M C Dwylefunkers Rally

We eventually found the rally site after turning left at the wrong duck pond and having to turn round after some very nice people told us where we should have been. The pub hosting the rally (The Lower Lode Inn)dates from the 15th centuary and has been a family run pub since 1590 and was damaged in the floods of 2007 when the river broke its banks and submerged 2 or 3 bikes that were parked up, one was last seen with just its mirrors sticking out from the flood water and the caravans simply floated and tipped over. It was a quiet, civilized do with around 50 people attending on bikes and trikes, camping on the river bank along with the local geese.

These two sculptures were spotted on the river bank outside the pub.

The pub ( Good food and very good breakfast-thank you)

Aftermath of the 2007 floods


5.30 this morning! nice and peaceful

Pilgrims Rally

It's a long time since we have had to put the tent up in the dark, didn't cause to many problems, only tripped over the guy ropes once !!. Anyway,the rally was organised by Mayflower MCC http://www.mayflowermcc.co.uk/ with the usual good food, drink and flat field for camping.

Saturday was spent in Maldon exploring the town, the quay and watching the annual carnival procession. Both evenings were spent catching up with old friends and sampling the beer on offer.