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Looks like we might need a canoe to get out on Sunday! :smt118
Mmmmmmmmmm CAKE.........
There won.t be more than 1/2inch honest.
Well until you leve Essex ;)
Bluefish
06-06-12, 06:53 PM
That weather forecast looks ok compared to up here :rolleyes: better than last year for sure :cool:
You know it's time for AR! :cheers: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/18338919
Littlepeahead
07-06-12, 06:23 AM
We're not having a fire, but with fewer people and the field being pretty soggy the pub will be a good option both nights.
Criggers
07-06-12, 09:13 AM
What's happening with hog roast?
Littlepeahead
07-06-12, 09:18 AM
It's a BBQ this year. Hog required minimum numbers of 75 and would have been near to £10 per person for pretty much a pork bap.
Criggers
07-06-12, 01:20 PM
Oh that's understandable :) still yum yum BBQ
It's Thursday evening, the SV's in bits in the garage, and have just returned from rescuing Mrs Jambo who'd lost her wallet and keys again. I think I have a sleeping bag in the attic. The parts for the service I ordered from wemoto over a week ago are M.I.A, meaning I'll have to buy some parts as duplicates locally.
I haven't waterproofed the jacket in a while.
Situation normal for AR prep here then, how's everyone else doing?
Jambo
Its raining ,wind blowing the trees about and the car is fine thanks :)
rictus01
07-06-12, 06:32 PM
not found any camping gear as yet, still two camera locations to scout in the morning, I broke a tooth this morning and Dave & Gemma will be sleeping on bike bits if I don't tidy up some, Oh and three tiles fell down in my shower room, so Brew & a fag time I think.
tent in bag ..will do a dry run tmr in the lounge.. dont fancy my chances on the tenting front.
I think I've got too much kit.........
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l599/Applegrit/Loadedup.jpg
The Idle Biker
07-06-12, 07:05 PM
:thumright:
I'm a tart. I sent some of my gear ahead to the pub today via courier.
Mrs_giggles
07-06-12, 07:10 PM
http://http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=452849604725942&set=a.304980612846176.85877.100000027197009&type=1&theater
http://http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=452849841392585&set=a.304980612846176.85877.100000027197009&type=1&theater
were all packed i think just hope we dont do like the donkey pic:)
bloody pics wont show poo
rictus01
07-06-12, 07:13 PM
think you ment these Gem.
https://fbcdn_sphotos_g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487063_452849841392585_1793444668_n.jpg
https://fbcdn_sphotos_e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554564_452849604725942_1707258943_n.jpg
Mrs_giggles
07-06-12, 07:16 PM
yeah thanks i am really c*ap with the computer, technology confuses me, but my packing skills are ok!!!
Crums . you spending a fortnight away ?
Littlepeahead
07-06-12, 08:22 PM
My whole kitchen is full of cakes. And Chris and I are scoffing pizza and champers.
Bloody hell, I thought the loading up on the back of mine was a bit much but now I feel much better about it! Haha
Everything fits nicely in my top box. All packed and ready to go!
Paul the 6th
07-06-12, 09:03 PM
just for the record... so there's no nasty suprises...... and so as not to alarm anyone........
I'm bringing my crayola costume.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11777_10151784375845366_830577683_n.jpg
Littlepeahead
07-06-12, 09:07 PM
Nice socks
Paul the 6th
07-06-12, 09:24 PM
I wasn't wearing much else.... apart from a bit of hair wax :)
rictus01
07-06-12, 09:38 PM
TMI Paul, some of us are trying to eat you know.
Paul the 6th
07-06-12, 09:51 PM
Mark - hair wax not on my head; I'm clearly wearing a hat ;) xx
Not a crayola i hope Rictus ;)
rictus01
07-06-12, 10:02 PM
Mark - hair wax not on my head; I'm clearly wearing a hat ;) xx
that's what I like about you Paul.....pure class..........:rolleyes:
Paul the 6th
07-06-12, 10:06 PM
handle bar moustache anyone?
Bluefish
07-06-12, 10:09 PM
Half packed, loads of time yet :D
Not even started packing yet. Only found out this evening that I can make it. Hopefully I'll find everything in the shed easily enough....
Supervox
07-06-12, 11:12 PM
Forgot to mention before - if anyone's up for it I'll happily lead a 'little' rideout on Sun (prob late morning/lunchtime - about 35 miles) to Saafffend Seafront for chips/ice cream/paddle in the sea <delete as applicable> as per AR09 :cool:
Spank86
07-06-12, 11:34 PM
Apparently I got so drunk last weekend I got my drivers licence mixed up with someone else, just had to ride and swap it back.
keith_d
08-06-12, 06:27 AM
Went out to put my luggage on the bike last night and found I'd got a screw embedded in my (flat) rear tyre.
Will be trying to sort it out at lunchtime so I can ride to Essex tonight.
Littlepeahead
08-06-12, 06:43 AM
I know it's vile out there at the moment but the forecast for this evening is much better and tomorrow is clear and dry. So tough it out, get your waterproofs on, and we'll see you later.
It's character building!
We'll look back on this and laugh... Probably.
Bluefish
08-06-12, 06:47 AM
Went out to put my luggage on the bike last night and found I'd got a screw embedded in my (flat) rear tyre.
Will be trying to sort it out at lunchtime so I can ride to Essex tonight.
Bummer mate, crosses fingers it don't happen to me
Bluefish
08-06-12, 06:57 AM
Getting prepared to tough it out :rolleyes: hopefully it will stop raining past manchester :cool:
christopher
08-06-12, 07:02 AM
Getting prepared to tough it out :rolleyes: hopefully it will stop raining past manchester :cool:
It best be nicer down south... horrible here this morning (same as the past couple of days then!).
Sent from my GT-I9100P using Tapatalk 2
Spank86
08-06-12, 07:17 AM
Overcast but Dry on the south coast, I'll try to tow it up with me.
Geodude
08-06-12, 07:21 AM
Have a safe trip guys, hope you have a good one and above all get a photo of that bikini for us stop at homes ;)
Ride safe.
xGx
Littlepeahead
08-06-12, 07:49 AM
Right now it's horrid. But I'm inside typing up the ICE's and Chris8886 is snoring away in the guest bed. Then again, we did stay up late last night eating pizza and drinking half decent fizz.
I plan to get there at about lunchtime. If anyone arrives earlier just set up in the long field which is right in front of you as you go through the gate. If you're not sure then call me on the emergency number or ask James the landlord. I'll collect camping money later.
i'm packing my sunglasses :cool:
Look at it as we have washed the roads for you. now its blow dry time .
Sun has been order .awaiting delivery :s
Littlepeahead
08-06-12, 08:18 AM
I'm a bit concerned that when the sun does come out Paul's Crayola outfit will melt, and all we'll be left with is a sticky orange mess.
Littlepeahead
08-06-12, 08:43 AM
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598925_10151021209205903_1079048828_n.jpg
Paul the 6th
08-06-12, 09:19 AM
weather so nice, she posted it twice
Littlepeahead
08-06-12, 09:24 AM
That's two separate days!
Sitting in work...booooo...finish at 1545. Hour and a half journey home, down to post office collect new water proofs that were delivered yesterday, back home, pick Nina up from Station, get back load bike, load Nina, ride to essex. Should be there about 8ish :)
Perfect weather for flying a kite...
Might bring one along if I can find spare space on bike... :D
Paul the 6th
08-06-12, 09:37 AM
That's two separate days!
I know but I liked my poem
Criggers
08-06-12, 10:20 AM
Just arrived, WARNING! Entrance to the site is extremely muddy take care comming in
Criggers
08-06-12, 12:15 PM
Yeah, here with vox, dave Preston and rictus
Paul the 6th
08-06-12, 12:30 PM
just throwing some clothes in the van, stopping off to pick up my new motorcycle ramp & then at asda for provisions, then I *might* set off to essex...
metalangel
08-06-12, 12:35 PM
Those of you heading down from Wales/The South West take care out there, the weather is horrendous still. The old bridge is closed to high sided vehicles. Have a good time and ride safe!
Do we need any straw to help the entrance mud?
Hmmm, Mud! I bloody hate Mud! Oh well. Still at work :)
BernardBikerchick
08-06-12, 03:01 PM
wooo one more sleep one more sleep hehehehe ..now anyone for a Verna's cake ?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?
one two three !?!?!?! hopefully we will be arriving by 8pm ish sat night latest so whoever can keep up with peanuts handbrake turns gets some cake :) : ):)
any requests as I'm heading up to campsite by car tonight. Usual shops in the Lakeside retail park ? And I will not bring a boat from decathlon in case anyone asks :)
Fruity-ya-ya
08-06-12, 09:13 PM
Have fun peeps, hope you get the weather. :thumleft:
I have emerged from the garage. The SV still works despite my working on it.
Score
See you in the morning!
See you all in the morning fingers crossed hear
BernardBikerchick
09-06-12, 08:36 AM
enjoy ride guys should be lovely weather hope for you xxxx see you laters woooooooo hehehehe
gigggggggles :) :)
BernardBikerchick
09-06-12, 08:38 AM
Forgot to mention before - if anyone's up for it I'll happily lead a 'little' rideout on Sun (prob late morning/lunchtime - about 35 miles) to Saafffend Seafront for chips/ice cream/paddle in the sea <delete as applicable> as per AR09 :cool:
hmmmmm do i don't i hmmmm think i'll bring biking stuff just in case ! x
Quiff Wichard
09-06-12, 09:45 AM
Have fun you all ..
Geodude
09-06-12, 10:29 AM
hmmmmm do i don't i hmmmm think i'll bring biking stuff just in case ! x
Hmmm do I ride all the way down from here through the horrible weather to see bbc in her leathers hmmm where's my keys ;) have a good one guys.
Spidey I was thinking artistically of course :)
hindle8907
09-06-12, 11:04 AM
Have a good time you lot, sorry I'm not there.
maviczap
09-06-12, 02:54 PM
Have a good time you lot, sorry I'm not there.
Yep me too, plus the weathers improved............ a bit
Thanks to all involved . lovely sunny conclusion to the days ride out.
Smashing ARSvorgE cakes too by LPH
:)
God i ache. I only day tripped but i feel like i have been kicked by a horse. Still a great day out.
Criggers
10-06-12, 11:07 AM
Just got in, great weekend honestly. Thank you so much LPH and to vox for the ride. Hope everyone gets back safe!
Criggers
10-06-12, 11:09 AM
Also, anyone knOw if Dave Preston is up? Haha
God i ache. I only day tripped but i feel like i have been kicked by a horse. Still a great day out.
Must be terrible to get old
Im fine The. aches I have were already there(Looks at Mrs N tec)
Spank86
10-06-12, 12:16 PM
Great weekend, thanks to everyone and apologies to those that followed me back over the dartford bridge instead of through the tunnel. Bit of a navigational hitch but in my defence you could have abandoned me at that point.
Fantastic weekend. A very big thank you to LPH, VOX and all the other organisers. Fantastic cake, great riding and you lot aint half bad. I'll miss you all, but I'll be back.
Stay in touch, I'll post some photo's of the pool:salut:
Cris.
Great weekend, thanks to everyone and apologies to those that followed me back over the dartford bridge instead of through the tunnel. Bit of a navigational hitch but in my defence you could have abandoned me at that point.
Bridge is the way back, isn't it?????
That's the way i came anyway. How come i over took you guys when i left about an hour after you :lol: i wasn't motoring either!
good weekend all round 8) Very much enjoyed it
Devil Biccy
10-06-12, 01:16 PM
What a great weekend thank you to everyone invloved in organising the weekend, although I wasn't on the bike it almost felt like I was and having a very comfy bed in the caravan helped too. Look forward to seeing you all next year or sooner.
superb weekend..many thanks to lph and Supervox for organising such a great event. The markers were impeccable and fantastic to meet the orgers behind the forum names.
Bridge is the way back, isn't it?????
That's the way i came anyway. How come i over took you guys when i left about an hour after you :lol: i wasn't motoring either!
good weekend all round 8) Very much enjoyed it
Had to wait for the fairies to have lunch and do their hair and a service station. Plus Spanky had no idea how to use his SatNav....;)
rictus01
10-06-12, 08:21 PM
There's a lanky Irish man on my sofa...fortunately off set by the lovey Gemma, back from site in one piece, bit knackered, but that's to be expected, put up tent in the dry, took down tent in the dry, didn't get rained on at anytime around the rideout route on the Saturday or in the evening (that I noticed), so bit of a result really, my own thanks to all those who put the effort in to make this year as good as we've come to expect.
delightful to see certain people there and they know who they are.
pics and video to follow as I get around to it.
Cheers Mark.
Littlepeahead
10-06-12, 08:40 PM
We had fun on the Southend run too. More pies and hot donuts, I've morphed into Homer Simpson this weekend.
Now scoffing Stilton, crackers, horseradish and beet root relish with spring onions and a glass of wine, perfect.
As most of you know, I work at that genteel sporting venue called Lord's Cricket Ground, home of cricket, striped ties, a nice glass of vintage port, ladies in frocks, and polite applause even when it's the opposition doing well. Am I wise in inviting Dave Preston along for a match on Thursday evening?
Geodude
10-06-12, 08:53 PM
Its always when I read the ar threads and look at the pictures that I wish id attended, oh well maybe next time. Glad you all had a good safe time :)
Spank86
10-06-12, 09:10 PM
That's the way i came anyway. How come i over took you guys when i left about an hour after you :lol: i wasn't motoring either!
My bike picked up an odd vibration but after a few miles I decided to ignore it and we sped up.
Littlepeahead
11-06-12, 10:34 AM
If anyone wants any of the recipes for the cakes they are all from the Mary Berry Baking Bible, which is the best cake book on the market.
I made:
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Coffee Sponge Cake
Victoria Sponge
Crunchy Topped Lemon Cake
Cupcakes with butter icing
Cupcakes with glace icing
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mary-Berrys-Baking-Bible-Berry/dp/1846077850
Happy to send over the recipe if you had a favourite.
The cake toppers I ordered via ebay from Holly's Cake Toppers.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/hollyscaketoppers
They also do brilliant large cake toppers made from your own photos printed onto icing. Here is Stuart's birthday cake last week.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319866_10151012219865903_1972790780_n.jpg
rictus01
11-06-12, 11:44 AM
videos posted up here (http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2724398&postcount=14)
Cheers Mark.
Have fun you all ..
oi ... missed you :smt066
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