Weekender anyone?, 2021 - Page 3

FrankenDesmo · 11-09-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Moco1961

Hi Jase, it's £85.00/night for the double room single occupancy so I am pleased to say......your booked mate and thank you.

Fantastic!

Darren69 · 11-09-2020, 06:59 PM

Barrow in Furness can be nice depending on the weather but then it can be miserable too, no worse than Wales though! It could 'whet' or it could be 'wet' But when it rains it really rains. they have lots of lakes there to prove it

Darren69 · 11-09-2020, 07:14 PM

Yes there are some very big puddles up that way. If the weathers nice you can see the IOM though, but not sure where you could get a crossing from?

11-09-2020, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren69

Yes there are some very big puddles up that way. If the weathers nice you can see the IOM though, but not sure where you could get a crossing from?

That would be Heysham Daz, bit South of the lakes but quieter than the Liverpool crossing

Goofle · 11-09-2020, 09:52 PM

I work in Barrow and have accomodation there so wouldn’t be overnighting but I’ll certainly try to get for one of the rides and probably the meal too if that’s ok?

12-09-2020, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

I work in Barrow and have accomodation there so wouldn’t be overnighting but I’ll certainly try to get for one of the rides and probably the meal too if that’s ok?

Hi Ian, absolutely ok, any locals are more than welcome to join in, you don't have to be staying at the hotel.thanks for your suggestions on your second post too. Am I right in saying the motor museum is in the middle of Keswick? As a general principle I was trying to steer away from the tourist hot spots ,but your advice will be valuable.

Not sure if we will be at the lockgate next month with new"guidelines" but will catch up soon mate.

Goofle · 12-09-2020, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Moco1961

Hi Ian, absolutely ok, any locals are more than welcome to join in, you don't have to be staying at the hotel.thanks for your suggestions on your second post too. Am I right in saying the motor museum is in the middle of Keswick? As a general principle I was trying to steer away from the tourist hot spots ,but your advice will be valuable.

Not sure if we will be at the lockgate next month with new"guidelines" but will catch up soon mate.

I believe the motor museum in Keswick shut a good few years ago ...
The Lakeland Motor Museum is (to the best of my knowledge) still open, albeit with booking essential now due to Covid. It’s between Ulverston and Newby Bridge.

12-09-2020, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

I believe the motor museum in Keswick shut a good few years ago ...
The Lakeland Motor Museum is (to the best of my knowledge) still open, albeit with booking essential now due to Covid. It’s between Ulverston and Newby Bridge.

......spot on mate,

, looks good,bookings only as you say. It's now in the " consideration " pile .As we gain momentum the itinerary will become clearer.

Mr Gazza · 12-09-2020, 09:13 AM

Within a mile of RGM Motors in Beckermet, where I get all my Commando bits, is Sellafield (formerly Windscale). RGM is a mail order facility only although I did call in once and was warmly received by Roger Meyer, who does have an extensive collection of Nortons there. I doubt we could visit him as a group but I could ask if you like?
Sellafield has (or had) a visitor centre and tours could be booked. No idea if this is still going as the site is being dismantled and only processes radioactive waste as far as I know.
The road from Barrow to Sellafield is, er, interesting!

rollo22 · 12-09-2020, 04:56 PM

Can i put my mark on a single please for 3 nights.

12-09-2020, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rollo22

Can i put my mark on a single please for 3 nights.

......of course you can Duncan, in fact I have just done it

great to have you on board

Darren69 · 12-09-2020, 06:09 PM

They'll probably stop trying after another 10 years (Imagine the costs) but yea will probably be more like 10,000

slob · 13-09-2020, 04:26 PM

Hi Mike, please stick my (&T) name(s) on a double room, thanks.

13-09-2020, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slob

Hi Mike, please stick my (&T) name(s) on a double room, thanks.

, of course Rob,a pleasure, I have everything crossed that you will be on two wheels by next June

slob · 13-09-2020, 07:33 PM

and I reckon I’m a smidgen further away than Colchester but the Kenties will beat that

11-09-2020, 06:59 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,026	Barrow in Furness can be nice depending on the weather but then it can be miserable too, no worse than Wales though! It could 'whet' or it could be 'wet' But when it rains it really rains. they have lots of lakes there to prove it __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

11-09-2020, 07:14 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,026	Yes there are some very big puddles up that way. If the weathers nice you can see the IOM though, but not sure where you could get a crossing from? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

12-09-2020, 09:13 AM	#9
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Within a mile of RGM Motors in Beckermet, where I get all my Commando bits, is Sellafield (formerly Windscale). RGM is a mail order facility only although I did call in once and was warmly received by Roger Meyer, who does have an extensive collection of Nortons there. I doubt we could visit him as a group but I could ask if you like? Sellafield has (or had) a visitor centre and tours could be booked. No idea if this is still going as the site is being dismantled and only processes radioactive waste as far as I know. The road from Barrow to Sellafield is, er, interesting! __________________

12-09-2020, 04:56 PM	#10
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	Can i put my mark on a single please for 3 nights. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

12-09-2020, 06:09 PM	#12
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,026	They'll probably stop trying after another 10 years (Imagine the costs) but yea will probably be more like 10,000 __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

11-09-2020, 09:52 PM	#5
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	I work in Barrow and have accomodation there so wouldn’t be overnighting but I’ll certainly try to get for one of the rides and probably the meal too if that’s ok?

13-09-2020, 04:26 PM	#13
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Hi Mike, please stick my (&T) name(s) on a double room, thanks.

13-09-2020, 07:33 PM	#15
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	and I reckon I’m a smidgen further away than Colchester but the Kenties will beat that