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This sounds like a great trip--wish I could join you all! Please post lots of photos! 
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Hey up John It's a shame ye can't join us on Black Rose mi old. Maybe another time. Don't worry mate about photos, because there will be loads, Ivan will see to that.  Real biking/Real ale/Malt whisky & good company...........That's Rock "n" Roll  RIDE SMART Steve
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Yes will post some up for you John.  Steve has a great route planned for Saturday which is gonna be stunning! Will be snapping away like the paparazzi!  
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That looks like a real good run for the Saturday Steve. Must remember to bring the camera. See yous all at Carrbridge
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Only eight more sleeps to go! Weather picking up nicely now and the fella in the big chair upstairs has promised glorious sunshine Meeting places are confirmed: Wetherby Services (A1 near York) 07.15 Carter Bar (English Scottish boarder)10.00 Carrbridge (south of Inverness) 16.00 Anyone else fancy it you are very welcome.
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Busy weekend for me, out friday night so can't leave then and Sunday I have a family thing but if I can move that to the evening I will head up on Saturday and come back Sunday. I'll just rough it so if I see you guys there that's cool but I'll generaly play it by ear.
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Ben, you are more than welcome mate. Will PM you my number so you can get in touch when you get sorted.
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Old Bakery cafe. Sounds good to me. See you Friday
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They are brilliant!! I want one!
Steve I have ordered sunshine so no worries!
Can't wait!
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Dont know whether it will affect your route chaps but the roadworks on the M80 approaching Stirling are a nightmare. About 10 miles solid, avoid if you can. Have a great trip and hope the snow clears for Friday. It was glorious last week, but thats not much help to you is it. Enjoy and I put one behind the bar for you all at Applecross, just mention my name. Cheers Chris
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Road closures all over the place but we'll get through!! Snow tomorrow but clear on Friday (we hope)! DeNero very kind of you my friend!
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Hey up Bryn Call that a snow shovel  that's a poopa scoopa where I come from matey  Another one for ya, on e-bay I've found snow chains that'll fit the bike. One made of polished stainless steel and one of chrome, but when I go & have a look at the "feed back" on them the S/S one looks the better but the chromed item offers the better grip.  What would you fit? Both have a buy now £19.99 Ride Smart Steve
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Chris you are a mate. If we get through the F*#*ing snow we shall par take of a beer at the Famous Applecross Inn CHEERS 2 you and Heather. Onwards and upwards.  Ride Smart Steve
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Steve, sometimes you have to sacrifice size for portability, (at least, thats what I tell the ladies  ) BTW, I thought snow chains were illegal in this country? Or is that just spiked tyres?  Hope you all enjoy yourselves up there this weekend, and that the weather breaks for you all
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Looking forward to the pics from this one... hope the weather held out for you guys.
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great pics Bodger. looks like it hasnt changed much since i was last up there in 1981/82 
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A brilliant time was had by all What a weekend. http://s870.photobucket.com/albums/ab266/stevebigviking/Lochinver%20pie%20run%202010/Definitely the best upgrade were the Heat Deamon Grip Heaters fitted this winter When we got home me & Pam had completed 1155 miles, used 118.65 litres of fuel.....& the cost £145.53 worth every penny, so that's 9.735 miles per litre not bad for two up + luggage. So many thanks to Ivan, Steve, Colin and not forgetting my pillion Pam. So who's up for The Lochinver Pie Run 2011 ?????
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more great pics ,thanks for sharing guys .
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Looks like you had a good time guys n girls, some really interesting pics of some lovely scenary...
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It was terrific Ray. Great ride, fantastic company and amazing scenery! Thanks to Steve for putting the run together and yes I will be there next year but I'll pass on the Green Room option. Here's a few more pictures A Bonnie Bonnie in bonnie Scotland...  Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.....  Romeo & Juliet....  Steve and Pam  and the views were reasonable...  and the Haggis Lochinver pies were amazing... 
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more great pics and even celebs in them ..... no.... well look over yon pie munchers shooder is that not jean luc picard
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Hey up This is part of our return trip from the Lochinver Pie Run. We thought you might like to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuXiHdqCckU
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Bloody Volvo drivers overtaking on a bend like that  Beautiful road, Steve, which one was it? Thanks for sharing
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Hi Bryn Yes bloody Volvo drivers, but to be fair we were tootling along and enjoying the scenery and the numerous red deer beside the road. The road in question is the A87 from Dornie (Eilean Donan Castle) past the Five Sisters through Glen Shiel onto the watering hole of The Cluanie Inn. Glad you liked the video, although the music works well I had planned John Fogerty singing "Up Around The Bend", but due to copyright laws I had to pick from YouTube library. You should see their library very obscure. 
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any ideas?
