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  1. crispey

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    #21 crispey, Jul 20, 2017
    IMG_2927.JPG Last leg went in search and found an old pool I swam in as a nipper in glen fruin
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    IMG_2991.JPG then along to Tayvallich for tea and peace as recommended by mr O FullSizeRender.jpg then pub for the night!
    8 hours to Bellingham tomorrow so early night!!
     
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  2. Dougie D

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    #22 Dougie D, Jul 20, 2017
    i bet finding the pool brought back a lot of happy memories for you:) glad the weathers seems to be fine for you and your'e getting to enjoy some of our roads without any rain;)
     
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  3. crispey

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    #23 crispey, Jul 20, 2017
    Been so lucky so far, all the rain has been overnight, I'd just got the bike unpacked and got myself into my room this evening when the heavens opened, sadly I fear my luck won't last!
     
  4. MrOrange

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    #23 MrOrange, Jul 20, 2017
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    I have the same photo as that, except I went for the soup !! Easily wins 'Cafe with best view in the world' Award.

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  5. Dougie D

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    #24 Dougie D, Jul 20, 2017
    loads of tea rooms with stunning views on the west of Scotland..this is one of my favourites in Plockton
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    #25 MrOrange, Jul 20, 2017
    Spent my Honeymoon in Plockton! Great wee place.
     
  7. Dougie D

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    #26 Dougie D, Jul 20, 2017
    I'm a romantic i got married on a Monday holiday and back to work on the Tuesday:D
     
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    #27 Havit, Jul 20, 2017
    Is she dutch !
     
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    #28 steve lovatt, Jul 21, 2017
    Me and crispey at Bellingham 20170721_174019.jpg
    We appear to be at a monastery! 20170721_134405.jpg
     
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    #29 Havit, Jul 21, 2017
    Just read something funny about that monestry ye visited. David bowie was a student of Buddhism there in 1969 ,! He wrote this about it. I was terribly earnest about Buddhism at the time. I was staying at their monestry and was doing all the exams and yet I had a feeling it wasn't for me, I suddenly realised how close it all was another month and my head would have been shaved !! ,lol xx
     
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  11. crispey

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    #30 crispey, Jul 21, 2017
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    Well I left lochgilpead at 6 in an effort to join the guys and gal at Dumfries to enjoy their company for the final leg of my journey!
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    Stunning ride round Loch fyne and only had a 5 minute wait for the ferry
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    Had my first bit of rain that turned steadily heavier the nearer I got to Dumfries but still managed some stunning roads and scenery, no photos I'm afraid, refusing to take the easy motorway option!
    Got to Dumfries almost an hour early. Everyone there on time apart from the main man, who lives 15 mins away!! Mrs O had baked a cake was the reason! Fair do's!
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    Headed off and once again Ron showed us some cracking roads and scenery, tried to convert us all to Buddhism
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    Soggy ride over to Bellingham
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    where I'm pleased to say everyone arrived safely! Job done!!
     
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    #31 Tigcraft, Jul 22, 2017
    Nice picture take of the group crispey
     
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    #32 Tiglet, Jul 22, 2017
    Did you notice Eric it was taken outside the toilets :eek::mask:

    Maybe a few of the old ones have slack bladders :p:)
     
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  14. steve lovatt

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    #33 steve lovatt, Jul 22, 2017
    Some of us were also parked in a disabled space! ;)
     
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    #34 Biker Jock, Jul 24, 2017
    Sorry if we spoil your fun, but it's not illegal to be out cycling on the public highways. To be fair, I've never had a close call with a fellow biker while out cycling - they are usually pretty good. It is now recommended practice to cycle two-abreast (or take a dominant position on the road, if alone), in order to prevent idiot drivers squeezing past too close between oncoming vehicles and cyclists. I still tend to ride close to the left, but almost every trip, a car/van/lorry puts my life at risk by skimming past way too close. But I won't be bullied off the road.

    Sorry to jump on this thread, but I had to respond (I feel better now).
     
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    #35 Biker Jock, Jul 24, 2017
    Some great roads around the Scottish borders area. Dumfries and Galloway is an area I'd love to explore on the Tiger 800.
     
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    #36 steve lovatt, Jul 24, 2017
    Not saying it's illegal or that they shouldn't be out on the roads - I also cycle myself. I was refer to the dickheads who squeeze into lycra and behave as if they have a right to ignore the rules of the road. :D
     
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    #37 Sprinter, Jul 24, 2017
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    Its not bullied (if I may) its disbelief, or inability to comprehend one would put ones self in such an extremely perilous position, for rider and driver, by choice,The response therefore is emotional and so seems like anger, and is interpreted as bulling. Having the right does not mean its safe.Its not, Your are extremely vulnerable, in a place where you are unexpected, (to a large degree) and surrounded by fast ,heavy ,objects full of inertia. Your lack of fear for yourself or others ( if I kill you you change my life forever, dont underestimate that effect, imagine for a second you knock over a pedestrian) boggles my mind. Thank you in advance for reading my side.:)
     
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    #38 Sprinter, Jul 24, 2017

    I did move, honestly.
     
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  20. crispey

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    #39 crispey, Jul 24, 2017
    Mate! Doesn't matter who they are anyone coming down hill 2 abreast into a blind corner should have their heads examined, just so happened these were cyclists. Guess I'm lucky the weren't horse riders going the other way as who knows where my head would have ended up!
    Also it's my little trip up north thread so let's keep me as the centre of attention':p
     
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    #40 Biker Jock, Jul 25, 2017
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    I apologise for jumping on your thread, Crispey. I should have created a new thread. Are you saying the cyclist were on the wrong side of the road "coming downhill 2 abreast"? In which case, that is complete madness. Anyway, sorry for the rude interruption to your trip report.
     
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