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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14/03/2008 : 23:27:51
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So far I've made HARLEEM (Holland). I got a lift with a trucker on his way to pick up some illegal immigrants...oops, sorry - car parts.
All the way from Oxfordshire in 7 hours 2 minutes, and all it's cost me are two meals for him and me (£4.54 at 'Truck Stop' on the North Circular, and £16.78 at Forte on the M11). He has now turned off to the right on his way to Eastern Europe - I'm now thumbing it, but the cars are all driving on the wrong side of the road ! I may have to camp out, and try my luck in daylight. I wonder if Trek is anywhere near?
TOOTLE
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
788 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 00:45:43
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i shall be riding the Ducati, i shall be leaving at around seven saturday morning for the trip to dover (120 miles) that should take around 1 and half hours, i shall hop on the ferry to calais,another hour'n'half during this time i shall enjoy breakfast, then, i shall be heading north for 250 miles to amsterdam i shall be in the square at central stn before 14.00 probably early enough indulge in some local fayre for luncheon- anyone for pillion? room for a little'un,- if i happen to come across a certain couple of wayfaring strangers with sore thumbs, i shall wave!! but dont blink you might miss me, as you can gather by my schedule i shall be travelling at a somewhat brisk pace-if anyone would like a pillion ride just scream if you wanna go faster-this will definitely not be a trip for the faint hearted |
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 00:58:01
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Have you got a comfy sidecar Dave?.. If so, I might just consider it. 
Easy Rider xx |
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
788 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 12:17:08
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 12:28:17
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i am sure you will look very 'Emma Peel' in your biker leathers
I'm sure I will.. Have ya seen Diana Rigg lately???
I do have some experience in this field... As a mod, I often used to ride pillion...on a VESPA!... 
So, okay Dave... Pillion it is!
I shall enter the World Of Rockerdom.
Lady PEN xx..aka 'Wannabee Hells Angel.'
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 13:21:50
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I'm being a twerp in Antwerp at the moment, I should arrive in Amsterdam by 3 ish if I can get a lift soon.
I got a lift with a trucker to Dover taking would you believe sprouts to Brussels.
From Brussels I ended up in a cart full of hay as far as the next village with a local yokel who grunted alot...reminded me of old Walter.
Then it was onward in a clapped out 1953 Fiat driven by a Belgium woman who was 90 if she was a day.
So here I am once again on the road--a flippin motor bike has just roared passed with a Pen lookalike clinging on for dear life. It couldn't be--could it!
Must rush now as a very smart looking Merc has pulled up---this could be my lucky day....
Trek
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
788 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 19:38:17
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well 'P' and i arrived in the square safe and sound although it took several minutes to extract 'P's finger nails from my waist and a further few minutes of severe convincing that it was perfectly safe to open her eyes now that we had stopped -i asked was that Trek we passed flashing her ankles at anything that passed by, the reply was that she hadnt seen anything other than the inside of her eyelids for the past two hours, we had plenty of time to visit the central coffee shop beside the station and wait for our other intrepid travellers-well it took several strong coffees before 'p' could utter a word which is totally out of chararcter as we all know that she is such a chatterbox- all ive heard is something about windswept helmet hair and funny looking cigarettes-- still no sign of brian, did he head south at calais???
trek hasnt arrived either although we spotted quite a few silver mercs with dodgy looking drivers |
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 20:53:56
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So I finally arrived at the rendevous. I ACTUALLY reached Amsterdam at 8.45 this morning, so I thought I'd go into town and have a look around. I needed a new bulb for my torch - the sort that 'flashes' when you are in distress. I saw a sign which said 'RED LIGHT DISTRICT' so I thought it would be fun to have a red light instead of an ordinary one. VHAT A MISTAKIV TO MAKEA...I found myself looking into windows where ladies were sat in their bedclothes - and not a winciet in sight...I was really concerned they would catch their death of cold, so I ventured in to tell them. All I can remember was singing 'Born with a smile on my face' (the Stephanie De Sykes version) and being awarded with a prize for 'valour & stamina) Any canal up....I got out, and made my way to Central station where I found Pen overdosing on coffee, Dave wiping grease off his motorbike, and Trek eating chocolate. We checked our 'costings/timings' and it turns out Dave/Pen have won , so they get the prize of a giant Edam. Pen seemed a bit cheesed off I think.
Still, you should never look a giftcheese in the mouth - you should PUT it in your mouth - and enjoy.
Off to the hotel now - early to bed - early to rise, we are off at 7.30am.
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2008 : 23:52:52
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I'm abit miffed that Dave and Pen got the cheese, but I certainly arrived in style in the Merc--I think the guy said his name was Archer anyhow I don't think he was in farming, so he wasn't one of your everyday country folk, but he kept going on about the house.
In the hotel now listening to this talk on Dutch mountains.
Trek
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2008 : 10:48:49
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The bulb fields tour proved a great success I got next years daffs at a big discount - only 50 weeks to go and it'll be yellow all over!
Pen came back loaded with stuff, although I think some of her daffs are actually onions She wouldn't let any of us sniff them..so be it on her head when it comes to 'The best garden competition in Moston' next year. People will swarm there with jumbo sausages and long soft rolls and she won't know what to do.
Dave's bike was loaded down and a bit lop-sided, but this I think was mainly due to Trek cadging a lift and not wearing the correct bra
I came home by plane (55 minutes airport to airport, and only 10 hours driving to and from).
Anyway, I know it's short notice but next weekend is EASTER - so we are going to have an Easter bonnet parade. This of course will only be open to our female members, as men don't really suit straw or eggs/flowers.
I WILL BE JUDGE...so getting cracking (not the eggs I add)...amaze me. I will not accept bribes.
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Berthavenation
Wishing And Hoping
Netherlands
481 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2008 : 12:55:05
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I must say I really enjoyed reading about your trip! Did you ever consider becoming a full time writer, Brian? Lloyd and Croft have nothing on you....
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2008 : 13:27:55
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Under EU rules..sub-section 46 Chapter 3 Verse 19...
Equal Opps
Males will be given the right to wear Easter Bonnets, as well as Females.
They can be made of anything at all, as long as they look Eastery and fetching..
So, Its no use Men trying to throw the Easter Egg in the Female Court..They have to come up trumps, hat-wise too.
So thats it ...The Directorate has 'spoken' ..Get weaving.
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2008 : 18:03:36
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Blasted Eurocrats!...so I suppose it's 'Hats off to Larry' then.
I think I'll wear my yellow balaclava, but you'll have to SHOUT as the double-knit comes across my earholes. At the moment I'm not telling you where I'm putting my daffodils ..but it will be a suprise
I'm bringing along my prize hen (Setty Lester) who will supply fresh eggs on demand...at 'wholesale'
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
788 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2008 : 19:22:48
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well the trip back from the bulb fields was rather... er...memorable first we had to kit Trek out with some leathers, Brian mentioned that he had spotted some at a small shop down an alley way in the area that he had previously visited we finally located the shop which was a bit of an eye opener to say the least' i never realised that dutch motorcyclists wore so littleand had so much interest in other leather accoutrements---well luggage space on a motorcycle is at a somewhat premium so the bulbs that 'p' had collected had to be placed elsewhere hence Treks unlady like posture whilst sat upon the bike - which inadvertedly upset the balance of the machine and the supreme handling of the Ducati of which the marque is famous for, was left somewhere beside amsterdam central station- we set off thru Osdorp and past Schipool airport to see Brian waving at us as he taxied down the main runway on his merry way home
'P' had obviously felt more settled on the pillion along side Trek now cos it sounded as if i had a couple mother hens behind me cackling away non stop, we eventually got to calais and aboard the ferry in time for tea, well what a surprise... we had an invite to the captains table for tea and scones, yes the captain was no less than 'p's friend, captain helmut Valkrisint formally captain of the SS daffodil on the harwich line, now demoted to the ss l'esgargot dover to calais line - i dont think the invitation was for social purposes, more so that the captain could keep a close eye on us and avoid any untoward catastrophes occuring aboard his new but somewhat smaller ship, after all 'P' is a legend in her own teatime
well all went ok and we alighted the ferry on good terms with the very stern captain
well we look forward to the next trip -- making easter bonnets !! well i never,, as i elected to miss the exciting talk on the dutch mountains i opted for the flower arranging lecture.... i'm sure i could knock something up using my new found skills in flower arranging--- well the lecturer did say something about my originality and damian hirst type of artistic flair for mixing colours...
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2008 : 09:07:26
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How's the hat making going?
'The thoughts of a late-night knitter'
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2008 : 15:14:22
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I'm not gonna give any secrets away...
..save to say I'm awaiting a shipping consignment of coconuts and kiwi fruit as we speak..
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2008 : 16:05:17
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I'm practising magic --Easter bunny out of the hat---
Trek
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1875 Posts |
Posted - 23/03/2008 : 21:29:34
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The 'parade' was attended by quite a big crowd.
Mrs Gertrude Schilling was guest judge and she awarded the prizes thus :-
1st prize - Dave, who wore a creation based on a motor-bike complete with handlebars of platted daffodils. We were all impressed.
2nd prize...oh..it was a 'joint winner'
Firstly Trek who was covered in eggs (mainly chocolate) on top of a straw boater type thing - it was original.
Joint prize was awarded to Pen who had a giant creation including kiwi ear-rings, a pineapple-ring necklace and crushed coconut adornments. Gertrude thought it wouldn't look out of place at Ascot - although personally I think she ought to steer clear of Montego Bay until it goes off
3rd prize went to a man called Herbert who wore a miners helmet with a feret sitting on the top! (WHERE do they come from?)
I came nowhere in my yellow balaclava as I couldn't hear what they said in the parade walk, and finished up in the ladies 'portaloo'
By the time I got back - the results had been declared
In a way I'm glad, as they all had to sing "Easter parade" backed by the Pauline Mowbray Skiffle Experience. No worries about the X-Factor then?
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 24/03/2008 : 00:24:25
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I didn't get to pull the rabbit out of the hat, after all that rehearsing, as the rabbit ran off, so at the last minute I had to attach my Chocolate cream eggs to the straw thingy.
Anyhow Dave and Pen did rather well and we are eating Pen's decorations with some Carnation evaporated milk.
Trek
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13245 Posts |
Posted - 24/03/2008 : 00:28:44
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'Memories are made of this'... by Perry Como was playing as Ms. Schilling presented me with...a shilling!..
For Goodness sake!
This Woman has never even heard of decimalisation, leave alone spell it...
Anyway 'Hats off' to Easy Rider Dave... who went bananas with his bananas....
As for that 'erbert, Herbert...I've heard Of Ferrets up your trouser leg, but I've never heard of one reaching a helmet... Must've been a particularly adventurous ferret, methinks...
Oh well, Easter is nearly over...
Where and when will I see you again?....
Is Christmas too far off?....
PEN xx
'Old up!.... Trek is eating my hat!....
Newsflash
A Man wearing a yellow balaclava has been picked up by police investigating the disappearance of a lorry load of Cadburys Creme Eggs...which were on their way to a 'chocoholic' living in Sutton Coldfield...
Oooer..
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Where shall we go next ?
