The Honda Owners Club

tallyman wrote:I think I may pay you guys a visit next Weds.....see what you get up to.

May even try one of those Steak and Ale pies

You'll be most welcome , I think we have a guest speaker next meeting also. I'm sure someone else will be able to confirm.

You'll have to get in the queue for the Steak and Ale Pie though .

Regards

Chimpy

Bike all up and running serviced and fettled, will try this week after work but dont finish till 21.00, so be there about 21.45 if this not past your bedtimes.

Look forward to seeing you BUT it is the 24th, not tonight! As Chimpy says, we are finalizing speakers, test ride morning etc etc - all exciting stuff!

EricaVFR wrote::o)) Look forward to seeing you BUT it is the 24th, not tonight! As Chimpy says, we are finalizing speakers, test ride morning etc etc - all exciting stuff!

I'm aware it's the 24th Erica, Nigel informed me last night. See you there maybe?

I'm double booked with a works do so cannot make it but I am sure the rest of the gang will be - Gerald may toddle along to represent the Thatcham element!

Don't forget folks, Branch meeting tomorrow at The Swan PH, Three Mile Cross just off the A33, 1/2 mile south of junction 11 of the M4. Get there early for some great pub grub (I ought to be on commission) before the meeting starts at 7.30. We now have a private bar and there is plenty of parking at rear of pub.

Regards

Chimpy

The new Reading Branch Monthly Newsletter will shortly be published. If anyone would like to be included on the distribution list please send me a PM and it will be done?

Regards

Chimpy

Tickets are now on sale for the Reading Branch Christmas Party which takes place on Wednesday 10th December at our usual meeting place, The Swan Inn, Three Mile Cross, near J11 M4. The party is open to all members of the Honda Owners Club and their guests. Price of the tickets is £15 per person which includes, welcome drink, hot and cold buffet dinner and free entry into a mystery prize draw. Tickets are available from our secretary Allie Gane, reading@hoc.or....so on.

We will also be making our Christmas Raffle Draw on the same night. Prizes are £55 John Lewis Hamper, £30 John Lewis Hamper and a Bottle of Champagne. There will also be other prizes as more tickets are sold. The tickets, priced at £1 each, are available from our treasurer Marion, treasurer@reading.hoc.or...so on.

If anybody has any difficulty obtaining tickets or requires any further information send me a pm and I'll sort it out for you.

Look forward to seeing as many as possible.

Regards

Chimpy

Wish could make it but have organised a bowling night for the Northants lot with special guests the reigning quiz champions from Beds branch! Will look forward to seeing all the photos though!!

Pictures from the party are on the Reading website http://www.reading.hoc.org.uk/christmas_party08.html

Regards

Chimpy

How very sociable it all looks!

Oh, if only the members around here got to meet up like that.
I think that even if they were told that free food and drink would be provided they still wouldn't come. They can't even meet up with other members on their bikes! If it wasn't so far to another branch where the members actually want to do something, I would join them.

Red V Four wrote:How very sociable it all looks!

We seem to be a nice sociable lot, which is obviously good this time of year as bike riding opportunities as less. We have a really good meeting place as well which helps. The pub can't do enough for us and are extremely friendly, helpful and supportive.

Regards

Chimpy

Red V Four wrote:How very sociable it all looks!

Oh, if only the members around here got to meet up like that.
I think that even if they were told that free food and drink would be provided they still wouldn't come. They can't even meet up with other members on their bikes! If it wasn't so far to another branch where the members actually want to do something, I would join them.

whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge...

Joking apart - I know it's a real problem for you.

I dunno what the solution is but fingers crossed that just maybe in coming months when the new rally / events season begins that folks from your neck of the woods take the opportunity to join in and get enthused... try to be hopefully optimistic red... 2009 might be a cracking year for your area!

Shellshine wrote:

Red V Four wrote:How very sociable it all looks!

Oh, if only the members around here got to meet up like that.
I think that even if they were told that free food and drink would be provided they still wouldn't come. They can't even meet up with other members on their bikes! If it wasn't so far to another branch where the members actually want to do something, I would join them.

whinge whinge whinge whinge whinge...

Joking apart - I know it's a real problem for you.

I dunno what the solution is but fingers crossed that just maybe in coming months when the new rally / events season begins that folks from your neck of the woods take the opportunity to join in and get enthused... try to be hopefully optimistic red... 2009 might be a cracking year for your area!

Well, just how many times am I expected to write to all the local members (at my expense) to keep them updated of all the wonderful HOC things going on in our area (!), and requesting their company, with no response until they eventually decide to tell me to p*** o** ?
I recently wrote to four new members, and not one had the decency to even call me. (I wonder if they're reading this?)
If they don't make any contact, how do I know what would get them enthused? After all, it's their club too. I suppose my only solution for HOC activity is to move to the Midlands.

The December issue of the Reading Branch Newsletter has just been published and is available here http://www.reading.hoc.org.uk/Newslette ... ec2008.pdf

If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive it automatically each month send me a message.

Regards

Chimpy