The Big Knock 2012

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Home Safe, sunburned head.

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Here are pictures from The Big Knock 2012!

http://tinyurl.com/c5qwpdt

Let me know if it works ok, sometimes the Micro$oft SkyDrive gives me fits linking to it...
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Big_Willy_USA wrote:Here are pictures from The Big Knock 2012!

http://tinyurl.com/c5qwpdt

Let me know if it works ok, sometimes the Micro$oft SkyDrive gives me fits linking to it...
You can post them here using the attachment feature found below the box you type a message in. Using this is best for us for it means pics get archived.
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just thought i mention this years big knock ,it was great it was my first diesel rally and i was really impressed ,it has given me some good ideas for future projects,my diesel enfield made it back to yorkshire with ease,up the M25 /A1 ALL THE BEST PAUL.
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Thanks for coming all, I'll try & get some sort of report up soon but they'll be more shots than words probably.

Sean, you left you seat behind mate. Don't worry, we can send it you if you like? :D
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Coach Wrote:
"You can post them here using the attachment feature found below the box you type a message in. Using this is best for us for it means pics get archived."
Are you sure? I had the impression that server space was a concern. I'd be happy to post them here, but do not want to run afoul of the image posting rules. Is there a recommended image size?
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Great video! Shame I arrived as the ride out was getting back :(

My pictures from the event:

http://www.fotifixes.com

It was a good event! lots of unusual bikes turned out and everybody was very nice and friendly :) Shame about the weather but oh well!
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Nice meeting, so thanks for the effort putting it together. however why are we not allowed..........
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Good to see you Erik & thanks for bringing 3 bikes over :D ignore our road signs, you can make as many Tracks as you want here with the T800's - it's always a pleasure to see them :D
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Another brilliant rally down in Billingshurst - it goes in the diary every year now :D

Thanks for organising Stuart - it was great to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

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hang onto it for me. :D had a fabby time.you were all grate .thanks. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D me and sonke made it to norfolk ok, but he droped his bike just inside the border ,no probs he fixed it with a bit of wood and a 2nd ww tank??? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: . 2013 ragh ragh ragh :| !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So NFN, let me get this straight, you didn't bring a tent, but did bring a chair?

Still at least the swag-bag and tarp was a lot better than Ola's sleeping-bag-in-the-rain technique.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emscherblues/7337810438/
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We discovered our tent isn't waterproof at all! GRR oh well!
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alexanderfoti wrote:We discovered our tent isn't waterproof at all! GRR oh well!
Are you sure? Alot of newbies in tents think they got a leaker when what they got was condensation (cooler outside than warm bodies inside). You need ventilation!!

http://sectionhiker.com/how-to-prevent- ... densation/

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ge ... tent-.html
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I thought Jeff had an indoor swimming pool..... :D
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coachgeo wrote:
alexanderfoti wrote:We discovered our tent isn't waterproof at all! GRR oh well!
Are you sure? Alot of newbies in tents think they got a leaker when what they got was condensation (cooler outside than warm bodies inside). You need ventilation!!

http://sectionhiker.com/how-to-prevent- ... densation/

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ge ... tent-.html
Yeah, there are holes in the seams where the bedroom attaches :(
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Diesel Dave wrote:Home Safe, sunburned head.

Cheers Guys.
:D i love you dave xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Oi, quit that!

Haven't recovered from my last prostate check yet. :oops:
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I'm desperately trying not to remember I'm almost 40.

And not to see twirling piglets.
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It all started with a woman...

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It usually does...
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I had no idea that turning 40 involved such a severe increase in the number of prostate examinations or is this something only affecting Sean?
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Normal for Norfolk......apparently.

Everywhere else has to pay extra :lol:
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I've just posted a write up of the event. Sorry if I missed anyone :!: That's for making it such a good one this years guys :D :D :D

http://www.dieselbike.net/BritishRally1 ... ally12.htm

There's bound to be a few typo's in there but darned if I can see any - I can hardly see the screen after cropping & compiling that lot :D
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Diesel Dave wrote:So NFN, let me get this straight, you didn't bring a tent, but did bring a chair?

Still at least the swag-bag and tarp was a lot better than Ola's sleeping-bag-in-the-rain technique.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emscherblues/7337810438/
i never got wet,so na,, na na,na nagh. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Crazymanneil wrote:It all started with a woman...

:wink:
for bert ,yes.
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BertTrack wrote:I'm desperately trying not to remember I'm almost 40.

And not to see twirling piglets.
:oops: prod prod :oops:
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Diesel Dave wrote:Oi, quit that!

Haven't recovered from my last prostate check yet. :oops:
:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: prod prod :oops: :oops:
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