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Char · 25-09-2012, 09:46 AM

managed to stay dry and warm on the trip from Belgium to Le Havre , some rain and quite 'blustery'- found the traction control on the SF did its job well - good waterproof gear and heated grips helps to

A fair old trip but got to the ferry on time and not tired

Crossing was a bit bumpy but not that bad at all considering - bikes were first off at Portsmouth and quick blat back to Southampton

Back home now and about to give her a good clean

Enjoyed the trip and as always food was

Will post some pictures later - none of Martin's crack but I will check,,,,,

Rally · 25-09-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Char

Will post some pictures later - none of Martin's crack but I will check,,,,,

Good job he wasn't with us coming home with his crack, the sniffer dogs were on the dockside yesterday in Calais!

gary tompkins · 25-09-2012, 11:00 AM

Letting the sniffer dogs loose on Martin's crack is an act of animal cruelty

Would probably put the poor things in a coma

25-09-2012, 11:34 AM

Glad your all home safe after a rough trip back,looks like you all had a great weekend.

gary tompkins · 25-09-2012, 06:22 PM

Slideshow of Mark's photo's as I didn't pack my camera

http://www.flickr.com/photos/3881686...21783378/show/

25-09-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Some pics to enjoy.... Sorry about Martin's Ar5e crack

http://www.flickr.com/photos/albies1...14839792/show/

Hi, is it possible to send me the picture 1936 in full format by dropbox or something like that?

Albie · 25-09-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MOB_Sven

Hi, is it possible to send me the picture 1936 in full format by dropbox or something like that?

Done via email I think

26-09-2012, 11:01 AM

Golly gosh what a blustery journey that was, same as most with a fight to stay on the straight and my mad skillz of being able to corner upright came in handy

... we had to veer off the the motorway and happened to top at the chocolate and fag shop and watch the bikes wobbling on their stands for a few minutes before heading on to Calais.

Arrived on time to check in and then sat in the queue to check in which for some reason our lane was moving at a third of the speed of the others.
We then had the small matter of being bumped 2 ferries and a 2 hour wait in the car park with the worlds most repetititve single music track they decided to pump out of the t-annoy ... and the choppy and bathroom related event on the ferry ... they really should sort out the potholes in the sea and the suspension on them ferries as well as that tv channel showing from the windows that was all sea and then sky alternaively ... then I put a foot in something slippy leaving the deck and bottled it on the down ramp and both hands clamping the levers and not being able to move for a moment while people shouted at me.
Avoided the M2 as couldn't face the thought of more wind on the bridge and set off on the M20 where some guy almost manged to wipe Gadget out from in front of me on on the as he pulled in without looking.
Wasn't til we got back I saw that my face seemed to have been strip blasted by the bad weather and was all pink and blotchy (well more than normal

) but a good scrub and some moisturiser fixed that.

I've managed at least 30 hours of sleep since then

I don't envy anyone who was two up for that and glad everyone is safe and sound. And I'm definitely getting new tyres this week!

Roll on 2013!

rollo22 · 26-09-2012, 12:13 PM

Got back safe and sound as Char said a bit windy and a sprinkling of rain.
Many thanks to Martin for the bed on Monday night

26-09-2012, 01:44 PM

Wow! Sounds like you all had quite a memorable trip all round.

Glad everyone lived to tell the tale!

J.P · 26-09-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Some pics to enjoy.... Sorry about Martin's Ar5e crack

http://www.flickr.com/photos/albies1...14839792/show/

Some great photo's Albs. Looks like you had good weather for most of the time, sorry to hear about the way back.

Albie · 26-09-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

Some great photo's Albs. Looks like you had good weather for most of the time, sorry to hear about the way back.

Thanks. It was something we had to just get on with and at least we got home. Caroline admitted she was very very scared. Bless her !!

Hope your journey was also epic

gary tompkins · 26-09-2012, 08:03 PM

Hi J.P

Looking forward to catching up and seeing the pictures of your trip

Did the Evo behave itself in the end... or did you use the multi?

J.P · 27-09-2012, 07:00 AM

It was the Multi because of the extra miles I did and wanted the luxury of more space.

27-09-2012, 07:13 PM

So to hear a good-sized storm accompanied you to the UK. I hope you’re all safe and sound at home.
Thank you for your visit. The MOB is looking forward to meet you again next year at the UKMOC weekender.

Here you can view some photos on facebook and this is the link to the photos made by Robby.

See you!!

25-09-2012, 09:46 AM	#16
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	managed to stay dry and warm on the trip from Belgium to Le Havre , some rain and quite 'blustery'- found the traction control on the SF did its job well - good waterproof gear and heated grips helps to A fair old trip but got to the ferry on time and not tired Crossing was a bit bumpy but not that bad at all considering - bikes were first off at Portsmouth and quick blat back to Southampton Back home now and about to give her a good clean Enjoyed the trip and as always food was Will post some pictures later - none of Martin's crack but I will check,,,,, __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

25-09-2012, 11:00 AM	#18
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Letting the sniffer dogs loose on Martin's crack is an act of animal cruelty Would probably put the poor things in a coma __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

25-09-2012, 06:22 PM	#20
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Slideshow of Mark's photo's as I didn't pack my camera http://www.flickr.com/photos/3881686...21783378/show/ __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 25-09-2012 at 06:27 PM..

26-09-2012, 11:01 AM	#23
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Another great weekend shame about the journey home Golly gosh what a blustery journey that was, same as most with a fight to stay on the straight and my mad skillz of being able to corner upright came in handy ... we had to veer off the the motorway and happened to top at the chocolate and fag shop and watch the bikes wobbling on their stands for a few minutes before heading on to Calais. Arrived on time to check in and then sat in the queue to check in which for some reason our lane was moving at a third of the speed of the others. We then had the small matter of being bumped 2 ferries and a 2 hour wait in the car park with the worlds most repetititve single music track they decided to pump out of the t-annoy ... and the choppy and bathroom related event on the ferry ... they really should sort out the potholes in the sea and the suspension on them ferries as well as that tv channel showing from the windows that was all sea and then sky alternaively ... then I put a foot in something slippy leaving the deck and bottled it on the down ramp and both hands clamping the levers and not being able to move for a moment while people shouted at me. Avoided the M2 as couldn't face the thought of more wind on the bridge and set off on the M20 where some guy almost manged to wipe Gadget out from in front of me on on the as he pulled in without looking. Wasn't til we got back I saw that my face seemed to have been strip blasted by the bad weather and was all pink and blotchy (well more than normal ) but a good scrub and some moisturiser fixed that. I've managed at least 30 hours of sleep since then I don't envy anyone who was two up for that and glad everyone is safe and sound. And I'm definitely getting new tyres this week! Roll on 2013!

26-09-2012, 12:13 PM	#24
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	Got back safe and sound as Char said a bit windy and a sprinkling of rain. Many thanks to Martin for the bed on Monday night __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

25-09-2012, 11:34 AM	#19
scrapps Guest Posts: n/a	Glad your all home safe after a rough trip back,looks like you all had a great weekend.

26-09-2012, 01:44 PM	#25
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	Wow! Sounds like you all had quite a memorable trip all round. Glad everyone lived to tell the tale!

26-09-2012, 08:03 PM	#28
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Hi J.P Looking forward to catching up and seeing the pictures of your trip Did the Evo behave itself in the end... or did you use the multi? __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

27-09-2012, 07:00 AM	#29
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	It was the Multi because of the extra miles I did and wanted the luxury of more space. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

27-09-2012, 07:13 PM	#30
MOB Carine Guest Posts: n/a	MOB reply So to hear a good-sized storm accompanied you to the UK. I hope you’re all safe and sound at home. Thank you for your visit. The MOB is looking forward to meet you again next year at the UKMOC weekender. Here you can view some photos on facebook and this is the link to the photos made by Robby. See you!!