Ron Lawson
Scarborough Light Parade
The weather was extremely good to us it shone the hole week end with 300 to 400 goldwings there, a good time was had by all. During the Light Parade hundreds of spectators came out to see the bike all lit up, what a marvelous sight to see. Many bikes went round the rout two or three time I had a great time with all my friends. Sadly there was a disaster for one poor biker from Border Wings whose bike caught fire due to a fuel leek We were about 20meters from the fire as it shot up more that 3 or 4 meters. Cars started to turn and bump over the kerb in the centre of the road and thankfully no one was hurt and the fire engine where there in minuets and put out the fire.
Ron Lawson
Blackpool Week End
Congratulation to our Graham from Manchester for winning Best Classic Bike at Blackpool Light Parade at the week end.
His 1100GL is one of the best bikes you are likely to see at any show.
Built from 1000GL,1100GL,1200GL,1500GL,1800 by Graham Whittaker (THE GRAHAM) can you believe it what a clever man he is
well done Graham.
Ron Spalding
The 29th British Treffen Kelso
Well we arrived on Thursday afternoon got our tents up and it stayed dry all day. We decided to have fish suppers for evening meal, but because Ron L said he had a gammy knee we took the bikes into Kelso.
When we returned we all settled down under the shelter of the two gazebos, which were fastened together. Carl and Brenda produced a gas heater and Carl nearly blew it up. We sat around for the evening with Carl telling jokes and we all got a little tipsy.
Carl and I decided to go to the disco when all others were flagging and needing their beds, so off we went, but I will not mention anything about Carl’s lamp so please don’t ask him whatever you do!
We met some of the guys from Scotiawings when we got into the hall and had a great time with them, please don’t mention Carl’s lamp to them either.
Friday! (Oh and by the way I do remember the first day contrary to what others say). Oh yes Friday was spent quietly in and around Kelso and the camp site, food was eaten and a small libation was partaken of before we all made our way to watch the Light parade which made it’s way out of the campsite and through Kelso. Billy West as Freddie Mercury was appearing in the main hall and we all had a great night there before turning in for the evening. The theme of the evening was Christmas; I’ve never seen so many dodgy Santa’s in one place before especially in August.
Saturday! Most of the day was spent at the trade hall and other stalls; I bought a leather waistcoat with fringes on and an Indian headdress to enable me to dance to YMCA at the nights disco. (Only joking about the fringes and headdress) We all joined in the Parade of nations, flags flying. Kelso was mobbed people everywhere waving at us they do like the Goldwings.
The entertainment was Abba Revival they got everyone dancing until the bar closed at 1am. By the way folk were falling over the tent ropes I think everyone enjoyed the day.
Sunday was the day that some of us workers had to get off home, the weather was sunny and dry ideal for striking camp. Plenty still going on during the day and quite a few people stayed on for the whole day not going home until the Monday.
Can I just mention in conclusion that it was a great pleasure to meet up again with Misfits from far and wide and look forward to the next time we all get together?
Just remember there is no region just good friends!
Ron Lawson
The Walk For Scotland
Was a huge success. We all managed to raise £1012.00 over the week end and what a week end, There was over 70 people at the Friday Party Night, 26 at the Curry Night and 22 on the main day in Hollyrood Park for the Walk Including 15 bikes and trikes. I must thank everybody for all the hard work they all put into the weekend And all moneys raised will go to Keltic Wings charity fund.
