10 Year Bash

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Hi Folks,

As you may or may not be aware 2011 is the forums 10th Anniversary. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] thread on forum history.

As such I was wondering if there was any mileage to be had in organising a 10th Anniversary meeting.

It doesn't have to be a ride out. I was thinking more on the lines of a social gathering for Sunday Lunch at a central location.
Where you could turn to on the bike if you wish, or with the car and your partner & children.
I think fragmenting it down to regional meetings would kind of defeat the object and dilute the affair. But it's open to discussions.

I am aware that we are very much a national forum and have members from all four corners of the UK and everywhere inbetween. This would mean some members having to travel a long way to a central meeting point and may very well be off putting.
So, although I've broached the idea as a lunch meeting, day out sort of thing, it could still be run as a weekender too if support is there. A mix and match sort of thing, those from afar over-nighting and those closer to hand day tripping.

We already have a fairly busy year with the "Something for the Weekend" ride outs and meets, but I feel this is something just a little different and perhaps special.
It also provides an opportunity for those a bit wary of coming on a large group ride out for perhaps the first time to meet up and test the water so to speak with other members ~ ~ Faces to names and all that.

August is initially looking free. However, if we do make this a social and not a ride out and use of cars comes into play weather may not be such a problem and dates / timings can be seasonaly adjusted.

Of course this idea may never leave the ground. So I've made a poll to gauge interest in the first place. Further options can be added to the poll at a later time if required should the idea take off.
I would appreciate if you not only vote in the poll, but also add your thoughts , views and ideas as a reply to this thread as well.

Thanks for taking the time to read, I look forward to your thoughts.

Regards
Tel

Sorry to hear that Davie Boy we'll miss you. But whilst out in Singapore you'll be saving lots of pennies for next years annual "european road race" Yahoooooo

The idea that we meet somewhere in the middle of the most northerly/southerly member thats shown interest sounds good to me.

Dates/commitments depending, I'm up for it.


Ellie

Dirt Bike Dave wrote:Good idea Tel. Don't think I would make it tho.
In fact due to possible work changes I may miss most of the rest of this years rideouts.
Could be shipping out to Singapore in the next 6 weeks so BM and TOL will be out for me as well. Might make BC before I go.
Find out end of this week.

Bloomin Heck matey.....Happy Birthday :(

Aye Cheers. And I even get to go back to work early for my birthday!!
Bad timing Tes but an opportunity has arisen for me. One of those too good to miss ones!!

But you'll come back for the 10 Birthday Bash - won't you Davie? You couldn't let us all down by not being there?

If you get an opportunity - go for it!
Hope to see you at Bishops Castle.

All the best,
Chris

Hi Tel,

I've been watching this thread with interest and it looks like there's quite a few who think it's a good idea - me too!

Here are my suggestions:

• make it an 'out of season' event (something to cheer up the dark nights)
  
• hold it in a city (good transport links, accommodation, food drink etc)
  
• make it an evening event (anyone else can add other arrangements if they wish)
  
• you pick the date (more notice is better)

Simples! Well let's hope so

Chris, I feel the same way. Where ever we hold it, I'm going to have a long trip. As much as I hate the idea, I'll most likely use the train.

If people are getting trains and wanting a drink i can highly recommed york good train service from all over and a pub every 10 yards and its on my door step hehe

Why dont we look at somewhere along the M6 or M1,so its easily accessible, or somewhere like the Cat & Fiddle?

August bank Holiday weekend?

Just a thought.............

As long as its not too far up north Il be up for it!

mrfrance wrote:As long as its not too far up north Il be up for it!

As long as its not too far down south Il be up for it!

When I was in Germany (having ridden best part of 600 miles to be there) they asked me why I wasn't going to Big Mac. "Too far" I said, without thinking..... then felt a bit stoopid.

Last thing that will stop me will be the distance. Availability, kids, wife - these can stop me, but not the distance.

weasley wrote:When I was in Germany (having ridden best part of 600 miles to be there) they asked me why I wasn't going to Big Mac. "Too far" I said, without thinking..... then felt a bit stoopid.

Last thing that will stop me will be the distance. Availability, kids, wife - these can stop me, but not the distance.

Same here - money, work, time etc depending, I'll do me best to be there

C

bank holiday ? roads full of day tripper,s caravans sight seeing
cat fiddle police watch mmmm
pete

How's about coming with us to Clumber Park on Saturday 20th for the 80's concert with camping LoL? Excellent night with beer and ace music and stagger back to the tents!!

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ellie wrote:80's concert with camping LoL?

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will there be scary hair, legwarmers and bright blue eye shadow in abundance too

suppose the only problem with something like that is if anyone is bringing family it could make it expensive - if i've read it right it's £30 pp & £15 for kids 5-15? as opposed to doing it somewhere near a travellodge etc where a family room is probably cheaper - was just a thought - don't want to throw cold water.