QUOTE(Hawmaw @ Mon 15th Sep 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's the social side of things. Dinner & drinks etc.
Had the same thing in Oireland. Just got me dinner from the Spar and had a pint or maybe two
in the eves.....jobs a carrot.
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#221
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 08:20 am
Had the same thing in Oireland. Just got me dinner from the Spar and had a pint or maybe two
in the eves.....jobs a carrot.
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 01:01 pm
if anyone with a bunk does drop out pm me 
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 07:58 pm
Advice required for a Bellingham G2G virgin 
I cant be arsed to read through 12 pages of posts looking for an answer, so would like advise on the following:
- I believe bedding is supplied Y/N
- who do i contact on arrival (or do I just find you all down the nearest pub) ?
- where is the nearest pub ? (this is the important one)
- whats the plan regarding evening meals and breakfast (i'm a fat f*ck*r and I gota eat) eat at pub and bring own breakfast ??
- do we need to bring tea/coffee etc ??
- I guess its a light evening meal, glass or two of lemonade then early to bed Y/N
thanks in advance Daz
I cant be arsed to read through 12 pages of posts looking for an answer, so would like advise on the following:
- I believe bedding is supplied Y/N
- who do i contact on arrival (or do I just find you all down the nearest pub) ?
- where is the nearest pub ? (this is the important one)
- whats the plan regarding evening meals and breakfast (i'm a fat f*ck*r and I gota eat) eat at pub and bring own breakfast ??
- do we need to bring tea/coffee etc ??
- I guess its a light evening meal, glass or two of lemonade then early to bed Y/N
thanks in advance Daz
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 08:02 pm
think there is normally have a kitty that you stuff a fiver each in
does for tea&coffee in the bunkhouse and bacon/egg butties each morning
does for tea&coffee in the bunkhouse and bacon/egg butties each morning
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 08:52 pm
QUOTE(DazzerB @ Mon 15th Sep 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Advice required for a Bellingham G2G virgin
I cant be arsed to read through 12 pages of posts looking for an answer, so would like advise on the following:
- I believe bedding is supplied Y/N YES
- who do i contact on arrival (or do I just find you all down the nearest pub) ? We'll probably be around but if not the pub is just around the corner
- where is the nearest pub ? (this is the important one) See above
- whats the plan regarding evening meals and breakfast (i'm a fat f*ck*r and I gota eat) eat at pub and bring own breakfast ?? Yes but we had a breakfast kitty last year that worked well.
- do we need to bring tea/coffee etc ?? Probably out of the breakfast kitty.
- I guess its a light evening meal, glass or two of lemonade then early to bed Y/N Absolutely!thanks in advance Daz
I cant be arsed to read through 12 pages of posts looking for an answer, so would like advise on the following:
- I believe bedding is supplied Y/N YES
- who do i contact on arrival (or do I just find you all down the nearest pub) ? We'll probably be around but if not the pub is just around the corner
- where is the nearest pub ? (this is the important one)
See above- whats the plan regarding evening meals and breakfast (i'm a fat f*ck*r and I gota eat) eat at pub and bring own breakfast ?? Yes but we had a breakfast kitty last year that worked well.
- do we need to bring tea/coffee etc ?? Probably out of the breakfast kitty.
- I guess its a light evening meal, glass or two of lemonade then early to bed Y/N
Absolutely!thanks in advance Daz
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 09:54 pm
QUOTE(Paddy900 @ Mon 15th Sep 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That makes 2 of us
Make that 3!!
Really looking forward to this and meeting all of you. 
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Posted 15 September 2008 - 11:18 pm
Ok Here is the lakes route Dependant it seems on weather conditions 
overall 226 miles door to door from Bellingham.
Close up of lakes Bit
hope its ok
overall 226 miles door to door from Bellingham.
Close up of lakes Bit
hope its ok
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 05:53 am
QUOTE(Jankers @ Sun 14th Sep 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,
I have been watching this thread and will be there, just not sure if it will be camping or a day run as i live quite close.
I quite fancy the cake run, being short of stature, the passes don't really appeal (short legs and nasty cambers= falloff should there be a need to stop, at least in my case), and look forward to meeting you all.
J.
I have been watching this thread and will be there, just not sure if it will be camping or a day run as i live quite close.
I quite fancy the cake run, being short of stature, the passes don't really appeal (short legs and nasty cambers= falloff should there be a need to stop, at least in my case), and look forward to meeting you all.
J.
Jankers, if you were coming on this where would you meet up.
Could you get over to Bellingham by 9.30 ?
Cheers, Ivan
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 05:59 am
QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok Here is the lakes route Dependant it seems on weather conditions
overall 226 miles door to door from Bellingham.
Close up of lakes Bit
hope its ok
overall 226 miles door to door from Bellingham.
Close up of lakes Bit
hope its ok
How many petrol stations are there on this route cos i'll probably need to stop 3 times if I bring the SV and wear some wrist supports as well for the slower naggerly bits.
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 08:46 am
Ivan,
Aye, no problem as i only have to travel from Sunderland,
J.
QUOTE
Jankers, if you were coming on this where would you meet up.
Could you get over to Bellingham by 9.30 ?
Could you get over to Bellingham by 9.30 ?
Aye, no problem as i only have to travel from Sunderland,
J.
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 09:06 am
QUOTE(bondy @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many petrol stations are there on this route cos i'll probably need to stop 3 times if I bring the SV and wear some wrist supports as well for the slower naggerly bits.
Used this for planning NW Scotland stops for me mates SV http://www.upmystree...Petrol stations
As for the wrists....STOP SPANKIN a few days afore the off.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 11:27 am
QUOTE(dapleb @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Used this for planning NW Scotland stops for me mates SV http://www.upmystree...Petrol stations
As for the wrists....STOP SPANKIN a few days afore the off.
As for the wrists....STOP SPANKIN a few days afore the off.
But I love my spanking sock
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 11:37 am
QUOTE(bondy @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 05:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many petrol stations are there on this route cos i'll probably need to stop 3 times if I bring the SV and wear some wrist supports as well for the slower naggerly bits.
alston, penrith, keswick, bit dry after that until nearer ambleside. not sure but i think there is one near gosforth as well.
as for the wrists I thought you were a rugby player surely you can handle that little run
for you i guess it will only be slow(er) (ish) from keswick round to the struggle, and you get to do hartside twice
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 08:17 pm
QUOTE(Jankers @ Tue 16th Sep 2008, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ivan,
Aye, no problem as i only have to travel from Sunderland,
J.
Aye, no problem as i only have to travel from Sunderland,
J.
Jankers,
What about a relaxing, Cake Cruise over through Rothbury, Wooler to Holy Island, 65 miles.
Leave Bellingham 9.30 ish, we would get there about 11.00 'ish. Have to be off the Island by 12.10, or your there for high tide party. which lasts 6 hrs.
After that we make our way back... via cake and scenic photo stops !!!!
Ivan...
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 10:46 pm
I am getting very tempted to risk the wrath of Mrs Sidestand here ........
Might just start packing a tent & stuff on the sly, & need to put a good weekend's DIY in, missing the Tailender & the Gold Cup at Scarborough, plus Tigers vs Wasps on the Friday night........
Bugger......might just ask for a Saturday/Sunday pass & just have a pint with you all, as ...
1. We should whup Wasps on current form...........and
2. Not quite up to speed on the bike yet after me accident for Lakeland antics
Might just start packing a tent & stuff on the sly, & need to put a good weekend's DIY in, missing the Tailender & the Gold Cup at Scarborough, plus Tigers vs Wasps on the Friday night........
Bugger......might just ask for a Saturday/Sunday pass & just have a pint with you all, as ...
1. We should whup Wasps on current form...........and
2. Not quite up to speed on the bike yet after me accident for Lakeland antics
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 11:19 pm
Ivan,
[quote]
Jankers,
What about a relaxing, Cake Cruise over through Rothbury, Wooler to Holy Island, 65 miles.[/quote
Could do that, or go up to St Mary loch then across to East coast for a bite as someone mentioned.
I am easy on that, anything will suit, the only problem i can see is food could be a problem after 5pm on a Saturday in Scotland, i can happily exist on a snack or two, but it may feature more heavily for others.
J.
[quote]
Jankers,
What about a relaxing, Cake Cruise over through Rothbury, Wooler to Holy Island, 65 miles.[/quote
Could do that, or go up to St Mary loch then across to East coast for a bite as someone mentioned.
I am easy on that, anything will suit, the only problem i can see is food could be a problem after 5pm on a Saturday in Scotland, i can happily exist on a snack or two, but it may feature more heavily for others.
J.
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Posted 16 September 2008 - 11:29 pm
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Jankers,
What about a relaxing, Cake Cruise over through Rothbury, Wooler to Holy Island, 65 miles.
Could do that, or go up to St Mary loch then across to East coast for a bite as someone mentioned.
I am easy on that, anything will suit, the only problem i can see is food could be a problem after 5pm on a Saturday in Scotland, i can happily exist on a snack or two, but it may feature more heavily for others.
J.
What about a relaxing, Cake Cruise over through Rothbury, Wooler to Holy Island, 65 miles.
Could do that, or go up to St Mary loch then across to East coast for a bite as someone mentioned.
I am easy on that, anything will suit, the only problem i can see is food could be a problem after 5pm on a Saturday in Scotland, i can happily exist on a snack or two, but it may feature more heavily for others.
J.
Jankers has got it right - we don't eat after 5 pm on a Saturday up here - kinda similar to Ramadan but lasts throughout the year........................
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Posted 17 September 2008 - 06:35 am
QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Wed 17th Sep 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jankers has got it right - we don't eat after 5 pm on a Saturday up here - kinda similar to Ramadan but lasts throughout the year........................
Good one !!!!I forgot about the famos 5.00 pm Scotish kerfew...
We'll be back a Bellingham, England, well before 5.00 depending where we go.
Dinner last year on the Saturday was a big affair up stairs in the pub, I think we had a table for 15 booked.
Food does play a Heavy part in the Carpe G2G, so does..........
DRINK
Anyone else fancys Holy Island for a run or we could do St Mary's Loch then a trundel up over the border ?
Cheers, Ivan
Edited by Geordie Guy, 17 September 2008 - 06:38 am.
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Posted 17 September 2008 - 07:21 am
QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Wed 17th Sep 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone else fancys Holy Island for a run or we could do St Mary's Loch then a trundel up over the border ?
Cheers, Ivan
Cheers, Ivan
Yeah i'm up for that
I must make sure i take my passport and proper custom papers.
Didn't realise we would crossing in to different countries.
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