Topic: Petrol locally @ 97.9p / litre and I don't care !!! (Read 3012 times)

v8kenny · « **on:** April 23, 2006, 22:30:26 »

Filled the rangie up this morning to go on a run - Ã‚Â£49.00 to neck it and off me and the boss went
Up Loch Eck side to the Rest and be Thankfull then over to Inverary, up Loch Awe and then lunch at Tyndrum - onwards to Ballachulish via the Connel Bridge then through Glencoe back to Inverary via Tyndrum and Dalmally
A lot of you (most, probably) won't know where I am wittering on about but my point is the sun was shining, the roads were quiet and the V8 was running like a dream
Dearer road tax ? - double it if you want
Dearer petrol ? - bring it on, I really don't care
There is no price I wouldn't pay to be in the motor I WANT TO DRIVE amongst the finest scenery anywhere in the world ( bit biased perhaps !) on a nice sunny day
Fair cheered me and the missus up anyway !
199 mile round trip and best of all still got quarter of a tank to run about with - best Ã‚Â£49 I've spent for a while
Here's a few photos taken on the way - maybe they will warm the cockles of someone elses heart too ! :D

v8kenny · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:39:13 »

And here's one of my wee rangie back home after a wash

discograham · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:39:29 »

I wonder if you know just how lucky you are to be up there.... :mrgreen: that is some stunning scenery..... any more pics ?

tenpolequint · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:44:59 »

A great looking castle, is it open to the public?

v8kenny · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:49:17 »

I suppose the castle is open to the public if you can get to it ....................................... It's on an island ! :lol:
Here's a couple more pics Graham -

Budgie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:50:24 »

You didn't do the round trip from Inverary down the side of Loch Fyne to Otterferry and across to Tighnabraich then? That's a nice run on a day like today. :D

v8kenny · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:53:04 »

In Tighnabruich a couple of weeks ago Budgie so thought I would head in opposite direction today - were supposed to be going to Oban but never quite got there :roll:

discograham · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:55:56 »

To my eternal shame I've never been across the border :shock: ... but that's going to change now... :idea: summer hols in bonnie Scotland this year I think... views to die for....

colintandy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2006, 22:57:10 »

thats a very beautifull area you live in .gonna have to come up your way soon and soak it up for myself

v8kenny · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:00:23 »

You wouldn't regret it Graham - if you would like any of these pics sent to you in high resolution just pm me your email addy

Budgie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:00:30 »

You wheren't far off at Connel.

Got a friend who lives in Banderloch on the North side of the bridge, not been down that way in a while. :-k

Old Warthog · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:01:23 »

I envy you your drive. I have lived in Scotland on and off over the years and the scenery really does take some beating.

One of my favourites was down Glen Sheil, with the Five Sisters of Kintail on your right, Eileen Donan Castle at the bottom and a distant view of Skye. I've done it on a cold, crisp morning with the snow down to sea level, perfect blue skies and hardly another car on the road. Takes some beating.

I thought I had some photos, but can't find the ones I wanted, so an evening view from Loch Duich towards Skye might whet someones appetite :)

Cheers

Keith

v8kenny · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:03:41 »

Passed through Benderloch today Budgie - thought about heading for Fort William but ran out of time - still, there's always next weekend ! :D
Bring a tent Colin.................plenty of room in the back garden

Old Warthog · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:07:28 »

Hi Budgie,

Where are you in the Outer Hebrides? I spent 2 years on Benbecula in my RAF days and managed to tramp over just about every hill in North and South Uist. Loved the place and the relaxed pace of life.

Cheers

Keith

Budgie · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:07:54 »

No photos of the mainland but I've got plenty of the Western Isles on my site Graham & Colin, just click on my Budgie Banner.

Keith, love the sky in that photo. =D>

Kenny, another few hours and you could be on the ferry to Harris!! :D

Budgie · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:09:51 »

I'm 10 miles east of Stornoway Keith, not had a good look around the Uists & Benny yet, something always comes up when we've planned a trip down there. :roll:

discograham · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:11:46 »

That's it.... :shock: The tent comes out.. primus will be primed.. :lol: the kids will love it and Graham's great Scottish roadtrip is now being planned.... 8) ... guess I'de better get the maps in......

v8kenny · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:14:00 »

Nice pic Keith
I used to do a fair bit of work in my forestry days along the edges of Loch Shiel - mainly around Scamodale and Glen Hurich and some on the other side of the loch on the Moidart peninsula around Acharacle (try saying that with a drink in you !) :D

Budgie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:26:26 »

Quote from: "discograham"

That's it.... :shock: The tent comes out.. primus will be primed.. :lol: the kids will love it and Graham's great Scottish roadtrip is now being planned.... 8) ... guess I'de better get the maps in......

If you need any pointers of where to go then you know who to contact.

murph · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:27:07 »

Fantastic pitures, I remember the trips over from Islay to Inverary with the school, holidays over to Glasgow great trips, I must get back home some time soon, its been to long

v8kenny · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:34:30 »

Go on Murph............................you know you want to !
Are you from Islay youself then ? - just that my mate's wife is from Islay and it would be spooky if you knew her..........

Old Warthog · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:38:05 »

Just to tempt you south then Budgie. Mind you you don't often get conditions like the second two piccies :lol:

Notice the obligatory collie. We used to do about 12 miles, he used to do about 60, not counting the extra up and down involved.

Cheers

Keith

v8kenny · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:38:23 »

Quote from: "Budgie"

Quote from: "discograham"
That's it.... :shock: The tent comes out.. primus will be primed.. :lol: the kids will love it and Graham's great Scottish roadtrip is now being planned.... 8) ... guess I'de better get the maps in......
If you need any pointers of where to go then you know who to contact.

I've already been pm'd ! - the cogs are turning :D

v8kenny · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:40:19 »

Quote from: "Budgie"

Kenny, another few hours and you could be on the ferry to Harris!! :D

Is that an invitation then ?

Budgie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2006, 23:50:19 »

If you fancy a trip up then I can show you around.

Right back at ya Keith:

Horgabost, Harris.

Luskentyre, Harris.

Uig Sands, Lewis, at sunset.

Old Warthog · « **Reply #25 on:** April 24, 2006, 00:03:11 »

Now those are great shots. I love the clear blue water, the white sands, but the bloody cold water was a real turn off!!

Once spent two weeks camping on Harris, got the ferry from Loch Maddy to Tarbert. Late May, long days, no midges and mountains that very few people bothered going up. A real wilderness experience.

The Outer Hebrides are a real, still largely undiscovered gem and I hope they stay that way for a while. Just think, if the weather was more reliable, you'd be up to you necks in tourists! :P

Cheers

Keith

Budgie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 24, 2006, 00:07:57 »

Not on a Sunday!! :(biglaugh):

murph · « **Reply #27 on:** April 24, 2006, 00:27:17 »

Yep, Born on Islay, what's her name might know her, it's been a few years though!!![/quote]

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:12:48 »

HMMMM, think I might be coming your way with the new BWSOW sometime. Always liked Scotland, especially on days like that :D

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #29 on:** April 24, 2006, 01:18:06 »

200 miles on 3/4 of a tank, that's good going too, is it manual or auto?

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