The whole event didn't get off to the best of starts due to runnin glate leaving the house due to the lady of the house turning the alarm off and promptly going back to sleep (FYI I didn't hear the thing so it's not my fault
)So instead of setting off at 8am we are now running 30 minutes behind schedule and rub it in it's also raining although not heavily.
1st rendeavous is meant to Magor service on the M4 to meet Tom and Mark (Deep Durks) so as we are negotiating the M4 roadworks I get a call from Julian ...
"Tom & Gemma are still in bed in Zummerzet suffering from what is commonly known as the 'squits' [insert your own version of diarreah here]" Julian then proceeds to fill me full of dread for the weekend by mentioning that where he and Steve are staying it is hammering it down
F F F F Fabulous! NOT! Julian recommends that we reconsider the route etc and maybe just head to the overnight stop and ditch the planned route due to inclemment weather.Anyway we decide that I should continue as planned and meet Mark at Magor then head to Pontypool to discuss further with Ben & Russ.
Ben, being the local and honarary welshman, had looked indepth at the local forecast and decyphered a weather window was above us and we should be "OK". Julian & Steve were informed and I expect they thought we must be mad but onwards into the breach we set off.
Well Ben did us proud indeed, the route was superb, taking in some great mountain sections, forest trails and even, possibly, the odd farm track.
Danger could be around every corner be it cyclists, hikers, sheep or the occasional platton of yomping squadies. We past many a perplexed local, grinning child or gleeful Gurka as we zoomed on by them.
Roads like "The Devil's Staircase" provided some stunning scenery and awesome driving but unfortunately we couldn't outwit the local 'Stig' and his Nissan pick-up ...
4 Atoms chasing him down a fabulous winding undulating valley road while he is negotiating the pass one handed whilst capturing us on his camera phone and slowing down so we remain in his shot. We highly recommend this driving god for a medal!
The day continued with more of the same with some superb stop overs for refreshments that Ben had organised in advance which included tea & cake at a lovely forest cafe, beer & sarnies at a local pub and a lovely evening meal.
Julian & Steve had decided to skip Saturday's adventure but did meet us at the pub in Llangeneth for the evening meal.
Overnight accommodation was excellent, our hosts at Bremmel Cottages were friendly, warm and welcoming.
I'll continue the write up in a while but in the meant time here are a few pictures
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Got home, early night - then it all kicked off about 10pm - Finley was sick multiple times, then I started, with Gemma ill in the middle of it all too! Up all night 
