went to see Hovis' mum..

Nice work Quiff. Will look out for the pic's.

Top man

[Richie]

You Sir are a gentleman and a scholar.

[_Stretchie_]

Ye big softy bum ye

You are a very nice man.

Thank you Quiff, such a nice gesture.


On my first ever ride of my sv last weekend, i was waiting in traffic (too scared to filter) a CBR passed us and the rider was wearing the same yellow leather jacket that Hovis had. Couldn't help but think it was Hovis's way of watching over me on my first ride as i was petrafied but it was succesful. I know to some that will seem strange but it puts a smile on my face to think Hovis is up there looking down on us all!

Not only was it a man on a CBR with a yellow jacket, but it also happened to be the exact same colour and model as his first Blade. I hadn't noticed him, so when he went by I **** myself, but instantly had a different kind of warm feeling as I remembered my first Hovis encounter!

here u go- at last !!

sorry been away.





the approach.. imagine this with 100 bikes approaching.

















and of course he had to have a pub nearby eh...







here is the leisure centre he worked at- I went in and asked about a memorial plaque I had heard about- and they were really accommodating and took me to the gym to show it to me..

oops i had turned that one that was side on.. ?

anyway- its a lovley place and was real nice to be there on my own in the sun looking at the views as it is right on top of the hill surrounded by beautiful countryside..

Thanks for the pics Quiff... is lovely to be able to see the plaque in his memory