Ulysses Club Great Britain | vanamonde | Activity http://ulyssesclubgb.org/members/vanamonde/activity/ Activity feed for vanamonde. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:40:14 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 f49eec0ec37fa938f8c9d0c39fd74cfd vanamonde replied to the topic Ulysses Charity Funds Donation event Leamington 18th October 2023 in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/ulysses-charity-funds-donation-event-leamington-18th-october-2023/#post-464703 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:15:42 +0000 Sorry Martin, Grandad duties have taken over and I’m not going to be there. (sad)

]]> 0 3b7f49a70085b3a3ca51e1b71d89c45e vanamonde replied to the topic Ulysses Charity Funds Donation event Leamington 18th October 2023 in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides https://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/ulysses-charity-funds-donation-event-leamington-18th-october-2023/#post-460784 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:01 +0000 All being well I’ll be there Martin.

]]> 0 063f34108f153e045cda48239cdc28b4 vanamonde replied to the topic Wednesday 20th Sept Hassop Station Derbyshire in the forum Short notice rides and meets https://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/wednesday-20th-sept-hassop-station-derbyshire/#post-460573 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:21:26 +0000 Sorry Stuart Wednesday is my child minding day with the grandkids.

]]> 0 3d29d63dc64555c3339c14fa9405c2cd vanamonde replied to the topic The Ulysses Autumn Meeting and Ride Yorkshire Dales 13-15 October 23 in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/the-ulysses-autumn-meeting-and-ride-yorkshire-dales-13-15-october-23/page/2/#post-456181 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:48:24 +0000 Brenda and I are booked into the Premier Inn for the Friday and Saturday nights. I’ve taken the liberty of booking the weather – dry and sunny all weekend. Should the forecasters gainsay me nearer the time we will both be on four wheels.

]]> 0 986112a5d8cb78add02183a8b5589146 vanamonde replied to the topic The Ulysses Autumn Meeting and Ride Yorkshire Dales 13-15 October 23 in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/the-ulysses-autumn-meeting-and-ride-yorkshire-dales-13-15-october-23/page/2/#post-456163 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:31:13 +0000 I’m not sure of my medical appointments at the moment but it sounds like a nice way to finish off my biking year which up to this point has been somewhat limited.

]]> 0 9e2e780eee4ef49cd32a672c99f96386 vanamonde started the topic Really Short Notice - Wymondham Windmill 11th Aug in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/really-short-notice-wymondham-windmill-11th-aug/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:20:18 +0000 I haven’t been on the bike for for quite a while so and I thought I’d give it a try tomorrow (11th Aug). I’m off to one of my favourite cafes (Wymondham Windmill, Butt Ln, Wymondham, Melton Mowbray LE14 2BU.

On the off chance anyone has the time I’ll be there at 11.30am for a coffee and sandwich.

Barry

]]> 0 05e42f623992e4836e340203f66a9bb1 vanamonde replied to the topic HAPPY TENTH BIRTHDAY UCGB in the forum General Chat http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/happy-tenth-birthday-ucgb/#post-450713 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:01:35 +0000 And a big thank you to you Steve (DOORDIE) for your invaluable help in building the Club. Remember that inaugural Ashbourne Meet…

 

Steve

]]> 0 55989b4aaad89cfd2d946ac8b31649b3 vanamonde started the topic Crowland Abbey Lincs in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/crowland-abbey-lincs/ Wed, 24 May 2023 19:40:50 +0000 I shall be heading over to Crowland Abbey (North of Peterborough) on Saturday to check out the Abbey and have some lunch either in the George and Dragon or the Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop (to be decided).

If anyone is interested in a ride into deepest Lincolnshire I will be at the Abbey at about 11.30 and heading for some lunch at noon.

]]> 0 e028893faa1b4988f2054a54e51a9357 vanamonde replied to the topic Heage Windmill Classic Bikes Sun May 21st in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/heage-windmill-classic-bikes-sun-may-21st/#post-443807 Wed, 17 May 2023 07:43:41 +0000 I should be there about 11.30am

]]> 0 cfbae7ef03f489f0b2fe9151a1501c7a vanamonde replied to the topic If you can't beat 'em join 'em in the forum General Chat https://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em/#post-439684 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:04:29 +0000 Nice one Ba. Snap. I strongly recommend the MRA screen addition. Buffett-free riding at any speed.

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]]> 0 4d0b47bf7c9f8bcdcc6b7feb7ad79124 vanamonde replied to the topic 20-23 June 2023: Midsummer Offa's Dyke Ride in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/20-24-june-2023-midsummer-offas-dyke-ride/#post-438078 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:36:54 +0000 Booked in for first two nights. Iechyd da! (good)

]]> 0 04f6029f9c64bd13f959b38b101ba7df vanamonde started the topic Ashford in the Water Sunday 2nd April in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/ashford-in-the-water-sunday-30th-march/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:28:06 +0000 Late notice I know but I plan to have my first proper run of the year into deepest Derbyshire on Sunday 30th March. I will be stopping for refreshments at the Aisseford Tea Room in Ashford in the Water at about 11.30am. See you there if you can make it.

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]]> 0 d697f67d612b56e564cdc2fb10ed1f45 vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/10/#post-437571 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:28:07 +0000 Thanks Dave. The bike has had it’s MoT and I’m looking forward to catching up when I can.

]]> 0 c6b20ad4fd2a106ff09c21d9d6d7d117 vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/10/#post-437558 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:16:53 +0000 I have to say I’m really disappointed I won’t be there. It is the first AGM I have missed and the opportunity to catch up with friends including those from Germany is a big loss.

]]> 0 13710b4fcac4331d27ba97547be5cd9e vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/10/#post-437552 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:14:36 +0000 I’m afraid I’m out as well Rudy. I’ve emailed the hotel to explain that the unforeseen delaying of Brenda’s operation has put it too close to the AGM for me. I cannot afford four days away when she will need my care and attention after coming out of hospital. We’ll see what the hotel says with regard to cancellation.

]]> 0 8ebd2e46759b9b727949f0ab76375b13 vanamonde replied to the topic hiya in the forum New members http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/hiya/#post-436244 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:41:03 +0000 Nice to hear from you Jason. You are ‘just up the road’ from me so I hope we’ll catch up soon. I’m in Bingham with my Tiger 800 which I’m a big fan of. I’ve had two Tiger 1050s and loved them both.
Barry B

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]]> 0 d7e52a3fd1d8ff955f33feedcbb4cf35 vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/8/#post-431582 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:54:48 +0000 I’m happy to lead but I agree with Andy that a recce for leaders would be a good idea.

]]> 0 263f089688d68231d5f4134c728c2349 vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/8/#post-431465 Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:14:40 +0000 If you still need another support rider for a group I’m happy to oblige.

]]> 0 957af45a1cdf9f76b98712f2d79ac415 vanamonde started the topic Frank Rouse (Uncle Frank) in the forum Friends Remembered http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/frank-rouse-uncle-frank/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:41:53 +0000 Frank Rouse – ‘Uncle Frank’ 24/08/1933-17/11/2022

It is with the greatest sadness that we write to inform all those in the Ulysses family that our most venerable member and friend ‘Uncle Frank’ has passed away at the age of 89 after a period of illness.

Frank was not only our oldest member, but was also one of the founding members of our Club. H…[Read more]

]]> 0 9a62619f5f591c7b0a3c53172f18c17f vanamonde added the event International Gathering in Norway 2023 http://ulyssesclubgb.org/activity/p/10239/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:41:11 +0000 0 1bbbb9a68fcca1817c6e66f089d8c90a vanamonde added the event Ulysses Club AGM weekend http://ulyssesclubgb.org/activity/p/10238/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:37:51 +0000 0 75a7a2193b7d93ae580aa6cdfd40e3e4 vanamonde added the event Shap Social http://ulyssesclubgb.org/activity/p/10237/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:34:47 +0000 0 9137a53e2ae22fc4bb0ab6f9ed0741e3 vanamonde replied to the topic Ulysses End of Season Gathering - Shap Wells Hotel Cumbria - 25-27th November 22 in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/ulysses-end-of-season-gathering-shap-wells-hotel-cumbria-25-27th-november-22/page/4/#post-419767 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:51:15 +0000 Sorry guys I will have to pass on the Shap trip this time. I’m on a mystery weekend for a friend’s 70th.

]]> 0 086e8e4c1b1d55bf807db685080df050 vanamonde replied to the topic AGM 2023: Members' Discussion Area in the forum 2023 AGM Weekend: 12th - 14th May, Tiverton, Devon http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/agm-2023-members-discussion-area/page/2/#post-419746 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:38:54 +0000 Booked for three nights.

 

]]> 0 a286d3d01ec10cb3f625f1533ae066fc vanamonde replied to the topic Norway 2023: Member Discussion Area in the forum 2023 Norway International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/norway-2020-potential-gathering/page/5/#post-419742 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:37:28 +0000 Can I suggest that those already booked and in a WhatsApp Group please post any changes/additions to their plans here on the Forum as well so that we all viewingh the site will have a full picture of what is on offer.

]]> 0 aac5aa0aacb5b355747b3b9f32af44a3 vanamonde replied to the topic Weds 28th September @ 12:30. The Engine Yard @ Belvoir Castle in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/weds-28th-september-1230-the-engine-yard-belvoir-castle/#post-413887 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:25:09 +0000 I’m off to Scotland the next day but if I get sorted for that trip I will be there.

 

]]> 0 d301f1ff8c6b50c92942897eab5a7bd2 vanamonde added the event Picos de Europa http://ulyssesclubgb.org/activity/p/10075/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:06:47 +0000 0 3d9ed84d11d2938ae9967fbf058dbfc4 vanamonde replied to the topic Sat 28th May @ 12 noon, Tea Junction, Hulme End nr Bakewell. SK17 0EZ in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/sat-28th-may-12-noon-tea-junction-hulme-end-nr-bakewell-sk17-0ez/#post-397366 Fri, 27 May 2022 18:51:15 +0000 Always liked Hulme End. I should be there.

]]> 0 3a2e258b8345a1df42a739a9cf0a8aa2 vanamonde started the topic Grindleford Station Cafe (Sat 21st) in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/grindleford-station-cafe-sat-21st/ Wed, 18 May 2022 16:11:15 +0000 I’m clocking up a few miles to prepare for the Swiss trip next month and I will be at Grindleford Station Cafe this Saturday (21st May) for brunch. I plan to be there at 11.30am. Anyone who’s never been will discover a blast from the past. See you there if you can make it.

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]]> 0 d8f1a39545dd04fccf6354ccd532ffe7 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/17/#post-394152 Tue, 10 May 2022 15:17:28 +0000 Reminder of my route back from Waldshut-Tiengen.

I’ve booked two stopovers at Eppleborn in Saarland and Lille in NE France.

Thursday 30th June: Eppleborner Hof on Booking.com is £57-£62 for a
single room B&B. Some of us have stayed there previously. Good value and
safe parking.

Friday 1st July: Ibis Budget Lille Centre £55 inc Breakfast. Sa…[Read more]

]]> 0 1f16b8461b4932e2a706428aada4d7a3 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/17/#post-394108 Tue, 10 May 2022 14:40:44 +0000 Hermann has added you to the hotel bookings Simon. He’ll be contacting directly to confirm.

]]> 0 442696b8616c74ba5ce60aa59ecc249e vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/17/#post-394028 Tue, 10 May 2022 11:02:44 +0000 Simon, we have received the extra info re. hotels etc from Hermann but your name is not on his participant list. There must be some missed communication somewhere. I have emailed Hermann and told him you had previously expressed interest in the extension. I have given him your email address so I presume he will contact you very soon with a…[Read more]

]]> 0 7d152421e3070ded128db64129996070 vanamonde replied to the topic Wed 4th May - Mercia Marina, Derby in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/wed-4th-may-mercia-marina-derby/#post-392201 Tue, 03 May 2022 09:15:51 +0000 Sorry guys I’ll have to miss this one as well. Daughter in hospital tomorrow for birth of second grandchild. Fingers crossed.

I’ll be back in the swing of things soon I hope.

]]> 0 3c38bec80e9d1604d82907bef9e8c99c vanamonde replied to the topic Wednesday 13th April Hassop Station Cafe, Bakewell. in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/wednesday-13th-april-hassop-station-cafe-bakewell/#post-389342 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:22:16 +0000 Sorry guys I’m on call for the birth of second grandchild. I don’t want to venture too far at the moment.

]]> 0 81572040bfc2e321840627935d82d679 vanamonde replied to the topic Sunday April 10th Wymondham in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/sunday-april-10th-wymondham/#post-388653 Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:14:49 +0000 Looking forward to catching up Les

 

]]> 0 7ae14802dfd061617bc16578da901865 vanamonde started the topic Sunday April 10th Wymondham in the forum Short notice rides and meets http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/sunday-april-10th-wymondham/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:49:15 +0000 It’s that time of year. I’m blowing the cobwebs off the Tiger and venturing out for a coffee and snack at Wymondham Windmill Cafe (www.wymondhamwindmill.co.uk) LE14 2BU.

I’ll be there at about 11am if anyone has the time to join me.

Wmill

]]> 0 344a6b5c7d02b9edc0d8502d7b18cd72 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/15/#post-383972 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:13:41 +0000 Ba, thanks for the tip re My Route App. Route looks a lot neater now.

]]> 0 78507701ac2016efdd5cc802a9e367d7 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/15/#post-383929 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:08:06 +0000 Hermann has now sent us three days riding in Eastern Switzerland and the Italian Lakes as his extension to the Leysin Gathering. The last day is over 5h 30m riding on very twisting roads (342KM) so I have plotted another shorter route of 312Km that takes 4h 28m. That gives us the option of two routes (longer and shorter) for the third leg of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 047b3d4f929d34880397e57fc77c3172 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/15/?view=all#post-381909 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:51:39 +0000 I’m afraid not Ba. I’ll drop him a line and see where we are.

]]> 0 6e4a904215e419fefd49acb8f21ee7a8 vanamonde replied to the topic Eyam Tea Room - Wed 9th March - 12.00 noon in the forum Short notice rides and meets https://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/eyam-tea-room-wed-9th-march-12-00-noon/#post-369162 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:56:48 +0000 I could be tempted

]]> 0 c5a040f59877cf57f850b7c3ee4f7154 vanamonde replied to the topic Enjoy a Charity Treasure Hunt through the Cotswolds, March 18th - 20th in the forum Trips, Meets and Rides http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/enjoy-a-charity-treasure-hunt-through-the-cotswolds-march-18th-20th/page/4/#post-338240 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:36:16 +0000 You can add Brenda and I to the list Martin. Looking forward to it.

]]> 0 7940ec6f928215d7ee660cb82a0c683d vanamonde started the topic Steve Sweeney in the forum Friends Remembered http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/steve-sweeney/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:20:00 +0000 As one of the founder members of Ulysses GB I am very proud to say that Steve Sweeney was the first person I met on active duty with the club. Before the original Ulysses UK morphed into Ulysses GB I put a message on the website asking if anyone fancied a meet on a Sunday morning at one of my favourite cafes, the old Grindleford Railway station in…[Read more]

]]> 0 0d018ad81234f35dcad4c74ad4643f45 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/12/#post-314075 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:20:28 +0000 Ok Guys I’ve decided on a route back from Waldschut-Tiengen.

I’ve booked two stopovers at Eppleborn in Saarland and Lille in NE France.

Thursday 30th June: Eppleborner Hof on Booking.com is £57-£62 for a single room B&B. Some of us have stayed there previously. Good value and safe parking.

Friday 1st July: Ibis Budget Lille Centre £55 inc Br…[Read more]

]]> 0 2c2498efc5a81040e7c713873ce6bf42 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/12/#post-310338 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:36:45 +0000 Inadvertently turning on to Swiss motorway without a Vignette. I was that soldier. I took Twoshedspete and Uncle Frank onto a motorway and then had eighteen miles of angst before we were able to leave at a junction. Pay the money and look happy… that’s the ticket.

]]> 0 9aa9663a5d63ff4f3217db2ea295fdfe vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/9/#post-304140 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:26:52 +0000 OK. For those interested in Hermann’s three day extension to the Italian Lakes and Passes I have booked the third night of that trip just across the Rhine in Germany at a place called Waldshut-Tiengen west of Schaffhausen. Hermann will be organising the other two nights. This town is at the start of the B500 through the Black Forest on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9273bb8b1adfccc1ebebe73fafa96c0 vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/9/#post-296308 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:38:51 +0000 Great to have you on board Patrick.

]]> 0 6a5d44569918e05d75f08c950fe1050b vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/8/#post-290370 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:47:09 +0000 Hermann has come up with a first draft for a three day ride to the Schaffhausen area via the Italian lakes and a number of mountain passes which looks fantastic though perhaps the days are a little long and could prove tiring for some old buggers like me. I have written to Hermann and he fully understands. this was his latest reply…

Hi…[Read more]

]]> 0 263d72e83effe762b5c65671cfffcc2c vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/6/#post-271055 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:53:58 +0000 OK guys I’m beginning to firm up my plans. Rob and I will be stopping in Reims and Beaune on the way to Chatel. The Shuttle on the the 19th June at 12.20 seems our most likely starting point at the moment, then on down to Reims for a bit of culture and a few beers.

19th June: ‘Residhome Hotel’ booked as freely cancellable for £50. Secure Parking…[Read more]

]]> 0 d72e9d12608b0e11b34f23e739128fc0 vanamonde replied to the topic New Member in the forum New members http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/new-member-3/#post-135398 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:44:16 +0000 Nice to hear from you Tim. I look forward to catching up with you on two wheels although that’s likely to be in the spring as I tend to put the bike away when the salt appears on the road. I’m not too far (in Bingham hear Nottingham) so the northern Peak District might be a good meeting spot when were all more mobile again.

barry boggild

]]> 0 b605e6524725f9877fbe71b1fe46df3f vanamonde replied to the topic Members' Discussion Area (Switzerland) in the forum 2022 Switzerland International Gathering http://ulyssesclubgb.org/forums/topic/chatel-extension/page/5/#post-122598 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:46:15 +0000 I’ve also been in touch with Hermann and he is keen to join us on a post Gathering extension. It could be very useful to have his local knowledge on a trip over to the east of Switzerland and the Lakes before we head off homeward bound to the north via Germany.

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