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[Lord Vader]

Just to let you guys now.Deb and I are home now and we had a great time:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Thanks to everyone.Was good to see old friends again and make new ones.
Will upload some pics later


Hey Mods how about a picture only National thread????:D:D:D

[Slimie]

Official Well Done To Deb :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Good to finally meet you two, too!

-Simon

[digitalcaptive]

I got home about 17:30, great weekend, great people, roll on next year!

[Cie]

Home too :)

That was a great weekend, I hope we don't have to wait for a year 'til the next one :thumbright:

Only problem I have is a sunburned head after helping strip the marquee.

[Whealie]

Got home about 4.15. Zebra's Reg/rec had failed (as Annette Suspected) so I had to have a bump start at the Plume and make sure everything was turned off (lights, Sat Nav etc) to restart on the two very short stops.
Have unpacked and put everything away now.

Must be time for another beer.

Awesome weekend, particularly for the ten of us who lived up to the "where we're going we don't need roads" logo.

Now the Zebra repairs begin in earnest.

Good to meet new or less-familiar faces as well as all the old hands.

[Slimie]

Awesome weekend, particularly for the ten of us who lived up to the "where we're going we don't need roads" logo.

Now the Zebra repairs begin in earnest.

Good to meet new or less-familiar faces as well as all the old hands.

Chris,

Well done for nursing Zebra home

Hope you got lots of pic's, videos and a route - I'm going to try to emulate you as soon as I can!!

-Simon

[samben]

Got back about 5pm after a couple of stops and have finished the unpacking. Thanks to all of you for a great weekend. I did not get to meet all of you but there is always next year.:thumbright:

[StumpyFingers]

I got home safe at 5:30 and unloaded then went and filled up, the bike and my stomach.
Great time nice to meet some new members.

[Sharribee]

Home, got here about 620pm, took the very long way home. Great ride though.

[Annette]

Stormforce8 and I got home at 7pm. A great ride back. as a bonus, we've got an extra bike tucked away in the garage too:D

Lost property found so far:
One mobile phone headset (Whealie it might be yours)
One starcom type cable (the bit that goes from the bike to the helmet) - found where the bikes were parked for the photo shoot on Saturday.

[Slimie]

Home, got here about 620pm, took the very long way home. Great ride though.

Dad navigating again??

:D:D:D:D:D

Great to meet the Taffya at last.

-Simon

[Whealie]

Dad navigating again??

:D:D:D:D:D

Great to meet the Taffya at last.

-Simon
Christ Almighty, he couldn't find the bar most of the time I saw him.

[Mervinh]

Home, got here about 620pm, took the very long way home. Great ride though.
Did ya get too do Porlock then Sharrie. nice innit
merv

[Sharribee]

Did ya get too do Porlock then Sharrie. nice innit
merv

Yep, loved it. I am going to have to see what J has done to his GPS though, he seems to have had an upgrade. you know the route planner where it says go via.......


His has the option of go via....... "the grassiest, muddiest, slipperyiest roads you can find and if you can throw a few dustings of fine gravel and cow s*it on the steep downhil bends that'll be even better" option with a "honest sharrie it looked like a good main road on the map" automatic response. Must be the XRV special Street Pilot



Porlock hill was a piece of cake after that lot

[Jacqueslemac]

I arrived home about 8pm, having left Mark and Anton88 at Andover.

Thanks to everyone for a brilliant weekend. Apart from Stormforce8's route on Friday - the one where we managed to follow the rain cloud all day!

[Slimie]

Yep, loved it. I am going to have to see what J has done to his GPS though, he seems to have had an upgrade. you know the route planner where it says go via.......


His has the option of go via....... "the grassiest, muddiest, slipperyiest roads you can find and if you can throw a few dustings of fine gravel and cow s*it on the steep downhil bends that'll be even better" option with a "honest sharrie it looked like a good main road on the map" automatic response. Must be the XRV special Street Pilot



Porlock hill was a piece of cake after that lot

Deja vu, isn't that what he said when he turned up yesterday afternoon with the Capo guy?

:D:D:D:D

-Simon

[Sharribee]

Deja vu, isn't that what he said when he turned up yesterday afternoon with the Capo guy?

:D:D:D:D

-Simon

Does sound familiar doesn't it. I am sure one of the roads had a big sign saying not suitable for motor vehicles on as well :D

Who says I can't ride off road

[fatowl]

Arrived home safe & sound (well, I have such a long way to go don't I).
It was really good to meet so many forum members.
A brilliant weekend, and many thanks to all who help organise it, and Stormforce8 and Wheelie for organising/leading the ride outs.

[StumpyFingers]

snip........Who says I can't ride off road

Would that be your physio or doctor?

[Sharribee]

Would that be your physio or doctor?

oops, must have forgotten to ask at my last visit :blob:

[micksylver]

Arrived home at 7 after a leisurely plod home. Saw WinXPmaster and Pale Rider, as they passed us just before Tamworth Services.

Got mobbed by our two kids when we got in and had a whirlwind of tour of what they did while we were away, followed by the dreaded homework!

Thanks all for a great weekend. Special mention for Whealie, thanks for assisting the camping numpties with their cheapo tent (my words not his!) - cheers Chris :thumbright:.

Only one problem - needed longer to get to meet all the folks who came out to Dartmoor - what a turnout!

[cabbage2404]

Top weekend (Again) . Whealie, you're a star :D.

[Whealie]

Arrived home safe & sound (well, I have such a long way to go don't I).
It was really good to meet so many forum members.
A brilliant weekend, and many thanks to all who help organise it, and Stormforce8 and Wheelie for organising/leading the ride outs.
Next year I'll cook you toast every morning. :D

[winxp-master]

Saw WinXPmaster and Pale Rider, as they passed us just before Tamworth Services.

Aye we were going a fair old lick all the way home really. Got in at 20:00 so not bad timing. We rode with tendays to birmingham and made him miss his turn :( but he was ok and rerouted, it was Dereks fault i think :p

The one night i had there i enjoyed, it was good to finally put faces to names. 820 mile round trip for a few shandies, must be mad! :D

[nomad]

got back at 5.45 after a detour to the cheddar gorge
did'nt get to meet everyone but glad i met the few i did
looking forward to the next time so i can meet a few more
apologies to samben for not stopping to talk at the services as i had just had a bit of bad news from home and had to get back asap-all's well now though

:D:D

[samben]

got back at 5.45 after a detour to the cheddar gorge
did'nt get to meet everyone but glad i met the few i did
looking forward to the next time so i can meet a few more
apologies to samben for not stopping to talk at the services as i had just had a bit of bad news from home and had to get back asap-all's well now though

:D:D


Not a problem mate. Glad that everything is ok now.

[kitped]

Jamped & myself got back at 4:30 after leaving at 9:30.

A fantastic weekend, thanks to all those who arranged it:thumb: can't wait for next year now. It was good to put faces to names at last..:p

[anton88]

Thanks for a great weekend to all, and particularly for me BTBloke who surpassed himself with the brekkie and dinner :thumbright: cheers mate.


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[RickSkye]

Hi Vader

And anyone else thats interested
Just got in the door, 1762 miles later. Trip up took 14 hours, I will explain later, of to bed now with a nice warm wife.:blob:

[Lord Vader]

Hi Vader

And anyone else thats interested
Just got in the door, 1762 miles later. Trip up took 14 hours, I will explain later, of to bed now with a nice warm wife.:blob:
Glad you made it home ok. It is a long way to go just to get hangovers:D:D
Was good to see you again:thumbup:

[stanbloke]

Thanks to all for a incredible weekend :thumbright:.

Me and Nursey had a superb time, the atmosphere was brilliant so many xrv'ers havin a laugh, Priceless!!.

Load of lovely bikes too but star of the show was Antons @, bootiful.:D:D:D:D.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

Thanks to all the folk who arranged venues, rides, help etc. etc. for the event - too many to mention! Had a great time. :thumbright:

Sharrie - I think my Zumo must have the same "upgrade". It led Kam and me along some of the narrowest, steepest public roads in Britain. Trying to stay off the mud/gravel/grass/moss in the centre of the road and keping the panniers away from the rocks on each side was tricky!

[Lady Vader]

(quote) A great ride back. as a bonus, we've got an extra bike tucked away in the garage too:D


Thanks so very much to Annette & Stormforce :D:D

A fantastic weekend far too many people to thank, but a big thank you to the organisers superb job, well done :thumbup:

Debs

[Mervinh]

Thanks to all the folk who arranged venues, rides, help etc. etc. for the event - too many to mention! Had a great time. :thumbright:

Sharrie - I think my Zumo must have the same "upgrade". It led Kam and me along some of the narrowest, steepest public roads in Britain. Trying to stay off the mud/gravel/grass/moss in the centre of the road and keping the panniers away from the rocks on each side was tricky!
thats normal road surfaces down here nowadays, devon county council have a budget of 8p to spend on roads and they spend it on grass seed and the farmers supply free cow crap to help it grow
Merv :D:D:D:D:thumbright:

[phil w]

Great weekend, nice to meet everybody, sorry if I offended anybody once alcohol had got into my system:D Apologies to Bigrog for keeping him awake:D:D
Great ride down on Friday with the sun on our backs
Fantastic ride on Saturday, just love Dartmoor, how beautiful.
Great time with a small bite at Captain Jaspers:D
Got home about 1730 after going down more obscure lanes in Dartmoor with Stormforce's Garmin:thumbup: And being a lone rider home, had a ball.

Rekon we need another improptu camping trip. ;)

[Mabels Old Man]

Had a great weekend, shame about all the hondas :rolleyes::rolleyes:






Dad navigating again??

:D:D:D:D:D

Great to meet the Taffya at last.

-Simon



Wasn't with them na na. Anyway all my routes over the weekend didn't involve rain including the trip down.:D

Christ Almighty, he couldn't find the bar most of the time I saw him.


No but I found my new tele when I got home, oh did I tell you how good it is?

[GeoBloke]

Soopah weekend despite arriving late and leaving early. Banging hangover (Jail Ale) didn't stop me from loving the ride home. Great twisty little roads with a amazing view just around the next corner. Stopped to take lots of pics of my beloved @ with some of the scenery for a backdrop (also with sheep, horses and Belted Galloways).

Great to put faces to names (again) and share a drink or five.:occasion5:

[HUDDERS]

Hi all got home at 5pm yesterday that is :D

Thanks to all that organised the meet :thumbup::thumbup:

Good to see some old friends and meet some new ones ;)

Had a great weekend :cool:

Simon

[RickSkye]

Back in the land of the living,

Thanks to all for organisation and attending, it was my first national and hopefuly not my last.

Highlights for me were the 25 bike rideout on Friday, never done that before.
The roundabouts were awsome, trying to get rid of the chicken strips,
filtering through long traffic queues and generally mucking about with the cars.
Having a few wets and a good laugh with friendly people and putting names to faces, some matched what you though they would be and some did not.
Travelling 1762 miles in 5 days on my alp.

Low points, loosing one of my ignition keys on way down, Sat nav crapping out, wet tent and stuff, some one saying transalps are **** and you have to be over 50 to appriciate a bonevilles( no soul at all), loosing contact with lowflyer on the way back. Havn't heard from him yet.

RickSkye

[Sharribee]

Soopah weekend despite arriving late and leaving early. Banging hangover (Jail Ale) didn't stop me from loving the ride home. Great twisty little roads with a amazing view just around the next corner. Stopped to take lots of pics of my beloved @ with some of the scenery for a backdrop (also with sheep, horses and Belted Galloways).

Great to put faces to names (again) and share a drink or five.:occasion5:

Ohhh yeah that Jail Ale was very good stuff, very drinkable. I blame that stuff for me falling on my arse on Friday night :D

[burrich]

Got home safely yesterday at 4 ish. Vader passed me on the motorway doing supersonic speeds ;) What a weekend...names to faces...ride outs...superb :D:D:D

[AIRWOLF]

Jean and me got back 7.30 (last night), easy ride back, long rest stops :thumbleft:.

Great weekend, great company.

Thanks to Stormforce8 for both the wet rideout and the sunny rideout, great to have some local knowledge.

Special thanks to Phil W for dropping the GS in the carpark, which meant we had to ride like the wind through little twisties and over the tops to catch the others up, . . . . . and got back before them :confused::cool::D:D:D

Thanks to everyone for a brill time.

[Dee Duble Yuh]

... sorry if I offended anybody once alcohol had got into my system:D ...That's an apology to 79 of us all in one go! :D (Just kidding.)

[Sharribee]

Great weekend, nice to meet everybody, sorry if I offended anybody once alcohol had got into my system:D ;)


I have to be honest Phil, I was very offended with all the inneuendos you were throwing around on Friday night whilst Chad was trying to get it up for Pale Rider in the Marquee :D:D:D.

[Reevie]

I got home at about Four, Steve Got back to Newcastle at six after problems with the Regulator on His Africa.

Great to meet old and New Friends and thanks for a cracking weekend.

Cheers for now

Chris

[pale rider]

got back last night about 8pm after a fairly long(though thankfully dry) ride rode back with winxp and tendays blasted back with us as far as birmingham. had a really great time although traffic made gettin there a slow process making me one and a half hours late for the RV at gordano services with stuart123456789,KAM and tendays i stopped in there anyway and to my surprise, the three of them had waited for me which was much appreciated cheers for that lads. everything went great once we'd sorted out my khyam maypole thanks to chad(is there anything that lad cant fettle?) i took a few good snaps of phil and pistol petes ballsy attempt at the river crossing and a some other interesting pics including the irate driver who lost his wing mirror,side window and his cool with chad. i'll post them up just as soon as i figure out how.. all in all a great weekend stormforces magical mystery tour was brilliant. and sharrie, i would definately be up for another hangover in wales in february that you talked about.might be best if i leave the tent at home for that one what do you reckon:mrgreen:

[Whealie]

I have to be honest Phil, I was very offended with all the inneuendos you were throwing around on Friday night whilst Chad was trying to get it up for Pale Rider in the Marquee :D:D:D.
When he couldn't get his pole rigid?

[Whealie]

i stopped in there anyway and to my surprise, the three of them had waited for me which was much appreciated cheers for that lads
Things have improved I see. Even WinXP-Master rode all the way with you this time.

Oh the spirit of camaraderie that the National Meet exudes. Makes you feel all warm and glowing doesn't it?

[fatowl]

...some other interesting pics including the irate driver who lost his wing mirror,side window and his cool with chad...

I look forward to seeing those !

[Sharribee]

and sharrie, i would definately be up for another hangover in wales in february that you talked about.might be best if i leave the tent at home for that one what do you reckon:mrgreen:

:thumbup: check out the meetups I think MoM has put a post in there already, just don't knit with your tent before you try to put it up

[Sharribee]

When he couldn't get his pole rigid?

Apparently it was something to do with his end :angel9:

[pale rider]

i couldn't help it it's those rapidex knitting needles the damn thing is attached to :confused:

[Whealie]

Apparently it was something to do with his end :angel9:
He was supposed to be able to get it up one-handed.

[Sharribee]

He was supposed to be able to get it up one-handed.


He wasn't having much luck then, it took at least 8 other blokes to help him get it erect

[StumpyFingers]

I hope this is not degenerating into another ****.

[Sharribee]

I hope this is not degenerating into another ****.

Of course it's not we are talking about Pale riders tent and Chads attempt at getting it erected :D

[Whealie]

He wasn't having much luck then, it took at least 8 other blokes to help him get it erect
There's never eight willing pairs of hands about when I have trouble with my erection.

[StumpyFingers]

Of course it's not we are talking about Pale riders tent and Chads attempt at getting it erected :D

I kept hearing talk of how easy the tent is to erect but it still took help from Chad.
How do you turn a tent inside out while putting it up?

[Sharribee]

There's never eight willing pairs of hands about when I have trouble with my erection.

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:toothy2:

[phil w]

Sharrie I think the inuendos were flowing faster than the beer, besides I love a good erection and mighty fine it was to see Pale Rider safe in his own erection.
For me one of the highlights of the weekend was at about 1 in the morning a bedraggled Pale Rider came into the marquee to ask if any body knew anything about these biker tents, after a wrestling session in the pouring rain.
Everybody in the world needs a Chad every now and again:D:sign5:

[Sharribee]

Sharrie I think the inuendos were flowing faster than the beer, besides I love a good erection and mighty fine it was to see Pale Rider safe in his own erection.
For me one of the highlights of the weekend was at about 1 in the morning a bedraggled Pale Rider came into the marquee to ask if any body knew anything about these biker tents, after a wrestling session in the pouring rain.
Everybody in the world needs a Chad every now and again:D:sign5:

It was one of those moments where you laugh so hard you belly aches for ages after wasn't it. Just as well Chad was a bit more sober than the rest of us wasn't it

[francis_geoff]

Many thanks to all who did the "extras" to make the weekend run so well!
Surprised that the pub didn't run out of beer (or scotch), it was nice to see my son again(hudders). Looking forward to the next one at Ullapool!

[Cabby]

Many thanks to all who did the "extras" to make the weekend run so well!
Surprised that the pub didn't run out of beer (or scotch), it was nice to see my son again(hudders). Looking forward to the next one at Ullapool!


Poll ????? :bom:

[StumpyFingers]

Next year I'll cook you toast every morning. :D

If you want If there is another van hired for the marque I could arrange for an army field kitchen and you could cook for everyone.

[simon1234]

Great weekend, great to see some familiar faces and make some new friends, thanks to all for making it a great weekend.
The lanes of Devon now have a new landmark "Whealie Hill" ! :thumb:
But seriously a big thanks for sorting the day with the local TRF guys

[Lulu]

Just got back after taking in a visit to the ol' folks in Torbay. Sorry I didn't get a chance to say bye to all on Sunday but it was brilliant to meet you. Big thanks to all who made it happen - I had a fabulous time, roll on next year :):):):).

[HUDDERS]

Many thanks to all who did the "extras" to make the weekend run so well!
Surprised that the pub didn't run out of beer (or scotch), it was nice to see my son again(hudders). Looking forward to the next one at Ullapool!

Talking of scotch Lowflyer was not doing so well on the way home due to the amount you tipped down his neck on Saturday :D:D:D

P.s. see you soon DAD ;);)

[lowflyer]

Talking of scotch Lowflyer was not doing so well on the way home due to the amount you tipped down his neck on Saturday :D:D:D

P.s. see you soon DAD ;);)

Thanks for that YOUNG MAN :D:D:D

Got home around midnight, had a wee problem with my lights ( I couldn't see :mad::mad: ) but was offered help by a rather attractive german lorry driver who offered me a lift in her cab but I declined :rolleyes::rolleyes:.

Thanks for everyone who was involved organising etc, good work :thumbup::thumbup:. Really nice to catch up with some old friends and some new ones :p

Special thanks to Geoff who took me out on a nice little run somewhere :cool::cool::cool: and also for splitting his macallan with me. Thanks a lot Geoff, you are a top man :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:. I will bring the macallans next year :D:D
Mind you, as Hudders says, I wasn't feeling too hot on Sunday --- my mouth resembled the inside of a hindu's doti :D:D, must be a case of mixing the famous grouse with that of a more superior quality :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Rik. I was caught up behind you on that traffic jam, they let you filter through but were obviosly pissed off with you and cut me up. I had to go around the outside to get through.

Got a nice text from the people who let us kip in their lawn on the way down --- their chickens are ok, so that is a bit of a relief.

On question which has been bugging me ------ why was Geoff nominated as arse of the year ????? ( Reckon it was a set up for me to drop me kegs :D:D:D )

See you all next year

[GeoBloke]

If you want If there is another van hired for the marque I could arrange for an army field kitchen and you could cook for everyone.

Sounds great!! MRE's all around!!!!!! :thumbleft:

[Raven]

Got home 20:00 Sat night after pissing about on the Moors for almost 2 hours, judging by the photos I missed plenty :(. Had a great time though, and thanks for everyone who helped with my Pannier situation, you're all fooking stars :thumb:

[RickSkye]

Rik. I was caught up behind you on that traffic jam, they let you filter through but were obviosly pissed off with you and cut me up. I had to go around the outside to get through.

I had my eyes totally front, max concentration, not that good at motorway filtering yet, need more practice......next weekend anyone.


Got a nice text from the people who let us kip in their lawn on the way down --- their chickens are ok, so that is a bit of a relief.

Thank god the chickens are ok, you can just hear it
"They come down from Scotland. had a drink with us, slept in our garden, then murdered our chickens"
Glen Coe all over again.

[Lord Vader]

"They come down from Scotland. had a drink with us, slept in our garden, then murdered our chickens"
.
Everyone knows you are a bunch of Chicken Killers:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:angel9:

[kam]

Hmm... arrived home late that Sunday. DW's route was great. It took me almost 6 hours fr Moor to M5-M4 intersection... we even pass a private toll gate. 50p to get through (see picture of national, u'll notice a beautiful lady, opening the gate). DW... I owe u that....:king:

[Dee Duble Yuh]

That toll road was something! What a cheek to have to pay to ride along it! Was an experience though.

We'll be calling you Kam the Camera Man from now on! :cool:

[kam]

That toll road was something! What a cheek to have to pay to ride along it! Was an experience though.

We'll be calling you Kam the Camera Man from now on! :cool:

Guess u've seen the pictures.....;)

[Rubberchicken]

Home, got here about 620pm, took the very long way home. Great ride though.

Just got in this morning, took the very very long way home. ;-) Great ride indeed, even had some sun, in Wales! Imagine that. :-)

http://rubberchicken.nl/foto/xrv-uk-2008/IMG_1001.JPG

[Chad]

just seen this:thumbup:

you are all as mad as a room full of transvestite badgers:toothy3:

and i love you all:D:D:D:D

cant wait for the next one feckin ace weekend putting more faces to names and putting mirrors through windows:blob::blob::blob:

[digitalcaptive]

Just got in this morning, took the very very long way home. ;-) Great ride indeed, even had some sun, in Wales! Imagine that. :-)

http://rubberchicken.nl/pics/wales.jpg

Hats off to you rubber chicken, you must have clocked up a fair few kilometers, Nice to have met you :thumbup:

[phil w]

Couldnt have picked a better week for a trip arpound Wales Rubber Chicken:thumbup: Did you go some nice places:)

[Rubberchicken]

I certainly did. Got a quick list of places from... Phil I think it was you (I am crap at names) including Llyn Brianne and Betws-y-Coed. And right up the road there is Nant Ffrancon, which is just stunning.

http://rubberchicken.nl/foto/xrv-uk-2008/IMG_1000.JPG

(Not in the last place because of the jet fighters roaring through the valley)

Just downstream of Llyn Brianne:
http://rubberchicken.nl/foto/xrv-uk-2008/IMG_0902.JPG

A little light offroading in the Brecon Beacons:
http://rubberchicken.nl/foto/xrv-uk-2008/IMG_0886.JPG
(Took a wrong turn somewhere... Got a bit scary actually, all on my own up some Welsh mountain.)

Some nice steep bits, 25% down, and 25% up again:
http://rubberchicken.nl/foto/xrv-uk-2008/IMG_0865.JPG

[Rubberchicken]

and putting mirrors through windows:blob::blob::blob:

You know you really do have to waste some more words on this, I must've missed this little incident and it sounds soooo interesting. :D

[phil w]

Yes it was me and glad you found the places, looks like you had some great rididng:thumbup:

[Sharribee]

Rubberchicken you should've said you were detouring through Wales, we'd have come with you for a bit.

Looks like you saw all the best bits