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Be worth it just for the special Sparkley entertainment LPH has planed ;)
Littlepeahead
15-04-12, 04:51 PM
You shut up! It is NOT going to rain.
Rode the route today with Mr Vox. Well when I say rode, I mean pillioned. I will be putting up details of prices and T shirts soon.
Guys and Gals, This is my first AR and weekend rideout (my Mrs doesn't do bikes:mad:) and I'll be travelling alone. Now I'm a big boy and can get on with most (my mother is like Mrs Bucket and my brother is Rab C) but you lot seem to all know each other very well.
Is this anyone else's first time? Is anyone riding up from the Portsmouth/Southampton areas who doesn't mind me tagging along on the ride up. I'll be able to set off at about 3pm once sorted after work.
I'm looking forward to the meet and the ride......and a few beers (and I love cake:smt106 ).
Cris.
Be my first AR.
LPH said all AR virgins must shave there heads. Luckly I'm 3/4of the way there.
joshwalker094
17-04-12, 08:55 PM
my first AR, any know of any decent cheap b and b's there?
i dont fancy camping, and still havent been convinced yet to come.
Missed last year's AR :(
I'm so looking forward to this one, with the big fire pit :D
I haven't been to a dry AR yet... Mind you, we are in drought so we should be fine :rolleyes:
rictus01
17-04-12, 10:47 PM
I haven't been to a dry AR yet... Mind you, we are in drought so we should be fine :rolleyes:
I've been to 3, mind you best not to ask out of how many.....;)
My first AR too
my first AR, any know of any decent cheap b and b's there?
i dont fancy camping, and still havent been convinced yet to come.
Josh, You've gotta come along just so I can take the **** out of how god awful your DrawSomething pics are :-D
Littlepeahead
18-04-12, 09:26 AM
Josh, I'll look into B&Bs for you.
No one has has to shave their head unless they really want to and I will be bringing my hairdryer.
It's rained every day for over a week here now, which means there'll be no rain left for June.
I'm getting a new TV cabinet delivered tomorrow and we can burn my old one as we desperately need firewood for the fire pit. Still working on where to get some from - any sensible ideas considered.
Littlepeahead
18-04-12, 09:34 AM
Here is the Lodge that is only 1.3 miles away from the campsite.
Single room from £45 with breakfast extra if you don't want to grab a butty at the pub before we set off.
http://www.crouchvalley.com/BOC/service.asp?ccd=crouch_valley_hotel
It's rained every day for over a week here now, which means there'll be no rain left for June.
No hose pipe ? Be hard work filling that paddling pool other wise.
Def of rain needed for fair play too LPH ;)
Get anywhere with date to drop wood to pub ?
joshwalker094
18-04-12, 12:36 PM
My first AR too
Josh, You've gotta come along just so I can take the **** out of how god awful your DrawSomething pics are :-D
:O you cheeky sod, ain't my fault I have fat fingers and you have twigs. Nah I know I'm rubbish I can't draw, yours are pretty good though.
Thanks LPH, I'll have a look at them.
Would be fun watching the head shaving - I really don't mind (Mine's a grade 1 all the time anyway).
maviczap
18-04-12, 08:01 PM
Sponsored head shave
In aide of Essex air Ambulance?
maviczap
19-04-12, 04:02 PM
Yep
How much is yours worth.
If It's a penny a foical,I'm 30p's worth lol.
maviczap
19-04-12, 06:51 PM
About £4k :p
Now that be worth it .OK so we need a mug shot of you to put on Heart Essex Interviews and sponsers
I must say, despite the fact I may only be able to day trip this year, I'm really looking forward to seeing all you lovely people again. It's far too rare that i manage to see those that aren't local :)
Hugs & Kisses
Jambo
Any recomendations for a good waterproof tent?
and can i pitch on a raft......
rictus01
27-04-12, 09:19 AM
Any recomendations for a good waterproof tent?
and can i pitch on a raft......
you get what you pay for..... mine is 11 yrs old now, cost a bit when new, but it's never let me down in all that time.
Cheers Mark.
Might bring the family one (in the Car) and pop home for my bike after.
Can park me bike in the tent then :)
SoulKiss
27-04-12, 09:41 AM
Any recomendations for a good waterproof tent?
and can i pitch on a raft......
What size and whats your budget?
Sport Bike comfy size when packed .Quick pitch like my old Khyam thats been eaten. no more than £100
SoulKiss
27-04-12, 10:28 AM
Sport Bike comfy size when packed .Quick pitch like my old Khyam thats been eaten. no more than £100
Vango Banshee 200 Tent
Pack Size 44x13x13cm
Dimensions (Inner) 230x120+50cm
Weight 1.85kg
Height (Inner) 95cm
Berth 2-Berth
Colour Pine Green/Black
RRP £120.00
Or the 3 man version
Vango Banshee 300 Tent
Pack Size 46x15x15cm
Dimensions (Inner) 230x120+50cm
Weight 1.85kg
Height (Inner) 95cm
Berth 2-Berth
Colour Pine Green/Black
RRP £140.00
I have the "previous model", the TBS Micro 200, which is nor 6 years old and still as good as ever, will be using it at AR12.
The 200 CAN sleep 2 (it did at the Somerset AR) but if you intend more than yourself and kit, I would consider the 300.
Ebay may be your friend, a 200 can be had for just under £100
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vango-Banshee-200-2-Man-Tent-2012-Pine-/251044599370?pt=Men_s_Accessories_UK&hash=item3a736c964a#ht_1589wt_1270
All my tents are Vango's never had a problem with them (except for getting them back after I have loaned them out :P)
Or this :-)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Festival-tent-budget-1-2-man-New-Bargain-Cheap-/120717654420?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_HikingCamping_Ten ts_JN&hash=item1c1b553994#ht_3799wt_754
SoulKiss
27-04-12, 06:04 PM
I took for granted that he wanted waterproof and reusable.
maviczap
27-04-12, 06:09 PM
Any recomendations for a good waterproof tent?
and can i pitch on a raft......
you get what you pay for..... mine is 11 yrs old now, cost a bit when new, but it's never let me down in all that time.
Cheers Mark.
If you're doing a lot then Rictus advice is spot on
But if not then something with a good name like Vango will do you fine
I got mine from here, last years colours, but this one packs down small enough for the bike, but is big enough for at least 2
£24
http://www.outdoorclearance.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=190_31_250&products_id=4227
The Idle Biker
27-04-12, 09:38 PM
All my tents are Vango's never had a problem with them (except for getting them back after I have loaned them out :P)
ooooeerr, you called? :smt087
SoulKiss
28-04-12, 06:40 AM
ooooeerr, you called? :smt087
LOL :)
You do realise that if I needed it back in a hurry I would have PM'd you.
I'm just hoping you wont start hitting me with over-winter storage fees :)
I'm sorted. Order placed.
I'll be dry and snug .
As will the video cam ready for LPH to do her rain dance ;)
Strangely they don't list a fittings for my Wing rack .So got to keep things compact and.light.
For those of you who remember me I will be coming to this years AR..:smt119
Might need a bit of a hand though.
I am flying into Standsted Friday morning 8.30 and may require a lift to the AR and a tent, and you know that sort of thing... and perhaps a pillion lift.. oh and I will be collecting a great many hugs that I believe are owed to me.
As ever always one to have a plan before doing something like say .. booking flights.:rolleyes:
your only up the road .so lifts no issue.
SoulKiss
04-05-12, 06:12 AM
For those of you who remember me I will be coming to this years AR..:smt119
Might need a bit of a hand though.
I am flying into Standsted Friday morning 8.30 and may require a lift to the AR and a tent, and you know that sort of thing... and perhaps a pillion lift.. oh and I will be collecting a great many hugs that I believe are owed to me.
As ever always one to have a plan before doing something like say .. booking flights.:rolleyes:
See the Attendence thread, full camping kit is yours for the asking (Tent, camp mat and sleeping bag)
If I hadn't trashed the Zed, I'd even offer you the loan of my SV.
EssexDave
04-05-12, 07:11 AM
Replied to your FB comment Anna - I can give you a lift so no probs.
Littlepeahead
04-05-12, 10:06 AM
Aw, I was about to offer tent and sleeping bag but sounds like you've got that sorted. Great that you are coming. Please bring sunshine.
Replied to your FB comment Anna - I can give you a lift so no probs.
Thanks I just saw that... thank you very much .. I will PM you flight details in a bit. :smt023
Aw, I was about to offer tent and sleeping bag but sounds like you've got that sorted. Great that you are coming. Please bring sunshine.
Yes some seams to have put the hex on the sun.
Mind you there get pay back lol .
Sparkle sparkle ;)
Fruity-ya-ya
04-05-12, 11:57 AM
Yes some seams to have put the hex on the sun.
Mind you there get pay back lol .
Sparkle sparkle ;)
I ordered x2 buckets of sunshine but Parcelforce have emailed to say they have been misplaced. If they turn up i'll have them overnighted for you. ;)
I would say I would bring the sunshine with me, but sadly it is raining here too right now :(
How many days left? :confused:
Mrs_giggles
04-05-12, 04:57 PM
ok trying to get all monies and stuff sorted for Ar , just wondered when the clothing was going to be sorted so we can buy some
(dont mean to bugg just a little excited and also Very organised little individual:)
gemma:)
Mmm... I do need a new hoodie :-D
ok trying to get all monies and stuff sorted for Ar , just wondered when the clothing was going to be sorted so we can buy some
(dont mean to bugg just a little excited and also Very organised little individual:)
gemma:)
Littlepeahead
04-05-12, 06:33 PM
I'll send Paul a reminder as I think he's just getting the order page sorted.
Paul the 6th
04-05-12, 08:38 PM
Hiya everyone, the AR clothing order pages will be up on Monday :)
Criggers
04-05-12, 10:48 PM
When is the deadline for the order?
Paul the 6th
04-05-12, 11:18 PM
Deadline for ordering will be about end of may/1st of june
Littlepeahead
05-05-12, 07:28 AM
Can I have a hoody overprinted with the shape of a bikini in sparkly inks?
Mrs_giggles
05-05-12, 01:52 PM
thanks paul for that can get my life sorted now:)
Criggers
09-05-12, 07:21 AM
720 hours, 4 weeks or 30 days to go lads and lasses :)
Criggers
09-05-12, 09:55 AM
Took me a little bit got understand the abbreviation lol
Well essex / estury chat diff to put in words
Ani't it Bruv...
Got a talk so vat uvver people can understand ya when you come ear yu know
http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/estuary/coggle.jpg
Criggers
09-05-12, 11:27 AM
Talking about languages, found a cash machine with the language option "cockney" I'll put a pic up when I get in from work
The wood for the bonfire is under organisenation.
Plan is to dig a pit and it looks like it might be a large affair ...
Booked a halfway house yesterday. Sorted a provisional route... not site'd at all.
Still need either a rucksack or tailpack.
Still not site'd
keith_d
09-05-12, 02:40 PM
Anyone know if there are any South Africans attending this year's AR?
I'm planning to make a little biltong and will probably need double quantities if the ZA contingent are joining us. :)
Keith.
Tail pack is better than a sack for long trips
Looking forward to it. Still missing a tent. (£12 from Asda) Camping on the cheap - just hope there's no rain.
Sid Squid
09-05-12, 05:12 PM
just hope there's no rain.
Oh ****ing hell stop! My sides are hurting - an AR with no rain!
http://www.smileyhut.com/laughing/rofl.gif
Criggers
09-05-12, 05:28 PM
So Monday has come and gone. Still no Hoodie order for me :(
Littlepeahead
09-05-12, 05:46 PM
Paul is nearly there, keep calm everyone.
Paul the 6th
09-05-12, 07:23 PM
Sorry guys Supervox was confirming the final design with me yesterday morning but I've had a whirlwind day and am now working on an event until 4am tomorrow morning. All I need to do is add the pictures & set the pages to 'live'
The cut off for orders will be around a week before AR so don't panic just yet. I'll add the pics & liven up the pages when I get in the morning.
Bluefish
09-05-12, 07:34 PM
Jolly good show Paul :D
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A7vd1oW85hU/TN9CrSVXg1I/AAAAAAAAEHE/8Ev_aH5HC-E/s1600/don_t_panic_button.jpg
Criggers
09-05-12, 08:58 PM
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A7vd1oW85hU/TN9CrSVXg1I/AAAAAAAAEHE/8Ev_aH5HC-E/s1600/don_t_panic_button.jpg
And Push the Big red Button :)
Paul the 6th
10-05-12, 01:19 AM
Morning all, just snook off from rigging for a minute, new shoes have wrecked my feet & I've pulled my boxer shorts (instead of my trousers) up about 24 times now... 2 hours to go.
Paul the 6th
10-05-12, 03:25 AM
Morning all, just got in from work.. Now I'm gonna do some work and get the AR stuff online, and also get my finger out of my arsse to sort out the GM5 stuff!
What a mental week. Oh and they want me there for the de-rig tomorrow night at midnight????? Please suggest some excuses.
rictus01
10-05-12, 06:52 AM
Order and suggested excuse in the other thread, thanks Paul.
Is this anyone else's first time? Is anyone riding up from the Portsmouth/Southampton areas who doesn't mind me tagging along on the ride up. I'll be able to set off at about 3pm once sorted after work.
hey, I'm hoping to go along and I'm based in Poole so if I can make it we can head over together? Dunno if you have found any others based near to join? Will prob have to B&B it, I own no camping gear!
Cheers
Mud
The supermarkets are worth checking for deals .
As are the car chainswith camp department's
hey, I'm hoping to go along and I'm based in Poole so if I can make it we can head over together? Dunno if you have found any others based near to join? Will prob have to B&B it, I own no camping gear!
Cheers
Mud
Mud - sent you a message.
Anyone else fancy joining us for the ride up from the South? Us AR virgins might need some direction!
Criggers
10-05-12, 06:39 PM
depends on if you are coming past kent, i can join on.
depends on if you are coming past kent, i can join on.
Dunno mate, my geography is ***te but we would be going on the m25 I guess which I think goes past Kent!??
maviczap
10-05-12, 06:58 PM
meet them somewhere near dartford crossing or on the A13 somewhere, which is on route to ar campsite
Criggers
10-05-12, 07:17 PM
Yeah that's true, however i wont be finishing work till half 2 so i can meet you guys at about 3 near dartford
Cheers for the info mavic, sounds like a plan criggers but I think it may be a bit later than that, I can't seem to find it but I think Cris said something about not being free till 3 himself!
There is thurrock services on the other side of the bridge (m25). I'll be riding to campsite on friday and can lead the way ( I should figure out how to get there by then ;) ). Also there is a decathlon ( tents etc) / go outdoors (tents etc) / tescos ( Good fuel stop) and whole of lakeside should you need any provisions by the services.
The Idle Biker
11-05-12, 11:08 AM
Mud - sent you a message.
Anyone else fancy joining us for the ride up from the South? Us AR virgins might need some direction!
I'll be heading there from around your way, let me know nearer the date on what the plans are. Like to arrive at the AR by about 5pm ideally.
SoulKiss
11-05-12, 11:20 AM
I'll be heading there from around your way, let me know nearer the date on what the plans are. Like to arrive at the AR by about 5pm ideally.
And if anyone needs to borrow a 3 man dome tent, just ask The Idle Biker, I know he's got one that he can loan out (unless he wants to use it again this year - lol :p
LPH is bringing her castle. Glampping I belive is the expresion,Party at your LPH:thumright:
The Idle Biker
11-05-12, 12:56 PM
And if anyone needs to borrow a 3 man dome tent, just ask The Idle Biker, I know he's got one that he can loan out (unless he wants to use it again this year - lol :p
Yes, yes indeed. I still have SK's tent. If anyone needs it, it's available if SK say's it's OK.
SoulKiss
11-05-12, 01:07 PM
yes, yes indeed. I still have sk's tent. If anyone needs it, it's available if sk say's it's ok.
lol :)
Cheers for the info mavic, sounds like a plan criggers but I think it may be a bit later than that, I can't seem to find it but I think Cris said something about not being free till 3 himself!
I'll be heading there from around your way, let me know nearer the date on what the plans are. Like to arrive at the AR by about 5pm ideally.
Could maybe make it for two so we could meet and arrive around five, tent up and in the pub for six! :rolleyes:
Could maybe make it for two so we could meet and arrive around five, tent up and in the pub for six! :rolleyes:
Sounds good guys, gonna work on getting the Friday off so can meet whenever, I have also managed to get a tent :-)
The Idle Biker
14-05-12, 11:09 AM
Could maybe make it for two so we could meet and arrive around five, tent up and in the pub for six! :rolleyes:
Pub for 6 eh? Sounds like a plan.....we could meet at the BP service station at Ripley on the A3 for 2ish. Just a suggestion.
Pub for 6 eh? Sounds like a plan.....we could meet at the BP service station at Ripley on the A3 for 2ish. Just a suggestion.
Pub for 6?!
I'm hoping to be there by lunchtime:smt023
The Idle Biker
14-05-12, 04:45 PM
You're in the chair then my friend. Set me up a Stella for 6pm with a whisky chaser. Thanks for your help.;-)
Pub for 6 eh? Sounds like a plan.....we could meet at the BP service station at Ripley on the A3 for 2ish. Just a suggestion.
If I can get the day off work I can make it there for two. Otherwise it'll be more like three. Sorry. :(
Pub for 6 eh? Sounds like a plan.....we could meet at the BP service station at Ripley on the A3 for 2ish. Just a suggestion.
Sounds good with me, hopefully we can get a plan together with SV Mad and Criggers! :D
Criggers
15-05-12, 08:55 AM
Well I finish work omar half 2 so and it'll take me about 20mins to get to dartford tunnel, we can always find a place to meet before or after the tunnel I'm not at all fussed
markc123
15-05-12, 01:25 PM
Hmmm.. Download has sold out. Work commitments on AR weekend avoided. Now its just down to a friends 30th or the AR, slowly getting closer to a plan for the most overbooked weekend of the year.
Stupid thing is, I have 1 days work on the Monday in Yorkshire and then I'm back down to Gatwick for the rest of the week after!
How many days now ?
Too many!
Criggers
21-05-12, 09:25 AM
18 days :)
Too long for the weather forecast to make sense then ...
Well I mean hopefully not be what actiview predicts
bring it whatever the weather!
http://www.yanwangyufu.com/english/upfiles/products/20101410434664987.jpg
EssexDave
21-05-12, 05:20 PM
bring it whatever the weather!
http://www.yanwangyufu.com/english/upfiles/products/20101410434664987.jpg
suits you sir. Are you bringing that to the AR?
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