Slimwilly


what was the outfit you hired the bike from? and the places you stayed?

OK some of you may recall my better half 'agreed' once I had finished the barn conversion I has a 'free pass' to the last GP of the season, Valencia.  This was based on the premise that completion would be sometime (latest) summer 2007 so an appropriate treat for my hard work.  In reality it was definitely going to be done for Xmas 2011, OK absolutely definitely no question complete by Xmas 2012 (not), but eventually completed for Xmas 2013 (Whahey).


So here I am, carried over holiday, fuckin loaded etc.

I am going to Valencia for the GP this year - if it's by mesel then fine but preferably with some Foc-u 'soul mates'.

Last ferry to Santander/Bilbao is 01/02 Nov (return in May 2015) so this not really an option (maybe for Ewan McGregor) so this will be a though France/minimum fckin about (ok we will have beers) trip until we get to Cheste.  3k +mile round trip from Yorkshire.

I'm suggesting (thinking aloud) ride to Dover Tues 4-Nov pm - B&B then early ferry Wed 5-Nov - overnight in France To get to Cheste Fri - set off back Mon 10 back for work Thur 13 (or maybe Weds 11 if you live in Dover).

Join now!


Oh I should have said old farts are welcome but not those that smell, ride or drink like old farts.


Not that I expect that many takers but no more than six sounds right.

Several people have recently dropped out  (total deposits received £5!) 


If these places cannot be filled then everyone else has to pay more!


I will be shortly embarking on my usual last minute recruitment drive but if you can help by 'bringing a friend' please do


Unfortunately this scenario is just part of the fun to be had in organising these events - ever wondered why this is the only FOC-U still going?


 

Hi Moff,


I'm looking for your help mate...



This is it!  The BIG ONE!!  I'm going to be cycling from...

Land's End to John O'Groats!


 in August this year and am supporting


 Help For Heroes.


I've promised to try to raise £5000 to help our troops.


I'll be riding totally unsupported with no back-up whatsoever (SWMBO and daughter both think I'm mad!!).


Here's the link to my Charity Donation page www.bmycharity.com/JoeQuinn.


I'd be really grateful if you could forward this email to as many people as you can.  Don't be SHY Moff!!  Get it out to as many people as possible - the more the merrier!! And give us yer dosh!


Many many thanks in advance for your help.


Cheers, Joe 

Venue

Same as previously:  West End Outdoor Centre, Thruscross, Harrogate, HG3 4BA

When?

Spring Bank 'Oliday weekend i.e. arrive Friday 23-May - stay for three nights - fek off 'ome Monday 26-May (Bank 'Oliday)

Pricing

It has gone up to £300 per night which is £30 per person per bunk total for the three nights ## CAMPING AND DOSSING DOWN IS FREE AGAIN THIS YEAR  ##  BUT IF ALL BUNKS ARE NOT FILLED THEN A CONTRIBUTION WILL BE REQUIRED FROM CAMPERS/DOSSERS !!

Deposits and Payment

Normally those who subsequently cannot make it will get their deposit/money back assuming the place can be passed on.  Otherwise the shortfall has to be covered by those who have attended. As every year you have plenty of time to book the time off; that said I appreciate "stuff" happens and can't be avoided - be assured I will try me very best to refund you if this happens and your excuse is genuine.

I have already paid the £200 deposit to secure the booking.  As this has been covered by deposits paid I don't need any further payment until April 2013, when I need to pay the FULL balance for the accommodation (by the end of April). On this basis I will be expecting a minimum deposit (per bunk place) of £30 no later than 30-April. 

Priority for bunk places will be given to those paying deposits - A deposit can be any amount £10 or upwards. Multiple deposits are fine but I'd prefer it all in one i.e. for bunks the full £30.Due in previous years several people not turning up at the last minute last time (with genuine excuses thin on the ground), I will be expecting payment IN FULL no later than two weeks prior to the meet. 

If you have not payed in full by 10-May then your place will be offered to others. Deposits will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances or your place is taken.  If you place is taken, the person taking it shall pay me the difference between the deposit paid and the total amount payable i.e. you are responsible for recovering your deposit from them yourself (obviously I will put you in contact with them).Anyone dropping out at the "last minute" will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances.

Food/beer/band/sundries will be £45 ish per head - the non meat eaters and tee-totalers get a corresponding reduction on the cost. 

Reduction if you only eat weeds: £10 ish -
Reduction if you don't drink alcohol £15 ish

This has always been a three night event.  If you want to stay for less then fine, but again I've booked for three nights so you pay for three nights.Popping over for one night only? Normally anyone who turns up on the Sunday (or other night but there is unlikely to be any spare bunks on the Fri and Sat) and takes a vacated bunk and chucks some money in the kitty (assuming you want to eat and drink) -  £10 is about right

You can pay me by Bank Transfer (or if Paypal but this is not my preference)send email to 2014@springmeet.co.uk and I will forward the details

  ## Please DO NOT use the PM feature to contact me - use the email or Facebook! ##

Pricing Summary (tbc!)

Bunk + Food + Meat + Booze = £75 per person - for campers £46

Bunk + Food + Meat = £60 per person (teetotalers) - for campers £31

Bunk + Food + Booze = £65 per person (veggies) - for campers £36

Bunk + Food = £50 per person (jees no meat and no booze!) - for campers £21

Saturday Entertainment -TBC!!

Thanks to Heath we now have HIGHWAY TO HULL  - An AC/DC tribute act, Highway to Hull ("Highway To Where?  Nah then, we are ‘Highway To Hull’. None of us are from 'ull, but it’s just up’ road…and ‘Highway To Bradford’ doesn't make sense as everyone wants the highway away from Bradford....
https://www.facebook.com/HighwayToHull http://highwaytohull.co.uk/


I was trying to get Ed Stones and and the BD3 - they are not available - check them out as I think they would go down a treat https://www.facebook.com/EdStonesandTheBD3


Another alternative for another time: https://www.facebook.com/WaitingforWednesday - also keen buy not available


Maybe a Sunday evening slot for: https://www.facebook.com/easychairs - never got back to me, must think we are rufty tufty bikers...

Rideouts

Usual Saturday run to Hartside etc
Sunday - coast or several splinter groups - something for everyone!

Beverages

Sufficient quantities of alcoholic and non-alcholic are provided (sadly this event is not longer the piss up it used to be) also please note the Irn Bru is only to be used for mixing with Vodka and cannot be drunk on its own...

Food

There will be the usual (my excellent local butchers) BBQ fayre for the Friday and Saturday nights together with the usual snacks etc For Sunday night - open to suggestions (cannot be curry again!)


There will be a stupendous full cooked breakfast on the Sat and Sun mornings (subject to volunteer cooks!! and washer uppers)

Camping (FREE)

Camping is free - unless all bunks are not filled in which case a contribution will be reqd!

Dossing Down Inside (also FREE)

Dossing is free - unless all bunks are not filled in which case a contribution will be reqd!

This is an alternative to camping but all you need to bring is a sleeping bag. This option will be limited to a maximum of ten people (due to space and I only have five airbeds)


Attendees:Bunks

1 - Moffmeister - PAID IN FULL £75
2 - Tom Ashcroft (deposit paid £30)
3 - Lum PAID IN FULL £75
4 - Eddie & Val (twin room) - PAID TOO MUCH £166
6 - Looney Tune & Beth (twin room) - PAID TOO MUCH £122 (no booze)
8 - davidjw - PAID IN FULL £75(was John Cattermole - now camping)
9 - triplerichy - PAID IN FULL £75
10 - Neely & Ally (twin room) - PAID IN FULL  £120 (no booze)
12 - Fizzy Pies - PAID IN  FULL £75
13 - ## spare ## (was Stualdino) - John Catterole?
14 - sheldon22 - PAID IN FULL £75
15 - Razgruff - PAID IN FULL £75
16 - Alarman + Eve - Sat & Sun PAID IN FULL (2 Nights only) £100(was Ian and Suzz) deposit paid £5
18 - Hamos - PAID IN FULL £75
19 - Big Ralphie -PAID IN FULL £75
20 - Chrisbiker - PAID IN FULL £75
21 - ##BUNK FOR SALE ## was madmondeoman - PAID IN FULL £75
22 - heaths - PAID IN FULL £75
23 - Fazerboy - PAID IN FULL £65 (no food!)
24 - Elvis - PAID IN FULL £75
25 - Colin - PAID IN FULL
26 - Ventzi & Debbie (sharing 4 bed room with Dooks & Fluffs) - PAID IN FULL £150
28 - Dooks & Fluffs (sharing 4 bed room with Ventzi & Debbie) - PAID IN FULL £150
30 - Ventzi's Friend - PAID IN FULL £75

Reserves/Dossing Down

Midden - PAID IN FULL £46

Campers

Oldgit - PAID IN FULL £60
Daz & V - PAID IN FULL £85 (1 x veg)
Gingernutz - PAID IN FULL £55 less however much it cost to send his troosers back
Tiberius Onklevaart (Raymy) + Jodie (deposit paid £80)
John Cattermole (deposit paid £30)
Streethawk & Stella (deposit paid £62)

Long term Foccers will remember I loved my SuperDuke

Spring Meet attendees a dew years ago will concur, "So did I!"


I would have bought it only Andy was the previous owner....


This new one has me salivating   Ah wannnnt waaannn!

Paul - I have a pair of XXL Berghaus overtroosers!  Email me your address and I'll post them to you


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strait down to tyre fitting dude I think it'll take me 2,30/3 hrs

how many fekkin wheels as the got?

Raymy?.......

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3810.msg31062.html#msg31062


Potentially two bunkplaces up for grabs on a first come first served basis....

People - send me your money!

Fizzy


you can express a preference which I will endeavour to cater for, but there will be a mix of cask ale (hand pump) and canned stuff (cider, Stella, ordinary lager etc)


Oh and there will be pork pies like your avatar!