1st Annual Apiti Scamper

[Flynn]

J.S. Kitchens
Ashhurst-Pohangina Lions
1st Annual Apiti Scamper
Charity Motorcycle Run


6 MARCH 2010
START AND FINISH FROM THE SQUARE PALMERSTON NORTH
REGISTRATIONS 8.30AM-10AM ON DAY $20 LUNCH INCLUDED
SEALED ROUTE
100% PROCEEDS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WELLINGTON
SPOT PRIZES, AND CASH AUCTION ON SITE
STATIC PUBLIC DISPLAY OF BIKES TILL 2PM.
VIEW OUR WEBSITE www.apitiscamper.co.nz (http://www.apitiscamper.co.nz)
MAP HERE http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-wanganui&daddr=Ashhurst,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:Pohangina+Rd+to:Umutoi+to:Kimbolton+to :Awahuri,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-wanganui&hl=en&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF YVEmf0dWtF5CimZHsiQKLdBbTEa_TGCjXKswQ%3BFWrbmf0dmv V5Cg%3BFe-Ynf0d0wp9Cil_JRWmKOdBbTGNdZMeGTuVMQ%3BFYvMnP0dWy96 CinT3mL2a9pBbTEzSDfY02TZlQ%3BFWuEmf0dZxh2Cilxz5uzY 0lAbTHyF3mLcr8NoA%3B&mra=ls&via=2&sll=-40.156836,175.741425&sspn=0.591963,1.234589&ie=UTF8&z=10

Hi all,

My wife and I are avid supporters of Ronald McDonald House, Wellington after using the facility for a 6 month period in 2004. The house in currently trying to raise $14milion dollars to build a new house for families with sick children, who need to use it, just like we did. Link here: www.givealotoflove.org.nz (http://www.givealotoflove.org.nz)


Please join us on the day to make this event a huge success. We have some great items that will be up for auction after lunch that will be provided back in the square after the ride. We are hoping to display the bikes in the run to the public while the lunch is provided and the auction run.

We wish to acknowledge our sponsors so far:

Major Sponsors:

J.S. Kitchens (Meanie, here on Kiwibiker)
Ashhurst-Pohangina Lions

Sub sponsors:
Lester Houghton - Cooper Rapley Lawyers
Tecknic
Freedom Print and Design
AFC Motorcycles
ANZA Motorcycles
The Hairforce Palmerston North
Village Valley Automotive Ashhurst
Dold Industries-Ventura Luggage
Bethany's Restaurant
W.E. Jones Memorials
Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes Woodville
John Graham Entertainer
Eurocar Suzuki Palmerston North
Eden Family (Donation of a mystery weekend away at a motel they own) Very Nice too!!!
Studio 31
The Ashhurst Police
QMOTO Motorcycle Gear
Gary Worsley Motorcycles
The Right Cut
Deli~ca~Sea
Spoilt Nail & Beauty Salon
Goldfinch and Cousins Menswear
Cottage Flowers
Allflex
The Empire Hotel
Genesis Trust
The Speights Ale House
Smith-Pilling Rewinds
The Frame Shop
The Office (Palmerston North Bar)
Masey Aviation
Motorcycle Trader and News
The Warehouse PN
Mitre 10 Mega PN
Chocolato
Murray's Irish Bar
Melody's New World
Oil Changers Palm Nth
Farmlands Palm Nth
Albert Street Liquor Land
ForeverArt
Video Concepts
Goulds Fine Foods
Computercare
Silver Scissors Hair Shoppe
Interislander
China Inn
Pegasus
Fruitables Taupo
Carters Building Supplies Palmerston North
Ashhurst Inn
Ashhurst Fuel Station
Freedom Suzuki
Central Districts Motorcycle Touring Club
McDonald Manawatu
Rex's Bar
Bidvest
Foodstuffs
Andrew Stroud Racing

Please do us a favor and tell one of our sponsors you saw their name here!!

For further info contact either Flynn, Meanie, Chanceyy, Monamie, 86gsxr or Cowboyz

[chanceyy]

Will be a great day :) :yes:It should be a good turn out for a great cause

[banditrider]

I'll be there Flynn. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.

[Flynn]

Cheers, going pretty well so far, Just tell as many people as you can, it is such an awesome cause. You just never know when you'll need it.

[Meanie]

Awesome intro Flynn.
Realy pleased to be part of this and support such a good cause.
Although i havnt used ronald Mcdonald house in NZ, Monie and I had to use it in Melbourne when our down syndrome son had to have heart surgery. If it wasnt for the great support of Ronald Mcdonald house we would have spent a couple of weeks sleeping in the car.

Look forward to seeing you all there suporting another great cause. I hope you never need to use thier services but if you should, i am sure you will be pleased to have given your support

[86GSXR]

Great to see the ride posted Flynn. It's an awesome cause and it will be great to be able to show some support.

[chanceyy]

Great to see the ride posted Flynn. It's an awesome cause and it will be great to be able to show some support.

yeah I just have to do some really artful shift swapping so I can come .. problem is to many events on to many weekends in a row :laugh:

Should be ok though dunna want to miss this one out :)

[NZsarge]

Awesome Flynn, looking forward to it mate, maybe if you sent me some flyers mate, might be the easiest in the long run, then I could get to putting them up around town an so on..

[Flynn]

Cool, give me a shout when you've got the car over other wise a trip over will be the go!! What ever is easyist

[Little Smurf]

Hey Flynn, an awesome cause, if you want me to put some flyers around my way let me know happy to help :yes:

[chanceyy]

Hey Flynn, an awesome cause, if you want me to put some flyers around my way let me know happy to help :yes:

Was just thinking we might be able to do an "around the block run" n drop off flyers to kbers in all towns down to welly & up the other side ?? what do you guys think ?

[Flynn]

Was just thinking we might be able to do an "around the block run" n drop off flyers to kbers in all towns down to welly & up the other side ?? what do you guys think ?

Sounds like a plan......Sunday is the day ........for me........anyway....

[Flynn]

Hey Flynn, an awesome cause, if you want me to put some flyers around my way let me know happy to help :yes:

Yeah thanks,

Anything to make a kid's day brighter:yes:

[kevie]

Can you design the flyers and put up here say as a PDF file so they can be circulated.At this point I will be there:) Available to help if you want helpers:)Will ask at work (Foodstuffs) and see if they will get behind it too, they are right in behind Canteen so may donate to the spot prizes. Will let you know :)

[sinfull]

Anything i can do to help, just hola !
Sounds like a cool ride to join in on, count me in !

[Flynn]

Can you design the flyers and put up here say as a PDF file so they can be circulated.At this point I will be there:) Available to help if you want helpers:)Will ask at work (Foodstuffs) and see if they will get behind it too, they are right in behind Canteen so may donate to the spot prizes. Will let you know :)

Thanks for your help, Freedom Print and design touched up the fliers I designed and printed them for me Free of charge, so will get a pdf asap. Thanks for your other offers, any help with spot prizes will be greatfully received to one of us organising, thanks again

[sels1]

Calander duly marked
I'll spread the word around this area as well

[Meanie]

Hey Flynn, do you want to put a link on your first post to the calender.

[Flynn]

Calander duly marked
I'll spread the word around this area as well

Great, there are fliers coming!!

[Flynn]

Hey Flynn, do you want to put a link on your first post to the calender.

If you know how, great! Or if I need to be logged in to do it, pop round.

[banditrider]

If you know how, great! Or if I need to be logged in to do it, pop round.

Go to the Calendar event. Copy the url. Edit ya first post and paste it in.

[Flynn]

Go to the Calendar event. Copy the url. Edit ya first post and paste it in.

Yeah, I thought about it after, all right, all right I went to Ashhurst School!!

[Gingin]

Count me in. The ronald McDonald house helps a lot of people out at some very stressful times only too happy to support.
The calendar duly noted

[Flynn]

Count me in. The ronald McDonald house helps a lot of people out at some very stressful times only too happy to support.
The calendar duly noted

Thanks, have you had an experience??

[Gingin]

not on a personal level, but seem to run into people that have need of the Ronald McDonald house faily reguarly

[SuperSonic]

This ride sounds like a plan. :yes:

[Gareth51]

O bugga,I would love to come on this ride for such a good cause but it seams to be on the same weekend as the March Hare one of the better bike rallies .

[Flynn]

O bugga,I would love to come on this ride for such a good cause but it seams to be on the same weekend as the March Hare one of the better bike rallies .

What is the March hare?

[banditrider]

What is the March hare?

Easter Bunny?

[chanceyy]

What is the March hare?

one of the biggest bike rallies in the south island, down near Timaru ... blardy awesome weekend too :yes:

[Flynn]

There's going to be an article in the Standard tomorrow night!!

[Gareth51]

one of the biggest bike rallies in the south island, down near Timaru ... blardy awesome weekend too :yes:

Someone said it was the largest in NZ and shouldn't be missed

[Meanie]

Someone said it was the largest in NZ and shouldn't be missed

Dont you have kitchens to build, how do you get time to go and play ? :blip:

[chanceyy]

Someone said it was the largest in NZ and shouldn't be missed
:yes: and will be doing it next yr .. this yr is a great cause and not much leave up my sleeve :lol:

[Monie]

This ride sounds like a plan. :yes:
you will be there lol...

[sels1]

O bugga,I would love to come on this ride for such a good cause but it seams to be on the same weekend as the March Hare

Double Bugger..I'll probably be heading to the March Hare too.

[Monamie]

Double Bugger..I'll probably be heading to the March Hare too.

Damn-it would have been good to catch up with you two :hug:

I am pretty sure Flynn can organise donations :blip:

[Flynn]

Damn-it would have been good to catch up with you two :hug:

I am pretty sure Flynn can organise donations :blip:

Absolutley any one who can't make it but is wanting to make a donation could PM me and I'll sort it no worries:niceone:

[The Baron]

This came up at a meeting in Masterton on Monday night with good interest. So I expect approx 12 to 18 bikes from here.

[Owl]

Absolutley any one who can't make it but is wanting to make a donation could PM me and I'll sort it no worries:niceone:

T & I will be there with boots on:D

Great to see Lester Houghton's name on the list of sponsers.:niceone:

[sels1]

Damn-it would have been good to catch up with you two :hug:

Yeah likewise.
Unless there is a huge storm predictited for the Sth Is that weekend, or some other problem, we will be heading down south. We were going to go to the Woodstock and/or Vincent County rallies but work/family commitments have have got in the way so the March Hare has become the target.
But if it all turns to custard we'll head your way instead.

Donation...hmmm...I guess that could be arranged.

[dogsnbikes]

I can't attend but will pass flyers around Wangauni clubs etc Pm sent

[Flynn]

This came up at a meeting in Masterton on Monday night with good interest. So I expect approx 12 to 18 bikes from here.

Great


T & I will be there with boots on:D

Great to see Lester Houghton's name on the list of sponsers.:niceone:

How do you know Lester, so it's not only crims!!


Yeah likewise.
Unless there is a huge storm predictited for the Sth Is that weekend, or some other problem, we will be heading down south. We were going to go to the Woodstock and/or Vincent County rallies but work/family commitments have have got in the way so the March Hare has become the target.
But if it all turns to custard we'll head your way instead.

Donation...hmmm...I guess that could be arranged.

I'm sure it's meant to be ruff as :laugh:


I can't attend but will pass flyers around Wangauni clubs etc Pm sent

Cheers Barry

[Owl]

How do you know Lester, so it's not only crims!!

He's my solicitor, plus a friend of a friend.;)

[Flynn]

He's my solicitor, plus a friend of a friend.;)

He checked and reworded our disclaimer free of charge!! He is a personal friend of mine too.

[Little Smurf]

Hey Flynn, Have 2 more flyers to distribute and these will be done by the weekend then Foxton, Sanson, Bulls and Marton all sorted for you :banana:

[Flynn]

Thank you very much!!

[Meanie]

Got some great momentum going now thanks to everyones help. Heaps of interest and plenty of great stuff for our auction
Gonna be an awesome day............. FMS

[chanceyy]

Monamie posted this in another thread and as she is speaking from the heart as to why she is putting so much effort into this event I am posting in here (with her permission). Even though not all of us have had to deal with the trauma of having a sick child, we can all relate to the situation and dispair that parents must feel. This event will be big and such a great cause .. none of us know when we or our families may need this service.


My nephew Adam was diagnosed with cancer when he was very young. His parents of course were distraught and like any young couple had no money to spare. A lot of time was needed to be spent in Wellington for treatment-that involved a lot of travel and accommodation costs.

RMH offered a place where they could stay and petrol vouchers to help transport Adam to his chemo sessions. They found that staying with other parents in a similar situation gave them the endless support, comfort and the will to help Adam fight this cruel disease.

I myself feel I did not do enough to help them.....I have many excuses. Although I readily offered my help I was scared and not sure what was needed. We were not a particularly close knit family-the saying was `I’ve raised my kids; you can raise yours’ (from Grandparents). I was not allowed to interfere so could only offer an ear if needed-I should have done more for them.

After a gallant fight, Adam passed away at age 4.

I chose a mighty Golden Elm to plant for him in the garden. The kids and I picked out a big Elm from the nursery and planted it so it would have pride and place of the garden. When spring came and the neighbours Elms had started to bud-Adams tree was bare. A month later when the neighbour’s trees were in full leaf-Adams tree was still bare. I figured it was perhaps a `dud` tree and a nursery confirmed it must be dead. I left the tree there as a reminder and felt that I was being punished for being such a coward by doing something `after` rather than when it was needed before his passing.

That summer while we were in town I asked the kids if they wanted to go up and see Adams grave-he had been gone for awhile I still had not gone up to see him. We went to see him and had a chat. The kids left some things for him, a precious `Pokemon card` and flowers. I told him I loved him and hoped things were ok now he was pain free. A few weeks later my son Sam yelled from the garden “Mum, come and see Adams tree”. You guessed it........it was covered in leaves.......

Fundraising for the RMH is the least I can do, for Adam and the huge number of people who go through the devastation of having a critically sick child.

[chanceyy]

Hey Flynn, Have 2 more flyers to distribute and these will be done by the weekend then Foxton, Sanson, Bulls and Marton all sorted for you :banana:

also done is Shannon then shot out to foxton beach (which maz had already sorted :doh: ), then Himitangi, will get around locally by friday already sent flyers to kapti, and woodville thanks to patrons of Sparky's :yes:

off to do the lower regions on sat to drop some stuff off :wari:

[Flynn]

I just wanna say a big THANK YOU to Monie, who has really got some up and go this week and been to a lot of places around the district in her own free time to get about 12-15 vouchers in envelopes for our mystery envelope auction we will run on the day, so thank you.

Man, she has some real good stuff from bar tabs to fire wood donated, good work and keep it up.

So to those planning to come on the ride, make sure you come with a pocket full of cash as there is some MINT stuff to be got

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Meanie]

Yep, have to agree, and she hasnt finished yet

[ynot slow]

Hope to take/send a few flyers up to the Naki,it's Naki anniversary weekend so a bloody good excuse for them to come down.
Hopefully the weekend isn't the relay for life in New Plymouth weekend,kinda bugger to miss this ride if it is.

[dogsnbikes]

Flyers up in all 4 bike shops in wanga's and passed on to the clubs.....and will place a flyer in each of the bluebridge terminals when I'm back at work

[Flynn]

OORRR sum, You can come now, for 20 bucks:laugh::yes:

No Seriously thanks a lot!!

[coffeejunkie]

Balzy & i will be present at this ride for sure.....anythng RMH is a worth while cause.....If someone can get flyers to me then i can get them round porirua and wellington if ya want.......

Now those who know me know i'm alittle on the picky side when it comes to food.....May i be so rude to ask whats for lunch? I might have to bring my own:o

[red mermaid]

Are you able to post your poster on here so I can print some copies and put them up at work.

[Flynn]

Balzy & i will be present at this ride for sure.....anythng RMH is a worth while cause.....If someone can get flyers to me then i can get them round porirua and wellington if ya want.......

Now those who know me know i'm alittle on the picky side when it comes to food.....May i be so rude to ask whats for lunch? I might have to bring my own:o

Chanceyy may be able to help you with that and she may be able to tell you where she's been, can you PM her??:yes:

Lunch is a Burger provided by Lions club, fruit and a bottle of water.....


Are you able to post your poster on here so I can print some copies and put them up at work.

Flyer is attached to thread and on home page, let me know if you have a problem

[red mermaid]

Thanks, found it.

Will print some copies and distribute them and also email it around.

[Flynn]

cool, ta:Punk:

[chanceyy]

Balzy & i will be present at this ride for sure.....anythng RMH is a worth while cause.....If someone can get flyers to me then i can get them round porirua and wellington if ya want.......

Now those who know me know i'm alittle on the picky side when it comes to food.....May i be so rude to ask whats for lunch? I might have to bring my own:o


Chanceyy may be able to help you with that and she may be able to tell you where she's been, can you PM her??:yes:



yeah red I have some flyers here for you .. so will pop down one evening this week .. have some to drop off to Sue as well .. or will set you up next weekend with some to bring home, if the weather is crap all week

[red mermaid]

I just did the Chateau to Plateau ride yesterday, organised by the Stratford & Toko Lions, and they sold T Shirts, Polo shirts, and ride pins.

Are you going to do the same for this ride?

[Flynn]

We were going to but were advised not to on the first year?????

Thoughts???

[red mermaid]

I got both pin and Polo shirt.

You have probably left it late for the T shirts and Polo's because you would have to take a chance on how many to order.
Order just a few and sell out quickly, or order too many and be left holding them at the end and no way to sell them?
Tie that in with what number is just enough, or what number is too many.

Do the T Shirts and Polos next year when you can get people to pre-order and pre-pay for them.

I would say the pins would be a better bet, less expense and therefore less risk/exposure in costs for you.

[Flynn]

Great thing having other people help you organise things, they remind you of what others are doing for you!!!!!

Allflex are making eartags for keepsakes!!!

Thanks Allflex and especially Bobbie (MRS COWBOYZ) top stuff.

[oscarnz]

Awesome stuff, they make good keyrings as well.
Well done Bobbie!!!!

[dogsnbikes]

Yip Norman has one with his name on it


the last of my flyers have been giving to the bluebridge terminals (Wgtn & Picton)

[Flynn]

Thanks Dogs, your help is appreciated, just think of the kids you've helped :msn-wink:

[sinned]

I can't find any details on the ride other than the PN square and Apiti. Can someone provide some info on the route or is it just a ride up to Apiti and back. I am not being picky - correction yes I am - I have many options for rides and there needs to be a good ride on offer to to buzz up SH1 or SH2 for.

[Flynn]

Gidday, The ride is around the Apiti loop, so the Square to Ashhurst, up Pohangina Valley to the top of Apiti, back down through Kimbolton, Cheltenham, Feilding , Awahuri, to the Square, BBQ lunch included and auction of misc items there after.......Hope I've convinced you to come, it is an awesome, scenic fully sealed route, not to mention the cause.

[chanceyy]

Edit: Snap flynn posted first :laugh:

[86GSXR]

Actually guys, that's a vey good point. I think the details should be in the OP and a map of the route included. Afterall, it's a magic run this one.

[HappyGOriding]

Gidday, The ride is around the Apiti loop, so the Square to Ashhurst, up Pohangina Valley to the top of Apiti, back down through Kimbolton, Cheltenham, Feilding , Awahuri, to the Square, BBQ lunch included and auction of misc items there after.......Hope I've convinced you to come, it is an awesome, scenic fully sealed route, not to mention the cause.

Wow what luck I was planning on doing this ride before daylight savings ends ( never ridden the loop before) but know its awesome, and now I see it posted here with the opportunity to support a more than worthy cause (bonus).
Will definitely be there.

.... also was talking about this event to a couple of kapiti riders last sunday as we stopped for a cold one in Kimbolton. None had heard of it but all were keen so hopefully through continued pestering wil bring them along too

[banditrider]

Route Map - I think it's pretty right...


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[sinned]

Actually guys, that's a vey good point. I think the details should be in the OP and a map of the route included. Afterall, it's a magic run this one.
I must agree - good cause or not it is the event and ride that will attract riders. I can confirm this is a nice loop with good corners and views which at a slower pace we will be able to appreciate.

[Flynn]

I want to thank pegasus for personally donating some stuff for the ride, very much appreciated. :yes:

[chanceyy]

Wow what luck I was planning on doing this ride before daylight savings ends ( never ridden the loop before) but know its awesome, and now I see it posted here with the opportunity to support a more than worthy cause (bonus).
Will definitely be there.

.... also was talking about this event to a couple of kapiti riders last sunday as we stopped for a cold one in Kimbolton. None had heard of it but all were keen so hopefully through continued pestering wil bring them along too

there are posters up in Kapiti :yes: should be around the bike shops there

[sarahtvet]

Wow what luck I was planning on doing this ride before daylight savings ends ( never ridden the loop before) but know its awesome, and now I see it posted here with the opportunity to support a more than worthy cause (bonus).
Will definitely be there.

.... also was talking about this event to a couple of kapiti riders last sunday as we stopped for a cold one in Kimbolton. None had heard of it but all were keen so hopefully through continued pestering wil bring them along too

Should be a really good day and the road is in pretty good condition at the moment, had a fun blatt over it the other arvo. A little gravel on the seal on one of the twisties from this direction but nothing that should cause concern and will probably be gone by next month by any luck.

Great idea to combine a good route with raising money for kids that really need it.

Plenty of riders should turn up if they are not off to the March hare I reckon. Look forward to seeing you there :ride:

[Flynn]

Great idea to combine a good route with raising money for kids that really need it.

Thanks for your support, Sarah, it is an excellent cause, I am hoping to "Put it on the Map" as such, so the more bikers the better and the more people I can make aware of the house the better for them.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Called into mobil ashhurst last night and saw they didnt have a poster up......luckily I had one left!! Looking forward to this, its gonna be good!

[Meanie]

Called into mobil ashhurst last night and saw they didnt have a poster up......luckily I had one left!! Looking forward to this, its gonna be good!

Thats a bit of a worry, missed the most important station of all. Good work Mrs C

[Flynn]

Just had a ventrua tank bag, back pack, and a pair of german made riding boots that retail for 430$$$ donated by Ventura, very nice too!!!! I hope every one is bringing their pocket money!!!

[Flynn]

i've been trying to at a picture of the route on the first post, but KB tells me I have insufficient priviliaes to edit my own post or I am trying to edit some one elses post and that sort of garbage, so any one who wants to know where we are going, follow the link I put on a couple of days ago.

[Flynn]

Thanks to Yod we now have a web site www.apitiscamper.co.nz:woohoo::woohoo:

[Meanie]

Thanks to Yod we now have a web site www.apitiscamper.co.nz:woohoo::woohoo:

Who is this Yod fella you speak of





FMS Yod

[Owl]

Good stuff Jonno!;)

[banditrider]

Thanks to Yod we now have a web site www.apitiscamper.co.nz:woohoo::woohoo:

Very FMS Yod!

[86GSXR]

Nice!!! Extremely FMS!!!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Are there badges for this ride?

[Meanie]

Sort of, we were advised to not have badges on the first one but thanks to Mrs Cowboyz and Allflex, we will be selling ear tags, yep i said ear tags with 1st anual Apiti scamper printed on them for a gold coin donation.
Great key rings or buy two and you have a pair of ear rings
Pretty original eh

[Flynn]

Wow, only a fortnight to go!!!

[red mermaid]

That is a decidingly rural Manawatu type marketing gimmick.
Hope they are Green, the Manawatu colours?

Good idea and could be a unique point in years to come.



Sort of, we were advised to not have badges on the first one but thanks to Mrs Cowboyz and Allflex, we will be selling ear tags, yep i said ear tags with 1st anual Apiti scamper printed on them for a gold coin donation.
Great key rings or buy two and you have a pair of ear rings
Pretty original eh

[sels1]

Well my plans to go to the March Hare have been scuttled by work requiring me to spend next week out in the Chathams but the good side of that is I should be home in time to join you guys for this event. :woohoo:
Now just got to decide what bike to bring....

The Welly R.A.T group are going to make this their monthly ride too

[Flynn]

Awesome!!! Good to hear!!

How many would be coming from the Welly R.A.T.?? Any Ideas.??

[Meanie]

Thats good Sels, shaping up to be a great day

[sels1]

Thats good Sels, shaping up to be a great day
Hope so.
Hey I was in Motorad in wgtn today and they didnt appear to know about the event - can anyone fax/send/whatever them some posters (and other Wgtn bike shops too?)

[Flynn]

We asked Motorad to support us, ...........but they declined!!!!!!!!

The flyer is attached to the opening post and on the home page, if you are able and willing to print a couple off and get them up down there that would be great!!

[Flynn]

Just done a quick work out and we have $10,300 or there abouts worth of stuff donated to be used or sold in the auctions, amazing, thanks Manawatu!!!

Bring on a fine weekend!!! Again!!!

[Owl]

That's bloody awesome Lance.:clap:

I'm looking forward to this first annual scamper, so bring on the weekend.:Punk:

[chanceyy]

Awesome stuff Lance .. weather is looking fantastic at this stage as well :clap:

[cowboyz]

check out classic hits on 97.8 for Flynn doing his interview on the apiti scamper thismornign just before 7.30am!

[cowboyz]

FMS! Big ups to Flynn for mentioning the centre of the universe on the radio!

[cowboyz]

i have a recording of this mornings interview but kb wont allow mp3 uploads.

[red mermaid]

And you've made the big time as well...its in the Manawatu Standard!

[Flynn]

Oh no, now every one knows what I look like:lol:

All the effort cowboyz went to to clean his bike, even washed the inside of the fuel tank and it didn't make the photo, classic.........Sorry.........:laugh:

[Meanie]

Yea that is awesome Flynn the local businesses have certainly stepped up

FMS photo and write up in the standard, could just make out the gleam of the green machine bhind my mighty concours :rofl:

[Flynn]

listen to More FM 92.2 after 8am in the morning for another centre of the universe comment:laugh:

[cowboyz]

Oh no, now every one knows what I look like:lol:

All the effort cowboyz went to to clean his bike, even washed the inside of the fuel tank and it didn't make the photo, classic.........Sorry.........:laugh:


I know! very very sad!


listen to More FM 92.2 after 8am in the morning for another centre of the universe comment:laugh:

Say FMS,, I frikken dare ya!

[86GSXR]

This looks pretty FMS

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/3392887/Daughters-care-inspires-mission

[specter]

metservice weather report
sat
Partly cloudy
High: 21°
Low: 12°

roads shouldnt be wet either so looks like a FMS ride!

[dogsnbikes]

Wish you all the best for this weekend people,although I cannot make the ride my bike will be there allowing someone else to do so,

look forward to next years ride and insist on having it during my rostered time off :yes:

[Meanie]

This looks pretty FMS

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/3392887/Daughters-care-inspires-mission

Hey where did i go?

[Flynn]

Say FMS,, I frikken dare ya!

Oh sorry I forgot, might get a crack on Friday back at classic hits.

It was their weight loss programme, meanie:lol:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Hrmm.. Looks like i might get my sticky hand into this ride and join in if the weather is sweet!

[sels1]

We asked Motorad to support us, ...........but they declined!!!!!!!!

The flyer is attached to the opening post and on the home page, if you are able and willing to print a couple off and get them up down there that would be great!!

Done - emailed Ben and he said he will print some off and display them

[cowboyz]

weather is looking mint. I might do a test run on fri.

[WuZards-Eugene]

This looks pretty FMS

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/3392887/Daughters-care-inspires-mission

Did I read this right, so theres a free vasectomy up for grabs??

[Flynn]

Don't believe all you read or see, it's a voucher for a discounted one, and cowboyz doesn't really look that good:lol:

[Flynn]

weather is looking mint. I might do a test run on fri.

Hooray, hooray:yes::yes::sunny::sunny:

[Monamie]

It's going to be a great day:yes:

I've just picked up the $200 Vasectomy voucher from the `Snip Vasectomy Clinic'......I expect there will be a few ladies bidding on that one :blink::shit:

Must go home and get the bike looking presentable :love:

[chanceyy]

It's going to be a great day:yes:

I've just picked up the $200 Vasectomy voucher from the `Snip Vasectomy Clinic'......I expect there will be a few ladies bidding on that one :blink::shit:

Must go home and get the bike looking presentable :love:

:laugh: rather a lot of woman should be bidding on that one aye .. see you morrow :blip:

[cowboyz]

i have just completed a test run.

I think we should re think the route as I am not sure we want everyone to know about these roads.

anyhow, roads are mint. There is a small patch of reseal about 1km north of highlands school. and a couple of patches on the 45s just south of Umatoi.. Very minor and anyone watching wher they are going should be able to go round them easierly.

Bring on tomorrow!

[robertydog]

i have just completed a test run.

I think we should re think the route as I am not sure we want everyone to know about these roads.

anyhow, roads are mint. There is a small patch of reseal about 1km north of highlands school. and a couple of patches on the 45s just south of Umatoi.. Very minor and anyone watching wher they are going should be able to go round them easierly.

Bring on tomorrow!

Did you film the run? Could of saved me a trip.

[cowboyz]

nah.. you want to see it.. come see it! It will be the most amazing this you have done since yesterday!

[ynot slow]

Gotta love the ladies eyes open larger than plates at the thought of vasectomy voucher,as someone who has had the honour of winning one via radio years ago,it has a spin off for us guys,it means she is obliged to put out eh boys,is very well them winning the voucher they still have to worm their way into the guys mind to complete the process,so fyi guys,whoever gets a voucher given to them,lay down the laws,i.e brekky in bed,no dishes for a week,wash the bike for rest of year,and sex when wanted hehehe.

Also big ups for meanie as well,been behind the scenes for way to long and deserves a pat on the back.

[porky]

No stock on the road after Highland camp?? That would be a first! Yup it is an awesome place for a ride. Catch ya 2 moro.

[Flynn]

Wow, not long now, everything is falling, or been helped into place, Buns, STEAK, etc, etc, etc......

This is going to be mint,

Another morning interview being played in the morn, just mint, FMS in fact

[Flynn]

I have $60 in donations all ready

[Sketchy Snr]

Anyone heading up to this and coming through Kapiti we are meeting at Waikanae Subway at 8am.

[cowboyz]

I hear theres a ride on today. who could ask for a better day for it!!!!!!!!! Stars are all out and by the time the sun gets up its gonna be a minter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[porky]

Thats what i call dedicated. Up at 3.30 to check the weather.

[NZsarge]

Weather was'nt too flash over Dannevirke earlier (5:30) but it's cleared dramatically, should be getting on my bike shortly

[sels1]

Anyone heading up to this and coming through Kapiti we are meeting at Waikanae Subway at 8am.
See you there!

[86GSXR]

Brilliant ride I thought! It was a privilege to lead some 140 bikes around a great loop and catch up with some great people :yes: Lot's of excellent moments and it was a pleasure to see that all of the bikes made it back to the Square safe and sound. Fantastic turnout and a very tidy sum raised for a great cause. Well done to all involved :niceone: Can't wait til next years :woohoo:

Pics here :yes: http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair.edwards/1stAnnualApitiScamper6March2010

[banditrider]

Really enjoyed the day - superbly organised and smoothly run. The weather wasn't too bad either - not too hot and only a few spits here and there on the ride - good planning eh?

A few pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/060310ApitiScamper?feat=directlink

Thanks to all involved in organising and running the day. I was glad to do my little bit and it looks like Ronald McDonald house should be a lot better off after everyone's efforts. :2thumbsup

Well done Lance & crew!

199437

[dogsnbikes]

Awesome stuff too all those involved and well done pauly for having my bike nice and clean:yes:

hopefully next years event is the 26th of feb:innocent:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Awesome dude.. I stole a pic off there.. You caught me riding in to park up. Cheers! :)

[cowboyz]

awesome day. yep.. For the best part of it. It went superb! Who on the commitee was in charge of talking to God about the weather? Overall, it wasnt bad weatherwise. Didnt actually get wet on the ride just some wet roads which slowed things down alot - but thats not nessaccesarrly a bad thing. Big ups to Lance for putting it all together. The lions for the help on the day.. The lunch was mint. Just need to sit down and work out what worked and what can be improved on for next year.

[Bonez]

Good day out alright. Well done all those involved in the organising side of it. Nice catching up with the old crowd. Half way through the icecream already ;). Looking fwd to next year. And more icecream................May even get a chance to do road block duty again:innocent:

Gingin popped in for a cuppa and Honda bit before he toodled off home.

[Gingin]

Twas an excellent day, even a wee bit of moisture didn't dampen the spirits, also great to catch up with people i haven't seen for a while. Applause to the organisers -- well done. Have made a note to myself - take a bit more extra cash next time some awesome prizes were going cheap.
Thanks for the cuppa and bike bit Bones, We gotta keep these ole Honda's ticking along aye

[chanceyy]

Simply a great day , good to see the few spits did not deter riders and at least we missed the rain that made those nice wet road :yes: ... good to see ppl make the trek from outlying areas, always a great time to catch up with friends :sunny:



Thanks again to Rabbi for the pillion ride :hug:

[Flynn]

Well, where do I start, the day was simply AMAZING:yes:

I know you'll all be wondering how much money was raised.......$$$6770.00 till now with a small matter to clear up, wow.

Thanks so much to those who came, (especially the large amount of people who were out of towners) entered and were fed, weren't the burgers, awesome, thanks to Melody's new world who donated the cube rolls for the steak.

Thanks also to those who bid at the auction, man didn't you lot get some bargins, like, ferry crossings for a car, 2 adults and 3 kids worth $600 went for $145, a brand new set of drawers worth $1100 went for $230, the weekend away worth $460 went to Cowboyz for $150, etc, etc, etc.

Special thanks to James (meanie) JS Kitchens, for getting right behind the event, he would have put as much time into organising this thing as I did, putting up with me going round, what do you think of this, how should we do that, phone calls, etc, etc. Without the support of Ashhurst - Pohangina Lions we would have been in dire straits, so a huge thanks to those guys too!!

Thank you to all who made this day the success that it was, I won't go naming people as I'd probably leave some one out!!

Hey this can only get better.

See you all and more next year March 5th, 2011.

And for those who couldn't make it today who wish to make a donation, PM me or www.givealotoflove.co.nz

Thanks

[porky]

To all those that put heaps of effort into organising this event, you did a top job. Group rides arnt usually my thing, but i have to admit that i had an awesome time.

[Flynn]

A couple of things I forgot to mention..... Thanks to all for getting back safely, no spills as far as I'm aware, great. ANZA was dissapointed their trailor wasn't used:laugh:

And of course, my wife and family who have suffered for the last little while while this has been organised and going on, thanks for your support and sorry for the grumpyness on my behalf:lol:


Does any one know who got the firewood in their mystery envelope???

[phantom]

It was me

Hey great ride, great scenery , although I had to get ahead of a pillion hunched over on a sportbike - I was starting to suffer from target fixation. Well organised and I have never been on such a well behaved group ride,

[fizzafulla]

Great day,
thanks to those who posted photos 4got my camera.

[NZsarge]

It was a great and successful day, an outstanding one considering it was the first one, well done all of you guys.

[Owl]

Yep, mint day,mint organisation, mint burgers, mint company and mint bargains!

FMS really!:yes:

[ScottL]

I wish to thank everyone involved for organising a awesome day, my mate and I came up from wellington on friday and made a weekend of it, We thoroughly enjoy being part of a great atmosphere and for such a great cause. We have aready booked our accommodation for next year.
If anyone has any pictures of the bikes leaving the square and heading up main st, Id love to see them, it must have been a awesome sight!!.
Again Well done to all! and hope to see you all again next year!!

[Meanie]

What a magic day, FMS :2thumbsup
A huge pat on the back to Flynn and family, whos dedication to give a little back made all this possible.
Time spent organising and running this event was imense but in the end, well worth it.
A big thanks to all those who in the back ground were out drumming up spot prizes, donations and helping with the organising, without which we would not have had such a good result.
Another big thanks to the Ashhurst Pohongina Lions club who were simply awesome to say the least. they did more than they were asked and did it extremly well, burgers were great and were given out when we returned at a pace that was probably quicker than the ride itself :ride: Thier organisation skills and efficinecy was supreb. It needs to be mentioned that they supplied some of the items needed on the day, including the chiller and sound system. So to all the Lions club members there on the day and in the background helping to organise the event :clap::clap::clap:
A Huge thank you for the out of towners for coming to support us on the day, big turn out from down Kapiti, Wellington way i believe. I hope we can give the same support to you in time

Last but certainly not least, thanks to all the businesses and people out there who kindly donated to this charity event, especialy considering the financial pressure everyone has been under after such a challenging year with the recession biting many of us very hard
AFC motorcycles donated a very generous $1000 worth of gift vouchers and showed up with thier tent and three of thier finest bikes even when they had a huge sale on at thier showroom with the radio station there. Thanks Brendon, your generosity has been noted and appreciated

Please support our sponsers as we would like to have thier support in the future and thier generosity needs to be rewarded

Great day, great company and not one breakdown or even minor accident on the run

FMS

[sels1]

Great event, well done everybody. Twas good to be part of it and good to catch up with the usual suspects.

Just need to sit down and work out what worked and what can be improved on for next year
Umm, how about not having it the same weekend as the March Hare Rally?

[yod]

great day, had a ball, well worth it

except now i realise my headlight guard is gone, so either it's fallen off, which i find hard to believe, or some total c**t has stolen it, in which case; thanks, you fucking lowlife

[Flynn]

You must have lost it, no biker would dare touch another bikers bike:no:

That is a real shame if the latter has happened.

[red mermaid]

Great work by the organisers and a nice scamper through Apiti.

Loved the auction even though I didn't buy anything, but will be back next year with as much money as I can scrape together so I can take advantage of the deals.

Well done.

[ynot slow]

Well organised and run,hopefully those business sponsors get good mileage for their buck and was welcomed by the benefactors,great way to enjoy the feelgood factor by participating,role on next year.
Maybe next year the date could be earlier,especially as non biking sponsors have the relay for life next week,and having two great causes close together makes it hard to give good products to two organisations close together.

[Leber]

I enjoyed the ride :ride:, the odd rain spells wasn't too big of a deal. Apiti loop was quite different riding at a slower pace, I actually got to see the scenery :D. Next year I'll make sure I take the saddle bags as there was lots of great stuff in the auction I just couldn't take home.

[dogsnbikes]

You must have lost it.


great day, had a ball, well worth it

except now i realise my headlight guard is gone, it's fallen off,

Off course it fell off its a honda :lol:

[cowboyz]

i just finished doing the stats on the registrations.

In a world first. Honda came in slightly ahead of Kawasaki.

Harley Davidson 38 23.60%
Triumph 33 20.50%
Suzuki 29 18.01%
Honda 16 9.94%
Kawasaki 12 7.45%
Yamaha 9 5.59%
BMW 6 3.73%
MotoGuzzi 6 3.73%
Ducati 5 3.11%
buell 4 2.48%
hyosung 2 1.24%
Aprilia 1 0.62%


Big ups to support from wellington with nearly 1/5 riders from that area.

[NZsarge]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1129674768]
Triumph 33 20.50%

I keep telling Owl and 86 that Triumph's are as common as.... :whistle::D

[Little Smurf]

I'm glad it was a huge success, and well done to Flynn and all organisers, it's a huge task to take on such an event, alot of time and sleepless nights. Sorry I couldn;t be there, I had a Cooking class to attend to in Te Horo :lol:

[86GSXR]

i just finished doing the stats on the registrations.

Big ups to support from wellington with nearly 1/5 riders from that area.

That's 161 bikes, plus pillions, cool!



I keep telling Owl and 86 that Triumph's are as common as.... :whistle::D

Popular would be a better term there I think Sarge :) Shoulda bought the Tiger as well :blip:


I'm glad it was a huge success, and well done to Flynn and all organisers, it's a huge task to take on such an event, alot of time and sleepless nights. Sorry I couldn;t be there, I had a Cooking class to attend to in Te Horo :lol:

I hope the cookies turned out well there Maz :D

[Little Smurf]

That's 161 bikes, plus pillions, cool!

I hope the cookies turned out well there Maz :D

Yes thats a fantastic turnout and Al .... you can count :lol:

Cookies???? it was a BBQ Class at Ruth Pretty's, alot of food and alcohol it was a goodie no anzac biscuits here dude :lol:

[nieuwe]

Well worthwhile experience, felt my little baby was a bit small but I kept up thanks to all leaving their "ego" behind. Great day, great cause. and great trip. Ready for next year.

[sels1]

So whos got pics?

[slydesigns]

... thanks to all leaving their "ego" behind.

I still brought mine to the party! just had to leave it in second gear the whole trip so it still felt insanely fast...

Awesome ride despite us all doing that loop at speed normally. Really enjoyed just cruising for once and leaving the front wheel down on the road - mostly. Thanks FMS Team! Nothing like a trip to the Center Of The Universe to keep things interesting!

[Flynn]

Cool picture in tonights paper,:yes::clap::clap:

[Owl]

Ok, who's gonna scan it so we can all see?;)

[kevie]

So whos got pics?

heres a couple of the ones I took .... there are more in my albums

[cowboyz]

So whos got pics?

pics in my sig.. about 400 so not sure if I got you in one or not.

[Hopeful Bastard]

heres a couple of the ones I took .... there are more in my albums

Thanks Kevie.. You have me in 3 of them shots! Must've taken a liking to my Fluro huh?? :lol:

[kevie]

Thanks Kevie.. You have me in 3 of them shots! Must've taken a liking to my Fluro huh?? :lol:

LOL purely coincidence heheheheh was a good day wasnt it .... looking forward to the next one :)

[Hopeful Bastard]

LOL purely coincidence heheheheh was a good day wasnt it .... looking forward to the next one :)

Hell yeah! Im taking more cash to next one so i dont miss out on the awesome prices some stuff went for!

[kevie]

Hell yeah! Im taking more cash to next one so i dont miss out on the awesome prices some stuff went for!

yeh I refrained from bidding lol but some good items on auction ... I recon it will be better in the next one too as the word and sponsorships build momentum.

[red mermaid]

Is there anything happening about the 2nd annual Apiti Scamper?

[Flynn]

Help, yes!!

We are just in the early planning stages for the event this year:niceone:

This year it will be 2nd April 2011,

More details to follow!!

[Flynn]

Many of you may have seen an article on the news tonight about the house and will see why we all need to do our best for the house.

I am very much on the organisation drive and will be soon putting more detail on this page and advertising very aggressivley over the next 6 to 8 weeks before the ride is on on April 2nd.:yes:

[porky]

calendar marked accordingly.....flyers ??? or is print sooo last year ?? Will be covering a few kms between mastervegus and levin before the big day so happy to play postman if required

[Flynn]

Yeah, but some people need a lot of reminding:gob:


Will sort you out with some flyers when we sorted, :innocent:

[Flynn]

Hi all,

New link started for 2011

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134565-Ashhurst-Inn-Apiti-Scamper-2011?p=1129984813#post1129984813