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nickyboy
03-22-2008, 03:36 PM
Would any of the UK gliders be interested in a bit of a get together?

I know we are spread far and wide, but I'm sure we could source somewhere reasonably central to all have a coffee (or stronger!) and maybe go for a glide (although this will of course be quite limited!). Maybe you know of some private track's or trails we could use?

Ideas and suggestions please, or email me if you prefer!

Oh, and I'm not looking to make this a UK Fest, just a bit of a social gathering, as I guess most of us don't get to meet up and glide and chat together.



CovRob
03-22-2008, 07:16 PM
Well, I am assuming the majority of UK Seggers are down towards the south of the UK...but if any of you want to take a break in the Lakes, the Forestry Commission has given me permission to glide their cycle paths in Grizedale Forest, 15 minutes from where I live. These tracks are gravelled tracks that my i2 copes with fine (although some of the bumpier bits gives me a neutral face occasionally if I go a bit fast). x2's & gen 1's should be good too.

There are miles & miles of tracks...far too much to tackle on one charge, and no worries about legality of use ;) See some of their info here (http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-5k2c5b)

It would be good to meet up.
nickyboy
03-22-2008, 07:33 PM
If there are enough people interested maybe we rent a 12 seater minibus and travel up for a long weekend?

I could do a cheap rental on some extra machines for spouses and partners!
CovRob
03-22-2008, 07:52 PM
Seems like a plan.:D
nickyboy
03-23-2008, 02:56 PM
Shall we let Gareth play, seeing as he's defected to "the other side"? :D
CovRob
03-23-2008, 03:43 PM
...or just let him stand on the sidelines & watch? Nah - an hour or two on an x2 around Grizedale will get him back in the clan ;)
nickyboy
03-23-2008, 07:01 PM
...or just let him stand on the sidelines & watch? Nah - an hour or two on an x2 around Grizedale will get him back in the clan ;)

Best I bring a secondhand unit thats for sale then ;)
gbrandwood
03-24-2008, 02:02 PM
Hey - you can count me in. It's true, I might be segwayless if it takes place after 5th of April, but I'd be happy to rent an x2!
nickyboy
03-24-2008, 04:52 PM
Looks like it's 3 of us then Rob!
CovRob
03-24-2008, 05:26 PM
This may be the start of something bigger though!:cool:
dgbint
03-24-2008, 06:13 PM
I will be visiting the UK during August / September.

If you have a get together at that time, please let me know.

Cheers
Michael
Melbourne, Australia
nickyboy
03-26-2008, 06:39 AM
I will be visiting the UK during August / September.

If you have a get together at that time, please let me know.

Cheers
Michael
Melbourne, Australia

Dates are still to be sorted Michael, but no matter what, it would be good to get to meet you. I seem to recall your visiting scotland etc, so could be a stretch (for me anyway) but lets keep in touch.
seglander
03-26-2008, 09:58 AM
Any ideas for dates - I could take the ferry and bring some machines also. Its lonely over here on this rock in the Atlantic! :D
BenjiUK
03-27-2008, 06:30 AM
Hi
Not been here for quite a while, nice to se some UK representation! A meet up would be great, I'm in Birmingham so I can go up or down. Grizdale is a good 3 hours from here, when you pick a date can you recommend somewhere nice to stay?
Cheers
Benjamin
CovRob
03-27-2008, 07:14 AM
Grizdale is a good 3 hours from here, when you pick a date can you recommend somewhere nice to stay?
Cheers
Benjamin
Mmmm, now let me think ;)

Nick has been in contact. This is a busy week for him, but when some ideas on dates are settled on, I'm sure there'll be a rapid post on here.
coaster
06-22-2008, 04:26 PM
Hi
As this get together happened yet?

I bought a segway last week so can join in.

I'm in South Yorshire so North or South is good for me.

Phil
Suzined
06-24-2008, 07:50 PM
I seriously doubt I'll be visiting the UK in the foreseeable future but...any thought to checking with the Royal School of Artillery? They have most of Salisbury Plains and use it as their tank playground (Panzer Spielplatz?), why not Segways?
CovRob
06-25-2008, 02:43 AM
Hi
As this get together happened yet?

I bought a segway last week so can join in.

I'm in South Yorshire so North or South is good for me.

Phil
Hi Phil,
Nope, no get together as yet. Nickyboy has been very quiet of late and I know he was very busy, so not sure of the current situation.

Good to hear of another northern compadre! :)
the_unrepentant
08-02-2008, 06:23 PM
Count me in as well! I am a new owner (I bought the older i170) and i use mine for both work and fun. I live in Bournemouth....
nickyboy
08-06-2008, 11:11 AM
Sorry for not responding of late, pressure of work and some health issues (ticker not ticking properly, but has not stopped yet!!!!).

I don't think I am going to be able to organise anything for this year. Business is very tight, we are loosing sales to the muppets grey importing from the States (may they all develop power base failure, thats all I can say).

By the way, 20 Segways being used at Wembley this weekend, so keep an eye out for the events around the communit shield.

Gotta dash.