Reefton for lunch, 24 March 2012

[Transalper]

Reefton for lunch.
Saturday the 31st now as was wet in Reefton on the 24th.
I prefer Saturday to ride and Sunday to bum about recovering in time for work on Monday as I'm not so ride fit at this moment.

Meet at 8:30am at The Peg (Belfast Tavern)... departing at 8:45am aiming to be at the Broadway Tearooms and Bakery about mid day. Rough estimate travelling about 3 to 3.5 hours including stops, not breaking any speed limits.
There are other places you can eat but that's where I'll stop.

Lets do it.:yes:

[SVboy]

A good idea TA-the ride from springs to Reefton is excellent. Then there are alternative routes home....definite potential.

[cruza]

Think I'll pencil this in , long as weather plays ball .........always the option of others riding to jacksons in arvo for pie and pint to join others for ride home , if a long day isn't workable.

[FJRider]

Think I'll pencil this in , long as weather plays ball .........always the option of others riding to jacksons in arvo for pie and pint to join others for ride home , if a long day isn't workable.

Is the DR finished yet ... ???

[Shadowjack]

And a (weather-dependent) yes from me, as well...

[cruza]

Is the DR finished yet ... ???

No , engine fully stripped. still doing some costing. Avoiding a patch up job as bike has several keen buyers, that are friends , and stupid not to give it a freshen up while cases apart, alot of kms still left in bike yet.

[Transalper]

Watching the weather and the forecast for Reefton is holding steady with rain so not looking good for this weekend.
:mellow:

[Shadowjack]

Just seen the weather forecast - and I'll be staying home. I know, no commitment at all....

[maxf]

Concur - looking at 3-day 3-hour forecast looks fairly diabolical ( http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-3-day ) once it gets into the main divide... :crybaby:

[Transalper]

Agreed, not going to Reefton this weekend.
Probably still get out n about but will go with J later in the day and much more local.

Will see what it's like next Saturday.

[Mully Clown]

We're all soft. The vintage car club motorcycle crew were all off to Ikamatua for the night... they went on their ride.

[Mr Triple]

[QUHeheOTE=Mully Clown;1130288500]We're all soft. The vintage car club motorcycle crew were all off to Ikamatua for the night... they went on their ride.[/QUOTE]

Hehe...I couldnt go this weekend, so if you all go next weekend I may just tag along :-)

[SVboy]

We ended going down to Fairlie, thru to Pleasant Point for lunch and back to Geraldine via some fun back roads. Nice ride, but not quite enough corners!
Also the NW wind thru Mayfield and ummm Windwistle were strong. Gave us a nice tail wind down Thompsons track however...........!

[Ghost_Bullet]

possilby keen on a tootle to the Reefton if I am free from work...

[Mr Triple]

possilby keen on a tootle to the Reefton if I am free from work...

Yeah why not.. do ya some good!!! Should get that other old fella out to. :)

[SVboy]

possilby keen on a tootle to the Reefton if I am free from work...

I confused-that does not rhyme!!:laugh:

[far queue]

... Should get that other old fella out to. :)Why would you want to get your ol' fella out? Have you changed bikes again and got a honda now?

[Ghost_Bullet]

I confused-that does not rhyme!!:laugh:

I cant rhyme all the time. :pinch:

But I get sick of the cost, makes me feel lost.
Bike in the shed, so expensive its offensive.
I need to get out... and about.
Ride and maybe Stop for a stout.

If the weather plays Ball and wifey makes a good call, I may well see you all.

happy now SV? Geeeeee:bash:

[SVboy]

I impressed now! Even Farqueue making an appearance on this thread! All those guys who used to ride back when they were younger.....

[far queue]

I impressed now! Even Farqueue making an appearance on this thread! All those guys who used to ride back when they were younger.....I'm usually lurking about, just not bothering to post so much these days ... and still doing plenty of riding. A nice wee ride over to the coast last weekend in fact ...

[Transalper]

I impressed now! Even Farqueue making an appearance on this thread! All those guys who used to ride back when they were younger.....

Ha ha.... he's famous from waaaayyyy back.... trying to grow bikes... DR650's that is... a Youtube episode "oh, you planted it in a tree" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUM7ageTsxbFMJfN79IzYsvA&v=cj2o7ISSzX0&feature=player_detailpage#t=69s).

;) And yeh, haven't seen you in ages FQ.

[far queue]

Ha ha.... he's famous from waaaayyyy back.... trying to grow bikes... DR650's that is... a Youtube episode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUM7ageTsxbFMJfN79IzYsvA&v=cj2o7ISSzX0&feature=player_detailpage#t=69s).

;) And yeh, haven't seen you in ages FQ.Well that's just lovely <_< I've got a wee present that I've been meaning to give you next time I see you too ...

[SVboy]

I'm usually lurking about, just not bothering to post so much these days ... and still doing plenty of riding. A nice wee ride over to the coast last weekend in fact ...

Bugger,we were on the coast last weekend too-overnighted at the Blackball Hilton.

[helenoftroy]

Maybe I could catch up with you lovely people in Reefton?

Miss you guys.....:bye:

[Transalper]

Maybe I could catch up with you lovely people in Reefton?

Miss you guys.....:bye:

That would be nice.... except I owe you $20 from DB1K-2011 Sunday night accommodation. I might have to go without lunch to pay my debts if you show up :pinch::laugh:

[Mr Triple]

Why would you want to get your ol' fella out? Have you changed bikes again and got a honda now?

Only two words..... Far Queue :bash:



I impressed now! Even Farqueue making an appearance on this thread! All those guys who used to ride back when they were younger.....
It would be great to get a few more along so we could talk some shit:wings:



I'm usually lurking about, just not bothering to post so much these days ... and still doing plenty of riding. A nice wee ride over to the coast last weekend in fact ...
That third word really bothers me when you are around.... Was nice to see you outside Hornby High the other day,when I was driving past.:blip:



Maybe I could catch up with you lovely people in Reefton?

Miss you guys.....:bye:

Would be great if you could do that.... We all miss having you around to. :)

[Dave-]

....Lets see if I can find a bike...

[miSTa]

Would be tempted normally but unfortunately busy Saturday morning/early afternoon. :(

Been quite a while since a non-rally KB ride.

[cruza]

fark... this is turning into a kb reunion thread.....:drinkup:

[Transalper]

Yea, well, guessing that's because most decent rides aren't posted up first so the clicks stay clicked and people we haven't seen for a while don't get the messages any more.
I'm not quite the social animal a lot of you are so normally do rides like this with just one or two others, usually more spur of the moment and not arranged in the public forum, but thought it was about time.

[helenoftroy]

That would be nice.... except I owe you $20 from DB1K-2011 Sunday night accommodation. I might have to go without lunch to pay my debts if you show up :pinch::laugh:
ha ha !! had forgotten bout it !:sunny:


Would be great if you could do that.... We all miss having you around to. :)
Will see how things go......:yes:

[miSTa]

fark... this is turning into a kb reunion thread.....:drinkup:
Funny you mention that - Ghostie has spawned an idea for a blokes night out once a certain establishment in the cbd reopens....:shutup:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Funny you mention that - Ghostie has spawned an idea for a blokes night out once a certain establishment in the cbd reopens....:shutup:


Oh yes I have... stay posted for June/July sometime and lets do it.. Guys and Gals whom inclined... wooo hooo

[brp]

Why would you want to get your ol' fella out? Have you changed bikes again and got a honda now?

Always room for celebration when ya own a Honda :D

[SVboy]

Funny you mention that - Ghostie has spawned an idea for a blokes night out once a certain establishment in the cbd reopens....:shutup:

Not the kind of "group ride" I am into-but each to their own!!<_<

[SVboy]

Whats your plan of action for Sat Transalper?

[Transalper]

Whats your plan of action for Sat Transalper?
I'll stick with the current post1 plan....

Meet at 8:30am at The Peg (Belfast Tavern)... departing at 8:45am (hope I'm not late especially since I set the time:facepalm:) aiming to be at the Broadway Tearooms and Bakery in Reefton (first one you come to on the left) at about mid day.
From there people can do what ever... we really have two main choices for returning home and it doesn't matter if some go Arthurs and some go Lewis to get back.
I imagine we'll split in to two(ish) groups of 'I am unhappy at the speed limit' and the 'I won't risk speeding' types.
I'll be obeying the limits for my own reasons and promise I will not be try to convince anyone else.

As for regrouping, if it's needed or desired we could do a couple at the likes of Culverden and Springs Junction. Both places have fuel, as does Reefton.

[Mushu]

I think I'm in, if you don't mind riding that far with a noob,

I'll probably carry on through to greymouth after if thats what you meant by going back via arthurs

of course all of this depends on whether or not I can drag my lazy ass out of bed at 7:30 on a saturday :cold:

[Transalper]

I think I'm in, if you don't mind riding that far with a noob....
That's fine. Just take care, don't do stupid stuff.


I'll probably carry on through to greymouth after if thats what you meant by going back via arthurs
That's one option, it can also be shortened up a bit via Moana etc.

of course all of this depends on whether or not I can drag my lazy ass out of bed at 7:30 on a saturday :cold:I feel your pain but I am aiming for lunch around mid day and hopefully before everyone else eat all the pies..

[garylyons101]

yeah man looks like the weather is going to be sweet so count me in :yes:

[Shadowjack]

before everyone else eat all the pies..

Mmmmmmmm, pies...:yes:

[gloplg]

I hope you guys have a good trip:yes::yes: Enjoy yourselves!!!!

Pics???? Vids???? For those of us not fortunate enough to be going???

[far queue]

I'll see ya'll at the peg at 8.30. I'll be heading home via Moana.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I plan to be there for sure. Unless I did something stupid and sleep in.

[MyGSXF]

Have a great day you lot!! :Punk: & be safe now.. ya hear!! :grouphug:

[Mully Clown]

So long as I'm awake on time I will ride to Reefton. Then probably come back via Arthurs, though that might be on Sunday.

[Mully Clown]

Listening to the rain outside and wondering whether I'm actually awake or not...

[Mr Triple]

Listening to the rain outside and wondering whether I'm actually awake or not...

Really.... no rain in Rangiora,just fog. Great weather on the coast by the looks of things, see ya at the Peg :yes:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Fog's a bit of a dog where I am, but i wont be a lazy cog... time to get meself sorted, spossed to be a nice day everywhere. Even if I dont have a beer.

[Mr Triple]

Fog's a bit of a dog where I am, but i wont be a lazy cog... time to get meself sorted, spossed to be a nice day everywhere. Even if I dont have a beer.


Shit Q think you need some more sleep:laugh:

[Mully Clown]

I'll be there.

[gloplg]

I'll be there.

I hope you guys/gals had a good day!!!!!! How was the weather?? Was thinking of you when I heard the rain at 08.00 ish.

[SVboy]

What an awesome ride! Well done TA! We went to Reefton-road a bit damp between Springs and there. I had a quick coffee,-met up with Richard and his wife,while the others put the food bag on and focussed on their suntans, and we took off for the bottom of the upper Buller. OMG! F@#king brilliant!
Got to Murchison, had lunch, blasted the Shanendoah back to springs, thru the Lewis and home. Simply awesome day! A bit tired now:yawn:

[Transalper]

Yep, brilliant ride.
Ended up doing the little big block with everyone that didn't do SV boys extra.
Great weather by the time we exited the fog out Amberley way, light traffic, all good, very happy. :2thumbsup

The Airhawk2 helped. ~$140 delivered it was, it's a trick baffled air cushion, the best thing since sliced bread.... not that I ever sat on sliced bread, but now my butt could easily do the day again where as it would be a bit tender in just 200km on that seat with out the new support.
:woohoo:

[far queue]

That was fun :ride: It's a bit to different to go that far and end up back at home, normally it's to a rally and a night in the tent. How civilised - I must do it again one day. I might try the SV boy route next time and have lunch at Murchison.

[Transalper]

....I might try the SV boy route next time and have lunch at Murchison.The SVboy route does certainly have some appeal.
Done the roads before of course but not like that.
Will give it a try as a loop option myself sometime.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Ripper, and funny ya say about the ending up at Home FQ... I was just discussing the same fact with WifeyBullet just a few minutes ago... I know I wont wake pissed, hungover and having to pack a tent and ride home with only a few hours to spare before sleep and work begins again.

Really enjoyed making the ride and getting around the block as we did. Enjoyed the lunch in my BirthTown.

Thanks heaps.

next ride for I will be the Sundown gig the weekend after next. looking forward to that as well.

[Ghost_Bullet]

A couple of pictures from the day... not many taken mind.

1. Griso in Reefton
2. Inside Cafe - Reefton
3. FQ's bike bleeds gas.
4. Broadway, Reefton
5. Cafe
6. Re-Group Culveden

[Mr Triple]

Awesome ride yesterday around the block. After riding out of the fog it warmed up ..
and set for a great ride. Good to catch up with everyone, we should do this more often.

[Retroqueen]

But did you all actually go anywhere ????

Oh gawd hopeless.......... I didn't hit the last message button before I posted. Senility creeping in...... FQ do not say a word

[far queue]

Senility creeping in...... Creeping in with all the stealth of a heard of rampaging elephants :dodge:

[Retroqueen]

Creeping in with all the stealth of a heard of rampaging elephants :dodge:
Damn I knew it I just knew :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
I will never learn...

[gloplg]

Damn I knew it I just knew :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
I will never learn...

Welcome to the club RQ :innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent:

[Transalper]

did we actually go anywhere?...ha ha.
~560km and ended up back where we started, almost as if we never left, but a little poorer, a little sorer, and with renewed smiles on our faces. :cool:

[SVboy]

and no demerits hehe!

[_Shrek_]

Creeping in with all the stealth of a heard of rampaging elephants :dodge:

such tack :yes: well a least ya didn't say about as dainty as a baby elephant in ballet slippers :whistle:

[far queue]

such tack :yes: well a least ya didn't say about as dainty as a baby elephant in ballet slippers :whistle:... or as much class as a rat with a gold tooth :D