Camping !! All Madlanders Must Partake !! [Archive] - SV650.org

Specialone

13-06-11, 04:55 PM

Okay girls and boys, after speaking with Old Git at the weekend, we are thinking of a camping weekend/ ride in Taunton.

It's to be known as CAMMP weekend as in title :)

Thinking of weekend at end of July, I know it's close to the AR but I'm not sure how many madlanders are going to that anyway, I'm not tbh.

It's going to be a cheapo, get there late afternoon/ early evening Friday, ride out Saturday, come home sunday .

Anybody interested ?
Come on you know you want to !!

Phil

13-06-11, 05:32 PM

I'll be tempted, will have to figure out how to carry luggage on the blade before then though :p

rusty76

13-06-11, 05:45 PM

It's to be known as CAMMP weekend

Phil

I'd better start growing my handlebar moustache now

You can wear your YMCA builders gear

And G can look like normal

13-06-11, 05:51 PM

I'd better start growing some hair or people will start calling me dildo head

:safe:

And G can looks like sexy beast anyway

Thanks mate

Specialone

13-06-11, 06:00 PM

:safe:

Thanks mate

Good retort !!

G, as my mrs isn't going I could probably haul some stuff for you if your struggling.

ravingdavis

13-06-11, 06:27 PM

I WANNA GO!!!

Dont do it at the end of July though, I'm not in the country :(

robh539

13-06-11, 06:32 PM

I WANNA GO!!!

Dont do it at the end of July though, I'm not in the country :(

Your not a madlander :stupid:
;)

ravingdavis

13-06-11, 06:38 PM

Your not a madlander :stupid:
;)

Racist pig.

It's not my fault I live in a better part of the country than you :)

MisterTommyH

13-06-11, 06:40 PM

Hmmmm, could be interested.....you thinking of any particular weekend?

13-06-11, 06:53 PM

I forget that I'm away most of June/july living somewhere in the middle of the north sea... There's a weekend or two I'm free though so get a multi option poll up and we can see who is free when and then pick a weekend rusty-buthole is busy.

robh539

13-06-11, 07:02 PM

Racist pig.

It's not my fault I live in a better part of the country than you :)

Honest lol

No chance I did my time in london.

Watching for dates

-Ralph-

13-06-11, 07:09 PM

23rd July I'm off to Corfu.

ryansv

13-06-11, 07:48 PM

I love all things cammp ! I'm in :)

Specialone

13-06-11, 08:25 PM

Ok Girls as requested, poll added :cool:

-Ralph-

13-06-11, 08:27 PM

None of those are good for me, have a good time folks.

MisterTommyH

13-06-11, 08:43 PM

Last ones the AR would like a w/e free between the two ideally.

Specialone

13-06-11, 08:53 PM

Im not doing the AR tommy so i couldnt care ;)

widepants

13-06-11, 09:06 PM

well ...if there arnt too many of u ,then if you're nice ,you can all pitch your tents in my garden.Not quite Taunton but near enough

Dave20046

14-06-11, 07:07 PM

*******s. I voted for the AR weekend - I'm probably doing that. (want maximum usage out of bike & tent this year)

Can I swap it to the 15th of July one?

Specialone

14-06-11, 07:17 PM

Dave, date noted :)

GixxerMatt

15-06-11, 06:44 AM

15th :D im up for it providing i have no more problems with the bike

speedplay

15-06-11, 09:38 AM

Phil and cammp,

Nuff said!

Specialone

15-06-11, 10:00 AM

You know me rob I'll take any abuse thrown, but one thing you can't call me is camp, look it up in the dictionary, you won't find a picture of me, Colin maybe with his pink shirts ;)

metalhead19

15-06-11, 10:50 AM

I'm game for the weekend of the 15th :D

Specialone

15-06-11, 11:04 AM

So, the 15th seems to be winning at present, typical, my least favourite one ;)

DavieSV

15-06-11, 01:02 PM

I'd love to come, but my browny pot is close to empty :(

I'm camping with the family in devon from 22nd to 29th so could possibly come on 29th on way back home in the car, so camping but no ride out :cool:

5th june is quite do-able, 15th is maybe but probable not.

rusty76

15-06-11, 03:20 PM

Not checked the calendar but the 15th's out, I'm on holiday

Old Git

15-06-11, 04:06 PM

Specialone

15-06-11, 04:29 PM

Fork and spoon Phil that was quick !
Unless we are going to cammp in Widepants Garden ( Mmmm Cammp / Widepants - Phil you sure there is no thread running through your mind on this one??) I better start looking at camp-sites PDQ

OG

Well I thought if I don't get things moving it won't happen :)

I'm off to France 1st September so I haven't got an enormous amount of weekends available.

Btw, that's a very generous offer from mr widepants and depending on numbers that would be brilliant if his garden would accommodate us.

rusty76

15-06-11, 04:49 PM

I can't see the poll on tapatalk but 8/9/10 on are only possibilities for me.

Specialone

15-06-11, 05:00 PM

I can't see the poll on tapatalk but 8/9/10 on are only possibilities for me.

July or august ! If it's July those dates were never mentioned lol

Old Git

15-06-11, 06:44 PM

I'v voted for 2 dates cos I can
I'm OK for 15th or 22nd - BUT REMEMBER many schools break for summer hols last day on 22nd and if we need a camp site (rather than a garden) may be heavily booked with all the lickle families going sarf for the summer.

Phil, better set a date for a close-off for who is coming so we have numbers and can see how many tents we can cram into widepants garden, otherwise we will need to look at booking/reserving a site becasue
Should we say deffinate numbers by end of next week, i.e by 24th June??

Think 15th should look favourite for the points noted above.:smt116

Specialone

15-06-11, 06:51 PM

Yeah good point OG, forgot all the rugrats broke up then, im sure there would be a crappy campsite somewhere that would have space though lol

Make a decision by the weekend then folks please \\:D/

You know the link of the campsite you posted to me in PM, shall we try that if the back garden at widepants' isnt available / suitable?

Specialone

15-06-11, 06:57 PM

Looking at the numbers for the 15th it looks like 8 possibles, dave numbers voted for this as date as well but fooked up his voting.

Ill text ryansv as he hasnt voted for this date.

rusty76

15-06-11, 07:00 PM

July or august ! If it's July those dates were never mentioned lol

I can't see any dates mate

I'll log on with the PC later

Specialone

16-06-11, 12:38 PM

Rusty bum hole has put his name down , well bugger me :)

rusty76

16-06-11, 01:22 PM

well bugger me :)

Told you lads, this is all a ruse for specialone to indulge his ghey side

Ps don't make any arrangments on my account. Any excuse and I'll drop out quicker than Phills pants on a camping weekend in Taunton

Specialone

16-06-11, 01:32 PM

Feck me, haven't even booked anything yet and dildo head is already making excuses to get out of it;)

Specialone

16-06-11, 03:56 PM

Bugger !! OG can't do the august one, which was my preference tbh so I'm defo not gonna be able to please everyone :(

rusty76

16-06-11, 05:29 PM

Bugger !! OG can't do the august one, which was my preference tbh so I'm defo not gonna be able to please everyone :(

Dunt worry about me chief, go with whichever date suits the other guys.

I might be able to do 29 /30 but it's my old mans bday so unsure of plans

aliwakeskate

16-06-11, 05:35 PM

Cheers for pointing this out to me Phil! I voted for 15th July as I'm away most of the other weekends.

Al

Specialone

17-06-11, 11:02 AM

Ok dudes, these are a couple of campsites myself and OG have looked into

Ashe farm (http://www.ashefarm.co.uk/contact.asp)

Ive also just rang and spoke to the owner of Sparkhayes Farm (http://www.porlock.co.uk/members/index.php?id=00075), top bloke, he said bikes no problem (actual words were 'more than welcome'), two fields, £7 a night, leave whatever time we like on the sunday etc.
Beach is 20 mins walk from here and 3 pubs within a 5 min walk into the village.

Let me know your thoughts lads please :)

Old Git

17-06-11, 11:57 AM

Also had a response from these, ok for motorcycles, even lists 'BIKERS' on the price list !!!!

http://www.bowdenscrest.co.uk/
Says £7.50/night each, seems good.

This one slightly on the east of the M5, you pays your money & takes your pic, but it do have its own 'Bar':smt031

Specialone

17-06-11, 12:08 PM

Where is this one located OG ? I think the nearest one to the decent roads should win IMO.

That one I linked to is close to minehead I think.

All of the sites look decent tbh.

Old Git

17-06-11, 12:42 PM

http://www.bowdenscrest.co.uk/3.htm

Should take you to the location page for Bowdens.

Specialone

17-06-11, 12:58 PM

Well, slightly biased, but my one is by the sea, 50p cheaper and closer to the map link you sent OG :)

aliwakeskate

17-06-11, 04:36 PM

All look pretty good gents. I like the idea of the one that is 5 mins walk from 3 pubs ;). Could be very handy for friday and sat night!

Specialone

17-06-11, 04:37 PM

Well folks, let's be honest, the 15th of July is gonna win, doesn't seem to be any late comers to change the result.

So, can we have some firm names then ?

I know it's 4 weeks away but we can get something booked then and advise the site on numbers.

So add your name to list if you can committ.

1. Specialone

widepants

18-06-11, 06:21 PM

well guys ,if you end up in Porlock ,then you will not go far wrong. The south west lot have been going there for the last few years and are heading back that way for the August bank hols.Have alook at the "porlock" thread in the southwesrt section

Old Git

19-06-11, 10:10 AM

1. Specialone
2. Old Git

Specialone

19-06-11, 10:22 AM

Looking like just me and you then OG ;)

MisterTommyH

19-06-11, 11:20 AM

Looking like just me and you then OG ;)

I've just got to check work will let me have the Friday off before I put my name down.

Binky

19-06-11, 11:26 AM

I'll keep my eye on this if i can make the 15th then i'll probably pop along, certainly. Money is a key concern for me at the minute though.

Specialone

19-06-11, 01:41 PM

I've just got to check work will let me have the Friday off before I put my name down.

Were not going to late friday Tommy, Og dont finish until 2.30 i think, planning to get down for 6.00 ish i guess.

Specialone

19-06-11, 01:42 PM

I'll keep my eye on this if i can make the 15th then i'll probably pop along, certainly. Money is a key concern for me at the minute though.

Mate, its going to be on a budget for me also, spend as little as possible, be great if you could make it :)

aliwakeskate

19-06-11, 08:54 PM

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)

I'm on the maybe list at moment, due to me heading on a trip round europe a week later. I'll keep an eye on this and let you know in couple of weeks.

Al

DavieSV

20-06-11, 06:43 AM

I carn't make it...
The inlaws are coming down from Scotland that weekend :(

ryansv

20-06-11, 07:39 AM

I can't come either :(

Littlepeahead

20-06-11, 01:46 PM

The Indian cricket team are also in Taunton that weekend as they play a warm up match. I was thinking of going along to watch a mate bat for Somerset.

So you'll have a good mix of Madlanders and crazy Indian cricket fans on the roads in that area all weekend.

MisterTommyH

20-06-11, 02:53 PM

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H

Specialone

20-06-11, 04:52 PM

We'll done tommy :)

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:10 PM

nah don't think this is for me really

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:11 PM

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5.Dave20046

Just winding you up Phil :razz:

Specialone

20-06-11, 05:14 PM

Ooh you bitch ;)

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:17 PM

Jesus - just checked a map! Maybe I'm not as much as a madlander as I thought. That's fricking miles away lol.
Still on for it though 8)

Specialone

20-06-11, 05:20 PM

Jesus - just checked a map! Maybe I'm not as much as a madlander as I thought. That's fricking miles away lol.
Still on for it though 8)

Jump on m6, it ain't that far, I can meet you en route or come to mine for a brew and rest :)

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:23 PM

Specialone

20-06-11, 05:28 PM

4 hours from my house! unless I looked up the wrong post code (weston super mare - ish?)
Anyhoo I'm up for it regardless I've bought insurance and I've bought a tent and I damnwell want to use them this year.
Getting fridays (/days) off work is a bit tricky so I might have to be a saturday-sundayer, if that's okay?

Won't take 4 hours mate, if I get a shifty on I can do Weston in about 1hr 20mins.
We are not going to late afternoon tbh, just come down later IMO so you're ready for the ride on Saturday, I'm sure you could get a early finish if needed Friday afternoon ?

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:38 PM

Won't take 4 hours mate, if I get a shifty on I can do Weston in about 1hr 20mins.
We are not going to late afternoon tbh, just come down later IMO so you're ready for the ride on Saturday, I'm sure you could get a early finish if needed Friday afternoon ?

Chances are I'll be able to get the day off, if not I'll atleast be able to swap things around and get the afternoon free so yeah sounds like a plan.
Google reckoned almost 4hours to one of those campsites from sheffield! Although I can get down to brum in less than an hour and a half so sounds more like 3hours then I'd guess.

Are there going to be any other SVs? :smt116

Specialone

20-06-11, 05:43 PM

Are there going to be any other SVs? :smt116

Don't be stupid, this is an org weekend ;)

Dave20046

20-06-11, 05:45 PM

I'll see if I can borrow my mates bonney to fit in ;)

-Ralph-

20-06-11, 07:11 PM

I'll see if I can borrow my mates bonney to fit in ;)

That won't work, you'd at least need an AJS or a BSA! ;)

Specialone

20-06-11, 08:34 PM

I'll see if I can borrow my mates bonney to fit in ;)

You might be able to keep up then ;)

Specialone

20-06-11, 08:37 PM

Bumped the list ...

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046

ravingdavis

20-06-11, 09:25 PM

1. Ravingdavis
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Specialone

I am putting myself at the top of the list because I am the most important person and Phil at the bottom because that is where he belongs.

:D

Specialone

20-06-11, 09:33 PM

Old Git

21-06-11, 06:05 AM

OK Ladies, this is a rough route I was thinking of, not built any stops in for food, drink, fags, pictures, bad backs, bag emptying or anything else at this stage.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=taunton&daddr=bampton+to:dulverton+to:minehead+to:lynmouth +to:newtown+to:bampton&hl=en&sll=50.989557,-3.562317&sspn=0.202709,0.614548&geocode=Ff1rCgMdKqXQ_yl_kLcfkoptSDH76d5ONA7rdQ%3BF fgNCgMd7M3K_yndRQU1U8BtSDEglOyiLa4OBQ%3BFWLOCgMdWN HJ_ylX7mvoJMRtSDGwvJQ_QfQQBQ%3BFelVDQMdMurK_ykNzvq E5d1tSDFwvZQ_QfQQBQ%3BFSerDQMdnMfF_ymbyLuvQtRtSDE-F3yWtnMuAQ%3BFf5pCgMdz5_G_ynl7qfavcttSDF5cpcEACZ08 A%3BFfgNCgMd7M3K_yndRQU1U8BtSDEglOyiLa4OBQ&mra=ls&z=10
Roads as I remember are good, pending traffic at a weekend, so progress should be good.
Do we want it a bit longer? perhaps another 40-50 miles? and this is also starting from our original concept of staying near Taunton, depending which cammp we are at, this may have an effect on the start/finish but you get the idea.
Phil, assuming you are looking at Porlock for the camping, will post an alternative route shortly.

Old Git

21-06-11, 06:13 AM

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Porlock&daddr=Lynmouth+to:A361+to:B3227+to:Dunster+to:Taun ton+to:Wiveliscombe,+Taunton+to:Bampton,+Tiverton+ to:minehead+to:A39&hl=en&sll=51.107255,-3.51986&sspn=0.40439,1.229095&geocode=FRZkDQMdsivJ_ynRqqOtN9dtSDFOzotXnOc9VA%3BF SerDQMdnMfF_ymbyLuvQtRtSDE-F3yWtnMuAQ%3BFXZoCgMdMJHG_w%3BFdzzCQMd3jrK_w%3BFZz 7DAMdAmvL_ynBLE1lQedtSDEDcSSDmGvMCg%3BFf1rCgMdKqXQ _yl_kLcfkoptSDH76d5ONA7rdQ%3BFQfTCgMdd3fN_ymDgcCRT OltSDEsmkxKIkJ6Sw%3BFfgNCgMd7M3K_yndRQU1U8BtSDEglO yiLa4OBQ%3BFelVDQMdMurK_ykNzvqE5d1tSDFwvZQ_QfQQBQ% 3BFZxiDQMd-EPJ_w&mra=dme&mrsp=9&sz=10&z=10
So, version 2 with the extra 40ish miles & we get to do the run through Dulverton twice (which is V. good)

Hope it all makes sense, if not don't follow me cause I will be lost too.

Specialone

21-06-11, 05:16 PM

Both look ok but 2nd link didnt have the route highlighted in blue as normal :confused:

Dunno about the rest of you but i think we should include a visit to the coast on the route maybe for dinner ? get some pics of the bike by the coast :)

Old Git

21-06-11, 06:05 PM

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Porlock&daddr=Lynmouth+to:A361+to:B3227+to:Carhampton,+Min ehead+to:Taunton+to:Wiveliscombe,+Taunton+to:Bampt on,+Tiverton+to:minehead+to:porlock&hl=en&sll=51.124213,-3.470306&sspn=0.20212,0.614548&geocode=FRZkDQMdsivJ_ynRqqOtN9dtSDFOzotXnOc9VA%3BF SerDQMdnMfF_ymbyLuvQtRtSDE-F3yWtnMuAQ%3BFXZoCgMdMJHG_w%3BFdzzCQMd3jrK_w%3BFbD WDAMdrdjL_ykNAkYAB-dtSDFEMI4WPTJvxA%3BFf1rCgMdKqXQ_yl_kLcfkoptSDH76d5 ONA7rdQ%3BFQfTCgMdd3fN_ymDgcCRTOltSDEsmkxKIkJ6Sw%3 BFfgNCgMd7M3K_yndRQU1U8BtSDEglOyiLa4OBQ%3BFelVDQMd MurK_ykNzvqE5d1tSDFwvZQ_QfQQBQ%3BFRZkDQMdsivJ_ynRq qOtN9dtSDFOzotXnOc9VA&mra=ls&z=10
OK 2nd route try again, think this is along the coast Porlock - Lynmouth ???

Specialone

21-06-11, 06:30 PM

Looks good to me mate :)

We going for that campsite i found then, does your route start from that one?

I can drop him an email if so and say we have 5 defos but maybe 3 more maybees.

Old Git

21-06-11, 07:25 PM

Sounds OK to me, route is a figure 8, so can start and stop at the campsite.
Will sort a stop point for lunch somewhere, think to go along with the CAMMP theme, maybe we should all have a picknick mid-way???
proper with a blanket on the ground etc.?? wandaya think, camp enough??

Specialone

21-06-11, 07:33 PM

aliwakeskate

21-06-11, 07:39 PM

2nd Route looks good OG. Spot of lunch by the seaside sounds spot on (fish and chips), although we could all get wicker hampers as top boxes for a proper picknick lunch...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_S2lIA6DlrJE/TKsTgCseFtI/AAAAAAAAEB0/vlhxeGeB0dc/s1600/bikepics+368crop.jpg

Specialone

21-06-11, 07:46 PM

aliwakeskate

21-06-11, 07:48 PM

even better

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j289/Radarspit/Red%20Marley%202011/DSCF7151.jpg

Now to ebay to hunt for wicker hampers...

-Ralph-

21-06-11, 07:50 PM

:lol: very good

Littlepeahead

21-06-11, 09:35 PM

Is this a boys only Madlanders only event or is it open to Essex girls too? Though not ones with fake tans, fake nails and fake boobs.

Old Git

22-06-11, 06:03 AM

Is this a boys only Madlanders only event or is it open to Essex girls too? Though not ones with fake tans, fake nails and fake boobs.
All welcome fake or no fake!, especially from Essex!!!

Those wicker baskets look just the ticket, can carry everything you need including a spare set of false teeth, some hankies etc.etc.
I thought a picknick would be nice, all you youngens will be my age someday & my colon will not withstand too much of that foreign food! - (bar humbug, young wipper snappers)

As regards the seaside, since we are cammping at the seaside, it is essentially the start/finish it will be difficult to put some in the middle as well.??
Phil, with your super new tyre satnat I am happy to step to one side if someone wants to take over sorting the route.???
I understand Cornwall has some nice coastline.:D

Specialone

22-06-11, 06:07 AM

All welcome fake or no fake!

As regards the seaside, since we are cammping at the seaside, it is essentially the start/finish it will be difficult to put some in the middle as well.??
Phil, with your super new tyre satnat I am happy to step to one side if someone wants to take over sorting the route.???
I understand Cornwall has some nice coastline.:D

I can have a look if you want but the route you have looks good, don't we come close at lynmouth (sp) ?

Or we could go a little bit further west with the coastal road.

Old Git

22-06-11, 06:22 AM

I can have a look if you want but the route you have looks good, don't we come close at lynmouth (sp) ?

Or we could go a little bit further west with the coastal road.
yes we go from the cammp west to Lynmouth, then from there head south to start the loop, see the 2nd link on earlier posts, but this will be early in the trip, I guess Porlock to Lynmouth will only be about 30-40 miles.

Littlepeahead

22-06-11, 03:36 PM

I have that Friday off work if I feel like joining you but can I just check a couple of things before I commit to anything:

1) Will this be like a Supervox Essex rideout : we lose at least 3 people, someone gets a puncture, someone else ends up in a ditch and 'seaside' means Southend on Sea which is chav central with polluted water and lots of fat women in crop tops?

2) If we are going to the seaside will you all be in tight Speedos - just so I know to bring my camera?

3) As the only female, am I expected to bake the scones for the picnic?

Old Git

22-06-11, 03:46 PM

1./ NO
2./ Under leathers, Yes
3./ No - a mans picnic usually consists of lots of meat & gentlemens relish, no scones required (although bring some incase we have some interlopers!)

Look forward to seeing you :smt001

Dave20046

22-06-11, 04:12 PM

3. not scones, CAKE!

Specialone

22-06-11, 04:37 PM

Ooh me me i love scones \\:D/
Strawberry jam and clotted cream :smt045

Ive got a plan with the route as well, add a loop and stop at illfracoombe :)

Specialone

22-06-11, 04:59 PM

Linky

This is a cafe opposite where we could park on the pavement, or find a chippy :), looks plenty of places to grab food if we do decide to go there.

My google maps is being snail slow atm so cant extend your original map, btw i dont wanna lead so another satnav may be needed.

metalhead19

22-06-11, 05:22 PM

Think i can make this, although i can't see the proposed route or campsite as I'm having to use my phone for Internet.
Def 15th July?
And we have to ring up to book at the campsite?

Specialone

22-06-11, 05:32 PM

If we are defo fixed on 15th and the campsite i suggested I'll email them and find out the details, the impression I got was he just wanted numbers really.

Specialone

22-06-11, 05:35 PM

1. Specialone
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Raping ladies
7. Metalhead19

ravingdavis

22-06-11, 08:28 PM

3. not scones, CAKE!

CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!!!!

Just a quick correction for you Phil,

1. Raping ladies
2. Old Git
3. Aliwakeskate (maybe)
4. Tommy H
5. Dave20046
6. Spasticone
7. Metalhead19

Looking forward to this now :)