Arran Meet 5 - Reviews
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Arran Meet 5 - Reviews
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Arran Meet 5 turned into another memorable event, despite heavy rain on the Sunday.
Most people arrived on Friday, attracting a lot of rubbernecking off the ferry as the largest number of S2000's hit Arran.
Saturday started with our customary display in Brodick, a few blasts around the bay in the speedboat and then lunch, all without rain at this point.
Then a drive around Arran's southern coastline, meeting a Dougarie for the commencement of what would be a very eye-opening "treasure hunt".
Saturday night we had ten portable barbecues lit, smoking out most of the village as the midges descended on us.
Sunday was the extraordinary Can-Oban-Ball run, leaving the island en-masse on one specially chartered ferry (we got 19 cars on - the capacity is only 18!). We had the roofs down for around 45 minutes all day, due to heavy rain and spray but I know that we had fun and the roads were excellent. It was a 130-mile tour to Easdale, Oban, Loch Awe (where we had lunch) and Inveraray Castle.
Safely back, we had our treasure hunt results and then yes, more beer.
Firstly, I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it to Arran for the fifth major meet here. We broke the record (although I still don't know how many cars came - was it 23?). It is always a priviledge to organise this meet for such nice folk and I hope the weather does not put you off coming next year.
Secondly, this meet in particular shows the true nature of two very different types of people - there are the very helpful, considerate, fun-loving and friendly meet attendees and then there are others - the old gits, grumblers and (thankfully very few) locals who simply can't allow poeple to have a good time, under the speed limit. I guess we're all used to being told to slow down when we're doing 17 in a 30 (
) but attempts at physical assault are a new one on me. Rest assured, vengeance will be sweet 
Thirdly, my thanks especially to those who assisted yesterday in the rain on the road to Brodick. To Gary for his continual support, those that helped with the shopping and those who ended up being the chefs for the barbecues. Lastly, thanks to Fletch for the chance to drive the 5.7 litre Corvette. Hmmmm.. You've got me thinking.... Cheers, to all.
The Highlights
> Cars on display. Always a good looking bunch of motors, greatly assisted by Marc's stunning Lotus and Tim's NSX.
> The Oban Trip. Okay, so it rained but it was a great blast and definately one to repeat next year. We even managed to "doughnut" the ferry! At our picnic, in a layby on a long curve in the road, we witnessed one of those rare automotive moments - a huge fire engine, lights ablaze and siren wailing, with the crew staring over at us whils their vehicle managed to almost drift around the corner. How the driver had time to wave and beep his horn is beyond me. 
> The treasure hunt was clearly one that was taken very seriously. So serious, I am hesitant about putting the links online! I'll get around to it.
Thanks once again and please email/PM about various things discussed on Sunday evening. My email is graham (@) arrangraphics (dot) com
Okay guys, the rest is up to you. TTIUWP.
Graham
Arran Meet 5 turned into another memorable event, despite heavy rain on the Sunday.
Most people arrived on Friday, attracting a lot of rubbernecking off the ferry as the largest number of S2000's hit Arran.
Saturday started with our customary display in Brodick, a few blasts around the bay in the speedboat and then lunch, all without rain at this point.
Then a drive around Arran's southern coastline, meeting a Dougarie for the commencement of what would be a very eye-opening "treasure hunt".
Saturday night we had ten portable barbecues lit, smoking out most of the village as the midges descended on us.
Sunday was the extraordinary Can-Oban-Ball run, leaving the island en-masse on one specially chartered ferry (we got 19 cars on - the capacity is only 18!). We had the roofs down for around 45 minutes all day, due to heavy rain and spray but I know that we had fun and the roads were excellent. It was a 130-mile tour to Easdale, Oban, Loch Awe (where we had lunch) and Inveraray Castle.
Safely back, we had our treasure hunt results and then yes, more beer.
Firstly, I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it to Arran for the fifth major meet here. We broke the record (although I still don't know how many cars came - was it 23?). It is always a priviledge to organise this meet for such nice folk and I hope the weather does not put you off coming next year.
Secondly, this meet in particular shows the true nature of two very different types of people - there are the very helpful, considerate, fun-loving and friendly meet attendees and then there are others - the old gits, grumblers and (thankfully very few) locals who simply can't allow poeple to have a good time, under the speed limit. I guess we're all used to being told to slow down when we're doing 17 in a 30 (
) but attempts at physical assault are a new one on me. Rest assured, vengeance will be sweet Thirdly, my thanks especially to those who assisted yesterday in the rain on the road to Brodick. To Gary for his continual support, those that helped with the shopping and those who ended up being the chefs for the barbecues. Lastly, thanks to Fletch for the chance to drive the 5.7 litre Corvette. Hmmmm.. You've got me thinking....
Cheers, to all.The Highlights
> Cars on display. Always a good looking bunch of motors, greatly assisted by Marc's stunning Lotus and Tim's NSX.
> The Oban Trip. Okay, so it rained but it was a great blast and definately one to repeat next year. We even managed to "doughnut" the ferry! At our picnic, in a layby on a long curve in the road, we witnessed one of those rare automotive moments - a huge fire engine, lights ablaze and siren wailing, with the crew staring over at us whils their vehicle managed to almost drift around the corner
. How the driver had time to wave and beep his horn is beyond me. > The treasure hunt was clearly one that was taken very seriously. So serious, I am hesitant about putting the links online! I'll get around to it.
Thanks once again and please email/PM about various things discussed on Sunday evening. My email is graham (@) arrangraphics (dot) com
Okay guys, the rest is up to you. TTIUWP.
Graham
08-06-2007, 04:39 AM
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Home! - although thankfully didn't have to go too far
A massive thank you to Graham for all the work he put in to organising this meet - organising food, a cracking route, a treasure hunt (for which we are still claiming a moral victory ) and all the other bits and bobs that went in to making this a fantastic and memorable weekend.
Great to see some old friends from last year and to meet a good few more of the Southern bunch.
Safe journeys home to all and see you for the next one.
Simon and Charlotte
Pics to follow....
A massive thank you to Graham for all the work he put in to organising this meet - organising food, a cracking route, a treasure hunt (for which we are still claiming a moral victory
) and all the other bits and bobs that went in to making this a fantastic and memorable weekend.Great to see some old friends from last year and to meet a good few more of the Southern bunch.
Safe journeys home to all and see you for the next one.
Simon and Charlotte
Pics to follow....
08-06-2007, 07:03 AM
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Thanks Graham again for a well organised and pleasant meet. I loved the Oban run, and our 4 car 'dash' for the ferry. Shame about the rain, but if you could've done something about it, you would have.
Nice to meet old friends again, and to make some new ones.
Thanks to Steven as well for organising the flats.
I had some funny looks driving from the ferry to Hamilton with the top down in the rain.
Nice to meet old friends again, and to make some new ones.
Thanks to Steven as well for organising the flats.
I had some funny looks driving from the ferry to Hamilton with the top down in the rain.
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The first of my pics, although I only took about 30!
Our display of cars ...
The big guys....
The people (or some of them!)...
Refuelling in Lochgilphead during the Oban run...
Today's farewell line-up. (Just some of the attendees). Even Janine and Carter (centre, kneeling) left Arran for the night, so I am on my own, .... with Gary and the Noons, that is!
Our display of cars ...
The big guys....
The people (or some of them!)...
Refuelling in Lochgilphead during the Oban run...
Today's farewell line-up. (Just some of the attendees). Even Janine and Carter (centre, kneeling) left Arran for the night, so I am on my own, .... with Gary and the Noons, that is!
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08-06-2007, 08:49 AM
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I got the first ferry back, and glad I did, otherwise I would still be on the road 
Yesterday was the hottest day this year down here!! Pics coming soon, but I hardly took any!
Thanks to everyone for making it special once again
expecially Roadie See ya at the next AM Graham, unless you can make another soon (Isle of man?
)I will post my few pics asap
