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Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:18 pm**

Collection day is looking like Thursday or failing that Friday this week! I’ll report back on a hopefully incident free journey from Peterborough to Glasgow (potentially via the A702 Moffat to Edinburgh road, weather depending).

I’m casting my mind back to the test drive of the grey one a few weeks ago and the lasting impression is the delicacy of the controls and chassis (especially the steering) and the savage acceleration just a tiny ankle flex away. It will be interesting finding out how it makes me feel over a long journey.

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:29 pm**

Silly question, but I thought there were some restrictions on getting into Scotland at the mo?

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:39 pm**

Simon wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:29 pm Silly question, but I thought there were some restrictions on getting into Scotland at the mo?

Physically: no, there’s nothing at the border, I have removal vans crossing many times weekly
Legally: not sure, I guess you’re allowed to drive a car you’ve bought home
Ethically: probably not

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm**

The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 pm**

mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.

Those Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.

This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:04 pm**

revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 pm
mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
Those Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.

This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)

I can’t judge that Pete - that’s down to the A.H. to assess.

Posted: **Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:07 pm**

mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:04 pm
revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 pm
mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness. So long as the interior has been wiped down to remove the previous owners scent - Pete will pass through undetected.
Those Attack-Haggi are not to be underestimated.

This indicates I’m now an honorary Scotsman Mik?! I’m flattered. (26 of my 36 years spent here, still sound like I got on the wrong train at Kings Cross)
I can’t judge that Pete - that’s down to the A.H. to assess.

“Ahm jus heeding up the road in ma new motor” That should do it

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:54 am**

I never realised you were a local

I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket

Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!

Dave!

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:41 am**

revsRus wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:18 pm Collection day is looking like Thursday or failing that Friday this week! I’ll report back on a hopefully incident free journey from Peterborough to Glasgow (potentially via the A702 Moffat to Edinburgh road, weather depending).

I’m casting my mind back to the test drive of the grey one a few weeks ago and the lasting impression is the delicacy of the controls and chassis (especially the steering) and the savage acceleration just a tiny ankle flex away. It will be interesting finding out how it makes me feel over a long journey.

I came back the 701 when i picked the Lotus up. Its the law and must be done.

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:17 am**

Isn't the A702 just the straightforward route from the M74 to Edinburgh? It's the route I always take. IIRC Nef's fun route is to get off the M74 earlier and use the A701.

ETA: but the A701 goes to Moffat, so is probably the road you're talking about

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:26 am**

Jobbo wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:17 am Isn't the A702 just the straightforward route from the M74 to Edinburgh? It's the route I always take. IIRC Nef's fun route is to get off the M74 earlier and use the A701.

ETA: but the A701 goes to Moffat, so is probably the road you're talking about

Ah yes that’s right. I know the route when I’m there, just not the road name - clearly

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:31 am**

The A701 from Moffat to Penicuik is a great bit of road. The bit going up around the Beef Tub just outside moffat is particularly good.

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:32 am**

mik wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 pm The Attack-Haggis are trained to smell Englishness.

On my first trip to Scotland, not long after I moved here (with my Irish Reg'd car), I was told by a local that they train the Wasps to only Sting the English...

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:42 pm**

Come off motorway at Moffat and take the A708 to Selkirk.

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:36 pm**

You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:34 pm**

ZedLeg wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:36 pm You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.

I guess this won’t be a problem at the moment, so I’ll definitely check this out tomorrow all being well, thanks!

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:35 pm**

V8Granite wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:54 am I never realised you were a local

I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket

Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!

Dave!

Do you live in Glasgow? I’m at the botanics

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:43 pm**

revsRus wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:34 pm
ZedLeg wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:36 pm You have to pick your time with the A708. Get it wrong and you're stuck in tourist traffic for the gray mare's tail.
I guess this won’t be a problem at the moment, so I’ll definitely check this out tomorrow all being well, thanks!

Please do. EVO used it in ECOTY this year and have a few times previous. It's a lovely road!

Posted: **Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:13 pm**

revsRus wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:35 pm
V8Granite wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:54 am I never realised you were a local

I shall keep an eye out for the orange rocket

Make a lot of noise if a bearded idiot is waving at you, my kids love the noise !!

Dave!
Do you live in Glasgow? I’m at the botanics

I saw you mention Peterbosnia so it’s now clear you are infact travelling in the correct direction

Dave!

Posted: **Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:49 am**

@revsRus

Small thread diversion but are you the guy who runs a moving company in Glasgow?

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