Camping !! All Madlanders Must Partake !!

[Binky]

Route looks great OG. Just a thought though, can we make a longer route for the Saturday or have another perhaps smaller ride on the Sunday before heading home and make a proper weekend of it. Don't change plans too dramatically because of me as i still don't know if i can afford this, but just a thought, especailly if people are riding a fair way. Be nice to sample LOTS of different roads... :)

[Old Git]

Phil can't see your linkie, but with your expertise & tyre assume you may look at this for Binky ?
Binky, I will be heading home Sunday morning & the ride up/down will be enough I think for my old bones, plus depending on how much beer is consumed over the weekend \\:D/- will play it by ear I think.

[Specialone]

Feck knows what's up with my links, they work on my post then disappear when I make it public :confused:

Anyway, Yeah I'll take a look at the route to add a few more miles on :)

I think around 180 miles would be ideal as this means we will be back late afternoon which gives us time to chill then have a few pops.

The ride down and back up is enough for me so doubt I'll do anything on the Sunday. Could always take a non mway journey home.

Dave numbers and raping ladies are coming a fair distance so I presume they would want a fairly direct journey home.

[Binky]

What kind of route are you thinking for the ride down per chance? As the crow flies or something a little twisty and adventurous?

[Specialone]

What kind of route are you thinking for the ride down per chance? As the crow flies or something a little twisty and adventurous?

For me personally it depends on who is riding down with me, what time we leave etc.
I don't wanna be getting down there at 7pm tbh but also it's a Friday as well and it will be busy on the main roads and mway.

Probably a combo is best, bit of mway, bit of twisties.

[metalhead19]

Depending on the time ppl are due to leave, would anyone be up for a convoy of some sorts to the campsite?

[Specialone]

I'll ride down with anybody that wants to, depending on time obviously.

[metalhead19]

Ok well I finish work at 1 on a Friday so can head off anytime after about half 2. Dno if that makes any plan any easier?
This should be fun. Am yet to meet any madlanders

[Specialone]

Ok well I finish work at 1 on a Friday so can head off anytime after about half 2. Dno if that makes any plan any easier?
This should be fun. Am yet to meet any madlanders

I think OG doesn't finish until 2.30 so could swing past and meet him enroute.
I'll probably work the morning and finish midday ish.

[Dave20046]

i imagine i'd be down brum way 1.30-2pm too

[Old Git]

I think OG doesn't finish until 2.30 so could swing past and meet him enroute.
I'll probably work the morning and finish midday ish.

Yep me finish at 2.30, so should be home & packed n out by 3.30
Understand if you part-timers wana get gone earlier if you can, I will see if there is a chance to see some "cough" 'customers' on that Friday, but it would be very unusual for the chief to let that happen, he ain't completely daft.
Started praying to the sunshine God for this weekend already, so in 3 weeks time there may be a chance of fine weather if all my sacrifices (chicken, Rabbit & young first born child) goes according to plan.
Now, where did I put that virgin............

[Specialone]

Be cool if most of us can ride down together, ill leave anytime tbh, i dont mind waiting for anybody.

[ravingdavis]

Be cool if most of us can ride down together, ill leave anytime tbh, i dont mind waiting for anybody.

Any chance I could meet you guys somewhere along the way? Or is another stop going to be too much of a pain in the ****? I've got the Friday off work so I'm easy with times. Bristol/Bath sort of area.

[Specialone]

Any chance I could meet you guys somewhere along the way? Or is another stop going to be too much of a pain in the ****? I've got the Friday off work so I'm easy with times. Bristol/Bath sort of area.

Fine with me mate, as long as it don't add massive miles to our journey, no problem.

[ravingdavis]

Nah it shouldn't add any miles to your route really. Just let me know where you intercept the M4(ish) and we can sort something out around there. You've got to head down that way in order to get to the camp site :)

[Littlepeahead]

I'll ride down with anybody that wants to, depending on time obviously.

I had heard that you'll go with anyone if they offer you a good time.

I have Friday off work but as I'm photographing a charity golf day and dinner the night before I'm glad none of you are planning an early start.

I'll be riding from Essex and will pick up Rabid-daisy en route.

[Specialone]

I had heard that you'll go with anyone if they offer you a good time.

I have Friday off work but as I'm photographing a charity golf day and dinner the night before I'm glad none of you are planning an early start.

I'll be riding from Essex and will pick up Rabid-daisy en route.

Cheek :smt021:

Don't say things like that my wife will get the wrong impression when she reads this even though she knows I'm too old for that malarky lol.

Rabid daisy, that's a new one :)

Extra points for more variations of raping ladies, the more insulting the better :)

[ravingdavis]

Both of you can bugger off abusing my name.

Seen that photo of you with a black eye Phil..... GUTTED! hahahahahahaha

[Littlepeahead]

Both of you can bugger off abusing my name.

Uh-oh, looks like we've upset Wailing Mavis.

[ravingdavis]

Wailing Mavis.

:smt021:toss::smt071:smt070:smt068:smt067:smt075

:smt098

[Old Git]

As for a meet spot for all the various commuters, LPH, Binky & Raping Mavis (sorry couldn' t resist it) etc.etc.

Have a look at Jnt.17 M5, just off here there is a big retail centre with Huge Asda/Wallmart, McD, Cinema etc.etc.
Guess most coming across country will do M4, then left onto M5 south, so only a few stops down.

Asda could be a good spot since it will have cheapo fuel, cafe & uber large carpark, we usually stop for grub there on the way sarf when in the van.
Only 200 yds off the Mway, so no detour.
Have a look, sees what ya fink.

[Littlepeahead]

Sounds like a good plan. I'm hoping Shaving Babies will make me some brunch at his but I'll leave room for a Smarties McFlurry.

[Specialone]

Btw, my black eye isn't funny raging rabies !!

[Binky]

Has it been confirmed that we don't need to book or pre pay for the campsite BTW?

[Specialone]

Has it been confirmed that we don't need to book or pre pay for the campsite BTW?

Oh crap I was supposed to call them, I'll do it now :)

[Specialone]

Right dudes and dudesses, spoke to Phil the campsite owner, he said no problem, told him we have about 6 defos and approx 4 maybes.
No deposit required as he said they are a laid back site, just to give him a call on the wednesday (13th July) to confirm numbers, so sorted :cool:

[robh539]

Has date been confirmed yet?

[Dave20046]

15th of july i thinkk

[Specialone]

Yep 15th July !!!

[Old Git]

Has date been confirmed yet?

I say old chap, do keep up !

[Specialone]

Does this mean you're gracing us with your presence ???

[robh539]

Does this mean you're gracing us with your presence ???

Depends when it is? got a few appointments coming up. May come in car, will see how I feel on the day.

[Dave20046]

Yep 15th July !!!


Depends when it is? got a few appointments coming up. May come in car, will see how I feel on the day.

I think it's on the 15th of July

...

[Specialone]

Done it big for the lazy gits who didn't read it was 15th July a couple of pages back.

Cmon rob, you know you wanna, dig the kwak out !!

[robh539]

Im at hostpital that day may come after, I think car is best option, Save my knackered legs lol

[Specialone]

Im at hostpital that day may come after, I think car is best option, Save my knackered legs lol

Well you can be designated beer fetcher :)

[robh539]

Well you can be designated beer fetcher :)

no probs you seen the boot size on A4.... My beer prices are reasonable too ;)

[ravingdavis]

I'm not going if Rob goes.

Rob smells.

:p

[Specialone]

I'm not going if Rob goes.

Rob smells.

:p

Nor me \\:D/

[robh539]

Oi you owe me beer cheeky sod lol. Enjoy reading then mate lol

[Old Git]

no probs you seen the boot size on A4.... My beer prices are reasonable too ;)
Plus Rob is quicker in the car than he is on the bike anyway:smt031

[Specialone]

Robs broke himself :(

On a more cheerful note, I'm really looking forward to this now, got the rest of my camping gear the weekend for my France trip so this is ideal for a shakedown of all the kit :)

[robh539]

Plus Rob is quicker in the car than he is on the bike anyway:smt031
Oi :smt021 sadly, I am these days. I have a date with the TT next year to get sorted and back up to standard again either on bike or pimped up wheel chair lol.

yeah im in for this.

[MisterTommyH]

I'm now doubtful for this if I want to go to the AR.

[Specialone]

I'm now doubtful for this if I want to go to the AR.

Booooo :( you enjoy the w/end with us more :)

[metalhead19]

I'm now doubtful for this if I want to go to the AR.

Do Both, Im planning too :D

[MisterTommyH]

Do Both, Im planning too :D

I was planning to.....then I looked at my bank balance halfway through the GM, and still had to buy fuel to get all the way home.:smt095

[Dave20046]

I was planning to.....then I looked at my bank balance halfway through the GM, and still had to buy fuel to get all the way home.:smt095

NOne of the transactions have come through mine yet,pooing it !
Saturday morning was particularly expensive :(... but worth it

[Specialone]

Our weekend is gonna be a cheapie so don't worry.

I'm not rolling in cash myself ATM so I don't wanna spend loads of dosh, but on the other hand, life can change for the worse at anytime so live your life as much as possible, you're a long time dead and all that :)

[Dave20046]

Our weekend is gonna be a cheapie so don't worry.

Why,will rapingbabies be leading the rideout? :p
Or if we could stick to motorways that'd be grand,my fuel consumption's fine on them.
:lol:

[MisterTommyH]

Or if we could stick to motorways that'd be grand,my fuel consumption's fine on them.
:lol:

Really? I only got 125 miles out of the tank from Gretna.

[Dave20046]

Really? I only got 125 miles out of the tank from Gretna.

MIne was around 120 I think (that's) good in my book! Light was on for every fill up on the Saturday ride.

[Old Git]

Oi :smt021 sadly, I am these days. I have a date with the TT next year to get sorted and back up to standard again either on bike or pimped up wheel chair lol.

yeah im in for this.

Sorry mate, hadn't realised you had been tarmac surfing, still anything you can walk away from is good.
Hope to see u on the 15th, will buy you a beer (only a little one thouh cause your driving!)

OG

[Littlepeahead]

Do what I do - save fuel by riding pillion. Oh hang on, when I ride pillion with Paving Laybys I pay for the fuel. And the ice cream. And then get accused of stealing his beer.

He did a track day at Snetterton yesterday and they made him wear a yellow hi-vis as he was a track day virgin. I think we should make him wear one on 16th too.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=592&pictureid=5727

[Dave20046]

I agree, with a list of his alternative names on :)

[Old Git]

I agree, with a list of his alternative names on :)

Mmmmm thats an idea, anyone into making flags????

[robh539]

Sorry mate, hadn't realised you had been tarmac surfing, still anything you can walk away from is good.
Hope to see u on the 15th, will buy you a beer (only a little one thouh cause your driving!)

OG


I've not been tarmac surfing lol, just im bust lol.

every time i look on here RD has a new name :D best get a xxl hi-vis ;)

[Littlepeahead]

Lathing-divas will need an XXL if I bring along the banana loaf I made for him and put in my freezer. Though I'm sure he'll be happy to share it with the rest of you. :smt057

[ravingdavis]

LPH, if you do intend on coming pillion would it not be an idea for you to be nice to me? I could leave you a very long way from home.

[Littlepeahead]

LPH, if you do intend on coming pillion would it not be an idea for you to be nice to me? I could leave you a very long way from home.

Don't see why I should have to be nice to you. No one else is. And you don't own a tent either.

Anyway, I have been quite nice - I didn't publish all the really bad photos of you that I took yesterday. But that could change.

[robh539]

LPH put all the
pics up.... I need a new one to keep the rif raf away ;)

[ravingdavis]

LPH put all the
pics up.... I need a new one to keep the rif raf away ;)

You cheeky bugger.

[robh539]

You cheeky bugger.

You just worked that out mate lol

[danf1234]

Right 15th of July I am in! Bit of a slog from old Yorkshire but game on!

[Specialone]

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Raping ladies
7. Metalhead19
8. Danf1234 ( I'll add your name you lazy git)

[robh539]

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Raping ladies
7. Metalhead19
8. Danf1234 ( I'll add your name you lazy git)
9. Rob.....car

[ravingdavis]

Just adding a few corrections again.

1. The legend that is Ravingdavis
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Stupidone
7. Metalhead19
8. Danf1234 ( I'll add your name you lazy git)
9. Rob.....poof

[Specialone]

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. The bell end that is wailing Mavis
7. Metalhead19
8. Danf1234 ( I'll add your name you lazy git)
9. Rob.....poof :)

[robh539]

Ya can get your own beer now..... not you phil mate, ill bring my gear :)

[-Ralph-]

Ya can get your own beer now..... not you phil mate

Ooh, favoritism...

:makelurve:

[robh539]

Ya can get your own beer now..... not you phil mate, ill bring my gear :)

lol sorry should make it clear RD get ya now beer now..... ;)

Ooh, favoritism...

:makelurve:

dam right as phil offered to let me sit pillion for the day. He might leave me somewhere otherwise.

[Littlepeahead]

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. The bell end that is wailing Mavis
7. Metalhead19
8. Danf1234 ( I'll add your name you lazy git)
9. Rob.....poof :smile:
10. Small Petit Pois Cranium

[ravingdavis]

Ya can get your own beer now..... not you phil mate, ill bring my gear :)

WHAT!!! I'm still poor, I demand you all buy me beer.

[Littlepeahead]

WHAT!!! I'm still poor, I demand you all buy me beer.

Why would we bother to buy you beer. It will only get 'stolen'.

[-Ralph-]

Wish I was coming, but you can't have your cake and eat it :(

[Dave20046]

Cake!

[robh539]

WHAT!!! I'm still poor, I demand you all buy me beer.


Your buying us beer this time ;)

[Littlepeahead]

Wish I was coming, but you can't have your cake and eat it :(

You'll miss the banana loaf then.

[ravingdavis]

Your buying us beer this time ;)

Its gonna be a dry weekend for you then.

Also, dont mention cake when Dave numbers is around. It gets him far too excited.

[robh539]

I hope it is a dry weekend..... Ya not changed still the same lol

[danf1234]

Ammended for you Phil. Hope you Madlanders don't mind a Northern Monkey coming on your BASH!

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. dave20046
6. The bell end that is wailing Mavis
7. Metalhead19
8. danf1234 - Guest from the Pennine Massive!
9. Rob.....poof :smile:
10. Small Petit Pois Cranium

[Old Git]

Ya can get your own beer now..... not you phil mate, ill bring my gear :)

Mmm Cammp weekend, I should say so......Oooo matron:rolleyes::smt056

[Specialone]

Not long to go now folks, start offering sacrifices to the sun gods for decent weather :cool:

We will we need to find out who wants to ride down with who etc and what time to pick everyone up en route.

I might not work that day so ill be flexible on time.

[metalhead19]

Not long to go now folks, start offering sacrifices to the sun gods for decent weather :cool:

We will we need to find out who wants to ride down with who etc and what time to pick everyone up en route.

I might not work that day so ill be flexible on time.

Im def up for joining a few of you for the ride down (but not for the ride back as il be leaving early sunday morning)
Sorry if this has been asked/answered before, but does the campsite provide any form of food/pub? I have no form of camp cooking stuff so could be interesting if not :rolleyes:

[danf1234]

Phil is playing football tonight, but I am sure he will post later. I asked him the same question, and was told there are a couple of pubs in walking distance, or we could get some disposable barbeque and cans and have a barbeque on the beach. I am taking my mini stove as this is a trail run for the France trip in September so I can use that for brekky sarnies etc.

[danf1234]

There is a Tesco open until midnight in Minehead 7 miles down the coast where you will be able to stock up on supplies.

This is the campsite by the way:

http://www.porlock.co.uk/members/index.php?id=00075

There is also a Costcutter in Porlock, near to where the campsite is, that is open 07:30 - 20:00 everyday.

[Specialone]

Just sorting a quote out guys ill be along shortly.

[metalhead19]

There is a Tesco open until midnight in Minehead 7 miles down the coast where you will be able to stock up on supplies.

There is also a Costcutter in Porlock, near to where the campsite is, that is open 07:30 - 20:00 everyday.

Sold, il be living off crisps and cereal all weekend (apart from the compulsory bar crawl!) :smt023

[Specialone]

Hopefully this link (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Sparkhayes+Farm+Camping+Site,,+Sparkhayes+L ane,,+Porlock,,+Exmoor+National+Park,+Somerset,,+T A24+8NE&hl=en&ll=51.20935,-3.596531&spn=0.003428,0.011319&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=13.909932,46.362305&t=h&z=17) will work :p

Pubs are very close, but im perfectly happy to have cans on site, ill go with the flow.
Ill have my burner as well so sausage or bacon sarnies are achieveable if we all muck in, simple bbq on the night or pub grub, not fussed either way, i thought it might keep costs down for everyone if we 'ruff' it.

The guy told me as its a family site, they are laid back but just requests that noise stops at 11pm, but i think if we are sensible, pitch our tents as far away from anyone else, then we can stay on site with no bother.
He said the beach is 15-20 mins walk but it looks further than that to me.

I think RobH is coming in his car so im sure he could do a supplies run for us.

Should be a giggle :cool:

[robh539]

Pubs are very close :p

I think RobH is coming in his car so im sure he could do a supplies run for us. This is true and i will do if required. :drink:

Should be a giggle :cool:
Yep

[-Ralph-]

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=TA24+8NE&daddr=Vulcan+Road,+Somerset+TA24+6DG+(McDonald's)&hl=en&sll=51.20371,-3.46391&sspn=0.144769,0.41851&geocode=FWtnDQMdiSXJ_ynFDSlYYtltSDHrod3QK6BSSg%3BF X5ODQMdGiXL_yHY4bzxA-FFPg&mra=ls&t=h&z=13

[-Ralph-]

THE PORLOCK TAKEAWAY
The Porlock takeaway is open for traditional Fish 'n' Chips and other fine takeaway food.

http://www.eatoutsomerset.com/restaurants/porlock/the-olde-chapel.html

[Binky]

I can not afford to do this now. More important things to spend mon financier on. Sorry chaps and chappettes.

Need to sort my starter out before too long as well... :(

[Specialone]

That sucks mate :(
Shame you can't make it.

[Old Git]

Anyone meeting at the Asda / Wallmart off Jnt 17 (?) M5 south:smt064

[Specialone]

Anyone meeting at the Asda / Wallmart off Jnt 17 (?) M5 south:smt064

Yeah us :)
My plan ATM mate is, danf and Dave numbers are coming to mine and were gonna ride down to meet you en route, is that best place to meet you ?

Didn't realise you were that far down, what time you thinking there ?

If anyone else wants to ride down with us from brum side just let me know and we'll meet you.

[Littlepeahead]

I assume by 'ruff it' you meant we might have to serve any pre dinner cocktails in plastic glasses not crystal? Do you think the local supermarket will sell mint for the Pimms or should I bring some from the garden?

Is anyone going to be able to boil water so I can have my instant porrige for breakfast as I don't eat bacon or sausage?

[Specialone]

I assume by 'ruff it' you meant we might have to serve any pre dinner cocktails in plastic glasses not crystal? Do you think the local supermarket will sell mint for the Pimms or should I bring some from the garden?

Is anyone going to be able to boil water so I can have my instant porrige for breakfast as I don't eat bacon or sausage?

Lol, yeah myself and dan are bringing burners and kettles so no probs with the boiling water.

[Old Git]

I assume by 'ruff it' you meant we might have to serve any pre dinner cocktails in plastic glasses not crystal? Do you think the local supermarket will sell mint for the Pimms or should I bring some from the garden?

Is anyone going to be able to boil water so I can have my instant porrige for breakfast as I don't eat bacon or sausage?

You don't eat sausage!!!! whats the point in that!!!
I too will have an engenius water boiling thingamejig.(probably)

[Old Git]

Yeah us :)
My plan ATM mate is, danf and Dave numbers are coming to mine and were gonna ride down to meet you en route, is that best place to meet you ?

Didn't realise you were that far down, what time you thinking there ?

If anyone else wants to ride down with us from brum side just let me know and we'll meet you.

I,m not, Worcester is Jnt.7 on the M5 didn't know if we were trying an
en-mass arrival hence the lower meeting point for Making Ladies, LPH etc.
As noted previous, unless I am very luck, won't be out of Worcester 'till 3.30pm at best, so maybe since you are having the day off, maybe you, Dave numbers etc. wana go it alone (:smt115:-({|=:-(:smt022)