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At last I can reveal where our splendid sv650.org annual rideout 2009 will be.....
The Huntsman and Hounds
Althorne
Essex
CM3 6BJ
http://www.huntsmanandhounds.co.uk/ (http://www.huntsmanandhounds.co.uk/)
It's a traditional Essex pub, with large campsite behind. Showers, parking, food etc. Welcoming, family run and no close neighbours.
There's also a small motel within a mile - pm me for details.
Costs to follow...
that marquee may come in handy
that marquee may come in handy
:smt115
Coo only about 30 miles from here, even i might be able to make it, have to be back home for my bed though.
That particular marquee on their website is not part of our plan. The photo was taken at a different event.
There are, however, wet weather plans afoot!
I'm also offering substantial gifts to the weather gods :mrgreen:
madness
15-12-08, 10:54 PM
It's a traditional Essex pub
Does it sell proper beer? You know..............Northern beer ;)
http://www.huntsmanandhounds.co.uk/
Hovis, there's a trampoline in the beer garden. Sounds like your kind of thing ;-)
http://www.huntsmanandhounds.co.uk/Beer_Garden.html
Hovis, there's a trampoline in the beer garden. Sounds like your kind of thing ;-)
http://www.huntsmanandhounds.co.uk/Beer_Garden.html
oh dear....... i can see it ending in tears[-o<
oh dear....... i can see it ending in tears[-o<
tears of laughter for us
Does 'a traditional Essex pub' mean white stilettos must be worn?
;)
that marquee may come in handy
We looked at that. But the cost per person to afford it would have been too great. As Sally has said, plans are being made. :cool:
Does 'a traditional Essex pub' mean white stilettos must be worn?
;)
Women without the traditional attire will be ejected from the premises.
We looked at that. But the cost per person to afford it would have been too great. As Sally has said, plans are being made. :cool:
cool
but could you not make plans for it not to rain:p
cool
but could you not make plans for it not to rain:p
Sally has promised no rain. If it rains, it's her fault not mine. :lol:
If it does rain how will we punish her?
chris8886
16-12-08, 12:28 PM
i think a lynching should be sufficient.
Like it, like it..... looks ideal.
Any news on the date? (hoping I haven't missed anything).
Like it, like it..... looks ideal.
Any news on the date? (hoping I haven't missed anything).
1-2 aug
timwilky
16-12-08, 01:00 PM
Flipping eck, t'is the wrong end of the country.
Still that thatch should burn nice
1-2 aug
Cheers Hovis - should be A OK for me then.
maviczap
16-12-08, 01:10 PM
Flippin eck, why so far away?
Its 57miles from my gaff :-D
Work and family commitments permitting I'll be there.:cheers:
wow nice one, only 30 miles away :D. When i heard east Anglia, i was thinking Norfolk...
plowsie
16-12-08, 02:03 PM
So not EAR then, more Essex Lounge. Not that I'm bothered, the further to get there the better :D Planning route now.
So not EAR then, more Essex Lounge. Not that I'm bothered, the further to get there the better :D Planning route now.
Well seeing as Essex is in East Anglia I would say that I was right when I said it was in EAR. The fact that there is a section within a section is not my fault. Who called it EAR and decided Essex was exempt and that they had to create their own section? Huh? Eh? Wasn't me.
Besides, the actual location was not known when it was decided to choose East Anglia. :wink:
fizzwheel
16-12-08, 02:56 PM
Venue looks excellent, I'm off to book my holiday dates :cool:
Does 'a traditional Essex pub' mean white stilettos must be worn?
;)
With matching white fake leather handbags and gold belts
Sally has promised no rain. If it rains, it's her fault not mine. :lol:
I only promised to try :eek:
If it does rain how will we punish her?
:eek::eek:
i think a lynching should be sufficient.
:mad::mad::mad:
let bear deal with her
:D:D:D:D
plowsie
16-12-08, 03:20 PM
Well seeing as Essex is in East Anglia I would say that I was right when I said it was in EAR. The fact that there is a section within a section is not my fault. Who called it EAR and decided Essex was exempt and that they had to create their own section? Huh? Eh? Wasn't me.
Besides, the actual location was not known when it was decided to choose East Anglia. :wink:
Go back and do it again - God, if you want a job doing, do it yourself! :smt040
wow nice one, only 30 miles away :D. When i heard east Anglia, i was thinking Norfolk...
120 miles for me. Just over an hour then!
125 mi – about 2 hours 35 mins
Well thats was Google says, mmmh.
Scoob's you got the right week booked off yet?
fizzwheel
16-12-08, 05:00 PM
Scoob's you got the right week booked off yet?
:smt082
120 miles for me. Just over an hour then!
You must be planning to go there rather fast then :)
I think I might PM him too.
Alpinestarhero
17-12-08, 10:03 AM
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyes
me and maria will be there. looks like we can get a really nice route out of it aswell, a chance for me to learn some good riding roads.
WOOOOO!!!!
Warthog
17-12-08, 06:21 PM
Looks great Sally, nice one! 2 hours or so from the TVSF, so we should all be able to make it. Will find out soon if I have any other commitments then.
Facilities include toilet facilities and a shower block, access to a water supply and 5+ power points
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
Let's hope we're allowed to use the showers!
Darren, you have enough trouble getting out of the tent. How are you gonna get as far as the showers.....:rolleyes:
Bagsy parking my tent at the end of the field near the driving range. Anyone got a golf ball I can borrow. "Where there's blame, there's a claim!"
Alpinestarhero
17-12-08, 08:30 PM
Facilities include toilet facilities and a shower block, access to a water supply and 5+ power points
:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:
im bringing the guitar and amp.
im bringing the guitar and amp.
in the topbox:cheers:
Alpinestarhero
17-12-08, 09:17 PM
in the topbox:cheers:
in your caravan :cheers:
El Saxo
17-12-08, 09:34 PM
Venue looks great, getting excited already :D
in your caravan :cheers:
im not sure if im allowed to bring it?
(oh and its not mine)
ArtyLady
17-12-08, 09:59 PM
Well seeing as Essex is in East Anglia I would say that I was right when I said it was in EAR. The fact that there is a section within a section is not my fault. Who called it EAR and decided Essex was exempt and that they had to create their own section? Huh? Eh? Wasn't me.
Besides, the actual location was not known when it was decided to choose East Anglia. :wink:
Ah...but....Essex Lounge (previously known as Essex Boys til I came along and changed all that ;)) was there long before EAR! :mrgreen:
Lifeboat Mike
18-12-08, 08:12 PM
Trampoline and northern beer!, i have just joined the org and this looks like it could get interesting!!
Wahoooo mike! you've def gotta come. Besides the challenge has been set
Lifeboat Mike
18-12-08, 08:16 PM
No worries count me in!! as long as i can plug my kettle into your fairing!!
Dave20046
18-12-08, 08:33 PM
What about us norvenners? :confused:
What about us norvenners? :confused:
what about you?
what about you?
says you that has been trying to join a certain northern group:)
Dave20046
18-12-08, 09:19 PM
what about you?
essex is miles away :(
essex is miles away :(
yeah, its not excactly close to cardiff either, although it was fairly close last year, and it was close to you the year before
Lifeboat Mike
18-12-08, 09:34 PM
Bloody marvelous! i join the org and i can get a bus home from the AR (ish)
Bloody marvelous! i join the org and i can get a bus home from the AR (ish)
oh ,do you have a blade then
Lifeboat Mike
18-12-08, 09:42 PM
No blade, just your bus pass!
No blade, just your bus pass!
:smt040
No blade, just your bus pass!
quick learner.....you will fit right in
Lifeboat Mike
18-12-08, 09:50 PM
Cheers having fun already ;) but i'm sure i will be brought down to size soon!
Dave20046
19-12-08, 03:54 PM
yeah, its not excactly close to cardiff either, although it was fairly close last year, and it was close to you the year before
I know but this year I've gotta get down there with snapped forks and a square wheel!
plowsie
19-12-08, 04:05 PM
You have until august :)
Dave20046
19-12-08, 04:19 PM
You have until august :)
I'll probably actually attend then if it's in summer :) Any other yorkshire folk going down?
I'll probably actually attend then if it's in summer :) Any other yorkshire folk going down?
yes
Lifeboat Mike
19-12-08, 09:48 PM
Is there an estary near by or should i bring the bike?
Is there an estary near by or should i bring the bike?
I cant be sure as I don't actually know the intended route yet. But I think you might find the ride out a little easier going if you chose the bike over the boat.
Lifeboat Mike
19-12-08, 09:58 PM
Thanks for that! its good to plan ahead, so no salt water at all! i might get my hair done! i am so looking forward to it though, any advice gratefully recieved.
On second thoughts, considering the weather we have had over the past two years, you may just be better off with the boat. :lol:
Lifeboat Mike
19-12-08, 10:07 PM
Oh now what! I had it all planned out in my mind and now you tell me to take the boat!! so back to twin V12's 2500 HP .com:smt040
I'll probably actually attend then if it's in summer :) Any other yorkshire folk going down?
Guilty as charged - haven't been yet, but I think I ought to turn up at this one (and the Scottish do as well... and NW, if that happens... and...). If you're not there, you're going to miss out.
Supervox
19-12-08, 11:20 PM
Is there an estary near by or should i bring the bike?
The River Crouch is a couple of miles from the campsite so you could always bring the bike by boat - depending on size of course !!
I can even provide details of the local marinas if you so wish :cool:
maviczap
22-12-08, 05:36 PM
Oh now what! I had it all planned out in my mind and now you tell me to take the boat!! so back to twin V12's 2500 HP .com:smt040
Yep plenty of moorings on the Crouch, think you can get alongside at Burnham on Crouch on high water. Otherwise you can tie up on the opposite side of the river at Creeksea (Baltic wharf). It might be alongside a Russian timber ship, but there's a shoreside crane to help getting your bike ashore without getting it wet & salty :cheers:
Supervox
22-12-08, 06:35 PM
Yep plenty of moorings on the Crouch, think you can get alongside at Burnham on Crouch on high water. Otherwise you can tie up on the opposite side of the river at Creeksea (Baltic wharf). It might be alongside a Russian timber ship, but there's a shoreside crane to help getting your bike ashore without getting it wet & salty :cheers:
Why bother with Baltic Wharf when Essex Marina is there as well ?
maviczap
22-12-08, 07:06 PM
No ship to shore crane
northwind
23-12-08, 06:10 PM
Only 450 miles, result! I've always wanted to try this M25 that people speak of in such hushed tones, I gather it's a real rider's road.
rictus01
23-12-08, 06:58 PM
I've always wanted to try this M25 that people speak of in such hushed tones, I gather it's a real rider's road.
I'm given to understand both ends are the best bits......;)
I'm given to understand both ends are the best bits......;)
No way. It's the bit in the middle that's the most fun of all.
chris8886
23-12-08, 09:14 PM
Only 450 miles, result! I've always wanted to try this M25 that people speak of in such hushed tones, I gather it's a real rider's road.
if you hit the m25 you've gone rather too far northy!!
Blue Flame
23-12-08, 09:18 PM
if you hit the m25 you've gone rather too far southy northy!!
There you go. fixed it for you. ;)
if you hit the m25 you've gone rather too far northy!!
Funny that, google maps tells me TO use the M25. :)
chris8886
23-12-08, 09:37 PM
Funny that, google maps tells me TO use the M25. :)
you're coming from a slightly different direction my friend!
northwind
23-12-08, 09:51 PM
Yup, same for RAC- straight down the M1, along the M25 and then up a bit.
chris8886
23-12-08, 10:13 PM
Yup, same for RAC- straight down the M1, along the M25 and then up a bit.
where in that strange land are you coming from northy? i would've thought it would make more sense to cut across to the a1(m) and then down the m11, but the there's probably a good reason why i don't run google maps :rolleyes: lol
northwind
23-12-08, 10:32 PM
Edinburgh, so it's basically one road all the way to London. Which will be THRILLING.
Edinburgh, so it's basically one road all the way to London. Which will be THRILLING.
Yep. I guess M1/M25 is marginally worse than M54/M6/M1/M25, I get two additional motorways. How cool is that:cool:
Yep. I guess M1/M25 is marginally worse than M54/M6/M1/M25, I get two additional motorways. How cool is that:cool:
Assuming everything works out & I attend this years AR, I'll probably come A5 then M54/M6/M1/M25/A414 (think it's the 414 anyhow). It's either that or A55, M56, M60, M6, M1, M25, A414. Now that's a thrilling ride! :( :lol:
chris8886
23-12-08, 11:39 PM
Edinburgh, so it's basically one road all the way to London. Which will be THRILLING.
hmm, yeh, done a bit of looking on google maps and taking the a1(m) shortens your route by 50 odd miles. however the time goes up by about 20 mins.
Quiff Wichard
24-12-08, 02:38 AM
ooooooooo
only 3 hours 37 for meself..!
I may be there- but will be 2 up if I am so will have to be a motel hotel B and B .. gettin old now.
Blue Flame
24-12-08, 07:24 AM
Ahh its only 470 miles for me. That's about 40 miles less than this year so that's a saving !!
:cheers:
combatfred
24-12-08, 11:17 AM
The venue looks great. 440 miles for me.
2 days hols booked either side of the weekend. :p
phil24_7
26-12-08, 07:12 PM
I shall be there come hell or high water! 2 bikes in the back of the van, A38, M5, M25 then up. Will be bringing mod cons like kettle and sound system (maybe even bring my decks and do a bit of drunk DJing!) if there's power points (is it 110v or 240v?). Mattress in the back of the van means my tent wont blow away or get a hole in it this year!
phil24_7
26-12-08, 07:14 PM
Will also bring along the laptop so I can log onto the org and berate those that couldn't make it!
Dave20046
26-12-08, 07:15 PM
Will also bring along the laptop so I can log onto the org and berate those that couldn't make it!
We may aswell all just sit round in silence with our laptops :p
phil24_7
26-12-08, 07:17 PM
It has a built in web cam so we could stream Hovis' antics straight onto the web. Believe me, that'll be an experience in itself!!
Just checked how far - 298 miles, 5 hours and 5 mins!
It has a built in web cam so we could stream Hovis' antics straight onto the web. Believe me, that'll be an experience in itself!!
Just checked how far - 298 miles, 5 hours and 5 mins!
which way you going mate.May tag along for a while if thats ok
phil24_7
26-12-08, 09:07 PM
Got 2 choices at the mo. A38, M5, M4, M25 then up the way google says, or A38, M5 (briefly) A30, A303, M3, M25 etc. We'll see who needs stuff brought along as I'm taking my van so will be able to take a shed load of stuff with me!
Got 2 choices at the mo. A38, M5, M4, M25 then up the way google says, or A38, M5 (briefly) A30, A303, M3, M25 etc. We'll see who needs stuff brought along as I'm taking my van so will be able to take a shed load of stuff with me!
take the first,go on do it.
get of the m5 at 22,rejoin at 21...and drive past my front door as you do:cheers:
phil24_7
27-12-08, 09:21 AM
Weston?!?!:puker:
It's a possibility but I'm not promising anything. See who else needs stuff taken and who's available to take it!
vzzzbuxt
12-01-09, 07:46 PM
hmm id be up for the rideout, am i missing the planned date for it in this thread?
i may shamefully NOT be on my sv, but id like to think from my current 'Fleet' it be on another twin at least.
ill be coming from peterborough so anyone kinda passing near by can meet up and ...'cough-cough' race me the rest of the way down?? and likewise pick up any agreeable stragglers....
hmm id be up for the rideout, am i missing the planned date for it in this thread?
No, check the date thread in the AR09 section. :wink:
i may shamefully NOT be on my sv, but id like to think from my current 'Fleet' it be on another twin at least.
Any member of the org is welcome on any motorcycle. :)
ill be coming from peterborough so anyone kinda passing near by can meet up and ...'cough-cough' race me the rest of the way down?? and likewise pick up any agreeable stragglers....
Can't help you with that but hope you have a safe (if swift) journey down. :lol:
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