Blackpool Illuminations.Trip the lights fantastic. *Sunday 21st October 2012

Discussion in 'Events, Meetings & Ride Outs' started by Garyb, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. And7rp2

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    I'm up for this Gary, hope weathers ok tho, don't do rain or snow :)
     
  2. IcarusGreen

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    On Friday I rode my bike from Blackpool to Oxford with no motorways and unfortunately had to leave the bike in Oxford but I'm up for meeting everyone on Sunday for a brew and chips but I've only got the car up here now. I don't wan't another 3 weeks of not being able to go anywhere because the roads are too flooded for the bike (you'd understand if you saw where my northern home is)
     
  3. Garyb

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    I know what and where you mean Icarus,
    I was returning from Honeywells via Weeton lanes on Saturday, I was passing your "place of work" nearly opposit the gates there's a mahoosive lake in the road, the X-Trail loved it. Much to the delight of the kids in the car :D
     
  4. Alblade

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    Weather forecast currently looking good for this - think I can make it so time to polish off the box brownie and head over on the Duct-Tape-Tastic Blade

    If anyone wants details look at post 1 where Gary has put all the details

    UK forecast - Met Office
     
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  5. Garyb

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    Good Evening,
    well it looks as though we are going to get a decent evening on Sunday for anyone who is still interested in this little meet?
    The lights swith on at 18.30hrs. If anyone who wants to confirm ill edit post one, i know a couple of you mentioned about coming in their cars with their partners etc, work is ok with you parking them in the staff carpark whilst you have your fish and chips, anyone on bikes? there is plenty of room outside the chippy itself.
    Owing to the traffic, anyone going through the lights in the car? sorry your on your own once we leave the Chippy, due to the expected large volume of traffic, bikes will be fine filtering and pulling off for photo's etc.
    so see the 1st post if you want to re read the plan? still plan on meeting at 16.30hrs as the map, go for tea, bit of banter and see some lights. as this one is local to me.
    with peoples best intentions of coming but then getting sidetracked one way or another,we shall leave the meeting point no later than 17.00 regardless.

    cheers.

    Gary
     
  6. BLAGGERS

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    I'm fookin working every weekend from now til christmas, 6.00 am til 5.00pm. So thats me out. But I do need the money.
     
  7. Garyb

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    No worries Mate ;)
     
  8. Jonny fireblade

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    Bloody he'll that's canny community service
     
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  9. IcarusGreen

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    The bike's in Oxford but I'll be there for a chippy and a chat.
     
  10. IcarusGreen

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    I ran through that yesterday morning and it was up to my shins :(
     
  11. Givover

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    Not ruled myself out of this one just got a job on Sunday so subject to that i may grace you with my presence. By the way can we have a head count as i may tag on to Alblade or even the Firebloke if it happens (only going to see GaryB smoking his toy ciggie)!
     
  12. Garyb

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    Still Smoking it :D
     
  13. Alblade

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    Anyone from Manchester area going to make this - was going to suggest Lymm Services off M6 (as most know where that is) at 15:00 to get to / find meet point for 16:30

    Looking to bung GoPro on somewhere on bike and may bring DSRL and tripod - anyone else bringing photokit?
     
  14. thefirebloke

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    No wish to hijack your thread Gary but if anyone fancies a blat around Yorkshire during the day before joining your little swaree in the evening they'll be welcome to join me. Nothing too adventurous, maybe Kirkby Lonsdale and lunch in Hawes.
     
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  15. Garyb

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    No problem Steve. TBH it needs all the help it can get ;)
     
  16. IcarusGreen

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    I might be there on a bike tomorrow, I might be borrowing my dad's SV650 tomorrow evening and if thefirebloke is at home then i can meet you and ride up from Banks in afternoon. I'll PM you.
     
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  17. Honda 1

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    Hello Gary,
    Can`t make it tonight.........unfortunately :(
    Might get out this afternoon for an hour or so locally.
    Back offshore Tuesday.
    Enjoy, looks like the weather is good for you.

    Cheers

    Jon
     
  18. Honda 1

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    Hello Steve,
    Might get out locally this afternoon, across to Southport ? you`ll be too far away by then.
    Enjoy your day.......Maybe catch you next time.

    Cheers

    Jon
     
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  19. Alblade

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    Hope a few can make this - its the last Sunday before clocks change, great weather forecast (just wrap up warm for the run home) and prob. only weekend Gary can make it.

    If people want to join later PM Gary for his mobile number (I think he is advanced enough to have one) as he can help guide anyone in.
     
  20. Garyb

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    Morning guys.
    Please don't worry if you can't make this.
    What I will say though, I finish work at 15.45 a quick home and changed and to be at the meeting point for 16.30.
    Ill kick around until 17.15 at the latest, if no one shows its just 5 minutes home for me and the bike would be away in ten, and a glass of wine in my hand in 15, ;) seriously folks,it's really not putting me out or anything if you show or not so don't feel your letting anyone down

    As Al says if you do need my phone no?
    Ill ping it over to you.
    Cheers guys.
     

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