Great ride down yesterday even tho we set off later than was planned. We had been waiting in vain for the rain to stop but around 3pm decided it was now or never.
Fortunately the rain cleared about halfway down + my new leathers kept me warm, all but my hands - might treat myself to new gloves this w/e!
The latter part of the ride was great, partly as we seemed to miss the traffic. There was a minor accident on one of the country roads which meant the police had to limit traffic flow to one way. Whilst unfortunate for the car accident people it meant after some naughty overtaking (would never have risked it but obvious oncoming traffic stopped), I got to the front of the queue. I got a thank you from both the ambulance driver + the policewoman for pulling over to let tgem pass. When we got the signal to go I had about 15 miles of completely clear, dry, twisty road all to myself! Rocketman had gone ahead but we always have a stop at a particular place so I knew I would see him there + I had the sandwiches!
The accommodation is quite comfortable & only 2 minutes walk from town + the festival which is on the links.
The event officially opens in about an hour so I'm off for a quick shower before we hit the beer tent
& leaving that to himself tomorrow. I did try to move the large potted shrub which has fallen over in the storms of the last few days in front of the bike shed doors, but it is too heavy for one. Still it does mean that noone can nick the bikes before Thursday! 
It has been dry but fairly dull tho thankfully not as cold as last year.
