Event Shitefest 2018 (U.K.) Chez Saabnut 9-10th june

[Ghosty]

Whoever has the wheel trim of joy needs to arrive first really.

 

The 'Generic Rubbish Vehicle Event' sign is KruJoe's.

[Flat4]

I have, being true to form, lost track of whom I have sent direction to Chez Saabnut, so if you are coming and I have not sent instructions to you, post on here or drop me a PM and I will send them to you.

Could I have directions please?

 

Looks like I am going to be able to come for the full weekend after all. Other half's prior engagement has been called off and my leave request has now been approved I will probably bring the caravan so I can take the Legacy for a damn good blat once unhitched

[Flat4]

How about you all invade Barry Cade's new job as a caravan site warden?

The Trossacks aren't far past Glasgow...

Which site is that? Trossachs are lovely.

 

Just remember to take it handy through Dumfriesshire - polis round there are a shower of cunts

Agreed! Used to live down there.  

 

Mmm fair shout. How stabbed would we get if we had them on as we drove up? Or should we fit them when we reach the safety of the field of dreams 2018?

You probably wouldn't. They'd likely think you were into football.

[Guest Hooli]

No idea which site. He sensibly didn't mention any details on the thread about it.

 

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[Supernaut]

Should I get a random wheel trim from the local scrap yard and make up an extra "Generic Rubbish Vehicle Event" sign?

[beko1987]

No, but you could find a 1 month to go gif! I've had a look but their not as good as your ones.

 

Still waiting to hear about potential meet points en route, unless that's been planned behind closed doors and I should take the hint?

[davidfowler2000]

We should have shitefest 19 in Cornwall next year, fuck the Scottish over... Smug bastards

 

It'd be an excuse for me to actually make my way there. It's not that far either.

[Guest Hooli]

It'd be an excuse for me to actually make my way there. It's not that far either.

 

It's a bit like Scotland but narrower & more tourists.

[Supernaut]

No, but you could find a 1 month to go gif! I've had a look but their not as good as your ones.

 

Still waiting to hear about potential meet points en route, unless that's been planned behind closed doors and I should take the hint?

 

 

[Ghosty]

Still waiting to hear about potential meet points en route, unless that's been planned behind closed doors and I should take the hint?

 

I think we need to consider what's generally viable and have a bit more serious discussion while taking on board potential good driving routes that aren't just the M74 or something. I was talking to Hooli yesterday and he seems to have some good ideas about routes through Scotland.

 

bub2006 also mentioned yesterday that he might not be coming now, something about his wife planning a holiday for his birthday the week after and not being able to justify the expense.

[dollywobbler]

I still have no idea what I'm doing, so can't plan anything at all.

[beko1987]

Yes he told me similar, damn selfish of his missus if you ask me!

 

Ill wait for a thread to be made then about travel arrangements, surprised we haven't had the yearly sales thread too yet. I'd probably be more leaning towards meeting people on the way but motorwaying up the uk, then nice scenic roads once in Scotland, but I'm mostly easy on all fronts

[Flat4]

I would really like to join the convoy. Happy to meet most places from Glasgow onwards but will have the caravan on the back so I will most likely tag on the end.

[bub2006]

Yes sorry but I've got to drop out. Found out yesterday wife booked a late birthday holiday so I cannot afford the spending over £150 quid on fuel,food etc for shitefes then away week after so it's a no go for me sadly. Sam,offer stands still to stay over though. I was looking forward to exploring Scotland too.

[beko1987]

Cheers bub, depending on how many midlands people are leaving Friday morning I may still come over on Thursday. Don't want to rub your nose in it too much though that your now not coming...

[bub2006]

Like I said mate just can't do it so not rubbing my nose in it!

[mat_the_cat]

I still have no idea what I'll be attending in. The 2CV isn't really shitey enough, the Starlet is too tedious, the Invacar is restricted to another meeting in July as its first major outing (and also, just no) and whatever I manage to bring back from the Bulgaria trip will have dubious legality. Mrs DW has offered me the Nippa, but I can't say that's massively appealing either! It is definitely quite shite.

 

I'm also thinking over my choice of wheels. The Stellar would definitely be the choice of the heart, but assuming I do, do I bring a tent or the little 'camper' trailer (which would restrict me to 60mph)? Or bring the LT, and sleep in comfort, with fridge, running water etc but again it'd be 60-65mph all the way up. The head's choice would be the iLoad - fast, comfortable and I could sleep in the back but that'd be a non-shite choice, as well as putting another 20% of the current mileage on the clock!

 

Stellar plus tent is the current front runner, but hoping for dry weather on the journey at least...

[Flat4]

I'll be limited to 60 with the van on the back so I'll stay at the back of the pack with you

[Ghosty]

I don't think anyone is particularly arsed about ragging it up there. Hell, I've got time (also fuel economy savings).

[Guest Hooli]

 I was talking to Hooli yesterday and he seems to have some good ideas about routes through Scotland.

 

 

I going via Bute to pick up my missus, so from there I head off a ferry to the A83/A82 & across the Carngorms probably via Spittle of Glenshee & drop into the shitefest from the north. Works out about 5-6hours riding which is a good day out for us.

[beko1987]

Tbh, what with 90% of us having a long drive, what you bring should be swerved towards comfort and fuel economy. I doubt anyone would berate people for using something boring!

 

And Ghosty, I'm aiming to sit on the motorway at 59mpg for the boring uk bit, we can all regroup then waft on. Hell, put the caravans at the front. It sets the pace, and we can enjoy collectively holding up the traffic!

[dollywobbler]

I don't think anyone is particularly arsed about ragging it up there. Hell, I've got time (also fuel economy savings).

 

What you need is a big, six-cylinder van to slipstream. Sorted!

[captain_70s]

I'll be limited to 60mph by the fact I can't be arsed driving the Acclaim any faster and mpg, yo.

[DodgyBastard]

There aren't an awful lot of scenic roads on the way up to the location but a drive over the Cairn o mount might be nice!

 

Cairn O'mount Classics by srblythe, on Flickr

[Flat4]

Hell, put the caravans at the front. It sets the pace, and we can enjoy collectively holding up the traffic!

I tow with a 260 brake Subaru which solo does 0-60 in under 6 seconds. The van is a lightweight twin axle which has just had sticky tyres put on it. I don't hold up traffic, trust me Unless you're a twat, in which case I'll be making myself as wide as possible

 

  

What you need is a big, six-cylinder van to slipstream. Sorted!

Is a 3ltr 4 cyl Granvia any use as a plan B?

[cort1977]

There aren't an awful lot of scenic roads on the way up to the location but a drive over the Cairn o mount might be nice!

 

Not from the central belt so much but coming from England there are some amazing roads through the borders like the A7, A68, A701.  Would make a long day even longer though.

[Ghosty]

Is a 3ltr 4 cyl Granvia any use as a plan B?

 

It's all good!

[beko1987]

Not from the central belt so much but coming from England there are some amazing roads through the borders like the A7, A68, A701. Would make a long day even longer though.

Sounds like we all need to meet at x by x o'clock on Friday, then decide what route we take, a direct one or scenic one. That's how we got about at shitefest 15, the caravannists/people who couldn't be arsed with a drive went the quick way and got there early, lots of us took about 3 hours to drive around a large puddle*. Was fun for both parties. I don't really know what I'll want to do until I'm there. Could be shattered and just want to get there, could be well up for a nice scenic drive. Couldn't tell you sat here though. But it's good to have options

[dome]

I'm hopefully bringing the Locost up from Dunfermline, if I do I'll be trying to avoid the motorways so would be up for some A roads. Not necessarily at silly speed. I must confess I don't know the north east very well so if anyone has idea of a route then let me know.

[davidfowler2000]

West coaster here.

Seeing as a lot of folk will likely use the M6 to head north you will inevitably skirt past Glasgow and then use the M80 / A9 so if it's scenery you're after, you're pretty much rooked. The west coast is the best coast but only if you are staying on the west as you head north. The transition from west to east on the diagonal is pretty crap.

 

Once you hit Perth you can find some scenery by taking the road up to Braemar, Ballater and then Aboyne before heading back down to SF18. Other than that you're only other hope for finding something somewhat interesting is to use the A92 from Dundee - Inverbervie via Arbroath and Montrose before cutting back across to Laurencekirk.

 

As suggested elsewhere you have the option of using the M6 as far as Gretna or continuing up to Moffat or Abington where you can take the Borders roads to Edinburgh then up the east coast. There are a few to choose from. I'd do that if I were you however Friday afternoon traffic around Edinburgh is criminal. I threatened to hand in my notice at Stagecoach if they didn't take me off the Glasgow - Edinburgh route.

 

The absolute easiest way would be to do M6 / M74 / M73 / M80 / M9 / A9 / A90. As I have already said to other folk, try to be in the Glasgow area for around noon and you'll get a clean run right up past Perth and Dundee. Once you get past Dundee the A90 is free flowing. Remember as well the average speed cameras are active from Dunblane to Perth and Dundee to Aberdeen. A distance of about 3.4 light years (that's what it felt like every day doing megabus anyways) and rumour has it they can differentiate vehicle types so van drivers beware. Oh and the cheeky wee 50mph section with a camera at Laurencekirk.