Cotswolds early Autumn weekend - incorporating UKMGer ! The Gate Hangs High - 2,3,4 October 26

adventuredon · 2026-10-02T20:28:55+0100

It depends what time I get away and what time you guys start...I have Paul in my location services so can track him, but if you can let us know roughly what time all sets off, i'll aim accordingly. I'll be the one with 2 rollbags, sexy Stadler black jacket and not so gleaming Blue 1200R..

Micky · 2026-10-02T23:42:13+0100

So far we have ....

adventuredon · 2026-10-02T23:44:19+0100

Todd on the red wine....memories of yester year

Toddmeister · 2026-10-03T07:03:57+0100

adventuredon said:
Todd on the red wine....memories of yester year

I may have had a bit too much of it judging by my head this morning.
Will stay on Guinness tonight I think.

Off in a bit to walk to the Brewery for breakfast.

Safe travels Don

Toddmeister · 2026-10-03T07:05:01+0100

And room camping in the pub is much nicer than being in a field

JohnnyBoxer · 2026-10-03T07:09:01+0100

Toddmeister said:
And room camping in the pub is much nicer than being in a field

It usually is

Oldrat · 2026-10-03T07:51:33+0100

Kettle is on for anyone here with a mug

Santa-2512 · 2026-10-03T08:28:37+0100

Oldrat said:
Kettle is on for anyone here with a mug

Mine boiled about 2 seconds ago lol

Just going to start packing shortly ,

Toddmeister · 2026-10-03T08:37:25+0100

Breakfast is served ….

Toddmeister · 2026-10-03T08:44:24+0100

Santa-2512 said:
Mine boiled about 2 seconds ago lol

Just going to start packing shortly ,

Can you be a love and pop into a fishmonger’s on the way up and purchase a large Plaice.

Austin had a bit of a traumatic experience with his fish dinner last night

Santa-2512 · 2026-10-03T09:33:15+0100

Toddmeister said:
Can you be a love and pop into a fishmonger’s on the way up and purchase a large Plaice.

Austin had a bit of a traumatic experience with his fish dinner last night

Ye gods man. Fishmongers, last time I visited one of those was about 40 years ago. Do they even exist any more?

JohnnyBoxer · 2026-10-03T10:07:57+0100

Toddmeister said:
Breakfast is served ….View attachment 543409

Great
Apart from the beans
Just tucking into my breakfast diet shake instead

TIJ650 · 2026-10-03T11:11:43+0100

JonnyBravo said:
We are sorted

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Been there and got the t shirt?! lol
Just don’t wash it - it’ll shrink!!

er-minio · 2026-10-03T16:17:14+0100

I’m back home. Packing again for a hike tomorrow

Thanks all, cracking eve. Too much wine, and I learnt a thing or two about camping gear (and placement thereof).

Oldrat · 2026-10-03T16:41:16+0100

Back from the run safely, little old me felt well looked after, hidden amongst those ginormous adventure bikes.

A cracking day today, thanks to The Other Paul and to TJMouse for your efforts.

Great stops today, places that I’d not even heard of before CTL and The Classic Car Hub, ‘must see’ stops, if like me, you’ve never been before.

Anyway, here are some of my snaps from today.

JonnyBravo · 2026-10-03T17:09:53+0100

Bikes for sale - Cars for sale ……

Then you see this, have fond memories and get sorely tempted !

Though I am sure the wife would not be happy at all !

Oldrat · 2026-10-03T17:22:12+0100

Historic vehicle status
No VEL
No MOT
No congestion charge

What’s not to like?

Pukmeister · 2026-10-03T17:49:01+0100

Santa-2512 said:
Ye gods man. Fishmongers, last time I visited one of those was about 40 years ago. Do they even exist any more?

I dated a fishmongers daughter once…….

She lay on the slab and said “fillet”. :

tjmouse · 2026-10-03T18:30:10+0100

Great ride out today. Thanks all for the warm welcome and good company.

Micky · 2026-10-03T19:08:46+0100

Meanwhile I accepted the offer by Nigel, who owns the 'The Gate Hangs High' to run me up to the brewery as a gathering of steam engines was errr mmmm aaah gathering there :thumby: