 |

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,679
|
|
Pack your rain gear for the UK meet
Oh well, you cant have it all can you.
Pack your rain gear and be prepared for a wet wet weekend
BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Ripley, United Kingdom
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
|

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,167
|
|
Looks like a poncho would come in useful
Similar forecast (ten day) from uk.weather.com
uk.weather.com - Local Weather
Thursday dire, Friday poor, but Sat/Sun look OK.
Tim
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
|

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Travelling in Australia
Posts: 175
|
|
:(
I might just arrive in my biking gear and stay in it. My helmut would keep my hair nice and dry. And if the bar ladies are nice enough to find me a straw, I'll be sorted
I wonder if 520 people doing a sun dance will have any effect?
__________________
If you don't have bugs in your teeth, you haven't been grinning enough!
|

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Norfolk, England
Posts: 155
|
|
Sunny on the inside
My bike has to go to Southampton for shipping to Halifax, Canada right after the Ripley meeting  so I'll have to come by car
Never mind, but I'm sure we'll all be sunny on the inside, the HU meetings have that effect.
BTW, I was gonna open a motorbike shop before getting this crazy idea to go around the world, and will be bringing a load of m/c clothing to sell off at silly prices, gloves, leather and cordura jackets, at £15 a time, (that's less than I paid for these 'samples'). Also a few trousers at a tenna So grab yourself a bargain. (Hope that's ok Grant)
See you there.
|

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,679
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stagbeetle
My bike has to go to Southampton for shipping to Halifax, Canada right after the Ripley meeting  so I'll have to come by car
Never mind, but I'm sure we'll all be sunny on the inside, the HU meetings have that effect.
BTW, I was gonna open a motorbike shop before getting this crazy idea to go around the world, and will be bringing a load of m/c clothing to sell off at silly prices, gloves, leather and cordura jackets, at £15 a time, (that's less than I paid for these 'samples'). Also a few trousers at a tenna So grab yourself a bargain. (Hope that's ok Grant)
See you there. 
|
Flogging them out of your car ?? How will we recognise you.
Me likes cheap
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
|

18 Jun 2007
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Norfolk, England
Posts: 155
|
|
find me
How to find me.
Look for the old geezer with a grey edwardian style cavalry moustache and mutton chops in the bar, drinking the nearest thing to real ale they do. (sometimes the barrels run out  , bikers are extra thirsty by nature)
Failing that a silver citroen estate, festooned with jackets  in the camp area set aside for cars.
These clothes are made by Eunesco, an Asian company who used to sub con for Buffalo, Frank Thomas and others, but these companies wanted more and more for less and less, so they are trying to go it alone. I don't have many styles in stock but you can see the type of thing on their website.
Think I've got some INTEGRA, HAWAI & RETRO in leather; MISTRAL, IMOLA, COUGER, but not sure, some ladies styles as well.
EUNESCO; Motorcycle Leathers,Biker Jackets,Leather trousers,Cordura Apparel, Sports Gloves
Thought I'd donate some of the gloves to the raffle, by way of a thank you for letting me do this.
Anybody got some cheap knee braces they want to sell, my knees are not what they used to be  , then again, nor is the rest of me:confused1:
|

19 Jun 2007
|
 |
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Leeds
Posts: 20
|
|
Ted your cup is half empty!
Well what a pesimistic bunch you guys are!!!
The weather forecast was very similar for the May BMF and we got sunburn...BBC forecast thundery rain in Austria for 5 days last week and we got sunburn again.
I think the BBC just don't like to dissapoint so please everyone make sure your cups are half full for the weekend.
I will be bringing my very large cup and filling it at very regular intervals.
See you all on Fri afternoon and I wont be wearing waterproofs!!!!
xxx
Jane
Triumph Daytona T595 - Very Yellow
|

19 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,679
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by webmistress
Well what a pesimistic bunch you guys are!!!
The weather forecast was very similar for the May BMF and we got sunburn...BBC forecast thundery rain in Austria for 5 days last week and we got sunburn again.
I think the BBC just don't like to dissapoint so please everyone make sure your cups are half full for the weekend.
I will be bringing my very large cup and filling it at very regular intervals.
See you all on Fri afternoon and I wont be wearing waterproofs!!!!
xxx
Jane
Triumph Daytona T595 - Very Yellow

|
Well I onlly live 60 miles away and its thunder, lightning and rain here at the moment
I wont be needed my sun block
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
|

20 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Leicester, UK
Posts: 83
|
|
It Rains Here?
Guys,
Quite frankly after living in the UK for a few years in my case and I guess a lot more in your's! Does a bit or a lot of rain really gonna get in our way of having some good fun and meeting a load of like minded people?
I think not! Sod the weather enjoy the weekend.
Cheers Mojo.
__________________
If life gives you lemons then make lemonade & find a friend whose life gave then Vodka & have a party. Mojo
|

20 Jun 2007
|
 |
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 887
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojorising
Sod the weather enjoy the weekend.
Cheers Mojo.
|
Buono estente.

Quite right, Mojo! I'm arriving from Sharjah, current weather - scorchio. I wouldn't mind a bit of rain. Stephan
|

20 Jun 2007
|
 |
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wirral, England.
Posts: 5,679
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephano
Buono estente.

Quite right, Mojo! I'm arriving from Sharjah, current weather - scorchio. I wouldn't mind a bit of rain. Stephan
|
SCOOOOOOOORCHIO
__________________
Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)
Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|