Going to Scotland this weekend - Page 2

Chris Caton · 02 July 2013, 17:02

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Originally Posted by paddlers

No offence taken Jambo, we love the west coast ! Over the years done all of the west coast plus Mull & Skye and if I did the lottery & won it you'd find us as neighbours for a good part of the year!
Second only to Gods county with a coastline that to me is unbeatable in this island of ours!

Still hate the midges anywhere though............

I've been all over Scotland on holiday, camping with the Scouts, car rallies, but the worst I've ever seen seen for them orrible little buggers was the caravan club site at Kielder Water, it was a nightmare as soon as evening fell they just swarmed, still gives me the creeps just thinking about it

I think Jambo just takes them in as pups n sell them onto Kielder

Poly · 02 July 2013, 17:09

Jambo - I agree over the last 5-10 yrs they have been not too bad at all. However its probably best not to shout about it or everyone will start coming to the West Coast and the tranquility will be destroyed.

paddlers · 02 July 2013, 17:11

Agreed Chris, Keilder is another horror spot for them. My original post wasn't intended as a criticism more of a question!
I love Scotland but at times have had to admit defeat when the biting hoard arrive. Early mornings and late evenings this year have been quite bad at home this year and my usual repellent of Classic/Hamlet cigars hasn't had the desired effect....

Chris Caton · 02 July 2013, 17:15

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Originally Posted by paddlers

Agreed Chris, Keilder is another horror spot for them. My original post wasn't intended as a criticism more of a question!
I love Scotland but at times have had to admit defeat when the biting hoard arrive. Early mornings and late evenings this year have been quite bad at home this year and my usual repellent of Classic/Hamlet cigars hasn't had the desired effect....

I've always assumed that if any midges arrive then that's the time to head to the pub, always look on the bright side, it won't ever stop me going up Nth just taken extra beer tokens

Pedrode · 02 July 2013, 17:23

We are on Arran where some evenings you could lean on them. Avon skin-so-soft is the answer...works a treat...with the added bonus of lovely soft skin! But I still tell the wife that a large Cuban is also essential.

jambo · 02 July 2013, 18:05

How did you guess Chris my special SAS troops, just for you. Saving plenty for next year!! And yes thank God for Avon SSS

eilean mor · 02 July 2013, 18:38

I'm with Poly on this, imagine how many folk there'd be here if it wasn't for the rain and the midges

jambo · 02 July 2013, 18:49

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Originally Posted by eilean mor

I'm with Poly on this, imagine how many folk there'd be here if it wasn't for the rain and the midges

They have the pluses, but we try hard not to make it to obvious that its an anti tourism strategy.

Chris Caton · 02 July 2013, 18:55

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Originally Posted by jambo

They have the pluses, but we try hard not to make it to obvious that its an anti tourism strategy.

if you get too many visitors it'll spoil it for the rest of us, I always tell everyone that wherever I've been on holiday it was crap n not worth going

paddlers · 02 July 2013, 19:06

I agree, bloody awful !!

jambo · 02 July 2013, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

if you get too many visitors it'll spoil it for the rest of us, I always tell everyone that wherever I've been on holiday it was crap n not worth going

That's the spirit.

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willk · 02 July 2013, 20:12

Midgies? 50% DEET on yer fizz and loose ends. Sorted.

jambo · 02 July 2013, 20:46

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Originally Posted by willk

Midgies? 50% DEET on yer fizz and loose ends. Sorted.

cuse me what the hell is fizz and loose ends............do you not need some three-in-one for loose ends?

willk · 02 July 2013, 21:22

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Originally Posted by jambo

cuse me what the hell is fizz and loose ends............do you not need some three-in-one for loose ends?

Tch!

Fizz = physiognomy noun (plural physiognomies)
a person’s facial features or expression,

Loose ends = The bits unsecured below cuffs and kilts

jambo · 02 July 2013, 22:03

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Originally Posted by willk

Tch!

Fizz = physiognomy noun (plural physiognomies)
a person’s facial features or expression,

Loose ends = The bits unsecured below cuffs and kilts

Aw Fizzog and extremities/bear bits

, gotcha now

simon23 · 02 July 2013, 23:45

is someone going on holiday?

lightning · 03 July 2013, 09:59

Yes, we are!

I have to say in the past we had a fair few midges in the Highlands, but we just got on with it.
In 2011 we spent a week at Loch Linnhe and there were hardly any there.

My wife has been using the Avon product mentioned previously, I will report on how we are getting on with the boat etc when we are there.
(I am told the accommodation has internet/wifi access)

It looks like there are plenty of places to explore,both on the boat and on foot/on bikes, and the scenery looks pretty impressive as well.

jambo · 03 July 2013, 10:28

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Originally Posted by lightning

Yes, we are!

I have to say in the past we had a fair few midges in the Highlands, but we just got on with it.
In 2011 we spent a week at Loch Linnhe and there were hardly any there.

My wife has been using the Avon product mentioned previously, I will report on how we are getting on with the boat etc when we are there.
(I am told the accommodation has internet/wifi access)

It looks like there are plenty of places to explore,both on the boat and on foot/on bikes, and the scenery looks pretty impressive as well.

There is plenty to do if your active both on and of the water, its up to you. Remember and go and see the beavers. I am heading up on Thursday for a few days I'll look out for you on the water what is your 'driving' sib wise. I may not be out on the water as I have OB problems but if you se a yellow and black Ribcraft with a 150 mariner on the back give me a wave if you have VHF call sign Breawatch. I'll keep watch on here for you.
Have a nice week.
Cheers
B

lightning · 03 July 2013, 15:01

We just have a little 2.85m SIB with a 9.8hp engine, hence my reluctance to venture out of the Loch into open water.
However we do have life jackets, flares, a sea anchor, oars and VHF on board so are not completely unprepared.
I don't have a licence for the VHF radio, I only bought it to call for help in an emergency, as last year we were in Fowey Cornwall and there was a chance we could end up in open water.
So I guess that means I shouldn't really use it to talk to other boaters?

But I will keep a look out for you. Our boat is grey with blue ends to the tubes. Here's the only picture I have of it, taken on Loch Linnhe with the smaller 6hp engine I had then.

jambo · 03 July 2013, 16:47

Okay. Hope to bump into you. Wx looks good for the week.

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