My first road-trip....

andym · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Karma :

I am officially 40 at 0002 on 19/09, and to celebrate, I've decided to fuck everyone and do something I want to do.... I hinted at doing one when I got my licence back (which the DVLA are still holding on to) in January... but figured it would be more.... memorable.... at this point in life.

Now, strangely I'm not looking for advice, donations or anything really.... well apart from how much of a mug I'm being, since I've done nothing to my VFR apart from oil my chain a couple of times since I've owned it, I'll be carrying no tools and have recovery of 10 miles from home Rolling Eyes

I've set aside a budget of £250 for petrol (but that is flexable +£100), and the only things that need to be in there are:

Ride out on Sunday 15/09 (in SW forum)
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Visit to family and friends in Glasgow
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BBQ in Peterborough 04/06.

It was suggested that since the weather could be an issue I should see how many sofas I can hijack in the time... but I might save that one for next year.

I'm not going to plan any route.... other than heading for Plymouth on Sunday.... then maybe towards London and fuck knows before, during and after... I'll be using no GPS or maps and I'll end up wherever.

Would be nice to say 'hello' to as many BCF'ers as possible though.

So... what the fuck is there to see on a tour of the UK? I've always just driven through/round cities.

Also, since I've never done anything like this.... (although I seen a thread a good long while ago about pitching then drinking to avoid being moved on).... if I find somewhere I deem suitable for a tent and camp fire..... after a few drinks, can I be moved on?

-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

Sounds a great idea Thumbs Up

take a camera for bcf pic-flooding Wink

Nick 50 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Karma :

Well if you head up to the North East at any point, there is a bed here (well more a mattress) if you want it.

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Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

Sounds like a good plan. If you're in Birmingham & want a cuppa then drop by.
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andym · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Karma :

She's a Master Cylinder? Master of Ceremonies? Massive Cu... never mind.

Anyway, decided to have a go at sorting through stuff I'll (may) be taking:

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/andy36586/Stuff_zpsa850e9fd.jpg

So far: tent, sleeping bag, pots and stove, axe, knives, small torch (battery, small torch (wind up), butchered USB charger, 2 heavy jumpers, 2 pairs of heavy socks, 5 pairs of jeans, 10 t-shirts, 10 pairs of boxers, 10 pairs of socks, 2 hoodies and 1 towel.... oh and a bag of kindling

Anything I can do away with or anything else I need to take?

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Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

I wouldn't be taking so many clothes. Pair + spare = job jobbed.
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jimspeed · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Karma :

nice one mate, if your flying past ludlow call in for a cuppa.. Thumbs Up

are you going to rescue mini marm then? Mr. Green

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