RETROBIKE'S BIG DIRTY WEEKENDER- THIS WEEKEND!

justbackdated · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:52 am Post subject:

Si-I will have solderless nips in the FEPD stock I am bringing; they are about 8mm dia and were used in the Pace rockers-any good?

Checked out our retrotent last night-looked like a crashed biplane but we will attempt an erection on Friday pm Shocked

I think it is almost as big as the Pub!!

Other ladies will be present Lindsey; Mrs JBD is along and possibly two others.

In Neilll's absence I will be attempting a Pace fork timeline[up to 2000] display on sat with the possibility of prizes for the person who can most accurately spot the missing forks!!

see you all there

Dr S · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:43 am Post subject:

Thanks for that Tim, you are a star!

Few last thoughts.....

Can anyone bring another BBQ? I have managed to squeeze one in the van but we could do with another to avoid violent rioting as 35 hungry bikers all want feeding at the same time Confused

Also if anyone is handy with a camera could you bring it along- need plenty of pics for the folks back home.

Weather looking promising, sunny on Saturday and cloudy but dry on Sunday. Collective fingers crossed please!!

Cheers
Si

justbackdated · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:28 am Post subject:

We will have a compact digi with us Si. Not sure about a barbie-usually an upturned dustbin lid for us!!

Just reread my last post-sounds like I am doing the timeline thing to spite you Neill Embarassed

was hoping to arrange it with you but alas you are otherwise committed

my nips are 7mm diameter Si Wink

Sithlord · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

I will have my digi on me Wink

Si... I thought when I spoke to you yesterday , you said there were showers,, reading Gil's earlier comments, looks like there is not.. Rolling Eyes

Can you confirm this, as like others, dont want to be getting into sleeping bag at night covered in shite.. Smile

JeRkY · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

Since I am dead man walking and unlikely to do much in the way of any riding. (managed to have a minor over the bars clanger on my commute in today) I may be up for prepping awesome foodage for the returning riders. I'm told I am actually reasonably good at the old cooking malarky, If I wasnt an Engineer, I would have been a Surgeon...but chef would have been a good solid third place.

Will also allow me to catch up on 9 days sleep Smile

Incidently I will likely stop over at my folks on the friday night and head to you guys crazy early on saturday morning. Tis a long drive from London & it would be rude not to drop in on my parents when passing.

Dr S · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:16 am Post subject:

Sithlord · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:30 am Post subject:

Cold Shower .. Smile

sounds retro... Laughing

I'll take you up on that.. Wink

Room in the car... Laughing

have'nt worked out how I am going to get in yet.. Laughing

so sorry dude but now room, unless you have a rack for the back of my motor.. then not a problem.. Wink

orange71 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject:

Re BBQ - we will be bringing one of those two ring camping stove jobbies if that's any use - was planning to cook some burgers and sausages over that - might be room for some more to throw theirs on too Very Happy

will be bringing (waterproof) camera too.

sinnett177 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:31 pm Post subject:

Almost packed and ready to go, will be arriving tomorrow. Bringing the freshly washed and prepared alpinestars and Raleigh. Just need to fettle a little with the Raleigh later tonight.

The Saturday night trial i'm running is just for laughs, nothing too difficult or serious. You'll just need a bike, a beer, a helmet and a sense of humour Very Happy

. Got the marking out gear together so will recce some sections after Saturday's ride.

See you soon.

orange71 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

Looks like my +1 might not be coming now Sad

but barring all incidents I will be Very Happy

I'm buying a new (old) car tomorrow so hoping it'll get me up there - it'll be its first drive in my hands so hope it's not a lemon!!

This means the double stove won't be coming but I'm bringing a single one anyway.

JeRkY · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject:

Both my guests have bailed Sad

I'll still be there though. Seeking advice on how to get the 500 functional.

mistermonkeywrench · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject: Am I too late?

Hi Guys,
I,ve just found out about this and I only live down the road a few miles.
Is it too late to request admission?
Can I just turn up on Sat morning and pay or do I need a form to fill in?

Not sure how much riding I'll be doing as I'm on some meds but I have a tent, camping stove, disposable barbecue and quite a few spares I need rid of.

I can sort all my food out and won't be drinking 'cos of the meds.

Bike(s) would be '95 Marin Team Titanium with Amp BLT's and/either Control Tech Team Issue Full Sus with modern Mavericks.

Also have a spare Control Tech frame which I guess I'll never really need.

I'll be no bother - honest! Have done one dig-day at Dalby with Gil (Feb this year?), so he may remember me and my conversation about Bontrager titanium decals which may or may not be fakes.

I know this is REALLY late, but here's hoping...

JeRkY · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

Im sure if you turn up with a retro bike you'll be accepted into the fold.

You can keep me company, if your not doing much riding...I am still wrecked from about 8 hours sleep in the past 10 days... the drive up could be interesting Shocked

mistermonkeywrench · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks JeRkY!

If I don't hear any different before late Fri night I'll be there - don't suppose you're bringing your Marin?