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    I notice they do different sizes on that site - might be better to find a universal/adjustable sized one so we can just buy in bulk?
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    Some have velcro fastenings. They fit anyone. Need to go around jackets anyway.

    Other sites have other colours and materials. A few pence extra could be well spent to get the right thing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redken1 View Post
    All a bit too formal and regimental and not for me. But I understand the reasons for the proposal and it is just my personal opinion. If it is the democratic will of the Wiltshire bikers to wear armbands then that is fair enough and I respect that.
    You are funny Ken ;-)
    I think you maybe missing the point (on purpose? ) it's not anything to do with formality, being part of a gang, or being subjugated by the our glorious (but un-voted for) leader ;-)
    It's simply a way that when I pull up to a junction on a busy ride-out I will know for sure that the guy marking the junction is with us and not another group.

    I will also know that if I come across a guy in front of me and he's not wearing an armband I can overtake him (or her) in a reckless fashion and they won't be shouting at me on the forum that evening :-)
    If he (or she) is one of us, I can happily follow them knowing that I'm on the right road.

    I don't think "democratic will" will come into it (I can't imagine James will be seeking a vote) it's just whether or not you personally wish to be helpful to your fellow riders, especially to the new ones who don't know us.

    Hope to see you on some ride-outs this summer Ken, with or without an arm band ;-)
     
     

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    I think this is a great idea, there were so many other groups on ride-outs around the same area that I couldn't even tell if our BM was ours!
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    Good idea. £4.50 (inc VAT) for the adjustable ones on that site.
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    FluPink looks good
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry View Post
    I don't think "democratic will" will come into it (I can't imagine James will be seeking a vote) it's just whether or not you personally wish to be helpful to your fellow riders, especially to the new ones who don't know us.
    I'm fully prepared for a repeat of 2008's "OMG James is forcing leaders and back markers to wear hi vis, he's gone mental, there can be no other reason than to make us look stupid, I hate him, WB sucks" episode but I'd rather than than have new group members strewn across the countryside wishing they'd stayed at home!
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    Gerry, I think you are funny too, and hopefully we can have a laugh together in the future. lol
    Seriously though, please accept my apologies for not reading your original post closely enough - I thought you were proposing that the wearing of arm bands would be a compulsory requirement to attend WB ride outs. However, I was only offering my honest personal opinion in response to your request for feedback, and made it clear I understand the reason behind your proposal - I didn't expect to get shot down in flames.
     
     

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    Awww Ken, you have disappointed me, I was all set for a good old fashioned battle of words but now I just feel guilty ;-)
    Compulsory - God no!

    James - fear not, I'm sure those days are far behind us, sadly nobody seems to be that bothered about the forum any more, the passion just isn't there somehow :-(

    The good news is that it's great to see lots of new faces on the ride-outs, I'm sure it is going to be a busy summer !
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry View Post
    James - fear not, I'm sure those days are far behind us, sadly nobody seems to be that bothered about the forum any more, the passion just isn't there somehow :-(

    The good news is that it's great to see lots of new faces on the ride-outs, I'm sure it is going to be a busy summer !
    Yup I miss the chat and the banter, though Facebook has made the world of difference this year. I'm a purest and prefer forums to Facebook but my dictatorial ways have made way for giving people what they seem to want

    My next challenge is getting out on a bloody ride-out! Hoping to finish early and do Poole once the weather improves
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