Tagorama

[martinrz]

That one was Coutts Isl Rd, This ones a little different.
Cryptic clue-"Little news adds large weight to this road"

[Transalper]

Good man !!

Dickeys Rd, Coutts Island Rd intersection.
Some closer ups if anyone wants to read the memorial writing, it was on two sides.

[cooneyr]

Good man !!

Dickeys Rd, Coutts Island Rd intersection.
Some closer ups if anyone wants to read the memorial writing, it was on two sides.

Bugger me - after all the time I've spent at Coutts island 4wding and biking I never remember seen that memorial.

Cheers R

[Transalper]

....
Cryptic clue-"Little news adds large weight to this road"

This one has only about 11 hours of life remaining.
Off work at 9pm again.
Showed a couple of people at work and now the clue makes some sense. It's very simple, very clever, I was overthinking it. Maybe overthinking is inaccurate, I was well off working it out either way.
:soon:

[Transalper]

Here it is on the corner of Prestons Road and Clipper Place.
Js DR is low on gas, it was a nice calm evening and I finished work an hour earlier than planned so I took my bike instead of Js.

[martinrz]

Well done, where are all the other players?

[Transalper]

Has anyone seen this horse?

[Transalper]

Well done, where are all the other players?
I think they must all be out of town this week, or sleeping on the job.

[babysteps]

or, as in my case, not having a fu%#ing clue where the Tags were..........

[EJK]

Clue please?

[Transalper]

All you needed to do was ask so here's the first clue to give you some direction.
Ok, remember Tag 22, The Moon Gate ??
Well I stumbled upon it again while riding home.

[far queue]

All you needed to do was ask so here's the first clue to give you some direction.
Ok, remember Tag 22, The Moon Gate ??
Well I stumbled upon it again while riding home.For those of us who only started watching this thread about 3 days ago, tag 22 means nothing. I tried going back and looking for it but you seem to be the only one numbering them and I gave up. What post was it?

The thought also occurred to me that since you're numbering them you're probably keeping a track of everything - I bet you have a spreadsheet of all this or a map on the wall with little coloured/numbered pins in it :eek5: Go on admit it :D

[Transalper]

Hey far queue, nice to see you here.
The only map I have is this google maps based one (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104006398483911262434.00046cc21673b6bad5b7e&ll=-43.277205,172.337036&spn=1.67169,3.262939&z=8).
It has all the tags in numbered order and pins on the map with links to the posts which belong with them.
The map on my wall at home is an adventure route one with whiteboard marker pen all over it.

This is the moon gate in all it's glory again as I stumbled on it again on my way back home.
I originally though there would be much more fence to go with it.

It's address was first reveled in post 492 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129278755&postcount=492) as in Aidanfield.... so I biked through Aidenfield on the way home. Where oh where could I have been coming from?

[fireliv]

I went for a ride to find it, not sure but I think it could be in a place where the gates close around 6. Am I in the right area?

[Transalper]

It's good to hear you tried.
Sorry, no gates involved.
The road surface itself turns in to those bricks just for that section of road. Yes the MTB is on the road.
Watch out for balls being bashed about, you should be safe though because that tall black fence in the background should keep them off the road.
I'll go back in the morning and get a different 'giveaway(ish)' angle with the camera and better lighting if it's still lost.
There's a geocache there too btw.

[Guzza]

Save ya pixels TA, I found it on stallion Ave, Kirkwood or Westlake according to google. Had a whole lot of trouble with the pix due to the fog

[Guzza]

And heres your new tag. Its no where near Halswell

[Transalper]

Good job Guzza, don't know whether to be happy or worried your back. :sweatdrop:
It was a bit of a funny one as google maps has a street view showing the sign there, but google map doesn't show the street. Satellite view does however show the street.
Kirkwood is the suburb, if it's big enough to call a suburb. Backs on to Westlake. There is a nice little tennis court right behind the horse, which is indeed on Stallion Ave.
Camera flashes do hate fog.

Oh yea, the new one may be a little familiar to me. Not sure though.

[Transalper]

OK, well I then to think you'd have got some nasty looks taking a motorised bike to that during a nice fine sunny day.
It's a sculpture/fountain called Taking Flight near the hospital in the Botanic Gardens.
I knew I'd seen it somewhere, started near it and almost looped the entire guarden before going in further then actually found it.

Here it is on the google map. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104006398483911262434.00046cc21673b6bad5b7e&ll=-43.531298,172.626414&spn=0.00364,0.009377&t=h&z=17)

[Transalper]

Ok, not hard but surely had to be done sometime.
May be so easy it'll be first to see it will get it straight away, but that's better than loosing a perfectly good Saturday while I go for another... which is what I'll be riding out to prepare for while you get this anyway.
Photo was taken last weekend.

[FJRider]

What happened to no file photo's ?????

[Transalper]

What happened to no file photo's ?????So you want me to stop the game for the next 24 hours, or was it 36? while I go take my time tagging the plane again? There's the weekend wasted.
Get real, get past it. The photo is one week old, it was still on my camera, I only transfered it to my PC now.
If I was using a film camera it could take a few months for the photo to become a file by the time the film is full, developed and the photo finally scanned.
Be thankful I'm up front about it and tell everyone which ones aren't taken the very same day they're posted.

No one else has voiced a problem with it so far in the 'Christchurch' game. (speak now if it really does bother you, I'm only interested in hearing from people playing the Christchurch game on this the matter relating to only the Christchurch game)
The main thing is when ever we find someone elses tag it is claimed with a new photo.

[FJRider]

if you cant make the next tag you dont bother, Just lazyness and ignorance. Rules at the start no file photos, must take new photos after tag is made. that seemed clear to me ... obviously NOT you ... Virtual tag now is it... ???

[FJRider]

If file photos are allowed ...

[far queue]

if you cant make the next tag you dont bother, Just lazyness and ignorance. Rules at the start no file photos, must take new photos after tag is made. that seemed clear to me ... obviously NOT you ... Virtual tag now is it... ???:nono: Piss off and bother those on your local tag game.

[LittleAngel]

Ok, not hard but surely had to be done sometime.
May be so easy it'll be first to see it will get it straight away, but that's better than loosing a perfectly good Saturday while I go for another... which is what I'll be riding out to prepare for while you get this anyway.
Photo was taken last weekend.

Wigram obviously....

Off to get the new one....

[Mully Clown]

If file photos are allowed ...

You forgot to include your bike...

[LittleAngel]

Hopefully this time this tag will take a little longer than my last one (Selwyn District Council Building in Rolleston)....

Clue: Is about 22ks from my last tag....

[far queue]

I can't see that lasting too long. I know exactly where it is :D I'm not going out now, so I'll get it tomorrow unless I'm beaten to it :rolleyes:

[Transalper]

Wigram obviously....
Good job.
Lucky you didn't have to wait for me to set it up today as I just got home from todays scouting mission so I'd only be posting it up now like I just have in this post. :crazy: Though I am surprised it took half the afternoon to go. Thought there would be more people gunning for it.

....Just lazyness and ignorance....
Who knew riding today to be a tag ahead of oneself meant you were more lazy than not. I had assumed as I had covered enough ground to be one up that I had put more effort in not less. Oh well, I'm so ignorant what would I know :rolleyes: and that's all I have to say on that topic. The end.:sleep:

[LittleAngel]

I can't see that lasting too long. I know exactly where it is :D I'm not going out now, so I'll get it tomorrow unless I'm beaten to it :rolleyes:

Are ya kidding me? :eek5: Ohhh man... I suck at this then!!! :crybaby:

*walks away shaking head in disbelief.... *

[Transalper]

lols yep, there can't be too many of those red boxes around now, I definately seen one recently, but where???

[Spuds1234]

Im thinking around the art centre somewhere. But I dont have time to get any tags until next weekend :(

6 days of work each week suck big time :(

[Guzza]

OK, well I then to think you'd have got some nasty looks taking a motorised bike to that during a nice fine sunny day.
It's a sculpture/fountain called Taking Flight near the hospital in the Botanic Gardens.
I knew I'd seen it somewhere, started near it and almost looped the entire guarden before going in further then actually found it.

Here it is on the google map. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104006398483911262434.00046cc21673b6bad5b7e&ll=-43.531298,172.626414&spn=0.00364,0.009377&t=h&z=17)

Well done TA no doubt you have a geothingie hidden under it as well :P
Did I miss the vote on file pix? I thought we agreed on a 100km limit to mitigate potential problems with far flung file pix?

[Guzza]

Are ya kidding me? :eek5: Ohhh man... I suck at this then!!! :crybaby:

*walks away shaking head in disbelief.... *

Damn lucky I'm off out tonight or I'd have that one too. even if I did have to run the odd loopy down to get to it :lol:

[Transalper]

Well done TA no doubt you have a geothingie hidden under it as well :P
There's one in the playground neaby and others scattered about the gardens but not right at that sculpture. Suffice to say I been past it while out hunting.


Did I miss the vote on file pix? I thought we agreed on a 100km limit to mitigate potential problems with far flung file pix?
There was no new vote as such, but I liked far queue's directness.
I would submit that the game has already continued without fuss or complaint from where it counts so we are already moving on as we were.

[far queue]

Hopefully this time this tag will take a little longer than my last one (Selwyn District Council Building in Rolleston)....

Clue: Is about 22ks from my last tag....

Done :D
It's on the Worcester St bridge between Oxford Tce and Cambridge Tce. I work just around the corner from it :devil2:

[far queue]

Hopefully this is a bit more vague :shifty: Although it is on a well used road.

[Transalper]

Nice shot, no Duc today then :lol:
I been out and about without wheels today and discovered another 4 red boxes in central city, one twin of that one and the others differ slightly or biggley :pinch: from that one.
That one wasn't the first one I thought of though.

[far queue]

Nice shot, no Duc today then :lol:Nope, rego on hold for the winter, plenty of other toys to play with. At least I still used a bike with an engine though :D

[Transalper]

Show off, and to think I almost owned that one (almost bought that MTB off him a while back). :blank:

[Transalper]

Well it was such a nice day I did get Js DR out, stuck some fuel in her and away we went.
Results were good.
The spot in question is the foot bridge on River Rd next to the Medway St intersection.
The far end of the bridge is of course on Avonside Drive.

[Transalper]

New Tag...
It would be good if you could to tell us what the bollard was for or is called (there's a plaque on it) when you photograph it, who ever goes to claim it.
The second picture may help you find it.

[far queue]

Well it was such a nice day I did get Js DR out, stuck some fuel in her and away we went.
Results were good.
The spot in question is the foot bridge on River Rd next to the Medway St intersection.
The far end of the bridge is of course on Avonside Drive.Bloody hell, that was quick! Yes, you're correct :clap: Do you do nothing but prowl the city?

[Transalper]

Janet makes me do it. If the weathers nice I have to take her out exploring.
She's over seas this weekend but I been out anyway.

[far queue]

New Tag...
It would be good if you could to tell us what the bollard was for or is called (there's a plaque on it) when you photograph it, who ever goes to claim it.
The second picture may help you find it.ooh ooh, I know where it is :devil2:

[Harvd]

ooh ooh, I know where it is :devil2:

So do I!:devil2:

"Union Wharf
Where local and imported timber and coal were landed. Est 1857"

ok its dark but the important bits are there

[Harvd]

Here ya go, surely this will have been seen at somepoint by everyone, but can you remember where...

ok its pretty easy but man that guys like making lightning!

[Transalper]

Good job, the vital detail is in the photo and your info is correct.

Nice new tag too. I went for a look at a big mural I found online on Saturday only to find it not there anymore, in fact I think the whole building is gone. It is remotely possible I had the address wrong I suppose, but I doubt it.

Unfortunately this one isn't ringing bells. I'm sure I'll kick myself when all is eventually reveled.

[Mully Clown]

Here ya go, surely this will have been seen at somepoint by everyone, but can you remember where...

ok its pretty easy but man that guys like making lightning!

He never used to wear that much. Someone must've told him to get dressed.

[phoenixgtr]

Tattoo Parlor, Corner of Lincoln road and Dickens Street

[Transalper]

Bugger, it all makes sense now. :kick:

[Harvd]

He never used to wear that much. Someone must've told him to get dressed.

yeah but under the coat you can tell hes not wearing any underpants... just look at that grin

[Harvd]

Bugger, it all makes sense now. :kick:

glad to have stumped you

[phoenixgtr]

Such a beautiful day for a tag...

[Transalper]

Oh you bugger, I'm 99.9% sure I know that one, it's an easy bridge to remember.
Haven't been in there for a while though and working late again :slap:
Wonder if it'll be gone when I finish work?
Probably going to want the tripod for the night shot because I bet the lighting isn't good after dark.
Will we need to have seagulls on the support tops in the photo too? Then there's the possibility of another gate to circumvent.

[Spuds1234]

Edited for bad sportsmanship.

[Transalper]

geezzz man that's a bit of a spoil sport thing to do, why not just get an online pic somewhere to prove your knowledge without giving the game away.
Now it's just a matter of first with opportunity to ride gets it with out the satisfaction of the hunt.

[Spuds1234]

geezzz man that's a bit of a spoil sport thing to do, why not just get an online pic somewhere to prove your knowledge without giving the game away.
Now it's just a matter of first with opportunity to ride gets it with out the satisfaction of the hunt.

I didnt see it that way, Ive edited my post now.

[fireliv]

Will we need to have seagulls on the support tops in the photo too? Then there's the possibility of another gate to circumvent.

I reckon the seagulls are fake anyways!! Well I missed Spuds post so hopefully no one saw it!

[kerryhare]

just cant ride the bike to get there.

[fireliv]

just cant ride the bike to get there.

But hopefully you are not far off being able too!!!

[kerryhare]

But hopefully you are not far off being able too!!!

to sit my learners licience. Then just have to wait for Brent to fix the bike so i can reach everything properly. He is working on it.:clap:

[Transalper]

Been thinking and I think I'll be giving it a miss tonight.
Rather have a go at this one when the gate is officially open where I think it is.

[cooneyr]

Been thinking and I think I'll be giving it a miss tonight.
Rather have a go at this one when the gate is officially open where I think it is.

There is a non-gated way in that will take you through a playground right too that tag :whistle::shifty:

The flash I have is no where near grunty enough to capture that at night.

Cheers R

[Transalper]

There is a non-gated way in....No, no, must resist.
Must try claim some of my life back from this dam game.
I do like experimenting with the camera in the dark though, but no, not tonight.
Guess that means Guzza will probably the one tonight.

[Guzza]

No, no, must resist.
Must try claim some of my life back from this dam game.
I do like experimenting with the camera in the dark though, but no, not tonight.
Guess that means Guzza will probably the one tonight.

Except that Guzza hasnt a clue where it is yet...

[Dave-]

Alright ladies!

im back in this game.....where the fuck is that phoenix?....ok im out.

[Transalper]

lols, I really thought most people would know it, but I suppose phoenix should be the one giving the clues :corn:
(Spuds and I are right, this web pic makes me believe it)
No time now, off to work shortly.

[Harvd]

but im not off to work at all.....

[Transalper]

Shouldn't there be an evil laugh included with that?

[Harvd]

Shouldn't there be an evil laugh included with that?

oh yes

Muahahahaha:devil2:

[Harvd]

The Groynes

remembered this from a childhood memory...

fun wee roads in there, would make a fun bucket streetrace venue lol.

I took nearly every wrong turn i could to find the bridge in there though.

[Harvd]

Some big house somewhere... it has swans!

[Transalper]

The Groynes

remembered this from a childhood memory...Yep a well known family picnic area.
You even got the seagulls as well :2thumbsup

[phoenixgtr]

The Groynes

remembered this from a childhood memory...

fun wee roads in there, would make a fun bucket streetrace venue lol.

I took nearly every wrong turn i could to find the bridge in there though.

Hehe...yeah it's pretty cool in there. Well done

[Guzza]

lols, I really thought most people would know it, but I suppose phoenix should be the one giving the clues :corn:
(Spuds and I are right, this web pic makes me believe it)
No time now, off to work shortly.

Clicked when I saw the web pic. A different angle made the difference.

[Harvd]

Yep a well known family picnic area.
You even got the seagulls as well :2thumbsup

well they dont call me the "BIRDMASTER" for nothing!

oh wait they dont call me that...

[Guzza]

Might need a clue for the newest tag actually

[Harvd]

Might need a clue for the newest tag actually

its been in the paper a bit in the last couple of months about a council purchase and trees getting chopped down or something like that?

[FJRider]

Google will tell you if you ask the right questions ... :devil2:

[fireliv]

If its still here afterwe have been out for tea will go get it

[Harvd]

Google will tell you if you ask the right questions ... :devil2:

Yearr me hearty ye have located the treasure!

now someone needs to stick i bike or two infront of it

[FJRider]

Yearr me hearty ye have located the treasure!

now someone needs to stick i bike or two infront of it

My computer needs a button that shows frequently asked CORRECT questions ... lol

[Transalper]

Google will tell you if you ask the right questions ... :devil2:Nice.
I asked the wrong questions so far and don't read the news often, but that's ok because this weeks turning out to be an inconvenient one for me to be riding... and i have a head ache this evening... and, and...
Early to bed tonight me thinks.

[Transalper]

Yearr me hearty ye have located the treasure!

now someone needs to stick i bike or two infront of it
Snap. I asked the google the right question.
Wasn't going to get it by just random riding but turns out I pass near it often.
Just a matter of time now.

[fireliv]

This one I knew before FJ gave it away.... all that wedding location searching helped

Swan Lake @ Cashmere. This picture was taken from Emlea Terrace, not the Nutfield Side.

[Transalper]

This one I knew before FJ gave it away.....Good job, :Oi: you were supposed to get it yesterday after tea.. you said.
And don't use the W word!! I spent almost half a life time:dodge: that word.

FJ didn't exactly give it away. I for one was already googling but unsuccessfully at the time.

[Harvd]

I live across the river from it. Have done since i was 3. Except i never knew that it existed until they chopped some trees and took most of the iron fence down a couple of months ago

[FJRider]

This one I knew before FJ gave it away.... all that wedding location searching helped

Swan Lake @ Cashmere. This picture was taken from Emlea Terrace, not the Nutfield Side.

I hardly gave it away ... my pic was poorer quality than the original tag pic.... an showed less. And the google search word I used was not "wedding"... merely the word "swan". Which was one of the original clues given in the posted pic of the tag.

I was just supprised more people never thought to do that ...

And it was a web pic, not streetview ... I couldn't get streetview for Nutfield lane anyway.

[fireliv]

Good job, :Oi: you were supposed to get it yesterday after tea.. you said..

Actually I did go out last night to get it, but unfortuatly it was way to dark for me to get it, so went after work instead!!

WEDDING WEDDING WEDDING!!!

[phoenixgtr]

Arghhh arghhh arghhh!!!

[Transalper]

......
WEDDING WEDDING WEDDING!!!


Arghhh arghhh arghhh!!!:shutup::laugh::blink::thud:

[helenoftroy]

:shutup::laugh::blink::thud:

funny!!!:rofl:

[Guzza]

I hope Liv isnt online cause shes out getting us a tag!

[fireliv]

I hope Liv isnt online cause shes out getting us a tag!

Thats the one! Just got in so here it is

[FJRider]

Google is my friend ... I found the "correct questions" button. Across the street from the tag ... is this place.

[Guzza]

Didnt need google for this one. This fine piece of sculpture can be found at The Arthouse, 62 Gloucester St. I have a couple of days off work so I'll put the new tag up tomorrow.

[FJRider]

Well done, but I thought it was in Gloucester street.

[Guzza]

Well done, but I thought it was in Gloucester street.

So it is. :Oops:

[fireliv]

Didnt need google for this one. This fine piece of sculpture can be found at The Arthouse, 62 Gloucester St. I have a couple of days off work so I'll put the new tag up tomorrow.

You were right I should have just told you before I left where I was going..... mine never last long (goes away to sulk for the day!! :crybaby:)

And your lovely Lady was meant to stop you from going on these late night trips!!!!

[Guzza]

You were right I should have just told you before I left where I was going..... mine never last long (goes away to sulk for the day!! :crybaby:)

And your lovely Lady was meant to stop you from going on these late night trips!!!!

Welllll... it was only just past midnight, you could hardly call that late!
Heres your new tag.

"As one fern frond dies, another rises up"

[FJRider]

Just a bit further down the track.
Distinctive stonework.... and lamp-posts. A nice area.

I didnt need Google for this one ... I've actually done a bit of work here.

[Transalper]

lol, you certainly know the Canterbury area.
I haven't tryed google this time either, I'm not sure what I'd ask.
It does look like a new area and shouldn't be hard to reconise if we take the time to check a few new areas out. I can think of some to check.
Just not sure if I'll get the chance this weekend... or if it will last long enough to try.

[fireliv]

Pretty sure I know where this one is but as we are heading away for the weekend (and will go right past it) and not going to be on the bike will have to let someone else get it!!!

[Transalper]

Yep, I found pics of those lamposts. I know where to look.
It was the second place I researched.

[FJRider]

I usually find it in the last place I look ... lol

[EJK]

Can't..... read....... the street signs!

[far queue]

I usually find it in the last place I look ... lolOf course you do - you're not going to keep looking after you've found it are you :rolleyes:

[Transalper]

Pegusus Town.
I rode around in circles for a while before I found the right spot though, but there it is.

The quote "As one fern frond dies, another rises up" didn't help, other than to confirm the spot as with pic 3.

[Transalper]

Try this for a new one.
I'm sure I can think up a clue or two if needed.

[rosie631]

Clue please...

[Transalper]

What kind of clue, a directional/distance clue or researchable what is it clue?

[Transalper]

Ok, I thought about it a bit... clue: something about breaking records.

I added some more pics too.

[Dave-]

1954?

10char

[Transalper]

That's not what the plaque says. It says you are one year out.

[Dave-]

am too.

know where and what it is.....do i look for it?

[Transalper]

Going to be nice riding weather tomorrow.... if Guzza ain't out tonight :shifty:

[FJRider]

Going to be nice riding weather tomorrow.... if Guzza ain't out tonight :shifty:

I haven't checked, but I think I've been down that road a few times. If it is the one I'm thinking of ... its not as level as it looks.

[Vgygrwr]

Did I manage it first

[LittleAngel]

Did I manage it first

It would appear so!! :first::2thumbsup:done:

Where was it?? :scratch:

[Transalper]

Arrr, it kind of looks right but you have to tell us where and maybe what it was to be sure.

[Vgygrwr]

Seems like the corner of Tram and Browns Rd, I did not stop to read the details as a couple of other bikes were present. Suspect marks the 140mph Vincent Rapide rather then Black Shadow I think. Still recall riding pillion on a Rapide back when I had a BSA Goldie. Maybe a better shot. Would have taken the real bike but didnt have the legs

[TuonoTom]

So looks like I've managed to miss another one. Life just isn't fair.

[FJRider]

On july 2nd, 1955. Russell Wright set a World motorcycle speed record at 185 mph. And Bob Burns set a world motorcycle SIDECAR record at 162 mph. Both on Vincent (1000 cc) Black Lightnings... which were the racing version of the Black Shadow.

The clue to finding the site was in a Kiwi Biker Forum... re: The flying Kiwi sidecar record attempt.

[Transalper]

Seems like the corner of Tram and Browns Rd...Correct. The Tag is yours.


So looks like I've managed to miss another one. Life just isn't fair.Good try though.


On july 2nd, 1955. Russell Wright set a World motorcycle speed record at 185 mph. And Bob Burns set a world motorcycle SIDECAR record at 162 mph. Both on Vincent (1000 cc) Black Lightnings... which were the racing version of the Black Shadow.

The clue to finding the site was in a Kiwi Biker Forum... re: The flying Kiwi sidecar record attempt.Nice, I knew of various records set in the area and when I stumbled upon a photo of the plaque on Google Maps (actually displayed in the wrong place) I knew it had to be done sometime soon. Haven't looked to see what kind of results a search might yield, but figured there'd have to be people here who would have some idea.

Now, where's the next one going to be??

[Guzza]

Pegusus Town.
I rode around in circles for a while before I found the right spot though, but there it is.

The quote "As one fern frond dies, another rises up" didn't help, other than to confirm the spot as with pic 3.

I googled the phrase to see what came up. Nothing to do with the tag at any rate. Still, I thought it might give an oblique clue as to the area...a suburb rising up out of nothing, more or less.

Happy to hear you actually had to look for the tag! I was only able to find it on google because I knew where to look.

[Transalper]

Yea, I had no doubt it was in Pegusus somewhere, the lights and colour scheme all fitted perfectly.
Tis hard to give people an area to look without either giving away the entire location, or leaving them floundering in a large area with little hope.
After Pegusus I actually traveled about 20km down Tram Rd from where I thought the Speed Records Monument was to be able to find that one and start the new Tag too. I came in from a side road nearer the Oxford end.

[Guzza]

So looks like I've managed to miss another one. Life just isn't fair.

Missed out by just 2 minutes. Dont that rip ya daks! Good to see some good keen taggers( tagsters?) getting out there. I wasnt planning to go get it til morning tho...honest :whistle:

[Dave-]

note to self: never show any old buggers any quarter....lol

[Vgygrwr]

As it is only 5 minutes form where I live seemed too good to miss and that will doubtless be a clue to the next one tomorrow morning

[Guzza]

note to self: never show any old buggers any quarter....lol

You young whipper-snappers dont know the half of it! :msn-wink:

[Dave-]

yeah fair enough.

can see why they'd do a speed record down there though....

was it even tar-sealed back in 55?

[Vgygrwr]

So the next tag. May be a bit past the early earlys for some but still far too early for my hands on a frosty morning. Guess these guys have their own heater with them.

[Vgygrwr]

So that wasn't so clever afterall they didn't attach, maybe this time remember to click on the right things:done:

[Transalper]

I know where ye are. [skite skite]
That's a great object to photo tag.
Happy riding to the rest of you. I'm done for the weekend, I have other plans so won't be claiming it.

[FJRider]

yeah fair enough.

can see why they'd do a speed record down there though....

was it even tar-sealed back in 55?

I dont think they would be doing 180 MILES PER HOUR in gravel. not even in 1955.

Not all 1000 cc motorcycles can do it today. 162 Miles per hour with a sidecar ... and passenger ... big gonads for sure...

[rosie631]

Got it

10 char

[rosie631]

That was a mission. Not easy trying to manouvre a 300kg bike into position down a slope for pic, when you can only touch ground with tip toes lol.
I'm afraid you guys will have to wait til tomorrow morning for next pic.

[Kickaha]

I dont think they would be doing 180 MILES PER HOUR in gravel. not even in 1955.

Not all 1000 cc motorcycles can do it today. 162 Miles per hour with a sidecar ... and passenger ... big gonads for sure...

No they weren't doing 180 mph they were doing 185mph :lol:

Historical Account: "Rumor and Sigh" - Russell Wright set a 1954 New Zealand speed record of 140 mph (230 km/h) on a Black Lightning at the Tram Road Speed Trials. At the meeting he met Rapide owner Robert "Bob" Burns who had built a streamliner shell for a sidecar record attempt. They formed a partnership for Bob to supply a streamliner shell for Russell's solo world record attempt, if Russell let him use the Black Lightning for his sidecar world record attempt. In December 1954 Bob Burns went first and set a new F.I.M. World Sidecar record of 157 mph (253 km/h), up from 154 mph (248 km/h). On the 2nd of July 1955, Russell Wright set a new F.I.M. world speed record of 185 mph (298 km/h) on the Tram Road at Swannanoa, near Christchurch, while Bob Burns upped his sidecar record to 163.06 mph.

[Transalper]

Got it

10 char

Rosie you bad girl, you forgot to tell the world where it was :nono:

Cust be thy town

[rosie631]

Oops sorry. Yep, Cust Road, Cust

[FJRider]

That was a mission. Not easy trying to manouvre a 300kg bike into position down a slope for pic, when you can only touch ground with tip toes lol.
I'm afraid you guys will have to wait til tomorrow morning for next pic.

Well done you. :yes: The new bike is getting used ... :rockon:

looks good... :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[McWild]

I see the game has been progressing in my absence.
That shall continue for a while too.

I don't like not being on holiday, the real world is crap :bye:

[Harvd]

I see the game has been progressing in my absence.
That shall continue for a while too.

I don't like not being on holiday, the real world is crap :bye:

Dont worry... only 4 more weeks and then another holiday!:devil2:

but i will smoke u to all the tags! except the ones i set...

[rosie631]

Here's the new tag guys. Sorry for the delay.

[Subike]

Here's the new tag guys. Sorry for the delay.

I pass that every day Rosie, It has not been there very long either.
I wonder when it is found, how many passed it by today and did not see it

[rosie631]

I wondered about that. I had never noticed it before - just thought I was super unobservant lol

[Guzza]

I wondered about that. I had never noticed it before - just thought I was super unobservant lol

Lovely day for a ride and a wine... at The Mudhouse Winery near the Wipara turnoff :)

[rosie631]

Bloody hell. That didn't last long

[Guzza]

Bloody hell. That didn't last long

Hehehe. New tag :soon:

[FJRider]

Bloody hell. That didn't last long

The game continues ... tags dont last forever ...

[Guzza]

Here we go. Dont expect this one to last long either. If this was taken in the light, you would see a surburban street in the background. 10 year old posers are optional :lol:

[LittleAngel]

Lovely day for a ride and a wine... at The Mudhouse Winery near the Wipara turnoff :)

:gob: :shit:

I went past there today and didn't even notice it!!! :Oops: Talk about unobservant!! :weird:

[rosie631]

God I'm crap at this. Clue please Guzza

[rosie631]

Anyone got any ideas??

[Guzza]

God I'm crap at this. Clue please Guzza

Two words,
first clue: Blood-alleys, Ink-alleys, dolphins, bombers...
Second clue: This word features alot in the names of our surburbs...and in furniture ;)

[Transalper]

Too cryptic for me. I don't know what a Blood-Alley or Ink-Alley is and don't know much about Dolphins or Bombers. Googling each of them didn't turn up any common terms that I saw.
I'd guess at the second word is wood but have no idea what relevance that has either. :eek5:
I guess I could go riding around all the ***wood suburbs and/or streets looking on the chance the clues relate to the name of a suburb or street and that 'wood' is even right, but that'd require a serious day off :mellow:

[been_there]

Two words,
first clue: Blood-alleys, Ink-alleys, dolphins, bombers...
Second clue: This word features alot in the names of our surburbs...and in furniture ;)

Hmmm...i think i know where it is.
Will check it out after I watch my sons rugby game and finally take a camera just in case!!!

[Transalper]

That's a relief, I'm glad some one is on the case.

[been_there]

Righto got it, but it wasn't where i thought it may of been.
Mable wood drive off Harewood rd...

[FJRider]

Righto got it, but it wasn't where i thought it may of been.
Mable wood drive off Harewood rd...

Actually ... MARBLE Wood Drive ... slight difference ... here's the link...


http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2+Marble+Wood+Dr,+Papanui,+Canterbury+8053&sll=-43.494293,172.602081&sspn=0.006943,0.013711&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.494511,172.601953&spn=0.000868,0.001714&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-43.494442,172.601928&panoid=U6vVg7DI6jpQjisHaD6Jtw&cbp=12,348.42,,0,8.66

[been_there]

Actually ... MARBLE Wood Drive ... slight difference ... here's the link...


http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2+Marble+Wood+Dr,+Papanui,+Canterbury+8053&sll=-43.494293,172.602081&sspn=0.006943,0.013711&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.494511,172.601953&spn=0.000868,0.001714&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-43.494442,172.601928&panoid=U6vVg7DI6jpQjisHaD6Jtw&cbp=12,348.42,,0,8.66

OK forgot the "r".
And guess what...Its the same location as the photo's.

[Guzza]

OK forgot the "r".
And guess what...Its the same location as the photo's.

Well done been_there.

But I gather you didnt make the connection between marbles, and blood-alleys, ink-alleys, dolphins and bombers? Is there any one over 40 playing this game? :lol: When I was a kid, these were the names we gave different patterned marbles. Maybe I'm just crap at cryptic clues!:laugh:

For what it's worth, I only discovered the potential tag myself on the Friday while doing a delivery to the old peoples home. Just goes to show, its difficult to judge just what is gonna go easy and what is gonna go hard.

[been_there]

No didn't make the connection on the marbles...but figured that it was off harewood road, but my original thought was further up near numweek park. I just spotted as I was cruising down towards there.

Anyway here is the new tag with 2 views....

[FJRider]

There were more flowers there in the summer ... a peaceful spot.

[Guzza]

Holy Trinity Church, Lychgate close, Avonside

[FJRider]

Well done.. Don't ya sleep ???

Its quite impressive in daylight even ...

[Guzza]

Heres your new one. Strictly speaking, there is no bike access to this tag . It takes pride of place in a lawn courtyard and can be seen easily from the road.

[Guzza]

Well done.. Don't ya sleep ???

...

Right back at ya :msn-wink:

[been_there]

FJ did you know it or just a troll through the www?

Well done Guzza ...that was quick.
Here is some facts for what its worth:
The foundation of the present structure was laid in 1874. The architect, Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort, was an active member of the parish and had been responsible for additions and alterations to the original building, as well as designing the brick parsonage built in 1864.

By 1876 a new chancel, organ chamber and transepts had replaced the original ones. These used basalt from Halswell Quarry, with limestone for the dressings, red and black glazed tiles and slate for the roof.

Plus I got married there.... :doctor:

[Transalper]

Heck, looks a bit like the big blue ball from firelivs tag post#846 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129319478&postcount=846) has rolled off it's seat on to a lawn somewhere and rusted. :laugh:

[FJRider]

FJ did you know it or just a troll through the www?



I knew where it was.

I Ran/walked through that area many times... I admired the stonework.

[FJRider]

Heck, looks a bit like the big blue ball from firelivs tag post#846 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129319478&postcount=846) has rolled off it's seat on to a lawn somewhere and rusted. :laugh:

Methinks its the same sculptor ... :shutup:

[fireliv]

I think the blue ball is by an artist called Rebecca Rose.... but that doesnt help with the location of this one! It may well be a piece called "The red Orb" but the last thing I can find on that is it was sold.

Of course could be barking up the wrong tree completely!

[Transalper]

Righto, just hunted out some pics of "the red orb" and unfortunately it's not that one, it look quite different in the detailing. The red orb is all triangles. So back to the drawing board so to speak.

[fireliv]

Yeah thats what I thought too, but I still tend to believe that its a piece from Rebecca Rose

[Guzza]

Yeah thats what I thought too, but I still tend to believe that its a piece from Rebecca Rose


Sorry I cant help with artist details, there was no information nearby that I could see. I'll put a clue up after tea...once I think of one...:confused:

[Guzza]

FJ did you know it or just a troll through the www?

Well done Guzza ...that was quick.
Here is some facts for what its worth:
The foundation of the present structure was laid in 1874. The architect, Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort, was an active member of the parish and had been responsible for additions and alterations to the original building, as well as designing the brick parsonage built in 1864.

By 1876 a new chancel, organ chamber and transepts had replaced the original ones. These used basalt from Halswell Quarry, with limestone for the dressings, red and black glazed tiles and slate for the roof.

Plus I got married there.... :doctor:


More interesting facts:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychgate

[Guzza]

The best way to find this tag might be to identify the building beside it.

This building was completed in 1857 and stood at the Oxford Terrace end of Tuam Street until 1986 when it was cut into sections and transported to its present site. Its original use has not changed to this day

[Mully Clown]

That's enough info for me to bing a result out. Work tomorrow and I'm too tired to ride at the moment.

I just hope whoever gets it tomorrow is on a nasty loud hog and has their patch on.

[FJRider]

That's enough info for me to bing a result out. Work tomorrow and I'm too tired to ride at the moment.

I just hope whoever gets it tomorrow is on a nasty loud hog and has their patch on.

and in the lunch hour ... might get a few more new young friends ... :shutup:

[rosie631]

I am so hopeless at this lol. I'll go and get it if someone tells me where it is. I can supply the hog but i don't have a patch. :(

[rosie631]

Ok, now I know where it is but I'm too chicken to go for it lol

[T.W.R]

Tag: steel ball in courtyard at Rangi Ruru Girls :niceone:

St Andrews Church is the historic building

Wasn't allowed to get in close to it, some old biddy wouldn't let me in :rolleyes:

[far queue]

Wasn't allowed to get in close to it, some old biddy wouldn't let me in :rolleyes:Trust it to be you lurking around a girls school, I'm sure the old biddy made a wise decision :shifty:

[FJRider]

Imagine trying to move this ... even in two pieces ...

I was in town when it was moved, even saw one part getting shifted. It took a bit of thinking to remember what it was, and where it was going.

[T.W.R]

Trust it to be you lurking around a girls school, I'm sure the old biddy made a wise decision :shifty:

:shifty: probably remembered me from the 80s :innocent:

I remember when the church was moved in there....it was a big event.
Was even christened :baby: there when it was at it's old location...:shutup:

[Guzza]

Tag: steel ball in courtyard at Rangi Ruru Girls :niceone:

St Andrews Church is the historic building

Wasn't allowed to get in close to it, some old biddy wouldn't let me in :rolleyes:

Good enough for me :) The old biddy is probably confused as to why you would want to park your bike beside the ball, but would make some connection with you and the recent tire tracks across her nice lawn...:rolleyes:

[T.W.R]

:pinch: No idea how that happened :whistle:

New Tag:

Renovators dream in a Gem of a place

[McWild]

Oh ffs. I didn't see page 63. Just read 62 and was all "Hah, these fools are nothing without me".

How appropriate, I fight like a cow :weep:

[Guzza]

:pinch: No idea how that happened :whistle:

New Tag:

Renovators dream in a Gem of a place


Dont know about anyone else, but I need a clue already :weep:

[rosie631]

Dont know about anyone else, but I need a clue already :weep:

Yep me too. Nothing new there lol

[Emlyn]

Oh ffs. I didn't see page 63. Just read 62 and was all "Hah, these fools are nothing without me".

How appropriate, I fight like a cow :weep:

lol! Super funny.. retribution for being mean to Liv on maintenance thread perhaps ;) :banana: :2thumbsup

[fireliv]

lol! Super funny.. retribution for being mean to Liv on maintenance thread perhaps ;) :banana: :2thumbsup

Damn straight karma comes to those that wait!!! :headbang:

[T.W.R]

Dont know about anyone else, but I need a clue already :weep:


Yep me too. Nothing new there lol

:shit: thought the "Gem" part would have been a dead giveaway.....

It's a rather unique wee settlement :crazy:

The place in the pic has the garage from hell :lol:

[babysteps]

Gem = Diamond?

[NiggleC]

Just a wild guess but would a visit there leave you feeling a bit flat?

[T.W.R]

Gem = Diamond?

:eek5: not quite..............no diamond mines around canterbury :pinch:


Just a wild guess but would a visit there leave you feeling a bit flat?

:whistle: can be a bit fishy.

Definately would be flattened by the wind out there today :yes:

[Transalper]

Gem = Diamond?That's the same thing I keep coming back to thinking.

I'd go explore all the unseen roads in Diamond Harbor if I was in a position to do so. Looking at the map there are several 'other' roads off the main one to investigate on the chance that Gem = Diamond.

Will be interesting to see what NiggleC has in mind.


Meanwhile I almost have my engine back in and all hooked up again but now I'm short one o-ring.

edit: ok, not diamonds... didn't know there were mines of any kind in Canterbury. I see more education coming shortly.

[T.W.R]

That's the same thing I keep coming back to thinking.

I'd go explore all the unseen roads in Diamond Harbor if I was in a position to do so. Looking at the map there are several 'other' roads off the main one to investigate on the chance that Gem = Diamond.



:pinch: Cantabrians come on.....whereabouts in the area is renowned for finding gems (as in Gemstones)

[babysteps]

Well a quick google search has me looking for a Flat Chested Bird that has a tune that sounds like "ling" Or was that the Chinese Stripper I met last night?

[A_Mans_Ruin]

hmmmmmm could a ride to little river be in order????
Im sure there is a sign of that google description somewhere along the way!

And Im sure the sign is not on the way to calender girls either lol......

[Transalper]

Wonder if one considers a Quarry and or Shingle Works to be the same as a Mine?

[Guzza]

I have found it, I wonder if I can get it before anyone else!! lol

[Transalper]

I have learned gems can be found about an area I've previously ridden the CRF along. It now fits the bill and I know there are old buildings there. Can't make it at the moment though.

[doc]

I know I know I know this one .

[FJRider]

I forgot about this area ... old age is creeping in I guess...

[T.W.R]

I forgot about this area ... old age is creeping in I guess...

hope not as badly as that batch :crazy:

[FJRider]

hope not as badly as that batch :crazy:

I hope not too ... lol

[Guzza]

9 Coates Rd, Birdlings Flat. So many people were on to this one, why didnt anyone go after it?

[Guzza]

9Coates Rd Birdlings Flat...just incase no one read it the first time...:slap:

[Guzza]

That's the same thing I keep coming back to thinking.


...ok, not diamonds... didn't know there were mines of any kind in Canterbury. I see more education coming shortly.


There are coal mines at Coalgate...

[Transalper]

Good job, I had found this artical on Gemstones at Birdlings Flat (http://www.teara.govt.nz/Places/Canterbury/Canterbury/2/ENZ-Resources/Standard/5/en) and had done a run up the beach on the CRF (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91413). We'd seen that there were some old buildings there so was pretty sure it would be there somewhere but still didn't know the exact location for sure.

[Transalper]

Coal mines, ok but coal is hardly a gem in this case.
I've seen Quarrys all over the place.

[Guzza]

Never thought greywacke would be considered a gem either :eek5:

[T.W.R]

9 Coates Rd, Birdlings Flat.

:yes: classy wee place isn't it :pinch:

[Guzza]

:yes: classy wee place isn't it :pinch:

Beach front property, who could ask for more?

[babysteps]

So many people were on to this one, why didnt anyone go after it?

<<<------- Was at the Pub :drinknsin

[Guzza]

<<<------- Was at the Pub :drinknsin

I had considered the prospect I'm the only one around here without a life. Looks like Friday tags are mine then :laugh:

Going for a blat to get the new one :soon:

[Guzza]

...Going for a blat to get the new one :soon:


And here it is...

[Transalper]

So no clue with that one then.
My bike is alive again and J and I are riding tomorrow on our respective bikes for a change instead of sharing. I'll be running in the motor.
Will keep an eye out but probably just end up Little River way for lunch. Somehow I don't think we will pass it out that way?

[Guzza]

So no clue with that one then.
...Will keep an eye out but probably just end up Little River way for lunch. Somehow I don't think we will pass it out that way?


You wont find it out Little River way. Take a look back over the previous page of posts, there is a clue as to the general area to be looking.

[Transalper]

So then it would be have to be this place instead.
Now there's a choice, plan A or go get the Tag...

[FJRider]

Snap ... the shop there used to sell nice icecreams... worth a stop.

[Guzza]

So then it would be have to be this place instead.
Now there's a choice, plan A or go get the Tag...

Little River or Methvin, does it matter where you eat?

[Guzza]

Well, this is disappointing! Such a nice day for a ride, the tag only 60km away and Transalper going in the opposite direction! What happened to everyone?

[JMemonic]

What happened to everyone?

For me it this despicable thing that keeps ruining perfectly good days called work :no:

[Guzza]

For me it this despicable thing that keeps ruining perfectly good days called work :no:

I feel for you. I've been working 6 day weeks and sometimes 7 for months. Cut it back as of this weekend. Was able to make the most of the great weather for a change :)

[LittleAngel]

Well, this is disappointing! Such a nice day for a ride, the tag only 60km away and Transalper going in the opposite direction! What happened to everyone?

I have an idea on where it is.... but didn't get a chance on Sunday to head out to get it.... :crybaby:

[Guzza]

I have an idea on where it is...

Scroll backover the last 2-3 pages and you may find a clue that will give you a good fix on where to look
:innocent:

[Emlyn]

Scroll backover the last 2-3 pages and you may find a clue that will give you a good fix on where to look
:innocent:

Wow!! You have practially drawn a map for this baby and it still sits unclaimed! I had a very rare weekend of getting to ride both days.... but either didn't get on line, or didn't have a clue as to where the tag was ( depending which day I consider!) And I so want to play!!! lol.. frustrating :) Come on team... don't let it die. :shit:.. it keeps me entertained! lol :) :Punk::love:

[Guzza]

Wow!! You have practially drawn a map for this baby and it still sits unclaimed! ... And I so want to play!!!

Away you go then Em. If you leave now you could bw home by 11 ;)

[rosie631]

I am going for it tomorrow

[Emlyn]

Away you go then Em. If you leave now you could bw home by 11 ;)

Awww... sleeping kiddies.... mmmm... what if the house burns down?? lol :) Better stay put I think ;):done:

[Guzza]

Awww... sleeping kiddies.... mmmm... what if the house burns down?? lol :) Better stay put I think ;):done:

If the house burnt down, you weould have a great alibi! "sorry to disappoint you officer, but I was 60 km away taking pix of an old building" :bleh:

[Transalper]

I am going for it tomorrow

Small amount of envy here toward anyone lucky enough to be out riding today.
I'd be out getting this tag now myself if I wasn't needed at work today.

[rosie631]

Never made it.:nono:

[Guzza]

Never made it.:nono:

Jeez...Might have to go out and get it myself! :devil2:

[Transalper]

I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time ...:shutup:

[helenoftroy]

I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time ...:shutup:

:clap::clap::clap::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Funny!!!

[Guzza]

I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time, I must not let Tag-o-rama dominate my free time ...:shutup:


Go onnnnn.... You know you wanna go get the tag....:devil2:

[Transalper]

Ha ha, you could say I'm proud of myself, I resisted sucessfully last night and went to bed fairly early instead.
Tonight I finish work at 7pm and should be on the road about 7:30pm and if anyone wants to join me I'll stop in at the Russley Rd/ Yauldhurst Rd corner garage to top up the tank. Should be under way again by 7:45pm.
If someone else takes advantage of what looks like another great days riding weather and gets it before then well obviously the plan may change. I'll either be looking for the new tag or maybe just head toward Akaroa or the bays and all the pea gravel.
Please note I generally travel at sub-light speeds.

[PeterJ]

Got it!, Glentunnel Library.
Cant believe this one lasted so long.

[Guzza]

Got it!, Glentunnel Library.
Cant believe this one lasted so long.


You and me both! Well done PeterJ. In a past life it was the Post office. It can be found on the corner of Homebush Rd and Philips St

Welcome to the game, by the way :2thumbsup

[PeterJ]

Some more info...
Glentunnel library and post office built in 1886 from local bricks and tiles, Its main claim to fame is that it is octagonal. Believe it is still in use as library and postal agency. I have heard why it is octagonal but cant remember what the reason was think someone gave the money to build it.

[PeterJ]

New Tag coming here soon....

[Guzza]

Some more info...
Glentunnel library and post office built in 1886 from local bricks and tiles, Its main claim to fame is that it is octagonal. Believe it is still in use as library and postal agency. I have heard why it is octagonal but cant remember what the reason was think someone gave the money to build it.


Those local bricks no doubt came from the Deans Famly brick works. I wonder if they bank rolled the unusual design in order for it to be a show piece?

[Transalper]

Congratulations, just in the nick of time.

All eyes on the thread awaiting the new tag.

[Guzza]

Congratulations, just in the nick of time.

All eyes on the thread awaiting the new tag.

Hehehe :shifty: