Anglesey - unfinished business 2016 revisit

[scotjell]

I'm only doing the Sunday. But nightmare as can't have the bike in the van as need to kip. I'm hoping there's a possibility of local arrangements.

[Zippy]

Are we able to keep our bikes in the garages on Sat night? Would save loading them all up only to unload them all again.

[royster81]

And so it begins....

[silver1956]

Haven't been here for a while, i did friday the 9th on a yellow 749S. By heck it was windy.
Dave

[vic-vtrvfr]

Rhory, do you really want me to upload pics of Sunday??? Lol

[CRM]

Do it lol.

Guys, just to say thank you to everyone.
Tony & Simon left around an hour ago, i am heading in to work feeling rather knackered and aching.

My Summary

The people - it was ace to meet more people who i have never met before, it was fabulous to ride with you all. The fun and bonding we all have together is something quite special, each with our own personalities and style, and we all get on just great. I had a fabulous weekend with you all and look forward to 2017's meets. I hope a few more will join us for the events next year.

The Saturday - well the triumph group were really nice people, not so much urgency in anything but very pleasant and accommodating. the trackday was not really well organised, but some of the riding was really brisk and good. some of the old boys on vintage machines can really hussle.
It appeared i may have upset Guy Martin about a throw away comment about his van when he was checking out my identical black sport - but never mind he thought it was Simon anyway who shouted at him.

The Sunday - far better organised as expected really, groups were ok, novice was very mixed, but a fab days riding all the same.

The bike - well i took the 03 CR250 and the Rothmans MC28 as a backup up, even when the CR250 did a little nervous wee when running from the water pump drain hole (fixed at home on sat eve after taking the seal from the 07 bike - took 30 mins) so i stuck with it and the NSR never had a look in until sunday for 1 session.
The NSR was quicker than expected and handled quite well. i am glad i used it but it was too nice to use in any real anger.
The CR was once again just a delight. So easy and effortless to ride, it was fast and more importantly was utterly reliable (even with a dripping water pump for the saturday afternoon). I have put the Anglesey ghost to bed now i think.

The highlight of the weekend for me, was possibly out dragging Tony up the hill after church on the CR and flicking him the bird as i passed.
He then returned the favour on his NC30 in exactly the same place a couple of sessions later - i nearly fell off laughing.
So needless to say Tony and i exchanged a few one finger salutes on other sessions.
Also Simon riding around for a session with his new number board without noticing what it said - fucking lol.

This first picture should sum up how i felt about this weekend









Then me having a chat with my new "mate"

[royster81]

Oh no Vic, please don't put my picture up......

[CRM]

Oh no Vic, please don't put my picture up......

i wouldnt worry tbh - i don't think he had a zoom

[royster81]

Oh no Vic, please don't put my picture up......

i wouldnt worry tbh - i don't think he had a zoom

It was very windy and cold......

That's excuse and I'm sticking with it

[vic-vtrvfr]

Would I dare?? Lol

Thanks as always for Paul, Scott, Tony, Simon, Mike, Andy (and anyone else I missed) for the hospitality, it's always fun. Bit tired trekking into work this morning but trip is def worth the effort.
My young fella loved the experience but had said I'm only allowed back if hes coming too :)