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Sounds good - and with a B&B attached it should cater for all of our needs! We’d be staying during peak season so happy to send a deposit if we need to secure the booking.

I can’t book my annual leave that far in advance - but shouldn’t be a problem!

Glad it got diagnosed, Cynic - well done for speaking up in order to get checked out. A friend of mine did similar a couple of years back (re. feeling lethargic) and it was that which caused them to find cancer. You never know what could be lurking. I’ll confess to not knowing much about diabetes, but stick with the diet change and try not to see it as a burden. Someone at my old school has diabetes, but has never been able to “embrace” it. Below-the-knee leg amputation, blindness to the point where she has one glass eye, and many other complications means she doesn’t work and can’t lead much of a life. I don’t really have sympathy for her as these have been self-inflicted by her not able to accept the lifestyle changes required. As Katie said - check specific charities for guidance and support. They may even hold evening talks where you can get your own questions answered? Seeing a nutritionist on help with recipes and meal plans could also take the stress away for you.

I popped the Pilot Streets onto my YBR. Much better than the originals and quite confidence inspiring when I was starting out.

I popped the Pilot Streets onto my YBR. Much better than the originals and quite confidence inspiring when I was starting out.

Wellcome! I started off with a YBR, great little bikes.

Welcome, Mark!

Welcome along!

Yeah they sold out crazily fast...!

That would be incredibly kind. I’d be up for that (dates depending) and I’d happily camp to free up rooms for others. I’ll even have room on my bike for a few beers to share [emoji41]

Welcome! [emoji846]

Very nice indeed [emoji106]

I’ll do my best to join you guys this time. By the sounds of it you did well with the Peak District trip. [emoji846]

Oh dear, Slice - glad you made it back in one piece. I had some guy yesterday overtaking two lorries on a bend with solid white lines down the middle. It was a 50 mph single carriageway and all I can say is I’m glad I was on my bike and not in the car. He was just being impatient and hadn’t read the road. I saw him momentarily panic when he saw me round the bend but thankfully he was in a fast car and decided to continue flooring it to complete his move. Had I of been a car he wouldn’t have fitted through the gap.

Ahh glad I wasn’t the only one with poor visibility at the top...!! Yeah the F800 is a good size bike - I’m not cramped at all with the luggage and weather protection is pretty good. Not the most exciting bike but it does everything very well and without complaint. However I’m not tall and I actually have a different seat on which adds 4cm (so you can imagine how low the stock one is...!) even with this new seat I still find the bike very low. I am considering replacing it next year, unless I could afford to keep it as a hack.

I’m sure I did it on a weekend around the same time of year last time but then I hardly encountered anyone on the roads. Still, it didn’t spoil my trip, everyone was courteous so I can’t complain. The only numpty I came across was a caravan up on Applecross Pass. They had caused bedlam [emoji849] Anyway - now for a couple of snaps. I hope these will work as I’m uploading them for the first time via the Tapatalk app... The obligatory snap of my bike at the start of Applecross Pass... The breathtaking views (said sarcastically) at the viewing point up the top of Applecross Pass... Not many scenery snaps en route as I was enjoying the ride... And finally up at John O’Groats... Looks like I carried a lot for the total duration but the roll bag comes in the most use for stuffing a wet tent, etc. into it. Plus I took all food and water supplies so I only had to think about fuel. My top box was empty too in order to store my tank bag or lid. The bike is due another service now... [emoji53]

Welcome Yan!

Hey Kev [emoji846] hope you’re well! Yes the weather this weekend was an odd one... So I ended up going to Scotland and completing the NC500 in 2 days. To be honest I’ve done much of it before - but the first time doing it in its entirety and also the notorious Applecross Pass. What I did notice was the huge increase in traffic from tourism. A bit of a shame really. Anyway, 1600 miles in total, and almost a similar number of midge bites from my overnight stay in Torridon. I’m back home now and ready to embark upon the mission of drying all my kit out.

Cool thanks - I’ve done the ferry at Corran before. I’ve still no clue where to go this weekend, I’m weather watching today! But the dog is in kennels and I’ve just finished loading up the bike, so I’ll definitely be going somewhere. [emoji41]

Thanks Slice [emoji846] hope you’re well!

Hey guys! [emoji847] glad to see you’re all still here. Blackie - yeah it’s typical that the weather forecast looks crap. I was going to camp as well. Not sure what Bealach na Bà is like in the wet... Anyway, I might reassess and consider another part of the country. I just fancy I final long jaunt before the weather really turns.

Hey Drewps, great to hear from you [emoji106] I did see you guys had met up in the Peak District, would have loved to join you but think I needed a little break from the area. Still I hope it was more fun (nicer food) than Squires which I understand is this weekend? Well done for doing the NC500 - I probably did about two thirds of it on my Street Triple but funnily enough I’m looking at doing it in its entirety before the terrible weather arrives. Considering it this weekend, but it would be a condensed trip with camping. Spain is next on my list (next year maybe). Perhaps I was lucky but I did 3000 miles in France from Calais down to the Pyrenees and back again and found the French so considerate and aware. I’d love to go back to France and explore in more detail.

Hey all - long time no speak, I hope everyone is well? ? Sorry I've not been around for a long time - I'm sure I've missed out on some meets. I am still riding though and even went over to France on the bike this year - my first time. Anyway, I'm not sure who of the regulars still frequent this joint...

Great to hear from you again Numan :-)

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