Europe trip late July/early Auust 2009???

[chris1201]

Folks

Just thought I'd open this matter for discussion in case anyone may be interested. So here's the plan (or the lack of a plan might be much more accurate!!)..............

Each year since 2002 I have headed off to mainland Europe on my bike from my home in Northern Ireland. Sometimes I'm with others, sometimes I'm not. The length of the trips have depended on the fun I'm having but due to the ferry costs etc. it's not worth my while going for any less than 2 weeks because of where I live. You southern mainland UK folks don't know how darned lucky you are! This year I have bought a 2003 Transalp and am keen to get going again. At this point I have no idea where I'm going and it's something I'm very open-minded about. To be honest, part of the fun is not knowing! So far I have been to France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland and Italy. Whether you are a first time European traveller or have a number of trips under your belt is totally irrelevant to me. For the inexperienced I'm a good tutor and for the professional I'm a pretty good comrade.

So who is this crazy Irishman?



You might want to know a few things about me before you say yea or nay!!

• I'm a very youthful single 42 year old (don't worry I'm not looking for dates here!!).
• I hate camping but don't plan to stay in 5 star hotels either. Having said that, last year I found a campsite which had little cabins with decent beds.........and that was OKish.
• I don't go to bike rallies and talk about who has the biggest exhaust pipe.
• I don't particularly like whingers.
• I am unlikely to get on with people who want to see art galleries and museums all the time.
• I am not a vegetarian and don't want to be told that I should be one.
• I don't do drugs (except cigs).
• I love beer (but only when riding has finished for the day) and have been known to get a bit drunk on occasions.
• I'm not aggressive or nasty (or any of those other bad things!).
• I love my mummy.
• I don't go to bed at 10pm (but I don't stay up 'til 10am either).
• I am most likely to get along with people who are spontaneous and just a little bit crazy. Complete and total wildchilds need not apply!
• I obey some/most laws and I have NO criminal record!
• I dont like being too dirty when biking and I do like a daily shower.
• I am a rubbish bike mechanic (in other words, I know nothing!)
• I am planning to do this trip on sensible money.
• I like kittens but heavy rock music just pisses me right off.
• I can make great tea/coffee/soup on a stove.
• I can read upside down (try it, it ain't easy!).

So there you go. I reckon I've alienated about 99% of normal people with the above list, so if you're one of the 1% remaining then you could do much worse than reply to me. Honestly!!

Chris

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[PHILinFRANCE]

BLOODY HELL CHRIS WHATS ALL THAT CRAZY STUFF UNDER YOUR POST!!!!!
Anyway i,d love to tag along as you,ve just about written my profile BUT I LIVE HERE so if you passing (Lamothe Fenelon 46350) ( google it) SW France call in we can do BB at cost for a fellow biker and show you some of the sites and a few wine glass bottoms if you get my drift
Phil

[Snaphappy]

I thought I had lost an answer, Chris you've posted this twice,
doG knows what you've done to this how have you managed to get all that in your Sig

[chris1201]

Phil and Snaphappy

Thanks for your offer(s). Be careful what you offer to strangers because it is quite possible that this one might just accept them!! lol
As for the extra stuff on my post....it wasn't there when I did it so I can only assume that you two have conspired together to add it when I wasn't looking. Most disappointing chaps, have neither of you anything better to do with your time???

Chris

[PHILinFRANCE]

Hi Chris
Time is nothing more than an illusion and anyway a few of us are setting off to ORADOUR SUR GLANE around noon its the village the SS murdered every one in WW2 and the French have left as a memorial (time stood still here) sombre day no dout!! but a good 600km run
Theres no strangers at our house if you bring WINE
Phil

[chris1201]

Phil
Oradour sur Glane is indeed a sombre and sobering experience. I was there in August 2008. I had been staying in Rochechouart and was in my way to Limoges so I decided to call and see it. Hope you have a great time there, and I bet the birds are still not singing in the village. Apparently they haven't ever since that tragic day. Nasty, nasty Germans!!

Chris

[PHILinFRANCE]

Cheers Chris
I know what you meen done a few war cemeteries up north but its a must see i,ll try and remember to take lots of photies on the route and share the trip!! Bloody wifeys shouting now to peel some spuds for CE SOIR MANGER (tea)
Phil

[chris1201]

When the wife calls she must be obeyed, old chum!! Oh the joys of being single!
When I was married (albeit very briefly) 149 years ago I had similar experiences and demands to deal with. But I escaped and have no sympathy for those who don't!! lol

Chris