Brass Monkey 2012

[Nzpure]

So who'd going?
I'll be there freezing my balls off!:2guns:

[Flip]

Three weeks to go.

Not sure what way we are going this year.

[5150]

Sorry, I am a tight ass monkey this year, so no Brass Monkey for me. Next year perhaps

[Coldrider]

Yep, business as usual.

[pete376403]

Same again, Thursday to Greymouth, Friday to Wanaka, Satuday in a paddock, Sunday to Geraldine and Monday back home. This wil be (i think, need to check) my 18th BM

[Flip]

I think it's my 27th.

I have a spare bed in Oamaru if any body wants it.

[yoyo 2wheels]

my first and cant wait!! :banana:
better get the pack rack and crash bungs sorted

[Nzpure]

Will be my first big ride on the busa, will be good!!!

[Flip]

Two weeks to go, two weeks to go.

I haven't found my warm pants yet, give the bike an oil change, put the new rear wheel on the bike, put the boss in the sidecar and we are off.

[laRIKin]

I think it's my 27th.

I have a spare bed in Oamaru if any body wants it.

May see you there at the Rally mate, I'm hoping to be in Ranfurly Friday night.
As I may join up with another group of riders I know, if they have a spare bed in their motel room.
Or stay in your town at some mates, but may take you up on a bit of floor space so we can ride there together.:scooter::scooter:

[Flip]

Probably going to take the old sidecar. I can't see you wanting to do a 50mph trip.

The spare room is still empty at this stage. There is a bit of a party in the historic part of town friday night that I would like to go to. That is unless I get a better offer.

P

[laRIKin]

Flip I'll be on the Bonnie so not going to be a speed trip and at this stage not sure what I'm doing as Sal is now thinking about going now.:pinch: :no: :shutup:

Have a dog, cat and house sitter set up for the weekend so beginning to looks like we both may go.:woohoo:

[Flip]

Well there is a spare double bed here if you need it.

[Winston001]

Just to chime in. I'm not riding these days but I normally still go and sleep in the back of my 4WD. A classic event, catch up with disreputable types, not to be missed. :2thumbsup:

[Jen]

I"ll be leaving from Christchurch Just after lunch Friday, stop over half way down in a random motel then show up onsite Saturday morning. Anyone wanting to ride along PM me. Just doddling along taking in the scenery and photos so if you want a speed demon trip wont be here lol:cold:

[kiwi cowboy]

Yep i'll be there again though i have to as my wife and i will be teaming up to work in the shop beside the fast food so say hi if you see us.

[MrKiwi]

My first time. Looking forward to it. Serviced the bike, needed a new battery. Just as well I caught that now and not early one freezing morning! Also new chain and sprockets, new rear brake pads, needed to also replace the rear wheel bearings and a new rear tire. Hmmm $1200 and I haven't left home yet :doh:.

Heading across the strait Wed night to Blenheim. Then to Tekepo Thursday to meet up with friends, Ranfurly Friday night, camping on site Sat night, then head as far north as I can get Sunday and across the strait Monday.

[Flip]

One week to go.

I have lost one of my winter weight gloves, so if you see a big frank thomas glove anywhere, its mine.

[Subike]

fitted hot grips to my scooter today, bought a balaclava, sorted out my warmest winter clothing,
Now just got to work out how to load all I need on the bike and have access to wets,

[yoyo 2wheels]

rode to hanmer to day, so unprepared, froze my ass off, stress! ordered pack rack today, need bags, actual warm gloves! looks like im going by myself, stress, stress, stress, um sprockets and chain im sure will be fine, Oh oil change il do that tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! :baby:

[Subike]

rode to hanmer to day, so unprepared, froze my ass off, stress! ordered pack rack today, need bags, actual warm gloves! looks like im going by myself, stress, stress, stress, um sprockets and chain im sure will be fine, Oh oil change il do that tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! :baby:

what day you planning on going?
you got hot grips?

[Flip]

I found my glove.

Bike is ready, got my winter gear out of storage, just got to load the bike and go.

[Nzpure]

rode to hanmer to day, so unprepared, froze my ass off, stress! ordered pack rack today, need bags, actual warm gloves! looks like im going by myself, stress, stress, stress, um sprockets and chain im sure will be fine, Oh oil change il do that tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! :baby:

Im heading out from chch at 6ish sat morning meeting up with friends in ashvegas and then heading on down to oturehua. If you want company and want to meet a few new people you can tag along with me.
We are all in our early 20s, So if that doesn't bother ya drop me a pm and we can trade cell numbers or something.

[yoyo 2wheels]

a hundie and something $! jeezus! think il resist till it gets really cold.
hoping to break it up a lil, maybe leave friday i think will be the go.... :-)

[Subike]

Im heading out from chch at 6ish sat morning meeting up with friends in ashvegas and then heading on down to oturehua. If you want company and want to meet a few new people you can tag along with me.
We are all in our early 20s, So if that doesn't bother ya drop me a pm and we can trade cell numbers or something.

where you leaving from?

[Winston001]

rode to hanmer to day, so unprepared, froze my ass off, stress! ordered pack rack today, need bags, actual warm gloves! looks like im going by myself, stress, stress, stress, um sprockets and chain im sure will be fine, Oh oil change il do that tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! :baby:

So you took a test ride which was good planning. :msn-wink:

Really, its possible to do a lot to ease the journey without much effort. Wear thermals and windproof trou/jacket. Warehouse cheap rainwear does the job if necessary.

I used hippo hands which are sold to farmers - they are huge overgloves which fit on the handlebars completely covering the levers and grips. But you could use any strong fabric or thick plastic bags to get the same result.

Hotgrips are lovely but I only got them after 20 years of riding in the deep south. Nice but not essential.

Keeping your core body temp up is crucial.

It may feel silly to wear enough gear but you only need it until you arrive. Keep warm, arrive alive.

[scumdog]

It may feel silly to wear enough gear but you only need it until you arrive. Keep warm, arrive alive.

Or unless the weather at the B.M is a flash-back to the 80's -90's:msn-wink:

[laRIKin]

Well there is a spare double bed here if you need it.


Thanks very much for the offer, but will not needed it now.

Sal is going on the back of the Bonnie and we are staying Oamaru at another friends place. (Karu Hill)
They would not take no as a answer.
We may go to the same event Friday, that you want to go to, so may see you there.
Hope to be in your wee town by lunch time to look at a house and maybe a job.

[Flip]

Thats cool Larikin.

I am free most of Friday at the moment. My office is above the BNZ in the middle of town. If you want to catch up for say iunch, the Steam cafe has the best coffee in town. My work number is 027 603 0059.

If you or anybody need a workshop or lock up, give me a call.

[JMemonic]

What's the condition of Danseys pass?

Thinking about taking the road bike over it, I know it was suitable many years ago but now?

[Jantar]

What's the condition of Danseys pass?

Thinking about taking the road bike over it, I know it was suitable many years ago but now?

There was still snow to quite low levels around the hills here this morning, but it doesn't look too thick. On that basis the danseys is probably rideable if your bike is fitted with Knobbies. I would try it just now on road tyres.

I'll be leaving home just before mid-day on saturday and heading to Chatto Creek then on to Wedderburn. Back past the BM site where I'll give a long loud tootle on the horn and on to Alex for a beer and BBQ. :devil2:

[pete376403]

How is the weather in Otago at present? Wellington is bloody cold, light dusting of snow on the hills behind Whitemans Valley, same on the hills behind Wainuiomata.

[JMemonic]

There was still snow to quite low levels around the hills here this morning, but it doesn't look too thick. On that basis the danseys is probably rideable if your bike is fitted with Knobbies. I would try it just now on road tyres.

I'll be leaving home just before mid-day on saturday and heading to Chatto Creek then on to Wedderburn. Back past the BM site where I'll give a long loud tootle on the horn and on to Alex for a beer and BBQ. :devil2:

Thanks Jantar, I might revise my plans and give a loud tootle as I go past your place on Friday, will see what the day brings.

[Jantar]

How is the weather in Otago at present? .....
Light coating of snow on the hills to low levels. Cold, and another southerly due tomorrow. By Friday it should be clear and warm during the day and very frosty overnight. Another front due late saturday or sunday, should pass up the west coast and generally miss Central Otago.

[Jantar]

Thanks Jantar, I might revise my plans and give a loud tootle as I go past your place on Friday, will see what the day brings.
Call in and have a coffee. I'll be home friday afternoon.

[Subike]

so what is the best route to take
Not keen on snow and hills as a combination,
And the google maps route seems to want to do that
SO from Christchurch to the brass, which is the safest route,
allowing for 6 - 7 hrs including stops to get there on sat
Leaving at approx 7am , if not earlier from chch

[Jantar]

so what is the best route to take
Not keen on snow and hills as a combination, ....
You have 3 options. Down through the center via Tekapo, over the Lindis to Alex then through to Oturehua: Down SH1 to Palmerston and over the Pig Route: SH1 to Oamaru, up the Waitaki to Omarama and over the Lindis.

All routes should be good as long as you plan on arriving mid to late afternoon.

[FJRider]

so what is the best route to take
Not keen on snow and hills as a combination,
And the google maps route seems to want to do that
SO from Christchurch to the brass, which is the safest route,
allowing for 6 - 7 hrs including stops to get there on sat
Leaving at approx 7am , if not earlier from chch


The lowest Altitude route ... and shortest (sealed) route is via the Pig-Root.

Via Tekapo and Omarama is by far the most scenic ...

All depends on the weather conditions in either area ... on the day(s) prior to the weekend.

[Subike]

Then
Down SH1 to Palmerston and over the Pig Route
sounds like it would be the best route for me,
and I guess that it will be rather popular with a lot of others riders coming from the northern direction.
So my thinking is, that if I just pootle along at a comfortable speed for me,
I would just have to follow all the bikes that pass me,
and I would get there :cool:

[Jantar]

The lowest Altitude route ... and shortest .....

Shortest? Since when did you ever advise the shortest route? :lol:

[_Shrek_]

got the electrical prob sorted on the Rena, will pack Friday night after work, then the big road trip to the rally Sat morn, should take all of 45min to get there :rolleyes:
then set up camp, off to Ranfurly for rugby (coach U16) then back to camp for catch up :msn-wink:

ps the weather at the mow 0 cloud & about -2 with a good out look for the weekend :clap:

[MrKiwi]

All set to go, catching the 6pm ferry tomorrow night then meeting up with friends to ride the next three days to the BM. Looking forward to it...

[FJRider]

Shortest? Since when did you ever advise the shortest route? :lol:

Options ... always have options ... :lol:

[miSTa]

got the electrical prob sorted on the Rena, will pack Friday night after work, then the big road trip to the rally Sat morn, should take all of 45min to get there :rolleyes:
then set up camp, off to Ranfurly for rugby (coach U16) then back to camp for catch up :msn-wink:

ps the weather at the mow 0 cloud & about -2 with a good out look for the weekend :clap:

Get your pole sorted for your hammock so we can find where your at. Then we can set it on fire and camp somewhere else! :niceone:

[_Shrek_]

All set to go, catching the 6pm ferry tomorrow night then meeting up with friends to ride the next three days to the BM. Looking forward to it...

:thud: a norfie that has friends in the mainland....... :whistle:

what colour is the tiger? catch up for a :drinknsin

[_Shrek_]

Get your pole sorted for your hammock so we can find where your at. Then we can set it on fire and camp somewhere else! :niceone:

good onya mate :motu:

[Coldrider]

Doing Picton to queenstown thursday via west coast. BM on friday with a feed at the vulcan. Any word on a 4kmh tolerance for the long weekend ?

[_Shrek_]

Doing Picton to queenstown thursday via west coast. BM on friday with a feed at the vulcan. Any word on a 4kmh tolerance for the long weekend ?

heard a wee rumour that will be on, :scratch: but it's only a rumour

you picked a nice ride down :niceone:

[MrKiwi]

:thud: a norfie that has friends in the mainland....... :whistle:

what colour is the tiger? catch up for a :drinknsin

ha ha - catching up with norfie friends who will have crossed over on an earlier ferry. 1996 silver tiger, albeit now with blue front and side fairings, blue with a grey stripe front mudguard and rear tail piece and a wide blue stripe on an otherwise grey tank with black tiger markings... One of a kind now!

[_Shrek_]

ha ha - catching up with norfie friends who will have crossed over on an earlier ferry. 1996 silver tiger, albeit now with blue front and side fairings, blue with a grey stripe front mudguard and rear tail piece and a wide blue stripe on an otherwise grey tank with black tiger markings... One of a kind now!

will keep an eye out, mines the silver 1150 beemer with Shrek in the windscreen

[Flip]

Two sleeps to go.

I loaded up the bike this afternoon.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Booooooooooom

[idb]

Hello everyone.
I haven't bothered to read the thread.
Is anybody travellng to the Brass Monkey this year?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hello everyone.
I haven't bothered to read the thread.
Is anybody travellng to the Brass Monkey this year?

I was thinkin of teleportin... but the telly aint working like it should

[idb]

I was thinkin of teleportin... but the telly aint working like it should

Move towards the light!

[98tls]

Bloody hell theres a post from the pit,long time no see mr Arrowtown,hope all is well:niceone:same goes for you Q:niceone:.Heading over saturday myself,not sure if i will stay the night as its so close to home...actually not sure wether i will get past the Ranfurly pub but hey least i am making the effort.:bleh:Before those start that are aware of recent one wheeled antics and result a lady friend has stuck her hand up for a drive of the ute so i can sit back and deal with some woodies...:niceone:

[98tls]

I was thinkin of teleportin... but the telly aint working like it should

Ute = room for Donkey shank...:rolleyes:

[_Shrek_]

Bloody hell theres a post from the pit,long time no see mr Arrowtown,hope all is well:niceone:same goes for you Q:niceone:.Heading over saturday myself,not sure if i will stay the night as its so close to home...actually not sure wether i will get past the Ranfurly pub but hey least i am making the effort.:bleh:Before those start that are aware of recent one wheeled antics and result a lady friend has stuck her hand up for a drive of the ute so i can sit back and deal with some woodies...:niceone:

hey there slapper long time no see, how bout meeting at Ranfurly as the U16's are playing there Sat at 11:15, meet at the game, or at the local around 12:30ish maybe 1
then you can drag ya sorry arse the rest of the way :rolleyes:

[Flip]

Well we made it.

Munted the gear box on the way home. I haven't pulled it out yet, there is a big split in the right hand side of the casing. There was one wee bit of metal about half a gear tooth in the oil thats was all. Given what ever broke was strong enough to split the casings I am not expecting there to be many salvageable parts inside it.

I have just ordered a new box. $500 + freight.

[MrKiwi]

Got home now, worst part was this morning travelling in heavy fog, couldn't see a damn thing! Enjoyed my first BM...

[Winston001]

I suppose everything has its day. This years rally was the smallest and least that I've seen over the 30 years I've variously attended (15 times).

This was the smallest I can remember. The classic bikes display was interesting but a pale shadow of the past. If there was a display of the curious and bizarre - which is standard at this rally - I missed it. No performers on the jump mound. And the bonfire was an orphan child of bonfires past. 5 years ago the bonfire was 3m high and 50m long: this time about 10m.

These observations are made in sadness, not criticism. I enjoyed it as always. Caught up with Shrek, Mr Sensible, and Ghostbullet etc.

These iconic events only happen because of the dedication of a few people. I suspect the Otago Motorcycle Club may be all Brassed-out which happens: all we can do is encourage them to bring in new blood and revive the rally.

I sincerely believe the Brass Monkey Rally is important to motorcyclists as a community and urge those involved to seek support. Its the most southern hard-core winter motorcycle rally in the world. The enthusiasm is there, its just a matter of drawing in the people to make it happen.

[laRIKin]

Yes it was a smaller rally than other years, a shame.

A lot of people turned up got their badge and took off to spend the night somewhere else, other than the Rally site.

Maybe the badgers should be handed out in the morning? (not that serious about this)

[yoyo 2wheels]

i was just glad there was no snow to pitch my tent on

[mbikeman1]

Yes it was rather mild weather wise except for the strong wind in the early hours of sunday morning.Then it turned nice for long enough to get packed up and on me bike (with sunnies on)only for it to start raining 5 minutes later and all the way to palmerston.Still was a good ride throught the pig route although it was at 100k and couldnt see much.I must say there wasnt any need to venture from our campsite apart from buying food and to watch the burnouts up by the bonfire.It would be good to see team coarse back again and to add some more entertainment to the rally.The likes of a couple of years ago with the pitbike jousting and other activities that require crowd participation.The likes of the 3 bikes doing the burnouts point to the popularity of people viewing such activities.Im sure they do not want to be the same as other rallys and do the same old things but thats what people compare it with.I dont mean to sound negative about it but without honest feedback nothings going to happen.Overall i enjoyed it yet again but only due to the great company at our roaring campfire.Hopefully next year will have some improvements in the entertainment side of things.Now to sit back and await the abuse..........

[Ghost_Bullet]

Another enjoyable Brass...Interesting weather, and sure was a bit on the small size, though who has bought a pack of Tim Tams of late.... what is with there being only 9 Biscuits..... What a rip.

[Nzpure]

Well i enjoyed it. Was my first brass and wont be my last. Although i must say the most entertaining was the burnouts. I didn't pay a great deal of attention to the band/singers, had good fun met some new people and had good fun getting there. Was a little dissapointed it didn't snow, mind you when my wet weather gear failed to keep my dry on the way through to palmerston i was kind of glad it didn't snow lol.
For me it was good on 3 levels with a bonus
Plenty of piss, met new people, had a good ride for the most part and the bonus was i found all my wet/cold weather gear including tent and sleeping bag suck balls and i need new shit.
So on the whole i'm quite happy with the weekends outcome.

[idb]

My first Brass Monkey since the last one I went to.

They seem to be getting quieter with everyone tucked up in beddie-byes quite early.
I called 'round to camp KB to find them asleep - at only 3am!!!

[Nzpure]

My first Brass Monkey since the last one I went to.

They seem to be getting quieter with everyone tucked up in beddie-byes quite early.
I called 'round to camp KB to find them asleep - at only 3am!!!

I have twin 7 month olds, i only went so i could drink piss and go to sleep and not have to get up in the middle of the night.

[idb]

I waved to plenty of bikers on the way but obviously none of them were KBers as none gave me the official KB wave in return.

[_Shrek_]

They seem to be getting quieter with everyone tucked up in beddie-byes quite early.
I called 'round to camp KB to find them asleep - at only 3am!!!

it's an age thing :facepalm:


I waved to plenty of bikers on the way but obviously none of them were KBers as none gave me the official KB wave in return.

i was to busy leaping out of the way :motu:

[yoyo 2wheels]

I waved to plenty of bikers on the way but obviously none of them were KBers as none gave me the official KB wave in return.

aw yeah was that you, waving ya lil heart out :wavey:
then i was like :facepalm:
then you were like :weep:
then i was all like :lol:

as for this kb camp site... was there a tent poll with a flag on it or something??
is it invite only? :( am i not pritty enough :( am i not cool enough :weep:

[_Shrek_]

as for this kb camp site... was there a tent poll with a flag on it or something??
is it invite only? :( am i not pritty enough :( am i not cool enough :weep:

there where a few of us around a fire down on the flat next to the fence, no flag as such, :shifty: (a norfie stole it)

next time look for a yammock & then you will find us :msn-wink:

glad you made it & enjoyed your :ride: thats all that counts in the end

[jellywrestler]

It's tough that this has happened to the Iconic Brass Monkey.
I've been a few times over the last twenty years and the lack of activities to entertain people have meant they had to entertain themselves.
That's OK if you can, a lot of people can't these days and as times gone on there are few self sufficient people at the Rally. They may have ridden there but once there they've set up there own little community deckchairs lounge suites BBQ's etc.
I went again for the 29th and as I wandered through different groups the most common welcome I got was a request to grab a log or two and put em on the fire. Generally people were so settled that they couldn't even be bothered to get up and do so, and their conversation, their having a good time level etc were in the same tone.
A lot were going 'cause they'd always gone' they were there out of habit it seemed
I realise as times moved on there's more of a threat for breath testing the next day which has taken the edge off some peoples parties (not questioning that just a statement) but in general after a day where nothing much happened and a night where the biggest health risk was falling off ones chair I decided that I'd personally had enough of the Brass and rather seek out some other South Island Rallies.

Dunno how you bring it back from where folks say it is now to something towards it's former self though?


I did suggest to the commitee a few years ago maybe they have a supervised car park in ranfurly so those who don't want to ride all the way there can still ride further than across the road, the more self sufficient people are the more of an acheivement it is, true it can be harder but at least it's another option.

As for events it's a tough place to run something with the nature of the landscape meaning spectating is limited, doesn't mean it can't happen with a bit of thinking.

[Flip]

Nothing has happened to the Brass. If you can't amuse yourself for one night the Brass in not the rally for you.

If you want a stage show and a sit down meal join Hog and go to the Hog nationals. The Brass is a back to basics MC rally.

This was my 28th Brass, I look forward to it all year, I catch up with folk there who I only see once a year.

[Vgygrwr]

Had not been since 2006 when it rained, arrived late Saturday, passed so many bikes going in the opposite direction was convinced we were lost until got to the site. This time when down Friday, bit colder than Saturday with a bit of a frost in the morning. Can't say I can remember much of the crowd or bonfire size from 2006. Getting old I guess but still a great spot to camp a couple of nights. Possible to find a bit of icy water to jump into if really keen.

[jellywrestler]

Nothing has happened to the Brass. If you can't amuse yourself for one night the Brass in not the rally for you.

If you want a stage show and a sit down meal join Hog and go to the Hog nationals. The Brass is a back to basics MC rally.

This was my 28th Brass, I look forward to it all year, I catch up with folk there who I only see once a year.

So what do you attribute the reclining numbers to then?


problem is there's always going to be a point where it's just not worth the effort to organise/pay for itself, what happens when that stage is reached?

My point was how do you get it back where it's attracting people and the numbers are on the rise again?

[Flip]

For what it is worth, video of the gear box breaking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVvQq-5edCw

P_

[Flip]

So what do you attribute the reclining numbers to then?


problem is there's always going to be a point where it's just not worth the effort to organise/pay for itself, what happens when that stage is reached?

My point was how do you get it back where it's attracting people and the numbers are on the rise again?

Saturated MC rally market, the fact that it is still hapening after 35 odd years speaks how strong the Brass event is.

Personally I don't care, I an actually glad if the soft cock summer sports bike brigade don't go to this one.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Interesting the numbers thing... to be honest there will always be big ones and small ones.... yes this one for sure was one of the smaller. This was my 11th... and I have enjoyed everyone, through from warm and sunny, heaps of entertainment, little entertainment, snow, ice, boggy muddy drizzly ones. To me the Brass is like a new years for me. Every one has been memorable for varying reasons. Hopefully the brass is forever... though thick and thin of weather and economic times.

[laRIKin]

Sorry to hear about the gear box Flip.
A bit of a bugger and all that.

I can see why you need a complete gear box now.

[idb]

it's an age thing :facepalm:



i was to busy leaping out of the way :motu:

Well, all that sleep is probably the reason you're still such a handsome fellow and I look so haggard and worn out!

[idb]

Interesting the numbers thing... to be honest there will always be big ones and small ones.... yes this one for sure was one of the smaller. This was my 11th... and I have enjoyed everyone, through from warm and sunny, heaps of entertainment, little entertainment, snow, ice, boggy muddy drizzly ones. To me the Brass is like a new years for me. Every one has been memorable for varying reasons. Hopefully the brass is forever... though thick and thin of weather and economic times.

Pretty much agree, still my favourite rally.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Of course I took a few snaps. Check them out if ya want... if ya dont wish then dont :rolleyes: The link below will or should take you to them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5750482210328503057

[mbikeman1]

Of course I took a few snaps. Check them out if ya want... if ya dont wish then dont :rolleyes: The link below will or should take you to them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5750482210328503057

thanks for the pictures,youve got me in one of them cheers.ive taken my camera with me a few times but never got any of myself

[MrKiwi]

Of course I took a few snaps. Check them out if ya want... if ya dont wish then dont :rolleyes: The link below will or should take you to them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5750482210328503057

Great photo's. I even managed to get into one of them! I'm the guy in the background wearing a red jacket in the photo of the Jesus bike with the tall ape hangers.

[MrKiwi]

Interesting discussion on the numbers. This was my first rally and I enjoyed it. The guys I rode with all said the numbers were way down, but I enjoyed wandering around and meeting new people and chatting about bikes and whatever. Made lots of new friends.

[paturoa]

Of course I took a few snaps. Check them out if ya want... if ya dont wish then dont :rolleyes: The link below will or should take you to them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5750482210328503057

Some of those pics are forked.

[Berries]

Maybe the badgers should be handed out in the morning?
I have never been to a bike rally but this interests me. Are they real ones?

[scumdog]

Maybe the badgers should be handed out in the morning? (not that serious about this)

I should think you're not serious!:eek5:

Their claws would rip up your seat something awful!

And they shit everywhere too...

[Berries]

And they shit everywhere too...
I was talking about the badgers, not rally goers.

[MyGSXF]

Of course I took a few snaps. Check them out if ya want... if ya dont wish then dont :rolleyes: The link below will or should take you to them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5750482210328503057

Great pics Q!! :niceone:

but WTF died under Anthony's nose........??!!?? :scratch:

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Great pics Q!! :niceone:

but WTF died under Anthony's nose........??!!?? :scratch: It's a vast improvement. Without the dead rat we'd have to look at him :eek5:

[scumdog]

Great pics Q!! :niceone:

but WTF died under Anthony's nose........??!!?? :scratch:

Somebody idolises me!:devil2: