Thumper Club Forum
Club House => Events/Meetings/Rideouts => Topic started by: 002 on September 25, 2009, 09:20:44 PM
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I know this clashes with the meet in Scotland.
But for various reasons some of us cant manage this meet.
So a few of us bods are having a get together at Llanthony over the weekend of 20th-22nd November.
The plan will be turn up,sit a field,go to a pub,eat pickled eggs and consume Felifoel Bitter/Stout,whilst talking complete Bollocks.
Those interested Say Aye !!!
Jethro
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Would love too matey, but will be unable for the same reasons I can't make the borders camp. Wifey has me booked in for a 'Charity Ball' (yuk!) on the Saturday and #2 son is birthday boy on the Sunday. Aparently we're going to 'bond' as a family. I thought a spot of camping with the old man would be a great bonding excersise, but turns out I'm wrong (according to wifey and #2 son :'()
Hey ho! I shall scoff a pickled egg in your honour and let one rip, whilst snoring as a salute!
Talyho. ;D
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Aye !!!
Sat only, probably.
Rob.
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I will be there on friday after work!!! :-*,
Boyd,Martin would be good to see you two too 2 ::) ;D,Gunsmoke get there ASAP,
i will take the Jiko and buy some wood to burn in it,that will keep us snug until we venture up to the pub for the pickled egg/giant gerkin fight/competition,and how about a venison cassarole for sat night?? :P
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Jules, { The third hairy biker ?}
If the grub is anything like last years, then carry on. May make the Friday but not sure as yet.
Won't be the same without Boyd's impossibly large sausage being passed around :o ;D
Rob .
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Jules, { The third hairy biker ?}
If the grub is anything like last years, then carry on. May make the Friday but not sure as yet.
Won't be the same without Boyd's impossibly large sausage being passed around :o ;D
Rob .
Yes if i remember correctly i needed both hands to hold it :D
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Jules, { The third hairy biker ?}
If the grub is anything like last years, then carry on. May make the Friday but not sure as yet.
Won't be the same without Boyd's impossibly large sausage being passed around :o ;D
Rob .
Yes if i remember correctly i needed both hands to hold it :D
But still managed to get your lips around it !!! ;D ;D ;D
Jethro
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I am Hoping to have my outfit together by then ! 8) 8)
But we will have to wait and see how things go.
Jethro
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I am Hoping to have my outfit together by then ! 8) 8)
But we will have to wait and see how things go.
Jethro
Ah yes , the long awaited purple crushed velvet suit , matching hat and cape with floral shirt and tie.
Very Dick Emery , can't wait, ducky. :-*
Rob .
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Dont forget the cane and matching bag !
And of course I will have the blue rinse !
Jethro
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To return to the thread looks like I may be able to make it !
Richard
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Jolly Good !
Youre company will be well recieved !
Jethro
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Richard ,having spoken to Os recently, it appears he will be attending at Llanthony also.Looks like I'm Saturday only due to existing commitments.
Look forward to seeing you all there.I'll bring my chilli vodka 2008 vintage.
Rob .
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Chili Vodka Challenge.
I have added some Dorset Naga to mine so beware !
Richard
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Mr Marshall has invented MACE
well done sir
S
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Well done chaps, add a few pickled eggs and Boyds ample sausage and we have the makings of some serious chemical weapons.
Rob .
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Just for the record,Tim is a GO for this event too,
he will probably come on his new outfit that he bought for the
TT and ET,he might come Friday night and if not a for defo Saturday morning :)
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Just for the record,Tim is a GO for this event too,
he will probably come on his new outfit that he bought for the
TT and ET,he might come Friday night and if not a for defo Saturday morning :)
Will he be bringing Elliot along as well ?
Rob.
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Phone Home robG !!!!
Jethro
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Looks as if my Bonnable Outfit will be together enough for a tial outing ;D ;D ;D
Jethro
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Looks as if my Bonnable Outfit will be together enough for a tial outing ;D ;D ;D
Jethro
Abominable outfit?
Going to use it to do the bathroom are we? ;D
Rob
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Regular forum users will be delighted to learn that we will shortly be making available, on-line, the first comprehensive Jethro/RobG glossary. This will be an invaluable tool for all those, like me, who sometimes wonder what on earth they're talking about ;) :D
GC
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Looks as if my Bonnable Outfit will be together enough for a tial outing ;D ;D ;D
Jethro
Abominable outfit?
Going to use it to do the bathroom are we? ;D
Rob
No ! Going to wear it IN The Bathroom with a nice little shower cap ! :D ;D
Jethro
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Take heed, Sir !!
I recall Andy M having some electrical problems with his abominable outfit in the wet. :'(
Suggest some caution if you will.
Rob
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Take heed, Sir !!
I recall Andy M having some electrical problems with his abominable outfit in the wet. :'(
Suggest some caution if you will.
Rob
Been out in the lashing rain on this one and t'other one I had.
Havent had a problem.....YET !
Jethro
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There were two issues with mine, a bad coil and a bad main earth. The earth I believe was related to fitting the watsonian subframe. I can't actually get to the failure without taking the engine out, but using a bolt above the engine as electro-pixie central works well. Not sure what hardware Jethro's using but take care down the back of the engine. The coil is fine now it's sealed as per Jethros instructions.
Andy
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Funnily enough, my coil went the way of the pear recently. From looking around it seems to be a common fault on the Bournvilles.
Rob .
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Funnily enough, my coil went the way of the pear recently. From looking around it seems to be a common fault on the Bournvilles.
Rob .
Yes,I have come across problems with a few.Including the Thruxton !
I blame Cadburys for not making them with a better wrapping !
Jethro
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Good news guys,
I've just returned from the Welsh venison center near Bwlch,yes i took my snorkel and flippers,wet and windy it was,but i enjoyed the trip on the Triumph,look here
http://www.beaconsfarmshop.co.uk/index.html,
the website doesn't do the shop justice,
they have a vast array of stuff so tasty to eat,as i was taking my helmet off a tray of freshly cooked Faggot's was put on the counter,i bought 5,and scoffed one right away,the taste was amazing
on Saturday the 21st they are having a coffee and mince pie morning,so i was thinking maybe we could take a bimble over there and buy some provisions
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Jules, I will be leaving Friday afternoon and plan to call for some of their pork pies for the larger appetite. Do you still want me to grab you a couple?
Steff
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Um,
just the one please mate,i'll have it for Friday afternoon tea,what do you think about the trek to the center,just reading the flyer they gave me ,FREE tea,coffee and mince pies,also freshly cooked samples of all there home produced meats...............sounds like lunch to me?? :D
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May well meet you there. Sounds like a plan to me.
What time are we looking at and I'll leave in time as it's on the route I was going to take anyway.
Rob .
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Sounds like a plan, its been closed every time I've called in.
We have to factor in the hangovers on Saturday morning, but its not that far away so how about 10:30 ?
Richard
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Perhaps we could go via golden valley rather than fall off pass :D
Steff
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10:30hrs sounds fine. I have a leaving do to attend to the previous night therefore this is about right.
Rob
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10.30 it is then,
it will be brunch instead of lunch :P,be sure to turn up on your finest machinery,which by now(lack of use :D)should be sparkling clean,except for those of use that use ours :D :D.
Oh and Gunsmoke don't be late,you are like a woman when it come to punctuality......NFI ;)
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As it's Sunday , I demand that you call me Sharon.
Sharon .
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As it's Sunday , I demand that you call me Sharon.
Sharon .
Even by Rob's usual vague standards, that joke is absolutely indecipherable to me ::) What on earth are you talking about man? Have you lost your senses? ;) :D :D
Is your surname Crubber by any chance? (S. Crubber).
GC
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As it's Sunday , I demand that you call me Sharon.
Sharon .
What on earth are you talking about man? ;) :D :D
Is your surname Crubber by any chance? (S. Crubber).
GC
Graham,
i think Rob wants to be called Sharon because his side on profile isn't dissimilar to one of the fat slag's called Sharon :D ;)
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Of course if the wind changes then the name will have to stick.
Whoops. It just changed.
Sharon, are you after the LGBT bonus at work or something ? Have you been properly diversified yet ?
Richard
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As it's Sunday , I demand that you call me Sharon.
Sharon .
Even by Rob's usual vague standards, that joke is absolutely indecipherable to me ::) What on earth are you talking about man? Have you lost your senses? ;) :D :D
Is your surname Crubber by any chance? (S. Crubber).
GC
Graham,
Use your on line glossary, I'm sure it's in there somewhere ;D
Richard, I say I am , therefore I am, and who's going to tell me different ;D
Rob .
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No problem, Sharon it is - but why are you signing your posts as Rob then ?
Richard
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I'm only Sharon on Sundays.
Rob.
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Would that be Sharon in the female sense or the Israeli politician ?
"Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning " princess; the one who laughs" has a glowing personality, is contented with her life and one who inspires others to succeed." [Wiki].
Sounds pretty (in)accurate to me.
Richard
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Would that be Sharon in the female sense or the Israeli politician ?
"Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning " princess; the one who laughs" has a glowing personality, is contented with her life and one who inspires others to succeed." [Wiki].
Sounds pretty (in)accurate to me.
Richard
Richard,
i think its Sharon="princess; the one who laughs",
the rest is way off the mark :D
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Richard,
i think its Sharon="princess; the one who laughs",
the rest is way off the mark :D
Cheers Queeny, :-*
Anyhow, just had a sniff at the Met office forecast for Sat.Have to repack to make room for snorkel, flippers and dingy. Looks to be a trifle moist to say the least.
Could be worse I s'pose. Could be contemplating a long motorway run in similar conditions to that which we swam in to get to Dent in 2007. ;)
Looking forward to Llanthony, ;D
Rob.
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I may join you lot in Llanthony if thats ok, I was looking to venture North but don't fancy the SRXs chances in the rain that far after the trouble I had after my last run in the rain.
Mark
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More than welcome Mark,
dont forget your wellies though,do think Friday or Saturday to get there??
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Going to get there about 3pm Friday. Wellies and brolly packed.
Mark
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Myself,002,Steff,Tim and maybe richard should be there by then
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I am aiming to finish work by 5 (ish) and intend to set out from there.
A trip in the dark and wet. Lovely.
I have been digging out my Sealskinz socks.
I will be trying out a new, but 30 year old, polish army tent that hasn't been waterproofed.
So I'd better pack my bivvi bag too.
Richard
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I may join you lot in Llanthony if thats ok, I was looking to venture North but don't fancy the SRXs chances in the rain that far after the trouble I had after my last run in the rain.
Mark
Be good to see you Mark, put a face to the name.
Rob .
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I may join you lot in Llanthony if thats ok, I was looking to venture North but don't fancy the SRXs chances in the rain that far after the trouble I had after my last run in the rain.
Mark
Be good to see you Mark, put a face to the name.
Rob .
Yes,
you too Sharon :-*
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WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND! :)
Simon Morgan got a phone call on Thursday from SteveD saying that the borders meet was off and we were pretty disappointed. However, with the Llanthony Priory meet only 40 miles away the next decision was easy. We set off late morning Friday and had a slow ride up towards Merthyr. I took us off to the old road rather than the dual carriageway of the A470 and we stopped in Aberfan to see the memorial garden, which is actually the site of the school and all the borders mark out the walls of the classrooms
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2090/1587095520_91848da3e0.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/1587094896_2bb8834378.jpg)
From there we headed along the 'Heads of the Valleys' road before turning off for a spectacular run over the mountain to Llangattock, the views were fantastic (but a tad duller than in this picture):
(http://www.cwmbach-farm.co.uk/houseview.jpg)
We stopped in the nearby town of Crickhowell and has some scoff from a stall in the town square:
(http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/21/42/1214242_3d94673e.jpg)
After a coffee we took the cross-country route to Llanthony which was very muddy and a bit scary at times.
We arrived at the Priory to find Jethro, Tim and Julian and we were soon joined by many others.
(http://www.llanthonyprioryhotel.co.uk/chapel%20into%20canons%20quire.bmp)
With our tents set up some of us adjourned to the nearby pub to have some scoff with my brother (who had driven up with his partner Liz). Then we returned to the Priory bar for more nonsense, including an odd session of trying Irish whiskies (thank you Andy, you have no idea of how bad my hangover was).
Saturday morning saw us all in subdued mood. After a very lazy start we all set off for a farm shop near Bwlch. En route we had to stop for Jethro as his Bonneville outfit was playing up in the wet, and by God it was wet. By the time we arrived at the farm shop we were all soaked. The farm shop (seen here in drier times) was having an open day:
(http://www.beaconsfarmshop.co.uk/resources/new-farm-shop-brecon.jpg)
We were treated to free coffee and mince pies before we went in and then we were given free tasters of cheese, nibbles and little bowls of chillli. We returned the favour by buying lots of nice meat, sausages, pies and olives.
Shortly after we left the farm we had to stop again for Jethro, but this time his bike didn't look like starting so we had to leave him waiting for recovery. :( We had already lost Boyd earlier in the day due to electrical problems so things weren't going too well. To add to my woes my back brake started sticking on and I had to sort that out before riding back to the campsite (I haven't used the brake since, just in case it played up again).
We all got back to camp (minus Jethro) in wet gear, to find a waterlogged field and damp tents. Rob Gunston and his mate 'oz' had arrived in our absence and were having a romantic téte a téte over a meal in the bar.
Jethro returned in his Land Rover after he and his Bonnie had been recovered back to his home.
Furry John's tent was so wet he booked himself into the hotel and here's where he spent last night:
(http://www.llanthonyprioryhotel.co.uk/bedroom%20two.bmp)
After sorting out food we all ended up in the priory bar and we had a very, very enjoyable evening of banter and beer. We ended the evening, back on the field, watching the highly comedic effects of Richard's fiery Chilli vodka on unsuspecting tasters.
Thank you to all for making it such an enjoyable weekend, it was smashing.
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Can't comment on Friday night as other commitments kept me away. :'(
However Saturday saw me up and about, but moving slightly slower than usual due to injuring bits of me the previous day.As a result I didn't get going until 11:15ish. However returned to base having discovered the rear tyre of the Rs was a bit soft. Pumped up, off I went.
Up the A470 until Merthyr, before turning right and heading into the hills around Ponticscill. Weather so far had been pretty tedious with copious amounts of rain. Heading towards Tal y bont the roads were at times flooded but the Rs didn't miss and doffed on regardless. ;D
Eventually came into Crickhowell, via Llangattock.Pulled up at the junction and was suprised to see our very own Boyd stood under the awning of the petrol station, complete with Rs.Chat revealed that Boyds Rs was a little unwell and had been coughing and generally feeling sorry for itself. Boyd set off and I followed him into Abergavenny. My original plan had been to head over towards Forest Coal pit and Llanbedr however I shelved that in case Boyd had a moment.
We got to the Skirrid alright, about six miles from Llanthony, but Boyd was inclined to stop for some obscure reason at the pub. ??? I decided to press on and get the tent up before anything else.The road to the abbey was no worse than the others previously traversed however came around a left hander and went straight into a very deep puddle right across the road and some ten or fifteen yards long. Again the little Rs gamely kept going and we emerged unscathed. I gather this was the same 'puddle' that caused some interesting moments for other club members.
Arrived at the campsite and saw Oz emerge from his tent. A good chat later and my tent was up and we adjourned to the abbey hotel to 'catch up'.
Shortly after we were joined by Richard and Gc sloped in followed by the rest of the motley crew over the following hours. As Gc has already said, a great evening developed with much banter and a lot of laughs.
The ride back today was a good one. The rain at Llanthony gave way to mostly sunshine with some nasty showers around Merthyr. Again the Rs didn't miss a beat and brought me home safe and sound.
Now to invest in better waterproof trousers, as the Dainese Gortex jobs are destined for the bin, ready for next year. ;).
Well done to everyone who made it a good night.
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Hugely entertaining. If a tad damp.
Casualties included one Bonneville, one CB250RS, (all wet related) one CB500 rear brake and one broken DR exhaust which I thought made it rather rorty.
Graham nearly became the first member to drown whilst still on his solo and Julian the first to do so whilst still riding his outfit, Furry John also took some time to dry out as he was in the chair at the time.
Hope everybody made it back okay, especially the new faces for whom this was an eye opening camp with the club.
Now for a hot bath.
Richard
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More than a little gutted at missing it, but alas there arer times when what is right has to trump what is expedient. Sounds like everyone had a great time. Will see some of you at the plough and the rest later.
Steffan
The absent
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You were missed Steffan, Old Chap, but all understood.
By the way, have we found Boyd ?
Is he still M. I .A ?
Rob.
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After my mate Pete eventually got packed we left the site and turned left for Hay on Wye, it was like going up a river for a good few miles, think I've solved the cutting out in the wet problem but the engine is now truely cooked.
Run the bike dry of oil 9 miles from Llanthony and it siezed up, got a gallon of something off this old boy from his shed. Took a while to bleed it through the system but did manage to get it started again and onto the site. Wasn't sure if the oil burning on the engine was the overspill or worse.
It was worse, oil pissing out of the head. Used 2 litres to get home (70 miles), interesting slow ride as the oil was running back over my trousers, boots, footpegs and even onto the back tyre.
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After a brief discussion on the field this morning Julian and Jethro decided the best course of action was to take down Boyd's tent and for Jules take it back with him.
Calling Boyd, calling Boyd, are you there old chap?
Sorry to hear about your SRX Mark, it looked quite complete and ticketyboo apart from the huge amount of oil dripping off it. Here's hoping it's not going to cost a fortune to repair.
Cheers
GC
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turned left for Hay on Wye, it was like going up a river for a good few miles,
Mark, not surprised it was like a river, it could well have been one. If I am not mistaken, Hay on Wye is to the right out of the campsite at Llantony.
Well done all participants, a bloody good time was had by all despite the weather. The ghost in the Tower Bedroom turned out to be female and my Exhaust lasted all the way home, frightened a few people and horses mind, must investigate another new tent before the Dragon though, Vango's finest was not up to the job.
Furry
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Calling Simon Morgan - this is the type of stove we discussed at Llanthony (Optimus 8 ), I'll post it to you and you can use it whilst sorting out the Svea 123. See which one you prefer and return the other. Sound fair?
(http://k43.pbase.com/o4/39/611339/1/54962785.Optimus8R.JPG)
Furry - female ghost or bearded biker in a dress? Can you really be sure? :D :D :D
GC
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Only second rally ever attended. Great weekend was had by all. Look forward to the next one. Shopping list a feckin mile long for all the stuff i want...... ???
mark
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Simon, could you send me a link to thosed panniers you bought mate?
mark
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Had an epiphany when I got back to the site - camping in general is s**t, and in the winter months even more so. Have vowed to never camp again, summer or winter!
I'll certainly come to TC rallies but will only stay in bunkhouses/hostels/B&B's etc.
Boyd
PS If anyone wants my Dragon ticket PM me.
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Sorry to hear that Boyd, but it was indeed a weekend to test anyone's stamina and patience, between bike problems and bad weather. I think I said to you on Saturday morning that I was considering riding home, getting the van and returning for my kit. As it went we had a great Saturday night and that made up for the drenchings.
Anyway, it was good to see you again and next time can I dry my wet clobber in your B&B room? (and no, that's not a euphemism :D)
GC
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Manages to get home in torrential rain, bike ran fine but even my feet got cold and wet. :(
Bonus though van has passed it's MOT. ;D
Thoroughly good weekend and I remained warm and dry for the most of it, plenty of good food and entertainment. I cannot wait for the next one and I intend to get another in before the festivities!. ::)
Perhaps drag big Mark out to test his new gear that's still in the shops!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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See which one you prefer and return the other. Sound fair?
Sounds good to me. I was certainly impressed with it. Much more dependable than my modern Primus and no problem at all in the wind and rain.
Cracking weekend BTW. Certainly a good test for the new bike. I think it's almost as good as the DR was! Apologies to anyone we bored with our XT chat down in the Three Tenors^H^H^Heneres enclave though!
Simon
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Very Good weekend despite The Bonnie dying in the wet and drowning The Landy.
Going to get a New Coil and not drive quite so fast in the dark up unlit lanes that are flooded.
Shame to hear Boyd has had enough but I'm sure we will meet again in some Dark,damp field.
Jethro....now back online with new computer and provider but no email Yet !
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Had an epiphany when I got back to the site - camping in general is s**t, and in the winter months even more so. Have vowed to never camp again, summer or winter!
I'll certainly come to TC rallies but will only stay in bunkhouses/hostels/B&B's etc.
Boyd
PS If anyone wants my Dragon ticket PM me.
I don't beleive it! (Victor Meldrew 2001)
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Well i had a great if very wet weekend,
hats off to the guys that rode some distance to be there...........bravo,you know who you are,for me it what its all about,you ride your bikes,the company,camaraderie,bad weather or good and a warm bar are all bonuses
what i don't understand is the people who were prepaired to go camping but didn't bother ??? ::) >:( :-\
anyhoo here are a few frames of Friday nights activities,my apologies for some as the camera had condensation issues.
Oh and just look how miserable and pi55ed off Boyd looks :D
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Manages to get home in torrential rain, bike ran fine but even my feet got cold and wet. :(
Bonus though van has passed it's MOT. ;D
Thoroughly good weekend and I remained warm and dry for the most of it, plenty of good food and entertainment. I cannot wait for the next one and I intend to get another in before the festivities!. ::)
Perhaps drag big Mark out to test his new gear that's still in the shops!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Pleased you got on ok Steve. I didn't make it saturday for a really poor reason, which is too embarrassing to reveal. Catch you at the Dragon or sooner.
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Oh and just look how miserable and pi55ed off Boyd looks :D
In the words of the song "What a difference a day makes". Or like the film "Friday Night, Saturday Morning".
Boyd
PS Photos are doctored and/or its a doppleganger!
PPS The bike must have sensed my more than slightly peeved disposition on the ride back as it never missed a beat during three hours of mixed weather - tucking fypical!
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Great photos Jules.
I agree Boyd looks so unhappy and clearly doesn't want to be there. >:(
Boyd keep your Dragon ticket, draw breath and think again old fruit. I understand how you feel but there's a long way to go 'til the Dragon.
The weather over the weekend was dire, but not the norm. Wet, even by Welsh standards. :'(
Us Thumper Minor owners must keep the Empire flag flying ;)
Chin up. ;D
Rob.
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Oh and just look how miserable and pi55ed off Boyd looks :D
In the words of the song "What a difference a day makes". Or like the film "Friday Night, Saturday Morning".
Boyd
PS Photos are doctored and/or its a doppleganger!
PPS The bike must have sensed my more than slightly peeved disposition on the ride back as it never missed a beat during three hours of mixed weather - tucking fypical!
Boydy Boy,
Before you "Epiphany" off too far please ponder these things, the Annual Rally you organised was one of the best, if not the best, organised weekends I have ever attended in 50 years of motorcycle rallying. You camped then and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes there were comments from critical people who having refused at first to organise anything decided at the very last to do something and ended up doing bugger all, not even attending, their comments were nonsense. If they did'nt attend and take part they have no mandate to comment.
I feel that largely you have enjoyed your Thumper Club camping and rallying, this last weekend was something else. As we discussed, we both had leaking tents, a large flaw in enjoying the situation and we solved the problem different ways, there were many times when I wished I could phone Mol and get her to bring the 4*4 so that I could just put this soggy pile of crap aboard and then ride the limping DR home to a warm dry situation but I could not be arsed to go down to the phone box in the rain to do it and admit defeat. Give it some time, you have enjoyed lots of it, don't scrap your Dragon trip yet, you may come round to wanting to "do it all again".
Furry
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Simon, could you send me a link to thosed panniers you bought mate?
mark
Mark,
Here's the website I used: http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com)
and here's the link to the specific rucksacks I bought:
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/army-miscellaneous/genuiene-army-issue-waterproof-627309.html (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/army-miscellaneous/genuiene-army-issue-waterproof-627309.html)
I also bought that dinky little stove from here: http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/stoves-and-lanterns/camping-stoves/gelert-compact-and-lightweight-546467.html (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/stoves-and-lanterns/camping-stoves/gelert-compact-and-lightweight-546467.html)
Simon
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Hi Simon,
thanks for the links. One of the guys at the rally gave me the address for this place (I forget his name but he was the one giving everyone chilly volka poisoning, by the way your feckin pickled eggs should come with some kind of warning....... Had to throw my pants down the loo Sunday morning... Whats all the about? :-\ ) But to be honest i was that cold and wet i couldnt be bothered to stop and have a look on the way home. Hopeing to have a trip over this weekend as it is only about 25 miles from my house. Going to make a shopping list and see what i can sort out. Have been to the Hein Gerricke shop and bought some water proof over trousers and a waterproof duffle bag for my gear. So i am getting there. Also bought a Trangia the same as Steve D off E-bay(but no gas conversion) so should be good to feed myself at the next one!!
See you again soon mate, great choice of bike by the way.......
Mark
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Mark, this is the Poncho that I have, with the extra bungee's on the corners etc ( for your information)
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/waterproof-clothing/gelert-olive-green-calais-poncho-550004.html
We expect you to be fully kitted when we next meet and then you will know what it is like to be dry!!!!!! ;D
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Hi Simon,
thanks for the links. One of the guys at the rally gave me the address for this place (I forget his name but he was the one giving everyone chilly volka poisoning, by the way your feckin pickled eggs should come with some kind of warning....... Had to throw my pants down the loo Sunday morning... Whats all the about? :-\ )
I think that must have been a combination of EGG and Chili rocket fuel poisoning! :o
Didn't realise that the effect had been so drastic!......and that was Richard to blame. At least I've now got a new lining to my mouth! That stuff is much better than a mouth wash and will take the enamel off your teeth! :o
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Mark, I have an older style poncho here that you can have for the cost of the postage, Use the personal message link (under my picture on the left) to contact me if you're interested.
GC
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and here's the link to the specific rucksacks I bought:
RUCKSACKS (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/army-miscellaneous/genuiene-army-issue-waterproof-627309.html)
Simon, are these stiff enough for throwovers or do you think they would benefit from stiffening with a thin plastic sheet down the back of 'em?
Also bought a Trangia the same as Steve D off E-bay(but no gas conversion)
Would THIS (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/stoves-and-lanterns/camping-stoves/high-performance-alpine-backpacking-329845.html) be a cheap way of knocking together a budget gas conversion for the Trangia? It looks like the burner legs can be removed easily enough.
GC
Cheers
GC
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Morning chaps. Made it home fine despite a drenching. Didn't bother heading further north, my mate's got some sort of disease, so the rest of weekend was spent drying gear and sorting the MZ (just finished this morning!).
Thanks for the stove GC and I will drop you that text when I get there.
Great weekend.
Cheers
Andy
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Simon, are these stiff enough for throwovers or do you think they would benefit from stiffening with a thin plastic sheet down the back of 'em?
There's both a pocket on the inside and outside that would take a sheet of plastic or aluminium. It just so happens that a lid from a Jacob's Cream Crackers tub fits almost exactly, but I might try something better at some stage.
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Yes there were comments from critical people who having refused at first to organise anything decided at the very last to do something and ended up doing bugger all, not even attending, their comments were nonsense. If they did'nt attend and take part they have no mandate to comment.
Admittedly it was some years ago, but I'm not sure what this is about. PM me if the answer might be likely to cause offence to anyone.
Mind you there's nothing like the annual rally to split opinion, as Steve H, Boyd, SteveD and I have found to our cost ::) :)
GC
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PM me if the answer might be likely to cause offence to anyone.
No I don't think so, I hope not, certainly not at this distance GC, it was meant as a supportive comment to Boyd who took on the organisation at short notice due to all manner of "happenings" earlier and made a bloody good job of it although the end result had a fairly small turnout for an Annual Rally, many people have said to me since that they regretted not going. Just me to Boyd, publicly saying "You did that well despite everything, think again about things"
Furry
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Replaced the coil on the Bonnie today.
The old one has a Bloody Great Crack in it !
No wonder it gave up the ghost in the pi55ing rain !
Still a great weekend though.
Jethro
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Replaced the coil on the Bonnie today.
The old one has a Bloody Great Crack in it !
No wonder it gave up the ghost in the pi55ing rain !
Still a great weekend though.
Jethro
Well done BBB, nice to find a problem as easy as that. Wish my SRX was as easy to fix.
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Are we out again soon? really enjoyed the last one dispite the wet weather.
Mark :)
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Are we out again soon? really enjoyed the last one dispite the wet weather.
Mark :)
Does this mean that you have now got some more adequate camping gera and want to check it before the Dragon????????????? Or just mad as a hatter?
I'm pretty busy at the moment just about to completely refurbish someones bathroom!
I am certainly up for it and don't mind travelling. Does the 'factory' shut down for Xmas? If so how about between that and new year or beginning next year?
(..........and I'll bring my little charcoal burner)
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Hi Steve, yes i am getting the all weather gear together slowly. Trangia, gortex boot liners, tarp, camo gortex coat and over trousers as well. Have found another brand new tent up the loft that i had forgotten i had bought,so i really want to try that out before the Dragon to see what it is like.
Have bought two army ruck sacks like Simon had as Panniers (and am in the middle of making some brackets for the bike to fit them on.) Have my crap coleman stove on E-bay so some other bugger can see how they get on with it... LOL. Base layer thermals, stuffa bag, bivvy bag are still on the shopping list as well as a poncho.
Yes i get nearly two weeks Holiday at Xmas, so i would be well up for a outing between Xmas and the New Year if there are any other mad buggers willing to come out in the cold..... Hope you get the bathroom sorted mate and see you again soon... (cant get any charcoal around here as it is well out of season, will a bag of coal do??)
Mark :o