It was a prompt start from Otterspool way at 9am. Vinnie, Sam, Chris, Johnny, Brian and l set off for Jacks Hill Cafe. Steve had left very early as he always helps with marshalling the bikes into the car park. The weather was good so it was a very pleasant ride up the M1 then on to A5 all the way to the Café.
It was already buzzing with bikes when we arrived and the car park was full front and back. After a sit down with a drink we had a wonder around the stalls and a good look at large amount of really fantastic looking bikes. Then we had a spot of lunch. Chester was busy selling his books .Dave was doing the DJ this year.
George, Maxi and old Bob turned up a little later, meanwhile it started to rain a bit so George, Chris and l ended up in a comfortable sitting area just inside near the bar. They were also serving teas and coffee in this section of the café. We could hear the live band playing and the group was called The Diamonds. They played 50s and 60s music which was great to listen to. As with each year Brian was asked to judge the bikes at the show. Max won Best of British, Bob won Best in Show (sorry we didn’t get your surname) with his AJS, Best in show was a Cafe Racer. It was immaculate and shiny cafe racer (again no name), A Honda won Best Custom Bike.
We were told that Silver Stone racing was on the same day and that the roads would get congested so decided to leave earlier than usual. The weather was great again going home and we missed all the traffic. We spent rest of the day in the garden enjoying the last of the sun for the day.
We enjoy this advent every year and today was no exception. What a brilliant day! Pat
