Monthly Scotoshite meet at Armadale last Wednesday of the month.

[davehedgehog31]

Ah'll be there. Will be in the Polo with it's panned in face.

[davidfowler2000]

I'll be there in a Volvo. Economy or green status yet to be decided.

[dome]

I should be there, either in the Skoda or the S4 which I'll hopefully have fitted a new wheel bearing to by then.

[captain_70s]

I'll be there in the mighty misfiring Acclaim, Girlfriend_70s will be accompanying me.

[M'coli]

11 hours ago, Tickman said:

Eh48 3pr is the Rowan Tree postcode.

If it was Skye I wouldn't be going, probably ever!

 

Arse - they don't do motorhome overnight stays, nor dogs after 5pm...

[hairnet]

too fair tae coold canny be arsed nae hallidays left

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I LOVE THE SCOTTISH

 

[Tickman]

53 minutes ago, M'coli said:

Arse - they don't do motorhome overnight stays, nor dogs after 5pm...

Many places nearby for motorhome parking (Asda right next door) Flat4 has on a few occasions had the dog in the car...

Likely be a bit cold at night though

[chaseracer]

But... but... dugs have fur coats... ?

[hairnet]

10 minutes ago, chaseracer said:

But... but... dugs have fur coats... ?

refrains from making completely obvious comment

[M'coli]

Whit, about my dug havin' nae knickers?

[blackboilersuit]

Looks like for once I'll be able to make it tonight. Only 7 months after I promised @davehedgehog31 I'd make more of an effort to come along! New chod still in the garage so it'll be the mighty Astra. What time is it, 7 for 7:30?

[davehedgehog31]

Yass! Look forward to seeing it again*. 

Aye 7 for half 7. 

Edit - *Also it's driver. 

[captain_70s]

A good time was had, cheers chaps!

Also got to drive:

@320touring's Mercedes ML270 - While not my thing because 2modern5me it was very solid and went very well. The fact it was picked up for £300 is quite alarming... (Second auto I've ever driven).

@davidfowler2000's Volvo 740 - A lovely car, where my cars are all tiny and buzzy this just wafted along gracefully and would do all the speeds at 2,000rpm. Want. (Third auto I've ever driven).

@davehedgehog31's Pug 205 "Inca" - It's tiny! Makes good progress when on the move. It is very smol! Agricultural and basic but equally charming, felt surprisingly hardy. (aprox 4ft shorter than a Volvo 740 estate).

 

 

[320touring]

Excellent 5 second car reviews there!

[Split_Pin]

Much shottage was had indeed. 

I drove the ML, very smooth, surprisingly firm suspension, feels rock solid. WOULD.

I also drove the 205 Inca, I was not expecting it to be so civilised. I immediately felt at ease with the light controls. Surprisingly quiet for an XUD and no cabin rattles.

Finally I was a passenger in the Acclaim. Also surprisingly civilised, no rattles and very smooth. Makes you question automotive 'progress' when cars like this were so capable.

Hopefully it will be a good turnout in November 27th which is the last Wednesday of the month and indeed the last Scotoshite of the year.

[brownnova]

Looks like my Celtic crusade to join you scotch from the land of dragons will have to wait for next year... but it will happen one day when the stars align correctly! 

[davehedgehog31]

A good evening as always chaps, cheers for the company and shots of assorted shite. 

Was good to see @blackboilersuits Astra complete with rear arches!

@320tourings ML. Drives absolutely lovely. Nice to be above other arseholes lights instead of directly on their level. Feels tight as a drum and the autobox is lovely. 

@Split_Pins Audi Convertible. Yep, feels like a premium product. Engine is a peach too, would be nice to get a shot with the roof down in milder weather.

@captain_70s Acclaim. A delight, like SplitPin says, makes you question "progress". I'd add Fuel Injection and not a lot else. Tremendous visibility, light unassisted controls and neat styling. Excellent. 

[Split_Pin]

Can I also add that I LOVED the glowing green numerals on the digital clock on the Acclaim. Wee things like that really take me back.

[big_al_granvia]

sounds like some quality chod, we should be there next month, agree about being above all the arsehole lights, thats another thing i love about the granvia... it even has 2 working headlights now after flat4's small hands managed to get osram nightbreakers fitted.. no rally spots though as yet

[captain_70s]

20 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Can I also add that I LOVED the glowing green numerals on the digital clock on the Acclaim. Wee things like that really take me back.

If the buttons weren't sticking and causing it to constantly change the time it displays it'd be the best bit of the car. It's also a dealer fit option, because L.

[chaseracer]

Exeat granted.  Hotels booked for three-day international excursion, end Nov.  

XLNT.

[Six-cylinder]

I would love to come along 27th November, but for that to work I would need somebody to collect my Chrysler Sebring convertible for me this week from Kelvinbridge and store it for a couple of weeks?

 

Option 1 – Wednesday 13^th Nov I get Mrs6C to give me a lift to Milton Keynes station before she goes to work in London to catch the 6:15 am train to Glasgow Central arriving 10:38 am, I get a taxi to the car and drive home.

Option 2 - Wednesday 13^th Nov I get a friend to give me a lift to Milton Keynes station to catch the 10:13 am train to Glasgow arriving 3:15 pm, I get a taxi/lift to the car and drive to my hotel. I then have dinner with a shiter or two and retire to my hotel. Thursday I drive my new car home.

Option 3 - I get a shiter to collect the Sebring from the garage I am buying it from next week and store it until 27^th Nov Scottish regular get together. It is MOTed, I will tax it and while my insurance won’t cover you, it will show up as an insured car on the database. I will then train up for the 27^th Nov collect the car, join the evening gathering, stay in a hotel and drive home the next day.

[davidfowler2000]

Afternoon peeps.

Time for the reminder that the next Scotoshite Scranningtons (Wed 27th November) will be our end of year extravaganza where we put out the invite to folk who don't make it on a regular basis.
Usual time and place - 7pm car park, 7:30 table at Marston's The Rowan Tree, Armadale, West Lothian. No... not the other Armadale.

We know Mr chaseracer has already booked lodgings and I have booked appropriate time off work.

Numbers please just in case we need to amend the table booking. Ta.

1. davidfowler2000
2. chaseracer

[Split_Pin]

Due to my new job starting that week, I'll be there at 8.  DaveHedgehog has agreed to pass on my food order to the staff whilst I am en route.

[davehedgehog31]

I'll be there gents. 

[davidfowler2000]

1. davidfowler2000
2. chaseracer
3. Split_Pin (late)
4. DaveHedgehog
5. JayPee
6. Captain_70s

[cms206]

16 minutes ago, davidfowler2000 said:

1. davidfowler2000
2. chaseracer
3. Split_Pin (late)
4. DaveHedgehog
5. JayPee
6. Captain_70s
7.  cms206, wife, wonder Proton.

 

[Flat4]

I've got the evening off so me and @big_al_granvia will be there Not sure what in tho atm....

[big_al_granvia]

well the funbus has 2 working headlights so passed fit for driving in the dark, that reminds me, check and replace sidelight on jurgen

[hairnet]

funbus lmao

dont let chasefarter eat everythin