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Kennif
14th August 2010, 20:23
My mate Dick Hubbard (used to be mayor of Auckland) and I have just completed our circumnavigation of Australia on a pair of R1200GS. We left Sydney on 1 May and returned on 9 August so we weren't in any hurry. I am home now, still smiling!

If you are interested, my blog is here: http://kenandhelga.blogspot.com
Kennif
junkmanjoe
14th August 2010, 20:34
i better put my reading glasses on............and grab a beer or two...

JMJ
cynna
14th August 2010, 22:45
bookmarked it till i get time to read it.... photos look good
pritch
15th August 2010, 19:34
I'd better bookmark that :-)
duckonin
15th August 2010, 20:07
Well written, I enjoyed the read, bought back a lot of memories..:yes:
Rogue Rider
15th August 2010, 20:30
Man I bet you loved it. I rode around NZ a cpl years back, that was awesome. Met heaps of awesome people, and saw what I would call the best scenery in the world to date....

I would take on Aussie too in time. Think you need the time you guys set aside. NZ is doable in 3 weeks, but the more time you have the experience you have too.

I will park up and have a read.


Cheers.
pete376403
15th August 2010, 20:57
When Dick Hubbard was mayor, he never gave the impression he would consider doing anything remotely risky.
Pity he's not in the running for Auck mayor now, it would be good to have someone on our side that far up the political tree.
(I think banks has a harley but only for pose value)
Kennif
16th August 2010, 09:29
When Dick Hubbard was mayor, he never gave the impression he would consider doing anything remotely risky.
Pity he's not in the running for Auck mayor now, it would be good to have someone on our side that far up the political tree.
(I think banks has a harley but only for pose value)

Yes fair comment. I have known Dick for a long time - before the silly bugger stood for mayor. (Who would want to do that!) He's a good bloke and a lot of fun. Here's my favourite photo.....
grbaker
13th September 2010, 09:53
ahh yes - ozzy sand... not really sand - just powered clay. Anyone has tips on how to drive a loaded up bike through this stuff....? :weird:

We are looking to do another stint over there - 3 months sounds good. I'm off to have a good read.