3 Dec 2005 Wellington Ride Pics Here

[merv]

OK not such a huge turnout on such a blustery day as mentioned on the other thread, but at least the rain never got too bad. Here's a few pics of the turnout. As agreed the ride started at the top of the Rimutakas.

Right I'm back finding time to add names, someone tell me if I get any of these wrong by any chance:

1st pic, from the left: can't remember the first guy's screen name you need to remind me (OK as below Garry H has said it is flyingscotsman - I knew he had a funny accent sounded like that bloke used to be on TV in the beer ad said he was from Taihape), then its Paul in NZ, Mangell6, Garry H, Mrs merv.

2nd pic, from the left: Dafe, sels1, skelstar.

3rd pic, from left: flyingscotsman, Paul in NZ, Garry H, merv.

4th, 5th and 6th pics, the bikes: sels1 Triumph, Paul in NZ Guzzi, Mangell6 FZ1, merv VFR.

[merv]

A bit wet on the ground, but no hard rain. So it was only a short ride from the top of the 'takas, across Paekak hill and on to Raumati for Xmas cake.

The bikes in the pics: Mangell6 FZ1, merv VFR, flyingscotsman XJR1200, Dafe K6 Gix, skelstar Hyosung, F5Dave YZF750SP.

[crashe]

How about some names to some of these faces...Thanks.

[merv]

Just a few more pics.

In these pics we have additionally hsvboy06 FXR150, Celtic_Sea_Lily CB250RS, plus some of the previous ones mentioned.

That do you crashe?

[skelstar]

How about some names to some of these faces...Thanks.

The only comprehensive one I know (cant remember names - no offence):
photo2: Dafe (the K6 Gixxer), Sels1 (swish Triumph Tiger *growl*), skelstar (the Hyobag 250)...

[skelstar]

Sh1t the Hyobag looks bloody fast when Im not sitting on it....oh...:slap:

[White trash]

That K6 looks the shit Dafe. Remeber, the target is 247 on one wheel.

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks Merv for the pics...although I'm so sure how flattering that shot of me demounting Black Berry is, there are sooooo many songs that could be used there!

It was my 1st ride out on the MW since my off and I was a little nervous and it was a little breezy for my liking, but thanks to Sels1, F5_Dave & Graeme (who I'm assuming is a KBer) for keeping an eye on me along the way.

Oh and Mangell6 for assisting with some minor adjustments too & Jim2 (who wasn't on the ride) for dealing to Betty later with some lock tight so that the thingee-ma-bob won't come loose again!

Thanks to Paul & Vicki for the coffee & Chrissie cake at the end too. Yumyumyum

[GSVR]

If I'm not mistaken the ? Guy with the XJ1200 is flyingscotsman. Cool profile. He's doing a south island tour soon.

Huge thanks to Vicki and Paul for organizing and putting on a great evening. Thanks so much for the accomadation.

[sels1]

Thanks Merv for the pics...Thanks to Paul & Vicki for the coffee & Chrissie cake at the end too. Yumyumyum

Add my thanks to that too. Good to catch up with some old KBers, and meet some new ones.

[James Deuce]

Add my thanks to that too. Good to catch up with some old KBers, and meet some new ones.

Less of the old, Lurch!

That Tiger is lovely.

Really nice to see everyone, and thanks for making the kids feel welcome too.

[sels1]

Less of the old, Lurch!.

I didnt mean you Jim, honest...........

That Tiger is lovely.

Why thank you. Actually I have been a bit (pleasantly) suprised by the amount of positive comments I have had about it. Seems a popular choice.

Really nice to see everyone, and thanks for making the kids feel welcome too..

The kids were cute ......(you sure they're yours? )

[Uncle B]

Thanks to Vicki & Paul for their hospitality
Pity I couldn't make the ride but it was great to catch up with some friends.
Paul, you spin a good yarn.
Sels1, that is a lovely bike. You must be very pleased.

[hsvboy06]

In these pics we have additionally (I think) phoenixgtr FXR150, Celtic_Sea_Lily CB250RS, plus some of the previous ones mentioned.

That would be me on the FXR150... first time I've seen a photo of myself riding it... I seriously need to get a bigger bike.
I gate crashed the ride at the bottom of the Rimutakas (I was late and I didn't feel like tackling the hill in the wind and wet) for a quick blat over Haywards and the Paekak Hill (where it was bone dry), then I headed back down SH1. Sorry I didn't have time to go on to Paul's. I hope to catch up with you all on another ride...

[phoenixgtr]

In these pics we have additionally (I think) phoenixgtr FXR150,

Yep, thats not me!!

For future reference I have a silver FXR. I sadly missed the ride. I was too busy having my first off. Very minor but I'm pissed off about the scratches on my bike. Oh well. You live, you learn