Trip To Dingwall - 03/01/09

[ryangordon86]

Hey folks, what's the plan for dingwall?

I've checked the train prices and times and they don't look too pretty.

Return times are 16:37 which would mean missing the end of the game then there's not another til after 19:00 and it involves a trip via Stirling.

Single on the way can be had for £11.00 but the return leg is over £40!!

Are many heading North for this and if so, who's taking a car? perfect opportunity to share fuel costs, driving etc?

If there are sufficient numbers we could even look at getting a self drive minibus for the journey. We'd obviously need someone over 25 (thats me out) to drive but i've checked a few online quotes out and we could get a 15 seater for £138 inc VAT with the minibus getting dropped off on the Saturday morning at 7:00 and picked up at 23:00?

Seems pretty good to me...

[st Tommy]

Im up for the trip north. Not too keen to drive though.
Problem with booking the train up early is that there is a good chance that the game will be called off because of the weather.

[ryangordon86]

Im up for the trip north. Not too keen to drive though.
Problem with booking the train up early is that there is a good chance that the game will be called off because of the weather.

train's over £50 quid a head too

[Tractor Boy]

Hey folks, what's the plan for dingwall?

I've checked the train prices and times and they don't look too pretty.

Return times are 16:37 which would mean missing the end of the game then there's not another til after 19:00 and it involves a trip via Stirling.

Single on the way can be had for £11.00 but the return leg is over £40!!

Are many heading North for this and if so, who's taking a car? perfect opportunity to share fuel costs, driving etc?

If there are sufficient numbers we could even look at getting a self drive minibus for the journey. We'd obviously need someone over 25 (thats me out) to drive but i've checked a few online quotes out and we could get a 15 seater for £138 inc VAT with the minibus getting dropped off on the Saturday morning at 7:00 and picked up at 23:00?

Seems pretty good to me...

I'm definitely up for the trip. Not sure we'd get numbers for the bus at this time of year but would be up for it.

Train trip is always good but £50 is a little steep. One way or other we will get there.

[ryangordon86]

Im sure we could club 10-12 people together for the trip.

we pretty much already have 5 with:

Me
Geoff Was Right
Stans The Man
St Tommy
Tractor Boy

I also have a potential driver in my thoughts...

edited to say: 12 seater comes in at £126.50 inc VAT

10 people would equate roughly £23 per person. £13 per head for transport and £10ish per head for fuel?

[Tractor Boy]

I also have a potential driver in my thoughts...

The wife? :D "Happy New Year and did I mention you're driving the boys to Dingwall!"

[geoff was right!!]

Yeah count me in, i'm just wondering who you're thinking of to drive ????????

[st Tommy]

think your idea sounds good ryan. reckon we could get 10 bodies going easy enough, not sure who would be up for driving though! if we're struggling for numbers im sure we could arrange to pick up some extra bodies along the way - dunfermline or perth maybe?

[killinsaints]

put harry and me down as well .i dont think we will be able to drive as we are out on the friday plus were not over 25 !!!!! (stone that is )

[saint jason]

put harry and me down as well .i dont think we will be able to drive as we are out on the friday plus were not over 25 !!!!! (stone that is )

You will be over 25 pints though......each, obviously!
If not, why not?

[ryangordon86]

Yeah count me in, i'm just wondering who you're thinking of to drive ????????

Not you! Stop panicking! Was going to speak to you to see if you fancied asking your dad. He was happy to drive last time and im sure he'd enjoy it? Good plan tommy, pick ups are a def option. Marc, davie, jason??? Any of you guys making the trip north? DS, not seen or heard from you in a bit, what about you and your sister?

[Thomas_sjfc]

That sounds like a no bad idea, I might be up for it as long depending on having adequate finances etc, after all the Christmas and New Year carry on.

[geoff was right!!]

Not you! Stop panicking! Was going to speak to you to see if you fancied asking your dad.

I'll ask him, i'm sure he'll be up for that. But that means i'll have to try and behave for once:cry:

[Baldy Marc]

Not you! Stop panicking! Was going to speak to you to see if you fancied asking your dad. He was happy to drive last time and im sure he'd enjoy it? Good plan tommy, pick ups are a def option. Marc, davie, jason??? Any of you guys making the trip north? DS, not seen or heard from you in a bit, what about you and your sister?

count me in!

[biffer]

Might be up for this one if you have space on the minibus.

I'll let you know next week

[Ginger Bakers rebel army]

Why don't you pm Wee John and The Lark Saint and gauge if there is likely to be any overspill for places from The Jeanfield 208 or the Dunkeld Rd club. The bus from Edinburgh will have to come past Perth and you could pick up a few there if demand exists and you have spaces to fill.It may be cheaper to get a 15 or so seater but I don't know how big you can go before getting into PSV territory.Just a thought.

[saint jason]

Why don't you pm Wee John and The Lark Saint and gauge if there is likely to be any overspill for places from The Jeanfield 208 or the Dunkeld Rd club. The bus from Edinburgh will have to come past Perth and you could pick up a few there if demand exists and you have spaces to fill.It may be cheaper to get a 15 or so seater but I don't know how big you can go before getting into PSV territory.Just a thought.

Thanks Mr. Baker. Hope you crazy travellers are looking at this. Will save mucho casho.

[Nelly78]

Me and Nikki are definitely up for going, as is my sister who lives in Perth.

My old man, mum and auntie are up in Carrbridge/Aviemore for a week and, if we're getting train or bus, they were asking if they could jump on there.

[geoff was right!!]

I spoke to Ryan today and we need to know numbers to see if this is going to work. So everyone who definetly wants a seat can they please post how many seats they require. We need 15.

And Gordon I told Ryan about your offer, You wanted to drive the bus home didn't you?

[geoff was right!!]

So far i've got the following

ryangordon86
St Tommy
Tractor Boy
Killinsaints x2
Baldy Marc
Nelly78 x2? x3? x6?

i'll check on stans the man he might be working.

Can everyone please confirm.

[StansTheMan]

i'll check on stans the man he might be working.

Feck knows. Would help if my boss would get his finger out. What can you expect from a current bun though? :(

[roddy grant]

does anyont know the pubs in dingwall that will be the pre match destination? be good to get a wee sing song going and get in the mood

[biffer]

I'll definitely be up for it

[killinsaints]

put me and harry down as definite thanks

[st Tommy]

im in

[ryangordon86]

1. ryangordon86
2. St Tommy
3. Tractor Boy
4. Killinsaints
5. Killinsaints
6. Baldy Marc
7. Nelly78
8. Nelly78
9. Biffer
10. Geoff Was Right
11. Stans the man (provisional - depending on work, will know tonight)
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15.


I'd rather book a 15 seater if we can fill it, it'll work out cheaper that way.

3 seats left based on a 12 seater, potentially 6 if we go 15. Ideally we'd like to get it done ASAP, before xmas if possible. Hurry up folks!

If we can fill the 15 seater it'll work out at £17 per head, I'm basing that on £100 of fuel and the cost of the bus split 15 ways. Don't really know how much fuel a minibus with 15 folk in it will use??

We have a willing driver for the trip North, still need someone willing to drive down the road, I'd have done it but its over 25's only for insurance reasons

[st Tommy]

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2. St Tommy
3. Tractor Boy
4. Killinsaints
5. Killinsaints
6. Baldy Marc
7. Nelly78
8. Nelly78
9. Biffer
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Good work Ryan.
You missed 'Geoff was right' from the list, so that only leaves a couple of spaces for the 12 seater.

[ryangordon86]

[QUOTE=ryangordon86;173997]

Good work Ryan.
You missed 'Geoff was right' from the list, so that only leaves a couple of spaces for the 12 seater.

Imagine missing my old man off the list!! haha!

[Dunfermline Saint]

Just saw this thread. Unfortunately doesn't look like I will make this one (the old Inland Revenue have decided to take away some of my Christmas Cheer Fund).

I'd be interested if this was done again in the future though.

[Nelly78]

I'll check tonight and confirm for you - 2 for definites though.

If we can do a pick up somewhere on the bypass in Perth and Aviemore I'm sure it will be another 2 definites. Although if you get another couple of Edinburgh Saints looking for a seat, you should definitely give them priority over these "outsiders"!

[geoff was right!!]

Imagine missing my old man off the list!! haha!

That's well remembered!!!!!! And less of the old please:wink:

[st Tommy]

[QUOTE=st Tommy;174005]

Imagine missing my old man off the list!! haha!

that'll be you off the xmas list this year then!! :laugh:

[Nelly78]

Couldn't get the old man, but spoke to my sister - her husband might be going as well now. They're probably going to get the train up and meet us there.

I might have 1 more person, depending on when he's heading back out to Lisbon after new year and whether his burd will let him go to Dingwall!

[Saint O'Leith]

[QUOTE=ryangordon86;173997]4. Killinsaints
5. Killinsaints


He's no that fat!

Not making this one chaps, have a good time and someone make a twat of themselves in my absence!

[saint jason]

Good luck to you Ryan with this. I will be eyeing up nubile continentals at work that day, but will be there in spirit(s).
If this is a success (which it should be), we could maybe look into doing something similair for the Queen of the South game in February? I believe you can get a decent deal on the choo-choo for Dumfries but we can always look into the prospects of filling a bigger bus.

ALLEZ LES BLEUES!!

[ormond boy]

[QUOTE=st Tommy;174005]

He's no that fat!

Not making this one chaps, have a good time and someone make a twat of themselves in my absence!

Can't make this one either but I'm sure you will have a good day out.
Killin, Baldy, TB et all - remember to give the CYS songs a chant or three for me.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all the Edinburgh Saints.

[Nelly78]

Any more news/updates on this? I'm away to the arse-end of nowhere from tomorrow until the night of the 2nd January (no mobile reception, no internet etc.) so will have no way of finding out plans.

[Baldy Marc]

Yeah Ryan, what's the craic??

[ryangordon86]

We only seem to have 9 definites, so it looks as if maybe car sharing might be better for this one.

I'm thinking with the potential weather problems at this time of year, taking a couple of cars up will be a safer bet

[Ginger Bakers rebel army]

We only seem to have 9 definites, so it looks as if maybe car sharing might be better for this one.

I'm thinking with the potential weather problems at this time of year, taking a couple of cars up will be a safer bet

Why don't you take a couple of cars up to Perth and join the Jeanfield 208 ,there is still lots of spaces on the J208 buses. I was speaking to WEE JOhn this afternoon ,he is hoping to get 70/80 for the 2 buses they have booked ,but there is still space.

If the game is called off ,i Don,t think you would be charged anything so it is a good deal. Just a thought. I do miss having you guys and girls on the main thread!

[geoff was right!!]

We only seem to have 9 definites, so it looks as if maybe car sharing might be better for this one.

I'm thinking with the potential weather problems at this time of year, taking a couple of cars up will be a safer bet

Have to agree. Forecast doesn't look good and not enough for the bus anyway.

[ryangordon86]

Have to agree. Forecast doesn't look good and not enough for the bus anyway.

Is dean working? If it's a goer, im sure your work wouldnt mind paying the petrol costs!! how many people can we fit in the back of a van!! haha

[geoff was right!!]

Is dean working? If it's a goer, im sure your work wouldnt mind paying the petrol costs!! how many people can we fit in the back of a van!! haha

Deans off but I've swapped the van for a car anyway, they did pay for my trip to Blackpool but just didn't realise it :laugh:

[st Tommy]

Now that this fixture has been rearranged for the 7th Feb, are there enough folk interested in travelling up to get a mini bus as previously planned?

[Dunfermline Saint]

Hardly check this forum, but thinking of heading up for the game.

If there is anything organised can someone gibe me a pm reminding me to keep an eye on this!

[st Tommy]

Judging by the chat in the pub before the Partick game there seemed to be a bit of interest in getting the bus up and potentially include for a driver too. Im guessing Ryans earlier cost for the self drive mini bus wont change much, nor will the train fare. I got a quote for a 16 seater (smallest they have) and driver and it comes in at 540 quid! (34 quid each) Would be worth it if we filled or got close to filling the bus but otherwise perhaps another option needed. Any one up for this or have any thoughts?

If numbers are small and no one really up for driving we could probably get a couple of car loads through to perth and jump on the 208 supporters bus.

[killinsaints]

Any thoughts for the trip north. if all else fails we could try tommys suggestion if there were spaces on the 208 bus. im starting to get withdrawl symptons and i need to see a game soon.

[st Tommy]

Myself and Tractor Boy are thinking of driving up to Perth on Sat morning (providing the game is on) and jumping on the 208 bus since there are plenty of spaces available. Anyone else up for this? I have room in the car if folk need a lift

[killinsaints]

im up in killin and have booked two seats for harry and me on the 208 bus so lets hope the games on.