wheeledwidewebb
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I went away with these boys earlier in the year for a day trip and there was full luggage on display.
Ardennes 10 July - 13 July
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I went away with these boys earlier in the year for a day trip and there was full luggage on display.
LBL
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Been away a few times with the guys on trips, some have full luggage and some dont.
I travel very light personally and try to stick any extra luggage into Brians panniers
Take as much as you like, the ridings never at top end speed so its never a problem.
Lloyd
I travel very light personally and try to stick any extra luggage into Brians panniers
Take as much as you like, the ridings never at top end speed so its never a problem.
Lloyd
Bring whatever you like, nobody minds.
Me? One small tank bag and a GSA topbox.
I will bring a small but half decent tool kit, a puncture repair kit and a pump, along with assorted other 'essential' bits and bobs (we probably only need one between us) plus a spare key, credit card and recovery insurance.
Me? One small tank bag and a GSA topbox.
I will bring a small but half decent tool kit, a puncture repair kit and a pump, along with assorted other 'essential' bits and bobs (we probably only need one between us) plus a spare key, credit card and recovery insurance.
WorthingWelsh
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I shall be coming prepared as if doing a RTW adventure, don't forget it's 4 days in Belgium and France, "be prepared" thats my motto.
This will also include White and Black tie dress, depending on where we dine. Also bringing one's smoking jacket for when we retire for Brandy and cigars in the library.
If we are not intending on eating out at a first class restuarant then of course I shall just where my lounge suit, so as not to embarrass you other gentlemen.
David.
This will also include White and Black tie dress, depending on where we dine. Also bringing one's smoking jacket for when we retire for Brandy and cigars in the library.
If we are not intending on eating out at a first class restuarant then of course I shall just where my lounge suit, so as not to embarrass you other gentlemen.
David.
cheesysalesman
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Standards!
I'm thinking that we have standards to uphold in front of grubby european types.. I always take too much gear as like to be ready for anything - social or otherwise..
I'm thinking that we have standards to uphold in front of grubby european types.. I always take too much gear as like to be ready for anything - social or otherwise..
As Lloyd has so carefully pointed out I do like to have spare space so that I can accomodate the "girls" hairdryers. This is particularly important so that Lloyd can look his best to attract the attention of the local waitress and be in a position to negotiate good rates! I will of course bring my camera to record any events. I have also found that panniers do offer extra protection for the odd unplanned off road foray on especially tight downhill 180 turns when busy looking at ones new sat nav! Panniers also mean I shall have room for spare gloves for that important unplanned stop!
No problem with the detour David assuming I can manage to get yet another map on the Sat Nav!
See you all Saturday.
No problem with the detour David assuming I can manage to get yet another map on the Sat Nav!
See you all Saturday.
Edit to my last post but I cannot manage for some reason to add the revised route so I shall be chasing the person in front to ensure I dont go astray! Tried renameing, deleting old routes and all sorts of things but with no success, and me a software sales person too.
LBL
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Feckin hairdryer...... shammy leather for me as you well no massa
I will of course do my best to secure top rates with my wit and charm
just need someone to sort out those Thunderstorms
WorthingWelsh
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Oh Bugger, I was going to follow you!
Better make sure I keep Richard in view then, b*ll*ks to the drop off system, I am going to be right on his backwheel and I ain't budging
Are we in for a touch of wet weather then?
David.
LBL
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Oh Bugger, I was going to follow you!
Better make sure I keep Richard in view then, b*ll*ks to the drop off system, I am going to be right on his backwheel and I ain't budging
Are we in for a touch of wet weather then?
David.
Ive got a sat nav but you dont wanna follow me unless you fancy an adventure and some head scratchin, i tend to still use the " that road looks nice, lets give it a go" system
Weather mnnnnn hot, steamy and Thunderstorms but not until after Tom has left us so no glove stops needed.
WorthingWelsh
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To be honest Lloyd, I am never lost. Just somewhere I haven't been before.
I completly agree with the "thats a nice road where does it go" philosophy.
Unless of course you are following Richard, where you will end up at a dead end down a tight narrow track.
David.
I completly agree with the "thats a nice road where does it go" philosophy.
Unless of course you are following Richard, where you will end up at a dead end down a tight narrow track.
David.
LBL
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Unless of course you are following Richard, where you will end up at a dead end down a tight narrow track.
David.
and all of us that have been on a Wapping Wander can say "been there and done that" hes gonna get us back
Excel files
Will do the others tomorrow, I hope.
Will do the others tomorrow, I hope.
cheesysalesman
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More Gear
Any views on what I should take in the way of weather gear. I've got a electric vest and gloves but am not sure about layering under my jacket and trousers? Wind chill may be a factor but I don't know how to convert ambient temperature in to a wind chill!?
I'm a bit tight for space but I may be able to squeeze in the pop up emergency shelter!
Any views on what I should take in the way of weather gear. I've got a electric vest and gloves but am not sure about layering under my jacket and trousers? Wind chill may be a factor but I don't know how to convert ambient temperature in to a wind chill!?
I'm a bit tight for space but I may be able to squeeze in the pop up emergency shelter!
WorthingWelsh
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LBL
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Cheesychap,
As we have not met yet im unsure how much of this is serious, once you have met the guys you will realise that 99% of all conversations are tongue in cheek, personally you can tell when im lying cus my lips move, however as you cant see them........
I think Brian's list covered everything but on your specific points
Electric vest........ im assumimg thats a piss take as its 33 degrees 2mo and hot hot hot next week.
Layers under your J&T......... er nowt except your undies, my jacket has a waterproof and breatheable liner in, which i will leave in but the thermal layer wont be making the trip.
ambient temperature and wind chill..... you will be either sweating your cods off or dripping wet with the thunderstorms that are predicted ( but you wont be cold )
my only other weather proofing are a pair of rain over trousers, my Revit all seasons jacket im hoping will keep the rain out, did 6 weeks ago over there in the Thunderstorms.
This is meant to help believe or not, i promise not to start the piss taking until we have got worthing welsh drinking cocktails
that could be on the train over.... 
Lloyd
cheesysalesman
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I'm totally taking the piss - will be in a mankini if this heat keeps up..
I'm totally taking the piss - will be in a mankini if this heat keeps up..
Cheesychap,
As we have not met yet im unsure how much of this is serious, once you have met the guys you will realise that 99% of all conversations are tongue in cheek, personally you can tell when im lying cus my lips move, however as you cant see them........
I think Brian's list covered everything but on your specific points
Electric vest........ im assumimg thats a piss take as its 33 degrees 2mo and hot hot hot next week.
Layers under your J&T......... er nowt except your undies, my jacket has a waterproof and breatheable liner in, which i will leave in but the thermal layer wont be making the trip.
ambient temperature and wind chill..... you will be either sweating your cods off or dripping wet with the thunderstorms that are predicted ( but you wont be cold )
my only other weather proofing are a pair of rain over trousers, my Revit all seasons jacket im hoping will keep the rain out, did 6 weeks ago over there in the Thunderstorms.
This is meant to help believe or not, i promise not to start the piss taking until we have got worthing welsh drinking cocktails
Lloyd
I thought we had agreed to travel a la French Motard and go in shorts, vest and flip flops? The only protection needed is factor 50 in this weather.
On a more serious note did anyone remember to book the breakfast table on the shuttle or are we eating in the dining carriage as always?
Lloyd please refrain this time from introducing yourself to random strangers on the train and thanking them for joining us! You can be soooo embarrassing.
On a more serious note did anyone remember to book the breakfast table on the shuttle or are we eating in the dining carriage as always?
Lloyd please refrain this time from introducing yourself to random strangers on the train and thanking them for joining us! You can be soooo embarrassing.
