Home from Belgium thread...

LouSCannon · 24-09-2012, 04:32 PM

So, after getting massively sympathetic looks from people at all my petrol stops, and after almost getting lost when I wasn't sure if I should turn left or right at Noah's ark, I'm at my destination... Not quite home, but certainly as good as if not better....

Had nothing short of an epic week with Rob, we'll sort our collective photos soon no doubt. Astonishing roads and so many friendly people helping us on our way (The guys at Sliders, and of course DOC KL). Truly an amazing trip finishing with seeing our MOB friends, and old friends from UKMOC who I've not seen for an age.

I hope everyone gets home safe, albeit probably not dry....

24-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Hope we made your trip a little more unforgettable.

It was great to meet you both!
Hope to see you again.

http://www.doc-kl.de/doc_home/index....temid=28#p3300

slob · 24-09-2012, 05:39 PM

It was legendary Heiko! I hope we can return the favour sometime :-D

Rob
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Capo · 24-09-2012, 06:03 PM

Jim did you get caught in the Noahs precipitation on the M20

Albie · 24-09-2012, 06:23 PM

Just got back about 15 mins go. TBH it was a near death experiance on 2 counts. Being blown across the roads and almost into a ditch or under a lorry or the ferry possibly capsizing. So glad to be home from a great weekend. The company was fantastic as per usual and the venue. I nearly did not go but I suffered in silence and got on with it as best I could. Thank you for all the understanding friends I have. I could not have been there without some support.
Hoping to carry on again next year.

gary tompkins · 24-09-2012, 07:07 PM

A very tired and slightly damp GT checking in

We didn't do too badly for most of the return trip today, but as Albie said we had to endure the journey from hell between Diksmuide and Dunkirk. Gale force winds and torrential rain made it one of those rides I would rather forget. Force 10 winds in the channel also made our ferry crossing a tad interesting, and we also took an hour longer to reach England. Albie didn't mention the really close call he had on the unloading ramp at Dover. The ferry was pitching all over the place in the dock, and as he tried to ride off the ramp it lifted and shifted sideways about a foot... just as his front wheel made contact

How Albie and Caroline stayed on is a miracle. I had to wait a while for the ramp to settle down again before attempting to ride the trike off.

The roads had dried up when we got back to UK, and rest of the trip home was fine.. if a bit windy on motorway.

I'd like to thank everyone that made the effort to come to Belgium this year. I know myself and Mark really enjoyed the weekend... despite the crappy trip back. Joris was a fantastic host as usual, and the MOB members really looked after us as well. Here's looking forward to MOB2013, which is sure to be a special weekend as it will be the Belgian's 10th anniversary.

I'm now off to run myself I nice hot bath, followed by some marmite on toast and a cuppa

BigOz · 24-09-2012, 07:09 PM

Hi,

It was a little breezy after our lunch stop and Albie had to deal with the crosswind two up.

I hope everyone had a safe trip home.

Andy

Albie · 24-09-2012, 07:13 PM

Oh yes that was a bit close to falling over GT. It went to about 6" high . I am glad I have long legs sometimes. Looks like your twat nav twatted out again out the dover docks. I was doing about average 120 on the way home. BTW thats 120Kph as I never changed it back since getting there. Now I know how to do it . Glad you got home at least.

gary tompkins · 24-09-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOz

Hi,

It was a little breezy after our lunch stop and Albie had to deal with the crosswind two up.

I hope everyone had a safe trip home.

Andy

Oz... I think you just won the prize for understatement of the year

A little breezy my arse

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

Looks like your twat nav twatted out again out the dover docks.

Yeah.. got in the wrong lane out of customs. Saw some signs for the M20 and thought.. Bollox that'll do

Albie · 24-09-2012, 08:43 PM

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

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

gary tompkins · 24-09-2012, 09:34 PM

Great photo's Albie

Happy times

Rally · 24-09-2012, 10:47 PM

Got home at 9.30pm myself. We had a 10 minute monsoon near Dunkirk and a short shower as we rode into the ferry terminal. (Minutes later, it was another monsoon as we watched from cover!) delayed ferries with tugs needed to push them into dock and out, and more puke on the ferry than Sid Vicious could manage in 1977, but great fun all the same.

The cross winds two up were a little to be desired on the motorways. I would like to take my hat off to my brave pillion, who took it all in her stride whilst being the pack horse as well.

Also a big thanks to Slob for showing me the way to the motorway from the hotel.

25-09-2012, 01:08 AM

Glad you all got back ok ....

alan c · 25-09-2012, 07:56 AM

Pleased your all home safe. Sounds like another great MOB weekend only sorry i missed it,
great photo,s Albie, think the donkey has his eye on Martin !

25-09-2012, 08:52 AM

Despite the terrible weather yesterday, it looked like another great weekend. Glad everyone got back in one piece.

24-09-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Home from Belgium thread... So, after getting massively sympathetic looks from people at all my petrol stops, and after almost getting lost when I wasn't sure if I should turn left or right at Noah's ark, I'm at my destination... Not quite home, but certainly as good as if not better.... Had nothing short of an epic week with Rob, we'll sort our collective photos soon no doubt. Astonishing roads and so many friendly people helping us on our way (The guys at Sliders, and of course DOC KL). Truly an amazing trip finishing with seeing our MOB friends, and old friends from UKMOC who I've not seen for an age. I hope everyone gets home safe, albeit probably not dry.... __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

24-09-2012, 05:18 PM	#2
Heiko Guest Posts: n/a	Hope we made your trip a little more unforgettable. It was great to meet you both! Hope to see you again. http://www.doc-kl.de/doc_home/index....temid=28#p3300 Last edited by Heiko; 24-09-2012 at 05:27 PM..

24-09-2012, 06:23 PM	#5
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Just got back about 15 mins go. TBH it was a near death experiance on 2 counts. Being blown across the roads and almost into a ditch or under a lorry or the ferry possibly capsizing. So glad to be home from a great weekend. The company was fantastic as per usual and the venue. I nearly did not go but I suffered in silence and got on with it as best I could. Thank you for all the understanding friends I have. I could not have been there without some support. Hoping to carry on again next year. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

24-09-2012, 07:07 PM	#6
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	A very tired and slightly damp GT checking in We didn't do too badly for most of the return trip today, but as Albie said we had to endure the journey from hell between Diksmuide and Dunkirk. Gale force winds and torrential rain made it one of those rides I would rather forget. Force 10 winds in the channel also made our ferry crossing a tad interesting, and we also took an hour longer to reach England. Albie didn't mention the really close call he had on the unloading ramp at Dover. The ferry was pitching all over the place in the dock, and as he tried to ride off the ramp it lifted and shifted sideways about a foot... just as his front wheel made contact How Albie and Caroline stayed on is a miracle. I had to wait a while for the ramp to settle down again before attempting to ride the trike off. The roads had dried up when we got back to UK, and rest of the trip home was fine.. if a bit windy on motorway. I'd like to thank everyone that made the effort to come to Belgium this year. I know myself and Mark really enjoyed the weekend... despite the crappy trip back. Joris was a fantastic host as usual, and the MOB members really looked after us as well. Here's looking forward to MOB2013, which is sure to be a special weekend as it will be the Belgian's 10th anniversary. I'm now off to run myself I nice hot bath, followed by some marmite on toast and a cuppa __________________ 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 12:06 PM..

24-09-2012, 07:13 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Oh yes that was a bit close to falling over GT. It went to about 6" high . I am glad I have long legs sometimes. Looks like your twat nav twatted out again out the dover docks. I was doing about average 120 on the way home. BTW thats 120Kph as I never changed it back since getting there. Now I know how to do it . Glad you got home at least. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

24-09-2012, 05:39 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	It was legendary Heiko! I hope we can return the favour sometime :-D Rob --

24-09-2012, 06:03 PM	#4
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	Jim did you get caught in the Noahs precipitation on the M20

24-09-2012, 07:09 PM	#7
BigOz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chatham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 714	Hi, It was a little breezy after our lunch stop and Albie had to deal with the crosswind two up. I hope everyone had a safe trip home. Andy

24-09-2012, 08:43 PM	#10
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Some pics to enjoy.... Sorry about Martin's Ar5e crack http://www.flickr.com/photos/albies1...14839792/show/ __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/ Last edited by Albie; 24-09-2012 at 10:19 PM..

24-09-2012, 09:34 PM	#11
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Great photo's Albie Happy times __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

24-09-2012, 10:47 PM	#12
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Got home at 9.30pm myself. We had a 10 minute monsoon near Dunkirk and a short shower as we rode into the ferry terminal. (Minutes later, it was another monsoon as we watched from cover!) delayed ferries with tugs needed to push them into dock and out, and more puke on the ferry than Sid Vicious could manage in 1977, but great fun all the same. The cross winds two up were a little to be desired on the motorways. I would like to take my hat off to my brave pillion, who took it all in her stride whilst being the pack horse as well. Also a big thanks to Slob for showing me the way to the motorway from the hotel.

25-09-2012, 01:08 AM	#13
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Glad you all got back ok ....

25-09-2012, 07:56 AM	#14
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Pleased your all home safe. Sounds like another great MOB weekend only sorry i missed it, great photo,s Albie, think the donkey has his eye on Martin !

25-09-2012, 08:52 AM	#15
Shuffy Guest Posts: n/a	Despite the terrible weather yesterday, it looked like another great weekend. Glad everyone got back in one piece.