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Title: (Mostly) packed and ready to go
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 00:20:20
Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y
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Post by: JueV6 on 24 June 2008, 00:22:13
Can't make the lakes but will be at Newent :y
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Post by: Vamps on 24 June 2008, 00:23:21
Looking forward to meeting with you, and other members, see you saturday, young daughter getting it all organised............. :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 00:30:32
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Looking forward to meeting with you, and other members, see you saturday, young daughter getting it all organised............. :y
Look forward to it :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 00:31:03
I guess my early start that I'd planned is now out of the window  :'(
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 June 2008, 00:59:43
Nah, get up early you big girl ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 01:31:14
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Nah, get up early you big girl ;)
I don't do mornings...   ...anyway, if Sunday was anything to go by, nor do you ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 01:32:17
Just sorting out a few OOF T-Shirts, though may finish off in morning now as its getting a bit late.
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Post by: PaulW on 24 June 2008, 02:23:14
I still need to:


fun fun fun...
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Post by: Andy B on 24 June 2008, 04:49:42
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D
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Post by: MikeDundee on 24 June 2008, 06:11:08
Hope to be up there on Thursday if not will be Friday, trying not to tell the wife that the weathers not good ::)......Doug (Timbuk) will be down today and plan on doing wishbones on the CDX tomorrow. :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 24 June 2008, 06:30:46
I wish I could be there, but its a bit far and the wife is taking me back to Paris! (its been 4 years since we moved away)
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Post by: FRE07962128 on 24 June 2008, 06:42:08
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D  No Andy, TB has obviously got a very slow miggy (it is a diesel after all!) that needs days in hand to get their just as everyone else is arriving!  ;D ;D ;)  Perhaps someone can overhaul his engine for him whilst at the Lakes?  ;D ;)
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Post by: omegaman2 on 24 June 2008, 07:28:49
will be passing by on the way to centre parcs on friday
all the best to all for a great weekend :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 June 2008, 08:28:02
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I still need to:

  • print off directions for both journeys
  • get a kit bag to put everything into
  • get some bungees or ropes to secure everything to the bike
  • sort clothes out
  • sort stove and kettle

fun fun fun...
Drop the stuff off here Paul and I will take it up ;)
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 June 2008, 08:30:07
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I guess my early start that I'd planned is now out of the window  :'(
Call in Jaime, junction 18 M6, I could do with a hand doing my rear brakes ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2008, 09:45:39
Good trip up, Enjoy, see you friday, save us a nice big pitch!

Ohh, and a T-shirt for Ljay  ;D
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Post by: bob.dent on 24 June 2008, 09:46:54
I'll be leaving Friday morning. Journey should take around 5 hours depending on traffic so should be there early afternoon. I've actually got Thursday off work too, but need to sort a few things out like cleaning up the BBQ and checking the gas, then a bit of shopping for essential supplies such as beer, beer, and did I mention beer? ::) :D
I suppose a bit of food wouldn't go amiss either.
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Post by: PaulW on 24 June 2008, 11:27:08
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I still need to:

  • print off directions for both journeys
  • get a kit bag to put everything into
  • get some bungees or ropes to secure everything to the bike
  • sort clothes out
  • sort stove and kettle

fun fun fun...
Drop the stuff off here Paul and I will take it up ;)

The only thing I can't carry (which I wasn't going to anyway) is my chair, so if the offers up I can nip that round later on if thats ok??  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 11:27:30
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D
Its a long way ::)  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 11:28:34
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D  No Andy, TB has obviously got a very slow miggy (it is a diesel after all!) that needs days in hand to get their just as everyone else is arriving!  ;D ;D ;)  Perhaps someone can overhaul his engine for him whilst at the Lakes?  ;D ;)
Nope, MV6. Was going to use tractor, but it has a minor problem that I need to look at before taking it on longer journeys...
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Post by: Entwood on 24 June 2008, 11:33:03
Long range forecast appears to be slightly better .. but I bet it changes yet again !!

Just peg those tents done well .. :)

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/nw/keswick_forecast_weather.html
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 11:33:08
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Good trip up, Enjoy, see you friday, save us a nice big pitch!

Ohh, and a T-shirt for Ljay  ;D
I might save you a nice big pitch right next to mine, so I can utilise the 'Russell Chef' device at breakfast time ;D

Not got time to do any more T-shirts, but I'm taking a few OOF logo'd ones that will be sold at discounted rate of £5-£6 each, first come first served.
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2008, 12:42:22
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Good trip up, Enjoy, see you friday, save us a nice big pitch!

Ohh, and a T-shirt for Ljay  ;D
I might save you a nice big pitch right next to mine, so I can utilise the 'Russell Chef' device at breakfast time ;D

Not got time to do any more T-shirts, but I'm taking a few OOF logo'd ones that will be sold at discounted rate of £5-£6 each, first come first served.

A good plan, he does do a cracking breakfast  :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 June 2008, 15:19:56
And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 June 2008, 15:21:48
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y

Great, I won't pack mine, then ;D
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2008, 15:37:49
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y


Shall I leave my 2 little stoves at home then?

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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 June 2008, 16:03:03
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y


Shall I leave my 2 little stoves at home then?


You can do, save a bit of room  :y
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Post by: Entwood on 24 June 2008, 16:38:41
SWTSMBO has just informed me she has Friday off .. TD day.. so we now hope to leave Friday morning, should be there mid to late afternoon :)

Unfortunately we'll have to leave by mid-day Sunday as we have to be back by 6.00 pm

Looking forward to meeting you all   :y :y :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 June 2008, 17:12:35
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I still need to:

  • print off directions for both journeys
  • get a kit bag to put everything into
  • get some bungees or ropes to secure everything to the bike
  • sort clothes out
  • sort stove and kettle

fun fun fun...
Drop the stuff off here Paul and I will take it up ;)

The only thing I can't carry (which I wasn't going to anyway) is my chair, so if the offers up I can nip that round later on if thats ok??  :y
Yes mate no problem :y
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Post by: PaulW on 24 June 2008, 20:14:17
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I still need to:

[do some bits]

fun fun fun...
Drop the stuff off here Paul and I will take it up ;)

The only thing I can't carry (which I wasn't going to anyway) is my chair, so if the offers up I can nip that round later on if thats ok??  :y
Yes mate no problem :y

Cheers pete!  I'll nip round with it tomorrow!

Bikes pretty much packed now though :) Got a big-ass kit bag style thing (mainly waterproof), has the tent, mattress and sleeping bag in it.  Just need to wrap the pillows up in a binbag, and strap to the top (or get some inflatables if i reckon they will work), and fill the panniers up with clothes & supplies, and a backpack with laptop and camera (if I can steal someones power to charge batteries from time to time ;) ) and some extra supplies...

(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/PaulW21781/dsc00672.jpg)
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/PaulW21781/dsc00673.jpg)
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Post by: Andy B on 24 June 2008, 20:32:49
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..... and a backpack with laptop and camera (if I can steal someones power to charge batteries from time to time ;) ) and some extra supplies.........

You'd be welcome some from me, you'd more than deserve it if you've riden all the way to the Lakes on a 125!

Take your time though, we don't want to hear reports of you being squished enroute! :o  :y  :y
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Post by: cbs2 on 24 June 2008, 21:23:31
We'll be leaving 5.30 friday night, see you all bout 9ish
Its gonna be good to put faces to names.
I've still debating whether to bring my 3mx3m gazebo for doing the exhaust manifold gaskets in & incase anybody else needs it

what do you guys think??
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Post by: Andy B on 24 June 2008, 21:29:41
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We'll be leaving 5.30 friday night, see you all bout 9ish
Its gonna be good to put faces to names.
I've still debating whether to bring my 3mx3m gazebo for doing the exhaust manifold gaskets in & incase anybody else needs it

what do you guys think??

If you've got the room ..... why not?
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 June 2008, 21:33:41
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D

He drives slow ;D
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Post by: Vamps on 24 June 2008, 21:48:28
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Ready for the lakes, see some of you up there next weekend :y

Blimey! You're not setting off yet are you? :o  :y :y You'll be days too early! ;D ;D

He drives slow ;D

Is that something to do with his age..... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 June 2008, 21:50:16
Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.

Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y
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Post by: Vamps on 24 June 2008, 21:52:28
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Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.
Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y

Keswick.......... warm or cold, it's always blooming raining...........
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Post by: hotel21 on 24 June 2008, 21:53:55
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Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.
Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y

Keswick.......... warm or cold, it's always blooming raining...........

but sometimes, the rain is warm (ish...)   :D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 June 2008, 21:54:55
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Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.
Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y

Keswick.......... warm or cold, it's always blooming raining...........

Not last year it wasn't :)
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Post by: Vamps on 24 June 2008, 21:55:45
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Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.
Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y

Keswick.......... warm or cold, it's always blooming raining...........

Not last year it wasn't :)

Fingers crossed.......... :y
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Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 June 2008, 21:57:13
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Have a great time everybody. I will be somewhere a bit warmer than Keswick.
Here's a clue. (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/europe_dayforecast.asp?day=3&locationID=2331)  :y

Keswick.......... warm or cold, it's always blooming raining...........

Not last year it wasn't :)

Not looking so good this year then.  8-) Rain or shine, it will be the best time.  :)
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Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2008, 22:09:49
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y
if it saves you room, I have 3 saucepans here, 2 frying pans (sadly not non stik) and a spare kettle if you are tight for space. also got plenty bacon, sausages and beans etc. no haggis though...
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Post by: hotel21 on 24 June 2008, 22:37:58
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y
if it saves you room, I have 3 saucepans here, 2 frying pans (sadly not non stik) and a spare kettle if you are tight for space. also got plenty bacon, sausages and beans etc. no haggis though...

its on order, just need to ensure that I can get down there...
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Post by: Jimbob on 24 June 2008, 22:46:57
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And this year I have my two burner stove to try out  :y
if it saves you room, I have 3 saucepans here, 2 frying pans (sadly not non stik) and a spare kettle if you are tight for space. also got plenty bacon, sausages and beans etc. no haggis though...

Cool, will free up a bit of space  :y
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Post by: PaulW on 24 June 2008, 23:26:24
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..... and a backpack with laptop and camera (if I can steal someones power to charge batteries from time to time ;) ) and some extra supplies.........

You'd be welcome some from me, you'd more than deserve it if you've riden all the way to the Lakes on a 125!

Take your time though, we don't want to hear reports of you being squished enroute! :o  :y  :y

Cheers andy  :y  I will be taking my time though, I'm not a loon on the bike!  Don't understand the ethos some bikers have in riding at break-neck speed, or doing unsafe manouvers (not that the 125 will do anything above 60!)

Should be setting off Friday about 10am, so be there around 2 or 3pm I reckon!
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Post by: Entwood on 24 June 2008, 23:30:23
If you're lucky there might be a cold one left for you .. and I'll try and find one of those blow-up seat rings my grandad used to use .... methinks you'll have a sore arse by the time you get there !!

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Andy B on 24 June 2008, 23:48:35
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 ..... so be there around 2 or 3pm I reckon!

Friday?  ;D  ;D  ;D
If you want to save some space I've a couple of cheapo 4-way extension leads I can bring with me.
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Post by: PaulW on 25 June 2008, 00:13:14
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 ..... so be there around 2 or 3pm I reckon!

Friday?  ;D  ;D  ;D
If you want to save some space I've a couple of cheapo 4-way extension leads I can bring with me.

Yeah Friday  ;D

I'll bring up a 4-way which I have, so should be fine, but its only a 2meter one, so may need something a tad longer to piggyback!
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Post by: Andy B on 25 June 2008, 00:24:09
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 ..... so be there around 2 or 3pm I reckon!

Friday?  ;D  ;D  ;D
If you want to save some space I've a couple of cheapo 4-way extension leads I can bring with me.

Yeah Friday  ;D

I'll bring up a 4-way which I have, so should be fine, but its only a 2meter one, so may need something a tad longer to piggyback!

I'll put my ??? long extension reel in then. I'll be miles too long for most occasions but I'd be too embarrassed to bring my other. There's tape every few feet where the rabbit (since deceased) ate it!  ;D  :y