C.C.C.E. 22nd June - 29th June 2013.

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Re: C.C.C.E. 24th June - 30th June 2013.

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In my country , the far west , I mean the french far west = britain ( the little one not the great one )
they recently have invented some kilt draws as member of celtic nations
Hmmm... My family's linked (Through my Mum's side) to Cameron of Errach - I have a tie, but my bro has the full traditional kit! We were one of the first clans to join the uprising! Interestingly enough I was told, (but haven't confirmed it yet) that my Dad's side of the family may be connected to the Frazers, who fought against them - something I may have seen re-enacted by my parents as a boy!

Anyway, must have a think about some decoration for the car on this theme!
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Paul296 wrote: All the cars would have to be converted into half-tracks or helicopters or something, ? :shock:

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citsncycles wrote:
In my country , the far west , I mean the french far west = britain ( the little one not the great one )
they recently have invented some kilt draws as member of celtic nations
Hmmm... My family's linked (Through my Mum's side) to Cameron of Errach - I have a tie, but my bro has the full traditional kit! We were one of the first clans to join the uprising! Interestingly enough I was told, (but haven't confirmed it yet) that my Dad's side of the family may be connected to the Frazers, who fought against them - something I may have seen re-enacted by my parents as a boy!

Anyway, must have a think about some decoration for the car on this theme!
Being adopted I've no idea of my genealogy. However with my short temper, I suspect there's some Klingon in my genes. :D
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Xemes wrote:They only need some paddle wheel …and GOOOOOoooooo
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I REALLY like that. :oops:
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2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
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This is looking doubtful for me unfortunately. :( My friend/co-driver has dropped out, so funding this 100 % myself is going to be difficult. I'm still willing to help with getting stickers made up and the offer of a pit stop/brew at mine still stands.
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1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.

1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
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It wont be as expensive Mark as the Challenge and you are one of our further north members!
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Maybe you could hitch a lift with someone else Mark - if you could put up with the music I could pick you up on the way.
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Aye. Given the number of vehicles with spare seats, you could probably even change vehicles several times if you fancied!
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Hmmm - musical passengers!
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BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
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Thanks for all the positive 'vibes' guys.

I don't think it would be the same if I wasn't in my own car though.

Job hunting not going well. I've done some agency work, but it is hit and miss.

I could move away to Crick/Northampton way, where jobs are more plentiful, but that would entail the selling the valver, which I don't really want to do if I can help it.

I'm sure something will turn up eventually.
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2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.

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Yep, they keep telling you there's plenty of jobs out there, but what they don't say is that a lot of them are part time, temporary or minimum wage!

I assume the driver agencys by you aren't that busy? My Dad ended up making more money than me working 9 months a year with an agency that kept supplying drivers to Sainsbury for their night trunks, but that was several years ago.
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BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
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It's very quiet up here Mike. All the major RDC's in the NW are Liverpool/ Manchester way. Which would mean a hour commute each way, with all the associated fuel costs and wear/tear. People just aren't buying enough stuff unfortunately.

John Lewis/Waitrose have established a RDC in Leyland which is 45 mins away, so do-able in terms of travelling. It is supposed to 'come on line' this summer. No class 1 vacancies as of yet though.

*apologies for going off topic*
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1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.

1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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*BUMP*
I'm assuming everyone attending the Ecosse Challenge is ok with camping. Sounds an obvious question I know, but I'm going to make a provisional booking for the first night at Hoddom Castle camping/caravan site in Ecclefechan.

Just over eight weeks to go. :D
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1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.

1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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Post by Vanny »

I thought you couldn't afford it :D Glad to see you're back in.

Does this booking mean I've missed some sort of itinerary and confirmed guest list?
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