Tour of Scotland - summer '09

[John D.]

You'll find something in time Dave. I'm by no means a definate now though either. Could be in the same boat IoM trip is looking decidely dicey.

[kiwifraser]

I'm sensing a bit of a cash shortage for us all this year. John, Dave, Nick, Robbie, Me, and I guess potentially others. It wasn't so much just the cost of the accommodation and petrol, the levels of alcohol and food expenditure and intake were quite astounding too

Any thoughts from those who went about postponing the re-run till 2011, and just having a few drunken BBQ's, local hoons, and some 4WDing instead in 2010??

[John D.]

kiwifraser said:

Any thoughts from those who went about postponing the re-run till 2011,

Perhaps. Its not like its going anywhere!

kiwifraser said:

and just having a few drunken BBQ's, local hoons, and some 4WDing instead in 2010??

Think that lot goes without saying chap

'09 was a great year though. Hard act to follow for sure.

[identti]

We could also (possibly) do a weekend in Wales, rather than a whole week of hardcore drinking and hooning. I'm up for '11 providing it's outside of Uni term time, i.e. June or later, like before.

[VerySideways]

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

[Sods Law]

VerySideways said:

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

"On Saturday morning we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before breaking into two groups. Group A will enjoy the facilities at the hotel and spa including:
– 18m heated swimming pool
– Spa, sauna and steamroom.
– Gym, with individual TVs and sound"

Edited by Sods Law on Friday 5th February 09:41

[Speckle]

kiwifraser said:

I'm sensing a bit of a cash shortage for us all this year. John, Dave, Nick, Robbie, Me, and I guess potentially others. It wasn't so much just the cost of the accommodation and petrol, the levels of alcohol and food expenditure and intake were quite astounding too

Any thoughts from those who went about postponing the re-run till 2011, and just having a few drunken BBQ's, local hoons, and some 4WDing instead in 2010??

Based on current finances, I'm sorry to say that postponment would probably suit me aswell! I am rather hoping the situation will improve before May but, who knows...

Will start saving now for 2011!!!

[identti]

Sods Law said:

VerySideways said:

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

"On Saturday morning we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before breaking into two groups. Group A will enjoy the facilities at the hotel and spa including:
– 18m heated swimming pool
– Spa, sauna and steamroom.
– Gym, with individual TVs and sound"

Edited by Sods Law on Friday 5th February 09:41

Also, being a student I can't help pointing out that cost's almost as much as our week in Scotland!

[VerySideways]

Yeah, but this is 2 nights in a much nicer hotel and includes two breakfasts and a 3 course evening meal

[identti]

VerySideways said:

Yeah, but this is 2 nights in a much nicer hotel and includes two breakfasts and a 3 course evening meal

I thought as much. I'm not having a dig at PN, I think it looks great but possibly not what us SAS are looking for. I think the standard of accomodation for the Scotland trip was perfect (bar the bunkhouse!) and the food and drink was great too considering it was all inclued for £250 or whatever we paid.

I'm guessing you would want to organise another trip outside of work though as you probably do enough of that as it is.

[VerySideways]

Food and drink wasn't included mate. How drunk were you?

[Sods Law]

Speckle said:

kiwifraser said:

I'm sensing a bit of a cash shortage for us all this year. John, Dave, Nick, Robbie, Me, and I guess potentially others. It wasn't so much just the cost of the accommodation and petrol, the levels of alcohol and food expenditure and intake were quite astounding too

Any thoughts from those who went about postponing the re-run till 2011, and just having a few drunken BBQ's, local hoons, and some 4WDing instead in 2010??

Based on current finances, I'm sorry to say that postponment would probably suit me aswell! I am rather hoping the situation will improve before May but, who knows...

Will start saving now for 2011!!!

I agree 2011 it is

[identti]

VerySideways said:

Food and drink wasn't included mate. How drunk were you?

Erm...

I do remember buying a bottle of wine, but then having many other drinks bought for me so I do remember that drink wasn't included, however I thought food was included for some reason.

Cheers for the email, puts things into perspective! YHM

[Sods Law]

identti said:

VerySideways said:

Food and drink wasn't included mate. How drunk were you?

Erm...

I do remember buying a bottle of wine, but then having many other drinks bought for me so I do remember that drink wasn't included, however I thought food was included for some reason.

Cheers for the email, puts things into perspective! YHM

Check the thread, the food isnt the issue on the cost front

[kiwifraser]

I do remember paying for food throughout the week, although in Scotland I have to say it was bloody cheap. The drink might have been too if we hadn't made a concious effort to drink the hoteliers out of everything they had... every night

[Speckle]

Yup, I think the cost breakdown for me was about 50% went on accommodation, food and fuel and I drank the other 50%.

For the record, I am NOT complaining

[hewlett]

VerySideways said:

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

I've done the triangle and surrounds a few times, week days and weekends. Unless you get out very early on a Saturday or Sunday there's a real risk of a partially hidden BIB on a bike at weekends, so, if you go - be careful out there (or just drive slowly and enjoy the scenery!). They usually sits up near the reservoir.

[NWVT]

I secound the postponement for this year mainly becuase of financial commitments for this year.

[John D.]

hewlett said:

VerySideways said:

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

I've done the triangle and surrounds a few times, week days and weekends. Unless you get out very early on a Saturday or Sunday there's a real risk of a partially hidden BIB on a bike at weekends, so, if you go - be careful out there (or just drive slowly and enjoy the scenery!). They usually sits up near the reservoir.

The first trip I did to the Triangle and surrounding area a couple of plod bikers stopped for lunch in the same layby we had just stopped in!

[Sods Law]

hewlett said:

VerySideways said:

A weekend in Wales you say?
http://www.petrolheadnirvana.com/tours/2010/welsh_...

I've done the triangle and surrounds a few times, week days and weekends. Unless you get out very early on a Saturday or Sunday there's a real risk of a partially hidden BIB on a bike at weekends, so, if you go - be careful out there (or just drive slowly and enjoy the scenery!). They usually sits up near the reservoir.

Thats why Pete will kindly race ahead to check and decoy!