MAD - (Makairo, Akitio, Dannevirke) - 28 Nov

[bart]

OK, I'm at a loose end the weekend of the 28/29th. Who wants to see some of the Northern Wairarapa?

Rough plan: Ride motorcycles, (or if no one turns up, 'motorcycle'), around the MAD loop. As always, I will be making the course up as we go along.:laugh:

Cheers

[Box'a'bits]

:innocent:
OK, I'm at a loose end the weekend of the 28/29th. Who wants to see some of the Northern Wairarapa?

Rough plan: Ride motorcycles, (or if no one turns up, 'motorcycle'), around the MAD loop. As always, I will be making the course up as we go along.:laugh:

Cheers

MotorcyleS. Got to tick the Makairo off my list of tracks to do :yes:...Always assuming I can get a leave of absence from the wife.:rockon:
Guessing JMJ won't be there. He's got a woose road bike now....:whistle: Just saying is all..
Steve

[Paladin]

OK, I'm at a loose end the weekend of the 28/29th. Who wants to see some of the Northern Wairarapa?

Rough plan: Ride motorcycles, (or if no one turns up, 'motorcycle'), around the MAD loop. As always, I will be making the course up as we go along.:laugh:

Cheers

I'm on kiddie duties that weekend... :crybaby:

[_STAIN_]

Date looks good for me, yeah gunna miss JMJ now he has the new Starlifter
(big heavy and silver)

[bart]

Can sort out an overnight thing, and do an easy cruise home route thingy for the Sunday if this gets popular.

[Box'a'bits]

Can sort out an overnight thing, and do an easy cruise home route thingy for the Sunday if this gets popular.

I'm probably only a day rider...work Xmas party that w/e. :woohoo:

[bart]

:innocent:

MotorcyleS. Got to tick the Makairo off my list of tracks to do :yes:...

I thought you would have done the Makairo.

Ahhhhhh, I see. You were waiting until you had blemished that flash silver paint work before you'd have a go at the mighty Makairo.:shutup:

Don't worry, I think Fisher's was harder.

[Box'a'bits]

I thought you would have done the Makairo. Ahhhhhh, I see. You were waiting until you had blemished that flash silver paint work before you'd have a go at the mighty Makairo.:shutup:
Don't worry, I think Fisher's was harder.

You should see it now that the paint has flaked after I washed it. I'll post some pictures sometime tomorrow.:crybaby:.. No the prior rides just never worked for me time wise.

[marks]

can't let you baitches ride unsupervised :wari:

My one free weekend left this month - I'm there - definitely one day and possibly two if that happens

had a blast following Bart around this loop last time (except for the pissing rain)

And yes its sad that JMJ will now be too upmarket to ride his cruiser with us :crybaby:

Dave - isn't there some injection that you can give the kids to make them sleep through the weekend?

I'd better start pulling the subframe to bits on the klr ro "de-floppy my rack" before then.....

[bart]

If people are coming from the south, we may have to make it the MAE (Makairo, Akitio, Eketahuna). Doesn't quite have the same ring to it, but probably makes sense.

Rough plan: meet Pahiatua. Do Makairo (get this out of the way early), Towai, Waihi Falls (depending on time), Little Manuhara, Pongaroa, Akitio, Mara, Spur, Waihoki, Puketoi (if time), Pori (if time), Eketahuna.

This is roughly the route Mark and I did previously, but backwards.

That sounds way to organised, so expect it to not pan out that way.

Little ones may need to carry gas.

[junkmanjoe]

fuk you mothers....ill be there with my trainning wheels and a nappy....:blink:
ill make history..first 950 through he makairo...or make a mess of it....:gob:

the rest of ride take it km, by km... ill only have grippy roady tires on so we see how we go....

well eather make it or all turn to shit...

brat any chance you could make up a little google map..so i got an idea of distance....i not got 30L on board any more....:crybaby:

MAYBE THE BIG ONE WILL NEED TO CARRY A CAN AS WELL.......:scooter:

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Sorry Joe, Jezza took his 950 through there, I've photo's of it stuck in the ditch.

[junkmanjoe]

fuk...... so its doable then.....:scooter:

bring the mother on,,,,,lets ride the fuker....:scooter:

which way brat man...west to east.....

[marks]

which way brat man...west to east.....

real men do it both ways (well they try at least :cry:)

East to West was ok on the DT but I be keen to try that with the klr.

Bart - is there some way both ways might fit into your cunning plan?

[XF650]

Sorry Joe, Jezza took his 950 through there, I've photo's of it stuck in the ditch.

That was a memorable day.......

[bart]

real men do it both ways (well they try at least :cry:)

East to West was ok on the DT but I be keen to try that with the klr.

Bart - is there some way both ways might fit into your cunning plan?

I'm sure I can figure something out. Will probably loose Towai and Waihi Falls, but can include Rimu road. Not a bad trade. Can still do a loop around the Little Manuhara if we make good time (which I doubt).

Otherwise, we can just make it up as we go along.

[bart]

brat any chance you could make up a little google map..so i got an idea of distance....i not got 30L on board any more....:crybaby:


Trying to do the Google thing, but it doesn't like me. Best guestamate was 230km minus Makairo, so looking at 250km max.

Sounds about right, as I think Mark and I came in at about 240km. If we do Makairo both way, it's likely we'll take a couple of short cuts so the Latte drinkers can get home before dark. :woohoo:

[marks]

Trying to do the Google thing, but it doesn't like me. Best guestamate was 230km minus Makairo, so looking at 250km max.

Sounds about right, as I think Mark and I came in at about 240km. If we do Makairo both way, it's likely we'll take a couple of short cuts so the Latte drinkers can get home before dark. :woohoo:

pretty sure it was 250ish between gas stations

if I recall - last time I left home at 8am and got home at 8pm - 450-500km in total. Its a great loop

I don't mind doing a long day - or if the weathers good and I can bribe shmbo - an overnighter. Arent too many opportunities left before the silly season kicks in.

did you have an place in mind to stay if t was a 2 dayer Bart?

[_STAIN_]

geeze that got him biting :)

[junkmanjoe]

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=SH+2&daddr=Makairo+Rd&hl=en&geocode=Ff46l_0dhnZ7Cg%3BFUJPl_0dCdp9Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=-40.442113,176.065521&sspn=0.095893,0.154324&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.440938,175.99102&spn=0.20381,0.308647&z=12

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Makairo+Rd&daddr=Waihi+Valley+Rd+to:Pahiatua+Rd+to:Coast+Rd+t o:-40.45792,176.236496&hl=en&geocode=FT8ll_0dn7l-Cg%3BFfKwlv0dYBSBCg%3BFfOvlf0didx_Cg%3BFbRBlP0dVt-DCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=4&sz=12&sll=-40.514321,176.2286&sspn=0.203587,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.570154,176.278038&spn=0.203417,0.308647&z=12

something like this bart.

[bart]

something like this bart.

Nope. I'll try to figure how to save a route in google and post something up.

On second thoughts, who cares. It's supposed to be an adventure. The best rides are the ones that don't have a strict plan. With a planned route, you tend to ride to the clock. If you work on 250ish km, we should be able to get back to civilisation.

[dino3310]

pack some tucker a bottle of good stuff, bivi, emergency gas, no map and just go:niceone:

[bart]

Where Mark and I went after the Makairo track bit

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117235667829303166036.0004785ba7fd3fbb39b62&z=10

Likely MAD route after Makairo track

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117235667829303166036.0004785b8a634ce0fdec4&z=10

MAD route doing Makairo both ways

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117235667829303166036.0004785bca8d78e6d1ee3&z=10

[bart]

pack some tucker a bottle of good stuff, bivi, emergency gas, no map and just go:niceone:

Yeah, that's my style of adventure. :msn-wink:

[Paladin]

pack some tucker a bottle of good stuff, bivi, emergency gas, no map and just go:niceone:

That's the spirit... ADVENTURE!!!!!!

:2thumbsup

[_STAIN_]

Hey Bart got a confirmed day yet ?
.

[marks]

Hey Bart got a confirmed day yet ?
.

I have been informed that I am attending my wifes work do on the Saturday evening which means if the ride is on Saturday I'll have to head off home about 4-4.30 :baby:

No restrictions on Sunday

[junkmanjoe]

ill come up for the makiro run. head home vire castle hill after that..

JMJ

[_STAIN_]

ill come up for the makiro run. head home vire castle hill after that..

JMJ


does it get too hard after that... these days 950Joe

[bart]

ill come up for the makiro run. head home vire castle hill after that..

JMJ

What.....and miss some of the best roads in the Wairarapa.

[bart]

Hey Bart got a confirmed day yet ?
.

I prefer Saturday, but whatever works for you guys.

[junkmanjoe]

see what the day brings...

[marks]

I prefer Saturday, but whatever works for you guys.

What meeting time on Saturday? 9.30 at Pahiatua?

given my time constraints I'm more than happy to just do Makiro one way - but whatever works for the majority.

looking forward to this :banana:
haven't used the klr since the 42nd....:no:

[bart]

What meeting time on Saturday? 9.30 at Pahiatua?

Sounds good to me.

[Pampera]

given my time constraints I'm more than happy to just do Makiro one way - but whatever works for the majority.


I am a starter, so long as the weather is not terrible. In view of the mileage between fuel stops I will have to bring my 650, so would prefer we did Makiro one way only, the easier way - West to East, although I am sure I could find something to do while others go back again, and regroup at a suitable place.

Michael

[bart]

The track's fairly open now, so it's not bad either way. Doesn't look like we'll get much rain this week, so it should be a fairly easy run through there (famous last words).

Must be a bugger having all those bikes to choose from.

[Dakar]

Ill be there Bart, is the day decided yet? not fussed either, i finally have a weekend Pass:2thumbsup and im not gonna miss out this time!

[marks]

are you planning lunch at the beach again?

this is such a cool ride :wari:

(my nana is getting over stimulated....)

that stuff around Waihoki Valley Rd - woohoo - roll on Saturday

[Pampera]

Must be a bugger having all those bikes to choose from.

Not as much fun as you might think. There is always something to warrant, register, clean, service or move out of the way. I would like to cut back - five is an absolute maximum in my view - and nothing wrong with fewer! - but this year got caught out with the opportunity to take over Merv's late Bro's DR and that cheap R100CS that needing rescuing . Since then I simply have not been able to (yet) bring myself to cut two loose.

Probably not much chance if the ACC outrage goes through, bike values will plummet (and I imagine the Vespa will be most affected, who will decide a scooter is a good idea when they cost more to register than a year's worth of fuel).

I was one of the few scooter operators I saw on the Bikoi last Tuesday by the way!

Michael

[bart]

Yeah, I'm kinda getting excited about this too.

Looking at the tides, and it should be out when we get to Akitio. We could have a quiet tootle along the beach (no playing up in front of the township though. That really pisses off the locals).

If we make good time, we should be out there by 1pm. Might pay to BYO lunch. Your chances of a Latte and Panini out there are pretty slim.

Hopefully we get time to do Puketio road. I've only been down it, not up, so looking forward to that. Have to watch out for sheep, cattle, and goats on that one.

[bart]

I was one of the few scooter operators I saw on the Bikoi last Tuesday by the way!


That's sad. They should be encouraging the use of mopeds and small bikes in cities. I just don't get it.

I did some sums, and I think it would work out cheaper for me to run the V8 to work and back each day, than register a big bike (if you'd call a 650 single big). Mind you, it's only 3km to work. And parking is NOT a problem where I work.

[marks]

the weather looks pretty sucky for Saturday and betterer for Sunday

Bart - what do you think of delaying till Sunday?

FRONT MOVING NORTH TODAY AND SATURDAY BRINGS HEAVY RAIN AND SEVERE GALE WINDS

An active front is expected to reach the south of the South Island around midday today (Friday) and move onto the south of the North Island during Saturday afternoon. A very strong, moist northwest flow should spread over the South Island and southern North Island ahead of this front. Rain is expected to become heavy in Fiordland this morning, in Westland this afternoon and evening and in Buller,northwest Nelson and the Tararua Range overnight or during Saturday morning. Over a 12 to 15 hour period, up to 120 to 150mm of rain could fall in the ranges. There is also a chance that the urban areas of Wellington and the Kapiti Coast could experience 40-50mm of rain in a short period during Saturday.

People in these areas should watch for rapidly rising river levels,and in urban
areas, surface flooding is possible. Please keep up to date with the latest
forecasts and warnings.

[Eddieb]

Yep, I was thinking of doing this as I haven't been through Makairo in ages but I'm not likely to be there.

I just don't have the tyres for the aftermath of that.

[marks]

Yep, I was thinking of doing this as I haven't been through Makairo in ages but I'm not likely to be there.

I just don't have the tyres for the aftermath of that.

beemer pussy :yes:

plenty of good riding on this loop other than Makairo

[Pampera]

the weather looks pretty sucky for Saturday and betterer for Sunday

Bart - what do you think of delaying till Sunday?

.

I would be happy with Sunday. If weather really is bad Saturday it is likely I will pass for a ride that day.

Michael

[Box'a'bits]

The weather looks like it will be crap. :eek5: Sunday works a whole lot better for me as well. :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

im out for saturday rideing...and ive been booked to lead the wairarapa protest ride group to toppys on sunday.....how could i refuse.....mmmmm tittys.....opps toppys.

if any ones interested im leaving wild oats in carterton with the group at 11am sunday

so have fun, as ive washed my bike and its all shiny for a larty hiway cruse..

JMJ

[bart]

the weather looks pretty sucky for Saturday and betterer for Sunday

Bart - what do you think of delaying till Sunday?



OK, if that works for you guys, I'm easy. :sunny:

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back. :woohoo:

[andy mac]

OK, if that works for you guys, I'm easy. :sunny:

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back. :woohoo:

That's great news Bart, and because you can afford to shout at Pongaroa pub I better join the MAD ride :scooter:
I dusted off the Transalp & after 3 months retirement she fired up immediately. That seat is so wide & comfy :love:

[Box'a'bits]

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back. :woohoo:

Just in time, eh Bart. I was becoming concerned at the thought of a forken Dr. Franken-rider. Don't need you any faster than you already are. :rockon:

So Andy, was Pampera correct about that WR seat extraction??? :blink:

Steve

[bart]

Cheers. I was just about to strip the DRZ down and sell it as an off road model (with the road kit). Coming up to Christmas, I thought I'd have my little workshop cluttered for a couple of months yet. Suddenly had 3 people interested in the last week. Funny how things work out. I can now buy some farkles for the 650 (and perhaps a new helmet....and boots....and....).

[bart]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

[andy mac]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

10, 10, 10


So Andy, was Pampera correct about that WR seat extraction??? :blink:

Steve

Yes, Yes, No

[marks]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

The weather is nasty here this morning - strong gusty winds and cold with pissing rain

Pahiatua is only 75min or so from home so I'm easy re start time. I'll aim to get there around 9.30 so I can have a leisurely latte (I might stop in Shannon as well - its a long trip....)

Are we meeting at that coffee shop at the north end of town on the west side of the road?

We'll have to discuss what we are going to do about cnut too

[bart]

Overcast here. Road is dry. The wind got up a bit overnight. I thought it would take the roof off at one stage.

I think we made the right choice, as it's still pretty blustery out, and I think it will rain here later. Lets hope it blows through by tomorrow .

[junkmanjoe]

light drizzel light wind...very warm.... i dont think it be a good idea for me to go through with roady tires on....to many chances for photos......:no:

[marks]

light drizzel light wind...very warm.... i dont think it be a good idea for me to go through with roady tires on....to many chances for photos......:no:

meet us at the east end of Makairo
the rest is a really sweet ride and I want to drool on your new toy
(well - you hope its drool....)

[junkmanjoe]

sorry mate im protesting sunday at toppys.....protesting they wont take there tops off........:shutup:

[bart]

Weather is fine and calm out Pongaroa way. They haven't had any rain at all (yet). Makairo should be dry.

[Dakar]

yeah ggod choice guys, lashing down here,(welly) maybe tomorrow will bring some sunshine!!

[marks]

I was trying to put the swingarm back on the DT under our carport (no garage :cry:) and it is raining so hard the carport is now flooded....

I had to shift all my tools twice - now I am going to have to give up

[junkmanjoe]

well...if you didnt live at the bottom of a hill....you wouldnt need to work with your togs on....:done:

[Pampera]

We'll have to discuss what we are going to do about cnut too

Ask Joe to knock the top off it with his digger, just like he is doing to the Rimutukas?

Michael

[_STAIN_]

Can't make Sunday sorry Bart, have a good ride guys.

See ya at Xmas/Joe's BBQ

[bart]

Can't make Sunday sorry Bart, have a good ride guys.

See ya at Xmas/Joe's BBQ

That's a shame Stain. I like riding with ya. Hard man.:first:

OK, 9.30 cough, cough, splutter, sorry, 10am in Pahiatua. There's been bugger all rain, so leave your wetsuits at home. Allrightythen, lets go kick some arse. :banana:

Sorry, I think I had one too many whiskeys

[junkmanjoe]

you welly chaps.... weather in masterterton....clear skys, light wind, and suns coming up....dry ground, and no sign of rain anywhere...enjoy your day out with bart.

JMJ

[marks]

you welly chaps.... weather in masterterton....clear skys, light wind, and suns coming up....dry ground, and no sign of rain anywhere...enjoy your day out with bart.

JMJ

thanks for the weather report Joe

I needed the encouragement - its wet, overcast and drizzling here

Enjoy your Latte Crawl

if anyone wants to follow our progress I've got spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0dIWGpAPcRhEUyNlkI4k2xhQKKnIB7s jG) with me

[junkmanjoe]

hay mark, did you read that post i put up about the spot tracker..

[Box'a'bits]

thanks for the weather report Joe. I needed the encouragement - its wet, overcast and drizzling here. Enjoy your Latte Crawl
if anyone wants to follow our progress I've got spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0dIWGpAPcRhEUyNlkI4k2xhQKKnIB7s jG) with me

Clearing here. Some wind, which sems to be easing. Andy will be leaving here with me.

[junkmanjoe]

which way you guys going up...west or east side

[marks]

which way you guys going up...west or east side

yes - I read the spot thing thanks



they'd be quicker over the 'tuka's wouldnt they?

I'm going for coffee in Shannon. :rolleyes: and then over the hill

oh well - time to put my gear on....

[Box'a'bits]

Over the Rimutukas. Leaving as soon as Andy gets here

[Pampera]

yes
oh well - time to put my gear on....

Got up at 0600 but decided I just could not face a 500+ km day today and went back to bed for a while. Went over to Toppy's and met Eddie and JMJ at the ACC "protest" (= drinking coffee mainly). JMJ was taking sneaky photos but I think he only captured Unit Number 2.

Got some dust on the Dakar on gravel around Martinborough but what a marvellous day, barring any individual misfortune the team would have had a great day out. Waiting for the narrative and art.

Michael

[bart]

Well, I made it home intact. Awesome day. Bit breezy in places, but warm and sunny. Cheers guys for another fantastic day out. Photos to come later.

[marks]

I got home about 8.20

Andy and Steve should get home about 9ish I think

what a great day - thanks Bart :woohoo:

and yes Michael - even the 450 km I covered felt like a loong day :yawn: (Bart drove us all hard)

[Box'a'bits]

I got home about 8.20. Andy and Steve should get home about 9ish I think. what a great day - thanks Bart :woohoo:
and yes Michael - even the 450 km I covered felt like a loong day :yawn: (Bart drove us all hard)

Yup, home 9.00ish. Had a terrific day, thanks to Bart for organising it, & Marks, & AndyMac for a terrific day. Mark, the rain gods held off, we didn't get wet - but it definitely looked like it after Paraparaumu, no thanks to you....fair to say I am absolutely rooted :yawn:.

[Box'a'bits]

Okay, a few photos.
1. At the beginning of the Makairo Track.
2. Marks, Makairo
3. Bart the photographer, come to see why his subjects didn't make 'his' corner
4. View from the top of the Makairo
5. Ice Creams at Pongoroa
6. View down to the south of Akito Beach.

[Box'a'bits]

7. Akito Beach
8. Three dirty old men hanging outside the ladies loos...:crazy:

[bart]

Awesome shots Steve. You can take over photography duties in future, and I'll concentrate on riding.

My pics will have to wait until tomorrow.

[bart]

1. Mark on the road in to the Makairo
2. Steve BMWRSNUT
3. Don't know what these guys are doing on Marks bike. He might explain.
4. Bloody hoon
5. Steve, a third of the way through the Makairo
6. Near the summit

[bart]

7. Rest stop at the top
8. Mark on the way back down. A bit of water running down the rut.
9. Steve
10. Andy and Steve
11. Andy and Steve
12. The Little Manuhara

[Waihou Thumper]

I am jealous...
Have to ride by my lonesome this week....:yes:
I have hooked the camera up to the front mudguard, this gives the ride a different perspective. I can now use the helmet mount and change part way through. Look out for some footage coming to a KB site near you....PG13 :)

[bart]

13. Little Manuhara
14. ''
15. Made it too the beach
16. ''
17. Top of Spur road
18. ''

[Waihou Thumper]

Good photos, and it looked like a good day too...
I followed the route on my Mapsource, so know where it is and I will have to do this on my way south very soon..:yes:

[bart]

Last ones. Man I've got to stop taking so many photos. Takes forever to sift through them.

I'll dump larger copies over on the thing in my signature thing. Cheers guys. Another awesome day out.

19. There's that hoon again
20. Poor Andy, having to suck all Marks dust.
21. Puketio road. First time I'd done it up hill. My new favourite.
22. ''
23. ''
24. ''

[bart]

Good photos, and it looked like a good day too...
I followed the route on my Mapsource, so know where it is and I will have to do this on my way south very soon..:yes:

Yeah, it's a real good loop out there on a fine day. Great variety of roads and tracks. Only problem is fuel. You need capacity of around 250km.

If you ever need a guide...............

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah, it's a real good loop out there on a fine day. Great variety of roads and tracks. Only problem is fuel. You need capacity of around 250km.

If you ever need a guide...............

Might take you up on the offer soonish...like...:)

[bart]

Some homeless bum at Akitio. I think that's a bottle of meths and a stale crust of bread he scavenged out of the rubbish bin.

[marks]

Some homeless bum at Akitio. I think that's a bottle of meths and a stale crust of bread he scavenged out of the rubbish bin.

so says the Raetihi resident pedo....

and calling me a hoon is a bit like the pot calling the kettle black

it wasn't me doing donuts :no:

BTW it wasn't meths - it was turps

[andy mac]

Hey guys, I am amazed by your abilities to ride all day then have the inclination to sort & post up your photos so fast. After 560km my priorities were different - rum, another rum, dinner, bed. :yawn: Thanks for another great ride. :woohoo:

[Box'a'bits]

Awesome shots Steve. You can take over photography duties in future, and I'll concentrate on riding.

Bart, you are so much faster than me, I'd never get a shot in. ;) I don't stop as much as I'd like, because I don't want to hold everyone one up. I need to start leapfrogging you guys...:yes:

You do a bloody good job, I enjoy your photos, & it means I get to star in (more than) a few of them, 'cause I'm always tail end charlie.

[bart]

Nah, you were doing alright. We were all getting along at a reasonable speed yesterday. Any quicker than that, and you start missing all the scenary. My concern was that you guys wouldn't get home until late, having travelled so far.

I had an unfair advantage of knowing most of those roads quite well.

[junkmanjoe]

how was the makaro track bart....very wet...or okies

[bart]

how was the makaro track bart....very wet...or okies

It was a bit wetter than expected, but still plenty of traction. It's starting to get a bit over growen. Not too bad at the moment, but in a couple of months, it may become interesting.:crazy:

The rut is pretty much gone.

Your silver cruiser should make it through easy. ;)

[junkmanjoe]

okies....early next year aye...should have new rubber by then....

how about you sort out a 2 day in your play ground...
tent it on the beach some where..
or we try get in to matakiona station..

JMJ

[andy mac]

1 Visiting Bart's old school
2 Stunning view at Akitio
3 Munchies for Mark the turps drinker

[bart]

okies....early next year aye...should have new rubber by then....

how about you sort out a 2 day in your play ground...
tent it on the beach some where..
or we try get in to matakiona station..

JMJ

Yeah, I need to sort something out. Only problem is there is no gas out that way (Pongaroa garage has shut). I'm sure I can figure something out. Might be able to buy some gas off a friendly farmer.;)

We could combine forces and try get access through all the coastal stations. We should be able to get from Castle Point to Herbertville. That could be worth investigating. :woohoo:

[marks]

okies....early next year aye...should have new rubber by then....

how about getting off your fat bum and organizing another white rock ride?

[junkmanjoe]

looking at eddies vids..my bottom is a little large....
the white rock ride....
its a very hard ride to sort out...i need 3 different people to agree on a date and then theres the golden hand shake at the end......but that pissed :angry2: of the farmer in the middle....as he got no golden hand shake.....:crazy:...
as he found out that farmer no 3 got a golden hand shake and farmer no 1 didnt give a shit...but farmer no 2 got pissed off...and then dave banged his sump..

so ill try.....:eek5:

JMJ

[bart]

OK guys. I'm getting sick of renovating. The smell of fresh paint and wallpaper paste is making me 'MAD'. :sick:

Had a visit from GPSMAN today, and he's keen for a ride. :yes:

MAD (or similar).....next weekend....who's keen? :scooter:

[Box'a'bits]

MAD (or similar).....next weekend....who's keen? :scooter:
Sorry Bart, not able to get out for a ride at present. No cash because my daughter has her hand out for a trip. But hope you have a good one. Cheers, Steve

[marks]

any chance of delaying till the following weekend?

[stormtrooper]

OK guys. I'm getting sick of renovating. The smell of fresh paint and wallpaper paste is making me 'MAD'. :sick:

Had a visit from GPSMAN today, and he's keen for a ride. :yes:

MAD (or similar).....next weekend....who's keen? :scooter:
Heya bart,
You and GPS keen to come down the coast.
Can go through odlins and the mungatoks plus i have found a nice little ride at the back of levin up through the hills with some amazing veiws, there is a dodge old madman in there that me and a mate ran into deep in the bush heading towards shannon sceared the f out of me, so will have to make sure we dont see him again, let me know and i will see about accom

STORMTROOPER

[bart]

any chance of delaying till the following weekend?

I'm away the following weekend. Perhaps after that....


Heya bart,
You and GPS keen to come down the coast.
Can go through odlins and the mungatoks plus i have found a nice little ride at the back of levin up through the hills with some amazing veiws, there is a dodge old madman in there that me and a mate ran into deep in the bush heading towards shannon sceared the f out of me, so will have to make sure we dont see him again, let me know and i will see about accom

STORMTROOPER

Cheers dude, but an overnighter is out at the moment. Just back from a work trip to Chch, and might be pushing it spending any more nights away from home. Will certainly take you up on the offer at a later date. :yes:

I might just go for a bit of exploring on my own if no one else is interested. No drama.