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Midlands Meet 29th dec 2018 10.30am
- road warrior
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Well Felix, that's thinking outside the box, that's never occurred to me ever... Service stations. OK I will put that into the options box too.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- Felix79
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Thanks "RW" ,road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:01 am Well Felix, that's thinking outside the box, that's never occurred to me ever... Service stations. OK I will put that into the options box too.
It's kinda how meets use to happen in the 60's for the bike scene. Obviously they were cafe's like Ace Cafe and you would see bikes racing from one service stop to the next, hence you have the style of fast bikes known as Cafe racers.
These days, they are just service stations and can handle a big influx of cars and you have more room to sit inside.
I'm just glad that you don't think I'm being stupid by recommending them.
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Hi all, sounds good for a meet. Could I throw this place into the mix. http://caffeineandmachine.com/
Has ample parking and quite often seems to have an interesting range of cars turning up. Also does food etc.
Has ample parking and quite often seems to have an interesting range of cars turning up. Also does food etc.
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- road warrior
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It looks great but a bit far for a Midlands meet so will leave it with you as a Oxford area meet
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- road warrior
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I have been reminded by a good freind that there is a good meet organised at donnington park on the 16th dec !
could be a good one - brekkie for around 150 across clubs so far
be prepared to find all sorts of fine machinery to lust after..
ok im gonna go there 8:20 onwards i think .. lots to see and do - a good start for the midlands posse i think
who is up for it - a break from the Christmas hoo ha !
https://www.facebook.com/events/704747296549404/
could be a good one - brekkie for around 150 across clubs so far
be prepared to find all sorts of fine machinery to lust after..
ok im gonna go there 8:20 onwards i think .. lots to see and do - a good start for the midlands posse i think
who is up for it - a break from the Christmas hoo ha !
https://www.facebook.com/events/704747296549404/
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- road warrior
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NOPE motorway service stations were legend for bands travelling home after gigs - they used to meet up at Watford Gap - famous for it !Felix79 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:12 amThanks "RW" ,road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:01 am Well Felix, that's thinking outside the box, that's never occurred to me ever... Service stations. OK I will put that into the options box too.
It's kinda how meets use to happen in the 60's for the bike scene. Obviously they were cafe's like Ace Cafe and you would see bikes racing from one service stop to the next, hence you have the style of fast bikes known as Cafe racers.
These days, they are just service stations and can handle a big influx of cars and you have more room to sit inside.
I'm just glad that you don't think I'm being stupid by recommending them.
Last edited by road warrior on Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- road warrior
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Can I save this one for a summer run please ? it looks greatMerBrook wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:35 am Hi all, sounds good for a meet. Could I throw this place into the mix. http://caffeineandmachine.com/
Has ample parking and quite often seems to have an interesting range of cars turning up. Also does food etc.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- MerBrook
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Hi Road Warrior, I think it would make a good place for a summer meet/run. When ever I go past, there seems to be a diverse collection of cars meeting there.road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:40 pmCan I save this one for a summer run please ? it looks greatMerBrook wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:35 am Hi all, sounds good for a meet. Could I throw this place into the mix. http://caffeineandmachine.com
Has ample parking and quite often seems to have an interesting range of cars turning up. Also does food etc.
Although it’s on my doorstep I haven’t had time to pop in yet so will have to do so and find out how you go about having a meet there.
All the best.
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- road warrior
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great - i nominate you chief organiser we will get back to this one ehMerBrook wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:07 pmHi Road Warrior, I think it would make a good place for a summer meet/run. When ever I go past, there seems to be a diverse collection of cars meeting there.road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:40 pmCan I save this one for a summer run please ? it looks greatMerBrook wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:35 am Hi all, sounds good for a meet. Could I throw this place into the mix. http://caffeineandmachine.com
Has ample parking and quite often seems to have an interesting range of cars turning up. Also does food etc.
Although it’s on my doorstep I haven’t had time to pop in yet so will have to do so and find out how you go about having a meet there.
All the best.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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I'm a possible for this, sounds goodroad warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:44 am I have been reminded by a good freind that there is a good meet organised at donnington park on the 16th dec !
could be a good one - brekkie for around 150 across clubs so far
be prepared to find all sorts of fine machinery to lust after..
ok im gonna go there 8:20 onwards i think .. lots to see and do - a good start for the midlands posse i think
who is up for it - a break from the Christmas hoo ha !
https://www.facebook.com/events/704747296549404/
Will have to check with 'er' indoors to make sure there's nothing planned I'm not aware of
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- road warrior
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be good to see you again .. eff always best to get a passout ..
gents ?
gents ?
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- Felix79
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That's what it was. For some reason it twigged in the back of my mind for the service station stuff.road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:38 pmNOPE motorway service stations were legend for bands travelling home after gigs - they used to meet up at Watford Gap - famous for it !Felix79 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:12 amThanks "RW" ,road warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:01 am Well Felix, that's thinking outside the box, that's never occurred to me ever... Service stations. OK I will put that into the options box too.
It's kinda how meets use to happen in the 60's for the bike scene. Obviously they were cafe's like Ace Cafe and you would see bikes racing from one service stop to the next, hence you have the style of fast bikes known as Cafe racers.
These days, they are just service stations and can handle a big influx of cars and you have more room to sit inside.
I'm just glad that you don't think I'm being stupid by recommending them.
Wasn't it also a service stations during the early to mid 60's that you would start to see Mod's and Rocker , stepping up to knock the living snot out of each other at these places? I know the really famous clash between the two groups happened down in Brighton, but I am sure I've seen it mentioned in a documentary , that bands would often have to leg it from these groups on a regular basis back then.
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im sure your right, seems very likely, and now you have reminded me of my biking days and when i heard and saw a benly honda and had a ghostly experience..
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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I bet you heard the rattling tappets before you saw the bikeroad warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:28 pm im sure your right, seems very likely, and now you have reminded me of my biking days and when i heard and saw a benly honda and had a ghostly experience..
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- road warrior
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nooo, it howled ! it was a beast of a bike back then.. twice the power of a bantam. and ohc - they had a hissing sound from the engine - and defo no tappet noisesSmartbear wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:36 pmI bet you heard the rattling tappets before you saw the bikeroad warrior wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:28 pm im sure your right, seems very likely, and now you have reminded me of my biking days and when i heard and saw a benly honda and had a ghostly experience..
Rob
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.