11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Moderators: jifflemon, coyote1980, Rachel
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
The Scotland meet will be on 11th August. I have booked the evening meal at Cove Bay Hotel, 15 Colsea Rd, Cove Bay, Aberdeen AB12 3NA Phone: 01224 897211
They have accomodation available - I have provisionally booked 1 double room ensuite, one twin beds with shared bathroom and one single ensuite with sea view. All £66 including breakfast and free cancellation up to 10th August. If you would like one, let me know and I'll put your name on the booking. First come, first served, it's only a small hotel but there are others a short drive away.
Al and I will be driving the route next month so more details after that.
They have accomodation available - I have provisionally booked 1 double room ensuite, one twin beds with shared bathroom and one single ensuite with sea view. All £66 including breakfast and free cancellation up to 10th August. If you would like one, let me know and I'll put your name on the booking. First come, first served, it's only a small hotel but there are others a short drive away.
Al and I will be driving the route next month so more details after that.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Thanks Sylvia
Sounds good! Please put Lee and I down for a room - we'll be there
David
Sounds good! Please put Lee and I down for a room - we'll be there
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Hi dc, Just to confirm that I have put the double in your name. If anyone else wants a double, there is another one on booking.com.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Count me in . . .
but only to come and say 'hello'
for info , try and get across to Alford Motor Museum, if wet it's an excellent hide out
http://www.gtm.org.uk/
but only to come and say 'hello'
for info , try and get across to Alford Motor Museum, if wet it's an excellent hide out
http://www.gtm.org.uk/
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Thanks Sylviadragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:38 amHi dc, Just to confirm that I have put the double in your name. If anyone else wants a double, there is another one on booking.com.
Still hoping to make the May meet as well; confirm nearer the time though...
All the best
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
The start point will be The Kelpies, Falkirk FK2 7ZT, 9-10am. glasgow jim will be there for a chinwag and to see us off - it will be great to meet him in person.
Al and I went there a few years ago - I parked up and got accosted by a chap who started off with the usual 'haven't seen a 480 for years' then told me he used to work for a wealthy man who collected them - it was his job to go off and pick up the latest aquisitions for the collection. Maybe there is a store of sorned 480's still in Scotland, awaiting the inevitable price rise, or there again maybe it was all a load of bulls*!t.
Al and I went there a few years ago - I parked up and got accosted by a chap who started off with the usual 'haven't seen a 480 for years' then told me he used to work for a wealthy man who collected them - it was his job to go off and pick up the latest aquisitions for the collection. Maybe there is a store of sorned 480's still in Scotland, awaiting the inevitable price rise, or there again maybe it was all a load of bulls*!t.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Lunch will be at The Boathouse, Kinross which is on the shore of Loch Leven. Their menu is online if anyone wants to take a look (pre-ordering is not necessary).
This was my cheese on toast:
and this was Al's smoked haddock:
Both as delicious as they looked, so I hope everyone will enjoy their lunch.
This was my cheese on toast:
and this was Al's smoked haddock:
Both as delicious as they looked, so I hope everyone will enjoy their lunch.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
We have got provisional permission for a photoshoot at Knockhill racing circuit - just got to check nearer the time that they haven't had a calendar change for the day.
The roads in the whole area around that part of Scotland are great for 480s - not so good as Snake pass but still lots of fun.
The roads in the whole area around that part of Scotland are great for 480s - not so good as Snake pass but still lots of fun.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
-
- Can tell where the 480 was built
- Posts: 317
- Joined: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:44 pm
- Location: Aberdeenshire, Huntly
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
hows th numbers looking for this Sylvia?
also Alan whats your plans for this? i had been thinking on just coming along to the evening meal in cove, be good to meet some new folk but I dont think my 480 is ready for a long-range trip just yet haha!
also Alan whats your plans for this? i had been thinking on just coming along to the evening meal in cove, be good to meet some new folk but I dont think my 480 is ready for a long-range trip just yet haha!
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 212bhp/230nm
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
'08 XC90 D5 SE Premium
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
'08 XC90 D5 SE Premium
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Fraser
assuming the MoT is OK then aye, not too far for me,
you're OK, long trip, have a meal, car cools down , restart , all OK
assuming the MoT is OK then aye, not too far for me,
you're OK, long trip, have a meal, car cools down , restart , all OK
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
-
- Can tell where the 480 was built
- Posts: 317
- Joined: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:44 pm
- Location: Aberdeenshire, Huntly
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Aye Alan, something like that... haha
Cool, well can you put me down for a provisional 2 seats for the meal please, i'll see if the other half wants to come or if i can find a friend! haha
Cool, well can you put me down for a provisional 2 seats for the meal please, i'll see if the other half wants to come or if i can find a friend! haha
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 212bhp/230nm
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
'08 XC90 D5 SE Premium
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
'08 XC90 D5 SE Premium
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Well, it looks like small is going to be beautiful for this one. I'm quite surprised I haven't heard from any members in the north of England, I thought there might be a few up there coming along.
In approx 10 days time I will need to know numbers for the visit to Knockhill. There are 4 confirmed cars plus 3 possibles, arthuy, alan 480 and cranna 21. Please could you guys let me know if you are likely to be there by the end of next week. Anyone else who hasn't been in contact but interested in coming for part or all of the day, please give me a shout.
In approx 10 days time I will need to know numbers for the visit to Knockhill. There are 4 confirmed cars plus 3 possibles, arthuy, alan 480 and cranna 21. Please could you guys let me know if you are likely to be there by the end of next week. Anyone else who hasn't been in contact but interested in coming for part or all of the day, please give me a shout.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Hi Sylvia
If small has to be beautiful so be it - it's appropriate to the 480
Just to confirm Lee & I, with Lily of course, will be there and are looking forward to it...see you at the Kelpies!
All the best
David
If small has to be beautiful so be it - it's appropriate to the 480
Just to confirm Lee & I, with Lily of course, will be there and are looking forward to it...see you at the Kelpies!
All the best
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
I need to sort out my MoT but otherthan that I cant see any problems for me getting there.
-
- Advanced 480 rookie
- Posts: 561
- Joined: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:11 pm
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Sorry I will not make it, will be heading back from France on that day
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Just got confirmation for the Knockhill photoshoot, so here is the schedule for the day:
start Kelpies Falkirk FK2 7ZT 9-10.30
photoshoot 1 Knockhill KT12 9TF 11.15-12.15
lunch The Boathouse, Kinross KY13 8UF 12.45-14.30
pit stop Peggy Scott's Café DD8 3QE 15.45-17.00
photoshoot 2 Cove Bay Hotel, Aberdeen AB12 3NA 18.30
19.30 meal
n.b. times will be flexible, dependant on caravans !!
suggested visits for those staying over
Blair Castle (1 hour tour of castle) PH18 5TL
Loch Leven Castle ruins KY13 8UF
Alford Motor Museum AB33 8AE
Black Watch Museum & Castle PH1 5HR
start Kelpies Falkirk FK2 7ZT 9-10.30
photoshoot 1 Knockhill KT12 9TF 11.15-12.15
lunch The Boathouse, Kinross KY13 8UF 12.45-14.30
pit stop Peggy Scott's Café DD8 3QE 15.45-17.00
photoshoot 2 Cove Bay Hotel, Aberdeen AB12 3NA 18.30
19.30 meal
n.b. times will be flexible, dependant on caravans !!
suggested visits for those staying over
Blair Castle (1 hour tour of castle) PH18 5TL
Loch Leven Castle ruins KY13 8UF
Alford Motor Museum AB33 8AE
Black Watch Museum & Castle PH1 5HR
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Excellent - thanks Sylvia for all your hard work as usual
Looking forward to this!
David
Looking forward to this!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2509
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1590
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
I'm pleased to say that thanks to Rachel, we have a facebook member coming along with his white Celebration - I think it must be the rarest of the 4 Celeb. colours. I shall find out the number, and try to persuade him to join our merry band.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: 11th August Scotland Mobile Mini Meet
Just to advise that lots of roads around south side of Aberdeen and those leading to COVE have been re-worked due to the new by-pass so best if you 'update' the SATNAV where appropriate
Google maps 'looks' sort of OK, but it seems to have added an extra loop to the satellite image
heading for 'Harbour' on road signs is still best to get you 'towards' correct route!
Google maps 'looks' sort of OK, but it seems to have added an extra loop to the satellite image
heading for 'Harbour' on road signs is still best to get you 'towards' correct route!
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1