Thought/suggetions, Shitefest 2015 or AS roadtrip

[skattrd]

Before I start I will say I am not in a position to host next years shitefest.

 

I think we should go to Scotland as the Scottish contingent quite readily come south for Shitefest, Chumley etc. so it's about time we headed north, but where?

 

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions where to go? Ideally somewhere with things to do and see.

 

I was thinking possibly even a long weekend and a little trip around Scotland for those with time. I love driving around the west coast of Scotland and have taken my Mk2 Scirocco and my old (now Breadvan's) Lancia HPE around Scotland.

 

If no venue is forthcoming for shitefest, what about a road-trip somewhere?

[Minimad5]

A few of us on the Autoshite Facebook page are doing something next month, so if it is successful, we may be able to replicate results in the Scottish quarters.

[derskine]

Scotland, pls!

[Jim Bell]

There loads to do in Scotland. And some good roads. North of the Border is in order.

[vulgalour]

I have never been to Scotlandlandshireville so I vote for this too.  My Grandad has a house in Scotland, not sure how keen he would be with us parking our oily crap on his lovely gardens though.

[dollywobbler]

A Shite tour with a proper meet on one of the weekends (for folk who can't do the tour) sounds excellent. Most of Scotland is very lovely. Even Paisley (from a distance).

[Jim Bell]

Scotland is very lovely. Even Paisley (from a distance).

 

Makes be feel sick if I stare at it. Like one of those Magic Eye posters from when drugs were all the rage.

[cms206]

 

 

Most of Scotland is very lovely. Even Paisley (from a distance).

This is an outrageous lie. Paisley didn't even look good from Wales.

 

Dave, Adrian and I did think about bringing Shitefest north but as we all live in housing estates or town centres it's not ideal. The SF2015 thing has been bothering me so I will await further thoughts with bated breath.

[HillmanImp]

Makes be feel sick if I stare at it. Like one of those Magic Eye posters from when drugs were all the rage.

If drugs are uncool, surely everyone* on here should be doing them?

 

*as well as TooSavvy who is obviously already on them.

 

I may also be up for a cruise up to Scottishland depending on what I am doing at the time as have been a bit absent from events this year.

[cms206]

If Scotland does occur, the tooSavvy memorial bridge is about three miles from where I type this...

[dollywobbler]

I don't think SF actually has to be held where Shiters live - it just has been for the sake of convenience. ie where folk knew they could get a field cheaply.

[chaseracer]

What we need is a disused MSCP where we can camp on the roof.  Now - about those drugs...

 

[320touring]

I've previously organised similar trips for folks in old bmws- happy to help but would need to know time of year/days/budget.

 

Most of the really good stuff is nw of here.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

If it was in Scotland I might be tempted depending on money and stuff.

 

(Which probably means I won't have money and there will be other stuff)

[dave21478]

Come to France. You can all sleep in my spare room, or camp in the garden. I have tools n stuff for repairs, and its usually sunny in summer.

 

Not much car-related to do anywhere in the area but I have a barbecue and know a man who makes good sausages.

[cms206]

Come to France. You can all sleep in my spare room, or camp in the garden. I have tools n stuff for repairs, and its usually sunny in summer.

 

Not much car-related to do anywhere in the area but I have a barbecue and know a man who makes good sausages.

That'd almost be a banger rally for the SVM; we might even manage sponsorship!

[Richard]

Is there any possibility of getting to use the SVBM? It's reasonably easy to get to, just off the M90, and it's handy for waky Forth Bridge shots and possibly a trip to the shonky museum at Aberlady.

[cms206]

Is there any possibility of getting to use the SVBM? It's reasonably easy to get to, just off the M90, and it's handy for waky Forth Bridge shots and possibly a trip to the shonky museum at Aberlady.

 

They can be a bit funny... I'm a member there but I suspect that their idea of "test track" and our idea of "test track" would be somewhat not the same.

[320touring]

Come to France. You can all sleep in my spare room, or camp in the garden. I have tools n stuff for repairs, and its usually sunny in summer.

 

Not much car-related to do anywhere in the area but I have a barbecue and know a man who makes good sausages.

Always up for france..

[philibusmo]

FRANCE!

 

There is a high chance that I will be in Australia at the time of the next Shitefest but a drive to France from Australia seems like fun, especially if I do my usual trick of driving a completely untested car.

[Richard]

They can be a bit funny... I'm a member there but I suspect that their idea of "test track" and our idea of "test track" would be somewhat not the same.

 

I did think you would probably have suggested it by now if it was a goer. It really would be the perfect location too. We could have had a bonfire at the mattress recycling place and resolved the problem of how to deal with it.

 

I'll keep trying to think of a suitable location, there must be somewhere we can use.

[320touring]

We could hire a big hoose?

[cms206]

I have sent some texts out to farmy types... will also speak to my aunt who knows more farmy types in the sticks.

[mat_the_cat]

Either Scotland or France sound good to me, anywhere so long as it's a decent drive to make it more of an adventure!

[phil_lihp]

Scotland sounds good, France sounds even better!

[skattrd]

I'd be up for either France or Scotland, providing I'm not working abroad again.

[cms206]

Wherever it ends up being I'm in. Fuck it. I've come this far at 20mpg, I'm going all the way.

[Richard]

I think if it did end up being abroad we would have to look at the possibility of more than one person per Volvo. I'd be happy enough to take my wrong-fuelled, wrong wheel drive effort if I could get the use of a roofbox for it, I don't think the boot would take luggage and square sausage for four. Is there anybody in a position to get us a venue in France?

[trigger]

To be honest, if it's held in Scotland I won't be going as it's just too far for me.

[320touring]

To be honest, if it's held in Scotland I won't be going as it's just too far for me.

lightweight;)

 

Seriously though- we need to ensure the idea is affordable both in terms of time and money to folks who want to go