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7/9/2009 17:40:59  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Dear All

We had an opportunity for an East coast outing at Hopetoun House recently and new West coast owners seem to be popping out of the wood work everywhere, which is great news.

There seems to be some appetite for an outing so this post is an effort to get something organised before the daylight hours up here shrink to about 4 hours.

Anyway, how about this as an approach. We aim low to begin with and target a (fullish) one day outing with a bite of nice lunch somewhere; with Glasgow as the start point. So this could include the likes of Rest and be Thankful, Trossachs Trail, Arran (if ferries suit) etc etc etc. To move things forward I suggest the following steps:-

1) Those interested in broad terms confirm availability for each of Saturday and Sunday from now to the end of October - this will generate the date that suits the most people.

2) Having agreed the provisional attendees that can make the most suitable date we then offfer up a list of outing options (happy for suggestions now) for a simple democratic vote. The option with the most votes wins.

That's it - simple in principle probably a nightmare in execution but I am game to try and organise something. Suggest it is strictly Maseratis only to keep any convoy/lunch booking to a manageable size.

I await feedback/comments/suggestions/date details with interest!! To try and introduce some sort of deadline I would ask for dates by noon this Friday - I will then revert next week with the date and kick off step 2). 

Cheers



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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
7/9/2009 18:45:47  
 

Posts: 575
Since: 29/1/2007
Status: offline 		west of scotland is my old biking grounds, can happily remember the roads to inverary very well, did them once in the masser, very enjoyable, have a look on the maserati club website, they are planning a week long tour in swcotland next year, they might ahve some roads to remember, but it might be a bit far north for a 1 day event.

Can also recommend up to arrochar for a lorne sausage sarnie,then down towards callender for a spot of lunch then on towards stirling.

Can't make it though as I live in yorkshire now, but some bloody good roads to be had in the West Of Scotland
8/9/2009 0:05:31  

Posts: 145
Since: 18/1/2007
Status: offline 		I can be available all weekends apart from 26/27th Sept.
As I said in PM Ill give you a hand with things if required.
Will get back with proposed route/s

cheers
9/9/2009 8:47:36  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Just a reminder about this proposed outing - anyone else out there interested in a nice drive and a bite of lunch some place?? Route TBD based on suggestions/preferences.

Cheers 

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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
9/9/2009 9:01:42  
 

Posts: 156
Since: 6/6/2009
Status: offline 		Hi lads

I can only make Sundays or Mondays, as you all work Mondays that narrows it down a bit as far as I'm concerned.

Peter
9/9/2009 12:10:49  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Good man Peter, I am keen to come up with something that suits everyone and your motor definitely adds a bit of interest if the rest are Coupes.

I will take it you are available all Sundays until end October unless you revert to the contrary.

Cheers

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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
9/9/2009 13:01:47  
 

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Since: 6/6/2009
Status: offline 		Yes mate I'm also available any day after the 31st October as we close for the winter.
11/9/2009 12:21:25  

Posts: 145
Since: 18/1/2007
Status: offline 		have a couple of suggestions for routes , they might be rubbish and feel free to amend/tweak/discard.
First the northwest route

Cameron House (A82)- Glenfruin Road (or B832 to Helensburgh) - A814 to Arrochar - A83 to Inverary - A819- A85 to Connel - A828 to South Ballachulish - A82 all the way back to Cameron House. Could go on to Ardnamurchan peninsula via Corran ferry but might be a bity to long.

Southern Route

BP Garage before PIK airport (Monkton) - A77-B742 to Dalrymple - B7045 to Straiton - B741 to Girvan - A714 Newton Stewart Lunch @ Kirroughtree house- A75 to Ringford - A762 to St Johns Town of Dalry - A713 - Start point

et voila
11/9/2009 16:39:42  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Thanks Andrew

All others, please volunteer and/or suggest over the week end. On Monday will lock down date and then move to agree route.

Obviously you can jump on board any time but you have a vote if you chip in now!!

Cheers

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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
15/9/2009 15:22:28  

Posts: 145
Since: 18/1/2007
Status: offline 		hi Nigel,

any progress on dates at all?

cheers
15/9/2009 17:40:06  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Apologies Andrew, got a bit behind with things.

My suggestion then is we aim for Sunday 11th October (as I can't make 4th).

Peter, does that suit you OK and how do you feel about the suggested routes? I think the northern run will be a bit more scenic but need to sit down and think how long it will take (any thoughts Andrew) as, personally, I will have the wife along and we would like a nice blend of driving  and leisurely lunching.

Let the debate continue!!

PS Anyone else out there, still feel free to join us on 11 October 

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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
16/9/2009 9:50:56  
 

Posts: 156
Since: 6/6/2009
Status: offline 		11th is ok with me.
16/9/2009 10:14:27  

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Since: 18/1/2007
Status: offline 		No Worries - it should take about 4.5 hours driving wise according to Google (plus I factored in an extra 30mins) if you would like to trim/tweak please feel free to as its just a suggestion. eating wise at Inverary there is http://www.thegeorgehotel.co.uk/index.htm and for fuel and coffee at Tyndrum there is http://thegreenwellystop.co.uk/



16/9/2009 12:41:25  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Alrighty, so where best to meet up - at Cameron House??

Peter, if so by what time do you think you can be there as any meet up time (and return time) will need to align with your travelling to and fro on the Ferry  

Cheers

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2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
18/9/2009 12:10:19  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Andrew/Peter

I will be on hols for the next week so will be off line. Will pick this thread up when I get back

Cheers

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nfm


2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
29/9/2009 13:11:30  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Hi Peter

Just trying to firm up the route - how will the logistics work for you??

Cheers

Nigel

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nfm


2005 Coupe GT, Nero Carbonio/Avorio

Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
2/10/2009 12:58:05  

Posts: 145
Since: 18/1/2007
Status: offline 		Every one still ok for next Sunday (11th)?

cheers
5/10/2009 8:41:05  
nfm
 

Posts: 281
Since: 28/4/2009
Region: West of Scotland
Status: offline 		Hi Andrew

I have dropped Peter a pm to see if he can make it and if the route works for him

Were you heading south on the A77 Monday 21/9 early afternoon? I passed a black Coupe (I was in the 156)? 

Cheers



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Previous Italians, Alfa 156 2.5, Ducati 900SS, Fiat Mirafiori Sport (3)
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