Scottish Bongo Bash (23 to 26 May 2008) Linnhe Lochside

[dandywarhol]

I really enjoyed that patnben - excellent photography and production! When did they put a "T" in Corpach then??

I remember speaking to you and admiring your fine "rig" at Strathyre that year.

[patnben]

Thanks for that DW, I apologise for the error, now amended, well, sort of.

[MountainGoat]

Great film wish I could do that, my filming is atrocious. A few tips when we meet at Corpach would be helpful. Looks like I will have to visit all these places in your film again to make a decent recording of my visit before old age makes me too immobile.
Where about in Essex are you from Patnben? I lived in Brentwood for sixteen years while working in London before retiring to the Scottish Borders five years ago. One of my sisters still lives there just off Brook street, she has been there for over forty five years.

[mikeonb4c]

Well I'm sat here down in the dumps. Caught a 'flu on Friday evening and have sat in bed since, looking out at the best weekend for months. Also had to cancel the first gig since New Years. Watching your slide show cheered me up no end - better days ahead, never mind this written off weekend. What wonderful landscapes Scotland has. Incomparable.

Beautifully made production too - congrats.

Mike

[francophile1947]

I hope it's not flu Mike, or you'll be in bed for days (and days and days!!)
I thought I'd had flu many times, until I finally got it - didn't realise what a world of difference there was between "flu" ( a really stinking cold) and the real thing - not only did I think I was dying, but I felt like I wanted to
Get well soon

[Ian]

Due to a cancellation, we now have a vacancy for this weekend. First to phone 0114-2376627 with membership number secures pitch. Weekend fee is £45.

Now sold.

[Ian]

Your maps/instructions have been posted today. Here is the full delegate list.

Ben Bruce Roydon, Essex
Leo Stevens Chippenham
William Crowe East Lothian
Ailish Lanahan North Lanarkshire
Stuart Morrison Angus
Jim Grant Aberdeen
Gordon Pearson Girvan
Ian & Marianne Maynard Sheffield
Phillip Jones Leics
Graham Knight Ayrshire
Colin Hudson Dunbartonshire
Chris & Tony Dodds Essex
David Simpson Fife
Stephen Cain Wigan
Edward Holman Cornwall
David Todd Broxburn
Mark Kiehlmann Glasgow
Raymond & Patricia Dickinson Wigan
Russell Waldie Hawick
Mike O'Donnell Leeds
David Pinner St Helens
Kevin Doutre Fraserburgh
Alexander Buchan Edinburgh
David & Heather Bonney St Helens
Robert Martin Hutton Somerset
Anthony Duffy Borders
Richard Bratton Glasgow
Anne Buller Lancs
Anthony Corden Derby
Charles Sermanni Renfrewshire

See you there!

[brorabongo]

Still hoping too see you all there, looking like it's going to be Saturday Morning. I won't give you a time, as I reckon you will all run, and hide on me.

Looking forward to the Visit.

[Dabs]

http://www.midgeforecast.co.uk/2007/ful ... %20William

Just found this might be useful nearer the time!!

Dabs

[Bigblackbeastiebobbongo]

Mallaig is an anti climax????? ooooooooooh, that is why you should drive there and not get the train!! OH MY! You missed the silver sands of Morar along the scenic route between arisaig and mallaig - white sandy beaches that will take your breath away even when it's pouring with rain! We went in the Beastie to Corpach this bank holiday and drove to the White Sands, had a lovely walk along the sandy beach and then had fish and chips at Mallaig!! Fresh Haddock to boot!!! ooooooooh, I can't believe you think it's an anti-climax, you have to do a bit more exploring off the beaten track
It's a bit of an arduous drive on the single track road for a few miles but they are improving the road at the moment and the single track road bit isn't tooooo long.
I'll maybe make it to the Bongo Bash.....if there are any spaces left. The views from the campsite are amazing, the staff are all very friendly, its only a few miles from Fort William, and the facilities are great. I wouldn't however, recommend launching boats or canoes from here, the tide rips in and out very quickly. You maybe ok an hour either side of high water.

hehe midge forcast????? I heard that on radio 2 on monday, what a load of B***cks lol. Midges that are out during the day dont bite?? my arse lol. They especially like english blood so beware lol. The Skin so soft is rubbish, it only keeps them away for about 10 mins. JUngle formula is quite good but its not so good for sensitive skin. I heard that Nikwax has just bought out a product for mozzies - does anyone know if this is good? I find if you take a can of fly killer with you, spray it into your tent or van a couple of hours before you go to sleep that tends to sort them out. I have been out camping when they are really bad and had a midge net on my head, trousers tucked into my socks, top tucked into my trousers with gloves on drinking a bottle of water through the net lmao (I'm building up a great image of myself here lololol) What doesn't work, is trying to eat a burger through the net lol. If I come to the bash I'll try and fight em off for ya

If I don't see you there, have a great time!!!!!

[brorabongo]

I got an offer to join you lot for the weekend.......

Phoned the site today, to see if it was ok to come on site to visit, and was told it was no problem. I knew Mr Woody has links in Inverness, so I give the site my contact number just in case theres anything I could take down from Inverness for them.

I received a phone call later in the morning Saying that he could offer me a pitch next to youse, suitable for a large tent. I would love to take him up on it, but we have a birthday Party on the Sunday for our youngest boy, so would not manage the whole weekend.

We were tempted, as we are hoping to receive our new tent this Monday, this one...
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... 3ETENT.htm


So I would like to thank Mr Woody for the kind offer, as I realise you don't normally except Large tents.

See you all there.....

[Ian]

Due to a late cancellation (Stuart Morrison, who is ill; get better soon! ) we have a vacancy on this event. First to PM or email gets it.

[mobilecat]

One of all of us are going to have to be in Glasgow on Sunday so give us a wave if you see us.

[brorabongo]

This may be a strange one but......does anyone whose coming to the bash like Walkers, Steak and Onion chrisps?

[daveblueozzie]

steak and onion crisps curious WHY DO YOU ASK