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Auckland to Nikau Caves then back to our place for a drink or two and B-B-Q.
Ride is open to anyone.
RIDE POSTPONED/PARTY STILL ON
Meet @ Karaka BP/Autobahn for a 10:30am leave time.
Basically get down there, have a feed, and for those who want to/can, head back to Warkworth to finish off what should be a great day. We have heaps of sleeping area for anyone wanting to stay.
All egos to be left at home so your pet/s will have something to play with. SPCA will love you for it.
Map--->>http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Papakura,+Auckland&daddr=Nikau+Cave+%26+Cafe,+Waikaretu+Valley+Road,+ Tuakau+to:Warkworth,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-40.799894,175.310128&sspn=51.842175,135.263672&geocode=FUdkyv0dgm1tCinbKaVt6KxybTETmaJDYe8ABQ%3BF awPw_0dVk9rCiE9P1ylxUMncClH8Bh5SMgSbTE9P1ylxUMncA% 3BFaGZ1P0dnRtpCikLML7G9N4MbTEwGKNDYe8ABQ&oq=Warkworth&mra=ls&t=m&z=9
Weather forecast--->> http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton
Very non technical stuff, just an excuse to get out there for a ride, and I want to talk shit in real life instead of on here :rolleyes: We are heading north the following weekend on the bikes so sort out a few things for our November Cape ride.
nathanwhite
20th May 2013, 18:21
I'll be a starter for this, bike or no. (dropping her off tomorrow to get some exhaust work done)
If it's getting to thurs/fri and still not done anybody willing to give me a pillion?
I may even put a slow cooker on and have hot meat and gravy rolls for those of us that don't like sausages :drool:
Looking forward to getting out and about.
See you all there.
bosslady
20th May 2013, 19:06
Would it be a no no for a learner like moi?
nallac
20th May 2013, 19:29
Hmmmm sounds good, i will have a talk to the cook... No wait
thats me... I Will talk to the betterer half.
I'll be a starter for this, bike or no. (dropping her off tomorrow to get some exhaust work done)
If it's getting to thurs/fri and still not done anybody willing to give me a pillion?
I have the best pillon bike ever, could even squeeze you into the top box...:msn-wink:
Hmmmm sounds good, i will have a talk to the cook... No wait
thats me... I Will talk to the betterer half.
Sweet as Callan..but this a garlic sausage free area now :eek:
Would it be a no no for a learner like moi?
Easy peasy for you to be honest, fairly straight forward ride, a bit of the goat track for while but you'll love it. Once inland from Mercer, it's quite stunning.
bosslady
20th May 2013, 20:03
Cool I'll have to see how I feel on Friday. I have had very few weekends doing nothing since I got my bike and I think the lack of rest/doing nothing is catching up on me!!
I'll be a starter for this, bike or no.
Doogle! Its been ages...
Would it be a no no for a learner like moi?
Not sure about a learner like you, but it would be lovely to see you again!
Hmmmm sounds good, i will have a talk to the cook... No wait
thats me... I Will talk to the betterer half.
Ohhhhh, I have not hugged your betterer half in ages! Be so cool to see you. Shall I reserve the honeymoon suite for you guys :msn-wink:
nallac
20th May 2013, 21:39
The honeymoon suit cool, we shall grace you with our presense then.
nerrrd
20th May 2013, 23:20
It's nice out there, aye, I'd be keen to come along.
It's nice out there, aye, I'd be keen to come along.
See you at point A then Rodney?
nerrrd
21st May 2013, 23:45
See you at point A then Rodney?
Sounds good, see you there.
DEATH_INC.
22nd May 2013, 07:15
Bugga...up norf this weekend :(
Bugga...up norf this weekend :(
Bugga, we're up Norf next weekend...behave yourself Andy :Police:
nathanwhite
22nd May 2013, 13:23
Right, I'm going to have a bike. Brother couldn't give me a lift out from the mechanics cous he's a dumbass. Will have to put it off till next week
Right, I'm going to have a bike. Brother couldn't give me a lift out from the mechanics cous he's a dumbass. Will have to put it off till next week
Awwwwwwwwwww and I so looking forward to you being snuggled in behind me... :devil2:
Just keep an eye on the weather, does not look that great for Saturday on the news tonight, but it's three days away so maybe that H will nudge the crap out to the east quicker than forecasted.
Saturday stills good on the metservice website...http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton
bosslady
22nd May 2013, 20:14
will make sure I check in on Friday night for news!
Ruahine
22nd May 2013, 20:51
Just keep an eye on the weather, does not look that great for Saturday on the news tonight, but it's three days away so maybe that H will nudge the crap out to the east quicker than forecasted.
Saturday stills good on the metservice website...http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton
The news is generally shit for weather forecasts. They are more concerned about telling you about the weather you already experienced.
Check out this website, one of the better ones for rain forecasting.
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/
blue rider
22nd May 2013, 21:35
Doogle! Its been ages...
Not sure about a learner like you, but it would be lovely to see you again!
Ohhhhh, I have not hugged your betterer half in ages! Be so cool to see you. Shall I reserve the honeymoon suite for you guys :msn-wink:
ze princess suite is for the one with ze chocolate....now even betterer...!
:devil2:
Gremlin
23rd May 2013, 01:51
What Ruahine said, I use Metvuw: http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain®ion=nzni&noofdays=3
Either it's gotta slow down a bit, or you may as well bring your water wings for the arvo :eek:
Good website indeed..1200 hrs looks sweet as and we'll be back home by the time the big wet sets in...beer time baby!
As Anne said though, might do the slow cooker meat thing and burger buns etc..noice :niceone:
Lunch time Saturday >> http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain®ion=nzni&tim=54
Metservice agrees >>http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton
will make sure I check in on Friday night for news!
The online weather website supplied by Ruahine/Gremlin will be worth a look on Friday night/Saturday.
ze princess suite is for the one with ze chocolate....now even betterer...!
:devil2:
So does that mean you are coming up with the chocolate key to the Kingdom?
ze princess suite is for the one with ze chocolate....now even betterer...!
:devil2:
Of course m'dear, and YUMMY! :drool:
As Anne said though, might do the slow cooker meat thing and burger buns etc..noice :niceone:
No mights about it lovely man, I just bought the meat. All we need to go with it, is some yummy bread, some nice wine, and a few friends to help us eat it :yes:
Angel_of_Metal
23rd May 2013, 20:53
Oooh me me me! Though if the weather is a bit too crappy I might have to pass - I am getting sick of always riding though silly weather, but fingers crossed!
:Punk:
Oooh me me me! Though if the weather is a bit too crappy I might have to pass - I am getting sick of always riding though silly weather, but fingers crossed!
:Punk:
Don't worry, we have a great hot water cupboard :yes: We should be fine. We better be, my gear leaks like a sieve :laugh:
Angel_of_Metal
23rd May 2013, 21:23
Don't worry, we have a great hot water cupboard :yes: We should be fine. We better be, my gear leaks like a sieve :laugh:
Mmmm I have really put mine to the test in recent weeks, and have found out that it is actually remarkably waterproof. I just think I don't need to have to keep finding this out every day...!
Though it does make the cuppa at the ende of the day that much better! And it'll be the first proper non-commuting ride on my shiny new baby :woohoo:
MadDuck
23rd May 2013, 22:15
I have been to Nikau a few times it is a great ride. See you at Karaka.
Grashopper
24th May 2013, 09:01
Argh, that sounds like fun. But I've got friends coming over to stay on Saturday :( Ok, shouldn't pull a sad face, haven't seen them in ages, but still.
And had a tooth surgery on Tuesday. Not sure yet if my jaw would be happy with a helmet on for several hours, anyway. But one of these days hopefully I'll manage to go for a ride with you guys again.
nathanwhite
24th May 2013, 11:36
Meet @ Karaka BP/Autobahn for a 10:30am leave time.
I'm about 80% sure you're taking the piss with the name here but still want to confirm. This is the standard blastoff point for southbound rides yes?
Mmmm I have really put mine to the test in recent weeks, and have found out that it is actually remarkably waterproof. I just think I don't need to have to keep finding this out every day...!
Though it does make the cuppa at the ende of the day that much better! And it'll be the first proper non-commuting ride on my shiny new baby :woohoo:
A 250 Repsol CBR?... very very cool indeed.
I'm about 80% sure you're taking the piss with the name here but still want to confirm. This is the standard blastoff point for southbound rides yes?
I am 100% sure Doogle that the name is the 'general area'...but yes! to confirm your/any doubts in my vague but accurate blast off point for southbound rides ;)
arcane12
24th May 2013, 16:03
I'll see if I can get my bike sorted to meet up with y'all at the caves, but no promises. :/
blue rider
24th May 2013, 17:27
The online weather website supplied by Ruahine/Gremlin will be worth a look on Friday night/Saturday.
So does that mean you are coming up with the chocolate key to the Kingdom?
I shall come up for the party.
Laava
24th May 2013, 18:21
It looks like a good ride, are you still going?
Anne, you are incapable of owning wets that work.
It looks like a good ride, are you still going?
Anne, you are incapable of owning wets that work.
Yeah still going, the weather is coming in from the north/west so we race it home. I have 100 Lts or cupboard space on the Suzuki so the red/whit/blue root will be taken, as will my oil skin wool lined vest and other water repelling over clothes.
Come along, Katman said he'll meet us there, rumour has it, the FBI are there killing some cave bats and blaming the locals.
Laava
24th May 2013, 18:53
Yeah still going, the weather is coming in from the north/west so we race it home. I have 100 Lts or cupboard space on the Suzuki so the red/whit/blue root will be taken, as will my oil skin wool lined vest and other water repelling over clothes.
Come along, Katman said he'll meet us there, rumour has it, the FBI are there killing some cave bats and blaming the locals.
Oh cool! I've heard he is 6'6"in his undies with dreadlocks of flaming red anger!
nathanwhite
24th May 2013, 18:56
I am 100% sure Doogle that the name is the 'general area'...but yes! to confirm your/any doubts in my vague but accurate blast off point for southbound rides ;)
Excellent. Also I took the liberty of inviting Grant along (Not the lovable but slightly pudgy fellow on here but Mr Bouldvard man) and he will confirm with me tomorrow.
bosslady
24th May 2013, 18:57
Count me in!!
Oh cool! I've heard he is 6'6"in his undies with dreadlocks of flaming red anger!
Nooo that's his cousin McKatman....:laugh:
Excellent. Also I took the liberty of inviting Grant along (Not the lovable but slightly pudgy fellow on here but Mr Bouldvard man) and he will confirm with me tomorrow.
I remember him, he was at our house one day?
Count me in!!
You wanna meet us somewhere or see ya at Karaka?
Gremlin
24th May 2013, 19:02
Wanted to come along for a nice little ride, but having issues with a UFB install, so I get to work tomorrow :oi-grr:
Laava
24th May 2013, 19:03
Wanted to come along for a nice little ride, but having issues with a UFB install, so I get to work tomorrow :oi-grr:
U Fuckin Bastard? Yep, I've installed a few of those as well. They're cunts!
Gremlin
24th May 2013, 19:11
U Fuckin Bastard? Yep, I've installed a few of those as well. They're cunts!
It was working fine... then it rained and stopped working.
Visionstream came out, apparently not enough power, and also re-jigged the install into the house as client wasn't happy with his telephone exchange (his words).
However, it still ain't working, and they helpfully disconnected the copper as well (not asked) so now no phone, no copper broadband (which I had rolled them back to, as it was still live) and no UFB.
U fuckin bastard is about right... :facepalm:
Laava
24th May 2013, 19:13
Your install is never complete until you have skinned some knuckles and shed a tear or two of frustration.
It looks like a good ride, are you still going?
Anne, you are incapable of owning wets that work.
What can I say. The ROOT is going to make an appearance tomorrow. Most people think it is a phantom thing, but I have proof it exists :blink:
At least IT is waterproof. I only hope it does not clash with Millie :pinch:
bosslady
24th May 2013, 20:05
Nooo that's his cousin McKatman....:laugh:
I remember him, he was at our house one day?
You wanna meet us somewhere or see ya at Karaka?sounds good, meet at the same place as last time? near the netball courts? what time?
I have just finished getting the kai prepared for tomorrow. It did not fit in our little crock pot, so it is slow oven all the way :drool:
sounds good, meet at the same place as last time? near the netball courts? what time?
Set your alarm this time....:zzzz: ....um, 9:30? :yes:
Katman
24th May 2013, 20:56
Come along, Katman said he'll meet us there, rumour has it, the FBI are there killing some cave bats and blaming the locals.
Count me out.
I've got the opportunity to scrape some bunions instead.
Laava
24th May 2013, 21:04
Count me out.
I've got the opportunity to scrape some bunions instead.
Isn't it illegal to perform home abortions?:bleh::bleh::bleh::rofl:
Edit, i apologise if this sounds really nasty, I didn't intend it that way.
bosslady
24th May 2013, 21:05
Set your alarm this time....:zzzz: ....um, 9:30? :yes:
sure see u then
nallac
25th May 2013, 06:43
Bloody hell who invented this time of the morning...
we must be keen to see u guys.
Laava
25th May 2013, 06:46
I am going to pike out. Have a good ride guys!
I will make a call on this ride around 8am, the weather here at the moment, while not raining, is very gloomy
Here is the weather map for lunchtime today http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain®ion=nzni&tim=12
Up to the minute rain radar http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-radar/all-new-zealand
I have a feeling it's already raining in Paihia and have text George Formby to see if that is correct
Tomorrow looks a better day.
nathanwhite
25th May 2013, 07:50
Looks like a lot of cloud, but not much rain. Until after midday that is.
If the ride is flagged, I vote we all just toddle up to yours anyway. Would be a shame to leave all that food uneated. :yes:
Looks like a lot of cloud, but not much rain. Until after midday that is.
If the ride is flagged, I vote we all just toddle up to yours anyway. Would be a shame to leave all that food uneated. :yes:
It certainly would be a shame young doogle :yes:
nathanwhite
25th May 2013, 07:55
At least IT is waterproof. I only hope it does not clash with Millie :pinch:
Red white and blue? Very patriotic of you. Oh wait.. Canadian. Thats right....
I say postponed because we will do this, just not today. 10 degs outside and the map shows the rain system is now at Paihia/Whangarei. http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-radar/auckland
Anyone who wants to come on up here feel free to do so, we have food and the house is warm.. Nallac will be here soon and he got away early.
So, it is now soup with crusty bread for lunch then slow cooked yumminess for tea. Car available to go and get supplies if required :)
nathanwhite
25th May 2013, 09:00
I will be at the caltex in fanshawe st (Herehttp://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=caltex+fanshawe+st&ll=-36.844856,174.75493&spn=0.010028,0.013797&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&oe=utf-8&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=caltex&hnear=Fanshawe+St,+Auckland+1010&t=m&fll=-36.844856,174.75493&fspn=0.010028,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A Point A) Leaving at 10:30 to head up to Maha/Mom's place. This is mainly for anyone who still wants to come along but doesn't know exactly where it is or wants to ride in a group (Because it's awesome!)
nerrrd
25th May 2013, 09:07
Gloomy is the word :( . Warm, dry and safe is good though. Thanks guys, see you next time hopefully.
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