Whisky isle tour, Sept 2011

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I had to stop trying, I was getting close to that "reach for the hammer" point of frustration. :rofl:
 
jaxZ4 said:
we've all been there - a rubber faced camping mallet is somewhat safer though . . .
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Ah, that reminds me to look for my rubber mallet rather than bringing the mini-sledgehammer this time :P

My mate Rory and me are gonna try for a BBQ (or failing that, a chippy) on the Saturday night - leaves more £££ for beer/whisky/97RON :)
 
a11y said:
My mate Rory and me are gonna try for a BBQ (or failing that, a chippy) on the Saturday night - leaves more £££ for beer/whisky/97RON :)
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I take it you mean Friday night as in your not eating at the hotel ??

I emailed Islay county council about possible access to beaches with the cars for photography In short the answer was no but the reply I got made me laugh.

Hello,
I am writing To ask for some information and advice, I have organised a trip to Islay for a BMW Z4 car club of which I am a member, our tripped is planned for the weekend of September 2nd, 3rd, departing on Sunday 4th, we have members worldwide, There are 11 cars and 19 people coming on the trip all from the British Isles and one coming over from France. The majority of us are staying at the Port Mor campsite during our stay. The intention of the trip is to basically have some relaxation time, tour the Island and one or two distillerys.

I have contacted the Islay airport manager to ask if access to the Runway would be possible, which I am told it is, but the costs of the required Insurances etc has put this beyond our reach.
I am now wondering if the ICC allow access onto any of the beaches with cars, I realise this question will raise others in regards to environmental issues. If access is allowed it would be our intention to drive along the beaches for photography of the cars, In regards to the envrionment we would only be looking to take photos and memorys and leave nothing but tyre tracks. we fully accept that any break downs would be our responsibility to deal with.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Steve
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Hello Stephen

Sounds like a great idea for a holiday!

The beaches on Islay, as they are throughout Scotland, are owned by private land-owners above the high-water mark. Islay does have long and sandy beaches, but access for cars etc has never been encouraged, I would say positively discouraged. There are many rare birds which nest around the shores and Machir some of which are protected.

I think the short answer Stephen is that cars on any beach on Islay would not go down well and not endear you with the locals.

However, if you enjoy off-roading, then our roads are the equivalent of this so drive around Islay and enjoy.

I hope you guys still come over for some fun, Islay is beautiful, its people are welcoming and the whisky second to none. I shall keep an eye out for you and maybe say hello.

Best wishes for a good time.

Regards

Hamish Campbell
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Hi Hamish,

No problem and fully understand the reasons for no access, it was worth asking though.

I have been to Islay twice before many years ago and know there are plenty of other places on Islay for some great photography shots.

Your comment about the "off roading" on your roads is somewhat worrying as the cars all low slung sports cars, in other words we live in fear of potholes.

We are looking forward to the trip and the Craic, I doubt you will see us up and about on the roads early in the day as I suspect there may one or two drinks invloved the night before.


Regards

Steve
Hi Stephen

We do have problems with pot-holes but my comment was a degree tongue in cheek. Have a great time.


Cheers


Hamish
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
However, if you enjoy off-roading, then our roads are the equivalent of this so drive around Islay and enjoy.
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Genius! Genuinely LOLing here :rofl:

And yeah, I meant aye we're going to dingy eating in the hotel. Of course now that I mention the word "BBQ" it's guaranteed to rain that night at least...
 
Nosa said:
ZermattV
You really are gonna have to make up for your lack of participating this year. :x

My maldives wing man has been sadly missed
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been unreal this year ... thought i was home and dry for this one then my best mate decides to get married and my rota meant that the only free weekend for the stagger was this weekend ....
 
a11y said:
And yeah, I meant aye we're going to dingy eating in the hotel.
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And for those of us don't speak gibberish that would mean?
Here's hoping for the chance of a BBQ on the Saturday Night :thumbsup:
 
RichardG said:
a11y said:
And yeah, I meant aye we're going to dingy eating in the hotel.
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And for those of us don't speak gibberish that would mean?
Here's hoping for the chance of a BBQ on the Saturday Night :thumbsup:
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dingy :D

1. dingy
to be left alone or ignored by someone while trying to communicate with them
Bollocks, ave been pure heavy dingyed
Mon, he's a bit of a scaff, lets dingy him
Hefty dingyed!

2. dingy
Scottish slang for 'ignore'.
I'm gonna dingy him!!
 
a11y said:
RichardG said:
a11y said:
And yeah, I meant aye we're going to dingy eating in the hotel.
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And for those of us don't speak gibberish that would mean?
Here's hoping for the chance of a BBQ on the Saturday Night :thumbsup:
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dingy :D

1. dingy
to be left alone or ignored by someone while trying to communicate with them
Bollocks, ave been pure heavy dingyed
Mon, he's a bit of a scaff, lets dingy him
Hefty dingyed!

2. dingy
Scottish slang for 'ignore'.
I'm gonna dingy him!!
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Eeeeee by gum lad! you learn something new everyday, here was me trying to figure out what a little rubber boat had to do with eating at the hotel.
 
Looks like a decent e39,my mate had just that,albeit a 53reg,until recently buying an A6 tdi !!
Hope u opt for the z4m...if not,bags a wee shot of the 911 :D :driving:
 
craig3.0 said:
Looks like a decent e39,my mate had just that,albeit a 53reg,until recently buying an A6 tdi !!
Hope u opt for the z4m...if not,bags a wee shot of the 911 :D :driving:
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WTF
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Siftah said:
craig3.0 said:
Does that mean u are stil definately buying another z4,and not going to a 911?,lol
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Suspect I won't decide until closer to the time, the shortlist is still a 996 Carrera Targa or a Z4M, but we'll have to see :)

I've just brought this back home today http://yfrog.com/kl46duzj which at least has nearly the right engine and possibly some of the same suspension components as the Z4, that should get me through the winter and then I can look at proper cars in Jan :)
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This is what he is on about malc, course it helps if you keep upto date with the thread :poke:
 
Not long to go now, really looking forward to it. :driving:

I'm currently planning on coming up to Scotland on the Monday before we go, so I'm hoping you guys can recommend some places for me to visit? I'm looking for interesting places in the Argyll region. On my list so far is a tour of Mull, Iona and Staffa. I also really like the look of Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe. More suggestions please!

I'll hopefully be meeting up with you guys on the Friday morning run to Kennacraig somewhere around Inveraray. Any idea on the time you'll all be passing through? If Ally/Guiseley or someone else who has my number could drop me a text when you're approaching, that would be great. :D

Cheers

Matt
 
Bradders75 said:
I'll hopefully be meeting up with you guys on the Friday morning run to Kennacraig somewhere around Inveraray. Any idea on the time you'll all be passing through? If Ally/Guiseley or someone else who has my number could drop me a text when you're approaching, that would be great. :D
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Googlemaps says 2hr4min from Stirling to Inverary, although I'm unsure on the exact route we're taking. So we should be passing through roughly around 10.30am - might be quicker depending on what definition of "making progress" we all take :D

Not really sure on the Argyll area myself so can't help with that...
 
I am guesstimating Inverary about 11am - 11:30am as a few Photo stops on route, will give you a buzz when about 30 mins away Bradders. :thumbsup:
 
With Siftah bailing, and Bradders meeting en route - am I the only one booked into Falkirk Premier Inn the night before? :paper:
 
Don't worry, I'll come down for a pint if you're there at a decent hour (need my beauty sleep, obviously failing). But without sifting through the thread I'm sure there's some others booked in there too - Richard perhaps?

Z4 is minging and not sure I'll get a chance to wash it properly before this - who really cares though!
 
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