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Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: Steffan on May 27, 2008, 08:23:41 AM

Title: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: Steffan on May 27, 2008, 08:23:41 AM

That is the question... but what is the answer?

Steffan

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: trophydave on May 27, 2008, 12:43:55 PM

There is an answer over on xrv.org.uk,although Boyd has not posted anything.

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: guest18 on May 27, 2008, 04:52:51 PM

Well I asked him by text today and apparently he did 1200 miles, got a numb bum, found Scotland stunning (of course  ;) ;D ) and came 24th out of 50.

Sounds like a damn good effort from the big man!

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: mini-thumper on May 27, 2008, 09:46:40 PM

Hello
I love it when a plan come together:

The borrowed Transalp preformed faultlessly, carrying me nearly 1200 miles from Stoke to the following: the Commando memorial at Spean Castle (north of Fort William), Eilan Donan Castle (made famous by the film 'Highlander'), The Museum of Island Life & Flora McDonalds Grave both in the North of Skye, the Ullapool Museum, Inverness (for a few hours kip), Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and the Angel of the North, and back to Stoke. The weather in Scotland, and throughout the whole trip, was fantastic. Of the original fifty starters only twenty-nine completed the Rally - there were a few mechanical breakdowns, two deer 'strikes', and several finishers disqualified for either insufficient miles (1110 minimum) or bonus points (25,000 minimum) - some failed by a matter of a few miles or points ( a real bummer). I was given a final position of 24th.

So thanks for all your support and interest, plus your offers of bikes due to my gearbox failure. And finally a very big THANK YOU to TrophyDave for the loan of his bike with just a 'gentlemens agreement' being all that was needed for me to ride away into the sunset - a real good egg!

I'll try and write something a bit wordier for the newsletter.........

Boyd 'Square Buttocks' Brooks  :o 

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: Steve Lake on May 28, 2008, 05:41:00 AM

Dear 'Boyd of the flat borrocks'

Bluddy well done!!!

I'm also green with envy......especially as I eventually got an invite......and had no real reason not to take it up

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: guest7 on May 28, 2008, 08:24:49 AM

Well done Boyd, on two counts:

1. you represented your club and home town of Blackwood with honour and dignity
2. you outblagged Duncan! I ask you, blagging a complete taxed and roadworthy bike!

Absolutely fanfuggingtastic
GC

Title: Re: So does Boyd possess a Butt of iron or not?
Post by: squirrelciv on May 28, 2008, 05:43:35 PM

Well done matey ;D This one 'll keep you in beer for many a rally :o Off for a daydream.