Groombridge Place attendees? 1 Aug

[jimbo696]

You may already be aware that there is a Ferrari and Ducati meet at Groombridge Place near Tun Wells on Sun 1st August.
http://www.groombridge.co.uk/special.htm

Last year was a terrific event and we are trying to get at least 100 bikes there this year.

I need to provide numbers to the organisers, as they are providing free entry and free lunch if you arrive on a bike; preferably a Ducati, but other bikes will also be welcomed.

Could you please start adding your names to the list below.
Please let others know who may not be on this forum.

Attendees.
Jim Shea

[scrapps]

Not sure if another list is already running on this site ?

Attendees.
Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1

[Paivi]

Attendees.
Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi

[Nonnie]

I might have to travel miles for a free lunch!

[jimbo696]

There is another thread about this from Paivi.. But I thought it better to start a new one to keep a track of attendees...

[jimbo696]

We have been asked to arrive at Groombridge at 1pm.
So, this would mean leaving the Oakdene soon after 12ocl...

[alan c]

Hi Jim, added to list, Thanks


Attendees.
Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c

[J.P]

Attendees.
Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P

[Diego]

Attendees.
Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego

[NattyBoy]

Get 888 nose back tommorrow and MOT FRriday so should be good to go !;

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy

[Gordon H]

I may have a place on a Bike Safe course that day (TBC) but if not I'd love to come along.

(Put in a spot of climbing at Bowles / Harrisons on the way through....)

[Dom]

Will definitely be going.

[Lefty998]

I'm game, it's just down the road!

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble

[adam15]

Should be able to make it and a friend on their bike too

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1

[BigOz]

Looks like I'm free too.

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz

[gennyfit]

Always in for a good event count me

Looks like I'm free too.

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit

[gennyfit]

here is my name too

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit

[Gordon H]

Just had place confirmed on Bike Safe that day so I'll have to miss out this time. Bum :cry:

[StuartJames]

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit
StuartJames

[Qba]

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit
StuartJames
Qba

[rich]

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit
StuartJames
Qba
Rich & Alex

[yantheman]

I should be able to come but I need to go at about 3:30pm

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Nattyboy
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit
StuartJames
Qba
Rich & Alex
yantheman

[jimbo696]

There is no finish time as such...lots of people left mid to late afternoon, some stayed in to the evening to see the mass balloon launch..

[Diego]

I like the simultanious rev :yoparty: which was late afternoon :mand:

loud pipes in the afternoon.....what sweet music they make LOL

[yantheman]

Hi all, just out of interest, is there a meeting point to meet up prior to riding to Groombridge? If there is, where and at what time?

[jimbo696]

There are 2 meeting points that I know of; one is at the Oakdene Cafe http://www.oakdenecafe.co.uk/ We will be leaving there at 12ocl.
The other is at Box Hill, at Rykas Cafe, also departing at 12ocl (I think?)
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=rykas&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=rykas&hnear=England&cid=0,0,5956720354952832830&ei=vFNJTPWkIZj60wSG_oGFCw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CCkQnwIwAw

[jimbo696]

Forgot to mention, there will be a few of us meeting at Brenley Corner on the M2.....

[NattyBoy]

Sorry folks - going to have to duck out. Didnt realise Im taking the wife to scouseland saturday and stopping over. Gutted. Even polished up the 888 ready last weekend !

Have a good one and take plenty of pics !

Nat

Jim Shea
Scrapps + 1
Paivi
Alan c
J.P
Diego
Lefty
Drayble
Adam15 +1
BigOz
gennyfit
StuartJames
Qba
Rich & Alex
yantheman

[jimbo696]

Brenley Corner at 10.15 anyone in S Kent?

[alan c]

Hi Jim, what time will you be at the oakdene ? i was going to meet you there.

[yantheman]

Hi all, Diego and I should be at Oakkdene around 11am. :D

[alan c]

ok see you there :biggrin:

[jimbo696]

Alan,
I plan on being at the Oakdene by 11 at the latest...see you there..ride safely everyone...

[scrapps]

I hope to make the oakdene if not i will see you all at groombridge. on the Multistroodle as the monnie is at lagunas for some tlc

[Paivi]

I'll be leaving shortly, just need to attend to a few things, such as put the laundry out, decide which bike to take (depends on whether the green light on the ctek is a true indication of my battery having been saved from death), and then wash that. The Ducati was last washed about two months ago, but the poor Vespa probably not this year, so if I have to take her out, I may be some time...

[jimbo696]

Great to see everyone, thanks for coming...hope you had a good time...

[BigOz]

Hi,

Thanks Jim gor organising things I had a good time catching up with everyone.

Andy

[Paivi]

Good to see old friends and make new ones.

Thanks for organising the event, Jim!

See you all in a month's time at the Italian Car & Bike Day at the Honnington Country Fair at Southborough, Kent (near Groombridge).

[jimbo696]

There are some terrific pics here:

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/meets-rideouts-uk/48769-groombridge-place-event-1st-august-9.html

[J.P]

A nice chance to see a lot of sportsbikes and a lovely collection of Ferrari's too.
I can officially take the crown for the first bike to arrive.

[Diego]

nice to catch up with you all !!!! as ever a great event. thanks!!!

[Qba]

That's what I call a perfect day. Many thanks to everyone.

[Diego]

That's what I call a perfect day. Many thanks to everyone.

Hey Kuba!! awesome little rideout after too eh :yoparty: LOL a moderate pace maintained LOL

Kudos to Black Bob on his bad ass Tuono. Thanks for showing us some nice roads in the area. How about that B2110 leading all the way up to Turners Hill. Nice !!!

[scrapps]

Had a great day and enjoyed seeing all the Ducatis (shame my monster was not one of them) it seemed a shame so many people left early I returned from a walk(and ice cream) to find the Multi stood all alone with only a hand full of bikes still in the field.
Still the winner of best bike was one of them and got his prize. it was the one with the red bull paint job(well done that man) a great selection of bike and a very nice day out thanks to all who helped organise the day.

[Qba]

Diego, it was slightly easier to keep up with you guys this time, so I'm guessing there is some improvement in my riding.
On the other hand, when you said I hadn't slowing you down… hmmm… I think you just tried to be kind mate ;) Very nice bit of roads. I was really enjoying and already looking foreword to Essex ride out.

[Black Bob]

Thanks for showing us some nice roads in the area. How about that B2110 leading all the way up to Turners Hill. Nice !!!

My pleasure! It was the least I could do after be allowed to gate-crash another Ducati gathering. Although in my defence, (i) I originally thought it was an Italian bike thing, not just Duc's and (ii) I only live up the road so you were on my land anyway! :biggrin:

By the way, when we split over the M23 I went back down the same road in reverse, and those T-boned cars were still there at the end, still waiting for :piglet: to arrive.

How long would that have been ? 45 minutes? An hour ?

I think :piglet: was too busy chasing small number plates and tinted visors to be concerned with sorting out car crashes!

[adam15]

Have to say a great day with lots of noise :D

[Black Bob]

Have to say a great day with lots of noise :D

I saw your purple Monster and I was quite envious.

Oh dear, did I really just say that ?

[adam15]

I saw your purple Monster and I was quite envious.

Oh dear, did I really just say that ?

Purple???...I do hope that no one has been painting my bike haha.

But yes looks very nice in dark red :D hehe