|
|
23 Dec 2009
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northumberland, uk
Posts: 761
|
|
Winter Mini Meet UP North
As always the Cold winds, Snow, Rain and Mists of this island are biting hard, So it must be time to set up another Northern Mini meet to warm your Hearts. I am not going to set up any runs out or off road stuff - but if anyone wants to add that into the agenda - as always that is fine. However if you want to stay in the Pub by the fires , have a walk on the moors adjacent or just lie in your tent recovering from the night before that is also fine. I can promise decent ale and food, a great pub, and lots of great if not slightly inebriated chat about everything from overland travel bike stuff to celestial happenings due to the collapse of a giant molecular cloud some 4.6 billion years ago along with the retinue of objects that orbit the sun and everything else between the two subjects. (dependent on the amount of Ale drunk of course). I will be setting a date in early February and Providing the said pub can accomodate us will anounce the intended destination closer to the time. It will be in North Yorkshire or Northumberland area. Anyone Interested.
|
23 Dec 2009
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northumberland, uk
Posts: 761
|
|
Hmmm.... first pub that I had in mind was the Crown hotel in Middlemoor Nidderdale - a pub with lots of motorcycle connections, photos of bike racers all over the walls and the owner a past racer himself - but also a walkers pub. All was going very well with the owner regarding holding a Horizons mini meeting until I mentioned (that Beelzebub - Lord of the Flies, Andras -Grand Marquis of Hell, Urabach - of the lower order of Demons, Ronwe - Holder of Lingual knowledge, Behemoth - Demon of Indulgence, Astaros - obtainer of friendships and That of great Lords and Asmodeus - The Destroyer (the heirachy of Satan Demons) were also attending and wanted all the village women and Virgins placed before them for there use - I think maybe it was Asmodeus coming along that blew the deal)..... or did I say 'there may be some lads who will turn up and possibly be doing some Legal green lanes in the Dales' ........ suddenly there was a stone like silence - after the long pause and inhaling the horror before him - he changed his attitude and said Oh !! no , NO - Your not welcome ....... Silence as I interjected But ! ... and the phone was hung up !.
So That is that one knocked on the head. (Baz you must have upset this guy at some time eh!).
I will be looking at another pub I have in mind and update soon. cheers.
Last edited by adventure950; 23 Dec 2009 at 16:33.
|
23 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 59
|
|
Me!
but not on 7/8 Feb , i'm doing the Dragon Rally.
Debs
__________________
"People who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it" George Bernard Shaw
|
23 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 27
|
|
I'm up for this one, but am also going to the Dragon, see you there Debs (I owe you a short!)
|
24 Dec 2009
|
Gold Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Al Khor, Qatar
Posts: 51
|
|
I need to get out more!!
Great idea Jake
Am going "menkkal" - stir crazy (as us folks from Manchester would say...)
Am OK for the 6th/7th Feb, can't do 13th/14th as am on a course in Surrey.
Not sure which pub to suggest but what about the Dales - Horton in Ribblesdale? Was it the Lion or somat?
Cheers and merry festivities etc etc... be glad when the crap is over.... grumble mumble.... at least the winter Soltice has now passed - that's about 17 seconds more light per day from now on...
Col
|
24 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Simonstone, Lancashire, England
Posts: 63
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by debseed
Me!
but not on 7/8 Feb , i'm doing the Dragon Rally.
Debs
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepdog
I'm up for this one, but am also going to the Dragon, see you there Debs (I owe you a short!)
|
Me too, looking forward to seeing you there
__________________
Take care out there
Brian
Britch's Holidays Dreaming of the BIG one :-)
|
24 Dec 2009
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: GOC
Posts: 3,335
|
|
Count me in. Cannot do 23/24 Jan, but otherwise am free. Maybe Allenheads again (eccentric pub landlord (incl blue x marks the spot on head, otherwise great) or Cropton (excellent all round)? Let's call it the "Jens-Memorial Event".
cheers Chris
|
26 Dec 2009
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northumberland, uk
Posts: 761
|
|
Got to say Cropton was a great venue save for the camping plots / doggy drops - but we can manage that - I also had a pub up here in the borders in mind but as Cropton rates high on the votes had excellent and food along with really nice staff - I can easily go with it. I am going to set a date provisionally so we all know where we stand. Lets say the 19th 20th Feb I will call the pub at Cropton today see if he can fit us in. Starting to sound like a plan.
|
27 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 59
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by adventure950
Lets say the 19th 20th Feb
|
That'll do nicely thanks!
__________________
"People who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it" George Bernard Shaw
|
27 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 59
|
|
Dragon Rally
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepdog
I'm up for this one, but am also going to the Dragon, see you there Debs (I owe you a short!)
Me too, looking forward to seeing you there __________________
Take care out there
Brian
We'll have to meet up - either there or on the way?
Debs
__________________
"People who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it" George Bernard Shaw
|
28 Dec 2009
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 134
|
|
Yes please!
Count me in, I'll have got back from the latest travels over a month before then so will definitely need to go somewhere, and it appears the flat I've been living in no longer has a roof so I'll be well accustomed to winter camping by then!!
Laura
|
29 Dec 2009
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northumberland, uk
Posts: 761
|
|
Attached are the details of the pub for those that have not been before. Its provisionally looks like the weekend of the 19 /20 feb is Ok At present the pub has the following accomodation available at reasonable rates for those not wanting to camp - available at the moment are 3 x double rooms, 1 x three bed, 1x twin room and a cottage with sleeping for 4. Camping places will be limited as will the amount of people they can take for the weekend - so get your name down now if your coming along only definite attendees please.
Anyone available to organise the off road run out ? if - that is what is wanted.
For accomodation speak to phil or Pauline at the pub - 01751 417330. The New Inn, Cropton, North Yorkshire - mention Horizons do when you book. I have not put any accomodation on Hold as I do not want to be responsible for people not turning up so room will go to first come first served.
There are no proper camping facilities so you get a small patch of grass on a rear lawn behind the pub. Space is limited here.
Interested then get your names down so I can give firm details to the pub.
I have provisionally told them twenty people maybe at a push up to thirty.
Jake.
|
29 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 59
|
|
I'm a definite & I will be camping.
I would love to do some green-laning, but I'm very much a follower (for now!)
Debs
__________________
"People who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it" George Bernard Shaw
|
29 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 121
|
|
Hi Jake
Count us in, we'll be camping.
Cheers
Iain & Debz
|
29 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 35
|
|
1 more for camping please. I can put together an off road route for that area if there is any interest.
|
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)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
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 travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
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!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
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.
|
|
|