The TJ - John Hamilton Memorial Ride - The Mae Hong Son Loop

[DavidFL]

Updated Rider List..

THE RIDERS
1. DavidFL
2. Trevbart
3. Silverhawk
4. Pikey
5. Daewoo
6. BJ
7. Dad
8. John Gooding
9. HT Woodson
10. Scotty 007

 

[DavidFL]

Davidfl wrote: Updated Rider List..

THE RIDERS
1. DavidFL
2. Trevbart
3. Silverhawk
4. Pikey
5. Daewoo
6. BJ
7. Dad
8. John Gooding
9. HT Woodson
10. Scotty 007

ROOMS BOOKED IN MAE HONG SON
Thursday 26th November.
Piya Ghouse 2 rooms @ 600 baht a night.
Palm House 8 rooms @ 500 baht a night.

Riders in Cnx please pay your money in advance to lock yourself in.
PM me for my bank account details.
Thank you..

 

[DavidFL]

Davidfl wrote: Updated Rider List..

THE RIDERS
1. DavidFL
2. Trevbart
3. Silverhawk
4. Pikey
5. Daewoo
6. BJ
7. Dad
8. John Gooding
9. HT Woodson
10. Scotty 007

11. Noel Akers flying in from Phuket.

 

[Muzz]

Hi David. I may be around that way then with a motorbike in the back of my pick up on my own route (I'll be with the Mrs) . Mind if I join you guys for a beer?

 

[chiangmairich]

Sounds like a good plan David.
I will be in,make it a dozen riders.
Please,another room in MHS,will you be at the Kafe on Friday evening?
Can pay you direct then.
Cheers
Rich

 

[DavidFL]

Popped into Palm House yesterday & we are on for 10 rooms there @ 500 baht + 2 at the Piya @ 600 baht. (Noel Akers & I have the Piya rooms.)
The guy at Palm is nervous about the booking, as we cancelled this planned ride last time. So please dont let me down gents!

The weather here in MHS is absolutely glorious & it's generally still quiet tourism wise. Not many farang around at all - in MHS.

 

[daewoo]

Davidfl wrote: Popped into Palm House yesterday & we are on for 10 rooms there @ 500 baht + 2 at the Piya @ 600 baht. (Noel Akers & I have the Piya rooms.)
The guy at Palm is nervous about the booking, as we cancelled this planned ride last time. So please dont let me down gents!

The weather here in MHS is absolutely glorious & it's generally still quiet tourism wise. Not many farang around at all - in MHS.

Well I certainly looking forward to it. I am happy at either GH, so if you need to get additional rooms at Piya, I am happy to move. The additional 100THB isn't going to break the bank after 10 days in Phuket with The Wife, The Kids, My Mum, the whole disaster... peng mak mak...

Cheers,
Daewoo

 

[KenYam]

Sounds like your all organised for a great ride and good times. I am sorry I cant make it but should return home soon. Chiangmairich do me favour and have a beer for me and the 2 departed biker members TJ and Sinthai.

Cheers Ken

 

[DavidFL]

There they are, ready to accompany us on the ride:

 

[Noel Akers]

Excellent stuff David , that looks great.....I remember this day vividly on our way down to Umphang , when we had a heavy duty squall which ripped the branches off trees and gave us lots of obstacles to get around....another brilliant ride, Chang Mai to Phuket....in fact it was the last one the 3 of us ever did together.

Take care but enjoy every moment ......this ain't no dress rehearsal.

 

[DavidFL]

A message from Tomo in the UK

Hi David, those of us from Bournemouth, UK who met and knew TJ a little will be with you in spirit on your tour.
I only wish we could be there to ride with you and pay our respects to these old friends & fellow bikers.
Will you please raise a glass to them both for absent friends in MHS?
Bon voyage.
Bob.

 

[Ian Bungy]

I Will Be there Guys, So count Me In!!! :wink:

 

[DavidFL]

Ian Bungy wrote: I Will Be there Guys, So count Me In!!! :wink:

Updated rider list

THE RIDERS
1. DavidFL
2. Trevbart
3. Silverhawk
4. Pikey
5. Daewoo
6. BJ
7. Dad
8. John Gooding
9. HT Woodson
10. Scotty 007
11. Noel Akers
12. Ian Bungy

THE MASTER PLAN
26 November Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son.
27 November Mae Hong Son - Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son via Chomthong - Doi Inthanon - Khun Yuam "the quick long way."
Tribute & toast both TJ & Siinthai in Mae Hong Son.
Return to Chiang Mai via R1095 Soppong & Pai (the short quick way) after a late night on the town MHS.

THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER
• Meet at Kafe 8.15AM
• Tribute & toast BOTH TJ & Siinthai
• Depart from the Kafe 9.00AM
• Head south on R108 to Chomthong
• Turn right onto R1009 for Doi Inthanon
• Negotiate a local fee for the National Park Entrance
• Ride to the top & take a group photo under the Highest Mountain Sign
• Have a cup of coffee
• Descend to Mae Chaem on R1192 & fuel up at the PTT
• Have an optional early lunch in Mae Chaem
• Head north on R1088 & turn left WEST onto R1263 for Khun Yuam
• Drink stop in Pang Ung
• Khun Yuam turn right onto R108 & head for MHS.
• Arrive in MHS ETA 4PM?

• Group photo by the lake for TJ & Siinthai

• Check into hotel / guesthouse - by the lake: The Piya / Palm / Romthai

• Foot massage / massage at the Baan Thai
• Eat & drink at the Crossroads Pub & Restaurant.
• Tribute & toast BOTH TJ & Siinthai
• Hit the Chalet night club 10.30-11.00 PM.
• Retire at 12.30-1.OO AM.

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
• Regroup & have brekky 9.15AM at Salween Restaurant
• Tribute & toast BOTH TJ & Siinthai
• Depart Mae Hong Son 10.15 AM North on R1095.
• Coffee break at Soppong River Inn 10.30AM. Group photo.
• Lunch Pai "12-midday."
• Depart Pai 1.00 PM
• Drink stop at Mae Sae.
• Group photo at Chiang Dao viewpoint.
• Arrive Chiang Mai ETA 3.30 PM
• Group photo outside The Kafe.
• Tribute & toast BOTH TJ & Siinthai

Revision suggestions
1. Now that Bungy is back I suggest end up at the X-Centre as we will be returning that way.
2. In Mae Hong Son happy hour at Sunflower by the lake.
3. Eat at Salween.
4. Drink at the Crossroads.
5. No breakfast at the Salween at the moment, breakfast at the Sunflower before departure

Ho. HO. No doubt this will change again once we are out there..

I have a 1.8 metre high banner of TJ & Siinthai to accompany us for group photos.
I will also do some stickers for those who want them.
The banner & stickers are as below

 

[dirthonk]

count me and marcus in, we will find our own accomodation, or we can use my nice 2 man tent.
looking forward to a fantastic ride to remember a fantastic bloke.

 

[DavidFL]

Gents
We are looking good....
Rooms for 13 riders have been booked + 5 others have indicated they will front up to tag along / meet us in MHS & find their own rooms.

1. Please front up at the Kafe with a full tank of fuel "ready to go" at 9AM.
2. Please wear a GT Rider shirt for the trip & group photos (day & night).
3. Bring your Thai driving / riding licence (if you have one) for the local fee to enter Doi Inthanon National Park.
4. Look at a Mae Hong Son loop map to familiarize yourself with the route & MHS city before you go.
5. It should be cold up on Doi Inthanon & at night in MHS. Bring a set of warm clothes.
6. Don't forget your camera.

The 1.8 metre banner of TJ & Simon is ready.
50 stickers are ready.

 

[DavidFL]

chiangmairich wrote: Sounds like a good plan David.
I will be in,make it a dozen riders.
Please,another room in MHS,will you be at the Kafe on Friday evening?
Can pay you direct then.
Cheers
Rich

THE RIDERS
1. DavidFL
2. Trevbart
3. Silverhawk
4. Pikey
5. Daewoo
6. BJ
7. Dad
8. John Gooding
9. HT Woodson
10. Scotty 007
11. Noel Akers
12. Ian Bungy
13. Chiangmai Rich
14. John “ponytail" Bungy’s mate.

All the rooms at the Palm have gone. 1 x 4-bed dorm room with hot water bathroom is also booked.

Next door to the Palm is Rom Tai House. Another 500 metres down the road is the Tanachote 1.

 

[DavidFL]

BREAKFASTS
We are a largish group so I would suggest you
1. Not all expect brekky at the Kafe when we leave. Have breakfast before rocking up to the Kafe, ready to leave at 9AM.
2. Same same in MHS for breakfast. One small restaurant the Salween / Crossroads / won't be able to handle it all; so we need to be flexible.

 

[johngooding]

Just packing up for my ride up to CM Wednesday am. Sounds like I need to pack my Cornflakes and some milk. Look forward to seeing all you guys soon, great turn out for what I am sure will be an auspicious event.

 

[DavidFL]

johngooding wrote: Just packing up for my ride up to CM Wednesday am. Sounds like I need to pack my Cornflakes and some milk. Look forward to seeing all you guys soon, great turn out for what I am sure will be an auspicious event.

John
Have a safe fun ride over & don't forget your "woolies". It's cool here in the North & (most places now at a guess.)

Re brekky, The Kafe staff have now been told to roll up to work at 7.30AM & get the doors open by 8AM ready to serve the needy. This is a far cry from their sabai sabai 9 AM opening.

 

[BJ]

Hey David
Chiang Mai is easy, most can have brekky before we leave.
But should I pack a big packet of Weet Bix for MHS.
Or can we organise a big cook up on a guest house bbq before we go.
On the road I love a good breakfast before I head off.
Looking forward to the ride.

 

[tonykiwi]

BJ wrote: Hey David
Chiang Mai is easy, most can have brekky before we leave.
But should I pack a big packet of Weet Bix for MHS.
Or can we organise a big cook up on a guest house bbq before we go.
On the road I love a good breakfast before I head off.
Looking forward to the ride.

Never ever went hungry for long in Thailand

Have a great ride chaps, green with envy here

 

[trevbart]

Some of us having breakfast at my home at Hang Dong, will see you on the road! Should be a great trip...please take care!