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No need for anyone to explain themselves. Its all cool. 8)

However many of us there are, (even if it is just me) it will be fun.

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There will be a handful of us, not as many as hoped. But hey that's just the way things pan out sometimes.
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bill and i will be joining you at an as-yet-to-be-agreed meeting point, and riding with you as far as salisbury, where we will love you and leave you and go off for a visit with my godmother
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The patches look good, any chance of putting the date in? Or tje year?
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Having a write up and photos in North London paper next week, so hopefully will get a few more quid in sponsorship!
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Hi Marc,
Have you registered this on H4H website, as they can loan banners etc to use for photos
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Hi Dixie,

The patches are in make now, so a bit late for alterations I am afraid. Sorry.

The ride has been registered with H4H for some time, I will PM you all the details if you want to get banners etc. you are welcome.

To be honest, I am a little disillusioned with the whole thing. Having spent out £100's on hotels, sponsorship, patches and other bits, it has now whittled down to just a handful of scoots.

Thanks
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I know what you mean,however we are definitely not missing it. Will be the worth the cost of accomodation etc,just to be doing something worthwhile for the cause, with some great like-minded people. It will be a good trip and experience, I'm certain. Keep the faith!
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Just to show you what I'm riding on.
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I certainly feel a bit better now. Thanks Dixie.

Will you guys be alright keeping up! Razz emoticon
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I certainly feel a bit better now. Thanks Dixie.

Will you guys be alright keeping up! Razz emoticon
They will be able to keep up with you because you keep bumping into things....... Laughing emoticon Crying or Very sad emoticon Laughing emoticon
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That side car may come in handy for carrying the pieces of chrome that fall off my GTS. Razz emoticon
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It's got a good P2 lump in it and Jules will be on her P2 so should be ok, depends what sort of speed you were planning on lol
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Marc, i'm getting the GTV serviced by Cheeky on Saturday 27th at A&R Motorcycles in Lowestoft if you fancy meeting for a chin wag. He's doing a big service, new boots and heated grips for me so i'm gonna be there some time.
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Marc, i'm getting the GTV serviced by Cheeky on Saturday 27th at A&R Motorcycles in Lowestoft if you fancy meeting for a chin wag. He's doing a big service, new boots and heated grips for me so i'm gonna be there some time.
Sorry mate, I work on Saturdays. busiest day for me really.

I should see you on the 28th for the Ace thing.

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Marc, If you're going to the Ace for Scooter Sunday on 28th, look out for a blue and orange vespa chop. We can meet and have a chat about the ride
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Marc, i'm getting the GTV serviced by Cheeky on Saturday 27th at A&R Motorcycles in Lowestoft if you fancy meeting for a chin wag. He's doing a big service, new boots and heated grips for me so i'm gonna be there some time.
Sorry mate, I work on Saturdays. busiest day for me really.

I should see you on the 28th for the Ace thing.

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Excellent, so I should see you both then.

I am sure I will spot your scoot!
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You beat me to it.

OK. The patches are on sale. See Pepys above post.

(Dixie & Co and Pepy do not buy any unless you want to, I will sort yours out with you at the Ace)

They are on Fleabay. 30% goes direct to Help For Heroes. The rest will cover costs and fees. If there is a balance after I will obviously give that to H4H.

If you would like to support out ride, or would like to support H4H or would just like a really cool GTS patch, then please buy one.

Even if you are not taking part in the ride it would be cool if you could support us. 8)

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How's the 300 then Marc?
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i'm not worried
I don't really know mate.

It was booked in to be done yesterday but I have heard nothing. I just emailed them and told them I am coming over to pick it up Friday morning whether it is ready or not.

It will be fine ...
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I know this thread has been done to death, but this THE weekend!

lo and behold the sun has come out. It looks like it may be a beautiful weekend (apendages crossed). Since the sun is shining and its good riding weather, I thought I would invite anyone (& everyone) to join us along any part of the route over the weekend.

This is the timetable:
Day one part one:
Leave RAF Manston (CT12 5DF) at 9.00
Arrive Tangmere Aviation Museum (PO202ES) at 1.00
121 Miles
Time to complete 4 Hours
(google & sat nav estimated time 2hrs 35mins)

Day one Part Two:
Leave Tangmere Aviation Museum (PO20 2ES) 2.00
Arrive Travelodge Exeter M5 (EX27HF) 18.30 - 19.00
140 Miles
Time to complete 4 hours 30 minutes
(google & Sat nav estimated times 3 hours)

Day Two Part One:
Leave Exeter Travelodge (EX27HF) 9.00
Arrive Slapton Sands Memorial (sands road devon TQ7) 11.15
45 Miles
Time to Complete 2 hours 15mins
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Day Two Part Two
Leave Slapton Sands Memorial at 12.00
Arrive Lands End 17.30
145 miles
Time to complete 4 hours 30 mins.
(google and sat nav estimated time 4 hours)

Then back to hotel.


I hope to see all or some of you.
(as an added bonus to anyone contemplating joining us, Bill and Genie will be with us at Tangmere. 8) )
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Are we now just taking the most direct route from point to point?
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Are we now just taking the most direct route from point to point?
yes, with the exception of the one part on Sunday, i will show you tomorrow.
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We'll meet you at Tangmere at 1pm on Saturday to wish you all well and then we'll ride with you towards Sailsbusry if you are going that way.

See you then.

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I'm leaving at 1pm........yeehhhaaaaaa
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Here's a few I took earlier......
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