Cary's Catered Coromandel Campout (12-13 March 2011)

[Cary]

A good time to visit the Coromandal, Summer campers, kids & campervans have gone and the roads are ours :eek:

This is an adventure ride but road riders are more than welcome.

Will be meeting at Kopu Pub parking area at 10am on Saturday morning, and riding up thru Tapu-Coroglen Rd, 309 Rd. Lunch at Coro township then wandering up to Fletchers Bay.

Good easy ride for all.

I will be going up Friday with the ute and supplies then meeting at Kopu Saturday.

There will be a BBQ supplied for $20pp which will include bacon n eggs for brecky.

If you prefer you can bring your own and use bbq.

I will be taking the necessary refreshments, if you want anything other than Tui let me know. Will throw a couple bottles of plonk in for the ladys and DR riders.........

(TUI, $1/bottle, $1.50 if you want some of that flash foreign stuff) will bring mixers.

As I may not have my hepler this year someone will have to lead on Sundays ride as i'll be packing up and driving the ute home.

Those who sign up for ride I will assume you are going to want dinner/brecky. PM me if otherwise please.

Is the Naki anniversary weekend so maybe you guys could make a long weekend of it.

Bring a tent etc & $10 for DOC camping fee.

Watch this post for any updates

Calendar HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2730&day=2011-3-12)

[tri boy]

I'll put my name down for this one:eek:
Thats the weekend after me n kanny get back from the sth island, and is also the same weekend as the Morrinsville rally, so, well, not really sure yet:weird:

[.chris]

I am keen, count me in for a BBQ and half a dozen or so beers.

[That looks like fun]

ooh ooh ooh I am excited :eek: Off to the South Island early Feb (all tarseal :sleep: No dont ask :weird:) Should know by the time I get back if the shoulder is up to gravel standards :niceone: so its possible I will be first cripple back :apumpin:, Nic, Nooles, Dino, staus report please :wait:


Is Coromandel part of the Waikato? :msn-wink:

[Crisis management]

Might make it, the Pukemanu ride is on a couple of weeks after this and I will need some serious browny points for that, I will come down for the day at least.

[dino3310]

ooh ooh ooh I am excited :eek: Off to the South Island early Feb (all tarseal :sleep: No dont ask :weird:) Should know by the time I get back if the shoulder is up to gravel standards :niceone: so its possible I will be first cripple back :apumpin:, Nic, Nooles, Dino, staus report please :wait:


Is Coromandel part of the Waikato? :msn-wink:

YES its part of the Waikato:devil2:

[nooles]

ooh ooh ooh I am excited :eek: Off to the South Island early Feb (all tarseal :sleep: No dont ask :weird:) Should know by the time I get back if the shoulder is up to gravel standards :niceone: so its possible I will be first cripple back :apumpin:, Nic, Nooles, Dino, staus report please :wait:


Is Coromandel part of the Waikato? :msn-wink:

Make me all better ra and I'll be there with bells on. Hopefully I'll be there, like Collin I want to put some road K's under me arse for a little bit to gain the strength back in my arm.

[young1]

This looks very good Cary, if it is half as good as the one you organised in 2008 it will be a ripper!

We are very interested, will talk more with Leanne and let you know. If Leanne is on the back it is unlikely that I will do the trip over to the West Coast and back like last time.

Thank you

Mike

[dino3310]

Make me all better ra and I'll be there with bells on. Hopefully I'll be there, like Collin I want to put some road K's under me arse for a little bit to gain the strength back in my arm.

u can do most of it via seal if you wanted, pretty much just from coville on theres gravel:msn-wink:
i'l ride behind you to make sure you dont get lost:devil2:

[Devil]

I'm going to give it a solid 'maybe' for the moment hehe. My plans change every 5 minutes! Definately interested though.

[kanny]

u can do most of it via seal if you wanted, pretty much just from coville on theres gravel:msn-wink:
i'l ride behind you to make sure you dont get lost:devil2:

DONT DO IT NOOLES DONT DO IT:laugh:

[Rosie]

We're keen :D
Don't expect me to share my bottle of plonk with the DR riders though :oi-grr:

[Bass]

Don't know if I can make it yet but want to say thanks for making the effort.
It's a really unselfish thing to do.

[Crazy Steve]

A good time to visit the Coromandal, Summer campers, kids & campervans have gone and the roads are ours :eek:

This is an adventure ride but road riders are more than welcome.

Will be meeting at Kopu Pub parking area at 10am on Saturday morning, and riding up thru Tapu-Coroglen Rd, 309 Rd. Lunch at Coro township then wandering up to Fletchers Bay.

Good easy ride for all.

I will be going up Friday with the ute and supplies then meeting at Kopu Saturday.

There will be a BBQ supplied for $20pp which will include bacon n eggs for brecky.

If you prefer you can bring your own and use bbq.

I will be taking the necessary refreshments, if you want anything other than Tui let me know. Will throw a couple bottles of plonk in for the ladys and DR riders.........

(TUI, $1/bottle, $1.50 if you want some of that flash foreign stuff) will bring mixers.

As I may not have my hepler this year someone will have to lead on Sundays ride as i'll be packing up and driving the ute home.

Those who sign up for ride I will assume you are going to want dinner/brecky. PM me if otherwise please.

Is the Naki anniversary weekend so maybe you guys could make a long weekend of it.

Bring a tent etc!

Watch this post for any updates

Calendar HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2730&day=2011-3-12)

Sounds like a great weekend Cary and I would love to go..

But Alas I will still have 9weeks to wait !

Next time for sure !

Crazy Steve.

[clint640]

Woohoo! This time I can make it! :niceone:

The 640 should be back together & run in by then, looking forward to a plenty of rides Feb-Mar after a couple of months with no bike.:apint:

Cheers
Clint

[Taz]

I'll be there Cary. Think I'll bring the kids and the car tho and laze around the camp site though.

[bart]

I might be in....if I've got a bike.

[jafar]

I'll be there Cary. Think I'll bring the kids and the car tho and laze around the camp site though.

So there will be a spare adv bike laying around doing nothing ?:devil2:

[Cary]

Good to hear ladys & gentlemen.

There are Doc cabins for round $25/night should you not wish to 'rough' it. HERE (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/lodges-cabins-and-cottages-by-region/coromandel/fletcher-bay-backpackers/)

[dino3310]

So there will be a spare adv bike laying around doing nothing ?:devil2:

with electric start to:devil2:

[ducatijim]

Hummm, will be 'fresh' from finishing the RNSX at Cape Reianga; 1200 the day before.....a bit of a rush perhaps?:eek:

[junkmanjoe]

Hay Cary
whats the sunday ride involve which direction you looking at..

fletchers bay is on the to do list, airing out he tent wouldnt be a bad thing..

JMJ

[Cary]

Hay Cary
whats the sunday ride involve which direction you looking at..

fletchers bay is on the to do list, airing out he tent wouldnt be a bad thing..

JMJ

Well normally it's a visit to Stony Bay(well worth a look) then back toward Coro town via the east coast gravel, Mark knows the way......:o

I will not be on sundays ride at this stage.

[dino3310]

Hay Cary
whats the sunday ride involve which direction you looking at..
JMJ

South .:msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

sounds good.... more places i not been to....:niceone:

JMJ & Baby LC4

[clint640]

sounds good.... more places i not been to....:niceone:

JMJ & Baby LC4

Anyone travelling up from the south who wants a place to stay on the way to/from is welcome at my place, just let me know.

Cheers
Clint

[junkmanjoe]

Anyone travelling up from the south who wants a place to stay on the way to/from is welcome at my place, just let me know.

Cheers
Clint

yea sounds like a good idea,,, could be a little later would that be to much trouble..
be in touch..

JMJ & BIG & Little ktm

[jafar]

with electric start to:devil2:

Oh the LUXURY , purdy orange toy with a lecky leg :lol:
Pity to see it gathering dust :drool:

[reofix]

just spent two weeks at port charles ... smacked by tropical cyclones twice... and still had a great time... bit of a crazy route to get home today ... still hundreds of slips to be sorted... mind you it never rains in march on the coromandel ...... :facepalm:

[Phreaky Phil]

While i'm clicking buttons on the computer i'd better sign us up for this one too.

[clint640]

While i'm clicking buttons on the computer i'd better sign us up for this one too.

Test run for the newly blinged out DR??

Good to see a few of the regulars signed up, fully looking forward to this one :drinkup:

Now I just gotta get my bike back together...

Cheers
Clint

[nic]

I'm pretty keen for this...:yes:

I just have to wriggle out of a commitment I have made for that weekend.

I will check out the doc hut and confirm my attendance when I know I'm off the hook and have a bed sorted.

cheers

[Phreaky Phil]

Test run for the newly blinged out DR??

Good to see a few of the regulars signed up, fully looking forward to this one :drinkup:

Now I just gotta get my bike back together...

Cheers
ClintMight have to bring the beemer mule 4 this one. Unless I can convince someone to carry our tent.
Colin, Buddy !!:innocent:
DR for the Waikato ride tho.

[young1]

Still hope to be there.

We are now going to away for a long weekend the following weekend and I might have to do some work work ....

But still very interested, I have got lots of spiders webs to burn off the bike.

[offrd]

Hmmmmm at this stage it depends on work.....
For sale, one lousy job.... Free to a good home! nope still no takers....
:scooter:

[That looks like fun]

Might have to bring the beemer mule 4 this one. Unless I can convince someone to carry our tent.
Colin, Buddy !!:innocent:
DR for the Waikato ride tho.

Sitting on the fence with this one still Phil.:blink: Keen as but not sure about job and money yet :shutup: If I wasn't going to do all those tar-seal ks :facepalm: in the South Island I would have heaps of dough to go :woohoo:
Will make a decision nearer the date but if I go the pack horse service will be available for tents :yes::scooter:

[Taz]

Don't forget to register for this ride. I'm going to have the van loaded up with all sorts of stuff to make life as comfortable as possible for you all down there :).

Yes I've got a tent for you Nic so no getting out of camping :lol:.

Taz.

[Taz]

If any one has a tiny tank I could throw in a container of fuel if you want. Let me know mmmkay.

[junkmanjoe]

if i still have a bike im still planing to turn up..

JMJ

[Gman71]

just wondering where and what the ride involves..gravel roads up at Cape Colville...and anything else I should be warned about? Have just swapped the road bike for a real bike, but relatively new to this stuff so not keen on biting off more than I can chew (but I do chew fast :woohoo:)

[Cary]

just wondering where and what the ride involves..

The Coro gravel is all easy, nothing to fear. this is more for the social ride with easy gravel and great views. (not saying the pace is slow tho :blip:)

As it's a basic route it will be ride your own pace and regroup at several places to count heads.

[dino3310]

just wondering where and what the ride involves..gravel roads up at Cape Colville...and anything else I should be warned about? Have just swapped the road bike for a real bike, but relatively new to this stuff so not keen on biting off more than I can chew (but I do chew fast :woohoo:)

its this easy.... I could ride my GL400 wing up to Fletchers:eek: the things i do for fish and beer :laugh:

[nic]

If any one has a tiny tank I could throw in a container of fuel if you want. Let me know mmmkay.

I have a tiny tank...so I might need some - d'ya reckon??

[Waihou Thumper]

I have a tiny tank...so I might need some - d'ya reckon??

If you filled up in Coromandel Nic, I am sure you will be fine, you can get over 250Km to reserve right? I am sure Andy can top you up if required, he is bringing in a tanker....(you bringing the 640A mate?) :)
Leave Rotorua with a full tank, then top up Thames and then top the top up Coro, just in case.....That's about what all do, sometimes miss out the Thames bit depending on tank volume...

[young1]

Leanne and I are still keen on this ride, but have to sort a few things out first before committing.

If we do it we will take the "chicken route" and just head up the East Coast of the Coromandel and not the gravel over to the west coast and back.

But we will let you know if plenty of time Cary, imagine getting up there and running short of coke for Captain Morgan Rum!

[Devil]

I'll have a tanker there too all going well.

[That looks like fun]

Back from the shaky south. Earthquake missed me by 24hrs,:doh: too close for comfort :eek:
Still dealing with repercussions from swearing at the boss :rolleyes: Mediation on the 10th so still not sure I can commit to this ride (I might have to go back to work and that will wreck my life style completely)
Will know by the 11th hopefully, hope thats not to short notice :wait:

[Cary]

Will know by the 11th hopefully, hope thats not to short notice :wait:

No won't be doing the shopping till the day before. Hope you have a job and come along :)

[dino3310]

Back from the shaky south. Earthquake missed me by 24hrs,:doh: too close for comfort :eek:
Still dealing with repercussions from swearing at the boss :rolleyes: Mediation on the 10th so still not sure I can commit to this ride (I might have to go back to work and that will wreck my life style completely)
:wait:

when my staff swear at me they get a pay rise

[That looks like fun]

No won't be doing the shopping till the day before. Hope you have a job and come along :)

Still getting paid at present :msn-wink: Not very much though, Cant see unemployment in my near future (I have been wrong before). Company had a system, I followed it, Company didn't. Brought it to peoples attention many times, Boss didn't do anything about it, Swore at him :rolleyes: Suspended :wait:

What could possibly go wrong :spanking:

Hang on let me think for a minute, HUGE faceless multinational corporation vs truck driver. :doh: Best I look for a job :weird:

[MXNUT]

I have a tiny tank...so I might need some - d'ya reckon??

Dont forget everyone that there is petrol at Colville which is only about 40 kms from Fletchers Bay

[junkmanjoe]

there is............

whats up port charles way, is it worth a look up there on our way up...( friday off work :bleh: )
any one been through the motu lately

JMJ

[MXNUT]

there is............

whats up port charles way, is it worth a look up there on our way up...( friday off work :bleh: )


JMJ

Port Charles is part of the normal sunday morning ride.

[junkmanjoe]

okies change of plan then....we do that part on sunday... what else is worth a looky up that way,,, not Thomson track eather...

2 of us looking to travel the motu on way up and stay some where up coro friday night..

JMJ

[Taz]

okies change of plan then....we do that part on sunday... what else is worth a looky up that way,,, not Thomson track eather...

2 of us looking to travel the motu on way up and stay some where up coro friday night..

JMJ

Cary, the kids and I will be out at fletchers on friday . That's a cool place to stay.

[.chris]

Cary, the kids and I will be out at fletchers on friday . That's a cool place to stay.

Depending on the weather/work I might also be there on the friday evening.

On that note, I am new to the coromandel, can anyone recommend the best way to get to up to fletchers bay?

[junkmanjoe]

thats going to be a long day in the saddle..

be good to ride up with the other on the sat morn.. or you coming out then back up..

what else is planed for the sunday.. was looking to look up some of the east side friday, never been up there before. incase we have to bail late morn sunday for work on monday...

[Taz]

thats going to be a long day in the saddle..

be good to ride up with the other on the sat morn.. or you coming out then back up.....

I'll be staying at the camp on sat morning while Cary rides down to meet up with the others from what I understand. He'd probably enjoy some company :)

[junkmanjoe]

sounds like a early start friday then.....:sleep:

[Cary]

On that note, I am new to the coromandel, can anyone recommend the best way to get to up to fletchers bay?
Really only one way if you want to get there quickish, head to Coro town then keep the water on your left and stop when the road does and your there :eek: (follow signposts to Colville then Port Jackson will get you there)
I'll be staying at the camp on sat morning while Cary rides down to meet up with the others from what I understand.
Yep thats the plan think i left about 8 last time to make it back to Kopu by 10. Use the trip down to clear the gravel.......:devil2:

p.s. Not that I don't want company but if some do make it up Fri and don't want to do the return trip Sat morning the kayak and rod will be there if you wanna catch us some fish for dinner......... (or like me, attempt it!)

[Devil]

On that note, I am new to the coromandel, can anyone recommend the best way to get to up to fletchers bay?

Are you serious?
Boy have YOU been missing out.

Well if you want to mimic the route of the ride, it's not a confusing one.
Left at Kopu, right at Tapu (tapu-coroglen road), left at the end next to the pub, up the coast till you get to the 309 road (left turn) which takes you back across to the west coast again, then head for colville from there, upwards and onwards!

[clint640]

there is............

whats up port charles way, is it worth a look up there on our way up...( friday off work :bleh: )
any one been through the motu lately

JMJ

Haven't been through for a while but there were some hell thunderstorms over the weekend so expect some damage. Damage from the storms a few weeks back is also still apparent in places on the main roads around here so the Motu probably still has a few missing bits & slips. All good fun.

If you don't make it as far as Coro Friday you are welcome to come stay at my place.

Cheers
Clint

[junkmanjoe]

thanks clint..

i very keen to see as much of the coro as possible, never been up there.. we may just ride straight to waihi have a looky up the east side and try make camp up top friday.....

not sure what sort of pace my other rider will keep this will be his first adventure outing.

JMJ

[Devil]

Going to try out a pair of the Mitas E-10's on this trip. See how they go.

On that note, anyone want a couple of 140/80x17 E-09 rears? One prob 75% tread left, the other 50%.

[NordieBoy]

On that note, anyone want a couple of 140/80x17 E-09 rears? One prob 75% tread left, the other 50%.

Ow much mister?

[Devil]

$100 for the pair ono.
Also a 150/70x17 tourance exp that'd have probably 40% tread left.
See pic. Dont worry about the cobwebs heh, they've been sitting in the garage for a while!233360

[Taz]

Put up the kitchen/communal tent today to ensure I had every thing needed. This ones bigger than last time. That's the one we used last time lying next to it.

[junkmanjoe]

thats an old skool tent,,, the best ones...
i could put my tent in side your tent...:niceone:

cool..

JMJ

[Taz]

Yeah local scouts were chucking them in the bin so I rescued one. The other one I have is a mint Farmers Trading Co 8x8. :) . Bound to be spare room in this tent for the odd camper on the weekend.

[.chris]

Yeah local scouts were chucking them in the bin so I rescued one. The other one I have is a mint Farmers Trading Co 8x8. :) . Bound to be spare room in this tent for the odd camper on the weekend.

What about room for our bikes?

[Taz]

What about room for our bikes?

Damn - Hadn't thought of that!. Back to the planning :angry:

[.chris]

p.s. Not that I don't want company but if some do make it up Fri and don't want to do the return trip Sat morning the kayak and rod will be there if you wanna catch us some fish for dinner......... (or like me, attempt it!)

I might be there on friday afternoon, if I BYO food can I please use the BBQ facilities for friday night? (save me having to bring a cooker of my own just for friday night).

Would suit me nicely to leave all the gear there and not have to lug it around for the saturday ride.

[junkmanjoe]

sorry chaps i wont be making this trip,, sumthing shitty has happened...so have to sort that out....

might give up bikes and buy a airoplane......might have more luck...:bye:

JMJ

[Taz]

No Joe say it aint so! We'll miss you bro! Well gotta go.

So whats happened Huh? Huh?

[clint640]

A weather forecast 6 days out is about as reliable as astrology & reading tea leaves, but:

http://metvuw.com/forecast/2011030618/rain-nzni-thumb-2011030618-126.gif

:woohoo::sunny::woohoo::drinkup:

Cheers
Clint

[Taz]

A weather forecast 6 days out is about as reliable as astrology & reading tea leaves, but:

http://metvuw.com/forecast/2011030618/rain-nzni-thumb-2011030618-126.gif

:woohoo::sunny::woohoo::drinkup:

Cheers
Clint

It only looks like that because Crisis hasn't signed up for the ride :lol: YET!

[Steelie]

Im keen to tag along. Just need to sort fuel. Just 173km to res last time out. So may need to organise something at Fletchers Bay for the ride back. Not sure how many kms we'll do before we get back to a servo on the Sunday?
Look forward to meeting y'all.

[tri boy]

Waaaah...........
:crybaby:
So many things to get sorted, (moving house etc), so little time/finances.
Factor in the famous "leave everything till the last minute" equation, and we have to give this ride the slip.
Enjoy guys.
Waaaaaaah:crybaby::violin:

[Cary]

Sorry to hear you won't be coming along JMJ, Brent, Karen. Next adventure :yes:

Chris, bbq is not a problem.

Duel, I will be taking some fuel but Coro town to Fletchers is only 60k so 170k to res will get you from Coro-Fletchers-Stoney Bay-Coro no problem.

Also, anyone who knows they won't be coming can you please take your name off calendar. If your still a maybe leave it there as will over cater anyway (nothing I can't eat later!)

[Cary]

Can I just say

We will be LEAVING Kopu Pub carpark at 10 sharp

[Team Buffoon]

Cary just bought a DR650 so keen to get it dirty, please count me in for the w/e and BBQ.
Will have to look out for two wheel riders of the pushbike variety its the Kona Colville Connection ride on the Saturday. They will be coming the other way!
http://www.colvilleconnection.co.nz/
Blair

[Cary]

Cary just bought a DR650 so keen to get it dirty, please count me in for the w/e and BBQ. Blair
Done, good on ya.

[Phreaky Phil]

Anyone now how long to get from Hamilton to Kopu. (at DR speed :scooter:)

[Taz]

1 hour 15 at the most even if the DR is ridden like a BMW. It's 99kms via moronsville.

[Bass]

Right, work and domestics sorted, so I'm in.
I'll take the full catering package thanks Cary and probably get thru around a 1/2 doz of Tui, maybe more if we start early.
New rear tyre Thursday.
Been too long since I had a weekend away on the DR

[Taz]

Right, work and domestics sorted, so I'm in.
I'll take the full catering package thanks Cary and probably get thru around a 1/2 doz of Tui, maybe more if we start early.
New rear tyre Thursday.
Been too long since I had a weekend away on the DR

Good man .

[Phreaky Phil]

1 hour 15 at the most even if the DR is ridden like a BMW. It's 99kms via moronsville.OH, about 1/2 an hour quicker than on a KTM then :shit::killingme:killingme:killingme
Thanks Phil

[young1]

Re that mountain bike race, does it involve any road closures?

[nic]

Re that mountain bike race, does it involve any road closures?

Roads remain open - got this from the Colville Connection website :)

Parts of these rides are on public roads WHICH ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC. Traffic should be minimal, but KEEP LEFT and under control at all times on the roads.
Spectators' vehicles on the course have the potential to be a major hazard to riders. PLEASE, NO SPECTATORS' VEHICLES ON THE COURSE.
Rubbish

Looking forward to it:woohoo:....the riding and the camp (if I must :rolleyes:) - not the hoards of lycra-clad mountainbikers :no:

[Bass]

Any Orkers want to assemble for the run down to Kopu?

[Devil]

Tempted, will just be cruising though.

[Bass]

No hurry eh?
(Taz and Cary won't be with us)

[.chris]

Any Orkers want to assemble for the run down to Kopu?

I am planning to head there on friday, but if that does not happen I am keen to meet up. Can organise time/place on friday afternoon/evening.

[Devil]

No hurry eh?
(Taz and Cary won't be with us)

Count me in then. I'll be coming from the shore, so wherever.

[Bass]

Count me in then. I'll be coming from the shore, so wherever.

My place 0830??

[Devil]

Actually, the sherpa looks like it is going to make an appearance so we'll be on a different schedule. Will meet everyone at Kopu!

[Lane]

Actually, the sherpa looks like it is going to make an appearance so we'll be on a different schedule. Will meet everyone at Kopu!

Indeedly it shall make its appearance - particularly now that we've fitted the lovely big petrol tank to it :)

See you at Kopu! I look forward to meeting you all :)

[Rosie]

Indeedly it shall make its appearance - particularly now that we've fitted the lovely big petrol tank to it :)

See you at Kopu! I look forward to meeting you all :)

Sweet. See you on Saturday :sunny:

[Gman71]

I too am going this weekend, (my first BIG outing on the new bike since ditching the road bike) and see a few of you are on the Nth Shore- I'm in Glenfield so if anyone is interested in riding down to Kopu in convoy, let me know.....looking forward to meeting everyone.....

[That looks like fun]

In :yes::scooter:

[Rosie]

In :yes::scooter:

:sunny:.........

[Cary]

In :yes::scooter:
Offer still stands, if it hits the ground it's yours! :)

Lookin like a cracker folks, utes packed, food/drink sorted and been thru my 'list' 42 times, wonder what i'll forget........

Any last minute requests?

My number should you have to pull out or strike trouble or late to Kopu etc please text. will be out of contact from about 12pm Fri till hit Corotown 9am Sat.
027 4127266

[.chris]

Offer still stands, if it hits the ground it's yours! :)

Lookin like a cracker folks, utes packed, food/drink sorted and been thru my 'list' 42 times, wonder what i'll forget........

Any last minute requests?

My number should you have to pull out or strike trouble or late to Kopu etc please text. will be out of contact from about 12pm Fri till hit Corotown 9am Sat.
027 4127266

Can I please make a special order for a couple of bottles of coke?
I have just finished packing and just have room for a bottle of bourbon. And even better if you could manage some ice, because that means we can enjoy a few of them they way they are supposed to be.

[Phreaky Phil]

Can I please make a special order for a couple of bottles of coke?
I have just finished packing and just have room for a bottle of bourbon. And even better if you could manage some ice, because that means we can enjoy a few of them they way they are supposed to be.+1 on some ice, i guess you'll have ice to keep the beer cold anyway. I'm trying to find room 4 a bottle of L&P on the bike to go with my Burbon. Strap it on somehow !!

[That looks like fun]

Any Port in a storm arghhhaa (as we say in parate speak). Room for a spare bottle if one is required :woohoo:
Now, where did I leave that Parrot? :facepalm:

[Cary]

Can I please make a special order for a couple of bottles of coke? And even better if you could manage some ice
Yep, what size? Real, coke zero, diet? Will get some ice.


+1 on some ice. I'm trying to find room 4 a bottle of L&PLet me know if you want me to pick some up Phil.

[Phreaky Phil]

Yep, what size? Real, coke zero, diet? Will get some ice.

Let me know if you want me to pick some up Phil.That would be great thanks Cary. Large bottle L&P Please.

See you Saturday.Cheers Phil

[That looks like fun]

Might have to bring the beemer mule 4 this one. Unless I can convince someone to carry our tent.
Colin, Buddy !!:innocent:
DR for the Waikato ride tho.

Tent carrying mule at your service Sir :yes:

[Crisis management]

In :yes::scooter:

Try not to hurt yourself, ok? :facepalm:

Have a good one guys, I can't even do the saturday so the weather is bound to be good......

[.chris]

Yep, what size? Real, coke zero, diet? Will get some ice.



You sir are a legend.
Just normal coke for me thanks, maybe a couple of 1.5's would suffice.

[Phreaky Phil]

Tent carrying mule at your service Sir :yes:
Its all on the bike, Sort of. Mite need on of those tow ropes like they use in the mountain bike multisport races to tow the DR uphills, then catapult it down the other side :woohoo:

[Team Buffoon]

I too am going this weekend, (my first BIG outing on the new bike since ditching the road bike) and see a few of you are on the Nth Shore- I'm in Glenfield so if anyone is interested in riding down to Kopu in convoy, let me know.....looking forward to meeting everyone.....

I will be going down Sat morning from Devonport, am keen for some formation flying. Where and when to meet?

[.chris]

I will be going down Sat morning from Devonport, am keen for some formation flying. Where and when to meet?

I would be keen (I am just down the road in Belmont/Hauraki) but I am heading over on friday.

[Gman71]

I will be going down Sat morning from Devonport, am keen for some formation flying. Where and when to meet?

half way between devonport & glenfield = .... about CYCLETREADS by my estimation......

would 8am be a safe bet?

Greg
i will PM you my mobile number.....

[Gman71]

Yep, what size? Real, coke zero, diet? Will get some ice.

Let me know if you want me to pick some up Phil.

wow, you're a legend..so if you are offering...

I'm good for a few Tuis, and +1 for the coke and ice (real coke if you can)

put it on my tab and I will fix you up ! :yes:

[MXNUT]

Nothing packed and nothing ready yet, just like normal.:facepalm:

But there is always friday night.:violin:

See you all at the Kopu pub on Sat :woohoo:

[Taz]

Right the kids and I are about to leave I'll see you all there tomorrow arvo. We'll have it all set up by then hopefully. Ride safe and have fun.

Taz.

[Cary]

Last minute shopping done and packed.

I'll see you all Saturday morning, have a good ride. :banana:

[That looks like fun]

We have to pack stuff :Oops: ShitShit Shit shit, :spanking::eek5: ok packing now..............

[clint640]

Woohoo, bike running good, mostly packed & ready. Weather still looks great! Be buzzing up tomorrow morning. Ride safe, see you fullas there.

Cheers
Clint

[MXNUT]

Home safe and dry. Thanks again Cary for the HUGE effort you made to keep us all fed and watered.

Thanks also to camp mother, Andy.

Another Great Weekend with Primo weather and good company

[That looks like fun]

Naki contingent home safe :clap: We got wet between Coleville and Coromandel but it was dry and good everywhere else :banana:
Big ups to Cary :not: for the organization and feeding effort, although the lack of after dinner mints was the only let down :drool:
Perfection is such an awkward goal :rolleyes:

[nic]

Home safe and dry. Thanks again Cary for the HUGE effort you made to keep us all fed and watered.

Thanks also to camp mother, Andy.

Another Great Weekend with Primo weather and good company

I second that.....Thank you very much sirs for looking after us so well :first:
It was a really neat weekend :2thumbsup

Thanks to MXNUT too for leading us round the gravel on Sunday
cheers

[Gman71]

Great weekend, a superb effort and my sincere thanks Cary.

Great to meet such a like minded bunch of wierdos.

Soft Englishmen, mad scientists, IT nerds, and the rest of you....

look forward to catching up with you all again.

Hey Michael! niiiiiiiice wheelie on your departure!! :not:

Quote of the weekend in my opinion: "It will be the first un-manned cappucino on the moon" :killingme nice one Colin.

[That looks like fun]

It was a really neat weekend :2thumbsup

Thanks to MXNUT too for leading us round the gravel on Sunday
cheers

Did you get to ride your hill Nic ? :cool:

[Phreaky Phil]

Awesome weekend, thanks again to Cary and Andy. We made it through the Waikato unscathed :clap:

[.chris]

There you go Colin, did I wear the nobbies off enough for you?
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Thanks for a great weekend guys, thanks to Cary and Andy for the excellent camp setup and the food & drinks.

[That looks like fun]

More pressure required sorry, there are still slightly raised bumps there :clap: its all about getting value for money :cool:
What sort of oil were you running? :devil2:

[dino3310]

Naki contingent home safe :clap: :rolleyes:

:clap::clap::clap:

:Oi:wheres the bloody photos

[That looks like fun]

Too busy protecting your good name from Chub to take photos mate :rolleyes:
But I am sure there will be some :banana:
Hows that foot? I have some unfinished business on a certain coast road that I should attend to soon :cool:

[dino3310]

Too busy protecting your good name from Chub to take photos mate :rolleyes:
But I am sure there will be some :banana:
Hows that foot? I have some unfinished business on a certain coast road that I should attend to soon :cool:

:laugh: .
cool.
so and so.
oooohh yyyeeeaaahhh

[.chris]

I only had the point & shoot camera so I only got a few average pics.

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Rosie and Clint near Fletcher Bay.

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Parked up at Stony Bay

[nic]

Did you get to ride your hill Nic ? :cool:

No :( - had a quick look as we rode past.....and I reckon I coulda got up there - maybe.

I'ts good to save something for next time :)

[nic]

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[Devil]

Thanks again, Cary. Lane and I had a great time!

[Rosie]

What an awesome weekend! Thanks Cary! (and Andy) :clap:
Photos (and maybe a ride report) to come in a few days... :sleep:

[clint640]

Yep, top work guys, a very enjoyable weekend. Hard to beat the combination of Coromandel roads, a fine day, good company, then a great BBQ & cold beers at Fletchers Bay :clap:

Cheers
Clint

[Taz]

Some Images.....

1: Camp
2: Time for a cold one
3: Al should be careful where he falls asleep.
4: ?? :lol:
5: Phil Gary and Neil
6: Nice hat Nic

[That looks like fun]

And that my friends is why Papa Smurf should not fall asleep while camping :devil2:

[Taz]

And more...

1: What's the joke?
2: Pyro kids
3: Taz
4: Nathan, Olivia and Nick
5: Fletchers Bay
6: Olivia and Nathan waiting for the Tsunami on saturday morning.

[Cary]

Good weekend that :banana:

Thanks to all those that came along.

Andy for the bbq, tents, plates etc etc was great to have you and the kids along.

Thanks to Colin for taking the cooking duties on Sat to allow me to prep everything else, a great help.

Have learn't a couple of lessons for next time, fry pan for the eggs & MORE BEER!!

Sorry about the brief report but am off to Kawhia for a week now and have to unpack from the CCCC then repack for a week in Kawhia as well as pick the ute up from the repair shop.......

As to the return trip home Sunday, I stopped at the stone wharf for a fish and caught four 32+cm snapper before my(new Penn) reel decided to dissassemble and went to the bottom....... Game over but enough for dinner.

Then I thought i had a flat in the ute about 20k south of Coro town, stopped to check, no all up, yep shoulda looked closer, (but when was the last time you checked you wheel nuts?) however a k up the road my left rear wheel came off!!

I was just before a bridge so had to pull over after that, found the tyre in a stream bed, and after a lesson from Gunnyrob got on to AA straight away.

Then Andy drove up, he assessed it, went looking for parts, unbelieveably we found every last one! After a little assembly by Andy off we went(very short version).

AA got cancelled and a stop to stop a squeek it was off home.

THANK YOU MATE

Basically all the nuts came off(inc mag lock nut) The last time I took that tyre off was when I did a tyre rotation 11 000ks ago so I don't know if it was from that(!) or what happened.......

1. Good spot ah
2. Drinks
3. Chef Colin
4. Murky Sunday
5. Packing up Sunday
6. Proof! (wood is 27cm)

[Taz]

Luckily not too much was ground away but he did leave a nice long groove in the seal and over the bridge :lol: That bloody brake drum was hot!!:eek: And geez that spring took some finding!.
Luckily Cary had spare wheel nuts. (Who the hell Cary's :) spare wheel nuts eh?)
So to recap - Wheel in the stream, brake drum on the far end of the bridge, found 2 wheel nuts 20-30 metres further up the road and a trail of small misc brake shoe retaing parts within 5 mtrs of each other and luckily all were still salvageable even the brake shoe that was ground away a little. Managed to use the Hiace jack under the towbar and raise the ute enough for Cary to get his jack under the axle and Bob was your mothers brother.
If Cary didn't have bad luck he'd have none at all. Did I mention my hourly rate??

[michael e]

Anyone now how long to get from Hamilton to Kopu. (at DR speed :scooter:)

at your speed mate,not long..........:nono:

[michael e]

yep,the whole wairarapa contingent made it home today..oh wait,there was just me. 2300kms later....:headbang:what an awesome weekend i had meeting all you happy peoples(and the great value poms)........what a laugh:clap:.a huge thanks to cary and andy for the grouse feed,and all there efforts

[cave weta]

Me n TheBlacksmith were turning right at the Paeroa bridge at 4.30pm yesterday.
I bet that the six tired trailbike riders turning right toward the Hauraki Plains were your Naki lot? A gallant sight!
We had been over to Okorierie for the Bikers against Drunk Drivers do at the pub there. Its been awesome reading this thread about you guys -I wish I had been able to attend on my 525 but I had to support this Ride Forever event for personal reasons, I envy the fishermen- stoney bay way over to the left is a good spot but you won't beat a 17lb snapper off the rocks at fantail bay any day soon!

[Dont Know]

Thanks Colin, that's a sad photo, I think your lips are actually on my ear!!!, no more cups ot tea for you first thing in the morning.



And that my friends is why Papa Smurf should not fall asleep while camping :devil2:

[GLG]

thanks again to cary and andy great weekend. didn't know you could cook, good ride, good food, great weekend thanks again

[.chris]

Me n TheBlacksmith were turning right at the Paeroa bridge at 4.30pm yesterday.
I bet that the six tired trailbike riders turning right toward the Hauraki Plains were your Naki lot? A gallant sight!
We had been over to Okorierie for the Bikers against Drunk Drivers do at the pub there. Its been awesome reading this thread about you guys -I wish I had been able to attend on my 525 but I had to support this Ride Forever event for personal reasons, I envy the fishermen- stoney bay way over to the left is a good spot but you won't beat a 17lb snapper off the rocks at fantail bay any day soon!

I think that was the AK & surrounding area crew, the naki boys were riding a DR650 and a 1150gs and I bet good money you did not mistake that one for a trail bike.

[Team Buffoon]

Just like to add my TY to the others. Thanks very much Cary for organising and Andy for Backup. My first adventure ride and it wont be my last. Hope to catch up with you all soon.
Michael very cool departure do you give lessons?

[Steelie]

Thanks to everyone who made that an awesome weekend. Good ride, good company and good humor all round.

[Phreaky Phil]

at your speed mate,not long..........:nono:Who, me ????? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

[michael e]

Who, me ????? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

your a nutter:banana:

[michael e]

Just like to add my TY to the others. Thanks very much Cary for organising and Andy for Backup. My first adventure ride and it wont be my last. Hope to catch up with you all soon.
Michael very cool departure do you give lessons?

yeah man head down anytime you want and well swap lessons,you can teach me how to drink hard shit on the rocks:headbang::devil2:

[Phreaky Phil]

your a nutter:banana:Cant be so ! My front wheel never left the ground all weekend.:innocent: Not to self; must learn 2 up wheelies :rolleyes:

[dino3310]

Cant be so ! My front wheel never left the ground all weekend.:innocent: Not to self; must learn 2 up wheelies :rolleyes:

:spanking::banana::banana::banana:

[michael e]

Cant be so ! My front wheel never left the ground all weekend.:innocent: Not to self; must learn 2 up wheelies :rolleyes:

buy papa smurfs 9fiddy and youl have no problems with that little issue,just think of th savings on front tyres:nono:

[That looks like fun]

Papa Smurfs ear tasted funny :sick:

[dino3310]

buy papa smurfs 9fiddy and youl have no problems with that little issue,just think of th savings on front tyres:nono:

the new names gonna stick papa smurf :laugh:

[Phreaky Phil]

A few pics from the ride

[dino3310]

nice photos phil, BUT didnt you take a poser shot of the DR at fletchers with the sea in the background
either sunrise or sunset. come on lets see it:drool:

[Phreaky Phil]

Sorry I didnt. You must be mistaking me for some other poser !!
Will this pic do, its taken on those back roads between Taihape and Gentle Annie

[dino3310]

nice mate looks fab:niceone:

[michael e]

nice pics phil,or wifey!!!:yes:

[nic]

nice pics phil,or wifey!!!:yes:

Yes - I think Dawn Patrol should get the credit:yes:

[Rosie]

Our photos are up on ADV (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670611) :scooter: