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25 Jul 2013
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Yay! So excited!
Count us in... we are both really looking forward to it! It'll be fab and so nice to see folk again and to meet new people too!! Love a good campfire!!!
Beej will be there on the Friday and Chris will definitely be there on the Saturday but will hopefully be able to come down on the Friday (shift's allowing!).
Danny - we can't wait to see the finished bunkhouse & campsite... you've done so much to the place! Chris really want's a CRF250L so that he can go on the trails but he knows if he gets one Beej will nick it!
Beej n Chris x.
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27 Jul 2013
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Sounds fab! I picked up a leaflet at the HU weekend.
Odd question - is there a decent phone signal?
I wouldn't normally be bothered but I'm on-call that weekend & am expected to answer the phone if issues are raised.
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Yes definitely, I'm sat in the Bunkhouse at he moment and a 3 bars on O2 even inside the stone building...
I must add that the place is looking fantastic and now very close to completion. I have never stayed a a bunkhouse that comes close to this for quality and the views from the campsite are to die for
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27 Jul 2013
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Great news folks I have been speaking to Alice at CCM and they are bringing their new Adventure GP 450 for the event for you to test ride CCM Motorcycles Spares Crossers ATV Parts Racing Scramble Bikes check it out and for the shorter rider there's a low seat option. Iain's been busy checking out the fantastic off road run so get your bikes ready! To book your accommodation just email info@haggsbank.com and we'll email you the payment details.
Looking forward to a great weekend in September,
Thanks
Danny
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29 Jul 2013
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The s sorted , we are having real ale from Allandale brewery so we will be able to do this cheaper than pub prices . 8 people have booked on the mine tour
ride safe
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31 Jul 2013
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Will do what I can to spread the word around There is already a thread on Adventure Bike Rider that links here
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4 Aug 2013
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Spoke to Big Barnsley Dave he has booked us up and will meet down there. Lookin forward to it and catching up wi folk from last year. Sure it will be a belter of a weekend.
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6 Aug 2013
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we are going round the off route this weekend and will have some pics of the routes ,
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8 Aug 2013
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1 Man in a tent please
Oh yes, and a bike, good to meet up with Beej, Chris, Ali and Big Dave again (Shall I bring some of my local beverage Dave)
Coming down from Stirling, hoping to stay Fri and Sat night.
Space available?
Jake.
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8 Aug 2013
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(Shall I bring some of my local beverage Dave)
Jake.
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why not? lets make a night of it
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10 Aug 2013
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Im going to get a large selection of s from our local Allandale brewery ,there wolf is one to try
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10 Aug 2013
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Views from the terraced campsite and a new sign so you can find us
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12 Aug 2013
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All being well I will make my way over on the bike (pedal bike that is) so will be darn thirsty when I get there. Jake.
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13 Aug 2013
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23 Aug 2013
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Booked
Rode up there today, the place looks great and Danny explained all about how much work he had put in. He was busy laying tarmac on the car park when I arrived. The roads are great once you get off the M6 and the scenery spectacular. Small village about 2 miles away, several convenience stores including a Coop and a Spar, banks, cash machines and two petrol stations. The bunk house has been done out really nice ( I have stayed in hotels that do not match this standard) as have the camping pitches. Me and Ted have opted to camp due to snoring which we reckon would have us (read me) banished from the bunkhouse within an hour or so.
Looking forward to the band and the bonfire on the Saturday night which Danny is laying on, may take in a road ride as well (I am too much of a wuss for that off road, wheels buried up to the axles in mud nonsense!). All in all looks great and a credit to Danny's hard work, can't wait!
GM
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24 Aug 2013
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Rode up there today, the place looks great and Danny explained all about how much work he had put in. He was busy laying tarmac on the car park when I arrived. The roads are great once you get off the M6 and the scenery spectacular. Small village about 2 miles away, several convenience stores including a Coop and a Spar, banks, cash machines and two petrol stations. The bunk house has been done out really nice ( I have stayed in hotels that do not match this standard) as have the camping pitches. Me and Ted have opted to camp due to snoring which we reckon would have us (read me) banished from the bunkhouse within an hour or so.
Looking forward to the band and the bonfire on the Saturday night which Danny is laying on, may take in a road ride as well (I am too much of a wuss for that off road, wheels buried up to the axles in mud nonsense!). All in all looks great and a credit to Danny's hard work, can't wait!
GM
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Looks like I will have to put my tent up near yours then we can snore in tandem
Jake - AKA Chainsaw
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