#238484 - 21/10/2004 08:34
Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Just to see who might be up for a mini-meet. Currently thinking next May could be a good time (Scotland gets a bit warmer then) and it gives plenty of planning/scheduling.
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#238485 - 21/10/2004 08:53
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Knew I shouldn't have put in the silly option - too many Slashdot polls do that to you. Okay, who doesn't know where Scotland is?
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#238486 - 21/10/2004 09:09
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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That would be me. I could not resist, and I am in the US after all... Geographically challenged...
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#238487 - 21/10/2004 09:27
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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LOL - we're the attractive bit with mountains and lochs at the north end of Britain. Um...Britain is the small chunk of land north of France. Ummmm...France is that country that argues with the US a lot 
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#238488 - 21/10/2004 10:05
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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carpal tunnel
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Oh yeah! Isn't that somewhere around the English Channel? I get that on my basic cable... 
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#238489 - 21/10/2004 11:03
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: pgrzelak]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Hahahaha - nice one.
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#238490 - 21/10/2004 17:17
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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Registered: 16/08/1999
Posts: 453
Loc: NRW, Germany
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you call those bumps mountains???!!!??
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#238491 - 21/10/2004 19:18
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 16/04/2002
Posts: 2011
Loc: Yorkshire UK
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you call those bumps mountains???!!!??
Yep, and they call those Lochs, Lochs,
and they call Loch Ness, Loch Ness
and they call the monster, the Loch Ness monster,
And people come from all over the world to check it out, because nobody else has one of them.
Nor do they have a Falkirk Wheel.....
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#238492 - 21/10/2004 21:26
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 14/01/2002
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I'm up for that. Located in Renfrewshire (20 mins drive from Glasgow) so am pretty central.
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#238493 - 22/10/2004 01:43
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 19/09/2002
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Loc: East Coast, USA
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Oh man, I could kill two birds with one proverbial stone: go to an empeg meet and check out the huge Scottish climbing centre [sic?] thing. Tempting.......
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#238494 - 22/10/2004 04:24
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: boxer]
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carpal tunnel
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Yep, and they call those Lochs, Lochs,
and they call Loch Ness, Loch Ness
and they call the monster, the Loch Ness monster,
And people come from all over the world to check it out, because nobody else has one of them.
Some might argue that Loch Ness doesn't, either. 
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#238495 - 22/10/2004 04:25
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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carpal tunnel
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Knew I shouldn't have put in the silly option
I was looking for the "only if there's haggis" option. 
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#238496 - 22/10/2004 04:28
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: canuckInOR]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
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Knew I shouldn't have put in the silly option
I was looking for the "only if there's haggis" option.
Why not just eat the bagpipes?
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#238497 - 23/10/2004 01:25
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: Daria]
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carpal tunnel
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Knew I shouldn't have put in the silly option
I was looking for the "only if there's haggis" option.
Why not just eat the bagpipes?
And forgo the dinner music? I think not.
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#238498 - 24/10/2004 06:08
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 13/04/2001
Posts: 1742
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Can't garantee i will bring a empeg friendly car though unless i bring both.
and seeing that there is a bit of pertolheadedness about this place of geekdom
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#238499 - 24/10/2004 07:27
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: FireFox31]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
Posts: 2091
Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Firefox - this will definitely work. There is a large group of us who go every weekend, some climb, some try the Skyride (assault course suspended from the 30 metre high ceiling), some use the gym and some just sit in the 5th floor restaurant/bar and watch.
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#238500 - 24/10/2004 11:38
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 16/04/2002
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Loc: Yorkshire UK
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Yes Might even take the car on track
What a 23ft motorhome?
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#238501 - 24/10/2004 11:40
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: canuckInOR]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 16/04/2002
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Some might argue that Loch Ness doesn't, either.
And I suppose you don't believe in Father Christmas either?
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#238502 - 24/10/2004 13:26
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: boxer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 17/01/2002
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Loc: Manchester UK
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What a 23ft motorhome?
I'd like to see that!
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#238503 - 25/10/2004 05:46
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: andym]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Seconded!
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#238504 - 25/10/2004 07:26
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 13/04/2001
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Might even be able to tempt Hugo up if there is a cheap trackday on at the same time
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#238505 - 25/10/2004 07:40
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Mmmm - if he still has his Noble I'd love to see that on the track. My bro would probably be interested in taking his TVR for a spin too (although his empeg is in his Scooby P1)
I'm hunting around to see what is on and available round central Scotland in May that might interest folks. Any further ideas very welcome.
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#238506 - 25/10/2004 08:27
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 13/04/2001
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i shall put me people on it it there is definate intrest in tracktime i shall see if the SIDC are doing a trackday in may if not i am sure i can find another one in may and we can go for a meal afterwards. I will happily take folk out in the 7 and if it is dry i shall stick the stickie tyres on a scare them senseless
If i can get some slicks i can harass hugo and his noble
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#238507 - 26/10/2004 10:27
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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So, on the principle that in May we'll try to get a Scottish mini-meet organised, how about starting alist of names, possible dates and entertainments.
To start, I should be able to manage any weekend in May, and some things that may be of interest:
Ratho Adventure Centre
Knockhill Race Track - for track day
Falkirk Wheel
Edinburgh or Stirling Castles
Raceland - for twin engined pro-karting
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#238508 - 26/10/2004 10:37
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 16/04/2002
Posts: 2011
Loc: Yorkshire UK
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We would normally head your way, windscreen wipers slapping, at about the 12th May for 10 days, but I'm flexible.
1. spectator only
2. take blood pressure beforehand and alert St.John's Ambulance.
3. Really impressive, love it.
4. Not big on castles.
5. Go Karts are pants, the lightest wins, and I'm 16 stone.
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#238509 - 26/10/2004 12:34
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 14/01/2002
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Paintball and pub!
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#238510 - 26/10/2004 13:38
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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He he - we run a different setup with go-karts (as we always hated getting whupped by 11 year olds) with time penalties for lighter drivers. Generally taken as stop go penalties. Makes things a little fairer. And they are twin engined 60mph karts - quite amusingly zippy!
Paintball and pub - another two great options. Pub will be in there anyway by default - I'll check out barbeque options, but remember this is Scotland.
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#238511 - 07/03/2005 06:42
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
[Re: frog51]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 09/08/2000
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Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Right - having some holdups (work is wayyy too busy right now) but I'm trying to get some things organised. Only a couple of dates look like working. If you think you can make it, what weekend would work (select both if they will both be suitable)
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#238512 - 07/03/2005 09:06
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[Re: frog51]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 14/01/2002
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I'm easy
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#238513 - 07/03/2005 13:21
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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pooh-bah
Registered: 02/06/2000
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Loc: Gothenburg, Sweden
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Always wanted to see a bit of Scotland, and with both an empeg meet and a chance to see what the pug can do (probably more flike finding my chickenlevel)...
But unfortunately I'm forbidden to drive for at least another 5 months (got the verdict last week... SUCKS!)
I'll do some asking and see if someone is free and also willing to chauffer me though...
Edited by mtempsch (07/03/2005 13:25)
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#238514 - 07/03/2005 16:58
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[Re: mtempsch]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 17/01/2002
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A chance to see what the pug can do (probably more flike finding my chickenlevel)...
Or maybe see how it takes you to get seriously b*ll*cked for speeding.
What's the law like on someone from another european country getting done for a serious driving offence, like exceeding 100MPH or driving without undue care and attention? The sort of stuff that would usually result in a ban of some sort.
The police over here really don't like people driving like tw*ts (from personal experience).
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#238515 - 07/03/2005 18:38
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[Re: andym]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 02/06/2000
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[] Or maybe see how it takes you to get seriously b*ll*cked for speeding.
Even on the track? Then what's the point?  Maybe a detour on the way to Amersfoort instead...
But the issue is probably moot as I'll more than likely won't be allowed(for medical reasons) to drive then either...
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What's the law like on someone from another european country getting done for a serious driving offence, like exceeding 100MPH or driving without undue care and attention? The sort of stuff that would usually result in a ban of some sort.
If it's merely on the fine level I think it stays 'in-country', but if it's the kind that would mean revocation of license and/or possibility of jail, I think it gets reported back home and you'd probably face the wrath there. No idea how it works with redlight or speed cameras.
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The police over here really don't like people driving like tw*ts (from personal experience).
And rightly so! Activities described above simply doesn't belong on public roads.
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#238516 - 07/03/2005 18:56
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[Re: mtempsch]
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If it's merely on the fine level I think it stays 'in-country', but if it's the kind that would mean revocation of license and/or possibility of jail, I think it gets reported back home and you'd probably face the wrath there.
Actually, they have started to implement better european co-operation - in this case to our disadvantage. A number of european countries are now implementing a sceme where they will have your local police fine you for an offense in another EU country.
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#238517 - 07/03/2005 19:46
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A number of european countries are now implementing a sceme where they will have your local police fine you for an offense in another EU country.
Ouch. Here it varries by state on who talks to who. For the most part, any state will tell your home state you didn't pay thus creating a warrant for arrest. But depending on the state nothing more is reported. The tickets I got in Texas never showed up on my Colorado driving record, thus I also saw no insurance increase. All I had to do was pay the one time fine to the appropriate county that I was pulled over in.
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#238518 - 07/03/2005 19:49
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[Re: mtempsch]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 17/01/2002
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On the track is fine, but the open road is usually far more exciting.
I'd just be careful, the police know all the best roads so usually hang out there because they know people will be driving fast. There are several stretches of road round here like that, every time you drive round there you get a patrol car lurking behind a bush or an officer jumps out brandishing a radar gun instead of catching burglars and muggers, but that's another rant altogether....
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#238519 - 07/03/2005 19:51
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[Re: andym]
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carpal tunnel
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an officer jumps out brandishing a radar gun instead of catching burglars and muggers, but that's another rant altogether....
Didn't somebody try to get out of their speeding ticket by saying he was scared because he thought somebody was trying to shoot him with the gun?
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#238521 - 08/03/2005 12:14
Re: Possible Scottish Meet - Interest?
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Sadly can't make either date or amersfoort as off to work on the 1st of may.
I guess we can count on a new Alpha release, then!
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