biwoz
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Post by biwoz on Apr 23, 2007 4:00:08 GMT
Threatening thunderstorms to the east and north meant we were more or less confined to the coastal strip betwee the ocean and the Darling Ranges; in other words, the metropolitan area. Weather was mild, sky (for now) clear--perfect riding conditions. Purely by chance we found ourselves near the Aviation Museum at Bullcreek (south of the river), so we decided to have a look around. Fabulous collection, and it was easy to spend a couple of hours just drifting around the exhibits. I even found my next bike there!  The Lancaster bomber and the Spitfire blew me away. They also have a marvellously refurbished Catalina on display; their newest acquisition.   Then it was on to the port of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River. We wandered into Fishermen's Harbour for lunch.  Grilled fish, salad and chips and a (small for me) glass of ice-cold riesling sitting up above the crowd looking out over the water.  Leisurely lunch, then -- as you can see from the sky -- we noticed the rain was coming. Quick dash back up the coast had us both marvelling at the lightning out to sea. Made it to within about half a mile of home before our luck ran out and we were hit by a flurry of big, fat raindrops that actually hurt at 60 km/h! Spent the rest of the afternoon wiping down and polishing the old girl (err ... the bike, not Mrs BIWOZ) with a larger glass of wine and the garage roller door open while the rain hammered down outside. Hope your Sunday was as good! |
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Post by General Gman on Apr 23, 2007 8:36:22 GMT
Went to the opening of a new bike showroom in Swindon..... BSB riders attending, auctions and hot dogs a-plenty.
Glorious day, rode the scenic route back to Slough taking in half of Wiltshire, Wantage, across Oxfordshire and home.
Lovely day.
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Post by pebbles on Apr 23, 2007 9:37:44 GMT
sigh,how i miss the south it was wet here in cheshire
sat was nice tho went to cat & fiddle
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Post by alpaholic on Apr 23, 2007 10:37:09 GMT
Two Rolls Royce Merlins in one post! Top class!
I was going to exalt you but I think I'll celebrate by smiting someone else instead.
<run of to look for target>
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biwoz
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Post by biwoz on Apr 23, 2007 11:21:49 GMT
The Spitfire was a very late Mark -- I believe it was the Griffon engine -- 2535 horsepower?
Gimme my exalt, damn you!! ;D
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Post by alpaholic on Apr 23, 2007 11:30:20 GMT
The Spitfire was a very late Mark -- I believe it was the Griffon engine -- 2535 horsepower? Gimme my exalt, d**n you!! ;D Griffon's close enough for me! Like seeing Dirty pictures of Kylie then finding out it's Danni! Hardly a disappointment! Ok, have an exalt! |
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 11:37:30 GMT
Having been to see Showaddywaddy, David Cassidy, David Essex and The Osmond's on Saturday night it was late when we got to bed 2am. Didn't plan to do owt as I was planning on a lie in...... 7:30 Up for brekky, (so much for a lie in) looked outside and decided to keep the bike dry, did the ironing, watched the marathon on the box and then went to play golf  Got soaked on the 18th but only live half a mile away, came home had dinner and got drunk, that was my Sunday Paul |
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Post by iooi on Apr 23, 2007 12:12:37 GMT
Mmm, Nobody watched the GP then.... Midlife have some Karma for living in that hell hole that is going to be fenced off....  You north or south of the river ? |
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biwoz
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Post by biwoz on Apr 23, 2007 12:35:34 GMT
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 13:14:19 GMT
Mmm, Nobody watched the GP then.... Midlife have some Karma for living in that hell hole that is going to be fenced off.... You north or south of the river ? I watched the practice on friday before having a ride out to Skipton for a couple of pies.... South of the river near HK SC 2 |
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Post by iooi on Apr 23, 2007 13:43:04 GMT
I watched the practice on friday before having a ride out to Skipton for a couple of pies.... South of the river near HK SC 2 Mmm, that one of the many takaways ? Me north of the river ;D |
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 14:21:20 GMT
I watched the practice on friday before having a ride out to Skipton for a couple of pies.... South of the river near HK SC 2 Mmm, that one of the many takaways ? Me north of the river ;D Far too close 4 comfort, and now the Westbourne is re-opening even better ;D |
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Post by iooi on Apr 23, 2007 14:33:01 GMT
You will have seen the smash today then.....
Whats Westbourne going to be this time ? a proper pub or some jummped up tarty wino bar ?
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 15:06:00 GMT
You will have seen the smash today then..... Whats Westbourne going to be this time ? a proper pub or some jummped up tarty wino bar ? No I didn't, was away at 8:15, what happened? Its now called the Westbourne Spice, the Jewel of India have bought it and done it up opens in May I believe.. |
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Post by iooi on Apr 23, 2007 15:09:08 GMT
Not too sure Link Was down by roundabout about 50 yds up bradford road. |
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 15:32:32 GMT
Not too sure Link Was down by roundabout about 50 yds up bradford road. No doubt the jungle drums will be beating tonight as to what went on. So if you know where the takeaway is we are 2 doors down (excluding the old post office) so knock on the door if u r passing if the cars are there ;D Cheers Paul |
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 16:58:35 GMT
Not too sure Link Was down by roundabout about 50 yds up bradford road. No doubt the jungle drums will be beating tonight as to what went on. So if you know where the takeaway is we are 2 doors down (excluding the old post office) so knock on the door if u r passing if the cars are there ;D Cheers Paul Well well, it actally happened right outside my house. A car was travelling towards Otley when it clipped the back end of a car parked opposite us. The car flipped and a range rover which was avoiding it ended up in our drive. We have an extra wide opening from when we had a caravan. The emergency vehicles also used it to park. Still a lot of and about from what i presume was a fuel spillage. |
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Post by An X-Member on Apr 23, 2007 20:28:21 GMT
Have a smite just for admitting that in public
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Post by midlifecrisis on Apr 23, 2007 20:35:23 GMT
Have a smite just for admitting that in public Cheers And admitting I enjoyed most of it ......... |
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