Thumper Club Forum
Club House => Events/Meetings/Rideouts => Topic started by: steveD on October 19, 2015, 07:23:54 PM
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So, it's that time of year again and some of us are mailing off for our tickets. I know that some will probably go to the Bruce Pollard event on the Friday evening and some will be going to the Rally site.
As last year was a good craic at the 'bunkhouse', I am suggesting that we use it again. Anybody else interested and I'll get on the blower and see if it's available.
The next few days would be good! :o
Cheers Steve
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Another event ive never got round to going to. So im up for it, but let me ask a few others from NI, and get back to you Steve by the end of the week. The bunkhouse sounds good to me :)
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Steve,
I would certainly be up for the bunkhouse.
PS Ticket arrived today, yey
Gareth
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Just sent off for my ticket, so count me in for bunkhouse Steve. Three quarters of tickets have already been sold by 20th oct.
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I HAVE BLOCK BOOKED THE BUNKHOUSE AT LLANFAIRFECHAN TODAY FOR FRIDAY THE 12TH OF FEBRUARY.
10 places.
The bunkhouse is being modifierd / altered to have two bedrooms (we can put the snoreres all together!")
So far we have on the list:
Steve
Simon
Timbo
Gareth
Graham
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May I suggest Graham sleeps in the snorers block!
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As if I'm the only snorer!
We've had lots of fun there the last two years (including being thrown out of a pub), so I'm really pleased we're going back.
Count me in :)
Thanks for booking it Steve
GC
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Where have you been GC, very quiet for a while.?
Irrespective, I have booked the 10 bunks for the Friday evening and will fill them if the Thumper club lads don't want them.
I will leave things as they are for the moment but after a few weeks I will advertise on either the ABR (Adventure Bike Rider) forum or the HUBB (Horizons Unlimited)
I don't want either Sam or myself to be out of pocket. I did mention that if we had one or two more bodies would we be able to shoehorn them in somewhere. She did mention that we could have a Bell tent which would make it easier and not have to pitch our own tents.
Just so ya know
Cheers Steve
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We can always squeeze more in, airbeds on floor of bunkhouse :)
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Hi Guys
I've just sent off for my ticket, so if I'm successful (apparently they are 3/4 sold out) may I book a bed in the bunkhouse? I can confirm when I know I have a ticket.
Ian
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Thanks for sorting this again Steve; really appreciate it. I've really enjoyed my visits to Llanfairfechan the last couple of years!
A recent conversation raised some confusion over the number of pubs in the village. We'll have to re-visit all the pubs again next year to make sure we haven't missed any!
Simon
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A recent conversation raised some confusion over the number of pubs in the village. We'll have to re-visit all the pubs again next year to make sure we haven't missed any!
Yes exactly my thoughts Simon, we should get around all of the pubs , just to make sure all is well and I'm pretty sure that we still haven't been into one of them!.......................Anyhow it would be rude not to! ::)
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Just got back from our wanderings in the Hebrides to find two Dragon tickets on the doormat :-)
Steve Foy and I may well be up for a couple of places in the bunkhouse if still available.
Richard
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List so far, can we fill the other 3 places.
Ticket arived today ;D
Steve
Simon
Timbo
Gareth
Graham
Richard
Steve
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Ticket arrived today, so I'm a definite. Never knew they come with a health warning though ;)
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Ticket arrived today, so I'm a definite. Never knew they come with a health warning though ;)
Yeah that's only because they cannot spell 'Puffs' :o
(Mine arrived yesterday. ;D)
Obviously you will have to get a ferry booked but if you want to meet up earlier or stay a day later, then I'm up for it! :)
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Mine arrived yesterday so if there's a space in the bunkhouse I'd be interested. If not cos you need them for further travelled club members then that's ok I will come up on Saturday from Nottingham.
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Smithy,a few of us will be riding up from Nottingham on the friday if you want to tag along.We are stopping at Swallow Falls though.
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Mine arrived yesterday so if there's a space in the bunkhouse I'd be interested. If not cos you need them for further travelled club members then that's ok I will come up on Saturday from Nottingham.
Smithy, If you are a definate then just cut and paste your name into the list and repost. That will still leave two spaces left to fill. Even if we get a couple more I'm sure we can all fit in. I do not have a problem sleeping on the floor or even camping.....................or sleeping in one of the out buildings! :o
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Apparently the infamous bad pub of Llanfairfechan is no more so we wont be able to reprise our bizarre ejection from the premises.
Plenty more drinking options though
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Smithy,a few of us will be riding up from Nottingham on the friday if you want to tag along.We are stopping at Swallow Falls though.
That's a really nice offer and I would like to take you up on that. Would you be kind enough to let me know where in Swallow Falls you are stopping so I can book a place.
SteveD thanks for the offer but as you see I will be staying in Swallow Falls.
What a friendly bunch you all are.
Ian
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Just watched a programme on BBC called the Kennedys, or was it a Camping in Wales advisory film ;)
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Do they still do day tickets? I cant predict where I'll be so no point blowing 25 quid on a ticket someone else
Might use, but might fancy the ride out on the day.
Andy
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Current list for the bunkhouse:-
Steve
Simon
Timbo
Gareth
Graham
Richard
Steve
Johnno (remember him?)
2 more places available.
Cheers Steve
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Hi Steve, give an update on numbers just before we go, as if we need more people, I can offer places to people on the boat over from Dublin mate :)
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Current list of bunkhouse attendees
Steve
Simon
Timbo
Gareth
Graham
Richard
Steve
Johnno (remember him?)
Steve (..........and the Tiger!)
1 more place available and then someone is on the floor!
Cheers Steve
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Current list of bunkhouse attendees
Steve D
Simon
Timbo
Gareth
Graham
Richard
Steve
Johnno (remember him?)
Steve (..........and the Tiger!)
Tommy
FULL HOUSE.
Any other bodies will have to be on the floor or ............................. :o
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It's getting towards that time of year when the second envelope drops on the doormat containing final destructions on how to get to the check-in, leading to speculation on where the site will be. There's no clues on Conwy & District MCC's website.
Hints anyone?
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Never been before, so looking forward to the surprise :)
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Update Wed. 20.1.16:
Details arrived.
Check in is near to the previously often used waterworks site around which Afon Llugwy runs (can't give away too much detail on the interweb to whoever it is that CDMCC are trying to exclude) so the rally won't be too far from there. It will be at a well established holiday camp site which has a pavilion. No fires are allowed. The search commences...
If there's a pavilion then there must be on-site loos, so it should be possible to go for a pony in relative comfort.
I wonder if it might be the site at Ogwen Bank, just East of Bethesda?
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Ah well. I was hoping for a remote mountainside :(
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As was I, or at least not a campsite. Still, can't be that bad near Capel Curig can it ?
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Saying which I can think of two damned good Dragons at campsites in that area. And at least if its a proper campsite we shouldn't drown in our bivi bags.
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The final destructions also state that last year's was a 'back to basics' event (I didn't go :( ) Does that mean that they've reinstated the communal bonfire? (fingers crossed)
I like remote sites too but loo facilities which, let's face it, generally only get used for a dump (and for other porpoises by the small proportion of women who attend), often tend to be a bit lacking.
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No bonfire, but I can't remember the toilets - so they can't have been that bad can they ...................
Actually now I think about it they had lots of portaloos, more than usual and they were fine. Mine even had paper.
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Oh the luxury :D I remember the govt "grease proof s#@@ spreader" we used to get issued :-\
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Mine even had paper.
Hope it was the Daily Mail although you'd have thought it had already been used as it is full of sh*te.
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Just registered on here but known to some of you already (in particular Timbo). Looks like I am joining you for this weekend with Tim - will be camping on Friday at Platt's Farm. Might have a spare ticket for the rally if anyone needs it.
Cheers
Steve
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Welcome, welcome, welcome, Guzzi/SIDECAR Steve ;)
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Welcome, welcome, welcome, Guzzi/SIDECAR Steve ;)
Cheers Tim, but since I don't have a Guzzi sidecar any more, just a BMW, and it is outnumbered by three solo Guzzis and a Honda now I thought a name change was in order.
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In the past I have organised breakfast at a small cafe just next to the entrance to the campsite. I can recommend the food there and if others want to get food before we trot off to find the 'caravan' I will get in touch with the owners and make sure that they know that we will be coming.
Food is excellent and prices reasonable.
Some feedback required peoples.
Cheers Steve
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"Please sir, can I have some more?" Absolutely count me in :)
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"Please sir, can I have some more?" Absolutely count me in :)
I have the telephone number, I'll give them a call.
Cheers Steve
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Sounds good Steve.
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In the past I have organised breakfast at a small cafe just next to the entrance to the campsite...
Cheers Steve
I take it that you confidently know where the rally site is? Or are you talking about Platt's Farm?
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Hi Mike, its just round the corner from Platts farm ;)
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I'll be going direct from Bangor, so I'll breakfast at the check-in cafe.
I still reckon the site will be at Ogwen Bank.
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Mike, the reason that we use Platts Farm is that there is and excellent bunkhouse / campsite and it is convenient for the lads coming over from Ireland. We can meet up on the Friday evening, have a few beers. If the weather is inclement we don't have to pitch tents. We can then get a leisurely breakfast within a few feet of the entrance to the 'Farm' and then pack up and get to the rally check point.
We are using the same place for the Thumper Club rally this year as well.
Some of us are going over to the Irish meet as well, we will use the bunkhouse again on a Thursday evening as we can all meet up there and then get the early morning (Friday) Ferry from Holyhead over to the Emerald Isle.
Hope this clears things up.
Cheers SteveD
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My mate Guzzi Steve still has a spare ticket if anyone wants one, at face value £25
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Steve D - whats the damage for the bunkhouse ?
Stever Foy and I will be riding up Friday afternoon and see you there.
Richard
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Hi Richard, I 'm pretty sure that it's £13 but may be full. There's plenty of camping if it is or we may be able to get you on the floor in the kitchen.
Will noty be a problem, just come over and we can sort something out.
Cheers Steve
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Unfortunately I wont be going this year ;-(
Due to Family member being ill.
Will be a little weird..having done so many,not going camping in February !
Have a Good'Un Guys !
Jethro
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Mike, the reason that we use Platts Farm is that there is and excellent bunkhouse / campsite and it is convenient for the lads coming over from Ireland. We can meet up on the Friday evening, have a few beers. If the weather is inclement we don't have to pitch tents. We can then get a leisurely breakfast within a few feet of the entrance to the 'Farm' and then pack up and get to the rally check point.
We are using the same place for the Thumper Club rally this year as well.
Some of us are going over to the Irish meet as well, we will use the bunkhouse again on a Thursday evening as we can all meet up there and then get the early morning (Friday) Ferry from Holyhead over to the Emerald Isle.
Hope this clears things up.
Cheers SteveD
Thanks Steve
Yes, I know of the Platts Farm and the bunkhouse, I just haven't been there yet although I'm aware that it's a popular pre-Dragon meet-up place. Mebbe one day I'll be there, but I usually spend the Friday night imposing on local friends. Thumperclub Rally is a temptation - if I can get one back on the road by then.
See you all on Saturday.
Regards,
Mike S
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Current prediction by the met. office for Capel Curig is sleet on Saturday morning followed by light snow until Sunday morning, then cloudy/showers. Wind speeds hovering around 15~18mph from the East. Temperatures reaching the dizzy heights of 3°C (let's call it 270°Kelvin, it sounds warmer :) )
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Sorry to hear you can't make it this year Jethro. I will make sure that we "toast" your good health though. Best wishes, Tim :)
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Steve - I think you'll find I'm already on the list for the bunkhouse - along with Steve Foy - I was just wondering how much it costs.
See you there :-)
Richard.
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Steve - I think you'll find I'm already on the list for the bunkhouse - along with Steve Foy - I was just wondering how much it costs.
See you there :-)
Richard.
Yeah sorry Richard, just checked you are!
See ya ther mid afternoon for me. :D
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Warning: No fuel in Betws Y Coed - the Shell petrol station is closed for refurb.
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Back home from the Rally, knackered as usual.! :o
A great time was had and good to see old and new faces.
Little Honda behaved impeccably and fuel worked out at about 10p per mile!
Keep an eye out for details of the Annual Rally.
Cheers Steve
PS will post a few pics later.
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I concur. Fantastic weekend with a great bunch of people, and the weather was great. Seemed like the first blue sky and sunshine I've seen for months. My spin down through Wales to my sister's in Swansea was very enjoyable, on dry roads the whole way. A proper crisp clear winter's day. Now relaxing with a read of the Dragon Rally Picture Gallery book :)
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I concur. Fantastic weekend with a great bunch of people, and the weather was great. Seemed like the first blue sky and sunshine I've seen for months. My spin down through Wales to my sister's in Swansea was very enjoyable, on dry roads the whole way. A proper crisp clear winter's day. Now relaxing with a read of the Dragon Rally Picture Gallery book :)
Tim, if you are still in Swansea, do want to meet up for a coffee today?
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Great to meet you all at the weekend and thanks for all being so hospitable. Was a good rally this year, helped a lot by the dry weather. Had a lovely ride back over to the boat, the long way around via Porthmadog (yes managed to get to the petrol station without running out), Bala, Llangollen and the Ponderosa.
Sadly been reading a lot on the web about stuff getting stolen from tents at the dragon this year, phones in particular. Can't have been local to the area as mobile phones seem pretty much useless up around there!
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That's bad about the thefts. Its a well publicized event, so i reckon it must be local scum coming in to rob. I'm very surprised though, as there are always lots of people hanging round their tents/campfire >:(