Highland Drive 2013 chat thread

[Glen N]

I don't have a walkie talkie,does everyone else have one?

You can use one of mine

That would be great,thanks! I see why they are handy incase you end up away the wrong way. Nice to see some better weather today,had a few hours out at the car for the first time in ages.

[TonyleFrog]

Apart from when Tony sails straight past the turn like last year

Nowhere near Martin's spectacular detour after Grantown on Spey.
Bob & Ann waited nearly half an hour for him to reappear.

They're handy to have if the group gets spread out,

I can see the advantages of the rear gunner being able to communicate with whoever is leading. Other than that I'm still not convinced that everyone needs one tbh.

Tony believes they're witchcraft

Yeah, next thing you'll be telling people my toolkit includes
- A cross
- Holy water
- A stake
- Several cloves of garlic

The frog was a homing pigeon in his previous life

He can drop off the radar only to appear on your tail 5 minutes from base. He's a one of

I'm an indigenous Australian. My tracking skills will find you no matter how hard you try to lose me.

[toymr2]

Tony we are not saying everyone should have one, it just makes it easier to communicate to the group any problems, diversions, or breakdowns that might happen, and of course you can partake in the banter :-)

[toymr2]

And in case anyone says they can use there mobile phone - reception in the Highlands is sketchy to say the least :-(

[toymr2]

And we can all "enjoy" Dee's singing over the airwaves :-(

[Wabbitkilla]

As long as no one tries to play music over them

[Wabbitkilla]

As long as no one tries to play music over them

[Glen N]

Will anyone be taking octane booster on the trip? If so what one and how much is it? Was thinking buying in bulk may save money.

[Ripley]

Will anyone be taking octane booster on the trip? If so what one and how much is it? Was thinking buying in bulk may save money.

I think folks have taken it in the past but havent needed it. If Peter can do a days run at 19 miles per gallon, I'm sure you'll be ok Glen

[toymr2]

Will anyone be taking octane booster on the trip? If so what one and how much is it? Was thinking buying in bulk may save money.

I think folks have taken it in the past but havent needed it. If Peter can do a days run at 19 miles per gallon, I'm sure you'll be ok Glen

Sorry to disagree, you will need it up north as the garage in Ullapool does not sell super unleaded, as I no longer have the Turbo (rest in piece) you are welcome to the 2 bottles of octane booster I have left which should be enough to do the whole weekend.

[Kinsy]

I'll also need to blag a walkie if there's one going

[Glen N]

Will anyone be taking octane booster on the trip? If so what one and how much is it? Was thinking buying in bulk may save money.

I think folks have taken it in the past but havent needed it. If Peter can do a days run at 19 miles per gallon, I'm sure you'll be ok Glen

Sorry to disagree, you will need it up north as the garage in Ullapool does not sell super unleaded, as I no longer have the Turbo (rest in piece) you are welcome to the 2 bottles of octane booster I have left which should be enough to do the whole weekend.

Ill buy the 2 bottles you've got,gives you money towards your fuel. I just want to be careful so thought the octane booster may be a good idea,I'm not sure if the car is mapped for v power,plus ill probably be running at 1.1bar for a bit of fun rather then the lower setting I usually use.

[Glen N]

For those of us who don't end up with a wallow talkie I can bring along a long roll of string and some paper cups to keep in contact

[Ripley]

I'll also need to blag a walkie if there's one going

I may have one if I can find the charger