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Post by Pool Boy on Dec 14, 2015 20:53:15 GMT
I'm planning to ride down on the Saturday morning - but I hardly qualify as "Northern Group" - not in your terms anyway.
I haven't seen any mention of a Saturday afternoon rideout but if anyone else is interested I could probably find the Garmin route from a previous visit to the little airport with the cafe that we've been to a couple of times for WWWs
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Post by adbru on Dec 15, 2015 12:31:15 GMT
the little airport with the cafe that we've been to a couple of times for WWWs
Would that be the one with the Vulcan? I'd like to see it :-)
Never been up close to a Vulcan, although a former workmate worked/flew on them so heard plenty stories !
Looks like they also have a Nimrod now - XV232 ?
That could be an idea for a tour...visiting all the ex-RAF gate guardians in the UK... There is also a Nimrod at Manchester I think?
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Post by teejayexc on Dec 16, 2015 17:18:13 GMT
I haven't seen any mention of a Saturday afternoon rideout but if anyone else is interested I could probably find the Garmin route from a previous visit to the little airport with the cafe that we've been to a couple of times for WWWs Re-read the op Roger,  |
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Post by m40man on Dec 16, 2015 18:49:41 GMT
I haven't seen any mention of a Saturday afternoon rideout but if anyone else is interested I could probably find the Garmin route from a previous visit to the little airport with the cafe that we've been to a couple of times for WWWs Re-read the op Roger, Seems we now have a volunteer to lead us, too - thanks Roger  . I'm guessing you mean Wellesbourne (as in years before 2014), not Coventry airport (as in 2014)? But I'd be content with either  . |
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Post by teejayexc on Dec 16, 2015 21:48:45 GMT
Vulcan related posts moved to relevant thread. Try to keep this thread run related please. Ta Trev, (modding whilst Martin is playing *snooker*)  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 16, 2015 23:03:30 GMT
Having looked it up there are 20 complete Vulcans left,15 of which are in England (click on link) the last flying one XH558 "The Spirit of Britain",now grounded @ at Robin Hood Airport, in its original hanger, is the one featured in the recent Guy Martin TV program. There is also one at RAF Woodford near Manchester where they were built I apologise for not posting about a repeat of Guy Martin's Spitfire, as I only saw it on the index an hour or so before it was transmitted, 22.00 Monday, On More 4,another fascinating program with the likeable Bike Nut.. If you have access to the All Four Player, that can be found under "Factual", then if you go to Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber, (if you haven't seen it before its definitely worth a watch, as I am now doing in the wee small hours), and then see people who also watched and you can find the Spitfire program in there too. This probably should really be in the section started by Bobh about the Vulcan. However the venue mentioned is in the list link as is Duxford which I suggested a possible ride out to. Having driven a few times on disused airfield near St Maws, from a young age in any car I could muster fellow farm house holidaymakers, and owners of other than VVs, to congregate there, and let yours truly drive their prides and joys.) on one ocassion my Dad took me there in our new 1967 VV, there was a go kart playing about therein and a Shackleton was directly ahead of that family car and Go Kart seemingly low enough to be about to land, fortunately not on that old runway. Later Comet based Nimrods replaced the Lancaster based old timers, and on a last proper holiday staying at a Hotel in Porth Newquay, 1991, just down the road from RAF Saint Morgan then finding a nature reserve and troutery on the River down to the Estuary,were able to watch those amazing planes from there. I saw a program about transporting a Canberra down to the formerly disused airfield near St Maws , wherein there is now a museum, and have considered going down there to check it out. Vulcan related posts moved to relevant thread. Try to keep this thread run related please. Ta Trev, (modding whilst Martin is playing *snooker*) Did you miss this out? |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 17, 2015 14:18:48 GMT
the little airport with the cafe that we've been to a couple of times for WWWsWould that be the one with the Vulcan? I'd like to see it :-) Never been up close to a Vulcan, although a former workmate worked/flew on them so heard plenty stories ! Looks like they also have a Nimrod now - XV232 ? That could be an idea for a tour...visiting all the ex-RAF gate guardians in the UK... There is also a Nimrod at Manchester I think? Only put the bit quoted by HRH in here as an answer to above and also out of respect of the fact that the Vulcan thread had culminated in some sad news for a fellow member. Think I'll spend more time concentrating on some bikes instead. Don't worry about it, having a dig at Trev is how we roll! |
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Post by Pool Boy on Mar 16, 2016 22:43:53 GMT
It is with great regret that I also am going to have to give this a miss due to unforeseen circumstances (JR16 isn't looking too promising either)
I have a Garmin file from the route that we used to Wellesbourne a few years ago if anyone wants it - though I guess a Google search will find the location and you're all quite capable of creating your own route(s).
If anyone wants it anyway just let me know.
[FWIW I don't remember there being a Vulcan there but I could well be well be mistaken, often am]
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Post by Tigger on Mar 16, 2016 23:23:56 GMT
It is with great regret that I also am going to have to give this a miss due to unforeseen circumstances (JR16 isn't looking too promising either) I have a Garmin file from the route that we used to Wellesbourne a few years ago if anyone wants it - though I guess a Google search will find the location and you're all quite capable of creating your own route(s). If anyone wants it anyway just let me know. [FWIW I don't remember there being a Vulcan there but I could well be well be mistaken, often am] We parked UNDER it Roger!!  |
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Post by Pool Boy on Mar 18, 2016 22:20:54 GMT
Indeed you DID park under it Sadly  , an inspection of the picture confirms my memory - that I wasn't there (and I DID say I'm often wrong). I recall visiting 2 different airfields on WWW runs and I think I've been to one of them at least twice but I can't be certain of the names of either of them. |
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Post by m40man on Mar 19, 2016 18:33:02 GMT
I recall visiting 2 different airfields on WWW runs and I think I've been to one of them at least twice but I can't be certain of the names of either of them. We'll be calling in at Wellesbourne Airfield on the Sunday. Haven't sorted out a Saturday Bimble route yet, but there will be one for anyone turning up in time. (Leaving the Griff at 2:30pm, to return for about 6pm.) |
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Post by Beehill on Mar 19, 2016 19:30:11 GMT
Martin
Any idea what time you might be heading up there. Anyone else going from South of Wantage grove??
Ta
Andy.
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Post by m40man on Mar 19, 2016 20:29:14 GMT
Martin Any idea what time you might be heading up there. Anyone else going from South of Wantage grove?? Ta Andy. I would expect to leave mine between 10am & 11am Andy. Would be nice to have a riding buddy . (But may not be fastest route, much more likely a more twiddly one, with a break, hence wouldn't expect to arrive at the Griff until about 1-ish.) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 11:22:35 GMT
Hi All, Would really like to have been able to make this run for obvious reasons, but I am away that weekend  And again JR16, but I'm in Portugal the week before the bank holiday. Hopefully catch up with you all on another run. Vaughan |
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 17, 2016 18:53:21 GMT
Are there any runsters stopping at The Premier Inn on the Saturday that have a spare bed in their room? Son Adam is looking to attend but so close to the event all the cheap rooms have gone. Is house trained and non-snoring  |
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Post by GAv on Apr 17, 2016 19:08:46 GMT
I am probably gonna have to bail, as I did Durham , York , across the Misty Moors to Whitby , Robin Hoods Bay , Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull, Grimsby , Kings Lynn , Bury Saint Edmunds and home, 24 hour by car, abysmal weather going up, realised that the person who threatened rapped knuckles if I tried doing my version of the Iron Butt(Numb Bum ) thing for charity ,so just donated myself.
However she of the knuckle threat was correct and even if the old X9 crowd are doing their annual bash to Whitby,and suggested I join in on my Atlantic 500, however having had pneumonia after my heart bypass am not gonna risk it, so either I do it by car, or the room booked is going begging.
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 17, 2016 19:23:48 GMT
I am probably gonna have to bail, as I did Durham , York , across the Misty Moors to Whitby , Robin Hoods Bay , Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull, Grimsby , Kings Lynn , Bury Saint Edmunds and home, 24 hour by car, abysmal weather going up, realised that the person who threatened rapped knuckles if I tried doing my version of the Iron Butt(Numb Bum ) thing for charity ,so just donated myself. However she of the knuckle threat was correct and even if the old X9 crowd are doing their annual bash to Whitby,and suggested I join in on my Atlantic 500, however having had pneumonia after my heart bypass am not gonna risk it, so either I do it by car, or the room booked is going begging. If room isn't required can Adam have first dibs? |
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 17, 2016 20:30:01 GMT
Yep only prob I inadvertantly deleted the booking reference no ,they tex'd me. I had booked the £39 + 8 quid brekkie. If you give them a ring they will resend the Text or email. Let me know how you want monies paying back to you |
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Post by GAv on Apr 17, 2016 20:36:33 GMT
I do not seem to be able to find contact numbers, as on the net you have to log in with the ref number.
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 17, 2016 20:47:57 GMT
I do not seem to be able to find contact numbers, as on the net you have to log in with the ref number. Reception at the Griff is 024 7634 3584. They should be able to help |
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Post by bev on Apr 18, 2016 6:47:42 GMT
You have a PM Mac
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 18, 2016 7:05:03 GMT
I do not seem to be able to find contact numbers, as on the net you have to log in with the ref number. Reception at the Griff is 024 7634 3584. They should be able to help Adam is all sorted for a room now so if anyone else wants this room feel free to contact Gav. |
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Post by Pool Boy on Apr 18, 2016 18:16:02 GMT
My room is also booked and paid so if there's any more looking for rooms there should be space.
PM me if interested as I don't get on the forum as often as I'd like.
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Post by adbru on Apr 19, 2016 20:13:21 GMT
Hi Martin,
With regret I am having to bail out as well :-(
I have a room at premier inn for fri/sat/sun if anyone is interested, I will cancel it at the weekend.
Please pass on my best wishes to Rogers family, I'll raise a glass to him on the Saturday night.
Adbru
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Post by m40man on May 6, 2016 6:10:26 GMT
Looks like we're going to have great weather for the weekend folks. Looking forward to seeing many for the Saturday bimble. Remember that we have a breakfast run on Sunday morning, from the Griff, leaving the Griff at 8:45am sharp. The main run departs from the McDonalds at the Griff roundabout A444 Nuneaton, on Sunday at 10:30am. Please arrive in good time if eating or drinking there. If you have an orange vest, bring it along in case we're short. Anyone not signed-up or planning to come along, dust off your bike & come tag along . |
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Post by bev on May 6, 2016 6:46:09 GMT
Looks like we're going to have great weather for the weekend folks. Looking forward to seeing many for the Saturday bimble. Remember that we have a breakfast run on Sunday morning, from the Griff, leaving the Griff at 8:45am sharp. The main run departs from the McDonalds at the Griff roundabout A444 Nuneaton, on Sunday at 10:30am. Please arrive in good time if eating or drinking there. If you have an orange vest, bring it along in case we're short. Anyone not signed-up or planning to come along, dust off your bike & come tag along . I wish I could be there.
BTW of course you're short, an Orange vest isn't going to change that.
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Post by cam7777 on May 6, 2016 15:39:13 GMT
Going to back out of this, have a good day, looks like the weather will be good
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Post by teejayexc on May 6, 2016 15:53:09 GMT
Looks like we're going to have great weather for the weekend folks. Looking forward to seeing many for the Saturday bimble. Remember that we have a breakfast run on Sunday morning, from the Griff, leaving the Griff at 8:45am sharp. The main run departs from the McDonalds at the Griff roundabout A444 Nuneaton, on Sunday at 10:30am. Please arrive in good time if eating or drinking there. If you have an orange vest, bring it along in case we're short. Anyone not signed-up or planning to come along, dust off your bike & come tag along . Bike, and me, suitably dusted down. I'll bring an orange vest, probably back mark for a while till I get the feel* again Is there deffo a Saturday bimble and a start time for it? * may get one Saturday night too |
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Post by m40man on May 6, 2016 16:53:55 GMT
Is there deffo a Saturday bimble and a start time for it? I'm happy to repeat myself for the hard of seeing  : there will be one for anyone turning up in time. (Leaving the Griff at 2:30pm, to return for about 6pm.) |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 6, 2016 17:00:57 GMT
Unfortunately at the very last minute, I am still coming I may even be bringing a femail guest But I probably won't be there for the Saturday bimble |
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