View Full Version : Flyin memorial ride. Martinborough, Sunday 8 May
Hitcher
2nd May 2005, 20:54
There appears to be a general desire for a ride to honour Flyin/Sam, and to ride past/stop at/lay flowers and other tributes at the site of his accident.
Given the potential high level of interest, I recommend meeting up at Martinborough at about midday and riding out in convoy from there, rather than a large stream of bikes heading across the Takas.
But others may have other ideas, and we would be happy to go with the flow.
I like this idea. I'll be in (even if the weather turns into a storm - I'll go in the van )
Ms Piggy
2nd May 2005, 21:53
Excellent idea. Thanks.
jazbug5
2nd May 2005, 22:09
Yep. I'm in.
Gixxer 4 ever
2nd May 2005, 23:37
I have just sent an email to some of the Hawkes Bay KBer's to see if we can get a few to come along. We will see. I would need to know if this is on by Sunday night. Anyone from south of Napier ( or North) that wants to go are welcome to organise a meeting time at your town. This may or may not happen yet. Will keep you posted. PM me if you want to go and where you would meet up. We would have to leave Napier around 8 ish. Remember this is still only an idea and it is not a definite ride but I would like to do somethin. Till later.
Yep. Whatever time suits.
Sniper
3rd May 2005, 08:53
I'll promise to try get across
StoneChucker
3rd May 2005, 18:00
I'll be there, rain or shine I guess. Will take the "car" over. (If I go by car, got one space free)
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We're @ Pukekohe this w/end or else we'd be there.
Ride safe.
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see you there herr hitcher
Quasievil
4th May 2005, 10:32
I am coming down tomorrow night but have to get back after the funeral, I have my first race on Sunday in Taupo so cant stay on.
Have a good ride though, see how safe you can make it though huh
See you all soon !!
The Tazman
4th May 2005, 11:14
I will have a spare seat if anyone needs a pillion. If the weather is really bad I can take the car which will have 3 spare seats.
For those coming from afar you are more than welcome to come to mine on Saturday. I will be at work and not home till 10pm but can leave a key with the neighbours so you can make yourselves at home. My home is a Kbers home :o)
Anything I can do to help please let me know
Gary
Quasievil
4th May 2005, 11:20
[you can make yourselves at home. My home is a Kbers home
So there is beer in the fridge then ??????:drinknsin
Gixxer 4 ever
7th May 2005, 09:05
Nice to read the report from the funeral. Thanks people for representing us as a group.
Is this ride still on? I will send mail to the locals here and see if they are going. The weather is not looking to good but we will see.
I will post a few filler messages to get this back to the first page Till later
Gixxer 4 ever
7th May 2005, 09:07
Nice to read the report from the funeral. Thanks people for representing us as a group.
Is this ride still on? I will send mail to the locals here and see if they are going. The weather is not looking to good but we will see.
I will post a few filler messages to get this back to the first page Till later
This is to get the message to the first page. Please read message from me one up.
StoneChucker
7th May 2005, 11:11
Hmmmmmmm...
Weather today (Sat) is looking "kwyte shyte". Hopefully the Sunday weather forcasted (not too good) is arriving early :wait: and Sunday (bloody sunday :whistle: ) will be all good.
Now, I REALLY gotta go to North City Mega Shitter and go do some Mother's Day shopping. I think it's soon (M Day) :whistle:
If it's totally pissing down on Sunday, I'll come, but only if a few other people make a concerted effort. My roof is not exactly perfect, and I don't wanna be there on my ownsome
James Deuce
7th May 2005, 11:15
Attending the ride is getting a bit awkward given that tommorrow is Mother's Day.
StoneChucker
7th May 2005, 11:24
Attending the ride is getting a bit awkward given that tommorrow is Mother's Day.
True, to a point. I think mother's day (for mothers) is great because it's one day devoted especially to them. And what better way to spend it, than getting RID of the kids and husbands :msn-wink:
Blakamin
7th May 2005, 12:06
Attending the ride is getting a bit awkward given that tommorrow is Mother's Day.
what he said.... and I aint got the fuel...
but with it bein mothers day, and us havin a 18month old... i gotta let the mrs have a break..... so I have bubba-entertaining duties for a little while....
Just happens that Mrs Deano and I will be heading to Masterton for a mother's day get together, so we will stop in on the way.
We will be in Gladstone soon after 12.
See you there.
Quick note from the Bay....we've had a chat & decided with the weather not promising that we will flag coming down. Will be there in spirit tho. Respect to Sam & all those that attended the funeral. Ride safe peoples.
riffer
7th May 2005, 13:14
True, to a point. I think mother's day (for mothers) is great because it's one day devoted especially to them. And what better way to spend it, than getting RID of the kids and husbands :msn-wink:
Dave, Dave, Dave... you're single, right? :laugh:
Blakamin
7th May 2005, 13:23
Dave, Dave, Dave... you're single, right? :laugh:
it shows, dont it........
not bein dragged to the out-laws for lunch etc.......
So it's still Martinborough at 12 right?
Also, if it's bucketing down and we're still going, does anyone in Wgtn central (or suburbs) have a spare seat in their car?
Yeah I will drive if its raining so have 4 spare seats..... Where is martinborough???
Yeah I will drive if its raining so have 4 spare seats..... Where is martinborough???
Cheers mate! I'll pm you in the morn to confirm if it's looking pretty dodgey.
Martinborough is about 1/4 hour out of Featherston to the east. And where the Flying Fish cafe is.
Keeper
7th May 2005, 14:38
Exactly where is everyone meeting providing the weather clears I'll go and drag Foz with me
Exactly where is everyone meeting providing the weather clears I'll go and drag Foz with me
Hmmm I struggle to get out of bed by midday on a sunday so PM may not reach me. If anyone wants a ride out there just call me on 0275-800-677 and I will see what I can do.
I've just seen this...
Sunday:
Max: 14°C Min: 5°C
Showers, laced with hail. Strong cold southerly.
Hmmm. Perhaps we should postpone it a week? But then again, how often is the forecast right eh.
Blakamin
7th May 2005, 16:43
But then again, how often is the forecast right eh.
rain?... most of the time....
sunny... never....
showers.... covering their bets....
rain?... most of the time....
sunny... never....
showers.... covering their bets....
Hail's what I'm most worried about though!
btw - just realised that I can't do next Sun, so I'll leave it up to everyone else to work out what's going on and I'll just go with that.
Marknz
7th May 2005, 17:09
Yup, the forecast for tomorrow is shite but whatever happens with respect to people going along and paying respects whether that be tomorrow or next week or even in a months time, can I make a suggestion?
The area where the accident happened is a reasonably tricky peice of road so if you do have the chance to go along in a group, consider the idea of having one person stay about 300-500m in either direction advising traffic to slow down. The last thing we need is for a cager or a rider being surprised by a few motorcyclists standing on the side of the road and they end up doing something 'dupid.
Just a thought.
Safe ridng whatever you decide to do
Ciao
StoneChucker
7th May 2005, 17:20
Weather forcast does not sound good guys, and judging by what I'm seeing out my window (the swirling clouds and evil presence like in Ghostbusters), tomorrow is going to be unpleasant. Honestly, if it's pouring/raining/misty I probably won't come. But I will be thinking of you all if you brave the elements.
Might ring the servo in Featherston and ask what it looks like before I decide.
Blakamin
7th May 2005, 17:26
Might ring the servo in Featherston and ask what it looks like before I decide.
you'd have that on speed dial wouldn't ya????
Hitcher
7th May 2005, 17:27
If the weather is pox, there I shall not be. While I'd like to do a memorial ride for Sam, there's no point being silly about it.
crazylittleshit
7th May 2005, 20:00
what's the servo's number?
The Tazman
7th May 2005, 22:43
Yup, the forecast for tomorrow is shite but whatever happens with respect to people going along and paying respects whether that be tomorrow or next week or even in a months time, can I make a suggestion?
The area where the accident happened is a reasonably tricky peice of road so if you do have the chance to go along in a group, consider the idea of having one person stay about 300-500m in either direction advising traffic to slow down. The last thing we need is for a cager or a rider being surprised by a few motorcyclists standing on the side of the road and they end up doing something 'dupid.
Just a thought.
Safe ridng whatever you decide to do
Ciao
You beat me to it Mark I was going to say exactly the same thing.
If the weather is pants tomorrow I will not be going. I am going over that way on Monday with Jimbo anyway so will see how things go then.
Take care any of you that do brave it.
Gary
If the weather is pox, there I shall not be. While I'd like to do a memorial ride for Sam, there's no point being silly about it.
Agreed
With the weather forcast as it is, and the fact that its Mothers Day, should we postpone the Memorial ride to, say, the 29th (being 4 weeks from Sam Accident)?????????any other ideas??
Ok - SC, is it ok if you flick me a text if we do end up going? Please! :D I'll be at church in the morn and won't be able to check the site. Cheers mate! Otherwise in 4 weeks sounds good.
scumdog
8th May 2005, 04:37
If the weather is pox, there I shall not be. While I'd like to do a memorial ride for Sam, there's no point being silly about it.
Oh pish-tosh! Your bike's not made of icing-sugar surely??
flyin's m8
8th May 2005, 08:33
Rain Hail or Shine, however, I am only a pillion.
Hey Guys, Unfortunately, the bike that we have borrowed for the weekend came with rules gallore, being that Ben can't take a pillion over the Taka hill (among other things)... The SP1 is not made of anything unusual but her owner loves her dearly and has fears around pillions and paintwork. Therefore, I would like to ask if.......
If..... anyone goes for a ride over the hill today, and has a pillion seat that they don't mind me occupying, I'm keen, rain hail or shine, so long as you are. I'm in Paraparaumu at the moment, my cell is 021 268 7396, please contact me...
Please note, this is only if YOU decide to go anyway - I don't want anyone deciding to go for this reason either.... I have a cage I can take over if necessary.
P.S. Please don't forget to remember your Mum's
Ms Piggy
8th May 2005, 09:30
Foggy in Newtown so I dunno what the weather is like elsewhere.
Weather is looking OK here (Newlands) but 55kph winds and hail this afternoon. This is the weather for Masterton as well. :(
For me (full of cold) this is looking like a car trip. I would much prefer to do a memorial ride on a bike... makes more sense (if thats the right word).
EDIT: It is now raining. And the wind is southerly.
Any ideas...
I have a van which could fit several people sitting on the floor and back seat.
Or are we postponing this?
Ms Piggy
8th May 2005, 09:51
Jaz & I are going to ride over another day.
Just spoke to directly to forcasters. Southerly front in Cook Strait and hitting Wgtn soon. (next hour) Waiarapa will get the worst of it. Temp has dropped 4deg already, winds will be over 20knots. The rain band on the rader extends down to ChCh which means it will be raining for some time. Basically by the middle of today it will be like mid winter at Martinborough. Not good for bikes I'm afraid
riffer
8th May 2005, 09:53
I'm looking at the tukas from my dining room window - big black clouds.
Mother-in-law says its raining on Akatarawa Road (they're just down from Staglands).
I think we should do this next Sunday. What do you guys think?
It's not the same if we're not on bikes is it?
Ms Piggy
8th May 2005, 09:59
I think we should do this next Sunday. What do you guys think?
It's not the same if we're not on bikes is it?
Yep I'm keen. Plus I have only ridden there once before and wouldn't know where to go!
Someone (maybe Sels1) made a suggestiton to do it a month afterwards, which I'd been more keen for. I can't make it next Sun which is the prob, but if everyone else can, then go for it. My vote's for in 3 weeks time though. (Or preferably next Sat, but I don't think Sat is usually good for lots of people?)
I'm keen, rain hail or shine, so long as you are. I'm in Paraparaumu at the moment, my cell is 021 268 7396, please contact me...
Has anyone contacted flyin's_m8?
flyin's m8
8th May 2005, 10:22
Guys - Sels1 esp, thanks for the offer and thoughts of the ride, I'll keep up with what's going on here and be at the "ride" when it happens.
We contacted a mate over the hill who said it was absolute shite, so its a given to not go on a bike, we're going over in a cage today and will see you guys on the road sometime.
jazbug5
8th May 2005, 10:22
Someone (maybe Sels1) made a suggestiton to do it a month afterwards, which I'd been more keen for. I can't make it next Sun which is the prob, but if everyone else can, then go for it. My vote's for in 3 weeks time though. (Or preferably next Sat, but I don't think Sat is usually good for lots of people?)
I'd be happy to do both. There was some discussion on Friday night about a cross being made up for the site. Perhaps the 29th would be a good time to go and install it; I'd like to go before then (personally) just to lay some flowers.
flyin's m8
8th May 2005, 10:24
Thanks, for the thoughts of contacting me,
I did say rain hail or shine, not into wind, and I'm at the mercy of a rider who I haven't met yet. Ben's going to drop off the SP1 now, but will be along when I go...
StoneChucker
8th May 2005, 11:31
Please don't take my non-attendance and a lack of caring, but I'm staying at home today. It's raining in Upper Hutt at the moment. I'm definitely for the idea of the ride being a month after the funeral. But, since I'm out there any sunny weekend, I'd like to pay some more respects as soon as possible (has to be a weekend, and sunny, so not before next Sat).
I guess we don't all have to go as a huge group, but I need to go with someone who knows where it is.
Dave.
flyin's m8
8th May 2005, 21:06
Not lack of caring at all Dave, I understand, esp from the point of view from the corner in a hoody. It was yukky.
I went over today and you're right, need to go with someone who knows where, we found it by reading the articles and looking at the photos.
Went over in the car, it was really cold outside and not very nice for motorbikes, definitely do-able, not_enjoyable, weather wise. Ben was spitting tacks all the way over the Takas, could've taken the bikes, but it really wasn't nice.
There is still a lot of debris on the corner at the moment, I don't think it will be there long though. She's a bit of a dangerous corner to hang out on, need I say be careful, please take care if you are going out that way. I have also just read of another motorcycle fatality in the weekend, it's never easy to learn of such events, especially considering the number of friends we have who ride, all over NZ.
I also met the husband of the nurse who attended the scene today, friendly farming community, it was nice of him to stop and see that we were ok, also to introduce himself.
I hope now that we can organise a true memorial ride on an occasion that suits people, its a truly decent, spirited thought, and one that will be timely, whenever it occurs.
I would like to see a group ride for Sam that takes in the site (place a cross?) and the Haywards.
The Question is:
Shall we try next Saturday, or Sunday or the 29th?
The Tazman
8th May 2005, 21:41
I am sorry Sam's m8 that they had not cleared the area, you didn't really need to see all that.
I am up for any Sunday that looks good as I am a fair weather rider :o). I'll keep up with what gets organised and will be there.
Take care everyone.
Taz
Ms Piggy
8th May 2005, 22:27
I hope now that we can organise a true memorial ride on an occasion that suits people, its a truly decent, spirited thought, and one that will be timely, whenever it occurs.
Thanks flyin's m8 for sharing. We will definitely organise something.
I would like to see a group ride for Sam that takes in the site (place a cross?) and the Haywards.
The Question is:
Shall we try next Saturday, or Sunday or the 29th?
Me too - either would suit me.
I'll start a new thread with the rescheduled date then. And move it to meetings and events.
wasnt to bad, headed over to martinbourough an then back road to gladstone an stopped had a beer with my imaginative buddys at the pub. then it fucken pissed down an had a miserab;e ride back home.
Keeper
9th May 2005, 17:03
bring that sunshine back, honestly tho i woke up in no state to ride past 1pm to the sound of rain sorry guys, if this is rescheduled please tell me and i'll be there
Ramius
9th May 2005, 17:28
Probably not the best place to put this, but I just wanted to say how impressed I was at how far and wide Sam's reach was. I went into a store today and was asked why I was limping and had an arm brace on, when I said it was due to a motorcycle crash, the shop assistant proceeded to say that one of her friends was killed recently in a bike crash, Sam. I am just amazed that so far and wide someone can impact the lives of so many people.
bring that sunshine back, honestly tho i woke up in no state to ride past 1pm to the sound of rain sorry guys, if this is rescheduled please tell me and i'll be there
It is rescheduled for those that 'chickened' out of the forecast hail and gales. See here sorting which date... (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=11837)
Gixxer 4 ever
9th May 2005, 21:29
I am just amazed that so far and wide someone can impact the lives of so many people.
This is the very thing we need to remember as we live our lives. Every action has a reaction and we impact others without knowing it. :yes: :yes:
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