Annual GTR Meet up May 2020.

[2kwacks]

Hi guys.. well from June 2019 to date is a time I would rather forget.. as in the June my mum fell and with her being 82 years old it caused serious complications as she was in hospital for 3 weeks then in a rest home.. she is at home at moment with limited movement..   but as most mothers of that age she is very demanding and dam right unreasonable and will not except carers as she is old fashioned and seems to think it's our responsibility to care for her.. to make matters worse my dad died in the August at the ripe old of age 88 as this come as a big shock as he never showed any illness but just passed away. I've book the stay at the hotel for the duration of the jolly boys trip but can't say for defo if I will be attending as it's not fair to leave my "significant other half" OTHER WISE KNOWN AS THE WIFE!! to deal with our present situation.. for this reason I've decided not to book the ferry day trip but if I do managed to make the trip I will of course try to get a sailing on the day if not I will just potter around Glencoe and be a loan wolf lol... However hopefully things may get better if they do I will attending the meet and most likely arrange to meet the "wolf" at some point.. possible at Lancaster services for the ride up north.. if all ok will be looking forward to the meet as not had a decent ride out except for odd back and forwards to work when the weather permitting and as the weather been crap lately that's only been a few times!

P.S sorry about the moan.. but just wanted to update the situation as most likely met a few of the guys  that are attending the trip when we met at the lower lode meet many years ago.

Regards dave

[PRD]

I hope things get better for you soon.

[David]

I've decided not to book the ferry day trip but if I do managed to make the trip I will of course try to get a sailing on the day.

If the Oban to Craignure ferry is not available, Calmac offer two alternative "Turn Up and Go!" routes to Mull.

Mull: Lochaline - Fishnish, https://www.calmac.co.uk/lochaline-fishnish-mull-ferry-summer-timetable

Ardnamurchan and Mull: Tobermory - Kilchoan, https://www.calmac.co.uk/tobermory-kilchoan-ardnamurchan-mull-ferry-summer-timetable

Have used all three crossings in the past.

[Lonewolf]

Dave, I fully understand where you are coming from. My Dad died very suddenly and unexpectedly one month ago tomorrow. My Dad was also 82, the same age as your Mum. He fell at home, he was admitted into hospital and we were told straight away he only had 24 to 48 hours. How do you prepare yourself for that?  Thirty something hours later he passed away.


The last few weeks have been very testing and emotionally draining. My Sister lives overseas so obviously every responsibility lay with me, however in a reassuring way it has been good to have that sole responsibility of giving the old man a good send off which I did. It doesn't make it any easier though.


Most people know I love my dogs, they have provided me with immense comfort and support, it's amazing how something so simple as a dog, can assist with the grieving process. One of my dogs, a Springer is on his last legs, he probably only has a few weeks left before we have to make that difficult decision, but when the time is right, we will let him go.


Its going to be difficult to process these two events and then go on a bike trip in May as if nothing has happened, but if I don't I am likely to go mad. I need some me time, I need to meet up with some old and new friends and I need to enjoy the hospitality which Scotland offers.


So roll on May and the Scottish trip, which I am looking forward to, Dave if we can, we will have a catch up weather and work permitting before the trip.

[2kwacks]

Steve.. Sorry to hear your dad passed away I certainly know the feeling of that kind of emptiness.. as my dad was the type of man that put others first.. so laid back nothing was to much trouble and always insisted of slipping me the odd tenner here and there even thou I didn't need it. suppose he remembered my younger years when I first got married and money was tight.. he used to say well I don't need it you do! he is sadly missed. I've also inherited his dog called buster he is a cross breed and we don't know what type of cross he is as my dad found him when he was a puppy on his travels 15 years ago. he is deaf/ partly blind and limps and a few years ago got attacked by other dog and ended up in the vets with various chunks missing and deep cuts  over most of his body needing stitchers then last year my dad noticed he had a lump the size of a tennis ball on his side and took him back to the vets but the vet said it is cyst and benign and due to his age said best to leave alone as it did not appear to give him any trouble.. but with my sense of humour!! I then suggested to my dad to rename him "LUCKY" lol..... which he frowned at first then when it sank in.. he burst out laughing. myself and my wife as always had a dog but mainly for my 2 daughters when they were young and when our last dog which was a cocker spaniel passed away age 14 years we never felt like getting another dog as my daughters had got married and moved out.. my both daughters have cocker spaniels now which are spoiled like babies they are both dog lovers in a big way. Anyway..  back on topic now I do plan if possible and going on the Scotland trip and agree live is for living and not dwelling over sad events, I may not book the ferry trip but if I do managed the trip I will try and book ferry on the day also as soon as the weather picks up we will arranged a ride out and before you say it.. it dose not need to be the PONDEROSA.. lol.. but you would do well to talk me out of it lol..... bye for now.

[Lonewolf]

I know we're going off track here a bit with the GTR meet and I apologise to anyone who should be new to this forum and who may stumble across this thread and think WTF are they talking about this for. I just want to say good on you for taking on Buster, many others which I have witnessed personally through the job, upon discovering that a family member who owned a pet has passed away have taken the heartless approach and simply had the pet PTS, regardless of its age. I have had to inwardly question people's principles many times in years past but also keep my opinions to myself for fear of apparently 'upsetting' grieving family members.


As for the Ponderosa I heard it was closing down and the site was going to open as a new BMW dealer. 

[2kwacks]

I know we're going off track here a bit with the GTR meet and I apologise to anyone who should be new to this forum and who may stumble across this thread and think WTF are they talking about this for. I just want to say good on you for taking on Buster, many others which I have witnessed personally through the job, upon discovering that a family member who owned a pet has passed away have taken the heartless approach and simply had the pet PTS, regardless of its age. I have had to inwardly question people's principles many times in years past but also keep my opinions to myself for fear of apparently 'upsetting' grieving family members.


As for the Ponderosa I heard it was closing down and the site was going to open as a new BMW dealer. 

well at least we will always get parking space... lol.................

[Lonewolf]

well at least we will always get parking space... lol.................

Cheeky twat. 

[O.C.]

Sorry to hear of the sad events that you have recently experienced Dave, I know exactly what its like having lost my dad in 1997 and my mom in 2003, it's never an easy time

Stay strong and hold on to your memories   

As I stated in a previous posting, May is the busiest month on my calendar, Gill myself and Oscar the Cocker are on holiday for the first week and then the  N.W 200 race week takes place at which we (our N.I bike club) put on a display, then in the third week I will be at the N.W Kawasaki Triples club rally weekend in Fleetwood, so as you can see I'm totally booked up for the whole month

[2kwacks]

Sorry to hear of the sad events that you have recently experienced Dave, I know exactly what its like having lost my dad in 1997 and my mom in 2003, it's never an easy time

Stay strong and hold on to your memories   

As I stated in a previous posting, May is the busiest month on my calendar, Gill myself and Oscar the Cocker are on holiday for the first week and then the  N.W 200 race week takes place at which we (our N.I bike club) put on a display, then in the third week I will be at the N.W Kawasaki Triples club rally weekend in Fleetwood, so as you can see I'm totally booked up for the whole month

Nice to hear from you Rog.. I assume you still have the BIG V, I know if you could make the meet you would. not sure yet if I will be attending but defo would like to go! let me know one of the days your at fleetwood if I'm available will pop up the m6 to meet you and have a chat. P.S how's the "older of the younger one" I.E  Geoff.. as he been in touch? bet he's still riding the BIG V if so do he know about the Scotland trip? bye for now..

SORRY to all for going of topic! from now on all replies from me will be about the jolly boys "get together"

[O.C.]

Nice to hear from you Rog.. I assume you still have the BIG V, I know if you could make the meet you would. not sure yet if I will be attending but defo would like to go! let me know one of the days your at fleetwood if I'm available will pop up the m6 to meet you and have a chat. P.S how's the "older of the younger one" I.E  Geoff.. as he been in touch? bet he's still riding the BIG V if so do he know about the Scotland trip? bye for now..

SORRY to all for going of topic! from now on all replies from me will be about the jolly boys "get together"

You would be welcome to pop in to the Fleetwood rally (Fleetwood Rugby Club) however it is on the same weekend as the GTR meeting ! 

Geoff now has a V 650 .... I do Still have the V1000     

[Rusty]

Just pitch in if I may by just saying how sorry I am to hear of this sadness and losses of both Steve and Dave. It is always a sad time and perhaps as we ourselves get older we can appreciate our own lives a little more. Thats all. Back to the topic in question ....... Roll on the 2020 meet up !

[Lonewolf]

 

[GLA55Y]

Hear hear

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[O.C.]

Just read your earlier post correctly Steve, I would like to add my condolences following the sudden loss of your Dad,