Weekender 2017 - 26th to 29th May - Page 2

alan c · 12-09-2016, 08:59 AM

Room Bookings
Alan C
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights
BigOz -3 nights
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)

12-09-2016, 10:25 PM

Room Bookings
Alan C
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights
BigOz -3 nights
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room

Stinger101 · 13-09-2016, 08:06 AM

Room Bookings
Alan C
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights
BigOz -3 nights
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double

rollo22 · 13-09-2016, 08:56 AM

Room Bookings
Alan C
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights
BigOz -3 nights
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room
Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double
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Kazza

alan c · 13-09-2016, 12:52 PM

Room Bookings
Alan C - 3 nights - Single room
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights - single room
BigOz -3 nights - single room
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room
Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double

alan c · 13-09-2016, 08:24 PM

Room Bookings
Alan C - 3 nights - Single room
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights - single room
BigOz -3 nights - single room
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room
Stinger101 - 3 nights - Single room

alan c · 15-09-2016, 08:01 AM

Room Bookings
Alan C - 3 nights - Single room
J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room.
MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room
Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room
mart64 - 3 nights - single room
BigOz -3 nights - single room
UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred)
Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time)
Grumpy - Fri/Sat nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)
Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room
Stinger101 - 3 nights - Single room

MrsC_772 · 15-09-2016, 07:45 PM

Anyone else out there who hasn't been to a Weekender before, and is in 2 minds about going - go for it!

Those of us who went to Wales last year had a great time (despite the weather). The local roads are so good that even in the pouring rain we had some cracking good rides. The A483 Newtown to Crossgates is a classic for a reason.

The Metropole hotel made us feel very welcome, and with a swimming pool and spa, even the non-riding other halves had something to enjoy.

Char's comment hints at the wonderful Arvon Alehouse just across the road from the hotel - a proper no-nonsense but friendly pub with great real ale, cider and a splendidly esoteric range of other drinks (mead, Welsh gin etc.)

While the Weekender is a good opportunity to catch up with old friends, it's always lovely to welcome some new faces.

Dirty · 15-09-2016, 08:47 PM

Any pictures of last year. I don't remember seeing any?

15-09-2016, 09:12 PM

Is there an itinerary?

uksurfer · 15-09-2016, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty

Any pictures of last year. I don't remember seeing any?

You Don't need photos, just turn up

Dirty · 15-09-2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uksurfer

You Don't need photos, just turn up

Yeah, I got a similar response last time I asked a couple of years back. I was just thinking a few pics of all the fun, some shots of the trophy winners next to their winning bikes etc etc might be good advertising and could tempt along a few new members. Kind of 'Ooh that looks like an excellent blast, I want to join in'.
I could be wrong of course. Maybe the idea is to keep it all a bit secret and intrigue people into coming along?

15-09-2016, 09:27 PM

Dirty is right, I'm not going to commit the equivalent money for a nice Continental city break on a bank holiday weekend, if all I get is a link to a hotel in mid Wales, and a list of people taking rooms. I've met a lot of you and it's not enough to convince me, so I don't know how new faces would be persuaded to come along on that basis.

Albie · 15-09-2016, 09:56 PM

I have to say I that's we turned up in a mini for reasons beyond my control and still enjoyed it. I will say I was jealous and regretful of not being on my bike. Had a blast keeping up or trying too at least. Eveni don't take pics anymore. It's more about being with everyone I did have in car video though around those twisty mountain roads.

15-09-2016, 10:06 PM

Still doesn't answer my question, I meet club members regularly throughout the year, I have no idea if this is meant to be a riding holiday or a general **** up with a bit of riding included, so repeated posts about new faces would be welcome, like I said, a bit more info on what to expect would be a good place to start.

13-09-2016, 08:56 AM	#19
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	Room Bookings Alan C J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights BigOz -3 nights UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double __________________ Kazza __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

15-09-2016, 08:47 PM	#24
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Any pictures of last year. I don't remember seeing any? __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

15-09-2016, 09:56 PM	#29
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	I have to say I that's we turned up in a mini for reasons beyond my control and still enjoyed it. I will say I was jealous and regretful of not being on my bike. Had a blast keeping up or trying too at least. Eveni don't take pics anymore. It's more about being with everyone I did have in car video though around those twisty mountain roads. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

12-09-2016, 08:59 AM	#16
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Room Bookings Alan C J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights BigOz -3 nights UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!)

12-09-2016, 10:25 PM	#17
Kazza Guest Posts: n/a	Room Bookings Alan C J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights BigOz -3 nights UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room

13-09-2016, 08:06 AM	#18
Stinger101 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alcester Bike: M1200s Posts: 241	Room Bookings Alan C J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights BigOz -3 nights UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double

13-09-2016, 12:52 PM	#20
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Room Bookings Alan C - 3 nights - Single room J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights - single room BigOz -3 nights - single room UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room Stinger101 - 2 nights - Classic double

13-09-2016, 08:24 PM	#21
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Room Bookings Alan C - 3 nights - Single room J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights - single room BigOz -3 nights - single room UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - 2 nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room Stinger101 - 3 nights - Single room

15-09-2016, 08:01 AM	#22
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Room Bookings Alan C - 3 nights - Single room J.P & Bex - 3 nights - Superior Double Room. MrsC_772 & AndyC_772 - 3 nights - superior double room Rollo & Jo 3 nights - Tower room mart64 - 3 nights - single room BigOz -3 nights - single room UKSurfer & Char - 3 nights (first floor easy stumbling distance to front door to allow quick access to purveyors of finest cider and pork based snacks over the road preferred) Bigredduke - Fri/Sat nights single room pls. (I might even bring a bike this time) Grumpy - Fri/Sat nights, single room ( I might turn upon a Ducati this time!!) Kazza & Neil - 3 nights - Superior Double room Stinger101 - 3 nights - Single room

15-09-2016, 07:45 PM	#23
MrsC_772 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Farnborough Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 713	Anyone else out there who hasn't been to a Weekender before, and is in 2 minds about going - go for it! Those of us who went to Wales last year had a great time (despite the weather). The local roads are so good that even in the pouring rain we had some cracking good rides. The A483 Newtown to Crossgates is a classic for a reason. The Metropole hotel made us feel very welcome, and with a swimming pool and spa, even the non-riding other halves had something to enjoy. Char's comment hints at the wonderful Arvon Alehouse just across the road from the hotel - a proper no-nonsense but friendly pub with great real ale, cider and a splendidly esoteric range of other drinks (mead, Welsh gin etc.) While the Weekender is a good opportunity to catch up with old friends, it's always lovely to welcome some new faces.

15-09-2016, 09:12 PM	#25
Ursa Guest Posts: n/a	Is there an itinerary?

15-09-2016, 09:27 PM	#28
Ursa Guest Posts: n/a	Dirty is right, I'm not going to commit the equivalent money for a nice Continental city break on a bank holiday weekend, if all I get is a link to a hotel in mid Wales, and a list of people taking rooms. I've met a lot of you and it's not enough to convince me, so I don't know how new faces would be persuaded to come along on that basis.

15-09-2016, 10:06 PM	#30
Ursa Guest Posts: n/a	Still doesn't answer my question, I meet club members regularly throughout the year, I have no idea if this is meant to be a riding holiday or a general **** up with a bit of riding included, so repeated posts about new faces would be welcome, like I said, a bit more info on what to expect would be a good place to start.