*GS Event* Thank you

[Crapaud]

Massive thanks to all who made the long trip here to South West France.
We have had an excellent event really Chilling Out.
We missed a few good friends that were unable to attend for various reasons. Especially NeilDD who I believe has just returned home from hospital.

We had old friends, regulars and new friends. Too many to mention all but great to see Kevan/Packer again after many years. He was the furthest travelled at 1,900 kms ridden.
It was also lovely to finally meet Richard/Wapping who is an interesting gentleman.
Paul and Mandy led the Rock and Roll dancing at the night market.
Lee and Tan were their usual very helpful contributors and Lee managed to improve all my bikes with his expert touch.
Big Steve and family were a delight especially with his very polite kids.
Flip Fly and Sophie brightened up the party as always.
Woody was a huge help with several tasks.

Every person is welcome back at anytime.

Please post up any photos and videos below so everyone can see what fun we all had.

 

[Wapping]

Many thanks to Sid and Ann for their superb generosity in hosting this excellent event; nothing was spared by way of making sure we all had a great time.

Good to catch up with familiar names from the forum, all in a very relaxed atmosphere.

It’s a testament to our hosts that many (I think all, bar me) are returnees to the house and are, I’m sure, hoping that Sid and Ann will put out the invitation again in 2027, God willing.

 

[Wapping]

 

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[Sumprat]

Wonderful to meet up with old friends and meet new friends.

It was, as always, an honour and a pleasure to cook for such amazing people.

 

[Packer]

Massive thanks to all who made the long trip here to South West France.
We have had an excellent event really Chilling Out.
We missed a few good friends that were unable to attend for various reasons. Especially NeilDD who I believe has just returned home from hospital.

We had old friends, regulars and new friends. Too many to mention all but great to see Kevan/Packer again after many years. He was the furthest travelled at 1,900 kms ridden.
It was also lovely to finally meet Richard/Wapping who is an interesting gentleman.
Paul and Mandy led the Rock and Roll dancing at the night market.
Lee and Tan were their usual very helpful contributors and Lee managed to improve all my bikes with his expert touch.
Big Steve and family were a delight especially with his very polite kids.
Flip Fly and Sophie brightened up the party as always.
Woody was a huge help with several tasks.

Every person is welcome back at anytime.

Please post up any photos and videos below so everyone can see what fun we all had.

Thank you Sid and Anne for the hospitality, much appreciated. I have made it to Abbeville and with the temperature staying below 30°C all day it was much easier than the last leg going down in 40°C+.
Amazing that the only cretin that became a potential issue was a Porsche Boxter driver, British registered car. Moved into my lane without proper observation, I am glad that one of was observant, it sure as hell wasn't him.

 

[Lord Snooty]

So sorry I missed it Sid, hoping to be there in 2027!

 

[shready]

Looks like a fantastic event as always and bought to life by some fantastic photographs.

Gill and I have missed it this year due to various family events, notably our eldest son getting married in a few weeks.

 

[pinklady]

Sid and I would like to say THANK YOU toeveryone who came to our weekend .. We could not do this weekend with out all your help.

To our amazing hard working BBQ King,
To our washing up fairys
To our Sous chefs
To Sophie for choc brownies
To our rubbish desposal guys

and of cause Wedgy for Rock and Rolling on the dance floor with me xx

 

[Paul Young]

Did Rob Forrest turn up for a spirited ride out over the weekend? I didn’t see him in any of the pics…

 

[pinklady]

Did Rob Forrest turn up for a spirited ride out over the weekend? I didn’t see him in any of the pics…

Unfortunatly Robs not been well and did not make it this year ....

 

[Paul Young]

Unfortunatly Robs not been well and did not make it this year ....

Thanks Ann. I was suspecting the worst as he was a little unwell last year so it’s a relief to know he’s still with us.

 

[Santa-2512]

Sadly due to her indoors i couldnt make it

hope Rob is on the mend, his GS riding skills put many attendees to shame

It was always funny to hear how he'd left people trailing

 

[Packer]

Well I am back home in Glasgow, greeted traditionally on my return to Bonnie Scotland with rain.