Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North?

Ringfad · 51 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:29 pm

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Enjoy your weekend, I always wanted to drop in to Joey's pub so will miss that if you do it. Coney Island is where my parents live so will miss that if take plan B but all being well I will be in Rome ....

Corkboy · 52 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:02 pm

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Older gentlemen? - I resemble that remark! (actually I don't, being one of the younger (cough, cough) gentlemen of the group, at 47).

Nice work on the routes. I suppose it depends on the weather, but either route sound good to me. I will have to see how stiff I feel on Saturday morning after the drive up from Cork on Friday.

Cluain Sí · 53 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:36 pm

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Older gentlemen? Ahem, Yes, Laughing

but theres life in the old dog yet!!!!! Wink

Depending on the weather either route sounds fine as we are staying in Kilkeel for 2 nights. Looking forward to seeing you all and making new aquaintances.
John

Pat O'D · 54 Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:54 pm

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Hi All,
I am disappointed that I am going to miss the trip north, looking at the itinerary I will be missing a great trip, hopefully the next outing Ride Safe

Regards

Pat,

DeRodster · 55 Any updates on the plan Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:22 am

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Hi all,
I'm planning to head up Sat morning, so where are we meeting ?

Hope to stay over Sat night in Kilkeel.

Longterm weather report looks good enough for the weekend (BBC)

bcnu
Rod
ps the two Honda's wont be with us this trip.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 56 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:11 am

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Comberjohn has made two route suggestions.

Option 1 is for the longer ride to include Joey Dunlop's pub and also Bushmills Distillery, and, depending on time, Torr Head Drive. I suspect this is the preferred option.

Hillsborough, The Square, Chimes is where we met last time and had an excellent breakfast. Its a nice warm up run from Kilkeel which may just take us past Clough where we could link up with Comberjohn at the petrol station. That way none of us gets lost. So how about a 9.15am breakfast?

Option 2 was for about 100 miles for the 'older gentlemen'. Since a K makes one feel younger do I assume there are no 'older gentlemen' among us? However that shorter route is in fact a really lovely one too so don't be put off. For simplicity it might be as well to keep the same breakfast arrangement and see how we go over breakfast.

Olaf.

DeRodster · 57 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:27 am

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Roger that, Hillsborough it is then....unless I hear more in the meantime.

and heading back to Kilkeel in the evening ?

R

92KK 84WW Olaf · 58 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:49 am

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Rod

It looks like we will be at least 4 in number if not more for the evening. We got back last year about 7pm after a perfect day. However not tied to anything so....but darkness will start to descend around 8.15pm so no scenic rides after that.

I think Comberjohn might join us on Friday evening as its a good excuse to take the K for a run....so we might manage some supper or whatever suits us. Hopefully we will make it up early enough.

DeRodster · 59 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:25 pm

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Sounding better all the time Olaf,
and I guess you're right as it's getting darker much earlier now.
I know after the run up and back from the NW200 I was fairly wrecked.
So will be glad to get the head down and look forward to a handy run home on Sun.
you can take Honda Mick and Honda Ferg off that list now or at least move em to the apologies section.

will be in touch before the weekend
adios
Rod

Comberjohn · 60 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:19 pm

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If everyone is OK I think we'll call it 9.15 at Cafe Deelite(formally Cafe Chimes) in the Square at Hillsborough.
As we have a few miles to cover we will need to get away sharpish after we all meet up. And, of course, the weather will be perfect. Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? - Page 2 Icon_lol

I'll text you about coming down to Kilkeel nearer Friday, Olaf.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 61 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Mon Sep 09, 2013 4:34 pm

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Hi John

That's a good call. As you said, good weather on the way. Your usual excellent organisation....

Looking forward to it too.

Olaf.

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DeRodster · 62 A little musing Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:42 am

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I was going over what bits and bobs to pack and I came across this site

http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html

Now obviously some of the stuff for deffo doesn't apply and as it originates ''across the pond'' some brand names are different but its a easy way to check off what you ''dont'' want to pack while allowing things to be added.

Anyway as an apparent ''elder member'' ahem.....I found it useful ;-)

Looking forward to the meetup at ''Cafe Deelite'', co-ords loaded.

Roll on SAt

adios
Rod

92KK 84WW Olaf · 63 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:21 am

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This looks likes it's all settled.

9.15am Saturday Café Deelite [previously Café Chimes] at the Square in Hillsborough. Excellent parking outside too.

Thanks Comberjohn and all looking forward to the day.

Weather is on www.met.ie for anyone who wants to keep an eye out. As is usual it looks clear for Saturday.....and some of Sunday too.

Hopefully see you Friday night John....

Olaf.

Corkboy · 64 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:12 am

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Fannypack - check
Safe sex stuff - check
Bras - check
Silk underwear - check

Yep, I'm all sorted Very Happy

Looking forwards to it.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 65 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:40 am

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Fannypack - check
Safe sex stuff - check
Bras - check
Silk underwear - check

Yep, I'm all sorted

Looking forwards to it.

I see you didn't check the inflatable doll. ...........This could be fun

DeRodster · 66 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:25 am

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Way to go Corkboy
and
ComberJohn.....if we stop at Bushmills and sample the good's (10yr old malt....mmmmm), whats the chances of us getting back to Kilkeel in one piece ;-)

Corkboy · 67 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:32 am

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I was up in Bushmills a few weeks ago, and as luck would have it, I had a 50th birthday the following week. As my 50yo mate likes Bushmills (as do I), I got him one of the 12 year old bottles that you can get with customised labels. £36 for the bottle, or £39 with customised label. This 12 YO is oly available in the distillery.

He has opened it and said it is as smooth as a babys arse. So he has given me some money to buy another bottle when we are up there. I'll probably get one for myself as well.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 68 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:01 am

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Fintan

We must sort a travel schedule with Cluain Si and friend and also DeRodster and possibly Tom Foley.

I am ok for a start anytime Friday so will work around you.

Cluain Si and friend will meet us at Cashel as before. 1st Stop Cashel about 1 hour from Cork Dunkettle. Lunch is an option here depending on times.

Tom Foley: We could pick you up around Naas [1 hour from Cashel] if you come on M9 or earlier if you come cross country towards Urlingford or Kildare in which case maybe better to do just coffee at Cashel and [excellent] lunch at Monasterevin J14 Mayfield services and refuel.

We could pick up DeRodster at services after M1 toll? [about 3/4 hour from Naas]

Straight run to Kilkeel [about 1 1/4 hours] after M1 toll but a stop for refuel at border.

I put travel times in to plan it out. We should aim to be in Kilkeel not too late as in well before dark to enjoy the sunset and avoid getting lost.......

If we aim for Kilkeel for no later than 7pm maybe aim to leave Cork Dunkettle 1.30pm latest to allow time for a lunch stop and coffee and a refuel at the border.

Bjorn, not forgetting you. Its a straight run from Newry and I can text you directions or call you or one of us can go to meet you.

Bon voyage.....

Corkboy · 69 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:17 am

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Olaf,
nice work,

So....

I finish work at 12:30, so if we say 1 - 1:30 in Dunkettle.
That means

1:00 - 1:30 Dunkettle Olaf and Fintan
arrive 2:00 - 2:30 Cashel - for Coffee (say 1/2 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, and Cluain Si & friend
Arrive 3:30 - 4:00 Naas - for Lunch (say 3/4 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, Cluan Si, Friend, and Tom
Arrive 5:00 - 5:30 M1 Toll - Olaf, Fintan, Cluan Si, Friend, and Tom meet DeRodster (much hootin', hollerin', and throwing up of sweaty nightcaps).
Hit road for Kilkeel
Arrive 7:00 - 7:30 Arrive in Kilkeel

I'd say, with inevitable delays, we'ed be better striking off as early as possible from Dunkettle, to get around the M50 before rush hour.

How does that sound to everybody?

DeRodster · 70 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:24 am

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Sound's great Olaf / Fintan, but I wont be with you until Sat morning.
Only staying Sat evening in Kilkeel.
So you can shoot past me en-route Fri and I'll meet ye'all around 9am Sat morning in ''Cafe Deelite"

Rod

Corkboy · 71 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:28 am

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Does that mean I don't have to bring my sweaty nightcap?

So, that doesn't alter the timing, just that we don't stop at the M1 toll.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 72 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:30 am

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Corkboy wrote:Does that mean I don't have to bring my sweaty nightcap?

So, that doesn't alter the timing, just that we don't stop at the M1 toll.

Means you save time packing the sweaty nightcap. I packed in a boxed set of Steptoe and Son episodes in case you miss it.

All jokes aside we should head off at whatever time works for you, first stop Cashel for Cluain Si and his friend.

Olaf

Corkboy · 73 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:15 am

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1:00 is good for me, at the Dunkettle Roundabout. If this timing suits everyone else, then we have got

1:00 Dunkettle Olaf and Fintan
Arrive 2:00 Cashel - for Coffee (say 1/2 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, and Cluain Si & friend
Arrive 3:30 Naas - for Lunch (say 3/4 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, Cluan Si, Friend, and Tom
Hit road for Kilkeel, via M50, M1
Arrive 7:00 in Kilkeel

If these times suit everyone else, will we call it good?

88 · 74 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:24 am

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Fannypack - check
Safe sex stuff - check
Bras - check
Silk underwear - check

Yep, I'm all sorted

Looking forwards to it.

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92KK 84WW Olaf · 75 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:30 am

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Corkboy wrote:http://micapeak.com/checklists/mclist.html

Fannypack - check
Safe sex stuff - check
Bras - check
Silk underwear - check

Yep, I'm all sorted

Looking forwards to it.

God help whoever is sharing a room with you!

Those times are good with me..........A

As to the aforementioned Steptoe and Son dvds, one of my favourite lines is where the old man makes beans for dinner to which the son replies 'not baked beans again Dad, you know they give me funny insides'. I like baked beans and they give me funny insides......blazing saddles, here we come. You come near me with that lot on and boom......

Cluain Sí · 76 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:00 am

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Corkboy wrote:1:00 is good for me, at the Dunkettle Roundabout. If this timing suits everyone else, then we have got

1:00 Dunkettle Olaf and Fintan
Arrive 2:00 Cashel - for Coffee (say 1/2 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, and Cluain Si & friend
Arrive 3:30 Naas - for Lunch (say 3/4 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, Cluan Si, Friend, and Tom
Hit road for Kilkeel, via M50, M1
Arrive 7:00 in Kilkeel

If these times suit everyone else, will we call it good?

2pm in Cashel is good for Cluain Sí and Tom O Leary.
See you there.
John

92KK 84WW Olaf · 77 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:36 pm

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92KK K100LT 193214 wrote:

North trip looks a little like this now. According to the weather dept www.met.ie you have organised a clear day!!.....over to you Comberjohn.....

Log:                                                                    14th

Comberjohn                                                          OK
Comberjohn                                                          OK
Tom Foley                                                             OK
92KK                                                                     OK Stay Kilkeel Fri/Sat Lunch M8J14 Fri 3.30 pm?
Corkboy                                                                OK Stay Kilkeel Fri/Sat Lunch M8J14 Fri 3.30 pm?
Cluansi                                                                  OK Stay Kilkeel Fri/Sat Lunch M8J14 Fri 3.30 pm?
Tom O'Leary                                                          OK Stay Kilkeel Fri/Sat Lunch M8J14 Fri 3.30 pm?
deRodster                                                             OK Saturday morning.
Sgmayhew                                                          OK Saturday morning?
Markxx                                                                  OK?
Bjorn                                                                    OK?        Hopeful Depends on work schedules.

Trapper                                                             Apologies      Will be missed.
GMcQ                                                                Apologies      Will be missed too.....
Avenger GT                                                        Apologies      Next time we hope.
88KE                                                                 Apologies      There in spirit.
Ringfad                                                              Apologies      Our man in Rome...
Pat O'D                                                              Apologies      Someone has to mind the home patch.
Darren08                                                           Apologies     Sold his K & R, now has R1150. Needs a run.

Update at 10th September.

Friday:
1:00 Dunkettle Olaf and Fintan
Arrive 2:00 Cashel - for Coffee (say 1/2 an hour) Olaf, Fintan, and Cluain Si & Tom O'Leary.
Arrive 3:30 Naas/Monasterevin check with Tom Foley for Lunch (say 3/4 hour) Olaf, Fintan, Cluain Si, Tom O'Leary
Depart say 4:15 Hit road for Kilkeel, via M50, M1
Arrive 7:00 in Kilkeel

If these times suit everyone else, will we call it good?

Yep!!.

sgmayhew · 78 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:45 pm

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Ok from by far the oldest gentleman in the Irish Eccentrics - 9-ish in Hillsborough on Saturday. See you then.
Stephen

Corkboy · 79 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:10 pm

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Well, on a different note, I just spent the last three hours replacing the pump in the septic tank. It had tripped the RCD at 4:30 this morning. I know this because the bedside clock went out and I had to get up to find the cause.

The new pump is a bit bigger than the old pump, which required some judicious use of a hammer on the concrete to get it to fit.
The new pump has a different spigot to fit the outflow pipe. I couldn't re-use the old spigot, because the connection from it to the old pump was a different size as well.

I love standardization, Mad

Ah well, three hours later and I can sit on the throne and flush it with impunity. bounce

And I am reeeealllly looking forward to Kilkeel now !!!!

DeRodster · 80 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:02 pm

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Funny you should mention that Corkboy, coz I seem to have a broken sewer pipe...half way between the house and septic tank....dont say nowt.
And this evening the dishwasher decided to pack up and spill itself over the utility room floor.

Let me out of here quick

R

92KK 84WW Olaf · 81 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:59 pm

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Stephen we will see you Saturday morning. Safe run.

Mmm seems to be the dreaded emergency before the trip lark. Well, dishwasher needs a weekend away. . . Pipe needs a joint. All will be oK on the day.

All sorted.

Hover K100 · 82 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:18 pm

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Naas/Monasterevin 3.30 Friday? I'm on the N7 round then heading from Portadown home to Tralee. Where are you stopping?

92KK 84WW Olaf · 83 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:06 pm

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Hover K100

Mention is made of Mayfield Services at Junction 14 and arrive there about 3.30 for lunch and petrol at which stage we should be 4 bikes.

If you could make a lunch date that would be the icing on the cake and we would love to see you. We seem to have more or less settled on that timescale so I will keep you posted.

Olaf.

Hover K100 · 84 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:53 pm

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I think I'm out of Portadown around 12:30 so Junction 14 around 3 Very Happy

92KK 84WW Olaf · 85 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:06 pm

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This sounds excellent.

Fintan and myself are meeting 1pm at Dunkettle.

That will put us at Cashel before 2pm, probably about 1.50pm. A few minutes for tea/coffee say leave about 2.15. 98km motorway from there to you, speed limit 120kph.....We should be at the services for lunch not much after 3pm......

We leave around 4-4.15pm we should be ok for rest of trip and just miss the peak M1 traffic.

We might have trouble finding a hovercraft but you will see 2K100s plus a K1200 plus a VFR travelling together.

Olaf.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 86 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:19 pm

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URGENT for immediate Release
Irish Short Circuit Championship Races 14th September 2013

Press Release. 11.09.2013

*******IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*******

After the disappointment of the event being called off last Saturday due to the weather the B&D club were informed that this Saturday 14th September the Kirkistown Circuit has become available.
Since Monday morning representatives of the B & D club have pursued the possibility of re running the event and have been in communication with the various personnel required to run.

I am pleased to announce that with the cooperation of all the necessary groups,
A RE-RUN OF THIS EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER.
This will be as last Saturday a Full Championship Event.

Any competitor who had entered the event on the 7th September is eligible to race, at no additional cost.

Any member of the public that paid in on 7TH will also get free entry with proof of admission.

At this point I would like to thank a lot of people for their cooperation.

Robert Barr & Richard Young from Kirkistown Circuit, Jim Cray & Ken Turner ( MCUI UC ) representatives of the MCUI Short Circuit Commission, Richard Agnew & Team ~ UC Timekeepers, Charlie Turner & team ~ UC Scrutineers, Enso Luchi ~ Assistant UC first Aid liaison Officer, John Murray ~ Chief Flag Marshal , David McAllister ~ Chief Marshal, the marshals, flag marshals & first aid Personnel. Dr Fred McSorley, Tommy Vennard, the competitors themselves, The members of the press, and everyone else, And last but not least the Committee of the Belfast & District Motor Club who have supported me to get this event to go ahead.

A quality line up in all classes promises to be a day full of fast- furious & fun entertainment for everyone.

Admission will be £10 per person with children under 12 getting in free (when accompanied by an adult)

Practice to get underway at 9.00am and as with all events promoted by the Belfast and District Club Ltd all classes will get sessions of both untimed and timed practice.
First race scheduled to start at 1pm

Wishing all the riders & Spectators a safe and enjoyable days racing.

John McClure
B & D Secretary

This is around the corner from us on Saturday morning.......attracts a lot of bikes from Dublin so likely to be a few GATSO vans out.....And for those who took up the Groupon accommodation offer......inspired!.

Markzz

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92KK K100LT 193214 wrote:Mark

That would be great so on your skates and get that K rolling. Looking forward to the trip. Looks like we will be up for about 6 or 7pm.

Just about to start on mine this minute as its a good day for odd jobs. Any problem your end post it and we will try to help.

92KK

think I'm on for the run on Sat...was out for a short run down Ards and the gremlins Twisted Evil

are away...and the bike's going ok too!!

seems that the issue of rough running below 2500rpm could've been down to some wee metal shards stuck to the magnets of the Hall sensor...so see yas in H'boro
~Mark

Comberjohn · 88 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:13 pm

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Glad to hear that, Mark. See you Saturday morning.

DeRodster · 89 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:43 pm

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92KK 84WW Olaf · 90 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:50 pm

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Glad you can make it. we will be up Friday night about 7pm at Kilkeel. It looks like we are 8 in number, DeRodster and Sgmayhew coming up Saturday morning. Has the makings of a good day.

I notice DeRodster has only lined up 6 bottles.....that green label one looks mighty distilled from here....I am partial to a little drop of a really nice whiskey....just the one...

88 · 91 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:41 pm

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Don't forget to fill south of the Border Ladies! Fuel prices up North are a bit of a shocker. affraid

Just back from the shores of Lough Neagh with a trailer bearin swag (more on that later) Bummer to be so close so soon but unable to stay for the fun.

Good run and "lets be careful out there!"

88

DeRodster · 92 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:53 am

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Indeed we will have to look into that Olaf, wouldn't do at all.

Wx forecast for tomorrow & Sun
Well done to Comberjohn for arranging what looks like a fine sunny day Sat...
from "www.Met.ie" - "Saturday night will begin dry and clear but rain will sweep across the country from the west overnight and southwest winds will strengthen. Rain will continue through Sunday morning and into the afternoon, turning heavy at times, especially in northern areas. Later in the afternoon, the rain will clear to showers from the northwest. Southwest winds will be very blustery with the rain before veering west to northwest as the rain clears. Strong, west to northwest winds will persist on Sunday night, with gales in places, although showers will become largely confined to northern and western counties. "

So a soggy ride home on Sun looks possible ;-(

On the plus side panniers will be filled with good grog.

Am all packed and ready to go. Fueled up, tires checked + oil, water and brake fluid.

Safe driving to you all and looking forward to meeting in the morning at Hillsborough.

bcnu
Rod

Corkboy · 93 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:06 am

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You weren't joking about the weather Shocked

From acuweather.com

The strongest storm to blast the United Kingdom and Ireland since the spring threatens to whip up damaging winds on Sunday through Monday.
The storm is capable of unleashing wind gusts of 80 to 110 kph (50 to 70 mph) from northwestern Ireland to Scotland.
Northern and western coastal locations will be most susceptible to winds on the higher end of that range.
Such winds could lead to widespread tree damage and power outages, as well as minor structural damage. Additional damage will result if the trees land on structures and cars.

I think I'll be leaving early on Sunday to get ahead of the storm if possible. At least the wind will be from the rear (fnarr fnarr Razz

) so the mpg should be great.

DeRodster · 94 Re: Irish Eccentrics September 2013 North? Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:09 am

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I think ur right...an early start and try get / keep ahead of it.

What fun ;-)

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87 bye bye gremlins...an the bike's sorted too...inshallah Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:15 am

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