SATURDAY MAY 3RD AT DONNINGTON RACE TRACK (TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED)
WE WILL BE WATCHING THE TRACK ACTION, THEN GOING FOR A RIDE OUT SOMEWHERE. LATER ON, WE WILL BE GETTING DRUNK, FALLING OUT, TAKING THE PISS, THEN GETTING A CURRY AND CRASHING SOMEWHERE.

Please sign up here if you are a definate.

Dan_UK is in charge of accomodation, so if you want a B&B say so.

Cool.

I'm up for if for sure! But I'll only do the day (3rd) so no b&b for me.

Also, good idea starting a new thread! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Me..me.meeee I wanna come too.

Just for the day also dont want a bad arse the next day(no snide remarks plz) with all that beer and curry.

Count me in - I need a B&B to. I'll PM you Dan.

No way im doing 300 mile there and 300 mile back in one day. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

May 3rd sounds like a good day to die! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/banana.gif If the crash don't hurt you, the beer will http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

sorry to dissapiont you all guys , but i cant go http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif i'm working and i've used up my hols for now because of the little 'un .

Yup from the Biggleswade posse!
I will only be coming for the day so I will not need any B&B, looking forward to meeting you all [except Nev, I have met him and he is a bit of a looney!]

DEFINITE!! I'm in.

Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



excellent news mate. Not that far from me either.

Are you comming to the piss-up AHEM 'business meeting' on the evening of the 3rd also ?? If so i'll PM you your accomadation details.

As for time of meet up ?? I recon guys get round to my house as early as you like Saturday am. Use www.mapquest.co.uk (http://www.mapquest.co.uk) my post code is NG12 3NQ.

Now i must insure that bike. And tax it come to think of it. I wonder if it's still MoT'd http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Dan, have you got me down for accomodation? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/sleep.gif

dan uk said:

As for time of meet up ?? I recon guys get round to my house as early as you like Saturday am. Use www.mapquest.co.uk (http://www.mapquest.co.uk) my post code is NG12 3NQ.





.........from my house to yours....Total distance: 255.6 miles (411.4 km)

if I leave at about 7am I should be able to get there for 11 ish.

What happens if its shit weather on the day? is it still on or do we call it quits?

I got no qualms about getting in the car and coming up if its shit weather - if nothing else but to meet people at the evening " business" meeting - but there is no fucking way Im covering that sort of distance on a bike in the rain (with the wet weather gear that I have not got ).

dan uk said:


Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



excellent news mate. Not that far from me either.

Are you comming to the piss-up AHEM 'business meeting' on the evening of the 3rd also ?? If so i'll PM you your accomadation details.

As for time of meet up ?? I recon guys get round to my house as early as you like Saturday am. Use www.mapquest.co.uk (http://www.mapquest.co.uk) my post code is NG12 3NQ.

Now i must insure that bike. And tax it come to think of it. I wonder if it's still MoT'd http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif



Probably not staying over as my wife says we have something going on on the 4th... but never say never right?

As I might be in the UK by then please tell me which is the closest big town to Donington. To start off with it seems I will be very close to Brighton so how far is the from Donington?

Aksman said:

As I might be in the UK by then please tell me which is the closest big town to Donington. To start off with it seems I will be very close to Brighton so how far is the from Donington?



well nottingham is pretty damm close to donny (where Dan lives),

brighton must be nigh on 200 miles of boring motorway away from it

I'm about 2 hours ride away. Cool.

I'll be there as long as it ain't snowing, in which case I'll be there in the Scoob. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Aksman said:

As I might be in the UK by then please tell me which is the closest big town to Donington. To start off with it seems I will be very close to Brighton so how far is the from Donington?



If you look for East Midlands Airport you are about a mile from Donington Park.The local village is called Castle Donington

Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



Dude, Looney and I will be coming up and can swing by Northampton and pick you up [figuratively speaking] Hell, we may all get lost together as niether Looney or I have been to Donnington before http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Avocado said:


Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



Dude, Looney and I will be coming up and can swing by Northampton and pick you up [figuratively speaking] Hell, we may all get lost together as niether Looney or I have been to Donnington before http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



Indeed we can. Get lost that is..... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I have been before, but I wasn't leading, but it can't be that hard to find right? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I'll be there, come rain or shine (or even snow)-just for the day, so no B&B required.

Hope there will be some Oil cooled Gixxers there, and that not everyone else turns up on new stuff-not that I am jealous at all, oh no. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/flipa.gif

LooneyonaWT said:


Avocado said:


Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



Dude, Looney and I will be coming up and can swing by Northampton and pick you up [figuratively speaking] Hell, we may all get lost together as niether Looney or I have been to Donnington before http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



Indeed we can. Get lost that is..... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I have been before, but I wasn't leading, but it can't be that hard to find right? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif



Hey guys... I live just off Junction 11 M40 in one of the villages near Silverstone. We can meet A428/A45 intersection if you want.

Not long to go now guys...week saturday. I'm looking forward to meeting up and enjoying it - sounds like a good bunch we got.

Those that are going. Either PM me or email dansamsarah@aol.com and i'll send my address and mobile number by return. REV. GIXXERUK and RepulsioN your at my house for the night everyone else is just comming for the day. Unless ofcourse they change their minds after 10 pints of lager.

Folks wanting full street by street directions to my place from their's use www.mapquest.co.uk (http://www.mapquest.co.uk) my postcode NG12 3NQ.... Or alternatively meet up at donnington later but you'll be missing out on some riding, chit-chat and McDonalds Brekkies !!

The Mrs i've not been able to get rid of http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif But the little'n will be leaving us to go to the inlaws sometime saturday (it's worth it just for that!!)

Speak soon

dan

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dan - check your PM's http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

Excellent, GIXXERUK do you want to meet up and ride down the M6 together?

Boss is trying to get me to work that weekend now, doing my best to resist, will update as soon as I have fobbed him off with storys of upset children and all that.
Still planning to be there for the day. How much is the gate to get in?

ok , if ya check back through this thread i havent actually posted http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif,the reason being that i'm not sure if i can make it yet and i didnt want to commit...etc

Dan one things for sure i wont be staying over as i'm working on the sunday http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif
but just let me say the offer was much appreciated mate http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/applause.gif

Rev - if i do manage it, i'll throw you an email and we'll definitely meet up http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

can you post up an itinerary for the day? times for meeting up ,approx cost for entry etc

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

Paul

ps. its still fancy dress isnt it ??

Paul. I really do hope you make it bud. I'll be dissapointed if you can't show http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Plus i worry about REV venturing too far away from home without adult supervision http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Avocado just chuck a sicky mate or go awol for the weekend. Boss will be that worried about you and then glad your OK monday that he won't fire you.

Entry fees are non existant. Free http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Normally you also get full access to the paddock unrestricted.

I recon off the top of my head.....

Meet up at my house mid morning and all go for a nice McDonalds Breakfast or fry up cafe and let the discussions begin.

Take a nice ride out ending up at Donnington where we'll watch the bikes and have lunch at the Redgate Inn. Discussions continue..

'Nother ride out. B6047 A60 are nice roads.

Get back to mine.

There's a nice lager serving Indian in the next village. We could book a table http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Then get a taxi into town ? or stay locally and just chill out with the beer......

Only money you'll need is for the beer and food.

Dan,

you're one hell of a host and party planner. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Paul,

Get your sheep shagging arse down there http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

dont you ever , ever , ever bad mouth the sheep http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/nono.gif

I wouldn't bad mouth a sheep, I'm marrying one http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Othello said:


LooneyonaWT said:


Avocado said:


Othello said:

DEFINITE!! I'm in.



Dude, Looney and I will be coming up and can swing by Northampton and pick you up [figuratively speaking] Hell, we may all get lost together as niether Looney or I have been to Donnington before http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



Indeed we can. Get lost that is..... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
I have been before, but I wasn't leading, but it can't be that hard to find right? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif



Hey guys... I live just off Junction 11 M40 in one of the villages near Silverstone. We can meet A428/A45 intersection if you want.



Hey mate.
Email me at nevhall20@hotmail.com and we'll sort something out and see what Avocado is doing as well.

cheers.

the long range forecast is looking a bit unnerving for sats procedures....rain..rain.....and more rain http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Don't worry, we'll have our love to keep us warm. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Or in my case, 4 wheel drive and a tin top. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, I'm using my bike whatever the weather (except snow and ice) I'll just need to remember to buy some waterproofs this week.

Seriously, I'm using my bike whatever the weather (except snow and ice) I'll just need to remember to buy some waterproofs this week.



Im still not convinced on the merits of a 300 mile ride in the pouring rain, its been years since I last rode in the wet. I have no wet weather gear either, i'll have to borrow my misses's horse riding waterproofs, damm I'll look cool http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I will suffer it if its showers but if Its looking like its gonna be constant rain then 4 wheels could well be the prefered option....

Anyway heres hoping for a break in the weather come sat.....

LOL, I'm not the only fair weather biker here then http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I don't mind riding in the rain, but I do mind standing around in it! Still I best pack that umbrella as well I guess.
That said, it was supposed to rain last saturday and it was lurvly. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
If it's pissing down when I get up I'll give it a while to see if it stops, if not, I'm getting back into bed!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bitchslap.gif

looking at the local paper weather pages guys...

Thursday...shit, friday....shit, saturday....shit and cold, sunday.....shit....

Pauls not comming, others cannot make it and Jason amonst others aint in love with the idea of getting piss wet through for 3 1/2 hours each way.....

plus the track action will be sedated, ride out will be a dissappointmen....

Struggling to have my bike MoT's for weekend.....

What do you guys recon ????

Re-schedule ????

please get in here and tell us your thoughts......

dan http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Put it this way: I'm happy to come, but if everyone wants to reschedule, thats fine too. I'm easy like a ho.

NotoriousREV said:

Put it this way: I'm happy to come, but if everyone wants to reschedule, thats fine too. I'm easy like a ho.



I'm the same REV. I've been looking forward to this for 3months but with the weather like it is and guys not attending...

I'd say rebook it for what?? 1 week ? 2 weeks time ?? I'll take a look at what's happening at the track on these dates.

I'm still going down to Donno on saturday though for a look http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/oogle.gif

reschedule http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/idea.gif sounds good to me http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
i knew we'd left it to late in the year ,summer was three weeks ago !! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif

it aint nothin to Dan ....he's a top organiser http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

reschedule sounds good to me but i am slightly biased http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

this has nothing whatsoever to do with it :-

http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/IrishVirus.jpg

dan uk said:


NotoriousREV said:

Put it this way: I'm happy to come, but if everyone wants to reschedule, thats fine too. I'm easy like a ho.



I'm the same REV. I've been looking forward to this for 3months but with the weather like it is and guys not attending...

I'd say rebook it for what?? 1 week ? 2 weeks time ?? I'll take a look at what's happening at the track on these dates.

I'm still going down to Donno on saturday though for a look http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/oogle.gif



Right just got back from a couple of days stuck in Birmingham - but I have basically been glued to the long range weather forecast kinda hoping that it breaks by Sat so I could finalise things.

As it stands at the Moment friday looks like its going to be the worst of it with a break for sat - still showers and overcast in alot of areas but sunny spells in some.

In an ideal world I'd like to reschedule till a sunny day, the ride out if the roads are wet or if its raining will be no fun at all - unfortunately I have a load of other commitments in the upcoming weekends - so Im out of it for a month or two if this one falls flat.

Also I have already organised leaving my son at my mums for sat / sun. My misses has organised to stay at a friends she has not seen for a long time up near nottingham so she can take my change of clothes/gear up in the back of the car whilst I slowly follow her up on the bike - gives me someone to stop and have breakfast with and a bit of company on the long ride up, then when we gaet near nottingham we are going our seperate ways until Sunday when we meet back up and drive/ride back to Plymouth.

she is looking forward to it - so basically even if the weekend is called to a halt as far as the Gixxer.com crew go Im committed to riding up now. So I have a choice of going all that distance for a day of shopping with my misses and her friend then staying at her friends house whilst they drink wine and talk about womany things http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wtf.gif or donno and a few beers in the evening with anyone who is willing to attend, Dan if your still up for it and Rev if your willing to attend spare me the wine/womans gossip/shopping hell.

I wiill give you a ring on your mobile later on tonight Dan.

cheers

Jason

Sounds good to me Jay....

What about REV ??? You comming shag??

My new brakes better fucking arive in the morning.... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Shit, sorry guys, I told MrsREV it was off and she quickly made plans to go to her brothers. Bollocks. Now I feel guilty http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Let me see what I can do, but I ain't gonna get into a row over it for you http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

This sucks, the weathers gonna be arse. I hope it's ok for you lot that are going.
Unforunately I can't make it as the Gixxer decided to let me down the fucking piece of crap! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Basically the output shaft oil seal is leaking and I'm gonna have to split the cases to do it. So that's me out of action for couple of weeks while I fix it. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Still I hope we can meet up again in July or something as I'm gutted I can't go this weekend.

It's on guys

Myself and Jay (RepulsioN) spoke tonight and we're going for it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

C'mon REV... the Mrs will understand. You'll be talking again after a couple of weeks http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I was in the snooker hall at the time when Jay called, did my personal best of 40 something as well http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

So come on UK lot. get your names in here....

heres the weather forecast - most of the forecasts seem to have come around to this :

sunny and cloudy but DRY for Sat and Sun. In most parts :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2803&links

Anyway - sunshine follows me everywhere I go so its sure to be ok. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

So weather is no excuse....

OK, it's on, but one of you has to let me sleep in your spare room when I get home and find all my clothes in a cut up pile on the front lawn http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

NotoriousREV said:

OK, it's on, but one of you has to let me sleep in your spare room when I get home and find all my clothes in a cut up pile on the front lawn http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif



Actually, scratch that, apparently I didn't pick up on the tone in the e-mail correctly http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Sorry, but apparently I agreed to go and buy our wedding rings on Saturday when we thought it was cancelled so you can imagine the grief I'm now getting.

Women, you can't cut them into little peices and burn the results, you can't disolve them in acid.

Actually, scratch that, apparently I didn't pick up on the tone in the e-mail correctly



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Sorry, but apparently I agreed to go and buy our wedding rings on Saturday when we thought it was cancelled so you can imagine the grief I'm now getting.




I certainly can imagine - top marks on putting up with the grief and not taking the easy option out http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Good stuff.

I'm about to email or PM all guys that've posted in this post (except for paul and Looney who've already said they can't go (or bottled it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif))

So hopefully we may get some day trippers comming along also...

Burnout, Avocado, Othello, Aksman, Greame and Gixxer750H. You have mail and don't be late http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

dan uk said:

Good stuff.

I'm about to email or PM all guys that've posted in this post (except for paul and Looney who've already said they can't go (or bottled it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif))






lol I could show you a pic of my bellypan full of oil if you like??? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Dan you got mail

That sounds so fookin american

graeme said:

Dan you got mail

That sounds so fookin american



You sure Graeme ?? Email or PM? Cuz i aint got it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. Send me an email mate (or post here) cus i think the PM's system here's a little shagged http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Burnout's the latest victim. Don't wanna get the bike wet. Thanks for mailing though matey http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Come onnnnnnnnnn...............

I replied to the mail you sent us basically it said if I can I will ,Ill get to dono, name the spot Im familiar with the circuit so what time will you be there ect.

Dan check you E-mail again did you get it?

graeme said:

Dan check you E-mail again did you get it?



Yeah mate cheers. Call me when your ready to leave http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Pissed and pissed!
Sorry guy's I am a big fat loser who has given in to his wanker boss and agreed to work this weekend after all, he managed to appeal to my mercinary side and said he would pay me double time and time off in lue, so I cant really afford not to work, especially with the new truck on the way in 3 weeks. This will pay the insurance for the year, at least.

I feel like a dog letting you all down at the 11th hour, but I promise to be stronger next time and I will be there. Yeah, yeah I know what you are thinking, but fuck it is a shit load of money and I would be a c*nt to pass it up.

Hope you all have a great time, make sure you post pictures, I can't wait to see your ugly mugs http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

The weather looks good for you, pity I am gonna be in a room with no windows for the weekend http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I will just think of the ching, that'll see me through.

BMF in a couple of weeks, anyone going? Me and the whiff are so maybe we could meet and I will buy you a pint to make up for my weak spine this time round.

Cheers and have a great one guy's. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

LooneyonaWT said:


dan uk said:

Good stuff.

I'm about to email or PM all guys that've posted in this post (except for paul and Looney who've already said they can't go (or bottled it http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif))






lol I could show you a pic of my bellypan full of oil if you like??? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif



Sorry Dan it just couldnt be done mate ,i didnt leave work until 6 this morning http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

weather looks good tho ,hope its a good day.......post them ugly pics http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Well chaps hope you had a good day, thought about you all when I was driving in the rain to the mother-in-laws=Should have come with ya in the rain instead. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bash.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/bash.gif

Ar well think I'll go clean me bike, finish building my front stand and maybe a bit of polishing.

How was it guys? like i said the morning was hectic for me. I was free at 2:00pm so decided to have a ride up there on the off chance and it only took 50 mins http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Dan I didnt bother phoning as Id left it so late and didnt really expect you lot to still be there but I took the chance and had a good ride anyway,still not all wasted as I bumped into a guy I know who is now one of the officials on the track day (RSV mille No8) so ended up chatting to him for a while by this time the weather had turned siht and nobody was going out so headed home.

Heres some photographic evidence that I woz there http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif
http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/dono2.jpg

well theres always next time

Avocado said:

Pissed and pissed!
Sorry guy's I am a big fat loser who has given in to his wanker boss and agreed to work this weekend after all, he managed to appeal to my mercinary side and said he would pay me double time and time off in lue, so I cant really afford not to work, especially with the new truck on the way in 3 weeks. This will pay the insurance for the year, at least.

I feel like a dog letting you all down at the 11th hour, but I promise to be stronger next time and I will be there. Yeah, yeah I know what you are thinking, but fuck it is a shit load of money and I would be a c*nt to pass it up.

Hope you all have a great time, make sure you post pictures, I can't wait to see your ugly mugs http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

The weather looks good for you, pity I am gonna be in a room with no windows for the weekend http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I will just think of the ching, that'll see me through.

BMF in a couple of weeks, anyone going? Me and the whiff are so maybe we could meet and I will buy you a pint to make up for my weak spine this time round.

Cheers and have a great one guy's. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif



Ya poof! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

PICS ??? http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif

We came, we saw and we got pissed http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

I enjoyed it. Jason (RepulsioN) is a great lad - a good rider and pulls proper wheelies..

After ride outs, donnington and the chippy. We went down to the bus stop and headed into town (where we met up with some mates) where we proceeded to consume alchohol at a crazy fucking rate. 7 or 8 pints later Jay decided enough was enough and had a soft drink. Not me though i continued to drink untill i was sick in my brothers brand new Focus ST170 http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I also fell asleep in the Pizza House. Idiot. Pisseed out of my tree.

Roads were dry on the way to donnington but we had a few patchy showers on the way back. Got no piccies though i forgot to take the camera http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif I AM going to get a K1 750 though. I rode Jason's bike and it felt bleeding lovely compared to mine - mega smooth, easy handling and looks fucking gorgeous.

Hope you had a safe journey home Jay. Cheers.

Dan

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif no pics http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif

ok whens the next one http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Need to organise it now for a couple of months time, July would be good for me http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Glad you all had a good time, can't believe you forgot to take a camera http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Cheers Guy's
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Yeah definately must happen again.

me and Jay agreed that next time cash should be taken from each person wanting to go in advance. Such as entry fees for a race meet or better still just money into a kitty for the beer / curry house bill. I'd say 20 quid from each person ??

we were both a bit disappointed with it being just us two. We got on great and once a few beers were downed we had a wicked laugh even with Jay surrounded with a table full of guys he didn't know.

June/July would be good. Not sure where/what though - would be fair to be further down south than the Midlands. please give suggestions on this guys.... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wait.gif

And next time. I'll take the camera http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Should we start a Spring Meet Round 2 sticky ???

Many thanks to Dan for putting me up in his house - for those who are interested here’s a quick report of my weekend:

Followed my misses on the journey from,plymouth who was driving the Jeep (she was going to see one of her friends up that way so it meant that I could shove all my gear in the back and not carry it on the bike).

Got to dans about 280 miles later after a completely dry ride up. Then a decent ride out to Donnington on some nice smooth twisty but not to threatening roads (still dry), hats off to Dan for being a fast smooth rider - After all that boring motorway riding I don’t think I could have handle any more sedate riding so I was happy to find myself following Dan through the roads at an entertaining pace http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Started raining at Donnington and we had to ride back in the rain (for anyone that wussed out because of the weather I would like to point out that this is the first time in well over two years that I have ridden in the wet, and the first time my bike has ever seen rain). Anyway the rain wasn't that heavy so the ride back from Donnington was still good fun.

The evening out was a laugh - Dans friends and brother and sister where genuine friendly and entertaining people. I was fair pissed come the end - but I was positively sober compared to Dan who it has to be said was absolutely shitfaced at the end of the evening. Top marks to his brother for not getting upset when he puked down the inside of his brand new car http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Come the morning and I said my goodbyes and headed of to meet the misses and have some pub lunch with her friend. That’s when last nights alcohol caught up with me. I had to leave the pub and go outside and walk around a nearby field for twenty minutes or so before I could go back inside and face food.

She then decided she wanted to go and see some one else in Huntington before we went back so it was another 60 miles and then another pub meal in the evening before we started heading back to Plymouth. Here's where I made my big mistake of the weekend - it was a lovely day so I got rid of all my leathers and so far unused waterproofs – chucked them in the back of the jeep and merrily set home with trainers, trousers and a light paddock jacket on. Somewhere around Birmingham it started pissing it down - I was soaked to the bone in seconds – with a truck full of wet weather gear following some ten-miles behind http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/wtf.gif. To counter pneumonia I pulled over and stopped in a travel inn for the night then completed the journey in the morning when it was sunny again.

In total 790 miles. Sat, Sun, and Monday morning.
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