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I've noticed a few grumblings on this thread. I'd just like to point out that organising such an event is a major task and not to be taken lightly.
I'm always appreciative that people take the time and effort to put themselves forward and possibly into the firing line.
I think Messie used the Camel and Committee metaphor, and it's true. Whilst it's nice to have a full democratic system, in reality it just turns into a farce with everyone wanting something different and in the end no one gets what they want.
So I think it's only fair to let the person/persons organising the event to call the shots. They're all nice people and they will endeavor to try and accommodate everyone's wishes, where practical.
Just remember it's impossible to please everyone.
If you fancy organising AR10 next year, then you'll need a thick skin and be careful if you ask for peoples opinions, you might not get the reponse you expect ;-)
So I'd just like to say thanks to Messie and Simon, your efforts are appreciated (sorry if I missed anyone else).
John
+1 - doing a good job guys and girls...
Alpinestarhero
07-04-09, 11:31 AM
John, excellent post. The locals of the area will know whats best (one would hope) and, if AR08 was anything to go by, AR09 is gonna be brilliant.
BTW John, will you be there?!?!
Alpinestarhero
07-04-09, 11:32 AM
I am sure I can get Lizzie to let us camp in her back garden @ Buck House, then its not that far to the M25 for a lap
what? naaaa lets do the north / south circ :smt045
Thanks for the comments John. I'm certain it's all going to be great. And I'm not asking for any more opinions thats for sure lol! In due course I'll just announce what's happening.
Btw Jonathan (Supervox) needs thanks too, for the great route, which incidently is taking us on some fantastic roads through the largely unsung and pretty parts of Essex
Alpinestarhero
07-04-09, 11:43 AM
taking us on some fantastic roads through the largely unsung and pretty parts of Essex
best bring my Nikon this year then
timwilky
07-04-09, 12:25 PM
OK I have stayed out of all this, but might as well now toss my two penneth worth in.
Some of will be coming a fair old distance, by the time we get there we need to be able to
Pitch tent
grab a bite to eat
down a few beers
Next day we need to get a decent bite to eat for breakfast, and fill up. some can be eating whilst others fill up and then others who have eaten can fill up etc. In other words the ride out should start with everyone on full tanks and bellies.
Those of a delicate disposition stop reading here. I happen to have a medical problem, and will not be going anywhere for upto an hour after I have got up. So please let me in first for breakfast and keep one trap free.
Personally I would have aimed for about 100 mile for first stop, the ride out is not spirited riding and even the most thirsty of bikes should be capable of that. Then a 45min/1 hour break whilst the nicotine heads get their fix, everyone fills up again, troughs out and then another 50-75 miles to get everyone back to base to hit showers, beer, and food etc.
I too think there is probably a stop too much and not enough distance between.
I view the AR has multiple purposes, yes there is the social side, but it is also an opportunity for those in the know to show off the best roads in their area. Perhaps thats why I was so disappointed in the route used for the 07.
If I could make one constructive comment. I would suggest that there should be 3 groups of riders each led by somebody who knows the route. That way those who want a hoon can get one, those that want a bimble can admire the scenery, and those that are a tad nervous can find their way by the trail of destruction marked by the first group.
That way we do not hit the fuel station en mass. those burning the adrenaline can grab all the food they need and get out before the next group get in etc.
Also with fuel, you fill up, you push your bike out the way and then go to pay. or buddy system whereby several bikes fill up. one pays and sort it out between you away from the pumps. Far quicker.
Edited out of respect for the efforts Messie is putting in over the AR.
OK I have stayed out of all this, but might as well now toss my two penneth worth in.
Some of will be coming a fair old distance, by the time we get there we need to be able to
Pitch tent
grab a bite to eat
down a few beers
Next day we need to get a decent bite to eat for breakfast, and fill up. some can be eating whilst others fill up and then others who have eaten can fill up etc. In other words the ride out should start with everyone on full tanks and bellies.
Those of a delicate disposition stop reading here. I happen to have a medical problem, and will not be going anywhere for upto an hour after I have got up. So please let me in first for breakfast and keep one trap free.
Personally I would have aimed for about 100 mile for first stop, the ride out is not spirited riding and even the most thirsty of bikes should be capable of that. Then a 45min/1 hour break whilst the nicotine heads get their fix, everyone fills up again, troughs out and then another 50-75 miles to get everyone back to base to hit showers, beer, and food etc.
I too think there is probably a stop too much and not enough distance between.
I view the AR has multiple purposes, yes there is the social side, but it is also an opportunity for those in the know to show off the best roads in their area. Perhaps thats why I was so disappointed in the route used for the 07.
If I could make one constructive comment. I would suggest that there should be 3 groups of riders each led by somebody who knows the route. That way those who want a hoon can get one, those that want a bimble can admire the scenery, and those that are a tad nervous can find their way by the trail of destruction marked by the first group.
That way we do not hit the fuel station en mass. those burning the adrenaline can grab all the food they need and get out before the next group get in etc.
Also with fuel, you fill up, you push your bike out the way and then go to pay. or buddy system whereby several bikes fill up. one pays and sort it out between you away from the pumps. Far quicker.
Sounds like an excellent plan - why don't you use it for AR10? :rolleyes:
The route is sorted ta, no need for any more constructive suggestions
I'm not going, already said so.
Theres a lot of reasons for not going, but one of them is the fact that 'no offense to the people involved' but I just don't like bloody Essex, no matter how much its buttered up, its not attractive to me, .
just out of intrest why did we not have the usual vote as to where to hold it, so that it was up to the people of the org to decide?
, I just had to get it off my chest.
mmmmmmmm chest:dwarf:
plowsie
07-04-09, 04:04 PM
I'm sure we did vote...and it was voted EAR. Nuff Said.
I too think there is probably a stop too much and not enough distance between.
I view the AR has multiple purposes, yes there is the social side, but it is also an opportunity for those in the know to show off the best roads in their area. Perhaps thats why I was so disappointed in the route used for the 07.
If I could make one constructive comment. I would suggest that there should be 3 groups of riders each led by somebody who knows the route. That way those who want a hoon can get one, those that want a bimble can admire the scenery, and those that are a tad nervous can find their way by the trail of destruction marked by the first group.
That way we do not hit the fuel station en mass. those burning the adrenaline can grab all the food they need and get out before the next group get in etc.
Nice ideas. Would the different groups idea be possible???
Although i suppose it keeps people seperate as apposed to one big socialising group, probably minimising interaction between everyone.
just out of intrest why did we not have the usual vote as to where to hold it, so that it was up to the people of the org to decide?
AFAIK the usual vote has only been in for the last 2 years anyway, AR07 was voted to be Up North and it ended up being Soho members who took time off and went up there to sort out the route and camping as there was no help from locals, and last year there was so much bitching I think it was decided to forgo it this year. Personally I'd be happy if the mods said "This is the rideout weekend, the rideout is from here to here and it'll cost this much" and have done with it. I'll still come, I'll still get boozed up and I'll still molest whatever and whoever comes within reach or can easily be lassoed. On which note; Dizz, I'm sorry you're not coming...
When alls said and done the .Org anisers (sorry) do a brilliant job of sorting a weekend for the rest of us and I think they should be praised for it. Anyone (and I'm really not aiming this at anyone in particular) who says they don't like Essex is mad, there's a massive variety of Essex to be had, it's not all Southend Seafront. I've done some amazing rideouts through Essex, why not give it a go? If it's rubbish then just camp in the field (which will be the same as any other field in any other part of the country) and get bevvied with a load of mates who you either met last year and haven't seen since or mates you just haven't met yet?
SoulKiss
07-04-09, 04:17 PM
Nice ideas. Would the different groups idea be possible???
Although i suppose it keeps people seperate as apposed to one big socialising group, probably minimising interaction between everyone.
Separate groups suck.
You end up with people riding in the "fast group" that shouldn't be but their ******** wont let them see sense.
You then get comments made to people in the slow group by those who went faster after the ride that make them feel bad.
Separate groups would not have seen the effect of 100 bikes going through a village, where I am certain the first bike was hitting the NSL sign at the other side before the last bike had entered the village - which is both cool for us, and it also got a lot of smiles and waves from the residents.
If you want to go for a hoon, then dont come to the AR, the Rideout theoretically should be accessible to someone who passed their CBT the weekend before and had brought along their CG125 on L plates, and they should be made to feel as much a part of the ride as anyone, not just some hanger-on stuck at the back of the group, catching up at the rest-stops just in time for everyone to move on.
So long and frequent rest stops are a good thing.
Hopefully this year will also see fewer selfish idiots who think that the definition of fun is to start at the back of the pack and then do dodgy overtakes all the way to the front (Markers are excluded from judgment on overtakes as they HAVE to get to the front)
Nice ideas. Would the different groups idea be possible???
Probably not, firstly for the reasons you mentioned, but secondly because then we'd need 3 times the amount of markers, TECs and leaders, and there's 3 times as much chance of one group going a different way to the others. Furthermore THE AR IS NOT ABOUT HOONING!!! Never has been and never will be. There were something like 70 bikes last year, and around 40 the year before, and no offs on either. We all ride on our best behaviour as we're already annoying the locals by our very presence
I vote it goes somewhere else
I quit
ArtyLady
07-04-09, 04:20 PM
......
When alls said and done the .Org anisers (sorry) do a brilliant job of sorting a weekend for the rest of us and I think they should be praised for it. Anyone (and I'm really not aiming this at anyone in particular) who says they don't like Essex is mad, there's a massive variety of Essex to be had, it's not all Southend Seafront. I've done some amazing rideouts through Essex, why not give it a go? .........
Hear hear! on both points =D>
northwind
07-04-09, 06:44 PM
just out of intrest why did we not have the usual vote as to where to hold it, so that it was up to the people of the org to decide?
Because it has to be somewhere that has a dedicated, enthusiastic team to run it. You can't say "We want to do it here, now who's going to run it". Fact as I recall it is, there weren't multiple locations to vote for, there was one real serious proposal and so they got it. And no wonder more people didn't fall over themselves to volunteer!
Because it has to be somewhere that has a dedicated, enthusiastic team to run it. You can't say "We want to do it here, now who's going to run it". Fact as I recall it is, there weren't multiple locations to vote for, there was one real serious proposal and so they got it. And no wonder more people didn't fall over themselves to volunteer!
Agreed. In the past it's taken months to just decide on location.
I vote it goes somewhere else
I quit
Messie, are you serious?
ArtyLady
07-04-09, 08:04 PM
Messie, are you serious?
Wouldn't blame her if she was :(
Spiderman
07-04-09, 08:10 PM
Oh Sally i do hope this isn't serious my love. Ive PM'd you, please get back to me when you can.
there was one real serious proposal
:smt039
Ahem! Two!
fizzwheel
07-04-09, 08:13 PM
Meh this is just like AR08 over again
caz650s
07-04-09, 08:24 PM
Please let all the negative posts stop ...
Sally & her friends have done a brilliant job organising all of this so that the majority of us can have a great weekend together.
My friend got killed on his bike last year & I said that I was going to give up biking after 32 years.. but posts from my friends on the 'org' have helped me make the decision to go for it and get back on my SV & one of the reasons is so that I can attend this years AR. & meet up again with everyone ..... please dont spoil it for everyone else by moaning ... If you dont like whats on offer stay at home !
Thanks for all your hard work Sally & co.!
northwind
07-04-09, 09:59 PM
:smt039
Ahem! Two!
Ah, no offence Dan, the impression I had was that yours was a lot less solid, but if I'm wrong then apologies for that.
Sid Squid
07-04-09, 10:09 PM
...they don't like Essex is mad, there's a massive variety of Essex to be had, it's not all Southend Seafront. I've done some amazing rideouts through Essex, why not give it a go?
+1.
Essex has some of the best roads and scenery in the country, but when you say Essex people think of the Thames Estuary, which even those who call it home may well admit isn't the prettiest part of the county.
dizzyblonde
07-04-09, 10:25 PM
I'll still molest whatever and whoever comes within reach or can easily be lassoed. On which note; Dizz, I'm sorry you're not coming...
even a Bear hug couldn't tempt me this year, the equation just isn't happening. Theres lots of reasons, some very private.
I'm sure there will be plenty of other AR's to hide from Bear...I mean hug the Bear:D
Have all the complaining posts been modded out? Because I honestly can't see anyone complaining*. :smt102
*except for the people complaining about the complaining, but it doesn't make any sense to me. :???:
Getting fed up with all this now.
moan bloody moan.
makes you wonder why the hell anyone wants to get invoved in all the hastle ,to get nothing but grief.
Pick ur toys up,put your dummies back in ,and thank god that someone has got off their ass and done something for the good of the org
rant over
chris8886
07-04-09, 10:52 PM
I vote it goes somewhere else
I quit
i hope you're not mum ;)! because i'm loving the plans so far and am really looking forward to it, thanks for all you're efforts so far and keep 'em up!
Getting fed up with all this now.
moan bloody moan.
makes you wonder why the hell anyone wants to get invoved in all the hastle ,to get nothing but grief.
Pick ur toys up,put your dummies back in ,and thank god that someone has got off their ass and done something for the good of the org
rant over
Oh look. Another complaint. :roll: Could you please be so good as to quote the post that you are complaining about, because I am getting seriously confused.
Oh look. Another complaint. :roll: Could you please be so good as to quote the post that you are complaining about, because I am getting seriously confused.
not a complaint,:Djust thinking out load
Have all the complaining posts been modded out? Because I honestly can't see anyone complaining*. :smt102
*except for the people complaining about the complaining, but it doesn't make any sense to me. :???:
:winner:
not a complaint,:Djust thinking out load
Well, Can I respectfully ask that you keep you're completely off topic thoughts to yourself. Unless you can point out one single complaint against AR09.
Sorry to have a go at you - it's completely not you at all, I could if I could be bothered, quote a lot of people
northwind
07-04-09, 11:00 PM
Stu, if you don't stop complaining about the complaining about the complaining, I'm going to complain. I think :scratch:
Well, Can I respectfully ask that you keep you're completely off topic thoughts to yourself. Unless you can point out one single complaint against AR09.
Sorry to have a go at you - it's completely not you at all, I could if I could be bothered, quote a lot of people
;)
OK new day today :D
And peace be with you brother ;) (and sister)
caz650s
08-04-09, 06:49 AM
Morning all! :D
I dont think its actual complaining,
But peeps with other ideas about the route , food , riding in 'fast' & 'slower' groups , distance beetween breaks etc.
Sally , Vox & co. have taken alot of time sorting all this out ...
After all its mainly social event ... there are plenty of local rideouts during the year for more of a fast paced ride ;)
I am really looking forward to it !
timwilky
08-04-09, 08:42 AM
Having received a PM from Sally yesterday, I resent the accusation that I was complaining. I have made one and only one post in this thread where I said that I thought there was one too many stops and therefore not enough distance between the stops. Beyond that I have joked about dissent in the ranks, even Fizz joined in that. I consider that a comment. I have not made any demands
Not once have I criticised the route, I don't know it. I agreed with her about lunch and even gave her my pre order.
I have never criticised the location.
I put in some comments that I actually thought would help move a large number of bikes , sorry if that upset anyone.
The negativity in this thread is being chucked about that much that now simply posting here is enough to get you accused of not being with the programme.
FFS this is supposed to be an ORG event, not the private fiefdom of the select few.
Sod this for a game of soldiers, See you at AR10 as I am keeping well away from this one
Alpinestarhero
15-04-09, 07:50 PM
Im reeeeeeeeeaaaaadyyyyyyyyyyy :D
question: for those who use throw-over panniers; can you use them with a pillion i.e. will the pillion be able to put their feet on the footpegs?
If me and maria are camping (we are!!) then we'll need to bring some more luggage than last year to be a bit more comfortable, and i was considering panniers because i hate tankbags and a backpack makes maria uncomfortable
Everyone come and drop by and say helllooo to us :dj:
SoulKiss
15-04-09, 09:24 PM
Im reeeeeeeeeaaaaadyyyyyyyyyyy :D
question: for those who use throw-over panniers; can you use them with a pillion i.e. will the pillion be able to put their feet on the footpegs?
If me and maria are camping (we are!!) then we'll need to bring some more luggage than last year to be a bit more comfortable, and i was considering panniers because i hate tankbags and a backpack makes maria uncomfortable
Everyone come and drop by and say helllooo to us :dj:
Oxford Humpback Panniers are fine - you just need to shuffle them back a little.
If you want to borrow mine just ask, although they ARE red rather than yellow :)
northwind
15-04-09, 11:54 PM
Im reeeeeeeeeaaaaadyyyyyyyyyyy :D
Bit premature really... I'm not going to start packing til next week
joshmac
16-04-09, 10:01 AM
Im reeeeeeeeeaaaaadyyyyyyyyyyy :D
It's Scoobs in disguise! :razz:
Alpinestarhero
17-04-09, 08:13 AM
Oxford Humpback Panniers are fine - you just need to shuffle them back a little.
If you want to borrow mine just ask, although they ARE red rather than yellow :)
Might have to nick them off you to test them :rabbit: sound like just the job though.
and when i say im ready, im not scoobs-ready, im just ready in my heart to once again congregate with all you wonderfull folk :chef:
Lat year there was a mass pick up of stuff the week end before from The Ace
Maybe something similar could happen again this year?
I very much doubt that.
I didn't necessarily mean by the same people as last year.
Maybe someone this end could get hold of a large vehicle and transport stuff
Alpinestarhero
18-04-09, 04:13 PM
I very much doubt that.
No Village Ape down the far end of the campsite this year?!?!
damn, i issed that boat last year, was a bit shy. Still, this year i'll pop along and say hi to you Si
A van for luggage would be great....for others. I quite like loading the bike up with stuff, when people see you they'll know then your off on a biking trip, awesome
I didn't necessarily mean by the same people as last year.
Maybe someone this end could get hold of a large vehicle and transport stuff
I very much doubt that.
No Village Ape down the far end of the campsite this year?!?!
The economic climate means down scaling. Getting rid of some of the staff and such. :roll: I will be there in some shape or form. :wink:
I very much doubt that.
Why? It's been discussed already
Spiderman
19-04-09, 02:11 PM
Aw jeez, no Big Ape van? :(
Anyone else who offers to step in just know you got some big shoes to fill this year. Not only did the Apester get all our stuff there and well organised it was too, he also took it home and then hung it all out to air dry before repacking it all and the inviting everyone to a BBQ so they could collect there stuff!!!!
Talk about giving. Man i do love the Big Ape sometimes :D
but surley no reason why we cant come up with as sligtly less than 5* solution for this year and i'm sure the Ape has enough things on his plate to not need to wrooy about this. So anyone got a van we can borrow?
Alpinestarhero
22-04-09, 01:30 PM
The economic climate means down scaling. Getting rid of some of the staff and such. :roll: I will be there in some shape or form. :wink:
Will you still be employing people to help bump-start your SV in the morning though :D
I might know someone with a van.
See this weather forecast for this week end??
Well, this is the practice run I ordered so it knows what to do on 1st/2nd August!
Owenski
01-05-09, 11:13 AM
So anyone got a van we can borrow?
How much stuff from how many people are we talking? and sorry I've only just joined the thred so where is this all taking place?
I'm thinking the lady friend might like to join in.... ie drive said van.
EDIT: FOund the thred I wanted, its in Essex hmmm dont think she'll want to drive that far tbh. Not as much dog walking for her to do down their either nm it was a good idea while it lasted.... 4mins for anyone counting.
Spiderman
01-05-09, 01:26 PM
See this weather forecast for this week end??
Well, this is the practice run I ordered so it knows what to do on 1st/2nd August!
ah good girl! Now make sure they dont loose your order for much of the same for the AR ;)
How much stuff from how many people are we talking? and sorry I've only just joined the thred so where is this all taking place?
I'm thinking the lady friend might like to join in.... ie drive said van.
EDIT: FOund the thred I wanted, its in Essex hmmm dont think she'll want to drive that far tbh. Not as much dog walking for her to do down their either nm it was a good idea while it lasted.... 4mins for anyone counting.
Matt....you're gonna laugh. Last year Big Ape kindly got anyone who wanted their gear carried to meet him at The Ace Cafe and chuck it in the van. Last years location was just a tad further away from the Ace than essex is, lol, but us londoners have got used to being very lazy now and want someone else who can carry our gear that huge milegage to Essex, lol Also we may have this sorted now :)
Owenski
01-05-09, 01:40 PM
Ah rite, fair enough :) good on the ape btw.
Spiderman
01-05-09, 01:48 PM
Aye, the Ape is a cool dude, when in the right mood ;)
davepreston
12-05-09, 11:02 PM
im sorry if this has been covered before (but there is 57 pages) but has this bar been warned of the excessive amount of alcohol that will be needed for this little get together i only ask cos i know you southerners drink babysham and a half get you drunk but you have irish attending so lots will be required, i am looking forward to this but understand there have been some ruptions about it, i therfore will assume that ego and bitching is left at the door and from past experiance it is genrally a good do.
now a serious note if someone could pm me with some advice on what to/not bring (im on a sv you know) or pearls of wisdom that would be great, an idiots list would be good (im not stupid im special) thanks people
and would someone please upon my arrival direct me to the bar cos i have to find my comfy corner for the duration :)
im sorry if this has been covered before (but there is 57 pages) but has this bar been warned of the excessive amount of alcohol that will be needed for this little get together i only ask cos i know you southerners drink babysham and a half get you drunk but you have irish attending so lots will be required, i am looking forward to this but understand there have been some ruptions about it, i therfore will assume that ego and bitching is left at the door and from past experiance it is genrally a good do.
now a serious note if someone could pm me with some advice on what to/not bring (im on a sv you know) or pearls of wisdom that would be great, an idiots list would be good (im not stupid im special) thanks people
and would someone please upon my arrival direct me to the bar cos i have to find my comfy corner for the duration :)
Dave, I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. Bring lots of that and it'll all be ok.
(I'll refrain from writing a list of idiots.)
:geek:
Who is this ape person everyone is talking about. Sounds like a right mug to me.
plowsie
13-05-09, 07:51 AM
Who is this ape person everyone is talking about. Sounds like a right mug to me.
He has his uses though ;)
plowsie
13-05-09, 07:52 AM
It looks like Phil24_7 has been giving it the large...
Oh, Quiff. Part 2 of my long-term hustle coming this year at the pool table! :-D
davepreston
13-05-09, 11:57 AM
Dave, I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. Bring lots of that and it'll all be ok.
(I'll refrain from writing a list of idiots.)
:geek:
potchein it is for the monkey boy :)
SoulKiss
13-05-09, 12:02 PM
potchein it is for the monkey boy :)
Cool, when he goes blind I can have his iBike.
davepreston
13-05-09, 12:29 PM
blind do you min sk i only get the relly good stuff it may kill him but he'll die happy :)
Spiderman
13-05-09, 01:43 PM
Who is this ape person everyone is talking about. Sounds like a right mug to me.
Yeh now that he seems to have buggered off the site the truth can be told about him.
He's a lovely bloke and was happy to let me sit in his front yard looking like an OAP while he cooked up a fab barbie.
And at last years AR i can honestly say his little set up was my favourite place on the campsite. Not just chilled but soooo welcoming and friendly.
Damn, i was trying to find something bad to say wasn't I? Erm he has smelly ape feet.
potchein it is for the monkey boy :)
Oooh save some for this 8 legged freak too please :)
blind do you min sk i only get the relly good stuff it may kill him but he'll die happy :)
I had some of the proper home made stuff when i was over in Wexford many years ago. They said it'd put hairs on my chest but i think it just stripped layers of skin off the inside of my throat on its way down, lol.
But i'm up for some more.
Spidey, the enjoyer of self inflicted harm.
phil24_7
13-05-09, 05:36 PM
It looks like Phil24_7 has been giving it the large...
Quiff knows what I'm talking about!
potchein it is for the monkey boy :)
Mmmmmn. Potato juice.
:drunken:
wyrdness
13-05-09, 06:45 PM
Yeh now that he seems to have buggered off the site the truth can be told about him.
He hasn't buggered off, he's just climbed one more rung of the evolutionary ladder and is now a Neanderthal.
He hasn't buggered off, he's just climbed one more rung of the evolutionary ladder and is now a Neanderthal.
LOL good call there!
i won't be camping afterall not sure what falc is doing at the moment he may come over for the rideout and stay over but i shall be 7 months pregnant at the time of the AR and will be giving it a miss this year
Darn little bit later and maybe we would have had a AR birth... ;-)
I think treacle is on about joining the ride out, id be pillion :)
It would be great if you and Treacle were there!
It would be great if you and Treacle were there!
Awww bless ya, you make us feel wanted :D, i'll have to be pillion as sv is sorn & im having a few issues with the 675 (nowt serious but enough to say that id rather go pillion on the ride)
sv is sorn & im having a few issues with the 675 (nowt serious but enough to say that id rather go pillion on the ride)
You writing off the whole summer from riding your own bike? or just this ride?
You writing off the whole summer from riding your own bike? or just this ride?
Just this ride, i'll tootle round local roads on her etc.
It would be great if you and Treacle were there!
Just a quick addition Messie, we would have come to the whole of the AR but Treacle has no hol left and ive got 3 days left (soon to be less as im having some tattoo work done), will try and get to the rideout at least though and meet a few sv.orgers :cool:
joshmac
17-05-09, 09:47 AM
Just a quick addition Messie, we would have come to the whole of the AR but Treacle has no hol left and ive got 3 days left (soon to be less as im having some tattoo work done), will try and get to the rideout at least though and meet a few sv.orgers :cool:
Will be good to see you there, even if it's shortlived :thumbsup:
plowsie
20-05-09, 08:31 AM
Is anyone else quite excited yet?
I am :) Looks like the missus is gonna drive but I will still take the pushbike :)
Do you have to stay there or can you just turn up on the day?
Thank you
You can just turn up if you want to. doesn't cost anything (other than your own bike running costs) to go on the rideout
But you might go on the ride, chat to a few people stay for the barbie and hog roast then need a place to crash! Bring a tent!!
And YES I'm getting excited!! Well have been for weeks really but that's cos I know how great it's gonna be!!
Ok cool havent made up my mind yet its only 1hr 20 odd mins from my house in maidstone using the M20! boring...
We'll see it would be nice to join in!
Owenski
20-05-09, 11:46 AM
I know im joining in late but I've had a scan of it all and there seems to be loads and loads of un informative posts so if it is at all possible could one of the organisers contact me via pm so get my email address and email a pdf or something with the facts on. I want to attend but to convince misslmatt7 I need to know what Im letting her in for. She'd be driving via car along side and bringing the dog for walkies while I ride on the days out.
plowsie
20-05-09, 11:57 AM
I know im joining in late but I've had a scan of it all and there seems to be loads and loads of un informative posts so if it is at all possible could one of the organisers contact me via pm so get my email address and email a pdf or something with the facts on. I want to attend but to convince misslmatt7 I need to know what Im letting her in for. She'd be driving via car along side and bringing the dog for walkies while I ride on the days out.
Go into the main AR09 section and one of the stickies has the information of location and date and prices AFAIK.
I know im joining in late but I've had a scan of it all and there seems to be loads and loads of un informative posts so if it is at all possible could one of the organisers contact me via pm so get my email address and email a pdf or something with the facts on. I want to attend but to convince misslmatt7 I need to know what Im letting her in for. She'd be driving via car along side and bringing the dog for walkies while I ride on the days out.
Not too late at all. All the principle details are here...
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=131877
You wont be the only one with dogs either, see the thread with called something like anyone not doing the rideout.
Any other queries pm me
Look forward to seeing you
Owenski
20-05-09, 12:41 PM
Thanks that looks excellent that, its only over the weekend and its 1 ride. I assume those dates are within the school holidays so misslmatt7 wont be teachering anymore and can come along. I'll keep you posted once I've spoken with her Essex is a long way for her to drive on her own especially both ways within 3 days.
plowsie
20-05-09, 12:43 PM
Thanks that looks excellent that, its only over the weekend and its 1 ride. I assume those dates are within the school holidays so misslmatt7 wont be teachering anymore and can come along. I'll keep you posted once I've spoken with her Essex is a long way for her to drive on her own especially both ways within 3 days.
They are indeed mate. Added bonus about it being later this year. It was booked off for me and the missus cos we were going to Switzerland but now the Chalet looks to have been sold :(
They are indeed mate. Added bonus about it being later this year. It was booked off for me and the missus cos we were going to Switzerland but now the Chalet looks to have been sold :(
Does that mean you will be attending afterall? :(
plowsie
20-05-09, 03:06 PM
Does that mean you will be attending afterall? :(
I don't have to, your call...
Please do Plowsie... and everyone who first was looking forward to it..
It'll be good for all!!
Owenski
20-05-09, 08:23 PM
spoken with misslmatt7 and she seems keen. We've thought of turning it into the start of a weeks camping tour. The weekend with you guys then making our way for a night or 2 somewhere in Kent then back up to somewhere mid england finishing with a weekend in the lakes/peaks. I think she is very happy but shes also quite flippent, so whats the confirmation time and so on? is Mid/Late June ok?
plowsie
20-05-09, 08:56 PM
Please do Plowsie... and everyone who first was looking forward to it..
It'll be good for all!!
Nope, I will wait for the apes decision now.
Personally I think he is scared of the prospect of me standing at the finishing line in a fairy outfit with a wand and a banner :D
Nope, I will wait for the stigs decision now.
Personally I think he is scared of the prospect of me standing at the finishing line in a fairy outfit with a wand and a banner :D
The thought I think is enough to scare anyone. :lol:
plowsie
20-05-09, 09:37 PM
Mwah, you love it ;) xxx
I will be there of course, I owe young (ahem, cough) Simon a drink for pulling me out of a few situations with servicing probs/questions.
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