AR2013 Chat Thread [Archive] - Page 10 - SV650.org

LewSpeight

17-06-13, 10:32 AM

If its forecast to **** it down all weekend I'm not gunna bother.
I ride in all weathers so it isn't that, more the fact of camping in a muddy sloppy field for the weekend. Not a fan.

Aw man, I hope the weather holds out

Sent from that magical device in my pocket.

Spank86

17-06-13, 10:51 AM

I ride in all weathers so it isn't that, more the fact of camping in a muddy sloppy field for the weekend. Not a fan..
we're on chalk down here.

It shouldn't get that bad no matter what.

Wideboy

17-06-13, 11:01 AM

Tbf the last time we had that eventful evening there it was hammering it down all night. Nothing was flooded

Mark_h

17-06-13, 11:26 AM

The weather will be what the weather will be. According to the forecast it should be raining here right now (about 20 miles from AR epi-centre) but it's bone dry and 20 degrees.

It's been a showery weekend but as we've had a couple of dry weeks nothing stayed wet for long. The campsite is very unlikely to be a Glastonburyesque quagmire.

So expect showers. If it's dryer than expected than happy days. If it's wetter than expected then you were kitted up for showers so no drama. If it's absolutely chucking it down then chances are you'd not be leaving home anyway and if you got as far as here we'll still ride but spend longer sat in the warm dry pub in the evening than sat around the field either way there will still be beer drunk and completely random conversations to be had.

Personally I plan to wear leathers and pack an all in one waterproof. Did that for 2000 miles around France this time last year when it was biblical rain for most of the time and was absolutely fine.

Unless it snows heavily, there will still be a ride-out and the camping field will be fine.

Wideboy

17-06-13, 11:35 AM

They said It was going to rain on sat but I was on a farm just north of langrish and the weather was splendid.

They never get it right anyway

The Idle Biker

17-06-13, 11:59 AM

Biblical rain all through AR11, Surrey to Yorkshire Dales. Rained all weekend, had a great time and I bloody hate riding and camping in the rain. Yorkshire rain is reet proper rain and that was a reet proper storm.

It won't rain heavy here, this is the South you know. what what what.

NTECUK

17-06-13, 12:24 PM

Be dry friday & Light shower Sat.
So No drama.

Spank86

17-06-13, 12:27 PM

Be dry friday & Light shower Sat.
So No drama.

that's the washing arrangements sorted then.

I'll bring my soap on the rideout.

The Idle Biker

17-06-13, 01:25 PM

100

Fallout

17-06-13, 01:26 PM

Yeah. I know that's about to go down by 1 though. Still, cracking achievement. I think the AR Promo video tipped the balance, obviously. :D

Wideboy

17-06-13, 01:29 PM

Wooo

It wasn't that ****ty vid

mattSV

17-06-13, 02:32 PM

Quiff & Mandy are not on the list but are deffo coming too...

Paul the 6th

17-06-13, 07:19 PM

Yeah sorry guys I am out :( work commitments mean I'll have to escape early Sunday and as I was only really coming for the social side of it anyway, I won't be able to do my usual 'getting absolutely wasted and making a nob faced nobster of myself' routine so gonna have a weekend doing admin and maasturbating. Adminsterbating.

LewSpeight

17-06-13, 07:49 PM

I'm out too :/

Sent from that magical device in my pocket.

Littlepeahead

17-06-13, 08:04 PM

If anyone is around on the Saturday and not doing the ride, or fancies Sunday lunch with some excellent local beers I can recommend The Thomas Lord pub a few miles away in East Meon. It's certainly more expensive than the site pub but the food is very good and it has a gorgeous garden.

http://www.thethomaslord.co.uk

Wideboy

17-06-13, 08:52 PM

over priced yuppy pub that, there's far better pubs in the area.

anyway as it's been said, although its not compulsory it would be nice if we supported the meon hut considering they're putting us up for free

Littlepeahead

17-06-13, 08:58 PM

That must be why The Thomas Lord has won so many awards. I assume people will eat at the base camp a couple of times but nice to have other options, and this one is good. Best burger I've had in ages and the parmesan and truffle fries were a sublime treat.

dirtydog

17-06-13, 09:03 PM

LPH try using this section for your pub review

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=128

Wideboy

17-06-13, 09:06 PM

i rest my case :lol:

James martin also has a restaurant in Winchester if anyone else is feeling like wasting some money.

I'm not trying to be funny but people from the meon hut may be looking at this site and to see people recommending other pubs in the area is a bit of an insult, they're putting us up for free with the intention of making money off us via pub service and i think its only fair they do. I appreciate that is it not compulsory

Spank86

17-06-13, 09:07 PM

TBH you'll be in the. Middle of the South Downs national park, there's at least one pub in or just outside every village and the standard of food is pretty good in all of them.

I particularly recommend the flowerpots up the road in cheriton if Sir Dave of Preston (or anyone else) wishes to sample some locally brewed ale (locally as in just across the yard from the main pub)

Raymond blanc also has a restaurant in Winchester and I can personally guarantee that the food there will meet all your overpricing needs whilst remaining no more delicious than a normal pub meal albeit in smaller portions artfully presented.

That must be why The Thomas Lord has won so many awards.

Probably. Their AA double rosette puts them somewhere in the top 40% of all the eateries in their restaurant guide.

Wideboy

17-06-13, 09:18 PM

the hut has ringwood best on tap so i shall be supping that exuberantly

The Idle Biker

17-06-13, 09:25 PM

I have a sausage that's available for noshing but it wont last long so get your names on a list. First come first served.

Wideboy

17-06-13, 09:27 PM

i have a van, a serial killer van.....

The Idle Biker

17-06-13, 09:29 PM

Too far! As usual.

Wideboy

17-06-13, 09:31 PM

I'm missing two things though, a something trench coat and a something beard.

i think fallout has them with a song to go along with it but i've forgotten the name and lyrics

DJ123

18-06-13, 05:54 AM

Remember the cut off for ordering lunch is midday on Wednesday 19th!

rictus01

18-06-13, 08:29 AM

and of course large font always makes those not looking in a thread; come see what it says.....:rolleyes:

Wideboy

18-06-13, 08:30 AM

But it certainly got your attention.

Which I'm guessing was its purpose?

rictus01

18-06-13, 08:38 AM

only because I'm subscribed to the thread, so font size wasn't a factor, personally I think it's rude to shout and uncalled for myself, or was it a concession to us older folk who wear glasses ?

besides I was told in no uncertain terms the Lunch stop location was a secret, so although I can order food it would be pointless if I don't know where it'll be served.

Wideboy

18-06-13, 08:52 AM

At a table.

I'm guessing the secret petrol station is also a problem as it might not be facing the correct way?

rictus01

18-06-13, 09:02 AM

without a location, floor/table or thrown against a wall are equally pointless.

Not sure what you normally do, but I've never per-ordered petrol and whatever way the station faces I've the ability to turn my bike around, you should try it, it's so much more convenient than waiting for roundabouts :rolleyes:

Spank86

18-06-13, 09:08 AM

and of course large font always makes those not looking in a thread; come see what it says.....:rolleyes:
It's working so far.

We've had a lot of late orders.

Wideboy

18-06-13, 09:08 AM

I've just given a location. A table on a relatively level surface I would imagine. On the wall just seems silly to me

There will also be chairs, toilets, glasses, plates, cutlery, some grass outside and maybe a tree.

I've voiced no concern over the direction on the fuel station. Personally I don't need turn around as if the if pumps on the right or the left, I'm ambidextrous.

rictus01

18-06-13, 09:18 AM

I've just given a location. A table

predictably useful as ever, I would expect nothing more.

I'm guessing the secret petrol station is also a problem as it might not be facing the correct way?

I've voiced no concern over the direction on the fuel station. Personally I don't need turn around as if the if pumps on the right or the left, I'm ambidextrous.

someone using your logon :smt102

Wideboy

18-06-13, 09:23 AM

No I asked if it was a problem for you.

Oh and its my pleasure to help you

Mark_h

18-06-13, 09:23 AM

the_lone_wolf

18-06-13, 09:27 AM

Can't we just have a great AR without all the unnecessary drama?

Hi!! Welcome to the 'org!!!

You must be new around here, I'll be your guide...

Bring a jacket, and the first three rows might get wet...

;)

Spank86

18-06-13, 09:30 AM

Hi!! Welcome to the 'org!!!

You must be new around here, I'll be your guide...

Bring a jacket, and the first three rows might get wet...

;)

Mark's just been made complacent by the chilled out friendly attitude prevalent within the GM.

We don't do drama because everyone stays laid back and gets the job done.

Mark_h

18-06-13, 09:37 AM

How about we start a brand new thread for people to be pedantic about everything, complain about the price of beer, the weather, other venues and events to attend rather than the AR and keep this one for attendees to plan to have fun instead.

rictus01

18-06-13, 09:54 AM

Rictus, you've already said you are not doing the ride, unlikely to turn up, know every inch of the area and will be making your own plans anyway so why the need to be so engaged and upset about a thread that holds very little interest for you?

my plans have been as much dictated by the help and information I've recieved from here Mark as other concerns, I've been put off coming the friday night, told I can't attend the lunch stop, intimated I should buy all my drink in the pub, not exactlly conducive to my plans, I'll (as anyone else can) will eat what and where I want, interesting the most obvious food option isn't even offered (Sunday morning breakfast) :smt102.

Yes of course I know most of the roads, but then I ride that part of the country regularly and have done for year, more pertinent would be I've ridden on many AR's before and can't see it being enjoyable to myself, up to me how I choose to spend the weekend, not you to dictade.

As to the thread holding little interest to me (according to yourself), it's a weekend where I get to see friends, and I'll take as much interest a I want and post on the forum when I choose thanks.

You do actually understand this AR thing is supposted to be for the members and not just a private little thing to score points or something ?

Paul the 6th

18-06-13, 10:06 AM

Once a year many of us get together, see old family and friends, have a big meal, celebrate the festive period, exchange gifts, eat & be merry... Often times people whine about the dining arrangements or fall out, maybe complain about other people that are attending etc.

And then there's Christmas which is very similar to AR.

After years of annual sarcastic comments from myself, trying to undermine arguing and moaning (from both sides) in an attempt to remind you all it's supposed to be a fun weekend, I've realised AR just wouldn't be AR without a few people snapping at each other over trivial waffle.

Still stands though that I hope everyone has a good time :) just gutted a I can't be there

Wideboy

18-06-13, 10:20 AM

Bin work off Paul. Family is more important

the_lone_wolf

18-06-13, 10:29 AM

How about we start a brand new thread for people to be pedantic about everything, complain about the price of beer...

The beer there is expensive?!?

;)

Paul the 6th

18-06-13, 10:31 AM

Cheers gav & I know man tell me about it, just really really bad timing - got to be in Nottingham for 3pm on the Sunday, which means driving 4.5 hours from AR to York (past nottingham) pick up works van, then 2 hours from York to Nottingham, then got a 5 hour rig for an event = would have to leave AR at 6-7am, which means I'd not be able to do my usual routine of getting pist as feck and making an asswhole out of myself on the saturday night - and that's what I was really coming for (wasn't too fussed about the ride out). So it'll be a long way to come to stand around worrying about getting off early doors sunday, and then if there are any accidents on the m25/m1 etc. then the job will be absolutely fecked.

Just can't risk it :( however have talked with Keating about sorting a rideout down your way in July so will be down for a weekend. Miss ya buddy!

Wideboy

18-06-13, 10:36 AM

Well you clearly don't otherwise you wouldn't be making up all these excuses ;)

Spank86

18-06-13, 10:40 AM

I've been put off coming the friday night, told I can't attend the lunch stop, intimated I should buy all my drink in the pub, not exactlly conducive to my plans.
I thought we'd cleared up that if not drinking inside the pub you can bring as much food and drink as you wish but that it would be nice if some money was passed to the pub since they have allowed us the use of the field for free.

If I confused things there for anyone in the earlier thread on the subject then my sincerest apologies.

With regards to the lunch stop you are more than welcome to attend. I'm sure Job would be happy to divulge the location on the day as he has already agreed to do so with others who cannot be there for the start of the ride out.

I'll (as anyone else can) will eat what and where I want, interesting the most obvious food option isn't even offered (Sunday morning breakfast) :smt102.

Possibly a slight oversight on our part but loomies will be open as usual sunday (I'll check the times).

You do actually understand this AR thing is supposted to be for the members and not just a private little thing to score points or something ?
And we hope as many members as possible have as enjoyable time as possible and will do everything feasible to facilitate that.

Fallout

18-06-13, 10:59 AM

I do believe there is some sort of mild bitching going on here!

How very dare you all!

NTECUK

18-06-13, 10:59 AM

Does AR stand for Annual Ruck lol

Have a laugh with a few mates on motor bikes

its what it's all about

Littlepeahead

18-06-13, 11:22 AM

Way back in the thread someone mentioned Ringwood brewery beer, so on a completely uncritical and non-bitching topic - do any of the locals pass the Ringwood Brewery shop this week which sells the Old Thumper hot beer mustard and could you bring me a jar? It is just the best stuff to put on your toast under your cheese and may help me beat the peanut butter addiction.

http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/images/products/26_0_large.jpg

Spank86

18-06-13, 11:24 AM

Loomies is open from 7am on sunday.

NTECUK

18-06-13, 11:30 AM

LPH they sell on line
http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/shop/rangeList.aspx?range=Merchandise&rangeid=14

Spank86

18-06-13, 11:32 AM

LPH: Ringwood is in a bit of the wrong direction. It's possible some of the Bournemouth attendees may be able to get there though.

If I'd had a bit more notice I'd have popped over for you but wont have time before the AR now.

SvNewbie

18-06-13, 11:32 AM

I had a bit of a scare yesterday. Passing the bike I had a look over the tyre as I often do and spotted a little metallic object stuck in the tyre. Had a bit of a prod and couldn't get it out so started to panic that I had a little nail in the tyre (having just moved flats this month, paying double rent and having two deposits outstanding I'm in no position to replace it before the AR!).

When I got back from doing what I was doing I thought bugger it, I'm not happy riding with a nail in the tyre regardless so I prodded a little harder and it came out. Turned out to be a tiny shard of something vaguely metallic (although it felt more like glass) about the size of a blob of solder. Considering how tiny it was it left quite a cut though not through the normal depth of tread so still safe.

granty92

18-06-13, 11:38 AM

LPH i will know for definate if i'll be coming on saturday so will let you know as i pass ringwood on my way :)

Littlepeahead

18-06-13, 11:45 AM

Cheers Granty, I will sort you out some cash for it.

PyroUK

18-06-13, 11:50 AM

LPH, might be able to pop over after work and grab a jar depending on their opening times. Will have a gander and post back if possible or not

Jason H

18-06-13, 11:58 AM

Fallout

18-06-13, 12:17 PM

People have been riding bikes with 1 rotor for ages. You'll be fine! :)

Jason H

18-06-13, 12:28 PM

Hahaha, now if I could plumb it so it only ran a single line rather than splitting that would very much work.

Never mind, seals should be here tomorrow so fingers crossed I can sort it.

Also got braided lines on the way incase it was the lines but don't think they'll arrive in time...

Mark_h

18-06-13, 12:33 PM

People have been riding bikes with 1 rotor for ages. You'll be fine! :)
Not entirely sure you're the best person to be offering brake advice Mr.Fallout. Given your recent exploits.

Jason H

18-06-13, 12:35 PM

Not entirely sure you're the best person to be offering brake advice Mr.Fallout. Given your recent exploits.

Ooo, what'd he do this time? :rolleyes:

Fallout

18-06-13, 12:40 PM

I think you'll find with all my braking adventures, I'm probably more qualified than anyone! :-p

rictus01

18-06-13, 12:52 PM

I thought we'd cleared up that if not drinking inside the pub you can bring as much food and drink as you wish but that it would be nice if some money was passed to the pub since they have allowed us the use of the field for free.

If I confused things there for anyone in the earlier thread on the subject then my sincerest apologies.

With regards to the lunch stop you are more than welcome to attend. I'm sure Job would be happy to divulge the location on the day as he has already agreed to do so with others who cannot be there for the start of the ride out.

Possibly a slight oversight on our part but loomies will be open as usual sunday (I'll check the times).

And we hope as many members as possible have as enjoyable time as possible and will do everything feasible to facilitate that.

glad to see a spirit of welcome and making it inclusive rather than exclusive, as any good AR should be, thanks for that.

not that I'd advise it, but you'll find the SV400 came with a single front disc.

Spank86

18-06-13, 01:20 PM

Not a problem Rictus.

I was reminded earlier that the reason we decided on the Saturday breakfast not Sunday was that everyone will be up at the same time Saturday but with a skinfull in some of us sat night and people leaving at different times Sunday it was considered that a fixed breakfast time wouldn't have worked as well.

This AR has been planned as a team and along with all the pro's there's the unfortunate con that whilst we've all been involved with everything we haven't necessarily all (or me anyway) remembered every detail correctly. Luckily between us we can fill in the blanks about things we set in place months ago.

Quiff Wichard

18-06-13, 02:14 PM

Me n mand really looking forward to it.. not seen some of you in ages .. years !

Looks like a return to good old field tents beer and chat ... I like that .

By the way I am currently in a local play at the theatre.. a role that has required me to gain 2 stone ... I will lose it after .. just so u all know.. :)

PyroUK

18-06-13, 03:38 PM

LPH, seems they are open till 5 and as I work till 4 should be able to make it down there tomorrow for you!

Littlepeahead

18-06-13, 03:41 PM

Aw you are a top man. It is a bit like replacing heroin with methadone if you switch peanut butter for cheese and mustard.

NTECUK

18-06-13, 04:16 PM

I bet your firms blocked the on line site LPH alcohol lol

Littlepeahead

18-06-13, 04:21 PM

Nope I can view beer and male models in next to nothing (see other thread in IB)

Which reminds me I'd like to ask the organizers this weekend to ensure all the men attending are looking buff for the pole dancing contest. Verna and Mrs Jambo will be there to judge it.

Matt-EUC

18-06-13, 04:45 PM

Weather update!!! Friday night, 23 degrees sunshine. Saturday all day, 28 degrees sunshine. Sunday, 25 degrees sunshine.

SvNewbie

18-06-13, 04:49 PM

Weather update!!! Friday night, 23 degrees sunshine. Saturday all day, 28 degrees sunshine. Sunday, 25 degrees sunshine.

Sweet! Didn't realise we'd moved the AR to the Algarve! :cool:

NTECUK

18-06-13, 04:59 PM

Aw you are a top man. It is a bit like replacing heroin with methadone if you switch peanut butter for cheese and mustard.
You are truly the Queen Bee of the Org ;)

Spank86

18-06-13, 06:06 PM

Weather update!!! Friday night, 23 degrees sunshine. Saturday all day, 28 degrees sunshine. Sunday, 25 degrees sunshine.

We told you so.

ye of little faith.

Littlepeahead

18-06-13, 06:57 PM

We told you so.

ye of little faith.

Which forecast was that from?

The Idle Biker

18-06-13, 08:43 PM

wgaf. Its gonna be a good 'un. yeeeeehahhah

Tomor

18-06-13, 08:44 PM

wgaf. Its gonna be a good 'un. yeeeeehahhah

+1 :D

DJ123

18-06-13, 09:42 PM

Thanks to all those who PM'd me their selection for lunch on Saturday

metalmonkey

18-06-13, 10:15 PM

Have fun guys hope the weather holds out for y'll, so whats my excuse? I'm not in the UK, I'm filming in sun, well actually working on my tan today and kicking back on a prep day could be worse I might actually have to work tomorrow...

Matt-EUC

18-06-13, 11:27 PM

The weather forecast, much like the BBC's, was plucked from thin air. If they can make it up as they go along, so can I.

Fallout

18-06-13, 11:37 PM

Expect it to be wet, pack for it to be wet, enjoy it anyway. The pub is plenty big enough for all of us.

If it's dry, it's a bonus. :)

DJ123

19-06-13, 12:04 AM

Expect it to be wet, pack for it to be wet, enjoy it anyway. The pub is plenty big enough for all of us.

If it's dry, it's a bonus. :)

:smt028 Indeed it will! Roll on the weekend

Matt-EUC

19-06-13, 10:14 AM

It's England, act normal. The pub is plenty big enough for all of us.

If it's dry, it's a bonus. :)

Fixed that for you.

Littlepeahead

19-06-13, 10:34 AM

If we postpone to 2024 we should be fine for sunny weather...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10128658/Run-of-wet-summers-could-last-another-10-years.html

NTECUK

19-06-13, 12:43 PM

Have a great time you lot. Be thinking of the fun your having as I transport my son to "I'm a Scout get me out a hear " !!!

Thunderace

19-06-13, 01:30 PM

Expect it to be wet, pack for it to be wet, enjoy it anyway. The pub is plenty big enough for all of us.

If it's dry, it's a bonus. :)

Have faith! It's always sunny in Hampshire. "If you want to ride the weather will come".;)

ClunkintheUK

19-06-13, 01:38 PM

I have checked on many occasions. My bike does not melt in the rain. I don't either. Though that reminds me, I should really fit that fender extender.

Thunderace

19-06-13, 01:41 PM

Whilst I agree it is perfectly possible to ride in rain, sleet and snow. It is much more fun in the sun!;)

ClunkintheUK

19-06-13, 01:43 PM

Very true.

I am still rooting for the usual BBC weather accuracy.

PyroUK

19-06-13, 01:54 PM

Ever the optimist I went and bought 2 piece waterproofs last night just in case. I ain't missing that pie just for a wee bit if water!

ClunkintheUK

19-06-13, 01:56 PM

Glad to hear it PieroUK.

Couldn't resist.

Spank86

19-06-13, 01:57 PM

If we postpone to 2024 we should be fine for sunny weather...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10128658/Run-of-wet-summers-could-last-another-10-years.html
It's lovely down here today.

Wideboy

19-06-13, 01:59 PM

Yes a ****ing hot. Sweating my ar5e crack off!

Mark_h

19-06-13, 02:20 PM

Well for me, c20 miles from AR epi-centre today was forecast to be cloudy and showers. It's bloody roasting 32 degrees and clear blue sky. The Guinea pigs are hiding in the shade and the dragon flies are out in full force over the pond. Clearly God* does not listen to the BBC these days.

*Feel free to replace with weather manager of your choice.