As the Ace is not too far from me and the fact that I do not own a classic it was hardly worth taking my bike out of the garage and just to stop before even she got warm up.

So I jumped in my car and arrived shortly after 11:15 and noticed Pat, Brian and Steve had put up our Busy Bee club gazebo. As usual they have done a grand job setting up tables, chairs and merchandise. The car park was filling up very quickly with bikes as the weather was perfect. As usual the 59 club stand was next door to us and could not help noticing at least one more club stand was missing. As the day passed many of the club members dropped in to say hello.

It all started off so well and then the heavens opened up and poured. To begin with most of the biker stayed thinking the clouds would blow over but it was not to be and as a result a lot of bikers left as quickly as they came. Soon the car park was empty apart from few brave souls.

We were all trying to stay dry and cosied up under our small gazebo. Steve and Brian started putting up sides to the gazebo to keep the wind and rain out. After couple of hours the sun decided to come out once again but by this time most of the classic bike owner had left.

There was best classic bike competition and as usual first, second and third prizes went to member of the 59 club. Even though there were other worthy bikes in the car park. However Pat did win two pairs of tickets in the raffle. One was for the Brooklands Museum and the other for Beaulieu bike event. All in all not a bad day despite the rain. Also it was good to see Gordon and Ian all the way from Luton and I had heard Laurie had to turn back from A40 as the road was closed. Safe riding and catch you on the next one!

Vinnie