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by C00kiemonster » 31 May 2016, 15:57
Kwacky wrote: Travel light. Got it. So that's one pair of trainers, one pair of casual shoes and just the one pair of evening shoes.
Don't forget all your hats too
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by Kwacky » 31 May 2016, 16:00
Funny you should say that.
On a serious note my vitiligo is really kicking in on my face so I do have to be careful.
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by rocket » 31 May 2016, 16:05
and dont set fire to your shoes either ...... you look very strange in walking trousers t shirt and white racing boots :-(
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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by Itchy » 31 May 2016, 16:18
And just the one Thrustmaster 9000.
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by Kwacky » 31 May 2016, 20:14
Bag all packed. The rucksack isn't full. The toiletries and the medical kit are in the us10 which I've attached to the rear seat, Blade style.
Only thing I've not decided on is whether i take spare gloves and visor. I'll make my mind up tomorrow when I see what the weather is doing.
Thank you everyone for your help, it's appreciated.
Now I've got to learn how to live for a week with just one pair of trainers, no shoes and no boots for when I'm not on the bike.
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by Blade » 01 Jun 2016, 07:15
You need waterproof gloves mate.
If you get wet gloves it could ruin the trip. If you don't have space for spares take some of the latex surgeons gloves to wear under your summer gloves if it rains.
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by Kwacky » 01 Jun 2016, 08:44
I'm leaving straight after work so I'm all packed.
I've got the dark visor on and wore my goretex gloves this morning. The tinted visor is in the bag and the summer gloves are in the bag for the waterproof oversuit. Good job I had those gloves on this moroning, heavy showers on the ride in.
I've packed the camera as well so hopefully I'll get some footage of the trip.
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by Rossgo » 01 Jun 2016, 12:20
I'm just looking through everyone's advice here and it is great, love the idea of having old undies and then just throwing them away as you go. Great idea.
Kwacky have a Fab trip please take some pics for us [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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by Kwacky » 01 Jun 2016, 12:21
Thanks Rossgo. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm in need of a break, so what better way to spend it than with friends on our bikes?
There will be loads of photos posted when I get back
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by kingfixer » 01 Jun 2016, 12:45
Have a great time guys , I know I said I had loads of family things to do in June but im off to a Funeral on Friday, not the sort of family stuff I had in mind.
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by kiwikrasher » 01 Jun 2016, 12:56
Stay safe everyone, have a fab trip and plenty of updates and pics!!
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
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by Kwacky » 01 Jun 2016, 13:05
Sorry to hear that mate
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by Blade » 01 Jun 2016, 16:40
Not good kingfixer. Sorry to hear this. Hope your okay and it's a nice funeral.
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by Blade » 01 Jun 2016, 16:42
Don't mean this distastefully after kingfixers post but have a great time Kwacky and Duke. Euro trips imo are truly epic and to be savoured as these are the good times we will remember in later years.
Stays safe and stay fast
enjoy the good times guys
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by Kwacky » 01 Jun 2016, 16:48
Thanks everyone. 10 minutes before I can leave my desk and start getting sorted. I'm meeting Duke at Warwick and we're traveling down tonight to Salisbury. I couldn't get on the same ferry so he's going from Portsmouth and I've got the slower ferry out of Poole.
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by C00kiemonster » 01 Jun 2016, 16:51
Kwacky wrote: Thanks everyone. 10 minutes before I can leave my desk and start getting sorted. I'm meeting Duke at Warwick and we're traveling down tonight to Salisbury. I couldn't get on the same ferry so he's going from Portsmouth and I've got the slower ferry out of Poole.
Ride safe fellas. See you tomorrow
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by Blade » 01 Jun 2016, 17:30
Have an epic trip guys. Plenty of Craic, good times and adventure lie ahead..........
.Enjoy it all
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by Monty » 01 Jun 2016, 17:32
Have fun guys, bon voyage!
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by rocket » 01 Jun 2016, 17:59
Have fun euro trips are a great laugh
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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by Deegee » 01 Jun 2016, 18:27
Bon Voyage fellas, stay safe and don't drink all of Cookies booze.