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Motorcycle Forum / Country Specific / UK Group / August 2007SOBs to the Ardennes, anyone?
Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed to clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together before the onset of winter. And I have a lot of holiday time I have to use somehow. 1 and 2 September sees the Belgian Classic TT, at Gedinne, in the Ardennes. http://www.ihro.org.uk/circuits/gedinne.htm http://www.crmb.be/gedinne_2007_gb.htm Please note that this is conveniently close to Sedan, where there's a nice hotel that has twice accommodated the thirsty denizens of ukrm. Suggestion: out on Friday 31 August. Friday night at base camp: the hotel in Sedan. Saturday and Sunday at the circuit, returning to the hotel on Saturday night. Reason for that, rather than camping, is simple convenience plus the fact that we won't have to carry loads of camping kit. And it's a nicely cheap hotel anyway. On Sunday, depart when the racing's ended and pitch up at a Campanile hotel mid-way between the circuit and Calais. Reason for this choice of hotel is that almost all French private hotels seem to close their restaurants on Sundays, whereas you can always get a decent dinner at a Campanile. Rules: SOBs if poss, or modern bikes under 400cc unless owner can make a special case for his choice of steed. Platy's outfit comes to mind here. Nothing to stop anyone coming on a CBRGSXRYZF plastic rocket, of course. If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can probably wangle a deal with POSL. Anyone up for it? Email me at chateau dot murray at dsl dot pipex dot com.  SignatureK1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells..... >Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed to >clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together before >the onset of winter. AOL. > And I have a lot of holiday time I have to use >somehow. Hmm, I don't... >1 and 2 September sees the Belgian Classic TT, at Gedinne, in the >Ardennes. Bugger, that's only a couple of days before I'm flying to the US so I guess that's out. I'm still tempted to make good use of a Eurotunnel Day return on the bank holiday weekend... > Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed > to clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > chateau dot murray at dsl dot pipex dot com. Heh might be a trip worthy of a SOBMW if I can't manage the MGP. The lack of camping is attractive simply from the POV of bulk of luggage. SignatureHog < snip > > Anyone up for it? I'm tempted, but I'll only just be back from holiday. Can you change the dates? <gd&r> SignatureEddie eddie@deguello.org http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Eddie <eddie@deguello.org> typed >< snip > >> Anyone up for it? > >I'm tempted, but I'll only just be back from holiday. > >Can you change the dates? I'll be on holiday, so I can't even WUN-out on this one. Unless... SignatureWicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest" WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41 SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner", Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big" Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando Kawasaki GTR1400 >Can you change the dates? ><gd&w> g, d and Wuns, see? Keep up at the back. SignaturePip: B12 >> Can you change the dates? > >> <gd&w> > > g, d and Wuns, see? Ah, I see! > Keep up at the back. Can't I just stay at home instead? SignatureEddie eddie@deguello.org http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm >>> Can you change the dates? >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Can't I just stay at home instead? That's the Wun true method. You learn well ;-) SignaturePip: B12 >>>> <gd&w> >>> g, d and Wuns, see? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > That's the Wun true method. You learn well ;-) I learned from The Master. Well, I would have done, but he didn't show up, so I had to teach myself. SignatureEddie eddie@deguello.org http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm On 7 Aug, 13:02, chateau.murrayTAKETHIS...@dsl.pipex.com (The Older Gentleman) wrote: > Rules: SOBs if poss, or modern bikes under 400cc unless owner can make a > special case for his choice of steed. Ducati 900 Monster - it sounds nice. Is that a special enough case? BTW: Did you miss the post about a 750SS manual on CD? Let me know if you want it. > On 7 Aug, 13:02, chateau.murrayTAKETHIS...@dsl.pipex.com (The Older > Gentleman) wrote: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Ducati 900 Monster - it sounds nice. > Is that a special enough case? It's a Ducati, so yes :-) > BTW: Did you miss the post about a 750SS manual on CD? > Let me know if you want it. No, I'm OK, thanks. Got the Haynes BOL. SignatureK1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells..... > Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed > to clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 1 and 2 September sees the Belgian Classic TT, at Gedinne, in the > Ardennes. And the DTM at the Nordschleife that weekend as well. I'm out on the 31st August and back 8th Sept. Will be spending the 3rd -8th pootling around bits of Europe I haven't seen yet. Are you planning to just have a long weekend, or staying around for the week after ? When the DTM finishes I'll be within spitting distance of the Ardennes. SignatureCheerz - Brownz http://www.brownz.org/ > Are you planning to just have a long weekend Yes SignatureK1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells..... > Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed > to clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Please note that this is conveniently close to Sedan, where there's a > nice hotel that has twice accommodated the thirsty denizens of ukrm. I'd love to, especially Gedinne, especially as there's an outside chance that Project Binliner might be running by then, but unfortunately I'll be cottaging in the Lakes District that weekend. > Rules: SOBs if poss, or modern bikes under 400cc unless owner can > make a special case for his choice of steed. Platy's outfit comes to > mind here. If some mad fool wants to, it may be possible to borrow the outfit for this expedition (French friends of Bonwick excluded, obviously). Signatureplatypus somewhere to go for the night platypus wibbled: > unfortunately I'll be cottaging in the Lakes District that weekend. eeeeewww! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=SUNA,SUNA:2006-11,SUNA:en&defl=en &q=define:cottaging&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title SignatureBuzby There's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Buzby <gb@pumpupthe.net> typed >platypus wibbled: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=SUNA,SUNA:2006-11,SUNA:en&defl=en >&q=define:cottaging&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title Yes. Thank you Lord Voldemurray. SignatureWicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest" WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41 SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner", Honda GL1000K2 (Fallen apart) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big" Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Honda ST1100 wiv trailer Norton 850 Commando Kawasaki GTR1400 >Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Buzby ><gb@pumpupthe.net> typed >>platypus wibbled: >>> unfortunately I'll be cottaging in the Lakes District that weekend. >>eeeeewww! >> >>http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=SUNA,SUNA:2006-11,SUNA:en&defl=en >>&q=define:cottaging&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title > >Yes. Thank you Lord Voldemurray. Buggeration. Beaten to it - and by more than Wun minnit as well. SignaturePip: B12 "platypus" <monotreme@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message <WM%ti.2342$cw7.284@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>: >I'd love to, especially Gedinne, especially as there's an outside chance >that Project Binliner might be running by then, but unfortunately I'll be >cottaging in the Lakes District that weekend. I rode past a B&B on my way home tonight which was advertising "Cottage style rooms". SignatureK75RT, K1100LT, ZXR750H1, 5TA. "We created it, let's take it over" deadmail@burnt.org.uk wrote in news:o00ib3hknlqutq80jf6puqdkv8bl7j9ihl@ 4ax.com: > "platypus" <monotreme@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message > <WM%ti.2342$cw7.284@text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I rode past a B&B on my way home tonight which was advertising "Cottage > style rooms". There's a pub near Fownhope called the "Cottage of Content" Signaturewessie at tesco dot net BMW R1150GS "Wessie is a lovely man with many wonderful qualities" TM Blaney >Anyone up for it? I've a meeting in London on the Monday, so I'd need to stash my suit somewhere so I could change, but possibly. SignatureLady Nina under the weather >Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed to >clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together before [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >1 and 2 September sees the Belgian Classic TT, at Gedinne, in the >Ardennes. Bugger! Right before my trip to Perpignan and the hills. >Please note that this is conveniently close to Sedan, where there's a >nice hotel that has twice accommodated the thirsty denizens of ukrm. <snip arrangements> Looking at the distance from Sedan to Gedinne, it strikes me that it wouldn't be too difficult to sort a non-camping version for Chimay... For those not inclined to camp... SignatureFr. Jack The Un-Civil Servant On 7 Aug, 13:02, chateau.murrayTAKETHIS...@dsl.pipex.com (The Older Gentleman) wrote: > Right, this has been such a crap summer that I really haven't managed to > clock up the mileage that I need to keep body and soul together before [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Anyone up for it? Yers, me > Email me at chateau dot murray at dsl dot pipex dot com. Ah, nadgers, ok. P. > > Anyone up for it? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ah, nadgers, ok. Check yer email, btw SignatureK1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells..... > If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can probably > wangle a deal with POSL. > > Anyone up for it? Email me at > > chateau dot murray at dsl dot pipex dot com. Emailed SignatureMattG > > If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can probably > > wangle a deal with POSL. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Emailed Not received! Odd. And now I find I can't go anyway.... SignatureBMW K1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 YTC#3 BOF#30 WUSS#5 The bells, the bells..... >>> If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can >>> probably wangle a deal with POSL. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Not received! Odd. And now I find I can't go anyway.... You utter utter...... SignatureHog > >>> If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can > >>> probably wangle a deal with POSL. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > You utter utter...... There's nothing to stop you arranging it. >>>>> If the numbers are sufficient (like more than 10 bikes) I can >>>>> probably wangle a deal with POSL. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > There's nothing to stop you arranging it. I don't speak French SignatureHog |
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