Tagorama

[sleemanj]

Worcestor St. Another of those Mackenzie scultures.

[sleemanj]

Get yer wwwagon's rollin...

[Transalper]

lol, is there still a burnt out car down the road?
Cycled past on Wednesday evening and saw it.

[sleemanj]

lol, is there still a burnt out car down the road?
Cycled past on Wednesday evening and saw it.

Well, not much of it, there's a pile of old burnt out PC monitors too for some reason. Weird.

[PeterJ]

Here you go...

[dangerous]

Here you go...weres ya bike?

[PeterJ]

weres ya bike?

In the Garage.

It's a google streetview pic, Coming into town tomorrow might get it then if no one else has....

[Kickaha]

weres ya bike?

Where's yours, you're probably closer to it than anyone else

Or should I drag the MHR out and go get it now:cool:

[dangerous]

Where's yours, you're probably closer to it than anyone else

Or should I drag the MHR out and go get it now:cool:

Its farking cold out there... and looks like rain ;)

[sleemanj]

Uphill both ways, in the snow, no shoes etc..

[Ghost_Bullet]

Pansy's... I have no idea where it is ...

[FJRider]

Pansy's... I have no idea where it is ...

Two minutes with Google will find it ...

[dangerous]

Two minutes with Google will find it ...

I still dont get it... Two minutes with Google will only find it if you already know were it is? which I think I do, but I aint going to cheat with google Ill take a ride later on, if Im wrong or right at least it got me a ride.



Uphill both ways, in the snow, no shoes etc..
HUH? talk about random LOL... or is that some kinda clue? its in the southern alps yeah. :Pokey:

[Transalper]

....but I aint going to cheat with google Ill take a ride later on, if Im wrong or right at least it got me a ride.....That is indeed the aim of the game, but for me fuel and other running costs have become prohibitive to doing that as much as I'd like.
Now I'm saving it for the rides I was already doing before the game started.
That would be less but bigger runs, away from Canterburys tag able areas in a quality over quantity kind of way.
Still like to show I'm in the know with a google pic though.

[Kickaha]

I still dont get it... Two minutes with Google will only find it if you already know were it is?

10 seconds with Google found it for me and I had no idea where it was, I looked at what was in the pic and did a search based on that

[FJRider]

10 seconds with Google found it for me and I had no idea where it was, I looked at what was in the pic and did a search based on that

As did I ... More time was spent confirming location than actually finding it.

[Kickaha]

One thing I would like to see when tags are picked up especially when it is a church or a monument etc rather than just a location would be a description or some history of the tag, or in the case tags similar to the current of perhaps a link to the business

[dangerous]

Just to confirm... it is cold and it is wet (didnt I do well:baby: )

Wagon Stays bed and brekie on Cashmere rd

[dangerous]

10 seconds with Google found it for me and I had no idea where it was, I looked at what was in the pic and did a search based on that
how the hell... all I see is a wagon and the start of a www address, I googled 'www wagon this wagon that' but got nout, how did you do in in 10sec's?

[Ghost_Bullet]

I did a search like this to find it...

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-nz:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GPEA_enNZ304&q=chch%20wagon&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

[Kickaha]

how the hell... all I see is a wagon and the start of a www address, I googled 'www wagon this wagon that' but got nout, how did you do in in 10sec's?

Try "covered wagon christchurch"

http://www.wagonstays.co.nz/

[dangerous]

emmm... kinda obvious now aye :rolleyes:


new tag on the way...

[FJRider]

I googled www.wagon (under businesses (Yellow pages), Christchurch region) First hit was www.wagonstays ... on Cashmere rd.

[dangerous]

Right Ill fix you google'ites look its a bench seat... yeah google that puppy :rolleyes:

anyway... the bench aint the tag, Im not going to post the tag cos I want you to give the tag to me (hey why be normal) however when you find this seat once ya arse is planted onto it you will be looking right at my tag?
Its like one of those wasgig puzzles, where the puzzle to figure out the view from the clues.

Ill expand the pic next post which will give general geography clues... and a idea of what the tag is, or you could ask yes/no questions. :2thumbsup

[Transalper]

Well, pretty sure I don't need to 'search' google for that. Looks good when checking the spot on street view and haven't put the bike away from todays ride so I'll go photo it and well see.`

Really should take the pushy though.

[dangerous]

Well, pretty sure I don't need to 'search' google for that. Looks good when checking the spot on street view and haven't put the bike away from todays ride so I'll go photo it and well see.`

Really should take the pushy though.

FARK ME... how the hell do you get a street view when ya dont know were the hell the street is LOL... come on huomer me please hahahaha... *humph*

[Transalper]

Well, it's a case of I'm sure I know where there's some seats with a fence behind them and plants just like in your picture so I just jump straight to street view at the place I have in mind.
It looked pretty good so here it is....
Wigram Rd, sitting on the seat you look across the paddock at the Wigram control tower among other buildings.
Am I right?

I took a pic from each seat and when I got home compared them again with yours, think I have a match.

[Transalper]

Ok, assuming I am correct, here's the next one....

[rosie631]

Don't worry D. I'm farkin useless at Google too. I'm happy to get on the bike but i can never figure out where any of the tags are.

[dangerous]

Well, it's a case of I'm sure I know where there's some seats with a fence behind them and plants just like in your picture so I just jump straight to street view at the place I have in mind.
It looked pretty good so here it is....
Wigram Rd, sitting on the seat you look across the paddock at the Wigram control tower among other buildings.
Am I right?

I took a pic from each seat and when I got home compared them again with yours, think I have a match.

Ohhhhhh... out of all the seats in all the town, you had to find mine :buggerd:

I was going to do a spell on the airfield as Kick has done with his tags, but you just takke all the fun out of it... heres my tag whis does match yours.

[dangerous]

Ok, assuming I am correct, here's the next one....

yes... but right back AT YA

Halswell bottle store

[Kickaha]

I was going to do a spell on the airfield as Kick has done with his tags

I just think the game is more enjoyable/interesting if you're learning about what you're tagging, especially if it is a Church, Historic monument etc

[Shadows]

yes... but right back AT YA

Halswell bottle store

Hehe I hope you trailered that there. :Police:

[Transalper]

lol, was thinking the same thing.

[dangerous]

Hehe I hope you trailered that there. :Police:
its my own wee protest to raising the Rego charges :finger: <--- thats for them not you :rolleyes:


ps: Im more worried about the missus seeing it as its her bike... and I didnt ask hehehehe :chase:

[dangerous]

Hmmm... well my last attempt to get the cheating goggleites thrown off the scent didnt work, so I'll try from another angle, no pic but the tags been delivered.
What I will give you is the info on the tag 1st rather than once its found, google ya hearts out riders, then take a spin and see how ya lucks running.

The hotel was built in the late 1800's and carried on by Mr White, the post office was also built into the building and a store was opened at the township in the days when Cobb and Co.'s coaches ran through it. They often uesd the stables for horse changes. A well known man by the name of Arthur Dobson stayed at the hotel for a long time while he built a very hard and treacherous road inland. However, the formation of the railway, and the consequent loss of the coach traffic, spoiled the business prospects of the township, and both the hotel and store were subsequently closed.

[sleemanj]

Maybe this is a starting point... http://books.google.com/books?q=Arthur+Dudley+Dobson+hotel&btnG=Search+Books&um=1

NB: Arthur Dudley Dobson is the Arthur in Arthur's Pass.

[Kickaha]

Why not just play the game properly or not at all

As it states in the rules on page 1, the tag is a picture with the bike in it and has to be posted within 24 hrs of picking it up so this one should revert back to Transalper

[sleemanj]

The only place I can think of would be the Bealey Hotel, which is probably right on the 100km radius marker as the crow flys, but I don't know the history.

If it existed back then it would be a good place for the Dobson's to have stayed while making the road to Otira and would have fallen out of use once the railway was operating because it's the wrong side of the river.

Unless there's maybe somewhere around Lake Lyndon/Pearson/Grasmere. Although come to think of it I think the road has been moved in the last century (aside from Old West Coast road of course). Old maps anybody?

[Transalper]

[B]Hmmm... well my last attempt to get the cheating goggleites thrown off the scent didnt work
But it did work, no one could just google the seat tag and expect to find it.
I only got it because I thought I recognized it and well, I did.

Now be a good lad and do as Kickaha asks and post the new pic please.

[FJRider]

Why not just play the game properly or not at all

As it states in the rules on page 1, the tag is a picture with the bike in it and has to be posted within 24 hrs of picking it up so this one should revert back to Transalper

If I can take the trouble to come up to the city, and get a few tags... as per the rules...

How the tag is "found" should not be the issue, getting a (your) bike to the tag and a photo for proof you've been there is.

Isn't it ???

The amount of stuff you find whilst trolling for tags on google, it can be an education in itself. Can get sidetracked too ...

[Transalper]

A few more minutes and I've found an exact quote.... "and the consequent loss of the coach traffic, spoiled the business prospects of the township, and both the hotel and store were subsequently closed." so I believe I know the town on the old west coast rd but it's pissing down outside and what the heck am I supposed to tag if I went there??? The old school? the paddock full of cars? the domain? The hall?

[sleemanj]

A few more minutes ... so I believe I know the town on the old west coast rd

Yes that fits, but where was/is the hotel, that's the tag, right dangerous? Time to post your picture so somebody can go grab it.

[sleemanj]

The only Courtney Hotel I can find is this one
http://www.roomex.com/little-courtney-hotel-canterbury.102498.hotelinfo.html
but it's a bit far for me.

[FJRider]

The only Courtney Hotel I can find is this one

but it's a bit far for me.

The Hotel was closed ... I'm betting it is a private residence now.

I copy/pasted D's "clue" ... hit search and came up with the same town.

[dangerous]

Why not just play the game properly or not at all

As it states in the rules on page 1, the tag is a picture with the bike in it and has to be posted within 24 hrs of picking it up so this one should revert back to Transalper
since when have I given a shit about rules? cheer up old boy remember this quote
One thing I would like to see when tags are picked up especially when it is a church or a monument etc rather than just a location would be a description or some history of the tag, or in the case tags similar to the current of perhaps a link to the business
I asume cos it adds interest and fun, the quick swap of photos has become random, having to work for and think about the tag I would have thought would have made for more intrest... sorry to those I have upset (boreing softies) ;)




The only place I can think of would be the Bealey Hotel, which is probably right on the 100km radius marker as the crow flys, but I don't know the history.

If it existed back then it would be a good place for the Dobson's to have stayed while making the road to Otira and would have fallen out of use once the railway was operating because it's the wrong side of the river.

Unless there's maybe somewhere around Lake Lyndon/Pearson/Grasmere. Although come to think of it I think the road has been moved in the last century (aside from Old West Coast road of course). Old maps anybody? come back closser to home 43* 27' 0" south 172* 12' 0" east



what the heck am I supposed to tag if I went there??? The old school? the paddock full of cars? the domain? The hall?ummmm... cars? domain? bit hard to get a drink there!




The only Courtney Hotel I can find is this one
http://www.roomex.com/little-courtney-hotel-canterbury.102498.hotelinfo.html
but it's a bit far for me. the name of the hotel is in my post.



Yes that fits, but where was/is the hotel, that's the tag, right dangerous? Time to post your picture so somebody can go grab it.
ummm... well I cant cos the camera shit its self when I got back home, so I have to get another one which I can do today.



The Hotel was closed ... I'm betting it is a private residence now.

I copy/pasted D's "clue" ... hit search and came up with the same town.
if fact there is at least 10 clues I posted. and you are on the case, it began the rebuild as a hotel over 10yrs ago, but has been dorment for a few years again... the building has recently been opened to the road with the removal of trees and bush on the east side... the main entrance still partly stands but you have to look close as its semie covered in the hedge.



Maybe this is a starting point... http://books.google.com/books?q=Arthur+Dudley+Dobson+hotel&btnG=Search+Books&um=1

NB: Arthur Dudley Dobson is the Arthur in Arthur's Pass.ya on the case man.

[Kickaha]

since when have I given a shit about rules?

If you don't want to play by them then it's up to Transalper to set a new tag as you haven't put a new one up within the 24 hr limit


cheer up old boy remember this quote

Yes I do, you notice the bit about "when a tag is picked up"



having to work for and think about the tag I would have thought would have made for more intrest... sorry to those I have upset (boreing softies) ;)

A copy and paste of what you put up meant there was less thinking about it than most other tags

[Transalper]

If you don't want to play by them then it's up to Transalper to set a new tag as you haven't put a new one up within the 24 hr limitI think we went with the first person to go back and retag the last one and put up a new one in the same post, or that may have been another areas game. Either way I dont really have time today.

D's co-ordinates put us in the riverbed by Courtney.
D, thought the building you seemed to describe was supposed to be closed so I doubt you'd get a drink there either.
I thought it might be demolished by now.

[PeterJ]

well my last attempt to get the cheating goggleites thrown off the scent didnt work

How is using Google to confirm the location of the tags Cheating?. That is just plain Stupid, Half the fun is knowing that other people know where it is and then trying to get there first. Some of us have jobs and/or lives and cant spend all day roving canterbury looking for an obscure gate/statue/fountain/church or in the case of your tag? thin air!!!. If you make it too hard no one will play and then you will have to play with yourself!!!!.

[sleemanj]

I am posti ng from courteny from phone, have the tag tagged, back in an hourwith pics.

[sleemanj]

Here is the mysterious tag (I assume!)

NB: It's 2191 Old West Coast Rd according to Google maps.

[sleemanj]

Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monorail!

[Transalper]

Here is the mysterious tag (I assume!)
Bit hard to dispute really, the find me photo is still missing.
Assuming it is that then I don't see any reason it couldn't have been shown along with the first clues in the original post. :argh:

[Transalper]

Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monorail!Ahh, well, no further questions to ask there then. :lol: :doh:

[dangerous]

D's co-ordinates put us in the riverbed by Courtney.Ahhh, well I cant be blamed for that I got them there co-ordinates from a NZ historic site.


How is using Google to confirm the location of the tags Cheating?. That is just plain StupidOpps.. its called 'taking the piss' I was just having people on... I aint serious I google myself.


Assuming it is that then I don't see any reason it couldn't have been shown along with the first clues in the original post. :argh:
gezzz... you of all people I thought would have liked a bit of intertainment added to what has become a snatch n grab get the tag, google, ride down the road and retag....

NOW I do opoligse I had the camera looked at to day and turns out dud battery, so the new one is charging as I type and I will post the pic asap (pic would have been posted withen 24hrs had I not had issues)

[Transalper]

I don't cope well with change. :sweatdrop

[dangerous]

Here is the mysterious tag (I assume!)

NB: It's 2191 Old West Coast Rd according to Google maps.You asume correct spot on, well done... do tell us how you decided on "Whites Hotel"
break down the clues for us.

[sleemanj]

You asume correct spot on, well done... do tell us how you decided on "Whites Hotel"
break down the clues for us.

I rode along Old West Coast Road until I saw a building that looked taggable.

[dangerous]

I rode along Old West Coast Road until I saw a building that looked taggable.ohh you tin arse, and here I thought a door knocking was needed, I had the people over the road waiting to be asked were Whites Hotel in Courteney was LOL.

[FJRider]

Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monorail!

somewhere near here I'm guessing ....

[Kickaha]

That's seriously easy to find and it still hasn't gone, doesn't anybody ride outside the city limits anymore?;)

[Transalper]

Not much on week days, if I went there I'd likely have trouble turning the bike around to come home in time for work next day. I see hills.

[FJRider]

That's seriously easy to find and it still hasn't gone, doesn't anybody ride outside the city limits anymore?;)

Its closer to YOU than ME ... ;)

[FJRider]

If I went there I'd likely have trouble turning the bike around to come home in time for work next day. I see hills.

I know the feeling .... :2thumbsup

[Kickaha]

Its closer to YOU than ME ... ;)

WOF has run out, need two tyres for the bike,rego, Wanganui and National race season coming up etc etc etc

[FJRider]

WOF has run out, need two tyres for the bike,rego, Wanganui and National race season coming up etc etc etc

and rego going up... (maybe) .... tell me about it, been there ... done that.

Know the feeling .... :lol:

[sleemanj]

It's not that far guys, man up!

[dangerous]

It's not that far guys, man up!
shoulda added some fun and conreversy into it like i did :2guns:

[Transalper]

Surely someone wouldhave picked it up on the way back from the Greymouth Race?

[Pete.Viking]

Man this thread has really died. This photo was taken on Saturday avo, no hurry to get it up with the lack of competition lol. Had to retrieve the photo from a mates camera actually.

[Pete.Viking]

If you take a close look at the photo Springfield can be seen on the window of the train station. Weathers not really up to it for getting a tag up this evening but might need to find somewhere closer to home so we're not waiting a week for the next one :no:

[FJRider]

finally ...

[dangerous]

Weathers not really up to it for getting a tag up this evening but might need to find somewhere closer to home so we're not waiting a week for the next one :no:Beter farking HURRY man, or at 20:17 tonight you will be the end of the world, some old fart will remind you that you will be braking the games rules and the tag will go to another rider... :zzzz:

[JMemonic]

some old fart will remind you

Your not that old D that you can be called an old fart yet :whistle::dodge::bleh:

[dangerous]

Your not that old D that you can be called an old fart yet :whistle::dodge::bleh:
Not me mate... I busted the rules real good with my tag :whistle:

[Transalper]

Am I old enough?
Well, 48 hours later and I guess it's up for grabs again.
Way I read it is Pete.Viking still can post a new one unless someone else goes and grabs the old one and sticks a new one up with it before he does.
Then the claim becomes theirs.

[sleemanj]

At this rate I should go collect my own tag and relocate it... :scooter:

[FJRider]

At this rate I should go collect my own tag and relocate it... :scooter:

I would ... but its raining here.:yawn:

[FJRider]

ok ... the rains stopped ...... but its cold out side...

[Pete.Viking]

ok ... the rains stopped ...... but its cold out side...

Yeah sorry about the huge wait I was too soft to get out in the rain. Was kinda hoping I might forfeit for a while there. This ones a bit closer to home so hopefully we can get the ball rolling again. (Really I just didn't wana go far in the cold :sweatdrop .... I know I know wheres the commitment)

[sleemanj]

Was kinda hoping I might forfeit for a while there.

Mate, if you'd been 40 mninutes later in posting that.. you would have.

For the observant amongst us, yes I was the one who posted the tag, and yes you'll note from the lights being on in this one, I did actually ride all the way out there to "de-tag" it.

[sleemanj]

Clue time please, my sherlock skills are failing me.

[Pete.Viking]

Its across the road from some blue wet stuff...

[Pete.Viking]

...the girls are more likely to recognise the institution photographed..

[JMemonic]

I would have said current and former Shirley boys, I think that place used to have the second higest pregnancy rate in NZ if I remember right.

[ScreaminGherkin]

If I get off my ass and get my chain on tomorrow it's mine.
I keep thinking I should go get a tag but where to put the next one is harder than finding the first.

[Pete.Viking]

Might be time for more clues... the place is named after the stretch of water its across the road from.

[neels]

I'll play your silly game.

[neels]

So assuming it's still on, and keeping it near the water...

[dangerous]

So assuming it's still on, and keeping it near the water...
and you rode "all" the way down there for that pic. lazy bugger.

[Transalper]

About time, we've all been sitting here just waiting for you. What took you so long? :D

[dangerous]

About time, we've all been sitting here just waiting for you. What took you so long? :D he rides a Yamaha?

[far queue]

he rides a Yamaha?As do you in your avatar pic :bash:

[dangerous]

As do you in your avatar pic :bash: yeah well it wasnt you that was ment to pick that out... any way its slow to :scooter:

[neels]

and you rode "all" the way down there for that pic. lazy bugger.
Yeah, well it was on the way to picking up the other one, and i didn't have all night :whistle:

[dangerous]

Yeah, well it was on the way to picking up the other one, and i didn't have all night :whistle:

yeah well... seems its not were I thought it was, so maybe ya not so lazy then :sweatdrop

[neels]

Nah, you're right, it's on the way to the school but it's the best I could do at short notice :p

[Pete.Viking]

I'll play your silly game.

Good to see someones keen, I thought I'd killed the thread

[PeterJ]

So is Tagorama Dead in Canterbury?...

Is everyone just "over" it or are people just out riding more and don't need the excuse of Tagorama to get out now that the weather is better?. Seems that it was going great guns through the winter and as it started to warm up a bit enthusiasm for the tagging thing wore off....

Has the departure of our student Taggers had something to do with it?.

Everyones favourite insomniacs T-A and Guzza seem to have started sleeping at night :yawn::zzzz: instead of Tagging.

Perhaps the Rally season getting into full swing has a big bearing on it too?.

The current tag is very non-descript and damn near impossible unless you have gone past it and happened to notice it, perhaps that is why it seems to have stalled?.

I have had the week off work, but have been out riding and not really thinking about Tagging, without an active thread to back up the Tagging seems a bit pointless?.

Anyway thats enough "Blah,Blah,Blah" from me....

[fireliv]

Too busy riding. Will probably pick up again after summer

[sleemanj]

The current tag is very non-descript and damn near impossible unless you have gone past it and happened to notice it, perhaps that is why it seems to have stalled?.

I have no idea where it is. If I knew where it was I might be inclined to fetch it.

Clues required.

[PeterJ]

Too busy riding. Will probably pick up again after summer

Thats what I was thinking....

[PeterJ]

I
have no idea where it is. If I knew where it was I might be inclined to fetch it.

Clues required.

I think I have got it figured out... Could be this....

[Transalper]

Been there a while back on the MTB, dont remember too much of that end of the building but certainly worth going for another look.

Life got a bit busy and plenty of other riding going on so don't need to sink fuel in to the tank just for this.
Then there's thinking up places for new tags with out kind of repeating similar stuff to previous tags.

[neels]

I

I think I have got it figured out... Could be this....
See, it wasn't that hard. :whistle:

[sleemanj]

Last Tag: Spencer Beach SLSC.

Next Tag attached

[dangerous]

Last Tag: Spencer Beach SLSC.

Next Tag attached I know I know... but ill be farked if im going out now, apart from being to far away the bikes all set for the magpie tomorow :cool:

[Transalper]

Well it is a fairly nice day for a ride so took me other bike out and eventually found it after riding to and along most of Marine Parade.
It is the Sculpture Garden down toward the south end just before you reach the corner where it meets Caspian St.

New one took a bit of effort for me to get to after going all the way to Brighton first. I'll sleep well tonight.

[sleemanj]

New one took a bit of effort for me to get to after going all the way to Brighton first. I'll sleep well tonight.

Sounds like way too much hard work!

I went up there today, took the picture, went and took the next tag, only to find when I got back, that my camera hadn't saved the files. :doh:

[PeterJ]

I went up there today, took the picture, went and took the next tag, only to find when I got back, that my camera hadn't saved the files.


My Camera Worked. He he he....

Old Tag, "Pioneering Women of Canterbury Memorial" Summit rd.

New Tag, Jurrasic Park?...

[sleemanj]

Hmm, according to google "Dinosaur Slide Christchurch" can be found at Ferrymead, but that doesn't look like Ferrymead to me :sherlock:

[FJRider]

Last Tag: Spencer Beach SLSC.

Next Tag attached

I kept out of the thread ... low profile ... went to Christchurch on another mission ... went to get the tag ... but ... bugger ... I was there that afternoon, but went to post too late...

[FJRider]

I reckon if anybody looked in this green area ... they will find it.

Google Earth shows it ... but streetview does not ...

But I know its there ... cause I rode past it on Friday .....

[sleemanj]

I think we need a clue.

[FJRider]

the tag photo shows a large block of pine tree's next to a (nearly) new housing area ...

Not that many places it could be ...

I tried to get a tag on Friday ... took a detour on the way back to the city ...

[PeterJ]

FJRider has got it about right, Big block of pine trees just nearby. It shows up quite well in Google earth...

[neels]

I think we need a clue.
I have a raging clue :whistle:

I feel a ride coming on tomorrow evening

[neels]

I have slain the dragon. Moving further north....

[dangerous]

I have slain the dragon.
yeah but, were is it?

[Transalper]

I have slain the dragon. Moving further north....


yeah but, were is it?
Indeed, you don't score unless you give us an address to finish the claim.
Can't put a pin on the map on the next update with out an address.

[neels]

:Oops:

You can find it here, Eastwood Rise, North Shore.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=58+eastwood+rise+christchurch&sll=-43.478665,172.717267&sspn=0.007816,0.013754&g=eastwood+rise+christchurch&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=58+Eastwood+Rise,+Christchurch,+8083,+New+Ze aland&ll=-43.479207,172.716665&spn=0.003908,0.006877&t=h&z=17

[Transalper]

Well done, can't believe how close I was to it when doing the ride last weekend.
I went up Bower Ave, along and down Aston Dr.

[PeterJ]

Stegosuarus slide at North beach, Spotted it out there one day whilst at work. I mentally stored it's location and went back with the kids one weekend only to discover it is behind a locked gate! :argh: . After further investigation I discovered the section it is on, which looks like a reserve is owned by the guy who lives in the house next door. He has this awesome slide in plain view of every kid in the neighborhood and wont let anyone use it!. Miserable old Pr**k!.
Turns out the Grinch in Question is Mr Mauger of Maugers Contracting who were the developers of the whole subdivision. I think the slide used to be a bit different at one time and may have been out at ferrymead.

[PeterJ]

Well done, can't believe how close I was to it when doing the ride last weekend.
I went up Bower Ave, along and down Aston Dr.

Yeah I thought you would get that one....

[neels]

I think the slide used to be a bit different at one time and may have been out at ferrymead.
I'm casting my mind back a very long way, and hence am probably completely mistaken, but did it once reside in the playground in Hay's roof?

[PeterJ]

You can find it here, Eastwood Rise, North Shore.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=58+eastwood+rise+christchurch&sll=-43.478665,172.717267&sspn=0.007816,0.013754&g=eastwood+rise+christchurch&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=58+Eastwood+Rise,+Christchurch,+8083,+New+Ze aland&ll=-43.479207,172.716665&spn=0.003908,0.006877&t=h&z=17

If you look closely at the building under construction in Sandpiper place in Neels link you can see ME walking around the back of a blue ute.....

[PeterJ]

did it once reside in the playground in Hay's roof?

It may well have done, I know one of the guys that repaired and painted it for him, the neck part was enclosed and you slide down a sort of tunnel inside the neck, Apparently the gel coat on the fibreglass had worn down over the years and kids would get glass splinters so they did a bit of surgery and put a new slide in it.

[FJRider]

somewhere near here I reckon ... :whistle:

[mikeey01]

So does the pic have to have the tide at the right level too? :whistle:

[dangerous]

Moving further north....rather a cool shot that with a few wee clues, I remember jet boating through there with the old man, bit of a bitch if ya were late back and the tide had droped... white baiters start throughing things at ya LOL.

[FJRider]

... white baters start throughing things at ya LOL.

but not whitebait though ... bugger eh !!!

[dangerous]

Moving further north.... Raven Qy In kaiopoi looking back at that old tug thing on the river.

[neels]

Looks like you even got the tide right :clap:

[FJRider]

something has to go right eventually ...

[dangerous]

And moving on to the 1st tag for December...

[PeterJ]

And moving on to the 1st tag for December...



How many different bikes you got in the garage?....

[dangerous]

How many different bikes you got in the garage?....
only 7 now, and about to knock a few more on the head.

[neels]

:lol:

I know, but only because the boss was walking past my desk at lunch time when it was on the screen, pointed at it and told me where it is and asked why there is a motorbike in front of it.

Seems wrong to claim it that way though........

[Transalper]

..Seems wrong to claim it that way though........Nothing wrong with a helping hand. I ask friends from time to time.
As for this one, I know it's not Cust, we've already done Cust and that's not it.
I know there are similar guns at Ranfurly and near Woodstock but those are outside the current game boundrys.
No, still scratching my head on this one... and I've seen a heap of those red telephone boxes in strange places or small towns recently.

[PeterJ]

It's not far from this previous tag.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129346686&postcount=1033


The second one that is..

[Kickaha]

It's not far from this previous tag.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129346686&postcount=1033


The second one that is..

:lol: only just worked it out and I've driven past it about 3 times in the last month or so

[FJRider]

:lol: only just worked it out and I've driven past it about 3 times in the last month or so

I've had a few beers in the "local" RSA on more than one ANZAC day ...

[Kickaha]

Drove past this today, pity I was in the company car

[Jackal]

Paparua RSA, Kirk Street, Templeton. Been sitting here waiting to be collected for 5 days. If you Christchurch guys think Templeton is too far out just wait for my next tag. Coming soon...........

[Jackal]

Here it is. No clues yet but it is right near the end of the km distance from Chch as stated in the first post.....

[sleemanj]

Paparua RSA, Kirk Street, Templeton.

Missed it by that much. I went and found it today without even googling it first. An hour too late.

[sleemanj]

Here it is. No clues yet

No idea myself. My first thought was "pegasus", but it's no where near that distant, and I don't think anywhere near that finished looking.

[FJRider]

No idea myself. My first thought was "pegasus", but it's no where near that distant, and I don't think anywhere near that finished looking.

I looked a little closer to his home ... :innocent:

Google streetview is too far from the water for a good pic' ... but see enough to confirm it's the right place ...

Its been a while since I was there... Will be coming up Friday to the KB run to Kopara. Will pick it up if it hasn't gone...

[sleemanj]

By a complete stroke of luck, I think I have spotted the area. I also see quite an interesting locale for the next tag if I can be bothered to head out there.

[Transalper]

... If you Christchurch guys think Templeton is too far out just wait for my next tag...........
Good job. Wasn't too far, just didn't know where it was :crybaby:

Have an idea on the new one but don't know when I'll get time to check.

[FJRider]

By a complete stroke of luck, I think I have spotted the area. I also see quite an interesting locale for the next tag if I can be bothered to head out there.

Will the 250 go that far ... he said just under 100 km's from Christchurch. Thats a 200 km round trip ... :innocent: :devil2:

[dangerous]

Paparua RSA, Kirk Street, Templeton.

you got it man. :first:



Here it is. No clues yet but it is right near the end of the km distance from Chch as stated in the first post..... I know I know... used to jet boat there before the pofter houses were built.

[sleemanj]

95k's each way on largely dead straight Canterbury roads doesn't do it for me at the moment.

[dangerous]

95k's each way on largely dead straight Canterbury roads doesn't do it for me at the moment.
na, I can see it hanging for a while... FJ dude, its all yours LOL

[FJRider]

FJ dude, its all yours LOL

plenty of time to find a new tag ... if I need to.

[Jackal]

I can see the tag 'spot' from my "pofter" house. (Thanks Dangerous!!!) So who ever gets to it either this weekend or after 5 during the week I will keep an eye out and there will be a cuppa/beer in it since you have to travel so far on those boring straight Canterbury Roads.

[dangerous]

I can see the tag 'spot' from my "pofter" house. (Thanks Dangerous!!!) So who ever gets to it either this weekend or after 5 during the week I will keep an eye out and there will be a cuppa/beer in it since you have to travel so far on those boring straight Canterbury Roads.
hehehe... keep an eye out for a black LeMans tomorow then Mr J :msn-wink:

[PeterJ]

Park bench, Lake Hood, Ashburton. New tag up tomorrow.


I can see the tag 'spot' from my "pofter" house. (Thanks Dangerous!!!) So who ever gets to it either this weekend or after 5 during the week I will keep an eye out and there will be a cuppa/beer in it since you have to travel so far on those boring straight Canterbury Roads.

Already been and gone before you posted, Missed a beer!, Damn!.

[Jackal]

Well done PJ. Sorry I missed you grabbing the tag. I must have had my face stuck in this computor. And heres me thinking this one was going to last ages being so far from town. Half time in the footy. Barbars 14 - ABs 10::argh:

[dangerous]

heres me thinking this one was going to last ages being so far from town. amazing what the offer of a free beer will do LOL, gives me a sweet idea for my next tag, altho being a little different Ill proberly raise some heckels... but I DONT CEAR, care, kea... give a shit :Oops:


ps: cear is a scotish castle bright spark

[PeterJ]

No tag today, got busy with other stuff. will be tomorrow after work now unless someone else wants to go get the Lake Hood one.....

[PeterJ]

New tag, no clues with this one, enough in the background of the picture. Streetview will get you know where but I suspect FJrider will spot it pretty quick.

[dangerous]

New tag, no clues with this one, enough in the background of the picture. Streetview will get you know where but I suspect FJrider will spot it pretty quick.
shit man, LOL how come you never got the riet act read to ya like I did when I never posted a pic up inside 24hrs :girlfight:

anyway... fark all tells in the back ground, close up I see dirty water so tells me its shllow, cant be elsmear tho cos the back ground is on the wrong side, looks bloody windy tho, and blowing in, high tide huh. ;)

[PeterJ]

s
hit man, LOL how come you never got the riet act read to ya like I did when I never posted a pic up inside 24hrs

Yeah I know, Slack. I was going to go get something after the wee trip to Lake Hood But just couldn't be arsed, Got busy with Kids and stuff yesterday. So here it is.

No tides here, I think if you look a bit closer at the hills in the background you will figure it out.....

[sleemanj]

Looks plausible maybe. Not sure.

[sleemanj]

Or perhaps somewhere in this area. But I'm not familiar with that particularly unpleasant part of town to see exactly where the photo may have been taken from, so not sure either.

[PeterJ]

The streetview guy must have done a u-turn about there. The road carries on though....

[FJRider]

New tag, no clues with this one, enough in the background of the picture. Streetview will get you know where but I suspect FJrider will spot it pretty quick.

How many eel nets can you fit on that pack-rack ... :innocent:

[PeterJ]

How many eel nets can you fit on that pack-rack ...

I didn't think it would take you long...

[FJRider]

I didn't think it would take you long...

It looks like I have a few hours to kill on friday morning ... before I go to Kopara. :whistle:


If its hasn't been grabbed .... :mad:


I'm an early riser too ..... ;)

[Kickaha]

cant be elsmear tho cos the back ground is on the wrong side

Only if you assume he was facing South


Looks plausible maybe. Not sure.

It's where I'd be looking


The streetview guy must have done a u-turn about there. The road carries on though....

But you would have pulled off to the left about there I'd say, down the grass track

[neels]

I think I can see the pass, and if it was taken today then the waves tell you which way you're facing, can't see me getting it though it's a long boring ride from my place to there.

[dangerous]

Only if you assume he was facing Southtrue... I've never been that far around,


No tides here
there is when they open the gates (bull doze a opening once a year I think?)

anyway as every other bugger posts pics instead of riding for the fun of it, fug it ill do the same, at a guess

[T.W.R]

How many eel nets can you fit on that pack-rack ... :innocent:



there is when they open the gates (bull doze a opening once a year I think?)



Bugger the eels and when they do open it up there's bloody huge sea-run trout to be had there during the hours of darkness :shutup:

[sleemanj]

This is where I think it is, but probably didn't get the location quite right. Judges verdict required on this one I think.

The domain on the shore of Lake Ellesmere, I took the shot just outside the club house there.

[Kickaha]

This is where I think it is, but probably didn't get the location quite right. Judges verdict required on this one I think.

The domain on the shore of Lake Ellesmere, I took the shot just outside the club house there.

Down Timberyard road, I reckon you're pretty close, Hills right anyway even if you haven't got the exact spot

[sleemanj]

No complaints then. I'll claim that tag as mine, and here's the next one. You do need to get the right spot, shouldn't be too hard.

[dangerous]

No complaints then. I'll claim that tag as mine, and here's the next one. You do need to get the right spot, shouldn't be too hard.
ohhh nicely done

[FJRider]

Pic is not looking from the same street ... but .... looks familiar...


Years back ... (way back) .... I knew a "lady" that lived there ...

[PeterJ]

his is where I think it is, but probably didn't get the location quite right. Judges verdict required on this one I think.

That will do for me, My pic was taken a bit further round towards the point.


it's a long boring ride from my place to there.

You would be suprised just how good it is, If you head to Tai Tapu then peel off and sort of follow the road around the head of the lake it is quite fun :niceone:

the location is... Timberyard domain at the end of Timberyard Rd a very popular place for Jetskiing and that sort of thing....

[sleemanj]

Pic is not looking from the same street ... but .... looks familiar...

FJ is on the money, down and to the right.

[sleemanj]

C'mon, it's not that hard.

[T.W.R]

C'mon, it's not that hard.

Obviously the background hasn't been looked at properly :laugh: if someone had the time they'd have a ball :rolleyes:

[Gareth123]

Obviously the background hasn't been looked at properly :laugh: if someone had the time they'd have a ball :rolleyes:

Like they did in that movie back to the future?

[neels]

Had to go somewhere to give the new tyres a scuff, might as well be Randolph Terrace in Lyttleton. I think the lady that was doing the garden when I took the picture wondered what the hell I was doing

[neels]

Your next assignment....

[T.W.R]

Like they did in that movie back to the future?


lol right actor wrong movie though :shifty: put the frightners on you huh? :whistle:

[dangerous]

Obviously the background hasn't been looked at properly :laugh: if someone had the time they'd have a ball :rolleyes:
we were... Blackball, so bugger all riders in town this weekend.

[FJRider]

Your next assignment....

I know where that is ... I think .... :devil2:

Maybe next weekend ... if its SUNNY .... (and the tag is still there ... or somewhere else maybe ...)

[T.W.R]

we were... Blackball, so bugger all riders in town this weekend.

I know..... was thinking about the coast quite a bit but getting pounded by the Norwester and watching the hideous looking weather rumbling it's way along the divide kept things in perspective.
dispatching chooks, digging gardens, and hanging curtains was a bit easier on the pocket :rolleyes:

[PeterJ]

Your next assignment....

That bloody Cattle stop nearly tipped me off on the way to get this one....

[dangerous]

That bloody Cattle stop nearly tipped me off on the way to get this one....

HUH... ya not even close LOL

[sleemanj]

Pretty sure this is the one, and if you go the extra 10m down the road you get probably the best view of the harbour.

PS: I wish the council would clean up the summit between Dyers and Gebbies, gravel all over the place.

[FJRider]

Pretty sure this is the one

I'm pretty sure too ... :yes:

[sleemanj]

Here's the next one.

[dangerous]

Here's the next one.
heheheeeeeeeeeee... to easy :scooter:

[JellyBellyKelly]

oooohhhhh i know where this :crazy:.... bummer got kids tonight so won't get it tonight. hopefully it'll still be un-got in morning and i'll get it :D

[PeterJ]

oooohhhhh i know where this .... bummer got kids tonight so won't get it tonight. hopefully it'll still be un-got in morning and i'll get it


We are waiting.....

[cruza]

We are waiting.....

Only just looked. still not gone , man drove past just before too

[PeterJ]

UH... ya not even close LOL

Didn't say it was close , just that it was on the way.....

[Transalper]

Well, I actually don't know it, but can't get out until Saturday anyway.

[dangerous]

Here's the next one.

there goes the next one...

260 Cashmere Rd, now there is bit of a story behind this place but Im buggered if i can remember it, its now hidden by trees and new housing, but in the oll days it used to stand out like dogs balls.

[FJRider]

Put the next one a little further south please ... makes it easier for me to get ... :innocent:

[kerryhare]

there goes the next one...

260 Cashmere Rd, now there is bit of a story behind this place but Im buggered if i can remember it, its now hidden by trees and new housing, but in the oll days it used to stand out like dogs balls.

I can remember when that place was built.

[dangerous]

Now I did have a fun tag to drop which would have seen the picker uper score a cold pressie or two that was with the tag, need to put clues togeather and google street view then arial, but as its out of the ordenery like my last tag was I dont want to upset the old stick in the muds, so instead heres another ralativly boring tag.

[Kickaha]

Now I did have a fun tag to drop which would have seen the picker uper score a cold pressie or two that was with the tag, need to put clues togeather and google street view then arial, but as its out of the ordenery like my last tag was I dont want to upset the old stick in the muds, so instead heres another ralativly boring tag.


:yawn::zzzz: The only reason it's a boring tag is because you made it one, nothing to stop you finding something interesting or hard and putting it up so long as it's within the rules of the game

[cruza]

there goes the next one...

260 Cashmere Rd, now there is bit of a story behind this place but Im buggered if i can remember it, its now hidden by trees and new housing, but in the oll days it used to stand out like dogs balls.

Went to hoon hay primary school with one of the guy's sons who built it. Trees do hide it now. Man I'm getting old:(

[PeterJ]

Wasn't that Boring, nice quick blast round a few backroads and here it is...

Springston War Memorial.

New tag up, Didn't move it too far, had to get home for tea.

[FJRider]

New tag up, Didn't move it too far, had to get home for tea.

I think I've found the place ... if I'm right (I sometimes am) ... I could be in the money ... :shutup:


Then again ... I could be wrong ...

[PeterJ]

Nice day out today, no H2O at all....

[sleemanj]

Need a(nother?) clue please!

[PeterJ]

Well you won't find it on Google-earth or streetview but a little work with google itself will give you the general locale, tag is under 4km's from last one....

[neels]

So thats what it's supposed to be :eek5:

I took a photo of another one of his works at the arts centre about 30 years ago, I think it's still there...

Have to see if I've got time tomorrow night to go and pick it up.

[far queue]

Well it's holidays and there's nice weather, so how about some clues to head me in the right direction, 'cos I have no idea at all right now ...

[dangerous]

tag is under 4km's from last one....in what direction... lots of bloody new subdevisions out that way... you mention water ??? is it a fountain or something?

[Transalper]

if it's less than 4km from the last one (Springston War Memorial) then assuming that's somenear the middle of Springston and the red circle is the 4km radius then ride all these roads and you should find it.
Doesn't look to be too many?

[neels]

I won't be able to get this for the next few days, so I'll give you all something to google.

H2o, chalice

[dangerous]

I won't be able to get this for the next few days, so I'll give you all something to google.

H2o, chalice

a large spherical stainless steel "raindrop".

[Transalper]

lol, so it's probably just outside my circle then.
Maybe something to do before the WNR tomorrow.

[neels]

a large spherical stainless steel "raindrop".
Hence my previous comment


So thats what it's supposed to be :eek5:

I just thought it looked like the chalice in the square, I had no idea what it was.

[far queue]

Old one was at Lincoln University
New one is at ................... ?

[Kickaha]

New one is at ................... ?

Did you ride down the footpath to get that one?

[far queue]

:D Maybe :whistle: Although there is a "proper" vehical access that gets you almost to that point.

[neels]

The river side of the provincial buildings, and.....

[far queue]

Sentry Box Godley Head Rd, and ......... ?

[sleemanj]

Hmm, is this the first tagging of a tagger?

Now, who was it who bet me there...

188824

Edit: Took exactly the same time top get back home too by the looks of it...

[far queue]

Hmm, is this the first tagging of a tagger?Looks like I was busted! Was that you parked up and waving at me in the carpark near the intersection at the top of the hill? I was going to stop and say hi, but thought fuck it you might be after the tag too, I'd better beat you home. There were quite a few other bikes loitering about the area too, so I didn't muck around getting home, just made it too by the look of it :sweatdrop

[sleemanj]

I was on the opposite side of the valley, and saw you go down there, was a very long zoom photo :-)

[Trumpess]

What a buggar I didnt check this thread before I went for my ride earlier this arvo. Was in the vacinity of the new tag :( and had me camera too! Oh well, next time.

[BMWST?]

woo hoo you guys going great guns!

[dangerous]

Sentry Box Godley Head Rd, and ......... ?
and... a shitty old triumph sitting on the side of the road :gob:

so whats a sentry box?

[far queue]

so whats a sentry box?Fuck off and look it up ya grumpy cunt :D

[neels]

Hmm, is this the first tagging of a tagger?

Now, who was it who bet me there...

188824

Edit: Took exactly the same time top get back home too by the looks of it...
Classic...

[dangerous]

Fuck off and look it up ya grumpy cunt :D
thats Mr grumpy c@#t to you chopper :headbang:


ps: a hundred year old concrete box with a hole in the frount... so there

[FJRider]

If its the spot I think ... its about here .... A nice little race track ..... :devil2:

[far queue]

If its the spot I think ... its about here .... A nice little race track ..... :devil2:
FJR found it pretty quick, have the rest of you given up?

[neels]

FJR found it pretty quick, have the rest of you given up?
Nope, just haven't had time to get it yet.

Maybe tonight......

[dangerous]

FJR found it pretty quick, have the rest of you given up?
but, but.. it could be anywere on the port hills, howd that old coger from duners do it?

[far queue]

Buggered if I know how he does it so quick! If it doesn't go tonight, I'll put a clue up tomorrow to keep the game moving...

[FJRider]

but, but.. it could be anywere on the port hills, howd that old coger from duners do it?

I'll let the "old" bit slide ... ('cause I am) but I'm from ALEXANDRA (Dunners is an outlying village down in the coastal lowlands)

[FJRider]

Buggered if I know how he does it so quick! If it doesn't go tonight, I'll put a clue up tomorrow to keep the game moving...

The skyline gave it away pretty easily I thought ... and tried to think of a "interesting" route you may have taken, to or from the tag.

[neels]

A quick detour on the way home from the wed nite cruise, via

Cave Tce.

And then moncks spur and mt pleasant road

New tag up tomorrow when I get a chance

[neels]

And then......

[dangerous]

very interesting... shingle access might put a few off, nicely kept grounds... BUT farked if I know ;)

[neels]

very interesting... shingle access might put a few off, nicely kept grounds... BUT farked if I know ;)
About 1/2km of nice shingle road, thought I'd put the road in the pic partly as a clue and partly as a warning to those whose bikes, unlike mine, haven't reached residual value yet and therefore still give a shit where they ride them. :laugh:

[Transalper]

Ok, I'll admit the shingle tag is tempting me back into the game, but I don't recall ever noticing that anywhere on my fav roads so I'm afraid I'm clueless... again.

[Gareth123]

Got a clue? my girlfriend is coming over and if I could just leave to get this tag I wouldn't have to spend any time with her.

[far queue]

Got a clue? my girlfriend is coming over and if I could just leave to get this tag I wouldn't have to spend any time with her.

There's been some hilarious stuff on KB lately, but this takes the cake :rofl: When she arrives just tell her to fuck off and you won't have to worry about spending time with her again :dodge:

[Gareth123]

There's been some hilarious stuff on KB lately, but this takes the cake :rofl: When she arrives just tell her to fuck off and you won't have to worry about spending time with her again :dodge:

Its not that I don't like spending time with her, its just that I like spending time on my bike more

[FJRider]

very interesting... shingle access might put a few off, nicely kept grounds... BUT farked if I know ;)

Looks more like water race "grounds" ... Now ... Where would I find one of those .... :whistle: