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What Are You Taking. - geordieguy - 01-07-2010 This is my list, a working document that will be added to over the next week. My 4 man tent with porch ( fancy a bit of luxury on this one) Singe blow up bed ( Ditto) Large square sleeping bag ( Ditto) Pillow. ( Ditto) Camping Chair. ( Ditto) Wash kit, proper bath towel. Cooking stove, Mainly for tea coffee and breakfast. Water bottle Torches Camera's Phone and charger Large first aid kit. ( BMW) 2 tee shirts, I pair of jeans, sweat shirt, trainers, socks, skiddy's. Golf umbrella if forcast is wet. <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->Thanks for the reminders, 1.7.10 Map. Documents. kozzy. Bike Money.<!--colorc--> <!--/colorc--> What Are You Taking. - drobinson - 01-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168381:date=Thu 1st Jul 2010, 12:46 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Thu 1st Jul 2010, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This is my list, a working document that will be added to over the next week. My 4 man tent with porch ( fancy a bit of luxury on this one) Singe blow up bed ( Ditto) Large square sleeping bag ( Ditto) Pillow. ( Ditto) Camping Chair. ( Ditto) Wash kit, proper bath towel. Cooking stove, Mainly for tea coffee and breakfast. Water bottle Torches Camera's Phone and charger Large first aid kit. ( BMW) 2 tee shirts, I pair of jeans, sweat shirt, trainers, socks, skiddy's. Golf umbrella if forcast is wet.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> You forgot the bike and beer tokens BD What Are You Taking. - ChrisG - 01-07-2010 I'm staying in the bunkhouse rather than camping, so several spare pairs of earplugs are right at the top of my list [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - Matlock - 01-07-2010 Apparently since I stopped smoking I don't snore any more. So I'll now be with the vehemently anti-snoring group. Death to the snorers I say! I'll be taking: bike & money (thanks for the reminder BD) clothes waterproofs spare waterproof gloves camera and charger phone and charger wash kit proper bath towel. water bottle medium sized first aid kit. (Halfords) tools puncture plugging kit duct tape, cable ties, wd40, spare bulbs photocopies of bike docs 2010 Good beer guide Sat nav Lots of Sunblock What Are You Taking. - BwfcDave1 - 01-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168381:date=Thu 1st Jul 2010, 12:46 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Thu 1st Jul 2010, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This is my list, a working document that will be added to over the next week. My 4 man tent with porch ( fancy a bit of luxury on this one) Singe blow up bed ( Ditto) Large square sleeping bag ( Ditto) Pillow. ( Ditto) Camping Chair. ( Ditto) Wash kit, proper bath towel. Cooking stove, Mainly for tea coffee and breakfast. Water bottle Torches Camera's Phone and charger Large first aid kit. ( BMW) 2 tee shirts, I pair of jeans, sweat shirt, trainers, socks, skiddy's. Golf umbrella if forcast is wet.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Ivan, Dont forget your "MY other Bikes a GS" T shirt Dave What Are You Taking. - peterkelly - 01-07-2010 I have spoken to camspite and - sheets etc will be provided for "bunkhousers" - microwave will hopefully be added to cooking facilities You may also want to take - cossies/goggles for swimming( really nice sports centre) - strong shoes for walking( cracking coastal wlk from "the Sound") see below I am also taking - 1:25,000 OS sheets ( N and S) I am a map nut and these are good for walking/detail stuff - 1:50,000 OS sheet great for checking the yellow (and white) roads - netbook (so I can attempt to get on carpe site - although I had no success at TT) - mini folding seat (handy for loads of things inc watching southern 100 races) - various little guidebooks - Isle of Man Pub and Brewery Guide ( written in 1995 but still worth a look) - brollie It all fits in me soft luggage: Not taking guitar as I was heartbroken at the abuse my poor little "Tesco" traveller got at bellingham - you bitches (haha). Although we may have a singalong session in the Crosby Hotel on Monday night. The hawthorn is the closest pub and although a bit pricey, the food apparnetly if absolutely first class - maybe worth it for one evening. This is their website http://www.thehawthorn.co.uk/ hope this is useful I am getting new C and S fitted this saturday and will ditch the engine guards, so P7 KCU will be ready for its lttle excursion. Roll on! Pete What Are You Taking. - Guest - 02-07-2010 [quote name='Geordie Guy' date='Thu 1st Jul 2010, 12:46 PM' post='168381'] This is my list, a working document that will be added to over the next week. My <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->4 man tent<!--colorc--> <!--/colorc--> with porch ( fancy a bit of luxury on this one) Singe blow up bed ( Ditto) Hey Ivan does that mean I need not bother bringin me own tent for the odd night Ill be staying [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - TonyDevil - 02-07-2010 i still havent decided which bike to bring, TDM or TRX [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doubtfull.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - geordieguy - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168518:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:23 AM:name=RSROCKET)-->QUOTE(RSROCKET @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Hey Ivan does that mean I need not bother bringin me own tent for the odd night Ill be staying [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Ya can Feck off, I dont want to wake up in the morning and see you standing over me, with a razor in your hand. Again. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] The whole idea is that I have me own space and can snore my head off, with out upsetting anyone. I'll find a quiet place away from everyone at the campsite. Set up my Huge tent, with carpets coffee tables and lounge bed and relax. Like a Bedowin oasis of calm. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] Might even get some, Wind Chimes on the veranda, do a spot of yoga. <!--quoteo(post=168533:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 09:38 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->i still havent decided which bike to bring, TDM or TRX [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doubtfull.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Tony, Which is the quickest, Which is the safest ? What Are You Taking. - ChrisG - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168571:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Tony, Which is the quickest, Which is the safest ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Or more importantly, which one works? What Are You Taking. - Matlock - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168577:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:55 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or more importantly, which one works?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Or is in the least number of bits? What Are You Taking. - TonyDevil - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168571:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Tony, Which is the quickest, Which is the safest ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> on paper the TRX is the quickest, but i find i ride the TDM better and hence i'm quicker on that safest? how do you work that one out? The TDM has better visibility <!--quoteo(post=168577:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:55 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or more importantly, which one works?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->both....ish [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img] <!--quoteo(post=168585:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 01:30 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or is in the least number of bits?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - ChrisG - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168585:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 01:30 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Or is in the least number of bits?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Don't go there. I've been waiting for Delkavik to get downpipes back in stock and had an e-mail from them today saying they whould be able to dispatch them on Monday, which might mean me continuing the Mk1 tradition... What Are You Taking. - TonyDevil - 02-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168628:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:15 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't go there. I've been waiting for Delkavik to get downpipes back in stock and had an e-mail from them today saying they whould be able to dispatch them on Monday, which might mean me continuing the Mk1 tradition...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] i gotta do a service on mine tomorrow, got distracted the other day.... prolly should get the crack/hole in the exhaust welded up [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doubtfull.gif[/img] dont buy sandybikespares "strainless" headers, mine have rusted through What Are You Taking. - catsbum - 03-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168628:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:15 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't go there. I've been waiting for Delkavik to get downpipes back in stock and had an e-mail from them today saying they whould be able to dispatch them on Monday, which might mean me continuing the Mk1 tradition...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Your welcome to borrow my E21's Chris we know they fit the Mother of all cases.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - ChrisG - 03-07-2010 Thanks for the offer mate but I'm in the bunkhouse rather than camping so shouldn't need side panniers, in which case I'll probably leave the MTC on and not bother fidding with the pipes until I get back. What Are You Taking. - MarkyMark - 05-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168571:date=Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Fri 2nd Jul 2010, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ya can Feck off, I dont want to wake up in the morning and see you standing over me, with a razor in your hand. Again. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] The whole idea is that I have me own space and can snore my head off, with out upsetting anyone. I'll find a quiet place away from everyone at the campsite. Set up my Huge tent, with carpets coffee tables and lounge bed and relax. Like a Bedowin oasis of calm. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] Might even get some, Wind Chimes on the veranda, do a spot of yoga. Tony, Which is the quickest, Which is the safest ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> Dont you go spoiling anyone's views with that marquee your planning to bring. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img] What Are You Taking. - geordieguy - 05-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168949:date=Mon 5th Jul 2010, 03:09 PM:name=MarkyMark)-->QUOTE(MarkyMark @ Mon 5th Jul 2010, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Dont you go spoiling anyone's views with that marquee your planning to bring. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> The Fecking cheek ..... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/putemup.gif[/img] This one is two storey, with a veiwing platform on top and a set of step ladders. I'll bet you'll still spoil the fecking party with your replica of the Crystal Palace. !! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ranting.gif[/img] Yes But... This time I have arranged with the Manx Council, a 50 m exclusion zone, patroled by the Garda and John-dams With rabbid sort arse cats. They will slap you with a p!ss laidend litter tray and a ASBO, as quick as you can say .. "Do you mind if I put this up here ?" So you have been warned my yellow friend. What Are You Taking. - amarko5 - 07-07-2010 <!--quoteo(post=168381:date=Thu 1st Jul 2010, 11:46 AM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Thu 1st Jul 2010, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->Large first aid kit. ( BMW)<!--colorc--> <!--/colorc--><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> You Bloody Hypocrite [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] IVAN's GOT some BMW KIT " you boys are gonna have to give him some stick for that" [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]