Thumper Club Forum
Club House => Events/Meetings/Rideouts => Topic started by: RonXBR on February 14, 2012, 04:45:47 PM
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The Irish Section aka The Brains Trust, would like to announce a rally on the weekend Fri 27th -- Sun 29th July. Campsite details can be found at www.shepherdsrestpub.com . It's approx. 4 miles outside Draperstown. We do not have sole use of the site so numbers will be limited to 25-30 on a first come basis. (Mark counts as two). No problem if anyone wants to stay for extra days. Let me know as soon as you can. I'll post more info about site fees etc over the next couple of weeks.
Ron.
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I googled Draperstown and it's in Ireland :o
Will they let the Welsh in considering what we've been doing to them in the rugby lately. ;D
I should be ok for this one. Better put me down for 3 as the wife may want to come.
Mark.
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Hi Ronnie
Had been looking at campsites in Northern Ireland and this was on of the places I'd ear-marked. I will certainly be coming and I'm sure I can persuade Martyn over a few beer at the Derby Beer Festival this Friday!!!!!
Looking forward to it already.
Boyd
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After all my nagging you can count me in too Ron.
Will I have to drink Guinness or can I have a Pimms?
Pat.
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I'm up for it !
Put me down.....well not literally....just my name.
Jethro
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I had high hopes for this rally. Having just seen the first four replies, maybe it's best to cancel the poetry reading for the Friday evening.
Ron.
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Hi,
I'd say maybe - Bettina and me will think about it! We have clearly not enough holidays for all our activities!
Matthias
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I'll see what I can do. Hope to be able to join you all.
Trevor
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So far so good. Half dozen "locals" to be added to list. www.nutttravel.com might be worth a look.
Ron.
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So far so good. Half dozen "locals" to be added to list. www.nutttravel.com might be worth a look.
Ron.
I hope that's not aimed at me, I'm sure it's for you boys travelling over to here.
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The thought never entered my head. As if I would ever slight you. I'm upset now!
Ron.
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Bit more info. Camping charge is £5 per person per night.
Ron.
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hi ron meself and my mate will head up ..........tommy
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Good man Tommy. Mind and bring the good weather with you.
Ron.
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Martyn and myself are going to have a few days touring beforehand. Have had a quote of £108.00 for bike/rider OUT Holyhead-Dublin RETURN Belfast-Liverpool. If you want details of the ferry drop me a PM.
See you there.........
Boyd
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Similar plan here Boydyboy. Going Fishguard - Rosslaire then down to Baltimore and on up the west coast. Stop when I get to the top before doubling back to the rally site. Finally home will be Dublin - Holyhead and a blast through Wales.
Cannot Friggin' wait!!!
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Hi Pat (or any other travellers to foreign parts)
Got a really good deal on ferries here (they used to be MotorSport Travel as promoted by the BMF):
kirsty@just-ferries.com
Just include dates/times, preferred ferry crossing, and state motorbike and rider, and they will do the rest!
Cheers
Boyd
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thanks matey
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Similar plan here Boydyboy. Going Fishguard - Rosslaire then down to Baltimore and on up the west coast. Stop when I get to the top before doubling back to the rally site. Finally home will be Dublin - Holyhead and a blast through Wales.
Cannot Friggin' wait!!!
Oi ! Thats similar to my plan !
Jethro
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Similar plan here Boydyboy. Going Fishguard - Rosslaire then down to Baltimore and on up the west coast. Stop when I get to the top before doubling back to the rally site. Finally home will be Dublin - Holyhead and a blast through Wales.
Cannot Friggin' wait!!!
Oi ! Thats similar to my plan !
Jethro
Get your own route, I've been planning this for months!
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Similar plan here Boydyboy. Going Fishguard - Rosslaire then down to Baltimore and on up the west coast. Stop when I get to the top before doubling back to the rally site. Finally home will be Dublin - Holyhead and a blast through Wales.
Cannot Friggin' wait!!!
Oi ! Thats similar to my plan !
Jethro
Get your own route, I've been planning this for months!
Bollocks !
Jethro
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Charming! :o
(how'd you get that past the censor??)
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If you are both going up the west coast, I suggest keeping the sea on your left.
Ron.
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If you are both going up the west coast, I suggest keeping the sea on your left.
Ron.
Right !
Jethro
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Ron mate, name me one 'Must visit' town/place/feature on the Irish West coast please. I'm going bog eyed surfing tourist info sites. :o
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pat sent you a pm..............tommy
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pat sent you a pm..............tommy
Could you send similar, or forward above, to me aswell Tommy?
Cheers
Boyd
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pat sent you a pm..............tommy
Could you send similar, or forward above, to me aswell Tommy?
Cheers
Boyd
Tommy,
I hope you have a big house. ;D
Mark
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Hello Pat. Did the PM from Tommy sort you out regards things to do/see. I would give the Dressed Pimms a miss though, you'll get enough funny looks as it is.
Ron.
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Hi Ron,
Tommy's on the case thanks mate.
Know what you mean about getting the look... When you're this hansom you have to put up with it! ::)
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Know what you mean about getting the look... When you're this hansom you have to put up with it! ::)
::) You're right Pat it does look like you, but handsome I think not.
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Ron,Tommy could you forward me some touristy type info aswell pretty please ?
Jethro
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no problem jethro send me your address i will send some stuff over................tommmy
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Tommy
You've a good man! Got my little parcel of brilliant tourist booklets this morning. All I need to do now is work out where I'm going.
Thanks again
Boyd
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cheers boyd glad they got there ok .....tommy
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Hi,
our ferrys are booked and we plan two weeks for this trip. One week up from Harwich on the east coast to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District through Galloway. With ferry from Cairnryan to Larne on Friday and after that to the Irish Rally. On sunday through Ireland in one week down and arround to our next ferry - Rosslare - Fishguard - then the fast way home. Hartmut will be with us to visit the first time Ireland!
We`re happy to be there see you next time
Regards Bettina, Matthias and Hartmut
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Hello Matthias,
Great to hear Bettina, Hartmut and your good self are coming to the rally. Looking forward to seeing you again. Might even buy you all a beer if I can borrow the money from Mark.
Ron.
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Hi all, Pat the pillion and I have booked in with Ron for camping, all we need to do now is sort the Ferries....
Dave.
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Hi,
We`re happy to be there see you next time
Regards Bettina, Matthias and Hartmut
Hi all, Pat the pillion and I have booked in with Ron for camping, all we need to do now is sort the Ferries....
Dave.
Excellent news that you can all make the rally. Looks like there could be a big crowd. I'm really looking forward to it now!!!
Boyd
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Hey Ronnie, any space for a Yorkshireman?. This is now in my diary and I plan to make a few days of it, possibly meet up with some of the other miscreants ???
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Hello Steve,
Great you can make it to the rally. Being a Yorkshireman, I know you are fond of fresh air, so you can pitch up between Chris and Tony. You'll like it over here, in summer the rain gets quite warm.
Ron.
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Hi Ron,
I've just been in touch with 'Just Ferries' (Kirsty) and received a quote for crossing over to you guys.
My intention is to travel from Huddersfield down to South Wales on the Monday and spend a night somewhere down there, then........
Fishguard to Rosslare Tuesday 24th @14:30 - 16:00 then camp ride for the next few days to meet up with you guys for the 'official' meet.
Return Belfast to Cairnryan Monday 30th 15:30 - 17:50 then spend another night somewhere in Dumfries before returning home.
Not having travelled by bike to Ireland do you think I will have enough time to cross over to the West and then travel up to the meet?
Oh aned I was quoted £85 return! :D
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Hello Steve,
Sounds ok to me. You might even bump into some of the others on your way. I know some people are spending extra days at the rally site, I'll probably be there from Thursday onwards. If there is enough interest we can organize a run for both Friday/Saturday.
Ron.
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That sounds good to me as well, i just wanted to run my plans by you guys to see if I had made any glaring mistakes in my plans with the ferries and timing. :P
Now I just need to earn lots of beer tokens (Is Guiness a beer?) :o
...........and I'll need co-ordinates for the meet site. :D
Cheers SteveD
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Hello Steve,
Never mind those high-tech co-ordinate thingys, just go to Draperstown and ask someone. Mind and bring enough beer tokens for me.
Ron.
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OK.
Got me maps out and found it. :o
Now I'll plan some sort of route. :D
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Right, the story so far. The following list of really nice people are booked in.
Boyd, Martyn, Mark+far better other half, Pat, Jethro+friend, Bettina, Matthias, Hartmut, Tommy+friend, Pat+Dave, Trevor, Steve, Ally, Tim, Tony, Chris and me. Still room for a good few.
There will be no funny hat contest this year, as some folk with odd shaped heads have a unfair advantage. Instead, I was thinking of the most funny/interesting/original/rude/retro T shirt. So, have a good rumage round your drawers! Prizes of outstanding quality and value will be presented on the Saturday night.
Ron.
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wet t shirt contest good idea ron ;D ...tommy
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wet t shirt contest good idea ron ;D ...tommy
Feck, I'll win again. 8)
Mark
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Hmmm, Tommy and Mark, a right pair of T*ts. I suppose it is no contest. I'll just post the prizes out now.
Ron.
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Love the last post! ;D
Retro tee shirt challenge accepted, though if GC turns up we're all screwed.
Tally ho!
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Hmmm, Tommy and Mark, a right pair of T*ts.
Ron.
All you need now is the left pair and you can have an-udder joke.
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Hmmm, Tommy and Mark, a right pair of T*ts.
Ron.
All you need now is the left pair and you can have an-udder joke.
Pull The Udder One Mark !
Jethro
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That's really milking a joke too far.
Ron.
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Rick with the MT03 is now on board. :o
I will meet him sometime on the Monday somewhere in South Wales for the evening and then we can have a ridearound and catch the ferry (Fishguard) on Tuesday afternoon in time to find somewhere suitable on that evening.,
The plan will then be to mosey around and up for the meet perhaps Friday.
We will return on the Monday ferry from Belfast.
Now work, work, work! >:(
(Whats this about no work around!)
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I am (we are, so approved :o) seriously thinking about attending this event. Sounds great.
Would be part of a two week holiday. Suggestions are appreciated.
Richard-NL 8)
I assumed I (we) would be welcome......
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I assumed I (we) would be welcome......
Yes they'll welcome you with open arms, all except Ron that is because he's a funny one.
Just don't tell him you know me.
Richard, It'd be good to see you wearing summer clothing for a change, even if it has to be waterproof.
Mark
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I assumed I (we) would be welcome......
Yes they'll welcome you with open arms, all except Ron that is because he's a funny one.
Just don't tell him you know me.
Richard, It'd be good to see you wearing summer clothing for a change, even if it has to be waterproof.
Mark
Would be great to see you guys......In Summer clothing.....!
Yes Bring plenty of Waterproofs.....apparently rains a little in Ireland.
Jethro
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Hello Richard,
You and (we) will be most welcome. I have put you on the list as far away from Mark as possible.
Ron.
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Room for one more? Crusty has been told he has got the time off that he booked so i can do this one. Going to book the same ferry as SteveD tomorrow and hopefully been out and about for two weeks on two wheels. Woo Hoo...
Crusty
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Good man. Another name on the list. Thats about 25 so far. Looking good.
Ron.
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I'm looking good. 8)
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I know when I've had too much to drink, you start looking attractive!
Ron.
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Ferry booked today, so "coming, ready or not...."
Crusty
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For those that don't fancy the run on the Saturday, try the Armoy Road Races. It's under an hours ride from the rally site. Proper racing. Look up www.amrrc.com
Ron.
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"coming, ready or not...."
Funny coincidence... Said the same to the wife just the other night :P
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"coming, ready or not...."
Funny coincidence... Said the same to the wife just the other night :P
And I did.
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"coming, ready or not...."
Funny coincidence... Said the same to the wife just the other night :P
And I did.
What. Your wife or mine?? :-\
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BOTH of them.......... I`M the DADDY!!!!! :P
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Sorry about the late arrival on this thread... is there a camping space still available?
GC
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Sorry about the late arrival on this thread... is there a camping space still available?
GC
Only in the tent with Ron. :-*
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Hello Graham,
There's always a space for our esteemed leader. Ignore that post from Mark. However, if you want to share, my tent is pink with flowers on and a small patio. Bring your own toothbrush.
Ron.
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my tent is pink with flowers on.
Ron.
It was blue when he went to the pub.
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What can I say. Too much beer, too much curry.......weak stomach. Next time I'll do your tent.
Ron.
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Bit more info. Tim has let me know that the Ulster Pre-War Austin Club will be at the Shepherds Rest on the Saturday, probably late afternoon, for a few hours. Hopefully, we will be returning from our run at about 4pm, so this should round the day off nicely. Look up www.upwac.co.uk
Ron.
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Booked. 2 Adults with motorcycle-sidecar. 8)
Ferry Dunkerque – Dover, July 20, 12.01 hrs, 20 Euro, Norfolkline (DFDS)
Ferry Fishguard – Rosslare, July 23, 02.45 hrs, 102 Euro, Stena
Ferry Rosslare – Fishguard, August 3, 09.00 hrs, 102 Euro, Stena
Ferry Dover – Dunkerque, August 5, 12.00 hrs, 20 Euro, Norfolkline (DFDS)
Is it just me or are the ferries to Ireland just over the top. ::) Over 5 times the amount I have to pay from Europe to England. :o
Not really the right way to welcome tourists.......
Anyway, already payed, so no worries about it anymore.
Richard-NL 8)
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Richard, you've finacially helped the Greeks now you are helping the Irish.
Nobody should have to pay to get in to England but it is worth paying to go to Ireland, it's all relevant.
You even have to pay to come into Wales at the Severn Bridge(except motorcycles) but not when crossing into England.
Mark
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You even have to pay to come into Wales (.....)
Yep Mark, it´s really f**king weird, isn´t it? ;D
KLICK (http://youtu.be/8ILYxrzixVU)
Richard-NL 8)
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Will be away on holiday for the next two weeks. Any questions about the rally, please put on hold.
Ron.
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Let's move it while he's gone. ;D
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I heard that.
Ron.
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Calling any of our Dutch Cousins.... Would anyone be interested in bringing me some cigars over in their pannier to this rally? I would forward any costs beforehand via paypal to cover cost of cigars and time/trouble of fetching them for me.
Crusty
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Calling any of our Dutch Cousins.... Would anyone be interested in bringing me some cigars over in their pannier to this rally?
Just tell me brand details and what kind of box and/or numbers.
Richard-NL 8)
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Hi Richard, thank you. Not sure what brands you have over there? Just looking for a nice smooth cigar that wont make me loose my voice for the rest of the night. LOL As to how many,how many are you allowed to bring over? Money not really a problem but dont want you to get into trouble for being over the limit if there is one.
Crusty
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Just looking for a nice smooth cigar (...)
I will be travelling through NL, Belgium, France, the UK and Ireland. It´s all EU. So no worries.
Quote:
If your purchases are equivalent to or less than the quantities set out in the table below, they will usually be regarded as being for your personal use. If you exceed these quantities, you may have to demonstrate at Customs that the goods are for your personal use.
Alcohol and tobacco allowances for travellers to Ireland from EU
Goods Maximum quantity allowed
Cigarettes 800
Cigarillos 400
Cigars 200
Smoking tobacco 1 kg
Spirits (whiskey, vodka, gin, etc.) 10 litres
Intermediate Products (e.g. sherry, port, etc., excluding sparkling wine) 20 litres
Wine (only 60 litres of sparkling wine allowed) 90 litres
Beer 110 litres
I´ll bring my own smoking tobacco. Not sure about the beverages. :D If I have to demonstrate at Customs the personal (ab)use I won´t be able to ride, I think. ::)
As for what to choose, well it´s your choice, not mine. Maybe this (http://www.vanlookeren.nl/contents/nl/d209_Nederlandse_sigaren.html) or this (http://www.hollandcigarhouse.co.uk/DutchCigarsView.html) will give you an idea. I´m not a “connaisseur”.
Maybe you can PM me, in order not to get too much off-topic…… (or maybe someone else needs something, but if I need a trailer I will ask some compensation for the ferries ;))
Richard-NL 8)
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hi all could someone do me a big favour and bring 2 cans of pj1 black engine paint over ,cant get it in ireland health and safety gone mad, i can send payment or pay at the rally thanks tommy
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Hi Tommy
Are you looking for matt, silk or gloss? There seems to be a good choice available over here.
Trevor
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Oops. Double post.
Trevor
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Well, I never! Tommy and Trevor in a tent with two cans of a banned substance. A lovely finish but it'll all end in tears.
Ron.
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hi trevor gloss black would be fine thanks tommy ;D
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Still a few places left for the rally. Let me know asap.
Ron.
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How many of us are there Ron?
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Another silly question...
Will they take Euros on Northern Ireland?? I know it's part of the UK, but as it's so close to the Republic (attached, so don't suppose you could get closer!) Just wondered if they're accepted as well.
Pat (who thought the rally was in Ireland and now has a wallet stuffed with Euros :-[)
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Hello Pat,
Getting close to 30 going to the rally. Euros are accepted at quite a few places near the border area but its best to use Sterling otherwise. By the way, Northern Ireland has its own banknotes which are Sterling also. These include Ulster, Northern and Bank of Ireland notes which are legal tender in the UK. So don't think someones trying to pass on funny money. Any problems I'll help you to spend it.
Ron.
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Knew I could rely on you Ron to help lighten my wallet. Wouldn't want to put a hip out sitting on a wedge of Euros ;D
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Wouldn't want to put a hip out sitting on a wedge of Euros ;D
But happy to do so whilst doing the Irish jig, or is that also only in the euro part of Ireland.
Mark
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Only 10 nigths before we leave home for the Irish Rally. ;)
Richard-NL 8)
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Only 10 nigths before we leave home for the Irish Rally. ;)
Richard-NL 8)
And counting :)
Jethro
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Rally information. Just like to remind everyone that the Shepherds Rest does not provide meals, but have cooking facilities on site. There will be an electric kettle with tea/coffee etc available all day. Slim's Cafe in Draperstown is open from 9.00am for breakfast at very reasonable prices. They are bike owners themselves and will give you a warm welcome. There are also a couple of pubs which do evening meals.
The run on Saturday will start from the centre of Draperstown at 10.30am. This is to allow folk to have breakfast and fill up with petrol at the station there. We are going to Irvinestown where there is a vintage bike/car/whatever show on that day. The usual route maps will be available, it's a round trip of 100 miles.
Saturday night is the T shirt contest and prizes for the best bike etc. For anyone staying for a few days a trip to the North Antrim Coast road is well worth a visit. Start from Larne and just head north. It is a full day out from Draperstown so not suitable as the TC Rally run.
Any questions/suggestions for the rally, shout them out. (Polite ones, Mark)
Ron.
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What kinda tee shirt contest is it?? not a wet one I hope, there's too much 'man boob' in the club already thankyouverymuch! ::)
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Hello Pat,
Any names you would care to mention?
Ron.
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Me for starters!
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... Seriously, what is the theme for this t-shirt thing??
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Can be anything really. Must be worn on the night. Bikes, rock bands, funny, rude (not too rude), save the planet etc. T shirt with the most votes gets the prize. Myself, I'm going for a cheeky off the shoulder little number.
Ron.
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Rick and myself are catching the Ferry from Fishguard over to Rosslaire on the Tuesday 24th, 14:30 crossing. We will, depending on weather ride for a while and then find a camp site for the evening.
Question, do any of our Irish brethren have any recommendations for places to go, camp etc when we are over there? :o
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I will bring you sunshine this and coming week. I mean really sunshine and pleasant weather. You can leave your rain gear at home. Promised.
Hahaha. ;D But I mean it.
Richard-NL 8)
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Hello Steve,
Sorry, can't help out with any info, have never camped in the South. Maybe Tommy will post a few ideas. Try www.camping-ireland.ie a lot of the parks have a motorbike symbol on the list of facilities. Check out the last post by Richard, you won't even have to bring a tent. Just sleep under the stars.
Ron.
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hi ron not long to go now looking foward to it,
richard dont forget to bring that sunshine with you
steve you have a pm
tommy
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I will bring you sunshine this and coming week. I mean really sunshine and pleasant weather. You can leave your rain gear at home. Promised.
Hahaha. ;D But I mean it.
Richard-NL 8)
Bloody Hope So ! ;D
Looking Forward to it. ;D
Jethro
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Just sleep under the stars.
Ron.
You're all bl00dy stars but there ain't no way you're getting on top of me. :-*
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Just sleep under the stars.
Ron.
You're all bl00dy stars................... :-*
Aye......Mon-stars ! :D ;D
Jethro
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#Whats that comin' over the hill is it.....#
Aye......Mon-stars ! :D ;D
Jethro
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By the way. If you want to singalong with ANY Irish tune the words are, Diddle I Do, Diddle I Do, Diddle Diddle I do.
Ron.
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By the way. If you want to singalong with ANY Irish tune the words are, Diddle I Do, Diddle I Do, Diddle Diddle I do.
Ron.
Diddle I *******ing do!
Richard-NL has been here for a couple of days, now we are packed and ready to leave.
I have exchanged Hilary for Ifor as my travelling companion. :(
Mark.
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By the way. If you want to singalong with ANY Irish tune the words are, Diddle I Do, Diddle I Do, Diddle Diddle I do.
Ron.
Diddle I *******ing do!
Richard-NL has been here for a couple of days, now we are packed and ready to leave.
I have exchanged Hilary for Ifor as my travelling companion. :(
Mark.
So Ifor is your Little Piggy Now !!??
Does he squeal ?
I'm sure we will find out ;) :D ;D
See you soon
Jethro....about to start packing
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Just had three Germans staying over night on route to the rally via the Lake District. I need to sort my lights before I set off for overnight in Llanberis on Thursday then ferry from Holyhead Friday morning; hopefully get to Draperstown early evening.
Boyd
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I was supposed to be accompanying Boyd on this trip, but it's looking a bit doubtful now because of a death in the family. Apologies Boyd - it's not much fun travelling on your own, but at least you'll avoid my snoring ;)
I don't think I should leave Sue on her own for a weekend as her brother has just passed away.
Have a great time all of you - catch you on another trip.
Trevor
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sorry to hear that trevor regards tommy
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hi all
i,m in dublin so if any of you thumper folk get into trouble around that area my mobile is
0863297202 if i can help out i will be away on thursday though ,watch your speed leaving roslare if your heading that way .the weeks weather is for ok till thursday then heavy rain but dry and cloudy for the weekend petrol is 1.60 euro a litre ,and the pints are cold safe biking ,see ya soon tommy ;D
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Hello Trevor,
Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. Family matters come first. Might manage a trip to the Stafford Show, so maybe see you there.
Ron.
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Well, the rally is nearly upon us. Everyone over here looking forward to seeing old friends again and hopefully meet a few new ones. I know some folk are already on their way but would like to wish everyone a safe journey to and from the site. With a bit of half decent weather it should good fun. I might even be nice to Mark, Jethro and Ifor, thats bound to confuse them.
Ron.
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Just had word. Jethro is in Kilkenny having met up with Richard and party.
Jethro set off on Monday night but chain went in West Wales so set off again yesterday.
Weather wet but drying and gettiing warmer..........just like his pants.
Rob.
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Setting off in the next hour...
Stop at the wet stuff and wait for a boat right?? :-[
Wish me luck ;D
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Guinness really does taste better here (hic)
:o
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Just on the ferry at Holyhead. Quick dash across the Irish Sea and hopefully we'll be at Draperstown for opening time. Might need the waterproofs though.
Boyd
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Home safe and well.
The biggest of thank you's to the Irish lads who did us proud. What a fantastic rally and what a fantastic country Ireland is. A special thank you to Alison for my picture which is going to have pride of place in my house. You'll be pleased to know it survived the journey unscathed.
Dublin was interesting if a little expensive and gave me the experience of sleeping with 5 women at the same time! Unisex dorms worked a lot better for me than it did for them.
Total journey distance 1111 miles.
Too knackered to say much more but I'll squeeze out another thanks to all who went. Great to see you all.
Now where's my bed...
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Great weekend - huge thanks to all the NI lads and lasses.
Pat - I'm really jealous that you got the Alison original - can you take a picture of it and share with the rest of the Club? I only caught a glimpse of it but was well impressed.
Cheers
Trevor
PS - loads of piccies here:
http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w61/tj63/NI%202012/
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many thanks lads had a great night hope everyone got home safe ,tommy
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It was great to see you all, though of course if Ronnie hadn,t been there, there might have been even more people attending!
Seriously though, I'd like to thank Ronnie, Chris, and Tony as they did most of the organising, me and Alison just turned up, and stole the gite/shed!
Thanks to Mark for the massive hangover and Enfield starting tips. Though when i got home, i discovered the kick start lever had took a severe strop and disappeared somewhere along the roadside. I went back tonight to look for it, and ended up eating half of Pat Keeling's Chinese takeaway, thanks Pat!
To Pat, Ally says that you deserve the picture with that sort of mileage.
To Trevor, really sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, so glad you still managed to come over. What's the story with the mangled wheel, looks scary. Great to see Ally drawing again at last, i'm sure you can have the next sketch when we next meet. :)
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Big thank you from all at Slims Cafe in Draperstown.Great to meet you all and look forward to seeing you again soon.Thanks again from Owen,Paula and all the staff.
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Had a great weekend, got home last night. Could tell that Ifor wanted to get home because we hit speeds of up to 50mph.
Well arranged and hosted by the Norn Iron crew, a good welcome was had at the cottage with open 'peat' fire, beer and chocolates.
Couldn't have been looked after any better at the pub or at Slims Cafe.
@Pat, you can scan Alisons sketch and make it available for us all to see and take a copy. >:(
@Tim, it was your bl00dy fault
@Tony, thanks, great SR.
@Chris, good ride out, nice and wet.
@Ronnie, FECK OFF! ;D
Mark
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Despite the 24hr set back had a great trip with some good company !
The Rally was very well sorted.tea/coffee and welcoming beer laid on.
Good Site
Loved the Cottage Thingy..got to play with Fire and a Turf one to boot.
Good to meet up with friends Old(Ronnie,very old) and New.
Good run home..saw Snowdonia in the sunshine,thats a first !
Many Thanks to The Oirish for organising a bloody good Rally.
Jethro
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Just got back, well late this afternoon.
Big thanks to the Irish lads for organising such a good event, what a place to host it.
I had a ball all week, did the lot, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland on the way back.
Far too much Guiness, but the biking soooo much fun. Loved every minute of the whole experience. The Irish persons that I met were soo friendly and accommodatiing.
Ragged up my rear tyre though and in only @ 1500 miles :P
Too tired to post piccies, will do when recovered!
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All of the above with knobs on from me; excellent if slightly moist weekend. Shame we couldn't have stayed a few more (dry) days longer as NI is an interesting looking place.
Big thanks to Ronnie, Chris, Tony and Tim for organising the whole thing, and to those who ventured across. Good to see friends old and new, drink beers, burn stuff and talk crap - and long may it continue.
Massive scare for Trevor on the way back, that will cost him dearly to repair, but luckily was able to walk away from what potentially could have been very nasty; photos just don't tell the whole story.
So thanks again to everyone and hopefully see some of you again before I leave.
Boyd
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Me again. Just to let you all know, it is f'n chucking it down over here yet again! Does anyone know if it is actually possible for a country to sink? :-\
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hi tim the banks are sinking down here ;D ;D tommy
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Hello All,
Well, that seems to to gone well, when's the next one?
Ron.
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Hello All,
Well, that seems to to gone well, when's the next one?
Ron.
I could arrange a nice venue near Llandeilo for a get together if it's not too soon on the weekend of the 21-23 Sept plus days before or after if required for ride outs seeing as the Irish boys feel hard done by by not crossing the sea.
If there is a bit of interest I'll try to arrange something because me and a couple of mates will be there regardless.
Mark
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Will have to consult my social dairy, it can be a curse sometimes being so popular.
Ron.
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Hello there in the rain,
at last we getting home - after Hartmut had has his rain depression and he had left us allone in Ireland on the sunday - Bettina and me traveled down Ireland on the westcoast.
@Steve D. - thanks for the information with the nice campsides, the one at the beach club was very good!
But after so much unf....believable rain in Ireland we decided to go one day earlier back to Wales. We`d travel arround in the breacon and beacon national park - the weather was even better but not without rain - and found a toll bridge with a nice little campside near Hay on Wye - it is called the toll bridge on Whittney on Wye - perhaps a Place for a next coming TC Rally?
After all and 4500 Km we`re at home and we want to thank all of you for the nice weekend! Here in Germany it`s raining too but between the showers there is sun....
Matthias and Bettina
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We got back in NL Sunday evening with 28 degrees temperature. Bloody hot, I can say.
After the Irish Rally we rode to the Giant Causeway and from thereon along the west coast to the south of Ireland. We saw dolphins jumping in the sea in front of our tent and did the Ring of Kerry. Returned to Wales and saw Mark and Ifor again. One night in Kent with beautiful weather and then the ferry Dover-Dunkirque.
We wish to thank the Irish crew for a beautiful event. Very well taken care off. Especially the goodies and the turf fire (we call it turf, but I think you call it peat) in the shed, of which I unfortunately didn´t make a picture.
Thanks again for everything! Ireland is great, both country and people, but it should have a roof. ;D Remarkingly this doesn´t show on any pictures I have made.
Made numerous pics. Just two right now. Best T-shirt and most interesting (how the hell did it get there) bike on the rally.
Richard-NL 8)
(http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Richard-NL/Ireland/P7280335.jpg)
(http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Richard-NL/Ireland/P7260213.jpg)
OK, and one of us at the Ring of Kerry. :D
(http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Richard-NL/Ireland/P8010641.jpg)
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and found a toll bridge with a nice little campside near Hay on Wye - it is called the toll bridge on Whittney on Wye - perhaps a Place for a next coming TC Rally?
Hi Matthias, it would make a change as we have already been to 'The Holly Bush' and 'Baskerville Hall' (both near Hay on Wye) a few times in recent years.
Dave.
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Daves pictures can be found HERE (http://www.thumperclub.com/smf/index.php?action=picasagallerybrowser&album=EventIrishRally2012)
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Great photo's. Glad of the rain on the Saturday run, it helped keep the dust down.
Ron.
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Ron, I wouldn't of believed there was a shortage of water in Ireland until I read this in the Dublin Gazette.
'Due to a water shortage in Ireland, Dublin swimming baths have announced they are closing lanes 7 and 8'
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Steady now Mark, it's not like you to be telling a funny joke!
Ron.
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(http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7ae-y1hMO00/UCdiLymXucI/AAAAAAAAFu0/LpbGTVxhD0w/IMG_2484.jpg?imgmax=640)
"Not guilty Your Honour. Terry made me do it!"
Boyd
aka Pete O'Phile
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(http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7ae-y1hMO00/UCdiLymXucI/AAAAAAAAFu0/LpbGTVxhD0w/IMG_2484.jpg?imgmax=640)
"Not guilty Your Honour. Terry made me do it!"
Boyd
aka Pete O'Phile
Boyd you're ok you look innocent(for once) but Tony looks guilty as hell.
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Fiddley Fiddley Fiddley About !
Jethro
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It was Care in the Community actually. You know, Age Concern, Day Release etc. Some day Boyd and Tony will be able to join us nice folks.
Ron.
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It was Care in the Community actually. You know, Age Concern, Day Release etc. Some day Boyd and Tony will be able to join us nice folks.
Ron.
You must have been taking the photo then.
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Glad to hear everyone made it back to Germany and Holland OK, if a little bit wet! Lovely weather here now, and over the Ulster Grand Prix road racing at the weekend.