OBAN WEEKEND: Sat 9th/Sun 10th April 2011

derekosb · 18th February 2011, 13:09

Hi everyone.

Thanks to some sterling work by our new Argyll member Halcyon (Steve) we have a weekend meet set up for early April this year.

SATURDAY 9th and SUNDAY 10th APRIL 2011
The Cuilfail Hotel, Kilmelford, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4XA

The intention is to have a small road run up to Oban and the surrounding area on the Saturday afternoon, ending at the Cuilfail Hotel where rooms are available at the rate of £70 (twin/double) or £85 for the Family Room, both are Bed & Breakfast. Evening Meals are available in the hotel and sound fantastic.

The suggested route for Saturday is leaving Glasgow heading up through Dumbarton on the Loch Lomond road (A82), through Inverbeg, Tarbet, Crianlarich, Tyndrum on to the A85 to Oban.

We will then head down to Kilmelford for the evening. Anyone from Argyll can meet at any point on the route or in Oban and anyone coming up from Glasgow or through from the East can meet at a suitable point on the run. Times and meeting points to be confirmed once we know where people will be coming from.

The Cuilfail Hotel

There is a pub quiz on the Saturday evening in aid of the local Firefighters Charity with prizes which we can participate in.

On the Sunday we will have a "meet" in the Hotel Car Park (Steve has now confirmed that this is okay with the Hotel owners) and their is a charity car wash operating on the Sunday 1/2 a mile down the road at the fire station as well so the cars can be spruced up for the meet after the Saturday run. We then may take a run to Lochgilphead or Inverary before taking the alternative route home south.

So far we have 7 members confirmed as attending with 4 staying at the hotel. Steve (Halcyon) living next door will obviously not need to stay.

Confirmed

1. Halcyon
2. Suzublu (H)
3. GRAHAM1961 (H)
4. Brush1 (H)
5. Flyer (H)
6. Freebyrd (H)
7. Tim_Burgess (Sunday meet only)
8. AldoR (and Alison) (H)
9. Derekosb
10. Rotrex (Sunday meet only)
11.
12.

Possibles

a. Garaidh
b. Francoh20
c. pab
d. barrienixon

As the hotel only has 12 rooms if you are interested in staying on the Saturday night please let Halcyon know (via PM) and he will organise the room with the Hotel.

Anyone wanting to attend please let me know and I will update the list on this page.

Sounds like this could be a cracking weekend and hoping I can manage along myself, even if it is only on the Sunday. Who's up for it?

Derek

Tim_Burgess · 18th February 2011, 15:08

Elsa might be working, but I'll definitely be along on the Sunday.

derekosb · 18th February 2011, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Burgess

Elsa might be working, but I'll definitely be along on the Sunday.

Hi Tim,

Thanks for confirming and I have added you to the list above.

Cheers,

Derek

suzublu · 18th February 2011, 17:41

Hi Derek,as you know,i,ll be coming up on Sat. & intend driving up the 74 & then the 82 up past Loch Lomond, have you a time in mind to meet up,or is it too early yet? Thanks, Ronnie. Oh & a big thanks to Steve for organising the Hotel

derekosb · 18th February 2011, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Hi Derek,as you know,i,ll be coming up on Sat. & intend driving up the 74 & then the 82 up past Loch Lomond, have you a time in mind to meet up,or is it too early yet? Thanks, Ronnie. Oh & a big thanks to Steve for organising the Hotel

Hi Ronnie,

Not really got a time set as yet although I was thinking of after lunch to meet in the Dumabrton Asda that we have used for the Loch Lomond meets.

With you having a long journey when would you expect to be reaching the north of Glasgow/Dumabrton area and we could plan it out in a bit more detail?

Derek

suzublu · 18th February 2011, 17:56

It normally takes me about 3 hours to Glasgow,so i can set off 8 or 9 o.clock & meet you at Dumbarton if that helps?

derekosb · 18th February 2011, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

It normally takes me about 3 hours to Glasgow,so i can set off 8 or 9 o.clock & meet you at Dumbarton if that helps?

That sounds good Ronnie and not too ridiculous an early start for you then!!

Derek

suzublu · 18th February 2011, 18:10

Do you want any rain bringing,or will you supply your own?

francoh20 · 18th February 2011, 19:57

hi derek, i would like to make both days but i cant stay up there as my other half is heavily pregnant. it might just be sat or sun but hopefully both days. oh and hopefully car will be finshed. stick me on the hopefuls list please. will be looking forward to seeing you all. franco

Brush 1 · 18th February 2011, 20:10

had look on google earth of the hotel and right above front door is a yellow tennants lager sign, yahoo hope they got plenty i can feel the thirst already

18th February 2011, 13:09	#1
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	OBAN WEEKEND: Sat 9th/Sun 10th April 2011 Hi everyone. Thanks to some sterling work by our new Argyll member Halcyon (Steve) we have a weekend meet set up for early April this year. SATURDAY 9th and SUNDAY 10th APRIL 2011 The Cuilfail Hotel, Kilmelford, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4XA The intention is to have a small road run up to Oban and the surrounding area on the Saturday afternoon, ending at the Cuilfail Hotel where rooms are available at the rate of £70 (twin/double) or £85 for the Family Room, both are Bed & Breakfast. Evening Meals are available in the hotel and sound fantastic. The suggested route for Saturday is leaving Glasgow heading up through Dumbarton on the Loch Lomond road (A82), through Inverbeg, Tarbet, Crianlarich, Tyndrum on to the A85 to Oban. We will then head down to Kilmelford for the evening. Anyone from Argyll can meet at any point on the route or in Oban and anyone coming up from Glasgow or through from the East can meet at a suitable point on the run. Times and meeting points to be confirmed once we know where people will be coming from. The Cuilfail Hotel There is a pub quiz on the Saturday evening in aid of the local Firefighters Charity with prizes which we can participate in. On the Sunday we will have a "meet" in the Hotel Car Park (Steve has now confirmed that this is okay with the Hotel owners) and their is a charity car wash operating on the Sunday 1/2 a mile down the road at the fire station as well so the cars can be spruced up for the meet after the Saturday run. We then may take a run to Lochgilphead or Inverary before taking the alternative route home south. So far we have 7 members confirmed as attending with 4 staying at the hotel. Steve (Halcyon) living next door will obviously not need to stay. Confirmed 1. Halcyon 2. Suzublu (H) 3. GRAHAM1961 (H) 4. Brush1 (H) 5. Flyer (H) 6. Freebyrd (H) 7. Tim_Burgess (Sunday meet only) 8. AldoR (and Alison) (H) 9. Derekosb 10. Rotrex (Sunday meet only) 11. 12. Possibles a. Garaidh b. Francoh20 c. pab d. barrienixon As the hotel only has 12 rooms if you are interested in staying on the Saturday night please let Halcyon know (via PM) and he will organise the room with the Hotel. Anyone wanting to attend please let me know and I will update the list on this page. Sounds like this could be a cracking weekend and hoping I can manage along myself, even if it is only on the Sunday. Who's up for it? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker. Last edited by derekosb; 8th April 2011 at 20:59.. Reason: Moved Rotrex up to list

18th February 2011, 15:08	#2
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18th February 2011, 19:57	#9
francoh20 Avid contributor mg zt 1.8 turbo 160 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: fauldhouse Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	hi derek, i would like to make both days but i cant stay up there as my other half is heavily pregnant. it might just be sat or sun but hopefully both days. oh and hopefully car will be finshed. stick me on the hopefuls list please. will be looking forward to seeing you all. franco __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] possibly the lowest zt around?

18th February 2011, 17:41	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Hi Derek,as you know,i,ll be coming up on Sat. & intend driving up the 74 & then the 82 up past Loch Lomond, have you a time in mind to meet up,or is it too early yet? Thanks, Ronnie. Oh & a big thanks to Steve for organising the Hotel

18th February 2011, 17:56	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	It normally takes me about 3 hours to Glasgow,so i can set off 8 or 9 o.clock & meet you at Dumbarton if that helps?

18th February 2011, 18:10	#8
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Do you want any rain bringing,or will you supply your own?

18th February 2011, 20:10	#10
Brush 1 Passed Away rover 75 club se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Berwick Posts: 507 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	had look on google earth of the hotel and right above front door is a yellow tennants lager sign, yahoo hope they got plenty i can feel the thirst already