Been a long day so far, heard RGB getting up at 5.30 am for his meeting with BNI , then I was up at 6.30 and off on the road at 7.15 - met Tom at the doughnut place at Hermiston Gait, cannot believe how many folk are eating them at that time of day - obviously topping up on E numbers.
West on the M8 - weaved by the scene of an accident at Eurocentral, picked up next rider at Showcase, then on to Barrhead for next one before heading to Troon to meet five and six. Onto the 11 a.m. ferry from Troon to Larne, bit choppy but did not sit down so I was fine. Went out to the observation deck - bit of a joke as it is the smokers corner, so no fresh air, just nicotine and squealing kids.
Weather at Larne was lovely so onto the steeds once again for a fairly fast run South by passing Belfast, Newry and into Dundalk for the Rally / convention. About 177 miles so far and we did think of meeting the northbound convoy but as the nearest meeting point was about 50 miles south we just settled for a quick spin into Dundalk town centre, bank, and top up Irish style with petrol - guess how much you might need, pay first then fill up.
The other group has arrived and a quick count from the window shows about forty bikes ion the car park. Wee reception shortly, then tomorrow we have a 140 mile ride out around the area, the Mountains of Mourne and eventually back to the hotel for a dinner and soiree. All organised by the IPAGMC North Eastern as their end of season rally/
Couple of senior moments - brought my camera but left the memory card in the computer last night, and also brought the wrong phone charger - God help me if I decide to join the No 1. boys on their trip to Corsica and Sardinia next year.
In the meantime, I hear from the Grill that things are going well - even had a couple of old friends in for lunch, from Bonnyrigg, lady worked with Mrs B when they left school, and husband worked with me at Dalkeith, so nice to see Esther and Ian again,
Time for drinkies.
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