Author Topic: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct  (Read 2012 times)

timbo

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Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« on: October 06, 2014, 09:00:54 PM »
Hi Everyone, haven't been on the site for ages. Myself and Tony are organising a camping weekend at the Shepherd's Rest, http://www.shepherdsrestpub.com/ ...in the heart of the Sperrins, 6 miles from Draperstown, over the weekend 24th-25th Oct. Some of you may remember attending the Thumper Club rally there a couple of years ago. Everyone of a Thumper mentality is more than welcome, even Ronnie :P For those that don't fancy staying over they are more than welcome to attend the Sat ride out, which will leave Slim's Café, Draperstown, at 11am on Sat 25th. The ride out will be on minor roads through the Sperrrins, so don't turn up on a Fireblade!  ;D There will be a 2 course meal on the Sat night for £10/head, I'll just need numbers on the Sat morning.
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Mark

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2014, 02:50:53 PM »
Nooooooooooooooo, I've got something on that weekend, you'll have to organise another. Had a great time there at the rally(even though Ronnie was there).
Have a good time.

Mark
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timbo

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2014, 07:06:20 PM »
Cheers Mark. unfortunately the wknd was only planned a few days ago, so very short notice.
Namaste

Mark

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2014, 07:26:05 PM »
Cheers Mark. unfortunately the wknd was only planned a few days ago, so very short notice.

Yeah, yeah, was it a Ronnie plan.  ;D
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timbo

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2014, 09:44:50 AM »
Just a few more details. There's a bit of music on in the pub on the Friday night, trad probably. The pub also now stocks beer from a new local brewery, The Pokertree Brewery in Carrickmore.
There is also some sort of mega ultra 24 hour fitness event on over that weekend were teams run, cycle, orienteer, and kayak, tho they will be away doing their event whilst we are there. Sounds like hard graft, personally I will be sticking to my strict regime of an ulster fry, followed by meandering around the back roads on a motorcycle, and lashings of ale in the evening :)
For those unfamiliar with the Shepherds Rest, if the weather is shitty, there is also a wee cottage in the grounds with a few setees, a peat fire, and tea and coffee making facilities. If weather really bad, tents can be put up inside the large barn next to the pub.  ;)Our host, Colin Doyle has always been very accommodating.
Finally, this is also an open invitation to any of the MZ, Jawa, CZ, Armstrong, Enfield crowd or any other like minded souls, tho all bikes are welcome, even ones with more than one lung.
Namaste

Mark

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2014, 03:20:59 PM »
And I bet you have the log cabin at the top again.  :)
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timbo

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2014, 06:32:08 PM »
You didn't think I was going to slum it with the great unwashed?  ;)
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RonXBR

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2014, 07:11:22 PM »
I resemble that remark!

Ron.

Mark

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2014, 07:03:49 AM »
He said GREAT unwashed, you are just unwashed.  ;D
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Dave#22

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2014, 10:17:31 AM »
Hi Tim.....Ferry booked, see you Friday night...we'll stop for a long weekend then head back Tuesday.
 Pat & Dave.

timbo

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2014, 12:13:10 PM »
That's fantastic! Looking forward to seeing you and Pat  :)
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tj63

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2014, 02:07:20 PM »
I would love to come over after enjoying the last visit so much, but I'm afraid I can't make it this time.

Enjoy your weekend.


Trevor

RonXBR

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2014, 02:58:59 PM »
He said GREAT unwashed, you are just unwashed.  ;D

Nothing to turn your nose up at. Unlike you, it will be nice to see Pat and Dave again. Diddle, diddle I do!

Ron

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2014, 06:02:21 PM »
Me,Me,Me Count me in! :o
Hi Gang. Will be setting off Thursday late afternoon and bunkhouse at Llanfairfechan for the evening. Ferry booked for Friday at 13:30 gets in about 5 ish so don't know what time I'll arrive at the site. Ferry back on Sunday at 15:30 so can have a bit of a lie in! (read sober up!)
If I'm not working I'll be away on my bike camping!

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Re: Shepherd's Rest camping Weekend 24th Oct
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2014, 07:26:08 PM »
Just for everyones' information, I have in the past used 'justferries' for ferry bookings but they have to my knowledge stopped trading or for some other reason do not exist anymore. When I tried to contact 'justferries' I was diverted to another company called 'teamcoordin8' and the person there advised me that they have taken over business for the aforementioned company and mainly take bookings for motorsport events and the like (similar to justferries).
I had a look at comparable prices last night and was quoted @£150 for the times I wanted, I got the booking today for £93 return from teamcoordin8.

Just sayin! ;)

Steve
If I'm not working I'll be away on my bike camping!