how to get a canoe from brora to kilmarnock [Archive]

Gill

11-10-2008, 16:44

hi,i have the chance of purchasing a new canoe, unfortunately it is in brora north of inverness.due to work commitments and other things i do,nt have the time to travel and collect this at the moment,does any members have any ideas how to get this to kilmarnock please thank you

Shambling Shaman

11-10-2008, 17:39

Maybe we could relay it down?
Have a mate coming up in a few weeks, He might (thats a big might) be able to get it to Edinburgh??

The other option is AJG parcels.
http://www.ajgparcels.com/

Gill

11-10-2008, 17:57

shambling that would be great if he could ,i could possibly get to edinburgh or glasgow ,i will need to enquire about haulage ,but i fearit would be way too expensive .thanks buddy

Shambling Shaman

11-10-2008, 18:10

Brora is a bit of a pig to get to from here but will be meeting Kev in Inverness which is not sooo bad..

Will get hold of him and let you know what he can do.

As a last resort could fetch it here and test it out on Loch Maree :rolleyes:

Shambling Shaman

11-10-2008, 18:24

Was going to post on SOTP - But your a head of me....:rolleyes:

Gill

11-10-2008, 18:34

yep cheers buddy , i,m desperate for a solo paddle

Gill

12-10-2008, 11:09

i,ve just noticed where you are shambling ,what an enviable part of the country ,fantastic. its been a while since i was up as far .

Shambling Shaman

12-10-2008, 15:56

Not to bad when the midges are gone.

Kev is coming by Train?? I thought he was coming in his van. So that idea is shot.

sapper1

12-10-2008, 17:33

Try national express, cost of the ticket and a few quid to the driver. When I drove for them I carried every thing from a landrover engine (gatwick to Swansea) to a roll of axminster (london To haverfordwest). Only drawback ,you have to travel with it.Or maybe a mate?

Sniper

12-10-2008, 21:11

Gill why not try one of the local haulage firms as opposed to parcel carriers like Scotlee for example they are usually very reasonable for stuff like this as they charge more by weight than bulk. I got a phone box (don't ask) sent from Derby to Ayr for about £60 about 4 years ago. Have a phone round you might be surprised

Gill

12-10-2008, 23:07

thanks sniper i will have a wee phone for prices buddy, Gill

soloman

13-10-2008, 14:00

I could maybe help in this,im in dunfermline an dont mind going part way to glasgow if it helps and im off work that day or night.
soloman.

Gill

14-10-2008, 18:17

thanks for the help and ideas guys , i,m currently waiting on a couple of company,s getting back to me with prices .if these are too expensive i think i might have to let this go.

Shambling Shaman

14-10-2008, 18:25

thanks for the help and ideas guys , i,m currently waiting on a couple of company,s getting back to me with prices .if these are too expensive i think i might have to let this go.

Let It Go.....No...NO

But then again the best I can offer is to get it and store it till you / we can get it down to you?

Toddy

14-10-2008, 19:54

How big is the boat Gill ?
I've got a friend coming down by van from Inverness next week, he could drop it off in Bothwell, if it'll fit. Would that help ?

cheers,
Toddy

Gill

15-10-2008, 19:12

that would be great Toddy ,i would manage to Bothwell any night .much appreciated. Gill

Shambling Shaman

15-10-2008, 20:28

So is that me getting it from Brora??

Gill

15-10-2008, 21:18

if u could shambling it would be brilliant ,i need to wait on the green light from Toddy first mate ,then it could be a goer

Toddy

15-10-2008, 21:27

I've tried to get hold of my friend..........also a member here too..........but he's working away from home :sigh:
I have one other thought to try out. I can get hold of this chap tomorrow evening.....is there time to hold on ?

cheers,
Toddy

Gill

15-10-2008, 21:29

yes Toddy there is no great rush thank you

Toddy

15-10-2008, 21:34

:cool:
I'll ask tomorrow night then and get back to you asap.

cheers,
M

Shambling Shaman

15-10-2008, 21:40

I'm good for Fri / Sat next week 24th 25th??

Gill

15-10-2008, 21:42

thanks for all the help ,this is one of the reasons why these forums are good places with good people . Gill

Shambling Shaman

15-10-2008, 21:47

thanks for all the help ,this is one of the reasons why these forums are good places with good people . Gill

Quite right....you can PayPal me at..........:rolleyes:
:D :D :D

If I can help I will ..If I cant I wont hinder..

Toddy

15-10-2008, 21:54

Oh well said :approve: I agree whole heartedly :D

cheers,
Toddy

Gill

20-10-2008, 21:52

Toddy did u get hold of your friend yet.thank you