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Post by verde on Jul 25, 2015 8:45:42 GMT
Here is the sign up sheet, all info on main run thread, when Fern has chosen which run to do. Saturday and sunday runs both starting from the Iron Horse, Market Deeping PE6 8EB. Saturday run starting time 1400hrs, Sunday 10.00 for 10.30 start. | Name | Saturday Run | Sat Evening | Sunday Run | | | | Mac & Debs | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Roger & Carol | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Spike | no | no | Yes | | Bob | No | No | Yes | | Andrew | ? | ? | Yes | | Phil | ? | ? | Yes |
S The Green Clan |
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Post by ContourMac on Jul 28, 2015 7:56:44 GMT
Can you add Debs & I for all please?
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Post by Pool Boy on Jul 28, 2015 21:18:08 GMT
and me (and probably Carol) please
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Post by spike240 on Jul 29, 2015 6:25:23 GMT
Sunday only for me Bob - ta very much. Looking forward to it btw.  Cheers |
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Post by Pool Boy on Jul 30, 2015 21:32:25 GMT
We're hoping to be there for Sat as well please.
We've just been waiting for (would you believe it?) a wedding date from a family member before we can book accommodation.
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Post by brianpb on Aug 4, 2015 23:15:04 GMT
Fens from where I live in North Norfolk is definitely interesting but am having problems finding any meeting point, times, probable routes etc in any post, please help the newbie. |
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Post by spike240 on Aug 5, 2015 6:32:23 GMT
Keep your eye on this thread for the times - it will be great to see you there.
I expect Bob will post the exact meeting point and time nearer the time. The Sunday runs normally start around 10am - Saturday bimble most probably in afternoon, but as I say the times will be posted (I hope) before the weekend in question.
Can't help with the route. If Bob sees this he may enlighten us, but on most runs we just rely on run leader.
Hope this helps.
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Post by Pool Boy on Aug 5, 2015 21:48:38 GMT
Yeah, come on Bob, spill the beans, where are we starting from at least ?
(I don't want to book a B&B and find you've decided to start 50 miles away !)
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Post by brianpb on Aug 6, 2015 20:29:31 GMT
Yes please, put me down for both days, Market Deeping is 49.6 miles from home so the tyres should be warmed up by then.
Never been on a run with you lot before so some idea of run etiquette & procedures would be good unless there is a briefing on the day.
What happens if the weather is unfriendly?
Brian
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Post by verde on Aug 6, 2015 21:18:17 GMT
Yes please, put me down for both days, Market Deeping is 49.6 miles from home so the tyres should be warmed up by then. Never been on a run with you lot before so some idea of run etiquette & procedures would be good unless there is a briefing on the day. What happens if the weather is unfriendly? Brian 1. Briefing at 10.00, all will be explained. 2. Weather.... I have only ever cancelled one frosty rollocks run due to the weather.( 4 to 5 inches of snow). 3. The Green clan only know how to bimble...... |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 6, 2015 22:46:17 GMT
Add me in for Sat evening too, I assume accommodation is available locally wherever we end up on Saturday.
Not sure about bimbling? I have got to 65 without ever having bimbled. Is it another of those things they do on the fens?
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Post by brianpb on Aug 7, 2015 6:49:52 GMT
Just looked up bimble in the dictionary and it means 'to walk or travel at a leisurely pace' so I lied above, I have bimbled! Just never on a motorbike!
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Post by Pool Boy on Aug 8, 2015 13:51:29 GMT
You should be aware that Bob (& his family's) definition of "Bimbling" is anything but.  However, some of us travel at a more leisurely pace most of the time, and the marker system means no-one (normally) gets lost |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 9, 2015 0:16:49 GMT
The marker system, is that where the second rider stops and directs everyone until tail end Charlie arrives then drops in front of him?
Just to be clear I don't mind bimbling very fast! Just don't want to re-experience the time when 15 or so of us on all sorts of quick bikes were overtaken on a clear dual carriageway by a motor home, THat was the one and only trial of the 'everyone should be given a chance to lead system'.
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Post by Greendivvy Beeb on Aug 9, 2015 9:41:13 GMT
Hi Bob, it's a possible for Saturday but not sure yet and a definite for the Sunday.
Andrew
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Post by Pool Boy on Aug 9, 2015 21:52:59 GMT
The marker system, is that where the second rider stops and directs everyone until tail end Charlie arrives then drops in front of him? Exactly - also known elsewhere as 'second man drop off' |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 10, 2015 6:28:06 GMT
Yep, I've done that and you are right it works well, only time it didn't was when drop-off mistook an un-associated rider for tail end Charlie and set off before real TEC, complete with slower rider in front of him, had actually appeared! That was quite a big group though and easy to lose count of.
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Post by bev on Aug 10, 2015 7:52:53 GMT
Or when the whole group, bar 3 or 4 of us, thought a random photographer (who was actually part of the group) was marking and took a wrong turning short cut. It's interesting catching up with the back markers when you think you're leading the run.  I'm not sure the real markers have ever forgiven me for their extended sunbathing opportunity, and it wasn't even my fault. |
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Post by ContourMac on Aug 10, 2015 9:00:16 GMT
Or when the whole group, bar 3 or 4 of us, thought a random photographer (who was actually part of the group) was marking and took a wrong turning short cut. It's interesting catching up with the back markers when you think you're leading the run. I'm not sure the real markers have ever forgiven me for their extended sunbathing opportunity, and it wasn't even my fault. I believe there is still a straw bale in a thong impaled with pins somewhere slightly north of Lincoln  |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 10, 2015 12:26:17 GMT
Whose tag line is something about 'idiot proof'..?? On a more serious note have we any idea yet where the Saturday ride will end up? Wherever that is hopefully there will be cheap(ish) local accommodation to be had? |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 10, 2015 12:31:08 GMT
And food, and alcohol (I suppose really attractive women with very low standards are too much to hope for?).  |
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Post by teejayexc on Aug 10, 2015 19:18:32 GMT
I believe there is still a straw bale in a thong impaled with pins somewhere slightly north of Lincoln . Pretty accurate actually, only I had to improvise and cut a tarpaulin to wrap around a1/2 ton bale to get a more realistic effigy |
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Post by verde on Aug 11, 2015 7:27:39 GMT
All runs will finish in Market Deeping.
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Post by bev on Aug 11, 2015 11:25:41 GMT
(I suppose really attractive women with very low standards are too much to hope for?). I suppose you're right, isn't Market Deeping in Lincolnshire* ? Attractive women are at a premium in Lincs.
On the plus side you can't see much by candle light, it'll be a whole different ball game when they get electricity.
* I have no idea, but it's around the south side of Lincs.
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Post by teejayexc on Aug 11, 2015 16:32:36 GMT
Attractive women are at a premium in Lincs. On the plus side you can't see much by candle light, it'll be a whole different ball game when they get electricity. Post bookmarked for future reference....when was it you were next down this way ? |
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Post by bev on Aug 12, 2015 6:29:09 GMT
Attractive women are at a premium in Lincs. On the plus side you can't see much by candle light, it'll be a whole different ball game when they get electricity. Post bookmarked for future reference....when was it you were next down this way ? A bit light on planned trips anywhere at the moment, had our annual holiday in Sunny Scotland this year.
Coast to coast might be my only trip South of the border before Next year. I do have the whole clan booked in at Atterby for May next year. We'll come round and empty your beer fridge for you. 
In any case I'm covered, I said they were at a premium I didn't say there weren't any.
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Post by Beast on Aug 12, 2015 15:24:30 GMT
All been well, i will try and make the Sunday Run
Phil
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Post by brianpb on Aug 12, 2015 16:45:23 GMT
Struggling to find accommodation in Market Deeping for Sat night at a price that doesn't mean selling the bike to pay for it. Has anyone else found anywhere?
Alternative is go home Saturday after the run and return for the Sunday run, what is planned for the Saturday evening?
Brian
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Post by spike240 on Aug 12, 2015 19:15:51 GMT
I struggled finding accommodation. There is a b&b quite near to the start point (can't remember the name of it), but being a Yorkie I can remember the price - 80 sovs a night - that's why I can only make Sunday run. |
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Post by brianpb on Aug 12, 2015 19:43:12 GMT
That sounds cheap compared to what I am finding, home is just under 50 miles so quite do-able but what is planned for Sat evening? Please tell me someone!
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Cheers 
