8th Welsh Invasion. Final post
- Thread starter Mikey
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What a chill out weekend that was, specially selected guests were invited to a top secret location and were pleasured with 4 seasons in one day ride out - well 3 ride outs actually.
Ace weekend! Started of with Wheallie's special Zebra Stew - many thanks Chris and Richie for the parsnip preparation. Followed by hours of educated debate - some of us just listened!
Sharrie 'n' Caitlin Early Riser Special - many thanks Ladies.
They did such a good job they were invited back for another turn in the kitchen (did they ever leave?) for Saturday Night Eat In, Chilli to the absent! When the prettily decorated cup cakes came out I wasn't sure if they were for consumption or ammunition - remember last year folks, they tasted great - thanks Ladies. Followed by more intellectual conversation, I couldn't get a word in thankfully.
I'd like to thanks Mikey for instigating the weekend, Richie for putting his pension on the line for arranging the location (excellent facilities), the Ladies & Chris for the catering and for all the partakers.
Apologies for my snoring Mike
and sorry for my little ride out Andy 
Hope you all had a safe ride home and weren't too wet on arrival
Ace weekend! Started of with Wheallie's special Zebra Stew - many thanks Chris and Richie for the parsnip preparation. Followed by hours of educated debate - some of us just listened!
Sharrie 'n' Caitlin Early Riser Special - many thanks Ladies.
They did such a good job they were invited back for another turn in the kitchen (did they ever leave?) for Saturday Night Eat In, Chilli to the absent! When the prettily decorated cup cakes came out I wasn't sure if they were for consumption or ammunition - remember last year folks, they tasted great - thanks Ladies. Followed by more intellectual conversation, I couldn't get a word in thankfully.
I'd like to thanks Mikey for instigating the weekend, Richie for putting his pension on the line for arranging the location (excellent facilities), the Ladies & Chris for the catering and for all the partakers.
Apologies for my snoring Mike
and sorry for my little ride out Andy Hope you all had a safe ride home and weren't too wet on arrival
Home safe. Apologies for dashing off but I wanted to race the rain home. I overtook the front of the weather front at the bridge and was dry all the way in England. One hit, non-stop.
Huge fun. Will post some pics after the Spurs v West Ham final whistle.
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Huge fun. Will post some pics after the Spurs v West Ham final whistle.
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Chris you dissapeared from my mirrors, one minute you were there the next you'd gone. I assume you'd decided the other way to the motorway was quicker and had to finish the weekend with a U turn. 
My apologies to Stuart who despite what he says doesn't appear to snore. I know this because I spent all night coughing and sneezing spreading my germs about. So really I should apologise to you because you're going to feel like shyte by the end of the week
Many thanks to Ritchie for digging us out of a hole and finding the accommodation, Tescos for finding it with the food delivery, Chris for Friday nights meal and Sharron for cooking breakfast and evening meal. Unfortunately she took one look at my streaming nose and eyes and banned me from the kitchen and made my roll purely a supervisory one.
Most of all thanks to everybody who turned up and made the weekend what it is.
Oops special thanks to Mrs. Stubbsie and Caitlin for the goodies.
My apologies to Stuart who despite what he says doesn't appear to snore. I know this because I spent all night coughing and sneezing spreading my germs about. So really I should apologise to you because you're going to feel like shyte by the end of the week
Many thanks to Ritchie for digging us out of a hole and finding the accommodation, Tescos for finding it with the food delivery, Chris for Friday nights meal and Sharron for cooking breakfast and evening meal. Unfortunately she took one look at my streaming nose and eyes and banned me from the kitchen and made my roll purely a supervisory one.
Most of all thanks to everybody who turned up and made the weekend what it is.
Oops special thanks to Mrs. Stubbsie and Caitlin for the goodies.
I am so glad I came on yet another great Welsh Invastion. I’ve had a 576 mile round trip. On Thursday night I stayed with a friend I have not seen for 30 years, which was a real bonus. I met RichieB at Magor services and we headed to Pembrey Sands Air Weapons Range on Friday morning, popping to the shops before unloading in our barrack room that I nicknamed Obama.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
We benefitted from amazing facilities, including a gym and snooker table (neither got used) and plenty of room for us to sit and chat and to eat round a table (using the crockery with the red, white and blue trim, not the gold trim – we were instructed). There was a full catering kitchen with everything we needed – there was even a self-filling urn, providing a constant stream of boiling water for tea and coffee.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
The gents even had Swarfegar on tap (I didn’t check whether the RAF was sexist or whether there was one of these in the ladies too).
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
We had tea and cake once Stubbsie had arrived with his missus’s provisions. Obvioulsy we all drank our tea with our little pinkies raised.
Two bottles of wine were left together and suddenly there was a baby – making it the first Big Trailie baby, just beating Pig Ugly and V. A substantial amount was drunk.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
On Saturday, there were two rideouts – Mike taking the tourist sites ride and J taking the snowy, muddy minor roads route across the Brecon beacons.
Saturday ride out by whealie, on Flickr
I went with J and it was great (especially J nearly coming off with a two-wheel slide in about four inches of mud on a country lane). We stopped for only a few minutes in the snow and everyone’s fingers froze – but it was brilliant up there.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
We also called in to the Ancient Briton, where, despite the range of beers, we had a coffee. I must go back. I am pretty sure we also passed the Salutation, which was just named Best Pub in Britain, so that’s another reason for a trip back too.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on Flickr
When RichieB and I got back to base, Richie could not open the gate, until he realised he was using the wrong key. In his rush he then got on his bike and promptly fell off the other side, testing his bike’s crash bars. Unfortunately, by the time I had stopped laughing he had picked up his bike so I got no photos.
Yet more beer and wine was consumed on Saturday night.
On Sunday all hands were put to cleaning the place and leaving it spotless in the hope we will be allowed back.
Then the promised rain arrived. I decided to race home, so apologies to failing to say goodbye. I managed to get to the front of the weather front just as I got to the Severn Bridge and spent the rest of the journey home in the dry. I did it in one, non-stop trip - 214 miles in 3hrs 23mins.
It was great to see everyone. Thanks to RichieB for the getting the place and too all the catering and cleaning corps. When’s the next one?
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrWe benefitted from amazing facilities, including a gym and snooker table (neither got used) and plenty of room for us to sit and chat and to eat round a table (using the crockery with the red, white and blue trim, not the gold trim – we were instructed). There was a full catering kitchen with everything we needed – there was even a self-filling urn, providing a constant stream of boiling water for tea and coffee.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrThe gents even had Swarfegar on tap (I didn’t check whether the RAF was sexist or whether there was one of these in the ladies too).
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrWe had tea and cake once Stubbsie had arrived with his missus’s provisions. Obvioulsy we all drank our tea with our little pinkies raised.
Two bottles of wine were left together and suddenly there was a baby – making it the first Big Trailie baby, just beating Pig Ugly and V. A substantial amount was drunk.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrOn Saturday, there were two rideouts – Mike taking the tourist sites ride and J taking the snowy, muddy minor roads route across the Brecon beacons.
Saturday ride out by whealie, on FlickrI went with J and it was great (especially J nearly coming off with a two-wheel slide in about four inches of mud on a country lane). We stopped for only a few minutes in the snow and everyone’s fingers froze – but it was brilliant up there.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrBig Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrWe also called in to the Ancient Briton, where, despite the range of beers, we had a coffee. I must go back. I am pretty sure we also passed the Salutation, which was just named Best Pub in Britain, so that’s another reason for a trip back too.
Big Trailie Welsh Invasion 2015 by whealie, on FlickrWhen RichieB and I got back to base, Richie could not open the gate, until he realised he was using the wrong key. In his rush he then got on his bike and promptly fell off the other side, testing his bike’s crash bars. Unfortunately, by the time I had stopped laughing he had picked up his bike so I got no photos.
Yet more beer and wine was consumed on Saturday night.
On Sunday all hands were put to cleaning the place and leaving it spotless in the hope we will be allowed back.
Then the promised rain arrived. I decided to race home, so apologies to failing to say goodbye. I managed to get to the front of the weather front just as I got to the Severn Bridge and spent the rest of the journey home in the dry. I did it in one, non-stop trip - 214 miles in 3hrs 23mins.
It was great to see everyone. Thanks to RichieB for the getting the place and too all the catering and cleaning corps. When’s the next one?
Philwhiskeydrinker
Well-Known Member
Looks like another great invasion, shame we couldn't make it.
Keep the pics coming
Keep the pics coming
Bazza
Member
Well got back after an emotional wet and windy M4 after stopping for a Coffee near thebridge to de-ice my fingers and toes (New Boots and Gloves getting ordered). Chris you must of just got out of the rain because i had it all the way and its still going now so the bike will have to wait for a wash.
Cracking weekend once again but very quite, in bed by 2330 both nights and up at 0730, there is always a first. Good to see everyone again.
Big thanks to Mike for organising, RichieB for the Accommodation which was spot on and very upmarket for me with it been RAF.
Sharrie and Caitlin for the awesome breakfasts and chilly, and Chris for the Stew on Friday night.
Thanks to Jay for the Saturday all season ride out with Chris, Stubbsie and Richie. Even thought I had no idea of where we where at any point, Thanks for putting a pic of the route map Chris.
Jay i wish i had taken you up on the rubber gloves, i had to stop after 40 miles and get some at the services as i was socking up the rain faster than it was coming down, queue the exhausts to warm them up a bit.
Till next time, which wont be a year again
Bazz
Cracking weekend once again but very quite, in bed by 2330 both nights and up at 0730, there is always a first. Good to see everyone again.
Big thanks to Mike for organising, RichieB for the Accommodation which was spot on and very upmarket for me with it been RAF.
Sharrie and Caitlin for the awesome breakfasts and chilly, and Chris for the Stew on Friday night.
Thanks to Jay for the Saturday all season ride out with Chris, Stubbsie and Richie. Even thought I had no idea of where we where at any point, Thanks for putting a pic of the route map Chris.
Jay i wish i had taken you up on the rubber gloves, i had to stop after 40 miles and get some at the services as i was socking up the rain faster than it was coming down, queue the exhausts to warm them up a bit.
Till next time, which wont be a year again
Bazz
Stubbsie
Active Member
Arrived home safe & sound after leaving Austin & Andy at the Llandegla crossroads.
We rode in a mixture of, small, medium & big rain until we got just north of Bala, where it was damp, not forgetting the gusting winds on the coast road which was interesting at times, aren't heated grips fab !
We stopped just after Aberystwyth for a coffee & cake, Andy remarked that Mrs Stubbsie's Barra Brith was better than the cafe one !
Quick top up with fuel, we came across an rtc involving a mini, we stopped to offer assistance, but all occupants et al were out and walking, but our offer was politely refused.
Bike now clean & dry after a hot soapy wash & wax at home.
Now time for a hot beverage.
Thanks for a fab weekend soiree.
BIG thanks to Richie for the location & the Team MIke, Sharrie, Catie, et al for everything else.
I'll try & get some pics uploaded soon.
We rode in a mixture of, small, medium & big rain until we got just north of Bala, where it was damp, not forgetting the gusting winds on the coast road which was interesting at times, aren't heated grips fab !
We stopped just after Aberystwyth for a coffee & cake, Andy remarked that Mrs Stubbsie's Barra Brith was better than the cafe one !
Quick top up with fuel, we came across an rtc involving a mini, we stopped to offer assistance, but all occupants et al were out and walking, but our offer was politely refused.
Bike now clean & dry after a hot soapy wash & wax at home.
Now time for a hot beverage.
Thanks for a fab weekend soiree.
BIG thanks to Richie for the location & the Team MIke, Sharrie, Catie, et al for everything else.
I'll try & get some pics uploaded soon.
austin
Well-Known Member
Me and Andy Outrunner back at mine at about 4.30 after a VERY wet end to the journey. The M6 was more like a river than a road.
It was a great weekend, perhaps the great welsh invasion has been reinvented. Many many thanks to Mike, Richie, Sharrie, Caitlin, and Whealie for all the organising, planning, cooking, scheming and plotting needed for a weekend like this. Good location, lets hope we can repeat it.
It was a great weekend, perhaps the great welsh invasion has been reinvented. Many many thanks to Mike, Richie, Sharrie, Caitlin, and Whealie for all the organising, planning, cooking, scheming and plotting needed for a weekend like this. Good location, lets hope we can repeat it.
Richie B
Active Member
Just a few for now, others i'll put in the vid:
A big thanks to Mikey, Sharrie and family for organising and running. Good to see you all after a long time away. Can't believe I managed not to get pi**ed this time
A big thanks to Mikey, Sharrie and family for organising and running. Good to see you all after a long time away. Can't believe I managed not to get pi**ed this time
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OhJ
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We had a classic ride up A40 too Llangadog left over the snowy Black mountain too Brynamman right down to Ystradgynlias and on to coffee at the ancient Briton, on ward to Taffan y Garreg. Left on the Trecastle road, usk reservoir mountain road, right to Myddfi and my near death experience. Llandovery, llanwda, lansawel, Brecfa, Horeb, carmathen and home. Great day out good friends.
Our visitors enjoyed good Welsh hospitality drinking only proper thick flavoursome Brains and FelinFoel beer, johnny smiths and large measures wine and Whiskey and my coke. all very civilised.
Brilliant weekend.
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Our visitors enjoyed good Welsh hospitality drinking only proper thick flavoursome Brains and FelinFoel beer, johnny smiths and large measures wine and Whiskey and my coke. all very civilised.
Brilliant weekend.
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