Thanks Richie

Steptoe · Mar 22, 2004

perhaps these should be in the post your pics ?

Steptoe · Mar 22, 2004

BAKERMAN · Mar 22, 2004

Great way to spend a Sunday

Thanks Richie, great to meet you all, thanks for a wonderfull day.

Told you it would stay fine

Bakes

richie · Mar 22, 2004

We even made a toast to you Bakes (and others like you)

ferguscawley · Mar 22, 2004

Steptoe

Any chance of putting some names with the pics so we can see who is who ?

Looks like a terrific day out. Wish I could have been there.

Ferg

Steptoe · Mar 22, 2004

ferguscawley said:
Steptoe

Any chance of putting some names with the pics so we can see who is who ?

Looks like a terrific day out. Wish I could have been there.

Ferg

i would like to, but - these people have families and are respected in the communitie, and some belong to a club where pipes and slippers are required, what would happen if they were found out--

Steptoe · Mar 22, 2004

for instance--

richie · Mar 22, 2004

ferguscawley said:
Steptoe

Any chance of putting some names with the pics so we can see who is who ?

Looks like a terrific day out. Wish I could have been there.

Ferg

Uncle Albert and Myself

ferguscawley · Mar 22, 2004

Clown

Cheers Richie

Now tell me, who is the clown in the witches hat ??

Ferg

GSPeP · Mar 22, 2004

Great trip and beautiful location

. But, we'll probably get a bill for our ride home

(There was a bright flash on our way home near Kortrijk)

My pictures will be on Smugmug this evening. I'll post the link as soon as they are uploaded.

richie · Mar 22, 2004

Re: Clown

ferguscawley said:
Cheers Richie

Now tell me, who is the clown in the witches hat ??

Ferg

The clown was and is Uncle Albert...

(RIP) maverick · Mar 22, 2004

Muchos Gracias!

Early morning start for us as we headed out to Judge's house to swop pillions after we
realised the airhead does not have back footrests. Very windy day riding towards the channel tunnel
and myself very, very impressed ont the old pig iron running very pleasantly behind the hack bike at 100-110mph.
The PD in full flesh.. 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_01.jpg"></a> 

After a quick coffee at the terminal we head out to our que and not long before the GS's back up ready to roll 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_02.jpg"></a> 

The return of Uncle Albert with his "I have all the accesories now (Yes we heard that one before Pete!)" bike. 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_02.jpg"></a> 

Michelle wondering how long it is to the next food stop.... 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_04.jpg"></a> 

OK who invited the freakshow??? Come one baby a quick one while Sharon aint looking.... 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_05.jpg"></a> 

Phil with one of them walkie talkie thingies and Pat wondering how she got herself into this one again 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_06.jpg"></a> 

Judge, Notadrop and Margaret 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_07.jpg"></a> 

Neil don't look now but there is something big with lots of hair on ur seat dude! 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_08.jpg"></a>

(RIP) maverick · Mar 22, 2004

Always late but just in time Mr Tickle!! 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_09.jpg"></a> 

Hey senor Pedro, nice bike.......... 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_10.jpg"></a> 

The better side of battyman

and seems he belong's to some or other tosser club. 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_12.jpg"></a> 

First coffee stop after a very long tedious 15 minute drive from Calais.... 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_13.jpg"></a> 

Mmmm airhead..... 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_14.jpg"></a> 

Wot? No I don't know who's bike is that behind me with the accesories

<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_15.jpg"></a> 

Time for introductions and chit chat while we waited to depart for a nice lunch. 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_16.jpg"></a>

(RIP) maverick · Mar 22, 2004

Finally...

The restuarant and food was really good although I did worry when the fish turned up with green sauce 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_17.jpg"></a> 

Myself and Charlie discussing the pro's and cons about buying airheads
in pieces on pallets or rusted up in the garden 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_18.jpg"></a> 

Hope you guys washed your bikes because with the wind yesterday it sure did get a nice salty sea spray! 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_19.jpg"></a> 

I think the general topic yesterday was GS's and food. The conversation sure was buzzing at our end of the restaurant 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_20.jpg"></a> 

Seemed like the ladies also had a good time out even if it was bike related, glad you all came along! 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_22.jpg"></a> 

Hey you snooze you lose if you did not get here in time for a seat! 
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_23.jpg"></a> 

At this point my wife did mention that we should go back to Calais if we want to buy wine before we get back to the uk.
No honey don't worry there is still plenty of time for that - oops.
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_24.jpg"></a> 

Ermm we stopped here and I took a piccie but have no idea what it was about...
<img src="http://www.maverick-evolution.150m.com/2004/france_20030321/210303_25.jpg"></a> 

Last one before we headed off for a quick coffee, beer, wine and then our interesting trip back to Calais started. Thanks everyone for making this happen and escpecially Judge for letting me on both his beasts for the day. We love you man! :ymca

ermm I mean :rose

Gecko · Mar 22, 2004

Top day Richie - you're the man !!! :beerjug:

Till the next time...a bientot

Maverick - nice pics mate ....I don't need to say anymore

As GSPep said we were motoring 'sedately' northwards

and suddenly a blinding flash illuminated the darkness in our mirrors ....

....the thing is ....who'd it get ? ...because by my reckoning if we all saw it in the mirrors - Rabbitson was at the back so he should be in the frame

....if it's all three of us then I deny it was me that was speeding - I never do

.....and anyway there was a car about 20 feet in front of me so if it's me then he'll be in frame too so I blame him for suddenly pulling into the left lane and accelerating ....time will tell I guess

....of course it may have been lightning

Foto John · Mar 22, 2004

Gecko said:
Top day Richie - you're the man !!! Till the next time...a bientot

Maverick - nice pics mate ....I don't need to say anymore

As GSPep said we were motoring 'sedately' northwards and suddenly a blinding flash illuminated the darkness in our mirrors .... ....the thing is ....who'd it get ? ...because by my reckoning if we all saw it in the mirrors - Rabbitson was at the back so he should be in the frame ....if it's all three of us then I deny it was me that was speeding - I never do .....and anyway there was a car about 20 feet in front of me so if it's me then he'll be in frame too so I blame him for suddenly pulling into the left lane and accelerating ....time will tell I guess ....of course it may have been lightning

Jolly glad I turned left now gentlemen :yikes

.............but for the grace, blah, blah................go I :gosh !

I'm sure it was just a bolt of lightning lads

!

Rabbitson · Mar 22, 2004

Yes, hopefully we are all off the hook, but we'll soon find out. Good move by John bailing out when he did I reckon!

Presumably my Dutch plates won't get me off the hook in Belgium will they?

Gecko · Mar 22, 2004

Rabbitson said:
Yes, hopefully we are all off the hook, but we'll soon find out. Good move by John bailing out when he did I reckon!

Presumably my Dutch plates won't get me off the hook in Belgium will they?

No they'll charge you double

.......funny thing is , do you remember at the petrol station I said " how's the speed - are we doing alright ? " and we all said "fine" ......and then you said " yeah I'd rather get a move on and get back quicker "......so it's your fault

Thanks Richie

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