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BUC15 Monkey World Ride
I have now heard back from Monkey World regarding a an organised* ride there from the BUC this year. They are happy to accommodate us, but we will only get a discounted entrance fee if there is a minimum of 15 people going. I realise that not everyone going to BUC will read this, but if I can have a quick show of hands if you intend to come then it'll give me a gauge to the feasibility of it. So, what do you need to know to help you make up your mind? Well, the intention is to leave mid-morning on Saturday. (Unfortunately this will probably clash with hockey, so you may need to prioritise things here.) The ride itself is 8.5 miles each way, and is on main-ish country roads, so you'll need to be traffic-savy . It is not a race though, and I don't mind going at the slowest riders pace - however, for that kind of distance, I would suggest a 24" as a minimum size. Whilst I am happy to stay there all day, I would expect that about 2 - 3 hours is enough for those of you that aren't ape-preciative of fine looking monkeys, so I expect to be leaving there about mid-afternoon, although the return journey will be even less organised so you can leave whenever you want. What is 'Monkey World' (http://www.monkeyworld.co.uk/main.php) like? Well, it's the primate equivalent of The Ritz, where monkeys that have been rescued from abuse, torment, labs, the circus and closing zoos can live out their days in luxury. There's plenty to do for their visitors too, so you don't just have to look at happy chimps legging it around. Standard prices are £10.50 adults, £8.75 student and £7.25 children, but as long as there are 15 or more of us booking in together, they'll drop to £9.25, £7.75 and £6.25 respectively. I said I would give them a call with rough numbers on Friday morning, and confirm final figures early on Saturday. So, if you're up for it, please let me know ASAP. STM * organised? Well, in the loosest possible sense of the world! -- semach.the.monkey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ semach.the.monkey's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12078 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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semach.the.monkey;1104687 wrote: I have now heard back from Monkey World regarding a an organised* ride there from the BUC this year. They are happy to accommodate us, but we will only get a discounted entrance fee if there is a minimum of 15 people going. I realise that not everyone going to BUC will read this, but if I can have a quick show of hands if you intend to come then it'll give me a gauge to the feasibility of it. So, what do you need to know to help you make up your mind? Well, the intention is to leave mid-morning on Saturday. (Unfortunately this will probably clash with hockey, so you may need to prioritise things here.) The ride itself is 8.5 miles each way, and is on main-ish country roads, so you'll need to be traffic-savy . It is not a race though, and I don't mind going at the slowest riders pace - however, for that kind of distance, I would suggest a 24" as a minimum size. Whilst I am happy to stay there all day, I would expect that about 2 - 3 hours is enough for those of you that aren't ape-preciative of fine looking monkeys, so I expect to be leaving there about mid-afternoon, although the return journey will be even less organised so you can leave whenever you want. What is 'Monkey World' (http://www.monkeyworld.co.uk/main.php) like? Well, it's the primate equivalent of The Ritz, where monkeys that have been rescued from abuse, torment, labs, the circus and closing zoos can live out their days in luxury. There's plenty to do for their visitors too, so you don't just have to look at happy chimps legging it around. Standard prices are £10.50 adults, £8.75 student and £7.25 children, but as long as there are 15 or more of us booking in together, they'll drop to £9.25, £7.75 and £6.25 respectively. I said I would give them a call with rough numbers on Friday morning, and confirm final figures early on Saturday. So, if you're up for it, please let me know ASAP. STM * organised? Well, in the loosest possible sense of the world! I know, I know...but I have to ask..... Are any of the mokeys trained to ride uni's? (yeah, not politically correct, but I find it amusing) I would go, if I were to attend BUC....I like monkeys and apes! -- videotoast ------------------------------------------------------------------------ videotoast's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/17859 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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[image: http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...uemmr/ook.jpg] *I'm in. -- Into the blue Harper wrote: i wuld get a 20' trialls uni prolly with a blu tiar. get splined an a kh saet or ur a pansy. get trials cuz thaz whut i du n u mus wannaa whut i du 2. lol...awwsum. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Into the blue's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12084 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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hahaha there's a monkey at monkey world called semach! [image: http://www.monkeyworld.co.uk/graphic...ps/semach.jpg] Semach is a male chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) who was smuggled into Israel for the illegal pet trade. He arrived at the park on 28/08/96 and we estimate he was born during 1994. He was confiscated by Israeli Authorities from the home of a drug addict. Semach has enormous ears, loves clowning around, and plays with all the others. -- 1-wheeled-grape Scott, 'Restoring a Mini Mayfair... It's going to be awesome!!!!!!' (http://tinyurl.com/6jry36) 'My bebo thingy' (http://www.bebo.com/unicyclist_for_life) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-wheeled-grape's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/15877 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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MONKEYS ARE AWESOME. I wish I could go to buc! -- ntappin 'how to build a strong comfy saddle from junk.' (http://tinyurl.com/hxcb3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ntappin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/10800 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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This trip might also appeal to non-riders who want an outing, hopefully those who can't ride it can meet you there by car. If I send out another email I will ask people to let me know if they want to go, can also ask when people arriv on Friday so that you ahve a better estimate of numbers when calling later on friday to confirm. -- annaats Anna. Southampton Unicycle Hockey Club - Sundays at 4! It will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end. Be who you are and say what you feel, as those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ annaats's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6903 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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hey monkey fans, remember your high-viz jackets, there's a couple of nasty stretches on the road to Monkey World... -- mikepenton Uni - The Unicycle Magazine 'www.unicyclemagazine.com' (http://www.unicyclemagazine.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ mikepenton's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7090 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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annaats;1104992 wrote: This trip might also appeal to non-riders who want an outing, hopefully those who can't ride it can meet you there by car. Yeah, I should really have said that the ride is for riders, but the Monkey World visit is for anyone. So if anyone wants to drive and meet us there then that'd be cool. And, as Mike says, hi-viz jackets are a good idea. And as Blue says, Oook! And, Grape, yes, Semach is my adopted monkey. It's not just a coincidence we have the same name! I've been a monkeys uncle for just over 10 years now STM -- semach.the.monkey ------------------------------------------------------------------------ semach.the.monkey's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/12078 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Sounds cool, I just emailed everyone again and mentioned the monkey world trip, so will soon be inundated with people letting us know they want to go I'll also have a sign up list at registration. -- annaats Anna. Southampton Unicycle Hockey Club - Sundays at 4! It will be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end. Be who you are and say what you feel, as those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ annaats's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/6903 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/73185 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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