A weekend away

Not every weekend is to be spent on Marvin so this weekend we went to one of Neil's favourite bike rallies the Ides of March. So Saturday morning found us packing Tony up with tent and sleeping bags, and after sticking on as many layers as possible we set off for the Shepherds Rest near Todmorden ( was it Mankinholes or Lubnutts... Wonderful names anyway!). Despite a slight navigational error we arrived at the site to see snow on the hilltops and it was to say the least bracing. First job was to put up the tent a job enlivened by the arrival of Squires Alan and Sue ( two of Neil's clubmates) After catching up on the news and a quick gossip we headed to the pub. And what a fine pub it was! Good beer served by lovely staff, great food and even better company. Loads of old mates to catch up with and new ones to meet. But Marvin had not been forgotten cos we had the best part of 200 stickers advertising this site with us. So with the help of some friends we went to work and soon most of the rallyists,the pub staff and a few bemused locals were wearing Marvin stickers! We got loads of interest and quite a few volunteers if either of us have to drop out! Hopefully it mite even get us a bit of sponsorship! Closing time ( whenever it was) came round too quick as always and we wobbled our way back to the tent.
Morning dawned colder than ever and we were glad to get to the pub for a full english breakfast and a gallon of coffee. Then the worst bit of every rally.... packing everything back onto the bike to go home! Goodbyes were said and not that long after we were back in the warm in Barnsley. Thanks goes to the Salford Centurions for another blinding weekend... and can we have our badges please?
And next weekend.....back to Marvin