Rally Caithness Nr Wick 7/7/17 (1 Viewer)

[irnbru]

Not as warm as before but still a beautiful night.

 

[Someday]

Its after 8pm and still sunny View attachment 172164

Looks great see you's finally got some sunshine

 

[Debs]

Looks great see you's finally got some sunshine

Oooh look at you posting

 

[MicknMew]

The dolphin watchers are out , but Sandra and Mick still haven't seen a bloody thing.
MicknMew

 

[irnbru]

Just spent an enjoyable evening watching the seals playing in the harbour. Where are we? @rb62 will probably know I guess.

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[Wendo55]

Is it here? Helmsdale? we were there yesterday!
Sorry, pic not uploading.

 

[rb62]

Just spent an enjoyable evening watching the seals playing in the harbour. Where are we? @rb62 will probably know I guess.View attachment 172588View attachment 172589

Not this time,couldn't call in everywhere

 

[irnbru]

Is it here? Helmsdale? we were there yesterday!
Sorry, pic not uploading.

We have a winner LOL

Your spot on Off to our mini meet at Lybster today

 

[Chris+Tracy]

See you there. Just sorting out at Brora .

 

[irnbru]

Funsters are arriving and we have a sea view

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[irnbru]

This is the life..Sitting back watching others put up flagpoles

 

[Puddleduck]

Totally gutted that we had to turn back. Good job I can (and am willing) to drive the van.

What did you not like about Culloden PD?

I found the site over commercial and manicured. There was no mention that the "clan markers" are Victorian and placed 100 years or so after the battle. The guided tours pushed all other visitors off the paths and into the long grass (not just one group but several). It felt more like a battle theme park than anything - I wanted more respect over what are war graves.

 

[CWH]

I found the site over commercial and manicured. There was no mention that the "clan markers" are Victorian and placed 100 years or so after the battle. The guided tours pushed all other visitors off the paths and into the long grass (not just one group but several). It felt more like a battle theme park than anything - I wanted more respect over what are war graves.

Gosh that's disappointing. I suppose we were there out of season and it didn't feel like that at all.

Totally gutted that we had to turn back. Good job I can (and am willing) to drive the van.

What's gone wrong PD? Nothing too awful I hope? I expect you've already said, & it's gone in one ear & out the other...)

 

[Puddleduck]

What's gone wrong PD? Nothing too awful I hope? I expect you've already said, & it's gone in one ear & out the other...)

Thanks for asking.

Martin isn't too well We got almost to Helmsdale and we were parked up on a friend's drive on Wednesday night but it was obvious Martin wasn't feeling too good ... we were hoping it was a temporary thing and he would be feeling better by this morning but he wasn't - so the decision was taken to turn back. He's now lying down and resting. I wanted to call the GP but was told (very) firmly to stop fussing. If no improvement in the morning it will be a trip to the emergency doc.......

We left our friend at 10.30 and got home after 6 ...... we were thinking of finding a night stop but I wanted to get him home Only the second time I have driven the van (except for putting her on ramps and the like) but it's a simple enough route.

 

[Debs]

Thanks for asking.

Martin isn't too well We got almost to Helmsdale and we were parked up on a friend's drive on Wednesday night but it was obvious Martin wasn't feeling too good ... we were hoping it was a temporary thing and he would be feeling better by this morning but he wasn't - so the decision was taken to turn back. He's now lying down and resting. I wanted to call the GP but was told (very) firmly to stop fussing. If no improvement in the morning it will be a trip to the emergency doc.......

We left our friend at 10.30 and got home after 6 ...... we were thinking of finding a night stop but I wanted to get him home Only the second time I have driven the van (except for putting her on ramps and the like) but it's a simple enough route.

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Glad you're back safe Helen & hope that Martin is soon feeling better.

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[CWH]

Thanks for asking.

Martin isn't too well We got almost to Helmsdale and we were parked up on a friend's drive on Wednesday night but it was obvious Martin wasn't feeling too good ... we were hoping it was a temporary thing and he would be feeling better by this morning but he wasn't - so the decision was taken to turn back. He's now lying down and resting. I wanted to call the GP but was told (very) firmly to stop fussing. If no improvement in the morning it will be a trip to the emergency doc.......

We left our friend at 10.30 and got home after 6 ...... we were thinking of finding a night stop but I wanted to get him home Only the second time I have driven the van (except for putting her on ramps and the like) but it's a simple enough route.

That sounds a bit of a worry, hope Martin's OK soon. Fuss all you want - he'll get over it! Sometimes they just need telling.
That's a long drive! Glad you managed it safely (not casting nasturtiums on your driving - it's the other guys and the roadworks that are the problem!
Fingers crossed that there's no need for the doctor tomorrow.

 

[Ambilkate]

Thanks for asking.

Martin isn't too well We got almost to Helmsdale and we were parked up on a friend's drive on Wednesday night but it was obvious Martin wasn't feeling too good ... we were hoping it was a temporary thing and he would be feeling better by this morning but he wasn't - so the decision was taken to turn back. He's now lying down and resting. I wanted to call the GP but was told (very) firmly to stop fussing. If no improvement in the morning it will be a trip to the emergency doc.......

We left our friend at 10.30 and got home after 6 ...... we were thinking of finding a night stop but I wanted to get him home Only the second time I have driven the van (except for putting her on ramps and the like) but it's a simple enough route.

Oh Helen I'm so sorry to hear Martins not well . Give him our love and hoping he will feel better in the morning. If not fuss all you like and get him to the docs . Xxx
Well done on driving the van . We had a conversation about that didn't we Helen . .. XxxKate

 

[Puddleduck]

That's a long drive! Glad you managed it safely (not casting nasturtiums on your driving - it's the other guys and the roadworks that are the problem!
Fingers crossed that there's no need for the doctor tomorrow.

There are always a few folk who push things on the A9 and A697. I did stop for a good hour at lunch time and again at Asda Straighton (Edinburgh). Just got round the A720 before rush hour

Is Simon @TheCaller at the meet? I think he was parked in a lay-by on the A9 just north of Inverness as we were on the way south. A lot of motorhomes were on the move.

Jemima is an easy drive - point and press - aim and go, which ever you prefer!

I hope I don't have to throw a strop in the morning

 

[irnbru]

Hi Helen, sorry I have had to message you through Andy but phone reception here is awful.

I think you did the right thing taking Martin home, health comes first , just a pity you got so far up.

When we came over the bridge this morning and turned right we saw a van just like yours parked in the first layby..was it you? Please give Martin our good wishes for a speedy recovery.

Just spent a nice evening under the warmth of the polytunnel. Saw a hot tub in there so no guesses where me n mew will be 2 mor night after our pizza dinner themed night.

 

[MicknMew]

Thanks for asking.

Martin isn't too well We got almost to Helmsdale and we were parked up on a friend's drive on Wednesday night but it was obvious Martin wasn't feeling too good ... we were hoping it was a temporary thing and he would be feeling better by this morning but he wasn't - so the decision was taken to turn back. He's now lying down and resting. I wanted to call the GP but was told (very) firmly to stop fussing. If no improvement in the morning it will be a trip to the emergency doc.......
Hi. Sorry to hear Martin isn't well, hope he will soon be feeling better .Glad you got home safely after that long drive, give him our get well wishes. Hope to see you both somewhere, sometime in the not to distant future. Sorry you had to miss the Wick meet but health comes first .take care.
MicknMew
We left our friend at 10.30 and got home after 6 ...... we were thinking of finding a night stop but I wanted to get him home Only the second time I have driven the van (except for putting her on ramps and the like) but it's a simple enough route.

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[MicknMew]

Hi Helen @Puddleduck sorry about the mix up in sending you the message, how it got into the middle of your quote I don't know ,and I couldn't delete it, not that bright.
Hope Martin is feeling better today ,give him our best wishes on a speedy recovery.
MicknMew

 

[Anthea M]

Helen hope Martin is beginning to feel ok or you have persuaded him to seek the Dr.

 

[Allan & Loren]

Sorry to hear Martin isn't well @Puddleduck hope he's better soon xx

 

[Puddleduck]

Thanks for all the concern.

Martin has an inner ear infection. He has to go back to the GP on Monday........

 

[Anthea M]

Thanks for all the concern.

Martin has an inner ear infection. He has to go back to the GP on Monday........

Oh dear that is painful and can affect balance . Hope he is on the mend asap!

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[MicknMew]

Enjoying lunch up in Wick

 

[Puddleduck]

Jealousy is a green eyed monster ....... I am envious though.

 

[MicknMew]

And while we were sitting in wetherspoons Mrs Keypresser was getting sunburnt.

Balmy weather up here.

 

[irnbru]

And there is a photo of Tracy sunburnt but internet is so poor it wouldn't upload.

 

[Wendo55]

Thought that was Wetherspoons @MicknMew! We were in there a couple of days before you! Heading to Gairloch today.

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