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Pulled in at the Deeside Activity Centre and parks up alongside one of their trucks. A draggon wearing green wellies comes out and tells us "you can't park there as some car may knock your bike over". :roll
As an aside their car park is rough gravel over pot holes, pretty dodgy for bikes. :nono
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was this the famous FirePlace with the top box or have you bought a new toy while you are over here bob ? ;)
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This is the famous FirePlace minus said top box :I can't believe it's not butter!
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like thaat with one and all been asked to move from there aswell
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Post by metallninja »

I`ve pulled in there a few times for coffee myself

I usually leave the bike on the grey concrete which ends just before the car park starts, no problems yet.

The lady in question might wish to read the "Biker Friendly" notice at the entrance to the cafe'.

Maybe her new supervisor will show her the errors of her ways ;)
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Post by missile »

That is exactly where we parked and were told to move onto the gravel. I got the impression she was keeping that area clear for their own vehicles, but as you say, hopefully they have moderated their attitude
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A motorcycle bay was discussed this afternoon and is being arranged. Visor washing facilities ala Hungry Highlander will also be available soon, and if you are all very good boys and girls, tea and coffee will be significantly reduced for helmet carrying types. ;)
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The Bossi Kid wrote:A motorcycle bay was discussed this afternoon and is being arranged. Visor washing facilities ala Hungry Highlander will also be available soon, and if you are all very good boys and girls, tea and coffee will be significantly reduced for helmet carrying types. ;)
Why not go one better and provide a bike wash valet service as well :I can't believe it's not butter!
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The Bossi Kid wrote:A motorcycle bay was discussed this afternoon and is being arranged. Visor washing facilities ala Hungry Highlander will also be available soon, and if you are all very good boys and girls, tea and coffee will be significantly reduced for helmet carrying types. ;)
Hey, you something to do with that place?
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dale123 wrote:Hey, you something to do with that place?
I am indeed :P
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The Bossi Kid wrote:
dale123 wrote:Hey, you something to do with that place?
I am indeed :P
And what something would that be then? Can you move the current minimoto time to after 12 on a Sunday? Clashes with rugby training. :2up
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dale123 wrote:
The Bossi Kid wrote:A motorcycle bay was discussed this afternoon and is being arranged. Visor washing facilities ala Hungry Highlander will also be available soon, and if you are all very good boys and girls, tea and coffee will be significantly reduced for helmet carrying types. ;)
Hey, you something to do with that place?

Car park attendant :I can't believe it's not butter!
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Post by Gazza »

dale123 wrote:Hey, you something to do with that place?
missile wrote: A dragon wearing green wellies comes out and tells us "you can't park there as some car may knock your bike over"

That sounds like Rossi :I can't believe it's not butter!
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dale123 wrote:And what something would that be then? Can you move the current minimoto time to after 12 on a Sunday? Clashes with rugby training. :2up
Senior Instructor/Supervisor. I'll see what can be done with regard times, would a later time suit the rest of the Minimotoers?
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OK, Minimotos on every Sunday afternoon are a NO. The track is needed most Sunday afternoons for other activities. We will however attempt a few Sunday Minimoto open days where it will be a practice/qualifying morning then a racing afternoon.
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Post by Ian Bright »

Where exactly is the Deeside activity centre ? and what is it ?
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Mr Spock wrote:Where exactly is the Deeside activity centre ? and what is it ?
All you need to know - Deeside Activity Park
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Post by Ian Bright »

Cheers Matt I'll look out for ya when I'm down that way.

Its nice to see how you have turned the view around from the original negative post on here to a more positive - and have helped the place improve for us poor bikers.

As they say no such thing as bad publicity. :2up
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Post by Dave »

I had a look on the Deeside Activity Park web page and could not find any mention about Minimoto's.

Is there a calender of Minimoto days?
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