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Old 23 Mar 2006
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Hi Skillo
North England - otherwise known as Yorkshire or God's own country - is brilliant in April.OK sometimes it's not the warmest place around but the +5C bag should be good,you can always cadge another to double it while you're here.I camped in -10C with an old 13 tog duvet and I'm still here (yes it was nippy!)
As for route up here you could do a lot worse than scurry over to Wales and wibble your way up some sexy stuff then across north Lancashire to heaven!Have rafts of fun and enjoy the bloody Gatso's(speed cameras,all 9 varieties!)
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Any guidance from the UK locals on this or on suitable/scenic route from London?

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Once you've planned a rough route, why not contact some of the communities before you get here? Some of us have gardens suitable for camping in, internet access, and can point you at must see places/roads.

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If it's warm enough, I should be there!
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Adventure 950, it looks like i'm free that weekend so it looks as if i may have to buy you that pint after all, unless i come up with a decent excuse in the meantime.

Do i need to book for the camping or anything or is it just a case of turn up whenever.

Look forward to seeing you all there.
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Any idea of numbers likely to attend?
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Skillo it would be great to see you at our mini meet so get yourself along if you can. I would suggest you need warm sleeping bags as the pub is high up on the moors and it will be cold at night. Also if you are going to Scotland you will need warm gear anyway as it really does get chilly up there at night. Hope to see you there.
Also Atwoke if you are going do you want to met up and ride down with me on saturday I will be leaving Alnwick about 11am / 12 noon to get set up down there early afternoon and then maybe have a run into Whitby about 2.30pm for fish and chips.
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Hi all,

Looks like we won't make it to the meet. Customs delays mean I may get my bike on Friday afternoon, but more likely not till Monday. I am starting to get impatient, bike is on the docks but I cant get it.... grrrrr.

Have a great time at the pub.

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Sorry you will miss the meeting Skillo, - hope all goes well on your travels. Best wishes Brad.
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A quick note,
It's Whitby Goth weekend.

This is bad if you want to pop into Whitby for a quick Fish and Chips as the place will be busy.
Good if you fancy a run down and soak up some of the atmosphere, before heading home.

May be of use to someone!

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Cheers for a great weekend. Hope to catch up in Ripley in June.
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Just a quick note to say thanks very much to Brad for organising the Northern mini meet. Great place to meet and great to meet everyone. Hope to see everyone again at the National Meet if I can make it. Stay safe and happy travels to everyone..

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Northern Meet at Blakey Ridge
Thank you Brad for all your hard work in arranging such a successful meeting.

I enjoyed meeting you all and hope we meet again in June.

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Sorry i missed you when you dropped the map back at the office today.

Did you have a good time?

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Adventure950,

Sounds like a plan in the making to me! Saturday morning is fine by me.

I suggest I just pop over your way and we meet in Alnwick? More by mail...

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