Cara Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hello all, hardly been online lately (not that my lack of activity will have been missed!) having had a very busy month with weddings, family stuff, illness, and god knows what else. Highlight though being a mini-break in Inverness and the surrounding area, including Applecross. We stayed in a family run hotel, gorgeous setting, and got speaking to the owners who mentioned that they have held several car enthusiast meets and really welcome these groups - might be an idea for the future. Anyway for those who enjoy not only Z pics but scenery pics here's a few highlights. More on http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b131/ ... Inverness/ hotel garden... sitting out in the gardens enjoying a glass... or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 looks fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Cheers guys, was an amazing hotel (half mile long private driveway, totally secluded, old fashioned country house hotel), and the surrounding roads in the area are just fantastic - even though I was sh!!!ing myself on the Applecross road!!!! Would be a great meet location. Although I understand that the Hoon is taking in Applecross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Brings back some great memories of the Hoon last year and really looking forward to this year's event - and the Applecross run is one of the highlights with some great roads that really do bring out the 's The hotel looks great - is it near Applecross? Couldn't check out your pics as I don't have your password Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Great pics Cara - we cant wait to get up there Hotel ?? thought that was your country residence Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 As Colin says, those pics bring back some great memories from last years run, not long now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Looks absolutely awesome. I knew there had to be some good things in Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Looks absolutely awesome. I knew there had to be some good things in Scotland Tread carefully old boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Brings back some great memories of the Hoon last year and really looking forward to this year's event - and the Applecross run is one of the highlights with some great roads that really do bring out the 's The hotel looks great - is it near Applecross? Couldn't check out your pics as I don't have your password Oops, didn't realise the album was set to private , should be available now. Applecross was amazing, although to be honest I'm not really the best with heights at times, so a few scary moments! Awesome though. The hotel was about an hours drive, set in a wee village near Strathpeffer. Great pics Cara - we cant wait to get up there Hotel ?? thought that was your country residence Very nice Oh yes, pretty much identical to my 'summer getaway' second home Looks absolutely awesome. I knew there had to be some good things in Scotland Tread carefully old boy Seconded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Can't wait for the hoon again, great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nice pics, Cara... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 damn nice pics, im gettin real excited about the hoon ---im a hoon virgin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 erm, do you lot drive up that little wonky road? What happens if something comes the other way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i assume the oncoming car will have to move due to the might of the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Nice pics Cara. Not been to inverness yet, might treat the other half to a weekend away there if she is good. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 bloody hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Looks like you had a ball Cara - Applecross looks fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Cheers folks, looks like I've got you all excited for the Hoon Nic, yes, sure do drive up that 'wonky little road'! There are regular passing places to pull over to let others past. Can make for some very scary corner moments though - are you okay with heights....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yeah don't mind heights at all, just don't fancy dropping off them in a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 erm, do you lot drive up that little wonky road? What happens if something comes the other way? There are passing spaces Nic and the great thing there is that you get good views ahead to see if you need to give way or the oncoming cars are giving way And yes, most move over when faced with the force of a convoy of ZEDS Many are clearly impressed seeing so many awesome cars coming by, so be ready to as they take your pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 What a gorgeous part of the world. So was your break really relaxing? Well apart from those uber skinny roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1703 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 erm, do you lot drive up that little wonky road? What happens if something comes the other way? " little wonky road" .. how very dare you !!. That's classed as an "A" Road in the highlands !! . You should see the B Roads !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'll bring the horse and cart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 erm, do you lot drive up that little wonky road? What happens if something comes the other way? Half the Hoon is those little wonky roads! If you come up behind something they generally make way for you. The countesy on the roads in the Highlands is brilliant. The only problem we had last year was with a foreign dud that was being an ass. Generally people stop in the passing places and let the groups through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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