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			Set off 10am. Too early for some but everyone turned 
			up more or less on time. 
		
			Bit of a long way before stopping but Morrisons was a welcome sight, 
			where, believe it or not Gary DID NOT have any breakfast !!!!!!!  
		
			Onwards to the B & B along some lovely roads. Arrived, off loaded 
			the luggage and set off again for devils Bridge. A different one 
			from the one we all know and love. 
		
			Started with a cuppa and a cake to get a bit of sustenance for the 
			trek ahead. Raph discover what kissing was and we all set off. 
		
			Up hill and down down dale. Well on a smaller scale perhaps, but 
			there were a a lot of ups and downs. Should have suspected it 
			really, we had gone to look at the waterfalls after all. Weather was 
			brill, everyone stripping layers off along the way. 
		
			Back to the B&B, quick shower and out for tea, which Peter and Alan 
			had organised by pre-booking a pub in the village for all of us. 
		
			Food, drink, atmosphere and company was fab. We all had a great 
			night. Alan, Derek and Mandy all fell asleep, they had had such an 
			exciting day. And Raph got drunk 
		
			Next day, set off but had to pull over to don the waterproofs. It 
			was going to be a wet day. Rode along some more stunning roads and 
			arrived at the Silver Mines just as the rain stopped. Had a tour 
			underground and look around overground. It was a good excursion. 
		
			And as is the usual HOC tradition we couldn't leave Wales without 
			some food. Gary made us all proud with his giant burger. Raph found 
			a friend and we all set off home. Boo hoo!!!! 
		
			Stopped a couple of times to give Brian a breather, rode through 
			some really heavy showers and bright sunshine and arrived at Poplar 
			for a farewell cuppa and our goodbye's. Gary as usual didn't let us 
			down and had to have the obligatory cake. 
		
			What a really great week-end. Can't wait for the next HOC weekend 
			away    
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