Throttled Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 From last week, we drove over Bealach-na-Ba to Applecross. It was very busy and the cloud cover meat visibility was measurable in feet. Hats off to the bikers that day. It was scary in a car, but to do that on a bike, no thanks. I have ridden it on my bike, in January, when I saw one other vehicle on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Throttled said: From last week, we drove over Bealach-na-Ba to Applecross. It was very busy and the cloud cover meat visibility was measurable in feet. Hats off to the bikers that day. It was scary in a car, but to do that on a bike, no thanks. I have ridden it on my bike, in January, when I saw one other vehicle on the road. I know what you mean . I did it years ago on my first GSXR 1100 which was not the ideal bike . This was before the days when we preview everything on YouTube . In fact I'd never heard of it . I just decided to take a left turn at the bottom to see where the road went . Not only did I find myself in a white out but it was raining cats and dogs at the top and blowing a gale . At one point the rain was going up on one side of the road and down on the other . Fighting to stay on the road and stay upright , I stopped briefly to consider the options . And then in my white , howling , buffeting , rain lashed little world I burst out laughing at the sheer stupidity of my situation . I made it to Applecross in the end but it was very dicey . Applecross bay was a mass of huge grey breakers and the wind was roaring through the trees in a terrifying fashion . I spent an anxious night in a tent that was blown flat by the strongest gusts but in the morning all was calm and the sun was out . That's Scotland for you . By the way , have you read about what happened up there this year ? Edited September 17, 2021 by fastbob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 This weekend if the patron saint of seamen is up to the job I should be on a plane from Israel to the UK. My relief is currently in bound so looking hopeful. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 We're going on holiday in the campervan today for a week! first 2 nights are at a cider farm in Somerset 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, rennie said: We're going on holiday in the campervan today for a week! first 2 nights are at a cider farm in Somerset Will you get as far as 3rd night after a start like that.? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Ha! Sitting in an airport with a beer or 3. Waiting for covid test but looking like me and a couple of guys are home free. Good beer too -Goldstar, 4.9 % 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Ha! Sitting in an airport with a beer or 3. Waiting for covid test but looking like me and a couple of guys are home free. Good beer too -Goldstar, 4.9 % Brilliant news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 20 hours ago, S-Westerly said: This weekend if the patron saint of seamen is up to the job I should be on a plane from Israel to the UK. My relief is currently in bound so looking hopeful. Good Luck, I hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I have just taken me mam n dad out for my dads birthday. Drank lager Come home. Dyed Grace's hair..... Lisa is at the coast. I am now worried. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 hours ago, S-Westerly said: Ha! Sitting in an airport with a beer or 3. Waiting for covid test but looking like me and a couple of guys are home free. Good beer too -Goldstar, 4.9 % Steady old lad. You've been dry for 3 month. Sorry sir you appear intoxicated...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 59 minutes ago, NeilM said: Steady old lad. You've been dry for 3 month. Sorry sir you appear intoxicated...... Midnight here and the bar is closed. 4 pints in only and still have 2 hours before I can check in. And I was dry for 5 months! Now reduced to coffee from a machine. Bleah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, NeilM said: I have just taken me mam n dad out for my dads birthday. Drank lager Come home. Dyed Grace's hair..... Lisa is at the coast. I am now worried. Well.... Its definitely blue sort of tinge. I'm now drinking gin. Scared to phone r lass. I will wait.... Worse part is. I bought the dye whilst sober, thus pre medicated. I may do time for this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Just now, S-Westerly said: Midnight here and the bar is closed. 4 pints in only and still have 2 hours before I can check in. And I was dry for 5 months! Now reduced to coffee from a machine. Bleah. Good stuff. Welcome home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 17/09/2021 at 21:47, fastbob said: I know what you mean . I did it years ago on my first GSXR 1100 which was not the ideal bike . This was before the days when we preview everything on YouTube . In fact I'd never heard of it . I just decided to take a left turn at the bottom to see where the road went . Not only did I find myself in a white out but it was raining cats and dogs at the top and blowing a gale . At one point the rain was going up on one side of the road and down on the other . Fighting to stay on the road and stay upright , I stopped briefly to consider the options . And then in my white , howling , buffeting , rain lashed little world I burst out laughing at the sheer stupidity of my situation . I made it to Applecross in the end but it was very dicey . Applecross bay was a mass of huge grey breakers and the wind was roaring through the trees in a terrifying fashion . I spent an anxious night in a tent that was blown flat by the strongest gusts but in the morning all was calm and the sun was out . That's Scotland for you . By the way , have you read about what happened up there this year ? The only thing I saw was about hotel closures. We took a packed lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Might uncover the bike and give it a wash. Well it's the only thing I can do as there's no petrol and bot the bike and car need fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I was gonna go for a ride. I have an 8pk of loo role, anyone want to swap for a gallon of unleaded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Go looking for fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Getting pissed in Cowes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 9 hours ago, S-Westerly said: Getting pissed in Cowes. I went there once on a ride round the island. It seemed to be a bit of a dump. Hope you're not suffering this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I went there once on a ride round the island. It seemed to be a bit of a dump. Hope you're not suffering this morning. I think the old town which is pedestrian only isn't bad at all. Had a decent meal and good booze thereafter. Loads of money around of the "yottie" variety which in my boat owning days I used to avoid like the plaque. Probably the WAFI brigade who get in the way of proper ships going about their business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 WAFI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, billy sugger said: WAFI? What a f*****g idiot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 3 hours ago, fastbob said: What a f*****g idiot ? Haha that's what I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I like the American one for IOWA Idiots, Out, Wandering, About. A chap I knew who moved to the states said it is largely true but I have no experience to confirm or argue. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 7 hours ago, billy sugger said: WAFI? Actually it's Wind Assisted f**king Idiot to be precise. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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