Author Topic: 18th - 20th May: Not Quite The Not The Diamond Jubilee Camping Weekend (Read 33612 times)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #225 on:** 18 May, 2012, 12:05:04 am »

Quote from: Basil on 18 May, 2012, 12:03:13 am

Ah yes. Packing.
Nah! bollox to that. I'm going to bed.

Quote from: andrewc on 17 May, 2012, 10:49:44 pm
The Dalwhinnie is in the pannier....

*pitches tent next to Andrew*

*is almost tempted to sleep with basil*

Basil · « **Reply #226 on:** 18 May, 2012, 07:28:12 am »

Polar Bear · « **Reply #227 on:** 18 May, 2012, 08:10:03 am »

Drinking the first pint of the day* feeling slightly concerned about the noisy Dalwhinnie Three...

* My tea mug is a pint jobbie

Wowbagger · « **Reply #228 on:** 18 May, 2012, 08:11:51 am »

That reminds me - I must put the kettle on.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #229 on:** 18 May, 2012, 09:07:33 am »

Where does one put bikes on Chiltern Trains? Dangly? Rack? Doorway?

Basil · « **Reply #230 on:** 18 May, 2012, 09:19:00 am »

How not to over pack.
Leave it until the morning when you are staggering around getting ready for your commute.

I think I’ve forgotten erm…. Most things.

andrewc · « **Reply #231 on:** 18 May, 2012, 09:20:16 am »

Weather http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/Leamington_Spa~2644737/

Polar Bear · « **Reply #232 on:** 18 May, 2012, 09:37:30 am »

Sun has popped out here just now though I don't expect it to last.

Ride departure time in the morning for the social ride to Canons Ashby will be 10:00 - 10:30 and the route will be:

Long Itch, Bascote, Southam, Priors Hardwick, Byfield, Eydon, Canons Ashby, lunch, Depart towards Preston Capes but missing it, then long heading west back to Priors Harwick, take back lane and head to Napton on the Hill before stopping off for caik. Then meander back to Long Itch lby whichever route Mlle PB decides upon. We will not know that until she makes her mind up when leading us out after caik!

Total ride less than 40 but there are a few sharp 'Northamptonshire' inclines to test the legs.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #233 on:** 18 May, 2012, 09:54:35 am »

I'm on the first train, bound for Fenchurch Street. It costs £5 less than one bound for Lpoo St. I should have at least an hour for coffee and cake at Marylebone.

Kim · « **Reply #234 on:** 18 May, 2012, 12:23:39 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 18 May, 2012, 09:07:33 am

Where does one put bikes on Chiltern Trains? Dangly? Rack? Doorway?

Class 168 opposite the reveal-a-door toilet job, IIRC.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #235 on:** 18 May, 2012, 12:31:53 pm »

Correct! I am wondering why Chiltern railways can offer free WiFi when east fecking coast charge £4.50 an hour. Apart from the fact that EC are profiteering bastards, of course.

Kim · « **Reply #236 on:** 18 May, 2012, 02:18:44 pm »

Okay, I'm setting off now, reckon it'll take about 3 hours...

Basil · « **Reply #237 on:** 18 May, 2012, 02:25:07 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 18 May, 2012, 02:18:44 pm

Okay, I'm setting off now, reckon it'll take about 3 hours...

Wish I could set off now, instead of sitting here in this hell hole.

I'll be catching the 18:13 London Midland from Mordor Central to Cofa's Tree.

See you later

RichForrest · « **Reply #238 on:** 18 May, 2012, 03:24:36 pm »

Bugger

Finances were touch and go for this after just moving house. Had just enough to get through the weekend and next week until I get paid. Just had EON clear most of this out by DD though

Have a good weekend all, see you next time.

Rich

rower40 · « **Reply #239 on:** 18 May, 2012, 05:24:41 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 18 May, 2012, 12:31:53 pm

Correct! I am wondering why Chiltern railways can offer free WiFi when east fecking coast charge £4.50 an hour. Apart from the fact that EC are profiteering bastards, of course.

The machine that reels out / reels in the interweb cable doesn't have to wind it up so fast (100mph top speed vs 125 mph). Nor does it cross any national borders, and has no interference with that pesky 25kV traction current.

Also, on East Coast, the WiFi is free in First Class, so the charge in Standard is an inducement to trade up. Chilterns don't do First Class, so they might as well give the WiFi away to everyone.

Speshact · « **Reply #240 on:** 18 May, 2012, 05:58:25 pm »

I'm now not going to make it this weekend unfortunately - it's time for me to concede that I can't fit a quart into a pint pot just now!

andrewc · « **Reply #241 on:** 18 May, 2012, 10:17:34 pm »

After a longer than expected towpath journey I am now in the pub drinking beer!

Kim · « **Reply #242 on:** 19 May, 2012, 12:26:25 am »

In my tent listening to drizzle, pub noises, mild snoring, the distant main road and some mysterious wildlife sound from the direction of my bike...

Pedaldog. · « **Reply #243 on:** 19 May, 2012, 01:42:05 am »

Have a hangover for me will you!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #244 on:** 19 May, 2012, 05:13:05 am »

Well that was s set night. No one drowned so far as I know.

andrewc · « **Reply #245 on:** 19 May, 2012, 06:45:48 am »

06:44, it's still drizzling & I've got the first brew on.

clarion · « **Reply #246 on:** 19 May, 2012, 08:39:29 am »

Hope everyone is having a great time

andrewc · « **Reply #247 on:** 19 May, 2012, 08:55:04 am »

Still in the campsite. It's stopped raining and we will shortly be leaving for the breakfast stop
.

Kim · « **Reply #248 on:** 19 May, 2012, 09:11:06 am »

Basil has just found an earwig in his saddlebag. He says he feels like a proper camper now.

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #249 on:** 19 May, 2012, 09:13:22 am »

Have a great time, all!

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