Edinburgh area; meetup & runs out.

Edinburgh area; meetup & runs out.

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SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Surprisingly; I couldn’t find anything similar already covering this, unless I just didn’t see it!
There must be like minded car enthusiasts in the Edinburgh area looking to meet up occasionally, and also arrange the odd evening run out when the weather is on our side?
I’m happy to pull things together, or help of there’s already a set up, even get a closed WhatsApp group together, so we can suggest something last minute etc..
Andy

Davie

4,741 posts

215 months

Thursday 22nd August 2019
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I'm either out of touch or looking in the wrong places but car stuff in general seems a bit lacking of late? The breakfast meets have gone quiet, the bigger events are stupidly expensive especially if you're only going for a couple of hours and even 'car guys' in this area seem few and far between. I'm in East Lothian and it's rate to see anything that looks like it's just out for a random drive, enjoying a bit evening sunshine. Shame really.

sherman

13,227 posts

215 months

Thursday 22nd August 2019
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Things moved off pistonheads really.

The runs got too big with too much unwanted attention. Some people moved away/ on with their lives.

The glasgow side got better organised and now have their own website
www.tartantarmac.com.

Andrew[MG]

3,322 posts

198 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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There's a massive breakfast meet this weekend...but it's sold out now.

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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Davie said:
I'm either out of touch or looking in the wrong places but car stuff in general seems a bit lacking of late? The breakfast meets have gone quiet, the bigger events are stupidly expensive especially if you're only going for a couple of hours and even 'car guys' in this area seem few and far between. I'm in East Lothian and it's rate to see anything that looks like it's just out for a random drive, enjoying a bit evening sunshine. Shame really.
There's a few of us that like to get out for an occasional run, but trying to get a time when we're all around/ available, and the weather is nice; that's the tricky part. You're more than welcome to join me/ us.

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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sherman said:
Things moved off pistonheads really.

The runs got too big with too much unwanted attention. Some people moved away/ on with their lives.

The glasgow side got better organised and now have their own website
www.tartantarmac.com.
Thanks Sherman. I'm sure that there's always the potential for these things to grow arms and legs. I'm just looking for like minded folk, who like the occasional run out in their car, when the weather's good.

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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Monday (26th) is looking to be nice weather; I'm going to go for a run out, leaving Edinburgh around 7pm. If anyone fancies tagging along; DM me your mobile number, and I'll add you to a WhatsApp group so we can make plans..
Andy

BREMBOV6

498 posts

148 months

Friday 23rd August 2019
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I would certainly be keen to arrange something, I'm South Queensferry way.

I have heard Linlithgow do an occasional informal meet once a month, not sure on full details.

It would be good to meet like minded people beer

Patch1875

4,894 posts

132 months

Monday 26th August 2019
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I’m in Edinburgh so would be interested.

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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BREMBOV6 said:
I would certainly be keen to arrange something, I'm South Queensferry way.

I have heard Linlithgow do an occasional informal meet once a month, not sure on full details.

It would be good to meet like minded people beer
Hi Ben,
I've just sent you a direct message with my mobile number; drop me a text and I'll add you to a WhatsApp group chat - we can start arranging a run out.
Andy

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Tuesday 27th August 2019
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Patch1875 said:
I’m in Edinburgh so would be interested.
Have sent you a DM too with my mobile number.
Andy

marcus1875

1,512 posts

142 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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I'll be up for that once I'm back on the road. I have a sneaky feeling that Patch1875 lives fairly close to me too. I'll DM you if don't mind with my details as well.

Edited to add -

Oh, you don't receive emails, can you DM me?

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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marcus1875 said:
I'll be up for that once I'm back on the road. I have a sneaky feeling that Patch1875 lives fairly close to me too. I'll DM you if don't mind with my details as well.

Edited to add -

Oh, you don't receive emails, can you DM me?
Have sent you a message including my mobile number. Have also amended my profile to allow emails. smile

Warry25

33 posts

81 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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Can also add I'd be up for an evening drive before the weather gets pish.

Do my best to defy the young guy in a modded mx5 stereotype laugh

Garemberg

424 posts

89 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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I'd be up for a run time permitting, South Edinburgh here.

Cheers


Davie

4,741 posts

215 months

Wednesday 28th August 2019
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Build it and they will come it would appear. I have fairly limited time but a wee run out one evening / Sunday morning would be a nice break from reality. I'm out Dunbar direction.

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Warry25 said:
Can also add I'd be up for an evening drive before the weather gets pish.

Do my best to defy the young guy in a modded mx5 stereotype laugh
I've just sent you an email with my mobile number; drop me a text and I'll add you to the WhatsApp closed group chat. cool
Andy

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Garemberg said:
I'd be up for a run time permitting, South Edinburgh here.

Cheers
Couldn't email you the details I'm afraid, as you're settings don't allow emails..

Andy

Chamon_Lee

3,793 posts

147 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Pm sent too.
Similar to the OP it would be nice to meet up for a run every now and then smile
Thanks

SonOfDonald

Original Poster:

27 posts

63 months

Thursday 29th August 2019
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Davie said:
Build it and they will come it would appear. I have fairly limited time but a wee run out one evening / Sunday morning would be a nice break from reality. I'm out Dunbar direction.
It seems the case thumbup
I've just email you too.
Thanks
Andy