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Frank Fremerey

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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #120 on: August 24, 2015, 22:58:44 »
I think about driving and taking a boat from Germany
Someone to join in?
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #121 on: August 24, 2015, 23:33:13 »
I sleep very light so prefer my own room but am open for sharing if needed.
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #122 on: August 24, 2015, 23:57:34 »
I will drive up from Manchester with my car. It is a big car that will seat people comfortably also in the back, but I will only stay a few days.

Depending on weather and (to a lesser extent) availability of others so inclined, I could hike one of the several ridges of this prime location.
Anyone keen and suitably fit and equipped is welcome to join, with the reminder that hiking safely to the end come first, and then comes photography (of which I hope there will also be quite a lot, at least more than when I am with non-photo-inclined hiking friends).

As for the accommodation, I am adaptable, and whoever will share a room with me will actually get a single for more than half the trip.
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #123 on: August 25, 2015, 14:23:46 »
I prefer my own room, and would be willing to pay a reasonable premium for this.

I have not yet decided on travelling arrangements.  Most likely I will fly and rent a car at the airport, or take the train and rent a car at the station.  I will be happy to meet others if we can synchronise times, and to ferry people around.

Frank, the drive from the ferry port to Scotland is a long one, and the motorways can be very congested until you get to the north of England.
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #124 on: August 25, 2015, 14:34:31 »
Anthony: Thank you. I probably take a plane & rent a car too
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #125 on: August 25, 2015, 18:38:57 »
It's too early for me to be able to sign on but I'm certainly interested, so hopefully I'll be able to participate.
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #126 on: August 26, 2015, 00:20:24 »
1. Bjørn R.
2. Jan Anne
3. Erik Lund
4. Jakov Minic (room with double bed)
5. Sten R.
6. Frank
7. Simone
8. Anthony
9. Dave
10. Rosko
11. Ulli (room with double bed)
12. Martin (room with double bed)
13. Chris Dees
14. Susanne Fichtler (room with double bed)
15. Bez (room with double bed)

I will pay the deposit immediately on request  ...I have not read the whole thread so don't understand  (room with a double bed)  but it seems fashionable to claim one? :-)
I would prefer my own room but would be willing to share.

Cheers
Bez
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #127 on: August 26, 2015, 00:30:47 »
Frank, you are welcome to share my car. 

Any others?
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #128 on: August 26, 2015, 08:14:18 »
1. Bjørn R.
2. Jan Anne
3. Erik Lund
4. Jakov Minic (room with double bed)
5. Sten R.
6. Frank
7. Simone
8. Anthony
9. Dave
10. Rosko
11. Ulli (room with double bed)
12. Martin (room with double bed)
13. Chris Dees
14. Susanne Fichtler (room with double bed)
15. Bez (room with double bed)

I will pay the deposit immediately on request  ...I have not read the whole thread so don't understand  (room with a double bed)  but it seems fashionable to claim one? :-)
I would prefer my own room but would be willing to share.

Cheers
Bez

Bez, a room with a double bed, means you will be sleeping with someone in the same bed :)

Your other options are:
a room with just one single bed, or
a room with two single beds, and
a room with two bunk beds.

at least that is how I understood it...

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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #129 on: August 26, 2015, 11:26:11 »
@Jakov: I am not sure about the validity of your statement. I am ready to share s ROOM not a BED (unless there is someone I really like and female ... theoretically...  :o
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #130 on: August 26, 2015, 16:08:47 »
1. Bjørn R.
2. Jan Anne
3. Erik Lund
4. Jakov Minic (room with double bed)
5. Sten R.
6. Frank
7. Simone
8. Anthony
9. Dave
10. Rosko
11. Ulli (room with double bed)
12. Martin (room with double bed)
13. Chris Dees
14. Susanne Fichtler (room with double bed)
15. Bez (room with double bed)

I will pay the deposit immediately on request  ...I have not read the whole thread so don't understand  (room with a double bed)  but it seems fashionable to claim one? :-)
I would prefer my own room but would be willing to share.

Cheers
Bez

Bez, a room with a double bed, means you will be sleeping with someone in the same bed :)

Your other options are:
a room with just one single bed, or
a room with two single beds, and
a room with two bunk beds.

at least that is how I understood it...

???  ::) :o Perhaps the poll on top should reflect the actual options then and put the 'couples' if any together in the list...
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #131 on: August 26, 2015, 16:25:28 »
Yes dear :)
I have edited the poll, because the last one didn't make any sense.
I still think that we should stick to the list.
So all those going to Scotland, choose your beds.
There are 3 cottages as David explained, thus all the options in the POLL are available three times.
I hope it's clear to all, including Frank :)
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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #132 on: August 26, 2015, 16:25:42 »
Personally I think we're overthinking this, until now sleeping accommodations has sorted itself out locally pretty successfully with those that ACTUALLY ATTEND a NG gathering, no point in dividing the beds amongst members that PLAN to come.

I propose we reserve enough beds for everybody based on how many financial commitments are received and divide them locally based on common sense like a tall bed for the Danish Giant, no top bunks for the senior members, extra comfort for the drivers so they are well rested, isolation of the heavy snorers, etc, etc.

Prima Donnas can either stay at home or book a 5 star hotel around the corner ;) :P
Cheers,
Jan Anne

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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #133 on: August 26, 2015, 17:16:10 »
Please add me to the list. I'm so excited to see Scotland and meet up with you all !!!

ADDED:  I will bring a jar of foam earplugs in case anyone needs protection from snorers.  :D 8) ;)

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Re: Scotland?
« Reply #134 on: August 26, 2015, 18:58:17 »
JA what you wrote makes totally sense. Thanks for having the wits to say it.

Andrea I am pleased to hear that you are joining the trip.
You are among the people in the forum whom I have been curious to meet in person for years.
Simone Tomasi