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fizzwheel

13-03-08, 04:18 PM

Polite Request.

Can we keep the chit chat out of this thread please, I would appreciate it if it stayed on topic so we can keep an eye on who is coming and what sort of numbers to expect, rather than having to wade through pages of chat.

If you want to chat use the megathread in IB or use the AR Discussion thread.

Ta

Fizz

ThEGr33k

28-03-08, 08:34 AM

Looks like I cant make it now. Not enough man power to make it happen for me. How much does this suck? Id say a LOT! :(

Man I hate this job sometimes.

Paws

07-04-08, 08:27 PM

im not going either now.

rictus01

07-04-08, 09:22 PM

well just in from a 50 mile run around this evening, so I don't think it's unrealistic to say I will be going :D

Cheers Mark.

Quiff Wichard

07-04-08, 09:25 PM

well just in from a 50 mile run around this evening, so I don't think it's unrealistic to say I will be going :D

Cheers Mark.

the man is a walkin miracle
a legend in his own lifetime

northwind

07-04-08, 09:40 PM

well just in from a 50 mile run around this evening, so I don't think it's unrealistic to say I will be going :D

That is brilliant to hear, so chuffed for you...

If you push too hard and mess that leg up more, I'm going to break the other one for you though...

rictus01

07-04-08, 09:44 PM

That is brilliant to hear, so chuffed for you...

If you push too hard and mess that leg up more, I'm going to break the other one for you though...

sitting here basically knackered now, so I'll be good and rest then ;)

Cheers Mark.

monkey

07-04-08, 09:53 PM

Nice one Mark.

:D

Drew Carey

08-04-08, 07:32 AM

Mark - I don't know you, but, fair play, I've seen the thread of your off and am really impressed that you are biking again.

Quiff Wichard

08-04-08, 05:51 PM

Stig

08-04-08, 09:53 PM

I now don't know if I am going to be able to make it. At least not for the full package of Friday to Monday. Still waiting for confirmation of my contract from my new job. I then have to give a months notice at my old job. My new employers have asked me not to take any holidays for the first three months. Unless that contract comes with the next week or so, it'll be game over.

zzrpilot

10-04-08, 11:58 AM

It is my intention to be there for this one although I may need to ride back to Swindon after the saturday run..

monkey

15-04-08, 01:35 AM

Sorry I may have missed it but is the Friday the first day?

Devil Biccy

15-04-08, 07:16 AM

Sorry I may have missed it but is the Friday the first day?

The ride out is actually on the Saturday but we SoHo peeps ( that includes you TM) and most others prefer to travel up Friday night and make a BIG weekend of it all. However there is nothing against turning up on the Saturday for the ride-out.
HTH:D

Gordon B

15-04-08, 02:51 PM

Most of us will be pitching up on the Friday me thinks.

Nowt worse than having to organise tents and stuff before or after a rideout....

_Stretchie_

15-04-08, 03:12 PM

El Saxo and I will be there from Friday afternoon to help people get settled in once they get there, HE has been volunteered for 'tent helping putting up' duty... Notice I said HE.
It's a simple Monkey .... Organ grinder... situation ha haa, oh he's going to kill me for that one

Yep. I'll be there with... WRC63 as my camping Bud...
1 car+trailer +2 bikes... and two man tent.

Oh JEZUZ!!!!! Not them two..

You bringing the same car again ;)

i'm coming this time, someone has to ride down with ed to curtail his speeding to make sure he doesn't lose his licence, ;).

Daryl.

GREAT, I get to see what a cat should look like :D

Tara

16-04-08, 06:24 AM

Count us in :D Viper i voted for a two man tent for two nights there'll be to of us plus a car and a bike

plowsie

17-04-08, 08:43 AM

The ride out is actually on the Saturday but we SoHo peeps ( that includes you TM) and most others prefer to travel up Friday night and make a BIG weekend of it all. However there is nothing against turning up on the Saturday for the ride-out.
HTH:D
But it is good turning up on the friday, admit it ;)

Samnooshka

24-04-08, 07:48 AM

Viper

24-04-08, 07:55 AM

We may be going, but not on the ride, more for the social so will be in the car and have the dogs with us.... depends if our little one will be ready to go or not....

When is the latest date we can confirm??

You can leave it till the last minute if you need to. i have a good guide for numbers by the poll so the space is booked to cater for them plus quite a few others.

HTH

Samnooshka

24-04-08, 08:41 AM

Thanks... will have to see how littl'un settles in as both dogs will be crated at night. Lupo i know will be fine as he loves his crate and often takes himself off to sleep in it during the day... but the other pup will only have been with us for a few weeks so shall see how it goes.

diamond

24-04-08, 09:55 AM

It might be worth giving the camp site a ring and making sure dogs are allowed on site.

Just as a thought there seems to be an awful lot of cars turning up, will there be enough space if we have a dozen or so cars and vans as well.

Samnooshka

24-04-08, 10:47 AM

diamond

24-04-08, 11:18 AM

Thats cool, i know the pub on site have a really nice German Shepherd, he's massive and white and really friendly.

dizzyblonde

24-04-08, 10:42 PM

wooohoo i can bring the dogs!! As long as they are kept on lead... not a problem as i can't let these off LOL

So its just a case of letting pup settle in and go from there!

Just to edit... if we do go, you'll have to have cuddles with my new pup as i want her used to loads of people!!
i'll cuddle your dog, we were at our local last month and someone brought it a Husky....I fell for it, he was a beauty, always have thought they were a lovely breed, but meeting one face to face for an evening was wonderful. Meeting a Malamute will be very interesting to me.

Tara

25-04-08, 05:33 AM

Jester666

27-04-08, 07:37 PM

I'm probably not going to make this now!

Another option has come up involving 3 days on track at Snetterton instead!

Bear

27-04-08, 08:11 PM

You SLAG!

monkey

27-04-08, 09:05 PM

Jester666

27-04-08, 10:50 PM

Definately out. Booked for 3 days at Snett.

Friday Practice/Race School

Saturday Practice & 2 races

Sunday Practice & 2 races.

Cooool!! :cool:

Devil Biccy

28-04-08, 07:20 AM

+1

Calling Jester a slag or off to snett as well?

Bear

28-04-08, 07:32 AM

What series you in?

Stig

28-04-08, 11:24 AM

What series you in?

Its a series on BBC2 and it's called "The intimate knowledge of gravel traps"

Jester666

28-04-08, 07:20 PM

Calling Jester a slag or off to snett as well?

I believe he's calling me a slag!! :lol:

What series you in?

I'll talk to you at Soho.

Its a series on BBC2 and it's called "The intimate knowledge of gravel traps"

Funny, very nearly, almost funny!! :lol:

Must stop derailing this thread now! Sorry! ;)

Stig

09-05-08, 08:57 PM

I've just realised I am special (although my mother tells me this all the time, but that doesn't count). I am the only one to vote 4 man for 2 nights. :lol:

454697819

22-05-08, 09:53 PM

i reckon were in this year...

but i have a 3 man tent... I think...

Quiff Wichard

23-05-08, 01:01 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

454697819

23-05-08, 08:02 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

Personally not got a problem with that... every one spits a dummy occasionally....

Just ffs dont drop your bike.... ;)

fizzwheel

23-05-08, 08:13 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

Course you can mate :cool:

stewie

23-05-08, 08:29 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.
Well I spat me dummy out the other day and Im still coming ;)

Stig

23-05-08, 09:02 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

Everyone except you.

dizzyblonde

23-05-08, 09:43 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

AHHAHAHA knew you were lurking somewhere:mrgreen: I think your 'friend' will be most welcome:cheers:

stewie

23-05-08, 11:28 AM

42 sleeps to go, well acoording to my shift pattern anyway :cheers:

SoulKiss

23-05-08, 11:32 AM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

Quiff, please tell us you are back to stay.

Bear

23-05-08, 11:41 AM

And there was me thinking we'd finally got rid of the "quiff-raff" off the forum...

As long as you grovel, and act as our slave for the weekend I'm sure we can welcome you back...

(Just kidding buddy. Welcome home!)

missyburd

23-05-08, 02:56 PM

Just to edit... if we do go, you'll have to have cuddles with my new pup as i want her used to loads of people!!

Thats cool, i know the pub on site have a really nice German Shepherd, he's massive and white and really friendly.

Ok now I'm reeeally looking forward to the AR :D:D:D

caz650s

23-05-08, 07:38 PM

Great news Quiff mate ..

I was looking forward to the AR08 but even more so now ..

Good on yer buddy :D

BILLY

23-05-08, 08:49 PM

Quiffs back:cool:

Girth

23-05-08, 09:03 PM

1 man for 2 nights pleaaaase!

phil24_7

23-05-08, 10:55 PM

can people who threw their toys out the pram still come to this?. I got a mate who might turn up.

Yay, your back, just pick up your toys and make sure you bring your camera!

Drew Carey

23-05-08, 10:57 PM

Woo hooo......will be good to see ya again Quiff.

northwind

23-05-08, 11:11 PM

:thumright: Every AR needs a Quiff.

dizzyblonde

25-05-08, 04:14 PM

If Matt can't get the Raptor on the road, cause it needs tx, test, insurance and a new rear tyre...he may not come, his hips dodgy too. I won't be seen dead with him riding the SRX down there( if the wheels don't fall of first)

How ever I see an alternative.....hes insured to ride my SV's...hmmmm how to get both of them to the AR at the same time...I see a plan coming together mwahahahaha

pmapp

25-05-08, 08:47 PM

http://blogs.ya.com/fiestabrutal/files/Hannibal.jpg

dizzyblonde

25-05-08, 09:17 PM

http://blogs.ya.com/fiestabrutal/files/Hannibal.jpg

:cheers::smt046....If you have a problem, and no one else can help, if you can find them, maybe you can hire........

Girth

25-05-08, 09:32 PM

are we camping over on the friday night and saturday night?

dizzyblonde

25-05-08, 09:44 PM

yes:cheers:HTH

timwilky

26-05-08, 08:43 AM

ok, then. I have been granted good boys playing out rights. so expect at least one power ranger. Do I have to fall asleep standing up again?

26-05-08, 04:43 PM

I bought a tent today. A Vango Delta 300+, half price in Millets as it was the last one:cool:

northwind

26-05-08, 10:34 PM

They're good those, my mate Graham has one. Far too nice for festivals, mind, but it's so far been resistant to rain, beer, eggs, and graham falling on it while too drunk to get in the door. Stress testing!

26-05-08, 10:53 PM

Millets had a tent display in the town park. It was blowing a gale and the thing was hardly moving. Plus it's quite roomy, plenty of space for all my clobber. And it says on the bag 'ideal for motorcycle camping...' so that was good enough for me. Hope I won't have to test it with rain, beer and eggs! Or Graham!!

northwind

26-05-08, 11:29 PM

Course, what "ideal for motorcycles" means is "Too heavy for backpackers, too small for cars" :D

stewie

28-05-08, 12:41 PM

I bought a tent today. A Vango Delta 300+, half price in Millets as it was the last one:cool:

I think I got one of those for last years AR, and it was totally waterproof too, even if I did manage to put the outer on the inside and vice versa :rolleyes:

SoulKiss

28-05-08, 12:57 PM

My "spare" tent is a Vango Delta 300+ :)

Luckypants

28-05-08, 12:58 PM

ok, then. I have been granted good boys playing out rights. so expect at least one power ranger. Do I have to fall asleep standing up again?

Shotgun NOT pitching my tent next to Tim "Growlin' Dawg" Wilky.

neio79

28-05-08, 02:07 PM

Got my tent, well a Bivi bag and a sleeping bag!! cool job done. cos if it rains to hard ill go home being so close LOL

Kate Moss

29-05-08, 12:45 PM

Im so excited! Phiwip have we booked our place??? 2 man tent for 2 nights i presume! yay 5 weeks to go! xx

lily

29-05-08, 12:50 PM

Im so excited! Phiwip have we booked our place??? 2 man tent for 2 nights i presume! yay 5 weeks to go! xx

Is that all it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smt045

missyburd

29-05-08, 12:54 PM

counting down the days :drunken::drink::drink: :smt045

Kate Moss

29-05-08, 12:57 PM

Can't wait to meet you MissYC and Lilly, glad you are both going!

Pingu65

02-06-08, 06:49 PM

Count us in - Pingu65 and Pingi - And SV650 rider invited us at a local gathering of bikes - Not SV650 owners but we do ride an DL1000K6 V-strom GT.

This will be our 1st camping experience in our lives - so be gentle with us.....:):)

timwilky

02-06-08, 07:09 PM

Shotgun NOT pitching my tent next to Tim "Growlin' Dawg" Wilky.

Awww Mike. You slept on top of me on the North/South last year and I didn't complain about you snoring. (Couldn't hear it for Quiff)

Luckypants

02-06-08, 10:53 PM

Awww Mike. You slept on top of me on the North/South last year and I didn't complain about you snoring. (Couldn't hear it for Quiff)

Yeah, but I didn't scare off no cow tippers though! :D

gettin2dizzy

03-06-08, 03:48 PM

I'm yet undecided about it. Would like to go but depends on fund$ situation at the time. My tent is just a glorified sleeping bag, you can't even sit upright in it :lol:

ooger

03-06-08, 03:54 PM

I'm yet undecided about it. Would like to go but depends on fund$ situation at the time. My tent is just a glorified sleeping bag, you can't even sit upright in it :lol:

I am in this boat too, and still unsure whether I'll be there. I was a firm definite a while back but things have changed quite a bit and will be well up in the air by the time it comes round.

If I make it (looking 60/40 in favour at the moment) I'll bring a friend and his own 2 wheels.

PS - my tent is a bit like a zipseal freezer bag, in blue :p

plowsie

03-06-08, 04:11 PM

I am in this boat too, and still unsure whether I'll be there. I was a firm definite a while back but things have changed quite a bit and will be well up in the air by the time it comes round.

+1 on all that

rictus01

03-06-08, 04:19 PM

Don't want to send this thread on a downwards spiral really, but I'm less than certain to, well long story short, I was comitted to go, however

1.) I've found out that it's my first full week back (as I'm on a graduated return to work)

2.) I'm not even at work that week as I'm on a Cisco course
3.) I don't know even where it's going to be yet
4.) the exam is friday afternoon ( so I can't book the day off)
5.) first course in the last couple of years so don't really want to pi** off work really
6.) I've forgetton a load of the stuff I'll need for this course, so it'll be heavy going anyway.
7.) I hate exams, but always work hard at passing them so I probably wont sleep for the few days before.

So come friday evening, I'll be burnt out, knackered and have to ride down alone, admittedly it's only 3 hours or so, but then I wasn't planning on doing the rideout anyway, so should I just come down Saturday morning, but then if I'm not doing the rideout what's the rush, so should I make it the afternoon /evening time ? but if I do that is it really worth all that travelling just for one night in a tent then back home :smt102

Lots of reasons to go, and lots not to.

I wish I could be more positive about it, but then there are a number of realistic reasons not to be.

We'll see.

Cheers Mark.

chris8886

03-06-08, 05:34 PM

that's nofun at all mark. well you know that a great many people would like to see you down there even if it is only for ashort while and a **** up ;) but definately understandable if you decided not to go.

northwind

03-06-08, 05:52 PM

But hey, look on the bright side, that looks like a huge step on the road back to some sort of normality... Bizarre as it seems to me now I remember being so pleased to get back to work. Now, I'm considering breaking my other leg :)

phil24_7

03-06-08, 06:08 PM

+1 to what Northy said, just do it Mark!!

Wideboy

03-06-08, 08:52 PM

woo im in :D:D:D

plowsie

04-06-08, 11:54 AM

If I come, whose up for a game of .org cricket on the Friday night!?? :lol:

Whose worried that their tent will not be waterproof! I am!

Kate Moss

04-06-08, 12:01 PM

If I come, whose up for a game of .org cricket on the Friday night!?? :lol:

Whose worried that their tent will not be waterproof! I am!

+1 to both!

chris8886

04-06-08, 12:14 PM

If I come, whose up for a game of .org cricket on the Friday night!?? :lol:

Whose worried that their tent will not be waterproof! I am!

did someone say cricket? i'm there. who's bringin the kit for it? n i don't use no cheapy poundland bats neither ;)

Drew Carey

04-06-08, 12:17 PM

ooooooo....beer and cricket, now there is a fun combination.

Stig

04-06-08, 01:25 PM

We could use non SV's to mark the boundaries.

plowsie

04-06-08, 01:34 PM

I have a paul collingwood replica beach kit...more than ample :D

Looks like my bike a boundry.

Viney

04-06-08, 01:42 PM

cricket...awwww please. I'll bring some land mines to place on the pitch and a couple of hand grenades. That should liven things up!! And dont even suggest football!

SoulKiss

04-06-08, 01:51 PM

cricket...awwww please. I'll bring some land mines to place on the pitch and a couple of hand grenades. That should liven things up!! And dont even suggest football!

:stupid:

northwind

04-06-08, 02:45 PM

Cricket, hmm. The best drinking game there is :smt003

chris8886

04-06-08, 07:53 PM

Cricket, hmm. The best drinking game there is :smt003

you can't talk about cricket, you're a scot ;) lol.

just pulling yer leg!!

Warthog

05-06-08, 11:07 AM

Woo I have finally bought my tent so I can enter the poll and become a definite attendee!!

BTW I bought a small two man tent, but it is only going to be me in it I guess, but I still have to vote 2 man tent, true?

So I suppose for £3 someone else can join me! hahaha

caz650s

05-06-08, 07:18 PM

Warthog

06-06-08, 12:01 PM

Yeah ... I have a two man tent but only me in it so I voted two man :D

Two woman tent surely?? :-P

Lucas

06-06-08, 12:22 PM

I got my tent! :D

Planning to camp Friday & Saturday night!:drink:

http://savewizard.com/images/Bastis%20Cat&Dog%20Tent%20Red.jpg

Warthog

06-06-08, 12:42 PM

I got my tent! :D

Planning to camp Friday & Saturday night!:drink:

http://savewizard.com/images/Bastis%20Cat&Dog%20Tent%20Red.jpg

Hahaha oh yeah, bagsy me a go in that one!

monkey

11-06-08, 05:31 PM

Yipee I've booked! No Missy McMissus though :(.

I'm not bringing a tent but plan to wrap myself in lashings of clingfilm in case it rains and cut strategically placed holes for bodily functions. I is cleverer like what my Mum told me.
:flower:

fizzwheel

15-06-08, 07:34 PM

Been out to the pub with Viper and Liz this evening and had another look at the field, facilities etc.

Field is looking good, grass nicely cropped and also the field is nice and flat. Despite the fact we've had alot of rain here in the last week or so its not squelchy either so drainage looks to be good to.

Theres plenty of hard parking round the back of the pub, some of its a bit gravelly, other bits are tarmac.

We sampled the food in the pub, a very reasonable £4.95 for cheeseburger and chips, nice big burger and plenty of chips with salad, to much for me I coudlnt finish it :D Also a reasonable range of bar meals at that price, with a more expensive selection £10 ish available in the pub restaurant.

As I said in the 4 wheels thread, the field is big enough and accesable to get both cars and bikes into. If you are parking your car in the field though you may get blocked in by tents so only park it in there if you dont wana get it out until Sunday. If you want it for beer run etc then park it up on in the actual pub carpark.

Fields big enough to create if you want it a quiet area so that those of you who are bring your little ones with you can pitch up in the far ned of the field so that they wont get disturbed as much by the noisy b*ggers who stay up till stupid o''clock in the morning :D

So I think we are all ready to go. Here's hoping its gonna be a good one.