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I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Old 28 Dec 2005
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Hi All

As Christmas has passed and another new year is about to begin.

Thought perhaps it may be an idea to see if anyone fancies meeting up for a . Be good to catch up and see what people are upto/planning for next year.

If anyone is interested, respond to thread and we'll see where the best venue would be.
(Sorry not interested in the Ace Cafe etc)

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May well be interested - I'll add my name to the list and wait for the numbers to build up before commenting on venues.
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Julio let us know when where etc... If we're free we might join.

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Hi Maria

We'll see how much response we get and then work out the best place to meet.

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I might be on for that. My trips so far have been quite modest (see link below), and my bike not really the big adventure style (thinking of getting a V-Strom this year), but I'm on for learning more and getting a few more miles under my belt.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107703

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Hiya,

We're keen, sometime on a weekend would be cool for us... Been back in London for a few months after a sojourn from the UK to NZ...

Cheers
Jacqui and Trent

PS... What's wrong with the Ace Cafe???
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Did you say ?! I'm in!!

Can't contribute much in the way of experience, but will sponge up any knowledge from the more roadwise travellers!

Any location in the London/Essex area will be fine. Ditto on the weekend.

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Hi All

So far a Friday or Saturday night is looking good.

Will wait to see if we get any more interest and then sort out where to meet.

Just a reminder that this is a chance to meet up with like minded people and it don't matter a hoot how much or how little travelling you've done. All are welcome, just enjoy yourself.

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Julio

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Hi, I'm new to this site but I'd love to join you. Just let me know where and when.
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Al and I would be interested, currently planning on UK - Australia in April so if its before then and were free would defo be interested
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hi All

good idea, let us know when where and will try to make it.

(Does it worth utilising the HU London community email list - I haven't used it before)
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Hi Julio

I'm in Gloucester, so an evening in a London pub's not practical. Why don't we have a mini camping weekend? I know a good venue not too far from the smoke, flat field, friendly pub etc. I'm early retired so wouldn't mind doing some organising. Just a thought.

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Hi All

Looks like the first meet will be on the 28th January at 7.30pm at the Nags Head Pub just off the M25 junction 28 heading towards Brentwood

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The Nags Head
44, Brook St, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5ND
Tel: 01277 260005

Be careful if you use multi map as the indicator shows the wrong position on the map but the pub is marked.

Hopefully see a few of you there.

Mick the weekend camping sounds good, will have a chat with other guys on Saturday 28th

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... it worth utilising the HU London community email list - I haven't used it before)
Yes! Let everyone in the area know it's on. Julio, you're the instigator...

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Hi Grant

Wrist has been slapped

Have sent a mail to the London community about the meet. Should it be opened any wider?

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