Just got back... what a great weekend! Despite the rain providing my with an indoor swimming pool in my porch and being sooooooo cold at night, even the extra duvet I borrowed and the woolly gloves, didn't warm me cockles
It was great to see old friends and meet new ones! I hope you all got home safely
Many thanks to Stokeypan man and BigRay for the duvet and jumper and gloves! xx
Thanks to BJ for the food.. excellent as always xxx oooh and thanks to BigRay for the curry and Whiskey... I think.. *hic* xx
Massive thanks to GingerJen for the lift down and back and for wrapping me up in your dressing gown .lol .. I Really appreciated it.. thank youxxx
I've had a great time.. and I apologise in advance for any photos that I've ''gate-crashed' .. I blame Ellie-May ( high five hunni!! )
I have not long got home. We only had a little rain but plenty of wind.
Thank you to Elaine and Dave for organising the event. I had a brilliant time and it was good to catch up with old friends and meet a lot more new ones.
OK it was a bit cold but it didn't stop me from enjoying the weekend
Cheers Ellie & Old Red .. Had a great time shame to be that place called home .. And how wonderful it was to meet old friends & make new ones .. Once again thank you
I'm glad I didn't shout too loud about it being my "first" rally hehehehe lol
Thanks Cheers Ellie & Old Red Had a brilliant time thanks a lot glad to see old faces and new ones hoped to see use all soon again Sorry Dave he didn't get any whiskey got some next time ??
I normally keep my house and garage key in a safe known place, but on this occasion it was on my mind riding home, WHERE ARE MY KEYS. I therefore stopped at Greenwich park for a coffee and a cigy, then proceeded to check all my pockets, no joy. So gradually I had to unload the bike and check the top box and panniers, still no joy. So I thought they must be in the tent. I unpacked he tent and checked inside, people must have thought I as about to camp the night, but the keys weren't there either. Panic was setting in and not only that I was cold hungry and busting. I called my son and he wasn't picking up. Anyway I pulled up out side my flats, not knowing if I could get in or even put the bike away safe. Once again I proceeded to recheck all the luggage and I finally found them in my wash bag, which was easily accessible in my top box I never put them in that place. All in it took me 2 hours longer to get home and into my flat.
Now who left the fridge empty? I am sure it was full up went I left home
Excellant weekend. A big big thanx to Ellie and Dave for a job very well done. Met some wonderfull people and made a lot of new friends. Hope to see you all again very soon.
Just back from KISS rally, here's my take on the good points and the not so good:
first, the NOT SO GOOD It rained a bit, although most of us put our tents up in the dry and took them down in sunshine.Not enough BM members turned upAnd that's it!!
Now, THE GOOD Very well and simply organised with a very warm welcomeLots of friendly people willing to chat and make friendsA relaxed, do what you want atmosphere- ride out, walk into town or whatever (sleep!)Great disco - Ian Drury, Led Zep, Bon Jovi, Kings of Leon, Bowie and many more Good food on site at very reasonable prices from friendly staffGood bar at prices you'd expectfantastic band, Warehouse, who's covers were really, really goodThe price - £15 for goodness sake!!!good camping field - flat and well drained I'm sure if more folk had braved the weather they would of had a great time, as I did. So many people join the site and say they are 'looking for friends', so why didn't you ? Not a criticism,a plea, get involved you will love it.
Thanks to the organisers, hi to all the lovely people I met, looking forward to next years event.