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10th December 2003, 05:18

Hi there guys. I'd like to suggest that we try to have a get-together (quite a few of us know each other already, but there's a lot that we don't know).

It's probably not going to work terribly well before Christmas, so what say we think about early January?

Perhaps a Friday night get-together somewhere we can have a drink and a bite to eat?

Or would you guys prefer a ride?

We might even have Mitch living down with us by then!

Slingshot

10th December 2003, 11:35

Great idea but I'd prefer to go for a ride. Who else is keen???

MrMelon

10th December 2003, 13:35

I'd be keen for both when/if i ever get my bike back.. grr.

matthewt

10th December 2003, 13:48

I'll be up for it provided the MV is around (won't be back from ChCh until late on the 18th).

10th December 2003, 16:19

thinking about it in slower time, it's probably better to wait till early Feb - I'll sort out a date/time and post it here.

Matt: do you know there's racing at Ruapuna on the 17th/18th? It's a National Points round - I'm flying Hamish and I down for the weekend for my surprise Christmas present to him. Only thing is that I couldn't keep my mouth shut so it's no longer a surprise!

merv

10th December 2003, 18:09

Originally posted by Lynda Blair
Only thing is that I couldn't keep my mouth shut so it's no longer a surprise!

Knowing you so well I am surprised you let it slip.

merv

10th December 2003, 18:12

I'd be on for something too, food, drink, ride, whatever but Feb does sound better as I'm cruising up North most of January.

I'm away this week too but will see you for lunch next week as long as its not Thursday.

Pickle

10th December 2003, 20:46

Hi Linda

yes we will be in for a ride & perhaps a drink / bite. As for you not being able to keep your mouth shut      NO Not You now there's a surprise:rolleyes:

11th December 2003, 05:15

Merv/Doug....I'm MORTALLY hurt by your sarcasm.....!!!!!

I would offer to host a BBQ here after the ride but we don't have a BBQ.

Merv - I'm going to suggest Friday for lunch. Doug - if you're interested in coming along let me know.

bungbung

11th December 2003, 07:57

Yep, count me in. Eating is good

matthewt

11th December 2003, 10:07

Originally posted by Lynda Blair
Matt: do you know there's racing at Ruapuna on the 17th/18th?

I'm flying into ChCh at 11am on the 18th.  Can't remember what sailing I'm on but I probably don't have enough time to head out to the track.  I was pushing my luck enough to get two days off just to transport the MV to ChCh and back so it would be there during our family "holiday" otherwise I'd fly down Friday night and stay with my parents for the weekend.  I think Ruapuna is probably the best track in NZ.

11th December 2003, 16:27

bungbung - where do you work? if you're in central wgtn I'll give you the lunch details. Those of us who meet are generally Lambton Quay-based.

bungbung

11th December 2003, 21:03

Hi Lynda, I work in Thorndon on Murphy St. Lambton Quay is easy.

12th December 2003, 05:04

Bungbung: send me an e-mail and I'll include you in the list - we're planning on Friday 19th for a "last lunch b4 Christmas" lunch.

I think I may have met you.....McDonald's 1st November early mng when you were on your way to Rotorua, then on L/Quay a week or so later?

Hitcher

12th December 2003, 08:33

12th December 2003, 18:52

Riding and eating is good. We specialise in both disciplines. Mrs Hitcher's work arrangements make Saturdays the best option. The garden bar at the Flying Fish at Martinborough is a good place to hang (the Wairarapa's best coffee).

Hi Hitcher - we frequent the Flying Fish a lot too. The service went downhill about six months ago when it changed hands - for a while there it took forever to get a coffee, let alone food. But they seem to have got their act together a bit more now. It's a very good place to get a caffeine shot while keeping an eye on the bikes coming round the Square. It's very good for gathering in bikers as they come around.

wkid_one

13th December 2003, 13:04

I'll come to lunch also

15th December 2003, 05:16

I'll come to lunch also

Wkd: I've lost your new email address - send me an email at work.

wkid_one

15th December 2003, 06:51

either:
daniel.symons@xtra.co.nz
symonsd@anz.com

Slingshot

15th December 2003, 07:28

either:
daniel.symons@xtra.co.nz
symonsd@anz.com

So, you work for ANZ....so do I.

merv

15th December 2003, 11:39

So, you work for ANZ....so do I.
Knowing this now is it safe to leave my money with this bank?

matthewt

15th December 2003, 11:55

Has a date been set for the ride/lunch ??

matthewt

15th December 2003, 11:58

Matt: do you know there's racing at Ruapuna on the 17th/18th?

I "might" fly down the night before so I can catch the morning session. If I can get a rock bottom airfare for Saturday night.

wkid_one

15th December 2003, 13:06

Where Slingshot - Actually I work for UDC so indirectly work for ANZ>

Slingshot

15th December 2003, 13:10

I'm with EFTPOS NZ, so I'm indirectly employed by ANZ as well.

wkid_one

15th December 2003, 13:19

Wellington?? Do you have access to the ANZ internal mail?

16th December 2003, 04:50

Matt: no date set yet, will look at early Feb probably.

flyingscotsman

16th December 2005, 09:39

Hi all, Great idea. Ride or food I'm in. Going to South Island from 16th to 21st Feb tho.

James Deuce

16th December 2005, 09:41

Errr, this was posted in 2003.

But if you want to organise another one, go for it!

flyingscotsman

16th December 2005, 09:45

Just checking you were all awake "Yeah Right" Well...how about it Wgtn KB's - lunch / dinner / ride end Jan ?? Happy to organise it

James Deuce

16th December 2005, 09:53

That would be brilliant!

Skunk

16th December 2005, 20:18

Interested party here... Set a date.

GSVR

16th December 2005, 20:44

The Wellington get togethers are always good for a country hick like myself so will tax LB on the subject tomorrow if I remember in the heat of racing.

Skunk

16th December 2005, 21:02

Just note that this is a two year old thread... LB isn't organising this one. flyingscotsman is.

GSVR

16th December 2005, 21:10

The old threads seem to come up here all the time but thats not a bad thing if it helps to get the ball rolling.

FlyingScotsman is a top bloke and good on him for getting this one underway.

phoenixgtr

16th December 2005, 21:27

I would definately be interested in a ride and food. Both are very good things :D

StoneChucker

16th December 2005, 23:54

Ho Ho Ho

I can't come on the ride, my right swing arm is stuffed. I will however come for a quick chat and lunch if I'm free on the day. Can someone text or pm me if the date changes? And, when is the date?

See ya:oi-grr:

Wasp

17th December 2005, 13:08

yeap. im interested.

I'll wait for details.

Dafe

17th December 2005, 13:43

Alot of the Kiwiriders do the thursday night rides followed by drinks in Lower Hutt. This is a weekly occurance.
Why not just bombard one of the rides with advertising on here and make it a good showing.
Afterall, the suggestion is a ride and drinks which happens already!

17th December 2005, 13:49

Dafe

17th December 2005, 15:16

I should say they are of the faster variety. typically 10-14 bikes.
Check the meetings and events pages - theres a "Wellington thursday night ride" post made every week.
The speeds do get reasonably high. So be warned!
Typical riders are Deano, Jimbo, Madboy, Flame, Skelstar etc.

The group is very considerate though and will often pull over and wait for all to regroup. So those at the back, just ride at your own pace.

Colapop

17th December 2005, 19:21

They're a lot faster than mine at the mo' !! LOL
But I'd be keen for a get together at some stage - you may have to put up with a cage parked around the corner tho'

Dafe

18th December 2005, 20:00

Since there has been no activity on this thread for a while, I'm putting forward the following suggestion.

How about we have a big turnout this Thursday evening?
The usual meeting time and place is the carpark just off the Lower Hutt Motorway, at the Maungaraki Turnoff.

Meeting time: Normally 6.15pm, departure 6.30pm.
Destination: Decided upon arrival at Maungaraki.
Followed by Drinks: Most likely at The Grumpy Mole, Lower Hutt.

The Hardcore KB bunch will be there regardless!

Wasp

18th December 2005, 21:55

I should say they are of the faster variety. typically 10-14 bikes.
Check the meetings and events pages - theres a "Wellington thursday night ride" post made every week.
The speeds do get reasonably high. So be warned!
Typical riders are Deano, Jimbo, Madboy, Flame, Skelstar etc.

and dont worry if you cant go fast cos theres almost always lil 'ol me tootling along behind. so get along and give me company:mega:

phoenixgtr

18th December 2005, 22:00

Will definately consider it, but yeah, I'll be a slow one :ride:

Darkman

18th December 2005, 22:35

I will be there..also a slow one...

madboy

19th December 2005, 11:54

I like how you guys include Skelstar in the "fast group". He'll be thrilled after his exhilarating trackday yesterday. I've never seen Shenkos get ripped apart quite so quickly.

skelstar

19th December 2005, 13:48

I like how you guys include Skelstar in the "fast group". He'll be thrilled after his exhilarating trackday yesterday. I've never seen Shenkos get ripped apart quite so quickly.
Im fu*king thrilled.

I was going to say Ive never heard the words 'The speeds do get reasonably high' and 'skelstar' in the same post before.

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 14:10

I was going to say Ive never heard the words 'The speeds do get reasonably high' and 'skelstar' in the same post before.

arrgh, you need to be a bit easier on yourself mate!

umm on a side note, im getting new tyres on Thurs and would be keen to scrub them in.... take note madboy! :nya:

madboy

19th December 2005, 16:21

umm on a side note, im getting new tyres on Thurs and would be keen to scrub them in.... take note madboy! :nya:Oh, so this weeks excuse will be - "I've just got new tyres, and you guys go too fast so I'll have to wait until next week. Sorry."

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 19:32

Oh, so this weeks excuse will be - "I've just got new tyres, and you guys go too fast so I'll have to wait until next week. Sorry."

Actually baldy what I was going to suggest was that if any of you's fullas were keen maybe we could go over Wainui or something? Ive never been there, though its prob not much different from Rotovegas..... But ive also been told that there the best roads for scrubing in tyres.... correct me if Im wrong!

Dafe

19th December 2005, 19:44

Im fu*king thrilled.

I was going to say Ive never heard the words 'The speeds do get reasonably high' and 'skelstar' in the same post before.

Hey, Don't look at me! Someone said it's Christmas...... and that I should try to be generous this year round!
Besides - The comet is red. It must be fast!

Dafe

19th December 2005, 19:46

madboy

19th December 2005, 19:47

Actually baldy what I was going to suggest was that if any of you's fullas were keen maybe we could go over Wainui or something? Ive never been there, though its prob not much different from Rotovegas..... But ive also been told that there the best roads for scrubing in tyres.... correct me if Im wrong!Your bike ain't quick enough to make it through the Nui alive... they'll see the pretty white girl and think xmas is early.

The wainui hill road itself would be good for scrubbing them in, very high grip surface and serious lean angles available. Coast Rd is usually my last preference, it's pretty bumpy. But I go where I'm told.

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 19:49

Correction!

The Rimutakas are definately better for scrubbing in tyres!

You rection? Im seriously thinking of coming out this Thurs. The only thing that'll stop me is rain.

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 19:51

Your bike ain't quick enough to make it through the Nui alive... they'll see the pretty white girl and think xmas is early.

The wainui hill road itself would be good for scrubbing them in, very high grip surface and serious lean angles available. Coast Rd is usually my last preference, it's pretty bumpy. But I go where I'm told.

LMAO, you need your eyes checked there mate!

Ummm, to be honest Im open to suggestions (of the bike riding kind). Im not even gonna attempt to keep up with anyone, and anyway me mate pheonixgtr should come along so I wont feel to "small" and insecure......

Dafe

19th December 2005, 19:56

You rection? Im seriously thinking of coming out this Thurs. The only thing that'll stop me is rain.

Oh yeah, Beautiful long sweeping corners, high speed too and on the downhill you can just press all the weight through the front tyre too and scrub that in real nice. The duration of the hill will have the tyre scrubbed in after a decent return crossing. Just hope the weather is nice so you can do some serious scrubbing!

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 19:58

Oh yeah, Beautiful long sweeping corners, high speed too and on the downhill you can just press all the weight through the front tyre too and scrub that in real nice. The duration of the hill will have the tyre scrubbed in after a decent return crossing. Just hope the weather is nice so you can do some serious scrubbing!

mmm, ok then. But you might not want to ride behind me if its windy!:wacko:

Dafe

19th December 2005, 20:04

mmm, ok then. But you might not want to ride behind me if its windy!:wacko:

Actually, SHOTGUN for riding behind Str8 if it's windy. Perhaps I can arrange badleiutenant to loan me his Video Camera. :woohoo:
Best seat in the house I'd say! Just don't disappoint - Be Generous, It's Christmas - Make it good!

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 20:13

Actually, SHOTGUN for riding behind Str8 if it's windy. Perhaps I can arrange badleiutenant to loan me his Video Camera. :woohoo:
Best seat in the house I'd say! Just don't disappoint - Be Generous, It's Christmas - Make it good!

lol!! anyway focusing on the POSITIVE.... the bikes looking really good now. Glenn did my indicator mounting out of knead-it and Matt and myself fixed the part of my fairing around the mirror that snapped of. A shit load of aroldyte (sp?) some sand paper and $3.50 spray paint from Te Warewhare have done wonders! I no longer have any duct tape on my bike...... 'cept for the radiator!
She's looking bootiful again :banana:

Dafe

19th December 2005, 20:20

lol!! anyway focusing on the POSITIVE.... the bikes looking really good now. Glenn did my indicator mounting out of knead-it and Matt and myself fixed the part of my fairing around the mirror that snapped of. A shit load of aroldyte (sp?) some sand paper and $3.50 spray paint from Te Warewhare have done wonders! I no longer have any duct tape on my bike...... 'cept for the radiator!
She's looking bootiful again :banana:

Thats just awesome! Nothing like getting the bike back up to Bling.
I'm spewing I didn't catch up with you guys on the motorway the other day. I probably went a little too far up the takas before turning around. You guys must have made some good ground!

Str8 Jacket

19th December 2005, 20:25

Thats just awesome! Nothing like getting the bike back up to Bling.
I'm spewing I didn't catch up with you guys on the motorway the other day. I probably went a little too far up the takas before turning around. You guys must have made some good ground!

Yeah, Matts got his heads up display working so it made it a bit "safer" to open it up a bit. That things awesome, it shows him his revs, speed, gear in use and flashes when the radar goes of. Apparently switches between the functions every 3 seconds or so.... and he doesnt have to take his eyes of the road, pricey though. Prob worth more than my bike!

phoenixgtr

20th December 2005, 08:53

LMAO, you need your eyes checked there mate!

Ummm, to be honest Im open to suggestions (of the bike riding kind). Im not even gonna attempt to keep up with anyone, and anyway me mate pheonixgtr should come along so I wont feel to "small" and insecure......

Yep. The only thing that will stop me this week is the r word, which seems to be happening alot lately. Come on sunshine!!

phoenixgtr

20th December 2005, 08:56

Ooooh!! Str8, your on 666 posts. Freaky!!

Colapop

20th December 2005, 09:19

You wait til she gets on 999!

sels1

20th December 2005, 09:29

How about we have a big turnout this Thursday evening?
Meeting time: Normally 6.15pm, departure 6.30pm.
Destination: Decided upon arrival at Maungaraki.
Followed by Drinks: Most likely at The Grumpy Mole, Lower Hutt.

Hmmm could be in for that...if other activities can suitably juggled...

roger_doger

20th December 2005, 12:12

If the weather is good (and who knows it could be rain hail or snow going by the last week) it may hard to resist popping down for the evening. Can someone from welly post on thurs afternoon and say what the weather is like?

Since there has been no activity on this thread for a while, I'm putting forward the following suggestion.

How about we have a big turnout this Thursday evening?
The usual meeting time and place is the carpark just off the Lower Hutt Motorway, at the Maungaraki Turnoff.

Meeting time: Normally 6.15pm, departure 6.30pm.
Destination: Decided upon arrival at Maungaraki.
Followed by Drinks: Most likely at The Grumpy Mole, Lower Hutt.

The Hardcore KB bunch will be there regardless!

phoenixgtr

20th December 2005, 12:20

The weather update will be posted on this thread thurs afternoon

Wasp

21st December 2005, 21:59

IF I REMEMBER i'll also post one from work say lunch time ish

Edit: i work by maccas in the hutt with a good view. (no not the cops....)