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Old 23-12-10, 09:34 PM   #11
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On a more serious note I attended AR09 the weekend after I passed my test and everyone was sooooooo welcoming and helpful.

Bears erection was one i'll never forget....













...the tent!!!

Dont worry about it, just be there, but be ready for post AR blues when you get home and realise its 52 weeks til you can do it all again!!!
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Old 23-12-10, 09:49 PM   #12
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If you're going to be around early doors on the Friday, come and find the guy who looks like they're in a daze... everybody will have to find me at some point to settle the bill, and I'll introduce you to as many people as you want to meet.
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Old 23-12-10, 09:58 PM   #13
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cash depending I'll be there, and Dan relax were all not a bunch of wind up merchants
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Old 23-12-10, 09:58 PM   #14
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The first people I met from the forum were Gruntygiggles and Stretchie. I just turned up at their house, which is like....500 miles away from where I live and stayed for a few days, meeting Squirrel_Hunter as well. Second time I went I got to meet Viper and Weasel (Mrs Viper) as well.

I went to my first AR this year with GG and Stretchie and throughly enjoyed myself. My suggestion would be that if you're a bit apprehensive about going to the AR before meeting anyone, then make arrangements to actually meet someone from your area, or like me, from somewhere entirely different, and then you will at least have one person you know.

However, be prepared for a Bear attack. It happens to everyone and the more you resist, the more he enjoys it. You go limp, Bear goes limp!!
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Old 23-12-10, 10:02 PM   #15
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I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!
Dont be, turn up, put your tent up, and after 10 minutes or so you'll feel right at home and wander what on earth it was you were worried about.

Just remember, Bear likes it when you struggle...
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Old 23-12-10, 10:03 PM   #16
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Just remember, Bear likes it when you struggle...
Cheers for the advance warning MBK/Fizz
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Old 23-12-10, 11:42 PM   #17
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If you read about the AR10 you Will notice the biggest regret from most people is not saying hello to every they met, SO you will find a lot of people saying hello to every one they meet this time. Lol
So don’t be nervous, were all in the same boat.
And as mark said, meet your local members, and go for a ride, most groups invite other groups to join a ride out.

more the merrier....
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Old 24-12-10, 12:02 AM   #18
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Aw Dan. Everyone's great. Really. Give it a few mins you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
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Old 24-12-10, 12:35 AM   #19
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I hope to make AR11, it's on my doorstep so I'll try, but also hope to make a few rideouts before that.
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Old 24-12-10, 09:46 AM   #20
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I have to admit, after being a forum regular for a bit, I have never actually been on a AR. It justs make me a bit nervous about not knowing anyone!

Please put me mind at rest!
your 2minutes from paul6th and someone else who lives in acomb who's name has slipped my mind but they did an epic lucky strike rebuild not too long back.

get met up with those guys.
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