Yep, that Kings Head Hotel in Keswick. :clap: The venue for our annual meet.
I had a ride up to Keswick today to suss the place out, very nice it is too. I even saw a GTR just outside Keswick at about half past one, was it anyone on here? Dark coloured, two up, heading out of Keswick.
Here's a few pics of my ride out today, the first one isn't that far from Keswick as you approach it from Windermere side.
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Same location, but with a far more interesting object in the foreground. :whistling:
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One of our two venues.
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Some interior shots.
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Dogs are very welcome. Is anyone fetching their dog? Richard might I suppose if he heads up on his trike.
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A lovely, jubbly, Cumberland sausage & mash.
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This'll be Charlies empty glass of red wine. :001_icon16:
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Plenty of outdoor seating in case the weather holds out for us.
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A decent level, tarmac car-park and an overflow car-park to the side which is gravel.
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Scenic views to the rear.
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The restaurant. Very posh, although it reminds me of Asif's dining room. :popcorn:
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The reception area.
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A small shop within the pub area no doubt selling locally sourced products.
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Stopped off at Windermere on the way home.
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And then stopped off at Kirby Lonsdale also.
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Still a very good turn out even at about half past three.
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great Recon work
:sweet: pics.............. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Charlie747 on March 23, 2015, 07:31:27 AM
:sweet: pics.............. :mfr_lol:
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Nice report and pics. 1 question does it have a bowling alley :whistling:
Quote from: pross on March 23, 2015, 08:10:40 AM
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Nice report and pics. 1 question does it have a bowling alley :whistling:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
We could get one built as we know you will miss the NOISE :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Lovely pics Steve.. I will be with baby in Prague. :yes:
Maybe it was Dibz you saw as he was 2 up in the area...
Good report and lovely pictures Steve, exept that one where a Massive lump of metal is blocking THE WHOLE of Windermere off. :whistling: :mfr_lol: :smiley:
Quote from: Débs on March 23, 2015, 02:15:54 PM
Lovely pics Steve.. I will be with baby in Prague. :yes:
Maybe it was Dibz you saw as he was 2 up in the area...
I thought he lived in Scotland? If it was him he needs to post something in the Spotted section.
Quote from: Débs on March 23, 2015, 02:15:54 PM
Lovely pics Steve.. I will be with baby in Prague. :yes:
Maybe it was Dibz you saw as he was 2 up in the area...
Wasn't me I'm afraid Débs.. I was here near Falkirk!!
I've ridden and driven past the Kings Head countless times, and only once stopped for a meal, which, if I remember correctly was very good
Maybe I'll come along to the gathering to say hello :yes:
OC, I would expect nothing else, your'e virtually on the doorstep compared with the rest of us.
Quote from: The Wolf on March 24, 2015, 06:56:34 PM
OC, I would expect nothing else, your'e virtually on the doorstep compared with the rest of us.
I used to be a lot closer prior to our relocation Steve...but that wouldn't get in the way of a run up towards Keswick :yes:
As usual ... nice piccies Steve .. lovely looking place indeed. I am sure you will all love it :yes: :yes:
Nice to see some people actually at Kirby Lonsdale .. the only 2 times I have been there with Steve it was deserted !!
Debs .. have a nice time in Prague .. was there 2 years ago and its a fascinating place .. although a bit chilly in March when we went. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Débs on March 23, 2015, 02:15:54 PM
Lovely pics Steve.. I will be with baby in Prague. :yes:
Maybe it was Dibz you saw as he was 2 up in the area...
You'll love Prague Debs ( I don't know if you've been before) we been a couple of times but usually for the Christmas fayre which is brilliant
Enjoy your visit and don't forget the pics
Quote from: O.C. on March 27, 2015, 10:36:16 AM
You'll love Prague Debs ( I don't know if you've been before) we been a couple of times but usually for the Christmas fayre which is brilliant
Enjoy your visit and don't forget the pics
Im going to Bratislava first then on to Prague.
I am camping in France the week before.. I get back on the Sunday then off again on the Monday. I need to be in Bratislava for Wednesday so going to put baby on the train at Dusseldorf to Vienna. Ive booked a single cabin for the overnight journey :banana:
Quote from: Débs on March 27, 2015, 01:01:39 PM
Im going to Bratislava first then on to Prague.
I am camping in France the week before.. I get back on the Sunday then off again on the Monday. I need to be in Bratislava for Wednesday so going to put baby on the train at Dusseldorf to Vienna. Ive booked a single cabin for the overnight journey :banana:
Have you won the lottery Debs and keeping quiet or are you a millionaire :mfr_lol:
Sounds like a cracking trip enjoy :yes:
Quote from: pross on March 27, 2015, 02:47:09 PM
Have you won the lottery Debs and keeping quiet or are you a millionaire :mfr_lol:
Sounds like a cracking trip enjoy :yes:
I'm broke Pross... :mfr_lol:
If I had money I would have bought the 2015 GTR. :yes: And I wouldn't be living in a 2 bedroom flat. :no:
Quote from: Débs on March 27, 2015, 03:55:09 PM
I'm broke Pross... :mfr_lol:
If I had money I would have bought the 2015 GTR. :yes: And I wouldn't be living in a 2 bedroom flat. :no:
ditto on the bike .
No wonder your broke with all these trips :mfr_lol: I don't blame you.
We are only here once it's not a rehearsal :mfr_lol: