View Full Version : I've got my fings for the AR :)
Paul the 6th
22-07-09, 12:09 PM
So, tent, rollmatt, sleepingbag and a ridiculously tiny camping pillow all arrived last week. The yorkshire topbox has been fitted for about 3 weeks now. 4 x ratchet straps off ebay should be here any day soon, I've just found a nice renntec rack off the bay of e so I thought I may as well as I'm looking to get into more camping trips & stuff...
Edit: Added pictures :)
My vango 200 dome tent (thanks for the tip off soulkiss) and my sv with yorkshire topbox :D
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_c5nU_S1VtbY/SmhKWSjjcUI/AAAAAAAACzQ/JCwguKwsqR4/s512/camping%20mofo.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_c5nU_S1VtbY/SmhKWhCOu7I/AAAAAAAACzU/BwMFy5SxGzQ/s400/tent.jpg
Giggedy
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_c5nU_S1VtbY/SmhKWJV41gI/AAAAAAAACzE/fAPjAAU-_Pg/s512/inside.jpg
Legs 11
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_c5nU_S1VtbY/SmhKWdLKJpI/AAAAAAAACzM/SMyEldNstYo/s400/legs%2011.jpg
Humphrey the duck and Ruby the Rabbit (unfortunately ruby has been banned from being part of my costume as she may run away into the wilds and return with a shopping trolly & a half drunk bottle of vodka)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_c5nU_S1VtbY/SmhKWPRFEvI/AAAAAAAACzI/4hTkU4QVL-M/s512/humphrey%20and%20ruby.jpg
I've been speaking to various orgers on the phone more and more lately (not always when I'm drunk) about the AR. I was on the phone to manxmatt for 40 minutes last night, leedsmatt has sorted his bike out (brakes are safer when they work ;)) and I'm generally getting properly excited...
Has everyone else got their stuff? And more importantly, who's excited?! YEAHHH! :o
I'd best find the tent in the attic and check it don't leak.
SoulKiss
22-07-09, 12:54 PM
So, tent, rollmatt, sleepingbag and a ridiculously tiny camping pillow all arrived last week. The yorkshire topbox has been fitted for about 3 weeks now. 4 x ratchet straps off ebay should be here any day soon, I've just found a nice renntec rack off the bay of e so I thought I may as well as I'm looking to get into more camping trips & stuff...
I've been speaking to various orgers on the phone more and more lately (not always when I'm drunk) about the AR. I was on the phone to manxmatt for 40 minutes last night, leedsmatt has sorted his bike out (brakes are safer when they work ;)) and I'm generally getting properly excited...
Has everyone else got their stuff? And more importantly, who's excited?! YEAHHH! :o
I'm so excited I went to the campsite on Sunday along with 9 other excited people :)
No we were not "doing a Scoobs".
the_lone_wolf
22-07-09, 12:58 PM
I did a quick test run of strapping the tent, sleeping bag and roll mat to the bike yesterday, where do you get the thin pillows and how well do they work?
Spiderman
22-07-09, 01:06 PM
I got mine from a camping shop and it cost all of about £4. Its an inflatable thingy so it should be comfy enough. I'm not normally one for pillows and just use my kit or clothes but last year all my kit was a bit damo and i was wearing most of my clothes at night cos it was a teeny bit chilly and i ended up with a bit or a stiff neck.
So i hope this infaltable works :)
I have one or two of them and they seem to work fine.
Paul the 6th
22-07-09, 01:21 PM
I did a quick test run of strapping the tent, sleeping bag and roll mat to the bike yesterday, where do you get the thin pillows and how well do they work?
I got the compact pillow for £4.99 - it rolls down nice and small but isn't the thickest.. folding it in half makes it thicker but then the contact patch size is tiny... I'll prolly just prop it up with rolled up waterproofs/clothes :)
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outdoor_Megastore_Sleeping_Bag_Accessories_173.htm l
SoulKiss
22-07-09, 01:22 PM
I got the compact pillow for £4.99 - it rolls down nice and small but isn't the thickest.. folding it in half makes it thicker but then the contact patch size is tiny... I'll prolly just prop it up with rolled up waterproofs/clothes :)
http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outdoor_Megastore_Sleeping_Bag_Accessories_173.htm l
I usually find the shoulder armour in my leathers is just the right height for a pillow.
Paul the 6th
22-07-09, 01:24 PM
he's good is that there soulkiss :) good idea mate :thumbsup:
SoulKiss
22-07-09, 01:27 PM
he's good is that there soulkiss :) good idea mate :thumbsup:
Another top-tip - dont forget a torch for in your tent at night.
Something like one of these http://www.8starshop.com/images/products_images/unfurl/wnbb29162.jpg (http://www.8starshop.com/en/ultra-bright-24-led-ufo-portable-camping-light-lamp-torch-flashlight-headlight.html?language=en¤cy=GBP)
Is perfect.
plowsie
22-07-09, 01:31 PM
I bought a head torch, for £7, it is awesome :)
Paul the 6th
22-07-09, 01:32 PM
I bought a maglite style torch from tesco about 2 years ago - £3.99 was the best thing I've ever bought :)
_Stretchie_
22-07-09, 02:07 PM
I've got a collapsable plastic B&Q box, a car battery in it with a 12v power supply attached and 2x 12v flourescent lights plugged in to it.
You will see our tent at night ; ) It glows
Spiderman
22-07-09, 02:40 PM
You will see our tent at night ; ) It glows
Excellent news. I do like a nice fat moth slowly roasted over a campfire and it looks like your tent will be the place to find em :lol:
joshmac
22-07-09, 02:43 PM
Another top-tip - dont forget a torch for in your tent at night.
Something like one of these http://www.8starshop.com/images/products_images/unfurl/wnbb29162.jpg (http://www.8starshop.com/en/ultra-bright-24-led-ufo-portable-camping-light-lamp-torch-flashlight-headlight.html?language=en¤cy=GBP)
Is perfect.
Typical! Just HAD to be LEDs didn't it :lol:;)
I should probably get some stuff sorted :smt031
SoulKiss
22-07-09, 02:54 PM
Typical! Just HAD to be LEDs didn't it :lol:;)
I should probably get some stuff sorted :smt031
There is a very funny story regarding a lamp a lot like that one and a borrowed tent...
5 Litre tub of used engine oil: Check.
Man traps for the more fleet of foot .Organs: Check.
Paddling Pool and enough custard powder to fill: Check
Industrial strength condoms... Damn, looks like it'll be crisp packets and rubber bands again...
Excited - check
Prepared anything - no lol not even got my first service done yet *gulp*
joshmac
22-07-09, 05:34 PM
5 Litre tub of used engine oil: Check.
Man traps for the more fleet of foot .Organs: Check.
Paddling Pool and enough custard powder to fill: Check
Industrial strength condoms... Damn, looks like it'll be crisp packets and rubber bands again...
:lol: One problem with your plan... if your 'to be molested' victims are covered in oil, you're not gonna be able to keep hold of them :-D
Second thoughts, that plan is perfect mate ;)
kellyjo
22-07-09, 05:35 PM
Really ought to try out tent, bought it 4 months ago and its been sitting in a jumbled mess on the floor next to the tv since.
Am getting REALLY excited but a bit nervous too cos i've never done anything remotely like this before. Be gentle with me guys :-)
joshmac
22-07-09, 05:38 PM
Really ought to try out tent, bought it 4 months ago and its been sitting in a jumbled mess on the floor next to the tv since.
Am getting REALLY excited but a bit nervous too cos i've never done anything remotely like this before. Be gentle with me guys :-)
Only advice I can give you... if Bear tries to molest you don't listen to his sig, it's a trap! If you go limp that just makes his job easier :shock: I found out the hard way :lol:
It was my first AR last year. Definitely something to look forward to :thumbsup:
joshmac
22-07-09, 05:38 PM
There is a very funny story regarding a lamp a lot like that one and a borrowed tent...
June Brown x3
Spiderman
22-07-09, 05:45 PM
KellyJo is bringing her partner so Bear might have his eyes elsewhere and she might be safe...for a few minutes. :lol:
KellyJo...dont worry, you couldnt meet a nicer bunch of nutjobs and fools. you'll be fine and want to do it all again as soon as you're home.
Dont believe me? Check out some of the threads that were posted right after our return from last yeasr AR as an example. I remember A*Hero wrote a great post about his first AR experience and it was just one of many.
joshmac
22-07-09, 05:57 PM
KellyJo is bringing her partner so Bear might have his eyes elsewhere and she might be safe...for a few minutes. :lol:
Yeah right! :lol: Her partner will just get molested afterwads ;) hehe
kellyjo
22-07-09, 06:09 PM
Industrial strength condoms... Damn, looks like it'll be crisp packets and rubber bands again...
Oh Bear, Crisp bags? My kind o' guy would need a bin liner ;)
SoulKiss
22-07-09, 06:15 PM
Oh Bear, Crisp bags? My kind o' guy would need a bin liner ;)
I dont think we need to worry about this one...
... Be gentle with me guys :-)
He he... He he he... HE HE HE... MWAH HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!!! Ha ha ha, oh lord, heh... Yeah, sure. We'll be gentle. Of course we will... :rolleyes:
... a bit nervous too cos i've never done anything remotely like this before. Be gentle with me guys :-)
Why does this remind me of my first day in Boy Scouts?
Why does this remind me of my first day in Boy Scouts?
Also, I was told that last night I earned a load of Brownie Points for doing the washing up without being asked. When I asked how many I needed before I could get my own Girl Guide, the missus went a bit quiet and left. What did I do wrong?
kellyjo
22-07-09, 06:55 PM
Sounds like the bear's quite an exciteable chap - do i need to pack a few whips and chains in case our paths cross and i need to restrain him...:-)
On a more serious note, is there any particular 'etiquette' involved when riding with a group this size, i really don't want to p*** anyone off unintentionally!
Yes, wear as little clothing as possible and signal that it's ok to overtake by cupping ones bosom and extending the tongue towards the pointy bit on the end.
Seriously though, as a member of the marker team either one of the other markers or I will brief you on the day for what to do and stuff. It's a slow bimble rather than a thrash, the drop-off markers will show you where to go while you are riding so there's no need to rush to try to keep up with the person in front. Just ride at your own pace and have fun.
This last piece of advice will also apply once I have broken free of the chains, fought through the whips and have you corraled in my tent with the rest of my harem
kellyjo
22-07-09, 07:12 PM
Yes, wear as little clothing as possible and signal that it's ok to overtake by cupping ones bosom and extending the tongue towards the pointy bit on the end.
Hah! Thats how i just got through Mod2 on my first attempt :D
Thanks for the reassuring words Mr.Bear, we may not even have met yet but i flippin' love you already!!
joshmac
23-07-09, 01:17 AM
He he... He he he... HE HE HE... MWAH HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!!! Ha ha ha, oh lord, heh...
I've suddenly got a strong sense of déjà vu from when I arrived at Soho last Friday :razz?
Sounds like the bear's quite an exciteable chap - do i need to pack a few whips and chains in case our paths cross and i need to restrain him...:-)
No no, do NOT do that :lol: It'll only make matters worse... much worse. Don't make it kinky for him ;)
Quiff Wichard
23-07-09, 09:47 AM
I got mine from a camping shop and it cost all of about £4. Its an inflatable thingy so it should be comfy enough. I'm not normally one for pillows and just use my kit or clothes but last year all my kit was a bit damo and i was wearing most of my clothes at night cos it was a teeny bit chilly and i ended up with a bit or a stiff neck.
So i hope this infaltable works :)
one hopes you removed your wet undergarments then.. doesnt bear thinking about.
Quiff Wichard
23-07-09, 09:51 AM
Sounds like the bear's quite an exciteable chap - do i need to pack a few whips and chains in case our paths cross and i need to restrain him...:-)
On a more serious note, is there any particular 'etiquette' involved when riding with a group this size, i really don't want to p*** anyone off unintentionally!
Kelly you cant stop the Bear..
you seen the size of him!.. he is a man mountain.. he is one big hunk o love that man.. I need a Bear hug thinking about it now.. :notworthy:
Alpinestarhero
23-07-09, 10:19 AM
I should do a dummy pack
Why? there'll be plenty of dummies to choose from when you get there...
Alpinestarhero
23-07-09, 10:34 AM
well save one for me then :smt080
we may not even have met yet but i flippin' love you already!!
That is only to be expected, you're only human after all. Once you meet me, and I meat you, your impression of me may change significantly...
Paul the 6th
23-07-09, 11:36 AM
I'm quite liking bear, he's a mod but not once has he said anything about keeping on topic :D It's like the teachers at school relaxing on the last week before summer holidays!
I've added pics to the original post (http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=1979990&postcount=1) on the first page :D Proper excited now guys!
Bear is a mod? Is there anyone from down there who isn't? :p
Paul the 6th
23-07-09, 11:41 AM
honestly mate, I'm starting to think it's like the freemasons feeling each others bits and doing silly handshakes :razz: pics on front page! :D
edit: does having a custom user title under your name mean you're a mod or are you just spezial?
no i think its the username in green. Bear is just spezial.
Paul the 6th
23-07-09, 11:45 AM
oh... did I mention I put pics on the front page? :)
joshmac
23-07-09, 12:03 PM
Bear's not a mod BTW...
joshmac
23-07-09, 12:03 PM
oh... did I mention I put pics on the front page? :)
Did anyone else just hear something? :confused: :p;)
A Mod? How DARE you! Special spankies for you when we meet!
Bear's not a mod BTW...
That's right, I iz a Rocker, innit
joshmac
23-07-09, 12:05 PM
A Mod? How DARE you! Special spankies for you when we meet!
Bet you're regretting calling him a mod now! :shock::lol:
joshmac
23-07-09, 12:06 PM
That's right, I iz a Rocker, innit
Ba-dum-tsh! ;)
Paul the 6th
23-07-09, 12:12 PM
:) lol
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