UKMOC M.A.D. Weekend - 17th/18th June 2006

[Tigerlily]

UKMOC
M.A.D.
WEEKEND
17TH-18TH JUNE 2006
************************


Here it is folks, the event you’ve all been waiting for!

Rides out, bike show, bands - Crimes of Passion and All Except, raffle, and plenty of beer!

Even free camping!




People have been saying that they want something big up North, well this is it!

The idea for this event has been in the pipeline for quite a while and has transformed from the idea of a basic meet and ride out into a full weekend with a difference.





The UKMOC M.A.D. Weekend will be held at Squire’s Café (http://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/)<--(link) about 15 miles east of Leeds, a great rural venue and easy to get to from just about anywhere. The nearest village is Sherburn in Elmet which has some B+B accommodation if needed.
There's a link to a list of accommodation here (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=15935&page=4).


The weekend will start with a rideout on Saturday afternoon followed by food, beer, and a couple of up and coming bands called Crimes of Passion and All Except will be playing for us on Saturday night! On Sunday we’ll have a small bike show with prizes and another short rideout. We’ll also be having a raffle – the prizes will depend on my blagging skills. :chuckle:


This event will be something a bit special, not just because it’s a 2 day-er but mainly because we want to make this a fund raising event for a children’s hospice in Wetherby. This is where M.A.D. comes into it. M.A.D stands for Make A Difference and is a concept which dazzi-b and myself have come up with in order to raise money.
The hospice – Martin House (www.martinhouse.org.uk/Care/About%20Us/about.htm) - is almost totally reliant on donations and they provide their much needed care and support for free.
^^^^^^--- There's a link to their website here - if you’d like to see what they do for yourselves.
We feel that this is a very worthy cause and anything we can raise would be very much appreciated by them.


As far as I know, this will be the first club event dedicated to raising money for charity. If we can make a success of this weekend then it could be the start of an annual event!


I don’t like asking for money but you can’t raise owt without asking can you?
We’d like to ask you for a donation of £10 if you’re coming for the weekend or £5 if you come for one of the days.

Everything raised will go to Martin House. Their Community Fundraiser, Alison Wragg will be coming to Squires at 10am on Sunday so we can present the cheque to her. Any money which is donated after that will be banked and a cheque will be sent directly to Martin House. We'll tot up the grand total after the weekend and final amount raised will be posted on this thread.


Saturday

12.00pm - Arrive
3pm - 6pm - Ride out, including stop for food and refreshments
6pm - 8pm - Chill, chat, beer etc
8pm - Band 1
9pm - Super duper raffle
10pm - Band 2


Sunday

9am - Judging for the bike show
10am - Cheque presentation
11am - Short ride out for lunch, then back to Squires for prize giving








It's NOT essential that you turn up on a Monster, so please don't think you can't join in if don't have one...... Hell, you can even come in a car if you want to bring a non-biking partner or your bike's off the road or whatever :)




Please make cheques payable to "Make a Difference" and pm either myself or dazzi-b for the address to send it to :D






If anyone has any questions or can help out in any way then please feel free to pm me or dazzi-b.


Thanks for taking the time to read our rather long post.....Now get your names down! :D


Tigerlily & dazzi-b

[Tigerlily]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b






Who's next? :mand:

[steviej]

I'll be in warmer climes with a bunch of p!ssheads from work.
:yoparty: :woot: :yoparty: :woot: :yoparty: :woot: :yoparty: :woot: :yoparty:

But I'll send a tenner anyway......................:eyepopping:

[Tigerlily]

Thanks stevie! :mand:

We'll take a cardboard cut out in your place! :chuckle:

[steviej]

Thanks stevie! :mand:

We'll take a cardboard cut out in your place! :chuckle:

Don't let him drink too much....................:booze: :drunk:

[DesmoDog]

I would consider it an honour. Put me down for both days please!

[Tigerlily]

You're on the list! :mand:


Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog

[stuartg]

Not sure which day, or both but I'd like to come.........please

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G

[Nonnie]

There is a distinct possibility I may be able to attend.

I am sooo not camping! I shall be on line looking for bed and breakfast.

Never been that far north before (in this country anyway)

Will confirm my movements shortly.

Over.

[dazzi-b]

There is a distinct possibility I may be able to attend.

I am sooo not camping! I shall be on line looking for bed and breakfast.

Never been that far north before (in this country anyway)

Will confirm my movements shortly.

Over.

Hiya Nonnie,

Check this place out, it's less than 5mins away from Squires on the bike:D or about 15/20 by foot (it's a bit dark and lonely though on foot)

http://www.hotel-rates.com/gb/leeds/best-western-milford-hotel.html

[stuartg]

There is a distinct possibility I may be able to attend.

I am sooo not camping! I shall be on line looking for bed and breakfast.

Never been that far north before (in this country anyway)

Will confirm my movements shortly.

Over.

Camping....... Oooow must of missed that bit. I dont do camping tents are so not practical for me. Nowhere to plug my hair dryer in for a start. So if I do the weekend it'll be b&b for me to.

[Nonnie]

Thank you for hotel info!

I'm just not the outdoors type.

[dazzi-b]

Just a quick note.........

If you do a search for B&B/pubs/hotels around the Sherburn-in-Elmet, South Millford or Garforth areas it should throw up a few results.

The White Swan in South Millford is a decent place and there's a couple of good B&Bs in Sherburn-in-Elmet.

And before anybody comes up with it.................NO YOU CAN'T!!!!! (I know my place will be empty):D :D :D

[Nonnie]

OK! We're on the list.

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)


We can't make the Weekender now so let's parrttee at this event.

Really looking forward to it.

[Tigerlily]

Will confirm my movements shortly.




I'd rather not know about your movements thanks Nonnie, it's bad enough that I know every detail of my childrens toilet habits without knowing about those of my friends!




ahhh, you didn't mean that kind of movement did you? :o




You can put your name down anyway Nonnie, we just want to know how many are interested so we can get some idea of numbers. :)

[Nonnie]

Definitely there Tigerlily me old chum. Just surfing for a fun place to stay. It's a 4 and a half hour ride from here!

[Tigerlily]

YAY! It'll be nice to see you again :mand:

[A Yerbury]

I am also not the outdoors type, however after a few martinis I would rather collapse onto an air bed than negotiate what passes for a hotel or b&b in this country, and it is just the one night. So I will be a name, I have never been to Leeds, it sounds like an horrendous place but I do like it when expectations go a bit wonky doo dar.

so yeah, I'll do it for the mad kids.

[Paranoid Dave]

Sadly i am a wimp and shall not be there but what a great idea for a weekend and a charity money raiser. I shall be giving Nonnie some funding to take along to add to the total. Please can i ask you all to make sure it gets put to the correct use and not turned into liquid stimulent.

PD

oh and before you say it, despite anyones idea of the correct use being liquid stimulent i mean correct as in given to the MAD fund.

[Mand]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)

[bigredduke]

I should be there for definite on Saturday, not sure whether I will stay the night as I am less than 40 minutes away from Squires and a nice bed & en-suite facilities! Close enough to pop back for the Sunday events tho'

[bod]

Hiya Nonnie,

Check this place out, it's less than 5mins away from Squires on the bike:D or about 15/20 by foot (it's a bit dark and lonely though on foot)

http://www.hotel-rates.com/gb/leeds/best-western-milford-hotel.html

Ive stayed at the Watermill it has a bar, rooms and guess what a watermill in the bar!Cheap and cheerfull accomodation,You have to a bit of a weird turn offf the A1 to get there though.....

Am I coming?Will check with missus later(thumb mark still in top of head):)

[Tigerlily]

Don't panic - just because your name's on the list it doesn't mean that committed to coming! We just want to keep track of how many are interested :mand:


Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod

[claicerrig]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother

[cheeky monkey]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey

[dlloyduk]

I,ll do my best to be there.

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk

[STIVH]

Yep I'm up for it just need to confirm nearer the date - and sleeping on the floor is fine with me whether under the stars or under a table in the beer garden!

Do they do breakfast or is a van being organised or do I strap a frying pan to my cylinder heads?

[Little Monster]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon

[andros]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros

[steviej]

Bastid, Barstard, Barsteward....................
:Furious: :hissy: :grump: :fiery: :cens: :mad: :banghead: :nash:

[Tigerlily]

We can take loads of photo's to show you if that'll help stevie? :mand:




If the show of enthusiasm and support is anything to go by then I imagine we'll be doing it again, you can always come to the next one!
There's nothing to say we can't have another weekend do sometime over the summer - you'll have to send me a list of your holiday dates! :chuckle:




While I'm here I'd just like to say thanks to everyone, we weren't sure what the response to this was going to be like and both dazzi and myself have been really surprised at how many names are on the list already. It's great to see so much support so early on. Even if some of you can't come, it's encouraging to know that you would if you could! :mand:

[Tigerlily]

Do they do breakfast or is a van being organised or do I strap a frying pan to my cylinder heads?


Squire's opens it's doors at 8am for breakfast, you can leave the frying pan at home Steve! :mand:

[Bodybag]

Am I coming?Will check with missus later(thumb mark still in top of head):)

Thats why I got divorced again. I was running out of hair!! Me and Beelzebub should be running properly by then. Just a quick :twak: and my brakes should be OK!

[BoozyBOB]

well done Tiger..
pencil my name in...(for the two days).. and i will also look for hotel/travelodge..
if i cant make it i will send some cash...

(maybe you could get local papers etc interested and get the club some publicity..)

[Little Monster]

While I'm here I'd just like to say thanks to everyone, we weren't sure what the response to this was going to be like and both dazzi and myself have been really surprised at how many names are on the list already.

You'll be using the Royal 'We' next. I expect normal drunken debauchery out of you young lady and if you are too gooey eyed all weekend, i will vom in your direction :eek: :tiger: :mand: :mand: :chuckle: :chuckle: :p :p :banana: :yoparty:

[Tigerlily]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros
pbodycote
BoozyBOB


20 names on the list already!!!!! :mand:


BOB....
We've thought about the publicity side of it and we're working on it :thumbsup:

[Tigerlily]

...... I expect normal drunken debauchery out of you young lady and if you are too gooey eyed all weekend.......





So it's alright if I'm gooey eyed for some of the weekend!

[DesmoDog]

I've once stopped for coffee in the watermill. I think it's the one on what used to be the A1, if it is you can expect Alan Partridge to walk into the bar.
There's a nice place near Sherburn, but I can't recall it's name. As a B&B i's probably a lot cheaper than the mill.

And Lex, Leeds is too far sarf for me, but they have a decent harvey nicks. as for the room, I think we should check with Squires. Free camping is a bonus, a room with a view is always better.

Dazzi, you live there. How about a list of places in the village?

DD

[singletrack]

I am thinking about coming with my daughter, but would I be allowed on the B*W? I think it would be easier to bring pillion and camping gear on that rather than on the Monster?

[BoozyBOB]

just had a look for hotels...is Colton neer to the Squires pub?::confused: they are doing a room for £40 a night at Travelodge...thumbsup:.

[BoozyBOB]

or is Whitkirk closer... rooms there for £45 a night...
just thinking about the taxi/walk back after one or two pints of fizzy liquid:eyepopping:

[NattyBoy]

Ill have a chat to my good lady about this in the morning..her mate lives in Leeds and shes always moaning we never visit..plus my monnie has a criminally low number of miles on it still ! (as I cant make the weekender this year this would be a good subsitute !)

Nat

[Tigerlily]

I am thinking about coming with my daughter, but would I be allowed on the B*W? I think it would be easier to bring pillion and camping gear on that rather than on the Monster?


Singletrack.......

If you want to use the BM then that's fine :)




The same goes for everyone, even turn up in the car if you like (offsite car park during the day, onsite parking once visiting bikes have left)


This is primarily a charity/social event so people can turn up on/in what ever they like :mand:





Colton and Whitkirk are both about 6 miles away - a bit too far out really.

dazzi-b is going to post a list of nearby accommodation in the next couple of days.



To save trawling through the whole thread, I'll post any additional important details on my first post then it's all in one place.




:tiger:

[thick-leyther]

Hello all, count me in.:dunce:

[Tigerlily]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros
pbodycote
BoozyBOB
singletrack
NattyBoy
thick-leyther
Mr Skid



This list gets more impressive every day! Well done you lot! :mand:


Squire's is about 15 miles out of Leeds in a lovely rural setting, if you go back to my original post and click on where it says "Squire's Cafe" in big blue letters it'll take you to their website :)

[dazzi-b]

Wheelgate Guest House
Sherburn-in-Elmet
01977 682231
(2 miles away)


Church Hill Guest House
Sherburn-in-Elmet
01977 681000
(2 miles away)



The Quality Hotel
Selby Fork
01977 682761
(2 miles away)


Swan Hotel
South Milford
01977 682783
(2 miles away)


Holiday Inn
Garforth
8070 4009670
(5 miles away)


Monk Fryston Hall
08704818170
(5 miles away)


The distances are only used for guidance only:) :mand:

[Yorkie]

Been away for a week and i come back to this! Bloody great idea.

What an awesome charity, i did santa for them one year!

Ill be there!! I will travel in and out each day though!!

Yorkie.

[dazzi-b]

Been away for a week and i come back to this! Bloody great idea.

What an awesome charity, i did santa for them one year!

Ill be there!! I will travel in and out each day though!!

Yorkie.


Thanks for the support Yorkie but you as Santa? You scared the life out of me when I met you:D :spin:

[Tigerlily]

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros
pbodycote
BoozyBOB
NattyBoy
thick-leyther
Mr Skid
Yorkie
benson


This list gets more impressive every day! Well done you lot!


Squire's is about 15 miles out of Leeds in a lovely rural setting, if you go back to my original post and click on where it says "Squire's Cafe" in big blue letters it'll take you to their website :)

[DesmoDog]

Nice one Dazzi, cheers mate!

[singletrack]

I just went to put the MAD weekend on the calendar and found we are already booked to go to a wedding on the Saturday:banghead:

Sorry I won't be able to make it after all - even on the BM.:cry:
Let me know if there is anything I can do to support the cause, even if we can't come.

[benson]

I'd love to come too - great idea and very good cause - have to say that I too am one for a celining and NOT a canvas flap so if I can come up I'll be in a travel lodge or whatever's available - please put me on the list!!!:mand:

[Tigerlily]

I just went to put the MAD weekend on the calendar and found we are already booked to go to a wedding on the Saturday:banghead:

Sorry I won't be able to make it after all - even on the BM.:cry:
Let me know if there is anything I can do to support the cause, even if we can't come.



Can you not talk them out of getting married? :chuckle:

It's a shame you can't make it but you can't be in 2 places at once. Thanks for showing your support anyway :)
If you'd like to make a donation it'd be very welcome. We're going to see about setting up a bank account for the MAD funds, when something is sorted I'll post up some info for that anyone who wants to send a cheque...... Give it a week or 2, you know what banks are like!




Benson..... I'll add you to the list chuck, it'll be nice to see you again :mand:



:tiger:

[benson]

U2 Tigerlil!

Meanwhile off to find a place to rest my head for the night! We'll be bang in the middle of HUGE inspection :hissy: at work - of the whole of the Children's Service so to get away for the weekend on the bike will be treat!!!:ukm:

[Nonnie]

I'd love to come too - great idea and very good cause - have to say that I too am one for a celining and NOT a canvas flap so if I can come up I'll be in a travel lodge or whatever's available - please put me on the list!!!:mand:
Dahling, I do believe we will be staying at the Milford. Fancy joining us there for an aperitif or 7?

[benson]

Absobloooominlutely dahhling!!! I'm off to find the link right now!!!:fiery:

[Nonnie]

Absobloooominlutely dahhling!!! I'm off to find the link right now!!!:fiery:
Tha can stay at mine night before if tha likes. We need to infiltrate them up North beforehand. We didn't prepare enough for Heacham which was why the whole thing was such a shock, but as we've already been to the dogs, we have a vast background knowledge of greyhounds which are very similar to whippets, now we just need a cloth cap each, you need to take up smoking and we need to crack the language, so the Friday night before, we'll go down the pub and practise ok?

[stuartg]

Tha can stay at mine night before if tha likes. We need to infiltrate them up North beforehand. We didn't prepare enough for Heacham which was why the whole thing was such a shock, but as we've already been to the dogs, we have a vast background knowledge of greyhounds which are very similar to whippets, now we just need a cloth cap each, you need to take up smoking and we need to crack the language, so the Friday night before, we'll go down the pub and practise ok?

A little knowledge on pigeons and rugby league might also be useful Nonnie.

[Tigerlily]

You bunch of p*ss taking southern :cens: ......pigeons, whippits, caps???? I'm insulted!





I'm off..........It's our house's turn for the tin bath tonight, it's in front of the fire and it won't fill itself! Once we've all had a dip, I'll put me curlers in and then I'm off to bed early with a drippin' butty to warm me up! Bugger the lot of you - we're not all stereotypes up ere y'kno!










:chuckle:

[Nonnie]

Tin bath? When I were a kid we didn't have tin bath, we had shoe box in middle of road filled up with rain from sky and tha were 78 of us living in it................

Ha you know I'm only joking....I am....aren't I?

[Yorkie]

Thanks for the support Yorkie but you as Santa? You scared the life out of me when I met you:D :spin:

What are you trying to say!

Yorkie.

[steviej]

Tin bath? When I were a kid we didn't have tin bath, we had shoe box in middle of road filled up with rain from sky and tha were 78 of us living in it................

Ha you know I'm only joking....I am....aren't I?

Yea, and we'd use to ged up an 'our before we went to bed an' lick the road cleen wi' us tungs.....................it were grand it were!!!!!:dizzy:

[dazzi-b]

What are you trying to say!

Yorkie.

Sorry Yorkie........please don't be offended........I'm really sorry. I think you would make a very nice santa, it's just that I never realised santa was about 7 foot tall with a skinhead :D :D

.......................what do you look like in a teletubbie costume?? :scratch: :D

[benson]

Well as I'm from Manchester originally.....:thumbsup:

I hope not to need my passport or whippet or cloth cap or string vest (no - very bad idea....)

As for tin baths, curlers and dripping butties - that's my nan you're all describing! :shocked: Think Annie Walker from Coronation Street crossed with Hilda Ogden and you're just about there.... :on:

And yes please Nonnie - I'll hopefully get to you Friday night and we can practice in the pub and then take it easy on the ride up there for beer and band and HOTEL as opposed to tent!!!!! (See - I've obviously turned into a Southern softie over the years!!!!!) ;)

[gary tompkins]

June will be busy month for me - this looks too good to miss :woot:

I new I'd regret donating my old cloth cap to Oxfam :grump: May have to resort to knotted hanky and tanktop?

Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros
pbodycote
BoozyBOB
NattyBoy
thick-leyther
Mr Skid
Yorkie
benson
GT

[Tigerlily]

It'll be nice to see you again Gary :)

[Black Ferret]

Count me in.


Tigerlily
dazzi-b
Desmodog
Stuart G
Nonnie
Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
Alex
Mand
Alex (Mand's other half)
Bigredduke
Bod
Claicerrig
Claicerrig`s Brother
cheeky monkey
dlloyduk
STIVH
Little Mon
andros
pbodycote
BoozyBOB
NattyBoy
thick-leyther
Mr Skid
Yorkie
benson
ferret

[dazzi-b]

Thanks for the support Ferret:mand:

[Mand]

Just booked into the Milford.

Yeeee haaaa!

[dazzi-b]

Just booked into the Milford.

Yeeee haaaa!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:


It sounds like a decent place from the things people have said who have stayed there in the past

[Mand]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:


It sounds like a decent place from the things people have said who have stayed there in the past

Well.... we have just had a call back from the Milford, they are fully booked, in fact over booked, (tsk!) so we are now looking for another place. Never mind.

Either way, you can count on our support.

[dazzi-b]

For those not following the thread.................the Milford is fully booked:cry: :cry: (I wonder if it's booked up with M.A.D. Weekenders?:mand: )

[Mand]

For those not following the thread.................the Milford is fully booked:cry: :cry: (I wonder if it's booked up with M.A.D. Wekenders?:mand: )


Well, he indoors has laid the law down. Looks like we are camping, (he is carrying the tent!) apparently we won't have far to stagger home. :chuckle:

[Tigerlily]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel




Don't worry Mand I'm sure you'll survive roughing it for one night, I'm looking forward to it myself :mand:

[gary tompkins]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT

Just putting myself back on the list - Ferret chopped me off :nash:

What's the score on booking for those camping. Do we need to pre-pay for a pitch or just turn up on the day and stick our tents up?

[Little Monster]

So it's alright if I'm gooey eyed for some of the weekend!

keep it behind closed tent flaps and you'll be fine :mand:

I am tentless so I shall be trying to find a home for my sleeping bag so keep your fingers crossed that someone else offers me a place to lay my head - ha ha ha

nonnie - I reckon I can assist with any language/cultural differences with the northern types. Just don't order a Lager Top!

[Tigerlily]

oops, sorry Gary - it must have been me who chopped you off chuck!



There's no need to book for the camping it's all sorted! No need to pay either as it's FREE!!! :mand: Just turn up and pitch up :thumbsup:

[Tigerlily]

I am tentless so I shall be trying to find a home for my sleeping bag so keep your fingers crossed that someone else offers me a place to lay my head - ha ha ha



Not a prob, you can borrow my tent :mand:........ I won't be in it btw.

[gary tompkins]

oops, sorry Gary - it must have been me who chopped you off chuck!



There's no need to book for the camping it's all sorted! No need to pay either as it's FREE!!! :mand: Just turn up and pitch up :thumbsup:

That's great news - leaves more money for donations (or beer) then? :booze:

[Mand]

Don't worry Mand I'm sure you'll survive roughing it for one night, I'm looking forward to it myself :mand:


mmm we are veterans of camping at bike rallies :fou: looks we are dusting down the tent again - actually we are looking forward it too! :D

[Banshee]

Someone mention drink?

Now where did i put my flat cap... i'm in and so is my babysitter.

[Nonnie]

Booked the Quality Hotel (You had to have been at Heacham last year to fully appreciate why this was chosen)

If you want quality, you gotta pay for it innit.

For all other interested parties, here is the link
http://www.superbreak.com/hotels/hotel-6720.htm

[benson]

Hello dears! Seems there is no more room at the inn so I shall be searching for alternative accommodation within spitting distance of Squires - I seriously doubt this will mean I am about to buy a tent :eyepopping: - is there a Ritz Carlton on the A1?:ukm:

[benson]

Aha!!! Just called them and they have a room so I've booked it - well phat bling bling bo - kwallitie innit - the selby fork here we come!!!!!:pedro:

[Nonnie]

Aha!!! Just called them and they have a room so I've booked it - well phat bling bling bo - kwallitie innit - the selby fork here we come!!!!!:pedro:
Fantastic!
What a weekend. I can see it now. Quality.

[benson]

Hurrah for all of us!
A weekend of culture, quality and mates on bikes - what more is there?????:ukm:

[Lost Again]

That'll be me aswell then!

While since I've been to squires (while since I've had a working bike) so should be a larf. Undecided whether to camp or stay sobre and ride home, only 40 mins, but it does mean staying sobre. Hmmmm.

Either way I'll def be there on the new improved (?!) bike.

[Tigerlily]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again





:woot: The list's looking great!

[benson]

:D This is going to be SO much fun!!! :thumbsup: And all for a good cause too!!!! So - let's see - it's a long ride up Saturday morning then lots of beer and bikes and food and a band - stumble back to the hotel and then it's breakfast and another few bikes and a ride and then it's heading southwards -recipe for a grea weekend!:spin:

[Smoo666]

You can add my name to the list and I'll try and talk some of my mates into it as it's for a good cause

[Bodybag]

Can anybody come? I've got a few non Monster mates who might be interested. Can I ask them or are they banned cos they ride Jap 4's?! :scratch:

[DesmoDog]

How come he's so quite? He usually jumps at a trip out.

[Tigerlily]

If anyone wants to brings friends along that's fine by me as long as they don't mind donating :mand: Just let us know how many will be camping so we can tell Squire's how much space we will need.

Desmodog...... I was wondering about Scotty too :scratch: , there's still plenty of time for people to get their names down tho'. Hard to believe I only posted this thread 5 days ago!!!!!!




1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666

[Scotty]

dont know yet, depends how my bike is doing after i throw it off a cliff

[DesmoDog]

Depends how high the cliff is, but as a basic rule I think it's 1ft/sec per sec, or something like that.:spin:

Tigerlilly, have you posted this up on the Ducati up North site?

[Tigerlily]

:eek:

It's just testing you to see how much you love it!


It wouldn't be the same without you there, you're the keenest member in the club! I hope you get it all sorted Dave, best of luck with it. :)





Desmo.......I've not posted on Up-North yet but I will do .... I want to check a couple of things with Squire's first, but I should be putting something on later :mand:

[gary tompkins]

That'll be me aswell then!

While since I've been to squires (while since I've had a working bike) so should be a larf. Undecided whether to camp or stay sobre and ride home, only 40 mins, but it does mean staying sobre. Hmmmm.

Either way I'll def be there on the new improved (?!) bike.

Ben, break out the "Man from Millets" quilted shirt, Tee Pee & Alka Seltza... you know it makes sense. Oh and don't forget your special map - I know it's only 40 miles but.... :dizzy:

[stef]

I am in too.
i have no excuse if i dont make this one.

[dazzi-b]

I am in too.
i have no excuse if i dont make this one.

Cheers Stef....................It'll be nice to see you again:D

[Tigerlily]

It'll be nice to see you again stef :D ......I'll add your name :thumbsup:




1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef



Getting bigger and bigger! :D

[Lost Again]

Ben, break out the "Man from Millets" quilted shirt, Tee Pee & Alka Seltza... you know it makes sense. Oh and don't forget your special map - I know it's only 40 miles but.... :dizzy:

Don't joke, I've got lost between here and squires before!

I think I might well end up camping, but if I decide not too then get drunk anyways I can always just sleep under the stars. I'm from north me.

[dazzi-b]

I might well end up camping, but if I decide not too then get drunk anyways I can always just sleep under the stars. I'm from north me.:fou:


I'm from up t'north too and it's bl**dy cold at times:mand:

[Lost Again]

:fou:


I'm from up t'north too and it's bl**dy cold at times:mand:

Aye but I'm from even further north, way past Newcastle. I'm well 'ard me like.

well, that and I'll have a really thick beer jacket on by that stage.:booze:

Hurrah!!

[gary tompkins]

Aye but I'm from even further north, way past Newcastle. I'm well 'ard me like.

well, that and I'll have a really thick beer jacket on by that stage.:booze:

Hurrah!!

I'm guessing you get beer jackets at the same place that flogs beer goggles?

[Lost Again]

I'm guessing you get beer jackets at the same place that flogs beer goggles?

Strangely enough yes. In fact I was wearin a pair just this weekend. Unfortuneatly I must have lost them in the night as when i woke up.....

[DesmoDog]

Well sort of anyway - does buying specs when you're pissed count as beer goggles? They don't work though because my missus, oh forget it.

[Jim66a]

I`ll be there :)

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a

I've added myself to the list, Hope thats ok ??

[Tigerlily]

I`ll be there :)



I've added myself to the list, Hope thats ok ??


Yay! It'll be nice to finally meet you :D

:thumbsup: Thanks for adding yourself to the list, it saves me from doing it (and upsetting people when I chop them off by mistake!):o

[bigredduke]

Has this event overtaken the official weekender event at Arrow Mill in terms of attendance alone?:yoparty:

[Tigerlily]

I think we need a few more names on the list yet. :D





Not that we're trying to compete with the Weekender!

[Macca]

Only 20 mins from home - Can't miss this can I :bunny:

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca

[Tigerlily]

Nice one Macca, it'll be nice to meet you :thumbsup:

[Shauns4]

you can add myself and wife to the list, what's the score with camping?

[Tigerlily]

Hi Shaun

I'll add your names to the list :)


Camping is free, just bring your tent (and sleeping bags of course) and pitch up with the rest of us!


See you there :mand:


1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4


:D :D :D

[Tigerlily]

Hi everyone.


A quick update to say that we've now got an account set up for donations :D



Cheques can be made payable to "Make a difference" and if you pm either myself or dazzi-b we'll let you know the address to send them to. We will be collecting money over the MAD weekend but we'd prefer to bank as much as possible beforehand. Dazzi has arranged for us to have one of those large cheques to present to Martin House so we'll need to know how much to have it made up for!



There's no great rush, sometime before the end of May will be fine.



Thanks again everybody for the massive show of support :D

[lenny]

hey up lil , whats going down in the hills . Its a maybe for us to go on this massive adventure only we should be moving to leicester arounded that time :banana: :chuckle: :thumbsup: . Hopefully we should have moved by then . That would make things a lot easyer and better for us to come out and play and party :banana: :yoparty: . Hope to see u all soon
Lenny & Linda

[Tigerlily]

How do, you two! (I never know which one of you I'm talking to or texting!) :chuckle: :mand:

I'll be lovely to see you both again if you can make it, and I presume your young 'un would be coming along too?


I'll put your names on the list......... It's just "interested people" not a definite "yes, I'll be there" so don't think you've got to turn up :)





ps. It's still flippin' grim up 'ere!



1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda


Who's going to make it the big 4-0 then? :mand:


:tiger:

[Banshee]

i could come twice?:thumbsdown:

[benson]

that's a rare talent...:hail:

[Little Monster]

i could come twice?:thumbsdown:

Nnnneeeaaaaah........I just bet you couldn't though Bansh :p :p ;) :D



:running: :running: :running: :running: :running:

[Monkey Boy]

Hoping to attend myself - just waiting to hear from my sister as could be visiting her in Malaga. Will keep you posted.

[bigredduke]

Hi everyone.


A quick update to say that we've now got an account set up for donations :D

Cheques can be made payable to "Make a difference" and if you pm either myself or dazzi-b we'll let you know the address to send them to. We will be collecting money over the MAD weekend but we'd prefer to bank as much as possible beforehand. Dazzi has arranged for us to have one of those large cheques to present to Martin House so we'll need to know how much to have it made up for!
:D

Have you sorted out gift aid for the donations? Donors usually have to tick a box on donation forms so that the charity gets the tax back from Gordon & his not-so-merry men!

[Tigerlily]

Monkey boy.....


It'll be great to meet you if you can make it :). My 5 year old daughter is learning sign language at school and she's trying to teach me :banghead: ...... I hope you're really good at lip reading because so far I've only learned "mummy" and "daddy"! :dunce:




Gift Aid??? I think this is only for registered charities :scratch: I'll find out if Martin House can sort that out. Thanks for mentioning it :thumbsup:

[Monkey Boy]

No worries, TL!

Will give you a crash course in SL and the alphabet - just get me a beer :booze:

Yeah, can lipread pretty well unless ppl talk too fast (like when they are excited or drunk - or both!). :D

[Tigerlily]

Cheers Iain :thumbsup: I think I can stretch to a beer for you, you'll need it! :chuckle:

[benson]

Aha - reading this with interest....I know some pretty handy signs - BSL and Makaton - happy to share!

Of course, the only signs I know are bike related and cheerful greetings - the other ones would probably get me banned from the forum.....:shocked:

[Tigerlily]

Just wanted to say that we've had our first donation! :woot:



You know who you are :).......Thanks again :thumbsup: :mand:

[nambduke]

Hi,

Hey, I'm local to this as I'm based in Cleveland/North Yorkshire...I'll be able to ride over on the 17th or 18th. See you all there!

Regards,
nambduke
Mark

[Tigerlily]

Thanks for the support Mark, it'll be nice to see you!





We're just working on booking a band.... Should have a least 1! Hopefully it'll be sorted in the next few days!!!! :mand: :cool:



Time for a new list too I think........


1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke


:mand: :mand: :mand:

[Chappers]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers

[madhatter]

Would have liked to do this one, but it clashes with the MAG Farmyard Rally :( . Never-mind, maybe I'll see some of you if you ride on down to the village for a brew, like last year! ;)

[Tigerlily]

If it's like last year I might be going there for an ice-cream! :D

Let's hope the weather's the same this year! :cool:

[Wabbitkilla]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver (Don't know what the new bike is to be called)
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF) - i'll camp if there's space

[Tigerlily]

There's plenty of space to camp Nic and it's nice and close to the bar too! :mand:



Damn impressive looking list! Well done you lot! :thumbsup:


(Don't forget that I want your money too and my PM box has lots of space if people want an address to send cheques to!) :mand:

[Tigerlily]

Those of you who have kindly offered to help out with raffle prizes, would you be able to sort them out by the end of the month? That way I can arrange to collect them and have everything together in one place. :thumbsup:


Any other offers of raffle prizes greatfully accepted :D



Thanks to those of you who have sent cheques already :hail:

[Nonnie]

I've got my best blagging hat on and an excuse to see the nice Ducati man so I'll see what I can wheedle out of the showroom for ya!

[Tigerlily]

Thanks Nonnie, much appreciated :thumbsup:

[Vincent Jones]

Hello Julie. Please put me down for the two days. Regards Vince

[Tigerlily]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones



Thanks for the support Vince, it'll be nice to see you again :)

[Lady-Bob]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob :tgoe:

Tigerlily... Have pm'd you

[Julie]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob
46. Julie

[benson]

Hoorah for the MAD weekender - after all the fun I've just had - ladybird's genitalia included - I really can't wait - please tell me there won't be another quiz tho??? I am tooooooo crap!!!!!

[Ruth]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. pbodycote
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob
46. Julie
47. Ruth

[Tigerlily]

Hi all,


After going to the weekender, me and dazzi have decided that a quiz would be a nice idea! We'll sort some prizes and hopefully some plaques/trophy too.



Donations are starting to come in now, as are prizes for the raffle :D
Many thanks to Thick Leyther and Chaos Inc and to all those who have sent cheques or given me money :hail:
If anyone else would like to donate prizes they will be most welcome :thumbsup:




Less than 7 weeks to go folks!!!!! :woot:

[benson]

Arggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Rod Nonnie and I will be there - we'll be the ones with the brain and a lot of dead mans fingers!!! :mand: :mand: :mand:

And watch out all you clever people - we're pretty god actually and well.....just watch out!

Now where did I put my new pet ladybird???

[dazzi-b]

Arggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Rod Nonnie and I will be there - we'll be the ones with the brain and a lot of dead mans fingers!!! :mand: :mand: :mand:

And watch out all you clever people - we're pretty god actually and well.....just watch out!


Mmmm!!!! You might be pretty good but who walked away the winners of the mega weekend quiz? :mand: :mand:

I'll just go and give my trophy another clean :mand: :mand:

[dazzi-b]

..........................BLAST!!!!! Ive just remembered I wont be able to enter this one as I'll know the answers :mad:

[Bodybag]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. Not pbodycote anymore. It's now Bodybag. :thumbsup:
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob
46. Julie
47. Ruth

[benson]

Right then - must try harder - or else cheat!!!!

[Buzz]

Me and Mrs Buzz have just bought a new tent. Be a shame not to use it (and we missed the weekender). Put us down as probables (got to get rid of the kids but should be able to sort something).

Hope you lot will behave. It'll be our first 'meet'...

[benson]

Sorry mate - no chance!!!

[Boon]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. Not pbodycote anymore. It's now Bodybag.
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob
46. Julie
47. Ruth
48. BooN
49. NuttyNatasha

[Buzz]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. Not pbodycote anymore. It's now Bodybag.
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla (formerly known as NicF)
44. Vincent Jones
45. Bob
46. Julie
47. Ruth
48. BooN
49. NuttyNatasha
50. Buzz
51. Mrs Buzz

[Tigerlily]

1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Claicerrig
13. Claicerrig`s Brother
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. Bodybag
20. BoozyBOB
21. NattyBoy
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Smoo666
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Mrs ShaunS4
38. Lenny
39. Linda
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke
42. Chappers
43. Wabbitkilla
44. Vincent Jones
45. Ruth
46. Julie
47. Boon
48. Nutty Natasha
49. Buzz
50. Mrs Buzz


:mand: :mand: :mand:

[Tigerlily]

Hi everyone :D


It's only a few weeks to go now and I thought I'd give you all a little nudge in the direction of your cheque books!

We'd like to get as much money into the bank as we can in the next 3 weeks. A few people have asked for my address to send cheques to but I've only received a handful...... If you've sent a cheque and I've not pm'd to say that I've got it, can you get in touch with me please?


If you're "weather dependant" you can bring your donation on the day seeing as we'll be harrassing Squire's customers for donations anyway! :)



See you all soon :D :D :D







Where's Plum? I wonder if he'll do a countdown timer for us?

[Bodybag]

Paid you at the weekender I seem to remember. I'm sure I'll throw more money in the pot when I get there though. :mand:

[Tigerlily]

.... How could I forget all those pound coins? :chuckle:

[STIVH]

Mine is really, really in the post on Wednesday 17th. Soz for not sorting this out as I had promised.:twak:

[Tigerlily]

No probs Steve - remind me to slap you when I see you, or just slap yourself (saves me from hurting my hand!) :chuckle: :biggrin:


I'll let you know when it arrives :)

[Wabbitkilla]

All paid up - what a relief!

But can i take a piccy when you slap him?

See you there, bike or not.

:freak:

[Chappers]

Cowbag at the pub is now refusing to let me have Sat off as hols as agreed ages ago as she forgot (yes forgot) it was the World Cup, so I've now gotta work 11am-6pm on Sat :grump: :cens:

Be honest peeps, is it worth me riding straight from work on Sat at 6pm? If so, what time realistically do you think I'll get there? :confused:

[benson]

Yes it is! SImply because it will be fun!!! I'll be riding up on Saturday from London too and will be riding home pretty much after lunch on Sunday - what the hell - it's going to be fun!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Chappers]

Just don't fancy riding up all by myself on Sat :worried:

[benson]

You should still make it in the light! We'll come and get you from somewhere if all else fails!

[sidrat]

i can now make this yeah!!!!, count me and nephew in

maybe even on new bike!!

[Chappers]

You should still make it in the light! We'll come and get you from somewhere if all else fails!

Oh ok, you've twisted me arm :bunny:

[Bodybag]

Oh ok, you've twisted me arm :bunny:

Finally dragged yourself into work then Chappers? :mand:

[Chappers]

Finally dragged yourself into work then Chappers? :mand:

Wasn't due in til 9:30am today but yes I was here by 9:15am anyhow - miss your morning tea did ya? :chuckle:

Stop hijacking the thread young man:dunce:

[benson]

That's grand - the more the merrier!!!!!:chuckle:

[Scotty]

give us a reminder close to the time for us last minute loosers :dunce:

[sage]

i hope to get but monster is dead(crank bearings)engine in bits

[Tigerlily]

Scotty.......


Have you still got the same mobile number? If you have then I'll text you the week before to remind you :)



Sage......



Hope you get the bike sorted in time!






EVERYONE ELSE!.....

Has anyone sent a cheque since I last mentioned it? only I haven't recieved any :worried: I seem to get post for everyone else in Failsworth so I'm hoping that mine isn't going to someone else!

[dlloyduk]

My brain is dead so I will post the cheque ASAP.
If it starts working on a regular basis I will also try to mention/remind scotty.
As the few from the these parts will probably meet up-something we ai'nt managed yet.
Will Desmodogs bike be working and will me and scotty still be in one piece after trackday? Will scotty make the trackday?

[Tigerlily]

Thanks Darrin :biggrin:

[Scotty]

oooh errr , yeah :burnout:

[sage]

my mobile is07900558889, due to TT and moving house soon engine has to wait.

[Tigerlily]

Good luck with the house moving Sage, and have fun at the TT.







Not long to go now guys!!!!! Who's bringing the sunshine? :mand:

[Tigerlily]

I'm really sorry to have to say this but the band have cancelled on us :grump:

There's naff all I can do about it and the chances of getting someone else in at such short notice are slim to non-existant - even if I was offering to pay them, which I'm not!





Any bright ideas anyone???????

[Chappers]

Oh pooooooooooooo :hissy:

[gary tompkins]

Tigerlily,

Don't know if this link is any use but I just typed in a search on google for bands in Leeds and this popped up?

http://bands.meefo.com/?bandlocs=Leeds

May be other options - would have thought there must be at least one band available in the area?

We also have some great bands doing NABD events like HOGGZ, and Steve the lead singer is actually a member of UKMOC these days...

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/member.php?u=2179

However Leeds is a lot further than they normally go for gigs, and they are already booked for the MAD weekend - maybe next year?

http://www.thehoggz.co.uk/intropage.htm

[Tigerlily]

Thanks Gary. I'll have a look at that tomorrow :mand: (need to get my ass to bed now!)

[gary tompkins]

Thanks Gary. I'll have a look at that tomorrow :mand: (need to get my ass to bed now!)

Ditto ZZzzz :mand:

[Chappers]

What about James Toselands band CRASH....corrrrrrrrrrrrr I wish!:mand:

[Tigerlily]

Now there's a great idea Hayley! ..... In our dreams eh? :chuckle:

[Tigerlily]

Me and dazzi are going to the track day on Thursday.


Feel free to give us your donations if you bump into us! :mand:

[bigredduke]

I'm really sorry to have to say this but the band have cancelled on us :grump:

There's naff all I can do about it and the chances of getting someone else in at such short notice are slim to non-existant - even if I was offering to pay them, which I'm not!

Any bright ideas anyone???????

I believe there is an up and coming beat combo from Leeds called the 'Kaiser Chiefs' - might be worth trying them.:mand:

[Nonnie]

Sorry to hear that Tigerlily at such short notice but, hey, look, either get a bloke in with a disco or blag a karaoke machine and we'll make our own entertainment. Don't worry too much my love, once I'm drunk, I'll sing, dance, whatever, I don't mind. I'm not proud and I rarely get tired.....

xx

[Tigerlily]

Just when you think something's gone tits-up it goes and gets even better!!!!!



Not only have I just booked a band for Saturday night....... I've gone and booked 2!!!!!!!! :mand: :mand: :mand:


You can all thank dlloyduk (Darrin) for putting me in touch with the right person. I'll post a couple of links to the bands websites this evening.


Darrin you're an absolute star - I might even brave the moths in my purse and buy you a drink! :eek:




Benson....You'll be gutted to hear that the second band is taking the place of the quiz! I hope you can live with the disappointment :mand:



Saturday night will now consist of beer - band - super duper raffle - beer - band - beer :booze:

[Chappers]

Brilliant news!!! :mand:

[Tigerlily]

I'm chuffed to bits! I can't believe it's nearly here!!!!! less than 2 weeks to go!!!!!



Updated list!


1. Tigerlily
2. dazzi-b
3. Desmodog
4. Stuart G
5. Nonnie :thumbsup:
6. Whatever it's calleds Driver
7. Alex
8. Mand
9. Alex (Mand's other half)
10. Bigredduke
11. Bod
12. Buzz
13. Mrs Buzz
14. cheeky monkey
15. dlloyduk
16. STIVH
17. Little Mon
18. andros
19. Bodybag
20. BoozyBOB
21. Vincent Jones
22. thick-leyther
23. Mr Skid
24. Yorkie
25. benson
26. ferret
27. Tel
28. GT
29. Banshee
30. Elmo
31. Lost Again
32. Wabbitkilla
33. stef
34. Jim66a
35. Macca
36. ShaunS4
37. Chappers
38. Sidrat
39. Sidrat's nephew
40. Monkey Boy
41. Nambduke

[dlloyduk]

Here's hoping they can play or my name will be dirt!
Who are they?
Hopefully I will survive the trackday and I may even enjoy the music and the beer!:mand:

[gary tompkins]

Great news TL - just counting down the days now :mand:

[bigredduke]

Is the route for Saturday's rideout planned yet?
Any clues?

[Nonnie]

Oh um I thought the rideout was on Sunday and to present the cheque? I am quite undoubtedly wrong though. Still, my hotel has a swimming pool!!! hehe, can't wait. Aiming to be in the pool with a large drink for approximately 3pm.

[bigredduke]

Oh um I thought the rideout was on Sunday and to present the cheque? I am quite undoubtedly wrong though. Still, my hotel has a swimming pool!!! hehe, can't wait. Aiming to be in the pool with a large drink for approximately 3pm.

According to the original info, main rideout saturday afternoon with a shorter one on sunday. Things may have changed since then though!

A swimming pool this far North? Watch out for the icebergs!

[Nonnie]

Yes, you're completely right!

TL is there any kind of itinerary? It's a long long way from here so an idea of what time I ought to be there would be great for us.

Oh well, I am guessing the pools open all night then. I can have a dip after the drinking!

[benson]

He he he - I can't wait - I aim to be there hopefully mid afternoon depending on what time I manage to leave home in the morning - hurrah for indoor and therefore I hope heated pools - and then the entertainment - yes Tigerlil I will manage to live without the quiz - and I will have no choice but to drown my sorrows in decent northern beer!!! Can't wait peeps - what a blast we will have - here's to the weather staying as warm as it is right now!!!

[Tigerlily]

What's all this about an indoor pool? (must keep up!) I'll go back and catch up in a mo - just wanted to post a link to the bands webspaces...




1 - Crimes of Passion http://www.crimesofpassion.org/
2 - All Except http://www.myspace.com/allexcept

Not even looked at them myself yet!







I'll work the itinery out properly and then post it up in the next couple of days.
Me and dazzi will be there from about 10am I think :scratch: , don't worry though, I'll confirm everything after a good chinwag wi' t'other half! :mand:

[Tigerlily]

After reading about the pool at Nonnies hotel, the rideout could well be diverted to there!


We wanted to do a ride up to Martin House on Sunday, but we have since been told that it might be inappropriate for a load of noisy bikes to turn up. I can see their point as I wouldn't want to upset someone if their child had just taken a turn for the worse.

Someone will be coming down to Squire's to accept a cheque from us instead :mand:

[Nonnie]

Actually TL I'm really glad about that. I think I would have been upset myself. It's too sad.

What we have to do guys is raise a lot of money and give those kids and their families something when they need it the very most.

[benson]

Well I think the pool at the qualty hotel (Selby fork - I mean - what a name!!!) would just about hold 6 of us!!! he he he - can't wait.

I understand the hospice's reaction to about 50 noisy bikes...I remember going to visit one of the kids from one of my schools in one - one of the parents said that she thought a bombhad dropped! Meanwhile whatever happens it'll be a good weekend and we'll have fun and they'll get money!

Keep on praying for sunshine - it finally looks like summer here!!!

[Nonnie]

Its qualitee innit.

I can see it now Benson me old chum, your inflatable dinghy could come in handy.

Garcon, 2 large c0cktails and make it McSnappy.

[Tigerlily]

What we have to do guys is raise a lot of money and give those kids and their families something when they need it the very most.



If the weather's good then Squire's will be packed..... I've asked permission and it OK to go round with "buckets" and harass the general public (nicely of course) for donations. The raffle tickets will be on sale to anyone and everyone on Saturday too, so that should bump up the funds a bit :mand:



I'm getting all nervous and excited now!!!! :on: :mand:

[benson]

Qualitteeee is worf every ppenny Nonnie me old mucka - so it is indeed our duty to do our best - or was that being a guide???:mand: :mand: :mand:

[Tigerlily]

I've finally got my finger out folks, here's what's happening when :mand:


Me and dazzi will arrive at Squire's at about 10.30 Saturday morning.


Everyone else can arrive sometime after that.... Midday would be good as that gives plenty of time to pitch tents and have a chat etc.



So......

Saturday

12.00pm - Arrive
3pm - 6pm - Ride out, including stop for food and refreshments
6pm - 8pm - Chill, chat, beer etc
8pm - Band 1
9pm - Super duper raffle
10pm - Band 2


Sunday

9am - Judging for the bike show
10am - Cheque presentation
11am - Short ride out for lunch, then back to Squires for prize giving



There will be maps showing the route for the rides and I'll put my phone number on too just in case.
We're going to keep the speed down when we're out. That should make it easier to keep everyone together and hopefully we won't attract any attention from the local plod.



The weather's looking good so far :banana:


See you all soon!

[bigredduke]

Tell us the rideout route - ah go on, go on, you know you want to!

[benson]

Itinerary or however you spell it looks good - will you be able to post an on line version of the route? (for those of us who will need to chase you round the countryside looking and listening for monnies to join you later in the day)

I know I won't be leaving here (as in London) much before midday so I hope to be at the kwalitteeeee hotel (selby fork of all places! - far canal!!!) late afternoon and from there will probably either aim to find you or just catch up with you all back at Squires - think the latter is more likely as the ride up is about 200 miles!!!

Anyway - let's hope the weather holds!!!

[Tigerlily]

I can tell you where we're going but dazzi is doing the route.



We're off to........











Wait for it..........








A pub called.........









"The Blue Bell Inn" at Arkendale on the outskirts of Knaresborough!




Unless dazzi's bike continues to play up in which case we'll go round the block to a place called Squires :chuckle:





I'll get the route details off dazzi and i'll post something up so that you know where we are benson. It's about 10 minutes off the A1(M) if anyone wants to meet us there without going round the back roads.

[benson]

Cheers Tiger Lil - I'd love to try and hook up with you and if I know where I'm going I might just get there (though that's not a certainty to you understand!!!)

REALLY hope Dazzi's Bike gets sorted out - it's so frustrating when they just don't go and you have no idea why - well that's the boat I'm usually in anyway!!!

Good luck with getting it fixed !!!

[Roberto]

I'm a possible depending on where I am at with first service mileage, I hate first services its such a traumer.....

should be ok i think, I pick up wednesday afternoon, got all day thursday, back at work friday.

should have enough miles left to get to leeds and back.

[Tigerlily]

Hi Roberto, welcome to the club!

It'll be good to meet you if you can make it, there's one or two others coming down from your part world too.


I hope you're enjoying the Monster - must be hell keeping those wheels clean though!


I'll pm you my number so you can get in touch with me if you need too :)

[Roberto]

I'll try my best, no enjoyment as yet more agony on the wait, all starts at some point on Wednesday when I pick her up.:D

btw, prolly to late for cheques but either way make it or not, would like to contribute has the member who is responsible for collecting the loot got paypal?

cheers

Rob

[Tigerlily]

Hi Rob, it'll be nice to see you if you do manage to make it.

It's easier if you send me a cheque, there's still time and if I know how much it's for I can take it into account when I write the cheque For Martin House :)


I'll pm my address to you.


Thanks for the support, it's really appreciated :mand:

[Chappers]

Not gonna be able to come to this now as gotta work til 6pm and it's a long ride and a lot of fuel just to get there, be knackered, not drink and to ride back the next day :cry:

Have a great time and I expect to see lots of pics when you all get back.

I've still done my bit for charity though as I was sooo efficient and paid upfront - every little helps :mand:

[dazzi-b]

Sorry you aint going to be there Hayley but when it comes to work there's nothing you can do :thumbsdown:

[Chappers]

Sorry you aint going to be there Hayley but when it comes to work there's nothing you can do :thumbsdown:

Thing is, the cowbag told me I could have it off over a month ago and then realised a week or so ago that it's footy, so is making me work it otherwise I'll be in big trouble and get treated like rubbish for the next week or so and trust me she can be mean :cry:

[scrumpster]

I'm really jealous, but have a hen night on Saturday that just can't be missed!! Hope you all have a brill time :mand:

[Tigerlily]

Shame you can't make it Hayley but it's understandable, it's a long ride to be setting off after 6



Scrumpster... Have a good time at the hen party!

[Tigerlily]

Would anyone be interested in helping out with the ride on Saturday?


We're not entirely sure how many will be in the group and it'd be useful to have a couple of people on "standby" who know the route who can help to keep the group together and stop people from getting lost!

Locals would be best but I'm not fussy and the route is easy to learn :)


Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you the details.


Ta

[andros]

Hi Julie,

I would be happy to help if you let me have some details I can familiarise myself with the route.

[stef]

I might be able to help too, and i am local..

[bigredduke]

I'm not exactly local but I do know quite a few of the roads in North Yorkshire! Send me the details & I may be able to help.

[Tigerlily]

I'll email the route details to you all, thanks guys :mand:



I'm printing maps and routes to give out to everyone on Saturday btw (did I already mention that? Can't remember!)

[Tigerlily]

Due to sheer stupidity on my part, the venue for the rideout has had to change. We're now going about a mile further to the Blue Bell at Arkendale.


I'll change the directions and email them tonight.



Does anyone else want me to email maps and directions? - it'd save me getting them printed and then forgetting to bring them! I'll print a few anyway. Have I mentioned that I've got a lousy memory? That's why I've got my name on my bike!


I'll stop rambling now.


Send me your email address if you want maps etc.

[dazzi-b]

Have I mentioned that I've got a lousy memory? That's why I've got my name on my bike


Ducati Smith..........I never knew that :chuckle:

[Tigerlily]

You've got no room to talk Mr Buckley! :chuckle:

[Roberto]

my sense of direction is total and uter rubish, If I manage to come will prolly be lucky to find squires nevermind owt else, :scratch:

[Tigerlily]

Don't worry Rob, if you get lost we can send a search party :mand:



Have you got my mobile number just in case?

[bod]

Julie your inbox is full!

Can you Email the route to me at markboster@aol.com

What time do you expect us to be back at Squires?

Thanks Mark

[Tigerlily]

I've emailed you the map and directions Bod but I've got a slightly different address to the one you posted! Have you changed it or mis typed it?


We should be back at Squires for 6pm.

[benson]

More than likely see you at Squires Tiger lil - hope to be hading up at a leaisrely pace Saturday late morning early afternoon - have a fantastic ride out and see you there!!!!
xxxxx

[bigredduke]

I may be a bit thick - but if we are leaving for the pub at about 3pm and it takes about one hour, back at Squires for 6pm are we having a very late lunch at the Blue Bell, an early tea or just a drinkypoos?

[gary tompkins]

TL,

Can you confirm the ETA at the Blue Bell on saturday? I have a mate who lives in Knaresborough who I haven't seen in years, and was hoping to meet him for a pint while we are there if poss :)

[Tigerlily]

Hiya Gary,

We should get there between 3:45 and 4:00 :)

[gary tompkins]

Hiya Gary,

We should get there between 3:45 and 4:00 :)

Thanks for that - will text him to let him know :thumbsup:

I've just PM'd you my mobile just in case you need it

[bod]

Mis typed (Bloodly wireless keyboards)

Have map now so could help a few straglers along the way.
Thanks

[dazzi-b]

The sun is out.......the sky is blue :mand:

[Mand]

The sun is out.......the sky is blue :mand:


Am I allowed to get excited yet? oppppsss too late............:D

[stuartg]

Am I allowed to get excited yet? oppppsss too late............:D

Me too.... although I'm a little worried that the ozone layer is a bit thinner that far north and the glaciers are breaking up......should I worry ?

[Tigerlily]

Me too.... although I'm a little worried that the ozone layer is a bit thinner that far north and the glaciers are breaking up......should I worry ?


Bring wellies and factor 3000 sun cream and you'll be fine :mand:

[Tigerlily]

I may be a bit thick - but if we are leaving for the pub at about 3pm and it takes about one hour, back at Squires for 6pm are we having a very late lunch at the Blue Bell, an early tea or just a drinkypoos?


oops, nearly missed this one!

I was thinking we can ride up there...have a drink and a natter and head back. If anyone does want a bite to eat though then that's fine.

We'll have plenty of time to get something to eat before we leave and I imagine that most people wait until we get back to Squires for their teas.

Squires cater for all tastes and do everything from choccy and snacks to 3 course meals if I remember correctly (don't expect napkins and tableclothes though! :chuckle:)

If we get back at 6 then that gives us 2 hours to get some tea before the first band comes on at 8pm

[Nonnie]

Hey Tigerlil,

Rod and I won't make the rideout, leaving at some point in the morning tomorrow. Will book in to our hotel and make our way to Squires with Benson in time for food and entertainment! See you tomorrow, will text you when we get up Norf.

xx

[Tigerlily]

OK Nonnie no probs, see you tomorrow!

[BoozyBOB]

:cry: was looking forward to this...
after Bunny convinced me 'its not to far'.. and Mrs Boozy said GO...
i sit here with a large pack... containing...
Tent, change of socks and lucky pants.... (what else could i need)...

luck thats what i need.. an urgent job came in yesterday and as i am the only one there that can weld Aluminium i have to work Saturday and Sunday
so have a drink for me and have a good time..:flag: :gromit:

[benson]

You're not the only one Mr boozy... We are in the middle of our Joint Area Review of the whole of the Children's Service and I have been given a pile of reading to do for the interviews with the insepctors on Monday so you will all need to have a great time and think of me as I will be here instead...:cry: :cry: :cry:

Tiger Lil I'll put a cheque in the post...Can you PM me your address?

Take care peeps

xxxxxx

[Bodybag]

Sorry guys and girls, I came down with a really bad case of something horrible yesterday which has had me laid up for the last couple of days. I won't go into details