Not knowing anyone

[danf1234]

I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!:D

[maviczap]

Don't be such a soft git :D

We're all completely horrible :p

Just wait til AR11, then you'll find out

[Gabriel2k]

Thats ok I wont know anyone either!

Doesn't matter though the people ive met up with down south have always been nice people.

[rictus01]

the normal way is to rather than just use the forum actually get out and meet some of the folks in your area or indeed other areas, then when you go to an AR you have a mix of those you've already met and those you haven't, after all bikes aren't just for talking about over the internet you know.

[danf1234]

Ha ha ha! Not soft mate! See ya'll there!

[maviczap]

You also have a distinct advantage in winning friends

http://www.taquitos.net/im/sn/Nestle-Aero.jpg

I know Kellyjo would be pleased to make friends with you ;)

[danf1234]

Yeah Rictus i know that, but I have been unable to ride my bike since October after damaging both my knee cartlidges! I am only back on 2 feet again after a long time off, and now I have 3 months of Physio and and another operation.

I have read your knee problems and it gives a lot of inspiration btw!

[danf1234]

Oh yes I work in a chocolate factory

[rictus01]

if you love something you find a way, if it can't be done conventionally you adapt and over come, I know all about being off the road and not being able physically to ride, but that's the one (and only time) scooters are allowed......;).

[maviczap]

Here you go Dan, the solution, Suzuki Burgman 650

http://just-trike-it.com/mann%20pix/suzukiBurgman650%20%5B320x200%5D.jpg

[kellyjo]

Oh yes I work in a chocolate factory

:smt060

On a more serious note I attended AR09 the weekend after I passed my test and everyone was sooooooo welcoming and helpful.

Bears erection was one i'll never forget....













...the tent!!!;)

Dont worry about it, just be there, but be ready for post AR blues when you get home and realise its 52 weeks til you can do it all again!!!

[orose]

If you're going to be around early doors on the Friday, come and find the guy who looks like they're in a daze... everybody will have to find me at some point to settle the bill, and I'll introduce you to as many people as you want to meet.

[andrewsmith]

cash depending I'll be there, and Dan relax were all not a bunch of wind up merchants

[Milky Bar Kid]

The first people I met from the forum were Gruntygiggles and Stretchie. I just turned up at their house, which is like....500 miles away from where I live and stayed for a few days, meeting Squirrel_Hunter as well. Second time I went I got to meet Viper and Weasel (Mrs Viper) as well.

I went to my first AR this year with GG and Stretchie and throughly enjoyed myself. My suggestion would be that if you're a bit apprehensive about going to the AR before meeting anyone, then make arrangements to actually meet someone from your area, or like me, from somewhere entirely different, and then you will at least have one person you know.

However, be prepared for a Bear attack. It happens to everyone and the more you resist, the more he enjoys it. You go limp, Bear goes limp!!

[fizzwheel]

I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!:D

Dont be, turn up, put your tent up, and after 10 minutes or so you'll feel right at home and wander what on earth it was you were worried about.

Just remember, Bear likes it when you struggle...

[andrewsmith]

Just remember, Bear likes it when you struggle...

Cheers for the advance warning MBK/Fizz

[tonyk]

If you read about the AR10 you Will notice the biggest regret from most people is not saying hello to every they met, SO you will find a lot of people saying hello to every one they meet this time. Lol
So don’t be nervous, were all in the same boat.
And as mark said, meet your local members, and go for a ride, most groups invite other groups to join a ride out.

more the merrier....

[Ed]

Aw Dan. Everyone's great. Really. Give it a few mins you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.

[toxic]

I hope to make AR11, it's on my doorstep so I'll try, but also hope to make a few rideouts before that.

[Owenski]

I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!:D

your 2minutes from paul6th and someone else who lives in acomb who's name has slipped my mind but they did an epic lucky strike rebuild not too long back.

get met up with those guys.

[timwilky]

your 2minutes from paul6th and someone else who lives in acomb who's name has slipped my mind but they did an epic lucky strike rebuild not too long back.

get met up with those guys.


Dont do that, you will come away with a craving for girly drinks and start howling like a yetti on heat every time Davepreston is within in shgging distance.

[Owenski]

DONT DISRESPECT THE WOO WOO!

(they got to me too :()

[timwilky]

No disrespect, 3 litre cartons of cranberry in the fridge for the christmas WOO WOO, yes the git has corrupted the wilky household as well. We are all doomed I tell ya.

[djg]

where is the AR held 2011 never done one

[danf1234]

your 2minutes from paul6th and someone else who lives in acomb who's name has slipped my mind but they did an epic lucky strike rebuild not too long back.

get met up with those guys.


Owen lol - The lucky strike rebuild is mine. Yes it is epic lol:eek:

[danf1234]

This RGV 250

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=156941&highlight=rgv250

[Owenski]

damn u and your changed avatar!
there is a 3rd person I assure you. Paul, Dan and .... ??Ian??

[andrewsmith]

Owen lol - The lucky strike rebuild is mine. Yes it is epic lol:eek:

Seen a while ago, respect mate you've got the patience to do it!

Looking for another one? lol

[Dave20046]

damn u and your changed avatar!
there is a 3rd person I assure you. Paul, Dan and .... ??Ian??

yorkie jones?

[dizzyblonde]

Oh yes I work in a chocolate factory


So do I...terrible job;)

The AR is back where I first met the good people of the org. I hadn't met any of them, apart from YC. Just turn up, nowt to be scared of!

[danf1234]

Seen a while ago, respect mate you've got the patience to do it!

Looking for another one? lol

Definately not lol! This one has already cost me about £6000 in replacement parts. Hoping to strip and rebuild the engine with new billet power valves, New heads, new crank, new pistons.

It has become a labour of love! - I got the plastics back and they look amazing!

[danf1234]

So do I...terrible job!

Which factory?

[GMS]

Ey up Dan :smt039
I`ll be going to the AR again next year, all being well, I`m just down the road from you at Dringhouses if you fancy some company for the ride over
Graham

[Luckypants]

I smell a rat, when I lived in York no one on the forum owned up to living there, now there's loads of you! ;)

[Owenski]

I;d say you got out just in time mike, ;)

[danf1234]

Ey up Dan :smt039
I`ll be going to the AR again next year, all being well, I`m just down the road from you at Dringhouses if you fancy some company for the ride over
Graham


OK will do ta. I am on Green Lane in Acomb so just round the corner from Dringy.

[GMS]

I actually know exactly where you are Dan my mother in law used to be your next door neighbour . Small world eh :)

[andrewsmith]

Definately not lol! This one has already cost me about £6000 in replacement parts. Hoping to strip and rebuild the engine with new billet power valves, New heads, new crank, new pistons.

It has become a labour of love! - I got the plastics back and they look amazing!

efffing hell!!

Was that a hen house!

The one I was going to suggest is one I'm having to do a listing for a GSXR 400 in need TLC. No where as bad you your labour of love

[danf1234]

I actually know exactly where you are Dan my mother in law used to be your next door neighbour . Small world eh :)


Never - Graham I know who you are now! Yes Les your Mother in Law was my neighbour for the ten years!

Really is a small world!

[GMS]

Never - Graham I know who you are now! Yes Les your Mother in Law was my neighbour for the ten years!

Really is a small world!
She`s not easily forgotten is she , LOL :D
Will have to get out for a ride when I drag the bike out of hibernation.

[Ed]

where is the AR held 2011 never done one

North Yorks

[danf1234]

She`s not easily forgotten is she , LOL :D
Will have to get out for a ride when I drag the bike out of hibernation.


Definately up for a ride out, but my bike is well away until the roads dry and the salt has gone.

I have some interesting stuff to tell you about what went on after Les left her house!

Let me know when you are venturing out in better weather!

[GMS]

Yep I`m with you on the salt thing plus I need a couple of new tyres first.
Coffees on me at Squires when the good weather returns then ?

[rictus01]

so the title of the thread is now pointless as you at least know someone :smt102

[danf1234]

so the title of the thread is now pointless as you at least know someone :smt102


Yeah but it served a purpose didn't it?

[danf1234]

Yep I`m with you on the salt thing plus I need a couple of new tyres first.
Coffees on me at Squires when the good weather returns then ?


Yeah defo up for that - Let know when you are back on the road!:D

[Ed]

Is it an open invite:santa:

[danf1234]

Come along mate, the more the merrier!

[dizzyblonde]

Which factory?

One in Halifax, that makes ghastly sweets in purple tins;)

[Ed]

Come along mate, the more the merrier!

Can't promise, but let me know when, OK?

[orose]

Same here - I'll try and make it over there.

[BanannaMan]

Worry not about AR11.

Traveled 5000 miles and was (of course) the only American at AR10.
Everyone was really ace and so very nice.
Was the best rideout I've ever attended.... in any country.
Just go, you'll be glad you did. The .org is the greatest!
Hope to see you there! :smt039

[barwel1992]

im a bit the same i get apprehensive about big gatherings, but im going to try to come to AR11 if i can :)

[danf1234]

One in Halifax, that makes ghastly sweets in purple tins;)

So you work for Nestle - So do I in York.

[Nick_69]

It was my first year last year and after 30mins of been there and getting a little bit of help with the tent i was glad i went

[metalhead19]

It was my first year last year and after 30mins of been there and getting a little bit of help with the tent i was glad i went

haha, going to be bringing a slightly bigger tent next year? ;)

[Terah]

I'm new to the Org, new to biking, don't know anyone, but planning on going to the AR.

(btw - anyone going from Edinburgh?)

[SoulKiss]

Just to echo what everyone has said, just turn up and meet the wonderful .orgers.

Ok so I knew a load of people when we did AR07 - same venue as AR11 will be, this was evidenced by the convoy that made it up the M1 :)

However my 1st rideout was 4 years ago today, one guy I knew, 2 others I didn't.

It didn't exactly go to plan, but is a prime example of how folks pull together.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=81991&highlight=collarbone

Post #35 is where the "fun" starts.

Once again, thanks to the guys involved.

[andrewsmith]

I'm new to the Org, new to biking, don't know anyone, but planning on going to the AR.

(btw - anyone going from Edinburgh?)

Biblo in Wet Fife is planning to

[BernardBikerchick]

hey you !!!! another fella northerner! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease come oh we are sooo sooo friendly we really are a great bunch we are xxxx i won't make next year till perhaps later on the sat gutted :(:(beyond words:(:( but got a wedding i HAVE to go to or lose a friend kind of HAVE to go to lol but DO GO you will not regret it :D:D:D:D:D there is no clicky horribleness or any of that rubbish and i will be there !! main reason to go !! and of course to meet the bear heheheheh

seriously u could not turn up to a nicer place xxx just gutted i am going to miss the ever eventful friday night and hope to god i don't have to travel up there alone!!!! so upset but can't do anything unless they change the VERY EARLY ARRANGED date lol:mad::D:D oh go on juine is a better date lol or july lol

come mate just come you will NOT be sorry i promise u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[fenjer]

I'm new to the Org, new to biking, don't know anyone, but planning on going to the AR.

(btw - anyone going from Edinburgh?)

see here: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=159866

Quite a few of us, and if you look in the Ecosse section you'll find regular rideouts etc... welcome!

[hongman]

I'd only just passed my test and still recovering from my first off the day I bought my bike (yeah...nuff of that) when I decided to attend AR10.

Rictus kindly came to my place to settle my worries the bike would be ok going that distance, and up til then he was the only person I had actually met from the org.

Travelled up with a few from round my area and though I was dead worried about not knowing anyone, getting left behind, all the usual stuff, everyone made me feel welcome and the ride was the best ride ever.

Personally I conquered some biking demons that weekend and had a thouroughly great time - it was so good to meet people (even with a born social phobia) and put faces to names. Also makes reading posts from people you've met completely different, it's like you see them in a totally different light!

One thing, if you get an offer for someone to take some kit there for you beforehand, take it! MrsEssexDave kindly took my things back for me and it made the ride back so much better (although a little scary as Stu rides like a missle on NOS)

Everyone is so friendly and so decent - going out of their way to help you even though they dont know you from adam.

Can't wait for AR11!

[hongman]

Oh and I got to see Minty from Eastenders at The Ace when we gathered there with the SOHO lot, made my other half's day lol.

[BernardBikerchick]

come come hehehehehcome come

[sv4me]

Of the handful of people I've met off this forum I can say hand on heart, I wish I hadn't












;)

[minimorecambe]

Of the handful of people I've met off this forum I can say hand on heart, I wish I hadn't


;)

:smt103 Right back at ya :p

[sv4me]

:smt081 well obviously that doesnt include you

Even if you did ruin my photo session that time :smt003

[darkdreamsgal]

I'd only just passed my test and still recovering from my first off the day I bought my bike (yeah...nuff of that) when I decided to attend AR10.

Rictus kindly came to my place to settle my worries the bike would be ok going that distance, and up til then he was the only person I had actually met from the org.

Travelled up with a few from round my area and though I was dead worried about not knowing anyone, getting left behind, all the usual stuff, everyone made me feel welcome and the ride was the best ride ever.

Personally I conquered some biking demons that weekend and had a thouroughly great time - it was so good to meet people (even with a born social phobia) and put faces to names. Also makes reading posts from people you've met completely different, it's like you see them in a totally different light!

One thing, if you get an offer for someone to take some kit there for you beforehand, take it! MrsEssexDave kindly took my things back for me and it made the ride back so much better (although a little scary as Stu rides like a missle on NOS)

Everyone is so friendly and so decent - going out of their way to help you even though they dont know you from adam.

Can't wait for AR11!
Hear hear :) 'twas my first AR last year too and never had a quiet moment (apart from sleep) from the moment I met up with Keith's lot en route to the moment I parted ways with the boys on the way home! :)

Jo

[hongman]

I parted ways with the boys on the way home! :)

Jo

I vaguely remembering frantically waving goodbye to you after we lost Stu + Eviltwin when I saw signs for the M25! :D

[darkdreamsgal]

lol That was so funny!! But I actually found them again only to lose them again when Stu lost his clutch! That definitely wasn't funny, especially when he had to try not to stop his bike whenever we came to a roundabout...

[hongman]

:D

I guess you will be joining us on the ride up this year? I assume everyone from last year will be going this year from round this way, so likely be the same-ish group.

Can't wait :s

[darkdreamsgal]

Well! Actually, there's a trackday I'm hoping to do on the Thursday and possibly the Friday as well which is at Cadwell, so if all goes to plan I'll be riding from Cadwell ;-) But will probably ride back with whoever's going in the same direction :)

Ps There's also a trackday I'm signed up for at Cadwell with Rapid on the Monday before so it may be a fullscale week up north for me!!

[hongman]

I envy you :(

[darkdreamsgal]

lol The later trackday is subject to work (just found out about it so I'll need to amend my holiday form which I submitted on Friday!) but assuming everything goes to plan, you're more than welcome to join me! It's only an extra day ;-)

It's with the group that Druid posted up about last year :)

[hongman]

Let's take this to PM :D

[darkdreamsgal]

Oops - sorry for spamming the thread, danf! Honestly, you'll love the AR - it's inevitable! :)

[BernardBikerchick]

i wanna go now !!

[Harry_Mc]

i wont know anyone either :) but im sure that will change! curvy's rule ;)

[metalhead19]

curvy's rule ;)

Off to a great start....outcasting yourself like that ;)
But its ok, i fixed it for you

Pointys rule :wink:

:D

[BernardBikerchick]

right you know everyone now so ya coming !!!

[davepreston]

Yeah Rictus i know that, but I have been unable to ride my bike since October after damaging both my knee cartlidges! I am only back on 2 feet again after a long time off, and now I have 3 months of Physio and and another operation.

I have read your knee problems and it gives a lot of inspiration btw!

i did ar 09 on crutches im sure someone will post a pic as i cant find one



but look at this (supervox's post)
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=136820&highlight=ar09&page=7



then read this amusing sumation
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=136952

[dizzyblonde]

but look at this (supervox's post)
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=136820&highlight=ar09&page=7



then read this amusing sumation
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=136952


awww poor Suzy sat by my tent all on her own, while everyone else went out to play!
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t256/Supervox/AR09%20Aerial%20Pics/IMG_2020.jpg

[Bluefish]

oooh, i can see my tent, lol.

[aaron020873]

i wont know anyone either :) but im sure that will change! curvy's rule ;)

i don't know if i'm going yet harry but if i do we could ride there together if you want, i'm only just over the hill from you in furness vale. If you fancy a ride before this just PM me and i will see what i can sort.
By the way i also don't know anyone else off here :smt101

[Harry_Mc]

hey aaron did you get my pm? a few of us (not off the forum) are going for a ride n a fry up on sunday :) startin from glossop at about 11am

[johnnyrod]

I know this one's been asleep for a while but it's a pertinent place... so I'm rubbish at turning up for stuff but will try and come over for a while. What's hapenning when? Dizzy's post says 5-7th, maybe I'll roll along on Sat?

[hongman]

If you turn up Saturday after 9am chances are everyone will be one the rideout :D

Assuming its the same as last year:

Friday all day - people turning up, pitching tents etc. Evening socialising
Saturday - Rideout all day, evening pish up
Sunday - Last bit of mooching about feeling ill, packing up and leaving

So if you're only popping along for 1 day I'd say Sarurday would be your best time. Why not do the rideout too though? ;)

[dizzyblonde]

Thats about right Hong. Saturday will be like a ghost town at the campsite with us lot out playing :)

Just come on Friday JonnyRod....you knows you want to!

[Reeder]

You should all be nervous this year, as I'm attending!

[andrewsmith]

You should all be nervous this year, as I'm attending!

right the case of Gammel Dansk maybe in attendance :lol:

[yorkie_chris]

Come and say hello.

I'll be the drunk one with oily fingers

[AndyBrad]

yup just say hello. theres some really nice people that turn up. You will be supprised. I took our lass last year and left her in the campsite, worried she would be ****ed off with me when i got back. She loved it and met some really nice folks. She was also really happy people learned her name (didnt like to remind her it was on the tshirt ;) ) and just generally really happy to meet the people she met. Just say hello most people wont bite (unless its bear) ;)

[johnnyrod]

Come and say hello.

I'll be the drunk one with oily fingers
Sorry forgot I'd posted in this thread. Will try to get over there. What do you mean YC, you will be, as if you're not just now...

[danf1234]

Not bothered now, as I have at least met some of the org, at the ARTNW. Even YC, MYC and Dave turned up in the morning so I got to meet them as well.

I was the green looking one (*Massive hangover) trying to summon strength to ride home who had the black SV and Givi Luggage, while you were all eating breakfast!

[maviczap]

Not bothered now, as I have at least met some of the org, at the ARTNW. Even YC, MYC and Dave turned up in the morning so I got to meet them as well.

I was the green looking one (*Massive hangover) trying to summon strength to ride home who had the black SV and Givi Luggage, while you were all eating breakfast!

You didn't try and consume as much as Dave did you? :rolleyes:

That'll learn you, hope you had a good time :)

Hangover should be better by now :smt082

[danf1234]

My hangover is still with me now. No Dave turned up in the maorning while I was leaving. They were on the way to take MYC to do some bird watching in Wales!

[maviczap]

Ha Ha Ha self inflicted then :D

[dizzyblonde]

My hangover is still with me now. No Dave turned up in the maorning while I was leaving. They were on the way to take MYC to do some bird watching in Wales!


Fat burds on Craggy Island to be precise!:D

[Ed]

I couldn't believe my eyes:smt082 Blue car comes into the field - blocking the entrance BTW[-X - and out climb Preston and the YCs, all grinning from ear to ear. How does DP fit in that car:confused:

[rictus01]

How does DP fit in that car:confused:


with his Mrs's permission I think is the answer to that one......:D