Over The Hills, But Not Far Away

My lack of exercise and the punishing eating regime of the Holland trip are starting to take their toll - so, a ride out on the MTB was called for. Only 14 miles but up and down a few decent hills. Feel a stack better for it too.

Flatland

Just back from 5 days in Nederland. Mostly eating, drinking and catching up with the Dutch arm of Family Barnett. Cracking weather and some good company - always enjoy my trip out there.

Stena Hollandica in Harwich. Nice boat (but not as good as Gaffers...)

Breakfast in Voorschoten Saturday morning:-

Assorted Barnetts (and a Little Leggett):-

Daytrip to Leiden (found the skateshop but it was gesloten). Leiden is a really nice place.

Went for a trip to Amsterdam - crazy busy place. Far too many tourists...

`Do you have them in a size smaller...?'

Dutch Guinness in Leidseplein - a good attempt but not quite right....C+

More Barnetts:-

Next is a week in Croyde....hope the weather holds.

At Last.....

Off on holiday tomorrow - 5 days in Holland catching up with the family then a week in Croyde, North Devon. Should get some skating in at Croyde or Braunton. Maybe even Barnstaple. And more than a few pasties. Can't wait.

This Week I have Mostly Been Listening To....

Sabs

I've had `Never Say Die' running round in my head all weekend. I blame Waj.....

Ariel Owners Club Annual Rally

This weekend was the Ariel Club Annual Rally in Alsager, Cheshire. I headed up there on Thursday on the 38 VH. The rally basically resolved into a three day drinking session with Wajs and Rollins with guest appearances by Squelchy and Nige and numerous others. Its all a bit vague. Bloody great weekend all in all. Heres a few snaps...

Andy and Janey Waj enjoying the sunshine before the onset of heavy drinking:-

Let There Be Motorbikes:-

You will respect mah authoritah - Officer Partridge heads out on patrol

Ere - I've got one like that Mister

Care in the Community:-

A strange Brummie bloke:-

Huge thanks to all of the Organising Committee and everyone who came along and enjoyed themselves.

Filtonious

Has a mid week skate at Filton with Wayne. Met some of the MAS boys. Lovely evening. Felt much better on my board. Getting up and down things I couldn't before. Nice and mellow.

This Week I Have Mostly Been Listening To....

DISCHARGE

Angry punk growlers from the early 80s. No easy listening here, matey boy. Early classics like Realities of War, Decontrol and Fight Back morphing into later stuff which is almost metal. Quality shouty sweary proper punk. None of this poppy crap. Love it. Keeps me sane.