Holibobs (only because i know some hate it ! ) where you off to ?
- MrLongbeard
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Re: Holibobs (only because i know some hate it ! ) where you off to ?
Got the bank holiday week at the end of next month off, will probably spend that riding around Wales returning home most evenings.
A week at the end of June we're riding over to the east coast for a weeks worth or riding up and down with a decent cottage & hot tub to soak in of an evening.
That leaves me with 10 more days to take this year, we may or may not use them for something.
A week at the end of June we're riding over to the east coast for a weeks worth or riding up and down with a decent cottage & hot tub to soak in of an evening.
That leaves me with 10 more days to take this year, we may or may not use them for something.
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Re: Holibobs (only because i know some hate it ! ) where you off to ?
Malta, Friday. Then my bike tour of Ireland at the end of June.
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Re: Holibobs (only because i know some hate it ! ) where you off to ?
What's a holiday ?
Currently at my Base Camp in rural Victoria Au. Bikeless as it's still in the Freight Companies shed in Auckland.
Still managing to clock up the air miles. Flying to Perth tomorrow via Mildura and Sydney for a week to see my Boy. Haven't seen him since I was last here February at the start of COVID.
Got a trip to Bali booked for mid May.
Three weeks back in the UK in August.
If the Bike ever turns up then the big plan is to do a figure of eight around the Island. Hopefully start that around October time.
Currently at my Base Camp in rural Victoria Au. Bikeless as it's still in the Freight Companies shed in Auckland.
Still managing to clock up the air miles. Flying to Perth tomorrow via Mildura and Sydney for a week to see my Boy. Haven't seen him since I was last here February at the start of COVID.
Got a trip to Bali booked for mid May.
Three weeks back in the UK in August.
If the Bike ever turns up then the big plan is to do a figure of eight around the Island. Hopefully start that around October time.
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I'm lying low hoping no holiday ideas spring from Mrs.Skub's mind. The best part of a holiday is usually when it's a memory.
I think I'm safe this year,as we have favourite daughter's wedding in June.
I think I'm safe this year,as we have favourite daughter's wedding in June.
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Re: Holibobs (only because i know some hate it ! ) where you off to ?
When Gremlinette was about 5 I asked her if she wanted to go to 'Kikoland' (as we called it, a nice hotel in Lanz. that did an excellent kids' club), or to a quiet agriturismo in the arse-end of Abruzzo that we called 'Mario's Place'.Mr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:50 am We're going to Denmark soon...Mrs D is half Danish so we're doing a combined holiday and family visit.
Baby D doesn't want to go to Legoland. What kind of 6 year old doesn't want to go to Legoland?
'Mario's Place', she replied.
'Why?', I asked, surprised.
She looked at me with that earnest look only 5 year-olds can do and replied, 'Cats!'. I'd forgotten about all the feral cats and their mangey offspring that lived on the farm. She clearly hadn't.
Anyhow, back to the OP: got a 5 day adventure to Turin, Novarra and Lake Orta booked for June. Me and Mrs. G plus friends.
Me and Mrs. G are also looking at a week somewhere in July, but no idea where. I did jump on the Tui website to look at nice, lazy beach holidays and was surprised to see that even a week in Albania was rocking in at nigh-on three grand each. Nice hotels, granted, but I like to treat myself when I go away.
Might have to look at Mario's Place and go see if it's still infested with feral cats. At least the prices were reasonable.
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Even bland can be a type of character
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I might go to Ireland to get some stuff done on the house there. If it gets too hot here I might drive up north and have a few weeks walking and cycling around Asturias. Then again I might do neither of those things and just stay at home, I like it here.
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If only Mrs CJ and Mrs Skub could change their mndsets. I love going to new places. Mrs CJ hates all travel with a deep and abiding hatred. I have at least a dozen trips half-planned in my head, most of them will get a veto.
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When you spend a lot of time travelling it takes the excitement out of travel for fun.
I was on a flight the other day and someone text me asking how I was, so I just sent this picture - it's me in first class, I'd had a hot shower to try and make me sleepy and I was lying flat trying to sleep instead of enjoying the luxury I was sitting in, because when you're fed up jet-setting it's not fun or exciting, it's just a pain having to sit waiting to land and get on with my day.
I was on a flight the other day and someone text me asking how I was, so I just sent this picture - it's me in first class, I'd had a hot shower to try and make me sleepy and I was lying flat trying to sleep instead of enjoying the luxury I was sitting in, because when you're fed up jet-setting it's not fun or exciting, it's just a pain having to sit waiting to land and get on with my day.
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Stone Island.Potter wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 am When you spend a lot of time travelling it takes the excitement out of travel for fun.
I was on a flight the other day and someone text me asking how I was, so I just sent this picture - it's me in first class, I'd had a hot shower to try and make me sleepy and I was lying flat trying to sleep instead of enjoying the luxury I was sitting in, because when you're fed up jet-setting it's not fun or exciting, it's just a pain having to sit waiting to land and get on with my day.
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It's an old cardigan I use for travelling and dossing about in.
Edited - although I am a bit of a sucker for old school CP Company, Stone Island, etc.
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Air travel is a PITA, and is endured rather than enjoyed. It is the bit at the other end I enjoy.Potter wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 am When you spend a lot of time travelling it takes the excitement out of travel for fun.
I was on a flight the other day and someone text me asking how I was, so I just sent this picture - it's me in first class, I'd had a hot shower to try and make me sleepy and I was lying flat trying to sleep instead of enjoying the luxury I was sitting in, because when you're fed up jet-setting it's not fun or exciting, it's just a pain having to sit waiting to land and get on with my day.
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1st Class! Top bombing!Potter wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 am When you spend a lot of time travelling it takes the excitement out of travel for fun.
I was on a flight the other day and someone text me asking how I was, so I just sent this picture - it's me in first class, I'd had a hot shower to try and make me sleepy and I was lying flat trying to sleep instead of enjoying the luxury I was sitting in, because when you're fed up jet-setting it's not fun or exciting, it's just a pain having to sit waiting to land and get on with my day.
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S'funny you should mention it, but......
Just got to put the food in and we're ready for the Amalfi coast on friday- Taipan
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Does it wheelie when you hit speed bumps!Sadlonelygit wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:24 pm S'funny you should mention it, but......
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Just got to put the food in and we're ready for the Amalfi coast on friday
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Rated at 3850 gvw and rwd.Taipan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:07 pmDoes it wheelie when you hit speed bumps!Sadlonelygit wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:24 pm S'funny you should mention it, but......
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Just got to put the food in and we're ready for the Amalfi coast on friday
Full water and fuel she's 3820 (handily we have a free weigh bridge at the top of the road)
When I did trackdays with the fazer, tools, leathers, spare wheels, genny etc, had to have an empty water tank or only 1/2 tank of fuel.
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Is 3820 before or after passengers?
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After, obviously!
And the dog!
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I try not to fly these days due to the environmental impacts.
We will go to North Norfolk for a week.
We will go to North Norfolk for a week.