2 weeks tomorrow...

[Robster]

...and I start wending my way up North.

Kinell I've barely even thought about it so far :cyclops:

[Austin]

my plan was 2 weeks today, but looking like I might need to go into work for a couple of extra days that week now:( Still, not long to go!!:-P

[Chad]

ok panic attack :eek: breath breath:D

[Robster]

It'll be reet.....it's only really a loooooooooooooooooooong weekend eh?

Couple of T Shirts, couple of pairs of undercrackers and the Visa card. There, packed already :D

[Lutin]

It'll be reet.....it's only really a loooooooooooooooooooong weekend eh?

Couple of T Shirts, couple of pairs of undercrackers and the Visa card. There, packed already :D



Wot? No toothbrush?

Seriously though. I'm not surprised that you guys are feeling a bit nervous, I know I would be.

Some adventure though, and in a good cause too.

[Chad]

It'll be reet.....it's only really a loooooooooooooooooooong weekend eh?

Couple of T Shirts, couple of pairs of undercrackers and the Visa card. There, packed already :D

jobs a goodun:thumbup::D

[phil w]

Not worried about the bundies or t shirts Im thinking about the bad back aches Ive got now sore arse all the roads, will I be able to do it. Panic:cyclopsani:

[Sharribee]

:( :( snot fair, I want to do it too.



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Not even going to have the splint off by then and I have been told that it's going to be at least another 8 weeks before I am allowed on the bike

[Chad]

:( :( snot fair, I want to do it too.



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Not even going to have the splint off by then and I have been told that it's going to be at least another 8 weeks before I am allowed on the bike:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(nuff said:(

[Wee Jack]

I think my brain has started to get my body conditioned to this - last couple of nights , I've been awake at 3:00am. It's braw !! we'll be packing our bikes to leave JOG in daylight if it's a cloudless night. I love this time of year in West of Scotland !!!! Nowhere on earth does a sunset like Scotland in June/July - if you can stay awake long enough to see it !!!!!!

My erse has been in training too - cycling to work 3 days (100 miles) a week for the last 6 weeks or so (since I chucked the Ambulance job, and can leave for work as early as I like now).

Life is good playmates. You all stay safe , let's have no "oh ****" stories before we go .

Just read this post back to myself - what a load of rambling old pish :blah5::blah5::blah5::blah5::blah5:. But I'm not going to change it :D:D

[skyrise]

I have 10 days including today before i set off.. Doesn't give me much time to get everything ready on the bike, and my chain that i thought was good for a few more 1000 miles has become really lose.. :(

please god.... "make it a dry week"

[Chad]

I think my brain has started to get my body conditioned to this - last couple of nights , I've been awake at 3:00am. It's braw !! we'll be packing our bikes to leave JOG in daylight if it's a cloudless night. I love this time of year in West of Scotland !!!! Nowhere on earth does a sunset like Scotland in June/July - if you can stay awake long enough to see it !!!!!!

My erse has been in training too - cycling to work 3 days (100 miles) a week for the last 6 weeks or so (since I chucked the Ambulance job, and can leave for work as early as I like now).

Life is good playmates. You all stay safe , let's have no "oh ****" stories before we go .

Just read this post back to myself - what a load of rambling old pish :blah5::blah5::blah5::blah5::blah5:. But I'm not going to change it :D:Dcrikey im cutting preparation tight.. bikes booked in next week for some seat alterations and on the sat for its service ................and sheeeat i need to get the new screen sorted bugger i forgot about that:rolleyes:

[Mudwiz]

Think I might give mine a wash!

:D.

[Heather]

Feel pretty miffed I can't even be in the welcome committee at Lands End. Am going to get Chunk lots of jelly babies.... apparently it's what marathon runners use to keep their energy levels up?!!:naka:
Know you guys will be there for each other to keep each other going and the sence of achievement will make the saddle sore botties seem worthwhile :toothy6::toothy6: ?!
Good on EACH and EVERYONE who is doing this trip and excellent work re the sponsorship so far!

[MX5Ringer]

I realised that my MOT was out at weekend :o got that done yesterday:), Keep swapping between touring screen and standard :confused: trying to see which is best. might get round to changing oil and filter before setting off :rolleyes:(but probably won't)


16 Days till the off for me!:D:D:D:D

MX5Ringer

[stanbloke]

Think I might give mine a wash!

:D.

Suppose I should lube mi Chain. :D:D

[z-weiser]

I realised that my MOT was out at weekend :o got that done yesterday:), Keep swapping between touring screen and standard :confused: trying to see which is best. might get round to changing oil and filter before setting off :rolleyes:(but probably won't)


16 Days till the off for me!:D:D:D:D

MX5Ringer

does that mean that you are going up on the friday?

if so do you mind if i tag along?

also which way are you going?

i think Mudwiz is heading up on the friday - might also be able to hook up with him?

Z

[raymo]

start my leave on the 12th have sorted the bike last time ..new fork seals and bushes all oils done 500+ miles on the new ignition system and sorted the burnt wiring the nearly stuffed all my plans a few week ago..

have fitted a screen ,, makes a big difference and since most of the time will be at 60+ will take the strain of the wee arms.. so the 23 year old XLV750R is in darkness resting for the hardest 3 days if its life:thumbup:

ride dont hide:thumbright:

but will get some 2-3hr arse & bike shakedown runs in ,

going to pack light, b&b on the way back to Aberdeen, not tought that one through:iconbiggrin:

going up friday any one else going from the NE Scotland?? Steve T?

ray

[Palmer]

crikey im cutting preparation tight.. bikes booked in next week for some seat alterations and on the sat for its service ................and sheeeat i need to get the new screen sorted bugger i forgot about that:rolleyes:


What screen you after chad? the ktm big screen?

[Chad]

What screen you after chad? the ktm big screen?sure am:D

[MX5Ringer]

does that mean that you are going up on the friday?

if so do you mind if i tag along?

also which way are you going?

i think Mudwiz is heading up on the friday - might also be able to hook up with him?

Z

Yep, setting off on the Friday around 8 or 9 am, Camping at the JOG Campsite that night.

A convoy sounds good to me,

I have no idea which way I'm going, was thinking about straight up the M6 until it stops around Glasgow then just wing it. Not really looked at a map yet so don't know best way from there.

Anyone else interested?

MX5Ringer

[Wee Jack]

I would like to go up by a different route than the one we're taking on Saturday. So I'm planning to go up Via Loch Lomond , Glen Coe, Fort William, The Great Glen , Inverness and then go to Thurso , and JOG.

I think ? so far, Bandit is planning to do the same and perhaps some of the bunkhouse crew may be interested in joining us , I discussed it breifly with Chad.

What do you think ?? plan a rendevous at the Erskine Bridge and .......??


HAPPY HAPPY DAYS :thumbright:

[MX5Ringer]

What do you think ?? plan a rendevous at the Erskine Bridge and .......??


HAPPY HAPPY DAYS :thumbright:

Sounds good to me, Where's Erskine Bridge? and what time to meet?

[Wee Jack]

Sounds good to me, Where's Erskine Bridge? and what time to meet?

Erskine Bridge is the lowest bridging point on the Clyde - West of Glasgow.

Hold that thought and we'll get a reasonable time for everyone and arrange something the week before we set off .............

May need a fresh thread ????

[Chad]

Erskine Bridge is the lowest bridging point on the Clyde - West of Glasgow.

Hold that thought and we'll get a reasonable time for everyone and arrange something the week before we set off .............

May need a fresh thread ????aye:thumbup:

[bandit]

I would like to go up by a different route than the one we're taking on Saturday. So I'm planning to go up Via Loch Lomond , Glen Coe, Fort William, The Great Glen , Inverness and then go to Thurso , and JOG.

I think ? so far, Bandit is planning to do the same and perhaps some of the bunkhouse crew may be interested in joining us , I discussed it breifly with Chad.

What do you think ?? plan a rendevous at the Erskine Bridge and .......??


HAPPY HAPPY DAYS :thumbright:



Definitely count me in Jack can't wait not long now. :thumbleft::thumbleft::thumbleft:

[Austin]

I have just booked a room at the Seaview Hotel in JoG (£28) and the Lands End Hotel at errr, Lands End (£85). Quite surprised they both still had space. I am getting proper excited and nervous now. 850miles is a fooking long way.

I have also sent an email to everyone in my personal address book at work the other day about the Longest Day and asking for contributions to Macmillan. I planned to keep it all low key and expected just a few quid but the response has absolutely staggered me:D.

In 2 days about £160 has gone on the Justgiving website and I have a similar figure in cash waiting to be paid in (and more to come) plus promises for further £500+ including one of £250 provided I send him start and finish pictures showing completion in under 24hours and the contents of a collection for someone who recently died of cancer - his widow said give to a Cancer charity so about £150 is headed my way soon. FANTASTIC :blob5:

This seems to have hit the right spot at work. Everyone seem to think I am either some sort of red-eyed amphetamine crazed Lunatic or a charitable and saintly adventurer raising money for the needy. Whatever its all good and the money is rolling in.:thumbright:

[Chad]

I have just booked a room at the Seaview Hotel in JoG (£28) and the Lands End Hotel at errr, Lands End (£85). Quite surprised they both still had space. I am getting proper excited and nervous now. 850miles is a fooking long way.

I have also sent an email to everyone in my personal address book at work the other day about the Longest Day and asking for contributions to Macmillan. I planned to keep it all low key and expected just a few quid but the response has absolutely staggered me:D.

In 2 days about £160 has gone on the Justgiving website and I have a similar figure in cash waiting to be paid in (and more to come) plus promises for further £500+ including one of £250 provided I send him start and finish pictures showing completion in under 24hours and the contents of a collection for someone who recently died of cancer - his widow said give to a Cancer charity so about £150 is headed my way soon. FANTASTIC :blob5:

This seems to have hit the right spot at work. Everyone seem to think I am either some sort of red-eyed amphetamine crazed Lunatic or a charitable and saintly adventurer raising money for the needy. Whatever its all good and the money is rolling in.:thumbright:fantastic mate well done:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[alpslapper]

I have just booked a room at the Seaview Hotel in JoG (£28) and the Lands End Hotel at errr, Lands End (£85). Quite surprised they both still had space. I am getting proper excited and nervous now. 850miles is a fooking long way.

I have also sent an email to everyone in my personal address book at work the other day about the Longest Day and asking for contributions to Macmillan. I planned to keep it all low key and expected just a few quid but the response has absolutely staggered me:D.

In 2 days about £160 has gone on the Justgiving website and I have a similar figure in cash waiting to be paid in (and more to come) plus promises for further £500+ including one of £250 provided I send him start and finish pictures showing completion in under 24hours and the contents of a collection for someone who recently died of cancer - his widow said give to a Cancer charity so about £150 is headed my way soon. FANTASTIC :blob5:

This seems to have hit the right spot at work. Everyone seem to think I am either some sort of red-eyed amphetamine crazed Lunatic or a charitable and saintly adventurer raising money for the needy. Whatever its all good and the money is rolling in.:thumbright:

Awesome work Austin :thumbup:

The room situation is best described as ''fluid''. What happens is people ring up and reserve rooms, so you can get told theres no rooms - then people cancel, so you ring up a week later and get told there's loads of rooms.

[J]

:( :( snot fair, I want to do it too.



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Not even going to have the splint off by then and I have been told that it's going to be at least another 8 weeks before I am allowed on the bike
:DI'll be thinking of you babe as me and my fellow GS'sers lead the KTM, Honda convoy South to Lands end:grin::grin: will I feck

[alpslapper]

:DI'll be thinking of you babe as me and my fellow GS'sers wish we could lead the KTM, Honda convoy South to Lands end:grin::grin: will I feck

Fixed it for you :D

[Chad]

Fixed it for you :DYOU GOT IT BAD NOW:D:D:D:D:D:D