A Day in the Park 12 July
We had a nice day at “A day in the Park”, We met at the service station no problem and continued on to Manchester’s Heaton park – the circular route – anyway we arrived and got separated (new word of the day – colleagues) trikes on 1 side solo’s on the other. Being overcast the day did not look hopeful but
with hope in 1’s heart for sun we all carried on about our various business. along side the bikes/trikes were 2 greasy spoons (diners to the educated) which smelt OK at first but after 7/8 hours annoying and the damned wheelie machine kicking off with the howl of a strangled Kawasaki sport bike engine. so there you have it 2 annoying things in the background – but we are bikers and found something else to do like walk (yes folks David did walk) round the various stalls – under pain of death from the wife who is now a PhD in psychology – we had a couple who were manic depressive ( why us we are fun 
loving couple!!) but we were to promote bikes and trikes but after at least 1 hour of medical depression stories we were drained, that and “how much to buy this trike mister?? (sign is being printed as i compose my tale) to compound matters it rained several times so after each shower several members were seen wiping down bikes/trikes to make them gleam in the dull afternoon. I have picture proof that men will wield a duster to clean in my pictures which i took. Being sat down on the greasy spoon chairs 
armed with my camera took some good shots of the day (Bob how do I upload these to the site??) so to continue this epistle to the romans – at the end of the afternoon there was a presentation to the vintage bikes who got various sized trophy’s for what I do not know, anyway dear reader you got this far well done you!! the best bit of the day was getting out – yes all you solos boys got out through that gap great but when you have got 3 wheels it becomes difficult – so the three trikes went off on a jaunt round and round Heaton park looking for a guy with a key which eventually we found and duly released the trikers from impending prison in the park. “Flaming Orange” and I were left going down the M6 and we peeled off to the A580 for a hot drink, meal,and home which completed the day. One last point woke up this morning and actually missed the smell of the greasy spoon and that screaming bike. I can be contacted at …….room 505 at the house for the bewildered. thank you. P.S. some unwashed mass told his mate if he brought a trike he would put a reliant badge on it – excuse me a Honda trike is not reliant !! for a first attempt the day was good 8/10. here endeth the first epistle……
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Steven Fox | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply
Sorry I missed this event due to work commitments. It looked like a great day even though the weather was a bit adverse on occasions. The banners look great I must say, just what we needed to get us noticed and in the public’s eye (as if nice shiny Goldwings don’t do that already!) but at least Joe public can associate us to this great club we have going up here in the North West. It can only make us grow from strength to strength. P.S. nice post report too!
Ian & Lynette | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the report, Toni. Now all we need is for some of the others there to chip in with their thoughts on the day. Come on, folks, tell it like it was!
Frank and Judy Goodman | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply
Ok, here’s my view. When we got to where we were displaying I think everyone said in unison “is that it” Yes it was very small, but it was the 1st one there so next year it could be bigger. We were’nt kean on being split up into 3 but they did’nt know how many of us were going to turn up, or so they said. Do they not know how us wingers like to show our wings? a chance to do just that and we are there. We made a good display with our new banners and the bikes looked well. The squealing of the ‘display’ behind us was annoying and pointless in my view, but then I’m just a female and these events are’nt aimed at us.
Next week will be good. (apart from that dammed organ)
barry | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply
all i can say about the day in the park is i am not not not being parked next to a smelly chip van again cant get the smell of the bike.
even though the day was a first for the organisers? it wasnt to bad for a first go.
the weather was a bigger let down but i would give it a go next year if it comes of.
I dont think it was very good to be split from the trikes as we all go as a club we should be all in one area.At least we still had a laugh together.
stiff upper lip and all that.
but i repeat no chip van or wheelie machine will i be near in future.
as for the organ next sunday i can get my hands on some ear plugs if needed.
oh well rant over keep on winging it folks
see you all sunday.
Barry….
Frank and Judy Goodman | Jul 14, 2009 | Reply
Might be able to supply some earplugs – good idea.
Judy
dave and toni | Jul 15, 2009 | Reply
a little more from us which we forgot to mention we “won” two more mouths to feed by way of “Lionel” with the glasses (teddy bear) and “Big z” penguin from Derian House stall. Where is the wheelie machine and greasy spoon – having withdrawal symptoms and the shakes!!!!!!!!!!!!