Log in

View Full Version : Never Mind the Porlocks - Ride Out, 31st March 2007


Pages : 1 [2] 3

Viney
19-03-07, 02:58 PM
:smt026 :smt026 :smt026



Easter in Cardiff? Marvellous........except I'm on-call until Easter Monday :(

How long you here? Two wheels or four?

Friday to Sunday! Not sure on wheels yet, will make that chocie on the Wednesday before...weather dependent.

Jabba
19-03-07, 05:52 PM
Updated maps are now available. Use the links on the first post of this thread :thumbsup:

Mogs, please can you edit your post to correct the file-sizes?

Cheers

CoolGirl
19-03-07, 07:20 PM
Ah, having had a personal invite from a special someone, I'm unable to make this as I'll be up a VERY big hill a long way away from here.

Have fun!

Jabba
19-03-07, 07:31 PM
Ah, having had a personal invite from a special someone, I'm unable to make this as I'll be up a VERY big hill a long way away from here

Must be a very special someone if you're willing to climb a VERY big hill for them ;)

caz650s
19-03-07, 11:16 PM
Sorry to repeat myself but are any others staying over in the area Saturday night ?

hovis
19-03-07, 11:22 PM
Sorry to repeat myself but are any others staying over in the area Saturday night ?
im not.....as i have to be up at 6.30 sunday morning for work:(

tinpants
22-03-07, 11:56 PM
Have a good day. I hear the weather is supposed to be great.

I would have liked to go with you all, but a prior engagement forbids.

Have fun, see you at the TA next month.

hovis
24-03-07, 07:59 AM
\\:D/ this time next week.............woo-hoo :riding:

anna
24-03-07, 12:13 PM
sorry guys & gals not going to be able to make this one now as I am in college!!! boo hiss and all of that ...hope you all have good fun on those lovely roads... god i miss them :(

Jabba
24-03-07, 12:50 PM
sorry guys & gals not going to be able to make this one now as I am in college!!!

:smt089

...hope you all have good fun on those lovely roads... god i miss them :(

:smt040

mac99
24-03-07, 09:18 PM
Updated maps are now available. Use the links on the first post of this thread :thumbsup:

Mogs, please can you edit your post to correct the file-sizes?

Cheers

What were the changes in the updates? Was it just the start point moving from Tiverton Parkway to the Travelodge at J27 ? I printed out the route just before Jabba posted this #-o.

sorry guys & gals not going to be able to make this one now as I am in college!!! boo hiss and all of that ...hope you all have good fun on those lovely roads... god i miss them :sad:

Rubbish excuse ;)

fizzwheel
24-03-07, 10:00 PM
What were the changes in the updates? Was it just the start point moving from Tiverton Parkway to the Travelodge at J27 ? I printed out the route just before Jabba posted this #-o.

Yep just the start point also Mogs has tweaked it a bit so we bypass Tiverton itself I think.

Mogs said something about dawdling around whilst everybody fueled up a little petrol station in Tiverton last time.

Beenz
24-03-07, 10:19 PM
sorry guys & gals not going to be able to make this one now as I am in college!!! boo hiss and all of that ...hope you all have good fun on those lovely roads... god i miss them :(

Have a good day at work, you know it makes sense, the roads will still be around for a while yet.

Look on the bright side, the run will be a tad quicker as we'll not have to recapture the strays ;)

*waits in hiding for the kick*

anna
24-03-07, 11:12 PM
thanks for the support there guys ;)

you have no idea how gutted I am not to be able to make it out and I feel horrid that i wont be around but that is the busy hectic life I lead I guess :(

squirrel_hunter
25-03-07, 12:15 AM
you have no idea how gutted I am not to be able to make it out and I feel horrid that i wont be around but that is the busy hectic life I lead I guess :(

:smt056 It will be worth it in the end. And the offer still stands...

anna
25-03-07, 11:41 PM
:smt056 It will be worth it in the end. And the offer still stands...

:grouphug: thanks

Viney
26-03-07, 07:31 AM
Hmmm, the weather gods are looking grumpy for the weekend!!

fizzwheel
26-03-07, 08:02 AM
Hmmm, the weather gods are looking grumpy for the weekend!!

That'll be about right, every time I've ridden that route on a rideout its p*ssed down. Every time I ride around that area by myself its been a baking hot sunny day.

Viper
26-03-07, 08:06 AM
Cant wait till the weekend, Come rain or shine it will be good:cool:

Viney
26-03-07, 08:09 AM
Sadly, come rain, i shalt be in attendance. o fun riding all the way down if its going to be wet...No you come to mention it fizz, it was wet last time i came down and rode that route!!

Mogs
26-03-07, 08:12 AM
What were the changes in the updates? Was it just the start point moving from Tiverton Parkway to the Travelodge at J27 ? I printed out the route just before Jabba posted this.

I changed the start location to the Travelodge as some people may be staying there.

It then made more sense to ensure that everyone fuels up there, which in turn makes it unnecessary to go through Tiverton. Thus the tweak to the route taking the A361, west to pick up the A396 north.

Viper
26-03-07, 09:04 AM
I changed the start location to the Travelodge as some people may be staying there.

It then made more sense to ensure that everyone fuels up there, which in turn makes it unnecessary to go through Tiverton. Thus the tweak to the route taking the A361, west to pick up the A396 north.



Very wise oh great porlocks leader:smt033 .
I am so bloody excited its sad

hovis
26-03-07, 10:13 AM
Very wise oh great porlocks leader:smt033 .
I am so bloody excited its sad

im more exciteder than you:smt081

Viper
26-03-07, 10:27 AM
im more exciteder than you:smt081

Not possible[-(

hovis
26-03-07, 10:53 AM
Very wise oh great porlocks leader:smt033 .
I am so bloody excited its sad

im more exciteder than you:smt081

Not possible[-(
i am........look

:smt026

Jabba
27-03-07, 10:28 AM
Starting to keep an eye on the weather..... all part of the service :D

From the metoffice.com website for South West England:

"Thursday noticeably colder with heavy showers, perhaps with hail and thunder. Friday cloudy, with occasional rain or drizzle. Saturday mostly dry but also cloudy, with a chilly northeast wind."

Looking at more detailed forecasts for Minehead and Woolacombe, it should be sunny and dry, if a little chilly. Leave the thermal linings in your jackets I suggest.

However, the weather will not provide an excuse for not being there ;)

Viney
27-03-07, 10:31 AM
It will for me. Will make the decision on Thursday evening :)

Viper
27-03-07, 10:38 AM
It will for me. Will make the decision on Thursday evening :)

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Typical, fair weather riders ;)

hovis
27-03-07, 12:23 PM
i was starting to worry as i was going to get a new tyre after the pollocks but got a screw in it & decided to do a bit of a burn out sunday night so the tyre is toast.
so i ordered a new one yesterday & was told tues/wed.not sure when i could get it fitted as im working. so i asked if he would phone me as soon as its in. I just phoned HIM & it came it first thing this morning. so im booked in for 3pm

:smt041 :riding: \\:D/ :smt036 :smt026

thats all:smt031

Xan173
27-03-07, 06:55 PM
I would recommend that instead of following the main road just before you start decending into Woolacombe that you turn off right and go through Mortehoe. You'll then follow the coastline on the Espanlade from the far end of the bay giving a geat view and it adds no distance. At the end of the Esp is the Red Barn. Wooly used to be a surf haunt of mine so I know it well.

Have fun!

Zombie Jesus
27-03-07, 08:33 PM
Wen't to book the first service for my new bike last saturday and they said they were fully booked until April 11th :shock:. I phoned around and could get it done at another dealer but they wanted £110 for whats basically oil change. Phoned back bevans where I'd bought the bike and explained the situation and they managed to squeeze me in thursday :cool:. So I'll be there unless the weather is bad, want to keep everything shiny.

Mogs
28-03-07, 10:02 AM
I would recommend that instead of following the main road just before you start decending into Woolacombe that you turn off right and go through Mortehoe. You'll then follow the coastline on the Espanlade from the far end of the bay giving a geat view and it adds no distance. At the end of the Esp is the Red Barn. Wooly used to be a surf haunt of mine so I know it well.

Have fun!

Does this mean you and Vicky are not joining us

Mogs
29-03-07, 07:52 AM
Going back over, it looks as if we could have a sizable turnout, 16 - "I'm going" and 5 - "maybe's"


The "I'm going" are

1. Mac99 (Black Z1000)
2. Hovi5 (Yellow SVs Curvey)
3. Beenz (Gixer blue/white)
4. Fizzwheel (Gixer or SVs?)
5. Philh (?)
6. Stingo (Copper SVs Pointy)
7. Viper (Yellow SVs Curvey)
8. Baldyman (Blue CBR1100XX Blackbird)
9. Zombie (Gixer blue/white)
10. Caz650s (Yellow SVs Curvey)
11. Lisa (Blue SVs Curvey)
12. Jharris (Blue SVs Curvey)
13. Mogs (Silver SV Pointy)
14. Jabba (Blue Hornet 600)
15. Squirrel (blue, yellow, brown curvey)

and

16. Stretchie (Blue Thundercat)

hovis
29-03-07, 08:14 AM
just a sugestion, as the POINT/TEC will be changing will they be wearing hiviz vests (as metioned b4) & swaping at each point ?

yellow= TEC
orange= point
:geek:or am i being stupid?

pheasant_hunter
29-03-07, 08:43 AM
I'm in Henleaze, and as I've already volunteered to wear a fluorescent vest I can't duck out. _stretchie_ is in Filton, and he'll be coming as well, assuming the bike is roadworthy by then. We'll sort something out closer the time.
mac/stretchie - you still game for meeting up somewhere in Brissle?

Jabba
29-03-07, 08:45 AM
Good news!!

The weather forecast (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1901) is favourable for Saturday - just wrap up warm :D

No excuses Viney ;)

carlos
29-03-07, 09:37 AM
It is with much sadness :smt089 :smt089 and anger :smt093 :smt068 that I have to say that I probably won't make this rideout:smt089 :smt089 . It seems that work, more importantly the salaries section, can't get their acts together, and so after messing up last months paternity pay and then shorting me by £700 this month it leaves me too short to cover this months bills. Apparently all the system is being used processing the year-end finance stuff so they can't even BACS the error until next week :smt093 :smt093 :smt093 which doesn't help considering mortgage and all comes out on Monday:smt093 :smt093 .

Anyway, with the TLR being a thirsty girl and being totally broke I just can't justify it and divorce would definately be on the cards.

Sorry Mogs, I know you've put a fair bit of work into the organisation of Point/TEC etc.

Have a good day all, I'll be very jealous:smt089

mac99
29-03-07, 10:22 AM
mac/stretchie - you still game for meeting up somewhere in Brissle?

Yep, no problem.
I can fetch you from the BAWA, if you are really paranoid about getting lost. Last I heard stretchie was still off the road, but he appears as attending in Mogs' list above.

We'd best allow at least 20 minutes to get to the Gordano services to be sure.

squirrel_hunter
29-03-07, 10:31 AM
I'm a definite (Sorry Mogs thought I had posted earlier), will be riding a blue/ yellow/ brown curvey ;)

Unfortunately I don't think young Strechie will be making this one :smt089

pheasant_hunter
29-03-07, 10:38 AM
I can fetch you from the BAWA, if you are really paranoid about getting lost.
The BAWA would be a good for me, what time you want to meet?

Jabba
29-03-07, 10:46 AM
It is with much sadness :smt089 :smt089 and anger :smt093 :smt068 that I have to say that I probably won't make this rideout:smt089 :smt089

:smt089 indeed :(

Really sorry that you won't be there. Flippin' payroll systems - what a 'mare :smt068

Have a good day all, I'll be very jealous:smt089

Mogs will have an extra burger out to mark your absence.

We'll no doubt take many photos just to rub your nose in it ;)

Jabba
29-03-07, 10:47 AM
Unfortunately I don't think young Strechie will be making this one :smt089

We know how much you'll miss him :grouphug:

Mogs
29-03-07, 11:09 AM
Hovi5 - Hi Viz, if Tec and Point Get so close together that you need to distinguish by colour something will have gone horridly wrong.

Shame for Carlos, I'm sure a read a rule somewhere that all refreshments for TEC and Points are paid for by the rest of the group, since Jabba and I are likely to be doubling up on shifts that's double burgers.

I'll sort TEC/Point on the day.

Stretchie made big promises - that's the problem with you Englishmen all talk and no substance.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=78691&page=2

Post number 16

Jabba
29-03-07, 11:28 AM
Jabba and I are likely to be doubling up on shifts that's double burgers.

Quadruple burger for you, as you had a double one last time:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/Devon/19.jpg

Mogs
29-03-07, 12:58 PM
http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-7854.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Viper
29-03-07, 01:10 PM
Quadruple burger for you, as you had a double one last time:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/Devon/19.jpg

Heart attack on a plate. Ummmmm yummy. I am in for one of them.

Jabba
29-03-07, 01:23 PM
Heart attack on a plate. Ummmmm yummy. I am in for one of them.

That picture doesn't do it justice........ it was the size of a small raft :lol:

Jabba
29-03-07, 01:25 PM
http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-7854.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Can anyone tell me how to PhotoChop a pair of yellow braces on that? Oh, and a huge gut, too? ;)

Viper
29-03-07, 01:32 PM
Heart attack on a plate. Ummmmm yummy. I am in for one of them.

That picture doesn't do it justice........ it was the size of a small raft :lol:

Well as i have a gut the size of a large lake it should fit in;)

Viper
29-03-07, 01:39 PM
I beleive Beenz has pictures of my burger eating exploits:geek:

hovis
29-03-07, 01:46 PM
Hovi5 - Hi Viz, if Tec and Point Get so close together that you need to distinguish by colour something will have gone horridly wrong.



i was thinking so you dont overtake point & if you are drop off you know when tec has passed?:smt089

Jabba
29-03-07, 01:47 PM
I beleive Beenz has pictures of my burger eating exploits:geek:

Do what Mogs does.......wear a loud shirt, yellow braces, a green lanyard and "Timewarp" pose to distract the viewer from the "after burger" gut....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/Devon/23.jpg

Viper
29-03-07, 02:01 PM
Do what Mogs does.......wear a loud shirt, yellow braces, a green lanyard and "Timewarp" pose to distract the viewer from the "after burger" gut....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/Devon/23.jpg

I draw the line at braces:ncool:
;)

hovis
29-03-07, 02:05 PM
is he going for the "skinhead" look

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twoponds/sv650/Devon/23.jpg

Mogs
29-03-07, 02:09 PM
I'm about 20 burgers short of the minimum weight needed to ride a hornet.

The braces stay :smt019 . If the shirt is still ok that too.

Jabba
29-03-07, 02:16 PM
I'm about 20 burgers short of the minimum weight needed to ride a hornet.

That's because they're so powerful and can lift the front wheel off the throttle in 6th gear :thumbsup:

The braces stay :smt019

Good - wouldn't want yer keks falling down and frightening the natives :lol:

If the shirt is still ok that too.

If you have an orange one then wear that; it'll save Hovi5 getting confused :cool:

hovis
29-03-07, 03:39 PM
If you have an orange one then wear that; it'll save Hovi5 getting confused :cool:it will take a lot more than a orange T-shirt

caz650s
29-03-07, 08:44 PM
Can't wait for Saturday...see you all there, by the way I have a yellow curvy 's' . Is anyone staying over in the area Saturday night... could be a good excuse for a beer or two !!

Beenz
29-03-07, 08:48 PM
SH, do you want to met up at 'The Van' or I could catch up at Gordano?

Or I could just go to the Travel lodge.

Viper, I do have proof of the last time I saw you eat but this is a 'U' rated forum;) Your blushes are spared.

hovis
29-03-07, 08:58 PM
Can't wait for Saturday...see you all there, by the way I have a yellow curvy 's' . !!


that makes it 3 &½ yellow curveys;)

fizzwheel
29-03-07, 09:01 PM
Weather forecast is looking better for Satuday

mac99
29-03-07, 09:29 PM
The BAWA would be a good for me, what time you want to meet?

I reckon BAWA at 9:15 gives plenty of time to get to Gordano and have 10 minutes or so there to meet and greet the Taffs .
See you out front in the main Car park (Ballroom entrance).

squirrel_hunter
29-03-07, 09:51 PM
@ Beenz - I'll meet you down at Gordano cause chances are I will wake up late. What do you reckon travel time is from 'The Van' to Gordano, need to know how long I can sleep for?

pheasant_hunter
30-03-07, 08:28 AM
I reckon BAWA at 9:15 gives plenty of time to get to Gordano and have 10 minutes or so there to meet and greet the Taffs.
Cool, see you there.

Jabba
30-03-07, 09:07 AM
Weather forecasts:

Cardiff (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/wl/cardiff_forecast_weather.html)
Bristol (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/bristol_forecast_weather.html)
Taunton (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/taunton_forecast_weather.html)
Ilfracombe (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/ilfracombe_forecast_weather.html)
Barnstaple (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/barnstaple_forecast_weather.html)

Thunderbirds are GO!!! :D

Viney
30-03-07, 10:40 AM
I'll not be in attendence. The weather here today not bieing its best, and the fact that i have to work late tonight :(

Sorry chaps, next time maybe

Baldyman
30-03-07, 10:44 AM
Can't wait for Saturday...see you all there, by the way I have a yellow curvy 's' . Is anyone staying over in the area Saturday night... could be a good excuse for a beer or two !!

Will be staying locally near Tiverton, so I expect me and the missus will be in "town" at some point.

We're setting off in an hour 'cos we're so slow ;-)

fizzwheel
30-03-07, 10:51 AM
I'll not be in attendence. The weather here today not bieing its best, and the fact that i have to work late tonight :(

Sorry chaps, next time maybe

Awh, I hoovered and everything...

Sorry to hear this V Meister, I know how much you were looking forward to it :(

hovis
30-03-07, 10:52 AM
im just relised im working till 11 tonight, & have to be up at 6 on sunday for work..............


so......





waterproof textiles or leathers?:smt102 :smt044

fizzwheel
30-03-07, 10:53 AM
Does anybody from Yeovil ish area want to meet me somewhere and ride down together ?

Its about 45minutes to the meet point from Yeovil, I was thinking of leaving at around 9:30ish

Jabba
30-03-07, 11:51 AM
waterproof textiles or leathers?:smt102 :smt044


Textiles for me, but for warmth rather than rain. There will be a headwind on the way home and it could get a bit chilly :thumbsup:

Mogs
30-03-07, 12:11 PM
Textiles for me, but for warmth rather than rain. There will be a headwind on the way home and it could get a bit chilly :thumbsup:

Tough choice this one, I know Jabba admires my yellow braces, but my textiles have a belt.:)

Jabba
30-03-07, 12:55 PM
my textiles have a belt.:)

Better for keeping the wind in :thumbsup:

Jabba
30-03-07, 01:14 PM
Better for keeping the wind in :thumbsup:

Out..... that should be "out". Of course it should. I think? ;)

Xan173
30-03-07, 03:34 PM
Does this mean you and Vicky are not joining us

It does indeed Mogs. But we hope everyone has a great day with sunshine :cool:, no hassle :plod:, no traffic :driving:, no incidents ](*,), no potholes :bounce:, no getting lost :confused:, no mechanicals :(, good food :chef:, and warm rubber :safe:

Viper
30-03-07, 03:37 PM
It does indeed Mogs. But we hope everyone has a great day with sunshine :cool:, no hassle :plod:, no traffic :driving:, no incidents ](*,), no potholes :bounce:, no getting lost :confused:, no mechanicals :(, good food :chef:, and warm rubber :safe:

Cheers Xan173,
Im sure it will be cool, shame you are not gonna be there:(

Viney
30-03-07, 03:38 PM
Awh, I hoovered and everything...

Sorry to hear this V Meister, I know how much you were looking forward to it :(
Thats it, make me feel even worse :(

fizzwheel
30-03-07, 03:39 PM
Thats it, make me feel even worse :(

Don't feel to bad, its not like I did dusting ;) :D

Viney
30-03-07, 03:40 PM
:lol:

Tara
30-03-07, 03:45 PM
Textiles for me, but for warmth rather than rain. There will be a headwind on the way home and it could get a bit chilly :thumbsup:


are we going to see pics like two years ago with your very fetching leaking waterproofs? ;)

Jabba
30-03-07, 04:40 PM
are we going to see pics like two years ago with your very fetching leaking waterproofs? ;)

:smt075

Nope - gave those keks to a charity shop :lol: New ones don't leak and, besides, it's not going to rain. Really it isn't 8-[

Tara
30-03-07, 04:47 PM
:smt075

Nope - gave those keks to a charity shop :lol: New ones don't leak and, besides, it's not going to rain. Really it isn't 8-[


I believe you

Jabba
30-03-07, 05:56 PM
I believe you

Nearly had myself convinced there :lol:

Will post photos after the event to prove it didn't rain ;)

Beenz
30-03-07, 07:51 PM
@ Beenz - I'll meet you down at Gordano cause chances are I will wake up late. What do you reckon travel time is from 'The Van' to Gordano, need to know how long I can sleep for?

From the 'Van' to Gordano it takes 48 minutes on th M4/5. It also takes about 18 minutes from Swindon West to the van.. at err normal speeds.

See you and the Taffia at Gordano at 9:50 :D

Enjoy the sleeeep.

hovis
30-03-07, 10:23 PM
its like christmas eve:smt114

anna
30-03-07, 11:00 PM
Have a good one everyone :)

hovis
31-03-07, 06:07 AM
We’ve tried it once :).

.:smt026 almost:smt026 6 months :smt026 later &:smt026 its finaly here:smt026

:smt026 looking foward to :smt026 put some more :smt026 names to faces

:smt026c u soon:smt026

carlos
31-03-07, 07:16 AM
Have a good one guys and be safe. Looks like a great morning, so make sure you post loads of pics for us unfortunates who can't make it.








>Carl resides to corner and starts crying:smt089

mattSV
31-03-07, 07:33 AM
Have a great day and try not to eat too many burgers :D

Looking forward to seeing the pics.

philh
31-03-07, 08:05 AM
Ah yeah, here I come! See you all at Tivvy folks! I'm praying to the weather God...

Tara
31-03-07, 08:06 AM
have fun guys looking forward to seeing the pics later

valleyboy
31-03-07, 04:02 PM
Hope you all had fun..... Ive been stuck in my garage putting my brakes back together after stripping them... :( thank god for dremel bits, or I'd still be cleaning! :p

I think you had some rain at some point as well ? I got soaked while sitting on my drive trying to regather my tools to put back into the garage.. so anyone look like they wet themselves ?

fizzwheel
31-03-07, 06:57 PM
I'm back...

Excellent day out as always, good to see some familiar faces and put some faces to familiar names :D

Yep it did rain a little, but it wouldnt be a SWS rideout if we didnt get a drop or two. Apologies for my wanting to ride the route again at the end.

Jamie ( I think that was your name ) best of luck sorting the bike out, hope you dont feel to sore tomorrow morning. Rest up take it easy. Oh and we think a forum name change is in order...

Pheasant Hunter
Road Runner

How does either of those sound ;) :D

Oh and Hovi5, how did you find the Yellow and Pink earplugs ?

pheasant_hunter
31-03-07, 07:19 PM
Jamie ( I think that was your name ) best of luck sorting the bike out, hope you dont feel to sore tomorrow morning. Rest up take it easy. Oh and we think a forum name change is in order...

Pheasant Hunter
Road Runner

How does either of those sound ;) :D


I may take Pheasant Hunter. Sorry for fekkin' up the day so early into the ride, feeling rather stupid throwing the bike down the road on my first ride out with your guys.

Thanks to all those who checked I was ok and stayed with me until the bike was recovered. I'll post some pics tomorrow assuming I can move that is!

cheers

Pheasant Hunter

fizzwheel
31-03-07, 07:35 PM
I may take Pheasant Hunter. Sorry for fekkin' up the day so early into the ride, feeling rather stupid throwing the bike down the road on my first ride out with your guys.

You didnt feck it up, dont worry or feel stupid, these things happen sometimes, you're in one piece and thats the important thing.

mac99
31-03-07, 07:56 PM
Hi Jamie, real pity your first SWS rideout ended like this, but at least it sounds like you are OK. Just limping a bit few a week or two.

As Fizz said aaprt from that, a nice day, and we only caught few drops of rain right at the end.


We met at Tiverton at the appointed time.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/tivertonlineup.jpg


From where I took point for the 30 odd miles to Dunster. It was on the section that jharris slid the front on a partially mangled pheasant stuck to the line on a left-right sequence. Also around this time a vital structural piece of rust failed on squirrel_hunters exhaust necessitating some roadside repairs to reattach the can.

We arrived in Dunster where proper repairs could be carried out. With pliers.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/squirrelexhaust.jpg

A gixxer arriving in Dunster.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/dunsterarrival.jpg


cont...

mac99
31-03-07, 08:05 PM
After Dunster the group got split up, as Jabba and Caz had stayed with Jharris, and Fizz and Beenz also went back to join them, agreeing to catch us up when possible.
As we were about to leave, baldyman suffered alarm/immobiliser trouble and choose to stay back and catch us up. I switched to TEC and Mogs took the lead. Nice run up through Porlock and over the top where the moors are on the cliff tops. We stopped as planned at a car park near Long Lane (I think).

Where I pretended I was a photographer.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/longlanegixxer.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/longlanearty.jpg


Mr and Mrs Baldyman had joined a convoy of Harleys by this point, but on spotting us decided to leave them and rejoin us.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/longlanebaldies.jpg


cont ...

mac99
31-03-07, 08:13 PM
From the Long Lane carpark to the Red Barn in Woolacombe via a really nice scenic route. Caz caught up with us just as we got there, having left the others as the recovery vehicle was arriving. Lunch at the Red Barn, by the end of which Beenz, Fizz and Jabba arrived.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/redbarngroup.jpg

Caz, Mogs and a Peter Stringfellow impersonator .
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/redbarncaz.jpg


Also here, squirrel trotted out his tired 'hey don't I know you from somewhere' line on the waitress, and this time got a hit! Result! Sadly no photos mark this occasion.


cont...

mac99
31-03-07, 08:19 PM
From the Red Barn to Crediton and beyond, via the actual planned route!

We stopped at a pub by a nice bridge not too far south of Tiverton, the Fisherman's Rest or some such.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/bridgehighshot.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/bridgegroupshot.jpg


It really was quite a nice bridge. See.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/bridgenobbershot.jpg


I think this pic should be a SV650 site front page.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/bmPiccys/bridgegixxersshot.jpg

From there, Fizz took the lead on the last section back to the Little Chef at Tiverton, were I had a nice Tea cake and cup of tea, and everybody else laughed at the waiter.

philh
31-03-07, 08:23 PM
I'm uploading photos now...

That's the Fishermans Cot at Bickleigh. The bridge is the actual bridge being refered to in Simon & Gurfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. Full of little facts (****) me aren't I...?