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cxp
24th October 2009, 01:09
Hi from Scotland.

Just joined and though I would say Hi

I am a jock, currently living in Scotland, but I did marry a Kiwi (for my sins)

I was prompted to sign up to kiwibikers, by some guys that have moved to NZ from Aberdeen.

We were last I NZ last year for a month, with all our kids for the first time.

We hired a camper, mainly for the kids to use as a base, as most of the time there was space to sleep in the homes of our friends or family....but the kids preferred to sleep in the camper.

In Scotland I take the bike to work every day, over 100 K’s per day, all weathers including the snow.
Not being on a bike for a month was terrible...almost had the shakes

We are starting to plan our next trip to NZ, we will still hire a camper, but I am starting to look into getting a small trail bike as well.


You all ride well, and enjoy !

The Baron
24th October 2009, 05:16
Welcome to KB. Sounds like you will fit in just fine with us.

Pedrostt500
24th October 2009, 06:49
Welcome to KB, Keep checking in, particurly to the adventure threads & you will Probably be asked on a few rides.

old git
24th October 2009, 06:54
........And when you finally move here the exchange rate will mean that you will be able to buy a whole garage full of toys to ride..........!!!!!!

Is there something akin to this site in Jock land ?

scumdog
24th October 2009, 07:53
Och, hello hen, jings, ye'll no dae yersel' ony guid hangin' aroond this site!:laugh:


But welcome to the loony bin anyway!:laugh:

Grahameeboy
24th October 2009, 07:56
Och, hello hen, jings, ye'll no dae yersel' ony guid hangin' aroond this site!:laugh:


But welcome to the loony bin anyway!:laugh:

...which doesn't say muchfor our boys in blue <_<

Bagged many a Munro in Scotland...next best place I would live next to NZ

Maddmaxs
25th October 2009, 07:44
Fit like the day mannie? Foos yer doos? You wurnae the bloke that bought wur aul Suomy helmets afore we left Westhill in July wur ye? Gie us a holler if ye ur guan til mak it tae Christchurch. Happy tae meet yez and show yez around, unless you are foo ah think ye ur and yer ither half is fae Dunedin.... in which case yeel ken far yer gan!

Gies a shoutie

Maddmaxs and Elbandito (needs a new name as he's bocht a Guzzi)

nothingflash
25th October 2009, 07:52
Hey there - we hired a camper and did the north island a while back. Next to a bike it's the best way to see what's out there (here) I reckon...

KrazyGixxerBoy
25th October 2009, 19:19
Hey mate. Welcome to the madness...

Zuki lover
25th October 2009, 19:21
Good to see you on here, before you make it over for your holiday. Enjoy KB and our Country :yes:

Silverexador
26th October 2009, 16:41
Hey dude plenty of trail rides small and long wet and dry rough and easy smooth or fucken insane. Im sure there is plenty of boys who would love to show you how we do thing here.....

tate35
26th October 2009, 16:59
Hello there and welcome to KB,

Have fun hiring a camper is a great way to see NZ - hope you like :)

RavenR44
30th October 2009, 18:36
Hi from Scotland.

Just joined and though I would say Hi

I am a jock, currently living in Scotland, but I did marry a Kiwi (for my sins)

I was prompted to sign up to kiwibikers, by some guys that have moved to NZ from Aberdeen.

We were last I NZ last year for a month, with all our kids for the first time.

We hired a camper, mainly for the kids to use as a base, as most of the time there was space to sleep in the homes of our friends or family....but the kids preferred to sleep in the camper.

In Scotland I take the bike to work every day, over 100 K’s per day, all weathers including the snow.
Not being on a bike for a month was terrible...almost had the shakes

We are starting to plan our next trip to NZ, we will still hire a camper, but I am starting to look into getting a small trail bike as well.


You all ride well, and enjoy !

Hoots, Jimmie.

Welcum tae th' Kiwi Bikerr forrums. The more Scots here, the merrier. Get yersel' and the wains 'n the missus over an' enjoy these antipodes as much as yer able, before the secret gets oot.

:)

Andy.

glaladmit
2nd November 2009, 09:29
Good post. I appreciate it.
Many thanks to ur post. I love it.

Jacko2
2nd November 2009, 10:47
Good post. I appreciate it.
Many thanks to ur post. I love it.

Uh-Oh! Washington is monitering us.

naphazoline
11th November 2009, 18:33
Welcome to KB cxp.:sunny:

McJim
11th November 2009, 18:38
Hello.

I married a New Zealander and moved out here. She got pretty opinionated about where we were going to raise children.

Whereabouts in Scotland are you?

cxp
12th November 2009, 05:48
Fit like the day mannie? Foos yer doos? You wurnae the bloke that bought wur aul Suomy helmets afore we left Westhill in July wur ye? Gie us a holler if ye ur guan til mak it tae Christchurch. Happy tae meet yez and show yez around, unless you are foo ah think ye ur and yer ither half is fae Dunedin.... in which case yeel ken far yer gan!

Gies a shoutie

Maddmaxs and Elbandito (needs a new name as he's bocht a Guzzi)


Hi there...did you have that meal with the bucks I gave to you?

cxp
12th November 2009, 05:55
.......

Is there something akin to this site in Jock land ?

Almost every area has its local forum, and just about every bike type has a forum as well...just too many to keep track of.

My local site I use is good

Good to see that kiwibiker keeps all bikers together, from all makes / styles of bikes :cool:

cxp
12th November 2009, 06:04
Hey dude plenty of trail rides small and long wet and dry rough and easy smooth or fucken insane. Im sure there is plenty of boys who would love to show you how we do thing here.....

I know

A few years ago I had a 4x4 and went up some of the valleys in the South Island.

We would go past the “end of public road” signs for a few clicks.

Had the rental Landcruser in mid air going up one of the river beds at speed...what a laugh


Even took the mother-in-law to some of the places she trekked from in her youth...a long long time ago!

My wife’s father was an artist, and would go out mustering for some ranches, I believe that he would do some of the cooking in-between the sketching, then do the paintings later.

I believe that many ranches have work by him...Morris Buckland
He died over twenty years ago
Anyone know of his work?


You are on, some bike trail next time I am in NZ for me

cxp
12th November 2009, 06:08
Hello.

I married a New Zealander and moved out here. She got pretty opinionated about where we were going to raise children.



Aren’t they all !!





Whereabouts in Scotland are you?

Aberdeenshire
Do an internet search for "Craigiervar Castle", and I live near that.

one fast tl1ooo
12th November 2009, 07:05
:wavey::wavey::wavey::wavey::wavey::wavey:

scracha
12th November 2009, 21:23
........And when you finally move here the exchange rate will mean that you will be able to buy a whole garage full of toys to ride..........!!!!!!

In 2008, the median UK wage was 11.87 pounds (about $26). The median Kiwi was $18.75. Sounds good until you consider the cost of living over there. The average worker is WAAAAY better off here.

UK pounds wage = kiwi dollars wage = myth

damorf
14th November 2009, 01:08
many a reply for the crazy scotsman.

cheers hey.

shafty
14th November 2009, 05:00
Welcome CXP, hope you enjoy the site;

- AND your next visit,

Shafty
A Kiwi based in Bahrain, but in Milano at the bike show