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dizzyblonde · 31-01-11, 10:43 AM

When I first went on the recce to the site, we had a chat briefly about perhaps being able to get them to cater for breakfast before Saturdays rideout, I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to go into that further...something along the lines of a brew n bacon buttie to get us started?

There are many many restaurants and eateries in Settle open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday, I'm more likely to go off with Peg and have a meal together early on, then come back and sink a bottle of whisky!
I must admit, Soulkiss and Gordon did a good show for AR08. With BBQs though, there never seems to be enough to go round, as in AR09 with the hog roast, and AR07 here in Austwick. Unfortunately the site owner is not keen on a catering van, as they do catering onsite.
This really does need looking into further....when the bloody weather warms up and I can get up there on a bike!

Mark, I'm hoping we get one of the fields with powerpoints, if not we've already got two bunkhouses!

timwilky · 31-01-11, 11:01 AM

A friend of my daughters is now executive chef at some place in Kirby Lonsdale, so Friday night I may be tempted to bypass the bridge butty van (Assuming it is still open) and go for some real posh nosh. But that means wife/car...

Sod it I may just end up camping after all.

I guess food is a funny thing for an AR. But unless it is pub grub, I cannot see many restaurants being happy with leather clad bikers disturbing their tranquil Friday night.

Did I remember right last time we were there we could not use the bar on the Saturday

rictus01 · 31-01-11, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Mark, I'm hoping we get one of the fields with powerpoints, if not we've already got two bunkhouses!

Oh as you know I come fully prepared my love, I'll have my meths burner for my morning brew; caffeine/ nicotine and various other drugs are required to get me going first thing; but it was useful to have boiling water for others as I recall.

Cheers Mark.

SoulKiss · 31-01-11, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Soulkiss and Gordon did a good show for AR08. With BBQs though, there never seems to be enough to go round

Actually, at the end there was plenty left over - the problem is getting it out fast enough at the start as you are looking at a while before the 1st batch is good to go.

The plans I have in mind has a big pot o chilli/curry as well as the BBQ involved, possibly the chilli/curry being a Veggie option.

dizzyblonde · 31-01-11, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by timwilky

Did I remember right last time we were there we could not use the bar on the Saturday

I'm not sure, twas a long time ago. BUT if it was the case, its most likely because it was 'bought' for the night as a private venue. We were told that we could book the bar for a fee, if we wanted it for sole use, but I said, that was a bit mean as theres other people than ourselves camping there.

As for the restaurants being funny towards bikers wanting to use their places.....they could be, but if they don't want my business I'll just go somewhere that loves the smell of my money instead

31-01-11, 03:42 PM

is any geographic area's looking like possibilities yet? dizzy, where is this place your looking at? i am really up for coming to the AR this year, was looking to come back in 07 i think it was, but wasn't able to make it in the end.

dizzyblonde · 31-01-11, 04:22 PM

where have you been hiding?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=161410

31-01-11, 04:24 PM

ah!!! i see!! missed that one.......however......Dag Nam It!! we are over on the isles of cilly that week!! what are the chances!!! right then.......whats the plan for 2012 AR!!

31-01-11, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy2Feet

ah!!! i see!! missed that one.......however......Dag Nam It!! we are over on the isles of cilly that week!! what are the chances!!! right then.......whats the plan for 2012 AR!!

Peaceful ride in Central London sounds relaxing. Heared the views are pretty good too

31-01-11, 04:28 PM

lol

31-01-11, 10:43 AM	#51
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 When I first went on the recce to the site, we had a chat briefly about perhaps being able to get them to cater for breakfast before Saturdays rideout, I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to go into that further...something along the lines of a brew n bacon buttie to get us started? There are many many restaurants and eateries in Settle open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday, I'm more likely to go off with Peg and have a meal together early on, then come back and sink a bottle of whisky! I must admit, Soulkiss and Gordon did a good show for AR08. With BBQs though, there never seems to be enough to go round, as in AR09 with the hog roast, and AR07 here in Austwick. Unfortunately the site owner is not keen on a catering van, as they do catering onsite. This really does need looking into further....when the bloody weather warms up and I can get up there on a bike! Mark, I'm hoping we get one of the fields with powerpoints, if not we've already got two bunkhouses! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

31-01-11, 11:01 AM	#52
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 A friend of my daughters is now executive chef at some place in Kirby Lonsdale, so Friday night I may be tempted to bypass the bridge butty van (Assuming it is still open) and go for some real posh nosh. But that means wife/car... Sod it I may just end up camping after all. I guess food is a funny thing for an AR. But unless it is pub grub, I cannot see many restaurants being happy with leather clad bikers disturbing their tranquil Friday night. Did I remember right last time we were there we could not use the bar on the Saturday __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated. Last edited by timwilky; 31-01-11 at 11:08 AM.

31-01-11, 03:42 PM	#56
Jimmy2Feet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 is any geographic area's looking like possibilities yet? dizzy, where is this place your looking at? i am really up for coming to the AR this year, was looking to come back in 07 i think it was, but wasn't able to make it in the end.

31-01-11, 04:22 PM	#57
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 where have you been hiding? http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=161410 __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

31-01-11, 04:24 PM	#58
Jimmy2Feet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 ah!!! i see!! missed that one.......however......Dag Nam It!! we are over on the isles of cilly that week!! what are the chances!!! right then.......whats the plan for 2012 AR!!

31-01-11, 04:28 PM	#60
Jimmy2Feet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Must haves and no-no's for AR11 lol

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