Guest Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 (50 pot noodles and a kettle) Where we going to plug the kettle in................Couldnt give a $heite about the weather. its a weekend camping with mates and beer.we got a gas barbie, its pink and burns like stink... Quote
mojobanana Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 Even if it does rain, you'll get a bit wet. Skin is waterproof Quote
GarethNW Posted July 22, 2010 Author Posted July 22, 2010 Im packed and ready to go!!! I will be leaving for Keswick in 3 hours and then I wont be able to get on the forum till Sunday.If you need me ill be on the mobile (contacts section) and as there is no signal at the camp site leave a msg and ill check em periodically Cheers Quote
GarethNW Posted July 22, 2010 Author Posted July 22, 2010 Couldnt give a $heite about the weatherDoes that mean you have a rain cover for your bike? Quote
GarethNW Posted July 22, 2010 Author Posted July 22, 2010 PS can I chain my bike to yours TC, no one will be able to move that bus Quote
TC Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 If you need me ill be on the mobile (contacts section) and as there is no signal at the camp site Whats the address Quote
GarethNW Posted July 22, 2010 Author Posted July 22, 2010 The address is:Bridge End FarmThirlmereKeswickCumbria CA12 4TGhttp://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=c ... 21887&z=16if you come via the Lakes, and Grasmere, up Dunmail Raise (bloody big hill), short dual carriageway, then take the first left, you travel down the inside of Thirlmere, which is a nice run.. at the junction take the right (you will be at the end of the reservoir) and go over the Dam, towards the A591, campsite is before you get to the main road.alternative, stay on A591, ride down the side of the reservoir, past the car park before heading down hill past the Travellers Rest pub, take the first left and into the camp site. Do you remember reading that when WF posted it? you spoke to me about it on the phone saying how kind WF had been adding some easy to understand directions Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 ohh Travellers rest is t'other side of Dunmail Raise (Grasmere side), the start, Kings Head is the one i meant.. if you reach the dual carriageway going to Keswick you've gone too far..Straight on at the Threlkeld Junction.First left, before dual carriageway Quote
wiggleit Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Got back this morning (early )Excellent weekend, good company, beautiful site, and even a 'magic stream' (see photos) Many thanks to Gareth and his 'entourage' for the catering, beer, entertainment...ha haGood to meet some new peeps and catch up with some old ones Thanks too to Simon for the route map n rideout...Mark me down for the next one guys....cheers XXXhttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100001.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100007.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100008.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100002.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100011.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100012.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100018.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100019.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100022.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100024.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100023.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100025.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100030.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100032.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100036.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100045.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100044.jpghttp://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt89/wiggle1_photos/thirlmere%20tmbf/2007_0222thirlmere100015.jpgLast photo....seen this somewhere else...?...Ent & Humour p'haps??? Quote
Guest Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 uploaded pics to Facebook, link for all non facebookers...http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 2902a47902thanks to all, another memorable biking weekend.. Quote
blakeatron Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Yep was nice to meet new faces and see some old ones too!Had one memorable experience - making progress on the ride home, cleared a lovely sweeping left to come face to face with a herd of cows.... Quote
GarethNW Posted July 25, 2010 Author Posted July 25, 2010 Back home, thanks to all for coming it was a pleasure to be your host Quote
Guest Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Good pics, glad you had a good one! I'll hopefully make the next one. Do you only ever camp??? Quote
Guest Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Well then.... I gotta say... Another superb weekend!!Where to start...? I suppose it is only fair to show the state some people get into And I do believe that GarethNW now, without doubt, is holder of the TMBF Hangover Crown. I bow to his eminence !! Some proof .... Asleep.. in the car so he was closer to the 'great white telephone'http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1318.jpgHis words were ... "You git..."http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1319.jpgAnd the trudge up the 'slope'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ujA7rRDFq8 Quote
TC Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Another Top weekend. Great company loads of belly laughter.Thanks Gareth and trish for sorting it al out. Frankie for the Rideout and Entertainment Few pics from the weekendhttp://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/brazenf91/Picture081.jpg?t=1280080271http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq63/brazenf91/Picture071.jpg?t=1280080318At one point on the rideout (in the rain) Some of us made a run for it, but "Wing commander Frankie" blocked us off and made us rejoin the group. Quote
archiec Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 Looks like a good time was had by all............... Quote
Guest Posted July 26, 2010 Posted July 26, 2010 More pics http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1338.jpgGuess who ??http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1336.jpgProof TC is vertically challenged ....http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1335.jpghttp://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1334.jpgI was feeling particularly ... make you own mind up http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1331.jpghttp://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1330.jpghttp://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1305.jpghttp://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1302.jpgA view of the base camp ...http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/mysafpics123/TMBF%20Thirlmere%202010/CIMG1298.jpg Quote
GarethNW Posted July 26, 2010 Author Posted July 26, 2010 Trish's dad, Lance wanted to say ty for the company over the weekend and also to let us know he saw a dear walking through our campsite today before he left. Eli told us she had seen one and we dismissed it Guess she was right Quote
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