Author Topic: YACF LEJoG Relay (Read 180201 times)

RJ · « **Reply #1150 on:** 30 January, 2014, 08:22:14 pm »

Quote from: mcshroom on 28 January, 2014, 04:18:10 pm

Just had a bit of a mad thought. I'm planning to tour between Newcastle(ish) and Aberdeen in the middle of March.

If the baton is still in the North East then (and one of the residents of Furry Boots Toon was willing to take it at the end), it may be possible for me to transport our wooden friend quite a long way north.

Hmm

But please not in a one-er ...

Ruth · « **Reply #1151 on:** 06 February, 2014, 07:15:11 am »

Quote from: RJ on 30 January, 2014, 08:22:14 pm

Quote from: mcshroom on 28 January, 2014, 04:18:10 pm
Just had a bit of a mad thought. I'm planning to tour between Newcastle(ish) and Aberdeen in the middle of March.

If the baton is still in the North East then (and one of the residents of Furry Boots Toon was willing to take it at the end), it may be possible for me to transport our wooden friend quite a long way north.

Hmm

But please not in a one-er ...

I only just worked out what you meant by one-er.

I was thinkin 'onesie'.

But you mean one single long trip, don't you

RJ · « **Reply #1152 on:** 11 February, 2014, 10:12:53 pm »

Yup. Just 'cos it'd be nice to show the baton the sights before everything gets stowed out for the Festival

Deano · « **Reply #1153 on:** 24 February, 2014, 03:53:34 pm »

I'm riding up to Berwick this weekend.

Anyone in the borders fancy a hands-across-the-divide-stylee handover of le baton?

I won't carry it just on the off-chance, as I'll probably be train-assisted on the way back to Darlo.

mcshroom · « **Reply #1154 on:** 14 March, 2014, 09:53:31 pm »

Right I Now have the baton in Newcastle.

Anyone fact meeting me in Edinburgh (Tuesday), Dundee (Thursday) or Aberdeen (Friday) to receive it?

David Martin · « **Reply #1155 on:** 14 March, 2014, 10:35:06 pm »

Can do Dundee. Thursday sounds fine. Pm for details.

Deano · « **Reply #1156 on:** 14 March, 2014, 10:47:17 pm »

Yes, Mcshroom has le baton now.

*evil cackle*

Free! Free! I'm finally free!

*evil cackle*

David Martin · « **Reply #1157 on:** 14 March, 2014, 11:03:36 pm »

Time for the baton to get some decent history. Standing stones, Scott's ship. Pictish runes etc. And with a bit of wrangling, the snow roads.

Kim · « **Reply #1158 on:** 14 March, 2014, 11:14:20 pm »

Pah! It's been to the Country Girl, how much history do you need?

jogler · « **Reply #1159 on:** 14 March, 2014, 11:30:12 pm »

Quote from: David Martin on 14 March, 2014, 11:03:36 pm

Time for the baton to get some decent history. Standing stones, Scott's ship. Pictish runes etc. And with a bit of wrangling, the snow roads.

don't forget Edward Longshanks

Basil · « **Reply #1160 on:** 15 March, 2014, 08:09:59 am »

Quote from: Kim on 14 March, 2014, 11:14:20 pm

Pah! It's been to the Country Girl, how much history do you need?

It also traveled through the Netherton Tunnel (of the famous Tunnel Ride) on my leg to Brum.

LeBaton · « **Reply #1161 on:** 15 March, 2014, 08:48:58 am »

(muffled voice)

Dark in here

mcshroom · « **Reply #1162 on:** 18 March, 2014, 06:38:29 pm »

I had to put the cover over this morning or you and the rest of the pannier would have been soaked. Other than that you've been travelling al-fresco. Hope you've enjoyed the Coast and Castles so far

I'm currently sat in Edinburgh (avec le Baton)

mcshroom · « **Reply #1163 on:** 18 March, 2014, 06:56:48 pm »

Oh, and from yesterday

Chris S · « **Reply #1164 on:** 18 March, 2014, 08:00:21 pm »

* like *

(Finally!!)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1165 on:** 18 March, 2014, 08:46:07 pm »

I'm going to pour myself a wee dram.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1166 on:** 18 March, 2014, 08:51:41 pm »

What happens if the Scots vote for independence when the baton is still up there? Will it be a bit like the Elgin Marbles or the Scone of Stoon? Forever to be internationally haggled over?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1167 on:** 18 March, 2014, 08:59:34 pm »

I suspect the SAS will be sent in to get it. Who dares wins.

clarion · « **Reply #1168 on:** 19 March, 2014, 08:45:31 am »

I do hope that Le Baton will continue his travels even if he gets to John O'Groats so soon.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1169 on:** 19 March, 2014, 08:46:59 am »

There will have to be another challenge. I believe he hasn't yet visited the Emerald Isle.

Canardly · « **Reply #1170 on:** 19 March, 2014, 08:02:51 pm »

That is if Russia doesn't Annexe Scotlandshire first of course. (there may be a few Russian nationals in them there hills).

David Martin · « **Reply #1171 on:** 20 March, 2014, 07:14:12 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 March, 2014, 08:59:34 pm

I suspect the SAS will be sent in to get it. Who dares wins.

SAS is already in Scotland and a potential recipient of the baton.

David Martin · « **Reply #1172 on:** 20 March, 2014, 05:15:46 pm »

And the Baton brings typically seasonal weather to Dundee. Received from mcshroom on a blustery and rather soggy day before leading him to his abode for the night.

DSC_1130 by davidmamartin, on Flickr

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1173 on:** 20 March, 2014, 05:36:27 pm »

Many moons ago, when Discovery was moored on the Thames and I was a Sea Sprout I spent a weekend aboard. There was a competition to see which Sprout could collect the most newspapers which were then sold to a recycling company to raise funds. I was well placed in the competition so won a place on the Discovery weekend.

One of the activities was rowing navy whalers down to Greenwich. I was so weedy I couldn't manage the weight of the oars so spent the trip sat in the bows on a coil of rope.

David Martin · « **Reply #1174 on:** 20 March, 2014, 06:02:12 pm »

That would have been the early 80's then.

Author Topic: YACF LEJoG Relay (Read 180201 times)

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