London Outings

[matthew123]

One idea is to take a trip into the City around Bank during mid morning or weekend when it's very quiet and marvel at the grand architecture of the Bank of England (they also have a little known musuem open during the week), Royal Exchange, Mansion House etc. Probably the best preserved area of old London still standing today.

Another option is to contact your local MP, Tessa Jowell, and ask can you she organise a tour for you of Parliament. Many years ago we did a trip around Parliament organised by our local MP, but we were shown round by another MP and his party and it was great seeing the voting booths, the 2 chambers, the 'royal' room etc.. and then lo and behold at the end of it the MP asked for some cash in hand for showing us round!

If you can no longer do that then go and take a look in the magnificent Westminster Abbey (opposite Oliver Cromwell statue) which also houses the tombs of Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I.

[bigbadwolf]

Sounds like *Bobs* more of a cruiser kind of biker, more proud of his machines inconspicuous appearance but once off it is more than happy to bleat on about it's history and practical nature, forever harbouring that deep seated jealousy of those who can go the extra mile.....per hour. I was a Dispatch rider *bob* so I'm more than aware of the childish antics some sport bike owners get up to but then again I've also tackled the Nurburgring as well......I am still a bit of a show off though I'll grant you that.

[Ted Max]

I'm up for the ride, PR, but can you keep your orgasms to a minimum? Any more than two and I'd probably have difficulty squaring this with Mother as a suitable activity.

[*Bob*]

Any more than one cylinder is pure extravagance, not to mention vulgar.

"Peckham Rose Bike Tours".. certainly has a ring to it.

Will Ted be allowed to - you know - hold on 'properly'?

[woofmarkthedog]

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> Yeah come on PR. I bet you couldn't beat me in a

> race...Yamaha R1 in case you were wondering. I

> hear Woof's Pastel coloured Vespa got burnt off at

> the lights by Stephen Hawking.

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Yeah & he was walking....well kind of.

Anyway Marshmallow pink fading into Daffodil Jaune is very nice I think.

W**F

*white starched silk scarf blows in the wind*

As we are talking ourselves into "hard on biker status" poker.

10 years club & national level moto cross

Raced the Ken hall trophy 2 years ( by invitation only )

Suzuki 250 & Kawasaki 6 speed ex works.

Fractured femur, fractured hand, 2 clean knockouts, one whilst overtaking Derek Bell ( Le mans winner) in mid flight down 3 in line 50 ft step jumps , hitting a back marker whilst in mid flight, landing at the bottom and snapping the corner post by headbutting it, Bell said later he never saw anyone fall so far & survive. Raced on twice to qualify, went to hospital on way home & discovered leg fractured, this would explain why left leg didn't move very well.

It has not really affected my brain....honest...not one bit

[Keef]

Sorry if it's been suggested already, but a sunny day, why not get the tube to Chalk Farm, and wonder up to Primrose Hill. Lovely place to sit and take in amazing views!

[Ted Max]

I try to judge an itinerary that will show me off to best effect to my yokel visitors - positioning me as someone who can appreciate the classic London experience, while keeping in touch with the more modern movements arising from the streets.

To this end I find a walking tour of St James, followed by a session in Chariots, often does the trick most efficaciously.

[bigbadwolf]

Two years as a motorbike courier in central London. I think I win that pissing contest hands down Woof.

[woofmarkthedog]

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> Two years as a motorbike courier in central

> London. I think I win that pissing contest hands

> down Woof.

On the road of course, off road....

Eat my dirt big boy....

W**F

[bigbadwolf]

Keef Wrote:

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> Sorry if it's been suggested already, but a sunny

> day, why not get the tube to Chalk Farm, and

> wonder up to Primrose Hill. Lovely place to sit

> and take in amazing views!

Or what Keef really does.

Sorry if it's been suggested already, but on a sunny day, why not get the tube to Chalk Farm and wonder up to Primrose hill. Lovely place to sit and take in the views whilst smoking a spliff so fat that it could wipe out the Parachute Regiment.

You may noticed apart from adding the truth at the end I did a bit of editing because Keefs probably baked by now.

[Moos]

I love to go to Greenwich, the Naval College, the chapels, the beautiful park. Fun to go by boat, and to stop off at St. Katharine's Dock.

Actually, the river trip is a lot of fun, and the watermen and lightermen (I forget the distinction, I'm afraid) are genuinely enthusiastic and have good patter.

Towards the other end of the river, Hampton Court takes some beating.

[*Bob*]

Yeah - the river trips is good, and the patter of the boatdude we had was genuinely very entertaining. Very dry. In a good way.

Similarly Beefeating types. Beefeaters certainly know their onions.

The House of Commons guide (we had) was stiff as a board and particularly humourless, which was a shame.

[Keef]

BBW, I wouldn't bother gong that far, would never make it home. Wells park will do me!

[woofmarkthedog]

The riverboat is the trip for sure, the trip from Wolwich to the Thames barrier is jolly nice

[bigbadwolf]

I've actually been on the Thames barrier on a college trip. Quite impressive.

[woofmarkthedog]

bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> I've actually been on the Thames barrier on a

> college trip. Quite impressive.

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Did you go into the "thingys", if so what's inside ?

[bigbadwolf]

woofmarkthedog Wrote:

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> bigbadwolf Wrote:

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> > I've actually been on the Thames barrier on a

> > college trip. Quite impressive.

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> Did you go into the "thingys", if so what's inside

> ?

When you say 'thingys', if you mean the Piers where all the hydralics are housed then not a great deal. There's a crane on each pier and a very obvious crank arm that moves the indiviual barriers and inside the plant room is an enormous Piston. We weren't allowed in any of the control rooms on the piers themselves but had a quick shuftie round the main control room. The best bit though was going along the underwater tunnel that connects all the piers. The worst bit was the stench of stagnant river water and grease.

[PeckhamRose]

I don't have the testosterone to race.

I really do ride sensibly and carefully, and have always done so.

I have a Virago 535cc.

And Ted Max if you'd like - be happy to ride you round town.

I took my 76 year old Uncle on the back a year ago; he was over here from NZ and said the day on the bike was a highlight.

PGC I really do think your concerns are holding you back from having a great time.

After all, I don't want to kill myself, do I. So if I ride safely to keep ME alive, you'll be alive too and you'll have had a great time!

[bigbadwolf]

Don't be such a great big fraidy cat PR. You can ease Ted into the saddle so to speak and I'll show *Bob* how it's done in the fast lane. I'll even give you a head start...agreed.

[Ted Max]

And Ted Max if you'd like - be happy to ride you round town. I took my 76 year old Uncle on the back a year ago;

I'm sort of conflicted by the apparent train of thought there. But it's nice to be reassured I'll be up to it, all the same.

[bigbadwolf]

It's a tricky one isn't it Ted. I mean, on the one hand PR could simply be reliving the fond memory of having an older man holding on at the back and yelling for her to go faster. On the other it could be a completely different scenario involving PR thrashing about with an excited first timer on board enjoying the ride of his life.

The mind boggles.

[PeckhamRose]

You lot worry me.

The offer is off.

It was genuine.

Byeee

[Ted Max]

PRose, all I meant by my post was that your post might be read to imply that you think I'm rather older than I am. Looks a bit pathetic written like that but I'm not sure it should worry you, as such.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

PeckhamRose Wrote:

I don't have the testosterone to race. I really do ride sensibly and carefully, and have always done so.

I have a Virago 535cc.

Ignore these young whippersnappers PR!

I do have the testosterone required to ride sensibly and I have a supply,,as well.

Though I'm not sure of the measurement.

Come back to me....;-)

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Crumbs, I fear I may have misinterpreted your post!

I'm off to my Beach Hut in Seasalter...:-$