raymo back

[raymo]

well that’s me back 1944 miles

too many folk to thank for a great event but must mention..

05 Raggerty ( GSXR 600R )

and

38 Stageonesimmo ( RD07 )

Brian & I told Richard we would look after Karen when his BM was left at the ferry port in Wales stuck in 6th , and she wanted to finish..Well we made it... Lost.. Airborne but the most memorable scene for me was the shadows cast by the low sun we were chasing in the last hour, of a wee girl on an GSXR and the two Africa twins.. going for it !!

Moon light at the point was great too

Spent two days in Ireland, first night treating myself in a pub B & B near the Cliffs of Moher.. Then headed north to Galway and met Lutin, thanks again Tony. Both rode for a few hour east and North as I wanted to go Via Cavan ( Grandfather’s family originate from there ).. Kept going and ended up in Belfast a 8pm.. Bugger forgot ferry next day... just kept riding

Was considering heading back out of the city when I found a B&B.. Real nice folk.. Very interested in the bike.. When I ask about a good place to get food.. They just said 'were doing Pizza.. Have dinner with us !!! even packed me some ham and salad sarnies next day!! Long lie in next day, as I was about 10min from the ferry!!!... Good plan eh..

Waiting at the Ferry and 45 Hot Gloves and 46 Martinreynolds pitched up . They had spent the night camping at the Giants Causeway, the roads in Galway had done for Martyns rear shocker.. (Must admit the roads in Clare & Galway were somewhat beat up and lumpy)

Of the ferry and headed North.. Another fine day so took the scenic route on the coast road to Ayr stopped at spot where a I guy was pointing at big bird out to sea.. Fish Eagles a pair of them .. stayed and took a few pics , then on through Glasgow.. set the Sat nav to interesting and end up going via the Clyde tunnel and on through Loch Lomond got to about 7 o’clock and found a pub to stay ..
Today stayed on the A82 through the Highlands , event took the long way to Fort William via the B863 to Kinlockleven . (Ireland is beautiful but the A82 through Glen Coe takes some beating on a fine day like today ), then Spean bridge A86 ( Loch Laggon looks quite dry,, was full a few weeks ago?? ) then Aviemore for a late lunch , took the B roads and avoided the A9, over the lecht and home for 3.30.. gear sorted, washing in and all packed away.. just got to remember to pick the wife up from the train Station tomorrow

Will post pic when I get them off the camera.. took a load

[stageonesimmo]

Welcome back mate and thank YOU for keeping my sanity.

Now, get that mud-guard sorted out............

[Lutin]

Glad to hear that you made it back in one piece.

It was a pleasure to meet you and I'll let you know when, not "if", I'll be back in Scotland. Looking like the latter two weeks in July for starters.

[AckAckFlack]

Glad you are back safe n sound.... could have done with some sunglasses really for the trip !

[raymo]

Welcome back mate and thank YOU for keeping my sanity.

Now, get that mud-guard sorted out............

you mean this one ?

[raymo]

few pics

last fuel stop


PD leaving


Kingslynn on my way to the TA hall and stopped to put on another teeshirt ( cold !! ) bike wont start main fuse & holder on the starter solonoid fried.. quick wiring bodge and 2000 miles and one TLD later

[raymo]

Glad you are back safe n sound.... could have done with some sunglasses really for the trip !

yup.. when they were mashed by what ever run over them before you recovered them, I thought.. should be ok its Ireland .. over cast and pishing with rain

will need to get em sorted befor I miss summer !!

thanks for recovering them mate .. mean's I win the 'bet you lose em ' game with the wife

[AckAckFlack]

yup.. when they were mashed by what ever run over them before you recovered them, I thought.. should be ok its Ireland .. over cast and pishing with rain

will need to get em sorted befor I miss summer !!

thanks for recovering them mate .. mean's I win the 'bet you lose em ' game with the wife

Sorry you lost to the wife - always a bummer.
Check see if you household insurance will cover them.
Need any help replacing them let me know.
Gary

[raymo]

Sorry you lost to the wife - always a bummer.
Check see if you household insurance will cover them.
Need any help replacing them let me know.
Gary

cheers Gary

I won as I have not lost em

will check the insurance got me reading glasses so can read the small print

[Paul-S]

See you at the next meet Ray