Le Carnage weekend to Normandy

[F4LL3N]

SV has passed the MOT! :D

[speedplay]

Lol, nah she's alright :)

Btw, it's Clair, she don't like peeps spelling her name wrong ;)

Is that why she calls you moon head?

[danf1234]

I am going to get seriously wet tomorrow (Runs off into the garage - yelling)

[Specialone]

Clair informs me that chilli con carnage is on and cooking :)

[MisterTommyH]

Just realised that pay-day isn't until Friday.

I'd rather not get a large wadge of Euros until I've been paid (which is likely to be anytime from getting on the boat onwards).

Obviously I don't want to get stuff on the boat because of the huge comission, but do you reckon I'll be ok just drawing stuff from a Cash Machine on the other side?

[Specialone]

Should be ok Tom I think, just don't expect so many banks to be around.

[Dave20046]

I'll be in the same ferry tom.hopefully going to get 50 euros or so tomorrow rest on card/cash machine

[F4LL3N]

I was planning on doing the petrol via card and the rest cash. Depends on how much it costs to get into stuff I guess?

[Specialone]

Just try and get out a lump of cash as you'll be charged per withdrawal, which can mount up.

[Dave20046]

SV has passed the MOT! :D

**** you got an MOT the day before?! Lucky that passed :dj:

[-Ralph-]

Ferry will take Stirling, I'm going to draw from a cash machine in Le Havre.

Just put a black bin liner over my tailback held on with a luggage net, and put the waterproof covers over the panniers (though everything us bagged inside the luggage anyway, its just extra defenses!)

Waterproof overtrousers are out of the bag and on my saddle, decided they are going on whether it's raining when I leave in the morning or not!

[Specialone]

**** you got an MOT the day before?! Lucky that passed :dj:
I was thinking the same ;)

[F4LL3N]

**** you got an MOT the day before?! Lucky that passed :dj:
Haha yeah well I forgot it ran out while we were in France !

[Dave20046]

I can barely talk, I'm a lastminute mongtard of the highest order.

[Specialone]

Excited? Me too :)

[Dave20046]

So Excited that I'll be working all night passing out and packing in the morning.

Weather here is sickening :( Going to nip to the shop and try sort out a clear pinlock in the morn


Oh and I've had a major laundry malfunction. If things don't dry tonight I'll be going commando as I'm wearing my last/emergency pants today which was noted a bit embarassingly at work.

[robh539]

Have a good trip guys ride safe, well jealous of you all. I pray the weather is better there than here for you.

Phill this this a tour of france Maccy d's again ;)

[Specialone]

Has anyone not got my moby number?

[aliwakeskate]

Have a fantastic trip chaps! I'm sure you'll have a cracking time. Look forward to seeing the pictures when you get back.

Bon voyage!!!! :sunny:

[danf1234]

All new pads fitted this aft. Chain oiled, PD oiler filled. Panniers on. Me thinks I am ready!

[Specialone]

Thats one thing i havent checked tbh, front pad wear.

I check them tomoz along with the other stuff.

[ravingdavis]

Why are people checking their brakes so much.... brakes are for pussssssies! Overcooking it and crashing is way more fun and manly.

[Littlepeahead]

Why are people checking their brakes so much.... brakes are for pussssssies! Overcooking it and crashing is way more fun and manly.

And this from the man who wants ABS!

[ravingdavis]

And this from the man who wants ABS!

Well that's the last time I tell you any of my dirty secrets.

[Dave20046]

Phil if your pads are fecked I may have spare ones by tomorrow!

And this from the man who wants ABS!

So I saw on the weight loss thread :smt049 :love::love:

Don't forget to lock your tent Dave :thumbsup:

[F4LL3N]

Lol :) actually swapping some phone numbers might be handy? I have Col's but that's all.

[Dave20046]

I have Phil ,Dan's and Ravings - sort it out when we meet.

[F4LL3N]

I have Phil ,Dan's and Ravings - sort it out when we meet.

Good plan :)

[Mr Speirs]

Chaps, good luck have lots of fun. I was secretly plotting to spring a suprise last minute and come but FG didn't sell and so couldn't buy a road bike. And I have to work this weekend haha

Next time though I'll be there, maybe September? Hint hinty.

Anyway hope the weather isn't too bad, I'm sure you'll all enjoy it anyway.
Ride fun, ride safe and be nice to Phil. He deserves it as he's so awesome.

[Dave20046]

yeah yeah, you saw the weather and thought 'naaaah'
cheers me speirs

[danf1234]

Fook me. The weather here is a joke. I am not looking forward to this. Its moonsoon season in York!

[Specialone]

Not great here either :(

But, let the good times roll :cool:

[ravingdavis]

Current forecast is for 0% chance of rain here for 18:00 tomorrow which is fine by me!

[Dave20046]

It's slamming it down here, not stopped all day - deafening

[christian1000]

I decided to test out the performance of my "waterproof" gear with a ride to work today....results weren't favourable haha

[Specialone]

Look, bit more positive...

http://europe.meteoconsult.co.uk/weather/lower-normandy/france/weather_forecast_lower-normandy_france_europe_4_1.php

[MisterTommyH]

Look, bit more positive...

http://europe.meteoconsult.co.uk/weather/lower-normandy/france/weather_forecast_lower-normandy_france_europe_4_1.php

Ohh that's half tempting me to go in leathers rather than textiles.

[christian1000]

It's ok I'm attacking my gloves and boots with re-proofer as we speak, and to be fair the rain on the way to work was pretty ridiculosly torrential. So all will be good. Woo excited now, hope I haven't forgotten to pack something! I have a list but what if I forgot to put something on the list, ahhhh OCD time....

[Specialone]

Ohh that's half tempting me to go in leathers rather than textiles.

I'm wearing my leathers, i'll just wear my over suit IF it rains :)

[-Ralph-]

LOL! 'IF' :lol:

[christian1000]

Nothing like a bit of glass is half full thinking. Trouble is it will be half full of rainwater :lol:

[ravingdavis]

What time are you all planning to get to Portsmouth? I'm sure its said before but not trawling through 115 pages.

[Shellywoozle]

Ride safe you guys and have a wikkid time x x x

[Specialone]

Look at this bad boy...

http://europe.meteoconsult.co.uk/weather/lower-normandy/france/weather_forecast_lower-normandy_france_europe_4_3.php


Told you, keep the faith :)

[Specialone]

What time are you all planning to get to Portsmouth? I'm sure its said before but not trawling through 115 pages.

Lazy git :)

This is important guys, I know they always say this but in the t&c's they say people must check in a minimum of 45 mins before departure (10.15pm)

If everything goes to plan this evening, our lot should be in portsmouth by 8.30-9pm.

I think they allow boarding from around 9pm, so we can chill for a bit, get a coffee before getting on the ferry :)

[danf1234]

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED!

fack the rain, bring it on!

Time for some serious Carnage!

[Littlepeahead]

By the time you get to the English coast the French ferry and port workers will probably have thought of a reason to go on strike.

Just be glad that was the only secret I revealed RD. I could have mentioned the one about the Marmite, leather chaps and donkey.

[Specialone]

We ALL know that story Clare ;)

[Geodude]

Hope you all have a cracker of a trip, if i had a newer bike i would have loved to join your ride. Ride safe, have fun and dont forget the road trip diary. Have a good one lads :)

[Specialone]

Cheers G, btw, newer bike? As long as it gets you there and back who cares how old or new it is ? ;)

[danf1234]

Cheers G, btw, newer bike? As long as it gets you there and back who cares how old or new it is ? ;)

Yeah exactly!

[Geodude]

I dont think my poor little 99 would survive the trip (hard life) or the embarrassment of being surrounded by newer shinier beasts and i would only slow you down ;) Have a good one and i hope the weather gods treat you well :)

[F4LL3N]

I dont think my poor little 99 would survive the trip (hard life) or the embarrassment of being surrounded by newer shinier beasts and i would only slow you down ;) Have a good one and i hope the weather gods treat you well :)

I went to Amsterdam on an old 95' ZXR4... amazingly it survived ! And thanks mate :) hopefully see you on the next one !

[Specialone]

Ha ha slow us down, with me in the group with a pillion ?:rolleyes:

[Specialone]

Rolls for the food later have just turned up from asda :)

Should keep us fed for a bit.


http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/44fa5d65.jpg

[christian1000]

Is the plan still 6.30 for the m40 services?

[danf1234]

I dont think my poor little 99 would survive the trip (hard life) or the embarrassment of being surrounded by newer shinier beasts and i would only slow you down ;) Have a good one and i hope the weather gods treat you well :)


Ha, well my 8 months of ownership with a new sprint have not exactly been, "without incident" lol

[danf1234]

Rolls for the food later have just turned up from asda :)

Should keep us fed for a bit.


http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/44fa5d65.jpg

Mate you wanna us to chip in for the food. it's not fair that you are out of pocket.

[metalhead19]

Mate you wanna us to chip in for the food. it's not fair that you are out of pocket.

^^ Second that. Although does gracing him with our amazing company not cover it? ;)

[Specialone]

Nah, dont be silly guys, we offered :)

In fairness, it hasnt cost much tbh, cheers for offer though.

[danf1234]

Well the torential rain has started here. Deep joy!

[Bri w]

Dead jealous guys. Hope you have a great trip. I'd already booked 2 days flog near Lincoln, or I'd be half way down to the ferry by now.

Ride safe.

[Dave20046]

Morning all, time to get cracking.
Phil check your pads, I have some that may fit - text me if you need them



It's sunny for the moment here Dan, looks like change though

[christian1000]

Is the plan still 6.30 for the m40 services?

Anybody?

Still looking fine here, just been out to adjust the chain and one last check over. Though onward outlook looks changeable.

[metalhead19]

Has just started pi$$ing it down here :thumbdown:

[Specialone]

Anybody?

Still looking fine here, just been out to adjust the chain and one last check over. Though onward outlook looks changeable.

Yep, depending on traffic, maybe 7 at the latest.

[Speedy Claire]

Just wanted to say I hope you all have a fantastic time...... don`t focus too much on the weather as i`m sure that once you`re all in France the weather will be fab and your waterproofs will have dried off on the ferry. Take care everyone and I look forward to all the pics x

[ravingdavis]

I'm sat here in my office impatiently rapping my fingers on the desk. 5 hours untill I leave for home. Dammit, I want to leave now!!!

[MisterTommyH]

I think I've packed too much.

Full set of sprockets, allens, spanners (apart from 10mm), airbed pump, tyre compressor, stove, all the legal stuff, camping kit and clothes etc.....

[danf1234]

I know I have packed too much. I have the same amount of stuff as went I went for 10 days last year!

[Dave20046]

I've not packed!

[Specialone]

We've got too much I guess too but we've had to be economic still, only just fits :)

[Dave20046]

rain just started pounding here

[Specialone]

It's actually sunny here and reasonably warm ATM.


Just got our euros, €1.17 we got locally.

[danf1234]

It's actually sunny here and reasonably warm ATM.


Just got our euros, €1.17 we got locally.

Same at Tesco 1.786

[danf1234]

I suppose I better get my waterproofs on then! :smt103

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11634.jpg


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/danf1234/SDC11633.jpg

Wounded!

[F4LL3N]

Northampton is pretty dry... a few wet spots but OK atm... just need to load the bike now ! First I am going to chill out with some road rash :)

[Specialone]

My pads are fine :) loads of life left judging by the wear slots .

[Supervox]

Hope you all have a good time :cool:

Still p****d off that I had to back out because of something called 'work' :(

Oh well, that's life - have a blast guys - can't wait to hear all about it & see the pics when you get back :cool:

[F4LL3N]

My pads are fine :) loads of life left judging by the wear slots .

Well thats good to know a few hours before leaving :p some of you are cutting it a bit fine lol (I know MOT yesterday...) :rolleyes:

[danf1234]

My pads are fine :) loads of life left judging by the wear slots .

Mine had worn down to the bottom of wear slots. New pads is going to be fun in this weather!

[ravingdavis]

3 hours till I leave work now...

[christian1000]

Not that your counting :D

[ravingdavis]

Not that your counting :D

2.75 hours

[Specialone]

Hope you all have a good time :cool:

Still p****d off that I had to back out because of something called 'work' :(

Oh well, that's life - have a blast guys - can't wait to hear all about it & see the pics when you get back :cool:

Cheers dude :)
Tis a shame you couldn't make it, maybe next time.


Rain clouds are gathering in castle brom :(

[metalhead19]

Ah dont say that Phil. They've just left here! Guess I will be riding back into them on the way to yours.....via which i plan to take back roads only :D

[Specialone]

Absolutely pee'ing down here atm, but its looks to be going east, some white cloud soon to come over.

[metalhead19]

Hmm in that case it looks like i might be getting wet on the way to yours!

[Specialone]

Mine had worn down to the bottom of wear slots. New pads is going to be fun in this weather!

Eh? youve done less miles than me havent you?

Mine dont look like theyve worn 25% yet at 8.5k :smt103
Yet i completely wrcked my rears at 2.5k, but the last 6k have hardly used any, go figure :confused:

[metalhead19]

Right, final prep check to do and then im leaving. Catch ya later people.

[ravingdavis]

2 hours!

[Specialone]

Soon be there dave :)

Are you travelling with nick ?

[ravingdavis]

Yup, meeting up with him just the other side of Guildford. We should be at the port for no later than 9.

[Littlepeahead]

I'm just about to call your company and insist that we have an emergency situation that's going to take all weekend to fix and only David Fletcher is qualified to do it.

[ravingdavis]

1 hour!!!!!!!1111!!!oneoneone!!111!!!!

[christian1000]

Sky's are clear around warwick. Fingers crossed it holds

[F4LL3N]

1 hour!!!!!!!1111!!!oneoneone!!111!!!!

:D I am leaving at about 5.30pm. Bike is re-loaded and ready :)

[Specialone]

One minute its pee'ing down next glorious sunshine :cool:

[F4LL3N]

Lets hope it holds up !

[L3nny]

Just woke up. Looked out the window, have decided to go back to bed.

Have fun fellas, hope you don't get too soaked.