2019 last gasp run!

Mr Gazza · 25-12-2019, 11:27 AM

This is a countdown, with an eye very much on the weather forecast.

At the moment Sunday 29th is looking very promising and Monday 30th even more so.

Destination will be the Kingfisher Café at Walcott,.
Not sure whether to call it for 10am and make it a breakfast meet or wait till the Sun has had a chance to do a bit more good work and wait till Noon?

Any preferences?

Mr Gazza · 26-12-2019, 09:46 AM

The outlook has now reduced by a couple of degrees for both days, with Monday still the better day. Both graphs peak at Noon, so lunch time would be my favourite.

Mr Gazza · 27-12-2019, 06:15 AM

Forecast is getting drier and brighter, but slightly cooler for Sunday and Monday.

I'd still prefer a noon meet, just down to whether folks have a preference for Sunday or Monday?

I'll try and confirm this evening.

dacs · 27-12-2019, 12:51 PM

Can make Sunday or Monday, but I'm not going to take the blame for the weather so your choice

Mr Gazza · 27-12-2019, 05:42 PM

Time to nail this down!
Let's do it at Noon on Sunday.

Edited from Monday to Sunday... Sorry to keep moving the goal posts!

See post #7

emzedder · 27-12-2019, 08:00 PM

Not working Monday ... if only! I have an errand to run on Sunday and might pop into Walcott cafe on way back on off chance I'll defo be on the MZ ISDT lookalike.

Mr Gazza · 27-12-2019, 08:19 PM

Doh! posted Monday too soon!

Okay emzedder, I'm keen for a catch up and to see your new MZ.

So let's do this on Sunday.

Sunday 29th, 12 Noon, Kingfisher Café, Walcott.

29-12-2019, 09:58 AM

Sorry guys, wont make this one. Ride safe and enjoy the cafe

Mr Gazza · 29-12-2019, 04:29 PM

Just the ticket..

I cruised past Mr and Mrs Dacs abode on the off chance and timed it perfectly as they were just setting off. A lovely ride over to Walcott in a three ship, without getting too cold and on dry cleanish roads.. Couldn't have asked for more.

Quite busy at the Café, but we found a table and munched in the warm.. Thanks for the meal Dacs, my turn next.

emzedder made a stylish arrival on his amazing Black Douglas Sterling and popped in to the Café for a quick hello... What a busy fellow!

A smashing ride home with a bit more resilience to the cold, the Sun even came out to play, just to guild the lily.. Perfect.

Feast your eyes on the Black Douglas Sterling.. Questions from the floor welcome.
I think this is emzedder's actual bike, but might be a generic photo?

emzedder · 01-01-2020, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Just the ticket..

Feast your eyes on the Black Douglas Sterling.. Questions from the floor welcome.
I think this is emzedder's actual bike, but might be a generic photo?

Picture was taken in Kent, my actual bike. Hand built in Milan one of intended 100 production run built to order, only 65 made and this last of the run in 2017. No plastic other than necessary, alloy fork tubes and castings, formed alloy tank and tool boxes, no chrome - nickel plating only. Chinese CG engine copy rebuilt in Italy before installation. Sadly company ended due to Euro4 compliance that made ongoing manufacture unviable.

I love it.

DaveR · 05-01-2020, 10:59 AM

Sorry to have missed the ride out, although Walcott is a bit of a trek for me.
Have just returned from a week in Dorset, great biking roads, some dry mild days; no bike

. Family gathering to celebrate my birthday.
Hope to get out for my first ride of the new year soon, hope the monsoons of last year have gone.
Happy New Year
Dave

25-12-2019, 11:27 AM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	2019 last gasp run! This is a countdown, with an eye very much on the weather forecast. At the moment Sunday 29th is looking very promising and Monday 30th even more so. Destination will be the Kingfisher Café at Walcott,. Not sure whether to call it for 10am and make it a breakfast meet or wait till the Sun has had a chance to do a bit more good work and wait till Noon? Any preferences? __________________

26-12-2019, 09:46 AM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	The outlook has now reduced by a couple of degrees for both days, with Monday still the better day. Both graphs peak at Noon, so lunch time would be my favourite. __________________

27-12-2019, 06:15 AM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	Forecast is getting drier and brighter, but slightly cooler for Sunday and Monday. I'd still prefer a noon meet, just down to whether folks have a preference for Sunday or Monday? I'll try and confirm this evening. __________________

27-12-2019, 12:51 PM	#4
dacs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aylsham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 193	Can make Sunday or Monday, but I'm not going to take the blame for the weather so your choice __________________ NFN

27-12-2019, 05:42 PM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	Time to nail this down! Let's do it at Noon on Sunday. Edited from Monday to Sunday... Sorry to keep moving the goal posts! See post #7 __________________ Last edited by Mr Gazza; 27-12-2019 at 08:22 PM..

27-12-2019, 08:00 PM	#6
emzedder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Norwich Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 109	Not working Monday ... if only! I have an errand to run on Sunday and might pop into Walcott cafe on way back on off chance I'll defo be on the MZ ISDT lookalike.

27-12-2019, 08:19 PM	#7
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	Doh! posted Monday too soon! Okay emzedder, I'm keen for a catch up and to see your new MZ. So let's do this on Sunday. Sunday 29th, 12 Noon, Kingfisher Café, Walcott. __________________

29-12-2019, 09:58 AM	#8
Kingfisher88 Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry guys, wont make this one. Ride safe and enjoy the cafe

29-12-2019, 04:29 PM	#9
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,801	Just the ticket.. I cruised past Mr and Mrs Dacs abode on the off chance and timed it perfectly as they were just setting off. A lovely ride over to Walcott in a three ship, without getting too cold and on dry cleanish roads.. Couldn't have asked for more. Quite busy at the Café, but we found a table and munched in the warm.. Thanks for the meal Dacs, my turn next. emzedder made a stylish arrival on his amazing Black Douglas Sterling and popped in to the Café for a quick hello... What a busy fellow! A smashing ride home with a bit more resilience to the cold, the Sun even came out to play, just to guild the lily.. Perfect. Feast your eyes on the Black Douglas Sterling.. Questions from the floor welcome. I think this is emzedder's actual bike, but might be a generic photo? __________________

05-01-2020, 10:59 AM	#11
DaveR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colchester Bike: S4r Posts: 94	Sorry to have missed the ride out, although Walcott is a bit of a trek for me. Have just returned from a week in Dorset, great biking roads, some dry mild days; no bike . Family gathering to celebrate my birthday. Hope to get out for my first ride of the new year soon, hope the monsoons of last year have gone. Happy New Year Dave