south west scotland December 2017 my birthday mini meet (1 Viewer)

[Jenben]

Sorry we can't make this David, it looks like a fantastic spot and it would have been nice to catch up. We could have restocked your marmalade supplies whilst also depleting your gin stocks

 

[DavidG58]

David, do you have a contact number for the site,should we ring them to confirm ??
Looking at your pictures I'm assuming the turn off is shortly after the skyeruburn cafe lay by but before the auchenlerigh
Camp site .??
Andy...

Morning Andy

No need to book, in fact it would almost be a nuisance to them it is a very informal site, no signs as such, but a hangman style name for farm Newton Farm by entrance, I have told her 6-8 motorhomes over the weekend at various times, she is quite happy with that as a plan. I suspect she is quite grateful for a small Christmas bonus

Route in exactly as you describe, about 3/4 mile past the layby café, more or less as soon as the trees on the left stop prepare to turn in left

If you get to a left turn for Mossyard Camp Site, or worse the big site beside the road on left Auchenlarie you have gone too far by about 1/2 mile

 

[DavidG58]

Heres a couple of pointers for those not knowing the road, a lovely view over the estuary about 1 mile short of Newton Farm a couple of miles past GoF about when you might be thinking you should be there already

the turn on the right leads to forum members @motorhomevirgins I think they changed their name but don't know what to, but also haven't seen them posting for a while, but that could just be because I don't know their new name I will try and contact them, even if that means a knock on the door, we popped in to see them on our first trip here in our current MH

Layby café, only half a mile to go now

this place used to be a CL (maybe still is) this is NOT the turn in

But this is the turn off, where the car is waiting on the left

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[andy63]

Haha.. I wish I had a £1 for every time I've driven that road over the last 40 odd years David. .
I can' remember a trip where I haven' stopped at the skyreburn teapot for a cuppa if it was open....
Happy days..
Andy.

 

[Debs]

Can't help thinking I'm going to be very glad of those pics

 

[Brendan]

Can't help thinking I'm going to be very glad of those pics

Co-ordinates for the entrance @Debs so even when there's zero visibility in a blizzard, you can still find the entrance.


54.852932,-4.252297

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[Debs]

Co-ordinates for the entrance @Debs so even when there's zero visibility in a blizzard, you can still find the entrance.


54.852932,-4.252297

Brendan, If i knew how to input co-ords into my btard of a sat nav I would but thanks for the info

And if anyone can tell me how to input them that would be v gratefully received....
I think its a TT go 600

And talking of going, I have to, to my Pa's.....

 

[Cal54]

Really wish I could have joined you on the 15th as my birthday is around that time but I am booked on at Keswick from the Monday so a bit of a haul. Having said that I hope you all have a great time and have a gin for me please Debs x

 

[DavidG58]

Really wish I could have joined you on the 15th as my birthday is around that time but I am booked on at Keswick from the Monday so a bit of a haul. Having said that I hope you all have a great time and have a gin for me please Debs x

Its sort of on the way if you look at the map with a squint if you change your mind you would be very welcome if not we will redistribute your portions of gin

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[Brian and Jo]

We were i Dumfries and Galloway 3wks ago and it is a beautiful area.Wish we had known of that location it looks beautiful,maybe next time .Have a great time David.and a forward happy birthday
Brian & Jo

 

[Brendan]

Really wish I could have joined you on the 15th as my birthday is around that time but I am booked on at Keswick from the Monday so a bit of a haul. Having said that I hope you all have a great time and have a gin for me please Debs x

I'm just setting off for Keswick now Carol, so I'll warn them you're coming and the need to restock the town with gin.

 

[jockaneezer]

The Schoolhouse at Ringford is a nice stop off for a lunch or coffee when you're on the A75, might be a bit too close to the GoF site to justify stopping as it's probably less than 10 miles to the campsite though.

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[Debs]

Really wish I could have joined you on the 15th as my birthday is around that time but I am booked on at Keswick from the Monday so a bit of a haul. Having said that I hope you all have a great time and have a gin for me please Debs x

Sorry you can't make it Carol but be assured that I will do my very best for you in the gin dept.

@Brendan have a great time in Keswick - I really enjoyed the place

 

[Theonlysue]

@Brendan there was bad flooding at keswick last week. Campsite had to be evacuated. Have you checked?

 

[Treeeev]

Brendan, If i knew how to input co-ords into my btard of a sat nav I would but thanks for the info

And if anyone can tell me how to input them that would be v gratefully received....
I think its a TT go 600

@Debs

I have a TomTom Go 50 and it may be similar to your Go 600. If it is, once you know how to, its easy. To input coordinates, click "Search"

Click "Whole Map"

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Scroll down using the up / down arrows on the right hand side and select "Latitude Longitude"

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Enter the coordinates as shown in the examples

It should find your destination

Select it and off you go, have fun

Cheers

Trevor

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[DavidG58]

Or just enter DG7 2ER into post code

it will get you to within 100 yds at worst, then refer to photos

 

[Brendan]

@Brendan there was bad flooding at keswick last week. Campsite had to be evacuated. Have you checked?

Thanks for the info Sue.
It was a last minute booking, so I guess it shows as not available in their system if there are still issues.
I'm on the site now, and all looks good.
No rain forecast for the next few days.
And just in case, I'm near the exit gate.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I'm on the site now, and all looks good.

Will be there on Monday - after my cousin's funeral - hopefully the weather holds...
If you discover any hostelries etc you'd recommend, please advise

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[Brendan]

I'l try to be diligent in my research.

 

[Debs]

I'l try to be diligent in my research.

I'm sure you will.

We tried a few. The one we couldn't get in the was the dog & something at the top of the high street on the RHS, always heaving...And we tried several times, believe me. We weren't impressed with the one more or less next door (walking past, going down the hill). As you can see I have a great memory for names Declan


@Treeeev many thanks for that Trevor, I will have a go. It's always good to learn/try new things @DavidG58

 

[andy63]

Thanks for the info Sue.
It was a last minute booking, so I guess it shows as not available in their system if there are still issues.
I'm on the site now, and all looks good.
No rain forecast for the next few days.
And just in case, I'm near the exit gate.

how long you there for Brendan...
might catch you on Sunday
Andy

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[andy63]

I'm sure you will.

We tried a few. The one we couldn't get in the was the dog & something at the top of the high street on the RHS, always heaving...And we tried several times, believe me. We weren't impressed with the one more or less next door (walking past, going down the hill). As you can see I have a great memory for names Declan


@Treeeev many thanks for that Trevor, I will have a go. It's always good to learn/try new things @DavidG58

not sure whether to give that an informative or not
ps... I suppose for a blond
Andy

 

[Brendan]

how long you there for Brendan...
might catch you on Sunday
Andy

Leaving on Friday unfortunately Andy.
The w word calls on Saturday.

 

[andy63]

Leaving on Friday unfortunately Andy.
The w word calls on Saturday.

shame, but catch up soon anyway all been well..
safe travels.. hope you enjoy Keswick..
Andy

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[DavidG58]

It's always good to learn/try new things @DavidG58

I generally agree Debbie, but put a post code into your tomtom it will show you the town and road to confirm destination, put in coordinates on ours and it doesn't, you transpose a couple of numbers and you might be lucky to get the right country let alone town

I will reserve my new things to different flavoured tonic although @BreweryDave does keep suggesting cucumber in my gin, is that different enough

mind you talking of new things to try, just had very odd conversation with my mother, saying she hasn't had eggs in her kitchen for a long time (she doesn't cook anything now, apart from toast) so I say what would you use an egg for mum, I would put it in a warm milk drink. luckily even if I put some eggs in her kitchen she cant even warm up the milk so it wouldn't happen

 

[jockaneezer]

@Debs, sounds like The Dog and Gun, it's always busy ! We've had good and not so good meals there though. Their speciality is goulash, which is great for this weather and as a bit of a quirk, they refuse to do chips.
Lots of places to eat in Keswick, just run them past Trip Advisor first, we're within 30 miles and always check reviews first as places change so much.

 

[Debs]

@Debs, sounds like The Dog and Gun, it's always busy ! We've had good and not so good meals there though. Their speciality is goulash, which is great for this weather and as a bit of a quirk, they refuse to do chips.
Lots of places to eat in Keswick, just run them past Trip Advisor first, we're within 30 miles and always check reviews first as places change so much.

I think thats the one, hopefully I'll get back up there to explore more before too long. I check tripadvisor too but don't mind taking a risk every now and again


@DavidG58 sorry, couldn't give you a 'like' , take it that things are still hard going today?

I'm not really interested in technology, I just want something to work without any hassle but it's always good to have options. You know how painful I find that sat nav even though you thought it was fine and I really need to be able to do this stuff

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[CWH]

It looks a stunning location David and I'm tempted, especially if the lovely Lola is going to be there.
I'm just a bit conscious of the potential weather here further north (I'm not as intrepid as you are!) with a 350 mile trip crossing the highlands. So if it's OK, please put me down as a definite maybe!
PS is it hard standing?

 

[DavidG58]

It looks a stunning location David and I'm tempted, especially if the lovely Lola is going to be there.
I'm just a bit conscious of the potential weather here further north (I'm not as intrepid as you are!) with a 350 mile trip crossing the highlands. So if it's OK, please put me down as a definite maybe!
PS is it hard standing?

stunning it is indeed we have had everything from frost and snow, huge gales and waves, through to sunburn on our previous trips

sunburn less likely, pre Christmas snow unlikely, but the route down for you would need picking maybe

hard standing not a chance, it is literally on a beach although since we first went it has masses more grass now and very firm, there had to be a few tow offs by tractor in our earlier attempts, but mainly due to caravans with over optimistic drivers, no real chance of getting stuck now, it is much more like a field than a beach where we park

The lovely Lola will be 10 on Saturday although we now have to expect she is approaching her last year, we were told 6-7 years was a good age for this breed 9 years ago when we rescued her from the RSPCA aged 13 months

 

[andy63]

The lovely Lola will be 10 on Saturday

Bless her... one of the nicest good natured and well behaved dogs I've ever met... if she's allowed treats I'll fetch some for her.. and I won' forget you as it' your bd as well
Andy. .

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