Sunday 9 December 2012

Festive Toy Run

Another year, another toy run. Instead of driving up to the start for this one. We decided to walk round the corner and catch it as it came past the end of the road. 1700 bikers ina  convoy that took the best part of an hour to pass us.

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As ever, there was a mix of ages and machines. Everything from superbikes down to a tuc tuc were decorated and ridden along.

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A team of reindeer riders flanked a sleigh on a trailer. The crowd cheered them on.

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It was nice to have some sunshine for once, the good weather bringing the crowds out to line the road on both sides.

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As the convoy finished, a lone Santa waved them away and the crowds headed home. Its always a nice end to the year to watch this heart warming sight.

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Steve

Saturday 1 December 2012

Festive cheer at JK

Following the success of the last couple of open days, VW parts suppler Just Kampers, decided to throw open the doors once more for some Christmas fun. Blue skies and sunshine disguised the fact it well below zero as I chipped ice of the Camper. We met up in the carpark of the shop with only a handful of other people there. Kim and Lily took Passat power as they were going on to the Panto later and our friend Steve came in his new T4.

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The company had set up a few of the staff vehicles out front and some stalls selling gifts and goodies as well as the seconds shelf in the warehouse and the counter to buy stuff at 10% off. We wandered around in the cold.

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Inside Lily settled down to some colouring while we nibbled mince pies and hot chocolate. Thumbing through the catalogue so see what purchases to make later.

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With minds made up we headed back in. New seals and parts for the T4 and a shiny new steering wheel and cup holder for the camper. I have to wait until the 25th for the wheel but the holder was fitted straight away. No more errant drinks in the van!

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We noshed on free burgers before heading home. It was filling up nicely, the weather and the discount bringing people out for the day.

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The camper got treated to a quick jetwash to get rid of the grime on the way home. The steering wheel will come later.

Steve.