At first light

on the 1st day of 2012 AD in the earlybritishkingdoms.com/kids/mercia.html  Michael was having his porridge, plus a dollop of cod liver oil http://www.seven-seas.com/cod-liver-oil  to keep the HUMAN PARTS lubricated for the New Year.

My destination was Leek Market Place, Staffordshire for the annual http://www.vmcc.net/  Hangover Run 2012AD.

The run left at 1200 pm for http://peakdistrict.nationaltrust.org.uk/wetton-mill  ,a few RECYCLED "Ton Up Boys" on the run! http://www.tonuplondon.com

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Yes it was a little on the WET side in Leek & the Manifold Valley.

Sidecars on the run Vincent, Triumph, plus the Panther with its very special long stroke sound.

The hot chocolate & a http://www.lancashireecclescakes.co.uk was very welcome at Wetton Mill Cafe and l was pleased to meet you with the "Awsworth Matchells Owners Team.

Even had chance to do a bit FORDING http://www.wetroads.co.uk/staffordshire.htm

So what has really change since 2011 AD ?, perhaps the POTHOLES have become larger and DEEPER!

Wishing you all a very safe & healthy 2012 AD, from a purveyor of porridge & cod liver oil. Michael.