[daddymatty82]

im traveling up to stranrear for tomorrow afternoon then to camplebelt? in kintyre? im going up the a83 then a82 or other way round. anyway im wondering if there is any cheep digs around outskirts of glasgow as after doing my drops im heading there then stopping glasgow area for the night. so anyone know of a good cheap b&b with enough room to park a 4 mtr sprinter van? cheers in advance matty

[HappyHippy]

There's the Shawlands Roadhouse, it's on the M74 heading South (about 20 miles outside Glasgow) http://www.shawlandsparkhotel.co.uk/index.html The website makes it look really expensive, but I don't think it's that bad - plenty parking though ! There's also a travel inn or premier lodge at Strathclyde Park/ Raith interchange, again on M74 south bound, but closer to Glasow. Think you might struggle to actually get anywhere in town with parking for a big van
IF you're feeling brave (and fairly stable mentally ) you're more than welcome to come and stay here for the night. It'll mean putting up with 4 mad kids and us  but it would be free ! We're about 10 minutes off the M74 at Junction 10 for Lesmahagow - just let me know.
Take care, Karen

[daddymatty82]

that is an amazing offer karen are you sure you wouldnt mind putting me up for the night im happy to pay my way.it all depends how the weather is tbh i have to go to caladonian cheese co. in stranraer for 2 pallets then round to scottish milk in campbeltown for 1 pallet.i think its 11 hrs 15 mins thats not allowing time to fill up and  unload so i can imagine it be a good 12-13 hrs trip. how is the weather up that way im looking about as i stayed in a travel lodge in east kilbride few yrs back so im trying to remember where  it was. lol

[HappyHippy]

East Kilbride is about halfway between Glasgow and me. The weather's okay at the moment, very cold and there is snow on the ground and a little forecast for tomorrow, but think it's Thursday before it's really to hit - but what do the forecasters know  I'll keep you updated ! Just gimmie a shout if you want directions.
Karen

[daddymatty82]

from tomorrow i will be on my phone so will keep checking  to see where i end up as it all depends on the roads and how far or fast i get up there

[HappyHippy]

Have pm'd you
Karen

[ellied]

Wishing you a safe journey

[daddymatty82]

thankyou ell . am on a77atm sat nav saying il unload at 7-8 pm so im kipping in van  around campbeltown

[HappyHippy]

It's FREEZING out there (well, actually well below freezing !) We're never usually in bed before midnight, so if you change your mind about the van just give me a phone - it's really no problem
Karen

[doganjo]

Good grief hope he didn't do that its Baltic!

[Sandy]

We are full with guests and family.....hope you got thermal undies..I have and I am in a central heated house!!!

[daddymatty82]

im in campbelttown in van so am parked on the harbour next to the boat fuel tank goin sleep for few hrs

[tazbabe]

doh, just missed you!

i'm down south and your near me looking for a bed, got a bed, but i'm not there to help you!

i'm on my way home today, but too late for you i guess.


ps....anyone needing a stop off point, if i'm home i'm happy to help!

[daddymatty82]

im home now  taz where you at i maybe doing runs like this a few times so maybe could do with a roof the odd night

[HappyHippy]

Glad you made it home safe !
Karen x