Andy Sunday 8th November 2015
Well today was a really special Club ride, our annual trip to Duxford War Museum for the Remembrance Day service. It was also special as Andy Greenwood had agreed to lead the ride, his only provisor being providing he could actually get out of bed in time to reach the 9am start which left the Star & Garter, Chelveston at 9am.
I thought I had left things a bit tight as I approached the Chelveston War Memorial just before 0850 and noticed Mark about to cross over the road into the pub forecourt and as I turned in I became a little concerned as the only people were Mark and myself……..the weather was a bit dull but it wasn’t raining and surely a little bit of seasonal weather is what you expect at the start of the 2nd week of November. A few minutes later and another bike arrived still no Andy and also none of the regular come rain come shine club riders – was this going to be our fist Remembrance day flop?
As the minutes ticked by a few more arrived and then with four minutes to spare ANDY and his lad on pillion arrived………..phew he said I thought I was going to miss the start! He then started, as only Andy can to study his route, which after someone pointed he was planning to set off in the wrong direction seemed that he had a fair idea of where he was heading and we might even get there……….well he was still very tired and as he loosened his motorcycle jacket we gained the impression that he must have been kicked out of bed and wondered that was really his blue and white striped pyjamas under his bike gear …………………so convinced were some that had he not been wearing his skid lid we reckon he would have been a dead ringer for his childhood mate Andy Pandy. Any youngsters reading this – show it to your parents and they will explain………….
Getting back to the ride…..CONGRATULATIONS ANDY not only did you get everyone there without any hassle but you succeeded in another Club First, as we arrived with one more rider than when we started. As tail end Charlie after a few miles I noticed another bike fast approaching in my rear mirrors it was none other than our other “Mr Timekeeper” - Phil Short.
Total numbers, although less than normal for reasons already stated, being 10 bikes with 11 people including someone that has been a bit of a stranger the last couple of years Bill Wright ( Mr SIA Charity Calendar) – it was nice to see you Bill and no longer on a monster BMW but a rather nifty looking sports version which unfortunately I never got the opportunity to take a picture of or discover what model it was.
Lots of interesting bikes in the car park, my favourites were of course the Douglas, Sunbeam and BSA…………..and best of all other than a few light showers on the way we stayed dry and the sun even attempted to peek through at Duxford.
Matt
See photos on gallery 2 of the website.
Well today was a really special Club ride, our annual trip to Duxford War Museum for the Remembrance Day service. It was also special as Andy Greenwood had agreed to lead the ride, his only provisor being providing he could actually get out of bed in time to reach the 9am start which left the Star & Garter, Chelveston at 9am.
I thought I had left things a bit tight as I approached the Chelveston War Memorial just before 0850 and noticed Mark about to cross over the road into the pub forecourt and as I turned in I became a little concerned as the only people were Mark and myself……..the weather was a bit dull but it wasn’t raining and surely a little bit of seasonal weather is what you expect at the start of the 2nd week of November. A few minutes later and another bike arrived still no Andy and also none of the regular come rain come shine club riders – was this going to be our fist Remembrance day flop?
As the minutes ticked by a few more arrived and then with four minutes to spare ANDY and his lad on pillion arrived………..phew he said I thought I was going to miss the start! He then started, as only Andy can to study his route, which after someone pointed he was planning to set off in the wrong direction seemed that he had a fair idea of where he was heading and we might even get there……….well he was still very tired and as he loosened his motorcycle jacket we gained the impression that he must have been kicked out of bed and wondered that was really his blue and white striped pyjamas under his bike gear …………………so convinced were some that had he not been wearing his skid lid we reckon he would have been a dead ringer for his childhood mate Andy Pandy. Any youngsters reading this – show it to your parents and they will explain………….
Getting back to the ride…..CONGRATULATIONS ANDY not only did you get everyone there without any hassle but you succeeded in another Club First, as we arrived with one more rider than when we started. As tail end Charlie after a few miles I noticed another bike fast approaching in my rear mirrors it was none other than our other “Mr Timekeeper” - Phil Short.
Total numbers, although less than normal for reasons already stated, being 10 bikes with 11 people including someone that has been a bit of a stranger the last couple of years Bill Wright ( Mr SIA Charity Calendar) – it was nice to see you Bill and no longer on a monster BMW but a rather nifty looking sports version which unfortunately I never got the opportunity to take a picture of or discover what model it was.
Lots of interesting bikes in the car park, my favourites were of course the Douglas, Sunbeam and BSA…………..and best of all other than a few light showers on the way we stayed dry and the sun even attempted to peek through at Duxford.
Matt
See photos on gallery 2 of the website.
