufty pee? That's fufty pee each, mind. Nae? Weel, er, saxty? Mebbe we cude stretch tae saxty?" |
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Post by m40man on Feb 9, 2012 15:56:39 GMT
Last time that MrsM40Man came with me on a JR (can't remember which one  ) we, Fiasco & Teffort returned home via two ferries , 'twas fun. I can imagine the metal decks could be interesting when wet, but we had fine weather on the run home  . Had some pics, but can't seem to find 'em . EDIT: To answer the question: I'm all for it . |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 15:57:57 GMT
We have a plan, to take you on across the water, but not too far. It involves a ferry trip costing £9/bike + £3.40/rider/pasenger. I have been in touch with the ferry company and they have granted a 60p reduction on the rider/passenger fare, (should be £4). The generosity of the Scots never fails to amaze this Yorkshireman! I can just imagine the conversation now: "Och, noo, weel .... ah'll have tae speak tae the chief ................... Aye, weel, the chief's in a braw gude mude taedee, sez mebbe we could gie yuz a reel generous duscoont bein' as there's a whole grupe o' ye. Hoo aboot fufty pee? That's fufty pee each, mind. Nae? Weel, er, saxty? Mebbe we cude stretch tae saxty?" I would advise putting the 60p's together and investing in midgie repellant. Avon 'Skin So Soft' is weapon of choice up here As used by our roughie toughie sodjers. (Other repellants are available!) |
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 9, 2012 18:17:48 GMT
Last time that MrsM40Man came with me on a JR (can't remember which one ) . '08 ? |
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Post by charlietbird on Feb 9, 2012 19:35:44 GMT
60p is a pretty good discount! After all it is CalMac we are talking about! Charlie |
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Post by m40man on Feb 9, 2012 19:58:36 GMT
Last time that MrsM40Man came with me on a JR (can't remember which one ) . '08 ? Cheers Trev .  Photo mercilessly robbed from Fiasco. |
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Post by ContourMac on Feb 9, 2012 20:32:08 GMT
After 400 miles to get there it would be scroogeing of the highest order not to pay the extra for the best routes.
I will instruct Debs to bring extra housekeeping money.
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 9, 2012 20:33:42 GMT
Cheers Trev . You're welcome. Judging by the modes of transport in your pic, it's no wonder she hasn't been since |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 20:42:00 GMT
Sounds like the Black Pearl will have a motley crew ;D ;D ;D
+ the ex professionals, big Al the navigator, charlie the SOS sender, and I will hug the diesels.
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 9, 2012 21:01:22 GMT
?....and I will hug the diesels. I'll settle for a quick grope with whoever's available |
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Post by Pool Boy on Feb 9, 2012 21:21:30 GMT
+ve from me too !
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Post by cam7777 on Feb 9, 2012 21:22:53 GMT
I'll settle for a quick grope with whoever's available |
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Post by Fiasco on Feb 9, 2012 21:50:37 GMT
Cheers Trev . You do sometimes still forget the credit for the picture Martin ;D |
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Post by Fiasco on Feb 9, 2012 21:54:38 GMT
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Post by m40man on Feb 9, 2012 22:36:50 GMT
You do sometimes still forget the credit for the picture Martin ;D You're right, of course - I'll get it right one day ! Mind you, with an intelligent bunch like YDC, I assumed everyone would know you took the pic, as all the others I mentioned in my earlier post on the subject are actually in the photo . |
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Post by brandane on Feb 10, 2012 0:51:00 GMT
After 400 miles to get there it would be scroogeing of the highest order not to pay the extra for the best routes. I coulda sworn it wuznae that far! In fact it's only about 30 miles fae here, if you're a shitehawk . |
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Post by showaddydadito on Feb 10, 2012 8:13:21 GMT
We will only need a single ferry trip. Sweet's the laverock's note an lang, Liltin wildly up the glen; But aye to me he sings a sang, "Will ye no' come back again?" Will ye no' come back again? Will ye no' come back again? Better lo'ed ye canna be; Will ye no' come back again? |
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Post by Fiasco on Feb 10, 2012 10:09:43 GMT
You do sometimes still forget the credit for the picture Martin ;D You're right, of course - I'll get it right one day ! Mind you, with an intelligent bunch like YDC, I assumed everyone would know you took the pic, as all the others I mentioned in my earlier post on the subject are actually in the photo . Just joshing old chap. I always find it beyond the call when you normally credit them |
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Post by m40man on Feb 10, 2012 10:20:47 GMT
Just joshing old chap. I always find it beyond the call when you normally credit them See last night's edit to reply #10 . ...... Has anyone else noticed that Gordy seems incapable of keeping a JR thread on topic ? |
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Post by billywhizz on Feb 10, 2012 10:45:27 GMT
lol  some ferry from Frt William JR08 run.. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2012 11:04:37 GMT
...... Has anyone else noticed that Gordy seems incapable of keeping a JR thread on topic ? At least all this guff is not in the sign up sheet! Anyway, a JR thread has to be a source of entertainment at this gloomy time of year. ;D |
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) we, Fiasco & Teffort returned home via two ferries 
. Had some pics, but can't seem to find 'em 
