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Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:25 pm
by Scooterdude
Yes I felt quite embarrassed with my 14 year old Daughter in tow last year being "force fed" gay men snogging openly, she however thought it was funny and we ended up laughing about it in the end.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:22 pm
by Timexit17
I used to go every 2 years to a certain political parties conference as a steward (and as I'd done it a few years I was privileged enough to look after the VIP balcony, having a cup of tea with ambassadors of here there & everywhere was always nice!) and the gay pubs were always the best laugh to unwind in the evenings and have a light meal.
Always loved Brighton since an 'auntie' (my mum did her nursing training there and still had many friends who worked at the hospital) lived there so I spent many happy holidays on the beach or racecourse or in the shambles.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:18 am
by Topgearskin
Some great reviews.

As a non scooterist who wants to go on the train, enjoys light meals in gay bars and has no issue with being force fed same sex snogging it sounds ideal.
This thread is better than trip advisor.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:20 pm
by Phil D
Sach wrote:
Phil D wrote:If someone wants to recreate a jimmy type scooter good on em .

The fact is that look is iconic .....

Until a middle age + guy in pork pie hat gets on it.


Agreed but I wasn't talking about the daft old fart riding it- some would say we all look silly riding shopping trolleys.
Middle aged blokes look daft in just about anything including adidas trainers flight jackets and all the rest of the stuff associated etc

W G A F anyway wear what you want ride what you want snog who you want. :lol:

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:01 pm
by Sach
Phil D wrote:
Sach wrote:
Phil D wrote:If someone wants to recreate a jimmy type scooter good on em .

The fact is that look is iconic .....

Until a middle age + guy in pork pie hat gets on it.


Agreed but I wasn't talking about the daft old fart riding it- some would say we all look silly riding shopping trolleys.
Middle aged blokes look daft in just about anything including adidas trainers flight jackets and all the rest of the stuff associated etc

W G A F anyway wear what you want ride what you want snog who you want. :lol:

Adidas do a big range,there are trainers for all ages. Just choose wisely.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:48 pm
by Andy B.L.C.
Went there last year (for the Sunday northern nite & loved it - unlike '81 , sprog Mod on me tod only Mod on Exmoor days...!} Each to their own eh respect to those that do it well innit....

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:59 am
by xenia1
Rich Oswald wrote:What's International about Brighton?


If youre where i am Colin, its international, just like Yarmouth... :mrgreen:

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:23 pm
by Ranburetta
xenia1 wrote:
Rich Oswald wrote:What's International about Brighton?


If youre where i am Colin, its international, just like Yarmouth... :mrgreen:


According to Wiki Norwich has a (minor) International Airport!

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:50 pm
by Scooterdude
Ranburetta wrote:
xenia1 wrote:
Rich Oswald wrote:What's International about Brighton?


If youre where i am Colin, its international, just like Yarmouth... :mrgreen:


According to Wiki Norwich has a (minor) International Airport!

Yes so does Wykin near Hinckley (google it).

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 pm
by gaz_powell
Topgearskin wrote:id love to believe there's a mod who's been going to Brighton on August bank holiday since 1964.


Mikey White..........m

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:17 pm
by Topgearskin
took you 164 days (ish) to come back with that








*golf clap*

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:11 pm
by Scooterlam
missing lynx wrote:the problem with Brighton for a national rally is no suitable place for a camp site near the town centre most of the big motorbike and car events are a one day thing so they have no need for camping


The race course hosts many eve ts with camping.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:10 pm
by solostax
Agrreeng with Blackfeather on this .Rode scoot with sidecar attached last year to Brighton and had a great time.The Ferry cost to the IOW for the combination was an insult.
Although I appreciate the different venues have their pros and cons with camping being off the menu at Brighton being a major factor ,but still can’t understand why both (which have taken a lot of time and trouble to organize ) need to be on the same dates.This simply divides the spirit of unity (the essential glue) so prevalent in the scooter fraternity.
Personally living in Portsmouth ,close to Brighton (60 miles), and near the Ferry I can ,and have in the past managed both on the Bank Holiday so hold the greatest respect for those who ride great distances to either .
Looking forward again this year to the fantastic atmosphere these events conjure up and would welcome other’s opinions on their motives for choosing between the two.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:34 pm
by solostax
Just a thought !
Reference lack of camping at Brighton.......
Apart from the danger of pitching the tent too close to an incoming tide , stumbling about drunk close to the water ,the drunken temptation to go for a moonlight swim (and never be seen again)
The difficulty of manouvering a scooter on that stony Brighton beach, the eternal tremendous noise from the waves crashing onto the shore,the task of pegging down a tent with no earth to drive the pegs into ,The unshielded howling wind on the seafront,the sheer discomfort of laying on those stones without max padding.Is there any other trivial reasons camping can’t be undertaken on the beach? Is it legal?

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:46 pm
by SlackerThePinstriper
gaz_powell wrote:
Topgearskin wrote:id love to believe there's a mod who's been going to Brighton on August bank holiday since 1964.


Mikey White..........m


Didn’t he make special needs bread?

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:11 pm
by MickYork
The LCGB supports the Nationals and there would be an obvious conflict with organising any other event that has the same dates as a National

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:55 am
by Knowledge
It took 35 posts for Mick to point out the obvious reason why the LCGB wouldn’t be able to support another rally on the same weekend. Well done Mick.

I love LCGB events, but if I wanted to go to Brighton, I wouldn’t feel I had to do it with the support of the Lambretta Club; I’d just go.

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:27 am
by Rich Oswald
Why is this thread even in "International Rallies and events"?

Re: MOD'S Weekend August Bank Holidays

PostPosted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:34 pm
by Topgearskin
SlackerThePinstriper wrote:
gaz_powell wrote:
Topgearskin wrote:id love to believe there's a mod who's been going to Brighton on August bank holiday since 1964.


Mikey White..........m


Didn’t he make special needs bread?


Soft grains, for tough kids.