Labour Weekend Social

[Qkchk]

Hi All,

Labour weekend will fall on the 24th to the 26th October. I propose a couple of options and wish to see the general interest in a weekend away.

Any other ideas, feel free to comment....

[Qkchk]

As a personal choice, Waingaro. Think the trip out to Port Waikato / Raglan plus any other roads we can muster up....

The Waingaro hot pools have the longest open hot water slide in NZ (as well as bumper boats!) :Punk:

[Disco Dan]

Why don't we all dress up as characters from the movie "The Sound of Music" and get together and watch it on the big screen? Then afterwards we can sit around and sing! :wari:

[Korumba]

Are you two going to come on this trip???
Waingaro sounds like a bunch of fun, is this going to be a two night trip maybe one night there and a night at say somewhere like Opal Hot Springs which is another great place to stay and they have heated pools, I like the idea of setting up then just exploring the roads in the area without carrying any gear.

http://www.opalhotsprings.co.nz/

[pritch]

Did I hear on the news that the Waingaro pub was damaged in the storm? Last time I saw it there was a distinct impression it could fall over anytime.

Then there's this:

http://www.okohotel.co.nz/history.php

The Okoroire pub has a "Bike Shed" bar and in marked contrast to Waingaro is a nice Olde Worlde pub. The hot pools are sort of "bush" though.

[mnkyboy]

Are you two going to come on this trip???
Waingaro sounds like a bunch of fun, is this going to be a two night trip maybe one night there and a night at say somewhere like Opal Hot Springs which is another great place to stay and they have heated pools, I like the idea of setting up then just exploring the roads in the area without carrying any gear.

http://www.opalhotsprings.co.nz/

I like the idea of setting up for 2 days. As long as ther'es a pub in walking distance

The roads around the waikato/bay aren't too bad either.

[nadroj]

There are basic motel type units across the road at Waingaro I have stayed in, but that was about 6 years ago.

[chester]

need another option in the poll: work all weekend :bye:

[Qkchk]

Why don't we all dress up as characters from the movie "The Sound of Music" and get together and watch it on the big screen? Then afterwards we can sit around and sing! :wari:
You have too much spare time. No girls online to stalk?


Are you two going to come on this trip???
Waingaro sounds like a bunch of fun, is this going to be a two night trip maybe one night there and a night at say somewhere like Opal Hot Springs which is another great place to stay and they have heated pools, I like the idea of setting up then just exploring the roads in the area without carrying any gear.
It would be nice to not have to work for one weekend... But hey that Opal Hot Springs looks pretty good.



Did I hear on the news that the Waingaro pub was damaged in the storm? Last time I saw it there was a distinct impression it could fall over anytime.

Then there's this:

http://www.okohotel.co.nz/history.php

The Okoroire pub has a "Bike Shed" bar and in marked contrast to Waingaro is a nice Olde Worlde pub. The hot pools are sort of "bush" though.

According to thier website there are cabins / flat / motels onsite at the hotpools. Would be nice to drag sorry arse from cabin over to hotpool without spilling too much liquor.

[Qkchk]

Opps me bad, I forgot to include the website for Waingaro

http://www.waingarohotsprings.co.nz/

It has been advertised on TV a few times and looks pretty good.

[Pumba]

Buggered if I know but I vote not Turangi/Taupo. Just cause you lazy arses couldnt be bothered to come down at QB weekend dont drag every one down ther again:shutup: (crap was that out load)

I might be keen, last year we did a bucket race in Tamuranui that weekend so will depend if that is going ahead or not.

[Qkchk]

Buggered if I know but I vote not Turangi/Taupo. Just cause you lazy arses couldnt be bothered to come down at QB weekend dont drag every one down ther again:shutup: (crap was that out load)


But if I hadn't organised something you all would of sat at home / not gone away and not enjoyed yourself? :scratch:

[Pumba]

Ohhh what a load of crap.

If it wasnt organised I would have ended up helping shift somone off a farm, see I wouldnt have been sitting at home:p

[chanceyy]

hmm time to drag my map book out to find out where some of these places are (apart from Turangi ) :lol: ... could be a nice plan :yes:

[wickle]

need another option in the poll: work all weekend :bye:
Some have to keep the world going,

[Qkkid]

Ohhh what a load of crap.

If it wasnt organised I would have ended up helping shift somone off a farm, see I wouldnt have been sitting at home:p

:violin::violin::shutup:
:no:Coronation street could be a goer:wari:

[Ms Piggy]

Why don't we all dress up as characters from the movie "The Sound of Music" and get together and watch it on the big screen? Then afterwards we can sit around and sing! :wari:

I think Rocky Horror Picture Show would be more apt.

[crazyhorse]

Hi All,

Labour weekend will fall on the 24th to the 26th October. I propose a couple of options and wish to see the general interest in a weekend away.

Any other ideas, feel free to comment....

Sounds like a fab idea :wari:

[scorpious]

The Waingaro hot pools have the longest open hot water slide in NZ (as well as bumper boats!) :Punk:
thats all you needed to say...count me in :done:


Why don't we all dress up as characters from the movie "The Sound of Music" and get together and watch it on the big screen? Then afterwards we can sit around and sing! :wari:

Although the rules are that you have to go down the waterslide in your outfit :laugh:

[Toaster]

Spending it with family I hope.

[Qkchk]

Bit of a worry - we have just as many people wanting to go down to the hot pools as we do sitting home watching Coro :confused:

[KoroJ]

GC is the weekend before and Capital 1000K Cruise 2 weeks after so I think my butt already has enough pain ordered.

Isn't about time the Qkkies did a GC?

[Qkchk]

GC is the weekend before and Capital 1000K Cruise 2 weeks after so I think my butt already has enough pain ordered.

Isn't about time the Qkkies did a GC?

Well Koro, that my not be a bad alternative....

[KoroJ]

Well Koro, that may not be a bad alternative....

Does it for me!

Entry for is here: http://www.rustynuts.co.nz/default.aspx?PageID=41 and they are already filling group 5 of 10 so the field is already half full.

[Pumba]

So I am guessing nothing happened with this:rolleyes: I am keen for a ride (even only a day ride) next weekend. Might put up a thread.

[NinjaNanna]

Yeah sorry guys, spoke to the Grandparents on Saturday and the beachhouse is booked - but also keen for a ride.

Liking the original hotpools idea. I'm still only available for Sat/Sun got commitments on Mon