A very tentative enquiry of northern sports car owners...
Discussion
...and if the title didn't put you off:
Every year, Shieldaig (on Loch Torridon) has a fete in August. Every year we get about 900 people who wander about and look for things to do. Mostly they buy tat and throw sponges at faces and balls at coconuts, play 5 a side footie, tug-a-war and do a boat race. (check out this link to satisfy any curiosity - http://www.stevecarter.com/ansh/ansh5.htm - click on any of the Shieldaig fete links)
So, this year I'm trying to get more people here to raise money for good causes (local school, Howard Doris care home, Torridon mountain rescue etc). I am at present trying to organise helicopter rides and a pony and trap (don't ask).
And I suddenly had a thought that some of you with nice cars might like the drive out in their P&J - over to the west coast on the day for a 'sports car line up' on the sea front (on the grass in the pic below). You would then sit or stand somewhere near your car whilst people look and coo, and you would answer daft questions like How fast does it go mate?.
All I can promise is a really warm feeling inside, a free burger, and as much single malt as you can drink whilst still able to drive (one!).
Chances of rain in August are 50%, so rag top owners need to have a roof!
I have the Aston V8, other part time loacls may participate (BIG cough - no names), and I thought if we could get a Lambo, Fezza, Mustang, Seven, porker etc etc (the usual suspects or anything rare) over - Perhaps a 18+ in total? - then we could advertise on the poster and get some more punters in.
Anyone interested, please post a note of interest here, and I'll get back via your e mail address in Spring.
Thanks people
Edit to add.. space on the front is limited, so if we get a shed load of offers, we'll have to limit to the rare or unusual. (Bang goes my Aston then
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Every year, Shieldaig (on Loch Torridon) has a fete in August. Every year we get about 900 people who wander about and look for things to do. Mostly they buy tat and throw sponges at faces and balls at coconuts, play 5 a side footie, tug-a-war and do a boat race. (check out this link to satisfy any curiosity - http://www.stevecarter.com/ansh/ansh5.htm - click on any of the Shieldaig fete links)
So, this year I'm trying to get more people here to raise money for good causes (local school, Howard Doris care home, Torridon mountain rescue etc). I am at present trying to organise helicopter rides and a pony and trap (don't ask).
And I suddenly had a thought that some of you with nice cars might like the drive out in their P&J - over to the west coast on the day for a 'sports car line up' on the sea front (on the grass in the pic below). You would then sit or stand somewhere near your car whilst people look and coo, and you would answer daft questions like How fast does it go mate?.
All I can promise is a really warm feeling inside, a free burger, and as much single malt as you can drink whilst still able to drive (one!).
Chances of rain in August are 50%, so rag top owners need to have a roof!
I have the Aston V8, other part time loacls may participate (BIG cough - no names), and I thought if we could get a Lambo, Fezza, Mustang, Seven, porker etc etc (the usual suspects or anything rare) over - Perhaps a 18+ in total? - then we could advertise on the poster and get some more punters in.
Anyone interested, please post a note of interest here, and I'll get back via your e mail address in Spring.
Thanks people
Edit to add.. space on the front is limited, so if we get a shed load of offers, we'll have to limit to the rare or unusual. (Bang goes my Aston then
)Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 30th January 15:08
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other part time loacls may participate (BIG cough - no names),
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ahhh.....does certain other part time local have a Knaus motorhome amongst other exotica
if so, he may well remember meeting me and my wife at Torridon hotel when I grilled him on it...very helpful, we ended up talking mountains as I was about to head off to attempt a near 7000m peak in Nepal in winter. I didn't have a clue as to his identity until my wife kicked me in the shins
A real gent
say hello if you're speaking to him or point him to this thread!
other part time loacls may participate (BIG cough - no names),
Edited by GetCarter on Monday 28th January 20:10
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ahhh.....does certain other part time local have a Knaus motorhome amongst other exotica
if so, he may well remember meeting me and my wife at Torridon hotel when I grilled him on it...very helpful, we ended up talking mountains as I was about to head off to attempt a near 7000m peak in Nepal in winter. I didn't have a clue as to his identity until my wife kicked me in the shins A real gent say hello if you're speaking to him or point him to this thread!Thanks for the fab response peeps... I knew I'd get a good one. I'll discuss with the 'fete committee' (cough) - probably at Easter, and find out how many we could fit on the seafront (we have to apply for road closures etc, so nothing's a given).
But I think it may well turn out to be a great day out
mcgus - you have mail!
But I think it may well turn out to be a great day out
mcgus - you have mail!
Looks like there's going to be a LOT of traffic coming your way. 
I'm sure a lot of people would want to overnight and make a weekend of it.
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