New Year's Meet - Jack's Hill, Saturday 2nd Jan 2010

[mojobanana]

Hi,

thought a meet in the new year was in order so here it goes. Meet at Jack's Hill between 11am and 12noon for sausage/bacon sangers and a big ole mug of tea/coffee.

Linky here

Jack's Hill is on the A5 just north of Towcester and the A43. I'm going to check they're actually open on they day and will amend the post if they're not.

Thought New Year's Day would be a bit cruel

So, who's up for it?

Edited December 10, 2009 by mojobanana

[Guest]

If I'm here (in the UK) then TheWife and I will be there!

[tinkerbell]

Sorry can't make this one as it's Tom's 5th birthday and I don't think he would be very happy if I went out on the bike.

[yorbandit]

Now that a plan me thinks hahahahahahaha

[TC]

Oh thats the other side of Matlock.

Not sure if its been discovered yet, or its still full of savage natives

[suzilew]

Yep should be ok for this, will let you know nearer the date

Good idea Jo.

[houltmac]

Assuming I have my bike back by then I'll be there for sure.

[rennie]

it's a no from us! we'll still be drunk!

[RicKsTa]

Count me in on this one!

[MtotheJ]

If there is no snow on the ground and it's above freezing then I think I should be able to come!

[Grumpy Old Git]

it's a no from us! we'll still be drunk!

 

Maybe later in the year?

[Sk93]

too drunk...... or too cold?

easy to find excuses this time of the year!

I can't as the bike is still in the garage without the wheels on, and I'm away from now till then

[Grumpy Old Git]

Not too cold with all my kit on!

Talking about excuses - No wheels? Pityful!!

[mojobanana]

Attendees so far:

(Assuming there's no snow on the ground and the temp is above zero)

mojo

Dan and TheWife (poss)

yorbandit

suzilew (poss)

houltmac

RicKsTa

MtotheJ

GOG (?)

[Dana_leigh]

aww its too far for me to come or I would do

[houltmac]

Everyone still on for this? It's meant to be around freezing tomorrow but I'm up for it if you are (it's a couple of hours for me each way).

[mojobanana]

I'm still going, I'm meeting Suzilew and yorbandit at Wellingborough at 10am ish then riding over from there. Dan mentioned snow his way earlier but he's a bit further North.

Houltmac, if you're in any doubt about the weather then don't risk it. Bound to be black ice around and I don't want anyone rubber side up. My number's in the contacts section (or PM me and I'll ping it back to you) if you want to wait till morning and let me know. I'll try to log on before I leave home at 9.30am.

Haven't had chance to check if the cafe's open, but their website mentions nothing about being closed. Plus Towcester's down the road and there are cafes there.

[Guest]

Well, there is bloody snow on the ground here

So thats me out I'll never get out my street!

[yorbandit]

well no snow here see u at cafe

[yorbandit]

We rode we froze and we ate a stonking brekkie nice to meet you houltmac hope ya ride home was a good un

[mojobanana]

Yes, I'm back home too. Great brekkie although it was rather worrying when it started to snow as we navigated the A43/A5 roundabout. Hope Matt (houltmac) had a good ride home, all the way to Cheltenham (rather than Colchester where Roy was trying to send him!).

Was a bit cold though. Whose idea was this meet? Madness....

[yorbandit]

todays pic

[houltmac]

Thanks guys. The ride home was good fun actually. I listened to some great shows, stayed really warm (don't know why but my hands were actually warm!) and met some good people at the services. Sadly, I did end up ranting at some moron who tried to cut me up so much that I missed the M42 junction but it just made the fun last longer.

There was also a big tail-back at one point (on the M5 I think, don't remember) which I skipped through nicely much to all the cagers disgust.

I was too cold to take pics when I arrived, but I did take this one of breakfast. Looks good eh?

http://files.droplr.com/files/4166501/8Yffm.IMG_0017.jpg

[jnr_zx6r]

Now thats what i call a heart attack on a plate

Hopfully i will be able to meet up with some of you guys later in the year