Bring your waterproofs

[Whealie]

The BBC weather (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3119)is not looking too good for the National. One or two spots of rain - not that you'll be able to see them as the visibility will be so poor.

[fatowl]

It's been absolutely chucking it down all night here (nr Exeter). Must bring my rubber boat!

[phil w]

This weather is really poo:(

[anton88]

I'll bring my swimming trunks and arm bands ! :toothy2:

[BIGROG]

Oh fachrisake come on:(... It's gonna be great, just bring the suntan cream, knotted hankie and Raybans OK:cool:.... Think. PMA:rolleyes:

BIGROG:p

[Whealie]

Midday Tuesday: Since I posted this morning, Thursday has got worse (one drop to two) but Saturday just got a lot better. :confused:

[samwise]

I'm not taking this as gospel as, of course, weather can change so quickly, but the Met Office is showing the following for 0700 Weds to 0700 Thurs for the sea around the IOM:

Wind South or southwest 6 or 7, decreasing 5 for a time, then increasing 6 to gale 8 later.
Sea state Rough.
Weather Rain at times.
Visibility Moderate or good.

I am not looking forward to that crossing - although the SeaCat probably won't go in those conditions, and the conventional ferry might only be a possibility? Hmm, wonder if I'll even get off-island if those weather conditions continue :rolleyes:

[Mabels Old Man]

Mine are still drying out after last weekend :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

What's the field like at the Plume, MOM?

[Jacqueslemac]

After this week's weather, probably something like this:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar057.jpg


And here's Whealie getting in practice:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar058.jpg


But let's hope the ride outs are drier than this one:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar060.jpg


For those of you with a sensitive disposition, these pictures were taken in March (http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=25128). As it's now the height of our Indian summer, this weekend may not be as cold...

[Jacqueslemac]

Midday Tuesday: Since I posted this morning, Thursday has got worse (one drop to two) but Saturday just got a lot better. :confused:

I think I'm heading in the wrong direction. The BBC forecast for here (Norfolk) is 22 degrees and sunny on Thursday. I reckon it's a conspiracy.

[nomad]

After this week's weather, probably something like this:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar057.jpg


And here's Whealie getting in practice:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar058.jpg


But let's hope the ride outs are drier than this one:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar060.jpg


For those of you with a sensitive disposition, these pictures were taken in March (http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=25128). As it's now the height of our Indian summer, this weekend may not be as cold...

i'd hate to think it'll be cold as well....

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Whealie]

After this week's weather, probably something like this:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar057.jpg


And here's Whealie getting in practice:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar058.jpg


But let's hope the ride outs are drier than this one:


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/jacqueslemac/Camping%20in%20March/2008Mar060.jpg


For those of you with a sensitive disposition, these pictures were taken in March (http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=25128). As it's now the height of our Indian summer, this weekend may not be as cold...
That was one night. It was raining when I arrived about 5pm, rained all evening, rained all night and was raining when we got up. Jaqueslemac made the mistake of loading his bike on the field and had to be pushed off. I carried my panniers to to the track and managed to drive the bike while walking alongside it through the sodden field and load it once on stony ground.
Let's hope ther eis less rain than that.

[StumpyFingers]

Don't forget to waterproof your cameras as well.

[Jacqueslemac]

Just in case it is wet, what's the protocol about cooking in the marquee for those of us camping and doing our own cooking?

Or do I bring a shelter to cook under?

[Whealie]

Or do I bring a shelter to cook under?
Might dig out a couple of old tent poles and a tarpaulin or groundsheet or something. Should have enough room.

[Mabels Old Man]

What's the field like at the Plume, MOM?

Set up on the right on the higher ground, the lower stuff did get a bit boggy

[nomad]

Set up on the right on the higher ground, the lower stuff did get a bit boggy

so the race is on to see who gets to the right side of the field first..:D
is there an alternative field if it is flooded ??

:toothy5::toothy5:

[Sharribee]

so the race is on to see who gets to the right side of the field first..:D
is there an alternative field if it is flooded ??

:toothy5::toothy5:

I've booked the bunkhouse so you can have my spot :toothy2::toothy2:

[GS Geordie]

After a weekend stranded in my caravan in Northumberland I dont think I can take anymore rain:toothy2:

The water stopped just 2 inches from floor, too close for comfort

Dont forget your hot water bottle James:thumbright:

[Whealie]

I've booked the bunkhouse so you can have my spot :toothy2::toothy2:
Big girls blouse! Is daddy's girl now like Mummy's boy?

[Sharribee]

Big girls blouse! Is daddy's girl now like Mummy's boy?

:D :D I'm not the only one you know, it was because of the kit we need to carry to camp and I don't want to overload my bike (again) in case I drop it (again)


I've got a doctors note anyway it says


Dear XRV nutters

Sharrie is excused from camping cause she has a baddy leg

Ta muchly

Dr :thumbup:

[Whealie]

I bet my dad's bigger than your dad. :p

[Yeti]

Bet mines uglier!

[Whealie]

Bet mines uglier!
like father, like son, hey?

[Yeti]

Ya cut me deep maaaan! ya cut me deep!

Pants!! Still sulking cos I can't come this weekend!!

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

It's soooooo unfair !!!

[Jacqueslemac]

After a weekend stranded in my caravan in Northumberland I dont think I can take anymore rain:toothy2:

The water stopped just 2 inches from floor, too close for comfort

Dont forget your hot water bottle James:thumbright:

You should be used to it then, with all that practice!

I've got a better tent than in February - a Coleman Phad. You know it well. Funnily enough, it's rained every time I've used it.

Are you heading down or staying with the northern rain?

[russh]

Come on now lets be positive about the weather, the words from the Met Office site look a lot more friendly.

Rain at first on Thursday but then showers following in during the day. Most places staying dry on Friday and Saturday with some sunshine at times.
Updated: 1532 on Tue 9 Sep 2008


See, that sounds a lot more fluffy and friendly doesn't it.

Except for the wind.

http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/10519http://lh3.ggpht.com/blah.blah.russ/SMbbidzvx0I/AAAAAAAAAn0/k-N_0NGNal0/weather.jpg

Can't see my pov-special £19.99 tent staying up in that :(
http://picasaweb.google.com/blah.blah.russ/Misc#5244120201283225410

[lowflyer]

Don't give a toss about the weather :rolleyes::rolleyes:


















As long as the craic is good :toothy2::toothy2: :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[StumpyFingers]

AS long as it is not raining when I put the tent up I do not mind.

[digitalcaptive]

AS long as it is not raining when I put the tent up I do not mind.

I thought I'd better invest in an all in one waterproof and for £35.00 (RST) I couldn't resist It can rain all it wants I need some wet riding practice anyway :D

[Whealie]

Midday Tuesday: Since I posted this morning, Thursday has got worse (one drop to two) but Saturday just got a lot better. :confused:
Thursday and Friday are both two drops and Saturday has got one drop again. Visibility is good on Saturday thought.

And we should be able to take the tents down in the dry on Sunday.

The forecast changes so much they cannot actually have a clue what is going to happen.

I remember Jonathan Agnew on Test match Special saying he had looked at the internet and the weather was going to be good. Graham Gooch asked him which site he used, and Agnew said: "Oh i shop round until I find the site with the weather I want." :thumbup:

[StumpyFingers]

Weather update,


It will be sunny and hot Thursday through to Sunday,
on the other hand it could continue to have rain and wind.
Unfortunately the crystal ball remains foggy so it could be unsettled.

[fatowl]

It's a little known fact that true Devonians have webbed feet!

[Whealie]

Thursday remains bad but Friday now has no rain spots and Saturday is sunny. Visibility is good on Friday and Saturday now.

Sun cream and midge spray now required methinks.

[samwise]

If you go to www.metoffice.gov.uk (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk), the forecast doesn't look too bad. Closest is the Dartmouth (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/dartmouth_forecast_weather.html) forecast.

[Whealie]

If you go to www.metoffice.gov.uk (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk), the forecast doesn't look too bad. Closest is the Dartmouth (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/sw/dartmouth_forecast_weather.html) forecast.


"Oh i shop round until I find the site with the weather I want."

:thumbup:

[StumpyFingers]

If you enter the post code of the plume it takes you to Tavistock and the forecast shows sunny intervals 16:00 hrs showers.
So It looks like an early start for me to get there before the water.

[1gear1brake]

And we should be able to take the tents down in the dry on Sunday.

I can't believe you've said that. Now it's gonna pi55 down isn't it. :sign6::iconbiggrin:

[winxp-master]

Graham Gooch asked him which site he used, and Agnew said: "Oh i shop round until I find the site with the weather I want." :thumbup:

lmao...i actually do that, bbc weather looks a bit dodgy....ahh the met office says sun, wheres me bike? lol

[Slimie]

Thursday remains bad but Friday now has no rain spots and Saturday is sunny. Visibility is good on Friday and Saturday now.

Sun cream and midge spray now required methinks.

They lie. Like a rug.

Dashed into the Plume in sunshine (can't be too careful!) just before h
the heavens opened and it pished down!

Stood in the marquee gassing in more pouring rain and jumped at the opportunity to get into Exeter in the dry. And made it, woohoo!!

Wet in the field, dry in the bar!

-Simon

[MCsanandreas]

West Dorset had bigbig thunder and lightening storm about an hour ago,now its just tipping down with rain.

[Slimie]

Been a cracking summer all round, really :(:(:(:(:(

-Simon

[Mervinh]

It's a little known fact that true Devonians have webbed feet!
quack quack

[Slimie]

Beautifully gloriously sunny and warm (yes warm, remember that feeling?) day today on t'moor and all the way down to Looe and back.

Thanks to MOM for a great ride, thanks to the rest of you for cracking company!

That is all!!

-Simon

[Mervinh]

Watcha up too tomorrow may look down in the morning and say hello
Merv

[Slimie]

Counting them out and then counting them in at the village fun run. Boy do I know how to live :D:D

Go down, it's not far from anywhere and it's great to put face and personalities to names. Even if you forget most of them :thumbleft::thumbleft:

-Simon

[DaveS]

Who are you? :D

[Slimie]

I've been waiting for you to get in front of your 'puter and remind me!!

Early onset thingymajig's such hard work, can't even remember what it's called:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Good ride home, Dave?

-Simon

[DaveS]

Yep didn't take long.
Home about 11:30 .... dried the tent out, just uploading the 156 photo's I managed to take!
And then a nice BBQ in the evening sun... great end to a great weekend.

[Slimie]

:thumbup:

-Simon

[StumpyFingers]

Waterproofs were no good on friday we needed a drysuit and scuba gear.

[DaveS]

Waterproofs were no good on friday we needed a drysuit and scuba gear.
I'll second that!
My gloves are still wet.

[nomad]

made a detour and rode down through wales and did'nt hit any rain until we joined the M5 and even then it was a light shower
every one else i spoke to got pi**ed wet through

:D:D

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Of course. It never rains in Wales. :toothy2:

[Mabels Old Man]

Waterproofs were no good on friday we needed a drysuit and scuba gear.

I'll second that!
My gloves are still wet.


Did it rain then? :rolleyes::rolleyes: