GMII. The IB Thread. Sponsored by Seggons

[Graciepants]

Really wish I was coming, doubt I could keep up with all on my mountain bike though,.

you can be my pillion? :smt047

[stewie]

We wish you were coming up too Stew:(
Thanks, last year I photocopied all my important docs, driving license, insurance details, V5 the lot, that way if you,re stopped at least you,ve got some sort of proof of id, ownership etc.

[stewie]

you can be my pillion? :smt047
Now that's a thought :D

[stuartyboy]

exploded...crotch....porn :smt077 oo me too... gloves..... dissection...

Is anyone else aroused by this? lol

[petevtwin650]

Is that all the way across? I heard scottish roads are actually good so might get away with it but it's up to how you feel as tyres are so important.

Actually it's the other way round Dave I think. The road surface can be very aggressive in places, plus the chance to use acceleration quite a bit might well shred your tyres quicker.

[Luckypants]

Actually it's the other way round Dave I think. The road surface can be very aggressive in places, plus the chance to use acceleration quite a bit might well shred your tyres quicker.

Well I'll be ok then, I'm a sedate rider.:p

[Dave20046]

Well I'll be ok then, I'm a sedate rider.:p
Exactly what I was going to say :)
Although yeah If I was you I'd probably get my tyres changed for peace of mind or find a decent fitter locally as a backup.

[petevtwin650]

Well I'll be ok then, I'm a sedate rider.:p

What was that speed you were doing LP as you caught us up? ;)

[Luckypants]

What was that speed you were doing LP as you caught us up? ;)
Those days are gone, I'm a changed man. :^o

[Quiff Wichard]

Well I'll be ok then, I'm a sedate rider.:p




:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :smt046

[Quiff Wichard]

We wish you were coming up too Stew:(



seconded.. you be missed stew.. if i didn have mandy yu cudda come with me pilllion.. whoooo my gixxer wudda loved that- me n stu on the bike.. 30 stone combined at least eh.. !

na serious- its a shame stew- you are cracking company

[Lissa]

all the chargers are gona killl me though - tomtom charger, headset charger, phone charger! ahh
sandwich bags are a good idea though thanks :D

Can you not get a multicharger with various plugs to save lugging loads of them with you GP? Also they're not really sandwich bags but re-sealable foodbags. Come in a variety of sizes in packs of 25 or 10 from Tesco or similar. Useful for keeping phones,cameras, documents dry. Even if they've never got wet before they may well over this weekend:)

Also think about how you'd get the bike home in the event of a mechanical (or worse) breakdown and please carry details with you together with ICE numbers.

Pete on Lissas log-in

[Graciepants]

Can you not get a multicharger with various plugs to save lugging loads of them with you GP? Also they're not really sandwich bags but re-sealable foodbags. Come in a variety of sizes in packs of 25 or 10 from Tesco or similar. Useful for keeping phones,cameras, documents dry. Even if they've never got wet before they may well over this weekend:)

Also think about how you'd get the bike home in the event of a mechanical (or worse) breakdown and please carry details with you together with ICE numbers.

Pete on Lissas log-in

my dad put my on his AA thing so thats all covered. i will invest in food bags and think of some ICE numbers
merci beaucoup

[dyzio]

Or you can run the TT and phone charger off the battery on your bike.

[dizzyblonde]

Those days are gone, I'm a changed man. :^o


#cough#


swollocks:p

[Tiger 55]

Little known fact is that it was actually the midgie horde that turned the tide at bannockburn, not Mr Wallaces tactics.
Sir William to you, Mr Ginger. Back of the class for history.

Really wish I was coming
+1. Alas. :(

[Kilted Ginger]

Sir William to you, Mr Ginger. Back of the class for history.


My memory is bad but not that bad, he lost his family title of sir when he was declared an outlaw in 1292 after killing an englishman, so was not a "sir" at stirling bridge in 97, also why he ruled under the name of John Balliol as a criminal could not govern.

I think but may be completely wrong:smt102

[Sally]

He gained the title of 'Sir' or 'Knight' after Stirling bridge, and was appointed 'The Guardian of Scotland'.
He lost at Bannockburn, and had his titles stripped of him.

Not 100% sure about the last bit, but the majority is right.

Feel quite geeky :)

[Kilted Ginger]

He gained the title of 'Sir' or 'Knight' after Stirling bridge, and was appointed 'The Guardian of Scotland'.
He lost at Bannockburn, and had his titles stripped of him.

Not 100% sure about the last bit, but the majority is right.

Feel quite geeky :)

Now you're making me think. was his knighting after sb not only scottish and never recognised by the "crown" His father was a lord (although minor) thus under crown law at that time would he not have been "master wallace" until 16 and then automatically become sir under the peerage laws, or was it only the oldest brother, who was killed 91 i think in which case i'm confusing myself:cyclops::smt039

Oh check ur pms

[Graciepants]

Now you're making me think. was his knighting after sb not only scottish and never recognised by the "crown" His father was a lord (although minor) thus under crown law at that time would he not have been "master wallace" until 16 and then automatically become sir under the peerage laws, or was it only the oldest brother, who was killed 91 i think in which case i'm confusing myself:cyclops::smt039

Oh check ur pms

is there gonna be a test at the GMII or something?:confused:

[dizzyblonde]

is there gonna be a test at the GMII or something?:confused:

no but there will be a test on who is who :smt042

[Sally]

Now you're making me think. was his knighting after sb not only scottish and never recognised by the "crown" His father was a lord (although minor) thus under crown law at that time would he not have been "master wallace" until 16 and then automatically become sir under the peerage laws, or was it only the oldest brother, who was killed 91 i think in which case i'm confusing myself:cyclops::smt039

Oh check ur pms

He reconigised John Balliol as the rightful King of Scotland.
He was the 2nd son of a Landowner, not a Lord I think.
I couldn't tell you years etc.

All I can say is he isn't what hes cracked up to be.
He only won at SB, and lost everyother time after that.
Moray was(maybe) the brains behind SB, Wallace just picked up the title after Moray died soon after SB.

[Luckypants]

What was that speed you were doing LP as you caught us up? ;)

Those days are gone, I'm a changed man. :^o

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :smt046


#cough#


swollocks:p

It's true I tells ya! The kind of mileage I'm getting out of my rear tyres is not good :(

[Tiger 55]

is there gonna be a test at the GMII or something?:confused:
No. When we say 'remember Bannockburn' it's a statement not a question. :)

Just watch Braveheart, Rob Roy, Highlander, Gregory's Girl, Local Hero, Brigadoon, Restless Natives and Trainspotting and you'll be fine. Don't bother with The Wicker Man...

[missyburd]

Woooop NINE DAYS!!!!! :-D :-D :-D

[Dave20046]

Woooop NINE DAYS!!!!! :-D :-D :-D
grr hoping I can bid,win and take delivery of some quality textiles by then - if not it's soggycrotch/flappy binliner over trousers for me.

[Baz]

No. When we say 'remember Bannockburn' it's a statement not a question. :)

Just watch Braveheart, Rob Roy, Highlander, Gregory's Girl, Local Hero, Brigadoon, Restless Natives and Trainspotting and you'll be fine. Don't bother with The Wicker Man...

A year in a Scottish school history class:D

[stewie]

Thanks for the comments guys, its very much appreciated, thats why I still hang aroung here despite being bikeless, anyhoo, dont want to hijack your thread , have a good un and stay safe :-D

[JamesMio]

grr hoping I can bid,win and take delivery of some quality textiles by then - if not it's soggycrotch/flappy binliner over trousers for me.

Never mind that - if all goes according to plan & I sell my bike tomorrow, I've got to find, test, decide upon & buy a new bike before the run!!

Nowt like a bit of pressure to get a move on eh!?

[Luckypants]

Never mind that - if all goes according to plan & I sell my bike tomorrow, I've got to find, test, decide upon & buy a new bike before the run!!

Nowt like a bit of pressure to get a move on eh!?

No worries, I crashed my SV on NWR1 and had a few days on crutches, got insurance sorted, got new bike and still made the North vs South rieout two weeks later :D

you will get it done.

[JamesMio]

No worries, I crashed my SV on NWR1 and had a few days on crutches, got insurance sorted, got new bike and still made the North vs South rieout two weeks later :D

you will get it done.

That's dedication!

My problem is every bike so far that I've phoned up about has been sold, normally that day!

There's one about an hour down the road which tickles my fancy, if I can just get the time to go & try it I think I might have it...

If all else fails, I'll just OAP up and borrow my old man's Pan!

[petevtwin650]

No worries, I crashed my SV on NWR1 and had a few days on crutches, got insurance sorted, got new bike and still made the North vs South rieout two weeks later :D

you will get it done.

You could tell LP was in a rush to buy another bike. Look what he bought! :smt005

[Quiff Wichard]

You could tell LP was in a rush to buy another bike. Look what he bought! :smt005



:thumleft: ROFLMAO you are funny Pete

[Sally]

Finish college Friday, have some reports to hand in Monday, Then thats me off till the GMII :D
Can't wait :)

[ethariel]

Well short of the home sec dropping a Parlimentary Question in our lap or the outbrake of WWIII I have the time off and will be up during the course of Friday!

[punyXpress]

That's dedication!

My problem is every bike so far that I've phoned up about has been sold, normally that day!

There's one about an hour down the road which tickles my fancy, if I can just get the time to go & try it I think I might have it...

If all else fails, I'll just OAP up and borrow my old man's Pan!

Just tell him you can only do a test ride next Friday/Saturday/Sunday!
No test - No deal.

[JamesMio]

Well, that's the SV now sold (it's a sad day at Mio towers, I've got changed into an all black outfit out of respect for my loss...), which puts me in a much better bargaining position for something new.

[Quiff Wichard]

me heard a rumour- off the mrs then off mr Uki seperately via text-
that

its gonna be a heatwave next weekend??????????????????????? thats next weekend - the one we away not this weekend..

[Kilted Ginger]

me heard a rumour- off the mrs then off mr Uki seperately via text-
that

its gonna be a heatwave next weekend??????????????????????? thats next weekend - the one we away not this weekend..

Thats the forecast but dont jinx it, and bring your waterproofs:rolleyes:

[dizzyblonde]

Thanks Quiff, now there will be a monsoon heading our way.

[-Ralph-]

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=fk20 8ru

[dizzyblonde]

#puts fingers in ears#

lalalala not listening to you jinxy people




yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Quiff Wichard]

sowweeeee...

my uncle on holiday in crief?? at moment and touring and he says it is belting down.,.... they didnt even bother to leave the hotel wednesday and stayed in and watched ascot !!!

[Lissa]

One Week To Go!!!!!!!!

This time next week I'll be running round the house, bouncing off the walls, shouting 'Is it time to go yet? Is Smeghead awake yet? Have you got KG's sticker?'

:D:D:D

[MR UKI (1)]

Yep, 1 week to go to GM2 and just today at work and i'm off for 2 weeks :smt041:thumbsup::D:cool:

[Kilted Ginger]

Have you got KG's sticker?'

:smt023

[Dave20046]

Really wish I had some sort of understanding of time, I've got a week to service some crap faired, fiddly bike, fit my fender extender and find and buy some bargain textile trousers. Grrr why is ebay full of obese short legged freaks.
looking forward to it though...

[Bibio]

obese short legged freaks.


watch it m8, you're sharing a wigwam with one.... :-D

[Sally]

Need a shot of textiles Dave?
Al be wearing my leathers, so can bug them to the back of the bike if you need?
Theyre about a 34/36 waist and I have long legs.. :)

[Dave20046]

Need a shot of textiles Dave?
Al be wearing my leathers, so can bug them to the back of the bike if you need?
Theyre about a 34/36 waist and I have long legs.. :)
They'd fit perfect but your alright mate, I've got some emergency overtrousers I don't wanna have to resort to. I could just do with some decent textiles (mine leak) so that I have some allrounders I can wear all weekend rather than bringing my leathers and having to swap jackets and put on over trousers.
watch it m8, you're sharing a wigwam with one.... :-D
I know but she doesn't count (:smt095)

:razz:

[missyburd]

I heard it's meant to get real hot next week, fingers crossed :-D :-D :-D Ooooh I cannae wait!

[Sally]

Ooooh I cannae wait!

Was that a attempt of speaking like the natives? :)

[Graciepants]

Really wish I had some sort of understanding of time, I've got a week to service some crap faired, fiddly bike, quote]
er no, its lovely, you just broke it so be nice!!

[quote=Dave20046;1946717], I've got some emergency overtrousers I don't wanna have to resort to.
i've gotta wear mine - im gonna look soooooooooo good ;)


where do i get this midge stuff from?!?! someone give me a website

[dizzyblonde]

where do i get this midge stuff from?!?! someone give me a website


Avon.
Skin so soft
ANY OF THIS COLOUR
http://www.alternativeinsectrepellent.co.uk/includes/images/skin-so-soft-lrge.jpg
none of the others, they don't contain Citronella, only this one does. HTH

[dyzio]

where do i get this midge stuff from?!?! someone give me a websitehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AVON-SKIN-SO-SOFT-DRY-OIL-SPRAY-INSECT-FLY-REPELLENT_W0QQitemZ220433049196QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL?hash=item3352d5666 c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A15|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0 |293%3A1|294%3A50

[Graciepants]

thank you both!!

[Sally]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AVON-SKIN-SO-SOFT-DRY-OIL-SPRAY-INSECT-FLY-REPELLENT_W0QQitemZ220433049196QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ UK_TravelTickets_Accessories_RL?hash=item3352d5666 c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A15|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0 |293%3A1|294%3A50


Dizzy, are you buying any, or is this just for the soft southerns who aren't used to them? ;)

[dyzio]

Dizzy, are you buying any, or is this just for the soft southerns who aren't used to them? ;)
Got one of them already.
Just look at pictures of Quiff from last year ;)

[Sally]

Where are they?
College computer doesn't display some piccytures...

[dyzio]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/scotland%20ride%20weekend/DSCF5222.jpg

[Quiff Wichard]

me thinks I got one of my bites on this laptop.. .. Orose got bit worse though..


Superdrug do a pack of 2 red bands one for your wrist and one for the ankle.. to wear all the time.. they supposed to help too.. about £3 I think.. so me will be banded up.. skin so softed up and also been takin vitamin B - thats supposed to help.. a rucksack of citronella candles and just drink Tonic water all weekend for the quinnine and me be alreeett ....


at least I wont end up like last year..

pic must be on my desktop.. me find it later- less I can hook it out of photobucket ..

[Quiff Wichard]

oh yea- I done me brakes and fluid and me tyres and checked everything.. oil change to do.. maybe filter too.. or might run with whats in as only did it a while back and change when get back..

need adjust me chain.. put all my spare fuses in and my spare brake levers gaffered to my inside rear fairing.. so.. looks like..

not far off good to go.. !


no doubt the UKi will appear next week as he is off and we will discuss many good roads and laughs to be had on the ace roads of scotland..
I think mand is loking forward to it more than all of you lot put together..

we all autocommed up now too and phone charger all wired up and working.. mp3.. oooo will be getting a bloomin Goldwing next !!...

[dizzyblonde]

Dizzy, are you buying any, or is this just for the soft southerns who aren't used to them? ;)

nope, I got my supplies already.

ooops Sally meant Dyzzziiooorrwig( can't spell without looking)

[Sally]

Sowwie, have to think of another name for you :)

[dyzio]

Sowwie, have to think of another name for you :)
Hope you mean a new name for dizzy...













...wait!

[Dave20046]

any idea how much the wigwams are actually gonna cost us? :scratch:

[dizzyblonde]

depends which one your staying in. Small or large.

[Dave20046]

depends which one your staying in. Small or large.
Not a clue I didn't book it, I'll find out. cheers dizzy

[stewie]

depends which one your staying in. Small or large.
Lou, what time you all meeting at Lancaster next week ?

[Quiff Wichard]

found me pic of me midge bites from last year..

if you aint been b4- like graciepants.. DO NOT take the midges light heartedly-- they bite on yer head in your hair.. all yer parts.. the scratching/itching is incessant... its kinda nice in a way the relief..! ha..

but protect as much as you can..


listen you scottish folk.. we comin earlier aint we?? so wont there be less of the lil buggers??


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/DSCF5222.jpg

[petevtwin650]

Everybody knows that's just a bad case of Acne, Quiff! :-k

And do keep up. Check out post 160. ;) :D

[Quiff Wichard]

Everybody knows that's just a bad case of Acne, Quiff! :-k

And do keep up. Check out post 160. ;) :D

ha

oops..


been busy in the shed.!!

[Lissa]

listen you scottish folk.. we comin earlier aint we?? so wont there be less of the lil buggers??




It wasn't supposed to be midge season when we were up there last month, but it seems no-one had told the little b*gg*rs that! :rolleyes:

[dizzyblonde]

Lou, what time you all meeting at Lancaster next week ?


I dunno, my mate Steve has pulled out, and I'm yet to here from Badger..

[punyXpress]

Everybody knows that's just a bad case of Acne, Quiff! :-k

And do keep up. Check out post 160. ;) :D

Hitler Pox ?

[Dave20046]

I dunno, my mate Steve has pulled out, and I'm yet to here from Badger..
here from badge re. what?:confused:

[dizzyblonde]

OMG what naff spelling. That should read, I'm still to hear from Badger.
My mate Steve was supposed to be meeting me up at Fornton Lancs services, but has pulled out of the Ecosse. Badger was up for meeting there too, a couple of weekd back, I'm hoping hes still meeting me there.

[Tiger 55]

listen you scottish folk.. we comin earlier aint we?? so wont there be less of the lil buggers??
Nope. :(

[Graciepants]

if you aint been b4- like graciepants.. DO NOT take the midges light heartedly-- they bite on yer head in your hair.. all yer parts.. the scratching/itching is incessant... its kinda nice in a way the relief..! ha..

do not worry i have already bought that avon stuff. its on its way :)
that picture is terrifying!! :smt088

[petevtwin650]

do not worry i have already bought that avon stuff. its on its way :)
that picture is terrifying!! :smt088

If you think that's bad GP, wait until you see the rest of him! :smt119:smt078

[Graciepants]

If you think that's bad GP, wait until you see the rest of him! :smt119:smt078

i get bitten really easy. when i was in egypt i got bitten in a line on my back and they were HUGE, it looked like i was growing a second spine :( i got the weirdest looks

i dont wanna be all bumpy on the gm!!!! :smt100
and itchy

do those click things work? i saw one at the camping shop today and was tempted

[stewie]

OMG what naff spelling. That should read, I'm still to hear from Badger.
My mate Steve was supposed to be meeting me up at Fornton Lancs services, but has pulled out of the Ecosse. Badger was up for meeting there too, a couple of weekd back, I'm hoping hes still meeting me there.
Ok, was just gonna say Im off next friday,was thinking of popping up and saying hello, Ill keep an eye on this thread and see what you,re doing. :)

[TheShadow]

do not worry i have already bought that avon stuff. its on its way :)
that picture is terrifying!! :smt088

Done the same after seeing that pic!

[davepreston]

right im now going outside to prepare for my return to bonnie scotland
im fitting crash bars

[Sally]

Awww Dave :(

Skin so Soft ordered..
I feel homosexual.

[punyXpress]

Who bought shares in Avon a month ago?
Come on: own up.

[Lissa]

I feel homosexual.

Well, with a name like Sally....................................:p

[Speedy Claire]

Many thanks to whoever put that link up for the Skin so Soft... mine has been posted today so will be packed alongside the 500mg box of insect repellant wipes! I thought I`d got away with any bites last year then 3 days after I got home they started popping up.... work sent me to see a dermatologist cos it looked like I had chicken pox!!

However, we`ll all have a fantastic time with great company, stunning scenery and excellent roads. It`s gonna be worth the inconvenience of a few midgie bites :D

[dizzyblonde]

I've got some Citronella coils coming, to smoke em away from us outside the wiggywam.

[Seggons]

Blimey anyone would think they have some sort of venomous bite with the power to kill the way this threads going. :lol: ;)

[Sally]

Well, with a name like Sally....................................:p

Oi!

:)

[Dave20046]

Fender extender fitted, just need to tighten my chain, lube my cables, change the rear pads and get some waterproof trousers.
Oh and perhaps put graces bike back together.... :-dd

[Sally]

Plently time :)

Good luck.... with the build quality of the H*nda, could be at it for weeks :D

[Dave20046]

Plently time :)

Good luck.... with the build quality of the H*nda, could be at it for weeks :D
It's built well * just everythings so compact and tight together it's hard to work on and being covered in plastic doesn't help either.


*apart from the stupid ****ing tank that doesn't have anysort of vacuum so petrol just free flows as you take it off.

[Speedy Claire]

OMG what naff spelling. That should read, I'm still to hear from Badger.
My mate Steve was supposed to be meeting me up at Fornton Lancs services, but has pulled out of the Ecosse. Badger was up for meeting there too, a couple of weekd back, I'm hoping hes still meeting me there.


If not i`ll ride up with you Lou.... will be fun, we can be a modern day Thelma and Louise lol :D

[Graciepants]

*apart from the stupid ****ing tank that doesn't have anysort of vacuum so petrol just free flows as you take it off.

ORRRR, you drop a very important nut into the bike and now cant put the tank back on because it connected the petrol to the engine and so p!sses petrol everywhere...and order the wrong air filter






















love you really

[dizzyblonde]

If not i`ll ride up with you Lou.... will be fun, we can be a modern day Thelma and Louise lol :D

lol Claire n Lou terrorize the North:smt077

[Speedy Claire]

Bonnie and Clyde? we could rob a few service stations along the way? oops sorry... that`s the scouser in me :smt077

[orose]

Ye gods I'm stiff - still, half way done running t'bike in now

[dizzyblonde]

Ye gods I'm stiff - still, half way done running t'bike in now

Sounds harsh, what ya riding now then??
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200802/r227001_901504.jpg

:smt101