Ride to the wall 11th October 2008: Support all our fallen troops.

[devon.john]

hello Colin
this event is in your area?. i am shore that by next year you and the glorious
101st will have a meeting point sorted out,
there is no problem geting a flag printed up, and with are military presence in
are club there more than a few that would be honored to represent are club and
lay a reef on are behalf
so its down to the rest of us to turn up and do are bit
get on to your reps to make this an official rides club event

john (old iron ass ) ps Colin 250mls in 3 hrs pasty power!!!

[llew]

Originally Posted by devon.john

john (old iron ass ) ps Colin 250mls in 3 hrs pasty power!!!

I knew it had to be.

[Ulysses]

As an individual Club Member (and a newbie at that), I am so pleased to read all these comments and suggestions by the Club members who were able to attend yesterday. As we have ALL said : what a great and worthwhile day.

As Warbird says, whilst our memories are still vivid (and that war widow conversation I had will last forever), lets get crackin on next year. Many of us have now suggested some form of HDRCGB organisation/presence/meeting point/wreath laying etc. I am sure many of us will have conversations with our Region reps and the Committee but that always take time.

I would imagine there will be Club members who, for their own reasons, do not want to support such an event and I'm sure there are HOG Chapter members and the "other" motorcycle organisations represented yesterday who feel the same way. Hey, we all have our experiences, memories and views on life. Its cool.

I, for one, volunteer as an impromptu "...I'll get involved in some sort of organisation...involvement...as an individual or a HDRCGB member..." for next year. Anyone else ? PM me with email addresses, mobile numbers if you want and I'll start a distribution list for info, ideas etc as you send them to me.

It will take a few of us but by all these postings there were a lot of us there (but we did'nt know it) and a whole lot more who have not or do not access the forum - I know, I spoke to dozens of Club members and the general sentiments have already been expressed by those of us who do post.

[Kiranerys-Jat]

how do you put anything else ref yesterday
met lots of folks doing the same thing for the same reason

paying respect too/ for those who cannot

swinny im in pict 5 cheers i was talkin to an old ex RE from glasgow
who was blown away with what was going on

ulysses look after that flag lad and like you spoke to many old yins who where there not associated with rttw

ref wreath laying it was laid at the same time as the other wreaths
if you need a wreath speak with your local british legion tell them why

and they will sort it out thats what i do

will we be there next year god willing we will
we are already sorting our digs for the fri night

devon john was good to see you and fbb c u soon

[Bosun]

sorry didnt get to chat to any guys
yes i know standing behind some during service, but didnt seem right time, then swept away in the mellee
photos here
Run to the Wall
although i rode up with local hog group i felt it was very nicely mixed

[Shifty]

Originally Posted by Bosun

sorry didnt get to chat to any guys

Just caught sight of you as we rode in; was just behind Swinny and beside your friend and mine, Jimmy.

[harleyshrew]

Way ta go Bosun yer got me sssssooooooooocool

[tester]

Nice pics Bosun. Kybs shovel looks good, shame that you leaned over a nicer bike to take the pic of it LOL.

[chilly]

[Charlieharley]

Originally Posted by Charlieharley

Hi All
I have this morning spoken to Pam (Treasurer and Secretary) at Birch Coppice Social Club B78 1SY who has said that camping would not be a problem but that she has had to restrict it to 50 tents (did not say what size of tent?) @ £3 per tent. Pam has also said we are more than welcome to meet and use the club on Friday night and that if numbers get to many then she will open the function room for us. So even if in a hotel near by what about an impromptu get together there on the Friday evening? There is also a fuel station 100m down the road.
Should you wish to stop/camp there on the Friday night you will need to let Pam know asp by phone either on 07983520151 or 01827892227 so that she can control numbers and find out arrival times so that she can coordinate staff. Hope this is of some help.
Aye Charlie

Hi All
Well a few of us made it to the Coppice on the Friday night and par took of a gallon or two of midlands hospitality Pam made us very welcome and has offered us the use of the club with camping next year. a great day and a great turn out. I would also like to add my vote to the show of club unity, flags flying. ect