Lakes Meet September 2007
The run to the hills 7/8/9/ September 2007.
Because of work commitments we didn’t set off for the lakes until 5 am Saturday morning ,
we were a little late and missed Gino at our meeting point so winding the throttle wide
open, with June clinging on for dear life we set off at a rate of knots. Riding like a bat
out of hell we made our way via the A55 and the M56 to the M6 heading North at the start
of a beautiful Autumn morning. Pulling into Charnock Richard services who did we see but
Gino bouncing up and down and waving like a lunatic. A quick brew and fuel then back onto
the M6 for the lakes. Leaving the M6 at junction 36 we had a scenic little ride to the
delightful campground at Stybeck. We checked into the B&B and then wandered down to say
hullo to the campers who were surrounded by the farms poultry. Dave Bongo immediately
pressed a large bacon cob into my hand which is quite frankly my kind of greeting. After
saying hullo to all those who were there friends both old and new we mounted up for the
ride. All I can say is it was tremendous very enjoyable and just about as challenging as I
felt comfortable with . June really enjoyed the scenery along the way. The first photo
stop was set in magnificent scenery and there was much clicking of cameras. Continuing on
we travelled through magnificent scenery to a little cafe for the bun fight. Thoroughly
refreshed we continued our merry way to Lunch and a walk round Keswick market. It was only
after I had purchased some mediocre grub from Greggs bakery that I was told of the pie
stall ran by a very talented pie man whose wares I could only admire from a distance Junes
purse remaining very firmly closed. (for my health’s sake she insists) Reconvening at the
car park we continued on.
More magnificent riding and we stopped by a lovely lake for lots more picky`s. A certain
gentleman, an officer of the law no less and an upstanding member of the community offered
to go skinny dipping in the lake for a contribution off each of us for his scout troop. So
for a quid each we saw bongo stripped and swimming in the freezing lake the man is
definitely crackers. Having read this June is now complaining she missed bongo waving his
underwear above his head got to keep `em peeled babe. Yes there are chaps in the distance
on this picture of male bonding not bondage. It would be kinder not to draw attention to
the fact that this group of doggies are all of ample proportion this saying much for the
pulling power of the bike. We returned to the camp for a shower and a change of clothes
for the long walk to the pub, Bongo`s 600 yards are nearer a ruddy mile and nearer 2 on
the way back after a big supper ,wine and copious quantities of fine local ales. The
evening went swimmingly with Gino the magnificent entertaining with magic tricks the food
was good the wine copious and the excellent company made the night. Sunday dawned with many of us somewhat the worst for wear after the
previous evening. Some who will remain nameless went to extraordinary lengths to hide from
the camera. This lady being particularly shy of being photographed minus make up. As this
picture shows Max Factor and Avon work wonders. Finally leaving the camp we met some
friends in Ambleside for a coffee then headed home with many happy memories of a super
week end .
Thanks must got to Bongo and Jay for organising the rally and all their hard work with ensuring biker sized bacon butties were in plentiful supply.Also metion must be made of all those who helped to make it a super week end especially Boggy and others . A special thank you to Paul and Lesley for planning the ride. Excellent job well done all.
Sun light onthe Lake
Bongo admires the view
Bongo nude in the lake
Campers at Stybeck
Good morning Linda
Group Photo
June and Nigel
Lakeside male bonding
Look at the shine on the bald patch
Not many to the pound
Ready for home tired but happy
