weekender trip up

[Albie]

Hi folks . Whose going when. Scrapps is meeting me at mine but no time as yet. We're waiting for others to let us know what times they going.

I have only travelled up in a rush at 5 so no idea what happened last year. I was thinking middayish.:thumbsup:

[J.P]

I'll be at work for a lot of the day so you lot will have a big head-start on me. I'll probably go straig from the office late afternoon, maybe with others maybe on my own, depends on timings.
Keep the bar warm will you.

[scrapps]

I would pref to start 10:30/11 ish and take a scenic route,maybe stop for pub lunch, but not fussed if people want to set off later. I def dont want to just sit on motorways. the ride up is all part of the weekend and if weather good should be enjoyed.:D

[alan c]

sounds good to me, could meet up on route and enjoy ride up with you, think gully is off friday as well so we can sort out group meeting place, but not on orpington m25 rounderbout ? dont need moving on by plod again ! :yoparty:

[GULLY]

Hi Guys
how about meeting up at the pub next Wednesday and we can plan route.

[Albie]

sounds ok to me unless a sunday brekkies better

[JMo]

Hi Kentities...

The Surrey Sussex contingent will be meeting at Reigate Hill cafe (just off J8 of the M25 - I think some of you have been there before) at 11am for our usual jaunt up to the Mill...

We usually go the nice way via Windsor, Henley and stop for lunch at Fox's Diner at Wallingford about 1pm, before heading up to the Mill cross country - Whitney, Stow on the Wold etc.

You are more than welcome to join the merry throng!

xxx

[gary tompkins]

Think we met 10.30 at the Esso garage on J1A of the M25 last year?

Happy to do the same again on Friday (booked day off) but may stick to M-ways M25/M40. Last time I tried to go scenic on trike I got stuck in traffic near Oxford :thumbsdown:

[JMo]

Hi Gary - if you're staying on the motorway, you could always snick off at J6 of the M40 and take the B4009 to Benson, then up to Fox's and meet for lunch? Then either head back to the M40 up the A34, or take the A44 to Evesham etc.?

xxx

[gary tompkins]

I'll have a word with the rest of the gang and let you know

[GULLY]

sounds ok to me unless a sunday brekkies better

Hi Albie
Sorry matey i got littie princes Megan from friday-tue so no can do.Wife is off for a long weekend with girls (NO MAN IS SAFE)

gully

[Albie]

Well you wont be safe with Megan in charge of you mate LOL.Have fun. Yes meet up if necessary for drink. If not I dont mind going along with GT and JMO's plan. We just need a route to plan and times avoiding Orpington turn off m25.LOL:biggrin:

[GULLY]

Well you wont be safe with Megan in charge of you mate LOL.Have fun. Yes meet up if necessary for drink. If not I dont mind going along with GT and JMO's plan. We just need a route to plan and times avoiding Orpington turn off m25.LOL:biggrin:


Hi Albie
I am up for GT's route. Last year's route was very good so I don't mind doing it again. I also don't mind meeting up with JMo. You know me, I am easy going and will go with the flow.

Gully

[gary tompkins]

If we leave the Esso garage on Princes Road at 10.30 we should make the 1pm meet at Fox's. Just depends on traffic on the bottom stretch of the M25?

At the moment it looks like Me, Albie & Caroline, Alan C, Gully & Scrapps - any other takers from the Kent area?

[J.P]

Where's Fox's exactly Gary ?

[Albie]

If we leave the Esso garage on Princes Road at 10.30 we should make the 1pm meet at Fox's. Just depends on traffic on the bottom stretch of the M25?

At the moment it looks like Me, Albie & Caroline, Alan C, Gully & Scrapps - any other takers from the Kent area?

As long as its a leisurely ride I dont mind. I dont want to play chase . :D

[scrapps]

I am easy on route used as long as not loads of motorway,also i like the idea of meeting up at fox cafe (not that i know where that is) with the others.

[Albie]

Looks like you meeting with me by 10 then. Pop round when you want for a cuppa first if you want Rick.

[GULLY]

Hi Guys
see you all at esso 10.30am

1 WEEK TO GO!!!!!!!!

Gully:tgoe:

[alan c]

:yoparty: sounds good, see you at esso, looking forward to my 1st weekender, cant wait to see all those monsters !

[gary tompkins]

Just got home from a 250mile ride today - on the back of the 600miles I did last weekend on the trike. Jeezuswept I'm knackered - be glad to get to the mill to chill.

Mind you today's ride did include a thrash on a surprisingly traffic free A272 so it woz worth it. One of "those" rides when everthing just slots into place - some of the overtakes we were banging in were sweet :mand:

[Lady-Bob]

Sob! :cry: Sob! :cry: Sob! :cry:

Keep me in your hearts guys

[GULLY]

Sob! :cry: Sob! :cry: Sob! :cry:

Keep me in your hearts guys

Hi Bob
I am well guted,you both will be mist.

Gully

[MilesB]

Hi guys,

Just a reminder that Susan and me still intend on dropping in to Arrow Mill on Sunday afternoon on our way past - look forward to see you all back safe from your ride-out.

Ride safe...

Miles

[gary tompkins]

Weather forecast for Friday says rain in the Arrow Mill area from 3pm

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=B49%205NL%20&day=2

So.... I'm going to head straight up to the mill and give the Fox's meet a miss

I'll go direct (M40) and get to the mill early before rain hits. Have a tent to put up for Albie & Caroline when I get there, and would rather be in the bar than frigging around with tents in the rain. If some of the Kenties want to hook up with Jmo & gang at Fox's feel free, but can you let me know if you're still planning to meet me at 10.30 at the Esso garage?

[Julie]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1086

[SazzaG]

Looks like the weather's going to be OK for the karting....

[gary tompkins]

Looks like the weather's going to be OK for the karting....

...and crap for everthing else?

Lets see who's right - Metcheck or the BBC?

I thought Fatbloke always booked nice weather for the Sunday - maybe he forgot to put in his reservation :rolleyes:

[GULLY]

Weather forecast for Friday says rain in the Arrow Mill area from 3pm

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=B49%205NL%20&day=2

So.... I'm going to head straight up to the mill and give the Fox's meet a miss

I'll go direct (M40) and get to the mill early before rain hits. Have a tent to put up for Albie & Caroline when I get there, and would rather be in the bar than frigging around with tents in the rain. If some of the Kenties want to hook up with Jmo & gang at Fox's feel free, but can you let me know if you're still planning to meet me at 10.30 at the Esso garage?

Hi Gary
That sound like a plan, because i hate riding in rain.
i am going to meet you 10.30 at esso it a shame about the weather would have bean nice to had lunch with Jmo and gang.

we can make up for it in the bar at mill.:mand:

see you all on friday (1 1/2, days to go)

gully

[scrapps]

Hi guys i dont like riding in the rain:cry: but also hate sitting on motorways getting bored stiff,:hissy: i will wait and see how it plays out friday and will prob give the cafe a miss,:( :( and try to get some time on the a roads. see you soon ( ps what time the bacon sarnies cooking albie )

[slob]

...and crap for everthing else?

How deep? OMFG!

[bigredduke]

How deep? OMFG!

Have we got any alternative indoor activities in reserve? As it looks like I will be coming in the car (I haven't got a boat) I could bring a scalextric set if dennis will let us set it up!

[scrapps]

MMmmmm that is looking bad:hissy: I may need to drink enough saturday not to care about sunday :scratch: