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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 7, 2007 22:56:19 GMT
ROFL!! You sort yourself out hinny....I'll stick to my water and hotgrips ;D
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Post by alpaholic on Mar 8, 2007 10:18:58 GMT
Have an exalt for your honesty! |
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Post by Welsh Ade on Mar 9, 2007 15:18:08 GMT
Jools
See you at Tesco Extra Petrol Stn at 7:15am
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 9, 2007 22:37:50 GMT
Okie m8! See ya then!
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 10, 2007 2:48:52 GMT
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Post by Welsh Ade on Mar 10, 2007 5:05:54 GMT
Dave
I feel all the better for knowing that I will feel the need to wrap up warm.
Glad I went to Lidl and got some bargains.
See you Sunday
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Post by apricot on Mar 10, 2007 6:24:14 GMT
lol, At Lidl's yesterday I got the thermal underwear set, the waterproof maps, the disklock and the fiver intercom to try out later today. With the maps and GPS even I can't get lost. Much....... Ady  |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 10, 2007 10:47:31 GMT
Apricot do you ever go to bed mate ?? You were in chat until stupid o clock and posting at 6.42am ! Are you a vampire ??  Dave ;D |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 10, 2007 10:48:24 GMT
Dave I feel all the better for knowing that I will feel the need to wrap up warm. Glad I went to Lidl and got some bargains. See you Sunday Bloody pessimist ! Cold is fine, it's wind and rain you don't want. Dave ;D |
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Post by apricot on Mar 10, 2007 13:25:24 GMT
"Are you a vampire ??"It would explain a lot
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Post by teffort on Mar 10, 2007 21:44:24 GMT
Weather's looking freat for tomorrow's practice run. A bit cool first thing but will warm up - could be up to 15 deg according to local forecast. Great riding conditions today, wore my summer gloves for the first time this year - hope Sunday is the same.
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Post by beeblemaster on Mar 10, 2007 22:00:41 GMT
I can't make it  Have a good day everyone... |
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Post by m40man on Mar 10, 2007 22:01:39 GMT
......... if it's anything like today it'll be wonderful. I was only going to HughendonM40 (Triumph dealers), a round trip of 54 miles. When I got home I found I'd done 90 miles ;-)
(No - I wasn't following Apricot!)
Actually got a bit hot at one point - might have to unzip the jacket liner tomorrow :-)
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Post by m40man on Mar 10, 2007 22:17:27 GMT
I can't make it Have a good day everyone... It's a shame, Beebs   . I've exalted you to lift your spirits a little  |
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 10, 2007 22:46:56 GMT
Ade, see you at 0715 at Tesco's Petrol Station as agreed.....everyone else....see you at the meetin place ;D
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Post by m40man on Mar 11, 2007 14:54:23 GMT
Today was a good day Started off cool-ish but had to ditch one layer of clothing when I stopped for brekkie, & my over-trousers when we stopped for coffee  Roger couldn't quite keep up the pace, so met us at Wendover Woods! Wendover Woods is a nice place to stop. Set your suspension to 'squidgy' for the road-bumps on the entrance & exit . Mac & Debs were even slower so met us at Fox's Diner!! Here's a few pics of some reprobates, in no particular order of reprobate-ness ; Roger reasoning that a pelvic thrust might do something for me ...  Jools being herself!!  Roger inspecting Jools' shiny pipes ...  Paul explaining to Mac ....  .... how to throttle Debs!  (Looks like he's got the hang of it.) Jools checking if any of her beaus had seen fit to text...  Finally - A nice Trophy 1200, in case you fancy making an offer  I particularly enjoyed the run from Stadhampton to Fox's Diner - don't know why You wanted pics of the Run?? Tough - You'll have to come along to see for yourself  Martin.
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Post by ContourMac on Mar 11, 2007 18:09:05 GMT
Got up with bad hangover from Brothers birthday. Decided that it was a great idea to join in the Postcombe practice. Checked clock 8:30am. Decided that unlikely to make start at Dashwood so will meet at Foxes Diner. Went to get bikes out. FJR battery flat again (mental note- turn off radio!!) so decided we would both go on Debs Fazer. Called in at Jacks Hill Cafe on route to look at Vintage Motorcycle Owners Club congregating ready to start on their Banbury Run. Carried on to Fox's. Fuel gauge starts flashing just past Oxford on the A4074 but I ignore Sainsburys as I'm still nervous about possible contamination. We got to Foxes about 11:30 had a cup of tea and a look around the bikes and shop. Met up with Cliff, a D9 owner who has attended Postcombe in the past. Had a chat. By 12:30 no sign of the practice posse so decided to get some fuel. Rode another 5 miles down the A4074 to the BP garage. Problem - no unleaded! Asked where next nearest garage is? Back up to Foxes turn left and 4 miles down that road. Running on fumes we made it to a little village garage. (mental note - fill up earlier!) Returned to Foxes to find posse had arrived. Teffort supplied tea and I shamefully explained why I was riding Debs bike After a quick chat said goodbye to Martin and joined in with Fiasco, Jools, Ade and Roger in a spirited sprint back to the Dashwood for a drink and a tongue lashing from JJ (Don't ask). Ended with a steady bimble back to Northampton via Thame and Buckingham. Perfect hangover cure. |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 11, 2007 18:56:11 GMT
Thanks to all that came along for the practice today, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Martin - sorry about the posted limits in the first section, hope the second and third (not fourth as you had sloped off) sections were more to your pallette !!
I have forgiven you for overtaking the run leader, although I might not be so forgiving on the day !! Thought it was an excellent move by me to mark the next junction as I am sure Roger would have done it next :-) Good to see Mac and Debs, who seemed to enjoy the last section that they did with us.
Had a nice ride with Ade and Jools after drinks at the Dashwood and showed them the first half of the Ace run, which wasn't as muddy as last time I did it with Teff, but still a little strip of tarmac showing through the gravel !!
Ade and Jools, sorry that we got split up, you must have seen my point to a speed camera as your turn off point, I waited round the bend confused, then it clicked as to what must have happened. Chased back but gave up when I realised I would never guess which way you would have gone at the next junction. Hope you made it back on route ok.
The route is nicely set in stone now - approx 95 miles if you finish at Fox's but would recommend that those that normally go from there, do the last 30 mins of the run which goes past the M40 anyway (nice deserted roads) - total back to Dashwood probably about 110 miles.
Thanks again Guys
Dave ;D
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Post by Welsh Ade on Mar 11, 2007 19:08:12 GMT
Well, Thaqnks to Dave leading the run, Paul and Martin for being back markers.
Its gonna be worth going to the actual run just to see Martin be a back marker.
Dave I thought your signal was to take the next left SP Maidenhead so we did, Although I was not sure you ment that. Me and Jools rode along the thames for a short while and then filled up again. Then made our way for Bracknell Bagshot Guildford Where we parted company as She went on the A25 and I on the A281. Got home at 6:15pm having done some 300ish miles.
All in all a great day.
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 11, 2007 18:59:46 GMT
Howdy all.....Big thanks to Dave...fab day out and also a big hug for sorting my Hotgrips. Ade, I was back marker for some of that....but managed to fob it off on you ;D Got home about 1810hrs and am totally knackered....not surprising considering the amount of miles we did...bliddy hell....lol! Atleast I'm getting fit for the Scotland run ;D Nice pics Martin....but can you cover me up...I'd hate to cause someone some pain if they seen me on them! I have some pics as well that I'll post in a bit! Cheers again Dave...nice to see everyone again and look forward to the Main event! Jools and Helga!! ;D P.S. The reason CM got a tongue lashing was because he'd decided to pull off in front of me when he was marking a junction...and then had the nerve to race me up the hill...and win!!!! Didn't even let me have the fun of passing a Fazer....mean CM...nasty man!!  On a good note though...Debs gave him a reet good telling off for being a silly child and racing a poor old Divvy! ;D |
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Post by ContourMac on Mar 11, 2007 19:16:59 GMT
;D
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 11, 2007 19:22:04 GMT
Gggrrrrrrrr....I'd smite you but I'm gonna have to wait till the timer re-sets!!
Gggrrrrrr!!
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 12, 2007 1:33:22 GMT
Gggrrrrrrrr....I'd smite you but I'm gonna have to wait till the timer re-sets!! Gggrrrrrr!! Oops, was gonna give him one from you Jools but hit exalt by mistake He deserves it for some reason or another no doubt. Dave ;D |
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 12, 2007 1:37:29 GMT
Here's the pics I promised! Has Martin dropped his guts!?  "Hello Sailor you come here often!?"  The line up! Check out Martin's feet....bless him!  Roger: "You sure this pose is the latest craze!?" Dave: "No but it always makes me feel saucy!"  |
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Post by teffort on Mar 11, 2007 20:55:01 GMT
Brilliant ride today guys - thoroughly enjoyed myself this morning. Just sorry I had to leave you all at Fox's to go off and play cowboys!
If the weather is half as good on April 1st for the big event it will be a good day.
Paul
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Post by billywhizz on Mar 11, 2007 21:06:44 GMT
arrived home all safe and sound, (dinner guests already arrived,ooppps !)
just over 250 miles, so managed to scrub tyres in ..
LOverly gently ride out, tea/coffee stop in Wendover woods is great settings, (could be carp if wet and wet !!)
Hope the 'performance'went OK teff..!
Look forward to seeing a few more come April...
Oh and jools, I owe you one, don't let me forget to give it to you next time !!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Mar 11, 2007 21:09:40 GMT
Owe me one? I'd like to think its summin nice but after the pics I've just posted I think I'm up for a damn good thrashing from a few peeps.....WWoooHHhooooo!! ;D
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Post by beeblemaster on Mar 11, 2007 21:11:45 GMT
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Post by ContourMac on Mar 11, 2007 21:13:34 GMT
Gggrrrrrrrr....I'd smite you but I'm gonna have to wait till the timer re-sets!! Gggrrrrrr!! Oops, was gonna give him one from you Jools but hit exalt by mistake He deserves it for some reason or another no doubt. Dave ;D  |
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 11, 2007 21:13:40 GMT
Beebs - I can confirm that Martin delivered your "message" to Jools, I reminded him as requested but I think it was already firmly on his agenda (he had even brushed his hair) Dave ;D |
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