Shepherds Rest Thumper gathering 2016

[timbo]

We aim to please 
So far we have:
SteveD, Calleyne, Mark, Mick, Brian, Kieth, Pete Bond, BradXT, Oz, Mart, Daniel, Timbo, Alison, Tony R, Pete B, Chris, Ronny?, Jonathan, Adrian, Cherry, Robin, Dec, Geordie, Karen. That's 24 so far.
Have I missed anyone out?

[Mark]

Not a bad line up, I hope the ? means Ronnie is not coming. 

[timbo]

  I wondered would you notice that  Plus the ABR lads, so probably around forty of us in total.

[RonXBR]

Not a bad line up, I hope the ? means Ronnie is not coming. 
[/quote        You wish.

[timbo]

Will you be on your new XBR Ron? The one with five carefully owners, including me, Tony, Jack, and now yourself three times 

[RonXBR]

As you say Tim, this is the third time I've owned this particular bike. It must be about ten years since I first bought it. Flight over to Manchester, then the train down to Darwen near Blackburn. It was a small dealership selling second hand stuff only, can't remember the name. Anyway, took the long way home, up to Stranraer, then over on the ferry. Happy days.

Ron.

[timbo]

And now that you have it back again, you can have many more happy days 

[mthee]

As you say Tim, this is the third time I've owned this particular bike. It must be about ten years since I first bought it.

I'd love to hear the story on this, if you have the time. I mean, 3 times! Did you keep tabs on her throughout, or did chance play a part? Call me an old romantic, but seems like she was made for you and you'll have to give up selling her - unless you're making money each time?!

[timbo]

The bike in question, has basically, just been sold between the four of us, who all know each other, and are in the same bike club 

[Mart]

Hi Tim, you can add me and Dan to the list now. Coming over Thursday Holyhead Dublin 1150. Mart

[timbo]

Brilliant Marty. You're already on the list 

[Mark]

Brilliant Marty. You're already on the list 

Don't worry Tim, you'll be the same at his age. 

[Mark]

Anyway, took the long way home, up to Stranraer, then over on the ferry. Happy days.

Ron.

You got lost. 

[RonXBR]

The second word is "off". 

To reply to an earlier post from Mthee, I'm starting to think maybe it is meant to be. Although I have also owned a Moto Guzzi V50 3 times as well. Same thing again, couple of mates chopping and changing. As for making money, the best I've ever done is break even on a bike. I'm afraid heart rules the head when it comes to bikes.

Ron.

[Mark]

It must be great to be so old you've got the opportunity of re-purchasing your previous bikes not only once but twice.