Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[Grant`]

Was just going to use my Leathers stuffed full of clothes.

But they may be a bit smelly. :sick:

Good luck with that eh :shit:

[newhere]

Was just going to use my Leathers stuffed full of clothes.

But they may be a bit smelly. :sick:

Is that because of no pack rack or no bag or because you don't want to use either?

[nzspokes]

Is that because of no pack rack or no bag or because you don't want to use either?

No I just love the smell of leather......

[newhere]

No I just love the smell of leather......

lol - dodgy :yes:

[LankyBastard]

Hmmm decisions! Becca and I took a Triumph Tiger 1050 for a spin on the weekend, and boy was it nice! Might even be good enough to have me trading in the zx6r.... as we all know 600 sportbike + distance riding = "now why did I think that was a good idea?"

Nevermind the lack of luggage or the fact the better half refuses to even contemplate pillion.

On the plus side however the ZX6R performed amazingly well at the ART day yesterday! Wooo 200km/h!! :woohoo:

Keep it to the track.................. :yes:

[The Singing Chef]

Hmmm decisions! Becca and I took a Triumph Tiger 1050 for a spin on the weekend, and boy was it nice! Might even be good enough to have me trading in the zx6r.... as we all know 600 sportbike + distance riding = "now why did I think that was a good idea?"

Nevermind the lack of luggage or the fact the better half refuses to even contemplate pillion.

On the plus side however the ZX6R performed amazingly well at the ART day yesterday! Wooo 200km/h!! :woohoo:

Keep it to the track.................. :yes:

Sounds like the Trumpet is more suited to your needs man, the main question is, can you still kick ass on the trumpet on the track? cause I will be expecting you to be out there with me on the next one!!

[The Singing Chef]

Ok Maha, I shall have my license back on Friday so I will definitely be riding up!

Woo Hoo!!!

[LankyBastard]

Sounds like the Trumpet is more suited to your needs man, the main question is, can you still kick ass on the trumpet on the track? cause I will be expecting you to be out there with me on the next one!!

Next ART day i'll be on my RVF400, bout time I took that out and gave it some use! Besides I have been building it up for the track. Aka dont mind a few broken fairings :-) And honestly I think I could learn more with less power to worry about! Looking forward to it! Glad your getting your licence back this will be a preem ride.

[The Singing Chef]

Next ART day i'll be on my RVF400, bout time I took that out and gave it some use! Besides I have been building it up for the track. Aka dont mind a few broken fairings :-) And honestly I think I could learn more with less power to worry about! Looking forward to it! Glad your getting your licence back this will be a preem ride.

Yea it will be awesome, hope I can be in your group man! check your Facebook, sent you a link for ART photos. and i'm stoked about my license!!

[LankyBastard]

Cheers for that, just got it and have passed it on to Becca. She will be pleased!! Looking forward to the rest of them. And yes you are more than welcome to ride up in my group. :yes::yes:

[Maha]

Ok Maha, I shall have my license back on Friday so I will definitely be riding up!

Woo Hoo!!!

Congrats...and you're in Ashley's group...:rockon:

[The Singing Chef]

Congrats...and you're in Ashley's group...:rockon:

Awesome cheers mate!!

I am really excited for this ride! :yes::scooter::woohoo:

[Maha]

Awesome cheers mate!!

I am really excited for this ride! :yes::scooter::woohoo:

Seems everyone is...a bit of effort has gone into it but no hardship, alot of pm'ing about different stuff and its all fallin' into place, hence the time frame given from the outset of eleven weeks.
All thanks has to go everyone who is attending, it wouldn't be a happening thing otherwise.

I have pm'ed Harris Ang asking if he is still on pending licence etc...

[The Singing Chef]

Seems everyone is...a bit of effort has gone into it but no hardship, alot of pm'ing about different stuff and its all fallin' into place, hence the time frame given from the outset of eleven weeks.
All thanks has to go everyone who is attending, it wouldn't be a happening thing otherwise.

I have pm'ed Harris Ang asking if he is still on pending licence etc...

Big ups to You and Mom though! Could imagine the amount of things needed to organise such an event as this, and the ever changing demands of the great unwashed.

:rockon::drinkup:

[newhere]

I am so looking forward to this trip :yes: :sunny: Thanks Maha and Mom for making it happen :woohoo:

The only downside is my work days are draaaaging on so slowly now :facepalm: :doh:

[Mom]

demands of the great unwashed.

:rockon::drinkup:

Thank God you will be riding up, after that I am not sure I want to share a car :shutup:

[Mom]

Was just going to use my Leathers stuffed full of clothes.

But they may be a bit smelly. :sick:

Tell you what? I will bring you a pillow to lay your head upon :yes:

Actually if any tenters want me to bring pillows whistle out. I am cage bound so have HEAPS of room :facepalm:

Oh, I also have HEAPS of pillows too :shutup:

[Grant`]

Tell you what? I will bring you a pillow to lay your head upon :yes:

Actually if any tenters want me to bring pillows whistle out. I am cage bound so have HEAPS of room :facepalm:

Oh, I also have HEAPS of pillows too :shutup:


Does being a FEC mean I get preferential treatment for having my gear taken up in the car instead of being on the bike :woohoo:

[Phreak]

^^^ Lol yeah, good try!

[Grant`]

^^^ Lol yeah, good try!

Hey you got to try and I do have some brownie points after getting Mom some pig's, about time I called in some favours :blink:

[Maha]

This thread has had 484 views over the last 24 hours...thats 20 views per hour ...and KB is no active for about 6 of those hours...

The next couple weeks are just going to drag by...:facepalm:

[The Singing Chef]

Thank God you will be riding up, after that I am not sure I want to share a car :shutup:

Wise move, my annual wash will be coming up on New Years. Not long now! showers are to expensive these days! I find that working in a kitchen, I pick up alot of smells. Yesterday i smelt like a leg of lamb with a hint of garlic and rosemary, today i smell like fish... :shit::sick:

[nzspokes]

Last major hurdle jumped, WOOT. All I need to now is make sure I can fit everything fits on Daisy(:facepalm:), replace her swingarm bushes and give her an oil/filter change and were golden. :woohoo:

[newhere]

Wise move, my annual wash will be coming up on New Years. Not long now! showers are to expensive these days! I find that working in a kitchen, I pick up alot of smells. Yesterday i smelt like a leg of lamb with a hint of garlic and rosemary, today i smell like fish... :shit::sick:

Well yesterday you would have smelled great then, roast lambs my favorite :sunny:

But fish isnt a good smell on anyone :sick:

[blue rider]

only eighteen sleeps left, and yes work is no fun...................!

[The Singing Chef]

Well yesterday you would have smelled great then, roast lambs my favorite :sunny:

But fish isnt a good smell on anyone :sick:

In that case i shall rub my self all over with roast lamb, and when we all go to sleep i will angle the fan so that my tasty aroma will drift down, up into your deep cavity.....(nose) :woohoo:

[Newbi]

In that case i shall rub my self all over with roast lamb, and when we all go to sleep i will angle the fan so that my tasty aroma will drift down, up into your deep cavity.....(nose) :woohoo:

Phew! I'm glad you wrote "nose" in brackets, would have been dodgy otherwise lol.:yes:

[Newbi]

In that case i shall rub my self all over with roast lamb, and when we all go to sleep i will angle the fan so that my tasty aroma will drift down, up into your deep cavity.....(nose) :woohoo:

Do you do requests? Cos I love the smell of freshly baked bread hahaha:love:

[Phreak]

Ummm... and people call ME weird!!! Lol you guys are just plain loopy!

[Newbi]

Ummm... and people call ME weird!!! Lol you guys are just plain loopy!

"Loopy" hmmm understatement. Mind you I'm way shy when it comes to new people. EEK:facepalm:

[The Singing Chef]

Ummm... and people call ME weird!!! Lol you guys are just plain loopy!

Why thank you!

Wait till you get to know me! :shutup:

[The Singing Chef]

Phew! I'm glad you wrote "nose" in brackets, would have been dodgy otherwise lol.:yes:

:innocent:

and I can take requests, I even have a smell for you Phreak, petrol on tap..:yes:

[Phreak]

Haha I love the smell of Av-Gas in the morning!!!

[The Singing Chef]

Haha I love the smell of Av-Gas in the morning!!!

I find that it masks the smell of Chloroform in the morning too...

Trial and error..

[Phreak]

Lol umm no... Too far...

[Mom]

Does being a FEC mean I get preferential treatment for having my gear taken up in the car instead of being on the bike :woohoo:

No, but bringing of pigs does :yes:

[Maha]

"Loopy" hmmm understatement. Mind you I'm way shy when it comes to new people. EEK:facepalm:

These people cannot be called new...second hand yes..old yes...and non refundable, but not new..:confused:

[Grant`]

No, but bringing of pigs does :yes:

Nows thats all sorts of awesomeness :love:

[newhere]

In that case i shall rub my self all over with roast lamb, and when we all go to sleep i will angle the fan so that my tasty aroma will drift down, up into your deep cavity.....(nose) :woohoo:

lol - um im not quite sure sure what else to say :blink:

[The Singing Chef]

lol - um im not quite sure sure what else to say :blink:
I may have forgotten my medication last night... having mo license does this to you lol

[newhere]

I may have forgotten my medication last night... having mo license does this to you lol

Te he he :lol: now it has all become clear :cool:

[Maha]

Te he he :lol: now it has all become clear :cool:

When becomes clear. one needs to seek medical advice...:cool:

[george formby]

I may have forgotten my medication last night... having mo license does this to you lol

Chefs eh? Right on the fringe:apint:

[newhere]

When becomes clear. one needs to seek medical advice...:cool:

:lol: funny you should say that... its not the first time someone has suggested that to me lol :killingme

[The Singing Chef]

Chefs eh? Right on the fringe:apint:

Ha very true, I have to try tone down my jokes for the non chefs, you on the ride?

[rickstv]

Hey chef boy, you still not smoking?
Rick.

[george formby]

Ha very true, I have to try tone down my jokes for the non chefs, you on the ride?

Unfortunately no. But I do intend popping up Saturday after work to say hello & meet ewes all. I had hoped my GF would be joining me but her learners is a way off. (she had her first off on Sunday...:()

No real harm done, I had to put some new bars on yesterday & rub her grazes with antiseptic cream. Now I know how my Dad felt all those years ago.:baby:

[The Singing Chef]

Hey chef boy, you still not smoking?
Rick.

...picked it back up again:(
Planning on giving up again soon, need to get fit if I want to join the army!!

[The Singing Chef]

Unfortunately no. But I do intend popping up Saturday after work to say hello & meet ewes all. I had hoped my GF would be joining me but her learners is a way off. (she had her first off on Sunday...:()

No real harm done, I had to put some new bars on yesterday & rub her grazes with antiseptic cream. Now I know how my Dad felt all those years ago.:baby:

That's not good, hope she heals quickly! Will be good to see a fellow chef up there

[george formby]

That's not good, hope she heals quickly! Will be good to see a fellow chef up there

It's all cool, she heaved the bike up & tried to ride back but it kept stalling because it was hot. George to the rescue. Ta Da!

[The Singing Chef]

Ha that's good to hear bro!

[Mom]

"Loopy" hmmm understatement. EEK:facepalm:

I reckon you will fit right in perfectly somehow. How is the riding going? Getting a few kms under your belt?


Haha I love the smell of Av-Gas in the morning!!!

Please do not give him any ideas :pinch:


No real harm done I had to rub her grazes with antiseptic cream. Now I know how my Dad felt all those years ago.:baby:

That sucks to hear, glad no real damage done though. Would she pillion behind you?

[swbarnett]

Chefs eh? Right on the fringe:apint:
For a moment there I thought you said "fridge".

I suppose that would be a beer fridge?

[Maha]

For a moment there I thought you said "fridge".

I suppose that would be a beer fridge?

I know I will be feeling like a beer at the end of day one...:apint:

[Gremlin]

I know I will be feeling like a beer at the end of day one...:apint:
Round? Fizzy? :lol:

Seriously, you lot need to calm down, step away from the keyboard, do some riding and let the day approach...

[Newbi]

Seriously I'm gonna need more than a beer after riding to the Cape, I'll need a Physiotherapist and Vodka lol.:(

[Grant`]

Seriously I'm gonna need more than a beer after riding to the Cape, I'll need a Physiotherapist and Vodka lol.:(

Sure you will be fine :-)

Walk in the park!

[swbarnett]

Round? Fizzy? :lol:

Seriously, you lot need to calm down, step away from the keyboard, do some riding and let the day approach...
I did some riding today. My daily commute.

I also did a tiny bit of falling. :Oops: Watch out for those green bits for cyclists at the front of the lights. Combine that with a wet day and a pool of oil I hadn't seen and it only took a tiny bit of throttle for the rear to spin out on me from a standing start. I had the bike leaned over, stationery, on to my right leg and just couldn't hold it. Dropped it about a foot from the ground. Bent the brake lever and cracked the indicator (and one or two really tiny scratches). As for me, my upper right arm and hand are a little saw but that's about it.:

[Phreak]

Seriously I'm gonna need more than a beer after riding to the Cape, I'll need a Physiotherapist and Vodka lol.:(

Only one vodka to go with that Physiotherapist? :msn-wink:

[reggie1198]

Here is another weekend away ride...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Ruakaka,+Northland&daddr=-35.94949,173.86516+to:-35.80996,173.72864+to:-35.50217,173.39981+to:State+Hwy&hl=en&sll=-35.705262,173.95752&sspn=0.800677,1.229095&geocode=FaQc3P0dGdplCikDEfV8q4QMbTFwAaNDYe8ABQ%3BF U502_0dyPhcCikt9X2DExIMbTGQJYQGYe8AEw%3BFViV3f0dgO NaCinbVeDVaQYMbTHxowEHYe8AEw%3BFaZH4v0dAt9VCin_uMT _5UQJbTEgUuoGYe8AEw%3BFbAl3P0dwNRlCg&vpsrc=6&mra=dme&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=1,2,3&t=m&z=10
The link probably wont stay active that long.
Base camp will be Ruakaka...heaps of cabins/tent area..
Ride up Friday. Do the loop on Saturday and home on Sunday.
Wil have to supply our own food but theres a B-B-Q up there and a Supermarket and a Wholesalers.

Maha,

I think Otihu road is gravel, that could prove fun

[reggie1198]

Some shorts, jandals, t'shirt, jumper, undies/toiletries, bottle of water, rain gear and whatever motorbike gear you are going to be wearing on the ride. Maybe a pair of draggin jeans or similar if you have some and that should see you fairly well right.

Worse thing I find on a long ride is dehydration and dry skin/lips (Chapstick is the bomb).

Nah, too much stuff. Visa card, lighter and a pack of smokes

[Newbi]

Only one vodka to go with that Physiotherapist? :msn-wink:

No! As many as it takes to dull the pain, lol:rolleyes:

[Maha]

Maha,

I think Otihu road is gravel, that could prove fun

Where is that on that map?

[Maha]

Round? Fizzy? :lol:

Seriously, you lot need to calm down, step away from the keyboard, do some riding and let the day approach...

No way, its a rainin' out there....:(

[reggie1198]

Seriously I'm gonna need more than a beer after riding to the Cape, I'll need a Physiotherapist and Vodka lol.:(


your bikes gotta be more comfortable than mine

[Newbi]

your bikes gotta be more comfortable than mine

It's not a comfort issue, it's a Haven't done stuff all riding issue lol. Oh well guess I'll just have to HTFU won't I. I may just have to pull over occasionally to let the blood back into my ass and to unclench my fingers hahaha:lol:

[Phreak]

your bikes gotta be more comfortable than mine

I'd be more than happy to swap bikes with you for the trip...!

[reggie1198]

Where is that on that map?

From direction 4 through to direction 9 i think is all gravel back roads, I can find out as a mate of mine drive cattle trucks outta Dugahole (Dargaville).

[Grant`]

I did some riding today. My daily commute.

I also did a tiny bit of falling. :Oops: Watch out for those green bits for cyclists at the front of the lights. Combine that with a wet day and a pool of oil I hadn't seen and it only took a tiny bit of throttle for the rear to spin out on me from a standing start. I had the bike leaned over, stationery, on to my right leg and just couldn't hold it. Dropped it about a foot from the ground. Bent the brake lever and cracked the indicator (and one or two really tiny scratches). As for me, my upper right arm and hand are a little saw but that's about it.:

Gutted bud, glad to hear its only minor damage all round, but still I know we would all rather avoid these mishaps.

[Grant`]

It's not a comfort issue, it's a Haven't done stuff all riding issue lol. Oh well guess I'll just have to HTFU won't I. I may just have to pull over occasionally to let the blood back into my ass and to unclench my fingers hahaha:lol:

Do some bending/strecthing and drink lots of waters to keep hydrated, best ya can do on short notice really.

[newhere]

Only one vodka to go with that Physiotherapist? :msn-wink:

After the mean massage I got tonight I will take a physiotherapist any day :shifty:

[Phreak]

After the mean massage I got tonight I will take a physiotherapist any day :shifty:

Hahaha nice! :lol:

[Newbi]

After the mean massage I got tonight I will take a physiotherapist any day :shifty:

OMG, lucky, I desperately need to go and get a massage, get chronic migraines because of my neck I think.:(

[blue rider]

OMG, lucky, I desperately need to go and get a massage, get chronic migraines because of my neck I think.:(

stretching, yoga should get rid of the neck stiffness, if you spend much time on the computer, get up and get little breaks, did I mention stretching?


oh and I got my restricted lisence today, the photo resembles me even ! (i have a bit of a smirk, wonder why).

17 more sleeps little Angels.....

[Newbi]

stretching, yoga should get rid of the neck stiffness, if you spend much time on the computer, get up and get little breaks, did I mention stretching?


oh and I got my restricted lisence today, the photo resembles me even ! (i have a bit of a smirk, wonder why).

17 more sleeps little Angels.....

Awesome, it doesn't feel real until ya get the photo one in the mail. Glad you got a decent pic too.

[newhere]

stretching, yoga should get rid of the neck stiffness, if you spend much time on the computer, get up and get little breaks, did I mention stretching?


oh and I got my restricted lisence today, the photo resembles me even ! (i have a bit of a smirk, wonder why).

17 more sleeps little Angels.....


Whoop great stuff :cool:

[Mom]

I did some riding today. My daily commute.

I also did a tiny bit of falling. :Oops: As for me, my upper right arm and hand are a little saw but that's about it.:

Bummer! The roads would have been lethal yesterday, we have not had much rain in the past 2 months. Take care of that arm, we want you fit in a couple of weeks :yes:

[Maha]

It's not a comfort issue, it's a Haven't done stuff all riding issue lol. Oh well guess I'll just have to HTFU won't I. I may just have to pull over occasionally to let the blood back into my ass and to unclench my fingers hahaha:lol:

A 50 and a 60 KM stint from Awanui should be doable.
Stopping at Houhora both on the way up and back.

From direction 4 through to direction 9 i think is all gravel back roads, I can find out as a mate of mine drive cattle trucks outta Dugahole (Dargaville).

I just dragged the line around to give some idea of milage and it ended up where it is...the final route will need defining.

[swbarnett]

Bummer! The roads would have been lethal yesterday, we have not had much rain in the past 2 months. Take care of that arm, we want you fit in a couple of weeks :yes:
The biggest damage of all was to my ego. Bit of a wake-up call to us "experienced" bikers. Even a seemingly harmless standing start can go horribly wrong if we're not careful,

The arm should be good as new in a few days, just a bit of muscle soreness, no real lasting damage. Not even a bruise (but then It takes a lot to make me bruise, my capillaries seem to be almost indestructable).

[george formby]

That sucks to hear, glad no real damage done though. Would she pillion behind you?

More than likely if we can match our timing.

[george formby]

A 50 and a 60 KM stint from Awanui should be doable.
Stopping at Houhora both on the way up and back.




Plenty of corners to take your mind off a numb bum.

[Maha]

Just made a minor adjustment to my group for the Saturday ride.
MarkW can join the real noobs...what a treat.
Possibly Mark can sift through all the groups during the day?

Take all the advantage of this mans knowledge as you can.

[reggie1198]

I just dragged the line around to give some idea of milage and it ended up where it is...the final route will need defining.[/QUOTE]

one sugestion would be from Dargaville south through ruawai and out to the southern side of the Brynderwyns, then left and up through the twisties and down to Ruakaka.

Only a couple of weeks to go now, getting a new front tyre next thursday, so should be all sorted for the trip

[Phreak]

[B]MarkW can join the real noobs...what a treat.


Wait, which group are the real noobs?

[Maha]

I believe that would be my followers...Papa Goose to Gosslings....:rolleyes:

[george formby]

or....................

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[Maha]

The one in the red hat looks like Richard...:killingme

[Phreak]

Oh dear GOD make it stop!!!! If anything was gonna drive me mad, that would! :shutup:

[Newbi]

Wait, which group are the real noobs?

Definately the one with ME in it lol.:banana:

[blue rider]

I believe that would be my followers...Papa Goose to Gosslings....:rolleyes:

:grouphug::love::grouphug:

[ynot slow]

I am a newby,well newby to driving Commodores,do they handle as well as a Falcon XR6 at 200km,mom?

Am looking forward to the trip,digi camera ready,films for canon ready,just hope the batteries are ok,must check.

[Phreak]

...do they handle as well as a Falcon XR6 at 200km,mom?

Oh oh... I can see this turning into trouble!!! :corn:

[Maha]

Oh oh... I can see this turning into trouble!!! :corn:

Naked Bikers for next years KB Calendar?..:shifty:

[newhere]

Naked Bikers for next years KB Calendar?..:shifty:

Bwhahahaha oh dear, that sounds um, scary :lol:

[Maha]

Bwhahahaha oh dear, that sounds um, scary :lol:

You're right...should just make it The Cape Calendar.:banana:

[newhere]

You're right...should just make it The Cape Calendar.:banana:

OH now that's a GREAT idea :cool:

[Mom]

I am a newby,well newby to driving Commodores,do they handle as well as a Falcon XR6 at 200km,mom?



I believe "pisses all over them" is the phrase that springs to mind :yes:



You're right...should just make it The Cape Calendar.:banana:

Interesting idea and very, doable too. Hmmmmmmmmmm...

[Maha]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

[Gremlin]

Will there be any shots of homo yamahas in it?

[The Singing Chef]

Will there be any shots of homo Hondas in it?

Fixed that for you

[The Singing Chef]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

I'm in (10char)

[newhere]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

IM IN!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[blue rider]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

Gay and YaY!!

xmas pressies for germany whohoo!

only 16 sleeps left now......

[nzspokes]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

Yup, Im in. We can get pics of me riding your new bike while I try to get a knee down. :headbang:

What could go wrong? :lol:

[ynot slow]

I'm not abusing my camera taking naked guy shots lol,well bikes no worries,can give it a go,the canon maybe old but still does ok shots on auto,manual well the operator needs help.

My eyes are still recovering from the lycra pics from fat bikers ride on weekend,why didn't they think of the children. :clap:

[Grant`]

Fixed that for you

Don't be dissing the Hondas!

[The Singing Chef]

Don't be dissing the Hondas!
10 char
:lol:

[Newbi]

Naked Bikers for next years KB Calendar?..:shifty:

Well if it's good enough for Hot Firefighters why not Sexy leather clad bikers? Oh right this is the real world not my imagination hahahaha:lol:

[Newbi]

I'm not abusing my camera taking naked guy shots lol,well bikes no worries,can give it a go,the canon maybe old but still does ok shots on auto,manual well the operator needs help.

My eyes are still recovering from the lycra pics from fat bikers ride on weekend,why didn't they think of the children. :clap:

I notice you only mention naked GUYS, does that mean your happy to abuse your camera with naked chicks? What am I saying of course you are, your a guy. All good I'm bringing my camera, I'm more than happy to abuse it with naked Guy shots, who's game????? lol:killingme

[The Singing Chef]

I notice you only mention naked GUYS, does that mean your happy to abuse your camera with naked chicks? What am I saying of course you are, your a guy. All good I'm bringing my camera, I'm more than happy to abuse it with naked Guy shots, who's game????? lol:killingme

I do anything for petrol :blip:

[Newbi]

I do anything for petrol :blip:

ANYTHING?????:rolleyes:

[The Singing Chef]

ANYTHING?????:rolleyes:

I could list the ways that I am applicable but I would then reveal my mysterious persona.

...anything...

[Newbi]

I could list the ways that I am applicable but I would then reveal my mysterious persona.

...anything...

Hahahaha Nice!:cool:

[The Singing Chef]

Hahahaha Nice!:cool:

:tugger:...oh shit I mean um. :nono:...:cool:

[Newbi]

:tugger:...oh shit I mean um. :nono:...:cool:

Oh I know what you mean! hahaha No I don't but whatevs. :lol:

[The Singing Chef]

Oh I know what you mean! hahaha No I don't but whatevs. :lol:

:killingme

[Phreak]

I could say something about the whole ragging on Honda's spiel, but I'll hold my tongue for now...

As for the calender idea, why not!

:Playnice:

[Maha]

My eyes are still recovering from the lycra pics from fat bikers ride on weekend,why didn't they think of the children. :clap:

There a bit more finesse shown Tony, beside we are slim/trim and better looking than that lot anyway....:rolleyes:
The Calendar is on the menu....:cool:

[yungatart]

I am a newby,well newby to driving Commodores,do they handle as well as a Falcon XR6 at 200km,mom?

Quality mate, them Commodores are all about quality...wouldn't really expect a Suzuki rider to know quality though, so I guess you can be excused...

Bathurst, Tony!


I believe "pisses all over them" is the phrase that springs to mind :yes:

Pretty much sums it up...

[ynot slow]

QUOTE=yungatart;1130187755]Quality mate, them Commodores are all about quality...wouldn't really expect a Suzuki rider to know quality though, so I guess you can be excused...

Bathurst, Tony!



Pretty much sums it up...[/QUOTE]

Bah who won in 1998,I wuz there lol,but at least I am true blue Ford fan,unlike those who came along in the 90's supported holden when winning then deserted the team.

Suzuki riders are all class,remember you married one!!!!!Don't get more classy than MSTRSSSSS':banana:

[LankyBastard]

Calendar sounds good, i'll have to get out the polish to make sure my bike is nice and shiny :clap:

[Maha]

Calendar sounds good, i'll have to get out the polish to make sure my bike is nice and shiny :clap:

Scott (Phreak) will do that for ya Ashley...:cool:

[nathanwhite]

GAY OR YAY?

What was a throw away comment got me to thinking its not such a bad idea..
Take the 12 best photos (or leave Tony in charge of that) and put them onto a Calendar.

Getting them made is not a problem.
So whats the verdict?

Don't see why not.
I'll have to bring my camera up now too. Maybe the film one also.

[nathanwhite]

A little bit off topic here :nono: but oh well..

Here's the final video of my project for the last few weeks.
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2170072133737
This is the kind of awesome stuff I get to do everyday :banana:

[Maha]

Anne is currently in north Shore Hospital ED...went by Ambo this morning after arriving at work.
First thought was an Adrenalin spike of epic proportion and now testing for Carceogenic Syndrome (whatever the hell that is)

[nathanwhite]

:( That doesn't sound good.

[The Singing Chef]

Anne is currently in north Shore Hospital ED...went by Ambo this morning after arriving at work.
First thought was an Adrenalin spike of epic proportion and now testing for Carceogenic Syndrome (whatever the hell that is)

My thoughts are with her mate, lets hope for a quick recovery!

[The Singing Chef]

Carcinoid syndrome:
a symptom complex associated with carcinoid tumors, marked by attacks of cyanotic flushing of the skin and watery diarrhea, bronchoconstrictive attacks, sudden drops in blood pressure, edema, and ascites. Symptoms are caused by tumor secretion of serotonin, prostaglandins, and other biologically active substances.

I couldnt find carcinogenic syndrome? Could it be this one?

[nathanwhite]

thats the only one I could find also

[Maha]

Carcinoid syndrome:
a symptom complex associated with carcinoid tumors, marked by attacks of cyanotic flushing of the skin and watery diarrhea, bronchoconstrictive attacks, sudden drops in blood pressure, edema, and ascites. Symptoms are caused by tumor secretion of serotonin, prostaglandins, and other biologically active substances.

I couldnt find carcinogenic syndrome? Could it be this one?

Sounds about right...
They have tested for a tumor on her adrenal gland which may be the reason for the amount of adrenalin being produced.

Scuse my spelling.

[The Singing Chef]

Sounds about right...
They have tested for a tumor on her adrenal gland which may be the reason for the amount of adrenalin being produced.

Scuse my spelling.

Don't worry about spelling man.
When will you know the results?

[The Singing Chef]

The adrenal glands are approximately two and half by one inch long yellowish-orange colored glands that are found just above the kidneys. Adrenal glands provide a very important function in protecting the body against stress. This function is carried out by secretion of a number of different types of hormones by the adrenal glands.

Adrenal cortex The adrenal gland is actually two glands that are fused together into one gland. The outer part of the adrenal gland also called the adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones that are involved in regulating a number of different body functions. The adrenal cortex also produces a hormone called aldosterone that is involved in regulating the amount of salt and water in your body. Adrenal medulla The inner part of the adrenal gland is called the adrenal medulla.

The adrenal medulla produces hormones called catecholamines such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Catecholamines play a role in the response to acute or sudden severe stress, for example during life threatening event. Catecholamines are responsible for the palpitations (racing heart), sweatiness, widening of eyes and shakiness of the hand when faced with sudden fear or other stressful situation. What are adrenal tumors Tumors of the adrenal glands arise from the cortex or the medulla part of the adrenal gland.

Adrenal tumors commonly present because symptoms from excess secretion of hormones by the tumor. The tumors from the adrenal cortex produce excess secretion of steroid hormones and aldosterone and tumors from the adrenal medulla produce excessive amounts of catecholamines. Adrenal tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancer). Often this separation is difficult to make and long term close follow up is necessary after removal to detect recurrences early in patients who have adrenal cancer.

How do adrenal tumors present? Adrenal tumors may present in the following ways: An unsuspected tumor that is found on a CT scan performed for another reason: As CT scan evaluation of the abdomen has become widespread, an unsuspected swelling of the adrenal gland is frequently detected in many patients. These tumors should be carefully evaluated. Production of symptoms due to oversecretion of hormones from the tumor: The adrenal gland may produce distinct syndromes based on the profile of the hormones that are secreted by the tumor. Some of hormones that the tumor produces are: Steroids: Excess secretion of the steroid hormones produce a Cushing&rsquo;s syndrome Aldosterone: Excess secretion of aldosterone produce a Conn&rsquo;s syndrome

Catecholamines: Excess secretion of catecholamines produce a pheochromocytoma What is the treatment for adrenal tumors? Observe with no surgery: Very small tumors tumors not producing any symptoms and found by chance on CT scan can be followed with a repeat CT scan in six months, larger tumors should be removed due to the risk of an underlying cancer. It is recommended that tumors greater than four centimeters should be removed. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy:This is the treatment of choice for tumors less than 10cm. Open adrenalectomy: This is recommended only in patients where there is suspicion of cancer Laparoscopic removal of both adrenal glands: Recommended for patients with disease in both adrenal glands causing Cushing's disease or pheochromocytoma.

This what I could find, may help you understand it better!

[Maha]

Don't worry about spelling man.
When will you know the results?

For this particular test...two weeks.
They are looking to send her home but she is not keen on that incase it happens again, while at home.
I was there earlier and a couple of the nurses remarked how better she looked than she did when arrived.

The ride is still a goer!

[English Kiwi]

Anne is currently in north Shore Hospital ED...went by Ambo this morning after arriving at work.
First thought was an Adrenalin spike of epic proportion and now testing for Carceogenic Syndrome (whatever the hell that is)

All the best to Anne and hoping for a speedy recovery!!

Keep us all informed on how she's doing :)

[yungatart]

Thinking of you guys....

[Phreak]

Thinking of you guys....

Ditto that!

[ynot slow]

Unfreaken believeable guys,best of luck for speedy recovery,thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[Grant`]

Gutted to hear that, if theres anythign I can do let me know!

[Newbi]

OMG, Just read the thread, unbelievable best wishes from me to Anne and yourself. Get well soon xoxox:(

[newhere]

Anne is currently in north Shore Hospital ED...went by Ambo this morning after arriving at work.
First thought was an Adrenalin spike of epic proportion and now testing for Carceogenic Syndrome (whatever the hell that is)

OMG I really hope she is ok xoxoxxo :( Im no doctor but I hope they took bloods to check her thyroid function????

[Maha]

Bloods and X-Rays done, she is in a Assessment Diagnostic Unit now..tea has just arrived.
Chicken casserole with pineapple/carrot/brocolli/beans/pumpkin and mashed spuds..mmmmmmm:rolleyes:

[newhere]

Bloods and X-Rays done, she is in a Assessment Diagnostic Unit now..tea has just arrived.
Chicken casserole with pineapple/carrot/brocolli/beans/pumpkin and mashed spuds..mmmmmmm:rolleyes:

Has hospital food improved that much :drool:

[blue rider]

Hello Maha
gutted to hear the news about Anne.
would it help to keep her stored in cotton?



wishing her the best, and do look after yourself

[The Singing Chef]

Hello Maha
gutted to hear the news about Anne.
would it help to keep her stored in cotton?



wishing her the best, and do look after yourself

I have many rolls of insulation tape, i can pick up 10 bags of Cotton balls on the way over. If we start soon we can get her wrapped up in a few hours! The hardest part is keeping the cotton balls on whilst wrapping...no easy feat I tell you!:blink:

[blue rider]

I have many rolls of insulation tape, i can pick up 10 bags of Cotton balls on the way over. If we start soon we can get her wrapped up in a few hours! The hardest part is keeping the cotton balls on whilst wrapping...no easy feat I tell you!:blink:

we have a plan, now how to get her to hold still? :sunny:

[The Singing Chef]

we have a plan, now how to get her to hold still? :sunny:

Drugs!! Many, many drugs. Drugs of all shapes and sizes, quantities and qualities, solid and not so solid, colourful and grey, many, many drugs...:sunny:

[blue rider]

15 sleeps for MOM to get well, with our without drugs.....!:yes:

[Maha]

15 sleeps for MOM to get well, with our without drugs.....!:yes:

She has just had her lot for today and has signed off to get some sleep.:sleep::niceone:

[swbarnett]

She has just her lot for today and has signed off to get some sleep.:sleep::niceone:
Gutted to hear Anne's plight. Hope all comes right. Our thoughts are with you both.

[swbarnett]

Has hospital food improved that much :drool:
Definitely not gourmet but it was quite pallatable last time I was there.

[ynot slow]

Definitely not gourmet but it was quite pallatable last time I was there.

Agree,very underated the meals.Spent 9 nights in Taranaki base in New Plymouth in Oct 03,and Wellington in June 09 for 8days,both times never had a meal that I hated,usually 2-3 choices of dish,heaps of fresh fruit,was like being in a motel with room service lol.

And a tip,always grab the oranges,you can then sqeeze the juice into your water jug to give a flavour to the water,in Wellington my partner would grab them from the guest/staff kitchen,all visitors were told to help themselves to tea,coffee from the kitchen and any food on the table,so she would grab a couple of oranges for the water jug.

Back on topic hope my prayers are helping Anne and Mark,is just as bad for Mark I bet,waiting and nothing you can do but be there,as a patient that helps.

[Grant`]

Just ran up (well walked fast some of the way) Parihaki for boot camp. DANG 15 mins 38 secs to get to the top. I'm munted now lol.

[thehovel]

Anne ??????? I can't visit without a name. They don't let people roam around hospitals looking for invalids. PM me if its a secret. Richard

[Maha]

Anne ??????? I can't visit without a name. They don't let people roam around hospitals looking for invalids. PM me if its a secret. Richard

She is in North Shore Hospital Ward 6 Room M.

[Maha]

Seems there is a shit load of bikes heading to the lighthouse today.
I saw at least 60 bikes north bound yesterday on my way to the Shore..
Poker run out of Awanui I beleive.
Northland Riders? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2011-11-5&e=2875&c=1

[Bikemad]

its the triple T run i think.............please pass on my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mom

[nzspokes]

Hope Mum gets better soon.

Fitted new swingarm bushes, plug and did oil/filter change. Bike is ready.

[newhere]

She is in North Shore Hospital Ward 6 Room M.

It was great to see you guys today, I hope they figure out what is going on ASAP so Anne can get better and go home :niceone:

[Grant`]

Seems there is a shit load of bikes heading to the lighthouse today.
I saw at least 60 bikes north bound yesterday on my way to the Shore..
Poker run out of Awanui I beleive.
Northland Riders? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2011-11-5&e=2875&c=1

Yeah got some mates on that, they went up Friday night for it lol.

Was great to catch up with you guys today also!

[Maha]

It was great to see you guys today, I hope they figure out what is going on ASAP so Anne can get better and go home :niceone:


Yeah got some mates on that, they went up Friday night for it lol.

Was great to catch up with you guys today also!

Thank you both for taking the time to stop in...:niceone:
Always a treat, see you people on the 17th...best I make some beds up..oh look, its already done!..:rolleyes:
Tony will be here also...
Richard left a big bag of fruit and I stole the chocolate bar that Racheal left...:eek:

[reggie1198]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery MOM,

On another note, the idiots that be up here in Norfland have decided to restart the roadworks from earlier in the year, this means fugging great rocks and lots of them, there is a section about 1km past the BOI motor camp (an area known as Lilly pond) as you leave Paihia after lunch watch out for it - it's about 5-6kms towards Puketone JCT. They are also redoing the Kerikeri roundabout (by the Caltex) the metal being used is large and bloody rough with sharp bits. I now have the pleasure of replacing an already new P Diablo II rear tyre with a fecking big slit in it - the thing had only covered 700 ish kms. It got me the 3 kms home but it was a struggle.
The reason I hardly used my bike to commute on over the summer was the damage being done to the tyres by the road works.

Other than that, Mom heal well and see you all in two weeks......

Yeh not gay to the calander idea as well

Cheers

Reggie

[Maha]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery MOM,

On another note, the idiots that be up here in Norfland have decided to restart the roadworks from earlier in the year, this means fugging great rocks and lots of them, there is a section about 1km past the BOI motor camp (an area known as Lilly pond) as you leave Paihia after lunch watch out for it - it's about 5-6kms towards Puketone JCT. They are also redoing the Kerikeri roundabout (by the Caltex) the metal being used is large and bloody rough with sharp bits. I now have the pleasure of replacing an already new P Diablo II rear tyre with a fecking big slit in it - the thing had only covered 700 ish kms. It got me the 3 kms home but it was a struggle.
The reason I hardly used my bike to commute on over the summer was the damage being done to the tyres by the road works.

Other than that, Mom heal well and see you all in two weeks......

Yeh not gay to the calander idea as well

Cheers

Reggie

Thanks for that Reggie..
We took note of the road works in that area when we were up there about a month ago..
Figured they would be all done and dusted by the time we got up there.
Lets hope they get a bit of seal chucked around over the next two weeks.

[swbarnett]

Thanks for that Reggie..
We took note of the road works in that area when we were up there about a month ago..
Figured they would be all done and dusted by the time we got up there.
Lets hope they get a bit of seal chucked around over the next two weeks.
We'll still have to proceed with caution. If it's anything like the last time I was up there they'll leave a nice coating of gravel for us to slide on.

[MarkW]

Morning all,

Road works are a fact of life - no matter where in the world you ride.

Learn to get over it - and then ride through them - because if you don't you won't get to many destinations!

The Kerikeri roundabout road works (beside the Caltex) aren't even on the route of this ride.

If it makes it easier I'll ride the route from Awanui to the Cape and back on the Thursday immediately before the ride and as I am hoping to meet you all at Gull Whangarei I'll do the planned route on my way down on Friday morning. So I will be as current as it is possible to be when I meet you all. Relax.

It is coming into summer and that is when most road works happen because road working machinery doesn't work very well when it is belly deep in mud.

MarkW

[swbarnett]

Road works are a fact of life - no matter where in the world you ride.
Totally agree. Still, they do have to be treated with caution. As does any less than ideal surface.

And while we're on the subject, what ever happened to rolling the loose gravel in to the tar before letting the traffic on? Instead they let the traffic do their job for them?

[Maha]

Morning all,

Road works are a fact of life - no matter where in the world you ride.

Learn to get over it - and then ride through them - because if you don't you won't get to many destinations!

The Kerikeri roundabout road works (beside the Caltex) aren't even on the route of this ride.

If it makes it easier I'll ride the route from Awanui to the Cape and back on the Thursday immediately before the ride and as I am hoping to meet you all at Gull Whangarei I'll do the planned route on my way down on Friday morning. So I will be as current as it is possible to be when I meet you all. Relax.

It is coming into summer and that is when most road works happen because road working machinery doesn't work very well when it is belly deep in mud.

MarkW

Cheers Mark.
We plan to be at the Gull at around 11am.
Fuel for those that need it plus coffee for the junkies.

[Maha]

I have many rolls of insulation tape, i can pick up 10 bags of Cotton balls on the way over. If we start soon we can get her wrapped up in a few hours! The hardest part is keeping the cotton balls on whilst wrapping...no easy feat I tell you!:blink:

How are off for luggage now that you are riding again?

[george formby]

Don't sweat the road works too much, as MarkW says you cannot get away from them. (That's why he rides a trailie methinks) Good observation & plenty of space between riders to avoid chipping....

If it's any consolation a mate has too ride 2k's of particularly nasty gravel on his Fireblade before he even sees tarmac....

[The Singing Chef]

How are off for luggage now that you are riding again?

Ill grabthe tank bag if it's still available please mate

[Maha]

Ill grabthe tank bag if it's still available please mate

Its here for you, how can I get it you? or do you want me to bring it on the day?
I am heading for the North shore today ...Northcote rd about 1:30.

[Grant`]

What a shit sleep, Wankers next door thought it would be good to have a party (which is all good, didn't really hear them) until at 2:45am on the road at the top of there driveway and outside my house (my room is right at the front of the house) they decide it would be a fucking great idea to let off fireworks! FUCKING AWESOME

[ynot slow]

Bloody fireworks,thank god the locals decided to finish at 10ish,the organised fireworks sound impressive.At least the sales are only a couple of days prior to 5th nov,not weeks as before.

[swbarnett]

What a shit sleep, Wankers next door thought it would be good to have a party (which is all good, didn't really hear them) until at 2:45am on the road at the top of there driveway and outside my house (my room is right at the front of the house) they decide it would be a fucking great idea to let off fireworks! FUCKING AWESOME
I know what you mean. I got woken at 3am for work. Got to bed again about 5 only to have fireworks going of just as I managed to get back to sleep.

[newhere]

What a shit sleep, Wankers next door thought it would be good to have a party (which is all good, didn't really hear them) until at 2:45am on the road at the top of there driveway and outside my house (my room is right at the front of the house) they decide it would be a fucking great idea to let off fireworks! FUCKING AWESOME

Assholes :tugger:

[The Singing Chef]

Its here for you, how can I get it you? or do you want me to bring it on the day?
I am heading for the North shore today ...Northcote rd about 1:30.

If you bring it on the day it would probably be easier, can't ride out to come get it because I hit a bloody huge slick of diesel mid corner, half tilt. Back end slid out faster than you could say "damn truckies" and now i need a new RH clip on and throttle housing. Leathers did a good job though, only a couple of worn through spots and a nice patch of raw skin on my knee where the air vent moved whilst sliding.

Here's hoping I can get the piece before the ride!!

:(:facepalm:

[Maha]

If you bring it on the day it would probably be easier, can't ride out to come get it because I hit a bloody huge slick of diesel mid corner, half tilt. Back end slid out faster than you could say "damn truckies" and now i need a new RH clip on and throttle housing. Leathers did a good job though, only a couple of worn through spots and a nice patch of raw skin on my knee where the air vent moved whilst sliding.

Here's hoping I can get the piece before the ride!!

:(:facepalm:

I'll put it in the Holden now before I forget.

[LankyBastard]

If you bring it on the day it would probably be easier, can't ride out to come get it because I hit a bloody huge slick of diesel mid corner, half tilt. Back end slid out faster than you could say "damn truckies" and now i need a new RH clip on and throttle housing. Leathers did a good job though, only a couple of worn through spots and a nice patch of raw skin on my knee where the air vent moved whilst sliding.

Here's hoping I can get the piece before the ride!!

:(:facepalm:

Dude you have some poor luck! Hopefully you get it all fixed soon!

[The Singing Chef]

Dude you have some poor luck! Hopefully you get it all fixed soon!

Tell me about it!! Yea I hope I can, If I can get the bit then duct tape and some spit will get it to a rideable condition :2thumbsup

[Phreak]

Any progress with Mom, Maha? Really hope she's feeling at least a little bit better...

[Mom]

I am home. It feels wonderful. I am once again totally impressed by the health system in this country, from the wonderful Paramedics that came to pick me up from work, to the ED staff, to the Doctors and the Nurses on the wards.

Sorry to give everyone such a fright, though if it helps I managed to scare the shit out of myself fairly well, I dont think I have ever been that worried about myself before. Paramedics are nothing short of amazing. From the first comment "dont need to ask who the patient is" to the last comment "I almost cant tell where you are, you are the same colour as your dress all over now" to the double large lines of fluid being pumped into me. Having your blood pressure in your boots like that is not very plesant at all.

Still I have survived. It will take a few weeks for the results to come through, but mean time life goes on.

Thanks for all the wonderful good wishes too, made all the difference :D

[nathanwhite]

:clap: awesome stuff! Very happy to hear your all betterish

[swbarnett]

I am home. It feels wonderful.
Boy that's good to hear. Hope you stay that way.

[Phreak]

VERY glad to hear you're feeling better!

[Grant`]

I am home. It feels wonderful. I am once again totally impressed by the health system in this country, from the wonderful Paramedics that came to pick me up from work, to the ED staff, to the Doctors and the Nurses on the wards.

Sorry to give everyone such a fright, though if it helps I managed to scare the shit out of myself fairly well, I dont think I have ever been that worried about myself before. Paramedics are nothing short of amazing. From the first comment "dont need to ask who the patient is" to the last comment "I almost cant tell where you are, you are the same colour as your dress all over now" to the double large lines of fluid being pumped into me. Having your blood pressure in your boots like that is not very plesant at all.

Still I have survived. It will take a few weeks for the results to come through, but mean time life goes on.

Thanks for all the wonderful good wishes too, made all the difference :D


Damn she's back, ok everybody time to stop talking about her now. :devil2:

[The Singing Chef]

I am home. It feels wonderful. I am once again totally impressed by the health system in this country, from the wonderful Paramedics that came to pick me up from work, to the ED staff, to the Doctors and the Nurses on the wards.

Sorry to give everyone such a fright, though if it helps I managed to scare the shit out of myself fairly well, I dont think I have ever been that worried about myself before. Paramedics are nothing short of amazing. From the first comment "dont need to ask who the patient is" to the last comment "I almost cant tell where you are, you are the same colour as your dress all over now" to the double large lines of fluid being pumped into me. Having your blood pressure in your boots like that is not very plesant at all.

Still I have survived. It will take a few weeks for the results to come through, but mean time life goes on.

Thanks for all the wonderful good wishes too, made all the difference :D

Great to hear Mom!!

Kept you in our prayers :clap:

[nodrog]

.......First thought was an Adrenalin spike of epic proportion

It cant be that, you guys are only going up Norf, its not that fuckin exciting.


I am home. It feels wonderful. I am once again totally impressed by the health system in this country, from the wonderful Paramedics that came to pick me up from work, to the ED staff, to the Doctors and the Nurses on the wards.

Sorry to give everyone such a fright, though if it helps I managed to scare the shit out of myself fairly well, I dont think I have ever been that worried about myself before. Paramedics are nothing short of amazing. From the first comment "dont need to ask who the patient is" to the last comment "I almost cant tell where you are, you are the same colour as your dress all over now" to the double large lines of fluid being pumped into me. Having your blood pressure in your boots like that is not very plesant at all.

Still I have survived. It will take a few weeks for the results to come through, but mean time life goes on.

Thanks for all the wonderful good wishes too, made all the difference :D

Jebus woman, the Taniwha must be really upset you guys are going up there, better throw in a tip with your Taniwha tax.

sort it out would ya, or Teabag and I will have to come and give you a spanking. :sunny: :grouphug:

[blue rider]

I am home. It feels wonderful. I am once again totally impressed by the health system in this country, from the wonderful Paramedics that came to pick me up from work, to the ED staff, to the Doctors and the Nurses on the wards.

Sorry to give everyone such a fright, though if it helps I managed to scare the shit out of myself fairly well, I dont think I have ever been that worried about myself before. Paramedics are nothing short of amazing. From the first comment "dont need to ask who the patient is" to the last comment "I almost cant tell where you are, you are the same colour as your dress all over now" to the double large lines of fluid being pumped into me. Having your blood pressure in your boots like that is not very plesant at all.

Still I have survived. It will take a few weeks for the results to come through, but mean time life goes on.

Thanks for all the wonderful good wishes too, made all the difference :D



this is so good news it needs to be repeated.
Yei!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

and please pretty pretty please take things slow......real slow

[Mom]

Yeah well, got to keep things interesting after all :lol:

The stay in Ward 6 was most interesting and entertaining at the same time. I got to share a room with 3 80+ women with a range of problems, not least of all confusion and deafness. It was a bit challenging at times to stay calm. I had to ring my bell each night to get a nurse to come and sort them out.

One helping the other untangle herself from the wires (drip line) she had become tangled in was a biggie one night. Once free this old girl who is not to walk unaided, got out of bed and headed for the door, stretching the drip line as she went :pinch: The other came to the end of my bed while I was snoozing and started talking. When I opened my eyes she was staring at me with her hands hovering above my bare feet. She told me she was just saying "I wonder if she will wake up if I tickle her toes" Fairly sure I not only would have woken up, but kicked out at the same time.

Glad to be at home :D

[Mom]

this is so good news it needs to be repeated.
Yei!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

and please pretty pretty please take things slow......real slow

Back to work tomorrow. I have to just get on with shit really. I cant stop and wait for something else to manifest itself, sadly I dont get paid to sit at home. With any luck the results will come back with something that sticks out like dogs balls. It will be so obvious and easy to sort a quick "snip" and a few pills will sort it for good.

Positive thoughts all the way here :yes:

[blue rider]

Y
When I opened my eyes she was staring at me with her hands hovering above my bare feet. She told me she was just saying "I wonder if she will wake up if I tickle her toes" Fairly sure I not only would have woken up, but kicked out at the same time.

Glad to be at home :D

oh the images.....:killingme

[Mom]

oh the images.....:killingme

I have actually written a synopsis for a one act play based on my hospital stay this time. Along with my own life experiences, this is a story I want to share. It has characterisations, and many notes of behaviours I want to share. I will beef it out a bit over the next little while and see if I can get it to a pre production stage. It is called "Clinical Notes" and it is a celebration of mothers and how important they are, and how we need to appreciate them while they are vital, nuture them when they are not, and remember them with love when they are gone.

[Mom]

sort it out would ya, or Teabag and I will have to come and give you a spanking. :sunny: :grouphug:

I have not squeezed your Teabag in far too far too :love: Spanking is under rated :o

[blue rider]

I have actually written a synopsis for a one act play based on my hospital stay this time. Along with my own life experiences, this is a story I want to share. It has characterisations, and many notes of behaviours I want to share. I will beef it out a bit over the next little while and see if I can get it to a pre production stage. It is called "Clinical Notes" and it is a celebration of mothers and how important they are, and how we need to appreciate them while they are vital, nuture them when they are not, and remember them with love when they are gone.


i agree.....mums are teh best

[Scouse]

Yeah well, got to keep things interesting after all :lol:

The stay in Ward 6 was most interesting and entertaining at the same time. I got to share a room with 3 80+ women with a range of problems, not least of all confusion and deafness. It was a bit challenging at times to stay calm. I had to ring my bell each night to get a nurse to come and sort them out.

One helping the other untangle herself from the wires (drip line) she had become tangled in was a biggie one night. Once free this old girl who is not to walk unaided, got out of bed and headed for the door, stretching the drip line as she went :pinch: The other came to the end of my bed while I was snoozing and started talking. When I opened my eyes she was staring at me with her hands hovering above my bare feet. She told me she was just saying "I wonder if she will wake up if I tickle her toes" Fairly sure I not only would have woken up, but kicked out at the same time.

Glad to be at home :Dsounds like they had you in a geriatrick ward

[Mom]

:clap: awesome stuff! Very happy to hear your all betterish

Doogal, I cant go anywhere until you have fitted my LED lights, and betterish is not to be sneezed at, it actually feels wonderful :yes:


Boy that's good to hear. Hope you stay that way.

Between you, me and the gate post, I hope so too. Would have been good if they could have given a reason for the turn, though it has been suggested I am allergic to my taxi. I am taking it again in the morning, hope that is not true :shit:


VERY glad to hear you're feeling better!

Feel wonderful, roll on the Norf trip!


Damn she's back, ok everybody time to stop talking about her now. :devil2:

Best you let on the secret code that makes your posts invisible :bleh:


Great to hear Mom!!

Kept you in our prayers :clap:

I thank you for them.

[Mom]

sounds like they had you in a geriatrick ward

I am an "old lady" you know. Was actually General Medicine, with a lot of lovely oldies that needed help with broken bones, infected leg ulcers and complete doo-lallyness. Ear plugs FTW! I only used them last night in desparation of a need of a decent sleep.

[newhere]

sounds like they had you in a geriatrick ward

Te he he, you have no idea how on the money you are :killingme

[newhere]

I am an "old lady" you know. Was actually General Medicine, with a lot of lovely oldies that needed help with broken bones, infected leg ulcers and complete doo-lallyness. Ear plugs FTW! I only used them last night in desparation of a need of a decent sleep.

But im so glad they finally let you out....or did you do a runner :msn-wink:

[Newbi]

Sooooo very stoked to hear that you have escaped the asylum, Take special care of yourself, you need to be in peak fitness for the trip up here hahaha. So looking forward to meeting you and everybody else too. xoxoxo:niceone:

[ynot slow]

I have actually written a synopsis for a one act play based on my hospital stay this time. Along with my own life experiences, this is a story I want to share. It has characterisations, and many notes of behaviours I want to share. I will beef it out a bit over the next little while and see if I can get it to a pre production stage. It is called "Clinical Notes" and it is a celebration of mothers and how important they are, and how we need to appreciate them while they are vital, nuture them when they are not, and remember them with love when they are gone.

Have to agree there,and add my dad to that as well,appreciate them both,along with brother and my girls.Great to see you can at least get to work and able to do so,assuming docs say it is ok lol.

[stifmyster1]

Good to see your feeling better mom. Only a week to go now.


Oh. and picked up this beauty today.:cool:
250260

I am now the very first proud owner of the 2012 GT250R in NZ and the only GT250R 2012 with the hi-bar conversion in existence, until next week. apparently the guys at hyosung have decided its so comfortable they will make up a demo model. :banana:


Not that great a photo. Was taken with an iphone at 7:30pm

Now to do approx 900km by next thursday with less that $60:blink:

[Mom]

Good to see your feeling better mom. Only a week to go now.


I am now the very first proud owner of the 2012 GT250R in NZ and the only GT250R 2012 with the hi-bar conversion in existence, until next week. apparently the guys at hyosung have decided its so comfortable they will make up a demo model. :banana:

That is a smart looking machine. The red on the fairings looks cool. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[nzspokes]

Good to see your feeling better mom. Only a week to go now.


Oh. and picked up this beauty today.:cool:
250260

I am now the very first proud owner of the 2012 GT250R in NZ and the only GT250R 2012 with the hi-bar conversion in existence, until next week. apparently the guys at hyosung have decided its so comfortable they will make up a demo model. :banana:


Not that great a photo. Was taken with an iphone at 7:30pm

Now to do approx 900km by next thursday with less that $60:blink:

Cool, will be good to see it. Whats the difference between the 2011 and 2012?

[Grant`]

awesome looking bike, sure you will really enjoy it!

One thing i see in that photo, you have the bag on the back of the rack. You will find the bike a lot more stable, if you turn the bag around and having it sitting on the pillion seat (if you have not done this previously).

[nathanwhite]

Doogal, I cant go anywhere until you have fitted my LED lights, and betterish is not to be sneezed at, it actually feels wonderful :yes:


I could come up mid afternoonish this saurday?


Oh. and picked up this beauty today.:cool:
250260

I am now the very first proud owner of the 2012 GT250R in NZ and the only GT250R 2012 with the hi-bar conversion in existence, until next week. apparently the guys at hyosung have decided its so comfortable they will make up a demo model. :banana:


Very cool. Love the way it looks, except for that guy standing in front of it. ;)


Now to do approx 900km by next thursday with less that $60:blink:

Just go up to your highest gear and stay there. Lower rev's = less fuel :innocent:


One thing i see in that photo, you have the bag on the back of the rack. You will find the bike a lot more stable, if you turn the bag around and having it sitting on the pillion seat (if you have not done this previously).

How heavy does the pack have to be for this? I haven't done a decent load test on mine, but sofar haven't noticed any difference

[Maha]

How heavy does the pack have to be for this? I haven't done a decent load test on mine, but sofar haven't noticed any difference

More so on lighter bikes, if you do happen to load it up and have it hanging out the back, it can feel like towing a trailer.
A loaded pack is better suited over the rear wheel/axle, not beyond it.

Oh and we are going up to the caravan this weekend.

[nzspokes]

More so on lighter bikes, if you do happen to load it up and have it hanging out the back, it can feel like towing a trailer.
A loaded pack is better suited over the rear wheel/axle, not beyond it.

Oh and we are going up to the caravan this weekend.

I agree. Hate mine with the bag on the rack at speed. Like a parachute. But will have to use it for the trip. Cant have it on backwards as I cant get on/off the bike.

[nathanwhite]

I agree. Hate mine with the bag on the rack at speed. Like a parachute. But will have to use it for the trip. Cant have it on backwards as I cant get on/off the bike.
Isn't that what all the friendly fellow bikers are for? :shutup:

[Maha]

Isn't that what all the friendly fellow bikers are for? :shutup:

...ok, eveyone hold the bag while Rob removes the bike....:nya:

[Newbi]

I have a question, Am I the newest Noob on this ride??

[nzspokes]

...ok, eveyone hold the bag while Rob removes the bike....:nya:

last time I tried it I almost got a knee down.

[Maha]

I have a question, Am I the newest Noob on this ride??

I beleive you are...something to take pride in...
You will probably be the newest noob to go to the lighthouse....ever.
Whiskey or Port?

[stifmyster1]

Cool, will be good to see it. Whats the difference between the 2011 and 2012?

They improved the EFi so it not gets about 30km per litre instead of 25km per litre ad increased the strength of the fairings. The guy that sold it to me purchased one himself for racing and down it the second race. Ripped the bars in half and only cracked and scratched the fairings. So there much stronger. Oh and the changed the decals so they actually look good and not like a random design just thrown at the bike. Ill upload some more decent pics later on today.


Just go up to your highest gear and stay there. Lower rev's = less fuel :innocent:

Cant do that. THe engine is being run in so you need to cycle the gears and go through the ev. if i keep it at low revs during this period then afterwards when i want to go faster and rev the crap out of it it will throw a tantrum.



awesome looking bike, sure you will really enjoy it!

One thing i see in that photo, you have the bag on the back of the rack. You will find the bike a lot more stable, if you turn the bag around and having it sitting on the pillion seat (if you have not done this previously).

Him. Hadnt thought of that. I will give it a go. But it is a heavy bike 160kg dry weight. and i dont plan to overload it. Ill try each way on my way to paeroa today.



Oh nathan. you will need to drop round mine on the day of the group ride so i can install the intercom.

[Newbi]

I beleive you are...something to take pride in...
You will probably be the newest noob to go to the lighthouse....ever.
Whiskey or Port?

OMG, So much pressure :eek5: lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??:drinkup:

[newhere]

OMG, So much pressure :eek5: lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??:drinkup:

Bring it along, you might change your mind and go for anything once you meet us te he he :2thumbsup

[nzspokes]

So anybody got a looooonnnngggg range forecast?

[blue rider]

OMG, So much pressure :eek5: lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??:drinkup:

Southern Comfort per chance???????
Oh the mean things one can do with southern comfort.
choclate truffle with drunken cherries.....
also this
Alabama Slammer #2 (Cocktail)
Galliano, Orange Juice, Sloe Gin, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec

do bring it along....

[Spearfish]

I feel the nervous tension in the air, the big trip is almost here :eek5:......tick, tick, tick....are all those little jobs done?.....tick, tick, tick,....shyt are the wheel bearings ok?....tick, tick, tick....How did the guy fit the new chain, did he use a clip?..... is it the right way around?.....tick, tick, tick,..how many tools should be loaded?.....what if a cable snaps?.......:sweatdrop

[Grant`]

I feel the nervous tension in the air, the big trip is almost here :eek5:......tick, tick, tick....are all those little jobs done?.....tick, tick, tick,....shyt are the wheel bearings ok?....tick, tick, tick....How did the guy fit the new chain, did he use a clip?..... is it the right way around?.....tick, tick, tick,..how many tools should be loaded?.....what if a cable snaps?.......:sweatdrop

Nah I am all good, bikes minter just got to remember to bring clean skiddies and I am sorted :2thumbsup

[Mom]

Nah I am all good, bikes minter just got to remember to bring clean skiddies and I am sorted :2thumbsup

Thank goodness you said clean skiddies, I am not too keen on transporting dirty ones :dodge:

Remember to ask Maha about his skids on the weekend, the stories he can tell if pressed hard enough :love:

[nzspokes]

Southern Comfort per chance???????
Oh the mean things one can do with southern comfort.


I remember getting very ill on Southern Comfort when I was a teenager.

[Grant`]

Remember to ask Maha about his skids on the weekend, the stories he can tell if pressed hard enough :love:

Might just leave it at that and not ask him

[Mom]

So anybody got a looooonnnngggg range forecast?

Yepper I do. A group of mad, keen bikers will head norf for a weekend. They are a mixed bunch. Some are not of the experienced kind, or of the need to prove anything by going super fast kind. Some really have no open road experience, some have lots. Some are on small cc engined bikes, some are on bigger engines. Some come in a car :mad: All are up for a good time.

The weather is immaterial. It will be grey, but dry, there will be a bit of wind about, but manageable. There will be showers (there are always showers) but it will be mostly dry. It will be mild, one will find the temps too hot no matter the temp.

The company will be fantastic! The hosts wonderful, the accommodation amazing. The photo ops will be many, some will pay bribes to avoid publication of said photos :yes:

I forecast a fantastic weekend for all :sunny:

[Mom]

Might just leave it at that and not ask him

I dare you :lol:

[blue rider]

Yepper I do. A group of mad, keen bikers will head norf for a weekend. They are a mixed bunch. Some are not of the experienced kind, or of the need to prove anything by going super fast kind. Some really have no open road experience, some have lots. Some are on small cc engined bikes, some are on bigger engines. Some come in a car :mad: All are up for a good time.

The weather is immaterial. It will be grey, but dry, there will be a bit of wind about, but manageable. There will be showers (there are always showers) but it will be mostly dry. It will be mild, one will find the temps too hot no matter the temp.

The company will be fantastic! The hosts wonderful, the accommodation amazing. The photo ops will be many, some will pay bribes to avoid publication of said photos :yes:

I forecast a fantastic weekend for all :sunny:



i love the weatherforcast ......:cool:

[newhere]

I remember getting very ill on Southern Comfort when I was a teenager.

hmmm me to, never touched the stuff again... :crazy: :no:

[Newbi]

Yepper I do. A group of mad, keen bikers will head norf for a weekend. They are a mixed bunch. Some are not of the experienced kind, or of the need to prove anything by going super fast kind. Some really have no open road experience, some have lots. Some are on small cc engined bikes, some are on bigger engines. Some come in a car :mad: All are up for a good time.

The weather is immaterial. It will be grey, but dry, there will be a bit of wind about, but manageable. There will be showers (there are always showers) but it will be mostly dry. It will be mild, one will find the temps too hot no matter the temp.

The company will be fantastic! The hosts wonderful, the accommodation amazing. The photo ops will be many, some will pay bribes to avoid publication of said photos :yes:

I forecast a fantastic weekend for all :sunny:

I second that forecast, I really hope it aint raining tho cos i don't have wet weather gear lol:( Oh and MAD definately, up for good time? for sure:clap:
Photos not so keen hahaha, But being behind the camera definately:2thumbsup

[Maha]

I feel the nervous tension in the air, the big trip is almost here :eek5:......tick, tick, tick....are all those little jobs done?.....tick, tick, tick,....shyt are the wheel bearings ok?....tick, tick, tick....How did the guy fit the new chain, did he use a clip?..... is it the right way around?.....tick, tick, tick,..how many tools should be loaded?.....what if a cable snaps?.......:sweatdrop

Are you coming on the ride?


I remember getting very ill on Southern Comfort when I was a teenager.
There was also Southern Mist...but it got taken off the market because it contained some kind of drug?
Anyone remember that?

Might just leave it at that and not ask him

Probably my Superman Undies that I just cant let go of....:baby:

[blue rider]

:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::z zzz::zzzz:

only 10 sleeps left

[swbarnett]

(there are always showers)
If it's anything like my last trip to the cape the rain won't metter. It went something like this:

1. Ride north - brilliant sunshine with a hint of rain in the distance
2. Pitch tent
3. Immediatly after entering tent - TORRENTIAL downpour and STRONG! winds (even blew the tent down to nothing at one point - gotta love the bounce-back feature in them domes).

That was how it went for four whole days. Although the rain eased and for half of the trip I was riding south. Oh, and sometimes west or east or north by north north west and all the other 29 points of the compass.

[swbarnett]

There was also Southern Mist...but it got taken off the market because it contained some kind of drug?
Isn't alcohol a drug?

[Newbi]

:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::z zzz::zzzz:

only 10 sleeps left

OMG!:eek5: Is that all??

[The Singing Chef]

Ahh Southern Comfort brings back some good memories..

I remember doing a shot of Coruba with some chocolate in it...did not mix very well at all...:Oops:

[blue rider]

Ahh Southern Comfort brings back some good memories..

I remember doing a shot of Coruba with some chocolate in it...did not mix very well at all...:Oops:



no no no, you marinate the cherries in the alcohol and than you dip them into choclate.....its drunken cherries (or any other fruit)

we have this lovely desert dating to the 14 century, called drunk/drowned virgins (versoffene jungfern) the word versoffen can mean drunk or drowned... go figure,
but is basically fruit which layed in alcohol for some time, dipped in batter, deep fried with some cream on the side........so good, goooood

[The Singing Chef]

no no no, you marinate the cherries in the alcohol and than you dip them into choclate.....its drunken cherries (or any other fruit)

we have this lovely desert dating to the 14 century, called drunk/drowned virgins (versoffene jungfern) the word versoffen can mean drunk or drowned... go figure,
but is basically fruit which layed in alcohol for some time, dipped in batter, deep fried with some cream on the side........so good, goooood

Yea it's back when I was 15-16 and didn't know of the trade secrets :brick:

that sounds nice though!!

[newhere]

Ahh Southern Comfort brings back some good memories..

I remember doing a shot of Coruba with some chocolate in it...did not mix very well at all...:Oops:

oh, i remember a shot of chocolate vodka (meannnny years ago now thank god its a distant memory), came straight back out my nose, not glamorous at all :argh:

[The Singing Chef]

oh, i remember a shot of chocolate vodka (meannnny years ago now thank god its a distant memory), came straight back out my nose, not glamorous at all :argh:

:nya:

10char

[Newbi]

Just make mine a Kahlua with ice and milk.:2thumbsup

[newhere]

:nya:

10char

Classy huh te he he he :( didn't smell like chocolate either lol :lol:

[The Singing Chef]

Classy huh te he he he :( didn't smell like chocolate either lol :lol:

:lol: I know the feeling exactly, haha the things I did as a kid!! :eek5:

[ynot slow]

Forget about the weathwe,we can't change it.Heaps of times I had to ride and was wet,i.e heading back home from work(180km)Friday night in winter,just made it so much more fun when home,and part of biking and job etc.Oh and easy for me to say that am driving hehe,and am taking bribes if need be with camera.

And Southern Comfort is nice,gin nope got sick on gin squash and lemonade as an 17yt old cant stand it,try SC and Tequila 1 shot of each,wicked after a few/

[Spearfish]

Are you coming on the ride?




If I wasn't using a loaned bike I would have loved to have been able to put my name forward, it will be a great run.

[Maha]

metservice.com gives you a 7 day rain radar..
I have had a look this morning at Wednesday of nek week and theres a big H hanging about.

http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day

Just click on the drop box arrow and choose the day.

[Grant`]

Riding is Riding in any weather.

If you are worried about weather now, might as well stay home and sell your bike :shit:

[nzspokes]

Riding is Riding in any weather.

If you are worried about weather now, might as well stay home and sell your bike :shit:

More intrested in if i take a sleeping bag or not.

And adjust the tune of my bike to the weather and to run slicks or wets.

[The Singing Chef]

More intrested in if i take a sleeping bag or not.

And adjust the tune of my bike to the weather and to run slicks or wets.

I reckon a set of set of slicks would work a treat!! Especially over gravel

[Grant`]

More intrested in if i take a sleeping bag or not.

And adjust the tune of my bike to the weather and to run slicks or wets.

Does a 250 go fast enough to even notice a difference betwen Slicks and Wets? My 250 didn't :bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

Does a 250 go fast enough to even notice a difference betwen Slicks and Wets? My 250 didn't :bleh:

I wouldnt think so, doesn't have the power to keep them hot either

[nzspokes]

I wouldnt think so, doesn't have the power to keep them hot either

Dont go dissin the CBX250rs, its the fastest one in the world!! :eek:







Due to it being the only one still going....

[Grant`]

Nah wouldn't be dissing someone elses steed, thats just not on! Bikes come in all shapes and forms just like us human types. Just becuase some are not as visibly appealing doesn't make them bad.