AR10 Chat

[caz650s]

Maybe it would be an idea for peeps from the Org that have invited friends along make them aware of the importance of good / considerate riding on the rideout ... as said before it is not a race & everyone should ride at there own pace and not try and keep up with the rider in front because they think they need to !

Please don't think that I am being a boring old git .... old maybe !!
but I just want everyone to have a brilliant day !!

See You all there :D

[kellyjo]

I only know 4 or 5 people there in person so PLEASE talk to me, last year I didnt really talk to a soul and regretted it when I got back home, all my own fault I know!! This year i'm gonna try harder and maybe loosen up with a beer or two so if you see me please say hello!!! :p

[gruntygiggles]

Maybe it would be an idea for peeps from the Org that have invited friends along make them aware of the importance of good / considerate riding on the rideout ... as said before it is not a race & everyone should ride at there own pace and not try and keep up with the rider in front because they think they need to !

Please don't think that I am being a boring old git .... old maybe !!
but I just want everyone to have a brilliant day !!

See You all there :D

That'll be taken care of in the form of pre-ride briefings Caz :-)

I only know 4 or 5 people there in person so PLEASE talk to me, last year I didnt really talk to a soul and regretted it when I got back home, all my own fault I know!! This year i'm gonna try harder and maybe loosen up with a beer or two so if you see me please say hello!!! :p

Kelly....you'll meet a few of us at the reception desk....so we'll make sure you're never along unless you want to be :-)

[monkey]

Nowt wrong with my erections, it was comfortable for three people last weekend

Yeah, YEAH, well mine's a pop up!

Maybe it would be an idea for peeps from the Org that have invited friends along make them aware of the importance of good / considerate riding on the rideout

I'm sure there'll be a briefing before the ride by the markers. Last year a lot of the riders were threatened to be *ahem*d by one of the biggest organs we have. That seemed to do the trick and I don't think anyone stepped out of line too much.

That said let's hope those bringing friends bring organ friendly friends.

[Stu]

I only know 4 or 5 people there in person so PLEASE talk to me, last year I didnt really talk to a soul and regretted it when I got back home, all my own fault I know!! This year i'm gonna try harder and maybe loosen up with a beer or two so if you see me please say hello!!! :p
How about name badges then? -if not wearing AR clothing with your name on.

[kellyjo]

Will be ordering my t-shirt tomorrow :-)

[gruntygiggles]

Sorted Stu ;-)

[kellyjo]

Kelly....you'll meet a few of us at the reception desk....so we'll make sure you're never along unless you want to be :-)

I wont be alone cos my boyfriends coming too. But I spend loads of time talking to him, i'd rather talk to you lot :p

[caz650s]

Yeah, YEAH, well mine's a pop up!



I'm sure there'll be a briefing before the ride by the markers. Last year a lot of the riders were threatened to be *ahem*d by one of the biggest organs we have. That seemed to do the trick and I don't think anyone stepped out of line too much.

That said let's hope those bringing friends bring organ friendly friends.

Oh ... You mean Bear !!! :D

I remember that threat last year ... I rode so slowly I nearly went backwards !!!

[ManxMatt34]

I only know 4 or 5 people there in person so PLEASE talk to me, last year I didnt really talk to a soul and regretted it when I got back home, all my own fault I know!! This year i'm gonna try harder and maybe loosen up with a beer or two so if you see me please say hello!!! :p

Pop over and say hi to me, i'll probably have a manx flag hanging off bike once it's parked up, and possibly the only one with "foreign plates".
But please bring beer in my direction mmmmmm beer.

[hongman]

I only know 4 or 5 people there in person so PLEASE talk to me, last year I didnt really talk to a soul and regretted it when I got back home, all my own fault I know!! This year i'm gonna try harder and maybe loosen up with a beer or two so if you see me please say hello!!! :p

I know 0 people, in person.

Oo meeting Mark on Saturday. So 1.

:(

[orose]

Aren't you riding across with the mini-massive?

[hongman]

Oh right. so a few more then :D

Still, come say hi. Short Chinese fella with a french crop and a blue curvy, cant miss me.

Will probably be the one struggling to put his tent up, and or looking generally clumsy!

[maviczap]

Oh right. so a few more then :D

Still, come say hi. Short Chinese fella with a french crop and a blue curvy, cant miss me.

Will probably be the one struggling to put his tent up, and or looking generally clumsy!

By the end of the weekend you will know lots of peeps, so long as you leave your tent :p

[gruntygiggles]

Hong....you'll have help with your tent,,,I've had so many offers of help for this, I have just said to everyone, help others with tents and stuff...lol. Some have even volunteered it...mentalists :-)

[kwak zzr]

when it goes dark you'll know where i am ;)

[lily]

Won't be able to miss me either! At any time!

[ManxMatt34]

OOoooo tent, knew i'd forgotten to sort something out.

[Milky Bar Kid]

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.

[ManxMatt34]

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer.
No no, not forgotten that, i should be able to strap a case on my seat.

[Quiff Wichard]

Maybe it would be an idea for peeps from the Org that have invited friends along make them aware of the importance of good / considerate riding on the rideout ... as said before it is not a race & everyone should ride at there own pace and not try and keep up with the rider in front because they think they need to !

Please don't think that I am being a boring old git .... old maybe !!
but I just want everyone to have a brilliant day !!

See You all there :D


that is a good point..

it is an orger AR and a lot of folk are bringing mates or mates of mates.. which is good.. as long as they adhere to basic common sense in terms of riding and the drinking and fun .. we have no recourse for anyone who is not an orger - ie ban from site etc ..

after all it is an AR and not a free for all

[Quiff Wichard]

No no, not forgotten that, i should be able to strap a case on my seat.

buy it when you there Matt. someone in car will do a beer run .

[gruntygiggles]

that is a good point..

it is an orger AR and a lot of folk are bringing mates or mates of mates.. which is good.. as long as they adhere to basic common sense in terms of riding and the drinking and fun .. we have no recourse for anyone who is not an orger - ie ban from site etc ..

after all it is an AR and not a free for all


I have a recourse Quiff...

If anyone that is present at the AR on the invitation of one of our members displays behaviour at any point during the weekend that:-
a/ puts others in a dangerous situation (on the rideout) or
b/ is anti-social in a manner that is a distressing to other forum members; I will speak to the forum member that the person concerned is in attendance with and hope that a few quiet words can be had and that the issue can be resolved with the minimum of fuss.

If someone acts in a way that would see them nicked on the streets for bad behaviour, i.e. drunk and disorderly and causing significant distress, upset, fear or indeed jeaopardising our welcome at the venue; they will be dealt with as if they were in a town centre somewhere as our venue is not exempt from the laws of the land!

This is something that honestly, I am 100% will not be an issue at all...but just so that you know...I've had to deal with this kind of thing before, so can assure you that anything like this will be handled in a way that the majority of people probably won't even know what's happening.

This forum is an awesome place, so it won't be an issue which is why I do not feel the need to post a thread highlighting this.

We all know it's going to be one giant organ love fest anyway.....we should be more worried about any guests running for the hills...lol :-)

[Quiff Wichard]

Thanks Cheryl..


I feel safe that i wont get ravaged in my tent at night now.

of course. one could reduce your eloquent response to 3 words....


SEND IN BEAR


no- serious. I appreciate that it is all in hand.. , I know it wasnt going to turn into a facebook party mum and dad are away and the house gets wrecked .. but. I had some worries over so many none orgers attending but of course they are welcome and they will surely after the fab AR become orgers. .. or like you say they will be frightened off .!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Shall I bring my handcuffs??? :D

[gruntygiggles]

Yes Nic....but not for the misbehavers...lol

[Milky Bar Kid]

Yes Nic....but not for the misbehavers...lol

Erm........should I be scared??? lol!

[dizzyblonde]

SEND IN BEAR



Shall I bring my handcuffs??? :D

Hmmm Bear would love that

Yes Nic....but not for the misbehavers...lol

Yeah but if she brings handcuffs Bear will misbehave on purpose

Erm........should I be scared??? lol!

Ermmmm hmmmmm errrrr hes a very nice Bear:p

[RichT]

Has anyone started the SUN dance yet?

[gruntygiggles]

Rich...I just PM'd this to someone saying the same thing, and it's made me really smile, so I'm going to share it here too...


Well, given that we have Hovis upstairs and all my family that are no longer here are Welsh and will be looking down, they'll all be trying too. In fact.....this may sound weird to you, but I'll risk it...When the first of my cousins died when we were 14, my aunty and uncle insisted that everyone (apart from immediate family) wear yellow to the funeral. Unbelievably, over 300 people turned up as she was so well loved at school and in afterschool activities.

The Vicar said, "I can see that Elly represented the sun in everyones lives and that is made clear to us today, so let the sun shine on all her memories and the sun be with you as she she will be, from her seat in heaven".

Now, you may not be religious, but that just makes me think, with Hovis and Elly and all who I love and miss up there....we should be alright :smile:

xxx

[Drew Carey]

Well, the good news is that currently on Metcheck, it stretches as far as the Friday and is showing all sun. However, as we know, it not really until next weekend that we may get an idea of the weather.

However, Cheryl, as per your post, I am pretty sure that those who are no longer with us but that we will never forget, will all have a quiet little word with "Him indoors!!" to make sure it will be good.

To be honest, even if it rains, it won't dampen my spirits or the AR. In the rubbish weather its the people pulling together and all huddling under one big tent that makes it such a brilliant place.

[gruntygiggles]

To be honest, even if it rains, it won't dampen my spirits or the AR. In the rubbish weather its the people pulling together and all huddling under one big tent that makes it such a brilliant place.


+1 :-)

[BernardBikerchick]

i'm so excited to see QUIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bluefish]

Pop over and say hi to me, i'll probably have a manx flag hanging off bike once it's parked up, and possibly the only one with "foreign plates".
But please bring bear in my direction mmmmmm bear.

Whatever floats your boat matt

[GeneticBubble]

I asked ages ago and now can't find it, can anyone tell me what i might possibly need besides a tent and a sleeping bag?

im starting to think about thinking to prepare ;)

[keith_d]

I asked ages ago and now can't find it, can anyone tell me what i might possibly need besides a tent and a sleeping bag?

im starting to think about thinking to prepare ;)


* A motorbike might be handy. Running along behind isn't really an option.

* A handful of manners and a pinch of good sense will help a lot

* A little money for food, some more money for beer

* A change of clothes so you don't spend the whole weekend in stinky leathers.

[hongman]

*Any meds, legal ones I mean!
*Sanitaries
*Basic Bike Care (Chain lube etc)
*I'm making a credit card sized thing with all my medical conditions/meds on JIC
*Black sacks for any wet stuff

[Quiff Wichard]

Well, the good news is that currently on Metcheck, it stretches as far as the Friday and is showing all sun. However, as we know, it not really until next weekend that we may get an idea of the weather.

However, Cheryl, as per your post, I am pretty sure that those who are no longer with us but that we will never forget, will all have a quiet little word with "Him indoors!!" to make sure it will be good.

To be honest, even if it rains, it won't dampen my spirits or the AR. In the rubbish weather its the people pulling together and all huddling under one big tent that makes it such a brilliant place.


the only thing that will dampen you is a 5 litre barrel of cider attached to your arm all weekend if past years are anything to go by:D

[Quiff Wichard]

i'm so excited to see QUIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I dont blame ya..

I am as they say .. "worth it ".

[SoulKiss]

the only thing that will dampen you is a 5 litre barrel of cider attached to your arm all weekend if past years are anything to go by:D

I'm going to have to downgrade the booze this year - I didnt get round to putting a batch of Ginger Beer on so wont have the 40 pint pressure barrel strapped to the back of the Zed, and the really nice whisky is all but gone.

Oh well

Might have to put a poll op somewhere as to which bottle of whisky to bring this year...

[Quiff Wichard]

David.
a sip of your whisky from your Hobbit like ickle pewter cup is an AR tradition for me mate .. I alwats look forward to sharing that moment with you

[Drew Carey]

the only thing that will dampen you is a 5 litre barrel of cider attached to your arm all weekend if past years are anything to go by:D

The pursuit of cider goodyness for this year is being planned already. But unlikely to be 5l plastic tub this time.

[monkey]

Are you still not Fizzwheel or are you? Is Fizzwheel Drew Carey? Are there two of either of you and none of the other? Are there two of both of you and none of no-one?

You are the creator of mind farts.

[rictus01]

Nice to see you bringing a little scientific logic to a discussion Darren......;)

[monkey]

Logic is my guide Mr Rictus. Note the word guide.

[rictus01]

duly noted.....:)

[dizzyblonde]

The pursuit of cider goodyness for this year is being planned already. But unlikely to be 5l plastic tub this time.

You mean you are going to have more??:shock:

[phil24_7]

I live in the land of farms, where 5l scrumpys are plentiful!

[Drew Carey]

Well, currently, as living in Brum, I am having difficulty finding a good cider farm. So it may end up being shed loads of canned stuff. :-(

[mattSV]

I will probably bring my mate Jerry with me:-

http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/230216638?$product$

[metalhead19]

I will probably bring my mate Jerry with me:-

http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/230216638?$product$

Old sailor jerrys was better.....its different now.

[mattSV]

Old sailor jerrys was better.....its different now.

Worry ye not, it is the old bottles that I still have ;)

[metalhead19]

Worry ye not, it is the old bottles that I still have ;)

Ahh then you are lucky....for some unknown reason i drunk all mine:smt003

[Quiff Wichard]

Worry ye not, it is the old bottles that I still have ;)


yea along with yer old face and old body

[lily]

I'm getting really excited about this now!

[gruntygiggles]

So is Plowsie after finding out about the dance pole on the stage in the disco and the bounty of calssy valley girls that will be using said stage (Stretchie, Girth, Drew....) ;-)

[lily]

So is Plowsie after finding out about the dance pole on the stage in the disco and the bounty of calssy valley girls that will be using said stage (Stretchie, Girth, Drew....) ;-)

#-o I forgot about the pole!

[Ed]

I will probably bring my mate Jerry with me:-

http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/230216638?$product$


...and I'll have my mate Jack:cool:

[kwak zzr]

fraid i'm off the spirits for this one not wanting to pass out and wanting to enjoy every hour!! ok maybe a little tipple ;)

[widepants]

The pursuit of cider goodyness for this year is being planned already. But unlikely to be 5l plastic tub this time.
if you are a good boy then I may drop into said "cider Farm" from ar8

[Milky Bar Kid]

I'll have my mate Pierre......

[MrsT]

I am getting rather excited too!!! Rich just ordered t-shirts - hoorah! Its gonna be great. I am taking my CBT on saturday - aggghhhh!!

[widepants]

I am getting rather excited too!!! Rich just ordered t-shirts - hoorah! Its gonna be great. I am taking my CBT on saturday - aggghhhh!!
oh god help us mrs biscuit

[MrsT]

I know - I am rather scared I have to say!! What was he thinking??

[gruntygiggles]

Kerry, you're going to have a fab day Saturday....it's awesome fun being on the bike and controlling it yourself! Good luck hun and hope you had a lovely day yesterday :-)

[lily]

if you are a good boy then I may drop into said "cider Farm" from ar8

nooooooooooooooooo don't do it please! Your not the ones that have to live with the smell out the other end! #-o

I am getting rather excited too!!! Rich just ordered t-shirts - hoorah! Its gonna be great. I am taking my CBT on saturday - aggghhhh!!

Wow enjoy!

Good luck as well, but I'm sure you don't need it! :D

Only 6 more working days! And I really need those 3 days off work!

[timwilky]

Might have to put a poll op somewhere as to which bottle of whisky to bring this year...


Well the cask strength Laphroaig seems to have dried up round here, so if you can find any in that there London place. Please bring it as it brings on sudden spontaneous sleep in mid conversation. Really needed.

[BernardBikerchick]

sooooooooooooooooo hoping i can have lots of cuddles !! 10 more sleeps wooooooo

[BernardBikerchick]

Yes you do! :cool:



do you still look like him he hehe he he he h

[Tara]

I really wish i was coming now :(

[gruntygiggles]

I really wish i was coming now :(

:-(

Can you make a visit to your mum and just stop off on the Saturday night??? Even Friday night?

BBC - You can have as many cuddles as you want....off us and the dogs :-)

[Tara]

:-(

Can you make a visit to your mum and just stop off on the Saturday night??? Even Friday night?

BBC - You can have as many cuddles as you want....off us and the dogs :-)
yep Maybe GG just trying to work the logistics out might be able to make a detour come over on Friday and then go to manchester airport on Saturday with falc then go to my mums i'll speak to falc when he gets home in a bit

[gruntygiggles]

ooooh, so exciting....what will you do for sleeping? I'm sure an emergency bed thread could be started...lol

[Tara]

ooooh, so exciting....what will you do for sleeping? I'm sure an emergency bed thread could be started...lol
i'll talk to falc see what he says it will be good to see you all

[gruntygiggles]

i'll talk to falc see what he says it will be good to see you all


Haha, excitement is taking over hun...if you can make it, great...if you can't, we'll all have a drink for you guys anyway :-)

[phil24_7]

Well, currently, as living in Brum, I am having difficulty finding a good cider farm. So it may end up being shed loads of canned stuff. :-(

I could track some down for you if you use your knowledge or google-fu to identify some posibilities. The scrumpy I used to get was like turps...but stronger!

[phil24_7]

if you are a good boy then I may drop into said "cider Farm" from ar8
Are you coming again now??? You need me to pick some stuff up again?

[phil24_7]

do you still look like him he hehe he he he h

A little! LOL

[Drew Carey]

if you are a good boy then I may drop into said "cider Farm" from ar8

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo, yes please. That was the yummiest ever. What do I need to do to be a good boy? :D

[lily]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo, yes please. That was the yummiest ever. What do I need to do to be a good boy? :D

I don't like you as a good boy! ;)

[Drew Carey]

Only 7 more sleeps to go!!! :D

[rictus01]

Or 4 if you have my sleep pattern, got my ex-army 65ltr rucksack this morning, that should sore the luggage problem out.

Cheers Mark.

[gruntygiggles]

Anyone coming Thursday that was going to have some chilli with us....I probably won't bother bringing any now.....means we don't have to pack the camping stove as we are a bit short on space.

We'll get take out instead :-)

[kwak zzr]

takeaway on campsite? how far is the nearest village? i was planning on taking all food/ camping stove/ kettle, everything really, do i need all this?

[Binky]

I wasn't planning on taking any stoves or eating apparatus.#-o

Going to eat pub grub or take away both nights... :confused:

[fizzwheel]

do i need all this?

Foods availabe on site so no need to bring all that if you dont want to.

[kwak zzr]

i'm not doing the rideout and i eat like a pig! was thinking cus i on camp site all day i got brekkies/dinner/tea/suppers

[kwak zzr]

Foods available on site so no need to bring all that if you dont want to.

thats good news for convenience fizz, is there a thread that lists whats available?

[fizzwheel]

thats good news for convenience fizz, is there a thread that lists whats available?

Speak to Gruntygiggles, she has it all in hand. I've a rough idea, it looks very good, well priced and a decent choice of stuff.

[kwak zzr]

cheers matey sounds like i dont need to pack all the crap i was thinking of :)

[gruntygiggles]

No you don't Kwak. The catering van will be open all the time so you'll be able to rock up to them and get whatever you need, including free tea and coffee :-)

[kwak zzr]

arr you've just saved me a load of thinking and packing :) so i can get brekkie from there too? how can they do drinks for free GG? is it in with your camping fee?

[gruntygiggles]

arr you've just saved me a load of thinking and packing :) so i can get brekkie from there too? how can they do drinks for free GG? is it in with your camping fee?

Yep, you can get brekkie too. They'll be there from Friday lunch to Sunday mid-afternoon.

They can do free teas and coffees (nothing else) because I asked very nicely and they said yes...not costing anyone a thing :-)

[kwak zzr]

thanks GG your a star :)

[Bri w]

aaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh!

I hate work!

Planned to roll up early afternoon Friday. MY boss now tells me I'm doing his job whilst he's on hols.

Will be late now! And after Mrs w has got time off to come down too - I ain't told her yet - *runs and hides*

Aaaaarrrrgggghhhh!

[gruntygiggles]

Oh no Bri, not good. Still, you're both still going to be there, so that's the main thing! :-)

[barwel1992]

i might be coming again :) if i can get the bike on the road

[rictus01]

well you've had what 10 -11 weeks :smt102 are you likely to get it done in the next one ?

[barwel1992]

im just waiting for the final price on head light bracket

insurance is been sorted out tomorrow

and then MOT

so in theory i should be able to get it done in a week, depends if theres any hold ups

[metalhead19]

Who needs a bracket?! Ever heard of duct tape? :D