27th December 2010 - 3nd January 2011
Kirkton Farmhouse, half way between Crianlarich and Tyndrum
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http://www.cottageguide.co.uk/kirktonfarmhouse/
http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/wigwams/kirktonfarmhouse/
Transport
To Tyndrum:
- Alison B Lift with Dave from Glasgow
- Amy B - Lift with JM on 27th
- Michael F - Getting to Carnforth on 26th; lift/train to Tyndrum
- Dave F - Driving Glasgow - Tyndrum. Leaving 1715 from B/den station
- Emma F - Lift with JM on 27th
- Ian P - Lift with JM on 27th
- David P - Lift with Ruth from Cornwall to Derby on 26th, then driving to Carnforth - Driving to Tyndrum on 27th
- Ruth P - Driving from Cornwall to Carnforth via Derby on 26th with David and Jo - DP's car to Tyndrum on 27th
- Alex P - Lift with JM on 27th
- Jon M - Driving all the way on 27th
- Jo S - Lift with Ruth from Worcester to Carnforth on 26th - DP's car to Tyndrum on 27th
- Sarah W - Train from Cardiff to Crianlarich on 28th
- Simon W - Train to Glasgow on 27th. Lift with Dave from there
- DC - driving from Stirling evening of 31st Dec; incidentally, driving from Winchester to Stirling on 26th if this helps anyone (probably not)
From Tyndrum:
- Alison B - Train to Edinburgh (probably 0936 from Crianlarich), unless anyone has any better offers
- Amy B - Lift with JM to Cambridge (leaving after walk on Sunday evening)
- Michael F - train from Crianlarich
- Dave F - To Cairngorm
- Emma F - Lift with JM to Cambridge (leaving after walk on Sunday evening)
- Ian P - Lift with JM to Cambridge (leaving after walk on Sunday evening)
- David P - Driving to Derby via Carnforth
- Ruth P - Lift with DP to Carnforth
- Alex P - Lift with JM (leaving after walk on Sunday evening)
- Jon M - Driving to Cambridge (leaving after walk on Sunday evening)
- Jo S - With Dave
- Sarah W - Train Crianlarich-Cardiff monday morning, then car to Cambridge
- Simon W - With Dave
- DC - driving to Stirling afternoon of 2nd Jan
Food
We need six main courses and six desserts, plus something fancier for New Year (did we agree on New Year's Eve for the meal?).
A significant number of people seem keen to leave 1 day early, therefore missing the last meal. Also, a significant number may turn up late on the first night, although I will still want food, unless the weather / trains mean I am badly delayed. (DF)
For inspiration, here are the wikis for the last two years:
Corrour 2009
Killin 2010
Whisky
Add which whisky you are planning to bring here, so that we avoid duplication and ensure a good mix:
- Lomond
- Blackberry (!)
- Glenfiddich (18 year) - courtesy of sixth form so I'll get another!
- Bruichladdich waves
Main Courses
| Meal suggestion | Votes (add initials by six options) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lasagne | DP RP DF IP MAF | 5 |
| Fajitas | AB JM DF AEB AP MAF | 6 |
| Bangers and mash with veg | RP | 1 |
| Pizza (to use up leftovers on last night) | RP AEB | 2 |
| Curries (+ chutney, naan, papadums etc.) | DP AB JM JS AEB IP AP MAF | 8 |
| Roast | ||
| Risotto | DF IP | 2 |
| Pasta Slop | ||
| Soup | ||
| Stir Fry | DF | 1 |
| BBQ | ||
| Meat Stew | ||
| Fish Stew | ||
| Meat Pie (pastry based) | DP | 1 |
| Fish Pie | ||
| Shepherd's Pie | RP JM JS AP | 4 |
| Cottage Pie | ||
| Pork and apple braise | DP | 1 |
| Chilli | ||
| Spaghetti bolognaise | JS | 1 |
| Thai curry | AEB | 1 |
| Seafood risotto | ||
| Beef paprikash | MAF | 1 |
| Homemade burgers | MAF | 1 |
| Spicy chicken and couscous | JS | 1 |
| Falafel, aubergine tagine, houmous/spicy chickpeas, couscous | DP RP AB JM DF AEB IP AP | 8 |
| Mushroom pie | ||
| Baked potatoes + various fillings | ||
| Lentil and aubergine mousakka | AB JS JM AEB IP MAF | 6 |
| Bean burgers, roast sweet potatoes, chilli sauce | AB JM JS AP | 4 |
| Pumpkin and coconut curry | ||
| Nut roast | DP RP AB DF IP AP | 6 |
What are we doing about Amy's culinary preferences?
Some of these options are easier to do as all inclusive, some can be modified to have the same theme side by side, some can have something altogether different. I'm not planning to eat dodge meat (i.e. cheap pork or chicken), so also happy to eat vegan things on some nights... [JM]
Happy to eat vegan [Dave]
I could probably cope with vegan one or two nights. [DP]
I believe Sarah W is also veggie [yes I am - sorry :) [SW#2]] so we have quite a large cohort this year. I'm happy to have one or two vegan nights but do want meat to get me up the mountains and I am keen to have meat in the New Year's Eve meal. [RP]
Happy to eat vegan meals as long as they're served with lashings of cream [AB (not the vegan one, obviously)]
Thank you all for considering me :D I shall endeavour to make sure that we make yummy vegan food and get enough protein etc to get everyone up mountains! [Amy]
Dont worry about me. The only thing I really wont eat is fish. SW[#1]
I have not voted for food as I'm only going to be there for 2 nights (and one of those is the New Year's Eve meal). Please plan for an extra person on the Friday and Saturday nights! [DC]
Desserts
| Meal suggestion | Votes (add initials by six options) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Meringue Pie | DP RP JM AEB | 4 |
| Apple Crumble | DP RP AB JS AEB IP | 6 |
| Chocolate Soufflé | AEB | 1 |
| Chocolate Brownies | DF AP | 2 |
| Chocolate Mousse | ||
| Chocolate Ice Cream | DF | 1 |
| Chocolate Coated Fruit | AB AEB | 2 |
| Chocolate Brulée | ||
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | JM DF IP AP | 4 |
| Chocolate Tarlets | ||
| Chocolate Sundaes | JS | 1 |
| Chocolate Bomb (aka. Meringues) | ||
| Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas | ||
| Chocolate Covered Profiteroles | DP JM AP | 3 |
| Chocolate Torte | JM DF JS IP | 4 |
| Chocolate Truffles | AB DF AP | 3 |
| Chocolate Steamed Pudding | ||
| Chocolate Fondant | JM | 1 |
| Baked Alaska | DP RP JM DF JS AEB AP | 7 |
| Baked apples | AB IP | 2 |
| Sticky toffee pudding | AEB IP AP | 3 |
| Christmas pudding | DP RP AB IP | 4 |
| Poached pears and chocolate sauce | JS | 1 |
| Cherry and apple tart | DP RP AB | 3 |
| Chocolate log | RP | 1 |
| Pineapple upside down cake | JS | 1 |
New Year Meal
Jon, are you happy to be in charge of this again this year?
Oh yes... I feel honoured. :) Will come up with a menu in the next couple of days. [JM]
Still in the planning, I've been a bit international recently. It'll be nice, cater for all preference (i.e. meat + vegan) and should be done by the 19th! [JM]