Thanks, Chris,
Already two place names. This is working. <g>
Waiting for Piers to weigh in.
--Bob
On Mar 24, 2013, at 7:36 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
> Sounds good, Bob. I'm ready for a meet . . .
>
> But I would plan a base in Scotland, somewhere picturesque is not always that
> accessible, but it is fun driving around those roads. We stayed in a cabin
> on the edge of Lochinver a few years ago: we had one day of very high winds
> (so we climbed the side of a mountain in 60kts!) and 10 days of great weather.
>
> Check the midge season, though. Ask Piers if May is midge-free.
>
> Chris
>
> On 23 Mar 2013, at 19:21, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> We're also thinking between just riding around and staying somewhere
>> different every night, or using the list to help us find two strategically
>> located holiday rentals to act as headquarters from which to venture forth
>> on day trips. The whole island thing is very appealing, too.
>>
>> So, oh you of vast knowledge, is this enough information to elicit advice,
>> hints and suggestions? I should add that my cousin-in-law, who is like a
>> sister to my daughter-in-law, is married to a Scotsman, and they have a
>> whiskey business in Huntly. ( http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com ) It is
>> remotely possible that we may be able to spend some or all of our time
>> there, thus resulting in massive savings. An iffy proposition at best, but
>> not outside the realm of possibility. They spend most of their time in Los
>> Angeles, and so could be a perfect thing. (Also, I noticed on a map that
>> Huntly is not far from Peterhead, and I must say that Peterhead quickly
>> became a MUST VISIT on The Trip. One must have a photograph of one's self
>> standing beside the sign that says "Welcome to Peterhead".)
>>
>> Of course, meetings with list members would be high on my list as well.
>> Should we consider a gathering, with attendees throwing in to rent some
>> awesome location in the Highlands for a few days, with wives, SOs and other
>> companions included? Good weather: hike around, take pictures, drink, swap
>> lies. Bad weather: sit around, drink, swap lies.
--
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