Thank You

[fizzwheel]

I wanted to say thanks to a few people.

To Viper for not giving in and keeping me going when I was about to chuck the whole thing.

To Mogs, Tee Jay, Strechie for all the hard effort that went into AR08 MK1

To Dan & Caz650s for being at the campsite on Friday morning before I was and mucking in and helping out. We'd never have lived it down if one of those army tents hadnt been put up.

To the entire marker team, awesome effort, not one person lost, everybody gathered up and sent the right way, Fantastic.

To Liz for raiding what looks like the entire stores from her TA Squadron to create the communal area and for looking after me all weekend and keeping me fed and watered.

To my Dad who I'm not sure many of you realised or not did TEC on the first section and then was Lead for the rest of the day.

And finally to you guys for coming :cool:

Now where are we going next year ?????

[Warthog]

+1 too all of that but add Fizz to the list too of course! Awesome stuff :thumbsup:

[chris8886]

+1 too all of that but add Fizz to the list too of course! Awesome stuff :thumbsup:

here, here. thanks to all those and to you fizz, was a great weekend!!

[lily]

just like to say +2 from me and drew

It was an excellent weekend and was so great to meet loads of new people.

Now can't wait for the next meet or the next AR :D

[BernardBikerchick]

I wanted to say thanks to a few people.

To Viper for not giving in and keeping me going when I was about to chuck the whole thing.

To Mogs, Tee Jay, Strechie for all the hard effort that went into AR08 MK1

To Dan & Caz650s for being at the campsite on Friday morning before I was and mucking in and helping out. We'd never have lived it down if one of those army tents hadnt been put up.

To the entire marker team, awesome effort, not one person lost, everybody gathered up and sent the right way, Fantastic.

To Liz for raiding what looks like the entire stores from her TA Squadron to create the communal area and for looking after me all weekend and keeping me fed and watered.

To my Dad who I'm not sure many of you realised or not did TEC on the first section and then was Lead for the rest of the day.

And finally to you guys for coming :cool:

Now where are we going next year ?????



fizz thank YOU xxxxx it was perfect weekend



i say lets go to france ............. i'm not kiddin !!! xxxxxxx

[Spikenipple]

Thanks Fizz and everyone who sorted all of it out!

As suggested this morning and in the prior post (sorry, i didnt put many faces to names) the South of France would be nice ;)

[BernardBikerchick]

thank you to Jamax for fantastic BBQ and to all the shoppers who got the food in !!!

[Tara]

it was fantastic thanks guys

[stewie]

Well done to all, cheers guys :D

[dizzyblonde]

:smt003:smt003:smt003:cool::cool::cool:THANKYOU:no tworthy::notworthy::notworthy::smt035:smt035


everyone

[metalmonkey]

Can't add anything more to what the rest of the gang has said, but thanks for an awesome w/end. Was great to meet all you, I still didn't get meet everyone but next time! Take care gus and thanks again to everyone for making it such a great time:cool:

[Quiff Wichard]

same here- ditto x 100

didnt realise it was your dad fizz. !!



saw old friends and missed a few old friends- didnt spend long enough with ones I knew and didnt have time enough to make new mates- if only it was every weekend !!

[melody]

Can't really add anything more.

Thank you a million times to everyone involved.

It was a truly fabulous week end.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Viney]

Well, thank you for doing what probably seemed an uphill struggle at times.

For all of those involved Pat yourselves on the back for a most excellent weekend.

Next year can be anywhere, but can we book a dry weekend?

Oh, and thanks for the birthday cake. It made it home reasonably safe :)

[454697819]

the only way I can think of repaying you lot is to host it next year... I will keep you alll updated...

thank you so much it was awsome...

[squirrel_hunter]

I would also like to say a big thanks to Fizz, Viper and the rest of the crew for all they had to go through to get this years event organized. And thanks to all for making the AR what it is.

[MR UKI (1)]

Fizz and the team, you did an excellent job. First time I've met any of you this weekend, but within the first minute of arriving there was a can of lager handed to me and every time i passed one of you during the weekend you asked if everything was good and i'm sure I wasn't the only one to experience this. Well done all :thumbsup:

[kitten]

Thank you times a million to everyone - thank you also to big ape and his mrs for the beers!! :D
:cat:

[joshmac]

Fizz and the team, you did an excellent job. First time I've met any of you this weekend, but within the first minute of arriving there was a can of lager handed to me and every time i passed one of you during the weekend you asked if everything was good and i'm sure I wasn't the only one to experience this. Well done all :thumbsup:
+1

Everyone made it pretty easy to fit in, so thanks all :D

[mrsgid]

we would like to say thank you for the fantastic time we had as a family. Thanks again hope to see you all again soon. The Gid Family

[Wideboy]

well done to those that organised and those that went, good time had bye all, i loved it :notworthy:

[Grinch]

Thanks, thanks, and thanks again, oh and thanks to the chefs on the night for cooking us all that grub.

[Viper]

Fizz, you and Liz were awsome. Thanks guys for all you did. You both worked so hard.
Thanks to everybody for turning up and making it another great AR.
All those who helped, markers, chefs etc thanks so much

[Ed]

I've had a terrific weekend. Thank you to everyone who organised it.

Thank you also to the Border Patrol people. You helped me slay some demons. I was sure that the Severn Bridge would collapse with me on it, or I'd be blown off. Instead these peeps formed a 'cage' around me and I didn't think twice about it:D:D:D

[admin]

This had to be the best organised AR we've ever had. Lot's of hard work went in the preparation even done to little touches like a welcome beer when we arrived. It's gonna be a hard act to follow.

Well done, Fiz , Liz, and Viper and everyone else who helped.

[21QUEST]

I can only echo the sentiments of all the others :notworthy: :notworthy:

For folks like me it's easy....turn up, have a good time and sod off home.


Ben

[MR UKI (1)]

I've had a terrific weekend. Thank you to everyone who organised it.

Thank you also to the Border Patrol people. You helped me slay some demons. I was sure that the Severn Bridge would collapse with me on it, or I'd be blown off. Instead these peeps formed a 'cage' around me and I didn't think twice about it:D:D:D

You did very well Ed, especially considering it was a bit windy (to say the least) on the bridge aswell when we crossed it :thumbsup:

PS - I soooo want a 675 having had a sit on yours!

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Thanks to everyone for such a brilliantly organised AR08.

The army/refuge tent and gazebo was an excellent idea.

The leader/T.E.C and markers made the rideout itself a really enjoyable experience because the whole "eee what if I get lost" issue was non-existant :)

Location was super, food was tasty, people were lovely :D

You deserve a big pat on the back :D

Maria

[Pingu65]

I and Pingi would like to say a big thanks to the organisers - thanks for the welcome, the puck and the beer.

The hi how's it going and the genuine interest at all times in everyone's welfare.

Well organised ride-out, beautiful rideout and view - I loved the different expressions when people see you go by - from sad to really happy.

A great experience bring on 09.

Thanx, thanx and thanx again.

[dizzyblonde]

I can only echo the sentiments of all the others :notworthy: :notworthy:

For folks like me it's easy....turn up, have a good time and sod off home.


Ben

even if it is at 4 in the morning, and your the last one to leave:D

[Drew Carey]

I know Lily has already posted. But just wanted to say thank you to all those who organised it. Was a blast and will hopefully attend next years with Lily on her own bike.

[21QUEST]

even if it is at 4 in the morning, and your the last one to leave:D

Totall committed moi :smt035 :smt003


Ben

[FG1]

All the peeps involved in the weekend should stand in a circle, turn to the right and give the person in front of them one great pat on the back for a truly top weekend.
That was such a great weekend I can't wait to do something similar again.

[Cazza]

A massive 'thank you' to all of the organisers / doers this weekend.

The rain was a pain, but it didn't spoil everyone's fun. I'm cream crackered - but very happy.

August next year?

[northwind]

It was incredibly well done, you're all legends. I'm so pleased for the organisers that it paid off at last, it really was a total credit to you guys. Another brilliant weekend \\:D/

Also, all future ARs must include a trip to the beach.

I also need to thank Petevtwin and Lissa for the spare room and dinner on the way down- and at such short notice too, absolute starts- and Mr and Mrs Luckypants for the offer on the way home (which in the end we didn't take up, but it was so cool of them to offer) and the same goes to all the other folks who offered space on the way down. And also to Blueflame, because he did all the navigating and I just followed him :) Much easier to do a long ride with 2 than 1.

[cuffy]

Another +1 from me, superbly organised, great route for the rideout, Cheers viper for telling me i looked like crap all weekend, your comments mean so much to me ;)

[SupaSonic]

Awwww sorry I missed it, sounds like it was great fun.....
Well I guess there's always next year :)

But I have a good excuse......

Newbie, Newbie, Newbie, Newbie...aaaaahhhhh

[dizzyblonde]

I have already thanked people over and over, and , I won't stop, because it was just sooooo ace:cool:....finally found the tired brain cell and went to bed early

Teriakimonkey was a star, helping Daz and Matt push my bike back to the camp, a bit sozzled in the rain, from the car park......it was feeling a bit lonely up there on the Friday night!!!

However, i would like to thank all those who wished Matt well in his op at the end of the month. It really has meant a lot to us both, there was a lot of kind folks genuinely concerned and interested in whats going to happen, and to those who congratulated him on getting there.
Its probably the last time he'll get on a bike in many months
I know Jester said he'd done really well to get there, it certainly was an endurance test on gritting teeth. He fell into the tent for an hour with some painkillers on arrival. Rictus and Matt spent a lot of time chatting stuff over, and I'm grateful for that.......BIG HUGS HUN!!



Oh and Bear.......ta for rescuing him after falling over....toooooo much appleade, and I wouldn't have been able to pick that wonky drunk up#-o

Thanks guys, its really meant a lot, its going to be a hard journey for us both over the next few months, but the end of a very long chapter at last

[Viper]

Another +1 from me, superbly organised, great route for the rideout, Cheers viper for telling me i looked like crap all weekend, your comments mean so much to me ;)

No probs buddy, but you did look like :reaper: at times. too much beerage :smt056.

[carnivore]

first of all i'd like to apolagise to alpinestarhero for tripping up over you and your mrs on saturday afternoon. Now i'd like to say thanks to Rictus for the chat on saturday and i'm gonna try and bite my llip a whole lot more than i do at the moment.
Bear deserves' special thanks for the medicinal help and 'picking me up'.:cool:

[Luckypants]

Can I just add my thanks to the whole crew for organising such a great event. So much has already been said, but no praise is too much for you guys.

Can I say a special thank you to Viper for letting us sleep in a tent where you can stand up to put leathers on! My little tent makes dressing challenging in the rain.... :flower:

[hovis]

nothing much i can add to whats been said already.

thank you everyone

especialy who ever got me to my tent safley on the saturday night....... you know who you are......... sadly i dont#-o

:kiss:

[Mogs]

Thank you for a wonderful weekend Viper, Fizz and all.

[startrek.steve]

Sounds brilliant!
wish I had been there!!!
how about making next years in yorkshire? ;)

[missyburd]

Not much more can be said that hasn't been already but a huge thanks from YC and me, the organization was fantastic, the location just right and the people amazing :D

Being my first AR and bike 'gathering' I absolutely loved every minute of it, you people really made it worth travelling down

T H A N K Y O U!!!!!!!! :grouphug:

Roll on Scotland!!!

[Speedy Claire]

Want to also add my thanks to everyone for organising such a fantastic event... you all did a brilliant job and I think people will be smiling for weeks to come. Also a special thanks to Viper for the accommodation.

[Lissa]

What an absolutely frickin fantastic weekend. Loved every minute of it.:D

Huge thanks to Fizz, Viper and e.d. for all the effort they put in, it genuinely was appreciated.:notworthy:

Thanks to all those who made the rideout run so smoothly.:smt023

Thanks to the Ape's for their generous hospitality.:drink:(couldn't find a tea cup smiley:D)

And thank you to everyone else for making it so much fun:riding::riding::riding:

This was our first AR, it certainly won't be our last!

So where's next years then?:p

[Ed]

A big thank you to Mike for taking Fran all the way round:D Fran had a fantastic time. He's a very tall lad (6'2) and could see the speedo over Mike's shoulder:cool:

Thanks Mike!!

[Luckypants]

A big thank you to Mike for taking Fran all the way round:D Fran had a fantastic time. He's a very tall lad (6'2) and could see the speedo over Mike's shoulder:cool:

Thanks Mike!!

Hell wish I'd known that earlier - I could not see any of my clocks due to the expanded tank bag (to hold my waterproofs!). He could have called the speeds to me... (as the manual states, "at 80mph the co-pilot calls 'Rotate' " :cool:) Of course, we never reached 'rotate' speed.:oops:

No problem taking Fran, a genuinely nice lad who seemed to enjoy the ride out immensely. Pretty decent pillion to, felt confident in him soon after we set out.

[redbouy]

Just got in to home/work.
What a weekend. I didnt have a ride or bike. but thats not important.
Cheers to all that sorted out the whole thing;
And now i can put a few faces to names.
Just proves you dont need a bike to go to a ride out. Beers all ways help> WB
Pete

[Gordon B]

Can't add anything really, it appears to have all been said before.

Brilliant rideout route, especially leg 2 over Bovie....

Special thanks from me go to kitkat and tara my personal shoppers, and also to Soulkiss for standing in admirably for DB.

Really enjoyed cooking for you all again and same time next year, and although my front was nice and warm no-one saw my back hanging out the tent! It was soaked by the time I finished cooking!

[Lissa]

D'oh..................knew I'd forgotten to thank someome! That'll teach me not to be in such a rush to wash the bike down:rolleyes:

Jamaxx and Soulkiss for doing all the cooking. I'd have given up and run off crying after the first hour:D

[falc]

Not sure I can say much more than has already been said, big thanks to Fizz, E.d., Viper and everyone who was involved in organising it.

The markers did a stunning job and made the rideout that much more enjoyable.

To the chefs and food organisers and the Apes for an ace bacon butty.

Finally a big thankyou to everyone for attending as I would of never of met you lot and it would not of been the same without everyone there.

[Quiff Wichard]

thanks to all..


however me spesh thanks to the Apes for the ape cafe-

superb- and Jo was a diamond- tea- coffee- cakes- bacon butties etc etc--

thanks a bunch.


oh and thanks to the water board and Eon for all the showers and hot baths I have had since I got home- man you take things for granted til they gone :D

[phil24_7]

Thanks to everyone involved in the whole weekend no matter how large or small you involvement. I had a simply amazing weekend.

XxX

[falc]

XxX

Gay




;)

[Speedy Claire]

I knew I`d forgotten to thank somebody too!

Big thanks to Liz for taking me to Halfords on Sunday morning to buy some oil, I really appreciated it and many thanks

[darylB]

Congratulatioms to all the organisers, and helpers for making this weekend one of the best, never to be forgotten, give your solves an enormous pat on the back. truly stunning scenery and roads, roll on next year, it's going to be difficult to beat this though, now theres a challenge!!!

Daryl.:D:D:D:D.

[petevtwin650]

To get over a 100 people in one place, cook for them and keep them all together over a wonderful scenic and interesting route was nothing short of a miracle.

The organisers and ride co-ordinators really excelled themselves and the campers for not letting the weather get them down deserve at least a hot bath.:D:D

This AR has set the bar very high for the next one.

[BernardBikerchick]

Gay




;)


lol

he's not gay he's Ed norton !!! :D:D:D

[SoulKiss]

nothing much i can add to whats been said already.

thank you everyone

especialy who ever got me to my tent safley on the saturday night....... you know who you are......... sadly i dont#-o

:kiss:

If you could sit on your bike ok on the ride home then it probably wasnt Bear.

Mind you, you were walking a bit funny Sunday morning...........

[454697819]

To get over a 100 people in one place, cook for them and keep them all together over a wonderful scenic and interesting route was nothing short of a miracle.

The organisers and ride co-ordinators really excelled themselves and the campers for not letting the weather get them down deserve at least a hot bath.:D:D

This AR has set the bar very high for the next one.

ill get my coat..

but serioulsy.. excellent time.. wasnt one minute when i wanted to be at home..

[Spiderman]

Thanks to:

Those who organised
Those who organised but hid in the shadows
Those who cooked
Those who organised food
Those who tolerated the initial difficulties but never let it get to them
Those who came
The big fell upstairs for keeping the rideout dry
The ladies who looked so good in leathers, single or not
The groups i rode with there and back
My mum and dad for giveing birth to me
The Academy for bestowing this honour on me, i really dont deserve this Oscar.
The continutity guys
The makeup guys, hell i needed them.
Errrrm wait i think i confusing 2 speeches now ::lol: Dont worrry tho i'll invite you all when i do go collect my Oscar tho ;)

[phil24_7]

Gay




;)


Special hugs and kisses to you then Falc....... :smt016:kiss::grouphug::lol:

[phil24_7]

lol

he's not gay he's Ed norton !!! :D:D:D

Bite the kerb, BITE THE KERB!

The first rule of fight club is.........

Lol, had completely forgoten that!!!

[Lissa]

I also need to thank Fizz and Viper for suggesting the ride down to West Bay. The first thing Pete said when we arrived was 'Oh why didn't they take us all through that tunnel?' He's a big kid:D

[fizzwheel]

I also need to thank Fizz and Viper for suggesting the ride down to West Bay. The first thing Pete said when we arrived was 'Oh why didn't they take us all through that tunnel?' He's a big kid:D

I thought you'd enjoy that :cool: