I think if people are blowing their own trumpets I'm claiming best newcomer.
  
 Checked my rear shock, the compression damping was set at 2 clicks in (out of 12).
Bouncy, bouncy... 
 
 Set it to 9 clicks in, will report back.
Should probably look at all the other adjustment, but just too knackered after 200 miles at a slightly more brisk pace than I'm used to.
Great ride though. Thanks to Kosmic Kartman & Exupnut for the organization and advice.
Hope you all made it home safely, see you next month (probably)