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sam anon
13-04-10, 12:46 PM
We could go to Avebury and Silbury Hill?
We could go to Avebury and Silbury Hill?
Really? There's nothing there to see. I drive through there every day to and from work. Silbury Hill is a great big mound which they have now excluded anyone from climbing. Avebury is Stonehenge is it not? A lump of very large rocks in a field. :?
eviltwin
13-04-10, 02:14 PM
Avebury's pleasant enough for a wander but promise me we don't have to end up in that poor excuse for a pub for lunch!
Why not try the Bison Farm (http://www.bisonfarm.co.uk/info.htm)? You carnivores can stroke the creatures, take some holiday snaps and then go to the farm shop to buy sausages made out of them for the barbie in the evening :smt027
Shame the Last of the Mohicans isn't until the Sunday or Monday - could have had another legendary TVSF reenactment trip!
Warthog
13-04-10, 06:11 PM
Nice one camping secretary! Phill, come on you old sod, MayDay in Oxford is over-policed now, I couldn't get near anyhting last time! Campingis way more fun :).
Last one in the jacuzzi gets Stu's vomit on them!
Devil Biccy
19-04-10, 10:04 PM
I may just manage to get down for Friday but will have to leave Saturday evening.
philbut
19-04-10, 10:34 PM
MayDay in Oxford is over-policed now, I couldn't get near anyhting last time! Campingis way more fun :).
Ah, but I have "past experience" with our flat footed friends. They love me :smt083
I'll be down saturday evening I hope. I've told Charlotte now anyway so shoudln't be an issue.
sam anon
21-04-10, 12:18 PM
I reckon I'm going to go this way on the Friday afternoon, I'll be able to leave by 5ish.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Windsor+SL4+1RZ&daddr=A4%2FBath+Rd+to:51.418907,-1.51062+to:SN11+9HE&hl=en&geocode=Fa2UEQMdkJD2_ynR92SiHHt2SDFhPdcHs0ZDow%3BF c48EAMdesrt_w%3B%3BFZBCEQMdySTh_ykdpcpQzmVxSDHzwrl VE1dr2g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=51.461708,-1.257935&sspn=0.347379,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=51.410771,-0.566483&spn=0.347766,0.617294&z=11
At car speed that means I should arrive by 7ish. If anyone is up for joining me on said route let me know. The Oxford lot could meet en-route at Newbury?
eviltwin
21-04-10, 01:10 PM
I have got the afternoon booked off work :cool:
Stu, I could swing by Guildford at about 2. See if we can find any Ferraris to play with again ;)
However early we leave, I bet the furry one has already got his tent pitched before anyone else gets there.
Ahem, what are you trying to insinuate ?
Funnily enough though, I aren't at work on Friday so .........
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Lets get that tent up and beer asap.
I'm in a making list kind of a mood.
Please will you guys help me make a list of attendees:
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
sam anon
21-04-10, 06:38 PM
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
3. Sam
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
3. Sam
4. Furry Ginger One
philbut
21-04-10, 07:14 PM
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
3. Sam
4. Furry Ginger One
5) Phil (but only Saturday evening)
I have got the afternoon booked off work :cool:
I have to get work first before I can book it off
Stu, I could swing by Guildford at about 2. See if we can find any Ferraris to play with again ;)I'll be ready this time 8)
However early we leave, I bet the furry one has already got his tent pitched before anyone else gets there.He'd better have the beers chilled & ready ;)
For anyone else also having Deja Vu, we did this already in posts 60 - 75. But always happy to oblige ;)
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
3. Sam
4. Furry Ginger One
5) Phil (but only Saturday evening)
6) Stu
For anyone else also having Deja Vu, we did this already in posts 60 - 75. But always happy to oblige ;)
Humour me. I'm going crazy this week, lists are the only thing preventing me from going over the edge!
So unhappy I will not be attending this. :( I will attempt to make an appearance at some point over the weekend. Don't forget you are always welcome to come and pay Foxy and I a visit. Bacon Sandwiches and coffee for all. :wink:
okay not all but I am sure I can find something to go in a sandwich which does not involve meat. :)
Will have to remember to take a video cam so we can get more of this type of stuff, among other things of course....
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KnightRider
23-04-10, 11:55 AM
1. Sarah
2. Eviltwin
3. Sam
4. Furry Ginger One
5) Phil (but only Saturday evening)
6) Stu
7) a lone crusader in a dangerous world. The world... of the Knight Rider.
KnightRider
23-04-10, 11:58 AM
Humour me. I'm going crazy this week, lists are the only thing preventing me from going over the edge!
This may help you for the marathon then
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
Loop x 1 billion million.:cool:
sam anon
26-04-10, 12:43 PM
Not long to go! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When is the last date for beer orders John?
eviltwin
26-04-10, 01:16 PM
When is the last date for beer orders John?
Ah, the important stuff :D
A comprehensive beer plan is being put in place right now. Details to be posted later today
Warthog
26-04-10, 03:37 PM
I am hopefully in, as you know I am recovering from a back injury but the last two days have gone well so I think I am going to make it! :)
This may help you for the marathon then
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
left foot
right foot
Loop x 1 billion million.:cool:
Ha bloody ha, if only I read this before yesterday :rolleyes:
Warthog
26-04-10, 04:21 PM
Ha bloody ha, if only I read this before yesterday :rolleyes:
You didn't hop the marathon did you?!
Warthog
26-04-10, 04:28 PM
Right, we need some planning with respect to bringing stuff!
1) Wood. I remember you can buy sacks there, but they didn;t last that long and were expensive. Stu and I went to get some more but it was slim pickings. Any idea how we can ensure we have enough and for as cheap as possible?
2) BBQ. I'd love a bbq, but I can't bring the grill cos my ex has it all :(. Can anyone bring a grill or full bbq? Anyone coming in a car/van? Are we bbqing both days and do we need to bring meat? Condiments?
3) Pizza? That takeaway place? Also an option.
4) Beer run? I can bring some spirits, but bulk beer could be done with a car perhaps...
5) Something to do during Saturday day? Rideout? CULTCHA? haha. I could look into it...
Right, we need some planning with respect to bringing stuff!
1) Wood. I remember you can buy sacks there, but they didn;t last that long and were expensive. Stu and I went to get some more but it was slim pickings. Any idea how we can ensure we have enough and for as cheap as possible?
2) BBQ. I'd love a bbq, but I can't bring the grill cos my ex has it all :(. Can anyone bring a grill or full bbq? Anyone coming in a car/van? Are we bbqing both days and do we need to bring meat? Condiments?
3) Pizza? That takeaway place? Also an option.
4) Beer run? I can bring some spirits, but bulk beer could be done with a car perhaps...
5) Something to do during Saturday day? Rideout? CULTCHA? haha. I could look into it...
1) it wasn't that expensive was it?
2) i dunno
3) i reckon pizza/takeaway is a good idea for friday night
4) read post 121 wrt beer...
5) hasn't this been discussed earlier?
Also, might be worth nagging the crazy lady about the jacuzzi.
Warthog
26-04-10, 04:38 PM
We could do a rideout to Bradford on avon? When was it disussed and did we arrange something?
Warthog
26-04-10, 04:39 PM
I can't remember for wood... it was a tenner for 3 bags at bodiam. Anyone remember for Lowbridge?
I now have a BBQ. Too big to go in a car so you can't borrow it, but you could come round and make use of it. :lol:
philbut
27-04-10, 11:44 AM
I rode from Oxford to Priddy (near Shepton Malet) on Saturday and right past Bradford on Avon. There are some truly brilliant roads, and also some standing stones and prehistoric crap to keep Nick happy ;-). Si, I now know why you REALLY moved there.
I unfortunately won't be about but you should plan a route and go do some of those awesome roads on Saturday. Just watch out for the poo and gravel, as there was lots of it about. I want you all to be in one piece when I arrive in the evening!
If anyone has a Garmin I can send them my route.
sam anon
27-04-10, 04:11 PM
Right, we need some planning with respect to bringing stuff!
1) Wood. I remember you can buy sacks there, but they didn;t last that long and were expensive. Stu and I went to get some more but it was slim pickings. Any idea how we can ensure we have enough and for as cheap as possible?
No idea on cost. Surely it's not that dear if we all contribute?
2) BBQ. I'd love a bbq, but I can't bring the grill cos my ex has it all :(. Can anyone bring a grill or full bbq? Anyone coming in a car/van? Are we bbqing both days and do we need to bring meat? Condiments?
3) Pizza? That takeaway place? Also an option.
HOw about pizza Friday night, bbq Saturday? That way we could get bbq stuff on Saturday after our rideout and bacon sarnie/coffee lunch at Simon's? ;) We could ask Knightrider to bring a bbq if he's driving?
4) Beer run? I can bring some spirits, but bulk beer could be done with a car perhaps...
John again? Or await Eviltwin's plan!
5) Something to do during Saturday day? Rideout? CULTCHA? haha. I could look into it...
Options have been discussed, but no final choice yet. I suggested Sidbury Hill and Avesbury but the idea was shot down! :smt068
Warthog
27-04-10, 04:57 PM
Options have been discussed, but no final choice yet. I suggested Sidbury Hill and Avesbury but the idea was shot down! :smt068
That's because it is cultural, you'll get used to that :p
Warthog
27-04-10, 04:57 PM
Any way I can ride down on Friday with someone? Who is coming from Brackley/Oxford area after work?
Devil Biccy
27-04-10, 05:43 PM
Any way I can ride down on Friday with someone? Who is coming from Brackley/Oxford area after work?
Me most likely leaving Tring around 5pm
walkaboutandy
27-04-10, 06:39 PM
Any way I can ride down on Friday with someone? Who is coming from Brackley/Oxford area after work?
Unfortunately I'm on a late shift again so will do like last time and come under the cover of dark! I'll make sure my baffle is removed so you can hear me and open the gate!
I have a BBQ grill I can bring and some charcoal too.....
sam anon
27-04-10, 07:38 PM
I reckon I'm going to go this way on the Friday afternoon, I'll be able to leave by 5ish.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Windsor+SL4+1RZ&daddr=A4%2FBath+Rd+to:51.418907,-1.51062+to:SN11+9HE&hl=en&geocode=Fa2UEQMdkJD2_ynR92SiHHt2SDFhPdcHs0ZDow%3BF c48EAMdesrt_w%3B%3BFZBCEQMdySTh_ykdpcpQzmVxSDHzwrl VE1dr2g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=51.461708,-1.257935&sspn=0.347379,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=51.410771,-0.566483&spn=0.347766,0.617294&z=11
At car speed that means I should arrive by 7ish. If anyone is up for joining me on said route let me know. The Oxford lot could meet en-route at Newbury?
Any way I can ride down on Friday with someone? Who is coming from Brackley/Oxford area after work?
Me most likely leaving Tring around 5pm
We could arrange something? What time will you be leaving Nick? Any chance of leaving earlier Devil Biccy?
Devil Biccy
27-04-10, 07:47 PM
Depends on what I have on for work if I can wangle and Admin day them an early start is most likley.
Warthog
27-04-10, 08:53 PM
Are you riding the bike Saeed?? :)
Warthog
27-04-10, 08:54 PM
Unfortunately I'm on a late shift again so will do like last time and come under the cover of dark! I'll make sure my baffle is removed so you can hear me and open the gate!
I have a BBQ grill I can bring and some charcoal too.....
Good stuff! We will be forced to make you play catch-up of course ;)
walkaboutandy
27-04-10, 09:37 PM
Good stuff! We will be forced to make you play catch-up of course ;)
OK! :puker:
Devil Biccy
27-04-10, 09:38 PM
Most likely unless it's very wet in which case I'll be in the car with all mod cons
and open the gate!
.
That's my job! :D
walkaboutandy
27-04-10, 11:08 PM
That's my job! :D
*shudder* I hope not!
What's the name of the campsite again?
philbut
28-04-10, 05:36 PM
Lowbridge Farm
sam anon
28-04-10, 07:05 PM
Right, chain lubed and tensioned, helmet polished...oh wait, damn, wrong forum!
sam anon
28-04-10, 07:06 PM
In all seriousness, my bike is now ready.
Warthog
28-04-10, 07:23 PM
That's my job! :D
Haha love it!
philbut
28-04-10, 07:34 PM
My bike is always ready. Whether I will be ready to ride it on saturday is another issue all together.
Warthog
28-04-10, 08:38 PM
My bike is never ready, but I am coming anyway :)
Sleeping bag purchased, tent located, airbed located....
No gas for my stove. FAIL.
philbut
29-04-10, 11:21 AM
Weather....FAIL
Oh dear. Looks like a wet weekend....:(
Oh dear. Looks like a wet weekend....:(
Of course it is. It's the TVSF camping weekend. :lol:
sam anon
29-04-10, 12:18 PM
Better get the waterproofs out then!
eviltwin
29-04-10, 12:21 PM
Will bring gazebo. It'll be fine:sunny:
Also, have plenty of beer jacket material for us!
philbut
29-04-10, 12:56 PM
Will bring gazebo. It'll be fine:sunny:
Also, have plenty of beer jacket material for us!
I like your style :cool:
Will bring gazebo. It'll be fine:sunny:
Also, have plenty of beer jacket material for us!
I like your style :cool:
:D
sam anon
29-04-10, 05:12 PM
Saeed and Nick, shall we try and combine journeys, or just make our own way there?
sam anon
29-04-10, 06:55 PM
meh
I don't know what that means! What time are you thinking of leaving Sosha?
Warthog
29-04-10, 08:28 PM
Sam, our routes don't remotely coincide :lol:. Look at Lowbridge, Windsor and Banbury, they make a triangle ;)
I will be leaving hopefully at 3-4, but maybe 5. Also need petrol and food and money.
Remedy for slight showers is ride too fast for the rain to hit you, drink so much you can't feel the rain and build a big enough fire any raindrops within 5 m radius evaporate :D
philbut
29-04-10, 08:41 PM
S
Remedy for slight showers is ride too fast for the rain to hit you, drink so much you can't feel the rain and build a big enough fire any raindrops within 5 m radius evaporate :D
Not all at the same time though. I don't think "it was raining officer" is an excuse for burning people whilst drink driving.
walkaboutandy
29-04-10, 09:43 PM
Ha ha!!
I will bring with me an emergency tarp to protect myself from the burning rain!
Devil Biccy
30-04-10, 04:07 AM
Sam I'm hoping to be packed and ready to leave Tring around 2:30 could
meet up of you want? I have PM'd you my number
KnightRider
30-04-10, 08:21 AM
Has anyone prewarned the campsite that we will be requiring the comfort of the hot-tub?
Has anyone prewarned the campsite that we will be requiring the comfort of the hot-tub?
Not that i know of. I think ET mentioned it when he booked but she prob needs a reminder.
Bike now looks like the leaning tower of Piza. Half my bungees & one panier are holidaying somewhere unknown.
Foolishly packed my trousers somewhere in the tent draped, cargo net tangled, tail pack so now traipsing around the office in my leathers
Now all I need to do is leave a little early and remember the way.
Grand.
Devil Biccy
30-04-10, 11:24 AM
FG1 get in touch as I can't contact you on your mobile. I ready for the off
philbut
30-04-10, 11:30 AM
I want to be going today too :-( Bloody m,ates turning up for mayday :-(
sam anon
30-04-10, 12:04 PM
Man, I'm going to be stuck at work while you lot are whisking yourselves off to Wiltshire!
I should be on the road by 5.15 I reckon, so see you all later!
Has anyone prewarned the campsite that we will be requiring the comfort of the hot-tub?
Can someone please nag the crazy lady?!
I want to test out my new bikini :-D
Warthog
30-04-10, 12:26 PM
I'm ready I'm ready I'm ready I'm ready!!!!
Warthog
30-04-10, 12:37 PM
I want to be going today too :-( Bloody m,ates turning up for mayday :-(
Haha Mayday SUCKS! Enjoy, loser! :p
Saeed is on his way to meet me then we are offski.......
Warthog
30-04-10, 12:54 PM
Sweet, I should be there at 5 or so, see you there!!
eviltwin
30-04-10, 12:56 PM
I'm meeting Stu in Guildford at about 4. See you there folks :D
I'm leaving Worthing at 3
Hope the weather holds out for you guys. Just been outside the office and they sky looks rather dark. :lol:
sam anon
30-04-10, 03:01 PM
Damn! I have to wait for someone to get here from Peterborough, they were still there an hour ago!
walkaboutandy
30-04-10, 04:13 PM
I'm leaving here about 10.30pm :(
Welll at 4.30 this morning, rain rain rain. Hope you all had a good night last night. :)
Devil Biccy
01-05-10, 08:51 PM
I made it home about an hour agao absolutley drenched thanks to all for the weekend esp Sarah & David for all the cakes/food and Booze.
Was good to catch up with you guys at the pub. :)
Considering the weather this weekend, was rather glad to be walking the 5 minutes back home rather than the half hour bike ride in the rain back to the wet campsite. :lol:
Home safe and sound.
Had a lovely hot bath.
Took tent to work and it's now hanging in a nice heated bay drying out. Will go back tomorrow and see if it's dried out properly.
Thanks to everyone for a great weekend.
Lets start looking ahead to the next one........did somebody mention France ???
KnightRider
02-05-10, 06:34 PM
Home safe. Thx for a great time guys.
sam anon
02-05-10, 09:39 PM
Yep, great weekend all round thanks to the gazebo, tarp, brazzier and of course the company!
sam anon
14-05-10, 07:00 PM
WOOHOO, my new sleeping bag arrive today, so no more waking up cold in a sub £10 Tesco jobbie! Tony I went for a Snugpak Chrysalis rather than a 10 as it was a bit cheaper (I got it for £57 delivered), and is still rated to -5 centigrade. If it's ever forecast to be colder than that then I'm not coming!
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