Bikers1 - Edinburgh MAG - 14th An ol Anns Achadh 2005

Seeing as I was offishully on holiday, I was havin' a weekend off, so Sub-Ed Scooby stepped up to the breach to point the camera and try to remember what the hell went on....Al

Arriving in a very wet and rainy Scotland and the site was beginning to fill up fast. It was luverly to see so many friends at this one, and hugs were in abundance!

Remember girlies, never trust a cowboy in gold hat....

It's been a few years since I was last at this rally and it seems to have spread over more barns and out buildings than wot I remember. Which was great, cos MAG put on a blues area wiv funky candles and chilled oot atmosphere in one barn and rock muzic wiv room to jump aroond like loonies in another - I'll leave it to your imagination where I spent most of my time!

So as more folk arrived the evening began to heat up and the full blown nonsense began.

And so it continued:

Not sure if the Jiggy got me or it wiz the Turbo Vimto, but I really cannot write words at this point. All I can say is thanks to whoever had ma camera, here's some foties:aa

Ehem... so wot went on there then?!?! Well yeah the usual nonsense like I said. And yup yiv guess it I've no idea who won wot trophies... well I can't be organised all the time, but I did find these foties:

I have to say the trophies at rallys these days just get better every time.

Abe

Jenny

Caley Cruisers

There were other trophies, but folk were either in their kip or another barn somewhere... oh and there wiz the youngest rally goer... who was a very cute wee lass who was like grease lightening and managed to dart up to the stage, grab her trophy and run away before I cud even press the 'take fotie button' !!!

And that cowboy just kept appearing.....aa

And Seth very kindly checked to make sure the Scooby Switch was definately stuck on! He tried to turn it off but was forced to dance into the wee small hours, even when the barn was empty and it was only us and the DJ left! (Seth you are a total gentleman - thank you!)

The stalls were all really good and there was a big selection of 'stuff' to buy - I know cos ma beer fund suffered... good job Capt Morgans was already packed!

Met up wiv the luverly folk from Blackhawk Hearse too, had a good natter and a few beers.

Unfortunately my photography does not do the amazing trike and coach any justice, but visit their website for further information.

It is a thought... but one day I guess we'll all need to go, so why not "go out in style" as Gordon would say. I know I certainly want to.

I got some 'arty' shots of the band on Saturday nite, not quite up to the Bikers1 quality that we all know and love, but I thought not half bad for a Scoobied Scoobs who'd been force fed Jiggy and Turbo Vimto !

A bit of a mixed up report, but a true reflection of my memory of it all! The fire was lit and the songs began, everyone huddled up and no-one with a care. Just glad of good company and great friends and all knowing that each and every one of us will have a huge hangover in the morning...

Until the next time, hugs fae Scooby x

Thanks Scoobs, ah didn't need tae remember a thing, just as well with all that turbo vimto about...Al