SV Ecosse East Weekly Bike Meet

[-Ralph-]

Following on from this http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=1604822#post1604822

Thought I'd try and get the ball rolling and see if this concept works for us.

Starting this Wednesday night at 7pm at the Hawes Inn, South Queensferry.

I haven't been for a long time, but there's usually a few bikes there on a sunny summers evening.

I'll be there until at least 7:15 so long as the weather's sunshine and showers, dry and cloudy, or better.

I guess if the weathers bad, nobody will go, including me, but thats fine, you can't expect an informal weekly bike meet to be busy when it's raining.

Go if you look out of the window, you fancy a ride anyway, and wouldn't mind some company.

If somebody else turns up it's a bonus, and if they don't carry on with your ride, or if it's a good ride to get there anyway, turn round and go home. All you've lost is 15 minutes of your time and you've spent that wandering round the other bikes that are there, and/or having a beer, and/or getting some sea air and an ice cream.

Post up that you intend to go if you wish, it might help kick off the first week and encorage folk to go, but this is not something that requires any advance commitment or an apology if you find you can't make it.

People are only there because they wanted to ride somewhere that evening anyway, and the possibility of a meet up gave the ride some purpose.

[-Ralph-]

a bit far for me to go every week only to find that maybe no-one has turned up

The point is not to go because someone else might turn up, the point is to go because you would have been out riding the roads on your own that evening anyway, much like I have been many times this year. If you go with no expectations you can't be disappointed.

If then you swing by South Queensferry at about that time on a Wednesday just in case someone you know is there, you may be lucky to find a like minded SV Ecosser has done the same.

The more often people manage to meet there, the more often people will try swinging past, and the more often folk will choose a Wednesday for a mid week run. Maybe it'll become a regular Wednesday evening meet when the weather is good

I don't know if this will take off, but who knows until we try it?

is there not somewhere more localised for people in the sort of area Im in?

There will be when you make one! Where do bikers tend to meet up in your neck of the woods? Put up a new thread with a day and time and see who turns up.

The idea of South Queensferry is primarily for East Central Scotland SV Ecosser's to use as a convienient meeting point, but of course welcoming anyone else from further afield who feels like using it as an excuse for a longer run on a Wednesday night.

[Endellion]

Starting this Wednesday night at 7pm at the Hawes Inn, South Queensferry.[/B]


I would love to but this is going to coincide with my bike maintenance course that starts in Sept, Can't make this wed but maybe in the next few weeks if this is going to be regular

[Tiger 55]

Another great idea! I particularly like this bit...
The more often people manage to meet there, the more often people will try swinging past, and the more often folk will choose a Wednesday for a mid week run.
Wise words there mate, nice one.

Now we're going to need more than one of course, the Dundee contingent are already out, it's 50 miles of rubbish roads for the Weegies and I still don't really know where Melrose is so...

I'm seeing a sticky - SV Ecosse Weekly Bike Meets - a bit of blurb just as Ralph has suggested, drop in, 15 minute window, no pressure, that sort of thing and then a list of locations. East Central - Hawes Inn, West - Carbeth Inn, that sort of thing.

Of course, it could all lead to the greatest schism since Pope Leo IX said "Who's your daddy?" but got to be worth a punt.

[-Ralph-]

.........Carbeth Inn, that sort of thing.

I'm up for the Carbeth Inn meet

Can do the Carbeth though - it's closer for most of the weegies..

OK, so those who fancy it, why not swing by the Carbeth on Thursday night at 7pm, hang around for 15 mins and see who else turns up....

I won't be able to get out this Thursday as well as Wednesday (I've booked my babysitter for this week!), but there's three of you that could.

But other weeks that would be great for me, as I'm dead central it gives me the choice of two nights when I could go out on the bike. For me that's only going to mean that I do more riding.

[suicidesam]

Had to pick a Wednesday night!
Good idea this.. Wont make any of them this week though, going to be running about like an idiot ramora night :mad: apart from that.. Wednesday's jaffa cakes an coffee night up here ;) So I'd have to be back home by 9 (It's a guys night thing!) :mrgreen:

[northwind]

Ace idea Ralph... Might well drop by. There's no one location that'll please everyone so there's no point in even trying, if we get a meet going for a few of us that's better than none at all and maybe it'll give other areas a kick to get themselves organised ;)

Nice to see people saying "I can't make that, lets do this as well" rather than just moaning :cool:

[-Ralph-]

Turnout was a bit low at South Queensferry too, just me and some bloke on a silver VFR, but nobody from here. Nice to get out on the bike though! :D

[Endellion]

7pm at the Hawes Inn, South Queensferry

This wed night the 3rd I will be attending if anyone else is up for it

[Bibio]

this brings back memmories .. use to be one of the princes street mob... but that was a nightly thing. there was always at leist 10 of us and on some occasions there could be up to 30.. the cops wouldent move us on coz of the noise of all the bikes at once.. used to be a right good old laugh.. it was eventually put a stop to when they put dbbl yellows up.. shortly after that the wimpy closed...

anyway .. would love to do the haughs (another old haunt) but wednesdays are bad for me.. fridays are usually the best... but i will try to make it.. would be good to meet some of the folk from here.

[peterco]

Arrived Hawes Inn at just before 7pm and stayed for 1/2 hour,no one arrived.
So went for a ride around and just got in.
Next wednesday ?? same time.

pete

[Bibio]

i'm up for the hawes, always been a fav pub of mine.. and loads of parking. just say when.

[alisuzuki]

Hi Kate,

Will try and make an effort for next week :)

[alisuzuki]

Good night at the Hawes tonight. Enjoyed the company and the banter :)

PS Dont believe anything anybody says about baby wipes!!!! ;)

[Bibio]

had a nice time.. thanks Kate and Ali (baby wipes) for the lovely company.... and next time let me buy a bloooody drink.. lol

[Kate SV650]

I think this is where we got the idea that the Hawes Inn thing was on a Wednesday night, but maybe there is more history than this??
Shame on you KG for shooting Ali down in flames. It's taken me ages to get her to post anything!! Haha! She's very shy you know....at least until the Guinness takes hold!

[Kilted Ginger]

I think this is where we got the idea that the Hawes Inn thing was on a Wednesday night, but maybe there is more history than this??
Shame on you KG for shooting Ali down in flames. It's taken me ages to get her to post anything!! Haha! She's very shy you know....at least until the Guinness takes hold!

What??, I didnt shoot anyone down, I suggetsed looking at the regular meets (following someone elses post)and then posted i was happy to edit that thread if folks wanted the meet on a wednesday!
I'm not trying to dictate anything just trying to be helpfull. sorry if it came across that way.

[Tiger 55]

Shame on you KG for shooting Ali down in flames.
What??, I didnt shoot anyone down.
No, it was me. I am ashamed. :(

I just thought, hey, if we're getting stuck with Mondays why shouldn't everyone else suffer? ;)

Anyway, the Guinness is on me Ali. :drink:

[Kilted Ginger]

I just thought, hey, if we're getting stuck with Mondays why shouldn't everyone else suffer? ;)

Nobody is stuck with anything, if the weegies would prefer another night than just let me know and i'll change the stickie.

[Kate SV650]

Ali, we still doing tomorrow or am I in the wrong thread? Anybody else coming?

[Tiger 55]

Nobody is stuck with anything, if the weegies would prefer another night than just let me know and i'll change the stickie.
Do you know, I think I've had a little nibble there. :razz:

[Kate SV650]

You should see a doctor about that, you should!!:D:D

[alisuzuki]

Hi, yep, still going. Anyone else fancy it?

[jaromic]

I'll have a run over, unless its chuckin it down

[appollo1]

I was going to turn up last night but was tooo knackered after 3 days of physiotherapy. I would have been in the car anyway.
I will try and pop down next week to see if anyone is there. I can't get on a computer through the week so i will just have to chance it.

[Kate SV650]

I definitely won't make that one, as I am just about to pop out the door for a week long run around the Outer Hebrides! Woo hoo! See you another time Apollo!

[svdemon]

Alright folks i'm back on the road so i'm gagging to get out and about! Anyone up for Hawes Inn this wed night?

KateSV650 i can bring that speedo sensor.

[peterco]

what time ?

pete

[Bibio]

Kate is away... wont be back till GMII

[svdemon]

7pm? I'm not fussy, whatever suits everyone. Weather is looking wonderful so no excuses people!!!

[Bibio]

cant promise.. but i'll try..

[svdemon]

Good man i'll take that as a promise!!!!

[jaromic]

I should be able to make this, wont be able to stay as long as last week but defo nip in for an hour

[fenjer]

as in tomorrow? FFS i might actually get to this one!! :D

[appollo1]

i will be there about 7 but i'll be in the car. Black Skoda estate P reg so please look out for me if you are there and say hello!!!

[svdemon]

I'll look out for you mate, i may even be down as early as 5 o'clock if that works for anybody?

[Bibio]

you really must be enjoying that new front end m8...

tiz a pity i cant make it...

[svdemon]

I can't get over how much better it is! Need to meet up soon bibio, i want to see you your bike in person. Its looking sweet.

So what time are peeps preffering?

7 o'clock?

[svdemon]

Got there at 7.30 and no one to be seen. Nice Ducati there though

[Kilted Ginger]

Just came in from working in garden, txt from fenjer, to let us know she wouldn't make hawes tonight. My bits didnt arrive today so bike still up on the paddock stand, hopefully tomorow.....

[peterco]

peterco and Apollo 1 where at the Hawes inn,sitting outside.
Did you pull into the the carpark and turnabout.
Did give a wave:smt039
Left about 9.30.
Nice evening..

pete

[fenjer]

I was going to swing by in the car, but I'd have had to bring the small person, and cute as she is, she'd have been bored within seconds! lol

I'm verging on the idea of leaving the bike chained to the street lamp outside the house - sick of not being able to get it out the blooming shed. :(

[jaromic]

Sorry I didn't make it guys, I was getin ready 2 go & got a last minute beer & barby invite.

Suffered 4 it 2day tho

[appollo1]

peterco and Apollo 1 where at the Hawes inn,sitting outside.
Did you pull into the the carpark and turnabout.
Did give a wave:smt039
Left about 9.30.
Nice evening..pete

Got there at 7.30 and no one to be seen. Nice Ducati there though

As Pete says we were sat outside the Hawes and saw a SV pull into the car park and out again.

Great weather and thanks for your company Pete, although i did have to go and get my coat from the car when the sun started to drop.

[sephy666]

That might have been me. I had just finished work so I was a bit early

[Kate SV650]

Anyone going tomorrow night. I'm going (hoping to meet SV demon there??). Will be there 7:30 ish, unless anyone has any other suggestions??

[Bibio]

might pop along for an hour..

does anyone know if the roadworks have finished yet?

[Kate SV650]

Not sure about the roadworks. You need to come anyway, as SVDemon needs a chaperone!LOL

[Bibio]

is babywipes coming?

[appollo1]

I won't be there this week as I am driving wife and kids to her mums.

[Bibio]

I won't be there this week as I am driving wife and kids to her mums.

just think of those 3 weeks to do as you like :smt040.

[fenjer]

I wont be there - work and baby sitting issues as per!

Maybe one day! lol

[appollo1]

just think of those 3 weeks to do as you like :smt040.


you should see the list of jobs I've given myself to do while they are away!!!! :thumbdown:

may be able to cram them all into 2 days just before they get home!!! ;)

[Bibio]

cant make it 2nite... soz peeps

[Kate SV650]

Apologies to anybody who arrived after 10 past eight (cos that's when I left!).
Anyway, I got to thinking, the Easties don't have to meet at the Hawes all the time. If one of you guys over in Fife have a venue that you think is suitable for me and Ali to come over to, let us know!

[alisuzuki]

Apologies to anybody who arrived after 10 past eight (cos that's when I left!).
Anyway, I got to thinking, the Easties don't have to meet at the Hawes all the time. If one of you guys over in Fife have a venue that you think is suitable for me and Ali to come over to, let us know!


Good thinking Kate. Suggestions on a post card for next Wednesday night!

You weren't down there tonight with ALL your pals were you?? :D

:p

[Bibio]

Apologies to anybody who arrived after 10 past eight (cos that's when I left!).
Anyway, I got to thinking, the Easties don't have to meet at the Hawes all the time. If one of you guys over in Fife have a venue that you think is suitable for me and Ali to come over to, let us know!

take it was a no show then

[Kate SV650]

take it was a no show then

Might have something to do with the raw onion I ate at tea-time! Or is it the deodorant?? LOL
There were quite a few bikes down at the 'Ferry, but it was just me and my Ted Simon book at the Hawes!

[Kate SV650]

You weren't down there tonight with ALL your pals were you?? :D


I'm starting to think I might have to ask my Hon*a and Kawasa*i mates instead.....naw, scrub that thought!:D

[Bibio]

typical... i doubt a new venue would solve this, that is unless you want to make it Aberdeen.. those speeries seem to have it together.

[Bibio]

i have been looking for a east meats west meats borders venue but cant find a suitable one as yet.

[Sally]

typical... i doubt a new venue would solve this, that is unless you want to make it Aberdeen.. those speeries seem to have it together.

Every Tuesday :)

At least :D

Its only a 70(ish) mile trip to and from Aberdeen for me, plus whatever we do on the run.
You guys should pop up the dualer one night :)

[Kate SV650]

You guys should pop up the dualer one night :)

Might have to take you up on that!

[Kate SV650]

Don't go thinking I'm really a nobby-no-mates (or am I protesting too much!LOL) - the Juj and Dixie are coming down to Kelso, doncha know!!:smt041

[jaromic]

I couldnt make it tonight either guys but off next week so i'll defo make it.

The Crusoe in lower largo is a great wee pub for a meet but maybe too far for a few people

[jaromic]

Don't go thinking I'm really a nobby-no-mates (or am I protesting too much!LOL) - the Juj and Dixie are coming down to Kelso, doncha know!!:smt041
We know you've loads of pals Kate, but your happy with your own company, lol

[Kate SV650]

The Crusoe in lower largo is a great wee pub for a meet but maybe too far for a few people

You're excused! LOL
It's not so much the miles.....it's more, the being able to find it, haha!

[jaromic]

Every Tuesday :)

At least :D

Its only a 70(ish) mile trip to and from Aberdeen for me, plus whatever we do on the run.
You guys should pop up the dualer one night :)


This could be a possibility, maybe even for one of Bibios bimbles

[jaromic]

[QUOTE=Kate SV650;1966858]You're excused! LOL
It's not so much the miles.....it's more, the being able to find it, haha![/QUOTE

Its easy to find Kate as its along the coast, and lower largo isn't a big place

[Kate SV650]

...but your happy with your own company, lol

Well, that is true.....but if you lot don't show up next week.....then there's gonna be trouble! LOL...and you won't like me when I'm angry!:D

[jaromic]

Well, that is true.....but if you lot don't show up next week.....then there's gonna be trouble! LOL...and you won't like me when I'm angry!:D

I'm gona head over on Tues and just stay there, just incase, lol

[Sally]

Might pop down for some of these Sunday bimbles...

[Kate SV650]

I'm gona head over on Tues and just stay there, just incase, lol

Right, that's sorted then!

Lower Largo......that's Florida, right??

[jaromic]

[QUOTE=Kate SV650;1966868]Right, that's sorted then!

Lower Largo......that's Florida, right??[/QUOTE,

Very Very similar, its beside the water, lol

[Kate SV650]

Can somebody set me straight? Is it tomorrow we are going to Lower Largo or next Wednesday:smt102? Babywipes got me severely drunk at Kelso and my brain is still mush!:drink:(this was a good likeness for Friday night, BTW)

[appollo1]

I got to thinking, the Easties don't have to meet at the Hawes all the time. If one of you guys over in Fife have a venue that you think is suitable for me and Ali to come over to, let us know!

Good thinking Kate. Suggestions on a post card for next Wednesday night!


I know it's a bit short notice but how about Anstruther Harbour? Great fish and chips.!!

[Bibio]

East Calder to Lower Largo = 40 miles
Leuchars to Lower Largo = 17 miles
Kirkcaldy to Lower Largo = 13 miles
the Beath to Lower Largo = 20 miles

this is doable... and the Crusoe is a nice pub.. dont know about Anstruther's pubs never been in any of them plus Ainstir is another 10 miles for Kate...

only concern i have about the Crusoe is, shiny bikes - open harbour - neds... but i think i'm being paranoid...

and as a second suggestion there is always that pub in Kettlebridge... think its biker friendly..

and as a third suggestion, if i'm not mistaken dont the 'fife bikers' meat in a pub in Glenrothes on wednesdays? .. yup i was right... (Weekly Meet, Golden Acorn in Glenrothes. from 7pm with Occasional runs from there)

anyway... i'll see if i can get a pass for tomorrow night...

[gerbrox]

Sorry Bibio, when is this meet as I coudl tag along unless it is tonight, I can do tomorrow if thats when it's planned,

Anstruther does sound great, best fish and chips in Fife maybe Eccosse?

let me know

[Bibio]

its tonight

[gerbrox]

awwell maybe next week?

[alisuzuki]

I dont think I am going to make it tonight. If it is next week then no problem.

Just back from Glasgow after the Springsteen concert - fantastic. :p

[Bibio]

are people still intending on going tonight?

i have a pass to get out...

[Kate SV650]

Definitely....but where and when?? And Babywipes says she is going!

[alisuzuki]

are people still intending on going tonight?

i have a pass to get out...


Yeah, change of plan - will make it tonight :)

[Kate SV650]

How about we head up to Anstruther, then go to Lower Largo for a drink??

[Tiger 55]

Just back from Glasgow after the Springsteen concert - fantastic. :p
Glasgow or Springsteen? :)

Both.

[Bibio]

well Crusoe or Hawes.. i dont care...

[Bibio]

its been pishing down here all day... Cupar was like a river with thunder and lightning every 5 mins for about 2 hours this afternoon.. its cleared up though and looks to stay that way..

[Bibio]

How about we head up to Anstruther, then go to Lower Largo for a drink??

sounds like a plan... nice bit o fish.. sounds good

[Bibio]

might even persuade Apollo to join us... then again pigs might fly..

[jaromic]

I'll make it tonight but might be a bit late, if I don't get away in time I'll catch you at the crusoe

[Bibio]

okkoki...

[appollo1]

might even persuade Apollo to join us... then again pigs might fly..

Cheeky git :smt071:smt071

what time and where?

[TEC]

... if i'm not mistaken dont the 'fife bikers' meat in a pub in Glenrothes on wednesdays? ....
And the Kingdom Bikers meet at the Gilvanbank Hotel on a Thursday ;)

[appollo1]

And the Kingdom Bikers meet at the Gilvanbank Hotel on a Thursday ;)

where's that then?

[TEC]

where's that then?
Kilmichael Road, Glenrothes

Here (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=markinch&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=19.301109,35.991211&ie=UTF8&ll=56.215773,-3.163247&spn=0.004421,0.008787&t=h&z=17), but this pic doesn't include the hotel itself, shows how old it is :rolleyes: We use the pub not the hotel ;)

[Bibio]

is that not the snooty fox?

[jaromic]

I thought Kingdom bikers met at the chaple farm on a thurs, or did they used to meet there

[Bibio]

had a pleasant evening tonight with good company...

much nicer run than going to the Hawes...

[jaromic]

had a pleasant evening tonight with good company...

much nicer run than going to the Hawes...

I'll second that, gona skip my tea and have a fish supper next time though, lol