6th December LEGS Breakfast meet @ Powmill Milk Bar

[snoboardr]

13 minutes ago, C8RKH said:

That's a real shame if you can't make it was hoping to see the Evora. You've made some nice mods to it....  Either way, have a great weekend

Don't worry about it, the world's only factory-painted full matt black Evora S will be there. That's the only Evora (S) anyone needs to see. ?

 

 

[Al]

I was out at Knockhill today for some marshalling/rescue training.  If anybody is coming over that road past KH from Dunfermline direction to Powmill be aware that there are some really deep puddles sometimes one side and sometimes over the whole width.  Also a few areas where the field has washed onto the road so you are driving on gravel.  Not a problem unless driving too fast....  The hill foots area (Menstrie all the way to Dollar) had numerous minor road closures today.  Even the the M9 Southbound from Dunblane to S. Stirling junction was shut early doors due to cars aquaplaning off.  The Alloa road between Causewayhead roundabout and the Sauchie roundabout was closed and a further road closure E of Glenochil prison.  Still at least it isn't snowing at 10C

Take care folks.

[C8RKH]

M90 was closed due to flooding at Glenfarg earlier today with over 3 feet of water and some cars floating about like pedalo's!!

Before I leave in the morning I will ask SWMBO to ducktape the gaps around the doors from the outside. That should do it  

[Al]

Talking of Duct Tape here was the SNP solution heading for the Forth Road Bridge this morning.........

[snoboardr]

We should all be cautious obviously given the weather but the forecast from earlyish in the morning is much improved.

I was out in Dexter today, including around and through Glenfarg, and yeah there was a lot of water on the road and some need to move to the other side to avoid flooding, but it should ease overnight.

I'll be at Powmill around 10ish but then I've got one of those higher end Lotus cars that's mostly watertight ?

[C8RKH]

Well Jason after a comment like that if I was you I'd stick some dry socks and shoes on the back seat

 

[snoboardr]

What size do you need?

[Colin G]

Not sure if I'll be there, just had a call a little while ago to say my childhood best friend has been found dead, I would imagine it'll be on the Scottish news tomorrow. Feeling a bit bummed out and I'm going to have a whisky, if that plan changes I may see you in the morning.

[snoboardr]

Uggg ?

Ok, keep well.

[Colin G]

****ing unbelievable, he's not dead, the relative who phoned me got the names mixed up. What a thing to put people through. Jesus.

[C8RKH]

I'd have a wee whiskey anyway to calm down Colin. Also at the same time you can toast your friends good health.

Good news for you but tonight someone somewhere will be going through it.

[Andrew C]

I think I will being staying at home and miss this meet. Roads likely to be full of traffic going no where.

Weather has improved but with the loss of the bridge cars everywhere .

A

 

[bingoking]

Thanks for letting us know.I did wonder if you would still try to make it but best to stay at home given the traffic situation.

I am debating whether to travel to Edinburgh this afternoon on the train and get beck on last train which will probably be packed.

[C8RKH]

I'm hoping with the bridge being out people will just not bother going out. Sat having a cup of tea looking south over the Tay to Fife and the sky is beautiful... looking forward to the drive out to be honest.

[Colin G]

Just drove to where I store my car and it's at least nice out, though no idea what the back roads will be like as far as flooding is concerned. So I should at least be up for a quick chat and look at the cars.

[bingoking]

I am note sure about the back roads either so I am heading up to Kinross on M90 and then A91 to Powmill.

Just checked Traffic Scotland website and roads look OK but take it easy everyone.

Lotus cars are only designed to go underwater, not water skiing.

[Colin G]

I wasn't happy about that Audi......

[snoboardr]

Good turnout this morning and decent bacon rolls! Not so sure about the quality of the coffee but I'm a bit of a caffeine snob ?

Cool to finally meet some more of the forum folk too and see some new faces. Not that the old ones aren't lovely too of course.

It was too cold to stand around taking too many photos but I did get this one of Brian's beautiful and filthy Evora GTE. With Dexter in the background.

Not sure if I've ever said before but Dexter is the world's only factory-painted full matt black Evora S. ?

[bingoking]

Is it really the world's only factory-painted Black Evora S <Jeremy Clarkson voice> "In the world". I hadn't heard that before.

Strategically placed shadow hides most of the dirt on my car. It will be cleaner next time.

Yes a great turnout today, fantastic Bacon and Egg rolls and agree the coffee was not the best but it was warm and wet.

Thanks to everyone that turned out and hope you all had a good drive home, especially those doing the Ranoch Loop!

Hope you all have a nice Christmas and New Year and see you all in the spring.

[Colin G]

I decided to come back the B roads route, lots of mounds of wet mud and pop up fish ponds to contend with. Had to leave sharpish as I had something to do, but great to see all the cars. I was particularly keen to drag myself out of bed to see these two -

[C8RKH]

2 hours ago, Colin G said:

I wasn't happy about that Audi......

Yup, typically bloody selfish Audi driver. I'm surprised they didn't ask us to move our cars as they are obviously not worthy compared to an Oodi!

I had a great drive home over towards Crief via Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perth etc. As usual, the (very) long way home

[Ali87]

Nice to meet you lot and had a great run to Pitlochry via the Sma' Glen. Sadly didn't make the loop but still great day, 150 miles done and looking forward to attempting the Rannoch Loop sometime soon!

[C8RKH]

19 hours ago, Colin G said:

I decided to come back the B roads route, lots of mounds of wet mud and pop up fish ponds to contend with. Had to leave sharpish as I had something to do, but great to see all the cars. I was particularly keen to drag myself out of bed to see these two -

Yup highlight of the day for me was the Esprits. As much as I love my Evora the Esprit is just so.......  And the sound the V8 made when it drove away just tingled my spine. Thanks for bringing it and for sharing....

 

[Colin G]

I never got to hear the full effect.

Was half way down the road when I realized I didn't get a listen to the GTE either, I don't think my head was quite in the game.

[Al]

Always next time although the GTE will not be back out to play until May is it Brian, due to your travels?  I agree about Marks V8.  Has always sounded stunning and I've had the privilege of following it a few times now so window down moments to be savoured.

Great turn out folks considering the weather - and Andrew - pathetic excuse - a mere hic-up with the FRB and you stay indoors!  Pah!  Traffic congestion wasn't that bad!   Where there is a will etc., etc. 

I'll discuss a few of the suggestions with Brian and we have some calls to make to slot things into given dates and hopefully we will get a calendar out for 2016 soon(ish).  Thanks for any 'volunteers to assist with dates next year.