A Very Cold UK May Day Holiday Weekend

Captain_Slash

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BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
Sunday 131 km
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A pleasant sunny start although a cold temperature which was supposed to rise as the day went on
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Lots of workers out in the field
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This lane had a bit too much loose debris in its centre
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Very cold water I would expect
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Now the sun has disappeared and the temperature is dropping
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The Racton monument I found and rode offroad to last year
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A new Triumph but don't see many with a sidecar attached
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These agreed with me it was getting a lot colder now and as my hands and feet were cold I rode home from here
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The dog seemed to not be bothered by the cold
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One last pork chop was found in the freezer and the sweetcorn was a good companion
 
Monday 212 km
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Mondays ride was more overcast from the word go
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Some pleasant small villages were rode through
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I am trying to find the old tree somewhere north of Andover that I forgot to waypoint last year but I cant remember which back track it was on
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Finally the cat has had enough of being photographed and gets down
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After a lot of trying different roads I find it but once again its a gloomy day like it was last year when I found it and no good photos can be had
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Now to clock up more miles ready for the 6000 mile service the bike gets next saturday
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The horses are kicking up dust from where the soil is so dry
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Not quite so cold today but still a big disappointment after our very hot Easter holiday
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Beef with roast potatoes, cabbage, Yorkshire puddings and gravy went down very well
 
Lovely part of the world Colin, the pub looks very nice.
 
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