The NABD Rally 2008



After trying to find out when everyone was arriving with no definate replies, Beetle turned up at 12.15 with his tent to find a more than half full campsite, no way of marking out an area for the club and no sign of any other members! Bollox!

After hanging around the entrance for 4 fags and 3/4 hour with no sign of anyone arriving, the decison was made to pitch his tent and pray! Tent pitched, no bodies and kids to pick up to take to site Beetle reluctantly left his tent to ferry kids about and fetch Mrs Beetle. An hour later Baby Beetle and Mrs Beetle on site. First people they see are Naz and Rick, with a hug n a warm greeting, Beetle was informed that almost everyone was here and that we had been saved a spot - Great...except Beetles 9 man tent was already pitched 200 yards away! Bollox!

A new face to greet in the form of 'Billy the biker', complete with bike alarm, which went active whenever any one got within 2 feet of it!

Much huffing and puffing later and the sight of a erected 9 man tent floating over the crowded camp site as Beetles carried it at head height to its final resting place. Club camp was almost complete, just the Busas to arrive. One more trip to collect Dirty Dan and the arrival of the Busas on their bikes - mission accomplished, let the festivities begin!!

A new face to greet in the form of 'Billy the biker', complete with bike alarm, which went active whenever any one got within 2 feet of it!

Beer began to freely flow and the club caught up on how everyone had been, a wander round the stalls and a hearty (ish) meal, time to head to the family tent to drink and boogie the night away, leaving Naz, Rick and Billy on guard duty talking about bikes, guns and soldiering. Much boozing and talking shite later, a reluctant Beetle left the party and took a worn out Beetle back to tent, a natter with the 3 amigos, Mrs Beetle returning with Dirty Dan and both with one hell of a headache - the decision was made to turn in, leaving Paul, Thora and Tracey to stand the dawn patrol - which they did in fine style, according to Naz!

Saturday dawned (a bit early due to Cait's phone alarm!) No one else had surfaced and due to the fact that it was Dirty Dan's birthday, a trip to the Beetle-mobile was needed, to fetch the pressies!! Upon arrival back to the balloon infested tent with Dirty hopping around like his feet were on fire, there was much tearing of wrapping paper until out popped a mountain board - unfortunately NABD ain't very mountainous...Bollox!

Soon the sight of Cacklin' Caitlin pushing and pulling Dirty around site to mad applause from drunken bikers, a camera and various other gifts followed, time for a brew and partly melted chocolate cake (although it was only 11am!)

As the sun slowly tried to cook us all, the mozzies invaded, there was the usual comings and goings from camp, Naz retreated home leaving the rest of us to carry the flag(If we had it!!)

unfortunately, Thora's dining 'spot' turned out to have been used by someone who thought it was a portaloo

Then the bombshell...we were in chav bandit country! A number of happy campers had been raided during the night...Bollox! Fortunately, due to the presence of 'Dad's Army' none of our little community had been affected especially with Busa hot on the tail of anyone who looked remotely suspicious. Word got around that those responsible would be a potential member of NABD!

Valuables stored in the Beetle mobile just in case, Sally proceeded to drink and be merry! Early evening arrived and after the discovery of a trike with Beetles' name all over it, the decision was made to troop over to the arena for a bite to eat and find a good spot in the family tent - unfortunately, Thora's dining 'spot' turned out to have been used by someone who thought it was a portaloo...Bollox!

A swift change of jeans for Thora and we were all safely ensconsed in the family tent, with ample supplies of alcohol and damn fine entertainment provided by The AlmaBoobies -party was in full swing! Next on stage appeared PHD, who proceeded to rock the tent from it's foundations, including generating a rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday' for Dirty, who had everyone in the tent singing to him, whilst he swayed from Busa's alcohol filled shoulders!

PHD were amazing, Busa dancing inside the tent and out, causing much hilarity to bystanders (and Cait) as they were dragged from the nearby loos and MADE to dance! Cacklin' Cait discovered the joys of doing handstands in a tent containing last nights tea - no clean water, so asked if she could use some of Paul n Thora's coke to wash her hands...The coke was mostly Bacardi, so you can guess what the answer was!

Great company, great music, great atmosphere, a guy doing a naked pole dance much to the disgust of Cacklin'...life dont get much better!

Great company, great music, great atmosphere, a guy doing a naked pole dance much to the disgust of Cacklin'...life dont get much better!

All too soon, the marque entertainment was over and The Beetles reluctantly retired to the tent, soon followed by the Bacardi (n coke) drinking members of the club. Saturday night almost done and dusted, Beetles retired early leaving the usual suspects to entertain themselves,- assisted by the rowdy gits behind!

Sunday arrived - even bloody hotter, trip to the shop via The Beetle bike to cool us down, races for the kids cause they ain't got no sense to relax when it's hot, rest of the club lazed around, chillin' in the heat. No one wanted to leave and if Thora had her way, then all of her equipment would have been brought by car to the Beetle home for collection at a later date!!

Beetle car arrived in the Sally camp, stocked with club valuables for collection. Rick n Billy first to leave, followed by The Busa's leaving the rest lounging around vaguely implying they may move before too long. All good things must come to an end...and eventually packed and ready to go - hot n sweaty in our leathers!

Thora didnt forget her shit - instead she passed it to the Beetles for a thorough decontamination. Goodbyes said, hugs exchanged and farewell to NABD!

THANKS TO ALL, ONE HELL OF A RALLY!!!

The Beetles


naz

Naz pumping - and smiling!


chillin

Girlie chat


blokes

Manly conversation...


drink

Man gives up and starts drinking!


thora

Ooohh, what a lovely...sky


booze and bikes

Booze and bikes - not at the same time, of course...


prayer meeting


blimey busa

Blimey missus!!!


smiling thora

A happy, smiling Thora.
Thinks: What's going on behind my back?


the finger

That's more like normal...


thora's butt

Arse! Feck!


strange friend

Not a clue who he is, before you ask...


prezzie

Happy Birthday, Dity Dan!


sunset


beetlejuice

Beetlejuice and Caitlin


Busa

Dance, bitch! And smile like you're enjoying it!


dancing in the dark

But I was only having a quiet pee, before you dragged me out and got me dancin'...


hair

She'll have someone's eye out with that...I'm tellin' yer...


rave tent?

Oh man, where's the rave tent?...


dancing thora

We do dancin', we do


Tracey's pix

naz


bike


blokes


natter


blurry chat


caitlin


cheese!


thora n busa


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