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by ptolemyx
May 6th, '26, 03:04
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Hi everyone
Replies: 5
Views: 122

Re: Hi everyone

My formative years were based on "Banjo Island" in the fair parish of Warmley. Back in the days when there were fields before all the little boxes got put up :mrgreen:
by ptolemyx
May 1st, '26, 08:42
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sat 2nd May
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Re: Sat 2nd May

Scratch that idea. I'm now required for "other duties" :roll:

Would have enjoyed the drizzle :mrgreen:
by ptolemyx
May 1st, '26, 04:40
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sat 2nd May
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Sat 2nd May

Anyone fancy coming out to play Saturday? Looks like the best weather this weekend.

Esso Petrol, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter EX4 5AD
09.15 for 09.30


https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1DruRA8jM3311pDA
by ptolemyx
Apr 30th, '26, 06:15
Forum: Meets
Topic: Willand Bike night, Friday May 29th
Replies: 2
Views: 123

Re: Willand Bike night, Friday May 29th

I went to the Willand one at Helen's Diner some time last year. Terrible coffee but chatted with a few riders and handed out some SWB cards.
by ptolemyx
Apr 30th, '26, 06:12
Forum: Other Biking Events & Biker Friendly Places
Topic: Bike nights at the Bluebell Cafe, Willand nr Cullompton.
Replies: 5
Views: 727

Re: Bike nights at the Bluebell Cafe, Willand nr Cullompton.

May 12th I'll be riding the Peak district so first for me will be June 9th.
by ptolemyx
Apr 27th, '26, 04:15
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sunday 26th April.
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Sunday 26th April.

Put hazards on when realized but rider ahead didn't notice. Hope you all got on okay without tail end charlie? Didn't have my repair kit with me but luckily a passing Ducati rider saved the day doing the biker good Samaritan bit. String repair and loadsa air courtesy of nearby garage (at £1.50 ffs) ...
by ptolemyx
Apr 26th, '26, 05:11
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sunday 26th April.
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Sunday 26th April.

"Is that the Shell filling station at TA21 9AD?"

Yes , sure is. Our leader for the day is grey and wrinkly Phil on the Triumph Sprint and tec will be me, Brian, another grey and wrinkly on the Kawa ZH2. We're seven year oldss at heart :mrgreen:
by ptolemyx
Apr 22nd, '26, 06:05
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sunday 26th April.
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Sunday 26th April.

Possibly. See how cream crackered I am after driving back from a week hols in Pembs on Saturday. A quick mention for the Welsh rain gods keeping us happy here.
by ptolemyx
Apr 20th, '26, 06:02
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Sunday Classic bike ride out
Replies: 4
Views: 290

Re: Sunday Classic bike ride out

Don't go "balls out" on my rides. Make progress, yes.👍
by ptolemyx
Apr 6th, '26, 15:51
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting

Yep, as I was on my own the only stop was at Ducks. I think the Bluebell would be a better stop than the Steamer should we be that way in future.
by ptolemyx
Apr 6th, '26, 12:00
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting

Gave West Bay a miss - sorry I missed you Kata. Stopped instead at a favourite, Ducks Farm in Abbotsbury.
by ptolemyx
Apr 6th, '26, 11:29
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting

No problem as I stay within the speed limits 😜
by ptolemyx
Apr 6th, '26, 07:19
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting

There circa 10.00
by ptolemyx
Apr 4th, '26, 12:46
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting

Friday forecasts for Sunday are iffy and Monday looks so much better so I'm changing the ride to MONDAY MONDAY 6th April Exeter Services, top of main car park. 09.30 to leave 09.45. Climate change rules apply.....If the latest (Saturday) weather forecasts have got it wrong and it's going to be peein...
by ptolemyx
Apr 3rd, '26, 03:57
Forum: Ride Outs
Topic: Easter MONDAY - weather permitting
Replies: 20
Views: 1715

Re: Easter Sunday - weather permitting

Would be great to se you again Steve :-bd
I'm now also free Monday and weather forecasts are better so could change to Monday..... will post tomorrow, Saturday, as I make a decision :roll: