Cancelled: Learner Three Day North Ride (Friday 4 May)

[blue rider]

ramen for the rest of the year......


i wuz told i must take pictures or else it did not happen

meet ze preety one

[Maha]

Had a call from Tony's brother Gary earlier today..he said that Tony was taken to Wanganui Hospital by ambo and is not in good shape...breathing is difficult, hospital staff are making him comfortable...

Prayes and thoughts are with them.

[Maha]

not sure re bedding situation yet as I may have Luka with me (and her chauffeur). Will book a bed closer to the time :-)

I cant edit the 'whos coming' list...that option is no longer able...
But I have spoken to the camp manager today ( we were up there for a visit) and he said that the house on site is also aviliable.
So theres another option for someone (it used to be the assistant managers house)

[blue rider]

prayers and thoughts indeed. How is Anne?

[OCD Legend]

Had a call from Tony's brother Gary earlier today..he said that Tony was taken to Wanganui Hospital by ambo and is not in good shape...breathing is difficult, hospital staff are making him comfortable...

Prayes and thoughts are with them.

CHEF, PHREAK & OCD LEGEND sending Lots of love and prayers to the family & Tony

[Mom]

prayers and thoughts indeed. How is Anne?

She is ok...

It is never easy when this time arrives, but it is part of life.

[blue rider]

She is ok...

It is never easy when this time arrives, but it is part of life.

this is good to know. it is part of life..... :hug:

[Gremlin]

I cant edit the 'whos coming' list...that option is no longer able...
I can edit if you wish, but it's not exactly the cleanest way of doing things, as you'll never be able to edit because it's due to the age of the post I believe.

Other option is have a newer post of attendees, and link to it...

[Maha]

I can edit if you wish, but it's not exactly the cleanest way of doing things, as you'll never be able to edit because it's due to the age of the post I believe.

Other option is have a newer post of attendees, and link to it...

I can still edit Post 1...I could just shift the list..;)

[nzspokes]

My thoughts are with Tony and his family.

[newhere]

My heart goes out to Tony and his family, such a horrible thing to go through.

Maha and Mom - I passed you guys as I was heading back from OCD's and NToxicated's this arvo (I waved to you from my little red car...:woohoo:), looks like you left the north just in time because the weather has promptly turn to shit and just kept getting worse and worse and worse....

[blue rider]

hi carmel,

sorry to have missed you.....forgot my phone at home! doh!!

[Mom]

My heart goes out to Tony and his family, such a horrible thing to go through.

Maha and Mom - I passed you guys as I was heading back from OCD's and NToxicated's this arvo (I waved to you from my little red car...:woohoo:), looks like you left the north just in time because the weather has promptly turn to shit and just kept getting worse and worse and worse....

Did not see you, next time wave out the windows and flash your lights :rofl:

It rained at Ruakaka, but hey, we dont melt.

It rained most of the way home from Ruakaka, bugger! Worth it though, went for a big walk on the beach, the first in well over 6 months. Felt wonderful, and best of all, ankle did not complain :woohoo:

[swbarnett]

Sad to hear about Tony. My thoughts are with the family.

[Maha]

Just spoke to Gary...Tony is sitting up reading the Paper this morning..thats about as good as it gets.
He is on a Morphine pump, and will probably be moved to a Hospice if/when he improves remarkably...

[blue rider]

on my way now, to bring a pig, without crackle and any other goodies....

however i shall take the longest possible way....intentionally (yes) and maybe coffee

[newhere]

hi carmel,

sorry to have missed you.....forgot my phone at home! doh!!

All good hun, will catch up next time :yes:

[Newbi]

I know this is slightly off topic, but I rode my bike to Whangarei yesterday, stayed overnight and rode home again today, that is actually nearly miraculous hahahaha, it was fantastic, and I'm really proud of myself. That is all.:woohoo:

[swbarnett]

I'm really proud of myself. :woohoo:
So you should be. Well done!

[nzspokes]

I know this is slightly off topic, but I rode my bike to Whangarei yesterday, stayed overnight and rode home again today, that is actually nearly miraculous hahahaha, it was fantastic, and I'm really proud of myself. That is all.:woohoo:

Very cool. Good on you. :niceone:

Did it all feel ok?

[Newbi]

Very cool. Good on you. :niceone:

Did it all feel ok?

Was awesome, probably not too pretty in places but hey everyone starts somewhere. Such a cool feeling tho when things all come together and go beautifully.:woohoo:

[Newbi]

So you should be. Well done!

Thank you, :sunny: It really was just so good to do it. I'm well pleased:yes:

[nzspokes]

Was awesome, probably not too pretty in places but hey everyone starts somewhere. Such a cool feeling tho when things all come together and go beautifully.:woohoo:

Nobody does the perfect ride. But thats really cool. Youve come a long way. Hope that hubby of yours washed your bike for you when you got home.

[blue rider]

I know this is slightly off topic, but I rode my bike to Whangarei yesterday, stayed overnight and rode home again today, that is actually nearly miraculous hahahaha, it was fantastic, and I'm really proud of myself. That is all.:woohoo:

and she rides and she rides dum di dum di dum....

awesome

[Newbi]

Nobody does the perfect ride. But thats really cool. Youve come a long way. Hope that hubby of yours washed your bike for you when you got home.

No, that's not for him to do, I'll be doing that tomoro sometime, My bike, mine to clean etc lol.

[Newbi]

and she rides and she rides dum di dum di dum....

awesome

Thank's Blue, I'll be riding to Auckland soon at this rate hahahaha

[Maha]

What's this in my garage?


That is one very nice Katana ya got there Vaughnn (or is it two U's?;))..thank you for calling in today..good to see both you and the Blue one..:yes:
The Honda boy is still here and we're about to be joined by another anytime soon...digging deep into the freezer to see what we can feed 'em with..:whistle:

[blue rider]

That is one very nice Katana ya got there Vaughnn (or is it two U's?;))..thank you for calling in today..good to see both you and the Blue one..:yes:
The Honda boy is still here and we're about to be joined by another anytime soon...digging deep in into the freezer to see what we can feed 'em with..:whistle:

radish dipped in chocolate?

[nzspokes]

Thank's Blue, I'll be riding to Auckland soon at this rate hahahaha

Let us know when your on ya way. We will ride out to meet you.:woohoo:

[blue rider]

Let us know when your on ya way. We will ride out to meet you.:woohoo:

its a plan....!:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride ::ride::ride::ride::ride:

[Newbi]

I'm probably heading down your way next wknd, but it will be in my car I'm afraid lol. I haven't been to Auckland for at least 3 yrs, jeeze thats weird, I need to get out more hahahaha:facepalm:

[The End]

Turns out I'm going to have to pass on this one! Will be working...:facepalm:

Have fun and ride safe!

[nzspokes]

I wont know if I can make it untill a week or so before. So will bring a tent as per normal.

But started making my luggage fit me new boike. :woohoo:

[ajessep]

I cant edit the 'whos coming' list...that option is no longer able...
But I have spoken to the camp manager today ( we were up there for a visit) and he said that the house on site is also aviliable.
So theres another option for someone (it used to be the assistant managers house)

Thanks Mark. I'll call them tomorrow.

[ajessep]

RIDE RULES

: Each Group Leader will control the group speed (80-100)
:There Will Be No Passing Within Each Group
:The Use Of Mirrors is Paramount in a Group Ride Situation, Please use Them…Always
:Watch Your Following Distances With The Bike In Front, That Person is Your Friend.
:Please try and stay within 5-6 bike lengths with the bike in front of you.
:Staggered Formation Where Possible (no single file on the straight bits)
:If a car is bothering you in any way, indicate left and slow (where it’s safe to do so) and wave them passed.
:But ultimately have a way cool time.


Hey is it the 20th of APR or 4th of May? I can see both dates :-)

[Newbi]

Hey is it the 20th of APR or 4th of May? I can see both dates :-)

4th of May:yes:

[Armi]

Maha needs to change his signature.

[Maha]

Maha needs to change his signature.

Oh is that why?...I dont have sigs turned on so I cant see them....:corn:
Done.

[Armi]

Oh is that why?...I dont have sigs turned on so I cant them....:corn:
Done.

Here I was thinking it was on the 20th still :facepalm:

[Maha]

Here I was thinking it was on the 20th still :facepalm:

True?...so sorry about the confusion..but post #1 is has had the correct date on it for about four weeks now.
Does the date make a difference for you?

[Armi]

True?...so sorry about the confusion..but post #1 is has had the correct date on it for about four weeks now.
Does the date make a difference for you?

Na, it doesn't really make much difference for me. I'll still be along for the Saturday.

[Newbi]

Hurry up May 5th!:2thumbsup

[Maha]

Hurry up May 5th!:2thumbsup

So what exactly are your plans that weekend Jo?

[nathanwhite]

So what exactly are your plans that weekend Jo?

oooh, there is so many emoticons I could use here :blip:

[Newbi]

So what exactly are your plans that weekend Jo?

I plan to meet you guys either in Omapere or, at the big fella (Tane Mahuta), on the Saturday if that is all goods.:yes: And I am well excited about it too.:2thumbsup

[Newbi]

oooh, there is so many emoticons I could use here :blip:

You young man are a naughty boy,:spanking: don't be tryin to get me in trouble,:devil2::Oops: I do it well enough all by myself.:yes:

[nathanwhite]

You young man are a naughty boy,:spanking: don't be tryin to get me in trouble,:devil2::Oops: I do it well enough all by myself.:yes:

that you do, and you only got two of the ones that I was thinking of.

[Maha]

that you do, and you only got two of the ones that I was thinking of.

Did you get a pm from Anne?...she has lights.

[nathanwhite]

Did you get a pm from Anne?...she has lights.

ah nope. I got the one's from you a coupla days ago where you said that, but nothing from her

[Newbi]

that you do, and you only got two of the ones that I was thinking of.

Oh nice, glad ya think so lol, Well, ya know what they say about all work and no play??:yes:

[Newbi]

Not long now, omg I cannot wait:2thumbsup

[Maha]

Had a look at the roads through to SH14 from the camp yesterday.
Thought it a good idea as I have never been through that way before..;)
Change of route because two of the roads named are gravel...got that from a mate who use to live at Maungakaramea.
We will take Snooks road which has about 2km of unsealed road at the begining buts its wide and wont be a problem.
The rest of the road through to SH14...you'll fucken love!
There was a couple of real bad road patching on Snooks but, we can ride around the area if its still in arse condition.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Ruakaka,+Northland&daddr=-35.864537,174.206308+to:Maungakaramea,+Northland+t o:-35.82898,174.22445+to:Snooks+Rd&hl=en&sll=-35.850935,174.25415&sspn=0.203699,0.308647&geocode=FaQc3P0dGdplCikDEfV8q4QMbTFwAaNDYe8ABQ%3BF SfA3P0dZC1iCikhIZ-0JnwMbTHx-YMGYe8AEw%3BFYMQ3f0dEiViCimFRMh3y34MbTHgu6JDYe8ABQ %3BFQxL3f0dQnRiCilPWIt5934MbTGR6YMGYe8AEw%3BFRko3v 0dK85hCg&oq=snooks+road&mra=dpe&mrsp=3&sz=12&via=1,3&t=m&z=12

[Gremlin]

If it helps, here's a screenshot of the area from my mapping software, as accurate as poss around mid March. Dotted is gravel.

[nzspokes]

Lookin more like I will make it. Probably come up Friday after work. Always fun putting a tent up in the dark.

[Maha]

If it helps, here's a screenshot of the area from my mapping software, as accurate as poss around mid March. Dotted is gravel.

We will be turning off at Oakleigh and going through Mangapai...
Anyone if Weke road is gravel or sealed?

[Gremlin]

Anyone if Weke road is gravel or sealed?
According to my map, Weke Rd (at the northern end of Snooks Rd) is sealed. Google Maps seems to disagree, showing gravel in the satellite imagery. (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Weke+Rd,+Northland+0179&hl=en&ll=-35.789442,174.173534&spn=0.00352,0.008256&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=52.884284,135.263672&geocode=Fdvt3f0duZlhCg&hnear=Weke+Rd,+Northland+0179&t=h&z=18)

If you can let me know conclusively, I can updates the maps...

[Mom]

:Offtopic:

Blatant thread hijack warning.


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148764-Confidence-Building-ACC-subsidised-courses-for-FREE

I am ging to book in for a session, who else wants too? Lets get in behind this initiative. Tricia is a great instructor :yes:

[Maha]

Lookin more like I will make it. Probably come up Friday after work. Always fun putting a tent up in the dark.

All good Rob, there are big street lights in the camp, they turn off at 11pm. Not sure if theres any by the cabins.

[blue rider]

:Offtopic:

Blatant thread hijack warning.


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148764-Confidence-Building-ACC-subsidised-courses-for-FREE

I am ging to book in for a session, who else wants too? Lets get in behind this initiative. Tricia is a great instructor :yes:

when the skinny one comes back from the garage i come along......

[Newbi]

People don't seem to be excited about this ride, oh well I am, so i'll just keep telling everyone lol.

[nathanwhite]

People don't seem to be excited about this ride, oh well I am, so i'll just keep telling everyone lol.

we are, there's just nothing to say right now that isn't off topic.

[Maha]

News update, this just in, hot off the press...Grant can no longer attend (well thats old news but its something:shifty:)

[Maha]

Are those in the Cabins aware that they dont contain the basic survival kit...unlike a motel unit..
IE: Coffee/tea/milk etc?...I know theres a jug and toaster (where thats concerned) in each, but thats about it....I think? :confused:

[nathanwhite]

Are those in the Cabins aware that they dont contain the basic survival kit...unlike a motel unit..
IE: Coffee/tea/milk etc?...I know theres a jug and toaster (where thats concerned) in each, but thats about it....I think? :confused:

What?? No Coffee?!!? :shit:

[swbarnett]

People don't seem to be excited about this ride, oh well I am, so i'll just keep telling everyone lol.
Right now I'm too busy to be excited about anything. Ceratinly I'm looking forward to it. I'm definitely going to need the break.

[Armi]

I passed my restricted, not a problem :scooter:

[Newbi]

I passed my restricted, not a problem :scooter:

Awesome GO YOU!!!:clap:

[nzspokes]

I passed my restricted, not a problem :scooter:

Sweet........:headbang:

Got my full on Tuesday. Better take the right bike.

[Newbi]

Sweet........:headbang:

Got my full on Tuesday. Better take the right bike.

Awesome GO you too lol

[Maha]

Stuff this learner shit then, its a hard out balls to the wall ride...:girlfight:

[nzspokes]

Stuff this learner shit then, its a hard out balls to the wall ride...:girlfight:

Im down with that, lets scrape some pegs and do some wheelies. :niceone:

[Newbi]

Stuff this learner shit then, its a hard out balls to the wall ride...:girlfight:

Well, I'll just bring up the rear then if that's all good.

[Maha]

Im down with that, lets scrape some pegs and do some wheelies. :niceone:

My bike is far to pretty put any undue marks on it...:rolleyes:


Well, I'll just bring up the rear then if that's all good.

Someone has to be the arse end...:lol:

[Newbi]

My bike is far to pretty put any undue marks on it...:rolleyes:



Someone has to be the arse end...:lol:

Hahahah screw you! I'm happy to be the beautiful arse end for this ride.:bleh:

[Maha]

Hahahah screw you! I'm happy to be the beautiful arse end for this ride.:bleh:

We'll give this forum the arse end thread from hell after the ride...:msn-wink:

[Newbi]

We'll give this forum the arse end thread from hell after the ride...:msn-wink:

Oh sweet are ya gonna drop ya daks for a pic? :lol::msn-wink:

[Mom]

I passed my restricted, not a problem :scooter:

Well done you!

[blue rider]

I passed my restricted, not a problem :scooter:

this is good news indeed.,

now if I could only get my bike back....tis would be marvelous.....

[Timmeh:P]

Hi guys,

Unfortunately Hellz and myself are going to have to pull out of this trip. We have some friends from England coming to stay. We knew they were coming (as they are currently travelling around NZ)... but they are turning up a little earlier than we had expected. :facepalm:

Enjoy the ride, great roads up that way. Sorry we won't make it!

[nzspokes]

Hi guys,

Unfortunately Hellz and myself are going to have to pull out of this trip. We have some friends from England coming to stay. We knew they were coming (as they are currently travelling around NZ)... but they are turning up a little earlier than we had expected. :facepalm:

Enjoy the ride, great roads up that way. Sorry we won't make it!

You both have pillion seats? I dont see a problem. :headbang:

[Maha]

Hi guys,

Unfortunately Hellz and myself are going to have to pull out of this trip. We have some friends from England coming to stay. We knew they were coming (as they are currently travelling around NZ)... but they are turning up a little earlier than we had expected. :facepalm:

Enjoy the ride, great roads up that way. Sorry we won't make it!

Leave them a key and cooking instructions...job done!

Bugger guys, there are two more rides planned this year so maybe see ya one either or both

[nzspokes]

Looks like i will be in attendance. Boxes are being ticked. :eek:

Oh and I passed my 6F yesterday. :clap:

[Maha]

Looks like i will be in attendance. Boxes are being ticked. :eek:

Oh and I passed my 6F yesterday. :clap:

Well done Rob...:niceone::niceone:
So will you be at the start on Friday?

[nzspokes]

Well done Rob...:niceone::niceone:
So will you be at the start on Friday?

Still working on that. Been given big project at work so will depend on how thats going next week. Will let you know as soon as I do.

[Mom]

Looks like i will be in attendance. Boxes are being ticked. :eek:

Oh and I passed my 6F yesterday. :clap:

Well done you :sunny: As if there would be any doubt.

[nzspokes]

Well done you :sunny: As if there would be any doubt.

Im pretty happy about it to be fair. Lifetime goal done.

Of for a biggish ride up north to see how I handle the new bike for a longer ride. Id its no good I will pop into takapuna on the way home and pick up a Busa.:bleh:

[nzspokes]

Well did 300ks today. Not to sore so the Busa will have to wait. :niceone: Will probably end up doing another 80 or so at Sass tonight.

Guess I better book a tent site.

[swbarnett]

Looks like i will be in attendance. Boxes are being ticked. :eek:

Oh and I passed my 6F yesterday. :clap:
Good for you!

Do we have any L-platers left on this ride?

[Virgil]

Good for you!

Do we have any L-platers left on this ride?

They are certainly becoming fewer and further between ... I too picked up a nice 6F the other day.

I'm conflicted now ... do I take the trusty GPX250, or does the nice shiny Katana 600 deserve a fang ...

Decisions decisions!

[nzspokes]

They are certainly becoming fewer and further between ... I too picked up a nice 6F the other day.

I'm conflicted now ... do I take the trusty GPX250, or does the nice shiny Katana 600 deserve a fang ...

Decisions decisions!

Is there really a choice?

[Newbi]

I'm still an L plater :baby:

[Maha]

The word Learner is really there as a genuine guide as to how the ride is set up and run.
In saying that, there is always room for those with little or no experience in group riding.
For all those who have been on the last few outings, know exactly what is required when attending.
Ride etiquette so far has been outstanding and long may it continue.

PS: @ Virgil....the Katana.

[swbarnett]

or does the nice shiny Katana 600 deserve a fang ...
One more vote for the Katana.

What year?

[Grant`]

Just completed a ride for Anzac day with about 20 of us (Majority from Auckland) doing the reverse of the trip that is planned for learner ride coming up.

Whangarei end of Paparoa Road, through Maungakaramea to the Main highway was in mint conditon, as was Otaika Valley road through to Maungatapere.

But down to the nitty gritty, Whangarei,Maungatapere through to Dargaville currently has some roadworks taking place so a few areas which are currently reduced down to 50k areas (seal has been laid) with loose chip on top, this should mostly have been dispursed by the time you guys ride through however potentially could start more of these between now and then. Condition of the road however is not bad.

Dargaville through to Kaihu and up into the hills is fairly good, road has had seal work so surface conditons change in place but other than that no real issue all the way to the start of the forrest.

Wapoua Forrest start to end is in the process of getting its layer of moss in the centre of each lane as per usual through the winter months, however road condition is not bad most of the way through, however some of the corners now have some pretty bad corogations in them from when we had all the rain in January time and also with the fact its well over due for a re-seal. Plenty of places that are not getting any sunshine so are tending to stay wet for longer if it has had rain through there.

Out of the forrest to Omapere, Opononi is great at the moment, Waimamaku (Little Village) on approach and leaving had some crap on the road with farmers bringing animals across the roads to differing fields, but hopefully be washed away by time you go through.

Opononi to Kaikohe, just after leaving there is an uphill section that did have a Traffic light operating however road has been repaired although it is still current unsealed metal setion of about 15 metres. Another area to mention is an area of downhill which is signposted 70k due to undulations in the road (Hangi Pits to quote someone on the ride yesterday) take heed of this as a number of us hit this hill albeit opposite direction at far faster speeds managed to bounce into the upper atmophere. Also there has been some seal repairs which are all fine, but in certain light look like they have loose chip on them (the colour/type of stones they have used I believe) which makes for some real butt clenching moments until you realise there is actually no issue.

Kaikohe back through to Maungatapere is all in great condition, apart from 500 metres on Whangarei side of the Twin Bridge, which was all single lane currently being widened due to slips that happened there.

Hopefully that covers everything but any questions let me know :)

[Maha]

Cheers Grant...excellent description of what we can expect...and theres a big H looming over NZ from Thursday of next week...:sunny:

[newhere]

I passed my restricted....:scooter:


....I passed my 6F yesterday. :clap:


... I too picked up a nice 6F the other day

WHOOO HOOO YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME, CONGRATULATIONS :first: :niceone: :clap: :cool:

Ok so I have a confession to make, I have totally fucked up my dates....it is mothers day 6/5 this means my beautiful Tayla is with me Saturday arvo and all of Sunday, an additional fuck up on my part is my bike is in the shop and all I can do is cross my fingers hoping she will be ready by Thursday :wait:.

so......my new plan - assuming my bike is ready I will definitely head to Anne and Mark's Thursday night, meet you all Friday and stay at camp Friday night, ride with you Saturday but may have to head back early depending on how we go for time.

I won't be riding Sunday, but if no-one has any objection I will bring Tay out to camp on Saturday night. Feel free to PM me if you would prefer me not to bring Tay as its a adults let loose type trip and I totally understand any objections :cool:

Um what else, I probably need to be replaced as a lead rider!

[nzspokes]

WHOOO HOOO YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME, CONGRATULATIONS :first: :niceone: :clap: :cool:

Ok so I have a confession to make, I have totally fucked up my dates....it is mothers day 6/5 this means my beautiful Tayla is with me Saturday arvo and all of Sunday, an additional fuck up on my part is my bike is in the shop and all I can do is cross my fingers hoping she will be ready by Thursday :wait:.

so......my new plan - assuming my bike is ready I will definitely head to Anne and Mark's Thursday night, meet you all Friday and stay at camp Friday night, ride with you Saturday but may have to head back early depending on how we go for time.

I won't be riding Sunday, but if no-one has any objection I will bring Tay out to camp on Saturday night. Feel free to PM me if you would prefer me not to bring Tay as its a adults let loose type trip and I totally understand any objections :cool:

Um what else, I probably need to be replaced as a lead rider!

Ummmm Mothers day is the 13th.

[ajessep]

Ummmm Mothers day is the 13th.

that's what i thought too! Carmel, my wee one i coming along for the WHOLE wkd so if a 7yr old coming im sure yr 12yr?? old must be let in? (oops not that i asked!!! i just assumed :-)

[ajessep]

just wondering what was finalised re food/cooking? thought it faster to ask the question than read through ?11 pages of the thread :msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

that's what i thought too! Carmel, my wee one i coming along for the WHOLE wkd so if a 7yr old coming im sure yr 12yr?? old must be let in? (oops not that i asked!!! i just assumed :-)

Ive got no problem with the kids coming along. I would bring mine but my boy does better wheelies than me and they wont fit in my top box.

[Maha]

WHOOO HOOO YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME, CONGRATULATIONS :first: :niceone: :clap: :cool:

Ok so I have a confession to make, I have totally fucked up my dates....it is mothers day 6/5 this means my beautiful Tayla is with me Saturday arvo and all of Sunday, an additional fuck up on my part is my bike is in the shop and all I can do is cross my fingers hoping she will be ready by Thursday :wait:.

so......my new plan - assuming my bike is ready I will definitely head to Anne and Mark's Thursday night, meet you all Friday and stay at camp Friday night, ride with you Saturday but may have to head back early depending on how we go for time.

I won't be riding Sunday, but if no-one has any objection I will bring Tay out to camp on Saturday night. Feel free to PM me if you would prefer me not to bring Tay as its a adults let loose type trip and I totally understand any objections :cool:

Um what else, I probably need to be replaced as a lead rider!

Sunday is just 'Ride home which ever way you want to' day...
And on the children front? As long as Base Camp does not turn into a Creche then all good...:eek:
See ya Thurday. :Cool:

[Maha]

The $10 per person worked well in Taupo...got 18 Pizzas for dinner and enough beans/bread/eggs/hash browns and bacon to feed 25 the next morning with a couple of $$'s left over.

I am unsure of the total numbers for friday/Saturday night...this bit has been hard to keep up with. some are staying some are not some are turning up later some are just riding on the saturday etc...
Going to have to wing this bit....but there is a really cool Supermarket in Ruakaka and Chip shop, which is what we will probably do for the Friday night...Chips/Sausages/Bread.
Stephen might come in handy then with his top box...:rolleyes:
We'll have a talk about it at the lunch stop on Friday.

Cooking?....the main bitch wont be at the camp till later on friday night..but we have a b-b-q in the Caravan and there are stove tops 10 paces away in the newly built kitchen.

[nzspokes]

Just wire tie a tin of baked beans to you exhaust. By the time we get there they will be perfect. Sorted.:headbang:

[Maha]

Scroll right down and look at Friday/Saturday.

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

[newhere]

Ummmm Mothers day is the 13th.

Really? Is it? Oh man, now you can see how confused i am lol. I now wont be able to come out with Tay on Saturday night at all she has netball trials on Sunday for most of the day, oh the joy....

[blue rider]

i will be joining who ever is riding Friday night, as i have a new staff to train....

so maybe we can organize a Friday night train?

[nzspokes]

Oil change done, some LEDs done. Chain oiled. Worked out what Im bringing, keeping it minimal this time. So stand up wind of me. :bleh:

Will probably be at the meet point on Friday. :headbang:

[Maha]

Good stuff Rob. :clap:

For those that will turning up later on Friday night, please organise your own tea.

[swbarnett]

Stephen might come in handy then with his top box...:rolleyes:
No problemo. I can fit a 30pack of coke cans in there with room to spare. That'll hold a lot of chips.

[nzspokes]

No problemo. I can fit a 30pack of coke cans in there with room to spare. That'll hold a lot of chips.

Guess that blows the 3kg top box weight limit out the window.

[swbarnett]

Guess that blows the 3kg top box weight limit out the window.
Mine is rated to 10kg and in practice easily supports a few extra kg for supermarket trips.

[Virgil]

One more vote for the Katana.

What year?

It's a '96 ... first reg'd in NZ in '98 ... speedo reads Miles so must be a US import I guess .. it actually belongs to my brother who is working on OZ at the moment, and kindly said I could "borrow it occasionally" :-)

Cheers Bro!

[Phreak]

So, I have to pull out of this ride last minute, sorry guys, I found out I have to have all my things moved out of my place in Hamilton by Sunday to make room for the next flatmate to move in...

Seems like this one just wasn't meant to be for me. :argh: :cry:

[Maha]

Ride Cancelled

For personal reasons we have decided to not go ahead with this ride.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

[nzspokes]

Well Ive taken leave and organized kids for the weekend, so anybody still want to go?

Would be very much look after your self but im thinking the same route. I wanna ride.

Hope all is well in Maha and Moms world.

[nathanwhite]

ah damnit...

Going to have another one doing the same route maybe?

[nzspokes]

Its been suggested to me to ride to Newbis area..........

2 of us so far. Any more?

[Newbi]

I will be away this weekend, was about to say so on here, but it's been cancelled anyway. I hope everything is ok Maha & Mom:love:

[Gremlin]

Suggest you update first post Maha...

[Maha]

Suggest you update first post Maha...

Who reads the first post?....:laugh:
Ok, I do it.

[swbarnett]

Its been suggested to me to ride to Newbis area..........

2 of us so far. Any more?
I'll definitely be going. Irene's back is pretty saw at the moment. She'll be coming if it's OK by Friday.

[nathanwhite]

:Offtopic:

Does anyone know if the roadworks Cove rd between Langs beach and Mangawhai are done? Thinking of going up that way and probably taking a guy on a large boulevard with me......

Also speaking of, would anyone want to come for a day ride to waipu and back? I have a hankering for pizza.

[Newbi]

If my plans for tripping away change, I am more than happy to have you's come here, and stay too if ya like, but it will have to be in tents, im afraid, I have a 2 man tent, which really only takes 1 comfortably, or a couple that dont mind snuggling, and I also have a brand new 6 man, suitable for 4 comfortably. I'll let ya's know, at this stage i'm definately going away Friday. :(

[nzspokes]

I'll definitely be going. Irene's back is pretty saw at the moment. She'll be coming if it's OK by Friday.

Sweet. that looks like 3 then. Im tenting but not sure of the status of others rooms etc.

[ajessep]

Scroll right down and look at Friday/Saturday.

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

Can we not just have words i.e. RAINING CATS AND DOGS, BLEAK, OVERCAST, MIGHTY FINE ETC instead of those funny pictures?

[ajessep]

Who reads the first post?....:laugh:
Ok, I do it.

people like me who dont usually follow the thread :-) THANKS GREMLIN. i went to the first post the other day ....

[ajessep]

Ride Cancelled

For personal reasons we have decided to not go ahead with this ride.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.


Just read this, so figure this is what Gremlin was talking about.

SORRY TO HEAR RIDE CANCELLED. HOPE THE REASONS ARE NOT TOO GRAVE MARK & ANNE! THINKING OF YOU ...

[Maha]

I wont get into specifics but, suffice to say that the timing for this ride has turned out to be not right.
Anne and I may look to do a day ride somewhere this coming weekend, seen the weather is going to play the game but....
Will see how we go.

[nathanwhite]

I wont get into specifics but, suffice to say that the timing for this ride has turned out to be not right.
Anne and I may look to do a day ride somewhere this coming weekend, seen the weather is going to play the game but....
Will see how we go.

Well It's looking like i'll be in waipu for a pizza 'round noon. Love to see you if you can make it..

[Mom]

Well It's looking like i'll be in waipu for a pizza 'round noon. Love to see you if you can make it..

Pizza - YUUUUM, not sure it fits the diet though young Doogle :lol:

[Phreak]

I could be keen for a day ride on Sunday... :)

[blue rider]

Pizza - YUUUUM, not sure it fits the diet though young Doogle :lol:

you may share with someone ad only eat halve a pizza, and fill the tummy with yummy salad?

i like the idea of a pizza ride......on sunday...

i only have staff to train on friday

[nzspokes]

We may meet you guys in Waipu if its Sunday on the way back down. :Punk:

Just spent 4 hours rebuilding carbs for this weekend. Last small bit of wiring tomorrow and im done. Then start packing.

[nathanwhite]

Looks like it's going to be Sunday then. Luckily I already have time off work eh? :bleh:

Shall we say, Dairy flat Caltex meet 10:00 leave 10:30?

[rickstv]

Pizza - YUUUUM, not sure it fits the diet though young Doogle :lol:

If you cut the pizza in half, you only have half the fat and calories. So you can eat twice as much.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
Rick.

[george formby]

We may meet you guys in Waipu if its Sunday on the way back down. :Punk:

Just spent 4 hours rebuilding carbs for this weekend. Last small bit of wiring tomorrow and im done. Then start packing.

If you have a posse organised to come all the way up here let me know. The Chancellor & I may be able to meet up with you somewhere for a tootle.

[reggie1198]

I could be keen for a day ride on Sunday... :)

I could be free on Sunday for a spin.

[swbarnett]

Looks like it's going to be Sunday then. Luckily I already have time off work eh? :bleh:

Shall we say, Dairy flat Caltex meet 10:00 leave 10:30?
I think a plan may be forming... A small group of us still going up to Ruakaka on Friday. Do whatever we feel like on Saturday (might take the opportunity for a good long walk if I don't feel the urge to ride). Meet up in Waipu for lunch on Sunday.

How say you all?

[nathanwhite]

How say you all?

I say YES! and then various emoticons :woohoo::ride::ride::banana: etc

We'll be in Waipu almost bang on noon. At least that's what google maps tells me

[swbarnett]

I say YES! and then various emoticons :woohoo::ride::ride::banana: etc

We'll be in Waipu almost bang on noon. At least that's what google maps tells me
Of course that assumes there'll be someone to meet. Has that side been confirmed yet?

Although we could always turn up anyway on the off chance.

[nathanwhite]

Well it's all but confirmed that i'll be coming. Seems blueRider is good also, but as for a definite list I don't think i'll be able to get one.

[nzspokes]

but as for a definite list I don't think i'll be able to get one.

Why not!! I want a list!!!! :bleh:

So we plan to meet at the Pizza place then? So its the same place we went to last time? Guess we will find it.

[nathanwhite]

Why not!! I want a list!!!! :bleh:

So we plan to meet at the Pizza place then? So its the same place we went to last time? Guess we will find it.

Yep. Noon. or thereabouts. It's on the main road in Waipu, just trundle up and down till ya find it :bleh:

[nzspokes]

Yep. Noon. or thereabouts. It's on the main road in Waipu, just trundle up and down till ya find it :bleh:

I will look for you ruffian bikers. Sabine has my cell anyway. Just about got texting on the bike worked out.:laugh:

Anybody else interested in the big ride?

Was there a map made of the ride? Guess I better look back through the thread.

[nzspokes]

Doh, found the maps. Sweet, will print them off. Im gunna use my manual GPS system.

Holding maps at 100 kph could be fun.

[ajessep]

How about you have three meeting points and times and just leave it to people either turn up, or not turn up :-) and give out ONE mobile number for the ride.

i.e. FRIDAY MEETING POINTS - Dairy Flat 930AM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SATURDAY MEETING POINTS - ? @ 100PM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SUNDAY MEETING POINTS - Waipu Pizza @ Midday

[nzspokes]

How about you have three meeting points and times and just leave it to people either turn up, or not turn up :-) and give out ONE mobile number for the ride.

i.e. FRIDAY MEETING POINTS - Dairy Flat 930AM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SATURDAY MEETING POINTS - ? @ 100PM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SUNDAY MEETING POINTS - Waipu Pizza @ Midday

That seems ok to me.

[swbarnett]

How about you have three meeting points and times and just leave it to people either turn up, or not turn up :-) and give out ONE mobile number for the ride.

i.e. FRIDAY MEETING POINTS - Dairy Flat 930AM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SATURDAY MEETING POINTS - ? @ 100PM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SUNDAY MEETING POINTS - Waipu Pizza @ Midday
A plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a weasel!

Except I think you mean 10AM Saturday?

[swbarnett]

Doh, found the maps. Sweet, will print them off. Im gunna use my manual GPS system.

Holding maps at 100 kph could be fun.
Can you print a couple of copies? Or point me to them and I'll print my own.

[Newbi]

I may just join you's guy's, my plans have changed, and a ride might make me feel better.

[nzspokes]

Can you print a couple of copies? Or point me to them and I'll print my own.

there link on the first post.

[nzspokes]

I may just join you's guy's, my plans have changed, and a ride might make me feel better.

Dooo iiiitttt

[ajessep]

A plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a weasel!

Except I think you mean 10AM Saturday?

No, from what I read it seems some are stil keen to going Friday. I cant as I have a job interview yipee.

I was just trying to help out and avoid the numerous posts by all. Why doesnt someone now "stand up and be counted" I.E. provide their mob. no. whoever will be dong the whole weekend and then that is that!!!

[Newbi]

No, from what I read it seems some are stil keen to going Friday. I cant as I have a job interview yipee.

I was just trying to help out and avoid the numerous posts by all. Why doesnt someone now "stand up and be counted" I.E. provide their mob. no. whoever will be dong the whole weekend and then that is that!!!

Yeah I agree, I don't really have any idea what is happening at all lol. I will probably meet up with people on the Saturday too, but if I have the agenda, I might be able to do Friday.

[nzspokes]

Yeah I agree, I don't really have any idea what is happening at all lol. I will probably meet up with people on the Saturday too, but if I have the agenda, I might be able to do Friday.

Ok, My plan is to do the original ride with a couple of others. PM me for my cell number if you want to keep in contact over the weekend.

I wanna ride.

[swbarnett]

No, from what I read it seems some are stil keen to going Friday. I cant as I have a job interview yipee.

I was just trying to help out and avoid the numerous posts by all.

Sorry, I meant the saturday time as highighted below. Yep, still leaving Friday.

How about you have three meeting points and times and just leave it to people either turn up, or not turn up :-) and give out ONE mobile number for the ride.

i.e. FRIDAY MEETING POINTS - Dairy Flat 930AM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SATURDAY MEETING POINTS - ? @ 100PM OR Ruakaka Motorcamp at 500PM

SUNDAY MEETING POINTS - Waipu Pizza @ Midday

Why doesnt someone now "stand up and be counted" I.E. provide their mob. no. whoever will be dong the whole weekend and then that is that!!!
Happy to give it to anyone that PMs me. Little reluctant to put it on here for the world to see as it's primarily a work phone (i.e. I can't shut it off at night).

[Phreak]

Congrats on your job interview Anna! I've got one tomorrow too, fingers crossed for both of us! I'm moving house on Saturday, but might look at coming up to Waipu on Sunday, see how things go with the move first before I dedicate myself to anything afterwards just yet... :)

[Grant`]

Congrats on your job interview Anna! I've got one tomorrow too, fingers crossed for both of us! I'm moving house on Saturday, but might look at coming up to Waipu on Sunday, see how things go with the move first before I dedicate myself to anything afterwards just yet... :)

Where ya moving to boss?

[nzspokes]

Starting to wonder about the idea of tenting. Brrrrrrrrr:cold:

Guess it will be sleeping in all the clothes I take then.

[nzspokes]

Congrats on your job interview Anna! I've got one tomorrow too, fingers crossed for both of us! I'm moving house on Saturday, but might look at coming up to Waipu on Sunday, see how things go with the move first before I dedicate myself to anything afterwards just yet... :)

I thought you were going to be a bike courier?

[Phreak]

Where ya moving to boss?

Haha nowhere, just have to pack up all my stuff outta my house in Hamilton, new flatmate moving in on Sunday. :)

[Phreak]

I thought you were going to be a bike courier?

Nope, that didn't work out.

[reggie1198]

Planning on coming down to Waipu for the Sunday pizza, any other northerners keen to go in convoy? May tiki tour on the way home.

[nzspokes]

Just to be clear. I will be going. No matter who else does or doesnt come. Real happy to meet other riders along the way.

It has some personal significance for me. :woohoo:

[Laava]

Have you noticed the thread title says "Cancelled" now?

[nzspokes]

Have you noticed the thread title says "Cancelled" now?

Really, must have missed that.......

[ajessep]

Congrats on your job interview Anna! I've got one tomorrow too, fingers crossed for both of us! I'm moving house on Saturday, but might look at coming up to Waipu on Sunday, see how things go with the move first before I dedicate myself to anything afterwards just yet... :)

THanks Scott. All the best to you for Friday. Grant - not telling where I MAY be going to until I'm sure I'm going there :-)

[swbarnett]

Have you noticed the thread title says "Cancelled" now?
It's now the Pheonix ride - the one reborn from the ashes.

[Maha]

It's now the Pheonix ride - the one reborn from the ashes.

The Pheonix Ride.....:laugh: Love it.
I shouldn't have used the word cancelled, was a bit unfair on the few remaining people still rigged and ready to go no matter what.
The weekend weather is ripe for riding in the North, that part I keep getting right :sunny:
We will be out and about in parts Northern on Sunday I would imagine, may bump into ya's.

[swbarnett]

The Pheonix Ride.....:laugh: Love it.
I shouldn't have used the word cancelled, was a bit unfair on the few remaining people still rigged and ready to go no matter what.
The weekend weather is ripe for riding in the North, that part I keep getting right :sunny:
We will be out and about in parts Northern on Sunday I would imagine, may bump into ya's.
There seem to be a growing number of people heading to the Pizza Barn in Waipu for lunch. Be good to see you Anne there if you can make it.

[nzspokes]

Well my new full photo license turned up today. Im taking that as a sign of a great weekend coming.:wings:

[Virgil]

There seem to be a growing number of people heading to the Pizza Barn in Waipu for lunch. Be good to see you Anne there if you can make it.

Yes I will be in for Waipu lunch... is there still a contingient leaving from Dairy Flat? Might try to join them!

Cheers

[nzspokes]

Yes I will be in for Waipu lunch... is there still a contingient leaving from Dairy Flat? Might try to join them!

Cheers

You mean for the main ride or the Sunday?

[nzspokes]

Can anybody planning on joining in on this ride at any stage please quickly PM me and I will pass on my cell number. I dont want to miss somebody by a few mins. :no:

If L platers still want to come this ride will still be L friendly.

Obviously not need for those heading up to the pizza place on Sunday.

[nzspokes]

We went, we rode, we had a great time and now Im stuffed.

993 ks.

Thanks Stephen and Carmel. You were great company.

Shower time now.

[swbarnett]

We went, we rode, we had a great time and now Im stuffed.

993 ks.

Thanks Stephen and Carmel. You were great company.

Shower time now.
My pleasure. Great riding, great company, great weather. What more could we ask for?

[nathanwhite]

What more could we ask for?

Hawt chicks on hawtter bikes. :yes:

[OCD Legend]

Hawt chicks on hawtter bikes. :yes:

sorry I had previous commitments :innocent:

[nzspokes]

Hawt chicks on hawtter bikes. :yes:

We had a couple of hot chicks on hot bikes Sat and Sun. So all good. :Punk:

[Newbi]

We had a couple of hot chicks on hot bikes Sat and Sun. So all good. :Punk:

No ya didn't I wasn't there hahahahahaha

[Maha]

You were coming, you were not, you might get there, now probably not, then you were, other plans came up, now not coming, plans got crushed, now you can make it, in the end, you did not...:thud:

[OCD Legend]

You were coming, you were not, you might get there, now probably not, then you were, other plans came up, now not coming, plans got crushed, now you can make it, in the end, you did not...:thud:

we are WOMEN - it is our prerogative to change our minds (that's if we can make up our minds at all) but we are well worth the indecision... :innocent:

[Newbi]

we are WOMEN - it is our prerogative to change our minds (that's if we can make up our minds at all) but we are well worth the indecision... :innocent:

Yeah DAM right!!! You tell him, It's fun mindfucking people hahahahahah:bleh::laugh:

[nathanwhite]

Yeah DAM right!!! You tell him, It's fun mindfucking people hahahahahah:bleh::laugh:

I'm sure it is. I'm also sure its not nearly as fun when they do it back to you.
I smell a double standard. :shifty:

[Newbi]

I'm sure it is. I'm also sure its not nearly as fun when they do it back to you.
I smell a double standard. :shifty:

It's ok, don't get yourself all worked up, I was only poking fun, I am genuinely the worst decision maker in the world, combine that with some other private shit that was going down at the time, and therein lies the reason for my, Yes no yes no yes no issue. Sorry to anyone whom it may have caused a problem.:facepalm:

[nathanwhite]

It's ok, don't get yourself all worked up, I was only poking fun, I am genuinely the worst decision maker in the world, combine that with some other private shit that was going down at the time, and therein lies the reason for my, Yes no yes no yes no issue. Sorry to anyone whom it may have caused a problem.:facepalm:

Dont worry m'dear, I make a habit of never getting worked up over things on the internet. Unfortunately translating my tone and expression across the internet is lacking (emoticons aside.)
As usually happens with KB threads, I went from specifically talking about/to you, to generally speaking.
It is fun sometimes how much angst it causes, but I only do it to people I haven't met.

[nzspokes]

I'm sure it is. I'm also sure its not nearly as fun when they do it back to you.
I smell a double standard. :shifty:

You've not had much to do with Women in the past have you? :laugh:

[nathanwhite]

You've not had much to do with Women in the past have you? :laugh:

Enough to know that they are confusing at best and always right. Which makes me wonder who is right in a lesbian argument?

[Newbi]

Enough to know that they are confusing at best and always right. Which makes me wonder who is right in a lesbian argument?

BOTH!!!! lol

[nathanwhite]

BOTH!!!! lol

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