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Any interest in having a camping weekend in 2005? (a lot of people here are into camping judging by the 'camping equipment' topic in chatter)
Some where in Wales would be good for me as I can get an over night ferry to there.
(I missed this years one (had all by browny points used up :( )
Banger.
I would be up for it too, depends on getting a weekend pass of course :)
Yep goes without saying, work, wives, inlaws, kids, etc etc etc the list goes on........... :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Phoenix
03-11-04, 04:52 PM
Hi Banger
Id be up for a camping weekend. I know I said that about the last one but something came up!!!! we could go in convoy from the emerald Isle.
Phoenix, That would be good I'm in Cork and I think there are one or two Dubin members here too, depending on where the meet will take place (looks like it may be Wales) we can decide which ferry we use, cork, roslare, dublin, or belfast ?
Any other Irish riders interested ??
africatijn
05-11-04, 10:52 AM
This cloggie might be interested as well...
Cheers,
Tijn
Phoenix
05-11-04, 11:25 AM
Hi Banger
My brother lives in the fine city of Cork so I could go down there see him and then we all go travelling.
YEN_POWELL
05-11-04, 11:29 AM
Kent's a nice place to camp. Less sheep though. Plus it's definitely warmer. And drier. And closer to me. And warmer. And it's got a pub.
Convoy from Ireland sounds interesting...
xrv_jim
05-11-04, 06:42 PM
Convoy from Ireland sounds interesting...
Convoy TO Ireland sounds interesting too (I've never been).
Failing that, how about a mass meet at the Horizons 2005 weekend and giving the BMW GS riders a run for their money?
The topic has had 169 hits only 10 replys :roll: is that good or bad ?
If people would like to visit Ireland for a weekend I would certinaly help organise it (camp sites, ride outs ect....... willing to check out the pubs (smoke free remember) in advance even).
Phoenix
09-11-04, 06:14 PM
Banger I think the @ community are just a bit shy and will happily read about the exciting trips around the place including Ireland and then there's the extraverts who all talk about it. The proof is in the pudding for those out there doing it. All we can do is promote the fun freedom excitment etc etc ( and no I dont work for the tourist board) and hope people will go .... yes I'll try that.
iswoolley
09-11-04, 06:41 PM
I'll vouch for a trip to Ireland. I've been over a number of times, usually to do the Clare Navigation Rally organised by the Southern Adventure Motor Club. The last time I went was on the Twin, in fact if I remember rightly I was running it in! :shock: The west coast scenery was stunning and the hospitality of the locals superb. Contrast the sort of reception you'd get in a Surrey pub if you rocked up with four mates in biking gear covered head to toe in peat bog, with the warm welcome I've experienced time and again in Ireland. :D Personally I fell in love with the mountains and beaches of the north west, so I'd be up for a return trip if I can fit it in.
Iain 8)
http://iain.woolley.net/Photos/Clare2001/2001-09-08l.jpg
2001 on an XT600E
http://iain.woolley.net/Photos/Clare2001/2001-09-09c.jpg
The Burren
http://iain.woolley.net/Photos/RoD2000/RoD2000-02.jpg
County Donegal
(Surely a candidate thread for the Meet Ups forum?)
paultheold
09-11-04, 09:20 PM
The HOC has Rallys during the Summer Months. I have tried to encourage members of this Forum to join the HOC, but met a very negitive response. This years camping weekend was a success as well as a washout.
For me to travel to Ireland on my own would very unfair on the other half as she would like to visit the country [ she will not ride pillion on my bike]
When I go on any Honda Rallys I will post on this Forum, any body wishing to try the rallys is welcome as my guest. the club is I think going thro a bit of a crises at the moment.
wheeliebin
09-11-04, 11:06 PM
I'm up for almost anything (can't get any worse than the last one, can it ?) but don't like to confirm anything until nearer the time, so keep on planning......makes interesting reading.
:) A jaunt round Ireland sounds interesting, might go for this,good excuse to get away on the bike :wink:
Nice place Ireland, bin on holiday & also worked in Northern Ireland, freindly people & easy to get to.
paultheold
12-11-04, 08:54 PM
Wheeliebin.
Yes it can, at least the toilets worked.
wheeliebin
13-11-04, 07:35 AM
To be honest, everytime I get caught out in the rain, I always think of us trying to cook under that tree in a downpour.
:D Always brings a smile
fewtrees
03-02-05, 01:28 PM
Does anyone have an idea of when they'd like to do this?
I'm interested but need to plan it in...
Plus is there any consensus to where?
C'mon chaps, let's put a stake in the ground here (or maybe even a tent peg)
BTW. I like the sound of Ireland, never been. I hear southern Ireland is really beautiful.
Ahh.. To be sure, to be sure.. That it is..
Chris J Barrett
04-02-05, 08:53 AM
Just a thought,
If you all fancy a good weekend camping etc. Horizons Unlimited are holding their 5th Annual UK motorcycle Travellers' Meeting on June 24-26 2005. It'll be a cracking weekend, talks,Pub, demonstrations, Pub, Rideouts, Pub, Experienced world explorers sharing stories, Pub, etc. etc. & Pub.
It's being held in Derbyshire (Peak District) & I can tell you, some of the best ride outs in the country are in this area.
For more details go to www.Horizonsunlimited.com
Get yourselves there it'll be good.
Chris.
iswoolley
20-02-05, 04:52 PM
...5th Annual UK motorcycle Travellers' Meeting on June 24-26 2005....
Probably going to this one as well (as the Stella). Looking forward to taunting BMW owners about failing drive shafts and getting wedged in ruts! :geek:
jvaughan
21-02-05, 09:24 AM
Up for this, or any other trips over the Summer.
June is out though as thats Le-Mans Time... where I shall be Terrorising France in the TVR.
paultheold
21-02-05, 03:58 PM
I have often tried to promote the Honda Owners Club to no avail on this site. I go on about six Honda Rallys a year. There is a hard cord of about forty plus the Branch members that organise the Rally.
If any body is interested in a camping weekend they are very welcome to join me. All you have to say is that you are my guest and interested in joining the Club even if not. The Rallys are a case of the more the merrier.
jvaughan
21-02-05, 08:39 PM
I might join you Paul on one of these. I aint sleeping with ya though ;)
paultheold
22-02-05, 03:46 AM
Two black ATs mmm nice :bounce:
Phoenix
08-03-05, 09:27 AM
Ive just noticed some comment about a wee trip around Ireland.............I would more than happy to put together a little itinary for the trip and (hint, hint ) get one or two of the other Irish riders to join in. Theres excellent camp sites all over the place with venues for our national past time.........drinking!! :drunken:
I would more than happy to put together a little itinary for the trip and (hint, hint ) get one or two of the other Irish riders to join in.
I'd be up for that
Phoenix
08-03-05, 03:46 PM
Hi Banger Im just thinking, an absolute much, would be Monks Bar in Bally vaughan in Clare. AND now that Ive got my thinking cap on what about a medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle. OH OH OH what about Slea head and Dingle, and and and wicklow, and Ackel Isle.............. I could go on !!! :bom:
medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle
A bit upmarket for me LOL :colors:
Ring of kerry.................
The burran.........
Conamara............
Phoenix
10-03-05, 03:15 PM
Ah ha Banger you spotted my wee ruse. I doubt very much if Bunratty would even let us take part in one of their dinners, as for your ideas I totally agree. Who needs to go toGermany for the nurafen ring or what ever its called when we have the ring of Kerry. :cheers:
jvaughan
10-03-05, 03:25 PM
Ah ha Banger you spotted my wee ruse. I doubt very much if Bunratty would even let us take part in one of their dinners, as for your ideas I totally agree. Who needs to go toGermany for the nurafen ring or what ever its called when we have the ring of Kerry. :cheers:
I've been up Kerry's Ring
:3some: :angel12:
..... I'll get my Coat!
xrv_jim
20-03-05, 06:59 AM
Camping weekend in Ireland it is.
Can we put some dates on this so folk can plan time off work, get domestic leave approved, etc.
OK, Calling all Irish members here, its up to us now, where to entertain our guests for a weekend?
I assume we will have a ride out or two so some where scenic, a camp site, a pub, ect. west coast ? although easy access to ferry ports will also be a consideration, July is bad for me, any other time should be ok.
Banger
Cork
Phoenix
21-03-05, 02:34 PM
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Camping in Ireland .........Cannt wait. Banger, what if we did something late August /early sept, weathers usually good then, Or if our happy cousins across the ditch would prefer May, we could do that. As for Itinary, Ferry from Holyhead into Dub, down to Wicklow first night, then over to Lahinch Clare second night etc and back :thumbup: I suppose a lot depends on now much people want to do or time spent in the saddle or whoopy cushion!!!
iswoolley
21-03-05, 02:56 PM
I'm coming over to Eire anyway at the end of May, so sometime around then would suit me. Getting the crossing to Dublin on the bank holiday weekend, up to Belfast to see some friends, and then over to the west coast to spend the week camping and photographing. Never been to the far south west, so might venture down that way as well. Should be coming back through Dublin during the weekend of 4/5th June.
If you guys do organise something for September I would recomend Lisdoonvarna (sp?) for the festival! If you've been you'll know what I'm on about, if you haven't then it's a real eye opener! :cyclopsani: And the guys from the Southern Motorcycle Adventure Club are usually in town, and they're good for a laugh!
Good stuff lots of options comming in ,
Keep them comming and we can make a decision in a week or 10 days , this will give people time to make arrangments.
http://iain.woolley.net/Photos/RoD2000/RoD2000-02.jpg
County Donegal
This picture from post above is a fantastic view - I have a similar picture I took years ago as my desktop on my computer. I also stay in the wee cottage on the sea side just at the bottom of the bendy hill sometimes.
Great place well worth a visit... as is the pub at the far end of the beech.
Truska
Only checked out this page now after a several months. Got married and all. So we have decided a camping weekend in Ireland! Great. So where to go? As a non-Irish I have to say that Kerry sounds like a winner, views are unbelievable. Mind you, it can be a bit crowded in August. In May weather might be pretty nice already if lucky.
Unfortunately I have precious little camping experience here and don't even know of any campsites. Only place I have been was in Achill Island (great campsite by the sea).
Dates: July is out for me, but apart from this anytime is fine.
iswoolley
22-04-05, 12:53 AM
...we can make a decision in a week or 10 days...
So... decision?
fewtrees
05-05-05, 04:08 PM
Ok chaps, as an alternative take a look at this.. http://www.xrv.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1270. The routes are checked out, the campsites are sorted, (although final numbers will be needed) and the dates + costs are known. Take a look...
We didn't want to steal anyones thunder on this, but just wanted something to plan around..
Fewtrees: this looks great...however I for one will be unable to make July c/o shoulder surgery ,so May time,as suggested could be my last ride out for some time..
any dates agreed yet?
Recycler
07-05-05, 05:35 PM
I could do it in September but not first week.
iswoolley
09-05-05, 05:47 PM
Going out from Holyhead on the 3pm sailing to Dublin on Friday the 27th. Coming back on Sunday the 5th, so if there's anyone in Dublin on the Saturday evening that wants to meet for a pint, let me know.
Iain
I'm coming over to Eire anyway at the end of May, so sometime around then would suit me. Getting the crossing to Dublin on the bank holiday weekend, up to Belfast to see some friends, and then over to the west coast to spend the week camping and photographing. Never been to the far south west, so might venture down that way as well. Should be coming back through Dublin during the weekend of 4/5th June.
fewtrees
10-05-05, 02:45 PM
any dates agreed yet?
Yep, 28th July start!
We (xrv_jim & fewtrees) are working on a few other trips that fit into long weekends (Fri eve/Sat/Sun) and will have those posted up fairly soon. Some of these are likely to include small stretches of green lane (fully researched of course ;-) and these will be trips we've either done or are about to so hopefully over the summer we can have a good few rides out yet!
Hi, sorry been too busy to think about the camping trip, I have posted in 'dublin trip' details of a one day trip round the ring of Kerry starting and ending in ringaskiddy, cork, for any one interested,
cheers
Banger
Dessert Storm
28-06-05, 07:46 AM
Hello All
This here newbie* would definitely be up for the camping trip to Ireland.
Cheers
Alan
*Spoken to one or two of you on the Transalp.org site, where I was known by the alias 'AlanWT'
Kells road races next week end .....any one going?
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