Sounds good, Bob. I'm ready for a meet . . .
But I would plan a base in Scotland, somewhere picturesque is not always that
accessible, but it is fun driving around those roads. We stayed in a cabin on
the edge of Lochinver a few years ago: we had one day of very high winds (so we
climbed the side of a mountain in 60kts!) and 10 days of great weather.
Check the midge season, though. Ask Piers if May is midge-free.
Chris
On 23 Mar 2013, at 19:21, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> We're also thinking between just riding around and staying somewhere
> different every night, or using the list to help us find two strategically
> located holiday rentals to act as headquarters from which to venture forth on
> day trips. The whole island thing is very appealing, too.
>
> So, oh you of vast knowledge, is this enough information to elicit advice,
> hints and suggestions? I should add that my cousin-in-law, who is like a
> sister to my daughter-in-law, is married to a Scotsman, and they have a
> whiskey business in Huntly. ( http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com ) It is
> remotely possible that we may be able to spend some or all of our time there,
> thus resulting in massive savings. An iffy proposition at best, but not
> outside the realm of possibility. They spend most of their time in Los
> Angeles, and so could be a perfect thing. (Also, I noticed on a map that
> Huntly is not far from Peterhead, and I must say that Peterhead quickly
> became a MUST VISIT on The Trip. One must have a photograph of one's self
> standing beside the sign that says "Welcome to Peterhead".)
>
> Of course, meetings with list members would be high on my list as well.
> Should we consider a gathering, with attendees throwing in to rent some
> awesome location in the Highlands for a few days, with wives, SOs and other
> companions included? Good weather: hike around, take pictures, drink, swap
> lies. Bad weather: sit around, drink, swap lies.
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