Ghosty Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Fair enough, just that you mentioned you were using that Raleigh to get to work and I wondered if it was breakdown enforced bodgery. It'd help if I hadn't quit the job... need to find something that's a bit nearer by. It's been unanimously agreed so far that it wasn't worth the effort. It really wasn't fun getting there, let alone working.Our favourite Wetherspoons is hiring, don't you know.Less said the better anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sorry to hear the job didn't work out Max. I got as far as the top of Holme Moss and it was snowing nicely, so given the forecast for later on and tomorrow I decided to sack it off. Next time, chaps. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Well, I attended the meeting this time around with that motherless stupid pretentious toff Range Rover of mine.I had the pleasure to chauffeur several attendants on a short trip along country lanes giving me that desire to not stop, because there could be indigenious people there,you know the kind, with one eye in the middle of their foreheads. I was scared shitless.Again, contrary to common folklore, my Range Rover didn't put a foot wrong, it rather felt like a first class railway compartment, or rather, how I like to put it, a Wellness Spa on wheels.It even made it back to the Junkman towers.All this is in stark contrast to what I was told after I had bought it. Which is that it will grenade within a quater mile and a umpteen digit bill is in order to fix it. I call bullshit. All I have to do is live with 15.6 OMGMPG, which I happily do, because the Granadaland Greenhouse Gassers are determined to improve The Climate. chaseracer, Ghosty, strangeangel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 I left slightly early just in case of SNOKAOS on the big hill, it was snowing up there but not really settled except some sad slush at the top. Good evening as usual, nice to get a passenger lap in the Range Rover of guaranteed* expensive doom, even though the doom level was disappointingly low on this occasion. I definitely can't afford it, but I'd still like to register an interest in purchasing it when the time comes. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 "It doesn't snow in November". I, um, concur. I went over the moors today and it's been snowing a fair bit up there! Cycling home in the rain was fun*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Right, I'm calling this one early so that international and regional correspondents can make arrangements to attend. XMAS EDITION meeting in the usual place at the usual time, Tuesday 6th December. Special XMAS EDITION features to include: The usual grumpy old menThe usual car parkThe usual car chatEveryone ignoring the Wetherspoons christmas menu to order the usual steak Coming to a Derbyshire town near* you, on Tuesday 6th December. Prestigious* on-site hotel available for £30 (plus £3 for wifi) for out of towners. Conrad D. Conelrad, Ghosty, chaseracer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Bump for those who might have forgotten, lest it end up be me and Dave standing around talking about folding bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'll be there, even though I know nothing about folding bikes... alcyonecorporation and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 So tempted chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thanks for the bumpage all, that's right this is TOMORROW. Festiveness level is guaranteed to be off the scale * * festiveness could be off either top or bottom of scale. ROAR, E&OE, T&Cs apply. Your statutory rights are definitely affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Still got evening lectures on Tuesday but it changes after Christmas, so should be able to pop along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 edit: this post was a trainwreck, ignore it please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 ^ Who said that...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 So tempted DOOOOOOOO EEEEEEEEEEEEET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'll have to leave van by main road. Touting for business! chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm likely not going, Been off work last few days and not well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Howdy gang, Merry Jesus' birthday and/or pagan winter festival etc. Early Jan will be soon, do we want to meet on the 3rd or the 10th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 10th would work better for me I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Another vote here for the 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Yeah, I might be back from rehab on the 10th, too. strangeangel and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I don't give a shite what day but I'll go with the 10th as it seems a general consensus. I'll try and get down either way chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 10th should work for I too chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 10th it is then. Same shite time, same shite place. For 320touring that is - 7pm approx, Market car park Glossop, SK13 8AS or 8AR should get you to the general area. It's over the road from The Smithy Fold which is the Wetherspoons we tend to retire to for scran with varying degrees of urgency depending on the weather. strangeangel, Conrad D. Conelrad and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 10th it is then. Same shite time, same shite place. For 320touring that is - 7pm approx, Market car park Glossop, SK13 8AS or 8AR should get you to the general area. It's over the road from The Smithy Fold which is the Wetherspoons we tend to retire to for scran with varying degrees of urgency depending on the weather.I shall add it to my schedulez! chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 No issue with date/time here. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Excellent, that extra week after the New Year 100% means that the weather will be sufficiently clement for me to visit Glossop in the CJ with the hood in the reclined position. Ghosty, Dave_Q and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Just had a look at the route for this on my phone- Its sending me m66,m60,m67. Is that sensible at that time of night or am I better off bumbling along back roads? I'll be leaving the hotel about 6.15ish I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Should be OK at that time but maybe check traffic on google before you leave as when the M60 is broken, its very broken. The problem with the back road plan is that its all a bit populationey - the best alternative route would probably be via Rochdale and Oldham and would be a good 30-40 mins longer on a 50 or so min journey. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Cheers chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 edit: they don't seem to consist of much yet.There's a chance this is the last meet I'll attend on two wheels... who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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