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Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:41 pm
by bjmullan
Over 20 cars have now left Falkirk and are heading to Loch Tay. I'm waiting for any late comers.
See you all in the Riverside for a drink later.
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:46 pm
by bjmullan
Tom
Tomorrow is Oban - Crinan - Inveraray and Sunday is Applecross.
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:08 pm
by neilbardsley
356 back together and running nicely. I did a very short test drive and was happy. However, 1/3 mile from home it lost all drive! Just like it had no petrol. Numpty car on empty. Mrs B got some petrol and it restarted first time. However, 3 mins later same result! We towed the car home and garaged. Now I thinking maybe the coil or a blocked filter/fuel pipe? Into the trusty landie and just before the end of the M6 we also lose drive. Fuel up lift pump not working! ! 2 hours plus waiting to be recovered. Looks like it might be a hire car tomorrow for us. Although I will have another go at getting the 356 to work
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:45 am
by grannysmith
Neil, by hook or crook just get your self up here
Lots of times you hear ddk is great, the people or good folk. Well here is the opinion of a very very (but not quite as much as Peter) drunken man.
Ddk is the best group of people (car weirdos off the internet) I know. Jason came a long way back for me after my car had a shite 3/4 of the way up. I will by eternally greatful to him even though he does mention trees a little too much for my liking (you had to be there). Since my arrival, car less, I have had offers of a lift from everyone who has a spare passinger seat and several offers of you take my car for a while. One of the silly sods even handed me the keys there and then. So just get yourself up here, if for nothing else than- I need a bloody lift home.

Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:06 am
by 911hillclimber
Brilliant, and having just watched the Gruppe Treffen 14 video on here is all seems to be the same for us all in DDK and elsewhere: all in it together.
One day I'll pluck up the courage to join you all, but today I go cross-eyed after 2 pints of Real Ale.
Hope the rest of the adventure is great and we get more pictures!
Not quite Scotland but you can feel the synergy with DDK perspectives.
http://vimeo.com/104066755
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:49 am
by Bootsy
Wise words Mick.
My tour has taken a bit of a turn for the worst.
My beloved pooch had to be put down last night in my absence. 14 years good but the old fella was not at his best when I left Thursday.
RIP Bootsy. August 15th 2000 - August 23rd 2014
If there's one place to be when this sort of stuff happens its with my good friends within DDK
Jason and I sat up until the wee hours and toasted and cuddled in his memory and I needed that
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:13 am
by revo
Sorry to hear about the woofer Bootsy, hope you all have a safe trip.
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:43 pm
by markm
First time in 6 years it's let us down

Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:22 pm
by jury
Whats going on ! Thats 3 cars now !!
Sorry to hear of your woes Mick, Neil and Mark....and sorry to hear about your Pooch Thomas, always tough but at least you are with a good crowd.
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:58 pm
by GazC2
Had a fab today thanks for the warm welcome and hope you enjoy the rest of the trip (Red 964)
cheers
Gary
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:29 pm
by sladey
Great days driving- some fantastic roads, amazing scenery and good banter. Knackered now and going to bed ready for the 350 mile drive tomorrow

Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:32 pm
by sladey
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:20 am
by dogbower
Can we rename this thread, doesn't seem to be very lively.

Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:06 am
by Bootsy
Problem is getting a signal to be able to post up here. I'm sure they'll be more live action later
Re: The DDK Scottish Highland Tour Live Blog
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:09 pm
by mdmax72
Great line-up
Hope your metal clad stallions take you all home safe.