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fewtrees
28-01-06, 11:15 AM
So we can publish this on the site as a regular meetup/rideout we'll need to know the following:
Where do you want it?
When
A meet or ride or both
Any extra details or a contact username for more information
If you know of a good venue, let everyone know..
If you're interested - let everyone know..
right as i can't seem to be able to add this to the calender i'll put it here for now.
Easter, 19th + 20th and maybe also 21st. Camping (B&B for pansies) to Achill Island in Mayo, Ireland. Phoenix, me, my bro, Eugen1 are going and hopefully more also. Will post more details closer to the time.
Simon
You missed a brilliant trip, check out the report
http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4424
OK, A ride around Ireland before Mrs Phoenix (Sharon) drops their first child and he's (Paul) not allowed out to play anymore!
We'll head out on Friday afternoon of the 30th June and come back on Monday evening of the 3rd July. Just bring the tents or stay in B&Bs, but with no particular route planned except probably a stop a ChrisXHS's house in Tralee for a party! oh and a run round the ring of Kerry! Everyone's welcome for as long as they can join us.
Simon
IMPORTANT NEWS! Just secured a FREE camping deal for the end of June Ireland trip at Irelands only Beach Bar!!!! Yes, Lads and Lassies FREE camping right next to the bar! and there's probably a band too! and a lovely sandy beach! It just don't get much better!!
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/XL600V/Public/beachbar.JPG
McVicar
14-06-06, 06:18 PM
Might help if you told us where it is. :D
Might help if you told us where it is. :D
Think the plan is to meet up somewhere near Galway on Friday 30th and then maybe head down Clare/Kerry. There's some fab roads and four spectacular mountain passes on the Dingle/Iveragh/Beara penninsulas. That's about all I know.... Ireland's only Beach Bar is in Caherdaniel (not sure how legit the claim is, but it's a decent bar...)
McVicar
16-06-06, 05:28 AM
That's a shame I think we'll just miss you. We're coming over on Sat July 1st and are staying at Lough Ennell, Westmeath. Wont get over to Galway until Sunday and unfortunately the beach bar is 200 miles away from us. I'll see if I can find one on the West coast. :lol: Rode around the Ring of Kerry Summer 2004 on a glorious Summers day. We came over three years running and that was the only dry day we ever had. Still can't keep away though. Heres hoping for better weather this time.
Rode around the Ring of Kerry Summer 2004 on a glorious Summers day. We came over three years running and that was the only dry day we ever had. Still can't keep away though. Heres hoping for better weather this time.
Give me a shout if you get down this way.... the Ring of Kerry is ****e compared with the roads in the middle of the penninsula. I'd be happy to give a guided tour!
Here's a pic of the Gap of Dunloe, just outside Killarney
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/XL600V/Public/dunloe.JPG
cbrpaddy
17-06-06, 01:47 PM
Hi guys,
This does sound good alright. Simon had mailed me a week or two ago about this and I didn't think I could make it as I'm going to the Skerries races north of Dublin on the Saturday, but I'd sure be interested in bombing back down to Tralee that night for some scoops and maybe a spin on the sunday ?
I'm in Tuam, 20 miles north of Galway city and wld be there on the Friday night so there'd be free, if somewhat humble, lodgings there for anyone who wants it too.
Bon voyage !
Paddy.
Hi guys,
This does sound good alright. Simon had mailed me a week or two ago about this and I didn't think I could make it as I'm going to the Skerries races north of Dublin on the Saturday, but I'd sure be interested in bombing back down to Tralee that night for some scoops and maybe a spin on the sunday ?
I'm in Tuam, 20 miles north of Galway city and wld be there on the Friday night so there'd be free, if somewhat humble, lodgings there for anyone who wants it too.
Bon voyage !
Paddy.
sounds good paddy, keep in contact with chris via mobile is probably best.
ok, next trip Wicklow, 18th-20th August
I'll pencil that in my diary then! :wink:
Hi lads, greetings from Finland (visiting my folks until Sat).
18th thru 20th sounds good!
Hi lads, greetings from Finland (visiting my folks until Sat).
18th thru 20th sounds good!
Forgot that, i had wondered why i couldn't get in contact. Any joy with your tyres?
Simon, they arrived a couple of days before I left. I think it took roughly 4 weeks from the order until they arrived.
OK, campsite is sorted. After talking to Simon I just booked space for four tents including one extra large place for Paddy's tent.
http://www.dublinwicklowcamping.com/roundwood_camping_caravan_park.html
Great! Cheers Sami, see you on the 18th.....
Just to make you happy, Chris, I did some legwork yesterday and found a nice trail for us to try on Saturday. I promise it is nothing compared to the Clare.
cbrpaddy
14-08-06, 09:46 PM
Hey guys, are yez all meeting up at the campsite on Friday then ? Hmm, if thats the case I'll certainly try to be there but it could be late by the time I finish work and then manage to cross the country and find the place :)
Hey guys, are yez all meeting up at the campsite on Friday then ? Hmm, if thats the case I'll certainly try to be there but it could be late by the time I finish work and then manage to cross the country and find the place :)
Yep we are, if you arrive late thats ok, but knowing how fast you ride you'll probably beat us all there! :lol:
OK, after talking to Simon I'll meet with him at Texaco Lucan (N4, 1.5 miles west from M50/N4 roundabout) around 5 pm on Friday. Paddy will follow us later on and will probably arrive directly to Roundwood. No word from Chris yet.
hi folks,
I was talking to paddy a couple of weekends ago in cork and he mentioned this trip. I ride a transalp (about 6 months now) and i was wondering if you guys would be ok with me tagging along on saturday.
I'm not a novice biker . . the transalp is my 4th bike, but i would be a novice to off road - unless you count the usual chippings down country roads and a venture beside a canal for a few miles :) .. so i want to make sure it's ok for me to turn up.
cheers,
Dave.
Hi Daved, of course you're welcome. I messaged you some details.
ChrisH, sorry msgd to a wrong Chris on Tuesday. You should have a private message now.
Just to make you happy, Chris, I did some legwork yesterday and found a nice trail for us to try on Saturday. I promise it is nothing compared to the Clare.
Not going on it unless there's some serious danger involved :wink: I just PMed you Sami - we'll see you at the campsite. Be good to see you there too Dave.
Tommorrow then........
cbrpaddy
17-08-06, 08:36 PM
Greetings chaps, well I'm stuck working late on Friday trying to finish a school which has to reopen soon, so it'll be the Sat morning for me and I believe Dave is meeting me on the way.
Most importantly, what time would yee be wanting to head out on the roads at, coz I'm thinking it'd be ten/eleven before we get there ?
P.Addy.
excellent!
Samih, i've no private message, but not to worry, i'm making arrangements to meet paddy when he travels over early sat morning and follow him up . .if i can keep up! :)
see you then folks!
Cool so. I have a slight change of plans anyway regarding tonight. I won't be able to leave work until 5:30 so won't be at said Texaco until 6. Depending on Simon's plans I might not go there at all. Waiting for a word from Simon at the moment.
If anybody else wants to join the trip and was going to meet us in Texaco Lucan, please message in this thread before 5pm so that I know to meet you there!
hey folks,
how did your weekend trip go?
Unfortunately by the time i met Paddy in Nass on saturday morning the rain had got the better of me and my wet gear. I don't mind damp, but my nether region was like two sponges in a rock pool. Deciding discretion was the better part of valour i returned home. . and looking out at the rain all afternoon i wasn't too disapointed that i gave up so easily. i could only make it for the saturday anyway so it was probably for the best.
hope to make it next time.
D.
No worries, please see some piccies in the other thread:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6131
You missed some great rain on Saturday although it could have been the same clouds that you experienced earlier.
FatFergie
23-08-06, 05:25 PM
Glad u all had fun,
I'll keep an eye on the thread for the next time if you'll take me,
I've been to the ride reports allready.
cbrpaddy
23-08-06, 05:39 PM
I for one always consider it the more the merrier, and I'm sure the others do too !
I for one always consider it the more the merrier, and I'm sure the others do too !
I agree with that, to be honest of the 3 trips organised on this site, only Chrish and I have been to them all, so if you can come to any future trips then do please join us.
(If we don't like you then, we just won't invite you to any more or tell you the wrong details :twisted: )
(If we don't like you then, we just won't invite you to any more or tell you the wrong details :twisted: )
.....but we'll probably make sure you buy us lunch first :wink:
FatFergie
31-08-06, 06:12 PM
Lunch? you all look too skinny to eat!
Lunch? you all look too skinny to eat!
does this mean you are actually fat?
FatFergie
01-09-06, 11:47 AM
You'll find out when you see me!
You'll find out when you see me!
Won't see you if you don't turn up.... :wink: Didn't make it to Roberts Cove? It was a great day, always pretty mad :lol:
Snowman
23-09-06, 08:02 AM
So guys, whe is the next Irish outing?
i'd say a few weeks, when Phoenix has his bike back on the road again. I'll speak to him and see what i can sort out.
for anyone who interested, Phoenix, Samih and myself and maybe ChrisH and ShaneH are planning a ride on Saturday and an overnight in a B&B then home on the sunday. I was thinking Donegal direction but nothing planned as such. Anyone is welcome. This will be very much weather dependant cause i just couldn't be arsed if the weather is going to be crap!
Oh and i'm talking this saturday coming the 9th december and sunday the 10th.
Weather - It can only get better, it can only get better
ok this has now changed to a ride round my back yard, the ards pennisula and strangford lough. Everyone is welcome. we are meeting in newtownards at around 10:30 as we have to wait on sami coming up from dublin!
Come on, you know you want to as the weather is suppose to be very good.
Africa Tipple
07-12-06, 09:28 PM
Alas - tee-shirts & shorts on Saturday in Newtownards then? Where in Newtownards are you planning to meet up? Will seek a pass for Saturday...
Johnny
not really sure where to meet, i suppose the square anytime after 10:30 would be ok as its hard to miss! I was going to text you to see if you could come.
Great stuff, I'll be at the square at 10:30. I'll text Simon if something unexpected happens.
what like you being late? lol :lol:
No, that can never happen, but it could be something like "Legendary Suzuki reliability".
OK, it was a nice day out in North-East. I was something like 45 minutes late and it was all my fault. Simon, you have some brilliant roads around Newtownards. AfricaTipple, it was nice to meet you.
RainMan
15-01-07, 11:05 PM
Is anyone interested in a Saturday/Sunday run out this weekend, preferably down south ?
Is anyone interested in a Saturday/Sunday run out this weekend, preferably down south ?
Would love to but its a it far for one day! :cry:
FatFergie
16-01-07, 09:56 PM
:D Yeah I'm all for it,
Saturdy is out for work and rugby spectating reasons but Sunday is good Anyone else on for going out and getting cold and wet? Maybe out wesht a bit? No off road for me unless I can be persuaded? :oops:
RainMan
17-01-07, 12:15 PM
Excellent, Sunday morning suits me perfectly, my current tyres won't cope with much off roading (Michelin Anakees), so I'm happy to stay on the tarmac, or what passes for tarmac around here :shock:
I was thinking of either following the Lee down as far as Ballingeary, nipping over the mountains before Macroom or heading even further west towards Kerry, over the Conor pass and home via Kenmare. It's a given that there'll be plenty of cold. wet and muck, perfect for the Transalp :D
FatFergie
17-01-07, 09:13 PM
Cool.
RainMan
18-01-07, 11:17 PM
Looks like Sunday will be dry but cold, forecast is 5 degrees Celsius and sunny. I was thinking of meeting somewhere near Ballincollig at 10:30 on Sunday morning, as FatFergie seems to be the only one interested at the moment, let me know if this suits you, we may also be meeting ChrisH if we're headed in the Kerry direction.
FatFergie
19-01-07, 11:40 AM
:thumb:
Cool
Looking forward to it
How about the Powdermills park at Inniscarra bridge?
goldiefish
21-01-07, 04:16 AM
I wish I had seen this sooner.
FatFergie
21-01-07, 08:06 AM
Come on Goldiefish you've already had 3 hours sleep. get up! :lol:
goldiefish
21-01-07, 03:10 PM
At this stage I may make it to cobh before it snows..
RainMan
21-01-07, 08:34 PM
Great ride out, trekking over the Cork/Kerry mountains this time of year without cars or tourist buses is magic, a little bit of the wet stuff on the way home didn't dampen a superb day, thanks to FatFergie and ChrisH for turning up, looking forward to the next one :thumb:
Great to meet up with and put faces to another two XRV names! Very enjoyable spin over the mountains, but the Healy Pass is even more fun in the dry :wink:
FatFergie
21-01-07, 09:34 PM
those lanes didn't know what hit them, the wind took a little of the fun out of the Healy pass, but I think Rainman lived up to his name, home to Hot Pizza and warm socks,..... and a little Vin Chaud. :D
goldiefish
21-01-07, 11:09 PM
Twas bloody cold by the time I got out on the bike today. You would have got the best of the day early on.
Healy pass is indeed impressive, as is the Caha(particularly in fog).
the memories! ChrisH and a few of us did the Healy pass in July hen the roads where hot! oh what fun me had! I then let my brother ride my bike with the pro-duro with the baffle out. What a noise! :twisted:
the memories! ChrisH and a few of us did the Healy pass in July hen the roads where hot! oh what fun me had! I then let my brother ride my bike with the pro-duro with the baffle out. What a noise! :twisted:
I did mention we had to drag you away from the place last summer, Simon.... :lol: Must be getting on time for the first camping trip of the year??? It's about as cold as I remember Achill Island last year :wink: Brrrr...
now come on, it wasn't that cold on achill and it was easter so its a bit yet. Will you me able to make the meet in may?
RainMan
23-01-07, 04:21 PM
those lanes didn't know what hit them, the wind took a little of the fun out of the Healy pass, but I think Rainman lived up to his name, home to Hot Pizza and warm socks,..... and a little Vin Chaud. :D
Yep, the driving sleet and rain did put another dimension onto the run, but I'm so used to it living in this part of the world, that I perversely quite enjoy it :teeth: , roll on the next rain soaked trip :D
FatFergie
23-01-07, 06:48 PM
And here's what some of it looked like
http://www.xrv.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12850
http://www.xrv.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12845
now come on, it wasn't that cold on achill and it was easter so its a bit yet. Will you me able to make the meet in may?
What meet up is that???
FatFergie
24-01-07, 12:25 PM
I think he means this one ChrisH;
http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8467
Will you me able to make the meet in may?Meant to get up to the NW200 for a few years so might be a good excuse to actually do it....
yep sounds like an excuse to get the old man to finally go to nw200... dunno if my liscence is valid in north ireland... :(
can't see it being a problem shane. and sure if the police try to get you just head for the fields and see if they can keep up to the border, then they can't get you. :lol:
Sure you could always ride up to the campsite on your bike as its only just inside the north and then you can jump on the back of my bike up to the nw200 if needs be.
RainMan
06-02-07, 03:46 PM
you won't have any problem Shane, used to go over and back across the border for years on my provisional license. Count me in on the trip to the NW200, great roads up there and always a great weekend in Portrush.
The Veradero looked good last Sunday, pity we didn't make it to the Healy pass, but something to look forward to next time, was a good call to give it a miss as it was getting late, rolled into Cork City just as it was getting dark :shock:
Sounds like we're signed up then! Be great to go up with a few bikes together from Munster - looking forward to it :wink:
Rainman - maybe we should meet up half way, perhaps Glengarriff??
RainMan
09-02-07, 09:11 AM
Sounds like a plan, being the soft git that I am, I have a preference for hotel/B&B to camping, but from experience Portrush tends to get booked up fairly quickly, so if we're not planning to sleep under the canvas, it might be an idea to consider booking fairly soon.
i think you guy might be missing something. The weekend of the NW200 is the irish national meet and we are planning on camping in fermanagh. If people want on the saturday to head up and see the races then we can do that.
RainMan
09-02-07, 11:55 AM
Thanks Simon, I wasn't aware of that.
ok, the share centre is booked for the meet. i will need definite numbers etc as i need to pay a deposit. I'm going to be staying the friday, saturday and sunday nights so please let me know what you are all planning asap.
Simon, please count me in. It might even be the SWMBO and our five year old as well. so one tent w/ 1..3 occupants.
ok, for those who are not awake, its only a few days now to the first irish meet! I for one can't wait, but have so many other things on my mind i can hardly get a chance to think about it.
As for directions i can give you the website and the GPS cords and you will have to do the rest yourself i think.
54:12:40N
7:28:36W
http://www.sharevillage.org/index.html
cbrpaddy
08-05-07, 09:00 AM
Great stuff, had just come online to see what was happening.
I've been afraid I wouldn't be able to make it but after a six week wait I've finally received my tyres so I'm off in a few minutes to try and get them fitted.
I've spent the morning trying to get the rear off - I managed to break the bead and pull the tyre over the rim on one side, but I'll be damned if I could break it on the other, gah.
Looks like Shane and me will be travelling up Thursday to Paddy's then on to Share on the Friday. I know we should have booked and all that, but hopefully they'll let us in..... see you there.
I have booked for around 12 people and several have now pulled out so it will not be a problem. I will try and get down there asap on friday. looking forward to seeing you. Anyone arriving before me can just mention my name and hopefully that will get us all put together.
Wee Bro
10-05-07, 02:25 PM
Great stuff, had just come online to see what was happening.
I've been afraid I wouldn't be able to make it but after a six week wait I've finally received my tyres so I'm off in a few minutes to try and get them fitted.
I've spent the morning trying to get the rear off - I managed to break the bead and pull the tyre over the rim on one side, but I'll be damned if I could break it on the other, gah.
Bigger hammer,two cement blocks, block of wood and dont look, just hit like f...
for those who haven't left yet i hope you are getting your bags packed! Unfortunatly it looks like it will be a wet one. Typical after the weather we've had the last few weeks.
cbrpaddy
13-05-07, 02:23 PM
Hey, many thanks to Simon, Phil and their lovely ladies for arranging a great weekend, I greatly enjoyed it and had a great blast back down home in nice warm sunshine. I'm gonna try to attach some pics of when Chris, Shane and myself were on the trip up..
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5110042.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2435)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5100003.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2430)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5110007.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2431)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5110027.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2433)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5110031.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2434)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/508/thumbs/P5110025.JPG (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2432)
Fantastic weekend - we really enjoyed it! Thanks to Simon for organising it all and to Kathryn for all the work baking all those fab cakes!!! Will try to post some pics... that's one hell of a photo of Shane with the Tipi and Loch Mask in the background, Paddy! What a beautiful country we live in!!! It was good to meet 24FtLb Paul too - good on him and mates for making it over.
Looks like Simon had selected you a real special spot. Bummer I didn't make it.
FatFergie
15-05-07, 05:26 AM
:) :) :)
Big thanks to organiser Simon, the cake lady Kathryn (did I spell right?), the barbie crew, CBRPaddy for feedin and waterin me and everyone for coming. I took the slow route home stopped in Roscrea for a couple of hours and got caught in the rain (again, bless those Lidl socks) but apart from that had a great time.
I really enjoyed myself and it was great to meet you all.
See you next time.http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/thumbs/IMGP0587_resized.jpg (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2518)
no problem guys, lloking forward to the next trip.
ok, if anyone is free the bank holiday i fancy a ride in the morning. just let me know
ok, plannig a decent trip to Chrish in kerry if anyone is up for it. Let me know when suits people and i'll start organising. Plan would be to leave on Thursday afternoon/evening and spend night between Sligo and Galway then on the Chris's for about lunch time Friday. Have Saturday and Sunday there and back home on the Monday. Might even take the Tuesday off to take my time heading home.
Anyone interested give me a shout.
Oh and Kathryn is going to come too with a car load of baking!:D
Brilliant.... I reckon me and Shane should be up for that one!!! When are you planning it????
Brilliant.... I reckon me and Shane should be up for that one!!! When are you planning it????
it will be when suits most people i think cause a few missed out the other week like Paul and Phil really. Also has to suit Kathryn's work. She is planning on coming in the car with her best friend so they can look after themselves the whole time but they are looking forward to seeing you all again. They will need a B&B or hotel near to your house i guess.
Is there any dates during july/august that suit you best?
Only trouble with July/August is there are loads of touristas around... late June would be better for stuff like B & Bs although as long as I get enough notice should be able to organise something...
Only trouble with July/August is there are loads of touristas around... late June would be better for stuff like B & Bs although as long as I get enough notice should be able to organise something...
ok, i understand, my reason for later is this extension we will be getting done. I'll see once we get the planning permission, which should be next week, when the builder is going to start and then work from that.
Be better if i could just get her to stay in a tent then no problem!:D
There's always the option of evicting Shane from his cabin!!! But then the lingering aroma of Lynx might be too much...
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
yep and he would be bragging to his mates that he had two women staying in his room for the weekend!
I can't even bragg about that!
FatFergie
26-05-07, 09:29 PM
Anyone interested give me a shout.
Oh and Kathryn is going to come too with a car load of baking!:D[/quote]
what do you think?;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
FatFergie
26-05-07, 10:21 PM
Oh and Kathryn is going to come too with a car load of baking!:D
That's what I meant to do!
What do you think????????????????
That's what I meant to do!
What do you think????????????????
i understood its ok! Will probably be july/august time as that wouls suit me, and a few others best due to working in education!
Maybe we should call it the Rep of Ireland Cake Meet???? Anyway I'm going to start collecting wood so we can have a fuppin' big bonfire in the adjacent field ;)
Maybe we should call it the Rep of Ireland Cake Meet???? Anyway I'm going to start collecting wood so we can have a fuppin' big bonfire in the adjacent field ;)
sounds good alright! I'm starting to get excited and its not even planned yet!:D
sounds good alright! I'm starting to get excited and its not even planned yet!:D
Me too!!!! Well at least if no-one else turns up we'll have a good time :D
FatFergie
27-05-07, 08:17 PM
I''m going to slip the moderator a few quid to delete these posts so that no else turns up.
Cake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;) ;) ;)
really the english members etc have no idea what they are missing on our trips.
cbrpaddy
27-05-07, 08:30 PM
Yaar, well if you're down this way I do know some nice plays to thrash the bikes and camp on the Thursday night. Hopefully I could get off but if not I'll do yez up a map and directions.
ok, plannig a decent trip to Chrish in kerry if anyone is up for it. Let me know when suits people and i'll start organising. Plan would be to leave on Thursday afternoon/evening and spend night between Sligo and Galway then on the Chris's for about lunch time Friday. Have Saturday and Sunday there and back home on the Monday. Might even take the Tuesday off to take my time heading home.
Anyone interested give me a shout.
Oh and Kathryn is going to come too with a car load of baking!:D
I have nothing planned between June 25th and September so I'll defo be in this time. I will probably sneak out of work early on Friday and then will meet you someplace in Kerry for two nights.
So that's decided then.... next meeting starts 25th June and finishes sometime in September :D :D
So that's decided then.... next meeting starts 25th June and finishes sometime in September :D :D
Sounds good to me!:D :D
Emer sounds delighted: All the summer without me nagging. Now, what to pack for just over two months...
Oh, we expected Emer and Anna too - after all there's no way you'll be able to look after yourself for that long :D :D :D
RainMan
01-06-07, 09:23 AM
Hey Guys, Chris has just brought this to my attention, I would be very keen to go, having been really dissapointed at missing the last weekend, I would be free at the latter end of June or anytime in July.
looks like it will be july. Is there any weekend in july that doesn't suit people?
Another note on the BSB. Who is thinking of going as its only next sunday and i want to plan now.
Anything suits me. Maybe as early as possible so that we can arrange something for the end of the summer as well :-)
RainMan
07-06-07, 10:27 AM
Early July is good for me too.
FatFergie
08-06-07, 08:40 PM
I ( and probably Sugarbunny too, she's sick of me saying "marshmallow" and drooling in my sleep ) am up for that.
So any dates yet?? Need a bit of time to organise B&Bs etc ... any idea how many peoples will be coming? That kind of thing!!!
not sure what's happening.. Kathryn won't be able to make it but i will send you an e-mail to explain tomorrow sometime. I was actually thinking about the last weekend of June! A bit short notice i know but hey! What about Mondello next weekend? You still up for it?
I was actually thinking about the last weekend of June! A bit short notice i know but hey!
If this is the Friday the 29th through Sunday the 1st, that sounds good.
yep thats the one. What i'm going to do it leave straight after work on the thrusday, so sometime between 5 and 6, and then head straight there. If it seems like i won't make it this side of midnight then i might just find a field and pitch up until about 6 and then make the rest of the journey first thing, leaving me most of friday and all day saturday to have fun, then an easy ride home on the sunday.
If this suits anyone then we can meet up on route.
I won't be able to leave until after work on Friday. However, I'll sneak out of office as early as possible.
Sounds good to me..... if anyone needs a note to get off work for Friday, that's no problem - Shane's good at that sort of thing ;)
RainMan
12-06-07, 08:08 AM
I won't be able to leave until after work on Friday. However, I'll sneak out of office as early as possible.
My plan exactly
ok Chris, Phoenix is coming ok. sort of fed up trying to contact other members of the site so i'm guessing,
you
me
sami
wee bro
Phoenix
paul on tiger?
my bro?
rain man
fatfergie
cbrpaddy?
you
me
sami
wee bro
Phoenix
paul on tiger?
my bro?
rain man
fatfergie
cbrpaddy?
Sounds perfect - really looking forward to seeing y'all.... got the wood lined up so a gallon of old sump oil and we should be in business ;)
Is this "tents" or "B&B" sort of trip? (I would prefer camping.)
Is this "tents" or "B&B" sort of trip? (I would prefer camping.)
camping of course! What sort of wimps do you think we are?
camping of course! What sort of wimps do you think we are?
Sorry Simon, saw you face to face a few times and just wanted to check that you're still up to staying close to the Mother Nature :-) Actually, why I asked is that Chris mentioned something about checking B&B earlier. Sorry if I hurt your feelings :toothy7:
Sorry Simon, saw you face to face a few times and just wanted to check that you're still up to staying close to the Mother Nature :-) Actually, why I asked is that Chris mentioned something about checking B&B earlier. Sorry if I hurt your feelings :toothy7:
its ok, that was for my wife cause she was planning to join us for the weekend.
RainMan
13-06-07, 04:17 PM
Sorry Simon, saw you face to face a few times and just wanted to check that you're still up to staying close to the Mother Nature :-) Actually, why I asked is that Chris mentioned something about checking B&B earlier. Sorry if I hurt your feelings :toothy7:
Hey Sami, some of us aren't so easily offended, as in were softies that have had enough nights in leaky tents:toothy2:, if there's B&B on the go I'd certainly be interested.
Hey Sami, some of us aren't so easily offended, as in were softies that have had enough nights in leaky tents:toothy2:, if there's B&B on the go I'd certainly be interested.
If you saw the B&B I had in mind you'd be running for your tent! Anyway you should be getting in some practice Rainman, but if you want me to sort out B&B it's no problem just let me know soon...
If the forecast is for similar rain than yesterday B&B might be a viable option... On the way home I saw this gray wall of rain approaching and withing seconds the road was flooding with several inches of water. I really felt like somebody threw a bucket of water on me.
When I got home I heard over the phone that a shopping centre roof had partially collapsed when that "shower" had hit it. Pretty cool in a dangerous sort of way. And no, my biking gear is definitely not waterproof.
Phoenix
14-06-07, 09:56 AM
Well, I can now say happily that Im all ready to go, go my pannier racks on, dusted down the tanks bag and panniers got ready to, now what have I forgotten oh yes rear wheel bearings as my last ones exploded yesterday with an all mighty crunch. But never fear I'll be there.
Im planning to leave Nards about 1-1.30pm friday and head south (obviously;) )
bikerjo01 has expressed an interest to join us. So the travelling options for us northerners is (a) head to enniskillen and go down the west coast very pretty or (b) head to Dublin lots of traffic and motorways and possibly meet the dubs and go cross country from there.
If anyone has any thoughts let me know.
Phoenix
RainMan
14-06-07, 01:23 PM
If you do decide to take the Dublin route, myself and your 'wee bro' can meet you in Cork or Mallow.
Phoenix, I won't be able leave work in Dublin until 4 o'clock or so. In ideal case I could be past M50 "circular car park" at 4:30 ish. However, that's 3 or 3.5h after you've left 'nards in which case you'll be way ahead of me.
I would recommend Westernely route :-)
Phoenix
14-06-07, 03:12 PM
Just thinking if we head down to Dublin on a friday afternoon and round the gasp shock horror M50 :sad5: :evil2: :tongue3: :angryfire: :headbang: :iroc: we could meet up at the red cow round about M50 / N7 junction and head down from there. Whilst it would be nice to go via Cork its just a bit out of the way. Maybe next time.If you arent free until 4-4.30 it'll take us 2 hrs to get to the redcow parking lot anyway, which would work out ok in terms of time. We take our time and leave ards 2ish.;)
Phoenix
14-06-07, 03:15 PM
Just a thought Rainman, would the mods allow my wee bro to become an associate xrv member cause he hangs around with you lot in Cork even though he's got a pretend bike (cbf 600) :p :D :) . He did say he would try to go or at least catch up with us over the weekend.:wav:
Just thinking if we head down to Dublin on a friday afternoon and round the gasp shock horror M50 :sad5: :evil2: :tongue3: :angryfire: :headbang: :iroc: we could meet up at the red cow round about M50 / N7 junction and head down from there. Whilst it would be nice to go via Cork its just a bit out of the way. Maybe next time.If you arent free until 4-4.30 it'll take us 2 hrs to get to the redcow parking lot anyway, which would work out ok in terms of time. We take our time and leave ards 2ish.;)
This is a deal! How about we'll meet e.g. at the first petrol station on the outbound lane of N7. I can't think on top of my head where/when/which this Station X is but I'm sure there's going to be one available well before Naas :-) I should be able to be there around 4:30 if all goes well. I'll PM you my mobile number.
Phoenix
14-06-07, 03:47 PM
No probs first petrol station on the N7 country bound. From memory theres one quite close to the roundabout. Just had a look at the GArmin v9 map and no note of any petrol stations in the area. typical !!!;)
FatFergie
14-06-07, 04:06 PM
Owww,
no can do :( :( :( ,
Never thought of the last weekend in June also being the first in July! Children's hospital party in Cork so have fun without me.:(
Owww,
no can do :( :( :( ,
Never thought of the last weekend in June also being the first in July! Children's hospital party in Cork so have fun without me.:(
Poo, was really hoping you could have made it. Any chance you could make it any of the time?
Any chance you could make it any of the time?
T'would be great if you could make it for some part.. you know where we'll be! You've got my mobile no. - call if you have a chance to get here.
Here's what I had in mind for the weekend.... vaguely.
Friday: am. hopefully Simon and me (and anyone else..) will go fishing and catch a boat load of mackerel. Most people sound like they'll be arriving Friday night.... so fresh mackerel for dinner!
Saturday: have a ride around some of the beautifull roads of Kerry and Cork, incl., Kenmare, Healy Pass, Glengariff, Priest's Leap, Kilgarvan, Ballagh Beama, Ballaghisheen, Waterville depending on weather etc. Barbeque, bonfire and music hopefully!
Sunday: Most will be heading home....
....something like that!
RainMan
14-06-07, 07:12 PM
Just a thought Rainman, would the mods allow my wee bro to become an associate xrv member cause he hangs around with you lot in Cork even though he's got a pretend bike (cbf 600) :p :D :) . He did say he would try to go or at least catch up with us over the weekend.:wav:
I can't see any problem there, he is going to try and make some of the weekend, he knows Chris, Shane et al anyway, so he'll be no stranger. Bizarre thing is he's doing his bike test on the Friday that we're going up, so I'll try to talk him into celebrating his transition to 'real' biker by coming over with us for the weekend (or alternatively drown his sorrows):drunken: .
Bizarre thing is he's doing his bike test on the Friday
Better make sure I've got the Champagne then (well a bottle of cider at least...) wish Mark good luck for the test, we'll be rooting for him! If he wants outriders I'm sure we can arrange that too ;)
i, make sure Shane has some of his homemade cider there for me!
i, make sure Shane has some of his homemade xxxxx there for me!
shhhh! Don't tell everyone or there'll be a mass stampede - it's actually really quite palatable :drunken:
LATEST UPDATE!
Paddy just reminded me Athea Road Races (Co Limerick) are on the weekend of the meet up with racing on Sunday, so that's Sunday taken care of ;)
What organisation!!!!
Good stuff. Sounds like fun packed weekend. I'll be offline from today until the 26th or so. See you all on 29th!
FatFergie
18-06-07, 04:58 PM
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I'm goin' to make some of it.
I've taken the friday off so I'll try to get into the kingdom (it's like goin' foreign) either thursday or more likely the following morning. Since Simon is coming solo I might even bring a cake of some sort! I'll be solo also as Sugarbunny is in party organiser mode and I'll have to leave saturday morning to get back to help.
Great stuff FatFergie! We might need some party organising skills up this way too!!!
billy.fish
21-06-07, 03:23 PM
I'll be around! First time to meet up with you lot so i'll be the chap on the Grey RD07 on a yellow Scottish reg! Formally aulredeyes bike :P
What time we aiming to meet up at? planning to head down early on Friday as i got the day off work. No idea how to fish lads so i'd probably just end up catching old boots.
Which may however help with the lack of space i've committed to use :)
Be good to meet you Billy.Fish.... I think folk are just making their way here when they can get away from work etc. so head West and we'll see you here! I'll send directions..
cbrpaddy
23-06-07, 12:41 PM
If anyone would be interested I could probably blag off the Fryday in order that I could bring yee out in the boondocks on the Thursday night for a bit of practice camping, then take the long route down via the most scenic and bounciest roads in Connemara. Or maybe that's best saved for another day/weekend ?
think we can leave it for another weekend, and anyway we are going to go home via the west coast on the sunday. Just take our time.
If anyone would be interested I could probably blag off the Fryday in order that I could bring yee out in the boondocks on the Thursday night for a bit of practice camping, then take the long route down via the most scenic and bounciest roads in Connemara. Or maybe that's best saved for another day/weekend ?
Join us for the fishing expedition!!! Was out today with Shane and Niall and there were three or four dolphins playing round the boat - they were about 10 - 15 metres away doing a synchronised swimming routine! Pretty cool, but a bit scary as they're so big! Tried to get a pic with my phone but by the time I'd worked out how to do it, they'd gone back to Dingle or wherever!! BTW caught one small mackerel, think the dolphins ate them all!!!
You'd better book them for friday for me and i'll bring my camera or even better the camcorder!
cbrpaddy
24-06-07, 08:20 PM
Join us for the fishing expedition!!! Was out today with Shane and Niall and there were three or four dolphins playing round the boat
Nice one ! I had a bit of a swimming expedition myself today on the way to the Galway airshow after I made the mistake of wearing BMW Savannah trousers as was I carrying a mate to avoid the traffic. I think they held up for about all of ten seconds before they were completely saturated in rain that was bouncing two feet off the road, rubbish. At least as a result I didn't go down near my usual spot where several people were clobbered by a door falling off a chopper, eeek.
At least as a result I didn't go down near my usual spot where several people were clobbered by a door falling off a chopper, eeek.
Saw that on the news - I notice it was an RAF chopper... anyway thank goodness no-one was seriously hurt, and especially your good self, cos what would we do without the Tipi :D
FatFergie
25-06-07, 08:00 PM
[quote=ChrisH;190892] I notice it was an RAF chopper... /quote]
I'm not sure the Air Corp ones have doors!
I'm not sure the Air Corp ones have doors!
Probably a lot safer..... as long as they don't lean out too far when going round corners ;)
billy.fish
26-06-07, 07:45 PM
Well not to rain on the parade, but im not going to be able to make it down this weekend. :/ the coaching i thought i had got off, i have to do cause someone dropped out.
Damn and blast. Hope ye get the weather for it! Thanks all for directions and info but it was not to be...
And i had just attempted to pack my topbox for the Challenge!
Pity billy.fish. Anyway, if there are others leaving from Dublin on Friday afternoon, I intend to meet with Northern lads at the first petrol station (where ever that is) outbound N7 from Red Cow roundabout just after 4:30.
Well. Do you know what. In just a few hours i will be on the road to the kingdom!
Guess i'll see you all tomorrow, except Chris who i'll have a cuppa with tonight! Yippee:hello1:
FatFergie
28-06-07, 11:50 AM
Looking forward to it. At this point it's unlikely that I could make it down today so I'll be there tomorrow morning. What time does the boat leave Chris? And will it be big enough for all the fish?;)
All set to go. Had to do some last minute drilling as (surprise surprise) the tent poles didn't fit in any of my cases. See you all later!
GW_elder
10-07-07, 12:28 PM
Will be selling a 2002 or a 2003 Transalp 650 - both black , both UK imports - in the next week or so. 2003 model Black, 17250 miles, GIVI plate & top box , heated grips, K&N air filter, iridium sparkplugs, imported 2 years ago by me - looking for about five and a half grand (euro). 2002 model Black, 23000 miles,will be imported this weekend (VRT will be 300 euro, will hold off if you want to register it yourself) .about a grand less. Haven't yet decided which I'll keep, but one has to go :sad:, so if you know anyone looking let me know. I can probably deliver if you'll stump up for return train ticket ( 6ft 1 , don't do buses !) Thanks. ** Note to admins - stuck it here as it is of most interest to people onshore who may not often look at For Sale items which are mostly offshore (for us :p ) **
cbrpaddy
22-08-07, 07:54 PM
Howdy chaps 'n chapettes, I must apologise for not organising a Galway rideout. My feeble excuses being that the weather has been shyte, I've been pretty busy with weddings and stuff, etc etc. In fact, I can only recall being out on the bike about one weekend in the past month and a half anyway :-(
I'm tied up the next two or three weekends , but if there's any interest in having a bit of a hooley after that lemme know and we can start the plotting :D
RainMan
23-08-07, 08:16 AM
My feeble excuses being that the weather has been shyte,
Really ?, can't say I've noticed :toothy2: . I'd certainly be up for a spin "Out West" sometime in September, unless the lads up north have something up their sleeve they're not telling us about. For those who don't mind long(ish) ride outs, myself and Chris are planning a trip to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show on Saturday 20th/ Sunday 21st October
http://www.classicbikeshows.com/showindex.asp?showcode=CMM07&showref=CBS2006297111359
Might also be a chance to meet up with some of the lads on the other island.
we've nothing planned. Phoenix was going to plan something but has too much on. Would love to head over to paddy for a weekend but whether i am allowed out or not will be another question. just organse something and i will see if i can get a weekend pass.
I'm tied up the next two or three weekends , but if there's any interest in having a bit of a hooley after that lemme know and we can start the plotting :D
Unfortunately will be quite busy until end of the September. Send us a postcard if you decide to go somewhere before then :-(
I'll be around anytime for a spin. I'm planning a little warm up spin for my new machine the weekend, Dublin > Limerick > Waterford > Dublin next Saturday avoiding any roads with M and N in thier designations. Well, I'll let some little n's in.
Actually, next weekend I'm going caving... or climbing... but probaly mostly drinking. Weekend after so.
cbrpaddy
08-10-07, 04:25 PM
Howdy there Nuts, welcome to the forum ! Yaaar, I don't be that side of the country much myself, it does smell a bit on account of where it's close to, but if yer ever over in the wesht for a blast giz a shout.
RainMan
08-10-07, 09:28 PM
Still no takers for the Staffordshire show week after next :confused:, five bikes leaving the Cork/Kerry region and taking the ferry out of Dun Laoghaire.
I would love to but with all the building work going on at my house there is no chance at all!
dasoutham
10-10-07, 08:48 PM
Still no takers for the Staffordshire show week after next :confused:, five bikes leaving the Cork/Kerry region and taking the ferry out of Dun Laoghaire.
You'll probably pass fairly close to my house in Cheshire on the way there. Would be interested in picking up with you guys on the way.
Cheers,
Dave
dasoutham
10-10-07, 08:55 PM
And another thing!
Watch out for speed cameras on your way to Stafford!
North Wales isn't too bad, but I was done for 38 mph in a 30 limit near Llangollen. And it was on my 48th birthday, spoiled a totally clean licensehttp://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/images/icons/icon8.gif
Staffordshire is covered in Gatsos on A-road speed limits, a real piss-off as some of the roads are brilliant.
RainMan
10-10-07, 09:01 PM
Sure Dave, you'd be very welcome, our normal route for this trip is across north Wales via the A55, at the end of the A55 we would normally stay on the northern motorway route past Runcorn on the M56 and then straight down the M6 to Stafford, but we could easily hook off in the Chester direction and take the A roads down rather than the motorway, which I imagine would be closer to you, it would be great to meet up with some of the UK lads.:p
RainMan
10-10-07, 09:20 PM
And another thing!
Watch out for speed cameras on your way to Stafford!
Staffordshire is covered in Gatsos on A-road speed limits, a real piss-off as some of the roads are brilliant.
Aye, used to live just off the A41 in Watford, had the dubious distinction of living on the most densly speed camera populated road in Britain, 5 camera in 1.5 miles, was famous for people losing their license before they got to the end of it, remember when Quentin Wilson turned up with a BBC crew to do a Top Gear special on it. Only advantage that we have is that we can't get our licenses pointed if nabbed in the UK, but this is to change in January :mad:
dasoutham
10-10-07, 09:22 PM
Sure Dave, you'd be very welcome, our normal route for this trip is across north Wales via the A55, at the end of the A55 we would normally stay on the northern motorway route past Runcorn on the M56 and then straight down the M6 to Stafford, but we could easily hook off in the Chester direction and take the A roads down rather than the motorway, which I imagine would be closer to you, it would be great to meet up with some of the UK lads.:p
I'm in Winsford, only about 7 miles from Junction 18 on the M6. Please keep in contact!
I've only been on my bike 3 times since April cos I've been poorly sick. Went to Honda Chester today to buy a new top box, came home a lot faster than I went (trucks, tractors, coffin dodgers doing 30mph max) and am still grinning.
Cheers,
Dave
Only advantage that we have is that we can't get our licenses pointed if nabbed in the UK, but this is to change in January :mad:
That's terrible - there'll be absolutely no point in crossing the water to the mainland at all then.....
dasoutham
15-10-07, 09:52 PM
Hi Rainman,
What time does your ferry get in to Holyhead?
I could meet up with you guys at Knutsford or Sandbach services on the M6, usually about 2 hours from Holyhead unless travelling at naughty speeds.
I haven't used either of the services for years so I can't comment on their standards at present.
The northbound Stafford services is new and smart (Marks & Sparks food shop) but not much use for meeting up southbound!
Been back to Chester Honda today, the new top box is fine but the mounting plate on my '97 bike is not compatible with it, so a new one ordered...
Cheers,
Dave
RainMan
17-10-07, 10:02 AM
Hi Dave, sent you a PM
GW_elder
18-10-07, 11:24 AM
RainMan - when you in Dun Laoghaire ? Live locally so could drop down for a coffee to find out whats going on in the 'real' capital (from the city originally)
ChrisH - '...crossing the water to the mainland' . We don't have to cross water to visit the mainland - we're already here ;) !!
RainMan
18-10-07, 03:49 PM
ChrisH - '...crossing the water to the mainland' . We don't have to cross water to visit the mainland - we're already here ;) !!
Ha Ha, spot the ex-pat.
GW_elder why don't you just hop on the ferry and come along, good to see another Cork man on the forum.
goldiefish
25-11-07, 11:40 AM
Ha Ha, spot the ex-pat.
GW_elder why don't you just hop on the ferry and come along, good to see another Cork man on the forum.
There can never be enough Corkmen on any forum.:occasion9:
FatFergie
25-11-07, 11:51 AM
:wav: :wav: There can never be enough Corkmen on any forum.:occasion9::wav: :wav: :wav:
PS. Rainman is a blow in!!!!!!!!:p :p :p
goldiefish
25-11-07, 11:53 AM
PS. Rainman is a blow in!!!!!!!!:p :p :p
I have heard immigration at the Youghal Checkpoint has become very slack lately.:thumbup:
FatFergie
25-11-07, 01:52 PM
Truth be told, I'm one too..I've only been here 30 odd years! :D I've been in Cobh ten years and I'm still "in over the bridge". :confused:
alpslapper
25-11-07, 02:26 PM
Did you guys get to meet up then? Any pics or reports from the show?
goldiefish
25-11-07, 03:39 PM
Did you guys get to meet up then? Any pics or reports from the show?
We occasionally nod approvingly at each other when passing or in Petrol Stations. Is that counted as a meeting?
RainMan
26-11-07, 11:42 AM
Did you guys get to meet up then? Any pics or reports from the show?
Not really, a puncture put paid to my early morning meeting plans, got to see lovely North Anglesea, well not really it was dark, but the recovery service was ace and got to the show by 12:00 the following day :thumbup:
A "blow-in" is right Fergus, parochialism is alive and well in Ireland. Up where I'm originally from (North-east), if your ancesters didn't build Newgrange, you were an outsider, god help the 'New Irish' with the less than pale complexions. :-?
FatFergie
28-11-07, 09:34 PM
Never mind all that, Anyone available for a meander around the boreens and byways of the ringdumadoodumdaa Cork and Kerry mountains next sunday (first day of december isn't it?) fairly early to make the most of the short daylight? H boys?, Rainyman?, Kerryman?, Goldie?
If the weather is better than raining and windy all day I'll be out for a spin anyway...................if I've got my Christmas shoppping done!:o
dasoutham
28-11-07, 10:00 PM
Never mind all that, Anyone available for a meander around the boreens and byways of the ringdumadoodumdaa Cork and Kerry mountains next sunday (first day of december isn't it?) fairly early to make the most of the short daylight? H boys?, Rainyman?, Kerryman?, Goldie?
If the weather is better than raining and windy all day I'll be out for a spin anyway...................if I've got my Christmas shoppping done!:o
Oh you guys are making me jealous now! About 9 years ago Mrs S and I had a tour of the Dingle and the Ring of Kerry, plus some diversions, on the @. In October so it was quiet, but it was also a bit wet & windy! Stayed in Castle Gregory, Valentia Island, and Kenmare.
Excellent B&B's everywhere, and particularly good bars in Kenmare.
Maddest place has to be Killorglin - we've considered going over for the Puck Fair but never quite plucked up the courage.
Cheers,
Dave
RainMan
29-11-07, 11:45 AM
we've considered going over for the Puck Fair but never quite plucked up the courage.
Don't worry the old goat doesn't bite, and the animal that they carry down the main street is fairly harmless as well :D. But you'd obviously be extremely welcome if you came next year, hopefully the summer will be a bit better than the last one.:toothy2:
Fergus, I would be game for a bit of a spin on Sunday, thunder storms and horizontal rain forecast, but sure that just makes it a bit more interesting.
Maddest place has to be Killorglin - we've considered going over for the Puck Fair but never quite plucked up the courage.
Cheers,
Dave
Lived here 20 years and never made it... in the old days before the celtic feline it used to be a serious piss-up and fighting weekend, frequented particularly by the non-settled community.... think it's just tourist stuff now. Anyway there's much madder places than Killorglin
As for a ride -out on Sunday, this is what Met Eireann (can't do the fadtha) have to say about it "The rain will clear to frequent showers for Sunday and winds veering westerly are likely to increase to gale force again in many places. It will feel cold and there will be a risk of hail and thunderstorms once more." Brrrrr...
Lived here 20 years and never made it... in the old days before the celtic feline it used to be a serious piss-up and fighting weekend, frequented particularly by the non-settled community.... think it's just tourist stuff now. Anyway there's much madder places than Killorglin
As for a ride -out on Sunday, this is what Met Eireann (can't do the fadtha) have to say about it "The rain will clear to frequent showers for Sunday and winds veering westerly are likely to increase to gale force again in many places. It will feel cold and there will be a risk of hail and thunderstorms once more." Brrrrr...
Sounds just like when we were down with you during the summer! Wouldn't let that put you off. Just wait until the bad weather sets in!:D
FatFergie
30-11-07, 12:40 PM
As for a ride -out on Sunday, this is what Met Eireann (can't do the fadtha) (úsé yóúr "ált gr" kéy:p )have to say about it "The rain will clear to frequent showers for Sunday and winds veering westerly are likely to increase to gale force again in many places. It will feel cold and there will be a risk of hail and thunderstorms once more." Brrrrr...
hmmmmmmmmmmm...... I reserve the right to look out the window and say "**** that". :eek:
RainMan
30-11-07, 03:00 PM
hmmmmmmmmmmm...... I reserve the right to look out the window and say "**** that". :eek:
Hmm, with the forecast similer to today (torrential here in Little Island), you'll probably be saying just that......
FatFergie
30-11-07, 06:26 PM
Hmm, with the forecast similer to today (torrential here in Little Island), you'll probably be saying just that......
Yeah but it didn't last long, I was out most of the day and didn't get that wet. Any places you want to go or see, any ideas for a route?
Well all I can say is Good Luck to you!! Just going to try that Alt Gr trick Met Éireann well ain't that something! Thanks Fergus, I've often wondered how to do that. How about the accent going t'other way? The cedilla? Umlaut? I'm sure they're all there somewhere....
FatFergie
01-12-07, 10:29 PM
Well it looks like just you and me Rainman........... ehmmmmm :( except I've spent the afternoon/evening trying to sort out an horrendous misfire; right now I've got a 300cc single so I can't see myself being on the road tommorow. It's a bit late now so I'll phone or text tommorow morning.
except I've spent the afternoon/evening trying to sort out an horrendous misfire; right now I've got a 300cc single
Hope it isn't the Transalp CDi disease..... although I think yours is later model. Wasn't a very pleasant day in Kerry anyway and Shane's Vara is off the road awaiting rear cylinder camshaft bearings - hopefully get them tomorrow in Tralee. Hope you sorted your problem FFergie..
FatFergie
02-12-07, 07:37 PM
Hope it isn't the Transalp CDi disease..... ..
I think it is, I've got the four coil/twin ICU model but the units are on their sides. Nevertheless I've gone through everything and I think it must be. Started up fine this morning but then went bad again, seems intermitent. :(
****e.... thought yours was the later model. The guy who had my first TA before me had this prob. I found out loads of stuff for him, but that was years ago... he bought a new CDi from Germany then I bought the TA off him.... Basically the units crack across the PCB just behind the connector, so if you can scrape away gently you may find a hairline crack in one of the strips which it's possible to mend with solder, then reseal with silicon sealer or something I imagine. BTW I have two coils for the early models if they're any use to you...
RainMan
03-12-07, 09:05 AM
Wasn't a very pleasant day in Kerry anyway and Shane's Vara is off the road awaiting rear cylinder camshaft bearings - hopefully get them tomorrow in Tralee.
Was a pretty nasty day in Cork as well, took the 'Alp out early on Sunday and it was no fun, so didn't get far, sorry to hear about all the bike woes, I suppose it's the best time of the year to get all of the problems sorted out as it's very hard right to get any pleasure out of riding right now. :(
goldiefish
04-12-07, 04:54 AM
Sadly I was in Greater London on sunday. It was pissing there too. Next weekend I have to go to Galway.
However I got a nice new Frank Thomas Jacket at the Bike Show in the NEC for a song, that I can't wait to try out in the next deluge.
So what about a meet up in dublin over christmas/new year? We could all crash at Samih's:D
So what about a meet up in dublin over christmas/new year? We could all crash at Samih's:D
Wow, that sounds like a great idea! Does Mrs Sami know?? Trying to organise a Munster get together before Rainman disappears into darkest Africa...
don't think i mentioned it to him yet!:D I reakon we just turn up.
Jeepers, you're an awful one for the organising :D I'll get my sleeping bag.....
RainMan
05-12-07, 11:14 AM
Stuff the sleeping bag, I'm sure Sami will have perfectly adequate sleeping arrangements for all 15 of us when we turn up unannounced :tard:.
Stuff the sleeping bag, I'm sure Sami will have perfectly adequate sleeping arrangements for all 15 of us when we turn up unannounced :tard:.
Quite right... what was I thinking about. The Samis would only be insulted if we turned up with our own kit.... haven't quite figured out all 15 yet though!
Seriously though, is this a good idea? I need a show of hands as for who is interested before i try and sort something.
And i'm guessing you guy would prefer overnight as you have so far to go?
Hello, just realised I haven't been online for nearly 5 months when got a woke up mail from DaveS. Yeah, we have plenty of sleeping capacity in our semi-d mansion, new porch and all, you're all welcome. Garden is a bit soggy this time of the year, but that shouldn't dampen enthusiasm of any would be campers.
Had a bit of a bump with white van man couple of months ago. No injuries, but strom needed new forks. I think the van needed a new door, so got away lightly. I was travelling alongside him (admittedly on the bicycle lane) when van guy suddenly changed lane without indicating or looking. Bar end and crashbar took the impact saving knee with bruising only, and shoulder with just a soft bump. Was bit a shaken afterwards.
I have no plans for 28th-> so definitely on for a decent spin.
FatFergie
08-12-07, 08:50 AM
Seriously though, is this a good idea? I need a show of hands as for who is interested before i try and sort something.
And i'm guessing you guy would prefer overnight as you have so far to go?
I have to say doubtful, I don't get a whole lot of time off at Christmas and I (suppose I :() have to spend a bit of it with family and inlaws (:mad:).
Thanks anyway for the invite Samih/Simon. :)
Would be great to see y'all, just not sure about the logistics! What sort of thing had you in mind Chief Organiser?? A pleasant lunch followed by Show perhaps? Or a gentle stroll around the Phoenix Park? Have I got the general gist of things or am I barking up the wrong tree? Woof, woof...
no i was thinking a get together rather than i bike run so that anf wives etc can join us. It was an idea that rose cause you all managed to meet for the bike show.
cbrpaddy
12-12-07, 12:37 PM
Howdy guys, I might be going to this if anyone else might be interested in toddling along ?
3 dj's, 8 bands, loads of bikes to look at, plenty of accommodation around.
http://www.bebo.com/koolerthankristmas
3 dj's, 8 bands, loads of bikes to look at, plenty of accommodation around.
Will you bring the teepee?
cbrpaddy
12-12-07, 05:34 PM
Will you bring the teepee?
Aye, tis the way to camp in style. Will nick a few pallets from the bonfire to use for myself :)
no i was thinking a get together rather than i bike run
Definitely be interested... not so sure about anf wife though ;)
cbrpaddy
04-01-08, 11:00 AM
Anyone interested in this ???
http://www.crusty.com/upcomingtours_UK08.htm
They're in Belfast on 11/12th Jan :-)
I had a lot of the videos but wore many of them out..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyh3vJlJCqY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJFPW2fxLuM&feature=related
goldiefish
04-01-08, 07:43 PM
Is that like the crowd who were in Slane last year?
cbrpaddy
07-01-08, 07:46 PM
I think that was Red Bull X-Fighters, similar in that they're on bikes doing mad schtuff :-)
everyone go to the national meet poll and vote for Ireland, as i complained that it wasn't an option and they added it so i don't want it to look like its just me. Don't worry, it probably won't actually come to ireland as at the moment there are 44 people voted for darmor.
FatFergie
21-01-08, 07:34 PM
Shhhhh..... they're watching us.......
goldiefish
21-01-08, 10:21 PM
Disgraceful carry on.
I'm shocked...
Where do I vote again?
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=23083
Hey,
There's a bit of a get together and spin being organsied at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on the 27th Jan, this Sunday.. at 1100 or 1200... food then a spin. I'm leaving from Swords (on the M1) at 0900. I'll be on the 00-C Varadero with the gold side bits.
If yez are about.
Regards
Dave
PM me if you want my number.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=23083
Not a bad show from the little Island :D
Tony K
FatFergie
23-01-08, 01:10 PM
Hey,
There's a bit of a get together and spin being organsied at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on the 27th Jan, this Sunday.. at 1100 or 1200... food then a spin. I'm leaving from Swords (on the M1) at 0900. I'll be on the 00-C Varadero with the gold side bits.
If yez are about.
Regards
Dave
PM me if you want my number.
Sounds great Dave but it's a bit far for me. I'd be meeting myself coming home!
Not a bad show from the little Island :D
Tony K
We're getting there alright, but still a bit to go yet! Tempted to try and unite with the scotish to win the vote!
Wee Bro
23-01-08, 03:56 PM
We're getting there alright, but still a bit to go yet! Tempted to try and unite with the scotish to win the vote!
Ah jaysus boys, we're gettin close!! Ireland this year, Scotland next!!
FatFergie
23-01-08, 05:19 PM
We're getting there alright, but still a bit to go yet! Tempted to try and unite with the scotish to win the vote!
I think most of the scots will have voted by know but how about the "others", the Italians, Americans, Scandinavians etc.
I think most of the scots will have voted by know but how about the "others", the Italians, Americans, Scandinavians etc.
go ahead and msg them by all means.
FatFergie
24-01-08, 01:06 PM
go ahead and msg them by all means.
Got one definite from Espoo! (CAD).
Scotland. What do you think? Have spoken to a few members and they are keen on this one. As the English members don't care what we do we will sort ourselves out! I want one last trip in before my first child arrives in July so want to go and see scotland on the bike. The rough plan would be to head over on a thursday night and then head around scotland for the next few days, getting the ferry home again on the Sunday night. That way most people only need to take one day off work. Chish from kerry is coming so anyone down that way can sort out to meet up with him on the way up i guess. It will be around the end of april i think and camping unless the weather turn nasty.:thumbleft:
Simon, Chrish, Scotland sounds like winner. Once the date it locked in place I'll book holidays the same day :-) Depending on the expected day in July, it may be a good idea to leave at least two weeks buffer zone before the big date :-)
FatFergie
13-02-08, 01:26 PM
Sounds like fun but I'm a doubtful, :(, I just don't have the time off to spare. Enjoy and take loads of pitchers.
Whealie
20-02-08, 06:43 PM
Am I allowed in here?
Anyway, I am coming over on 1 April, arriving at Rosslare about 6pm and aiming to head into Dublin for the evening, if anyone is around?
The next morning, I aim to head up to Dogheda, stopping there briefly to see someone, then to Belfast, where I hope to drop my stuff at my hotel and then head out and meet Simon to be shown some of Northern Ireland before my conference duties start in earnest that evening.
On Sunday I will spend the afternoon pootling about until I get somewhere to stay near the ferry that evening, as I return on the 9am ferry on Monday morning.
I'd love to meet as many of you as are about.
RainMan
21-02-08, 09:02 AM
Are you returning via Dublin or Rosslare at the weekend ?, unfortunetly April 1 falls of a Tuesday, my dear old mum leaves near Drogheda and it would be an excuse for blast up the country.
Whealie
22-02-08, 08:17 PM
Rainman,
My plan is to arrive about 6pm I think the ferry arrives, and ride up to Dublin. I will sort myself a hotel for the evening, but on the Wednesday, I will ride to Drogheda and then onto Belfast. If you are about for any of that, let's meet.
I'll be the one coming off the ferry on a Africa Twin, so I should be recognisable.
FatFergie
24-04-08, 10:53 AM
:thumbright:
Good luck and safe travelling to everyone going on the highland fling. Weather seems to be warming up.
Wee Bro
24-04-08, 11:00 AM
Cheers Fergie,
But it looks like we could be pushing our bikes around for the weekend unless the scots leave us a few gallons of petrol. Dont you just love industrial action?
Marty.
If worst comes to worst we can buy Coleman fuel. At least V-Strom runs perfectly using it :-)
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