Not Long Now!

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  1. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #1 andyc1, Mar 13, 2021
    Well things are looking up :) Time changes in a few weeks! Here in NI, I think were out of lockdown on the 1st :) I've been off furlough a wee while now, very very busy and will be even more so in the coming weeks, but also means earning very nicely :) vaccine rollout is doing well :) new superduke could be on the horizon :rolleyes: I think this spring/summer will do a good job of making up for the last one :)
    Oh and I threw out the biggest waste of money the other day... a 2020 calendar :grinning:
     
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  2. Dave49

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    #2 Dave49, Mar 13, 2021
    It has been a long miserable winter, and I'm doing some work away from home this month, so I too can't wait for next month and getting the bikes out.:)
     
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  3. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #3 andyc1, Mar 13, 2021
    One of the first things on my agenda.... nip over to Cairnryan, up to Dunoon ferry and at least a couple of days in the glorious highlands and/or Cairngorms. Heaven :)
     
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  4. joe mc donald

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    #4 joe mc donald, Mar 13, 2021
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    With you whole heartedly. Let us hope. I am booked up for N Ireland in may just a week but looking forward to it. Then August we are supposed to heading for Disney land Florida as a whole family. So yes hoping.
    Joe.
     
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  5. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #5 andyc1, Mar 13, 2021
    Let me know if you fancy a wee run up the coast and a coffee ;)
     
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  6. Dougie D

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    #6 Dougie D, Mar 13, 2021
    I think here in Scotland we are in full lockdown until mid April, dont know when hospitality will be allowed to open. But as soon as we are allowed to travel I'm away even if it means taking my tent o_O
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    #7 joe mc donald, Mar 13, 2021
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    Sure will and we will have a good day out in the greatest little island ever visited and blessed by God himself. Not to mention my Dad.
    Joe.
     
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  8. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #8 andyc1, Mar 13, 2021
    Go for a ride... GS's fall under the touring category though so as long as you dont own one your good to go :p
     
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  9. Dave49

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    #9 Dave49, Mar 13, 2021
    I don't know when lockdown will officially end in Scotland, but assuming you're not planning to stay anywhere overnight, I think a solo motorcycle ride is about as safe an activity as I can think of. First sunny day in April, and I'll be off for the day. At 72, I don't have that many years left, so carpe diem...
     
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  10. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    #10 Dougie D, Mar 13, 2021
    As long as you leave the luggage off it's fine ;)
     
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    #11 Tallpaul, Mar 13, 2021
    I was a little dubious about SORN when it first started, but now we can tax or claim refunds in 5 minutes instead of planning ahead or queuing at the Post Office. I still think it is an unfair and outdated method of taxation though.
     
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  12. joe mc donald

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    #12 joe mc donald, Mar 14, 2021
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    Wondering about the isolation thing. Someone has told me if we go over by ferry we then have to isolate for ten days. Have you heard anything about isolation.
    Joe.
     
  13. roadrider

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    #13 roadrider, Mar 14, 2021
    I've booked a week off from the 29th March so I hope we'll be able to go riding.
     
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  14. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #14 andyc1, Mar 14, 2021
    Thats news to me Joe. I wouldn't have thought so since its all the UK
     
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  15. joe mc donald

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    #15 joe mc donald, Mar 14, 2021
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    Thanks mate. See you soon then.
    Joe.
     
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  16. Smilinjack

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    #16 Smilinjack, Mar 14, 2021
    You're right Paul, but as you observe, it's made life easier. I have literally got up on a sunny winter's day and taxed a bike there and then so l could have a ride out. :)
     
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    #17 crazydave, Mar 14, 2021
    WELL its certainly going to be the ...NEED FOR SPEED .... shortly , wonder how many of us get on our bikes an think ...FUCK , THIS BIKES FAST :):):):):)
     
  18. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #18 Helmut Visor, Mar 14, 2021
    Hmmmm...:rolleyes:

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  19. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    #19 Dougie D, Mar 14, 2021
    i never bother to sorn it ,for all the difference in price it's as well to keep it on the road, as there are always good days for bike runs during the off season
     
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  20. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #20 andyc1, Mar 14, 2021
    6 months tax is worth it to me for that odd run you get through the winter :)
     
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