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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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21/06/2016 20:29
21/06/2016 20:29
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Barney
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The big mystery remains. Who is Deirdre? Deposit paid for the Glenfinnan Hotel, supposedly part of our group and a no-show!? Silver_Fox Dee perhaps?!
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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21/06/2016 20:30
21/06/2016 20:30
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Lego
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That's my new favourite Royal Mail truck footage. Yes and he spoiled the growl of the approaching coupes. Stunning scenery though and love the reverse rotation effect of the wheels.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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21/06/2016 20:35
21/06/2016 20:35
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jimboy
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The big mystery remains. Who is Deirdre? Deposit paid for the Glenfinnan Hotel, supposedly part of our group and a no-show!? Silver_Fox Dee perhaps?! Mmmmm! Aye, our trip had all the makings of a tale of fun, tragedy & mystery.....
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: jimboy]
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21/06/2016 21:16
21/06/2016 21:16
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I should be thanking everyone individually, but I have thank Simon for being my night time buddy, it was great to share a few stories together. Nothing going on here move along..... Loved Barneys patter & there were a few moments when he kept me on the right path... Genuinely thanks for that Barney. Lego & I bonded very well I thought, big man with a big heart, a lovely family which was an honour to meet. Everyone was lovely. I'm running out of words so I'll stop for now. Holy shoot, I never realised how much of an old git I look like..... Ach, yer an old Blether! I only made friends with you cos I liked your brother with the long Silver hair that we met in Beauly. I admire your heavy right foot though.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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22/06/2016 11:14
22/06/2016 11:14
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Lego
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@ Mark - Many thanks for engaging with plockton Inn to challenge the alleged overbooking. Exactly as you said, I spoke to Mary and a refund is forthcoming for the 2 vacant rooms. Cheers Bern. Hmm! Why she didn't ask me when I settled up is a bit suspicious as it was booked in my name. She also refunded it without asking for any evidence or discussion/argument which just didn't ring true. I also quoted wrong date initially and she assumed I was someone else who had also been charged for extra rooms.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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22/06/2016 12:37
22/06/2016 12:37
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Lego
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Posting photos: Make everyones life easier life easier and just post them on the club Facebook page where it is much easier to do and also much easier to view for others. You have got up to date camera technology that needs to be matched up with up to date social media. You'll meet lots of people you know from here and see lots of Pics and Videos that you don't see posted here. If you must post them here: please post a link to a slideshow rather than posting them individually. You can bulk upload to Photobucket by selecting multiple images and/or dropping multiple selections in the upload box. Select the folder on Photobucket and then click on slideshow. Once the slideshow loads - copy it's web address and put it in your post. Voila Old Slideshow
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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22/06/2016 13:19
22/06/2016 13:19
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Don't know if Plockton are badly organised or keen to pull a fast one. We can't be sure either way. Just glad you sorted it. I could put together a web page with my photos and link to it but free time is a luxury. I've many other more important things to do. For now Farcebook is not on my radar, genuinely sorry if that means I won't get to see your photos.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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22/06/2016 14:18
22/06/2016 14:18
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I could put together a web page with my photos and link to it but free time is a luxury. I've many other more important things to do.
Exactly Bern, which is why I don't like wasting time with the ridiculous number of steps just to post a pic here and the laborious way everybody has to view them. It is literally last century technology as I was doing it on Scooby forums in the late 1990s. Facebook or Instagram is far easier and quicker, the technology is designed to work with it. It's one of the reasons that the forum is so quiet. I can post a photo straight from my Camera or phone without the nonsense involved here and people give you much more feedback. Also my family and friends can see them and comment on them. It's not by chance that billions of people, clubs, groups and businesses use FB. It's an excellent tool for communication. Posting pics here is the equivalent of using a film camera- getting the film developed- then scanning the pics to a PC, or refusing to move on from recordin to VHS tapes or DVD discs. Embrace the technology guys and free up your time.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
#1577904
22/06/2016 17:03
22/06/2016 17:03
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magooagain
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I use my iPad for most photos now. I work on many holiday homes here in France and it's a very useful tool for keeping clients up to speed with progress etc I just pop it onto thier FB page. Helps getting my invoices paid also!
Would be great to see the Scottish trip pics on the club FB page.
I just never imagined myself doing this sort of stuff but I find it fun now.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: jimboy]
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22/06/2016 17:41
22/06/2016 17:41
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The big mystery remains. Who is Deirdre? Deposit paid for the Glenfinnan Hotel, supposedly part of our group and a no-show!? Silver_Fox Dee perhaps?! Mmmmm! Aye, our trip had all the makings of a tale of fun, tragedy & mystery..... I can explain the mystery folks! I'm guilty I'm afraid I was unable to come along and couldn't manage to phone as was a bit busy...having a small heart attack! It sounds like you guys had a great time and I'm sorry I missed it especially as my coop was looking fab too. Instead I spent a couple of nights in Inverclyde RH and enjoyed the misery that is NHS food! I received an email from the hotel just to say 'we'll be charging you full whack' due to no show so emailed to apologise on Sunday when I was stabilised to let them know why. Their response was sorry to hear that "Get well soon" but no offer of a reduced charge...business is business I suppose! Hopefully catch you all next time.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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22/06/2016 18:20
22/06/2016 18:20
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dante giacosa
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Oh! That's a grave shame- I hope you are on the road to recovery now?? Very sad, especially as you had made the effort- we did all expect to see you. Thanks for explaining- I hope you are better than you were then and that we can plan another event to incorporate you... Here is my google drive link to my pictures which are showing in reverse, which is novel. Start at the bottom and work up... https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzvqQMLZC0ddLU93MUpUY2dGS0k
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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22/06/2016 18:50
22/06/2016 18:50
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Lego
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The big mystery remains. Who is Deirdre? Deposit paid for the Glenfinnan Hotel, supposedly part of our group and a no-show!? Silver_Fox Dee perhaps?! Mmmmm! Aye, our trip had all the makings of a tale of fun, tragedy & mystery..... I can explain the mystery folks! I'm guilty I'm afraid I was unable to come along and couldn't manage to phone as was a bit busy...having a small heart attack! It sounds like you guys had a great time and I'm sorry I missed it especially as my coop was looking fab too. Instead I spent a couple of nights in Inverclyde RH and enjoyed the misery that is NHS food! I received an email from the hotel just to say 'we'll be charging you full whack' due to no show so emailed to apologise on Sunday when I was stabilised to let them know why. Their response was sorry to hear that "Get well soon" but no offer of a reduced charge...business is business I suppose! Hopefully catch you all next time. Sorry to hear that Silver Fox, but glad you are recovering. You'll just have to come next year. all the best.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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22/06/2016 21:36
22/06/2016 21:36
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Posts: 16,787 Auld Reekie
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The big mystery remains. Who is Deirdre? Deposit paid for the Glenfinnan Hotel, supposedly part of our group and a no-show!? Silver_Fox Dee perhaps?! Mmmmm! Aye, our trip had all the makings of a tale of fun, tragedy & mystery..... I can explain the mystery folks! I'm guilty I'm afraid I was unable to come along and couldn't manage to phone as was a bit busy...having a small heart attack! It sounds like you guys had a great time and I'm sorry I missed it especially as my coop was looking fab too. Instead I spent a couple of nights in Inverclyde RH and enjoyed the misery that is NHS food! I received an email from the hotel just to say 'we'll be charging you full whack' due to no show so emailed to apologise on Sunday when I was stabilised to let them know why. Their response was sorry to hear that "Get well soon" but no offer of a reduced charge...business is business I suppose! Hopefully catch you all next time. Gosh, sorry to hear that Dee! Having had something similar myself about 3 1/2 years ago I'd be happy if you want to discuss anything by PM There are one or two things you might find useful to know which are not readily communicated. A couple of nights sounds like you have escaped the worst and got off more lightly but it makes you stop and think for a bit! Under the circs I would have thought it a nice gesture to say knock 50% off the bill..? Get well soon, you will feel pretty groggy at first but I've been to Spa since and even survived the North of Scotland w/e
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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23/06/2016 00:32
23/06/2016 00:32
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silver_fox
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Thanks for all your comments.
Recovering well and await Angiogram appointment.
Nice pics Di!
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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23/06/2016 13:14
23/06/2016 13:14
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Barney
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Dee, really sorry to hear that. Take care and hope all continues to improve.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
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24/06/2016 03:15
24/06/2016 03:15
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Posts: 174 Stronsay, Orkney
driley
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Thanks for all your comments.
Recovering well and await Angiogram appointment.
Nice pics Di!
h Hi Dee, so sorry to hear about your illness, what a shock, !!! So glad you are feeling better and getting some more diagnostics, I'll look forward to meeting you the next time. All best wishes for a complete recovery Dianne x
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
#1578347
24/06/2016 22:44
24/06/2016 22:44
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ScouseCoupe
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I by the sound of the great posts have missed a superb road trip, sadly work gets in the way on this occasion, so i look forward to being able to join you on the next one, if planned for the summer next year.
Some great photo's taken by the way.....Well done to all.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: dante giacosa]
#1578349
24/06/2016 23:17
24/06/2016 23:17
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jimboy
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Yes, it's funny- it seems like a dream now, eh Jim..?
I just washed mine tonight after the adventure.
Going anywhere nice..?? The wife & myself have subdued holidays these days Jim. We will head down to Fort William & base there. Walking/dining/wining & recharge our batteries, a far cry from years ago......another time, another story....
I'm an old git & happy with it,most of the time
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: Edinburgh]
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25/06/2016 23:45
25/06/2016 23:45
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dlongstaff
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Been very nice looking at your collective pics and vids. Quite envious of your trip, scenery and weather. What a nice thing to have done.
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Re: North of Scotland meet/w-end
[Re: magooagain]
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26/06/2016 19:32
26/06/2016 19:32
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Lego
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I use my iPad for most photos now. I work on many holiday homes here in France and it's a very useful tool for keeping clients up to speed with progress etc I just pop it onto thier FB page. Helps getting my invoices paid also!
Would be great to see the Scottish trip pics on the club FB page.
I just never imagined myself doing this sort of stuff but I find it fun now. Hey DG and Barney! can I post your pics on the club Facebook page?
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