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

[Maha]

L's Angels Shaggy Wet Arse Drippy Cold Nose Ride.
*KAWHIA*
Date: SATURDAY/SUNDAY August 25th and 26th...2012
>RIDE BRIEF AT 10:15AM<

*The group will be split into # groups*. (depending on numbers)
* Five minutes intervals between each group leaving*.

Group Leader/s ….Mark/Rob (Wanted)
Group TEC/s....Carmel/Stephen (Wanted)

ACCOMMODATION (Make you own booking/plenty of options)
http://www.kawhiabeachsidescape.co.nz/tariff-kawhia.html
*Click on Tariff to view options.


Saturday: (222Kms)

Sunday Ride Home: (240 Kms)



Attendees:17
Maha
Mom
nathanwahite
nzspokes
Blue rider
newhere
GravelRashKid
swbarnett
Virgil
Boots
Phreak + G
Rehab
Grant
Chris_r
Haydes55
Spets

[Maha]

Saturday
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Mercer+Ferry+Road,+Pukekawa,+Auckland+to:Nai ke,+Auckland+to:Great+South+Rd%2FSH+1+to:-37.593987,175.1558229+to:Pirongia,+Waikato+to:Kawh ia,+Waikato&hl=en&sll=-38.10336,175.138721&sspn=0.098879,0.154324&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF X21xv0d8VtuCilbDjC55lNtbTG39hU3rv5tXg%3BFYySw_0d0Z ttCindlxTcsUptbTEQy6JDYe8ABQ%3BFbLEwv0d_LVwCg%3BFX 1cwv0dbqpwCilvcYaoBTltbTHw6ZMGYe8AEw%3BFco6vP0dg2R xCilDBajCnNtsbTEg-KJDYe8ABQ%3BFQAfu_0de3lrCimfKnpE_DETbTFg1KJDYe8ABQ&oq=Kawhia&mra=ls&via=4&t=m&z=9

Leave From: Papakura Autobahn @ 10:30am (be fuelled and coffeed)
*5 minute regroup at Huntly. (100 Kms)
Lunch: Pirongia Village Cafe for a wee bite and coffee top up. (155 Kms)
Dinner: @ Blue Chook Inn (Walking distance from Accommodation) ph 07 871 0778

Sunday
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Kawhia,+Waikato&daddr=Tihiroa,+Waikato+to:Cambridge,+Waikato+to:Pu kemoremore,+Waikato+to:Tauwhare,+Waikato+to:Morrin sville,+Waikato+to:Tahuna,+Waikato+to:Ohinewai,+Wa ikato+to:Mercer,+Auckland+to:Papakura,+Auckland&hl=en&ll=-37.585942,175.171509&spn=1.593177,2.469177&sll=-37.6781,175.17281&sspn=1.59122,2.469177&geocode=FQAfu_0de3lrCimfKnpE_DETbTFg1KJDYe8ABQ%3BF Rujuv0dIC1xCikxRcmpg8RsbTFA5KJDYe8ABQ%3BFdHTvf0dq2 p1CinNRZFieP1sbTHQuaJDYe8ABQ%3BFUAOv_0dcWh1Cimrkdx cvxxtbTGg16JDYe8ABQ%3BFXeUv_0dW7B1CinJDZ1JTgRtbTHQ N6NDYe8ABQ%3BFZRlwf0dyV92CimPzxDVOAhtbTGg5aJDYe8AB Q%3BFQ_Gw_0dZtR1CimhWoQkZnJtbTFQB6NDYe8ABQ%3BFR30w _0da7NwCinjjAkuOUFtbTFg16JDYe8ABQ%3BFWoqx_0dJgVvCi llExTGLFFtbTEAy6JDYe8ABQ%3BFUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6Kx ybTETmaJDYe8ABQ&oq=Papa&mra=ls&t=m&z=9

Kawhia/Cambridge/Morrinsville/Mercer/Papakura (240Kms)
Breakfast/Fuel: http://www.oparauroadhouse.com/
Lunch/Fuel: Morrinsville (120Kms)
*Or, Fuel at Mercer (208 Kms)

[yod]

oooooooo...Kawhia; the scene of the RFs demise :facepalm:

4 years and I still haven't been back to the scene of the crime.

[Maha]

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

[Maha]

*Might pay to leave bookings as long as possible...a Cyclone may suddenly appear the week prior...:confused:

**Hands up for Lead/Tec jobs..

[iYRe]

looks like a day ride to me :P

[Maha]

looks like a day ride to me :P

Granted...but for someone coming from Whangarei, its more like 850 Kms, and at legal speeds, in the middle of winter...see where I am going with this?
Close to 660 Kms for us.
Its all about the getting there and kicking back for a night at the beach with hot food/women and drink....cant beat it.
Possibly some home made chocolate as well...:corn:

[nathanwhite]

Ooh! how could I say no to this?

[iYRe]

Granted...but for someone coming from Whangarei, its more like 850 Kms, and at legal speeds, in the middle of winter...see where I am going with this?
Close to 660 Kms for us.
Its all about the getting there and kicking back for a night at the beach with hot food/women and drink....cant beat it.
Possibly some home made chocolate as well...:corn:

bah.. rule #5 :P

[Akzle]

might be down for TECin'
but that's wayy to far ahead to plan.

and it sounds expensive...

[Maha]

might be down for TECin'
but that's wayy to far ahead to plan.

and it sounds expensive...

Yip, less than $40 for a nights sleep is up there for sure...this ride is probably not for you...if you know what I mean?

[awa355]

I am in Te Awamutu, unfortunately, am working nights that weekend. but may come for a ride out to Kawhai in the afternoon. I'll post my mob no closer to the trip. If anyone comes unstuck and needs a trailer, somewhere to leave a bike or whatever, I can help out there.

[Maha]

I am in Te Awamutu, unfortunately, am working nights that weekend. but may come for a ride out to Kawhai in the afternoon. I'll post my mob no closer to the trip. If anyone comes unstuck and needs a trailer, somewhere to leave a bike or whatever, I can help out there.

Awesome gesture..
We have someone up North that can offer the same service when we head that way.
Be good to see ya out there...
May even catch us in Pirongia before hand on the Saturday?

Mark.

[Hellzie]

Tentative hell yea! Dependant on weather and some other shiznizzle. :headbang:

[Maha]

Tentative hell yea! Dependant on weather and some other shiznizzle. :headbang:

Weather Schmeather....:eek:
As the title suggests....:cold::apint::sleep::ride::niceone:

[nzspokes]

That will work for me I think. Got kids all the following weekend so that side will work.

Im up for leading/teh packhourse dutys.

Should I tent?

[Maha]

That will work for me I think. Got kids all the following weekend so that side will work.

Im up for leading/teh packhourse dutys.

Should I tent?

There must be an award for the manliest camper ....:clap:
You can have a lead job Rob.

[blue rider]

Granted...but for someone coming from Whangarei, its more like 850 Kms, and at legal speeds, in the middle of winter...see where I am going with this?
Close to 660 Kms for us.
Its all about the getting there and kicking back for a night at the beach with hot food/women and drink....cant beat it.
Possibly some home made chocolate as well...:corn:

is that some grease......
you are going off the diet?
you just want to try the very lovely creamy smooth baileys creation...and of course your fix of cranberries in dark chocolate

ok i shall pootle along :devil2:

[haydes55]

That will work for me I think. Got kids all the following weekend so that side will work.

Im up for leading/teh packhourse dutys.

Should I tent?

I'm thinking of just bringing a sleeping bag and a tarp, snuggle the bike under the tarp. When it gets cold just fire the bike up for a few minutes and there's a heater :bleh:

[Maha]

is that some grease......
you are going off the diet?
you just want to try the very lovely creamy smooth baileys creation...and of course your fix of cranberries in dark chocolate

ok i shall pootle along :devil2:

I am 11 Kgs lighter than I was last time you saw me...come august time, I may need a bit of 'comfort' food :rolleyes:


I'm thinking of just bringing a sleeping bag and a tarp, snuggle the bike under the tarp. When it gets cold just fire the bike up for a few minutes and there's a heater :bleh:

Spokes tried that on the North trip last year..or was that under a tramp?....:shifty:
Are you in?

[nzspokes]

or was that under a tramp?....:shifty:


Are we inviting tramps? :eek:

[haydes55]

Are you in?

I'll confirm closer to the date. But right now I'm keen.

[Maha]

Ooh! how could I say no to this?

You can't, Anne will hunt you down...:apumpin:

Are we inviting tramps? :eek:
We need something to throw left over food at...:cool:


I'll confirm closer to the date. But right now I'm keen.

No worries..theres always the option of meeting us out there later if you can't.

[nzspokes]

Am I reading that right? Free tent sites? :headbang:

Whos brave enough to commit to a night under canvas.........

[Maha]

Am I reading that right? Free tent sites? :headbang:

Whos brave enough to commit to a night under canvas.........

Look closer...Tents/Vans $38 - $42 First 2 people

or...$20 - $30 Single

[nzspokes]

Look closer...Tents/Vans $38 - $42 First 2 people

or...$20 - $30 Single

Doh. Guess the days of free camping are over. :lol:

Guess I better start working out how to put panniers on Brandi....

[Mplant]

$40-50 for a night.. thats quite steep for a backpackers spot?? Any way I've put it down in the agenda.

[blue rider]

........
Should I tent?

of course you should :shutup:

[newhere]

Im in :Punk: happy to TEC or whatever job :yes:

[nzspokes]

of course you should :shutup:

I need some one to warm my sleeping bag, any takers? :blink:

[nallac]

Are we inviting tramps? :eek:


You can't, Anne will hunt you down...:apumpin:

We need something to throw left over food at...:cool:.

hey i could be the tramp, no job no fixed place of abode............... just no sausages ok maha.

[Maha]

hey i could be the tramp, no job no fixed place of abode............... just no sausages ok maha.

Well, not of the leaking garlic type anyway....:sick:

[Grant`]

Sounds like it could be interesting ride.

Will let ya know :niceone:

[Maha]

Always a certain amount of interest in the rides Grant...:cool:
Little bit of a loop road divert at Whatawhata that we will take instead of 39.

[Mplant]

$40-50 for a night.. thats quite steep for a backpackers spot?? Any way I've put it down in the agenda.

Ahum.. sorry messed up the dates I'll be back in Holland by then...:baby:

[nzspokes]

Just realized I will need a tank bag with a map holder, and to hold extra warm clothes. :cold:

Wonder if they make heated seats.....

[blue rider]

Just realized I will need a tank bag with a map holder, and to hold extra warm clothes. :cold:

Wonder if they make heated seats.....

warm water bottle under the sheepskin?

[nzspokes]

warm water bottle under the sheepskin?

Not a bad idea, thats an area I like to keep warm.:msn-wink:

[tri boy]

oooooooo...Kawhia; the scene of the RFs demise :facepalm:

4 years and I still haven't been back to the scene of the crime.

Time flies aye.:msn-wink::niceone:

[GravelRashKid]

Hi all, Virgil's brother here. Such an invitinig ride name! Despite being a fairweather rider, I'm keen.

[Maha]

Just realized I will need a tank bag with a map holder, and to hold extra warm clothes. :cold:

Wonder if they make heated seats.....

Probably cant stress enought about the 'keeping warm while riding' thing on this ride..
Coldness = fatigue.....quicker than most would think.
Draggin jeans and a summer jacket wont cut it....:Oops:

[Maha]

Hi all, Virgil's brother here. Such an invitinig ride name! Despite being a fairweather rider, I'm keen.

I will add you to the list...havent heard from Virgil but I dear say he is attending.

[nzspokes]

Probably cant stress enought about the 'keeping warm while riding' thing on this ride..
Coldness = fatigue.....quicker than most would think.
Draggin jeans and a summer jacket wont cut it....:Oops:

Gunna take a wee ride into motomail soon to look at warm stuff and tank bags.

Yup found out last weekend cold id not your friend.

[yod]

Time flies aye.:msn-wink::niceone:

Indeed! Still got a frosty beer for ya if you're ever down this way.... :niceone:

[swbarnett]

How do I keep missing these threads??? :facepalm:

Boots and I are definates.

We can do a Leader/TEC pair. Whatever's needed.

[swbarnett]

Gunna take a wee ride into motomail soon to look at warm stuff and tank bags.

Yup found out last weekend cold id not your friend.
I can vouch for that! Coldest ride I've done in a long time.

[swbarnett]

Sabine, Anne, shall we supply a few chocolate and lime curd (respectively) shortbread tarts?

[blue rider]

lime curd tart......:drool:

[Maha]

Sabine, Anne, shall we supply a few chocolate and lime curd (respectively) shortbread tarts?

Hell, does that even need confirmation?...:killingme

[blue rider]

Hell, does that even need confirmation?...:killingme

we could create this really thin little pastry circles and put some yummy chocolate inbetween two and dip in chocolate. like timtams but real.

[blue rider]

we could create this really thin little pastry circles and put some yummy chocolate inbetween two and dip in chocolate. like timtams but real.

this could also work with lemon cream in between the pastry and then dipped in dark chocolate.

yum

[Mom]

:drool: Yes and yes and yes please...

[Maha]

we could create this really thin little pastry circles and put some yummy chocolate in between two and dip in chocolate....with lemon cream in between the pastry and then dipped in dark chocolate. like timtams but real.

I like the sound of those Drippy Lemon Choc Discs, they sounds like heaven on a plate...:love:

[nzspokes]

How do I keep missing these threads??? :facepalm:

Boots and I are definates.

We can do a Leader/TEC pair. Whatever's needed.

Ya think you will have Boots bike going by then? :killingme

I just went for a small 2 hour ride, lots of fun. But got cold again. :(

Need some concrete pills...

[Maha]

Ya think you will have Boots bike going by then? :killingme

I just went for a small 2 hour ride, lots of fun. But got cold again. :(

Need some concrete pills...

We went for a 35 min walk and got cold...:baby:
When is the middle of winter again?....:cool:

[nzspokes]

this could also work with lemon cream in between the pastry and then dipped in dark chocolate.

yum

I will be set up as a packhorse, Im sure I can fit more in. :msn-wink:

Of course theres a carrying tax, Brandi may get hungry during the ride.....

[swbarnett]

Ya think you will have Boots bike going by then? :killingme
Hot grips are on and working.

However, I've given up trying to get the throttle cable in. Just no room for the fingers and on the Hornet taking the cards out is just too daunting for me. Gonna stop fluffing around and get George in.

[swbarnett]

lime curd tart......:drool:
With Meringue on top even.


Hell, does that even need confirmation?...:killingme
I suppose not.


we could create this really thin little pastry circles and put some yummy chocolate inbetween two and dip in chocolate. like timtams but real.

this could also work with lemon cream in between the pastry and then dipped in dark chocolate.
I like the sound of these :drool:

[nathanwhite]

Draggin jeans and a summer jacket wont cut it....:Oops:

Howabout perforated race leathers then eh?

[Mom]

Howabout perforated race leathers then eh?

I will give you a root to wear over the top :yes:

[Maha]

We can do a Leader/TEC pair. Whatever's needed.

Have added your name to the list Stephen.
Probably look to change leads as the ride progresses.
Be good to not lead/tec all the way.
Between the five of us (or so) we'll get it done one way or the other.

[Hellzie]

Typical..... I have to go to a wedding on the 25th. :pinch: :weep: no shaggy wet arse drippy cold nose ride for me....

[Virgil]

I will add you to the list...havent heard from Virgil but I dear say he is attending.

Hey, yes, please be a dear and add me to the list

I'll be there, come sunshine or mildly cloudy :-)

[Maha]

Typical..... I have to go to a wedding on the 25th. :pinch: :weep: no shaggy wet arse drippy cold nose ride for me....

Bum/Poos/Weez and Jobby's..

Hey, yes, please be a dear and add me to the list

I'll be there, come sunshine or mildly cloudy :-)

Plan on the thread title....:lol:

[nzspokes]

You can all stop worrying about me getting to cold. I got me a nice warm textile jacket today.

[Phreak]

This is me officially putting my hand up to be the support vehicle driver / T.E.C. car. Cheers! :)

[nzspokes]

This is me officially putting my hand up to be the support vehicle driver / T.E.C. car. Cheers! :)

You not riding?

[Phreak]

Nah, my bike is off the road for the rest of winter now, rebuild time again! :)

[blue rider]

Nah, my bike is off the road for the rest of winter now, rebuild time again! :)

i could offer you the skinny one? :Punk:

[kiwi cowboy]

We went for a 35 min walk and got cold...:baby:
When is the middle of winter again?....:cool:

How cold are you talking lol we were -11 last night still -3 now :facepalm:i cant even get my bike out of the shed without risking dropping it on the permafrost in front of the garage:angry:

[Maha]

How cold are you talking lol we were -11 last night still -3 now :facepalm:i cant even get my bike out of the shed without risking dropping it on the permafrost in front of the garage:angry:

Not quite antartic conditions, but 6-7 degs is considered -10 here in the north.

[nallac]

Not quite antartic conditions, but 6-7 degs is considered -10 here in the north.

jesus Maha you are getting soft in ya rapidly approaching old age aren't ya.

[Maha]

jesus Maha you are getting soft in ya rapidly approaching old age aren't ya.

My days of being in the 40's are numbered, that, I would agree with.

[kiwi cowboy]

Not quite antartic conditions, but 6-7 degs is considered -10 here in the north.

:gob::gob::killingme:killingme 6-7 degrees if only:angry2:

[nzspokes]

Not quite antartic conditions, but 6-7 degs is considered -10 here in the north.

And god its good not riding in a perforated leather jacket in the cold. Just dont feel quite as safe.

[Rehab]

Dear Mr Maha sir. If my name is be able to list added I appreciate. Much from another land I soon come for to be on this ride. Much is I like soon of the persons upon whom which will participate. But not Hellzie although I see she is now piking yet again. I like front, back or middle. My minds cares not which end.
I have a nose to get cold is main importance I think

Best regards.

[Mom]

Dear Mr Maha sir. If my name is be able to list added I appreciate. Much from another land I soon come for to be on this ride. Much is I like soon of the persons upon whom which will participate. But not Hellzie although I see she is now piking yet again. I like front, back or middle. My minds cares not which end.
I have a nose to get cold is main importance I think

Best regards.


You talk shit, so you should fit in quiet :blip: well.

Dont diss Hellzie! :spanking:

[Maha]

Dear Mr Maha sir. If my name is be able to list added I appreciate. Much from another land I soon come for to be on this ride. Much is I like soon of the persons upon whom which will participate. But not Hellzie although I see she is now piking yet again. I like front, back or middle. My minds cares not which end.
I have a nose to get cold is main importance I think

Best regards.


Ummm sure :blink:
I will add your name the list.
Bank on it being a tad nippy...a shaggy wet arse may be a sunday morning thing....:shifty:

[Grant`]

Just awaiting confirmation on accomodation to stay down there, But looks like I am all good to go.

[Maha]

Just awaiting confirmation on accomodation to stay down there, But looks like I am all good to go.

You may be able to bunk in with that Rehab fulla...spooning optional...:drinkup:

[nzspokes]

I doubt I will need to pre-book a tent site....:cold:

May need to re-think my summer sleeping bag.

[Maha]

I doubt I will need to pre-book a tent site....:cold:

May need to re-think my summer sleeping bag.

I think of you (not in that way:sweatdrop) every morning when I go out and check the temp.... -1 this morning..:cold:

[Grant`]

You may be able to bunk in with that Rehab fulla...spooning optional...:drinkup:

I think i will just sleep in my own room and wear my motorbike gear if its cold :)

Thanks for thinking of me though.

Room is booked for my stay, so I can be counted in for the trip :)

[nathanwhite]

Hmm, booking rooms, yes. That's probably a good idea.

Anyone wanna be my roomie? looking for probably 1-2 people, I will be happy to book/organise etc, just need the $$$'s

EDIT: I'm going to give a coupla days for people to reply, no more then about 4 though

EDIT 2: Got some peeps :banana: Case closed.

[Maha]

Yes, good time to book a space...

[newhere]

Im all confirmed, can't wait to see you all, yeeha. :sunny:

[Phreak]

Hmm, booking rooms, yes. That's probably a good idea.

Anyone wanna be my roomie? looking for probably 1-2 people, I will be happy to book/organise etc, just need the $$$'s

EDIT: I'm going to give a coupla days for people to reply, no more then about 4 though

I'd be most appreciative if you'd put me and my partner up, I haven't even looked at booking anything yet but can sort you out with a funds transfer once I get paid next week? :)

[Grant`]

I'd be most appreciative if you'd put me and my partner up, I haven't even looked at booking anything yet but can sort you out with a funds transfer once I get paid next week? :)


Your bike not going to be repaired in time Scott?

[Rehab]

I think i will just sleep in my own room and wear my motorbike gear if its cold :)

Thanks for thinking of me though.

Room is booked for my stay, so I can be counted in for the trip :)


I have contacted accomodation and requested that all spoons be removed from your room. I wonder if that would chaange you mind with reference to sharing?

[Grant`]

I have contacted accomodation and requested that all spoons be removed from your room. I wonder if that would chaange you mind with reference to sharing?

As long as that includes Sporks as well then I am sure we can share a room. Booking changed and room sharing has been enabled. :clap:

[Rehab]

As long as that includes Sporks as well then I am sure we can share a room. Booking changed and room sharing has been enabled. :clap:

Can't promise I won't try to smuggle a Spork in.

[Maha]

We're booked...:sleep::niceone:
Seems a few others have got in early also...

They have left, the large Studio/2 bedroom unit and backpacker cabins and tent space for the odd nutter
They are stoked that we have chosen to stay there.

[swbarnett]

We're booked...:sleep::niceone:
As are we!

Now I can have fun planning what I'm going to do with the rest of my week off :2thumbsup

Thinking of finding a nice DOC campsite with some good day walks on its doorstep. Plant the tent, sit back and enjoy.

[Maha]

As are we!

Now I can have fun planning what I'm going to do with the rest of my week off :2thumbsup

Thinking of finding a nice DOC campsite with some good day walks on its doorstep. Plant the tent, sit back and enjoy.

The weather is ripe for it....morning and evening temps are a shocker, but the days!.....:niceone:

[Phreak]

Your bike not going to be repaired in time Scott?

Nah, not likely at this stage. Money keeps being spent elsewhere... Lol :)

EDIT: Dibs on the 2 bedroom studio! Well, I haven't actually booked it yet, but I reckon it'll suit my purposes fine! :)

[Grant`]

Nah, not likely at this stage. Money keeps being spent elsewhere... Lol :)

EDIT: Dibs on the 2 bedroom studio! Well, I haven't actually booked it yet, but I reckon it'll suit my purposes fine! :)

LOL your a shocker!

[Maha]

LOL your a shocker!

Dear God you have named you bike....when did the hormones kick in?...:killingme

[nathanwhite]

I reckon it'll suit my purposes fine! :)

:blink: not going to have to bring noise cancelling headphones am I?

[Grant`]

Dear God you have named you bike....when did the hormones kick in?...:killingme

Have you only just noticed that? Its been like that for ages.

[blue rider]

Nah, not likely at this stage. Money keeps being spent elsewhere... Lol :)

EDIT: Dibs on the 2 bedroom studio! Well, I haven't actually booked it yet, but I reckon it'll suit my purposes fine! :)


there is always the transformer.....

[Phreak]

:blink: not going to have to bring noise cancelling headphones am I?

Bahahaha no! I'm not that bad, am I...? I promise to behave, there will be no banging of any kind (pots I mean, you filthy minded sod!)

:)

[Phreak]

there is always the transformer.....

Thanks for the offer, but as Abbee wants to come along for the weekend too, I'm happy driving the car this time. :)

[nzspokes]

Thanks for the offer, but as Abbee wants to come along for the weekend too, I'm happy driving the car this time. :)

Transformer has a back seat. And I can packhorse some gear......

[Phreak]

LOL your a shocker!

Hehe you of all people should know that! :cool:

[Phreak]

Transformer has a back seat. And I can packhorse some gear......

Lol yeah but car has heaters, stereo, a roof, and a big boot for everyone's gear! :)

[nathanwhite]

YOO HOO!

Because I don't want to edit a post 3 times and no one will look back up there now anyway,
we have another spot avaliable. Due to the law of averaging, having one more person will take $10 off all the other roomie's bills.

[Rehab]

Lol yeah but car has heaters, stereo, a roof, and a big boot for everyone's gear! :)

Arguing in favour of the comfort and praticality of the car over the motorcycle?? Shit, you'll be saying they're safer next....

[Maha]

Arguing in favour of the comfort and praticality of the car over the motorcycle?? Shit, you'll be saying they're safer next....

Dont knock it, he might have 15 others trying to cram in on the Sunday morning....:killingme

[nathanwhite]

Dont knock it, he might 15 others trying to cram in on the Sunday morning....:killingme

you a word there.

[Maha]

you a word there.

'short'?...yes....done all fixed now.

[Phreak]

Lol I did say "just this one time", didn't I? Anyone that knows me will attest to the fact that I am and always will be a mad biker at heart!

[Maha]

Lol I did say "just this one time", didn't I? Anyone that knows me will attest to the fact that I am and always will be a mad biker at heart!

One of a kind Scott;)....or is there more....:confused:

[Phreak]

One of a kind Scott;)....or is there more....:confused:

More like me? Lol for everyone else's sake I hope not!!! :)

[Virgil]

Is it time yet?

[Maha]

Closing in quick...:niceone:
Last one theres a homo.

[nzspokes]

Went over highway 22 this morning. Its in good shape. One 10 meter section of roadworks which will probably be gone by the time we go through and a couple of small pot holes by Naike. But apart from that all good. :niceone:

[Maha]

Went over highway 22 this morning. Its in good shape. One 10 meter section of roadworks which will probably be gone by the time we go through and a couple of small pot holes by Naike. But apart from that all good. :niceone:

Cheers Rob, been hoping to get down there to have wee rekky but life has got in the way...a bit going on atm.
Really looking forward to the ride though...I think Grant checked out another part of the route last weekend that I have not been on before, so between us we should have not a problem..:cool:

[nzspokes]

Cheers Rob, been hoping to get down there to have wee rekky but life has got in the way...a bit going on atm.
Really looking forward to the ride though...I think Grant checked out another part of the route last weekend that I have not been on before, so between us we should have not a problem..:cool:

Cool. Im hoping to drag some more L platers along. Need to get tank bag with a map holder or lost i will get.

[blue rider]

Cheers Rob, been hoping to get down there to have wee rekky but life has got in the way...a bit going on atm.
Really looking forward to the ride though...I think Grant checked out another part of the route last weekend that I have not been on before, so between us we should have not a problem..:cool:

any rides planned before that date? its still sooooooo many sleeps!

[Maha]

any rides planned before that date? its still sooooooo many sleeps!

Not really, one weekend we will be in Rotorua, the next weekend is Board meeting at Ruakaka Camp then the Shaggy Ride...I will see what the weather is like and perhaps do a WART ride next weekend.
Photo op at the gates of Dotcom Mansion..then onto parts once travelled for a spot of lunch?

I have the next North ride for mid Nov' to work on when this one is done...

[Grant`]

Went through some of those roads mentioned between Morrinsville and Cambridge and also Cambridge to Te Awamutu and Camrbidge through Matangi, Gordonton on the way back home and all of the roads in good condition and well sign posted.

[Maha]

Pleased to hear/read it ....dont anyone follow me, I dont own a compass..;)

[blue rider]

Pleased to hear/read it ....dont anyone follow me, I dont own a compass..;)

:eek5:

:eek5:

[nzspokes]

Now have tank bag care of Cave weta and have made pannier mounts. The packhorse is ready to rock.

[newhere]

17 sleeps people :cool:

[Maha]

17 sleeps people :cool:

Will you be making your way here on the Friday night?
Probably get away from here around 8:30am on the Saturday.

[nzspokes]

Starting to wonder about tenting.......:crazy:

Maybe not the best choice.........

Need to harden up.

[Maha]

Starting to wonder about tenting.......:crazy:

Maybe not the best choice.........

Need to harden up.

Dont let the team down spokes...we count at least one nutter...:wacko:

[nzspokes]

Dont let the team down spokes...we count at least one nutter...:wacko:

Do you want to meet up sometime to chat with leaders? Or are we good? Will laminate myself up some maps next week.

[Maha]

Do you want to meet up sometime to chat with leaders? Or are we good? Will laminate myself up some maps next week.

On the day yes..dont like to many rules (nobody listens anyway :killingme )...but just those at the front and rear are all in the same mindset..have a chat before the ride brief.

[nzspokes]

On the day yes..dont like to many rules (nobody listens anyway :killingme )...but just those at the front and rear are all in the same mindset..have a chat before the ride brief.

Sweet, my team will follow the rules or Brandi will growl at them. ;)

[Maha]

Sweet, my team will follow the rules or Brandi will growl at them. ;)

Your team might be ....everyone...if the numbers stay as they are.
We could have a 'turn about at the front' scenario?
Same with the Tec's.

[nzspokes]

Your team might be ....everyone...if the numbers stay as they are.
We could have a 'turn about at the front' scenario?
Same with the Tec's.

Sweet, that will give everybody a chance to relax. im down with that. im trying to get my Ls along.

[GravelRashKid]

I'm the proud owner of a new rainsuit. Now I'm only concerned about water under my rubber (is that wrong?).

[Maha]

I'm the proud owner of a new rainsuit. Now I'm only concerned about water under my rubber (is that wrong?).

Let the groves do all the work where thats concerned....I have ordered up a fine weekend but yet to pay for it....:sunny:

[Grant`]

Let the groves do all the work where thats concerned....I have ordered up a fine weekend but yet to pay for it....:sunny:

You better pay I don't feel like riding from Whangarei in wet all the way to Kawhia and back again. :motu:

[Maha]

You better pay I don't feel like riding from Whangarei in wet all the way to Kawhia and back again. :motu:

Scotts taking a car....now theres an option...;)

[Ntoxcated]

Scotts taking a car....now theres an option...;)

Just remember to keep reminding Scott that it's her car :Pokey:

[Mom]

(is that wrong?).

Not at all, getting rain under your root is not that wonderful a feeling :(


Let the groves do all the work where thats concerned....I have ordered up a fine weekend but yet to pay for it....:sunny:

Groves? Olive groves? I am going to steal your root, so I dont actually care if it rains or not :banana:


You better pay I don't feel like riding from Whangarei in wet all the way to Kawhia and back again. :motu:

Big girly pants :girlfight:

[blue rider]

we are going to be a stylish group o riders in our roots, can't wait for the pictures....:clap:

[swbarnett]

getting rain under your root is not that wonderful a feeling :(
I rode all the way from Whananaki to Aucks a couple of weeks ago in a heavy downpour. Got wet through my PVC from knee to neck. Not too bad as I was still warm


we are going to be a stylish group o riders in our roots, can't wait for the pictures....:clap:
At work mine has been called the canary suit (all yellow).

[Maha]

I am going to steal your root, so I dont actually care if it rains or not :banana:


...its about 1mt to long for you though....:killingme

[Rehab]

You better pay I don't feel like riding from Whangarei in wet all the way to Kawhia and back again. :motu:

Seems Grant's KB account has been hacked by a whining teenage girl....

[blue rider]

Seems Grant's KB account has been hacked by a whining teenage girl....

i thought its his second nature? No?

[Rehab]

i thought its his second nature? No?

Shit, it feels like ages since I've sat and stared at one of your posts trying to decipher it... Its been a long winter, but its nice to be back on familiar ground....!

[newhere]

Will you be making your way here on the Friday night?
Probably get away from here around 8:30am on the Saturday.

Yeah if thats ok with you guys definately keen to do that :niceone:

[newhere]

Your team might be ....everyone...if the numbers stay as they are.
We could have a 'turn about at the front' scenario?
Same with the Tec's.

Sounds a fab plan :headbang:

[nzspokes]

Sounds a fab plan :headbang:

Will be great to catch up, not seen ya for ages. :headbang:

[newhere]

Will be great to catch up, not seen ya for ages. :headbang:

Yeah - cant wait to see you and everyone, will be fun , whoop :cool:

[Grant`]

Seems Grant's KB account has been hacked by a whining teenage girl....

And what if it has! you will be sharing a room with this whining teenage girl and I am going to make your life a living hell!

But besides the point, that riding in the rain really puts a dampening on things you have a hell of a lot more fun in the dry :baby:

[Phreak]

One word Grant... LOL. By the way, your avatar still cracks me up! :)

[Grant`]

One word Grant... LOL. By the way, your avatar still cracks me up! :)

Don't you start your not even riding a fucking bike thats LOL :moon:

I like my avatar also.

[Rehab]

you will be sharing a room with this whining teenage girl :

Under different circumstances that would kick arse. Wishing Id said moaning teenage girl now... And before you're sick onto your keyboard, teenage means a 19 year old who's one day from turning 20 and very mature for her age. Hmmm, nope, still sounds creepy.....

[Grant`]

Under different circumstances that would kick arse. Wishing Id said moaning teenage girl now... And before you're sick onto your keyboard, teenage means a 19 year old who's one day from turning 20 and very mature for her age. Hmmm, nope, still sounds creepy.....

You should of put the before you are sick onto your keyboard at the start instead of the second sentence, to late now...

[Rehab]

One word Grant... LOL. By the way, your avatar still cracks me up! :)

LOL is three words. Or one acronym I guess. Worth getting that sorted out before the trip I think. Its just going to cause confusion otherwise and god knows what might happen.

[nzspokes]

I rode all the way from Whananaki to Aucks a couple of weeks ago in a heavy downpour. Got wet through my PVC from knee to neck. Not too bad as I was still warm


At work mine has been called the canary suit (all yellow).

Will Boots be coming along?

[Phreak]

Don't you start your not even riding a fucking bike thats LOL :moon:

I like my avatar also.

Oh, BURN! Hehe least I'll be nice and warm and dry...! And I gladly invite anyone that wants to see me riding again soon to sponsor my bike's rebuild, cause without a stackload of funds it's gonna be a little while longer! :(

(We aren't all lucky enough to be rich and have two bikes, that's for sure...)

[Phreak]

LOL is three words. Or one acronym I guess. Worth getting that sorted out before the trip I think. Its just going to cause confusion otherwise and god knows what might happen.

Haha the way it's used in everyday life nowadays it's becoming a word on it's own I think. But yes, I agree, it did originate from three words. Not so much the case these days though. Bloody kids shortening everything and all that, soon we won't recognize the english language at all! <_<

[nzspokes]

Oh, BURN! Hehe least I'll be nice and warm and dry...! And I gladly invite anyone that wants to see me riding again soon to sponsor my bike's rebuild, cause without a stackload of funds it's gonna be a little while longer! :(

(We aren't all lucky enough to be rich and have two bikes, that's for sure...)

Whats up with it?

[Grant`]

Oh, BURN! Hehe least I'll be nice and warm and dry...! And I gladly invite anyone that wants to see me riding again soon to sponsor my bike's rebuild, cause without a stackload of funds it's gonna be a little while longer! :(

(We aren't all lucky enough to be rich and have two bikes, that's for sure...)

lol stop buying amps and subs for the cage and put some money into the bike and it will be running again. :weird:

I thought it just needed fork seals or something done to it, why does it suddenly need lots of stuff done, have i missed something?

Also, i'm not rich, not by any stretch of the imagination I do however have very little overheads and blow all my money on motorcycle stuff :bleh:

[nzspokes]

lol stop buying amps and subs for the cage and put some money into the bike and it will be running again. :weird:

I thought it just needed fork seals or something done to it, why does it suddenly need lots of stuff done, have i missed something?

Also, i'm not rich, not by any stretch of the imagination I do however have very little overheads and blow all my money on motorcycle stuff :bleh:

Fork seals? Easy job. Seals will be about $60 and $15 for oil.

[swbarnett]

Will Boots be coming along?
At this stage, yes. I think I've convinced her she'll need the break and it is only overnight.

[nzspokes]

At this stage, yes. I think I've convinced her she'll need the break and it is only overnight.

Cool. :yes:

What you doing up at 2? Ya to old for that carry on.:bleh:

[swbarnett]

Cool. :yes:

What you doing up at 2? Ya to old for that carry on.:bleh:
Unfortunately part of the job. Have a client going live on new software at the moment. I started the process on Friday at 3am. Didn't leave work about 6pm. Now it's in the hands of the vendor. Things like this kind of screw up your sleep patterns for a while.

[nathanwhite]

Fork seals? Easy job. Seals will be about $60 and $15 for oil.

Wheres this? I've always thought/read seals were a $200 jobby

[nzspokes]

Wheres this? I've always thought/read seals were a $200 jobby

In your garage. Easy job. Just takes about the time to knock back a 6 pack. Normally at the same time. :woohoo:

[nathanwhite]

In your garage. Easy job.:

Oh right :facepalm:

[blue rider]

In your garage. Easy job. Just takes about the time to knock back a 6 pack. Normally at the same time. :woohoo:


Oh right :facepalm:



yeah sure tui.....

is all i say :shutup:

[Phreak]

The list of things to get the bike back to absolute 100% isn't too much, but I've decided that I wont be putting it back on the road, I'd rather start saving for a 600 for the road and turn the 250 into a track bike.

In the meantime I'm gonna strip the 250 back down to bare frame again, and take my time with the rebuild, doing everything properly instead of rushing it due to transport needs.

(Hopefully it'll be back up and running by the end of October for the 2nd A.R.T. day...!)

[newhere]

I bumped into 3leeves in Rotorua last weekend, shame they can't make it but gave him the cuddle for him and plus1 because they are going to miss everyone elses :love:

[Maha]

I bumped into 3leeves in Rotorua last weekend, shame they can't make it but gave him the cuddle for him and plus1 because they are going to miss everyone elses :love:

Thats a bugger...hope they can make the November trip back up North.
I have conceeded and put a wee bit of 'unsealed' just for them...:corn:

And yes..see you the friday night before. :yes:

[GravelRashKid]

Rainsuits are AWESOME! But you guys knew that. Wish I'd discovered them years ago, it could have avoided various bits getting wet at inappropriate times.
My grooves are good, yet the water still got under my roots at a critical time on Saturday. I scare easily - not 16 and stupid any more I suppose.

[newhere]

AM I GOING INSANE.....................are there a few messages/quotes gone done random disappearing acts.........or............were my suspisions confirmed............... :2guns:

[newhere]

Oooooh well, search done, appears our "newbi" Sharon88 has disappeared! Go figure... :innocent:

[Grant`]

Oooooh well, search done, appears our "newbi" Sharon88 has disappeared! Go figure... :innocent:

oh dear :facepalm:

[newhere]

oh dear :facepalm:

Told ya :yawn:

[Gremlin]

Oooooh well, search done, appears our "newbi" Sharon88 has disappeared! Go figure... :innocent:
Yes... we have the power to make people disappear... we can also remove crap posts :whistle:

[nzspokes]

Yes... we have the power to make people disappear... we can also remove crap posts :whistle:

So will you be in attendance at any time Alan?

[Gremlin]

So will you be in attendance at any time Alan?
I don't know, hence no reply yet. I have one important item to attend to down country, not sure when that will occur yet, but within the month, so have to wait and see which weekend it ends up falling on... looks likely it could be the 25/26, so I miiiight come say Hi on the Sunday on my return trip...

Otherwise, I'd be in for the trip...

[newhere]

Yes... we have the power to make people disappear... we can also remove crap posts :whistle:

doo do doo do (scary cool musical back ground like the x-files....) Gosh your cool Gremlin - I like you :woohoo:

[Chris_r]

I'm keen to come, are there any spare beds/rooms? If not i'll bring my tent

[newhere]

I'm keen to come, are there any spare beds/rooms? If not i'll bring my tent

Hi Chris_r im sure there will be room for you, we will make some for you because we are awesome like that :yes:, where will you join us?

[Newbi]

Have a fantastic time everyone, Ride safe, especially if the weather misbehaves.

[Chris_r]

I'm planning on doing the whole ride, so start at the autobarn?

[newhere]

I'm planning on doing the whole ride, so start at the autobarn?

Cool :yes:

[newhere]

Have a fantastic time everyone, Ride safe, especially if the weather misbehaves.

Well good golly gracious, it is she who deleted everyone... so nice to see you here in person :sunny:

[Mom]

Oooooh well, search done, appears our "newbi" Sharon88 has disappeared! Go figure... :innocent:


oh dear :facepalm:


She was a spammer, dont need them on KB.


I'm planning on doing the whole ride, so start at the autobarn?

Where abouts in Auckland are you? We are heading down from Warkworth so could pick you up anywhere along the way south from here.

[Maha]

I'm keen to come, are there any spare beds/rooms? If not i'll bring my tent

Might be safe to bring your tent, but you could always call the Kahwia camp (phone number can be found on post 1) and book a bed.
I have added you to the attending list.

[nzspokes]

I'm planning on doing the whole ride, so start at the autobarn?

Let me know if you want gear carried. But you should be with what you have if you get a bed. If not I will carry some stuff or if you chat to Scott he may find room in the car.

[nzspokes]

Where abouts in Auckland are you? We are heading down from Warkworth so could pick you up anywhere along the way south from here.

Hes another Westie.

[Maha]

AM I GOING INSANE.....................are there a few messages/quotes gone done random disappearing acts.........or............were my suspisions confirmed............... :2guns:

I saw that post and viewed the profile...the other posts made by that member were very few but very random and felt it was a spammer/fucktarderist, so left it...

[blue rider]

I saw that post and viewed the profile...the other posts made by that member were very few but very random and felt it was a spammer/fucktarderist, so left it...

a new word, fucktarderist....i like :cool:

[newhere]

a new word, fucktarderist....i like :cool:

hehehe fucktarderist, LOVE IT :clap:

[Phreak]

Yup, just so everyone knows, I'm happy to fill the car up with everyone's gear to make their ride more comfortable. No problem. :)

[blue rider]

Yup, just so everyone knows, I'm happy to fill the car up with everyone's gear to make their ride more comfortable. No problem. :)

good. :devil2:

[Mom]

Yup, just so everyone knows, I'm happy to fill the car up with everyone's gear to make their ride more comfortable. No problem. :)

How are we ever going to edumacate these younguns about only bringing what you can carry :facepalm:

Just this morning I was planning how Mark could bring the toothbrushes etc, and I can bring the nibbles and wine :yes:

I am so happy that I will be riding this time :banana:

[blue rider]

How are we ever going to edumacate these younguns about only bringing what you can carry :facepalm:

Just this morning I was planning how Mark could bring the toothbrushes etc, and I can bring the nibbles and wine :yes:

I am so happy that I will be riding this time :banana:

so am i ....t'was a long time aga since last we got lost...:banana:

[nzspokes]

Yup, just so everyone knows, I'm happy to fill the car up with everyone's gear to make their ride more comfortable. No problem. :)

Hope its a big car, my bike can carry a lot of crap.

[Phreak]

so am i ....t'was a long time aga since last we got lost...:banana:

Ouch, BURN! Lol I'll be laughing when you're all soaking wet and I'm nice and warm and dry...! :bleh:

[Phreak]

Hope its a big car, my bike can carry a lot of crap.

Ah huh, I could probably fit your whole bike and all your gear in if I wanted! :cool:

[blue rider]

Ouch, BURN! Lol I'll be laughing when you're all soaking wet and I'm nice and warm and dry...! :bleh:

i has got an awesome root and i shall be dry, i might need plastic bags over me boots, but this is the shaggy wet arse drippy cold nose ride, not a fashion show, so you just drive your car.....:bleh:

[nzspokes]

Ah huh, I could probably fit your whole bike and all your gear in if I wanted! :cool:

Lol, youve not seen my big boy bike. Its huge. Needs to be big to haul this Fat Biker. :cool:

[nzspokes]

How are we ever going to edumacate these younguns about only bringing what you can carry :facepalm:

Just this morning I was planning how Mark could bring the toothbrushes etc, and I can bring the nibbles and wine :yes:

I am so happy that I will be riding this time :banana:

I may have spare room. Trying out my pannier system tomorrow that I made with the help of Bunnings.

I just dont carry somebodys elses undies.....

[swbarnett]

Just this morning I was planning how Mark could bring the toothbrushes etc, and I can bring the nibbles and wine :yes:
Don't forget the lemon curd. I'll be making cases and meringue hats later in the week.

Sabine, I'll have some without hats for the fruit and chocolate.

[nadroj]

I think I will be able to fit the Expresso machine on the pack rack as long as I leave my sleeping bag behind and rough it!

[Maha]

Don't forget the lemon curd. I'll be making cases and meringue hats later in the week.

Sabine, I'll have some without hats for the fruit and chocolate.

Um ......Yum!..and a little by waits..


I think I will be able to fit the Expresso machine on the pack rack as long as I leave my sleeping bag behind and rough it!

Does it do short blacks?

[nadroj]

My missus says there is no such thing!

[Maha]

As mentioned on the first post...the Blue Chook Inn (just down the road from the camp site) sound the better out of the two food outlets in Kawhia to graze.
I will ring them today to let them know that there could be a party of 13 + in for a feed next Saturday night.

Is that ok? Or....does everyone just want to look after themselves?
I don't want to sound too regimented but I also don't want people left wondering either.

Breakfast on the Sunday is easy...theres a Roadhouse on the way into Kawhia which we will use on the way out...with petrol.

[nzspokes]

Im easy. Burgers would be fine to.

I may bring some breakie, Lion Red and Wheatbix dont take up much room.

[nathanwhite]

Im easy.

Say what now?

[blue rider]

Say what now?

he means gourmet burgers.....the cheap is just modesty

[nzspokes]

Say what now?

Well I was before I was spoken for.

[newhere]

As mentioned on the first post...the Blue Chook Inn (just down the road from the camp site) sound the better out of the two food outlets in Kawhia to graze.
I will ring them today to let them know that there could be a party of 13 + in for a feed next Saturday night.

Is that ok? Or....does everyone just want to look after themselves?
I don't want to sound too regimented but I also don't want people left wondering either.

Breakfast on the Sunday is easy...theres a Roadhouse on the way into Kawhia which we will use on the way out...with petrol.

Sounds all good to me :yes:

[swbarnett]

Sounds all good to me :yes:
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto

Perhaps with echo my words will multiply beyond the barrier that is known to all as "10 f'n characters"

[Maha]

Just spoke to Babara from the Blue Chook and she will do a roast beef/veges and desert/s set menu, with the option of choosing off the main menu if you so wish..:yes:
Set menu could be around $25 per head

Also spoken to Bronwyn at the camp...all is good, seems we have newhere as our night neighbour ...:drinkup:
They have a bit of flooding recently but all the accommodation is fine, the TV lounge is in need of a carpet refit....:corn:
There is still room for a few more late comers if need be.

[nzspokes]

Just spoke to Babara from the Blue Chook and she will do a roast beef/veges and desert/s set menu, with the option of choosing off the main menu if you so wish..:yes:
Set menu could be around $25 per head

Mint. :Punk:

[Maha]

So much for the shaggy wet arse....:sunny:

The north Island next Saturday will look like...scroll down.


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

[blue rider]

So much for the shaggy wet arse....:sunny:

The north Island next Saturday will look like...scroll down.


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

so we are taking ze root for decoration only :sunny:

[Maha]

so we are taking ze root for decoration only :sunny:

Some would say yes, some would say ''keep the noise down would you please''...:shifty:

[newhere]

... roast beef/veges and desert/s set menu, with the option of choosing off the main menu if you so wish..

...seems we have newhere as our night neighbour ...:drinkup:.

Yumo, sounds fab :wings:

...whoop :shifty:

[Mom]

Some would say yes, some would say ''keep the noise down would you please''...:shifty:

Just nibble the pillow.

Has always worked for me :innocent:

[Rehab]

As mentioned on the first post...the Blue Chook Inn (just down the road from the camp site) sound the better out of the two food outlets in Kawhia to graze.
I will ring them today to let them know that there could be a party of 13 + in for a feed next Saturday night.

Is that ok? Or....does everyone just want to look after themselves?
I don't want to sound too regimented but I also don't want people left wondering either.

Breakfast on the Sunday is easy...theres a Roadhouse on the way into Kawhia which we will use on the way out...with petrol.

That all sounds rubbish. Please change it all immediatly to something totally different. Unless there's peas, in which case it's ideal.

[Maha]

That all sounds rubbish. Please change it all immediatly to something totally different. Unless there's peas, in which case it's ideal.

A roast without peas? :bash:

[Rehab]

A roast without peas? :bash:

Nope, just peas by themselves. I'm on a special diet until I weigh less than my bike. And can we please change the route and stay in Opotiki instead?

[Maha]

Nope, just peas by themselves. I'm on a special diet until I weigh less than my bike. And can we please change the route and stay in Opotiki instead?

One day, when the Waioeka is all cleaned up and its nice/sunny and warm, I will plan a 3dayer down that way. Never been through the gorge on a bike.

PS...just buy a lighter bike...:corn:

[swbarnett]

PS...just buy a lighter bike...:corn:
Don't you mean heavier?

[Maha]

Don't you mean heavier?

Yes!....he will look good on a Goldwing...:shifty:

[blue rider]

so we are taking ze root for decoration only :sunny:


Some would say yes, some would say ''keep the noise down would you please''...:shifty:


Just nibble the pillow.

Has always worked for me :innocent:



so, i have tested the theory today and if I leave ze root at home, it will rain, so I will take it with me, and it will be sunny cuz when i take the darn thing with me it is always sunny.

regardless of the noise anyone might be making, so!

[Rehab]

Yes!....he will look good on a Goldwing...:shifty:

As long as I can get one in a colour that matches my handbag.

[Maha]

so, i have tested the theory today and if I leave ze root at home, it will rain, so I will take it with me, and it will be sunny cuz when i take the darn thing with me it is always sunny.

regardless of the noise anyone might be making, so!

You will probably need it on the Sunday...:yes:
Edit:...now looks good for both days.

[Gremlin]

Looks like I'm in.

Anyone need a spare bed filled... otherwise I'll book direct.

edit: nope, I'm not in, I'm out, clashes with other stuff.

[nzspokes]

Looks like I'm in.

Anyone need a spare bed filled... otherwise I'll book direct.

Youve not got room on the bike for a tent?

[Maha]

Youve not got room on the bike for a tent?

Circus tent?....:shifty:

[Maha]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!

[Rehab]

Looks like I'm in.

Anyone need a spare bed filled... otherwise I'll book direct.

I thought you just slept in your pannier.

[Maha]

I thought you just slept in your pannier.

The one with the ensuite?

[newhere]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!

Ooooh sounds like fun! Im in!

[nathanwhite]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!

Challenge Accepted.

[Gremlin]

Youve not got room on the bike for a tent?
Just because I can haul a bit doesn't mean it's fully laden, especially for 2 days :eek5:

Riding through rivers and rough stuff taught me that :sweatdrop I'll even pay for linen, I don't like cramming into a sleeping bag all that much.

[Chris_r]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!

challenge accepted

[Mom]

Ooooh sounds like fun! Im in!


Challenge Accepted.


challenge accepted

You are all barking, friggen mad :rofl: I will pay for a runner up, just for the shits and giggle factor :corn:

[blue rider]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!


oh yeah....remember i eat much! and does the meal come with a coffee?
:bleh:

[Maha]

oh yeah....remember i eat much! and does the meal come with a coffee?
:bleh:

No extras, just the set menu roast meal, no ordering top shelf....I am just looking forward to the pushing/shoving to get into the water....:cold:

[Gremlin]

And back out again... got other things that clash this weekend... :no:

Enjoy and take pics, especially of nutters jumping in the water...

[Mom]

And back out again... got other things that clash this weekend... :no:

Enjoy and take pics, especially of nutters jumping in the water...

Bummer Gremlin.

[nzspokes]

Hey guys, Ive had a change in circumstances. Will be there and leading where needed on Saturday but cant stay the night. Will head home either before or after dinner depending on time. :scooter:

[Grant`]

Hey guys, Ive had a change in circumstances. Will be there and leading where needed on Saturday but cant stay the night. Will head home either before or after dinner depending on time. :scooter:

Thats a shame Rob, look forward to catching up on the day.

[Maha]

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....;)

[GravelRashKid]

The weekend weather is looking mint...water should be fine....;)

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

[Phreak]

First one into the sea (and gets wet at least to the shoulders) on Saturday, gets a set menu meal for FREE...!

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