Shaggy Wet Arse Drippy Cold Nose Ride (25-26 August)

[nzspokes]

Thats a shame Rob, make sure you bring the printed maps, if you have them?
See ya Saturday.
The weekend weather is looking mint...water should be fine....;)

Im struggling with the maps. im an IT idiot. They keep coming out tiny. Stephen did them great for the north ride we did. Will PM him. Will modify for the little route change on 22.

[Maha]

Hmm, near end of winter, south of auckland, west coast...water should be fine.
I'm up for this foolhardy challenge!

....and I will just sit a watch ;)

Well, I suppose I'd better live up to my name then, huh? :)

ok, pushing is allowed, there are no rules....:devil2:

Im struggling with the maps. im an IT idiot. They keep coming out tiny. Stephen did them great for the north ride we did. Will PM him. Will modify for the little route change on 22.

Do worry to much Rob, Sunday is straight forward and sign posted...I know 90% of the roads...:blink:

[Grant`]

Do worry to much Rob, Sunday is straight forward and sigh posted...I know 90% of the roads...:blink:

Just wing it mate, she'll be right :sunny:

[Maha]

Just wing it mate, she'll be right :sunny:

Normally do and it seems to work out ok....:corn:

[Phreak]

Normally do and it seems to work out ok....:corn:

Lol! :)

10 characters just for the sake of it...

[blue rider]

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Do worry to much Rob, Sunday is straight forward and sign posted...I know 90% of the roads...:blink:



oh i like the sound of this. the remaining 10 % will be fun. :innocent:

[Grant`]

Sweet PR3's back on the bike now, so plenty of grip for riding :)

Just need to sort our tank bag supplies and decide what gear to wear down there and whether to ride down Friday night or Saturday morning.

[blue rider]

Sweet PR3's back on the bike now, so plenty of grip for riding :)

Just need to sort our tank bag supplies and decide what gear to wear down there and whether to ride down Friday night or Saturday morning.

you are such a girl sometimes.....how much luggage can you need for one niter? You take your leathers and your jammies/non leathers...done.

[Grant`]

you are such a girl sometimes.....how much luggage can you need for one niter? You take your leathers and your jammies/non leathers...done.


LOL clothing isn't an issue, the tank bag holds things like First Aid kit, emergency blanket, my wet weather gear, chain lube and other bits and bobs (that everybody else seems to need) I just need to sort through it.

Rest of the trip is pretty straight forward, however its a 2 nighter for me if I come down Friday night :eek5:

[blue rider]

LOL clothing isn't an issue, the tank bag holds things like First Aid kit, emergency blanket, my wet weather gear, chain lube and other bits and bobs (that everybody else seems to need) I just need to sort through it.

Rest of the trip is pretty straight forward, however its a 2 nighter for me if I come down Friday night :eek5:

ohh, you are the serious one...i just remember all the luggage you lugged around on the cape trip and that was only a three nigther?

[spets]

At this point Saturday looks like it's going to be perfect weather (according to the marine forecast), so unless something unexpected comes up I'd be keen to join up :ride:

[newhere]

3 more sleeps for me, can't wait to see everyone and meeting some new people to :scooter:

[haydes55]

For the less organised of us, is there any accommodation left?

[newhere]

For the less organised of us, is there any accommodation left?

Give them a call or an email, in a recent post Maha said there were a few beds left and not many extras have joined us since then so chances are good :sunny:

[swbarnett]

Im struggling with the maps. im an IT idiot. They keep coming out tiny. Stephen did them great for the north ride we did. Will PM him. Will modify for the little route change on 22.
No worries. I'll bring a couple of copies along on Saturday.

[Maha]

At this point Saturday looks like it's going to be perfect weather (according to the marine forecast), so unless something unexpected comes up I'd be keen to join up :ride:

All good spets, will we see you at the start point then?

For the less organised of us, is there any accommodation left?

As newhere pointed out ..yes.
Camp website is on the first post and the lady's name is Bronwyn, give her a call.
They don't ask for money up front.

[5150]

Its all about the getting there and kicking back for a night at the beach with hot food/women and drink....

Hot women in the shitsticks like Kawhia???? You're shitting me. right??? :lol:

[Maha]

Hot women in the shitsticks like Kawhia???? You're shitting me. right??? :lol:

We take our own women....:rolleyes:

[Rehab]

We take our own women....:rolleyes:

Oh shit, do we? Late notice to find that out, but I'll have a look on Trademe today and see if I can find a bargain one that will at least last the weekend. For what I can afford to pay it probably wont be waterproof and will fall to bits after an hour on the bike, but as long as the price is right and its not too old things should work out ok. A bit more warning next time though...

[5150]

Oh shit, do we? Late notice to find that out, but I'll have a look on Trademe today and see if I can find a bargain one that will at least last the weekend. For what I can afford to pay it probably wont be waterproof and will fall to bits after an hour on the bike, but as long as the price is right and its not too old things should work out ok. A bit more warning next time though...

I hear they have a special on blowup dolls at the moment. Good thing about that is that you can fit her in your over night bag and then blow her up once you get there. Less to lug around on the bike :msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

I hear they have a special on blowup dolls at the moment. Good thing about that is that you can fit her in your over night bag and then blow her up once you get there. Less to lug around on the bike :msn-wink:

Good plan. I hear they come apart at over a 100ks when strapped to the pillion seat.......

[spets]

All good spets, will we see you at the start point then?
Yep, that's the plan.

I'll have to be back in town by around 6-7pm, so I'll make a one-dayer of it - ride to Kawhia with you folks, and then after a wee dinner head back to Auckland by myself (or with whoever else decides to ride back).

[Rehab]

I hear they have a special on blowup dolls at the moment. Good thing about that is that you can fit her in your over night bag and then blow her up once you get there. Less to lug around on the bike :msn-wink:

Its a possibility, but I can't afford to buy new and the used ones tend to belong to boy racers and haven't had the fluids changed regularly

[Newbi]

Its a possibility, but I can't afford to buy new and the used ones tend to belong to boy racers and haven't had the fluids changed regularly

Just 1 word; EW!! :laugh:

[Grant`]

ohh, you are the serious one...i just remember all the luggage you lugged around on the cape trip and that was only a three nigther?

What luggage was this? I did have a big bag but wasn't full to capacity until I had to take home spare Tank Bag and Jacket that Matt had been using then it was tight fit lol. :bleh:

I can bring along said big bag again to hold additional blow up dolls for people.... I also can bring repair kit and co2 canisters so you don't have to blow yourself :clap:

[Maha]

Its a possibility, but I can't afford to buy new and the used ones tend to belong to boy racers and haven't had the fluids changed regularly

On the up side, at least they aren't married nor have a fb or kb account....:eek::lol::cool::baby::msn-wink::rolleyes::killingme

[5150]

I can bring along said big bag again to hold additional blow up dolls for people.... I also can bring repair kit and co2 canisters so you don't have to blow yourself :clap:

Do you charge per mile or per doll? Could you also squeeze in there a blow up sheep for Maha?

[Virgil]

I can bring along said big bag again and additional blow up dolls for people.... I also can bring repair kit and co2 canisters so you don't have to blow yourself :clap:

Fascinating ... that you have those items so immediately available ...

[Maha]

Do you charge per mile or per doll? Could you also squeeze in there a blow up sheep for Maha?

Wool makes me break out...:rolleyes:

[Grant`]

Fascinating ... that you have those items so immediately available ...

I like blowing things as much as the next ummm yeah ok that doesn't sound right, but you try blowing up a punctured tyre or blow up doll with your mouth and you will be greatful when Grant rocks along with his co2 canister and just blows it right up after he has filled the hole you couldn't. :clap:

[newhere]

..... you will be greatful when Grant rocks along with his co2 canister and just blows it right up after he has filled the hole you couldn't. :clap:

Giggles, that sounds just as bad :lol::killingme

[Grant`]

Giggles, that sounds just as bad :lol::killingme

I know what I meant :bleh:

[5150]

Wool makes me break out...:rolleyes:

Thats ok :psst:, I am sure he will also carry an ointment to get rid off all those irritations

[Mom]

Hope the chef does not find these little gems, we be fuckt if he does :rofl:

Glad to see some things never change :love:

[nathanwhite]

Oh shit, do we? Late notice to find that out, but I'll have a look on Trademe today and see if I can find a bargain one that will at least last the weekend. As long as the price is right and shes not too old things should work out ok. A bit more warning next time though...

There's a joke about females and v-twins here somewhere...

[haydes55]

Booked in for a backpackers bed (with blankets etc. so I'm just gonna take a back pack).

:cool: Can't wait

[newhere]

There's a joke about females and v-twins here somewhere...

Nothing wrong with that combination :cool: :bleh:

[nathanwhite]

Nothing wrong with that combination :cool: :bleh:

I'm just struggling to put it witfully within the context of what he said

[Rehab]

There's a joke about females and v-twins here somewhere...

Fire away Doogal. Edge of my seat, but sadly with a blank mind. It'll come to me eventually, but feel free to save me some time.

Finally sussed your signature too. Surprised that it's nothing to do with either Dame Edna or Mr Bourne. Chuckled.

[Newbi]

Nothing wrong with that combination :cool: :bleh:

Dam Right!! :rolleyes:

[newhere]

I'm just struggling to put it witfully within the context of what he said

I know Doogle, your so cool, can't wait to see you :niceone:

[newhere]

Booked in for a backpackers bed (with blankets etc. so I'm just gonna take a back pack).

:cool: Can't wait

Your signiture is cool :first:

[Phreak]

Gees this week couldn't go any slower if it tried! I know I haven't been posting much online lately, but I can't wait to see everyone this weekend! :)

[Gremlin]

but you try blowing up a punctured tyre or blow up doll with your mouth and you will be greatful when Grant rocks along with his co2 canister and just blows it right up
The small canisters are good for about 8 psi, so make sure you're carrying a few...

[Rehab]

The small canisters are good for about 8 psi, so make sure you're carrying a few...

How many does your blowup doll usually require? Just so Grant packs enough

[Gremlin]

How many does your blowup doll usually require? Just so Grant packs enough
My tyres need up to 42psi. However, I carry a compressor, so I have endless air :bleh:

[Mom]

2 more sleeps...

[Maha]

Booked in for a backpackers bed (with blankets etc. so I'm just gonna take a back pack).

:cool: Can't wait

Are you going to start from the start or do we meet you somewhere along the way?
Huntly?

[Grant`]

Grant is happy happy happy :yes:

[Phreak]

Grant is happy happy happy :yes:

Dare I ask why...?

[5150]

Dare I ask why...?

He found his blowup doll :innocent:

[nzspokes]

Are you going to start from the start or do we meet you somewhere along the way?
Huntly?

Were not going to Huntly now, would be Ngarawawawawawawwa

[Rehab]

Were not going to Huntly now, would be Ngarawawawawawawwa

Now I'm getting annoyed. Huntly was the place I was most looking forward to. Highlight of the trip for me. Put new batteries in the camera, researched all the best restaurants and booked a tour of all the best museums and galleries. All for nothing....

[Maha]

Were not going to Huntly now, would be Ngarawawawawawawwa

Its.....Narrower here. :yes:

[Maha]

Grant is happy happy happy :yes:

Gotta house yet?....:corn:

[Grant`]

Gotta house yet?....:corn:

Why yes I have got a house! So now I just have to organise moving but all coming together. :bye:

[george formby]

I'm just struggling to put it witfully within the context of what he said


I just googled your Latin!

:clap::banana:

Have a great weekend y'all.

[nzspokes]

Grant is happy happy happy :yes:

Got ya leg over?

[newhere]

Why yes I have got a house! So now I just have to organise moving but all coming together. :bye:

Yay, that is great :yes:

[nzspokes]

So you L platers that are coming along, dont forget to drink some water at each stop. Dehydration will cause you to lose concentration. :yawn:

Try fit a water bottle in somewhere.

[Grant`]

Yay, that is great :yes:

Yeah made my day getting to work finding that sitting in the emails. Even having to go to Dargaville for work couldn't take away from my good day :shit:

[Grant`]

So you L platers that are coming along, dont forget to drink some water at each stop. Dehydration will cause you to lose concentration. :yawn:

Try fit a water bottle in somewhere.

Concentrating makes me lose concentration...

I am also disappointed at the movement around Huntly instead of through and would like to lodge a formal complaint regarding this matter. :mellow:

[Phreak]

Stoked to hear about the house Grant, sounds like it's all coming together nicely for ya!

On a different note, we'll be bringing all the necessities in the car, first aid kit, blanket, water, snacks and refreshments, and a few towels for those keen to try their luck at the free meal (like me!)

If anyone can think of anything else we should bring just in case, feel free to let me know here or via PM.

:)

[blue rider]

Stoked to hear about the house Grant, sounds like it's all coming together nicely for ya!

On a different note, we'll be bringing all the necessities in the car, first aid kit, blanket, water, snacks and refreshments, and a few towels for those keen to try their luck at the free meal (like me!)

If anyone can think of anything else we should bring just in case, feel free to let me know here or via PM.

:)

vodka lots of it
:Punk:

[nzspokes]

If anyone can think of anything else we should bring just in case,

:)

Your bike.:shifty:

[Grant`]

Stoked to hear about the house Grant, sounds like it's all coming together nicely for ya!



Yeah mate, it is coming together and with just enough time. Can sort out the rest of my shit now and get down there. :-)

[blue rider]

Your bike.:shifty:

i offered him the transformer but he is special on this ride....he is gonna bring Abby along.:love:

[nzspokes]

vodka lots of it
:Punk:

Cool, learner riders with hangovers. What could possibly go wrong?

[blue rider]

Cool, learner riders with hangovers. What could possibly go wrong?

since when are you so grown up, and who says i was sharing....?

[haydes55]

Are you going to start from the start or do we meet you somewhere along the way?
Huntly?

Huntly sounds like a plan. I'll probably just sit on the side on SH22 or something and take off after a group of bikes haha

[nzspokes]

Huntly sounds like a plan. I'll probably just sit on the side on SH22 or something and take off after a group of bikes haha

Meet us on 22 by the huntly turn off. I will be leading on a Red Bandit.

[Grant`]

Cool, learner riders with hangovers. What could possibly go wrong?

LOL how many learners are going? Weren't you at both of the last rides, I am sure there was plenty of Alcohol flowing at both of those and they all had learners on them :gob:

[blue rider]

LOL how many learners are going? Weren't you at both of the last rides, I am sure there was plenty of Alcohol flowing at both of those and they all had learners on them :gob:

twas along time ago....like a couple of month ago or so...now we are all seasoned arrrgh well flavored ....some riders....:shutup:

[Grant`]

Meet us on 22 by the huntly turn off. I will be leading on a Red Bandit.

Technically if I am in front of you doesn't that mean I am leading? :corn:

[Rehab]

LOL how many learners are going? Weren't you at both of the last rides, I am sure there was plenty of Alcohol flowing at both of those and they all had learners on them :gob:

Aren't there none (how's that for poor sentence structure)? Or is there a bunch of L platers I don't know about?

[haydes55]

Cool, learner riders with hangovers. What could possibly go wrong?

Need not worry about me. I barely ever drink and I'm on my 6R haha

[Rehab]

If anyone can think of anything else we should bring just in case, feel free to let me know here or via PM.

:)

Four cans of sardines, a badminton raquet, two rabbit-shaped jelly moulds, and a Welsh Corgi named Roy. Ta

[Phreak]

Lol to bring the bike I'd need a large and sodden influx of cash, and probably a time machine as well. Actually, a time machine could solve the cash problem... Don't suppose you've got one handy???

And I'm sure we'll be doing a run to the alcohol shop when we get there, just for you, blue. :)

[blue rider]

Lol to bring the bike I'd need a large and sodden influx of cash, and probably a time machine as well. Actually, a time machine could solve the cash problem... Don't suppose you've got one handy???

And I'm sure we'll be doing a run to the alcohol shop when we get there, just for you, blue. :)

i could bring a drink for you
i have a bottle or two
:yes:

[Phreak]

Four cans of sardines, a badminton raquet, two rabbit-shaped jelly moulds, and a Welsh Corgi named Roy. Ta

I'm not sure I want to know what you want all that for... sounds a bit ominous for poor little Roy though!

[Rehab]

I'm not sure I want to know what you want all that for... sounds a bit ominous for poor little Roy though!

Not prepared to explain, just bring it please. Roy will be fine - he's used to them...

[nzspokes]

Technically if I am in front of you doesn't that mean I am leading? :corn:

If you wish to lead then thats fine. Im just there for the ride. :woohoo:

[blue rider]

two more sleeps.....

yei
..yei

nite nite

[Rehab]

Technically if I am in front of you doesn't that mean I am leading? :corn:

If we make all the groups limited to one bike then everybody gets to claim to be the leader. Except me, because I don't want the responsibility of monitoring myself so can someone else do it?

[blue rider]

i iz to slow for leading anything .....so :bye:

[Grant`]

i iz to slow for leading anything .....so :bye:

But if your leading your own ride, it doesn't matter Sabine as your setting the pace as the lead rider and as long as you follow yourself and don't get lost then you should all end up at the same destination at exactly the same time as yourself. :pinch:

[Rehab]

But if your leading your own ride, it doesn't matter Sabine as your setting the pace as the lead rider and as long as you follow yourself and don't get lost then you should all end up at the same destination at exactly the same time as yourself. :pinch:

In fact even if you do get lost you're guaranteed to end up at the same destination as yourself. The perfect plan...

[Grant`]

In fact even if you do get lost you're guaranteed to end up at the same destination as yourself. The perfect plan...

If you tell yourself your exactly where you want to be, then your not tecnically lost either.... Being lost is just another way of saying your taking the scenic route to your desitination.

[blue rider]

ohhh i love you boys.....feel much better now, all slow and lost but right with me...

thanks

[swbarnett]

... sodden influx of cash, ...
Just make sure you dry it out before you spend it.

[Maha]

Four cans of sardines, a badminton raquet, two rabbit-shaped jelly moulds, and a Welsh Corgi named Roy. Ta

What has short legs and walks upstairs backwards?


A corgi with a hard on.....:killingme

[Phreak]

Just make sure you dry it out before you spend it.

Bahahaha whoops! I'm on my phone, that should have said "sudden"...

:)

[swbarnett]

Well, I've now got 36 "perfectly formed" shortbread cases (not one reject in the whole batch!). Half lined and ready to be filled in a chocolatey way. the other half, the other half lining up for some curd.

The meringue hats are done (just trying to figure out how to carry them without creating one big sticky mess in the process).

[newhere]

Four cans of sardines, a badminton raquet, two rabbit-shaped jelly moulds, and a Welsh Corgi named Roy. Ta

If your having sardines I am not riding behind you buddy :crazy:

[Rehab]

If your having sardines I am not riding behind you buddy :crazy:

They're not for eating. That's disgusting.

[newhere]

They're not for eating. That's disgusting.

Lol, yeah im with you on that!!!! :sick::sick::sick:

[Newbi]

Why yes I have got a house! So now I just have to organise moving but all coming together. :bye:

Awesome!! :yes:

[GravelRashKid]

If anyone can think of anything else we should bring just in case,

My mankini. I may take longer to get into the water, but I'll look stylish.

[Virgil]

My mankini. I may take longer to get into the water, but I'll look stylish.

Argh, my eyes ... i just Googled mankini, and very much wish i didn't.

[Maha]

...for the misleading thread title...weather is going to be mint as...sorry guys :sunny:

[Maha]

My mankini. I may take longer to get into the water, but I'll look stylish.

If you google search shaggy wet arse (dont ask me why) your avatar appears with a link back to this thread....:shifty:

TIP: When parking on grass...always good to have something under your sidestand, any metal jam jar lid will do.

[Rehab]

Polished, lubed, inflated, fiddled with, tweaked, and ready to go. Just need to sort the bike out now.

[Phreak]

I'm bored. Are we there yet? :)

[Maha]

Polished, lubed, inflated, fiddled with, tweaked, and ready to go. Just need to sort the bike out now.

Rum/Coke = sorted! :corn:


I'm bored. Are we there yet? :)

Packed ya Bun Huggers?

[GravelRashKid]

If you google search shaggy wet arse

Slow day in the office eh?



I'm bored. Are we there yet? :)

Yay, 5:30 (or close enough). Home time!! :scooter:

[Chris_r]

New reg/rectifier so I'll actually have light out of my headlights now and the battery will last more than 2 days

[blue rider]

Well, I've now got 36 "perfectly formed" shortbread cases (not one reject in the whole batch!). Half lined and ready to be filled in a chocolatey way. the other half, the other half lining up for some curd.

The meringue hats are done (just trying to figure out how to carry them without creating one big sticky mess in the process).

make chocolate mousse once we are there? hmmmm me thinks this is best...

[Maha]

Curd is done....well its in a jar and labled...:shifty:

[Mom]

One more sleep :sunny:

[nzspokes]

New reg/rectifier so I'll actually have light out of my headlights now and the battery will last more than 2 days

Cool, I thought your lights were dim. See you at the start.

[blue rider]

One more sleep :sunny:

you gonna manage to sleep? :innocent:

[blue rider]

If you google search shaggy wet arse (dont ask me why) your avatar appears with a link back to this thread....:shifty:

TIP: When parking on grass...always good to have something under your sidestand, any metal jam jar lid will do.

have you got spare ones?

[swbarnett]

make chocolate mousse once we are there? hmmmm me thinks this is best...
Fine by me. Sounds good.

[blue rider]

Fine by me. Sounds good.

i think its easier than trying to transport it. it was a quick job last time :innocent:

[GravelRashKid]

have you got spare ones?

You can use the belt buckle on my mankini.:moon:

[blue rider]

You can use the belt buckle on my mankini.:moon:

cheers mate

[Maha]

have you got spare ones?

Would you like me to bring one for you?...I have already given out one tonight...we have enough jar lids to sink the Rena...:corn:

[blue rider]

Would you like me to bring one for you?...I have already given out one tonight...we have enough jar lids to sink the Rena...:corn:

yes please...thank ew

[swbarnett]

FYI: It'll be just me tomorrow, Irene's writing well at the moment and doesn't want to lose the momentum. Fair enough too, with a lot still to do and only a couple of months or so to finish she has to take full advantage of every opportunity to make some solid progress.

[Mom]

FYI: It'll be just me tomorrow, Irene's writing well at the moment and doesn't want to lose the momentum. Fair enough too, with a lot still to do and only a couple of months or so to finish she has to take full advantage of every opportunity to make some solid progress.

Bummer for us. Good stuff for Ms Boots. Tell her to keep up the good work!

[swbarnett]

Bummer for us. Good stuff for Ms Boots. Tell her to keep up the good work!
Yeah, I'm proud of her. I'll pass on your thoughts.

[nzspokes]

Yeah, I'm proud of her. I'll pass on your thoughts.

Good stuff mate.

[Rehab]

Giddy up....

[Maha]

Lets go everyone, get up!...day is mint, first coffee over and done with...see y'all at point A from 9:30 onwards...:scooter:

[Mom]

Giddy up....

You had a bit of a late night Mr Rehab, hope you are bright as a button this morning, and not as shabby as me :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

Not sure about this weather.....:blink:

Whats that bright thing in the sky?

[haydes55]

Cheers everyone on this trip, was an awesome weekend!

Was great to meet you all. Definitely count me in for the next one!

[blue rider]

and without any further U turns i arrived home!

[blue rider]

what was lost got found....there are honest people around! :yes:

[haydes55]

what was lost got found....there are honest people around! :yes:

Such as pants.... and scarves... :laugh:

[nathanwhite]

Such as pants....

Pants were lost? I'm doubly glad I wasn't in the cabins now.

[blue rider]

pants were not lost, they were forgotten. anyways, pants are overated.

[nathanwhite]

Well that was a fun weekend. Looking forward to the next one definately.

Now I just gotta save like crazy so I can get my big bike before it

[Maha]

what was lost got found....there are honest people around! :yes:

Nice! and a big whew!...that virg is the man for doing the biggest U Turn of the weekend...pics and proper post to come soon, but what a very cool place Kawhia is.

WUT-MC :laugh:

[nathanwhite]

Nice! and a big whew!...that virg is the man for doing the biggest U Turn of the weekend...pics and proper post to come soon, but what a very cool place Kawhia is.

WUT-MC :laugh:

mmm, photos yes. I'll have a look at mine tomorrow when I have a decent computer to use.

I was right about my fuel also. I hit reserve just off the motorway.

[Maha]

Cheers everyone on this trip, was an awesome weekend!

Was great to meet you all. Definitely count me in for the next one!

Not knowing an area = lesson learned.....a good boy scout is always prepeared...of sorts...:confused:
Cheers for making the ride Hayden, in hindsight, it would been an bastard in the rain...:corn:

[Maha]

The FREE meal idea was well and truely got...no sooner had we arrived and doogle was down to his bare nothings and into the water...well done that man and well deserved.
This boy can walk the talk...no doubt.

[nathanwhite]

Not knowing an area = lesson learned.....

Howabout on the next ride the the planned (maybe discussed and debated beforehand also) and is stuck to on the day no matter what (except an emergency or road closure etc) so there is no "oh lets bypass X and go to Y"... U turn ... U turn ...

[Mom]

As usual, great company and good times. The U-turn thing ran a bit flat this afternoon when that officious dickhead made a great show of waving his red flag and pointing us down a road we did not want to take. What else are you supposed to do when faced with many road cones and a red flag being waved at you but go where you are directed. I thought there must have been an accident or something. But no, he "thought" that is where we wanted to go. How he drew tht conclusion is beyond me. He didn't look like a treadly rider either :lol:

Was pleased to be home, 335 kms for me today, just hit reserve, or the Millie equivalent at the lights as I turned into Warkworth so that is really good fuel economy. I enjoyed the road in and out of Kawhia very much.

It was great to meet a few more new faces and hope none of you were put off by our wonderfully annoying detours. We have some lovely pics to share.

Thanks for a wonderfull weekend guys :sunny:

[Maha]

The road out of Kawhia was better that way, for me...guess mainly because I knew where I was going to stop ahead for the main group, and did so, while enjoying what the road had to offer, had Doogle to keep me company.
Slight detour yesterday...ended up seeing way more of the outback than the 4-5 bikes out in front...thanks to the Off Roaders at Nikau Cafe we didn't venture any further into the great unknwon..:blink:
Great unknown being the road to Port Waikato via Gravel...no fanx.
The Lost Angels from the Whak-awi Hapu really enjoyed that bit of road up until then to be honest...My mistake, but what good mistake to make.
U Turn to search/find the Lost Leaders at Narrower Here BP...(they had gone onto Pirongia)
2.5 hours to get from Papakura to Narrower Here.....couldn't have asked for better weather.
We (the main group) arrived in Pirongia for a much needed feed as a group...very easy task really.
What greeted us at our 'end of day one' stop was nothing short of stunning...

[Sharry]

Hi Guys, Rob (AKA NZspokes) here using my lovely girlfriends login as I cant remember mine. :love:

Sounds like you had another eventfull day today! More pics needed!

I had an intresting run home with a stray cow on the road and a ute that cut a corner. :shit:

And on the way down yesterday something didnt feel right in the front of the bike and on the way home the front slid twice on RH corners at high speed. So backed down to legal speeds, dropped the highway pegs and cruised to Sharon's to be looked after. So today after sorting the things I had to do in the morning I checked my front tyre out. It looked a bit stuffed to me so we went to Cycletreads to get a new tyre. Turns out I was through to the canvas in 3 small places and I was close to losing the tyre....:gob:

So new tyre and the bikes back to normal.:scooter:

Hope last night was fun for you guys.:woohoo:

[GravelRashKid]

Awesome weekend, great bunch of people, thanks for having me along. I'm keen to do another one!
Sorry to disappoint, the possum fur mankini wouldn't fold up small enough to fit in my bag.

The roads we discovered during the first geographical misplacement were some of the best roads of the weekend. Sorry to the folks who missed out.

I pulled my battery out when I got home. She was pretty warm, and I recall that once it had some kinda fluid inside...
I'll try juicing and charging it, but I don't hold much hope.
At least running alongside my bike countered the bacon & eggs.
After one particular stall then a couple of run jumps, I was feeling a tad frustrated you might say. The front wheel popped up in response :shit: Didn't know she could do that...

Shopping List: Battery, Jumper leads, Ipod speakers, Ipod, Lycra mankini, Sunglasses.

[Mom]

Jumper leads.......................................

I have never taken jumper leads away on a trip before, but I do believe that they might become a must have item in future. I had to borrow a set off Tonys dad after his funeral because I had managed to flatten the battery on Millie. Was good to meet you!

[Maha]

Awesome weekend, great bunch of people, thanks for having me along. I'm keen to do another one!
Sorry to disappoint, the possum fur mankini wouldn't fold up small enough to fit in my bag.

The roads we discovered during the first geographical misplacement were some of the best roads of the weekend. Sorry to the folks who missed out.

I pulled my battery out when I got home. She was pretty warm, and I recall that once it had some kinda fluid inside...
I'll try juicing and charging it, but I don't hold much hope.
At least running alongside my bike countered the bacon & eggs.
After one particular stall then a couple of run jumps, I was feeling a tad frustrated you might say. The front wheel popped up in response :shit: Didn't know she could do that...

Shopping List: Battery, Jumper leads, Ipod speakers, Ipod, Lycra mankini, Sunglasses.

The irony/plus of that geographical misplacement Brian is..some time ago I googled the Nikau Caves Cafe as a place for a day ride.
Now I know where exactly it is, I could find no way of knowing if the road was sealed or not, another plus.

[swbarnett]

what was lost got found....there are honest people around! :yes:
Awesome! Glad to hear it.

[swbarnett]

As others have said, an awesome weekend. A great way to kick off a week of just chilling out. No work for another seven days :woohoo:

Planned or not, we had a great little side trip. Glad I had the map book on me. Something I never go out of Auckland without. Largely because I like to explore the side roads and have no problem with luggage space (unless I'm tenting - gonna get larger side bags when I can afford them).

Was nice to be able to lead the group back to civilisation. The first time for me at the front of a group. I was never quite sure what pace to set. I thought I was going too fast for the group then Mark would be right on my tail... Oh well, at least I didn't lose anybody.


I have never taken jumper leads away on a trip before, but I do believe that they might become a must have item in future. I had to borrow a set off Tonys dad after his funeral because I had managed to flatten the battery on Millie.
When I installed Irene's grips I wired them to the ignition. No chance of that happening to her.

I used to carry jumper leads all the time in the car. I never used them on our car but they came in handy several times helping out stranded strangers.



Weather looks good for the rest of the week too. Rain today then fine until next Monday.

[Maha]

I was so blase' about this trip that, I knew in myself I was not organised, even before we left home...:confused:
But thought, what can go wrong?...:shifty:
Nothing really did, but I am such an organised peep normally, that it doesn't take much to upset the grey matter enough to turn a slight reddish colour...:corn:
Leaving my best intentions in the hands of wont happen again :facepalm:
Map book is a must..I have perfect one sitting here..must...briing..next time.

Mark Waters might/will come in handy for the North Trip in Nov'.

Right, smoko over, back to work I go....:yawn:

[Rehab]

Now I know where exactly it is, .

Really? Are you really really sure......

The usual huge thanks to M&M for organising another great weekend. Fabulous time despite the worst ever case of sticky legs resulting in abandoned pants (not lost though). Woke today to discover that mixing cider and Parkour has rendered me unable to walk properly. And I can still taste insect repellent... Fun times. Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

[GravelRashKid]

Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle, yeah.

[Phreak]

Yup, Abbee and I had a great time too! Was kinda nice to be able to just cruise along in the car behind everyone, except for when those two bloody fast guys kept catching back up to us and high beaming me in my rear they mirror! Lol nah, had a blast, thanks to Mark and Anne for another fun weekend! :)

[blue rider]

Despite my lost things and unhappy tummy this was a great ride, cant wait for the next one. :corn:

[Maha]

Really? Are you really really sure......

The usual huge thanks to M&M for organising another great weekend. Fabulous time despite the worst ever case of sticky legs resulting in abandoned pants (not lost though). Woke today to discover that mixing cider and Parkour has rendered me unable to walk properly. And I can still taste insect repellent... Fun times. Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

No not really sure... Te Whakawi U Turners MC will turn turn turn anywhere anytime...:scooter:

Yup, Abbee and I had a great time too! Was kinda nice to be able to just cruise along in the car behind everyone, except for when those two bloody fast guys kept catching back up to us and high beaming me in my rear they mirror! Lol nah, had a blast, thanks to Mark and Anne for another fun weekend! :)

Good to have you along Scott..there were a few 'first moments' for me which all adds to the occassion I guess.

Despite my lost things and unhappy tummy this was a great ride, cant wait for the next one. :corn:

Dates are booked (NOV 16/17/18) ...new thread can wait a bit, but Irene has the San Marino saved for us for the two nights.....:yes:
Anne and I will get up between now and then to rekky the whole Saturday ride.

[nathanwhite]

Photos are here!

flickr.com (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157631262005396/with/7868487728/)

As before if you wish to download, go the the "Actions button" in the top left, find "View all sizes." Find the size that fits you and right click "Save as" or "Save Image As"



All works are copyright, usage only with attribution yadda yadda yadda.

[newhere]

what was lost got found....there are honest people around! :yes:

YAY, that's fantastic news :love:

[Newbi]

Awesome Pics as usual Doogle, Glad it all went well.

[Maha]

Hell yeah, great pics Doogle..like the one of Annes bike and the stars...very cool.
Great one of Alex (spets) also.

I can see/want my ''next to be framed photo'' of the FZ8..:yes:...photo saved...is that ok with you?
I dont have any attribution left at the moment though...run out.

[spets]

Cheers guys, was a good ride, hopefully I'll actually make it all the way to the final destination next time :innocent:

Cheers for the pics nathan, a few good ones there :yes:

Bring on next time, and hopefully we get a couple more cruisers in the front group so I'm not the only one looking ridiculous in the twisties :chase:

[nathanwhite]

Hell yeah, great pics Doogle..like the one of Annes bike and the stars...very cool.
Great one of Alex (spets) also.

I can see/want my ''next to be framed photo'' of the FZ8..:yes:...photo saved...is that ok with you?
I dont have any attribution left at the moment though...run out.

No problem. If you PM me the link to it (or its #) I can send you a full size print ready version.

The one's there are some 40% of the initial size :eek5:

[blue rider]

nice pictures dougal, will steal the one of ze pretty one with attribution of course, mkay :yes:

[Grant`]

At work and looks like interwebs at home is stuffed for me (modem or something has died) but great ride....

Really enjoyed my time away, even with my 50k of extra riding looking for a crashed rider/s on Sh22 when the group didn't appear behind me when I stopped and waited.

Was great playing catch up also along the road to Kawhia, kept catching up to this bulbous land mammal i believe is known as a mitsubishi legnum which had eaten 2 of our riders and was intent on catching up and eating more by the way it was going around some of the corners. :corn:

[Mom]

All works are copyright, usage only with attribution yadda yadda yadda.

That long exposure one is so cool Doogle, I should get that one and frame it, very clever stuff. Lets try for an even better one up Norf :yes: Great piccys as usual, I love your candid photo taking, I saw me frowning, not at all my usual style at all.


Was great playing catch up also along the road to Kawhia, kept catching up to this bulbous land mammal i believe is known as a mitsubishi legnum which had eaten 2 of our riders and was intent on catching up and eating more by the way it was going around some of the corners. :corn:

Tee hee, yepper, though I am glad I hugged you at Mercer cos you didn't stop in LOL. How are you moving your stuff? I wonder if you will have any extra room for a couple of bedside trolly thingys that need to get from Whangarei to Paparoa?

[Mom]

nice pictures dougal, will steal the one of ze pretty one with attribution of course, mkay :yes:

Tummy ok now Sabine? I really felt for you yesterday ( I drank that wine too :pinch: )

[blue rider]

Tummy ok now Sabine? I really felt for you yesterday ( I drank that wine too :pinch: )

damn it woman, you could have waited on me....went to bed early, and had a coffee today...still scared of food tho.
god what a single minded ride...must go home....go home....go home....:facepalm:

[Grant`]

Tee hee, yepper, though I am glad I hugged you at Mercer cos you didn't stop in LOL. How are you moving your stuff? I wonder if you will have any extra room for a couple of bedside trolly thingys that need to get from Whangarei to Paparoa?

Yeah Carmel decided she didn't want to leave her bike behind and was ok to ride (hence the stop at the layby on the hill) so we carried on moving, just got home before it got dark after a couple of fuel stops.

I am looking at getting a truck, so possibly could fit some beds in there, but don't honestly know how much room is in there. If its urgent I can probably make the trip if someone wants to hire a trailer.

[Mom]

Yeah Carmel decided she didn't want to leave her bike behind and was ok to ride (hence the stop at the layby on the hill) so we carried on moving, just got home before it got dark after a couple of fuel stops.

I am looking at getting a truck, so possibly could fit some beds in there, but don't honestly know how much room is in there. If its urgent I can probably make the trip if someone wants to hire a trailer.

They are trollies that fit inside a car, but there are 3 of them. I dont know really, I will ask the girl that has them in Whangas. Not beds they too big, I am picking they are those hospital type beside trollies.

[Phreak]

Om nom nom Grant! (My phone doesn't like doing quotes for some reason...!)

[Grant`]

They are trollies that fit inside a car, but there are 3 of them. I dont know really, I will ask the girl that has them in Whangas. Not beds they too big, I am picking they are those hospital type beside trollies.

Give us a yell on the phone, if you want to me to go have a look or something.

[Maha]

Yeah Carmel decided she didn't want to leave her bike behind and was ok to ride (hence the stop at the layby on the hill) so we carried on moving, just got home before it got dark after a couple of fuel stops.


Should organise a Te Whakawi U Turners MC night ride....:corn:

[Grant`]

Should organise a Te Whakawi U Turners MC night ride....:corn:

I don't mind riding in the dark, but need my highbeam otherwise can't see round the corner doh, which can make for an interesting ride :facepalm:

[blue rider]

Should organise a Te Whakawi U Turners MC night ride....:corn:

do i need a translation for this? :blink:

[blue rider]

do i need a translation for this? :blink:

doh:facepalm:

[nathanwhite]

That long exposure one is so cool Doogle, I should get that one and frame it, very clever stuff. Lets try for an even better one up Norf :yes: Great piccys as usual, I love your candid photo taking, I saw me frowning, not at all my usual style at all.


Actually it is quite common, usually for half a second immediately followed by "Oh I tell you what..."


Should organise a Te Whakawi U Turners MC night ride....:corn:

Night ride!! hell yes!

[newhere]

What a cool ride, so stoked we had a detour, what an amazing road, I will have to try find that cafe again sometime! It was so great to catch up with everyone :love: and meet some new friends, hope you guys come on the next ride to :yes:

Im not such a fan of night riding on the gladdy, head light is crap, and with a dark visor not a good plan lol :facepalm:

[swbarnett]

Map book is a must..I have perfect one sitting here..must...briing..next time.
Don't worry Mark. If you don't I'll have mine. Never go anywhere out of Aucks without it.

[blue rider]

Don't worry Mark. If you don't I'll have mine. Never go anywhere out of Aucks without it.

so what was that road called that we got scenic routed on? really we must go back there on of these sundays...maybe when Mrs. Boots needs a little distraction. I do hope she enjoyed the left over pastrys. :drool:

[swbarnett]

so what was that road called that we got scenic routed on? really we must go back there on of these sundays...maybe when Mrs. Boots needs a little distraction.
Waikaretu Valley Road. Irene loves the idea. I'll leave the timing up to her.


I do hope she enjoyed the left over pastrys. :drool:
She loved the pastries. Least she deserved for getting her head down to write.

[blue rider]

Waikaretu Valley Road. Irene loves the idea. I'll leave the timing up to her.


She loved the pastries. Least she deserved for getting her head down to write.

she did deserve the treat, she has been awfully good to stay home and work.

[Maha]

I don't mind riding in the dark, but need my highbeam otherwise can't see round the corner doh, which can make for an interesting ride :facepalm:





Night ride!! hell yes!


What a cool ride, so stoked we had a detour, what an amazing road, I will have to try find that cafe again sometime! It was so great to catch up with everyone :love: and meet some new friends, hope you guys come on the next ride to :yes:

Im not such a fan of night riding on the gladdy, head light is crap, and with a dark visor not a good plan lol :facepalm:

...can you imagine a night time rescue?.....:confused:
We would need search lights...:shifty:

[Maha]

Waikaretu Valley Road. Irene loves the idea. I'll leave the timing up to her.




310 ks return for us...nice day ride.

Nikau Caves Cafe'.....http://www.nikaucave.co.nz/cafe.html

[nathanwhite]

...can you imagine a night time rescue?.....:confused:
We would need search lights...:shifty:

coughGremlincoughcough*

[Maha]

coughGremlincoughcough*

I would rather end up on Campbell Live for a different reason...:facepalm:

[Grant`]

I think i ended up doing around 900k by time I got home or fairly close to it.

[Phreak]

I think i ended up doing around 900k by time I got home or fairly close to it.

Awwww, poor boy...! Hehe :Oops::yawn::shifty:

[Grant`]

Awwww, poor boy...! Hehe :Oops::yawn::shifty:

I wasn't complaining I was just stating a fact. :blink:

[Maha]

I think i ended up doing around 900k by time I got home or fairly close to it.

That'll be about right.. a tad over 700 for us (detour added) :yes:

[swbarnett]

310 ks return for us...nice day ride.

Nikau Caves Cafe'.....http://www.nikaucave.co.nz/cafe.html
Had a look at their site. Wouldn't mind crawling along the river bed too much but I'm not sure the squeeze as described in the Herald article is for me.

[blue rider]

310 ks return for us...nice day ride.

Nikau Caves Cafe'.....http://www.nikaucave.co.nz/cafe.html

when


coughGremlincoughcough*


lol

[Virgil]

I think i ended up doing around 900k by time I got home or fairly close to it.

Yep I was just on the 850 mark

Mind you, I did like the road from Mercer to Cambridge so much I did it two extra times ...

[blue rider]

Yep I was just on the 850 mark

Mind you, I did like the road from Mercer to Cambridge so much I did it two extra times ...

you must like u turns........:dodge:

[nzspokes]

Photos are here!

flickr.com (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157631262005396/with/7868487728/)

As before if you wish to download, go the the "Actions button" in the top left, find "View all sizes." Find the size that fits you and right click "Save as" or "Save Image As"



All works are copyright, usage only with attribution yadda yadda yadda.

Can I get a copy of the photo of my bike with the cows you were molesting? :shifty:

[nathanwhite]

Can I get a copy of the photo of my bike with the cows you were molesting? :shifty:

Dominating I think is the word you were looking for :yes: they were quite scared of me by the end.

Any specific specifications you want for the picture? or just where is it headed?

[blue rider]

can i have that on a t-shirt please

>Te Whakawi U Turners MC <

[Maha]

can i have that on a t-shirt please

>Te Whakawi U Turners MC <

With .... 'Watawhaka' as our place of origin/chapter?


>Te Whakawi U Turners MC<
Watawhaka Chapter

[nzspokes]

Dominating I think is the word you were looking for :yes: they were quite scared of me by the end.

Any specific specifications you want for the picture? or just where is it headed?

Sorry Ive been otherwise tied up, as it is please.

[blue rider]

With .... 'Watawhaka' as our place of origin/chapter?


>Te Whakawi U Turners MC<
Watawhaka Chapter

l'angels
te whakawi u turners mc

has a ring to it

[Maha]

l'angels
te whakawi u turners mc

has a ring to it

Cape Turnagain, central Hawkes Bay, could be a place for Te Whakawi U Turners mc to visit?
The roads in and around are simply sublime...
Did I mention the pubs out thata ways?

[blue rider]

Cape Turnagain, central Hawkes Bay, could be a place for Te Whakawi U Turners mc to visit?
The roads in and around are simply sublime...
Did I mention the pubs out thata ways?

there is a "Cape Turnagain"...?
awesome

we must of course go there

[newhere]

Cape Turnagain, central Hawkes Bay, could be a place for Te Whakawi U Turners mc to visit?
The roads in and around are simply sublime...
Did I mention the pubs out thata ways?

KEEN :sunny:

[Maha]

there is a "Cape Turnagain"...?
awesome

we must of course go there



KEEN :sunny:


Yes and yes, will take some planning, but I will concerntrate on the next north ride and get the thread up in a couple of weeks or sooner, some do need the time to get sorted. (time off work etc)
Its already in the making, Mark Waters will be big help, meeting us again in whangarei and leading the Saturday ride.
Nothing like a bit of local knowledge...if you know what I mean?:innocent: