So good, so many good people...

so much sleep....

(yes, that was sleep, not sheep)

Yoffe made his presence felt, as ever.

If I have to, I'll drag Vicki and the dog there next time.

(Adam and Paula - you did us proud - thanks)

Dave

Maz has felt a right tit for years, I shouldnt worry about it

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"With square conduct, level steps, and upright intentions ..”

got home safe but wet!

Thanks to all for making it such a fun weekend, I may not wait for 6 years before I return, you have been warned!!

A big thanks to Adam and family for being such great hosts

Thank you to Adam & Paula for such a monumentally fantastic weekend.
So good to meet up with so many old friends and have the chance to make new ones
Love to you all Flossy & Mr Flossy

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"With square conduct, level steps, and upright intentions ..”

What a great weekend! Thanks particularly to our charming hosts Paula and Adam, to Beef for the tunes, to Goldy for the delicious home-baked bread, and to Steed for a rustling up reviving bacon and black pudding rolls on Sunday morning.

The ride home was fun and almost uneventful. We got a good soaking between Telford and the A14, the rain unfortunately obscuring the panoramic views of Birmingham normally to be enjoyed from the M6, but otherwise a dry run. Mo stopped me just after Peterborough to indicate that my silencer was flapping about, but nylon cable ties held it securely in place for the rest of the journey.

A relatively brief appearance for me at Deliverance this year after a long day at work and a high speed run from Newmarket to Pant in 2 hrs 15 mins.

Thanks to Holly for her boundless enthusiasm rushing to be the first to greet me then taking care of my alcohol while I got out of my riding gear. Thanks for the beer, Ibis

More thanks to BA and FS for saving me from erecting my own tent when they made their spare "room" available to me complete with inflatable bed, sleeping bag, pillow and CJ alarm clock

As always thanks to Adam, Paula, Tamsin and Leila for their hospitality and for waiting for my arrival before the traditional visit to Yoffi's tree. It's an emotional moment that always guarantees something spectacular and Yoffi and Emma didn't fail us by presenting the most incredible downpour at the exact moment that we made the ascent

As usual numerous people had gone to great efforts to prepare and bring along various home made delights but my main benefit was from Crabbitbear's home brewed concoctions. Had large samples of "Black Night" and "Purple Pain" and can vouch for their effectiveness.

Had loads of great hugs and thanks to everyone for their good wishes I'll keep you all posted on my next big adventure next weekend

Hopefully got to sort Noj's woes on his XB12X following his call to me at work while preparing for his trip to Deliverance next weekend Rather a late arrival after recovery by both the AA and Adam's Transit

Until the next time

Steve

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Back on the road again!

Got home this morning about 2.30 and after all the shit Mandy aka Christine had given over the past few weeks she didn't miss a beat the whole weekend.

Twas great to meet friends old and new.

Special thanks to Adam, Paula and the girls

See some of you next Sunday

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Ulster By Birth Crabbit Old Git By The Grace Of God
2003 XB9s
2007 STT
2010 XT

Back home safe and sound.......my little black tardis must have got lost in time and space, hence the delay. Sorry couldn't stay longer but I'm still feeling a bit unwell.
Top do.....big up to all of ya

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Buelling is exhillarating
But downhill bike racing is so terrifying it makes your arse grow teeth