Author Archive for Ian
Suave, good-looking, charming.........(just a minute, they'll never swallow this!)........... Ok, in excellent shape (round) and enjoys good times out on the bike with friends.
Ride of Respect 2012
GoldWings North Midlands are hosting their annual Ride of Respect to Wootton Bassett
This will be the first official event of the newly formed Federation club and they invite you to take part. Plans include an overnight stay in a local hotel, taking ...............
February meeting brought forward to 19th Feb
As announced at the AGM last week, this month’s meeting will be held at the Salmesbury Memorial Hall, just off J30 of the M6.
Well, it had to happen eventually……
Although I’ve done my best to avoid it for as long as possible, I have now joined the ranks of many of our illustrious members. Apparently, to qualify, you need great quantities of wisdom, patience and be more than a ...............
And just to confuse matters………
Just a reminder that the next meeting will be at the Norman Jepson as normal, but the time’s now moved to 11:00 for the Winter period. Also that weekend, the clocks go back, so if you forget the new meet ...............
Sun, Sea, sand and……………Light Parades….
It’s Sunday night as I type this and the first ever Llandudno Light Parade has been and gone for this year. But what an absolutely fantastic event it turned out to be. The sun shone, the crowds thronged and even ...............
Roll up, Roll up………
Although it’s probably unlikely that there’ll be anything like the generator shown here, just a reminder to you that we will be holding the bi-monthly raffle at this month’s meeting, so don’t forget to bring a prize.
Who knows, you could ...............
Light Parades and all that………
Following on from the lively discussions at this mornings meeting, I have spoken to Dave Turvey, (Chairman, Goldwings North Wales) and have established the following
Unfortunately, the date for the LLP this year has already been agreed with the Council and ...............
Tram Sunday – Are you coming?
The Fleetwood Transport Festival, commonly known as Tram Sunday will be returning this year on the 17th July after missing 2010. See here for more details.
This is an event which we normally attend, and usually provides a wide selection of vehicles ...............
Big Lights at the Barbeque?
I’ve just been talking to Dave Marshall from the balloon club who are sharing the weekend with us at Kirkby Lonsdale later this month.
It’s their 30th Anniversary, and as they’ve been going to Kirkby for some time and been warmly ...............
Friday Night Food at the Barbecue!!
Hot on the heels of their return from the good ‘ole US of A, Stuart’s good lady, (and part-time swing arm smuggler!), Elizabeth is looking to tempt the weary traveller’s tastebuds on the Friday night with a newly concocted Southern delicacy……..Taco ...............
Help! Poorly Wing! – Ian Duxbury
Having taken my beloved Wing in for her annual MOT today, I was shocked (as was the Tester!) to find that the swinging arm had corroded and cracked.
After returning home at a snail’s pace, I’m now looking for a replacement, ...............
Social Weekend Proposal
Following on from the sad news that the BLP will not be taking place this year, it has been suggested that a Social Weekend could be held in its place. Obviously, no firm dates are in place as yet, but ...............
