AR10 Chat

[Paul the 6th]

well, I won't be on any spirits whatsoever, more volume by measure = playing with fire...

I'll prolly limit myself to 3-4 cans and absolutely no drinking after midnight.. will be up at about 7:30, de-camp by 8 and away by 8:15 :)

gonna have a chat with matt later tonight or tomorrow as it sounds like he's gonna invite a few other org'ers for the evening bizzle

gonna be a big weekend :D

[gruntygiggles]

well, I won't be on any spirits whatsoever, more volume by measure = playing with fire...

I'll prolly limit myself to 3-4 cans and absolutely no drinking after midnight.. will be up at about 7:30, de-camp by 8 and away by 8:15 :)

gonna have a chat with matt later tonight or tomorrow as it sounds like he's gonna invite a few other org'ers for the evening bizzle

gonna be a big weekend :D


Sounds like it and you have you'll have your parents, grandparents and wife there to keep you safe...lol. Hang on...if Nic is your wife and I am your grandmother.....it's a bit strange that she is also my adopted daughter? That means you married your auntie!

[Drew Carey]

He is also married to Girth.....so has therefore commited Biggamy, married his Auntie and also married his Brother!?!?!?!?! Jeremy Kyle here we come!!!! :D

[Paul the 6th]

Incest: Bob's your uncle and your dad.... :razz:

see what I was saying about the biggamy catching up with me lol, fun and games.

Just bought some brand new oxford sport panniers from the ar$eBay £45 quid still in original packaging :D get in there!

2010 is going to be a mint year :D still gotta shoe horn a trip to europe in there somewhere as well! boom! we have lift off

[gruntygiggles]

He is also married to Girth.....so has therefore commited Biggamy, married his Auntie and also married his Brother!?!?!?!?! Jeremy Kyle here we come!!!! :D

I don't even think he'd accept us lot...lol.

Drew, you have PM! well, you will do in a min x

[Milky Bar Kid]

I'm confused by this whole marriage thing...

[Paul the 6th]

Don't worry lala, we all know who my favorite is.....

....me love u long time Gary xx

[Milky Bar Kid]

OMG! I am soo deeply hurt...

[dizzyblonde]

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That is all!

[Milky Bar Kid]

That's my handsome husband that is!

[dizzyblonde]

I was farmer Pauls AR wife last year!

You can have him, I found him wandering in a Little Chef bewildered on the Sunday, I divorced him soon after this pic:-)

[Milky Bar Kid]

WHAT?? He never told me he was a divorcee before I married him! PAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLL!!! Explain!

[Red Herring]

Have just got back from three days exploring Wales on the bike, strangely enough stayed just up the road from the AR venue. Hope the weather is a bit better in August but the roads around there are awesome, even in the wet. All I can say is if we are planning on riding the Elan valley road god help anyone trying to come the other way.....

[Paul the 6th]

Have just got back from three days exploring Wales on the bike, strangely enough stayed just up the road from the AR venue. Hope the weather is a bit better in August but the roads around there are awesome, even in the wet. All I can say is if we are planning on riding the Elan valley road god help anyone trying to come the other way.....

lol, drew/DMC/myself did the elan valley a couple of weeks ago = beautiful and twisty but yeah, super narrow in places... Well worth doing :D

[Holdup]

Im still undecided, really hoping i can make it though

[Drew Carey]

Only 132 Sleeps till I get on my trusty steed and head to the AR campsite!!!!! Wooo hoooo.....can't wait.

:smt026 :D

[Spiderman]

Im still undecided, really hoping i can make it though

undecided? un-frigging-decided?????? :shock:

The only decision about AR is if you're gonna stay a day extra or not, not if you're even coming!!!

[Drew Carey]

Yup....Spidey has a point.....the only decisions you need to make are as follows:

1. How many nights will I stay.
2. What will be my drink of choice on the Staurday night.
3. How many pairs of pants shall I pack....or will simply a toothbrush suffice.
4. Which org lady / gent you are going to letch over (if single).
5. Where you are going to hide when Bear comes searching for you.
6. Or do you just give in and allow Bear to touch.

You don't even need to decide on bed times.....as it is pretty much dictated by how long you can remain standing.

However.....questioning if you should or should not attend is not an question!!!!!!

[Paul the 6th]

Yup....Spidey has a point.....the only decisions you need to make are as follows:

1. How many nights will I stay. - probably 3 this year
2. What will be my drink of choice on the Staurday night. - woo woo woo woo
3. How many pairs of pants shall I pack....or will simply a toothbrush suffice. - 3 pairs of pants & fancy dress & toothbrush
4. Which org lady / gent you are going to letch over (if single). - stalkers rule number 1: never reveal your target.. I mean.. er... lady?
5. Where you are going to hide when Bear comes searching for you. - bears tent
6. Or do you just give in and allow Bear to touch. - give him a kiss and a cuddle :razz:



as above :)

[Drew Carey]

We will probably stay 4, make a long weekend of it. :D

[gruntygiggles]

That's what we're doing Drew......it's such a big and lovely place that it will be more like a holiday than an AR if you stay for the long weekend....lol

[lily]

I will now be a pillion! :-)

[Drew Carey]

I will now be a pillion! :-)

Been thinking all day of ways round it.....but short of someone giving you a bike free of charge.....gonna be tricky!!!!! XXX

[gruntygiggles]

Oh....could you not sort the insurance out?

You may be able to buy a Skyjet125 off me in a month if you want that chick....for about £500. I'm going to look at it this afternoon so I can get some mileage in and get more comfortable on the road before doing my Mod 2 and being let loose on the babyblade x

[gruntygiggles]

It'll do 75mph and is nippy enough for a 125cc. It's a copy of the CBR125R......lots of people say bad things about them, but lots of people said bad things about Honda when they first hit the scene and within a few years, they dominated the world market! I've spent the last 2 hours reading owner reviews and spoke to my training centre and they said they are good little bikes now, very reliable, great MPG and if looked after, you get no problems.

[lily]

Been thinking all day of ways round it.....but short of someone giving you a bike free of charge.....gonna be tricky!!!!! XXX

to be fair drew, as I said last night to you.... riding Gary's SV I would be scaryed all the time about something happening as it wasn't mine!

Cherly let me talk to drew about that, as if we can afford it may be a possibilty as that way can ride that for a year before buying me an ER6 around this time next year! Would really help going back to one of those before going to a 600

[Drew Carey]

Cheers GG, may be an idea. Could be the easiest way to get Lily back on two wheels.

[gruntygiggles]

Well, it's good in comparison to something like the Honda CG125 as the throttle is more sensitive and responsive, the acceleration is better and the brakes are much better, so closer to the big bikes than some 125's. It's still a big jump...but better to jump on a bigger bike from a smaller bike than from no bike at all. Also, if I get it, it'll have almost a full years MOT and TAX on it.

[lily]

I'd been looking at the CG125 it's also what I did my test on. Would want something that is closer in terms of seating etc than the CG is to the ER6.....

O Cheryl you have me all excited again! Have i said to much I love you! x

[Luckypants]

Sorry to break up the love fest.... :smt059

Just want to say I booked me and Claire into the hotel. :D We are definites now.

[lily]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D

[gruntygiggles]

Sorry to break up the love fest.... :smt059

Just want to say I booked me and Claire into the hotel. :D We are definites now.


Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo...can't wait Mike......does that mean we can pinch your keys and leave questionable pressies in your room??? ;-)

[gruntygiggles]

I'd been looking at the CG125 it's also what I did my test on. Would want something that is closer in terms of seating etc than the CG is to the ER6.....

O Cheryl you have me all excited again! Have i said to much I love you! x


We're going to have a look at it now Lily. Won't buy it unless it's right and Squirrel_Hunter has given us a list of things to check and bargain with so fingers crossed it's a good'un. If not......I'll leave it be and look for something else!

[dizzyblonde]

Sorry to break up the love fest.... :smt059

Just want to say I booked me and Claire into the hotel. :D We are definites now.


have they still got rooms?

Obviously we can't plan that far ahead, but it would be nice to know if theres still room at the inn. Be my luck theres only the most expensive ones left.....

Be sure Claire has brushed up on Olives Midwifery skills on Youtube, if we do make it ;-)

[Paul the 6th]

ah feckery, think I'm gonna do 3 nights from the thursday (as I'm gonna be setting a landspeed record from wales to derbyshire on the sunday for matts wedding - must NOT forget again!)

[Paul the 6th]

interesting question - is anyone gonna be there from the thursday?

[lily]

Yes

[Milky Bar Kid]

I have no idea when I am going down...but just to be a pain in the ass...I'm going on Wednesday...so there! LOL!

[Paul the 6th]

yay, pre-AR hide and seek it is then.. I'll fetch my bbq & supersoaker

[lily]

The other sons are there to... in our big family tent!

[Paul the 6th]

get in there :D right I'll fetch the bottle of port as well then..

[Milky Bar Kid]

yay, pre-AR hide and seek it is then.. I'll fetch my bbq & supersoaker

Yay!!! That sounds amazing!!! I have decided I wil be childish the whooooooooooooooolllllleeee AR...teehee!

[lily]

just don't put it in the woo woo's again!

[Paul the 6th]

defo not bringing pico rosso with me! The 63% stuff which put dave numbers on his ars3

[Drew Carey]

I was thinking of buying a load of Somerset cider again......but as it will be 10% more expensive I think I need to reconsider that one!!!! lol :D

[dizzyblonde]

You were funny when you drank that. Surprised you could stand after all that :-)

[phil24_7]

to be fair drew, as I said last night to you.... riding Gary's SV I would be scaryed all the time about something happening as it wasn't mine!

Cherly let me talk to drew about that, as if we can afford it may be a possibilty as that way can ride that for a year before buying me an ER6 around this time next year! Would really help going back to one of those before going to a 600

I got a CG125 copy on an 06 plate with less than 1000 miles on the clock for £400!:D

[Holdup]

Yup....Spidey has a point.....the only decisions you need to make are as follows:

1. How many nights will I stay.
2. What will be my drink of choice on the Staurday night.
3. How many pairs of pants shall I pack....or will simply a toothbrush suffice.
4. Which org lady / gent you are going to letch over (if single).
5. Where you are going to hide when Bear comes searching for you.
6. Or do you just give in and allow Bear to touch.

You don't even need to decide on bed times.....as it is pretty much dictated by how long you can remain standing.

However.....questioning if you should or should not attend is not an question!!!!!!

If i go it will be

1. All weekend
2. Something non alchoholic, im a good boy
3. The toothbrush
4.. See above, so have a guess
5. Forgot about him!
6. No it might make Gav jealous

[cbay]

I need to book a room when I get paid or find a nice small tent that will be easy to carry all the way from Southend. :-) Plus a small sleeping bag...

Hmmm....

[gruntygiggles]

Ok.....I'm going to start a thread in which people can ask for tent space and offer tent space. If you want to guarantee a bed for yourself though cbay and you don't want to/can't carry a tent & sleeping bag just call the hotel. The rates are really good and you could always book a twin and offer to share the room with another .orger!

[Red Herring]

Hi Folks.
I think I've got the camping bit covered, but what's the score with the rideout? Is it an organized procession or are we going to be given route details and left to get on with it? I've just got visions of trying to keep 170+ bikes together on some of the best roads in Wales....and it's not a pretty site!

[gruntygiggles]

RH.....the Saturday rideout will be just that, a rideout. There won't be 170 bikes, I'd imagine from the numbers we have now that there'll be 140ish bikes, still a lot, but it's been done before and all the markers are experienced markers as well.

Due to the numbers however, we will be arranging Sunday rideouts as well. The shape that these are going to take are not fully decided yet, but basically, the Saturday will be the AR rideout and the Sunday will be an opportunity for those that want to pick the pace up a it and make the most of the roads whilst in the area to do so. These will probably not be marked as it'll be a chance for the markers to relax and have fun as well, but means that people can go off in their own groups and enjoy the place. Actually, when I say we will be arranging, what we'll probably do is just say, here are some routes, go have fun as we don't want any Sunday rides to be an organised rideout if you catch my drift.

Like I said, nothing set in stone yet, but the rideout itself will be very well marked and so other traffic at junctions etc will not be a problem. None of us want a situation where we are making other road users wait for that many bikes to pull out, so the markers will keep everyone on track with no need to push people beyond their comfortable limits to keep up.

For instance, I'll be doing the rideout on the Saturday, but probably only half of it and then I'll turn back, so on Sunday, I'll go out with anyone that wants to join me, leading if necessary, but just like a normal ride with friends.

[Messie]

Hi Folks.
I think I've got the camping bit covered, but what's the score with the rideout? Is it an organized procession or are we going to be given route details and left to get on with it? I've just got visions of trying to keep 170+ bikes together on some of the best roads in Wales....and it's not a pretty site!


Last year's ridout was around 90 bikes and it all went very smoothly. No-one got lost or left behind, no normal road users were inconvenienced (although on more than one junction cars deliberately stopped to let us all out with a cheery wave). We had a team of experienced markers who marked each and every junction and a dedicated TEC to round it all off.
Spuervox and I decided not to publish the route beforehand for two reasons; 1 SV was still tweaking some of the finer points right up until the end, and the last leg had more than one version available depending on time and weather, and 2 we had a small concern about possible undesirable elements (obviously not in the org) who may read the route and try to disrupt the ride in some way.

So don't worry about the ridout itself Red Herring - we've done this type of thing before! Usually successfully lol :D

[Stu]

Sunday... These will probably not be marked .
even if there's only 2 people on a rideout you have to mark the junctions
no normal road users were inconvenienced
Quiff & Mandy :lol:

[Messie]

Oh yes! Forgotten that lol

[gruntygiggles]

even if there's only 2 people on a rideout you have to mark the junctions



That's why we don't want organised rideouts on the Sunday....we've not decided on anything yet as I said, but if groups go our on Sunday, they will probably do so under their own steam and will be like going out on a weekend with your riding buddies. There is only going to be one rideout on that weekend, what will happen Sunday will be for people to decide upon themselves and we've only had brief chats about it so far, so will post up when we've all had a meeting and fill everyone in then.

[Red Herring]

So don't worry about the ridout itself Red Herring - we've done this type of thing before! Usually successfully lol :D

I've done a fair few myself, which is why i asked.

On the rides where we have used a drop off system, (ie's there is a designated leader and tail end sweeper, the rider behind the leader stops at each junction and marks it until the sweeper arrives before rejoining the ride) then things move along very rapidly and each rider can ride at their own pace, because if they ride quickly and overtake everybody all the way up to the leader they end up marking the next junction and going all the way back to the back....if they ride slowly they never have to stop.....

On the rides where there have been designated marshalls then the bulk of the group have to ride slowly enough to allow then to rotate around you, which always turns into a bit of a procession........hence my asking how you proposed to do it.

[gruntygiggles]

RH...Stretchie and the other markers will let everyone know what is happening properly both before and at the AR, but what is usually done is a drop off system, but using the markers. This works in two ways, there are enough markers to keep it running smoothly and easily get tp behind the leader ready for the next drop off. All markers will be in high viz vests and easily recognisable to all riders. It's never been a problem in the past and has in fact worked really well, allowing the riders to just enjoy the ride without any responsibility above being safe for themselves and everyone else as with normal riding.

Yes, it's a lot of people, but this area has about 10 huge motorcycle rallies each year, all using this venue for camping and the locals are well used to it, the police are well used to it and providing no-one does wheelies at 100mph, we'll be ok.

[Red Herring]

Thanks, I get the picture, that will be option two then. I'll plan accordingly!

[Messie]

Sorry RH, didn't read it that you wanted to know whcih system would be used.

It does tend to be a rather slow ridout, but for me, what it loses in spead it more than makes up for in WOW I'm riding with LOADS of other bikes and EVERYONE'S looking!!! Oh and the group hug type feeling too.

But also depends on whose pre-ride briefing you listen too. I recommend Bear's as the most informative! You certainly know the rules then!

[chris8886]

But also depends on whose pre-ride briefing you listen too. I recommend Bear's as the most informative! You certainly know the rules then!

and the cosequences of steping out of line! :shock:;)

[Red Herring]

Sorry RH, didn't read it that you wanted to know whcih system would be used.

It does tend to be a rather slow ridout, but for me, what it loses in spead it more than makes up for in WOW I'm riding with LOADS of other bikes and EVERYONE'S looking!!! Oh and the group hug type feeling too.

But also depends on whose pre-ride briefing you listen too. I recommend Bear's as the most informative! You certainly know the rules then!

Thanks for the warning. I'm not a great fan of rules so best I avoid that one then. It's unfortunate that the first casualty of organizing a ride of these proportions can be the actual riding, which is why I wanted to find out what the priorities were. Personally I prefer a slightly more laid back approach with some common destinations/way points laid on together with a suggested route, and then being left to get on with it. That way you can ride with whom you like, stop when you want and most importantly concentrate on the riding when you want! Tends to lend itself to a few entertaining stories around the camp fire afterwards as well....

[Messie]

OH crikey! Someone else remind RHof Bear's rules, please. I just can't - sorry 0)

[gruntygiggles]

Thanks for the warning. I'm not a great fan of rules so best I avoid that one then. It's unfortunate that the first casualty of organizing a ride of these proportions can be the actual riding, which is why I wanted to find out what the priorities were. Personally I prefer a slightly more laid back approach with some common destinations/way points laid on together with a suggested route, and then being left to get on with it. That way you can ride with whom you like, stop when you want and most importantly concentrate on the riding when you want! Tends to lend itself to a few entertaining stories around the camp fire afterwards as well....


Would be great to do it that way, but with 140+ bikes......it's going to need more organisation :-) That's why we'll try and sort something for the Sunday as well....no point going the that area and only spending the Saturday on those fabulous roads! :smt026

[Red Herring]

Thanks GG, I'm not trying to be critical, I know just how hard it is to organize things like this and it looks like you've got a cracking weekend planned. I'm really hoping I can get away and join you all for it.

[gruntygiggles]

Thanks GG, I'm not trying to be critical, I know just how hard it is to organize things like this and it looks like you've got a cracking weekend planned. I'm really hoping I can get away and join you all for it.


Do it....better to be there than read the posts and drool at the pics when we all get back...lol. Just kidding RH, really hope you can make it, but if you can't...there'll be no shortage of peeps around here to show you the best of the Welsh roads if you're ever in the area!

[Red Herring]

Oh I know the area all right, I spent last weekend riding half the roads you've got planned and I'm back there next weekend for more. Normally I take the camper but ironically enough we stayed last week at the Baskerville Arms which is just up the road from the AR venue.

[gruntygiggles]

Hahaha...excellent, I wasn't sure as no location in your profile. Me and Stretchie will probably be going to do some of the route this weekend, but not a reccie....just a ride out for me. I might have my MOD 2 brought forward to Friday, so although I can't take the Babyblade out yet, it would mean I could take the "L" plates off the CG and get over the bridge :-)

[phil24_7]

OH crikey! Someone else remind RHof Bear's rules, please. I just can't - sorry 0)

I you p**s me off... I'll f**k you. If you step out of line... I'll f**k you...

Well you get the picture. There weren't too many rules, but each breakage was punishable by anal intrusion! lol

[monkey]

It's not all true.

You don't have to do anything for that to happen, but it helps. For some people.

I'm getting all excited about riding and camping and stuff n ting.

I hope I get to see you riding again Phil. I've never seen anyone take a slow corner with such style!

[phil24_7]

Which corner?... Where?... Was that on the way to get chish and fips?

If you came this year, you will certainly see me ride again.

What happened to your teriaki?

[Cazza]

I'm getting all excited about riding and camping and stuff n ting.

Is the lovely Sarah coming with you again this year?

I was going to bring a special present for you last year, but decided not to in case she thought I was being disrespectful towards you*.



*Clearly I don't care whether you think I'm being disrespectful towards you

[BernardBikerchick]

get in there :D right I'll fetch the bottle of port as well then..



i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed a t shirt please hun please please please payment in kind ! pleaseplease please please

[BernardBikerchick]

Which corner?... Where?... Was that on the way to get chish and fips?

If you came this year, you will certainly see me ride again.

What happened to your teriaki?


i get to see Ed Norton again !! woooooooooooooo !!!

[BernardBikerchick]

It's not all true.

You don't have to do anything for that to happen, but it helps. For some people.

I'm getting all excited about riding and camping and stuff n ting.

I hope I get to see you riding again Phil. I've never seen anyone take a slow corner with such style!


ha haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha pmsl every every every every single time i see your avatar ha ha ha ha ha h never change it hun ever ever ever he he he he he !!!!!!!!! ROFLMFAO he hehehe he hehe darrrrrrrrrrren you rock hun !! ohhhh camping whos tent can i gte crash then !!!!

[monkey]

Which corner?... Where?... Was that on the way to get chish and fips?

What happened to your teriaki?

Yeah the Burnham bends at low speed. I've never seen someone going so slow but making it look like they're going so fast!

My teriyaki fell off in high winds.

Is the lovely Sarah coming with you again this year?

I was going to bring a special present for you last year, but decided not to in case she thought I was being disrespectful towards you*.


I think miss monkey will be coming yes. I'm intrigued about this present! I'm pretty sure Sarah wouldn't mind especially as you've pre-warned us.

:kissesteefinanticipationofbeindissedsmiley:

[cbay]

Quick question why do three of you all have the same avatar picture?

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

It was the jealousy of James and I over spilt, rofl

[cbay]

Oh rite, lol

[phil24_7]

i get to see Ed Norton again !! woooooooooooooo !!!

Yes you do! :cool:

[phil24_7]

Yeah the Burnham bends at low speed. I've never seen someone going so slow but making it look like they're going so fast!

There is definitely an art to it, and not many are adept enough to do it!:p

[BernardBikerchick]

Quick question why do three of you all have the same avatar picture?


coz we can !!!!:smt040

[gruntygiggles]

coz we can !!!!:smt040

Perfect answer....lol.

Guys.....I can't believe we're already at this time of the year. I keep panicking thinking I've got loads to sort out, then going through it all and realising that it's all done already. Only a few odds and ends to tidy up and then the endless task of answering gazillions of questions as the time gets closer...lol.

Ooooh, I can't wait :smt040

[Milky Bar Kid]

*runs off to think up gazillions of ridiculous questions to ask GG...*

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

*runs off to think up gazillions of ridiculous questions to ask GG...*

She has got time to do a lot of other things then...

[Milky Bar Kid]

oohhhhhh Tony, that was harsh...

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

But funny :-D

[gruntygiggles]

Tony.....You are NOT allowed to pull out of the AR....you can be my go to guy when Nic is getting annoying...lol :-)

[Stu]

*runs off to think up gazillions of ridiculous questions to ask GG...*
I'd be more impressed if you came up with a sensible question















runs..j/k 8-[

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Don't worry Cheryl, Leana is on the way to being fixed already. I got to nick a tent from somewhere so I atleast have some where to stay. Ha ha

[keith_d]

I'd be even more impressed by a sensible answer. :-D

[Milky Bar Kid]

Tony.....You are NOT allowed to pull out of the AR....you can be my go to guy when Nic is getting annoying...lol :-)

Ahem???!!??!!! And when have I ever gotten annoying???? :smt019

[gruntygiggles]

Ahem???!!??!!! And when have I ever gotten annoying???? :smt019


You haven't yet, but I hereby reserve the righ tot plan ahead!:smt040

[Milky Bar Kid]

I will karate chop you and thereafter kick yer ^*$& in.......

[gruntygiggles]

I will karate chop you and thereafter kick yer ^*$& in.......

That's alright chick....I'll Chick Norris roundhouse kick you in the head as you attempt your feeble move and you will be left weeping on the floor:takeabow:

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

I am feeling the love right now

[Milky Bar Kid]

That's alright chick....I'll Chick Norris roundhouse kick you in the head as you attempt your feeble move and you will be left weeping on the floor:takeabow:

:smt072 You don't have the speed or skill to Chuck Norris roundhouse kick me in the head!

[gruntygiggles]

How do you know? Only a fool advertises their range of skills and the true extent of their brilliance!

[Milky Bar Kid]

hahahaha! That made me giggle!

[gruntygiggles]

I do try dear :-)