livi saint 90 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Is a bus being run to this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintDougie 315 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 It's being considered, we'll know closer to the time depending on numbers etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejksjfc 676 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 How about a stop off in Peebles. Dumfries is an easy enough trip from here but an absolute nightmare by public transport. I am sure we would be able to fill a few seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOODLUM65 2,429 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Are you still sure you want to go after tonight's game? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Dougie, a bit confused here, but how do you know numbers if no one has been asked about going on a bus, but would be looking for 2 seats if this does happen, keep us non facebookers updated on here if anything does go ahead, will save booking train tickets, ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejksjfc 676 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 My post above about coming via Peebles was not entirely serious although it may make sense as I am sure we could take quite a few seats and it would only add on 10-15 miles on to the trip from Edinburgh. Anyway if this goes ahead I will take a seat whether or not you come via here. 1 crieffsaintandy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Make it three for me, Eddie would make sense if did happen to go through Peebles and pick up other bodies, as last year at the same round it became a bit of a fiasco with call offs and no shows, so the more the merrier imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly78 329 Report post Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) I'd definitely be up for a bus as well. Via Peebles sounds a good idea to me as well. More chance of filling the bus and only adds about 20 mins to the travel time. We could even have a wee refreshment break at a Peebles hostelry? As Andy says, the number of late drop outs for Forfar last year meant those of use who went ended up paying about £20-25 a head. Certainly don't want that happening again. I'm far too busy with work just now to look into buses, but can possibly fit it in between Christmas and new year if no one else fancies taking it on. Although it may be best if previous organisers with contacts arrange it. Edited December 14, 2014 by Nelly78 1 crieffsaintandy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edstar101 2,937 Report post Posted December 14, 2014 What date is the game? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejksjfc 676 Report post Posted December 14, 2014 There are certainly some Saints friendly watering holes here and bus parking wouldn't be a problem. I am sure we would easily take a dozen seats with "diehards"Â plus a few glory hunters with tenuous links to Macca and Muzz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly78 329 Report post Posted December 14, 2014 What date is the game? 7th February. 3pm kick off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edstar101 2,937 Report post Posted December 15, 2014 7th February. 3pm kick off. Â Bawchops....I cannae go then 1 Nelly78 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejksjfc 676 Report post Posted December 16, 2014 Just been for a wee refreshment in The Crown and I mentioned to the boss that a bus might be stopping off in Peebles on the way to Dumfries . He is certainly happy to welcome us and would probably lay on something ( he did us bacon rolls before the semis and final last season even though we only had 1 drink each before departure) The Crown is a nice friendly pub/hotel serves good food all day at least 1 real ale always on tap and always good banter even though it has a tendency to lean towards Celtic ( although in fairness there is no crap adorning the walls). It could certainly make for an enjoyable hour or so on the way to QOS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 16, 2014 Good shout Eddie, seems like a good shout for a pit stop.  I would organise a bus myself, as never bothered my arse before, so if any takers I am willing to do it, be it a 12, 15, 24 or 52 seater, depending on numbers.  Only downside to me doing it, is that it would have to be all done through WAP, as don't do social media, could run say a 15/20 seater thing, based on last years Forfar trip, I'm willing to drive, as off the bevvy, but if greater numbers could hire a big bus with a real bus driver!!  So far - Me, Mark, Linky, Eddie (Peebles), Nelly........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nold 33 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 I'm in. 2 Nelly78 and crieffsaintandy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintDougie 315 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Me too 1 Nelly78 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejksjfc 676 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 If we are on for this I am happy to organise something in Peebles if the bus is organised from Edinburgh, I think Peebles Saintees would be looking at at the very least 8 + 4 kids, but probably a few more with all the glory hunters. As a matter of interest to those Perth people of a certain vintage The Crown is owned by the family of the Peter Casssidy brother of Lawrie who used to own The Grill. There are of course other pubs in Peebles and people would be free to choose where to go. The Crown I think is the best place for anything "organised". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livi saint 90 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 2 seats for me. Willing to pay up front or deposit following Forfar fiasco if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Will sort out the bus next week, can one of you guys stu, Marc etc who have organised before pm or txt me the name and number if the guy from fife so far 10 Edinburgh and 12 Peebles, I'm fine going with that just now Eddie, once get bus sorted will look to get non refundable deposits paid to myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 20, 2014 Bus to be booked on Monday - names/numbers so far  Edinburgh  Andy, Mark, Linky, Nelly, Livi Saint x 2, Dougie, Nold, Gav, Baldy Marc (potentially) - 10  Peebles  Eddie x 12  So hopefully get up to about thirty and will get costs etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilgour 297 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 I am going by car and staying over,otherwise I would have been delighted to join in with you again.Hope you fill the bus. 1 crieffsaintandy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capital Saint 66 Report post Posted December 22, 2014 Can I please book aseat on the bus? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crieffsaintandy 321 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Will put you down Capital 1 Capital Saint reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintDougie 315 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Confirmations so far from Facebook...  Marc Wilson – Maybe Susan Barnett - +1 Craig Gordon - +1 Andrew Tulloch – From Peebles Graeme Myles - +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintDougie 315 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Gregor Zielinski +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
