To expand on what Barney and I discussed. A 10" x 8" 80 page book of the event can be made up by Blurb for just over £30. I use them and the quality is spot on and it appears on your doorstep about a week after uploading.
Likewise Col and Gary! mucho appreciated.... all i got to do now is give the Mrs the good news im going away! (again) lol
nice one just let us know how i can pay? and ill start gettin the bike ready its gunner be a long winter now with lots of reading of what were going to be up to > o and i dont do sex on the first nit OK
Colin will provide payment details, pm him when your ready mate You dont do sex on the first night? Shall we book the four poster for you second and third night then mate
Ok I've managed to find somewhere to stay in Fort William for the second night. Not as swanky as the first hotel but the price reflects it. Let me know what you guys think. For 15 of us it works out at £38 each for the night. This is for 3 double rooms, and 5 twin rooms. https://secure.booking.com/book.htm...59994_0_42=0&nr_rooms_4766604_81559994_0_42=0
This is a more detailed link to show hotel details. Booking.com: Spean Bridge Hotel, Spean Bridge, United Kingdom - 268 Guest reviews. Book your hotel now! Its not in Fort William - but 14miles away at Spean Bridge surprise surprise... All depends if people want to be 'in town' for the Sat night or not fussed about eating / drinking at the hotel. It could be worth speaking with the hotel direct to check the rooms available match needs - i.e. not too many double beds / are pull out / 3rd bed where listed oK for an adult. Often a 'family room' is double bed plus pull out kids bed - one to check. Other option / idea is to split group for hotel choice in Fort William but all meet for dinner / drinks etc. - may make locating accom. much easier?
Actually - on reading the reviews it will be an interesting hotel with the history of the area - I am sure we will visit the commando memorial up the road on the way past - very moving place and worth seeing. Good find Colin - next one is Moffat for Sunday night!
Ok this is what I was thinking about for the final nights stay. I know a few will want to head off, but for those who want to stay another night in the borders where I do a lot of my riding, there is a Hotel which properly cares for bikers, they have bike storage units on the premises I think this will make a perfect end to the trip and a fairwell from us all. Have a look Buccleuch Arms Hotel, Moffat - Motorcycle Friendly Hotel Accommodation
Personally I'd rather ride home fresh. So put me down for a night please Colin. We can't book this through booking.com so no option for booking and amending along the way. Have you checked availability Colin?
I've sent an email to the enquiring about a nights stay on the Sunday. I'll also give them a call tomorrow to see if we can get booked in. It really is a proper biker haven.
Ooooooohhhhh yyyeeessssss I may pick the girfriend up on the way there though as she loves it down there