Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)

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On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
> the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>

Out on my new motorbike on Wednesday [1], out on my MTB yesterday at Ae
forest. -2 C on arrival at 8:30, it was brilliant. still 0 degrees when
I finished at 10:45. Dumfries & Galloway is a great area.

[1] New to me. Cagiva River, 600cc single from 2001. Similar engine to
the Pegaso?

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Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote in news:unelqu$1534i$1@dont-
email.me:

> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
>> the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>
>
> Out on my new motorbike on Wednesday [1], out on my MTB yesterday at Ae
> forest. -2 C on arrival at 8:30, it was brilliant. still 0 degrees when
> I finished at 10:45. Dumfries & Galloway is a great area.
>
> [1] New to me. Cagiva River, 600cc single from 2001. Similar engine to
> the Pegaso?
>
>

no, the 600cc Pegaso engine was a Rotax job also used in the Funduro.
Cagiva made their own I believe

On 07/01/2024 18:16, wessie wrote:
> Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote in news:unelqu$1534i$1@dont-
> email.me:

>> [1] New to me. Cagiva River, 600cc single from 2001. Similar engine to
>> the Pegaso?
>>
>>
>
> no, the 600cc Pegaso engine was a Rotax job also used in the Funduro.
> Cagiva made their own I believe

I thought it was a Rotax, well someone said it was Rotax, I havent even
looked at the engine, had it running 4 times, but not started any
servicing yet. I had most of the service parts delivered yesterday, so
will find out more when I do that this week.

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On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:

Wotcha.

> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
> the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)

I started the year as I mean to go on.
A motorcycle ride to a café.
A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
A curry to finish the day off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w

Cheers.

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On 07/01/2024 21:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
>On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>
>Wotcha.
>
>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
>> the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>
>I started the year as I mean to go on.
>A motorcycle ride to a café.
>A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
>A curry to finish the day off.
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>
>Cheers.

I enjoyed that, thanks.
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On 07/01/2024 17:08, Alan Lee wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>
>
> Out on my new motorbike on Wednesday [1], out on my MTB yesterday at Ae
> forest. -2 C on arrival at 8:30, it was brilliant. still 0 degrees when
> I finished at 10:45. Dumfries & Galloway is a great area.
>
> [1] New to me. Cagiva River, 600cc single from 2001. Similar engine to
> the Pegaso?

Nah, mine are the 660, as per Tenere.
Yours will be the Rotax, same as Funduro.

>
>

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On 1/7/2024 1:39 PM, geoffC wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 21:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
>> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>>
>> Wotcha.
>>
>>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>
>> I started the year as I mean to go on.
>> A motorcycle ride to a café.
>> A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
>> A curry to finish the day off.
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>>
>> Cheers.
>
> I enjoyed that, thanks.

+1

But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?

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On 08/01/2024 01:16, Turby wrote:
>On 1/7/2024 1:39 PM, geoffC wrote:
>> On 07/01/2024 21:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
>>> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Wotcha.
>>>
>>>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>>>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>>>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>>
>>> I started the year as I mean to go on.
>>> A motorcycle ride to a café.
>>> A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
>>> A curry to finish the day off.
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>>>
>>> Cheers.
>>
>> I enjoyed that, thanks.
>
>+1
>
>But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
>ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
>complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?

Beer?

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On 07/01/2024 20:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>
> Wotcha.
>
>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>
> I started the year as I mean to go on.
> A motorcycle ride to a café.
> A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
> A curry to finish the day off.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>
> Cheers.
>

Splendid.

The Kabin is much frequented by the local VMCC lot.

Boxerboy of this parish used to dance with on News Year Day at the Eagle
and Spur in Cookley.

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On 07/01/2024 21:59, YTC#1 wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 17:08, Alan Lee wrote:
>> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>>
>>
>> Out on my new motorbike on Wednesday [1], out on my MTB yesterday at
>> Ae forest. -2 C on arrival at 8:30, it was brilliant. still 0 degrees
>> when I finished at 10:45. Dumfries & Galloway is a great area.
>>
>> [1] New to me. Cagiva River, 600cc single from 2001. Similar engine to
>> the Pegaso?
>
> Nah, mine are the 660, as per Tenere.
> Yours will be the Rotax, same as Funduro.
>

Which is where I feel compelled to add that the Funduro was manufactured
for BMW by Aprilia.

Which after having the piss taken out of the Pegs on many SA police
stops, when we did a SA trip on the Funduro I would direct them to the
words under the tank.
>>
>>
>
>

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On 08/01/2024 00:16, Turby wrote:

Wotcha.

> But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
> ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
> complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?

Music - beer - dancing. You would think it would be more popular than
it is. Maybe it's having to wear those bells. :)

On 08/01/2024 07:16, Pete Fisher wrote:

Wotcha.

> Splendid.
>
> The Kabin is much frequented by the local VMCC lot.

That and Tony's Diner at Quatford, or so they tell me.
>
> Boxerboy of this parish used to dance with on News Year Day at the Eagle
> and Spur in Cookley.

Now there's a pub I ain't been in for a while. I occasionally pop in
The Anchor just down the road.

On 08/01/2024 09:38, Lone Wolf wrote:
> On 08/01/2024 07:16, Pete Fisher wrote:
>
> Wotcha.
>
>
>> Splendid.
>>
>> The Kabin is much frequented by the local VMCC lot.
>
> That and Tony's Diner at Quatford, or so they tell me.
>>

Indeed. The start of many section runs.

>> Boxerboy of this parish used to dance with on News Year Day at the
>> Eagle and Spur in Cookley.
>
> Now there's a pub I ain't been in for a while.  I occasionally pop in
> The Anchor just down the road.
>

Nor I. Not been to Cookley for yonks.

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On 08/01/2024 00:16, Turby wrote:
> On 1/7/2024 1:39 PM, geoffC wrote:
>> On 07/01/2024 21:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
>>> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>>>
>>> Wotcha.
>>>
>>>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>>>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>>>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>>
>>> I started the year as I mean to go on.
>>> A motorcycle ride to a café.
>>> A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
>>> A curry to finish the day off.
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>>>
>>> Cheers.
>>
>> I enjoyed that, thanks.
>
> +1
+another 1

>
> But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
> ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
> complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?

But it did! - just not everywhere nor at the same pace or place. I
dance/play with a side called blackpigborder.uk which is a (welsh)
border tradition that has evolved into something much more colourful and
far reaching than border's early roots a mere couple of centuries ago.
(We have danced alongside the Severn Gilders several times at events
incidentally.)

In 2023 a book by Mike Heaney: "The Ancient English Morris Dance"
probably gives the best explanations I have ever heard of the
development of the English dance over about 6 centuries. Its a hefty
tome but fully explains how variants appeared in the north west of
England which were then transported across the pond and evolved into
'cheerleading'. Yes, really. If you want to know how the English
version has evolved that got left behind? - Then google 'fluffy morris'
(aka carnival morris).

HTH

Chris

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On 07/01/2024 20:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>
> Wotcha.
>
>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I
>> pumped the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>
> I started the year as I mean to go on.
> A motorcycle ride to a café.
> A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
> A curry to finish the day off.

Good plan - one which I shall try and emulate.

For my own morris dance motorcycling members, I intend to organise a
"Four Caffs" tour round the Peak District at some point. I've been
intending to do it for years but other stuff has got in the way...

Chris
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geoffC <me@home.nl> wrote:
> On 07/01/2024 21:19, Lone Wolf wrote:
>>On 07/01/2024 16:25, YTC#1 wrote:
>>
>>Wotcha.
>>
>>> Lovely sunny day, bit chilly, so layered up and went for a jaunt.
>>> Felt good to have the breeze flowing and the limbs tingling as I pumped
>>> the pedals for 20+ miles .... oh, hang on , wrong group :-)
>>
>>I started the year as I mean to go on.
>>A motorcycle ride to a café.
>>A ride out to see "something interesting" { TOG would approve }
>>A curry to finish the day off.
>>
>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pn1a_9C5w
>>
>>Cheers.
>
> I enjoyed that, thanks.

I as well, thanks for putting that together.

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On 08/01/2024 00:16, Turby wrote:
> But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
> ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
> complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?

Nice troll. :-)

Morris evolves like all other dance.

Here's Boss Morris being supported by a little known pop group.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6120T_EDBRc>

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On Tue, 9 Jan 2024 17:28:31 +0000, Bruce Horrocks
<07.013@scorecrow.com> wrote:

>On 08/01/2024 00:16, Turby wrote:
>> But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
>> ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
>> complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?
>
>Nice troll. :-)
>
>Morris evolves like all other dance.
>
>Here's Boss Morris being supported by a little known pop group.
><https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6120T_EDBRc>

I enjoyed that!

--
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R1250RS

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:28:35 PM UTC, Bruce Horrocks wrote:

> Morris evolves like all other dance.
>
Is the correct answer. Either through people writing new dances or old ones being misremembered.

Yes Pete there was Morris in Cookley on New Years Day at The Eagle and Spur - still a good pub with excellent food. Every time we took TOG there he had to have 3 pints because as far as her was concerned the third pint was free. He being used to prices in that there London.

Managed a quick 30 miles on the T7 so far this year.

With the demise of Usergroups I suppose I will have to start thinking about poking a toe through the door of the "other place" <shudders>.

Boxerboy

On 08/01/2024 15:13, chrisnd @ukrm wrote:

Wotcha.

> For my own morris dance motorcycling members, I intend to organise a
> "Four Caffs" tour round the Peak District at some point.  I've been
> intending to do it for years but other stuff has got in the way...
>
> Chris

I'm guessing The Old Smithy at Monyash.
The Yondermann at Wardlow Mires
Possibly The Grindleford Station at, funnily enough, Grindleford.
Struggling for the fourth - Wetton Mill maybe ?

The Peak District is about 50 miles from me, but I do tend to
spend a lot of time riding in that neck of the woods.

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On 10/01/2024 15:14, Lone Wolf wrote:
> On 08/01/2024 15:13, chrisnd @ukrm wrote:
>
> Wotcha.
>
>> For my own morris dance motorcycling members, I intend to organise a
>> "Four Caffs" tour round the Peak District at some point.  I've been
>> intending to do it for years but other stuff has got in the way...
>>
>> Chris
>
> I'm guessing The Old Smithy at Monyash.
> The Yondermann at Wardlow Mires
> Possibly The Grindleford Station at, funnily enough, Grindleford.
> Struggling for the fourth - Wetton Mill maybe ?

All those four are on my list - but they are all a bit close to each
other so I was thinking of other possibles such as the Salt Box at
Foston or the Limes near Bilsthorpe...

I probably need to go on a ride to find more, (Stoke or towards
Glossop?) then map them, then work out what is feasible to fit in with
opening times, then...

> The Peak District is about 50 miles from me, but I do tend to
> spend a lot of time riding in that neck of the woods.

I'll post here if/when it happens :-)

Chris

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On 1/9/2024 9:28 AM, Bruce Horrocks wrote:
> On 08/01/2024 00:16, Turby wrote:
>> But it makes me wonder about Morris dancing. There are so many other
>> ancient tribal/ethnic music and dance traditions that are far more
>> complex/creative, is there a historic reason it didn't evolve?
>
> Nice troll. :-)

Sorry. I'm used to Latin, among others. A while ago, I was in Tahiti
when a Pacific Island Festival was happening. I've been to Hawaii and
seen hula dancing, which is interesting and fun, but the Polynesian and
other South Pacific dancers blew the hula dancers away.

>
> Morris evolves like all other dance.
>
> Here's Boss Morris being supported by a little known pop group.
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6120T_EDBRc>
>
That was fun.

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On 10/01/2024 16:39, chrisnd @ukrm wrote:

Wotcha

>> I'm guessing The Old Smithy at Monyash.
>> The Yondermann at Wardlow Mires
>> Possibly The Grindleford Station at, funnily enough, Grindleford.
>> Struggling for the fourth - Wetton Mill maybe ?
>
> All those four are on my list - but they are all a bit close to each
> other so I was thinking of other possibles such as the Salt Box at
> Foston or the Limes near Bilsthorpe...

The Salt Box I've been to, and Rascal's, about 500 yards up the road.
Limes is a new one to me - so that's on the list of places to head for.

>
> I probably need to go on a ride to find more, (Stoke or towards
> Glossop?) then map them, then work out what is feasible to fit in with
> opening times, then...

There's a decent one at Glossop, with the imaginative name of
"Glossop Cafeteria"
>
>> The Peak District is about 50 miles from me, but I do tend to
>> spend a lot of time riding in that neck of the woods.
>
> I'll post here if/when it happens :-)

Cheers.
>
> Chris
>

On 10/01/2024 18:49, Lone Wolf wrote:
> On 10/01/2024 16:39, chrisnd @ukrm wrote:
>
> Wotcha
>
>>> I'm guessing The Old Smithy at Monyash.
>>> The Yondermann at Wardlow Mires
>>> Possibly The Grindleford Station at, funnily enough, Grindleford.
>>> Struggling for the fourth - Wetton Mill maybe ?
>>
>> All those four are on my list - but they are all a bit close to each
>> other so I was thinking of other possibles such as the Salt Box at
>> Foston or the Limes near Bilsthorpe...
>
> The Salt Box I've been to, and Rascal's, about 500 yards up the road.
> Limes is a new one to me - so that's on the list of places to head for.
>
>>
>> I probably need to go on a ride to find more, (Stoke or towards
>> Glossop?) then map them, then work out what is feasible to fit in with
>> opening times, then...
>
> There's a decent one at Glossop, with the imaginative name of
> "Glossop Cafeteria"

Ta for that, I'll check it out

Chris

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