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Post by janette on Sept 8, 2008 15:25:19 GMT
Is it too early to mention this? May 9th/10th 2009. www.thundersprint.com. I wonder if James will be able to make it this year, and are any of you planning to go again? |
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 8, 2008 15:39:28 GMT
It probably needed a new thread at some point - we've had the dates for 2009 on the 2008 thread for a while, so it's about time it got its own!
I'm definitely planning to go again, exam schedule permitting, regardless of whether or not Mr May can make it, as it was a bloody fantastic weekend and I had a great time. Hopefully, there will be somewhere to stay in Northwich once the Floatel closes down...
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Post by janette on Sept 8, 2008 15:49:35 GMT
I'm surprised the Floatel is still there to be honest. Northwich doesn't have a tourist trade to speak of, nor does it have any real business connections. Apart from the Thundersprint weekend, I can't see how anybody would want or need to stay in Northwich overnight. There are a few pubs etc that offer overnight accommodation, but it is a bit hit or miss. The Curious Orange that you all went to last time has closed down. Northwich is fast becoming a ghost town  |
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Post by dutchdiva on Sept 8, 2008 18:27:09 GMT
oh nice to know. I hope that james comes and I will also (since I did not come this year)
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Post by stigalicious on Sept 8, 2008 18:28:08 GMT
Ill go and camp in a tent ;D
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Post by lymaze on Sept 8, 2008 18:45:48 GMT
The Curious Orange has closed?  Come to London - you'd make a fortune. |
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Post by inky on Sept 8, 2008 20:51:53 GMT
The Curious Orange has closed? Come to London - you'd make a fortune. Oh no It was a superb restaurant. That's really sad. As for the HelltelFloatel, I know it was on it's last legs but the staff were great and breakfast was good. I draw the line at camping. There must be a Travelodge/Travel Inn somewhere in the area. I had a fab weekend, James or no James. I'm trying to persuade my mates hubbie to enter his lovely old bike. Trouble is that if he goes, I'm needed at home to look after his doggies. Why is life always complicated? |
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Post by Mayfayre on Sept 9, 2008 10:06:15 GMT
Thundersprint 2009 is def on my "To Do" list. When I spoke to the Floatel staff, they said they didn't know when it was closing, but it would probably be around May. If they have any sense at all, they'll keep it open for that weekend & give it a good send off.
Not sure I'm quite up for camping.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Sept 9, 2008 10:35:23 GMT
Ooh would be well wicked! I feel I gotta nick my dad's Goldwing bike to attend lol
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Post by Mayfayre on Sept 9, 2008 11:42:31 GMT
Just spoke to The Floatel - the old hotel will be staying open until the new one is ready, so we can still book in there! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 9, 2008 11:49:36 GMT
Hooray! (I think...) ;D
*dusts off travelling teapot*
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Post by Vixen on Sept 9, 2008 17:44:16 GMT
Hope I can afford to go next year! I'm supposed to be saving for a new car, a trip to America and Thundersprint! It's too expensive to live these days  |
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Post by stigalicious on Sept 9, 2008 23:03:37 GMT
*would prefer floatel considering weather*
But hey, Im stil open to camping- Im a girl who can rough it well!
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Post by Mayfayre on Sept 10, 2008 9:29:34 GMT
I'm not adverse to camping in general, just camping in Britain! OK, so it's easier to get tent pegs into mud, but it's far less pleasant to sleep in!
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Post by lew on Sept 10, 2008 13:39:46 GMT
It would spoil my heels and fur coat (camping I mean ;D)
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Post by blackopal on Sept 10, 2008 14:34:17 GMT
Here we go: www.thundersprint.co.uk/I didn't realise that the small motorbike featured in the acclaimed "James in Leather" thread photos is James' own beloved Moto Guzzi! I really like it. The small motorbikes are so much more approachable than the big, loud Harleys. Does James usually participate in this event every year? |
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Post by Liz on Sept 11, 2008 12:39:23 GMT
Does James usually participate in this event every year? He's been to two of the last three years, although had to pull out of last year's event owing to TG filming commitments in Japan.... fingers crossed for 2009! ;D |
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Post by Mayfayre on Sept 11, 2008 12:59:35 GMT
Here we go: www.thundersprint.co.uk/I didn't realise that the small motorbike featured in the acclaimed "James in Leather" thread photos is James' own beloved Moto Guzzi! I really like it. The small motorbikes are so much more approachable than the big, loud Harleys. Does James usually participate in this event every year? The very small motorbike is his Honda 90. The Guzzi is much bigger. It's the one with the panniers in the "James in leathers from behind" photo. I think he tries to participate every year. BBC permitting... |
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Post by blackopal on Sept 11, 2008 14:18:57 GMT
Here we go: www.thundersprint.co.uk/I didn't realise that the small motorbike featured in the acclaimed "James in Leather" thread photos is James' own beloved Moto Guzzi! I really like it. The small motorbikes are so much more approachable than the big, loud Harleys. Does James usually participate in this event every year? The very small motorbike is his Honda 90. The Guzzi is much bigger. It's the one with the panniers in the "James in leathers from behind" photo. I think he tries to participate every year. BBC permitting... Ah, OK - thank you. The one with the 30 on it is the Guzzi? I prefer the little Honda meself. Maybe James will put it up on Ebay some day.  |
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Post by maytastic on Sept 11, 2008 16:56:32 GMT
Maybe, but beware, if he finds you he might buy it back again (as happened with the Guzzi).
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Post by blackopal on Sept 11, 2008 17:08:56 GMT
Ugh shudders with revulsion - I'd have to endure meeting him twice then? You know I'd hate that. And if I didn't agree to sell the bike back to him, I suppose he'd be calling me on the phone or e-mailing me. No, no - it's simply not worth it.  |
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Post by maytastic on Sept 14, 2008 8:21:02 GMT
Ugh shudders with revulsion - I'd have to endure meeting him twice then? You know I'd hate that. And if I didn't agree to sell the bike back to him, I suppose he'd be calling me on the phone or e-mailing me. No, no - it's simply not worth it. I agree - how could you possibly cope with all that attention?! |
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Post by littleprincesssarah on Sept 14, 2008 14:06:24 GMT
I am not good at this "Finding places on a map" thing and the map on the site hasn't really helped cause I have no idea where Northwich is. ;D Can some one tell me if this is the right place ;D Where Northwich might beThank you!  |
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Post by dutchdiva on Sept 14, 2008 14:11:25 GMT
oh that does not work for me LPS so I can't help you.
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Post by littleprincesssarah on Sept 14, 2008 14:23:16 GMT
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Post by dutchdiva on Sept 14, 2008 14:24:45 GMT
yes that did work and I guess that is also the right town
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Post by maytastic on Sept 14, 2008 14:28:48 GMT
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Post by littleprincesssarah on Sept 14, 2008 14:32:13 GMT
Thank you Dutch and Devonsdarling! ;D When ever I type something in to a map website it comes up with about 50 million of that place. I just get confused. ;D
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Post by inky on Sept 14, 2008 14:55:17 GMT
It's only the venue for camping that has changed as far as I can see. The Thundersprint will still be in the centre of Northwich. Camping site this year was a couple of miles out of the town centre (I know, I walked there  after the stupid woman in the Tourist Information told us it was 'easy walking distance') |
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Post by janette on Oct 1, 2008 14:00:27 GMT
It's only the venue for camping that has changed as far as I can see. The Thundersprint will still be in the centre of Northwich. Camping site this year was a couple of miles out of the town centre (I know, I walked there after the stupid woman in the Tourist Information told us it was 'easy walking distance') It looks like camping has been cancelled altogether now. The story hasn't been updated on the Northwich guardian website yet, but basically Frank Melling has turned down the offer of £6000 and use of Verdin Park. Locally people were up in arms about the offer because Thundersprint is a business and set to make a nice profit from the event, so people didn't agree with giving them £6000 from rate payers money. To be honest, I have to agree. |
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Come to London - you'd make a fortune. 
I held you, you felt me, I touched you, you kissed me.......
"Complete, ridiculous, conceited....fatuous bubbly rubbish."
Does this work? 
after the stupid woman in the Tourist Information told us it was 'easy walking distance')