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Title: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 10 March 2014, 03:31:09 pm
Hello Foccer's, am meeting up with Harry Hornby this Sunday for a little ride out. Am thinking A20 Maidstone towards Ashford, peeling off at the A252 towards Canterbury then maybe back through Ashford to Tenterden and following the twisties down to Rye. All subject to weather, so is anybody else up for a run out. Could do with a few hooligans tagging along so am thinking Kitcrazy and Exupnut. Would be nice to have Midden come along but he's developed a habbit of foccing off on his own.  :lol
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 10 March 2014, 04:15:17 pm
Hello Foccer's, am meeting up with Harry Hornby this Sunday for a little ride out. Am thinking A20 Maidstone towards Ashford, peeling off at the A28 towards Canterbury then maybe back through Ashford to Tenterden and following the twisties down to Rye. All subject to weather, so is anybody else up for a run out. Could do with a few hooligans tagging along so am thinking Kitcrazy and Exupnut. Would be nice to have Midden come along but he's developed a habbit of foccing off on his own.  :lol
There's a dark stain about you.. Clearly not as white as your name would suggest  :rollin :rollin
I may well be up for getting left behind on this one too ;)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 10 March 2014, 04:31:43 pm
count me in mate.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 10 March 2014, 06:02:36 pm
If anyone wants to ride slowly, feel free to follow me!!!  :o
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Exupnut on 10 March 2014, 06:11:03 pm
Hoo u callin a hooligan?
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 10 March 2014, 06:13:03 pm
Are VFRs allowed out with us?  I've got a couple of friends with them, I was going to invite them too.  Same sort of standard as me, mainly commuting, certainly nowhere near Mr Rossi


I've not ridden as a group for well over a year now.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 10 March 2014, 06:40:01 pm
Ofcourse. don't let the forum name confuse u. :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 10 March 2014, 06:50:12 pm
Just thought I would ask!  :D
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 11 March 2014, 07:22:47 am
What sort of time do you want to leave?
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 11 March 2014, 07:24:10 am
I'm in!
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 01:03:16 pm
Nice one Punkstig, let's say Oakdeane @ 09.00. I can meet up with you HarryHornby and your friends @ Bobbing McDonalds and ride up to Oakdeane café together, let's say 08.30. Let me know if this time is good for you all.  Have made it a bit earlier as Harry has to be back for 13.00 but he can peel off wherever and whenever to appease the Missus. Starting to look like a plan. Just need to make peace with Exupnut.....You're not really a hooligan (much) :b
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 11 March 2014, 02:07:29 pm
that's good for me  :)
 
Nice to see the ribbing about me needing to get back has started early, I'd expect nothing less!!  :b
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 11 March 2014, 04:52:19 pm
Give us a road/junction/ postcode to meet
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 05:53:08 pm
Thought it might be better for you Punkstig to meet us at Oakdeane café,



Oakdene Cafe



Wrotham

Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 7RR







Last post was a little misleading, sorry, when I said "you" I meant HarryHornby as he is coming from Sittingbourne and is on route to OAKDEANE.
However, if it's better for anyone to meet at Bobbing McDonalds @ 08.30 then feel free. It's on the Sheppey way, just off Key street roundabout at the junction of the A2.  ME9 8RZ.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 11 March 2014, 06:19:51 pm
Doesn't matter to me. I'm easily left at either  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 06:52:12 pm
Doesn't matter to me. I'm easily left at either  :rolleyes

 :rollin
If we do meet up at Bobbing, there's a top café just up the road that does 5 star fry-ups http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ifancyafryup.co.uk%2Fcafes%2Fengland%2Fkent%2Frainham%2Ftuck-inn.html&ei=jF8fU_rFKeGN7QbU64HYAQ&usg=AFQjCNFKPVtn4Uh71VaTnFNadGuS95JVgQ&bvm=bv.62788935,d.ZGU (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ifancyafryup.co.uk%2Fcafes%2Fengland%2Fkent%2Frainham%2Ftuck-inn.html&ei=jF8fU_rFKeGN7QbU64HYAQ&usg=AFQjCNFKPVtn4Uh71VaTnFNadGuS95JVgQ&bvm=bv.62788935,d.ZGU)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 11 March 2014, 07:26:20 pm
bobbing it is then, oak brekkie = shyte
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 07:31:51 pm
Was going to ask what the breakfast was like at Oakdeane, looks like that's made the decision. Bobbing it is.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 11 March 2014, 08:59:53 pm
Yep, oakdeane at 9 is better for me
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 09:13:42 pm
Yep, oakdeane at 9 is better for me
Better make it 09.30 then as we are going to have a fry up at the Tuck inn first, according to Midden the Oakdeane brekkie is shit. If you fancy a good fry up before we head out you could meet us at Bobbing 08.30 Punkstig. Does this work for you, what do you think ?
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 11 March 2014, 09:21:00 pm
I'm happy with a crap breakfast, and I'm lazy in the mornings,
So, oakdeane, 9.30
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 11 March 2014, 09:24:22 pm
i might have a salad :lol
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 11 March 2014, 09:50:25 pm
Where you going to meet us Kitcrazy ? So I know who to wait for.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 12 March 2014, 08:38:14 pm
Thanks for the invite Midden.

Just to let you all know my house is now officially up for sale, I've had offers and I shall soon be moving to the village of Thorndon in Suffolk so all bike bimbles have been suspended until further notice as I need to get my shit together.

Next time out I'll be a SuFo instead of a Lofo.

Now looking forward to semi retirement and living the life of Riley.  :lol
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 March 2014, 08:40:02 pm
i can be at the oakdeane for 9am and a bit of brekkie
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 March 2014, 08:56:41 pm
hope it all goes well kosmic not to far away and a nice part of the world im gonna be spending alot of time in ely this summer so maybe get to have a ride out.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 12 March 2014, 11:48:11 pm
hope it all goes well kosmic not to far away and a nice part of the world im gonna be spending alot of time in ely this summer so maybe get to have a ride out.

That'll be good. I can show you some nice Suffolk and Norfolk roads.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 13 March 2014, 08:05:06 am
We may as well all eat at oakdene then.  I can say in its favour the sausage was nice which makes up for the soggy fried slice and swimming rabbit pellet beans :)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 13 March 2014, 12:41:57 pm
agreed, we can always get some nice fish and chips down at Rye.... or another fry-up!  :b
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 13 March 2014, 12:47:36 pm
agreed, we can always get some nice fish and chips down at Rye.... or another fry-up!  :b
Good idea.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 13 March 2014, 01:50:22 pm
OK, I'll still meet you at Bobbing @ 08.30 Harry, then we'll ride to the Oakdeane for breakfast. Probably best for you Midden to meet us at Oakdeane, closer to you and less chance of getting left behind.  :evil
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 13 March 2014, 02:18:00 pm
 :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 13 March 2014, 02:57:18 pm
8.30 at bobbing, roger that!
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 14 March 2014, 11:11:42 pm
Weather's looking fantastic for Sunday Foccers :) and I'm thinking about that fry up already :D
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 14 March 2014, 11:54:44 pm
Hoping to still make it, but I'm having a bit of an eye problem at moment so fingers crossed  :'(
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Red Ceri on 15 March 2014, 12:46:26 am
If you all don't mind I'm up for a ride this Sunday, meet you at Oakdeane at 9?
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 15 March 2014, 01:11:06 am
Not good Neil,  hope you can make it. Just remember you've still got one good one.  Good to have you along red ceri, see you there. :)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Grandma on 15 March 2014, 06:51:12 am
Very tempted, the forecast is fantastic 8)  I know I should be doing other things (like weeding the garden :( ) how about this for a route.
[/color]Will park in layby opposite, as too many nasty nails in car park.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 15 March 2014, 10:57:40 am
Great to have you along with us Christine, them weeds will only grow again. Already had a route planned (in my head) for the way down, However, quite happy to follow your lead for the ride back. ;)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 15 March 2014, 02:30:10 pm
Pretty big weekend for me, off to Bozboz's gaff by Brands to pick up the replacement T'cat front end, then as I can't be arsed to do the same journey twice in two days I'm off to me mates in Godalming to have a few beers, play pool and stay the night, ready to head back down to meet you smelly lot at oakdene at 9 tomorrow.
Heavenly
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 15 March 2014, 06:46:53 pm
see you all at 9
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Grandma on 16 March 2014, 12:29:17 am
Great to have you along with us Christine, them weeds will only grow again. Already had a route planned (in my head) for the way down, However, quite happy to follow your lead for the ride back. ;)
Tend to use the B2089 back as it is fairly quick and fun in places :thumbup  [/size][/color]See you all later[/font]
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 16 March 2014, 06:58:08 am

Request time:Morning all. Can whoever get's there first 2nd or 3rd please grab the fatties table (loose chairs)  if becomes available. I like to breathe while slurping me coffee  :rolleyes
Cheers
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 07:07:49 am
have a good day foccers  :D ....looks like its going to be a cracking day.......and remember....dont forget the piccies  ;)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 16 March 2014, 07:30:15 am
Cheers Red, shame you can't make it. :(
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 16 March 2014, 08:13:29 am
Morning all leaving in 10
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 16 March 2014, 12:04:56 pm
Cracking little ride down to Rye.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 16 March 2014, 12:18:14 pm
Midden's second breakfast  :eek  :lol
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 01:30:18 pm
That breccie looks nice  :b.....mr midden...put the knife and fork down and  wash your foccin bike  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 16 March 2014, 04:53:55 pm
What a Foc-ing great ride out.  Thanks so much to Dazza for organising.  Great to put some faces to names, and even names to forum names!


Sorry me and Paul had to bail (responsibilities and all that (feel free to take the piss LOL)).

Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: HarryHornby on 16 March 2014, 04:59:39 pm
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/Harry_Hornby/IMG_0913_zps49846dbf.jpg)


Dazza, Me and my mate Paul (grinning) on his VFR at Oakdene this morning.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 16 March 2014, 05:31:43 pm
Home. Alone again lol :)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 16 March 2014, 05:37:00 pm
Little stop off at Littlestone to take in the sea view.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: dazza on 16 March 2014, 05:44:45 pm
Stopped off for a shandy at Challock.  Did wait on theA249 for you Neil but what the hell, it's a tradition. :D
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 March 2014, 06:14:11 pm
Think you better ride in front in Europe Neil  :lol

Nice one fellas, good to see plenty of Foccers were out in the sun today  :)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Punkstig on 16 March 2014, 06:47:03 pm
Home,
Beer,
Pizza.
Nice 420 mile weekend bimble for me lol.
Was pretty hanging this morning but so glad I came out.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 16 March 2014, 06:53:04 pm
thanks to dazza for the route.great day great company as always.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 06:58:01 pm
thanks to dazza for the route.great day great company as always.




How was the food this week.....plenty for everyone I hope    :rolleyes
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 16 March 2014, 07:01:18 pm
food was great red ;)
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 16 March 2014, 07:03:15 pm
.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Red Ceri on 16 March 2014, 07:09:06 pm
Cheers all for a great day, good fun , roads, weather and company.
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 16 March 2014, 07:13:41 pm
Stopped off for a shandy at Challock.  Did wait on theA249 for you Neil but what the hell, it's a tradition. :D
Not a problem I was  in sight of you on a249 till the roundabout for sheerness and m2   just couldn't get past the cars.  Plus I was riding most of way with hand up to block the sun so I could see


No  Nick you'll just have to slow down to human speeds  :eek
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Grandma on 17 March 2014, 12:37:12 am
Thanks for a brilliant day, lovely weather, lovely roads and lovely company! :D
[/size][/color]Home in time for dogs and grandsons second birthday, so best of both worlds[/font]
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: bigbluebear on 17 March 2014, 08:12:45 am
I am so foccin jealous, it was pissin down most of the weekend here in Glasgow....we don't seem to get a Spring anymore....or Autumn.....it goes from Winter to Summer to Winter  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: Grandma on 17 March 2014, 03:17:20 pm
Came across this today, forgot I had it as must have sourced it when I was trying to sort suspension on Fen 1 Fazer 1000, which Alex solved by putting everything back to standard to see how I would cope, as previous owner had adjusted it for his weight and commuting and I found it didn't like me and country lanes!
[/size][/color]It was so bad until he changed it I had to force myself to ride it, but afterwards, it was heaven, only the weight defeated me after two years[/font] :o
[/size][/color]Hope it helps and doesn't confuse the issue even more[/font]
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: midden on 17 March 2014, 06:07:41 pm
Thanks for a brilliant day, lovely weather, lovely roads and lovely company! :D
Home in time for dogs and grandsons second birthday, so best of both worlds


Someone find that bloody airbrush please :(
Title: Re: Sunday 16th march
Post by: kitcrazy on 17 March 2014, 08:03:55 pm
Came across this today, forgot I had it as must have sourced it when I was trying to sort suspension on Fen 1 Fazer 1000, which Alex solved by putting everything back to standard to see how I would cope, as previous owner had adjusted it for his weight and commuting and I found it didn't like me and country lanes!
It was so bad until he changed it I had to force myself to ride it, but afterwards, it was heaven, only the weight defeated me after two years (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/embarrassed.gif)
Hope it helps and doesn't confuse the issue even more

thats very helpful thank you.