Planned visit to The Armed Forces Arboretum, Staffordshire.
Hi Guys,
Sadly I missed Bisley this year due to a back injury at work, I had been recently informed by Eamon (Scrote) Shaw about the above event which is being organised by Nene Valley Chapter, and naturally this is very close to my heart, having lost many of my Para Comrades in one conflict or another (when I served my Queen and Country) up to and including Afghanistan.
I will be attending a Military Service this Thursday at 1400hrs. at The Garrison Church in Aldershot then on to The Military Cemetery for one of our youngest members, Private Peter Couter, age 20 of 2 Para, recently killed in Afghanistan.
It is my intention to visit The Arboretum in the next two weeks to make my own personal Pilgrimage to honour my Para Comrades.
check out the website at www.rttw.co.uk it gives the full information about this planned event.
There is also another website for Help for Heroes for those that wish to purchase a wristband personally, or they can be ordered in bulk. their website address is www.helpforheroes.org.uk
Please visit the website and order your wristband, ' WEAR IT WITH PRIDE ' and Remember,' THESE ARE OUR BOYS '
Best Regards,
Ride Safe,
Spud. (Airborne) TV Member.
RTTW
To see three 'You Tube' clips of the RTTW from the BBC & ITV news go to the Nene Valley web site @
http://www.nenevalleyhog.co.uk/new/
Well worth seeing.
Bernie (Bulldog)
RTTW
Hi Phill
Just to 'echo' what Paul said, thanks mate.
I also think that in nearly 40 years of biking it has got to be the best and emotional day of my biking life.
Bernie.
(ps (Sunday ride back) hope the car driver remembers what I said!!!)
Bernie
Thanks for that I really appreciate your comments, it makes it worth while if people enjoy themselves.
Thanks for the laugh you gave Paul & I on the way back! I hope you have made an impression on him, he deserved it! I'm going to nick name you BULLDOG because you would not let him go!
Phil
Hogonaharley
Bulldog
Thanks Phill
Bernie the BULLDOG. It's got a "nice" ring to that, Bulldog it is then, cheers mate.
Bernie, Bulldog.
RTTW - Thank you
Hi Phil,
I just wanted to post a word of thanks for a great day out yesterday :-)
The organisation was 1st class, the timings for the pick-ups were spot on and it was a really good day (and we didn't get lost once) :-).
It was terrific to see so many bikes and be riding amoungst them.
As one memeber said to me on the way home "what a great day, we have been riding from dawn until dusk"
Once again thank you for all the effort you put in.
Cheers,
Paul (Yellow Sportster Low)
RTTW
Thanks for that (YSL) I arrange rides in the hope that people will enjoy it, I must admitt that I was feeling it abit by the time I arrived home! But it was a great day & bear in mind this is now an annual event! We were very lucky with the weather which makes all the difference. Lets hope Hoggin the Bridge is a nice day as well.Phil
Hogonaharley
RTTW (Spud)
Hey Spud, Make sure you have my phone No with you, as you may find it difficult to find me @ Tamworth Services! 07973213854. Phil
Hogonaharley
Brightona
Hi Rachel ( Peewee ) ! I'm afraid i was misinformed re date for Brightona I can now confirm that it is the 12th October Sunday the day after RTTW. Phil
Hogonaharley
RTTW 11th Oct ( Sat )
HI Spudl I,m arranging an offical ride out to the Aboretum along with Surrey Chapter, keep a look out for up coming details. Phil Activities Officer.
Hogonaharley
RTTW
Hi Phil,
Thanks for that, I'll keep a weekly check or so, I can't miss this one.
I know that New Forest Chapter will be sending their largest contingent.
Best Regards Phil,
Spud.
www.rttw.co.uk
Hi Phil.
Can you register me in for this one, I'll be bringing my Daughter, Lynda, along with me, and all I need is the timings etc.
I'll be flying my Regimental flag and wearing my Para helmet.
Best regards,
Spud.
RTTW
Yes OK no problem : its £5 per person if you want the Bar Pin & Patch otherwise just turn up. Let me know what you want me to do?
I'm thinking of just meeting @ Chieveley Services @ 7.30 am for 8 am start. As this is not an offical ride.
Phil
Hogonaharley
Brightona
Hi Phil,
Can you please confirm to me when the brightona ride out is please? I have become a little confused!!
Cheers,
Rach (peewee)
RTTW
Hi Phil, Thanks for that, I may be arriving from Leicester, so If I'm not at Cheively, I'll meet up with you at Tamworth Services along with the other combined Chapters.
Best Regards,
Spud.
Hi Spud. Have received
Hi Spud.
Have received update e-mail from Nene Valley (1,000 Harley's so far!) I have your ticket, so if you are going to meet me @ Tamworth Services, make sure you have my phone N0 07973213854 Phil
Hogonaharley
Meet at Tamworth Services.
Hi Phil,
Thanks for that I've noted you mobile number and I have logged it into my mobile, my mobile number is 078 333 727 50
I'll see you at Tamworth, what is the timings ?
Best Regards,
Spud.
RTTW
Hi David, (Spud)
I have been doing some digging!
We should be leaving the last pickup @ around 9.00am @ Cherwell Valley Services on the M40 & travelling up the A43 to Towcester to join the A5 hopefully to arrive @ Tamworth around 10.30 am , I will be going straight to the petrol station as I'm on a Sportster! It might be a good idea if you are there before me to wait there for me ( I have a rubber HOG on the front of my bike a blue Sportie). Phil
Hogonaharley
RTTW
Hi David, (Spud)
I have been doing some digging!
We should be leaving the last pickup @ around 9.00am @ Cherwell Valley Services on the M40 & travelling up the A43 to Towcester to join the A5 hopefully to arrive @ Tamworth around 10.30 am , I will be going straight to the petrol station as I'm on a Sportster! It might be a good idea if you are there before me to wait there for me ( I have a rubber HOG on the front of my bike a blue Sportie).
Phil
Hogonaharley
RTTW
Thanks for that Phil, I have had to cancel my plans as far as coming from Leicester, so I'll now be travelling from home, is anyone meeting up at WAMSAD ? as it would be better for me, failing that, I'll meet up with you at Cherwell Services, I'll be there by 0845 approximately, I'll be leaving home at 0700hrs. I'll e-mail you to this effect as a second precaution.
Best Regards,
Spud.
RTTW
Hi Phil,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I know that we have kept in touch via mobile, but it's not the same as posting a reply on our Chapter website for all to see to know what an excellent job that you did, VERY WELL DONE, and THANK YOU.
I've been having problems over the past couple weeks with my Internet connection, and thankfully, all has now been resolved, thankfully, and hopefully, all is now well.
I'm not sure if any of the guys that attended the RTTW weekend are aware that there are a good few photographs on The Veterans website at www.theveterans.co.uk also, I received a DVD from Barry Turner, Barry is the official photographer of The National Forces Arboretum, he has taken over 350 photo's of the day's event, and they are absolutely awesome, you can order a copy of the photo's from Barry at, barry@puffindigital.fsnet.co.uk
Another date for your diary's guys, is The Southsea Para Spectacular next year 2009 (obviously) 4/5th. July, another one not to be missed.
Best regards,
Ride safe,
Spud.