View Full Version : PORLOCK Camping & Rideout Weekend 27th - 30th August
August Bank Holiday Weekend, 27 - 30th!
Last year a few had an awesome weekend in North Somerset. Fine dining, fun, frolics, a lot of skittles (inc the human variety), a bit of drunkardness and even a Somerset and North Devon GP rideout (fantastic route).
Details of last years effort HERE (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=133466)
Photos HERE (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138546)
Route HERE (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129551)
Update: Campsite and Pricing... LINKY (http://www.porlockcaravanpark.co.uk/booking_form.htm) (01643 862269)
I have spoken to the campsite today. They have availability and we're more than welcome (Good PR there Fizz). Everybody needs to call and mention bikes/Richard to book themselves in. Any issues, ask to speak to Sue.There is a 3ngt minimum stay on Bank Holiday's...
Pricing per night (based on a 2 man tent) is as follows:
£4 (tent) + £4/person + £1 (bike) = £9/night for one person (£12 for two people). Therefore £27 for 3 ngts (1 person). The price for tents larger than a 3 man works out to apx £42 for two people (up to 2 dogs are £1 per night). Follow the link above to look at the site/pricelist.
They take a £20 deposit and require each person to book in advance. They will put us in the field which has unmarked pitches and pitching together is not a problem. BBQ's fine if off the floor and a 3 minute walk into town. Their late arrival time is 8pm... If arriving after 8pm you need to let them know. Their last check-in is at 10pm.
So, who's in???
Camping and Rideout:
1. RichT (deposit paid)
2. MrsT (deposit paid)
3. TLW:wink:
4. Gid
5. Lyn
6. Wideboy (Frilly Knickers)
7. Pingi66 (deposit paid)
8. Pingu65 (deposit paid)
9. Fizz
10. Diamond
11.Caz650s (deposit paid)
12. MrsCaz650s (deposit paid)
13. Phil_247
14. Kate Moss
15.
16.
Rideout Only:
1.
2.
3.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7893/zeldal.th.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/zeldal.jpg/)
"FIVE"
:D
the_lone_wolf
12-07-10, 09:37 PM
OH OH OH!!!!!
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!
Fancy a scenic ride down?;)
widepants
12-07-10, 09:39 PM
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) Gid
4) Lyn
5)
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
the_lone_wolf
12-07-10, 09:42 PM
Whoopsie, forgot to add the list...
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW;)
4) Gid
5) Lyn
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
gruntygiggles
12-07-10, 09:43 PM
Apologies Mark.....I was telling you off while you were correcting your faux pas! ;-)
Rich - is it camping Fri & Sat? If so....we might be able to come and camp on the Friday, then do the rideout and leave. We have a wedding reception on the Saturday evening and that's us going on the bikes and camping in a field with everyone (including the bride and groom) and getting muchlio drunkio! :-)
It's completely up to you guys. I am planning to call the campsite tomorrow to check availability, prices and organise a reference. Then everyone simply calls up the site, books against the reference for whatever nights they want.
We're planning on heading up on Friday and back on Monday.
gruntygiggles
12-07-10, 09:50 PM
Cool, I speak to the man about it and see what he says :-)
Cool, I speak to the man about it and see what he says :-)
Cool - be good to see you guys.
widepants
12-07-10, 10:14 PM
Cool - be good to see you guys.
do I smell ?
do I smell ?
LOL - Be good to see you to mate...
Wideboy
13-07-10, 07:34 AM
yeah i might come
widepants
13-07-10, 07:37 AM
yeah i might come
yea yea ginger pubes....like last yr.
diamond
13-07-10, 10:10 AM
I was just thinking the other day that we hadn't organised anthing yet.
Depending on his lordships on-call rota we may well be there.
OP Updated with campsite and pricing details.
Bump - I'm planning to book for MrsT and myself today.
diamond
14-07-10, 10:46 AM
It appears the on-call rota is not in our favour so it will have to be a no i'm afraid.
Whens the next one?
It appears the on-call rota is not in our favour so it will have to be a no i'm afraid.
Whens the next one?
That's a pain. Can't swap shifts with anyone? You could always come on your own Diamond. Or simply join in the rideout (albeit quite a ride for one day).
Next one will be whenever someone decides to organise something. TLW and I discussed an IOW Raid briefly a little while ago and we did put a calendar together in a thread somewhere that's full of suggestions.
Come on folks - let's get a few thing's sorted before the weather disappears.
Pingu65
14-07-10, 04:09 PM
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW
4) Gid
5) Lyn
6) Pingi66
7) Pingu65
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
fizzwheel
14-07-10, 04:13 PM
Can't swap shifts with anyone
I work in a team of two... the person who I work with has an interesting approach to team work. I have swapped so much this year already so I can go to the AR, on my road trip and also to Ireland again so chances of getting any more swappage are zero.
However I had made a faux pax, I've just looked at my Rota again and I dont go on call till 8am on the 30th so we can actually make this one.
I will need to make sure I am in a fit state for the Monday though so whether I stay Sunday night or not I'm not sure of yet.
fizzwheel
14-07-10, 04:14 PM
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW
4) Gid
5) Lyn
6) Pingi66
7) Pingu65
8) Fizz
9) Diamond
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
diamond
14-07-10, 04:41 PM
Whoohoo, in that case i may book in for the whole week.
Hmmm, i could be tempted....the A39 in the rain and wind. Cant beat it ;)
Sorry no rain invited I'm afraid!! Yay - looking forward to seeing you all again - even though we will party before this event at AR. Hoorah! Phil, Kate - Are you coming????? Pleeasssee!!
fizzwheel
14-07-10, 08:09 PM
I've tweaked the title and stuck the thread.
I work in a team of two... the person who I work with has an interesting approach to team work. I have swapped so much this year already so I can go to the AR, on my road trip and also to Ireland again so chances of getting any more swappage are zero.
However I had made a faux pax, I've just looked at my Rota again and I dont go on call till 8am on the 30th so we can actually make this one.
I will need to make sure I am in a fit state for the Monday though so whether I stay Sunday night or not I'm not sure of yet.
WAHEY
Pingu's, THE moderator and head chef - Did I tell you our sections too big BTW? :D
The site has WiFi as well don't forget ;)
widepants
14-07-10, 08:16 PM
who as going to lead the ride if Rich is not around then.
I've tweaked the title and stuck the thread.
Well done that man.
Are you bringing your puppies Fizz?
who as going to lead the ride if Rich is not around then.
I've PM'd Rich, but not had a reply as yet. I was going to ask if anyone has his number...
widepants
14-07-10, 08:19 PM
you have a pm.
Wideboy
14-07-10, 08:22 PM
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW
4) Gid
5) Lyn
6) Pingi66
7) Pingu65
8) Fizz
9) Diamond
10) wideboy
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
who took me bluddy name off the list!
Bloody hell Frilly Knickers you feelin' alright? Committing to something. :D
Wideboy
14-07-10, 08:26 PM
shush!! or i'll not go
widepants
14-07-10, 08:26 PM
yeah i might come
Camping and Rideout:
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW
4) Gid
5) Lyn
6) Pingi66
7) Pingu65
8) Fizz
9) Diamond
10) wideboy
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
who took me bluddy name off the list!
u never put it on the list u swab
Wideboy
14-07-10, 08:29 PM
noooooooooooooo rich it, looks like you miss quoted!! its your fault
fizzwheel
14-07-10, 08:45 PM
Are you bringing your puppies Fizz?
Yes they'll be coming with us. They'll be at the AR as well.
caz650s
15-07-10, 06:43 AM
Please could someone add Caz650s & MrsCaz650s to the list for camping & rideout please ..
As I iz from Devon & a bit thick & don't know how to !!!
fizzwheel
15-07-10, 07:32 AM
1) RichT
2) MrsT
3) TLW
4) Gid
5) Lyn
6) Pingi66
7) Pingu65
Fizz
9) Diamond
10) wideboy
11) Caz650s
12) MrsCaz650s
Rideout Only:
1)
2)
3)
fizzwheel
15-07-10, 07:33 AM
Please could someone add Caz650s & MrsCaz650s to the list for camping & rideout please ..
As I iz from Devon & a bit thick & don't know how to !!!
Tis done
Oh and I am a muppet. I may well just do the camping. But its all dependant on when Viper and I get back from Spain. As we are travelling back towards then end of that week.
OP Attendance Updated
And Fizz - yes I concurr... LOL
Booked - come on you lot. Give Sue a call and get it sorted.
ALL WELCOME
caz650s
17-07-10, 05:03 PM
All booked ... & deposit paid :D
Kate Moss
17-07-10, 05:30 PM
Sorry guys, but you'll probably have to put up with us! More than likely we will be there!
You plannig on doing the rideout Kate? i.e. bringing your bike?
More the merrier - details in the OP
Wideboy
18-07-10, 01:39 PM
i'll get booked up tomorrow!!
is there any reference to give when phoning up?
gruntygiggles
18-07-10, 05:49 PM
Sorry guys, we won't be able to do that weekend I'm afraid. Just won't have the time to fit it in around our friends wedding :-(
diamond
19-07-10, 11:06 AM
Been trying to ring all morning and i'm only getting an answer machine and i hate them.
I'll keep trying though
diamond
19-07-10, 12:27 PM
All booked and deposit paid.
Miss Giggles - sorry to hear that. Hopefully next time.
Wideboy - Just mention Richard and bikes.
Diamond - wahey.
BUMP - more the merrier...
gruntygiggles
23-07-10, 09:57 AM
Bump again ;-)
phil24_7
25-07-10, 09:25 AM
99% in for this one... August is gonna be 1 expensive month!
Its great that you guys r gonna come too - have you booked yet? Looking forward to seeing u at AR!!! :smt035
the_lone_wolf
26-07-10, 08:46 PM
Just to let you all know I haven't forgotten about this, or the AR
Just in a bit of job/life related upheaval right now and need to devote time to that - if you're struggling to sleep collar me at the AR and I'll explain:p
I will be there:cool:
widepants
26-07-10, 08:48 PM
Just to let you all know I haven't forgotten about this, or the AR
Just in a bit of job/life related upheaval right now and need to devote time to that - if you're struggling to sleep collar me at the AR and I'll explain:p
I will be there:cool:
as long as you are not scent marking my tent u scallywag
Hey wolfie - hope u r ok - sounds like u r having a tough time - sending my love x
widepants
26-07-10, 08:54 PM
That's news to me.. :D
can i please join the que
the_lone_wolf
26-07-10, 08:57 PM
That's news to me.. :D
The upheaval or the love sending?...:confused: ;)
Nothing too bad, just hoop jumping (or simply trying to assess the height and radius of the hoops) to get into what I've wanted to do "since I were a lad" ;)
Looking forward to the AR, even if it's only a day or two, save some "parrrrtay" for saturday night 'cause I'm gonna have some steam to blow off...http://www.alohastone.com/rm/shakasmile.gif
widepants
26-07-10, 08:59 PM
Looking forward to the AR, even if it's only a day or two, save some "parrrrtay" for saturday night 'cause I'm gonna have some steam to blow off...http://www.alohastone.com/rm/shakasmile.gif
now I am getting worried
Quiff Wichard
27-07-10, 01:34 PM
we will try ... wud be ace to see you all.. and sad to have a beer in the skittle alley and remember the yellow man.
we will try ... wud be ace to see you all.. and sad to have a beer in the skittle alley and remember the yellow man.
Indeed Quiff...
We have to see if the writing is still on the wall(s) - :D
caz650s
27-07-10, 06:58 PM
Indeed Quiff...
We have to see if the writing is still on the wall(s) - :D
Thats the first thing I thought of !
phil24_7
28-07-10, 12:37 PM
And we have to do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLH0ore4WUc
And we have to do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLH0ore4WUc
HAHAHAHA - I'm in.
Hiya
I might do this one with the fact I definitely can't do AR. Only trouble is I am on holiday already for a week in August so don't want to take the pee out of my staff having bank holiday weekend off too. Will have to let you know .....
PORLOCK BUMP
That'll be the big hill with a few switchbacks on it... :D
I know we've a very important weekend this week, but I just want to remind folk to book if you're planning to join us in Porlock. The campsite takes a £20 deposit and the rest on arrival - so it's not too bad.
Details in OP.
Cheers
Wideboy
09-08-10, 07:58 PM
righto boss, i'll try to remember
phil24_7
10-08-10, 11:59 AM
How much is it for a van again?! LOL
fizzwheel
10-08-10, 04:10 PM
How much is it for a van again?! LOL
Its not a van its a motorhome, you silly boy...
diamond
11-08-10, 07:55 AM
Has anyone who has booked and paid there deposit got a letter and reciept from them. Last year i'm sure i had a flyer and reciept in the post but i've had nothing this year.
How much is it for a van again?! LOL
Too bl++dy much... I just got quoted £158 for four days. :(
That's to hire a transit for the weekend ;);)
Has anyone who has booked and paid there deposit got a letter and reciept from them. Last year i'm sure i had a flyer and reciept in the post but i've had nothing this year.
Nope (and neither have The Pingu's)... Credit crunch... saving on stamps and printing I reckon.
Thanks for reminding me though. I wanted to call and double check the booking.
Kate Moss
13-08-10, 10:55 AM
Phil - have you booked yet ???
Can't be bothered to go back and read through the thread but is there anyone going and not doing the ride?
fizzwheel
13-08-10, 11:14 AM
there anyone going and not doing the ride?
Yep me. I'll have only been back from Spain a couple of days or less so I was going to use this weekend to kick back and relax.
Kate - Phil has put you both on the list so I guess you are all booked in :-)
diamond
13-08-10, 11:16 AM
Yep me. I'll have only been back from Spain a couple of days or less so I was going to use this weekend to kick back and relax.
Kate - Phil has put you both on the list so I guess you are all booked in :-)
And me and Mrs Caz will be there with Belle
I doubt Kerry will go pillion if your not going on the ride Kate.
And I forgot to call and confirm the booking.
Kate Moss
13-08-10, 02:09 PM
I may just chill out this weekend than and let phil go for a blast. I'm too slow to ride with you guys and don't wanna hold you up.
Pub lunch anyone??
the_lone_wolf
13-08-10, 02:26 PM
Pub lunch anyone??
I may well not bother, especially if it's damp, knobblie tyres grip well in the dry and off road but on road in the wet it's not worth the effort, call me odd (I already know) but I enjoy the ride down/up to places more than the rideouts these days...
A weekend spent relaxing in the field sounds like my kind of plan!! Sleeping, shooting the ****, BBQs and whatnot...
Especially as the following Friday will be my last day of the current job, see me in the pub on Friday to claim your free drink...:smt109
I haven't been able to get hold of Rich to see if he's free to lead the rideout. Still a bit of time, but we may have to take it on ourselves.
I might be coming after all, not sure about Chris yet as he has a bad back at the moment and doesn't wanna make it worse by camping.
Wideboy
13-08-10, 08:22 PM
im not going then
widepants
13-08-10, 08:23 PM
im not going then
wtf ....who is going to gatecrash my tent then
Wideboy
13-08-10, 08:26 PM
was a joke numb nuts......
anyway i was only joking when i did do that
How do I carry everything, I need a trailor or a side car?
Wideboy
13-08-10, 08:46 PM
panniers...... you got kriega in teh shop, buy it
panniers...... you got kriega in teh shop, buy it
Think I might. Saw in Fast bikes that the guy had a 20 and 2 x 10's on the side of it on the back of his bike. Looked mint but what about the mattress, sleeping bag, change of clothes, BBQ, mirror, hog roast, etc
Wideboy
13-08-10, 09:00 PM
Think I might. Saw in Fast bikes that the guy had a 20 and 2 x 10's on the side of it on the back of his bike. Looked mint but what about the mattress, sleeping bag, change of clothes, BBQ, mirror, hog roast, etc
thats what i got, i put my tent ect on the top and some stuff in my bnack back and im done
get a goldwing then you can tow a trailer, will suit you
squirrel_hunter
13-08-10, 09:06 PM
Is there a hotel near by?
widepants
13-08-10, 09:09 PM
Think I might. Saw in Fast bikes that the guy had a 20 and 2 x 10's on the side of it on the back of his bike. Looked mint but what about the mattress, sleeping bag, change of clothes, BBQ, mirror, hog roast, etc
lol ,Lyn and I have just come back from a week on the road.Tent,stove ,blow up bed all sorted.
just leave your heels at home
Wideboy
13-08-10, 09:17 PM
Is there a hotel near by?
most likely a B&B
widepants
13-08-10, 09:36 PM
Is there a hotel near by?
pussy
:cool:
Is there a hotel near by?
Jesus, if I can rough it so can you AND I'm high maintenance!!!!!
squirrel_hunter
13-08-10, 09:57 PM
pussy
:cool:
Is that an offer?
squirrel_hunter
13-08-10, 09:58 PM
I don't sleep very well camping. But you never know I may still turn up.
Do I have to book in advance and if so is there a cut off date?
Wideboy
14-08-10, 10:26 AM
well i finally get through and after a long pause im told they cant take deposits at the moment phone back another time....... ermm :confused:
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