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I will probably join you on this. Are you riding down Friday or early doors Saturday?
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Setting off early doors Saturday Paul would be good to meet up and ride down. Will PM you my number to arrange.
Steve (VikingSteve) and Pam (from Sheffield) are going as is my mate Chris (from the Wirral) and the plan is to meet for breaky at or close to the meeting point.
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Man, that looks cool. If I were there I'd join you. "Don't forget, lest we be forgotten." Hooah!
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Man, that looks cool. If I were there I'd join you. "Don't forget, lest we be forgotten." Hooah!
You bet ya!
Will be a massive turnout - whatever the weather!
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Ivan,
Me and Jahel having a weekend away in Windsor this weekend, but if weather ok (don't want to go away sopping wet!!!!), will delay trip to ride with you. Will confirm late thurs by PM, so you can let me know where you are meeting up.
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Niceswan Paul!
Hope you can make it!
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We are aiming to get to the meet point at 9.30am (postcode for the location is B78 3TW). See you there if you can make it (weather forecast is good)! 
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Where you meeting for breakfast? Drayton manor is about 3/4 hr away for me. Although I am off work at minute, but hopefully will be 'fit' by sat.
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Bacon butties at Drayton Manor at 9.30 Paul look forward to seeing you there.
Will PM my mobile.
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What a day! The Ride to the Wall from Drayton Manor was something else! People lined the streets and on bridges, clapping and cheering. 1000's of bikes fantastic effort! They came in their 1,000's  To honour the fallen  It was a moving experience - this was the monument for those executed for suffering shellshock including kids as young as 17 - it was called Shot at Dawn!  Spitfire fly past was a bit special (someone missed it)  Paul (Babrat), Chris, Steve (VikingSteve), Pam, Paul (Paul) and Jahel it was good to share the moment with you! [image]  [/image] [image]  [/image] 
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great pics Ivan, great turnout for a great cause. especially like the pic at the monument with the 2 pipers .
cheers mate.
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great pics Ivan, great turnout for a great cause. especially like the pic at the monument with the 2 pipers .
cheers mate.
Cheers Gordie - pipers played before and after the service - outstanding! Many Scots had made the journey as you can imagine. Very special day indeed!
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Just got back from Windsor.
Thank you to Ivan for posting the ride. So glad we went on it, and delayed our trip to Windsor.
Probably one of the most moving rides I have ever done. Got a lump in my throat when we pasted the Vets at the side of the road, that were clapping us!!
Ivan, except for the last one - great pictures!!!!
Steve and Pam should get that one framed.
Paul,Ivan,Chris,Steve and Pam, thank you for a memorable day.
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What a well organised event. First guesses of around 6000 bikes turned up on the day. The National Memorial Arboretum is a special place to remember the fallen from all the conflicts that the British and former Empire service personnel have served or are serving. Definately marked on my calendar for next year. Good to ride with Ivan(Bluenose), Viking Steve, Paul and co. I will try and get over the embarrassment of having to be push started in front of a gaggle of HOGS outside the pub  That'll teach me to Uprate my spots to 55W and end up draining my battery  Paul
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Well done everyone for going and showing their support,
something I couldn't get out of this time but hopefully join you next year.
Great pics as always Ivan.
Has Stevie Viking sold his bike yet.
All the best
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Hey up Chris. Yes I've still got the bike  decided to keep it again AND LUVIN IT 
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Funny you should say that you got a lump in your throat when you passed the vets Paul.
The cats get the same experience when I take them there for their jabs.
Otherwise, it looked quite a good day out but had loads of stuff to sort out over the weekend....the house isn't going to pack itself up unfortunately.
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DeNero me old mate shame you couldn't make it! Here is a few more pics... Old BlueNose himself with a rather scuffy T'Bird (wet muddy roads early morning ment that she wasn't looking her best). Come to think of it I am not looking too clever either but their is not much I can do about that eh! [image]  [/image] Chris and Steve (VikingSteve) taking a walk in the woods   And what it was all about....Shot at Dawn Memorial that is gripping - these lads were as you as 17!!!  This event is a must from here on in.
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Old BlueNose himself with a rather scuffy T'Bird (wet muddy roads early morning ment that she wasn't looking her best). Come to think of it I am not looking too clever either but their is not much I can do about that eh!
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This event is a must from here on in.
Looks like a fantastic day! I have the upmost respect for those that have fought for the UK... God Bless.
BlueNose.... Looking like a true Gunslinger!! I will join the club soon my friend!
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Great Day and for a very good cause £25,000.00 was handed over so i was told , I thought last year was good but this year was unbelievable they say 7000 plus bikes, lets make next year even better. For move pic,s and video footage of some of the day click the Lichfield lizard link below. http://lichfieldlizards.co.uk/pictures.aspxThanks Andy http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Spiky.Liza...feat=directlink
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Offical figures are: 4031 people registered 2891 bikes counted leaving Drayton Manor £29600 raised The ride has been booked for the FIRST weekend in October for the next 5 years. Hope to see you next year
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