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[bondy]

I'm just leaving home now, meeting the spongemeister later at the youff hostel near Fishgaurd.

See all you there.

Bondy.

Edited by bondy, 04 July 2008 - 02:30 pm.

[ChrisG]

hello Tone got a new motor, hello Tone got a new motor, hello Tone got a new motor

Of course the original version of that song also included the line

"I keep tropical fish, in my underpants"

which might be quite apt looking at the forecast

[Hartside Man]

Is there much to see in stranraer at 03:30 in the morning thats me estimated time of gettin there

will be a bit bog eyed at the skerries although dandy and minty are saying if its pissing down they are gonna skip the skerries

ahh well may be watchin it on me lonesome *thinks to self "do my feet stink" *

[catsbum]

Me? I'm doing some major re-packing. Wet wet wet

Love the place!!

[dapleb]

Just gotta fit me new front sprock...wait 24 hours for it to dry, book ferret, pack, do a hoss tomato, plan me route, wash some pants and oil be right with yer.

[TonyDevil]

tony & hutch arrived at chez Preedy (tonys mate in PortSkewett wales) at 5pm, a drowned cat arrived at 7pm, just ordering curry and about to start on the wine

leaving at 07:30 for the ferry tomato

[TeDeum]

Wot we dun today.

First - no rain. Some cloudy bits and some sunshine and almost entirely dry roads around the Dingle Pensinsula. A hearty breakfast was consumed at Phil's and then we set out on the rideout about midday meeting up in the car park on the harbour in Dingle. Then on to leisurely coffee, cake, cake (did I mention cake?) and chowder overlooking the Blasket Islands. On up the coast a where some numpty dumped his bike. It was me. So the curse struck early and it is safe for you to come now Tony. Basically lack of attention on roads that I know, going into a tightening right hander too fast with everything scraping the road and then hitting a patch of loose gravel at the edge and sliding gracefully into a grassy patch before a wall. No damge to me, the lovely Syra is a bit sore and the bike unmarked. We were very lucky. We got up with help from Dandy and Bondy and others then travelled on, after a bit, completing the run, with lots of photo shots up the Conor Pass (where Bondy beat Dandy to the top), on for a refreshment stop at Brandon Pier and home. Just off out now for dinner in Ned's again. I was told some new people have arrived but I don't know who yet until we get up to the dinner. Really great day out with 19 bikes.

[TDMTAM]

Wot we dun today.

First - no rain. Some cloudy bits and some sunshine and almost entirely dry roads around the Dingle Pensinsula. A hearty breakfast was consumed at Phil's and then we set out on the rideout about midday meeting up in the car park on the harbour in Dingle. Then on to leisurely coffee, cake, cake (did I mention cake?) and chowder overlooking the Blasket Islands. On up the coast a where some numpty dumped his bike. It was me. So the curse struck early and it is safe for you to come now Tony. Basically lack of attention on roads that I know, going into a tightening right hander too fast with everything scraping the road and then hitting a patch of loose gravel at the edge and sliding gracefully into a grassy patch before a wall. No damge to me, the lovely Syra is a bit sore and the bike unmarked. We were very lucky. We got up with help from Dandy and Bondy and others then travelled on, after a bit, completing the run, with lots of photo shots up the Conor Pass (where Bondy beat Dandy to the top), on for a refreshment stop at Brandon Pier and home. Just off out now for dinner in Ned's again. I was told some new people have arrived but I don't know who yet until we get up to the dinner. Really great day out with 19 bikes.

Wheres the PICTURES

Edited by TDMTAM, 07 July 2008 - 08:52 am.

[sidestand]

I'm green with envy..........have a good trip & post lots of pics
(not really green, but lots of shades of purple & yellow at the moment)
I managed to get me leg over the Trumpet this afternoon, but can't lift me right arm up high enough for the bars
Off to the fracture clinic in the morning, so I should know how long it'll be before im in the saddle again
Got the september G2G in me diary though

[TeDeum]

Wheres the PICTURES

Hartside has a hard-drive full of them and I saw loads of other shots taken. I took no camera with me and it seems I am the only one with internet access until Tony arrives.

I'm green with envy..........have a good trip & post lots of pics (not really green, but lots of shades of purple & yellow at the moment)I managed to get me leg over the Trumpet this afternoon, but can't lift me right arm up high enough for the bars Off to the fracture clinic in the morning, so I should know how long it'll be before im in the saddle againGot the september G2G in me diary though

Get fit and get to Bellingham!

[Pict]

I can add that the strm (force 8-9 + torrential rain)forecast for Saturday never materialised - the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire crossing was blissful and the ride across Ireland (guided by Paddy 900) was excellent with only a few spots of the wet stuff. The weather yesterday was a treat and the ride round the Peninsula, inc. views and food, exceptional. Pics asap - no means to download at present, sadly. Conditions set to improve further after a cloudy (but dry) day today.

[wicklamulla]

hope you remembered the memory card this time

ohh the irony of it all

[dapleb]

I'm hoff, see thee all tomato with any luck!

[TeDeum]

Wot we dun today II.

Actually I'm too tired to post anything sensible tonight except to say that, for the ones who managed to make the early start, we had a fantastic rideout (9 hours actually riding) around County Clare including a group shot in front of the Father Ted House with some amazing varied roads and, for some, unintentional greenlaning, and two punctures. Tony, Hutch, Catsbum and Dances arrived this evening. Tony's engine is leaking oil! Hopefully some pics may be posted tomorrow. I'm off to bed and will need a holiday after this week.

[Pict]

ohh the irony of it all

[TonyDevil]

this was first thing this morning

a little wet by all dryed out by 11am and sunny for the rest of it
a great day

[TeDeum]

Wot we dun yesterday.

First a carpe record was created when the first cake stop was 4 miles from the start of the rideout.

Then onto the Ring of Kerry which was great for the first half from Killorglin down to Waterville with fast roads and nice bendy bits. After lunch the rain started and continued torrentially for the rest of the rideout. This, combined with probably the worst surfaces on roads I have seen in Ireland, made the progress slow and not much fun - there was a lot of back wheels going walkabout and there were only glimpses of the scenary for which this road is famous through the rain and mist. From Sneem some went the faster sweeping road to Moll's Gap and then down to Kenmare (this road can become an addiction) while the rest took the scenic southern route. The thought of wonderful chocolate cake in Kenmare made the weather bearable. When we got there the cafe was closed so we ripped home the quick way.

The night in Ned's was a riot with the highlight possibly being Bondy dancing and singing (?) on his chair. A lot of pics were taken. Some of them might even be suitable for posting. Then there was some 'afters' in the hostel. Guinness shares should be up today anyway.

Today is a rest day - and some will need it after last night.

If even half the pics that have been taken this week are uploaded then Photobucket will crash.

Edited by TeDeum, 11 July 2008 - 10:00 am.

[Geordie Guy]

Chris,

it sounds great apart from the rain.

Wish I was still over-there, I've been following the gangs exploits and it sounds a right Laugh.

Last night the misses asked why I did not stay longer..... ( are me snorings that bad ?? )

Alright for next year then..

Have a pint for me on the last night

Cheers, Ivan


(ps, the tyre is still at 40 psi, good repair that garage of yours did.)