06/06/15 - Muppets National Meet

[Gerard C]

Whoops – A really BIG APOLOGY coming up.
I got the date wrong. I did check the calendar and it looked clear but apparently there’s a
family event – a Wedding – on that weekend. It’s long planned but totally forgotten about by me.

When my Mrs put it onto this years calendar I thought Oh ****!

The upshot is that I can do the following weekend which is the 6th June or if that inconveniences too many then perhaps someone else could take over the 30th of May meet up.
I feel selfish, (and foolish) at this point but if we can change the date if possible. This is probably going to help some and piss others off.

Bearing in mind the new proposed date I will make some enquiries at Duxford just in case there is something special on that would affect our plans.

Once again sorry for this.


Hi,

After putting the idea out there on every forum I frequent I would say that there's a definite interest in the idea so to put some more flesh on the bones then -

Its been strongly suggested that it would be a good idea to open up the meet to all marques. The idea being that the more inclusive the bigger the turnout. So comments on that please. Personally my interest is in the Burgman but I don't have a problem if any riders of other types want to come along. The biggest response has come from Burgman owners.

Location - This is going to be difficult as there are bound to be some who feel excluded by distance. However as, and this is just my opinion, the meet will be the thing, any ride out will be on the way there and back. I don't see any one riding 150 + miles then wanting to do another 100 mile ride out. But I might be wrong so again any comments welcome.

I would hope that those planning to attend would "buddy" up and make the journey there and back as interesting as possible.

By the way I am hoping that if successful this becomes an annual thing so getting the format right and popular is important.

Suggestions for location of the meet. I think there should be a point of interest over and above the meet in itself

The RAF museum at Duxford. (My own favourite). Pretty central between North, South and the Midlands. Its got good Hotels and BnB's in the area for those who want to overnight. There also seems to be quite an interest in Aviation.

The National Motor Cycle museum at Coventry. There should be some interest in the history of two wheels. Again well served with accommodation and good route there and back. There's a Maxi Muppet trip to Lands end from there starting on the 23rd May. This will be well supported so would add to the numbers if we were there to see them away. Alan who is organising the ride has made the suggestion we might like to be there.

The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. This is the memorial to the fallen in many conflicts and is very impressive. Its obviously thought provoking but not maudlin.

Has anyone suggestions for suitable meet points maybe Bristol, South Wales? I was going to suggest The Peak District or even North Yorks. but then the main interest, (for me in those areas anyway), is the riding they are not especially good interesting meeting points.

Everybody is going to want to know when. So bearing in mind we are somewhat weather dependent I think the following window is perhaps best -
Saturdays May 23rd or 30th. Hope fully before the holiday season starts in earnest.

So without counter proposals - which are welcome - its Saturday the 30th May at Duxford.

So names to add to this list please, if your interested.

Gerard and Barbara Burgman 650
Richard Burgman 400
Alan Burgman 400
Frank and Magda Burgman 650
Gloria Burgman 125
Clive and Judy Burgman 650
Ron and Dianne Burgman Trike - can't wait to see that!
Alan (AKA Zoom Zoom) God knows what he will be on!
Peter (AKA Funkycowie) T Max
Chris (Mottza) - May be
Martin and Dianne Burgman 400
Jimo (possibly with wife)
Terryvanman SH 300
eric1789uk Burgman 400
Michaelphilips
Tone
FishTownPhil
Spaceprobe
Victor
Ginge
StephenC
muddyfox
Lyn
Horobags



Pillion Riders welcome.

It would be nice to have a meal together so once we know who's coming I will look to organising something.

I am duplicating this meet on Maxi Muppets, Burgman Riders UK, The X9 owners forum, (Both have a dedicated Burgman section), and of course Face book.

Please register your interest even if the date and location as above does not suit.

[Funkycowie]

If its Duxford I may be able to make it, the others... less chance due to distance/confidence, but you never know.

[alp231]

Put me down as a possible bit early for me to commit fully

[The Bern]

Duxford on the 30th is good for me Not been there for ages, be good to see how the Sunderland is coming along

[pikey]

I'm off on holiday that day but really hope it goes well .It's long over due 8

[Ferret]

Sounds good to me

[Ferrit]

If it works out with work then I will be there, I will need to find a roundabout route though

[eric1789uk]

I should be able to tag along as you zoom past donny on your way south Gerard, and I'll try to get big tony , my mate whose just bought a brand spanker 400 burger to come along too.

[Funkycowie]

If anyone to the south of Duxford wants an 1 hour long pre-ride I have made a post for one starting near where I live, Ongar, up the B184, A1301 to Duxford

http://www.maxi-muppets.co.uk/forum/vie ... =8&t=17244

[Pjfdinosaur]

Put me down for this I have never been to Duxford so should be good,Phil and Liz hopefully,