Thumper Club Rally 12th-14th July 2013

[Dave#22]

Hi All, Nice to meet you all again...although very briefly for those going to Pembrey. I did intend coming back early on Sunday, but when we got back to the Quota meet at Pengenffordd, we heard that a Swedish Quota had broken down south of Brecon and had no breakdown cover, so I asked a Dutchman with a van if we could go out and find him, he agreed, so we did.
We got the stricken bike back and found the fuel pump (fuel injection) had failed, but another Swede had a spare, so we spent most of Sunday morning fixing the bike to get him mobile, last heard he was in Belgium heading for Stockholm, so that's good news.
 Maybe next year.
  Dave.
ps. Next years Quota Treffen is in Croatia....now that's a good ride.

[guest1407]

we heard that a Swedish Quota had broken down south of Brecon

I did see a Swedish Quota with panniers near Reading that particular Sunday afternoon. Passed him, when he was checking his SatNav or Map on the tank.

Richard-NL 

[Dave#22]

Hi Richard, That's a coincidence, the one we worked on was a grey 1000 and ridden by Goran. Rune, who supplied the part was on a red 1100, but he was staying in Wales until after the weekend.
 Dave.

[Mark]

we heard that a Swedish Quota had broken down south of Brecon

Passed him, when he was checking his SatNav or Map on the tank.

Richard-NL 

Or was it the fuel pump?

[Mark]

Slightly weirdly I was driving a 'work' car through Tregaron today when I saw a scruffy looking bloke and sidecar coming towards me.  Opened the window to wave and ....... bugger me ..... it was Mark.  Back again.

Must like Mid Wales or something.

Yep, I enjoyed it soooo much and Hilary had the week off so me, her(on the bike behind) and the dog(see him in the chair) went up and camped in Rhayadar for a few days swimming in the Wye.

It is a week long carnival there with different activities every evening, last night was a fancy dress wheelbarrow race around the pubs drinking a beer and doing a challenge, dunking for boiled eggs in a huge bowl of sherbert was in the pub we were at, spew everywhere. 

[Richard]

Nice.  I think.

I don't know how you get all that time off 

[timbo]

Hi Everyone,

A huge thank you to Mark, and everyone involved for a fantastic weekend. The venue was amazing, as was the weather and the company. Within forty minutes of leaving, I was sitting on a packed Swansea beach watching the air show, the hangover didn't arrive till early evening, and was soon sorted out by a trip to my sisters local!

In the end I was away two weeks, and covered 1500miles on the enfield, and I didn't even have Alison with me to start it!

Finished my holiday with a final pint in the Dyffryn Arms in Pontfaen, in the Gwaun Valley five miles from Fishguard. A real gem, just as original as the Cwmdu Inn, more basic, and with a very long serving elderly landlady.

Tony had a fantastic sunday night at a pub in Ellesmere near Oswestry. he went out for a couple of wind down pints and ended up in a full on session.

Dioch an fawr!

Tim

[Richard]

Bessie is a gem.

I try to get down there for a pint at least once a year - hell of a pub.

[tj63]

It turns out I was spouting rubbish at the rally about how much the wheel I ruined last year cost to replace.

The old memory's not what it was.  It came to only £650 including labour.  The wheel itself was £462 of that.


Trevor

[guest7]

That's the trouble with rallies and alcohol (but mostly alcohol), you either spout rubbish or those listening mis-hear or mis-remember it.

I distinctly remember you saying you would be buying the first three rounds at the next rally... have I got that right?

As it happens, the other day I got a third or fourth hand report of something I'd "said" at the rally and by the time it reached me, it had completely changed meaning. You'll all be pleased to know that at the next rally I will have my mouth sealed with a strip of duct tape.  (although there may be a hole for a straw)

GC

[002]

That's the trouble with rallies and alcohol (but mostly alcohol), you either spout rubbish or those listening mis-hear or mis-remember it.

I distinctly remember you saying you would be buying the first three rounds at the next rally... have I got that right?

As it happens, the other day I got a third or fourth hand report of something I'd "said" at the rally and by the time it reached me, it had completely changed meaning. You'll all be pleased to know that at the next rally I will have my mouth sealed with a strip of duct tape.  (although there may be a hole for a straw)

GC

Will Mark be there as well ?
Well at least it will be quieter for us all !!!   



Jethro

[Mark]

You'll all be pleased to know that at the next rally I will have my mouth sealed with a strip of duct tape. 

GC

So I'll only have to remember the cable ties.

[002]

You'll all be pleased to know that at the next rally I will have my mouth sealed with a strip of duct tape. 

GC

So I'll only have to remember the cable ties.

No Body will hear you SCREAM 

[timbo]

Hi All 

Ali here. Really missed the rally this year coz I had to look after me Mum. She's battling on. Hope I've inherited her staying power =] Anyhoo. Tim et al (I know....sounds quite posh but you all know the reality!!) had a fantastic time and YOU GOT SUNSHINE!!! It is a rare commodity here, but we've been blessed with some terrific weather. So good in fact we even tried the Shepard's Rest again this year with a few buddies. What a place! Still uber friendly, still doesn't know when to close (right Mark =]) and even better now does bottled ales!!!!! Just had to mention the hard working Tony Ross accompanied us for a bit of nostalgia. I'm posting the early morning photos of what it looks like when the suns out, coz you won't recognise it. Have a great summer all. xxxx Ali

[timbo]

Tony's XBR Shepard's rest 2013.

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