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[masterbrewer]

G'day Guys from Oz

Well, seems the real cost of coming home from one of my "Oz adventures" with a broken leg is to treat my lovely UK born Mrs B to a "White English/Scottish Christmas".

While air fares are so low at the moment, here we come for a month, say from around (+ or -) 20th December this year.

Where we're at :- We have a friend in Little Aston, Mrs B has a cousin in The Lakes District & I have an expat Aussie/Pom living in Edinvillie, Aberlour, Scotland and we love driving long distances enjoying the country side.

Will probably arrive via Heathrow & hire a nice warm car. That's as far as we've got so far. At least that's a start.

Would love & appreciate the opportunity to catch up/stay with locals along the way as much as possible ...... one night here, a couple a nights there, sharing our experiences of being colonial folk and then off we go on the next leg Willingly contributing along the way.

Ideas and offers greatly appreciated, please pm

Edited by masterbrewer, 07 June 2009 - 11:52 pm.

[dapleb]

Haaa cool. If you need a guide for Wilts/Oxon or Devon give us a shout. Sorry, can't offer accomodation as don't have any me'sen.

[masterbrewer]

Haaa cool. If you need a guide for Wilts/Oxon or Devon give us a shout. Sorry, can't offer accomodation as don't have any me'sen.

Thanks Dappers

My late mother's ancestors' came from around Woolfardisworthy.

Covered that area last time we were over in 2003....... loved Cornwall

[Minty Hippo]

Give us a shout if you make it up towards Edinburgh. Can't promise much biking that time of year but you're welcome to stay in the spare room. I might be away at new year for a few days but otherwise should be here. Edinburgh's worth a visit IMHO.

[MarkyMark]

have spare room

wiltshire/Swindon.

1.5 hr from Heathrow.

Happy to put you up a couple of nights.

[masterbrewer]

Give us a shout if you make it up towards Edinburgh. Can't promise much biking that time of year but you're welcome to stay in the spare room. I might be away at new year for a few days but otherwise should be here. Edinburgh's worth a visit IMHO.

Thanks Keith, I'll put your info in our planning box.
Having seen the South Aussie weather in my ride reports, did you really think I would actually wanta ride in your winter ................... Bbbbrrrrrrrrrr
I'm currently researching info of hire cars with the hottest heaters , but SWMBO loves the cold

My wife also loves watching English TV programs and is now paying closer attention to their locations ie "Rebus". But personally, I don't think it's worth going to Midsomer though, there'll be no one left by the time we got there

Edited by masterbrewer, 04 April 2009 - 10:29 pm.

[masterbrewer]

have spare room wiltshire/Swindon. 1.5 hr from Heathrow.Happy to put you up a couple of nights.

Thanks MarkyMark

Last time we were over in 2003, we based ourselves in Little Aston/Birmingham & covered that area with an additional week travelling SW to Cornwall.

So this time will hope to stay there initially again and then head north or maybe not, Wales sounds an interesting detour. Still early days, so many places so little time

Thanks again though.

Edited by masterbrewer, 05 April 2009 - 01:54 am.

[Hartside Man]

Thanks MarkyMark

Last time we were over in 2003, we based ourselves in Little Aston/Birmingham & covered that area with an additional week travelling SW to Cornwall.

So this time will hope to stay there initially again and then head north.

Thanks again though.

unfortunately my little house is way to small but i have a large garden and a tent i live 30 mins from north lakes in Carlisle. (sorry i can't be any more obliging but there are 5 of us in a four bed hoose).

[dapleb]

but i have a large garden and a tent

The most comfortable nights camping ever. Dunno what you put on that lawn but its super comfortable. [

[dicky1]

Masterbrewer if your plans change and you find yourself in the south of England (Southampton to be precise) you would be very welcome to stay with Francoise and I (for a couple of tinnies per night). We might even manage a bottle of the amber necter to help you tell me all you know about off-road mods/tyres for the TDM.
rgds...Dicky

[stu]

MB - do you have any plans to visit Ireland?

[TonyDevil]

MB - i know it wont be a good time for biking weather, but if ya can sort out insurance you are welcome to borrow the XTZ for a bit.

[masterbrewer]

G'day Guys

Soo much to do & soo much to see .......................... so little time

Very much appreciate your offers, thanks.

Pantboy: Yeah you're not wrong about Little Aston, but our friend who lost his wife a few years ago, lives in "the poorest house in the best street" senerio.

Hartside Man: I know what a tent is like in the desert early morning let alone an English winter .......... thanks for considering us though.

celticbiker: Now you've got the Mrs thinking of alternative routes north .................... mmmmmmmmmm! .... maybe will let you know

dicky1: Wooda loved to, but we were through that area last time when we went to the amazing Beaulieu Motor Museum, thanks anyway

stu: I don't think we will have enough time, the Mrs is time limited, maybe next time

TonyDevil: Really appreciate your offer Tones, those A & B roads although tar look fantastic, but unfortunately I can't see myself getting on a bike while I'm over there.

Still early days, but your hospitaility offers are very much appreciated

Cheers
TDMKym

Edited by masterbrewer, 07 April 2009 - 10:34 pm.

[masterbrewer]

Our travel plans are slowing coming together.

Arrive Heathrow Sunday 13th December 6am, after non stop flight from Adelaide, South Australia, collect car then head west towards Windsor for jetlag adjustment.

As we missed Windsor Castle last time we were over, we hope to spend a day around Windsor before heading for a tour of Bath the next day, then onto Hereford until the 21st and then north to Edinvillie Scotland, returning south down the east coast after 2nd January.

Would love to catch up for a piece of cake or beer with some of "the locals" on say Sunday 13th while Mrs B sleeps, if anyone is interested.

Appreciate it if anyone can recommend any B & B's in Windsor?

Thanks

[TonyDevil]

Would love to catch up for a piece of cake or beer with some of "the locals" on say Sunday 13th while Mrs B sleeps, if anyone is interested.

i could prolly do that

cant recommend a B&B but if you can make it as far as Oxford theres a spare room available
theres also a couple of bikes if you fancy a ride

[TDMick]

Are we organizing a Christmas G2G here?

[TonyDevil]

Are we organizing a Christmas G2G here?

looks like it....

[masterbrewer]

G'day Tones & thanks

i could prolly do that cant recommend a B&B but if you can make it as far as Oxford theres a spare room available theres also a couple of bikes if you fancy a ride

Looks like we've secured accommodation in Maidenhead with long lost "rellie's" for our first couple of nights

Edited by masterbrewer, 14 June 2009 - 10:19 pm.