Scotland : Argyll, Isles & Loch Lomond Chat for CC Ecosse Islay Cycle Tour 2014

[Telemark]

That sounds like an excellent plan, thanks again for all your efforts!
In my mind I'm going (so very excited ), most hurdles sorted, just have to try not to get ahead of myself .

T

 

[Col5632]

Gutted I can't go, hopefully my monies change between now and then

 

[Brandane]

OK, I've been lurking on this thread long enough. Until a few days ago I was a weekend worker, but I have now negotiated something more flexible. Which seems fair, given that I am supposedly self employed (long boring story).
Bottom line is, I should be able to attend this ride, and hopefully some others too.
So how much is it, and how do we get the cash to you @Fubar ?

Edit: If I haven't missed the deadline!

 

[Fubar]

OK, I've been lurking on this thread long enough. Until a few days ago I was a weekend worker, but I have now negotiated something more flexible. Which seems fair, given that I am supposedly self employed (long boring story).
Bottom line is, I should be able to attend this ride, and hopefully some others too.
So how much is it, and how do we get the cash to you @Fubar ?

Edit: If I haven't missed the deadline!

Hi! I've put in a provisional booking request but should be able to add to that (once I hear back from them) - it's £19 a night each in the youth hostels x 3, then your ferry fares (prices at work but not expensive, I can update you tomorrow), then it's just getting to Ardrossan and your food and beer money. @Telemark and @Pat "5mph" were discussing cheap meals to cook while we're there so all in all a fairly inexpensive weekend.

Let me know how that sounds, I'll post once I hear back from SYHA.

Cheers! Mark

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@Fubar I've got to go to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks if this helps with the deposit gathering logistics.

 

[Fubar]

@Fubar I've got to go to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks if this helps with the deposit gathering logistics.

Let me make sure I can get us all booked in first and then we can arrange deposits etc - I'm sure you're all very trustworthy!

 

[Scoosh]

Let me make sure I can get us all booked in first and then we can arrange deposits etc - I'm sure you're all very trustworthy!

 

[Brandane]

then it's just getting to Ardrossan and your food and beer money. @Telemark and @Pat "5mph" were discussing cheap meals to cook while we're there so all in all a fairly inexpensive weekend.

That'll be a 12 mile ride, or 2 stops on the train for me then .

 

[Fubar]

Update over on the main thread here.

 

[Fubar]

OK, I've been lurking on this thread long enough. Until a few days ago I was a weekend worker, but I have now negotiated something more flexible. Which seems fair, given that I am supposedly self employed (long boring story).
Bottom line is, I should be able to attend this ride, and hopefully some others too.
So how much is it, and how do we get the cash to you @Fubar ?

Edit: If I haven't missed the deadline!

Hi Brandane I've calculated that the ferries will cost £34.60 in total so £91.60 on accommodation and travel.

 

[Brandane]

Hi Brandane I've calculated that the ferries will cost £34.60 in total so £91.60 on accommodation and travel.

Bargain for a weekend out .
Just let me know when you need paid for the deposit on accommodation and the cheque will be in the post.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Same here, let us know when moneys are due @Fubar

 

[Edwardoka]

Tell me when's a good time and I'll pop over and give you the cash in person, it gives me an excuse to go out on the bike (right now I only have excuses for not going out on the bike)

 

[Fubar]

Tell me when's a good time and I'll pop over and give you the cash in person, it gives me an excuse to go out on the bike (right now I only have excuses for not going out on the bike)

No worries, once I know everyone is in I'll pay it on the credit card so still gives a bit of leeway before payment is due - we could always organise an RV around a deposit collecting exercise

So just to clarify, both you and Gill are in and happy with the twin/double room costs and arrangements on the main thread?

 

[Edwardoka]

No worries, once I know everyone is in I'll pay it on the credit card so still gives a bit of leeway before payment is due - we could always organise an RV around a deposit collecting exercise

So just to clarify, both you and Gill are in and happy with the twin/double room costs and arrangements on the main thread?

Aye, definitely in!