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Offline voxonda

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« on: August 03, 2012, 06:46:07 AM »
Getting a bit nervous, just a few days and will leave for the 2012 ManxGP on the Isle of Man, with my two sons Graeme and Bryan. Finally meeting Alex (member Darvill Racing here) in person. Hoping to meet some more along the way, know LordMoonpie will be there. Also nice to meet in person.
Alex allowing me to ride one of the Peter Darvill bikes at the Jurby festival August 26th. Hope to have a lot of fun. Feel very privileged.
Also hope to see some interesting bikes and races of course......
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2012, 07:44:36 AM »
Hey Boss, which route are you taking to get there?

Sam. ;)
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2012, 08:21:39 AM »
First plan was to go by airplane, but find it too much hassle. So taking the van up to Calais trough the Tunnel, and then on to Liverpool and then..........voila!
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2012, 08:32:33 AM »
M1, M6 and M62 to Liverpool ?

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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2012, 08:37:34 AM »
Yep, that's the plan.
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2012, 08:44:12 AM »
If you're running ahead of time when you reach Junction 21 M6 (last one before M62) and fancy an English cuppa tea, I'm just 3 minutes from that junction, you and your family are more than welcome.
If you need an overnight stay, I can manage 3 to 4 at a push.

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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2012, 08:49:23 AM »
You're a true gentleman Sam. :)
Certainly keep that in mind, and lets swap phone#'s, just in case.
Thanks for the offer.

Cheers, Rob, Graeme and Bryan.
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2012, 09:29:27 AM »
0797 172 1693 is my cell. From a Dutch phone, I think you have to put 44 and remove the 0.
That would make it 44 797 172 1693, pehaps it would be a good idea to check or you can just use a public phone fron any service area on the motorway network.

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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2012, 09:53:00 AM »
You're correct 44(0).....................
Same here: My number is 31611044837.

We'll be in touch.

Rob
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2012, 09:55:03 AM »
Don't do anything you might regret Rob. ;) ;) ;D
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2012, 10:37:14 AM »
Thanks for the warning Mike! ;)
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2012, 01:21:40 PM »
Sounds like a great time, have fun fellas.
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2012, 02:01:34 PM »
Thnx Brent, will do and will show some pic's when back.

Cheers, Rob
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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2012, 03:03:40 PM »
Looking forward to it Rob.

I have been bagging the sunshine in advance ;o)

The 600's are just about ready and we have our last road test over here this weekend.

14 days to go...

Regards,
Alex
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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2012, 07:02:02 PM »
Sounds like great fun guys, play safe.  Pics please Rob. ;)
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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2012, 07:35:47 AM »
Hey Rob, what date and time is your boat from Liverpool to the IoM? Would be good to see you if possible?
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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2012, 08:25:08 AM »
Hey Nick,

Boat sailing August 20th at 19.15

Cheers mate, hope we can meet.

Rob

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« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2012, 11:20:43 AM »
Just week to go.....................................................man, getting' anxious now.
The bike I am allowed to ride during the Jurby Festival, very, very honoured!

The only SOHC to have won a Endurance Worldchampionship.
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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #18 on: August 13, 2012, 12:52:06 PM »
Smiling.....


Can't wait to see you all (inc Lord Moonpie)...

Regards,
A
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« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2012, 02:59:06 PM »
I remember seeing the bike at the Thundersprint a few years back. 8)
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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2012, 03:02:35 PM »
Cor, that was a few years ago now ;o)
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« Reply #21 on: August 13, 2012, 04:22:41 PM »
It would be 03 or 04 at a guess Alex, it was at Northwich.

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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2012, 10:36:08 PM »
04 if my memory serves, I think it was my first Thundersprint.


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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2012, 04:59:15 AM »
Quote from: Darvill Racing on August 13, 2012, 12:52:06 PM
Smiling.....


Can't wait to see you all (inc Lord Moonpie)...

Regards,
A
Hey what you saying Alex?! Sounds like I'm a bad smell compared to the other guys....mind you, if I've been to Deveraux's first then you'd be right :D

Looking forward to the trip too even thogh I'm doubtful the bike will be ready and reliable for the parade lap, the final electrical parts are somewhere between here and the USA right now :-(

Hope to see you all soon!

PS - Alex, do you have any contact details for SAnthony 'Slick' Bass on the island? I hear he has a good dyno setup and knows what to do with classic bikes...
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Re: ManxGP
« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2012, 07:07:39 AM »
Nearly Ready !!!!
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