Ice Cream Run!!!

[carelesschucca]

Are we going to be doing an ICE CREAM RUN this year???

I do love my ice cream in the winter time!!!

[SVTONYB]

Are we going to be doing an ICE CREAM RUN this year???

I do love my ice cream in the winter time!!!

I assume its to St Andrews but when

[stuartyboy]

Yes...lets do it. Dates anyone?

[independentphoto]

Dates anyone?

Hang on. I thought it was ice cream not fruit. Speaking of which, I didn't exactly rate theirs the last few times I've visited. Luvians along from Cupars was much nicer. How about Nardinis at Largs? I'm sure they still have a shop, failing that, there's the "Green Shutters" down on the front. Plenty of bike parking and the chance of a hot coffee or whatever if it's a bit crap weather wise.

Garry:cool:

[Duck-man]

ooo Largs sound a bit differnt and more of an adventure!

[Tiger 55]

There's no Nardinis shop in Largs any more but you can still get Nardinis ice cream in one of the cafes near the ferry. We'll be the only customers...

25th of Novemeber? 9th of December?

[Duck-man]

I would preferr the 9th as i am going to a ceilidh on the 24th.

[STRAMASHER]

Good for either date. December is better tho'. (Not as mild:p:rolleyes: )

Good for either destination. Largs is better tho'. (Coast road and Largs to Kilbirnie :smt055


:)

[-Ralph-]

Can't miss ice cream!

[stuartyboy]

I'd prefer to stick with St.Andrews personally as the east coast is always much drier in winter than the west.

[kitkat]

i would prefer st andrews as its a bit of a tradition now. onto 4th year or is it 5th?

[independentphoto]

There's no Nardinis shop in Largs any more but you can still get Nardinis ice cream in one of the cafes near the ferry.


I think you'll find that there is.... I just can't be sure exactly where. I seem to remember that it was up one of the streets around the original. The cafe you mean is The Green Shutters that I mentioned - it's cosy in there.:)

Garry:cool:

[haggis]

I'd prefer to stick with St.Andrews personally as the east coast is always much drier in winter than the west.


Hell, statistically it's dryer outside on the east than it is indoors in the west. And don't i know it. :(

But Largs would be nice. :-D

[SVTONYB]

i would prefer st andrews as its a bit of a tradition now. onto 4th year or is it 5th?

I agree with Kitty St Andrews has always been the ice cream run this is to be its 5th year

If largs is appealling then why not arrange a rideout to largs I would go to both

But Ice cream run has to be St Andrews

[stuartyboy]

I would go to both

That's my kind of thinking

[stuartyboy]

Dates?

Jecember?
Danuary?
Mebruary?

Can someone do a poll?

[carelesschucca]

I'd prefer the 9th, its a break from tradition to go to Largs but i'm up for either... But ST Andrews would be prefered for me!!!

[Tiger 55]

That's 4 votes for the 9th, including one from the organiser (um, that's you Careless) so shall we just go for it?

[carelesschucca]

I'm organising? Oh Dear, serves me right for opening my mouth... If its me in Control its St Andrews on the 9th December... I'll get a route sorted...

[haggis]

Why not go do St.Andrews to end this year/season and Largs to open the next, say end of January? :D

I'm not saying i could defo do both or either as I work 5 outta 6 weekends, makes things tricky.

[on yer bike]

Why not go do St.Andrews to end this year/season and Largs to open the next, say end of January? :D


I like this idea, not that I can ride a bike to come to either or anything :p

[-Ralph-]

9th December? Bloody 'ell best get the cold weather gear on! Wouldn't be the first time it's snowed on an SVEcosse rideout.

Ok, 9th to St Andrews is fine by me. Since it's the end of season run I'll be there rain or shine :smt103. I'll get it booked with the wife now.

[SVTONYB]

Glad thats sorted

CC organising the "Ice Cream Run" :smt038
&
Haggis organising the " 1st of season run" :smt038

that way haggis you can defo make it to at least one of the runs :thumright:

[-Ralph-]

Ok, 9th to St Andrews is fine by me.

Ahem... no it's not.
I'll be in France introducing my son to his grandparents and his uncle.

[northwind]

9th December eh? As incredibly hardcore as I am :takeabow: I'm tempted to stay **** THAT! And stay in bed. But the last icecream run was fantastic, so praps not.

[stuartyboy]

CC - why bother about a route. Kinross services - same route as last time. Nice twisties, glenfarg, abernethy, etc...

[carelesschucca]

I'm game for that, maybe have the westies join up at stirling services...

To be honest i can't remember last years route someone would have to put it up for us again...

[Duck-man]

i do the run quite a lot causes itss FUN! hahaha! i will try and post it later :D

[stuartyboy]

Kinross, milnathort, glenfarg, abernethy, newburgh...cupar

[SVTONYB]

Kinross, milnathort, glenfarg, abernethy, newburgh...cupar

I take it we're still going to St Andrews and not just to Cupar ;)

[stuartyboy]

I take it we're still going to St Andrews and not just to Cupar ;)
FFS;)

[SVTONYB]

I think I have another one interested in our legendary "Ice cream run"

He rides a CBR so as you can guess he has no mates ;) so hope you can make him feel welcome

[SVTONYB]

Ice Cream Run 9th December 2007

Stirling Services to St Andrews

Route
Stirling Services - Kinross Services - Milnathort - Glenfarg - Abernethy - Newburgh - Cupar - St Andrews

Definates
Svtonyb
Carelesschukka
Ralph
Stewartyboy
Northwind
Tiger 55
wull
Stramasher
Duck-Man

[on yer bike]

you must be joking, northy a definate???? hehe

[northwind]

I resent that highly accurate remark!

[STRAMASHER]

"I'll Be There"

Ah love my "99's".......... and the chance to wind up golfers at the traditional(?) photo-shoot;):p



Any west coast/ Glasgow punters want to meet at Glasgow Hein Gericke before heading to Stirling ?

Times nearer the time.


:shaking2:

[peterco]

Unable to attend the ice cream run,
Have got a previous engagement ..:smt010





pete

[Duck-man]

I will be at kinross to meet up with you guys.

what time(ish)

[Wull]

He rides a CBR so as you can guess he has no mates ;)
:smt089:smt089:smt089:mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Tiger 55]

"Any west coast/ Glasgow punters want to meet at Glasgow Hein Gericke before heading to Stirling ?
Me me me.

Whatever happened to Westie Jim@55 by the way? I mean I know he went to the darkside and everything but, he, like, vanished...

[SVTONYB]

:smt089:smt089:smt089:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Love the Avatar Wull

[jim@55]

Whatever happened to Westie Jim@55 by the way? I mean I know he went to the darkside and everything but, he, like, vanished...

and for my next trick,,,,me..:takeabow:
still here but lurking ,new job ,,****e weather for a bike ,all the usual stuff is why iv been keeping a low profile ,but im still here (or there -wherever that is )iv been using my bike day to day as a commuter (as my car,s been fooked )but no 'fun runs 'at all ,,just the daily grind.and btw al ,your'e chin wand keeps hitting the comma key:mrgreen:

[SVTONYB]

iv been using my bike day to day as a commuter



Are you coming out to play on 9th

[jim@55]

doubt it tony ,my bike battery(or the alternator is goosed ,so much that i have to put it on an optimate every nite when i get home so it starts the next day ,maybe the alternator as by the time i leave its fully charged,and when i get back home theres not enough charge to re-start it(or is it the batt itself not holding a charge for long enough?)so i really dont want to b stranded in cupar/st andrews :smt089iv got a multi-meter but dont know 100% how to check the charging ,any tips :confused:

[SVTONYB]

doubt it tony ,my bike battery(or the alternator is goosed ,so much that i have to put it on an optimate every nite when i get home so it starts the next day ,maybe the alternator as by the time i leave its fully charged,and when i get back home theres not enough charge to re-start it(or is it the batt itself not holding a charge for long enough?)so i really dont want to b stranded in cupar/st andrews :smt089iv got a multi-meter but dont know 100% how to check the charging ,any tips :confused:

Buy a battery :rolleyes:

[Tiger 55]

And a manual!

And welcome back. How's Mrs Jim getting on with the bike by the way? Mrs Tiger was asking after her the other day as we trawled the bike shops.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, *curse you chin wand*,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[-Ralph-]

Can't miss ice cream!

9th December? Bloody 'ell best get the cold weather gear on! Wouldn't be the first time it's snowed on an SVEcosse rideout.

Ok, 9th to St Andrews is fine by me. Since it's the end of season run I'll be there rain or shine :smt103. I'll get it booked with the wife now.

Ahem... no it's not.
I'll be in France introducing my son to his grandparents and his uncle.



Definates
Svtonyb
Carelesschukka
Ralph
Stewartyboy
Northwind
Tiger 55
wull
Stramasher

Duck-Man


Wait for me at Kinross and you'll be there a long time! I'll be in the land of garlic and smelly cheese.

[suicidesam]

iv got a multi-meter but dont know 100% how to check the charging ,any tips :confused:

Stick the meter on the battery to check the voltage before you start the bike.. usually about 12- 12.5 ish, after you start her up the voltage should rise to 13.5- 13.8 ish. If the voltage does not rise the alternator has a gremlin installed.. If it does rise yer battery's fooked ;)

[SVTONYB]

Ice Cream Run 9th December 2007

Stirling Services to St Andrews

Route
Stirling Services - Kinross Services - Milnathort - Glenfarg - Abernethy - Newburgh - Cupar - St Andrews

Definates
Svtonyb
Carelesschukka
KitKat
Stuartyboy
Northwind
Tiger 55
Wull
Stramasher
Duck-Man

C,mon Folks get yir name doon dont be shy

[Blue Flame]

I might be there, usual disclaimers apply.:)

[scooby2102]

should manage as well, can confirm next week

[scooby2102]

was just thinkin there, the 1st ecosse rideout I went on I think we ended up at the ice cream shop
edit - we did end up at the ice cream shop
we all met at kinross
the peeps I remember were
scooby drew
nutty chick
jim@55
careless
cronos
another tall bloke from edinburgh
blue flame
me
baz
sure there were others

question - was this the 1st ice cream run or were there pioneer's before this one ???
.
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.
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[SVTONYB]

Ice Cream Run 9th December 2007

Stirling Services to St Andrews

Route
Stirling Services - Kinross Services - Milnathort - Glenfarg - Abernethy - Newburgh - Cupar - St Andrews

Players available for selection
Svtonyb
Carelesschukka
KitKat
Stuartyboy
Northwind
Tiger 55
Wull
Stramasher
Duck-Man
Blueflame
Scooby2102

C,mon Folks get yir name doon dont be shy

[SVTONYB]

was just thinkin there, the 1st ecosse rideout I went on I think we ended up at the ice cream shop edit - we did end up at the ice cream shop
we all met at kinross
the peeps I remember were
scooby drew
nutty chick
jim@55
careless
cronos
another tall bloke from edinburgh
blue flame
me
baz
sure there were others

question - was this the 1st ice cream run or were there pioneer's before this one ???


The first was in 2002 but it wasnt named "ice cream run" until 2003 when we went again and of course got ice cream again.(I think Dean is responsible for naming it)

Personally I have not been to all the runs but I believe Dean, Hazel and myself are whats left of the first run in 2002.

[EwanSV]

Hello everybody,
I'm new here, looked at the forums for a while but finally reistered when i saw this thread...
What time will you all be arriving at St Andrews as i live 5 mins away from there and would love to come along for a while but have to be up in Forfar for 2pm :smt088
Ice cream is always good though!:smt119

Cheers

[Tiger 55]

Hello everybody
Ahoy! :D

What time you say? Ah, well now, timings can be a little flexible on rideouts...

TonyB will be along any second to give you a better answer. :smt045

[haggis]

So, is it a tradition that the new kid buys the first round of Flake 99's? =P~

[SVTONYB]

So, is it a tradition that the new kid buys the first round of Flake 99's? =P~

correct :smt045

[SVTONYB]

Hello everybody,
I'm new here, looked at the forums for a while but finally reistered when i saw this thread...
What time will you all be arriving at St Andrews as i live 5 mins away from there and would love to come along for a while but have to be up in Forfar for 2pm :smt088
Ice cream is always good though!:smt119

Cheers

Leave Heinn gericke about 09.00 ish

leave stirling services about 10.00 ish

leave kinross services about 11.00 ish

should be in St Andrews about 12.00 ish

hope that answers your question ish ;)

[northwind]

Looks like my mate Stewart's going to be joining us too. Hope he's bought some proper gear :D

[EwanSV]

thats good,
are you stopping in cupar? if so i will join you there for a (very) short while, think i will need to leave st andrews no laer than 12.30 (ish).
Be good to meet you all, i will consider buying an ice cream for the nicest bike (owner.. not the bike) :mrgreen:
cheers
Ewan

[-Ralph-]

Hello everybody,
I'm new here, looked at the forums for a while but finally reistered when i saw this thread...
What time will you all be arriving at St Andrews as i live 5 mins away from there and would love to come along for a while but have to be up in Forfar for 2pm :smt088
Ice cream is always good though!:smt119

Cheers

Welcome to the madhouse!
There is usually a stop at Cupar Motorcycles.

[thumper]

heavy night out the night before in dundee, but will make an effort to meet with you all ,prob at kinross,

[STRAMASHER]

Be good to catch up with you G!

:)

[carelesschucca]

question - was this the 1st ice cream run or were there pioneer's before this one ???


the 1st 'Ice Cream run' ended up being just Kit Kat, SVTonyB, and Carelesschucca.
None of the Easties turned up (they were invited), weird bit about it was we didn't get ice cream... The grown ups in the group wouldn't let the wain have ice-cream how ever much he went on and on about it... But thats where it all started...

[carelesschucca]

I'll get the Westies at stirling at 10.00 ish!!!

[scooby2102]

what route do you chaps take from stirling up to kinross as I might just head for stirling 1st rather than straight up to kinross ?

[carelesschucca]

what route do you chaps take from stirling up to kinross as I might just head for stirling 1st rather than straight up to kinross ?


if i get my way it'll be down the A905, to Kincardine to then the A977 through to Powmill and onto Kinross!!!

[kitkat]

thats good,
are you stopping in cupar? if so i will join you there for a (very) short while, think i will need to leave st andrews no laer than 12.30 (ish).
Be good to meet you all, i will consider buying an ice cream for the nicest bike (owner.. not the bike) :mrgreen:
cheers
Ewan


cool thanx Ewan, mine is a double scoop - tablet and peach melba thanx

[Tiger 55]

mine is a double scoop - tablet and peach melba thanx
Ooh, that reminds me. The peanut butter is boggin!

[kitkat]

Ooh, that reminds me. The peanut butter is boggin!

and that surprised you???:smt021

[Tiger 55]

and that surprised you?
yes :(

I like peanut butter.

I like ice cream.

I still can't figure out where it all went wrong...

[SVTONYB]

yes :(

I like peanut butter.

I like ice cream.

I still can't figure out where it all went wrong...


I love Chicken Tikka Masala

I love ice cream

but never the twain shall meet :rolleyes:

[stuartyboy]

.

[northwind]

I'm trying to come up with some sort of chili/chilly joke here, but I'm getting nowhere.

[carelesschucca]

Just looked at the forecast... Oh its going to be fun!!!

[Duck-man]

Its gonna be hot and sunny! so should be a great ride! :D

[Tiger 55]

It's impossible to forecast the weather that far in advance...

[peterco]

http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/images/maps/day3_12_sc.png

[peterco]

Weather Warning issued.......
Area RiskHigh Risk(red)
Moderate Risk(Yellow)
Low Risk (Blue)
No Risk (Grey)
-- Heavy Snow & Severe Gales--

Areas Affected: Snow : Upper ground England/Scotland Severe Gales South Wales/Southern Ireland/South-west England

Some exceptional weather around this weekend ahead of storm Isaac which is expected to cross the UK during Saturday and Sunday.

http://www.metcheck.com/DATA/FORECAST/WARNINGS/UK/WARNING.jpg

Initially, there are warnings of heavy snowfall for a time across Northern England and Scotland as the frontal system from Isaac pushes North-east against colder surface air.

Accumulations of up to 3-5cm are possible before a rapid thaw takes place later on Saturday.

Late on Saturday evening and into Sunday, severe gale force winds will pick up to the West of Ireland and Swing South-east across Southern Ireland, South Wales and South-west England.

Winds of up to 70mph with gusts of up to 90-100mph across exposed coasts brings the risk of structural damage along possible sea surge flooding on Sunday afternoon along North Cornwall as the winds combine with high tide around 4pm.

Mariners should be aware the sea state around much of Southern England will be rough or very rough throughout the warning period.



pete

[northwind]

It gets better and better :D By tomorrow it'll be rains of frogs.

[kitkat]

snow on ben lomond and the gritters just gone down my street. will wait til tomorrow before deciding whether to venture out. st andrews is the best for ice cream but so far away. enjoy the ride over there (approx 100 miles) love the ice cream but hate the ride home. who are definites? maybe largs - god im getting old

[northwind]

I tell you, it's bas***d cold just now, I was in the garage for about half an hour and my brain stopped working.

[Tiger 55]

who are definites?
DefinitesSvtonyb
Carelesschukka
KitKat
Stuartyboy
Northwind
Tiger 55
Wull
Stramasher
Duck-Man

Be warmer over east anyway...

[kitkat]

I tell you, it's bas***d cold just now, I was in the garage for about half an hour and my brain stopped working.

would we notice?;)

bit warmer today and not windy so hopefully still on for tomorrow. see you westies at stirling services at 10 ish

[carelesschucca]

its proper Ice Cream Run weather, ARE WE STUPID THINKING ABOUT THIS???

Weather warnings today for snow and high winds and not much better for tomorrow...

Oh and Northys Brains not working, no worries there then!!!

[northwind]

ARE WE STUPID THINKING ABOUT THIS???


Yep. I think so anyway. I'm not quite calling off but it's snowing now here, and the ground temperatures are seriously low. There's stupidity (normal ice cream run) but I reckon this might just be idiocy :D But, I'm trying to keep an open mind, see how it is tomorrow. Not sure if we should think of calling off, after all, who has the right? But maybe it'd be better.

[dirtydog]

ARE WE STUPID THINKING ABOUT THIS???


Yes, most definitely


I reckon this might just be idiocy

More like complete lunacy!!!!

[Tiger 55]

complete lunacy!!!!
Hah! There speaks a soft southern shandy drinker if ever one was heard!

Look, it can't possibly be this bad tomorrow. Can it?

Anyway, who else is aiming for the 9am (9am?) Hein Gericke meet? Stramasher, if it's just you and me mate how about Clarkston at 9.30 instead?

Right, I'm off to pop the lining in my textiles, just in case...

[dirtydog]

Hah! There speaks a soft southern shandy drinker if ever one was heard!

Uh huh! and your point is? ;)

[carelesschucca]

I know KitKat has called off she txted me earlier.

Having spent two hours in the garage (crying for most of it - can't get the pre-load changed on Gixer) i'm starting to wonder if it might be better to stay in my bed... its now heavy sleet in kilsyth and i can hardly feel my fingers...

Its going to be a case of check in the morning for me...

[STRAMASHER]

I have a goosed front caliper on the SV, which i have been attacking with increasingly big hammers all afternoon.:smt092](*,)

Its a no show for me. :(

[northwind]

I'm calling off... It was deadly outside earlier, I've ridden in snow but that slush/rain/snow combo was the worst I think I've ever seen (I fell down my back steps!) So I'll spend a bit more time tidying up my crash damage instead, this way I don't need to throw it all together tonight then tear it apart again tomorrow if the weather's bad, which it might well be.

See the excuses flood in :rolleyes:

[thumper]

think i will just get smashed tonight in dundee as aposed to semi smashed and making this run , have fun if anyone goes, i was out today and it was freezing and the roads ****e, what a winger eh? i am a no:confused:

[SVTONYB]

Ice Cream Run 9th December 2007

Stirling Services to St Andrews

Route
Stirling Services - Kinross Services - Milnathort - Glenfarg - Abernethy - Newburgh - Cupar - St Andrews

Players available for selection
Svtonyb
Carelesschukka
Stuartyboy
Tiger 55
Duck-Man
Blueflame
Scooby2102


Has somebody stuck the list in the tumble dryer........its shrunk ;)




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[SVTONYB]

Its now 0820 and weather looks ok here ...... for now :smt045

I'm up for it ....... any takers




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[Tiger 55]

The weather is properly lovely here, I'm on my way.

I mean, how much worse can it be 75 miles away...

[carelesschucca]

I'm up and i'm going to be at Stirling at least!!!

[Blue Flame]

It was snowing heavily here at one stage last night.

It's cleared away now but the ground is sodden, the skies look like it might think about snow and the temp is very low.

Not a recipe for riding the bike for me I'm afraid.

For those that do decide to go.. be careful.

[kitkat]

hope you all had fun and didnt get too cold. it is still nice here but the hills are all pure white with snow from yesterday. just as well i went to inverary last week