And the rain hammers down.....

As I sit, hoping for a break in the clouds. It's 0955, the boat leaves
in three hours, there's a thunderstorm overhead, and my chosen steed had
a reputation for conking out in heavy rain when it was new, let alone 30
years later.

My cameras are wrapped in cling film, my doss bag is in two bin liners
(why do we always pack tents and doss bags in bin liners when we know
they'll be shredded by the wind in 10 miles?), such clothes as I'm
taking are inside Tesco plastic bags, and the top box contains tools,
spare tubs, oil, chain lube and WD40.

 

Sir may want to consider using a bike with better weather
protection. It's fairly shit down here as well.

 

On 20 Jul, 10:03, (The Older

Although you might never grace the front of GQ the cover of Vagrant
awaits.

 

On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:03:32 +0100,

<wince>

I'd use resealable food bags, myself. With the aperture sealed, then
folded over and gaffered down.

Bin bags, as you say, are a waste of space. I use Screwfix 'rubble
sacks' which are definitely waterproof and resist tearing to the
extent that the tank tape I use to secure the open top comes off
cleanly (and can be re-used for the return trip).

Man should always travel with a spare tub or two.

 

Glorious sunshine here in Hove. Just wished I hadn't fitted the rocker
in the pissing rain.

 

I must admit to be drawn towards the larger of my three
Hondas for this trip, due to the weather.

Comedy potential will have to rely upon guiding said behemoth
across a muddy campsite.

Final decision 05:30 tomorrow.

That said, it's lovely out there atm.

 

It pissed with rain all the way down from Warrington to Bedford but
it's stopped now and the bike's going to get some serious hammer.

Game on.