Guest Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 The background here is that the NATO military airforce training base in Albacete have been clients of mine for some years.And every year or so I go up there to visit the base.....more a PR thing than anything else really.Last time I went was in late July and the heat was brutal. But we've had very mild temps so far......around 32 max was forecast today!However at 7AM it was bloody nobbling.......didn't realise till I got moving so I just had to tough it out.First stop after 80 miles was the service area joining the Murcia - Albacete motorway! My teeth (what few I have left) were chattering by then! http://www.motorcyclesport.net/ban/ban171.jpgThen onto the motorway heading north crossing into the province of Castilla La Mancha.After about 70 miles I reached Albacete! Notice the plane sign on the roundabout!http://www.motorcyclesport.net/ban/ban172.jpgParked up outside the grounds.......http://www.motorcyclesport.net/ban/ban173.jpg...and from that point on I couldn't take any pics near the Base. Unless I wanted to get banged up!Showed Security my passport.....it matched the records that they have of me......so they instructed me to ride the bike into the base.As I went through the gates all the Spanish guards saluted me! WTF?Did they think that with me being old and having short white hair I was some sort of top brass Wing Commander? I know Britain has cut back on Military spending, but if they're sending their big noises out on bloody Bandits.....we're seriously f**ked!I was in there for a few hours.....all Top Secret shit of course! On the way out as I passed through the gates....they all saluted me again! No idea why! But I went along with it because they were all carrying guns!Anyway.....it was then back down the motorway.....weather warmed up nicely too. Stopped just outside Calasparra for a fresh orange juice! This is the style! http://www.motorcyclesport.net/pics/210616a.jpgThen it was back on the road......stopped in El Morral at the petrol station (only to have a piss)......and found that it's now a Ghost Town!http://www.motorcyclesport.net/ban/ban174.jpgI was busting.....so I just pissed over what used to be the front window of the shop! It would have been rude not to!Another 30 miles......and I was home! Round trip of 300 miles. Bloody knackered now!https://youtu.be/EFA8XRichU8 Quote
NeilM Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Lucky gyt.I've had the pleasure of a 200 mile trip to Bristol! ! Quote
Guest Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 It's tough out here boys! School of hard knocks and all that! Quote
Stu Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Do you need an apprentice You're too old!!I am much younger and a better candidate Quote
Six30 Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Do you need an apprentice You're too old!!I am much younger and a better candidate You can be the apprentices apprentice ... Put the kettle on and grab the broom on your way back Quote
Six30 Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Is that to shove up your ass sideways Would have to be a very small broom I'm rather pert in that area Quote
Hoggs Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 .....I'm just gonna ignore most of the latter posts Cool pics xtreme always jealous of your amazing weather Quote
Guest Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 .....I'm just gonna ignore most of the latter posts Cool pics xtreme always jealous of your amazing weather Notice how you put up a quality thread and then the Rossi fanboys come in and f**k it all up Hoggs? Quote
Gin Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 What's your job?! Amazing pictures Really beautiful.. Sounds like an awesome day Quote
Guest Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 What's your job?! Amazing pictures Really beautiful.. Sounds like an awesome day We're Web Developers: https://www.webspain.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Quote
NeilM Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 .....I'm just gonna ignore most of the latter posts Cool pics xtreme always jealous of your amazing weather Notice how you put up a quality thread and then the Rossi fanboys come in and f**k it all up Hoggs? Just had to check. Yes I was very polite last night. You miserable old bugger Quote
Six30 Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 .....I'm just gonna ignore most of the latter posts Cool pics xtreme always jealous of your amazing weather Notice how you put up a quality thread and then the Rossi fanboys come in and f**k it all up Hoggs? Just had to check. Yes I was very polite last night. You miserable old bugger It's extra hot in Spain this week .... The sun must be getting to him... Have you not got a 46 bandana you can lend the old chap Neil. Quote
NeilM Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Saw a lovely Marquez Fireblade rep today.Shame he's mucky Quote
Guest Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Notice how you put up a quality thread and then the Rossi fanboys come in and f**k it all up Hoggs? Just had to check. Yes I was very polite last night. You miserable old bugger It's extra hot in Spain this week .... The sun must be getting to him... Have you not got a 46 bandana you can lend the old chap Neil. I certainly don't want his VR46 bandana.....or his VR46 Jockstrap either! Quote
NeilM Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Ooowww deary...Your a bit touchy this evening. .. Where's me thong...lol Quote
Guest Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Ooowww deary...Your a bit touchy this evening. .. Where's me thong...lol Wonder if he's going to cut out parts of the track again this weekend then Neil?Great entertainment on the MotoGP Facebutt page after a race though! Makes it all worthwhile! Quote
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