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And the rain hammers down.....
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As I sit, hoping for a break in the clouds. It's 0955, the boat leaves
in three hours, there's a thunderstorm overhead, and my chosen steed had
a reputation for conking out in heavy rain when it was new, let alone 30
years later.
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I must admit to be drawn towards the larger of my three
Hondas for this trip, due to the weather.
Comedy potential will have to rely upon guiding said behemoth
across a muddy campsite.
Final decision 05:30 tomorrow.
That said, it's lovely out there atm.
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My cameras are wrapped in cling film, my doss bag is in two bin liners
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I'd use resealable food bags, myself. With the aperture sealed, then
folded over and gaffered down.
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(why do we always pack tents and doss bags in bin liners when we know
they'll be shredded by the wind in 10 miles?), such clothes as I'm
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Bin bags, as you say, are a waste of space. I use Screwfix 'rubble
sacks' which are definitely waterproof and resist tearing to the
extent that the tank tape I use to secure the open top comes off
cleanly (and can be re-used for the return trip).
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taking are inside Tesco plastic bags, and the top box contains tools,
spare tubs, oil, chain lube and WD40.
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Well I think you've done all you can, short of scuba gear. Have fun!
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Although you might never grace the front of GQ the cover of Vagrant
awaits.
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Man should always travel with a spare tub or two.
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