September G2G 2008

[peterkelly]

<!--quoteo(post=93572:date=Thu 7th Aug 2008, 01:06 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Thu 7th Aug 2008, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Thats possible, DazzerB.

what time would you be up to say junction 37 on M6,

could do Wenslydale, Buttertub pass, Birkdale, Brough, Middleton Teesdale, High Force, Garrigill, Hartside, Alston, Haydon Bridge, Bellingham.

Good Run that......... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif[/img]

Cheers, Ivan<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

looks good ivan

if we wanted to get off motorway earlier, we could perhaps do

- J34 - devils bridge - hawes then as you say

or even

- J31 - trough of bowland - settle - horton ('TT') - hawes then as you say

(and maybe add melmerby to do the whole of hartside??)

is that too long?


pete

[Matlock]

<!--quoteo(post=93610:date=Thu 7th Aug 2008, 07:51 PM:name=Pete Kelly)-->QUOTE(Pete Kelly @ Thu 7th Aug 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->is that too long?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
We've got all day - why not [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]

[ChrisG]

I'll hopefully be up for this, my boss is hassling me to not take any leave before the end of my contract at the end of September so I'm still working on it. If so I'll probably stop near Nottingham on the Thursday night and meet up with Ivan/Pete/etc Friday morning. Probably take my tent unless you're still short of numbers for the bunkhouse.

This post was last modified: 07-08-2008, 07:57 PM by ChrisG.

[geordieguy]

J31 - trough of bowland - settle - horton ('TT') - hawes then as you say

(and maybe add melmerby to do the whole of hartside??)



I'm up for that ... Too [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

Dinner at Hawes ... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeahyeahyeah.gif[/img]

[DazzerB]

<!--quoteo(post=93586:date=Thu 7th Aug 2008, 05:30 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 7th Aug 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->yep oil be riding up from Exeter and i have a small tool. Might have a BMW GS (which will have to stop at junctions and wait ferrous to catch up......) and anudder TDM in tow.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Wicky,

What time are you planning on passing Bristol ?, Maybe meet and ride up as a group. I've also got a mate coming on a BMW (R1100s), if you're on a 11/1200GS it will definitely be the BM's stoping and waiting for the TDMs to catch up !!


Ivan, Pete,

Routes look very good, as long as you let me stop regularly to rest my ass and stretch me legs [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] (only got a 100mile ass and would of already done 200+). I'll also speak to me mate first, but am sure he would be happy with what ever is decided.

Should we start praying for good weather now . . . or are we hoping for an indian summer

Dazzer

[peterkelly]

how about something like

1000 meet esso garage east of J31 M6
1230 hawes for lunch (alternative meet for long distance lads)
1330 leave hawes
1445 hartside cafe for coffee (alt meet for above)
1530 leave hartsdie cafe
1700 arrive bellingham
1703 hot cocoa ( or beer for you wild boys) and marmite sandwiches
1930 tucked up fast asleep ( or hit the disco in bellingham for you boys)

pete

[Hawmaw]

<!--quoteo(post=93622:date=Thu 7th Aug 2008, 08:41 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Thu 7th Aug 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll hopefully be up for this, my boss is hassling me to not take any leave before the end of my contract at the end of September so I'm still working on it. If so I'll probably stop near Nottingham on the Thursday night and meet up with Ivan/Pete/etc Friday morning. Probably take my tent unless you're still short of numbers for the bunkhouse.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Do it Chris !! It's as near as damn the end of September anyway.

[wicklamulla]

DazzerB, i dunno yet but oil decide on the wednesday aforehand as to what time i'm goin to set off as i'm kind of a 'last minute merchant'.

[geordieguy]

Peter ,

times sound Ok,

but where is the Cake ??????

Bed time, 19.30....... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

[BwfcDave1]

<!--quoteo(post=93638:date=Thu 7th Aug 2008, 10:00 PM:name=Pete Kelly)-->QUOTE(Pete Kelly @ Thu 7th Aug 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->how about something like

1000 meet esso garage east of J31 M6
1230 hawes for lunch (alternative meet for long distance lads)
1330 leave hawes
1445 hartside cafe for coffee (alt meet for above)
1530 leave hartsdie cafe
1700 arrive bellingham
1703 hot cocoa ( or beer for you wild boys) and marmite sandwiches
1930 tucked up fast asleep ( or hit the disco in bellingham for you boys)

pete<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Pete,

Unfortunately I can't make this trip but based on your legendary timetabling capabilities that looks bloody good to me

Enjoy yourselves chaps - Wish I could be there with you

Dave

[chrislarkin]

[rant] Tried to book my ferries last night with Stena online as I usually do. They have changed their booking site. They will not accept my booking because I could not give my city (anybody who was on the RTT will know how close to a city we live!), did not have a postcode (apart from Dublin there are no postcodes in the Republic) and would not give them my mobile number (why should I?). I have sent them an email expressing my delight with their new site and await their reply with interest. In the meantime I have no ferries to go to and from Bellingham.[/rant]

[dandywarhol]

Couldn't we sort something up from this side of the (wee) pond?

If you'd like to PM me your times/dates etc. I'll give it a try.

[chrislarkin]

<!--quoteo(post=93712:date=Fri 8th Aug 2008, 11:05 PM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Fri 8th Aug 2008, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Couldn't we sort something up from this side of the (wee) pond?

If you'd like to PM me your times/dates etc. I'll give it a try.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Thanks Dandy. I'll wait to see what their response is first but if I get no satisfaction I may be back to you.

[peterkelly]

[quote name='Geordie Guy' date='Thu 7th Aug 2008, 06:57 AM' post='93540']
Peter,

Matlock and I are travelling up on the Friday and making a long ride of it.

No exact route yet but would envolve the Lakes, Dales etc...

Think its a sharp 9.30-10.00 start,

but tell me its 8.30 and I should get there on time.

Cheers, Ivan
[/quote

Ivan

Just got back from couple of days in 'van (and walking in th rain..)

Are these times still OK? (as copied from 'where are we meeting thread' ..............

1000 meet esso garage east of J31 M6
1230 hawes for lunch (alternative meet for long distance lads)
1330 leave hawes
1445 hartside cafe for coffee (alt meet for above)
1530 leave hartsdie cafe
1700 arrive bellingham
1703 hot cocoa ( or beer for you wild boys) and marmite sandwiches
1930 tucked up fast asleep ( or hit the disco in bellingham for you boys)

are arrangements best on here or other thread?

Pete

[geordieguy]

Probably, the other so it's not lost in the Melea.... of 30 odd pages when we finish.

Times still OK, probably need Matlock in front with his GPS.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]

Otherwise we'll miss the CoCoa and marmite.

We'll be off to bed cold and hungry...... or we could just go to the Pub. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[Matlock]

<!--quoteo(post=93814:date=Sun 10th Aug 2008, 07:05 PM:name=Geordie Guy)-->QUOTE(Geordie Guy @ Sun 10th Aug 2008, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->probably need Matlock in front with his GPS.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] Otherwise we'll miss the CoCoa and marmite.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'll load the route on Google maps when I get time and post it on here. If we all agree I'll load it into TomTom.

[peterkelly]

<!--quoteo(post=93815:date=Sun 10th Aug 2008, 07:46 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Sun 10th Aug 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll load the route on Google maps when I get time and post it on here. If we all agree I'll load it into TomTom.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

sounds great to me Chris

let's hope for reasonable weather

and see you guys, and whoever else from more southern climes as well, at esso garage top of hill east of M6

pete

[Guest]

Looks like I will be working on the friday 10:00 till 01:00 on the saturday in Birmingham. Its time and a half so I cant pass up. Can any one remember if they had a sofa in the bunkhouse. If they do I can get up early on saturday and blast up to a meeting point with just a tank bag and maggot to sleep in. Plan would be to then join in for a ride,have a meal at the pub and get pished later. I could do with out lugging a tent around as I will be leaving early even if I have to pay for a bed and not get one.
Thoughts please.

[Hawmaw]

You're keen Danny. I can't honestly remember if there's a sofa !

[dandywarhol]

I can't remember what was in the kitchen area either Danny but why not take a sleeping bag and airbed if you're pushed...........