Ratser

And it never will be good enough for some people Gin. You can't always go on thinking about others without having some time for yourself, as selfish as that may sound. Sometimes it is better to end up upsetting a few folk rather than risking your own health. Hope things ease up for you soon.

So it started on a somber note on Friday, as it was the first anniversary of when my Dad died. So I took a trip on my own up to see my Mum in Fife. Before going to hers though I went to a couple of places my Dad used to take me as a nipper. Elie Harbour from Ruby Bay http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/Ratser/Ratser/01072011489.jpg http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/Ratser/Bike/01072011490.jpg Ruby Bay Lighthouse. http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/Ratser/Ratser/01072011487.jpg From there I went along to Pittenweem, where we used to get our fish and chips and also where they used to have the Gala days with all the trawlers decked out in bunting etc. Not as many boats there as there used to be. http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/Ratser/Bike/01072011491.jpg Then yesterday, we set off and headed for Dumbarton, then down to Tarbet, Arrocher, Inverary. We stopped at Inverary for some drinks. Then headed off down to Lochgoilhead, then headed over to Oban where we stopped for an ice cream. From there back towards Dalmally and the Green Welly. Another stop and a chat with some other guys. Then down to Crianlarich, back round the lochside to Tarbet, and back towards Hamilton along the new M74 extension. All in about 250 odd miles on what was a lovely day, and most surprisingly there were not a helluva lot of bikes or cars on the roads either. Roll on the next weekend with lovely weather.

Move up here Bumble, I'll go out with you. Would probably also make me go out more than I do too.

Went out for a ride down Dumfries and Ayrshire way. Down to Dalmellington via Cumnock and New Cumnock, to Carsphairn for a coffee, then to Dalry, across to Montraive, to Thornton and along the Dalveen Pass, then shot back along the motorway due to time constraints. Loads of bikes (at least 20 ) stopped on the road to Montraive from Dalry, as I think one of them had an off. Hope they are ok and it wasn't anyone from here. What a nice wee road that is as well.

Anyone out and about on an anti Royal Wedding run today ?

I was doing that. My solution to it was just to press the 'indicator cancel' button after every corner had been taken. I still find myself doing that now.

Sorry. Changed my mind about posting that up.

Wanted to charge you ? You serious ? Bloody tight git, giving us a bad name. Glad you guys had a great time. Sorry again, noy just to you guys, but Archie and Colin as well. Not that lazy git Tak though.

Good turnout. Saw some pics on another forum too.

All I see is bikes, no proof you were there. Looks like you had a good time. I do like those Trumpets.

Sorry I didn't get to meet you guys. Was shattered and had a long lie for me, but would have met at Dumbarton if you were stopping there on your way home before heading to Mordor. So just took the car instead to the other side of the city. I remain elusive, but not on porpoise, sorry again.

Nah was raining here. Had cats at the vets, did my shopping, tidied the house, went to the cemetery, and cleaned the bike. Sounds like you had a good day yesterday, and an expensive one today. My mate jokes that I don't get new tyres or MOT's, I just get a new bike.

Cheers Dan. Raining here today Ruth, so a day of tidying the house and finish watching the WSB from last week looks more likely. Where were you guys yesterday ?

So it started out as a visit to see my Mum in Fife. A 75 mile trip, I left the house at 8.45am, which was done through very cold and thick fog. Absolutely frozen, I stopped for a cigarette and stuck my gloves inside the fairing. About 4pm my mate texts me as I am about to leave Fife to meet him in Callander. meet at Callander, and there are a fair few bikes out and about as it is a lovely evening. Some chips consumed, and it's off to the Green Welly. Signs of road closures make us divert for home from Crianlarich. At this point I give my mate a shot of the Blade, while I take his 98' R1. we go ripping along the loch side, him way ahead. I then catch up with him, and the grin on his face is clear. "That thing is f**kin' awesome" was the only thing he could say. It was then that I complained that he still hadn't got rkid of my (now narrowed) chicken strips, while informing him that I put some back on his. Back on our own bikes we ripped along the rest of the loch, and have only just got home. The cats aren't talking to me, but they will get over it. Me, meanwhile, just resemble a Cheshire Cat. Great first real run of the year, and on my new bike. 330 mile trip all in. I think I deserve a beer now. http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/Ratser/Bike/22042011403.jpg

Not gonna say "I told you so". Nah I'm a liar, I am gonna tell you. "I told you so". Well done.

I wont make Sunday. Got another appointment at 12pm at Mordor. I am, however, heading to Fife tomorrow, and possibly on to Callander later in the evening.

F**k it. Can't be bothered. Head and neck still sore. I'm heading home.

Check Ride magazine. They usually do decent reviews of products.

I nod to everyone these days. Wee old guy on a scooter looked very surprised the other day and gave one of those "oh my god hi to you" type waves.

Long way to go for lessons mate. Have also heard Route 66 are good though.

Dan and TheWife Techno BB iwannagofast Northern Monkey Bex Remy (+ maybe two friends) CobbZ (+ possibly TheSadie) DeeJay Susieque+rennie Boothy (if i get a 125 in time) craig mojobanana Decor58 Yorbandit+1 f4113n Suzilew Takanta Jixerman vicki+1 and a half Guy + (maybe Gary) Danny-B- Spafe nman1 Horseynat30101 +1 (maybe) Grumpy Old Git Wannars125 + 1 depending on date eastanglianbiker depending on the mrs health Bullet5 (depending on family events) Cruz +1 (subject to date) Ingah - maybe (depending on the date and the location and if the stars are correctly aligned - i.e. whether the CB500 is working or not) MHarrison94 (depends on the date) Mighty Mariner + 1 if back from Germany PhilGale +1 maybe, depending on time and location (not been bothered with other thread) Stu & Trace Chris, depending on date (work/holiday etc) and location (if I can be arsed to get there ) mattyb depending on date Jakey_boy Jin Megawatt and a mate rsvpaul I am on nights that week but will try my best ta get time off! WR125X= Jamie! revs(kirsty) & ducati paul (hopefully) Ratser (Owen) - Possible

I went to Mauchline

Meal as in food ? Liquid meal mate.

F**k it. Was trying to expand my empire and got the chance to price works in Leicester. Never won it. Ah well, on to Cheshire, West Thurrock and Gateshead.

I currently have this... http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6347/vipersinistergreyp.jpg But I really want one of these ... http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2002/slayerlid.jpg