June 2011
Sunday, August 14th, 2011a varied month: a trip down to the Motogp at Silverstone with Tucker, Steve and Martin: lorra laffs and some great racing (in the ‘smaller’ classes) despite horrific wind and rain.
…….Steve is THE ham sandwich maker.
Numerous rideouts on my own or with the nephew Little Michael as pillion….. and of course generally with Tucker.
A birthday party in Patterdale for my cuz Mitch, followed by a ride down to the Peak district; stay at a hostel with Trish and then a ride around the area the next morning (including coffee at Sids Cafe, Holmfirth and then heading home.
A night out in Whitley Bay with Tucker and Mags to the Avalon hotel…for an evening with RANDY MAMOLA!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!! I paid £20 to Riders for Health and that gave me the pleasure of sitting on Randy’s 500cc 2 stroke Cagiva from the 80’s!!! VERY kewl. Bradley Smith was also there and came aross very well in his ‘chat spot’
I had a school reunion (Mortimer comp.) at the Westoe pub. Despite being let down by a couple of friends, I had a great night catching up with some old friends and got wasted at the Smugglers pub.Next morning I was going to see the BSB round at Knockhill in Scotland: Tucker range the bell at 7 as arranged, only for me to still be drunk – AND asleep. I managed to get into his car eventually and he drove us up there – stopping to allow me to puke at the roadside! Once there, the racing was great, although spoiled a little by the weather and organisers. (nice to see Jarse there too)
chuggy