Cornwall 2013 mini meet?
 

I was wondering if there is going to be a Cornwall mini meet next year, I went to the one in 2011 and really enjoyed it but missed last years as I was away. Are there any plans for one in 2013?

A friend from Porthcurno told me that there was probably going to be a UKGSer meeting in Treen this spring...................

Regards, Mick bier

Hi Mick, yes I have heard about that one, I went a couple of years ago and had a good time.

I am going to be in Cornwall in 2013. Not on the bike though and with my parents. I am so excited as I have never been to Cornwall before. We will be there the last week in May for about 3 nights.

shame you missed it , Rossi put on a excellent weekend of trail rides ,talks ,and doombarbeer you can count me in if it's on

Could be up for this as I'm originally from Plymouth and can combine it with a visit to see the folks etc - will all depend on dates due to work :(

Glad it is becoming a popular event. Tiffany emailed me the other week go ask the same question.

I actually hadn't got around to planning anything yet. I start a new job in January and Becky is very busy with her current job too. In fact she only stopped working at 10 tonight and was asleep by 10:30. Whoever said that teachers finish work at 3:30...

With the way things are I am going to have to give it a month or two and see how busy I am going to be before I commit to organising anything. The benefit of that is the weather may improve slightly, unless anybody else feels like taking it on this year.

sorting out...
 

Hey Iain (Rossi)
no pressure, but if you want help to arrange one and lay it on I'm sure there will be plenty of folk who can help out. You do such a great job. I've got my own commitments down at this end of Cornwall in 2013 otherwise I'd suggest helping out. Maybe Blue Hills can host us near St Agnes?? A beautiful part of Cornwall.

Blue Hills Mini Meet
 

Blue Hills Mini Meeting
 

See ya there Lou and Gary

Make mine a pint please Mick :D

Hurray!!
 

We ARE having a Cornwall Mini-Meet.

I've booked my place on the campsite- it's in a beautiful location with great riding nearby.
I've heard they're even going to get some kegs of Cornish ale in for the weekend.:funmeteryes:

Look forward to seeing you all down here- though it's still "up north" for me!

Cornwall mini meet
 

Count me in +2 thats if I'm back from Morocco that is ,last year was so much fun is their a trail ride this year, do we have a price for the camping cheers.

Great news....

How do we book in :)

Hi Steve, have a great time in Morroco. Would be good to see you at Blue Hills, but too early to say yet for me.

I'm new to the site but think it would be good to come along to get some inspiration. May see you there. What do i do about booking?

Ianon
 

Think I can make "Blue Hills" with an early start from Falmouth,Know the area so happy to help with set up,or support or lead a ride out.I really enjoyed Mendips meet,like the original HU meets. Less is more! Tiff, will work on Sam to come down,your more in the loop than me,let me know how I can help.Bring on the Bikes,Banter&Beer.Ian King.

booking
 

If anyone would like to book please go to our website:
bluehillscampsite.co.uk and download a booking form.
Hope to see you soon
Best Wishes
Loo and Gary

Is there a way to book online 'cos i don't have access to a printer at the mo for the pdf.

Can i just e-mail the details required in the booking form and pay via paypal?

Looking forward to getting back down Kernow on two wheels. :Beach:

I know Loo is hectic with work at the moment- I'll give her a little nudge about this query..:cool4:

PayPal
 

Hi Akceller, sorry about the late reply, no probs with an email with a few details ie big tent/ small tent, No. of people etc and a deposit via PayPal on the website bluehillscampsite.co.uk
I need to know numbers ASAP
I can put up a small marquee and get some beer in, prepare a firepit and Loo said she will do a big pot of chilli. I can even take someone up for a fly in my microlight to see Cornwall from the air (weather permitting)
I will need some commitment on the numbers to make it happen.
I can do an off road ride if a few are interested.
The cost is £6.00 for one person in a small tent per night with free hot showers etc.
We could also show a short film with some cool music on our RTW trip from a few years ago.
Hope to meet old and new friends and chat about bikes and travel
Gary

Hi Gary,

email and deposit sent, excitement building, lol.

Count me in for chilli if its not toooooo hot but I'll stop off at Healeys to pick up some scrumpy on my way.http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ilies/beer.gif

I'm up for a little gentle off-roading, I've got a Triumph Explorer but not much dirt experience but eager to give it a go, especially with experienced assistance along for advice.

See you then.

All Welcome
 

That's great to hear Ian, I was hoping you might be around; definitely put the pressure on Sam, it's about time the Scotsman made it down to these parts again! I'll PM you about a ride out,
cheers Tiffany

Blue Hills
 

+2 for this event please Loo, as if we wasn't going to come a mini meet so close bye. Can I just state for those reading this that Blue Hills is an amazing location for a meet and Loo n Gary are great hosts. If Tiff and Sam make it should be very wholesome indeed....!!!
I'll start gathering fire wood if the pit is still on Gary..???

Mez and Tallgirl bier:funmeteryes::thumbup1::thumbup1:

Count me in, I may even have a few amusing (and not so amusing) tales from my Central Asian trip last year! :clap:

Dan

Cheers Graham, I'm sure we will catch up before the meet for a little drinkiepoo?

Deposit paid for 2 nights, see ya all soon :D

Hello Dan
 

Dan, we'll hold you to that - will you do a talk?
For all those planning on heading East this year -last chance to get the latest updates.

Polite but urgent warning to campers in the Blue Hills area. These two ferrel creatures have been spotted just lately, under NO circumstances sleep in close proximity to them or attempt to hand feed them ok..?? You have been warned so just take care out there.....!!!

Hmmm
 

In the interests of the HUBB community, Anna and I had gone up to St Agnes to conduct tireless research (and have a couple of glasses of wine). I can't believe the stealth paparazzi managed to sneak in as well and not only take this photo but also post it on the web!!:confused1:

Not before he had touted it around the tabloid press, they were interested but feared repercussions from those involved! :2guns:

Unaccustomed to public speaking as I am, I should be able to put a few words together. I will bring a stick with a few photos on. Will there be any kind of powerpoint etc?
I'll be coming on my little 250 as its big brother is still looking decidedly worse for wear after all those miles.

Dan

Hi all, could you confirm the dates for me please, I had a scan through but didn't see it. I came to the first one a couple years ago and would like to return this year if possible.

Ah, found it 5-7th April, I may not be able to make that date it's my sons 10th birthday on the 6th. I'll see if he will change it to the week after ;-)

Thanks Jim

Hi all,

Another two signed up. Me coming from near Guildford and my mate Billy from Bristol.

My wife and I returned 18 months ago from an 18 month trip from Alaska to Patagonia on early 1990s XT600s (me on a Tenere, my wife on a XT600E). mostly keeping to the back roads. In 2000 the same bikes did UK to AUS & NZ.

Looking forward to this event (it is much warmer in Cornwall, isn't it?)

Mark

Hi Mark
Look forward to meeting you and Billy, will you be coming on your Tenere?

Hi Tiffany,

I look forward to meeting you too.
Yes, I plan to buzz down on the old Tenere. Hopefully my TR250 will be reassembled in time to move it out of the way to get the Tenere out from the back of the crumbling stable!

Mark

Def interested, but will not be able commit fully to nearer the time. Would it be possible to just turn up and pay then etc??? And its my first post!!!! Hello to you all.

Interesting photo Mez, I fear they are Piskie Kerlows Tifanias, in the pupa stage. they can be seen in early April, drying their wheels in the sun, before whizzing all over the place. They can swarm on wine or chocolate, so be careful. May get a sighting at Blue Hills.

Cornwall Meet
 

Hi,

Yup! Count me in as well. Coming down from near Bath on a Tenere (that should make it?!)

Rupert.

We should be fine for space, so just let us know if you are coming as soon as you can.
Hope to meet you in a couple of weeks.
Cheers,
Gary.

Thanks Gary. Have to come down all the way from Polzeath...............Hope to see you all soon!.

Three more
 

Belle, Nads and Gordon..........hoping there's still room for us.

Take me back to the Blue Hills
 

That's great- we'll have quite a few old Mongolian hands at this event. Look forward to swapping stories over a glass of wine. Also I have a travel proposal for you and Nads...:innocent:

Meanwhile Loo and Gary are trying to suss out numbers for ride outs - the road ride out is organised, they're wondering how many are interested in the off-road ride out?? Karl and Mavis are, come on the rest of you....:scooter:

Hey Tiff - will be great to see you and have a good old jaw! jeiger

I'll be on my Hornet so wont be able to do off road......but there is a chance I might arrive on my long suffering all terrain pizza delivery bike, a veteran of many places unsuitable and verboten.

Itching to come on my first meet to partake in a few beer & listen to tales of peoples adventures to whet my appetite for when I retire & have the time to start on my "bucket list". Seasoned traveller (but only europe on the bike). So I hope theres plenty of anti freeze :freezing: bier at Bluehills to loosen my tongue :blushing:............Doesnt summer start next week ???

Speakers
 

Of course we're going to have good weather!

Anyone else who wants to do a talk or presentation??
It's a good opportunity to try out presenting with a small but supportive audience, in preparation for potentially doing one at the HUBB UK or just becaue you fancy giving it a try.
It's always great to hear new people giving talks. 45 minutes, or less if you prefer- the time flies, believe me!!
We've got Dan doing a talk about riding to Mongolia, so come on the rest of you....

Sounds like you have enough Mongolian tails, but after a few beers I might not be able to hold my tongue. I’ll but a CD of photo’s in my bag just in case but I always have that mac to PC compatibility problem so can’t say for sure. Anyway would be good get inspired again. See you all there.

Me and Nads will do one if you still need some. We can focus on what we rode and how we prepared and leave the Mongolian bit out.

Beer and Chilli
 

As Loo and Gary are sorting out some of the catering needs for the weekend, they do have a couple of questions...
Beer,,,and how much. beer They're happy to order in and get the beer stocked up as there isn't a pub nearby so we'll be having a marquess masquerading as a beer tent- please would you let us know approximately how much you might like- it's Cornish ale type stuff or Rattler if you're lucky (and if you don't know what Rattler is then you're in for a treat)

Also on Saturday night there is going to be a big pot of chilli with bread- again, they'd liek to have a orugh idea of numbers and if there are any veggies as there will also be a veggie chilli. A few quid to chip in for food costs.

So please post up your beer and chilli requirements or PM myself or Loo and Gary.

Mark Manley has also offered to do "What to Pack and How to Pack it" Seminar- Loo has subtitled it "pair of Pants and a Credit Card!!"
pants and a credit card

Rich and Belle, I think we may be taking you up on your offers of talks, so be prepared. :D

OH....
 

Just realised that when I've typed in the B E E R word, the website automatically puts in the graphic for it instead!!

Making us look like a very beery lot indeed!!

Hey Tiff - some veggie scoff for me please but Gordon and Nads will eat meat. As for drink....just minimal cider rations for us. (if it is cider...none of us are big drinkers)

Cheers (ha)

BTW -talk is sorted if required.

Yep I'm happy to join you on an off-road ride out. About time I got some more bruises!!!

Tiff, off-road x 2 Dan & I, beer x 2 ditto, chilli x 4, do Gary & Loo need a hand thurs or fri. Weather looks good, see you there.

Hi Tiffany/Loo/Gary,

One more for veggie chilli (Billy) and regular (meat one) for me please, and about 3 pints of loverly Cornish ale each night for each of us. (So about 10 or 12 total).

Thanks

Mark

Hi Gary, just left you an answer phone message. I will be there!!! Meat chili for me please.

See you all soon

Glen

PS deposit for 2 nights paid.

Cornwall mini meet
 

Hi Loo/Gary count me in and 2 pos 3 more for the trail ride/food and a few pints of doombar if pos,looking forward to meeting every one.Will be paying on the day hope that,s OK .will be nice to meet up with the:scooter:gang again.

See You Tomorow
 

This looks like it's going to be a good one.
Many thanks to those who have responded with beer, cider, chilli and ride-out requests.
The weekend does not bode well for me as I've managed to lock my tent and pillow in my sister's car AND lost the keys!!
and errr, she doesn't know yet:rolleyes2: as she's overseas till Saturday.

Not sure what to do, but Tall Girl Anna is coming to help me out tomorrow and then after a 12 hour shift at work I'll be riding on up to St Agnes to see you all.
So if anyone is around to put up my reserve tent (like a parachute I always have a spare) before I get there at 10pm, I'll buy a couple of beers for the helpfu bod.
And in case you're wondering...Anna is going to deliver it so it's ready for my arrival. ooooh the life of Riley with a support vehicle.:clap:

Sounds great guys. Sadly still on two legs as opposed to two wheels after recent mishaps so won't be able to make it...though I guess if I start walking this second, I might get there in time...:eek3::eek3:

Have a good 'un and bring back pics :thumbup1:

Unfortunately I'm not going to make it there, hope you all have a cracking weekend.

I was hoping to make it down too but the bike is not running. Nothing serious fortunately, I am giving it a well earned service but found that the correct valve shim had to be ordered from Germany

Thanks everyone it was lovely to see old and new faces had a great time and heres to the next one :D

It was a great weekend with the weather, location and people to make it all happen. Particular thanks to Loo, Gary and Tiffany for organising it and cooking the Saturday night meal and here is everybody enjoying it.

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Saturday morning breakfast

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And one of Anna making my Honda look like a roller skate, better stick with the Africa Twin I think.

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Great weekend, many thanx to all the organisers, ride leaders and beer providers beerbeer.

Hope to meet you all again sometime, somewhere.

If anyone is ever heading over the channel by ferry or tunnel drop me a line for an over-night crashpad in Folkestone.

:D

Great weekend! Big thanks to Gary and Loo for all they have done and a fantastic chili on Saturday evening to boot!! (Easy on the sour cream.........) Thanks also to Ian for leading us bigger bikes around for a good day on the trails.:funmeteryes:

Ride safe.

Glen

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Thanks everybody for a great weekend. Good to catch up with tales of two wheeled wandering, plus great weather and great company. And we even got all the way to Cornwall from London and back again without getting wet!! A miracle.:clap:

Thanks!!
 

Thanks for a very inspiring & enjoyable weekend away. Great company & the best chilli I've had in ages - thanks Loo & Gary!

Fun Weekend
 

A few more photos

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The Campsite was great and we couldn't fault the location with views out to sea and the famous Blue Hills Climb in the background.

As usual for a HU event, a range of bikes turned up

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A long day of riding in sunshine on the Saturday and then we lit the fire, ready for the evening's events



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A cool but beautifully clear evening meant we could have the presentations outside in the open.

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This was Belle and Nads the Gobi Gals, describing their journey from England to Mongolia on Chinese scooters...

The next morning saw the first bike leaving while many were still sleeping in their tents.

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A great weekend many thanks to Gary and loo for hosting the weekend and to all that contributed to it special thanks to Gary and DI for leading the extreme trail ride.Well done all.

Thanks to all who came, what a great weekend, weather and two superb talks.