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Title: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on October 18, 2012, 05:18:35 AM
Today is the day for ticket application. ;D

Although I guess some have already applied.

Mark
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on October 18, 2012, 09:59:08 AM
No, I waited until today. 

Still feels weird to put bloody sixty Euros in an envelope with an 85 cents stamp on it.

Priority..
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: squirrelciv on October 18, 2012, 07:44:06 PM
... In the post already ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on October 19, 2012, 06:33:30 AM
Posted mine yesterday !

Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Richard on October 19, 2012, 09:31:16 AM
Can't post mine until the next payday  :(

Good news is that both boys want to go.  Best get Rowans 125 going asap then.

Is it me or is the Dragon growing in popularity ?
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on October 19, 2012, 10:05:37 AM

Good news is that both boys want to go.  Best get Rowans 125 going asap then.


Or get that sidecar fitted.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Richard on October 19, 2012, 11:03:54 AM

Which will sadly involve a new rear crank seal, some rewiring etc.

Ideal solution mind.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: steveD on October 20, 2012, 09:59:54 AM
In the post :o
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: beamer on October 20, 2012, 11:37:38 AM
mine and phils are in the post
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on October 22, 2012, 08:01:14 PM
Is it me or is the Dragon growing in popularity ?

Quote from: Conwy MC
MORE THAN HALF 2013 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD

I never heard of the Dragon Rally untill about six years ago, and have been attending since then. (Missed one).

Must be the internet.  :o

Richard-NL  8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on October 23, 2012, 09:38:13 PM
I put it down to the mild climate in recent years.

In order to make it more challenging, I will be riding naked to the rally.

Rob.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on October 23, 2012, 10:39:32 PM

In order to make it more challenging, I will be riding naked to the rally.

Rob.

So you will be Wet and Windy then !

Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on October 24, 2012, 08:56:57 AM

In order to make it more challenging, I will be riding naked to the rally.

Rob.

So you will be Wet and Windy then !

Jethro

And will have to wait three hours before he can take a leak.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on October 25, 2012, 06:05:46 PM
I need to know which road RobG is gonna take. I will take another one. My eyes.  :o

Quote from: CONWY MC
UP DATE TUES 23 NOV TWO THIRDS OF 2013 TICKETS ALREADY SOLD

That must be OCT, I think.

Richard-NL  8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on October 25, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
I need to know which road RobG is gonna take. I will take another one. My eyes.  :o

My Ar$e !.......Sorry......RobGs Ar$e !


Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: squirrelciv on October 26, 2012, 06:13:46 AM
Well Conwy MCC have cashed my cheque  ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: steveD on October 26, 2012, 08:26:34 AM
................and mine! :P
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Silverfox on October 26, 2012, 11:05:41 AM
.....and mine   
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on October 26, 2012, 03:11:04 PM
Just received my cheque from Conwy MCC, sent to prevent me riding naked to the rally.

Cashed.

Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on October 26, 2012, 03:53:07 PM
Just received my cheque from Conwy MCC, sent to prevent me riding naked to the rally.

Cashed.

The old women at Dolwen Garage Cafe are going to be in for a laugh.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Andy M on October 26, 2012, 05:34:05 PM
They cashed mine.

Should we hold some sort of collection? Purchase one of those extra rough grey blankets that are de-rigeur for flashers and the like. Just in case of course.

Andy
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: beamer on October 27, 2012, 06:18:47 PM
and mine ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1445 on October 30, 2012, 03:47:08 PM
The outfit is incomplete without torch and bicycle clips.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on October 30, 2012, 08:31:04 PM
Just received my cheque from Conwy MCC, sent to prevent me riding naked to the rally.

Cashed.

The old women at Dolwen Garage Cafe are going to be in for a laugh.

 Once you have seen one cumberland............................
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on October 30, 2012, 09:38:34 PM
Just received my cheque from Conwy MCC, sent to prevent me riding naked to the rally.

Cashed.

The old women at Dolwen Garage Cafe are going to be in for a laugh.

Coiled up with a sharp stick through it......!

I think more like a small skinless Chipolata.

Jethro

 Once you have seen one cumberland............................
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on October 31, 2012, 10:27:28 PM
First Germans allready have their tickets. Cheaters, must have posted before the 18th.  :o

Or a German Octobre is a Welsh November. That must be it.  ;)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Richard on November 02, 2012, 03:02:20 PM

Rally Tickets have now sold out according to the website - I couldn't afford them until my pay came in yesterday so it looks as though I won't be there this year then.

 :(
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Silverfox on November 03, 2012, 04:13:42 PM

Rally Tickets have now sold out according to the website - I couldn't afford them until my pay came in yesterday so it looks as though I won't be there this year then.

 :(

i wouldn't worry as i am guessing Ebay will have lots for sale!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on November 04, 2012, 05:22:56 PM
I just got home from a sidecar rally in Germany and found ticket nr. 7 and 8 in my mail box. Lucky nrs I guess.

Richard-NL  8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Steffan on November 04, 2012, 08:18:32 PM
mine haven't arrived yet..... :'(
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: steveD on November 05, 2012, 10:56:59 AM
.........how unusual!.......................neither has mine  ::)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Silverfox on November 05, 2012, 05:03:21 PM
Tickets due end of November for us poms.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on November 06, 2012, 08:39:02 AM
Just received my cheque from Conwy MCC, sent to prevent me riding naked to the rally.

Cashed.

The old women at Dolwen Garage Cafe are going to be in for a laugh.

 Once you have seen one cumberland............................

Is that why they call them a ring. ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: steveD on November 06, 2012, 12:53:14 PM
Ticket received today :D

States on ticket that 'camping in February is for the physically fit'

.......doesn't mention about mentally daft! :o

See some of you's at LLanthony
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: squirrelciv on November 06, 2012, 04:43:41 PM
Mine arrived today too ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Andy M on November 06, 2012, 05:34:19 PM


States on ticket that 'camping in February is for the physically fit'



 :o Now I'm worried. Do you suppose having your own teeth is sufficient? Ability to only go marginally purple after 2 flights of stairs?

Ticket #68 arrived here though  ;D

Andy
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Steffan on November 06, 2012, 07:44:39 PM
Ticket received today :D

States on ticket that 'camping in February is for the physically fit'

.......doesn't mention about mentally daft! :o

See some of you's at LLanthony

Oh, that'll mean that there is a carpark at the bottom and a 3 mile uphill walk to the campsite - you need to be fit to carry all your own gear  to the campsite ...yes that is what they'll be driving at.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: beamer on November 07, 2012, 02:40:16 PM
mine arrived this morning 0662 +0663 ;D  i nearly got 666 ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: tj63 on November 07, 2012, 05:08:37 PM
.......doesn't mention about mentally daft! :o

That's taken as read for the Dragon...
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: mini-thumper on November 07, 2012, 06:09:22 PM
Got mine today. Which is a little odd seeing as I've sold my bike, all my bike gear* and all my camping gear. What the phuk was I thinking? But I'm sure between now and then, assuming that some leaden Arabic bureaucrat doesn't suddenly awaken from his slumbers and I'm dragged kicking and screaming to warmer parts, I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!

Boyd

* apart from helmet and boots
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on November 07, 2012, 06:12:35 PM
Got mine today. Which is a little odd seeing as I've sold my bike, all my bike gear* and all my camping gear. What the phuk was I thinking? But I'm sure between now and then, assuming that some leaden Arabic bureaucrat doesn't suddenly awaken from his slumbers and I'm dragged kicking and screaming to warmer parts, I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!

Boyd

* apart from helmet and boots

You can always go naked like RobG.........only bigger.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: tj63 on November 08, 2012, 09:15:16 AM
Got mine today. Which is a little odd seeing as I've sold my bike, all my bike gear* and all my camping gear. What the phuk was I thinking? But I'm sure between now and then, assuming that some leaden Arabic bureaucrat doesn't suddenly awaken from his slumbers and I'm dragged kicking and screaming to warmer parts, I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!

* apart from helmet and boots

Boyd

You're welcome to borrow my camping gear, Boyd.  It's not like I'll be using it at that time of year ;)

But sorry, you can't borrow the Beemer.


Trevor
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest614 on November 09, 2012, 05:10:37 PM
Hi guys,

Mine arrived Wednesday  :P

Will
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Dave#22 on November 09, 2012, 05:13:16 PM
..............I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!.............
Hi Boyd, If you get stuck for two wheeled transport, I'll lend you one. Let me know nearer the time.
 Dave.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: mini-thumper on November 10, 2012, 11:26:39 AM
Got mine today. Which is a little odd seeing as I've sold my bike, all my bike gear* and all my camping gear. What the phuk was I thinking? But I'm sure between now and then, assuming that some leaden Arabic bureaucrat doesn't suddenly awaken from his slumbers and I'm dragged kicking and screaming to warmer parts, I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!

* apart from helmet and boots

Boyd

You're welcome to borrow my camping gear, Boyd.  It's not like I'll be using it at that time of year ;)

But sorry, you can't borrow the Beemer.

Trevor

..............I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!.............
Hi Boyd, If you get stuck for two wheeled transport, I'll lend you one. Let me know nearer the time.
 Dave.

Trevor & Dave
When an inverterant blagger such as myself posts such an outrageous request and gets two very welcomed replies it makes me realise why I like this club so much. Although our paths only rarely cross, and truth be told we don't really know each other that well, there are several members I would class as real mates who can always be relied upon to offer assistance, piss taking, or usually both.

Thanks so much for your generous offers which, depending on how things pan out over the next week work wise, I will serious consider taking you up on.

Boyd
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on November 10, 2012, 12:04:54 PM
Got mine today. Which is a little odd seeing as I've sold my bike, all my bike gear* and all my camping gear. What the phuk was I thinking? But I'm sure between now and then, assuming that some leaden Arabic bureaucrat doesn't suddenly awaken from his slumbers and I'm dragged kicking and screaming to warmer parts, I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!

* apart from helmet and boots

Boyd

You're welcome to borrow my camping gear, Boyd.  It's not like I'll be using it at that time of year ;)

But sorry, you can't borrow the Beemer.

Trevor

..............I will be able to blag all the requisite bits!.............
Hi Boyd, If you get stuck for two wheeled transport, I'll lend you one. Let me know nearer the time.
 Dave.

Trevor & Dave
When an inverterant blagger such as myself posts such an outrageous request and gets two very welcomed replies it makes me realise why I like this club so much. Although our paths only rarely cross, and truth be told we don't really know each other that well, there are several members I would class as real mates who can always be relied upon to offer assistance, piss taking, or usually both.

Thanks so much for your generous offers which, depending on how things pan out over the next week work wise, I will serious consider taking you up on.

Boyd

You can have my helmet anytime.
Title: Dragon Rally 2013: An interesting and novel perspective.
Post by: guest1445 on November 11, 2012, 12:41:18 PM
The other day I gave my gaffer his ticket for the 2013 Dragon, having successfully conned persuaded him to attend after 3 years of trying.  He's a long term motorcyclist (there's no cure) and used to attend the Dragon during the 60's and 70's so he tells me, but hasn't attended for a few years since he went along, spent the day not finding faces that he knew and eventually gave up ad went to bed at around 7.30pm  :-\  I have succeeded in getting him to come along on the basis that he'll at least know me, and I usually team up with whichever other habitual offenders I know and can locate (don't we all?)  When giving him the ticket I mentioned that final instructions for the check-in will be sent out a week or two beforehand, and he recalls that this is how it's done.  I suggested that this was in order to keep the riff-raff out whereas he feels that the reason is actually so as to keep the riff-raff in!
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on November 11, 2012, 09:42:06 PM


 I will serious consider taking you up The ........

Boyd

Up Where !!?????


Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on January 07, 2013, 05:26:39 PM
Prep is under way for Dragon then. One month to go. Leave booked as is Friday night in Betws. XBR to have fettle, new rear brake shoes then off for mot at Jethros place.

I am actually quite excited about this run. Plans for fitting panniers may have to be shelved, due to time.

How are others getting on?

Rob.
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: mini-thumper on January 07, 2013, 05:54:04 PM
As it stands at the moment my 'plans' consist of:

HELMET                                                              Check
BOOTS                                                               Check
TICKET                                                               Check
EVERYTHING ELSE MOSTLY SOLD/GIVEN AWAY     Check

Not even sure yet if I'll make it but it would be a shame to miss possibly my last one! We'll see.......

Boyd
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: squirrelciv on January 07, 2013, 05:57:06 PM
ready and raring to go. My only grief is a compulsory training day on the Friday (what tit organises training on a Friday??) so I'll be riding up early Saturday morning. Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2013, 07:05:21 PM
(what tit organises training on a Friday??)

The right one.


Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)

I see you're between Jethro and Rob. ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on January 07, 2013, 10:49:27 PM
(what tit organises training on a Friday??)

The right one.


Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)

I see you're between Jethro and Rob. ;D

Fine as long as squirel is not checking his nuts during the night
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on January 07, 2013, 11:00:13 PM
(what tit organises training on a Friday??)

The right one.


Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)

I see you're between Jethro and Rob. ;D

Fine as long as squirel is not checking his nuts during the night

Or checking Mine !

He can check your as much as he likes !!!! ;D

Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: squirrelciv on January 08, 2013, 07:22:40 AM
Nowt wrong with checking your stash every now and then ;) Though I'm guessing in a muddy field in February it'll be pretty hard to find anything! :o

Jethro... I doubt you'd get Louis Spence on a gay day to check out those [pine]nuts.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on January 08, 2013, 10:03:36 PM
ready and raring to go. My only grief is a compulsory training day on the Friday (what tit organises training on a Friday??) so I'll be riding up early Saturday morning. Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)

Your place on said camp site is assured Pat.....ducky.

We will all be on the ruffty tuffy site belching and farting loudly..................until we get told not to by matron..

Rob
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on January 09, 2013, 12:03:24 AM
ready and raring to go. My only grief is a compulsory training day on the Friday (what tit organises training on a Friday??) so I'll be riding up early Saturday morning. Keep me a spot on the camp site guys. ;)

Your place on said camp site is assured Pat.....ducky.

We will all be on the ruffty tuffy site belching and farting loudly....checking our nuts..............until we get told not to by matron..




Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on January 09, 2013, 07:05:10 PM
Today, I received the final details to the control!

Richard-NL 8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on January 09, 2013, 07:59:16 PM
Today, I received the final details to the control!

Richard-NL 8)

Where is it. ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on January 09, 2013, 09:19:27 PM
Today, I received the final details to the control!

Richard-NL 8)

Where is it. ;D

On the right hand side of the road......  :-X

 ;D

Richard-NL  8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2013, 07:40:28 AM
Today, I received the final details to the control!

Richard-NL 8)

Where is it. ;D


On the right hand side of the road......  :-X

 ;D

Richard-NL  8)

Going which direction. ???

and is that British right or European right. ;D

Mark
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Andy M on January 10, 2013, 05:01:50 PM
Possibly the right to remain silent?  :-X

 ;D

Andy
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on January 10, 2013, 11:04:20 PM
Right By There !    ;)

Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Furry John on January 11, 2013, 10:30:27 PM
Again?

Furry
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: 002 on January 11, 2013, 10:54:19 PM
Right On !

                     MAN !


Jethro
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on January 11, 2013, 11:37:35 PM
KLICK (http://img1.joyreactor.cc/pics/comment/picture-22111.jpeg)

Richard-NL  8)
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Silverfox on January 14, 2013, 06:11:35 PM
Check point details have arrived, Jethro will be happy he had a bit of a soft spot for the young girls in the cafe, wonder if they still work there, they must be 40+ now! Sorry Jethro.

Same site as last year, Simon won't be happy, he's done all of the caches in the area!

See you all in a few weeks.

G
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2013, 06:24:04 PM

Simon won't be happy, he's done all of the caches in the area!


There's a shame, he might have to socialise now. ;D
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Steffan on January 14, 2013, 07:09:11 PM
remind me, where were we last year?

Was it the copper mine?

Dragon is always a blurr

Steffan
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: Silverfox on January 14, 2013, 07:12:10 PM
http://www.gwynant.com/
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest987 on January 17, 2013, 08:25:39 PM
Went out and about today. Over Storey Arms, Sennybridge, Llandovery to Builth then back to Brecon via Upper Chapel. Light dusting of snow in most places. Ideal Dragon weather.

If only the Dragon was this week end............

Rob
Title: Two 2013 Dragon Rally tickets for sale
Post by: guest1445 on February 04, 2013, 04:04:13 PM
See my ad in 'for sale'
Title: Re: Dragon Rally 2013
Post by: guest1407 on February 12, 2013, 09:41:53 PM
Good Dragon Rally,

Wet, like it should be, because of the lack of snow.  :o

(http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Richard-NL/Dragon%20Rally%202013/Teaser_zps6a2a1b9f.png)

Richard-NL  8)