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DMC
19-08-08, 01:33 PM
Am thinking of taking a pootle over to Skeggy on Sunday for an ice cream. Despite it being Bank Holiday weekend, the weather forecast is good.

Will be leaving Bassetts Pole at 9.30am then heading past Tamworth, Loughborough, Melton, Grantham & Boston. Will probably do the B664 between Melton & Mkt Harborough on the way back.

A bit short notice, but anyone interested? Will be around 230-240 miles in total.

carty
19-08-08, 02:56 PM
Hello matey, my in-laws are up this weekend but if I can get away I'll come along - will let you know as soon as poss.

By the way, I'm picking up the Autocom from your bro tomorrow! Cheers for sorting that :D

Binky
19-08-08, 03:35 PM
I'm due to be working this Sunday but if i can swap my shifts i'll probably come along. I'll let you know before the weekend.

bod
19-08-08, 06:10 PM
is it ok if i tag along

DMC
19-08-08, 06:13 PM
is it ok if i tag along

Course it is m8. Anyone welcome :cool:

Binky
19-08-08, 07:13 PM
Is Monday out of the question?

Will have to get the bike properely sorted by this weekend though. Fingers crossed.

simple simon
19-08-08, 07:18 PM
Might see if i can tag along too.

Bod, I live south of Ashbourne, not too far from you. If you are out and about, give me a nod on the forum.

Si

DMC
19-08-08, 07:33 PM
Is Monday out of the question?

Will have to get the bike properely sorted by this weekend though. Fingers crossed.

Yep, am busy on Monday. You struggling with shifts?

Might see if i can tag along too.

Would be good to have you along Si.

Binky
19-08-08, 07:37 PM
Yep, am busy on Monday. You struggling with shifts?



I will know for definate by Friday morning really. But then i need to have the bike running 100% again by then. So two hurdles to overcome. I'll let you know though. Hopefully i can make this Sunday after missing out on Marches Meander.

bod
20-08-08, 02:02 PM
i will do that si
when will you know if you are going on this si ?

Binky
20-08-08, 02:05 PM
I've got my shifts sorted so Sunday's free. :D Just need to sort the bike now...

gazza
20-08-08, 04:20 PM
i will try to be at Bassets by 9.15, if its not raining and i can sort out work commitments.

SHStroller68
20-08-08, 07:14 PM
Sounds like you've got Skeggy sorted. Sorry can't be there. Get some 'Lunging' photos for the forum.

SHStroller68
22-08-08, 08:18 AM
All- Have a great trip to Skeggy. Sorry I cna't make this one. I'm off next week so will be hitting the roads. Might be doing a route on Tuesday if anyones interested.

DMC
22-08-08, 12:18 PM
Right guys, a slight change of destination :D

Didnt realise when I posted this that some of the .org were rafting near Lake Bala. The roads over that way are much better than on the scoot to Skeggy, so a much better destination.

Mike (Luckypants) has also kindly offered a BBQ in the afternoon back at his place for attendees/spectators, but you'll need to sign up for that on this thread if your interested: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=103493&page=20

Will still be leaving Bassetts at 9.30am, will be a good day out :D

Binky
22-08-08, 04:01 PM
I've fixed that electrical problem, i hope anyway. Just been on a blast down the motorway to check it holds up at prolonged high speeds and then had a little fun on the way home. ALL IS WELL!!!:D

So i should be a certainty for this Sunday now DMC. I'll see you at about 9:15 this Sunday at BP. No doubt i'll speak to you before then anyway.

Lissa
22-08-08, 05:48 PM
Will still be leaving Bassetts at 9.30am, will be a good day out :D

You just want to see me dumped in the drink.................admit it!:D

DMC
22-08-08, 05:59 PM
You just want to see me dumped in the drink.................admit it!:D

You'd better not disappoint Lissa :D Cameras at the ready :D:D:D

Lissa
22-08-08, 06:08 PM
You'd better not disappoint Lissa :D Cameras at the ready :D:D:D

Rotter!!!:p

tanis34
22-08-08, 08:35 PM
i cant make it but if you park near the pier the bowling alley has changing rooms with lockers for £5 a day

Binky
22-08-08, 11:45 PM
You'd better not disappoint Lissa :D Cameras at the ready :D:D:D

I'm thinking of some lunge/rafting combo photos. Lunge in the foreground, then with some perfect timing, a photo taken as the rafters pass by in the background. Pure lunging/org photography genius.;)

I've been to this place before and there are some decent photography spots right by the river...

DMC
23-08-08, 12:21 AM
I'm thinking of some lunge/rafting combo photos. Lunge in the foreground, then with some perfect timing, a photo taken as the rafters pass by in the background. Pure lunging/org photography genius.;)

I've been to this place before and there are some decent photography spots right by the river...

Ave you been drinking :confused: :rolleyes: :D

Binky
23-08-08, 12:33 AM
I would say no.













But i had one(a small one) after work and then had to ride my bike home[-(

So i'm not drunk if that's what your thinking. ;)

DMC
23-08-08, 12:36 AM
I would say no.

But i had one(a small one) after work and then had to ride my bike home[-(

So i'm not drunk if that's what your thinking. ;)

Thats good, thought we were gonna get another Casey Stoner story :D

Binky
23-08-08, 12:37 AM
Thats good, thought we were gonna get another Casey Stoner story :D

I've got plenty, don't you worry. :cool:

carty
23-08-08, 01:26 PM
I'm up for this! I won't be able to make the BBQ as I've got to come back in the afternoon to entertain my in-laws :( (I love them really!) but I'll come out for a few hours.

Binky, unless you really fancy a trip in to Brum tomorrow morning don't worry about the panniers tomorrow. If you want t oget rid of them though it would be cool for ou to come here about 8:30-8:45 then we can ride up to BP? Up to you?

Binky
23-08-08, 01:34 PM
Binky, unless you really fancy a trip in to Brum tomorrow morning don't worry about the panniers tomorrow. If you want t oget rid of them though it would be cool for ou to come here about 8:30-8:45 then we can ride up to BP? Up to you?

No, i don't mind really. It's in the opposite direction but won't take me long to drop them round and i've had them a while now.

Where shall i meet you in Brum???

carty
23-08-08, 01:40 PM
At Tesco's again? 8:45? If you're sure you don't mind matey,

Cheers

Binky
23-08-08, 01:46 PM
At Tesco's again? 8:45? If you're sure you don't mind matey,

Cheers

No problem, i'll see you in th same place at 8:45 then.:thumright:

carty
23-08-08, 01:53 PM
No problem, i'll see you in th same place at 8:45 then.:thumright:

Cool :cool:

Binky
23-08-08, 01:59 PM
I sent a text to Mr Wabbit to see if he wanted to come to this but haven't had a reply yet. Is it just the three of us meeting at Bassets Pole tommorrow morning???

What route are we taking to Bala??? Sorry if this has already been mentioned... :smt085

Binky
23-08-08, 05:06 PM
Wabbits not coming. :rolleyes:

bod
23-08-08, 05:49 PM
i will not be coming to this now as iv bin on the bike to day and it is playing uk so i wiil be sorting that out im not happy
sorry about this

DMC
23-08-08, 06:32 PM
What route are we taking to Bala??? Sorry if this has already been mentioned... :smt085

Going through Lichfield, A51 to Rugeley, A531 to Stafford, A518 to Newport, B5062 to Shrewsbury, then the B4396/B4391 to Bala. Try & stay off A5 :D.

Might be a bit wet first thing, but forecast is good for rest of day.

What time you got to back for Matt?