Author Topic: CTC AGM camping weekend (Read 15237 times)

teethgrinder · « **on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:14:37 pm »

In the light of what Regulator says on this thread.

Perhaps we should call to arms, but combine it with some very fine cycling in Leicestershire. Leicestershire has some very good cycling. It's been alledged to be comparable with 1950s Britain for traffic levels along the many country lanes. Good scenery to see, but can be hilly.

Camp site and all other logistics TBA.
But we'll get the ball rolling by getting an idea of numbers. Nn CTC members also welcome. It is, after all a fun weekend of cycling with camping (or hotelling or whatever you prefer) after all.

Soooo, who's coming?

Julian · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:29:00 pm »

That's a fine idea. I'm up for that

teethgrinder · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:33:17 pm »

Quote from: Julian on 19 December, 2009, 07:29:00 pm

That's a fine idea. I'm up for that

Assuming that the red haired one would never miss an opertunity for some camping and cycling, then I'll assume that we are now a crowd.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:36:03 pm »

Where is it in Leicestershire exactly? I'm currently not a member (Stoker is) but an overnight camping sounds the bizz.

jogler · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:40:23 pm »

Can I be a definate maybe please?

Charlotte · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:43:03 pm »

Quote from: teethgrinder on 19 December, 2009, 07:33:17 pm

Assuming that the red haired one would never miss an opertunity for some camping and cycling, then I'll assume that we are now a crowd.

Aye, I'm up for it. Gives me an excuse to turn up for the dinner inna LBD and my gert big army boots

Wowbagger · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:46:45 pm »

This could be good use of one of my long weekends.

Where in Leicestershire are we heading?

Aidan · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:48:30 pm »

I'm up for this, and my diary is clear that weekend

Not been to the AGM before so looking forward to it

clarion · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:49:08 pm »

Slack handful of possibles here...

rogerzilla · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:50:21 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte

Gives me an excuse to turn up for the dinner inna LBD and my gert big army boots

I can't work out if you're Daria Morgendorffer or Jane Lane

teethgrinder · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:51:07 pm »

Quote from: Polar Bear on 19 December, 2009, 07:36:03 pm

Where is it in Leicestershire exactly? I'm currently not a member (Stoker is) but an overnight camping sounds the bizz.

<<quickly grabs CTC mag and looks it up>>

The AGM is in Loughbourough, so I'd suggest camping east of Loughborough. The Vale of Belvoir has some nice lanes to cycle on. So does the area around Oakham. Very nice cafe at the windmill at Wymondham.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 December, 2009, 07:57:27 pm »

The actual CTC dinner costs £30. I like the idea of a YACF massiv' attending then riding off into the night afterwards. Not sure if everyone wants to spend £30 on dinner though. I certainly wouldn't mind.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 December, 2009, 08:00:44 pm »

Quote from: teethgrinder on 19 December, 2009, 07:57:27 pm

The actual CTC dinner costs £30. I like the idea of a YACF massiv' attending then riding off into the night afterwards. Not sure if everyone wants to spend £30 on dinner though. I certainly wouldn't mind.

Pay twice and you can have two!

teethgrinder · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 December, 2009, 08:03:48 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 19 December, 2009, 08:00:44 pm

Quote from: teethgrinder on 19 December, 2009, 07:57:27 pm
The actual CTC dinner costs £30. I like the idea of a YACF massiv' attending then riding off into the night afterwards. Not sure if everyone wants to spend £30 on dinner though. I certainly wouldn't mind.

Pay twice and you can have two!

My usual trick is to sit with those who only manage to eat half of their dinner. That way I pay once and have at least two.

John Henry · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 December, 2009, 08:22:28 pm »

I might well be up for this - it would be a good opportunity to meet a few YACFers in person. I know the area well as I grew up there, and I can pronounce the Vale of Belvoir correctly without sniggering. I could combine it with a trip to my parents in Oakham.

I'm not sure I'd be super keen to attend the AGM and dinner, though - but provided it's acceptable just to camp, cycle and drink a few beers, you can put me down as a definite maybe.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 December, 2009, 08:45:52 pm »

Quote from: John Henry on 19 December, 2009, 08:22:28 pm

- but provided it's acceptable just to camp, cycle and drink a few beers, you can put me down as a definite maybe.

I'll put you down as a definite maybe then.

Kim · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 December, 2009, 10:19:27 pm »

Quote from: teethgrinder on 19 December, 2009, 07:51:07 pm

The AGM is in Loughbourough, so I'd suggest camping east of Loughborough. The Vale of Belvoir has some nice lanes to cycle on. So does the area around Oakham. Very nice cafe at the windmill at Wymondham.

Loughborough, that's in cycling distance.

I'm up for that...

RichForrest · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 December, 2009, 10:27:28 pm »

The same weekend as the BC, can't make it

hellymedic · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 December, 2009, 10:38:35 pm »

I will go, presumably at CTC expense.
If teethgrinder cares to sit near me, he can finish my dinner as I don't eat like I did in my randonneuse days.
Afraid I can't camp but may try the LBD...
PS I went to primary school in Leicester so can pronounce 'Belvoir'...

Jon P · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 December, 2009, 10:38:51 pm »

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Good scenery to see ...

Actually, I prefer the concept of "scenery as an abstract entity" - to be admired and ratiocinated over whilst perusing the map, delving into its hollows and being awed by its rugged contour lines - but to actually look at it - sod that!

Leics is my part of the world so might be interested in the camping - but not in the £30 meal!

teethgrinder · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 December, 2009, 10:55:08 pm »

Quote from: RichForrest on 19 December, 2009, 10:27:28 pm

The same weekend as the BC, can't make it

That's a bit of a bummer

Quote from: Johnny Thin on 19 December, 2009, 10:38:51 pm

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Good scenery to see ...

Actually, I prefer the concept of "scenery as an abstract entity" - to be admired and ratiocinated over whilst perusing the map, delving into its hollows and being awed by its rugged contour lines - but to actually look at it - sod that!

But unless you look at the scenery, how do you know what you are admiring? Or do you just imagine it? I'd rather go out and look at it and experience it. I can imagine what I like.

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Leics is my part of the world so might be interested in the camping - but not in the £30 meal!

£30 is ~~a bit~~ steep. I'm happy to go with the flow and if I spend less than a tenner on a good campfire feed instead of £30 on what will probably be a mediocre nosh up, then I'll chose the £10 option every time. But I'll go with the flow because I'm coming for the company too.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 December, 2009, 11:52:05 pm »

I'd be more than happy not to spend £30. I'd vote for an 'Uts-style takeaway in which we just get a lot of curry in, eat our fill and then enjoy the spectacle of TG emptying all the unfinished foil trays.

Regulator · « **Reply #22 on:** 20 December, 2009, 12:07:13 am »

Unfortunately, some of us will have to attend the dinner. I only hope that they cut the speeches back.

You can tell that the Chair is a former local councillor... boy, does he speechify. It got rather embarassing how long he went on this year.

teethgrinder · « **Reply #23 on:** 20 December, 2009, 12:33:14 am »

Quote from: Regulator (a.k.a. DUG) on 20 December, 2009, 12:07:13 am

Unfortunately, some of us will have to attend the dinner. I only hope that they cut the speeches back.

You can tell that the Chair is a former local councillor... boy, does he speechify. It got rather embarassing how long he went on this year.

Just give him a very large, very sticky and very chewy toffee. That should keep him quiet.

Tourist Tony · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 December, 2009, 05:28:46 pm »

Lufbra was my Uni......

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