Tag o rama!

[slofox]

That hill doesn't look anything like a parrot. Unless it was a parrot that had died and had been buried with a shite load of dirt on top of it.

:rofl: True. :rofl:

Maybe it had heaps of parrots living on it before the farmers came along, rooted the habitat and replaced parrots with sheep...:whistle:

[Dodgy1]

Didn't see any parrots.....Old tag...View of Kakapuku Mountain from the intersection of Kakapuku Mountain Road and Pokuru Road. You don't need to be a bright spark :laugh: to find it.................

[Geeen]

Didn't see any parrots.....Old tag...View of Kakapuku Mountain from the intersection of Kakapuku Mountain Road and Pokuru Road. You don't need to be a bright spark :laugh: to find it.................

That new tag looks HARD..... :innocent:

[slofox]

Very good Mr Dodgy - I see you even managed to attach the pylon cablestay to the same handle bar as I did!

This must be the most tags in any one week since we started this racket.

[Dodgy1]

Very good Mr Dodgy - I see you even managed to attach the pylon cablestay to the same handle bar as I did!

This must be the most tags in any one week since we started this racket.

That cable stay bein in the same place was a bit of a fluke there mate :innocent:

[slofox]

That cable stay bein in the same place was a bit of a fluke there mate :innocent:

Tag would'n'a counted without it y'know...:whistle:

[awa355]

Old Tag, Oto fire stn, Which reminds me, should check the smoke alarms I suppose!

'Er's the new tag, Clue? Te car wa's not going, so I took the bike. but da IGA store was shut. Kakapuku over the left shoulder, Oto over the right somewhere..

[slofox]

Old Tag, Oto fire stn, Which reminds me, should check the smoke alarms I suppose!

'Er's the new tag, Clue? Te car wa's not going, so I took the bike. but da IGA store was shut. Kakapuku over the left shoulder, Oto over the right somewhere..

Just over the railway line, huh? I might be able to find that...assuming me balls don't freeze off on the way...:cold:

Nice work that clue, awa355...:sunny:

[awa355]

Just over the railway line, huh? I might be able to find that...assuming me balls don't freeze off on the way...:cold:..

Makes me wonder? If they can make a heated vest, why not heated boxers??

[marty]

Makes me wonder? If they can make a heated vest, why not heated boxers??

the internet is a wonderful place :)

http://www.crunchwear.com/warmx-heated-underwear/

http://www.plusheat.com/winter-products/12v-motorcycle-heated-gear-1.html

[Dodgy1]

the internet is a wonderful place :)

http://www.crunchwear.com/warmx-heated-underwear/

http://www.plusheat.com/winter-products/12v-motorcycle-heated-gear-1.html

Or you could just toughen up girlies. He said after just fitting heated grips to Bandit san :cold:

[slofox]

Makes me wonder? If they can make a heated vest, why not heated boxers??

There was a big craze for "peter heaters" when I were a lad...

[awa355]

Or you could just toughen up girlies. He said after just fitting heated grips to Bandit san :cold:

I was thinking of Slofox. Have to admit, I'd like a pair of heated handgrips. Unfortunately, There is Rego next month, need. a new rear tyre, pinlock and visor, engine service,

Winter will be well and truly over before the cash flow lets me look at the 'girlie' options.

Also, trying to put some cash aside for a trip around northland late November. The trip up north was going to be down to the Burt Munro week, but costs rule that out this year.

[marty]

I was thinking of Slofox. Have to admit, I'd like a pair of heated handgrips. Unfortunately, There is Rego next month, need. a new rear tyre, pinlock and visor, engine service,

Winter will be well and truly over before the cash flow lets me look at the 'girlie' options.

Also, trying to put some cash aside for a trip around northland late November. The trip up north was going to be down to the Burt Munro week, but costs rule that out this year.

wtf is up with the previous quoter's handle being quoted? hopefully i've broken the chain

[Dodgy1]

wtf is up with the previous quoter's handle being quoted? hopefully i've broken the chain

Sorry mate I don't understand??:scratch:

[wysper]

Sorry mate I don't understand??:scratch:

It's always quoted isn't it?

[awa355]

Come on you lot, There's gotta be at least one idiot out there with a bike that goes.

What you could spend on a kids breakfast would cover the gas to run out and pick up the tag.

Get your priorities right and lets shift this tag.

[Dodgy1]

Come on you lot, There's gotta be at least one idiot out there with a bike that goes.

What you could spend on a kids breakfast would cover the gas to run out and pick up the tag.

Get your priorities right and lets shift this tag.


There's a challenge if ever I heard one on me way............

[sil3nt]

I only just figured out where it was this morning. Not too bright you see :shutup:

I will do some tagging soon i promise!

[Dodgy1]

Old tag ... Old store at Te Kawa new tag.....staying on the disused store theme. Third and fourth photo's will give the clue to it's location.

[sil3nt]

Anyone tagging tomorrow? I feel like a ride :yes:

[Dodgy1]

Anyone tagging tomorrow? I feel like a ride :yes:

What time bro?:yes:

[sil3nt]

What time bro?:yes:
Knowing me? Never.... :lol:

Morning hopefully. I am hopeless at setting a time and sticking to it.

Will decide on an actual time after dinner!

[sil3nt]

Alright im thinking 10am shell Te Awamutu (hope there is only one!).

Will gas up and hopefully not get lost.

Got your mobile number off your profile dodgy so will txt you in the morning if this plan changes!

[sil3nt]

Looking at the route i plan to take...i really am going to get lost haha. Should invest in a GPS.

[marty]

Sorry mate I don't understand??:scratch:

someone's tidied them up. ignore my post

[Dodgy1]

Alright im thinking 10am shell Te Awamutu (hope there is only one!).

Will gas up and hopefully not get lost.

Got your mobile number off your profile dodgy so will txt you in the morning if this plan changes!

Actually there's two :facepalm: but hey txt me anyway and I'll give you some helpfull directions to help you on your way :yes:

[sil3nt]

Good ride out with Dodgy this morning. Roads were covered in shit and there were a few drops of rain but otherwise perfect :woohoo:

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Would have got lost on all the roads so thanks Malcolm for guiding me through it! (Dont worry i knew where to get his tag it was getting from his tag to my one that had me confused)

[Dodgy1]

Would have got lost on all the roads so thanks Malcolm for guiding me through it! (Dont worry i knew where to get his tag it was getting from his tag to my one that had me confused)

No worries mate any excuse for a ride and it was good to finally put a face to a name. I really must get out and meet some more of you lot :woohoo:

[awa355]

No worries mate any excuse for a ride and it was good to finally put a face to a name. I really must get out and meet some more of you lot :woohoo:



Went out myself this afternoon but figured you may have beaten me. Came around through Maungatutu rd. Good ride.

Met Dodgy1, yesterday, was good to talk to a real person. We should all try and get together one afternoon. Swap war stories and other lies. I'm happy to have anyone turn up at my place.

[Dodgy1]

Went out myself this afternoon but figured you may have beaten me. Came around through Maungatutu rd. Good ride.

Met Dodgy1, yesterday, was good to talk to a real person. We should all try and get together one afternoon. Swap war stories and other lies. I'm happy to have anyone turn up at my place.

I knew you were on night shift mate so didn't disturb you this morning :Punk:

[smoky]

Stumbled across this today
Old tag - obviouse by the name
New tag - closer to home, just south of Hamilton heading to a town that's a 'breeze' in Maori - you find a dinosaur opposite an education

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[wysper]

That is a very cool letterbox

[Dodgy1]

[QUOTE=smoky;1130120204]Stumbled across this today
Old tag - obviouse by the name
New tag - closer to home, just south of Hamilton heading to a town that's a 'breeze' in Maori - you find a dinosaur opposite an education

Nice work boys :yes:

[smoky]

Nice work boys :yes:

Team effort; Warr & his friend, another Warren, and a guy called Scott on his RF
And the bandit is back on the road :wari:

[Dodgy1]

:corn::corn::corn::corn:

[Dodgy1]

Got fed up waiting for this one to go so went for a ride with me mad mate Nev today.....Old tag....Fantastic mail box Matangi....New tag....Kermits assistant on the muppet show!!

[slofox]

Here ya go lads...

OLD TAG: Scooter Bar in Anglesea Street.

NEW TAG: A little north, a little east
A cup of tea to soothe the beast


If this is a repeat tag, I have two more I could sub...getting to the point I don't what has and what has not been used already...:confused:


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[awa355]

I wouldn't worry about posting an old tag. A number of us following this thread haven;t been around all that long. Any current tag still needs to be chased up.

As long as no one posts an old tag with a bike pic'd that he owned a zillion years ago.

[philmc]

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last tag.zeelong tea farm gortonton road .new tag go west of the twin towers on sh1 near the coalfarm.

[slofox]

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last tag.zeelong tea farm gortonton road .new tag go west of the twin towers on sh1 near the coalfarm.

I came past that new tag yesterday morning...

[insomnia01]

I came past that new tag yesterday morning...

is that where you brought your chicken strips!?? they look FAT & JUICY :laugh::laugh:

[slofox]

is that where you brought your chicken strips!?? they look FAT & JUICY :laugh::laugh:

Less fat than you might think...besides, them's "safety" strips...:stoogie:

[slofox]

Gotcha! Couldn't resist the urge to ride in the cold again so decided the tag was a good excuse to go up norf and west...Didn't refuel before leaving - got back with two eyedrops-worth left in the tank...:blink:

OLD TAG: Ruawaro Hall, Heatherington Road, west from Huntly Power Station.
NEW TAG: Not quite so far north. Fairly self explanatory if you can read the signage. If you can't just holler and I'll add a clue.

Great morning for a ride. Again...

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[blackdog]

Great morning for a ride. Again...
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Is it not time you got rid of that can and replaced with a nice little underbody leo vince?

[slofox]

Is it not time you got rid of that can and replaced with a nice little underbody leo vince?

Love to do it but dollars (or lack thereof) forbid...

I was offered a full yoshi system a while ago...

[blackdog]

Love to do it but dollars (or lack thereof) forbid...

I was offered a full yoshi system a while ago...

Hey, your young! One night on the street for a system....I would ;)

[slofox]

Hey, your young! One night on the street for a system....I would ;)

Ermmm...I think my going price would be pretty damn low these days...maybe I could offer a blindfolded service...:whistle:

[blackdog]

Ermmm...I think my going price would be pretty damn low these days...maybe I could offer a blindfolded service...:whistle:

Not enough rep left.

I snorted my coffee.

[insomnia01]

Less fat than you might think...besides, them's "safety" strips...:stoogie:

:not::not::not: Safety God has spoken :killingme

[insomnia01]

Old Tag :Brownlee Avenue access to Hakarimata Walkway New Tag : Whens a Pie a Tart ? Make sure you get the right one for the tag

[Dodgy1]

I know..... But if I didn't have this problem right know I would be off to get that :doh::doh::doh:

[insomnia01]

:shit: OOooccchhh !!!! I wont ask.... :sick::sick:

[Dodgy1]

:shit: OOooccchhh !!!! I wont ask.... :sick::sick:

No....I didn't fall off.....:no:

[slofox]

I was gunna rip over the hill to Raglan for a coffee this morning but the road was wet so I went to fetch the tag instead.

OLD TAG: Viands Bakery, Alexandra Street Te Awamutu. I went past it three times before I finally found it - and that only because I saw the picture theatre opposite. Not the easiest picture to take this morning in Te Awamutu's peak minute traffic...and no, I didn't stop in for a pie (even though the temptation was severe...)

NEW TAG: OK here ya go - take II. One of the local parks - for me anyway...



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[JakeTehMuss]

I was gunna rip over the hill to Raglan for a coffee this morning but the road was wet so I went to fetch the tag instead.
I don't have class till 10 tomorrow so do ya feel like a coffee somewhere tomorrow morning :innocent:

I spent two weeks worth of gas money on this ride...worth it all the way.
or have you spent all your pennys :confused:

[slofox]

I don't have class till 10 tomorrow so do ya feel like a coffee somewhere tomorrow morning :innocent:

or have you spent all your pennys :confused:

Meet at Caltex Dinsdale at 8.00am?

[JakeTehMuss]

Meet at Caltex Dinsdale at 8.00am?
Sweet see you then!
flick me a txt on 027 333 0881 if your plans change.

[slofox]

Sweet see you then!
flick me a txt on 027 333 0881 if your plans change.

I'll be there...might have to not eat for two or three days...

[insomnia01]

might have to not eat for two or three days...

Looks like those " Chicken Strips" may have done that for you :killingme:killingme:killingme

[awa355]

I'd go get the tag but I whipped the rear wheel off the bike this arvo. It was bald and with no rego untill payday next week, I thought I had better remove temptation to ride, especially with 5 days off work.

Tomorrow, I will scrub out the rear subframe, swingarm, inside of mufflers etc while the wheel is off.

Then mow the bloody lawns, trim the bloody edges, spray the bloody weeds, stack up the bloody firewood, bloody sulk for the 5 days, that'll teach the wife to insist that bloody household bills have to be paid first. :no: She's the one that has to live with me not riding!!

[JakeTehMuss]

Old Tag: Caenarvon Park (so close to slofox's den I hope he pushed his bike instead of starting it and wasting 100m of gas)
New tag hint: Took this 1 on my way to Tauranga today.

[slofox]

Old Tag: (so close to slofox's den I hope he pushed his bike instead of starting it and wasting 100m of gas)

I took it on the way home...

[insomnia01]

Old Tag :Rich Hill Stud Landsdowne Rd Walton New Tag : Known Icon in the Ag business

[slofox]

Moving right along...


OLD TAG: Mr Russo's bulk spreading business in Cox Road, which runs off the Cambridge - Te Awamutu Road.

NEW TAG: Back close to home again. I just liked the sign on this place - kinda wooden alligator look - been meaning to get it for a tag for a while now. Goggle will help you find it if you don't already know it. South West corner of town...

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[bi-winning]

Managed to fit some rapid tagging in before work tonight...

Old tag - One sweet Crocodile sign

New Tag - With all this Rugby hype around, I figured a rugby related tag may be called for.

Happy taggin'

[awa355]

I'd post something before our tag thingy disappears from the front page. Surely, some one knows where the Chiefs office is.

If it is still there Friday, I will nab it and post the next one from a place you'll need a map to find.

[slofox]

Bump tiddely bump bump...

Ten days with no activity. We must be a lethargic bunch of bastards, yes?

[awa355]

Bump tiddely bump bump...

Ten days with no activity. We must be a lethargic bunch of bastards, yes?

My excuses
I was going to get it but being a broken arsed bastard, I just couldn't be bothered.

I spent the day counting both sides of my life savings, then dropped it through the floorboards

The wife took her car to work so I had nothing to siphon any gas out of.

I forgot!!

My GPS wasn't talking to me.

You are right though, someone must know where the WRU building is.

[slofox]

My excuses
I was going to get it but being a broken arsed bastard, I just couldn't be bothered.

I spent the day counting both sides of my life savings, then dropped it through the floorboards

The wife took her car to work so I had nothing to siphon any gas out of.

I forgot!!

My GPS wasn't talking to me.

You are right though, someone must know where the WRU building is.

I do...but I forgot as well.

Your post cracked me up...especially the bit about the life savings. :rofl:

[awa355]

On the move again, Finally, SOMEBODY got off his arse and nobbled the old tag.

This cost me my male pride , Had to ask directions, ( from a woman). The street is blocked off so this is as close as I could park.

The new tag is local.

[slofox]

Well done that man.

I don't have a fucking clue where that new one is...:blink:

[awa355]

Well done that man.

I don't have a fucking clue where that new one is...:blink:

Geez! Slo, It aint on a back road. Most of us would go past this tag fairly often.

[slofox]

Geez! Slo, It aint on a back road. Most of us would go past this tag fairly often.

It could be that early childhood experiences have resulted in my developing selective blindness regarding "Christian" symbols...:whistle:

[STJim]

Geez! Slo, It aint on a back road. Most of us would go past this tag fairly often.

Unlike the fox I am asking politely for a further clue, for example what direction from the Tron or may be even what road we should be traveling down.
Cheers.

[awa355]

Unlike the fox I am asking politely for a further clue, for example what direction from the Tron or may be even what road we should be traveling down.
Cheers.


Ok Jim, just for you, it's between Hamilton and the city of Te Awamutu. Only dont take your bike as close as I did unless its dry.

[ckai]

Ok Jim, just for you, it's between Hamilton and the city of Te Awamutu. Only dont take your bike as close as I did unless its dry.

I was gonna say, it looks wet when you took this and you'd be bloody keen to get that close in the wet. In saying that, you look like you've got one of those "floatation" tyres on the back of your bike :laugh:

Quite a nice tag really. I'd say everyone has been past this tag more than once in their lifetime.

Here's something else for you Jim, it's on a road that demonstrates brilliant forward thinking by the council at the time WAY before it's time. And it seems no other council in NZ has shown since.

[ckai]

I thought I'd go for a ride after I got my cough syrup. I was gonna carry on with the grave yard theme but thought I'd just keep riding.

I dunno if the new one has been done before (the closer shot). I have a feeling it may have. If so, bugger off :) Use the wider shot instead and it has to be a similar angle :) If not, the wider shot is actually meant to be a clue but I don't think it'll be clear enough.

These "shacks" always made me laugh when I was a kid. I used to ride down this road while the folks run from in town. It's a cool road on any bike. If you go for a ride down it watch out for the "new seal" which isn't actually seal and it raw rock! :shit:

[STJim]

I thought I'd go for a ride after I got my cough syrup. I was gonna carry on with the grave yard theme but thought I'd just keep riding.

I dunno if the new one has been done before (the closer shot). I have a feeling it may have. If so, bugger off :) Use the wider shot instead and it has to be a similar angle :) If not, the wider shot is actually meant to be a clue but I don't think it'll be clear enough.

These "shacks" always made me laugh when I was a kid. I used to ride down this road while the folks run from in town. It's a cool road on any bike. If you go for a ride down it watch out for the "new seal" which isn't actually seal and it raw rock!

:shit:

Nice to see you participating rather than just commenting. In this instance a further clue would be appreciated.
Cheers Jim

[awa355]

I know where it is, but will leave it for someone else to have a go.

Draw a triangle on a map with Ngaroto, Pirongia and Te A as the points. It's in there somewhere.

[ckai]

Nice to see you participating rather than just commenting. In this instance a further clue would be appreciated.
Cheers Jim

"Participation" is in the eyes of the beholder ;) Always "actively" participated though, was one of the originals. Lately I've been too slow with a number of them though.

Now Jim, I thought you'd be dead keen on doing some analyzing of photographic evidence to work out a clue? :)

The photo is even in the direction of Dunedin to make Robbie proud.


I know where it is, but will leave it for someone else to have a go.

Draw a triangle on a map with Ngaroto, Pirongia and Te A as the points. It's in there somewhere.

Another good clue.

[bi-winning]

Holey shit that's one awesome looking machine you have there ckai...
Sonic the Second (II) - :drool: :drool: :drool:

[awa355]

Holey shit that's one awesome looking machine you have there ckai...
Sonic the Second (II) - :drool: :drool: :drool:

The bike's flasher than his house haha (2nd pic)

[ckai]

Holey shit that's one awesome looking machine you have there ckai...
Sonic the Second (II) - :drool: :drool: :drool:

Ta muchly :love: A lot more special than Sonic I. To be honest, I lose appreciation for it slightly once in a blue moon since I see it every day :) Then my brain wakes up. haha


The bike's flasher than his house haha (2nd pic)

Yip ;) but I do keep it garaged and that's bigger than the house (background building). Gotta get the priorities right.

[slofox]

I seen dem sheds before somewhere...damned if I remember just where though...:blink:

[JakeTehMuss]

After 6 Weeks of study had 2 big exams today and passed both CPL Met&Nav. :drinkup:
I have a 2 weeks study break now so whos keen for a ride?

Old Tag: Ummm the red pump shed thingis? (took me 30 min to look for them, just used the 2 fonterra buildings for alignment)
New Tag: This one has been cropped because im sure every Hamilton person has been past this in the past 4 months.
Sorry for the shocking phone pics.:facepalm:

[ckai]

After 6 Weeks of study had 2 big exams today and passed both CPL Met&Nav. :drinkup:
I have a 2 weeks study break now so whos keen for a ride?

Old Tag: Ummm the red pump shed thingis? (took me 30 min to look for them, just used the 2 fonterra buildings for alignment)
New Tag: This one has been cropped because im sure every Hamilton person has been past this in the past 4 months.
Sorry for the shocking phone pics.:facepalm:

The "pump sheds" are actually the old toilets from the School that used to be there years ago. I think they had a sense of humour when they left them there because someone said something should be left to remind everyone there was a school. Obvious really. :)

I wasn't gonna be fussy with "photo placement" at all. Shit, you could have taken from the corner with the shit houses in the background and I would have said cool. It's about the ride isn't it? ;)

Love the new tag. I say NO CLUES!!! If you don't know where this tag is (and you live in the area) you shouldn't be driving because you don't pay attention...but that's just me. :)

[slofox]

After 6 Weeks of study had 2 big exams today and passed both CPL Met&Nav. :drinkup:
I have a 2 weeks study break now so whos keen for a ride?

Old Tag: Ummm the red pump shed thingis? (took me 30 min to look for them, just used the 2 fonterra buildings for alignment)
New Tag: This one has been cropped because im sure every Hamilton person has been past this in the past 4 months.
Sorry for the shocking phone pics.:facepalm:


Well done on those exams Jake! Good stuff.

Sooooo...where were the "pump shed thingies" or dunnies as the case may be? I went cruising about this morning but didn't find them. Just as well, eh?

[ckai]

Well done on those exams Jake! Good stuff.

Sooooo...where were the "pump shed thingies" or dunnies as the case may be? I went cruising about this morning but didn't find them. Just as well, eh?

Site of the old Mangapiko School. Corner of Burns Rd and Mangapiko School Rd. TA of course.

[slofox]

Site of the old Mangapiko School. Corner of Burns Rd and Mangapiko School Rd. TA of course.

OK, thanks. I've been looking at the triangle suggested yesterday and had concluded that they had to be in that area somewhere.

[awa355]

My turn to 'not have a clue' where this is. but I'm not going to let you lot know that:blink:

Have three days off now so I will go cruising, may tiki tour around Hamilton, at some stage, looking for the tag.

[ckai]

OK, thanks. I've been looking at the triangle suggested yesterday and had concluded that they had to be in that area somewhere.

my clue went with the triangle clue :)

[slofox]

Well...I thought I knew where that was. Cruised past last evening on the way home from work. Not where I thought...

So I haven't got a clue again. "OOOog OOOog gruk ick!" says the knuckle-dragger...

[JakeTehMuss]

So I haven't got a clue again. "OOOog OOOog gruk ick!" says the knuckle-dragger...

Mmm well ya want a clue aye :devil2:
An easy PPL Nav question:
You are flying from NZMA to NZTA in Nil Wind conditions after 24.5nm you will find the the tag abeam to your left .5nm...
ps .5nm tolerance

[Dodgy1]

Mmm well ya want a clue aye :devil2:
An easy PPL Nav question:
You are flying from NZMA to NZTA in Nil Wind conditions after 24.5nm you will find the the tag abeam to your left .5nm...
ps .5nm tolerance

Ok I've spoken to the pilot in the family and figured out the NZMA NZTA bit but there are a lot of places "abeam to the left" Is that like port and starboard? another clue please jake:facepalm:

[slofox]

Mmm well ya want a clue aye :devil2:
An easy PPL Nav question:
You are flying from NZMA to NZTA in Nil Wind conditions after 24.5nm you will find the the tag abeam to your left .5nm...
ps .5nm tolerance

:blink::confused::shifty::blink::no::wait::(:wacko ::zzzz:

[Dodgy1]

Such a nice day today as well...might go for a quick spin anyway :yes:

[ckai]

right, all you buggers shouldn't drive. At least the ones that live in the Tron! I would say it is the biggest use of that material (in the photo) in the Waikato. It's a bloody cool effect.

I can't believe you guys don't know it! :shit:

[slofox]

right, all you buggers shouldn't drive. At least the ones that live in the Tron! I would say it is the biggest use of that material (in the photo) in the Waikato. It's a bloody cool effect.

I can't believe you guys don't know it! :shit:

If it's where I think it might be, I never go there. Too many knuckle-draggers...:whistle:

[Dodgy1]

I know.....but only cos someone gave me the clue from hell :innocent::innocent:

[bi-winning]

Old tag :done: - Te Awa front. Sure makes rusty metal look cool alright. Got plenty of funny looks from the guys unloading that truck, bet they thought I was a tool that should get a job.

New tag - Originally I was going to tag the sign by my bike. Then I realised it was a pretty cool look out, so I thought I’d try something a bit different.

It’s a Pan-o-rama Tag-o-rama!!
Very cool little place, I’m sure you guys will find It easy, but more pic’s are available if you can’t. You geographically savvy folk should be all over this....

Hints -
I was late to uni this morning, because of this ride
The Direction of the :sunny:
The names of some of the pictures = geographical features
The lakes!

Happy Riding :woohoo: :drinkup:

[bi-winning]

Can only put 6 pics in each post sadly....:facepalm:

[slofox]

I'm clueless - again...duhhhhh...:drool:

[Dodgy1]

:gob::angry::facepalm::shutup::shit::blink::2guns: :doh:

[sil3nt]

I figured it was Te Awa but this clue still makes no sense


You are flying from NZMA to NZTA in Nil Wind conditions after 24.5nm you will find the the tag abeam to your left .5nm...
ps .5nm tolerance

[Dodgy1]

I figured it was Te Awa but this clue still makes no sense

Someone had to tell me where it was....:facepalm:

[awa355]

I reckon, Sing rd area. No, on second thought, maybe Anderson rd. between Pirongia and Ngahinapouri

[bi-winning]

I reckon, Sing rd area. No, on second thought, maybe Anderson rd. between Pirongia and Ngahinapouri
Ahhhh pretty sure the Hakarimata ranges is no where near Ngahinapouri....
(and remember that pictures looking away from the sun, in the morning)

[slofox]

Would I be right in thinking this is somewhere up Speedy or Driver road?

[sil3nt]

Would I be right in thinking this is somewhere up Speedy or Driver road?That is the area i am looking at. I think google maps is too outdated to find out though.

[slofox]

That is the area i am looking at. I think google maps is too outdated to find out though.

Might be the end of Kanuka Road from looking at Goggle Earth...there's a structure on the left of the road that might be that tank stand...

[bi-winning]

Would I be right in thinking this is somewhere up Speedy or Driver road?
Your onto it
:niceone::niceone:

[slofox]

Yep - it was right where I thought...thanks to goggle maps...



Old Tag: Watertank on Kanuka Road, off Driver Road.

New Tag: Not where you might think from the name...very easy to find though...

This is the place you go to play
That stupid game that will ruin your day
The name, it doesn't quite tell you all
It digs you a pit into which you may fall...

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[slofox]

nudge nudge kick BOOT!

'snot that hard to find...

[Bald Eagle]

nudge nudge kick BOOT!

'snot that hard to find...

mr google says it's 466km from home :facepalm:

[slofox]

mr google says it's 466km from home :facepalm:

Whilst this may well be true, it wasn't hard to find though eh? :)

[JakeTehMuss]

Have you got a spare key for your bike?
So this tag was 5 km away from my house and it took me this long to get it...
Why?? I lost my one and only key :brick::facepalm:
but now i have 3 shiny new keys :wings:

Old Tag: Whatawhata Golf course sign...
New Tag Hint: NZFlair (warning soft ground, low flying Aircraft)

[slofox]

...low flying Aircraft)

Is this why the picture is angled from so low?

[awa355]

Just to put this thread back on page 1, could this be the airstrip on Collins rd?

[sil3nt]

Just to put this thread back on page 1, could this be the airstrip on Collins rd?
It's Te Kowhai airfield on Limmer road. I will be off to grab it in a second :yes:

[sil3nt]

Hope i got the right place...

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[sil3nt]

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Ride slow down this road there are alpacas around.

[slofox]

Netherby Stud appears to be unlisted in any reference I have access to - better look at the alpaca angle.

[sil3nt]

Netherby Stud appears to be unlisted in any reference I have access to - better look at the alpaca angle.Will give clues later tonight if no one knows where it is.

[sil3nt]

Ok so this isn't far out of Hamilton and the tag is at the end of a no exit road. Alpacas are signposted from the main road (usually).

[slofox]

The alpaca thing solved this for me - together with Silent's clue about a no exit road...


OLD TAG: Netherby Stud at the end of Howden Road, off Whatawhata Road.

NEW TAG: You'll find this within a one kilometre radius of Te Kowhai.

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[Aristocat]

Old tag: Transpires I was on the wrong side of the road :( I shall let you all decide on the legitimacy of my tag.

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New tag: I wouldn't park here next Thursday; you'll be right on the racing line.

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Clue:

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[slofox]

Your tag is just fine by me. Same building, same place. Side of road is irrelevant.

[sil3nt]

Where was the old tag?

[Aristocat]

Here:

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[slofox]

Where was the old tag?

It's on Bedford Road, a couple hundred metres off the main road through Te Kowhai. Place belongs to Fred Abma - well, it used to anyway.

[awa355]

Here's the old tag and the new.

The new tag is on the way home, A word of caution, mere mortals may choose to park a little further along the road, or across the road. Only the fearless ( or dumb) would park where I did. Was going to find somewhere remote to make you buggars go looking, but a full bladder and almost empty tank dictated otherwise.

[slofox]

Ooo Ooo Ooo - I know where that is!

[shafty]

Saw a few other bikes out - cool - R1, A lime Kwaka, A Sporty.......... Bosco's for coffee and a bite then headin back to the boondocks!

[slofox]

Oi reckon Oi know where this'un be as warl.

[St_Gabriel]

Oi reckon Oi know where this'un be as warl.

I am thinking I might know as well old fox, btw to people trying to find it, the Maniapoto on the gate took me right off track.
Now to hope that the tag remains until Wednesday if all comes to fruition and I get to take a little expedition to try out the new wheels.... Dammit, waiting is the hardest part (four more sleeps to go)

[St_Gabriel]

Well got the new wheels so had to test ride it and see how well she went. So next thing I know im in the pissing rain on a unfamiliar road and a unfamiliar bike, but its all fun.....

Old tag was Te Kuiti Rugby park. New tag clue is that I have used a park/playground from one of my previous tags.

Im quite happy if the photo isnt taken in the park if people cant fit/dont want to ride there

[awa355]

So, which is the new beast?? ( new tag).

[awa355]

Nice bike tho'

[St_Gabriel]

So, which is the new beast?? ( new tag).

Ya wanna be thankful it isnt the yellow and green one (especially if your TEC on the next ride I attend)


Nice bike tho'

Thank'ee kind sir

[slofox]

Very nice bike...

[awa355]

New tag, Where???? Approximately, of course, and I know it's not taken outside Road & Sport, not enuf chrome. Got tomorrow and Thursday off. Will go tiki touring.

[slofox]

New tag, Where???? Approximately, of course, and I know it's not taken outside Road & Sport, not enuf chrome. Got tomorrow and Thursday off. Will go tiki touring.

I don't have the foggiest notion where this one is. Some kids playground in a park by the looks of it...but where? Quien Sabe? :scratch:

[5150]

I know it's not taken outside Road & Sport, not enuf chrome. .

That was going to be my first guess. damn :brick:

[awa355]

I don't have the foggiest notion where this one is. Some kids playground in a park by the looks of it...but where? Quien Sabe? :scratch:

If I started driving slowly around all the play grounds, some idiot would come to the wrong conclusion. !!!

[slofox]

If I started driving slowly around all the play grounds, some idiot would come to the wrong conclusion. !!!

Yea - you dodgy bugger you...

[5150]

If I started driving slowly around all the play grounds, some idiot would come to the wrong conclusion. !!!

Depends if you going to carry any lollies with you :innocent:

[awa355]

Depends if you going to carry any lollies with you :innocent:

If you think I'm going to share my Eskimo men and pineapple lumps with some snotty nosed kids, you're dreaming:eek5:

One of the banes of full faced helmets, not being able to eat on the move.

Can remember, Chris H used to have a bottle opener screwed to the Daytona 500 's handlebars, I would carry the booze in the XS2's saddle bags. He would come alongside and pick a bottle out, open it and hand it to me.

:weep:Oh to be ten foot tall and bulletproof again. And dont say we were idiots. We wore open faced helmets (optional) so took our safety very serious

[5150]

:weep:Oh to be ten foot tall and bulletproof again. And dont say we were idiots. We wore open faced helmets (optional) so took our safety very serious

I remember when Barry Sheene use to drill a small hole in the front of his helmet so he could smoke while he sat on the starting grid :gob:

[St_Gabriel]

New tag, Where???? Approximately, of course, and I know it's not taken outside Road & Sport, not enuf chrome. Got tomorrow and Thursday off. Will go tiki touring.


I don't have the foggiest notion where this one is. Some kids playground in a park by the looks of it...but where? Quien Sabe? :scratch:

The same park as where this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/100865-Tag-o-rama!?p=1129816038#post1129816038)was taken

I do apologise for the shitty tag but I had to get home before the missus disemboweled me (she has no inkling of the need to ride new toys...)

[awa355]

Me think maybe Leamington?

[sil3nt]

Me think maybe Leamington?Google maps says you are right. Will hopefully be riding thursday or friday either for this tag or the new one.

[St_Gabriel]

Me think maybe Leamington?

OK well if you are still stuck, I have two options, one is I can supply exact GPS co-ordinates/directions from your house or meet you somewhere and personally escort you :brick:

[slofox]

The same park as where this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/100865-Tag-o-rama!?p=1129816038#post1129816038)was taken

I do apologise for the shitty tag but I had to get home before the missus disemboweled me (she has no inkling of the need to ride new toys...)

Ahhhh...so!

I see the light
I see it all
I see the writing
On the wall...(probably graffiti...)

I'll leave it to Awa to capture...

Nothing shitty about the tag though. Perfickly valid...especially in the face of an irate Mrs...:shit:

[5150]

What is the etiquette on tag retrieval. Once someone identifies it here on line do they have the right to retirieve it, or first in to take and post photo has the right?

Not reffering to this particular tag, but tags in general? :confused:

[slofox]

What is the etiquette on tag retrieval. Once someone identifies it here on line do they have the right to retirieve it, or first in to take and post photo has the right?

Not reffering to this particular tag, but tags in general? :confused:

Etiquette?

He who posts first wins. It's in the original rules.

We should get everybody who knows where it is to line up at say...Hamilton Gardens. Drop the flag and the race is on!

Course, you'd have to watch out for...:Police::Police::Police: :whistle:

[5150]

Etiquette?

He who posts first wins. It's in the original rules.

We should get everybody who knows where it is to line up at say...Hamilton Gardens. Drop the flag and the race is on!

Course, you'd have to watch out for...:Police::Police::Police: :whistle:

Are you promoting unsafe riding? :spanking:

[slofox]

Are you promoting unsafe riding? :spanking:


Who, ME??!? Never!

:devil2:

You did see the :whistle:, I presume...

:devil2:

[awa355]

NEVER***I REPEAT, NEVER go into a shop, buy a bag of lollies, than ask for directions to the local childrens playground.. Anyway, after explaining about the Tag game I got told where to go, I did and then got the new tag not that far from the old tag. Ate my Marshmallows there.

[5150]

NEVER***I REPEAT, NEVER go into a shop, buy a bag of lollies, than ask for directions to the local childrens playground..

So did you score? :innocent::whistle:

[awa355]

Not my thing, After asking directions,I rode off, the two women were standing in the shop doorway watching me riding away.. I'm sure the cops now have a database titled "Waikato Tag a rama". *to be followed up*.

Anyway, I 'm off up HW22 this afternoon to watch a work mate riding at the Honda Hamilton's track day at Hampton park. Bike rego runs out tomorrow, so I'll make the most of my days off.

[Toffee]

Old tag: Nothern Entrance to Maungatautari Ecological Island (end of Hicks Road)

New tag: Round the Mountain some - The "Judge" bit will help, the "street" - not so much.

[slofox]

Old tag: Nothern Entrance to Maungatautari Ecological Island (end of Hicks Road)

New tag: Round the Mountain some - The "Judge" bit will help, the "street" - not so much.

Foo canal - two tags in one day!?! Be a first for this tag game woon'it. Reckon I know where the new tag is too...

[Geeen]

Foo canal - two tags in one day!?! Be a first for this tag game woon'it. Reckon I know where the new tag is too...

Considering its a vineyard I'd be surprised if you diddn't

[JakeTehMuss]

Anyway, I 'm off up HW22 this afternoon to watch a work mate riding at the Honda Hamilton's track day at Hampton park. Bike rego runs out tomorrow, so I'll make the most of my days off.

:eek: Who were you going to watch?? Was my first ride there today. (I was in the slow group but still had fun) Its a shame it costs $$$ and melts the sides of your tyres :devil2: Oh and got a few videos too

[awa355]

:eek: Who were you going to watch?? Was my first ride there today. (I was in the slow group but still had fun) Its a shame it costs $$$ and melts the sides of your tyres :devil2: Oh and got a few videos too

A workmate was running his GSX1400, Another local was on the huyabusa. They rode up together. I took quite a few photos. Unfortunately, the time lapse on the digital was too slow for most pics. The mob ph takes quick photos but has no zoom. What were you riding? I took a number of photos of bikes other than Brendons. My first time at that track. Maybe good to ride on but it's not very good for viewing.

I've done over 300k's on the cruiser today, got the new tag, then some other sod collared mine today:mad:

[JakeTehMuss]

A workmate was running his GSX1400, Another local was on the huyabusa. They rode up together. I took quite a few photos. Unfortunately, the time lapse on the digital was too slow for most pics. The mob ph takes quick photos but has no zoom. What were you riding? I took a number of photos of bikes other than Brendons. My first time at that track. Maybe good to ride on but it's not very good for viewing.

I've done over 300k's on the cruiser today, got the new tag, then some other sod collared mine today:mad:

Its a small world haha, I met Brendon and the other 2 at the fuel station in Huntly and rode up with them from there. I was on the black ZX-6R. Was that you taking photos on the Last corner in the first ride then on the 3ed corner in the 2ed ride?
I took a friends GoPro Camara so I may have some footage of him going past me.

[sil3nt]

How much for the twilight track day? And where did you hear about it?

[JakeTehMuss]

How much for the twilight track day? And where did you hear about it?

Hamilton Honda told me about it. It was $80 for 3 x 15min rides, Good Fun!
On that note, they have another Twilight ride tomorrow from their store leaving at 5.30 - 6 ish.
They have a Tail End Charlie that reminds me of Murray :love: (very friendly to the learner riders)
:doh:Just noticed this is Tag-O-Rama not Laxed out rides

[bi-winning]

It was $80 for 3 x 15min rides, [/B]

Wow! that seems like a bargain.. for a burn around Hampton anyway's. 45 mins of burntime :yes:

[St_Gabriel]

Old tag was Judge Valley wines
New tag is sticking with the winery theme but where this one is, is a total mystery

[Geeen]

Old tag was Judge Valley wines
New tag is sticking with the winery theme but where this one is, is a total mystery

However did you find that place??? :whistle::whistle::killingme

[St_Gabriel]

However did you find that place??? :whistle::whistle::killingme

I didnt name the photo that for no reason..... not a bad job, just some of the other arsehole tradies I had to deal with :whistle:

[Geeen]

I didnt name the photo that for no reason..... not a bad job, just some of the other arsehole tradies I had to deal with :whistle:

Hey, I moved those boxes. Eventually. :innocent:

[Murray]

e a Tail End Charlie that reminds me of Murray :love: (very friendly to the learner riders)
:doh:Just noticed this is Tag-O-Rama not Laxed out rides

Bet he's not as grumpy!!:not:

[slofox]

Old Tag: Woodbox sign, Mystery Creek Wines, Mystery Creek Road

New Tag: Head out highway 23
It's beside the road for all to see...


Pretty obvious really.



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[awa355]

Old Tag: Woodbox sign, Mystery Creek Wines, Mystery Creek Road

New Tag: Head out highway 23
It's beside the road for all to see...


Pretty obvious really.



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You might think so!!! The bloody thing is hidden
Says so on the sign. Anyway, I'm off for a ride.

[slofox]

You might think so!!! The bloody thing is hidden
Says so on the sign. Anyway, I'm off for a ride.

It's hidden in full sight...

Have a nice ride. :yes:

[awa355]

Covered 230k's today. Got a couple of options for the new tag, arrived home, had a pit stop, took off the windshield to see what a difference it made to my helmet wind noise, then headed for Raglan.

Old tag; Raglan rd.

New tag; NOT on the Raglan rd. Take a packed lunch, a compass, and have a decent ride. Tag is midway along a 10k gravel stretch. Piece of cake:bleh:

[slofox]

Rightie ho team, here ya go. Cold and foggerty morning an' all, early start, etc etc. Nice to get home and warm back up.

OLD TAG: Huirimu Road, which runs off Waipapa Road on the way to Mangakino. Unsealed but, as the man said, easy.

NEW TAG: Quite close to the old tag. Easy find on goggle maps...


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[awa355]

Good on ya Slo. There are some nice corners on that road. Was expecting a few grizzels about the gravel,

New tag, Now, if I 'ad gone 2 dat plas wen i waz a child i wud no wat da nuu tag iz.

[slofox]

Good on ya Slo. There are some nice corners on that road. Was expecting a few grizzels about the gravel,

New tag, Now, if I 'ad gone 2 dat plas wen i waz a child i wud no wat da nuu tag iz.

There was one helluva lot of fog up there this morning. I followed Waipapa Road to Huirimu road and then came back on Huirimu and Pukewhau which goes past the school. Some wunnerful country along Pukewhau. Couldn't see eff all on Huirimu. Cold as a witch's tit too...

[awa355]

Right you buggars, new is not far from the old tag. Barely an hours run from Hamilton. Cruise on out after work. Just be aware that they are resealing on the Kihikihi - Parewera rd and the hill leading up to the Wharepapa sth store. Lots of thick loose chips and not a bloody sign!!

Aotearoa by the way, is just this side of Aussie, ( I think?).

[slofox]

Right you buggars, new is not far from the old tag. Barely an hours run from Hamilton. Cruise on out after work. Just be aware that they are resealing on the Kihikihi - Parewera rd and the hill leading up to the Wharepapa sth store. Lots of thick loose chips and not a bloody sign!!

Aotearoa by the way, is just this side of Aussie, ( I think?).

Good work that man!

[Dodgy1]

:facepalm::facepalm: Post #2039 :facepalm::facepalm: Thought I had seen that photo before I thought about going to get this for a split second but I would have to take a witness with me :innocent::innocent:

[slofox]

:facepalm::facepalm: Post #2039 :facepalm::facepalm: Thought I had seen that photo before I thought about going to get this for a split second but I would have to take a witness with me :innocent::innocent:

I recognised it too but i was just gunna stay shtum...guess you can't really get the same tag twice though dodgy!

[awa355]

There wouldn't be to many tagable points in the waikato left, that haven't been taken. I guess if it's not an old picture re posted it doesn't matter that much does it.

[slofox]

There wouldn't be to many tagable points in the waikato left, that haven't been taken. I guess if it's not an old picture re posted it doesn't matter that much does it.

I'd be happy enough to go snap that tag - even if it has been used before. Just say the word. All those in favour..?

[blackdog]

Hijack! If you check the Welly tag thread you'll see that doubling up is inevitable, but with new players coming and going it doesn't matter much. We are constantly amazing ourselves at all the untagged resources out there as well, so I dare say the Waikato has a few fresh ones in her yet.

[awa355]

I'd be happy enough to go snap that tag - even if it has been used before. Just say the word. All those in favour..?

Go for it!

The thing is, too learn all the old tags and eliminate them all from anyone new to the game doesn't leave much of a playing field for them. ( and who can remember every tag)

If a tags' been used before, in the past, it still means a ride for someone to get it, and thats the purpose of the thread surely?


If a bloody GSXR600 outside Slofox's letterbox gets posted 10x in a month, then we might have to harden up.

[slofox]

If a bloody GSXR600 outside Slofox's letterbox gets posted 10x in a month, then we might have to harden up.

It's not bloody - it's orange...

But yeah, the point of the game is the ride.

I'm probably off the bike this weekend - other things to do both days, so someone else might like to go fetch.

[Dodgy1]

I recognised it too but i was just gunna stay shtum...guess you can't really get the same tag twice though dodgy!

Theoretically I wouldn't have to go anywhere cos I still have the piccy on me puter :shifty:

[slofox]

OK let's get this rolling again.


OLD TAG: Much used sign pointing to Aotearoa Pa. This is along a goat track of a road of the same name - Aotearoa Rd. Just beyond Wharepapa South.

NEW TAG: Some kinda hippie coffee shop not too far from Te Awamutu.


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[insomnia01]

Damn !!! I could push scooter to this one & save on gas :sweatdrop:sweatdrop But touring season starts this weekend :no:

[slofox]

Damn !!! I could push scooter to this one & save on gas :sweatdrop:sweatdrop But touring season starts this weekend :no:

Well? G'wan then! Wotcha waitin' for?

[insomnia01]

Sorry Slo !! Got to many things on at the mo, 3 big rides over Dec ( avg @ 1000k ea ) need to get scooter ready for these :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[awa355]

Here's the old and the new, Clue; 'Over the great divide, down the other side,
Hang a right,, should find the sight'

[slofox]

Found it already...:devil2:

[STJim]

Here's the old and the new, Clue; 'Over the great divide, down the other side,
Hang a right,, should find the sight'

Do you think you could possibly tell me where the old tag is. It looks like a very interesting place.

[awa355]

Do you think you could possibly tell me where the old tag is. It looks like a very interesting place.

Kihikhi. used to be the old Gull sv stn. Looks like a De Tox , cum alternative treatment shop.

[slofox]

Kihikhi. used to be the old Gull sv stn. Looks like a De Tox , cum alternative treatment shop.

Seems weird to advertise "detox" and "meditation" and still sell coffee!

[awa355]

Seems weird to advertise "detox" and "meditation" and still sell coffee!

Probably keeps clients coming back. I'll call in there tomorrow and suss the place out.

[slofox]

Probably keeps clients coming back. I'll call in there tomorrow and suss the place out.

Check out their coffee for me huh? I lurve coffee...

[Geeen]

Check out their coffee for me huh? I lurve coffee...

You tried Raglan Roast? Might be a good idea for a Raglan Run for a change :laugh::whistle:

[slofox]

You tried Raglan Roast? Might be a good idea for a Raglan Run for a change :laugh::whistle:

I always go to Blacksands in Raggers...

[Dodgy1]

Gizza another clue for the geographically challenged amongst us please :facepalm::facepalm:

[5150]

Gizza another clue for the geographically challenged amongst us please :facepalm::facepalm:

Geographically challenged surely should not ride bikes?
Same as the vertically challenged really. :bleh::laugh:

[Dodgy1]

Geographically challenged surely should not ride bikes?
Same as the vertically challenged really. :bleh::laugh:

:shifty: Makes it more interesting :shifty:

[slofox]

Gizza another clue for the geographically challenged amongst us please :facepalm::facepalm:

Clue is it then?

The name of the location has an association with motor racing...

[Dodgy1]

Clue is it then?

The name of the location has an association with motor racing...

Anything to do with Williams?:confused:

[slofox]

Anything to do with Williams?:confused:

Ahhhh...no.

Bruce might help...

[Dodgy1]

Ahhhh...no.

Bruce might help...

Giggle reckons thats in the BOP am I barking up the wrong divvy??

[slofox]

Giggle reckons thats in the BOP am I barking up the wrong divvy??

I found the exact spot on goggle maps street view - right by the car park.

I wondered about BOP or Waikato...:scratch:

[Dodgy1]

I found the exact spot on goggle maps street view - right by the car park.

I wondered about BOP or Waikato...:scratch:

Whoops It's in the Bay :facepalm: Best we get it back over this side of the state line toot sweet :yes:

[slofox]

Whoops It's in the Bay :facepalm: Best we get it back over this side of the state line toot sweet :yes:

Yep - dem BOP bastards'll hijack it elsewise...

[awa355]

Anything to do with Williams?:confused:

Geez! Dodgy1, thought you tanker drivers went everywhere, saw everything, Never heard of a 'Williams" falls. Try again.

Pauanui wasn't in the Waikato either, so stop moaning and go for a ride.

[Dodgy1]

Pauanui wasn't in the Waikato either

Sorry to tell ya this me ole china but Pauanui is well within the waikato ......And I aint moanin just tryin to figure out where it was thats all

[awa355]

Sorry to tell ya this me ole china but Pauanui is well within the waikato ......And I aint moanin just tryin to figure out where it was thats all

Pauanui is closer to Chile than Hamilton, ( well almost), The new tag is a 'WORLD' famous camping/picnic park, Quite a pretty place.

[slofox]

Sorry to tell ya this me ole china but Pauanui is well within the waikato ......And I aint moanin just tryin to figure out where it was thats all

You gonna go get it Dodgy or do ya want me to go? I quite like that climb up the hill...:devil2:

[Dodgy1]

You gonna go get it Dodgy or do ya want me to go? I quite like that climb up the hill...:devil2:

Knock yaself out mate....back at work tomorra :brick:

[Dodgy1]

You gonna go get it Dodgy or do ya want me to go? I quite like that climb up the hill...:devil2:

Ooooh.....You didn't go get it.....I might go for a scoot tomorra.....:msn-wink:

[slofox]

Ooooh.....You didn't go get it.....I might go for a scoot tomorra.....:msn-wink:

Plans turned to shit...again.

[slofox]

Anybody planning on retrieving this tag before tomorrow (Thursday) morning? Coz if not, I might just zoom over before work tomorrow. Feel free to join me if you'd like. Prolly leave around 6.00am, so ya need to be an early riser...

[awa355]

Go for it. If you dont go, but chose to go Friday, I would tag along. On that road tho, you would get there faster than waiting for me.

[slofox]

Go for it. If you dont go, but chose to go Friday, I would tag along. On that road tho, you would get there faster than waiting for me.

I thought I'd go up the west bank of the river, over Karapiro dam, cut off at Karapiro Road, Taotaoroa road and then the main road to the tag. Return kinda the same. Can't be having with main roads too often...:wacko:

[slofox]

Here 'tis then...


OLD TAG: Carpark at McLaren Falls, Bay of Plenty.

NEW TAG: I think we are back in the Waikato here - Goggle reckons it's in Waikato. Definitely on the Eastern side of the district. I do have a reserve pic if necessary. Easy enough to find. Goggle is your friend (as usual).

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Interesting trip. Fog (especially at the top of the Kaimai pass - thick as pigshit!). Some bastard lasered me just over the Karapiro dam. Luckily I had the sun right in my eyes at the time so was going dead slow with left hand held up to try to shade the sun. Yeah - plenty of sun strike. Couple of arse-clenching moments when rounding a corner only to be struck blind by the low sun. And of course a gazillion trucks on the Kaimai pass - especially on the return leg.

Got to see some fabulous early morning scenery though - most especially on Taotaoroa Road. There's some great views up there. And I finally got to see McLaren Falls - after driving past the access road for some 60+ years without ever going to have a looksee. But now I know.

Funniest bit was when I first turned into McLaren Falls Rd. There's a driveway on the right just as you leave the main road. There was a cop car stopped across the driveway, lights flashing away, with a little white hatchback blocked in and a couple of rather sheepish persons just getting out...Looked rather as though they may have tried to hide from said LEO but failed. Bugger! Saw the cop later a little further up the road when I had stopped to look at the falls. Was tempted to ask him what the guts was but thought perhaps I ought to just shut up and go on my way. Gave him a wave and a wee laugh anyway.

[Aristocat]

Hey slo, what you want to dim down that nasty sun is one of these: http://www.sunax.de/en/products/sunax-bx.html

Pretty sure Whites stock them; so any local bike shop can order them in. You can get grey and mirrored; they don't bring the 'steel' into NZ.

I got the mirrored sportsbike one; would never be without it now. Absolutely brilliant for riding directly into the sun. You can see through it, but the sun doesn't blind you.

It just pushes into your helmet; on my Shoei it fits between the liner and the shell.

No more holding up your hand and peering forwards ...

[5150]

NEW TAG: I think we are back in the Waikato here - Goggle reckons it's in Waikato. Definitely on the Eastern side of the district. I do have a reserve pic if necessary. Easy enough to find. Goggle is your friend (as usual).

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Ha, I know where this one is, pitty that I am off the bike untill Monday or Tuesday or I would go and get it right away :facepalm:

[slofox]

Ha, I know where this one is, pitty that I am off the bike untill Monday or Tuesday or I would go and get it right away :facepalm:

'tis a great day for a ride! :sunny:

[5150]

'tis a great day for a ride! :sunny:

I know. Tis a biatch I am stuck at work getting the pre Xmas rush jobs out of the way. And then kids plays and work xmas do's and BBQ's this weekend. :oi-grr:

[slofox]

Hey slo, what you want to dim down that nasty sun is one of these: http://www.sunax.de/en/products/sunax-bx.html

Pretty sure Whites stock them; so any local bike shop can order them in. You can get grey and mirrored; they don't bring the 'steel' into NZ.

I got the mirrored sportsbike one; would never be without it now. Absolutely brilliant for riding directly into the sun. You can see through it, but the sun doesn't blind you.

It just pushes into your helmet; on my Shoei it fits between the liner and the shell.

No more holding up your hand and peering forwards ...

I have fitted a strip of electrical tape about where these doodads go on the outside of the visor. It kinda works but at times the sun gets under it regardless.

I might have to have a look at the sunax though. Thanks for the tip.

[slofox]

I know. Tis a biatch I am stuck at work getting the pre Xmas rush jobs out of the way. And then kids plays and work xmas do's and BBQ's this weekend. :oi-grr:

Well, I'm at work now - until 7.00pm tonight...:angry:

[awa355]

I didn't need any 'Fancy Google' thingy to know where this is. :motu:Just phoned the ph no on the sign. Free to roam the next 5 days but will leave this one for somebody 'new' to collect.

[5150]

If it happens to still be there by Monday, I will hapily retrieve it :scooter:

[slofox]

It's a pity we can't use the other side of the Kaimais - great ride up and down that pass...:devil2:

[5150]

It's a pity we can't use the other side of the Kaimais - great ride up and down that pass...:devil2:

There are few places the other side that would make a great tag. What bout Paeroa, Waihi area? out of bounds?

[slofox]

There are few places the other side that would make a great tag. What bout Paeroa, Waihi area? out of bounds?

We've had tags in Waihi before today - I went and got one in another early morning raid. Did we have the L&P bottle as a tag once?

Trouble with most of the Eastern Waikato area is the flat straight roads you have to traverse to get there...:crazy:

There have been very few tags in the furtherest south western corner of Dodgy's Waikato map - nor in the north-westernmost corner neither.

[5150]

Trouble with most of the Eastern Waikato area is the flat straight roads you have to traverse to get there...:crazy:

Not a problem if you have a wobbly wheel on your bike :innocent:

[Dodgy1]

Well it's been so long since I got a tag I feel like a noobie so that means I qualify ;) Old tag Stone craft shop Te Poi new one speaks for itself . Took Old Taupo Road home .....watch out for the odd bit of resealing going on.....

[slofox]

Well it's been so long since I got a tag I feel like a noobie so that means I qualify ;) Old tag Stone craft shop Te Poi new one speaks for itself . Took Old Taupo Road home .....watch out for the odd bit of resealing going on.....

Oooo-jeez! I wonder where that new tag is at..?

Resealing eh? Damn nuisance that...

[Dodgy1]

Oooo-jeez! I wonder where that new tag is at..?

Resealing eh? Damn nuisance that...

Too easy aye :innocent: Yeah they're resealing but only in a couple or three places so the smile factor remains at 10 :rockon:

[5150]

That Tokoroa tag been there for a while. Everyone been too busy to ride? :mellow:

[slofox]

That Tokoroa tag been there for a while. Everyone been too busy to ride? :mellow:

Raining all day yesterday...:angry:

[sil3nt]

That Tokoroa tag been there for a while. Everyone been too busy to ride? :mellow:Too busy and poor. Working two jobs but only getting paid for one and can barely afford food let alone gas!

January is looking a bit better :yes:

[slofox]

Too busy and poor.

I hear ya. Not gunna waste a tankful of gas riding Old Taupo Road on a wet day...

[awa355]

I'm off on Weds/Thursday. I have to take a run to Tauranga on one of those days. If the tag is still there, I'll swing by and pick it up.

[slofox]

IF I wake up early tomorrow morning and IF it's nice and sunny I might just zooom down before work...

[slofox]

Well. I DID wake up early. And I DID start out on the trip. But then it got wet and manky and I was feeling about as awake as a rock, so I turned around and came back home. Just wasn't on top of it at all.

Sometimes you just have to pull the plug on a plan...

[awa355]

Just as well I'm going though that way tomorrow.<_<. ( at this stage!!)..

[awa355]

Wont be getting the tag today, wife has called from her work, she's taking the day off and wants to come on the ride to Tga with me. Her first time in ages, on the bike, so I had better take the direct route.

Ah well, shit happens.