Another ex Ducatisti here. Did my direct access in 2002 and bought a BMW 1150GS in 2003 which I've still got. Last year I decided to get a sports bike, a 2002 748s, before I'm too old (some may say I already am). Living in Bristol in the winter and Montesquiou in SW France in the spring and summer.
Very nice Tony, check out BIKE CLUB FRANCE.COM for local ride outs, there are a fair few up your way.
He he, I thought you were in Montpellier in Bristol (as there is a district in Bristol of that name) but you are in the sunny one. Hi Skyhigh23 I am in Portishead, so not far away during the winter months