Southland Tag Southland

[granstar]

http://www.quikmaps.com/show/242124


So wanna play Tag in Southland province ... i'll start then.:headbang:

Rules if you must.:rolleyes:

#1 - Find the tag and reproduce the elements of the photo (as best as possible). The first person to post and claim a found tag gets to place the next tag once confirmed by previous tag poster.
Confirm A.S.A.P as others are itching to ride, find, and TAG.

If you get a tag, but somebody else posts their correct picture first, you still win as you got off your arse and discovered a bit about your province whilst enjoying a ride on your motorsickle, but, you do not get to place the next tag.

#2 - Take the tag to a new location remaining in the Southland boundries of the sign posted District council , get a good clear photo, and post it here, sheesh it really is easy.

A clue subtle or otherwise to give hints to other players to figure where the tag may be loctated is optional, but does help the game to move on. Tags of interesting locations or things, maybe with a bit of history are good.
Tagger or claimer may like to add some brief history or notes about the claimed tag so other can learn a little more about the wonderful Southland province full of hidden gems.

#3 - Tag must be a) findable and b) may be placed on a dirt road if a street bike can make it. Maintained gravel is OK, but make sure to let folks know that gravel is required to get to your tag as some riders are not confident on gravel. We don't want to exclude those who don't like to get dirty C safe to visit and take photo i.e on road markings is not safe.

#4 - You gotta ride to play this game of course, collected recent file photos usually on return from claiming are acceptable, the game is about riding and discovery, use them to keep the game moving if you darn well must.

#5 - Your bike has to be in the TAG picture

# - Ride safe

So first one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0351_zps6b637df5.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0351_zps6b637df5.jpg.html)

Clue: Holy Moses! a star walks across the red sea to find the christian named first tag.

[russd7]

charleton heston maybe

[Mrs Shrek]

:clap: Off to search the maps

[grover.nz]

This photo looks familiar! may have to go have a look! then maybe a :apint: or two

[_Shrek_]

got another clue :msn-wink:

[_Shrek_]

This photo looks familiar! may have to go have a look! then maybe a :apint: or two

hey grover I'm sure I've seen this when doing NZ wide tag but can't remember where :brick:

[grover.nz]

Im sure it was on another site just b4 it crashed :doh:

[_Shrek_]

Im sure it was on another site just b4 it crashed :doh:

:rolleyes: so that's where I saw it :laugh:

[unstuck]

went past there the other day too.:devil2:

[_Shrek_]

went past there the other day too.:devil2:

so it is south of Gore :msn-wink:

[unstuck]

It may be Shrek, now if you lived a wee bit closer to the border, I may of given you a clue, but you are a foreinger so.......:bleh::bleh::bleh:

[_Shrek_]

:laugh: according to the telephone book I'm in southland, but according to maps we're in Moa Flat Otago..... :confused:

[granstar]

Foreigners ( those from across the border) are most welcome to play Southland Tag, just leave a 24/pack Lion Red at my door for entry fee, and if you win, make sure the next tag remains in Southland area,

another clue...see post two :msn-wink::msn-wink:


Yes, real bugger of the other site problems where similar game was being played, let's hope they get it sorted, meanwhile we can still play tag in Southland.

[grover.nz]

I knows where this gate is! Shame the old building was torn down eh
It was raining too hard for me to stop on Sunday, and a friend of mine was watching also:bleh:

[granstar]

:yes: apparently the old fence with names on it are close by being used by a local.

Did you need another clue then, nearly gave yous one when passing and my finger slipped on the indicator? :gob:

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[russd7]

I knows where this gate is! Shame the old building was torn down eh
It was raining too hard for me to stop on Sunday, and a friend of mine was watching also:bleh:

already know where it is, same prob for me on sunday :ar15:

[granstar]

I could go get it and try my new "Rain Off's" in the weekend, but then i play with myself enough as it is :sweatdrop

[unstuck]

I could go get it any try my new "Rain Off's" in the weekend but then i play with myself enough as it is :sweatdrop

:tugger::tugger::bleh: I have not used my toy bike for a tag on this site, maybe I could go get this one too.:woohoo:

[russd7]

:tugger::tugger::bleh: I have not used my toy bike for a tag on this site, maybe I could go get this one too.:woohoo:

have ya not got ya feckin liscence yet, oh well we don't care as long as there is a bike in th picture

[unstuck]

have ya not got ya feckin liscence yet, oh well we don't care as long as there is a bike in th picture

Nope, That would mean I have to go to Invergiggle, and I hate that place with a passion. But the real reason is I am just too fuckin lazy.:Punk::Punk:

[unstuck]

Just heard there was a good punch up in front of tag last night, seems like the firm just cant go anywhere without getting their arses kicked these days.:nya:

[granstar]

:whocares: Funny how a bunch softies call themselves firm, a bit discombobulated me thinks, back to the tag in question then :apumpin:

[granstar]

Well almost had a contender about to get this after work today, but the bugger followed me to the pub instead.:facepalm:

[unstuck]

Ah well, its still there. Was next door to it today moving a dozer.:niceone:

[_Shrek_]

Ah well, its still there. Was next door to it today moving a dozer.:niceone:

we went past last Sunday, but I couldn't make the Nissan look like a bike :facepalm:

[unstuck]

we went past last Sunday, but I couldn't make the Nissan look like a bike :facepalm:

You need a transformer. Come to think of it so do I. If I would of used what little brain cells I have left and put the bike on the truck and got a sneaky photo.:devil2:

[granstar]

Was next door to it today moving a dozer Oh! he's always sleeping :bleh:

May have to go for lamest excuse for not getting tag here :third:

[unstuck]

Oh! he's always sleeping :bleh:

May have to go for lamest excuse for not getting tag here :third:

:Oi: Cheeky fucken rodent. :spanking:

[granstar]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/5271595264/hEA0B17C4/

[Jai]

Is this what we were looking for?

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[_Shrek_]

Is this what we were looking for?

:Punk: at last well done that man :apint:

[granstar]

:clap::clap:Well done Jai, sorry for late CONFIRMED :clap::clap:

was practicing my trogolyte skills today, sore head, knees, elbows, neck but I got the polythene layed under the house and now enjoying a well deserved beer :msn-wink:


Your turn to post the next tag :banana:

[Jai]

I "hope" the party is going better at the community centre across the road.

[Jai]

:clap::clap:Well done Jai, sorry for late CONFIRMED :clap::clap:

was practicing my trogolyte skills today, sore head, knees, elbows, neck but I got the polythene layed under the house and now enjoying a well deserved beer :msn-wink:


Your turn to post the next tag :banana:

I hope that now you have all that insulation your beer will not get warm.

[Jai]

:Punk: at last well done that man :apint:

Cheers, good day for it , but there was a lot of crap on the roads.

[granstar]

Beer does not get time to get warm at my place.

Know where it is ... crap on the roads, i'll think about doing that. Reminds must clean bike before dirty remarks are written on mufflers.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW8mF2be0I0

[grover.nz]

Welcome to the rider formally known as cozmo.
I got wheels for my supper.
Bike a little cleaner now, hope you can spot a slight difference
Hey Jai, got a clue for those of us who are cluless??

[granstar]

Re-read, there is a clue :lol:

[Jai]

Welcome to the rider formally known as cozmo.
I got wheels for my supper.
Bike a little cleaner now, hope you can spot a slight difference
Hey Jai, got a clue for those of us who are cluless??

Cheers, was going to see if anybody was keen to join me for a ride but then thought lets look for the tag. If you ask me they should put a bloody hedge up to smarten up that hall.

[granstar]

If yer keen there's a bunch of us going for a mid winter all day mystery ride on Saturday 10th August around 500k's throughout Southland with stops for gas/food. Named "Hang 10 Run" entry is $10.00 which will be donated as toys to the children's ward. Leaving 9 am from Southland Hospital car park . Need more details PM me, or turn up- gassed up ready to ride 8.40 am...with 10er, if you don't want to ride donations kindly accepted, you can meet up on return at final destination for the certificate presentation.

[Jai]

If yer keen there's a bunch of us going for a mid winter all day mystery ride on Saturday 10th August around 500k's throughout Southland with stops for gas/food. Named "Hang 10 Run" entry is $10.00 which will be donated as toys to the children's ward. Leaving 9 am from Southland Hospital car park . Need more details PM me, or turn up- gassed up ready to ride 8.40 am...with 10er, if you don't want to ride donations kindly accepted, you can meet up on return at final destination for the certificate presentation.

Sounds good to me. Will put it in the calender. Can you gaurantee the weather for us.;)

[granstar]

Can you guarantee( mistake fixed) the weather for us Absolutely, there will be weather all day, good for riding ( i.e dress appropriately).

[Jai]

Absolutely, there will be weather all day, good for riding ( i.e dress appropriately).

Chairs on gaurantee, knot that grate with Englund langage wen tiping at spead.:laugh:

[unstuck]

Thats a nice "hedge" in that pic Jai.:niceone:

[Maha]

Three months to get a tag?... gotta be quick around here :blink:

[granstar]

There's them that do and wanna do's that don't :yes: The previous game running a number of years suffered a fatal puter crash on another site. It's taken a while to get the message out that there is still a Southland game running. No doubt those who mothballed bikes over winter will get back into it once the rally season starts as usual and it will be hard to keep up with again.:corn:

[_Shrek_]

Three months to get a tag?... gotta be quick around here :blink:

how bout moving the NZ tag it's just down the road from ya :msn-wink:

we :wavey: to you while in your home town on Friday

[Jai]

Thats a nice "hedge" in that pic Jai.:niceone:

Cheers, you can't beat good scenery.

[Jai]

Three months to get a tag?... gotta be quick around here :blink:

It's like the cheese ad. Good things take time.:)

[Maha]

how bout moving the NZ tag it's just down the road from ya :msn-wink:

we :wavey: to you while in your home town on Friday

You're up this way on Friday?

[Mom]

how bout moving the NZ tag it's just down the road from ya :msn-wink:

we :wavey: to you while in your home town on Friday

Is it at the State Highway 16 Lookout? That is just around the corner from us :sunny:

Weeeeeeeeeelllll, maybe a few more kms than that, but honestly journey could be counted in mins, certainly less than 30 of them.

[_Shrek_]

You're up this way on Friday?

we stopped in WW for about 1/2 hr. we were up in Whangarei from Sat - Fri then back to orks on plane to home area schools sport yearly get together

so have you moved the tag yet :corn:

[_Shrek_]

Is it at the State Highway 16 Lookout? That is just around the corner from us :sunny:

Weeeeeeeeeelllll, maybe a few more kms than that, but honestly journey could be counted in mins, certainly less than 30 of them.

so what ya :wait: for then :msn-wink:

[unstuck]

so what ya :wait: for then :msn-wink:

Knowing them Aucklanders(seeing as WW is just another Auckland suburb now) they are waiting for the weather to warm up.:msn-wink:

[Mom]

so what ya :wait: for then :msn-wink:

Weeellll, it goes a bit like this. I am off Millie for the foreseeable future thanks to a torn ligament in my wrist. I knew I had hurt it, but did not expect the physio to break out the poxy fibreglass rolls and put it in plaster today :pinch:


Knowing them Aucklanders(seeing as WW is just another Auckland suburb now) they are waiting for the weather to warm up.:msn-wink:


Warm? It was positively tropical here today, I had short sleeves and my office window open this afternoon.

[granstar]

So hedge my bets no hope of you getting the Southland tag then :laugh::laugh:

[Mom]

So hedge my bets no hope of you getting the Southland tag then :laugh::laugh:

Maybe next week :rofl:

[kiwi cowboy]

Cheers, good day for it , but there was a lot of crap on the roads.

hey Jai how bout another clue cos I don't get the last one and wanna get in on this gig:drool:

[unstuck]

hey Jai how bout another clue cos I don't get the last one and wanna get in on this gig:drool:

Told you I would point you in the right direction, but if your gonna be rude.:bleh:

[kiwi cowboy]

Told you I would point you in the right direction, but if your gonna be rude.:bleh:

well someone needs a hug but you alredy told me ya got issues and said im a nutter so:bleh::bleh::bleh:and:bleh::love::msn-wink:

[unstuck]

I gave you a clue in the other thread, not many community halls on that road. Only one I can think of, there used to be a shop there, just about where the tag is. But that has long since been burnt down. Even funnier when you know what is next to the hall.:msn-wink:

[kiwi cowboy]

I gave you a clue in the other thread, not many community halls on that road. Only one I can think of, there used to be a shop there, just about where the tag is. But that has long since been burnt down. Even funnier when you know what is next to the hall.:msn-wink:

ok off to the other thread must missed something.

[kiwi cowboy]

I gave you a clue in the other thread, not many community halls on that road. Only one I can think of, there used to be a shop there, just about where the tag is. But that has long since been burnt down. Even funnier when you know what is next to the hall.:msn-wink:

HMMMM not very good at picking up on the clues was I :gob::angry2: but its 2.5 hours away so see what happens with these wooly jumpers on the weekend if I get time.


Tried to give rep but must spread around lol.

[granstar]

Best way is to get out there, ride, and look ;) Hiya FJ. I only know because of inside knowledge, a great uncle ran a blacksmith shop there a few moons or so ago when horses ruled the roads.

[unstuck]

If you know where the old transport yard is back up the road towards winton, you should call in there and ask to have a look around the big shed. It has some great old photos and whatnot of the area going back many years. Theres a big tunnel house outside the shed these days, next to the road. Be prepared to drink lots of tea and eat heaps of scones though.:msn-wink:

[Jai]

hey Jai how bout another clue cos I don't get the last one and wanna get in on this gig:drool:

So all, are we good with the current clue or should I put something else out there?

[unstuck]

So all, are we good with the current clue or should I put something else out there?

I think he got there in the end Jai.:Punk::Punk:

[kiwi cowboy]

So all, are we good with the current clue or should I put something else out there?

I'm sweet just got ta find time to get it

[granstar]

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Had to take pic from different angle as the sun was beaming into the camera. Lovely day for a tag ride, left home with a full tank, it now read 130 miles...wassat near 210 k's ...so i digressed a little, blood good ride :niceone:

[Jai]

Happy to report CONFIRMED. Good to hear you had a good ride and took the long way to get there.

[granstar]

Tag was at Hedghope across the road from the community hall and firestation for those not sure.



Next tag... you will find this near a railway road.

Bugga! my finger got in the way <_<


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[unstuck]

Hmmmmmm, wonder where that could be.:msn-wink:

[granstar]

I Know :blip:

[unstuck]

Being an ex DOC worker, I have a fairly good idea too.:blip:

[Jai]

I think I too might know where this could be. Will have to go for a :ride: come the weekend.

[granstar]

It's not far from a pub where likely DOC workers hung out...nuth clues?

[grover.nz]

I wood not have known that was there without this game. Have flown past it often enough though over the years.

[granstar]

SOUTHLAND, full of hidden gems and tags :yes::yes:

[unstuck]

SOUTHLAND, full of hidden gems and tags :yes::yes:

Some real jewels around. Not many royal ones though.:cool:

[kiwi cowboy]

Some real jewels around. Not many royal ones though.:cool:

only one king though but cant find him on google:angry2:

[unstuck]

only one king though but cant find him on google:angry2:

Blue sky, smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see.:whistle:

[kiwi cowboy]

Blue sky, smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see.:whistle:

ya nutter :msn-wink:tell me do ya like old holdens? ya no the ones that had 3 speed gearbox.:bleh:

[unstuck]

ya nutter :msn-wink:tell me do ya like old holdens? ya no the ones that had 3 speed gearbox.:bleh:

Yep, I like anything with a motor.:Punk::Punk:

[kiwi cowboy]

Yep, I like anything with a motor.:Punk::Punk:

was fishing on the name ya bugger:headbang:.

I have the area pretty sorted I think thanks to ya singing but please stop ya might scare the animals in the yards:argue:.

[unstuck]

was fishing on the name ya bugger:headbang:..

Really, would never of guessed.:whistle: Will give you another clue then......It south of Gore and North of Invergiglle.:shifty:

[kiwi cowboy]

Really, would never of guessed.:whistle: Will give you another clue then......It south of Gore and North of Invergiglle.:shifty:

closer to invergiggle than gore:yawn:

[kiwi cowboy]

Really, would never of guessed.:whistle: Will give you another clue then......It south of Gore and North of Invergiglle.:shifty:

googling route now but think I might be late again:laugh:

[unstuck]

googling route now but think I might be late again:laugh:

If ya not fast, ya last.:niceone:

[kiwi cowboy]

If ya not fast, ya last.:niceone:

amazed no one has posted it up yet:cool: was all set to pootle on down yesterday only to get all suited up ready to find no wallet and no matter where we looked it still hides:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.

[unstuck]

amazed no one has posted it up yet:cool: was all set to pootle on down yesterday only to get all suited up ready to find no wallet and no matter where we looked it still hides:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:.

Were a cruisey lot down this way, these things take time you know.:Punk::Punk:

[granstar]

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:facepalm:don't forget yer camera.

[grover.nz]

do ya like old holdens? ya no the ones that had 3 speed gearbox
Yup I gots one in the garage. But it's not a kingswood it's an EH eh

Blue sky, smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see.
I didn't get to see Blue Sky (didn't go that far) even tho I was riding under blue skies

Have flown past it often enough.
Always thought I wood land one day! Hang on that's today!! :niceone:

[unstuck]

Well done Grover.:niceone:

[granstar]

S'pose ya want that confirmed then... can put this to rest as had a file pic of same with first XJ ( that long ago) from da other tag game that's hairy arse hasn't returned to cyberspace yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/gotitsmall.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/gotitsmall.jpg.html)


The Reserve is not far from Woodlands on road heading toward Seaward Downs on the right just past Railway Road. Named Kingswood Bush Scenic Reserve. If you don't blink you may spot the sign, otherwise looks like a scruffy cockies paddock.

Probally some real interesting historywith the spot, some local sheep shagger or EX D.O.C worker could enlighten us with...no?

Well done blue furry blue bike owner with the orange EH :drinknsin

[unstuck]

All I know it is one of the few bits of podocarp forest left around that area. They did find some sort of insect there at one stage, but I think all the walking around they did wiped it out.:2thumbsup

[granstar]

Probally Pyrausta nubilalis ... stem borer :clap:

[grover.nz]

The next tag photo was taken on the way home. But, as anyone that knows me knows, I don't always take the most direct route home :laugh:
And I didn't need to worry about :Police: as the behemoth had not just had the cobwebs blown off. It had also been given a WOF and registered (if only for a few days)
So here is the new snap

This non-descript hall could be in any part of Southland. And no, I have not photoshoped the sign with the name, It was simply painted over.

[unstuck]

I have not photoshoped the sign with the name, It was simply painted over.

Now WAI ma going to believe that.:shutup:

[granstar]

Know where this is only because my Triumph ran out of gas there once :yes:


Possible chance plenty of motorcyles will pass this in the weekend.

[unstuck]

Know where this is only because my Triumph ran out of gas there once :yes:


Possible chance plenty of motorcyles will pass this in the weekend.

Beware of the wasps. 606 of them even.:shifty:

[granstar]

That's a few weeks later Willis ...

http://www.southernchallenge.co.nz/register-to-ride.html

[unstuck]

That's a few weeks later Willis ...

http://www.southernchallenge.co.nz/register-to-ride.html

That looks like it could be a laugh.:2thumbsup But I was thinking more if you were standing in the doorway of the hall in tag and looked across the road.:shutup:

[Jai]

Know where this is only because my Triumph ran out of gas there once :yes:


Possible chance plenty of motorcyles will pass this in the weekend.

That ride still all go for saturday. If so I will have to keep an eye out for a shed.

[granstar]

Sat ride = start making your sandwiches and pack yer wet gear :woohoo:

Made a decent batch of very tasty biscuits to share on the run ...burp! ...however my icing attempt was a slight farkup ( didn't set) so there was only one thing to do, ate em.

[unstuck]

Good tent for a mouse........:devil2:


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[granstar]

Tis O.K ;););) i'm used to cold feet ...














http://www.coolbuddy.com/jokes/funnypics/funny_tent.jpg

[Jai]

Sat ride = start making your sandwiches and pack yer wet gear :woohoo:

Made a decent batch of very tasty biscuits to share on the run ...burp! ...however my icing attempt was a slight farkup ( didn't set) so there was only one thing to do, ate em.

Sandwiches are made.:no:Have to ask for some more pocket money so can buy some lunch. Will bring my umbrella.

[granstar]

About 12 going now, should be a great day :Punk:


Stopped at tag...camera dead...another day :rolleyes:

[_Shrek_]

it's now official we are in Central Otago (Roxburgh) moved on the weekend, so will have to come back over the hill to find tag & move :shifty:

[granstar]

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[grover.nz]

CONFIRMED
Yes that's it. The Waimatua Hall
286347But isn't that you on the right? photo taken on Saturday. :brick::rolleyes::lol:

[granstar]

Guess how I photo shopped it :killingme


Next tag is a minor historic one in area a roundabout 80ks, let me know if you need clues.

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FUCK! look at the cow shit on my bike.

[kiwi cowboy]

FUCK! look at the cow shit on my bike.[/QUOTE]

I hope that's not a clue :devil2: cos that sounds like most of the roads in nz these days:lol:

[granstar]

Tis a bit of a clue, i.e had to venture out of the city to get the tag.:nya:

[kiwi cowboy]

Tis a bit of a clue, i.e had to venture out of the city to get the tag.:nya:

Not a very big bit:motu::msn-wink:

[unstuck]

Dont be sorry, buy a morry.:msn-wink:

[granstar]

But No! That is not a Morifield tunnel house :bleh:

[unstuck]

But No! That is not a Morifield tunnel house :bleh:

And its not a VW up the pole either.:bleh:

[granstar]

:no:where near Bridgeman St IYKWIM

[unstuck]

:no:where near Bridgeman St IYKWIM

I do.:msn-wink: Theres only 1 road that tag could be on.:whistle:

[granstar]

Yup it's an easty one...anyone going to get it this year :2guns:

[grover.nz]

Finally got an opportunity to chase the TAG
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I once used the rego plate of this Morrie in a car trial I organised. Everyone wanted to know how I knew there would be a blue morrie parked on the side of the road!
Too easty!

And the next TAG (just to speed things up)
A great spot to see the sunset. but if you turn around you will be able to spot the Sunrise.
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[unstuck]

:laugh::laugh::niceone:

[granstar]

Yar! just in the nick of time, only 130 sleeps to next year.

The blue 1955 Morris Minor is on East Road heading into Invercargill just before the dead centre of town ( cemetary) and is a testament to English quality steel, how long would a Holden have lasted, really.

I recall a burgundy Austin on the poles as a kid when visiting Chernobyl South in the 60's and 70's as a sign that we were nearly there, it's a long way in an old Vauxhall.:(

The blue Morrie always reminds me of the similar one we drove about in as teens on the piss apparently. It was a split window (54) with wavy arm indicators and powerfull 850 motor. We got it up to 95 MPH ( off the clock) on a very shaky jaunt down Perkins Hill ( Mataura) with it in nuetral, and managed to negotiate the corner at the bottom missing the cemetary.:banana: As powerful as it was it could not climb back up to the Hommer tunnel when coming out, and so we reversed it after lightening the load of a few full flaggons to empty :clap:

So before leaving Invervegas tag i'll leave you with this aptly depressing song
http://folksong.org.nz/invercargill/



OBTW ...


CONFIRMED well done Grover :headbang:

[granstar]

Entering the optomistical sunny ( or are they taking the piss) street there is a sign that says " Beware Kids". A fair warning I guess of the riff raff little arses of the area. FFS the street doesn't have any houses yet, they'd tag their dead grandmother if they had a chance.

Ascot Heights overlooking Chernobyl...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/tagsunshine_zps196a37cf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/tagsunshine_zps196a37cf.jpg.html)

[grover.nz]

FFS the street doesn't have any houses yet, they'd tag their dead grandmother if they had a chance.
Yes and the little shites have left a deposit of litter too



Ascot Heights overlooking Chernobyl...




Yes "Sunrise Drive" A high spot of Invergiggle.

Confirmed
Well done Mouse oops I mean Granstar

[granstar]

Next tag is a bit like the last, this can be found on slow street so no speeding to get there. Yes another formed street with signs, but no houses built as yet. Sorry bout the fence in the way as close as one could get from this side of street?


On yer bikes.


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[grover.nz]

2 EZ
:baby::scooter::done::soon::2thumbsup

[grover.nz]

Got this photo of formed roads and street signs, couldn't find the houses? :killingme
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[granstar]

CONFIRMED


Yes, if one were to be riding on slow down Onslow Street Invercargill they will spot this redundant looking street which is in fact a bicycle park for teaching kids the road rules before they hit the real roads. Glen Cockroft who most of us over 40 will recall was a cop when they did traffic control and Police were keeping crime down, he instigated this training park.

NEXT!

[grover.nz]

Another EZ1

Find this cabbage tree
Mr Spock wood find this place illogical
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[granstar]

Being an ex round town truckie ya get to know all the cabbage trees, didn't need a clue, there is another wierdly placed lane off Kelvin St, Invercargill planners aye. :bash:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0445_zpsb9ba95e8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0445_zpsb9ba95e8.jpg.html)

[granstar]

Sun is out so for those out riding tagging so will rock on and put up next one while waiting for confirm ( as blatant as it is).


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0443_zps59639e74.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0443_zps59639e74.jpg.html)


Oh clue: Jurassic Park

[grover.nz]

This one too easy too.
BTW
Confirmed
The photo was of Kirkwood Lane
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just off Gala St and not far from the current TAG

[unstuck]

Sun is out so for those out riding tagging so will rock on and put up next one while waiting for confirm ( as blatant as it is).Oh clue: Jurassic Park

Henry knows where it is.:msn-wink:

[grover.nz]

Henry knows where it is.:msn-wink:

So does Minerva :lol:

[grover.nz]

On Sunday afternoon My boy and I were busy throwing a ball around when it started raining. We had to stop to stay dry, a great reason for a bike ride. By the time I had my riding gear on the rain had stopped and the lad's attention span had gone elsewhere.
So first step - claim the tag!
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GROVER GOT STONED!
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I went a bit further and took a tag photo of this pub
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But It may not be around long enough to be claimed. Still after a 170km ride (no rain whatsoever :niceone:) I still had no photo for the tag (should this one be confirmed!)

[unstuck]

On Sunday afternoon My boy and I were busy throwing a ball around when it started raining. We had to stop to stay dry, a great reason for a bike ride. By the time I had my riding gear on the rain had stopped and the lad's attention span had gone elsewhere.
So first step - claim the tag!

I went a bit further and took a tag photo of this pub

But It may not be around long enough to be claimed. Still after a 170km ride (no rain whatsoever :niceone:) I still had no photo for the tag (should this one be confirmed!)

You sure it was not you at curio bay on monday, showing more than appropriate to some tourists? :devil2:
So they are finally pulling it down aye, about time I say.:laugh:

[granstar]

CONFIRRMED


Well done Grover, yep rode to work and back, not a drop rain despite being shitty all day (weather wasn't that great either).

Been taking East road, Mill road - Dacre highway to work thinking safer than going through town :not: This morning in the first mile from home...had a taxi pull out from Ascot right in front of me, near hit it, a car pull out from Bainfield, and another from Drysdale and try and collect me, both I had predicted and slowed. Was taking it easy too as roads wet, bike lights on as it was dark ... FFS!!!

Hey thanks for putting up the info sign picture that explains the rocks, save me doing it. Rock are outside Invercargill museum keeping an eye on the Tuatara.

Well, ya could have tagged a pub that at least was open :bleh:

[grover.nz]

Because I didn't get one on Sunday.
Here's on I prepared earlier!
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Golf anyone?

[granstar]

Yamaha Golf Club... I remember where that is , may just drive .. er ...ride there when the sun comes out again ;)

[grover.nz]

Sun shining today but no tag to chase :(

[Jai]

Because I didn't get one on Sunday.
Here's on I prepared earlier!
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Golf anyone?

Got a clue for those of us that are a bit more directionally challenged. :whistle:

[granstar]

There is a good clue in "it's here" ...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0446_zpsbb8df3cc.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0446_zpsbb8df3cc.jpg.html)

[granstar]

Looks pretty close, so while waiting for official scrutanising you could be out riding in the lovely sunshine looking for the new tag which is this old rustical budget park bench that looks like it was made for big arses.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0449-Copy_zps6bf35510.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0449-Copy_zps6bf35510.jpg.html)


Clue: Follow the daffodil trail and you are on track to find a falling river close to the tag.

[grover.nz]

The Last Tag Is Confirmed
It was the Wyndham Golf Club
Well done Granstar!

[granstar]

Yeah no wonder Cosjaimo couldn't find it, the name on the sign isn't too clear :lol: though a slight clue in
I remember where that is , may just drive .. the tag is on Memorial Drive.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0447_zpsf14e7387.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0447_zpsf14e7387.jpg.html)


After taking this pic a passing lady walking a dog gave me a very strange look, I was down warming my freezing digits hands on the muffler :facepalm:

[grover.nz]

I am sure I know the correct township, just need time to go have a look before "Unstuck" does.

[grover.nz]

Turtle and I went for a wee ride.


Clue: Follow the daffodil trail and you are on track to find a falling river close to the tag.

I didn't follow the daffodil trail but did pass the Falls pub (pass a pub! Doesn't sound like me!)
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[unstuck]

I am sure I know the correct township, just need time to go have a look before "Unstuck" does.

I have been away playing on the west coast, so the tag was safe for you grover. Good on ya for getting it too.:2thumbsup

[granstar]

So CoNfIrMeD then :niceone:


The picture taken outside the old Mataura rail station, a real gem and I certainly hope powers that be don't bulldoze it as a lot of historic buildings have succumbed to, there is not many of these left in N.Z.

Memories of living in the town as a kid revolved around our backdoor playground "the river". I can remember the falls being blasted with dynamite to help ease the water flow bottleneck at the bridge after major floods.

Plenty of local history, famous for it's trout fishing, Cardigan Bay, industry. My grandad was king pin for 8 years ... all in book " The City of The Falls" at a library or in brief here...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mataura

[grover.nz]

Don't get upset with me for posting this late!

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This stockyard and homestead are on a nice winding road that would be best travelled when not angry.

[granstar]

Can't imagine it being near Calm Bay. :woohoo:

[unstuck]

Tis a very nice wee road that one Grover.:2thumbsup

[grover.nz]

Can't imagine it being near Calm Bay. :woohoo:

Correct there is no road at calm bay. You would have to cross the lake :niceone:

[unstuck]

Correct there is no road at calm bay. You would have to cross the lake :niceone:

Plenty of sand and gravel on the farm whos yards the pic is taken at though.:yes:

[granstar]

Correct there is no road at calm bay Knew you'd look :laugh:

Snow tomorrow :cold:and I have a heap of achitraves and skirtings to sand off, so that's my lame excuses covered... anyone feel free to go for it :woohoo:

[grover.nz]

Need a clue??

[grover.nz]

OK then!
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This sign is beside the stockyards.

[granstar]

Wouldn't have known it without the second pic, definetly nowhere near Calm Bay, reason: as a duck flies it's 15 powerpoles West from our old duck pond ( under the 15th pole) :rolleyes: Been a bit of lead shot into thart direction over the years :killingme

Try get out and ride as paint dries between coats, that farm has some history.

[grover.nz]

Did you leave your gun at home one day and throw pebbles at the hill instead?

[granstar]

Pebbles ...too heavy ...

















http://static2.milkcapmania.co.uk/Img/Cyclone/Flintstones/300DPI/18-Pebbles-Flintstone.png

[granstar]

K procastinated enough, saw another bike looked like Clairsky's so have waited a wee while to give others a chance, but seeing as a nice day, others should be out searching for a new tag me thinks.

Passed a mob bikes heading other way, like minds think alike.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0464_zps89c904e6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0464_zps89c904e6.jpg.html)

[granstar]

Anticipating Grover eventually confirms as is busy making mousetraps but no amount of cheese rolls is going to catch me...i'm over them, kids better start selling chocolate bars.

Here is next wee Southland ride. There are plenty of lambs, daffodils, and flowering gorse in the hills at this time of year...er.enough clues there.

Here is the tag ... clearly it is on Hiway 96 :bleh:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/granstar/SAM_0466_zps310f1951.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/granstar/media/SAM_0466_zps310f1951.jpg.html)

Look at that beckoning road, how could you not be out riding. Happens this spot is across road from an old mate of mine's but since moved and house gone, so I know where...do you?

For a bonus...( prize of 1 dozen frozen cheese rolls 1 year past their use by date if you want them), see if you can find this nearby shed ...enjoy the ride


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[unstuck]

Good on ya fella.:Punk:

Was funny when they put those new powerpoles in, a couple fell over during the night and the powerlines were nearly touching the ground.:shit:

Did you go all the way into winton afterwards? Or go back down tussock creek rd?

[granstar]

Yeah, we always wondered if being under them would affect our health, hadn't seen seen any three headed ducks....and wer'e all right :shifty::shifty: Brother got some compensation $$ to have a pole placed on his land, so why not, made the duck...er duck to miss the wires and closer to the maimai giving fair advantage of fine dining on duck breasts later ( not that wev'e seen any ducks with breasts either?).

O.K so I had to look, they do exist ... here is a duck with breasts

http://werenotfunny.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/donald-duck-boobs.jpg

Road to left was taken, a no- brainer really as far as great riding goes :clap:

[unstuck]

Road to left was taken, a no- brainer really as far as great riding goes :clap:

Aye, tis a great wee road. Straight ahead is pretty boring all the way into winton, but turn right at Browns, and thats a great road too.:Punk::Punk:

[granstar]

The right at Browns leads one to Gore ( via gravel), there was two tags played around where the tar meets the gravel section in the old game...aye awesome twisties road! :banana:

[grover.nz]

Me thinks the tag may be near here!287787
BTW
Confirmed
The Tag was on cross road, as my clues may have alluded to,

[granstar]

Sheesh do anything for a cheese roll...but then, that pic is not recent me thinks, can't see any lambs or daffodils in thart pic :laugh:

Yes Cross Road runs off the Old Coach road to Dunedin found turning off the Dacre corner. That farm was pioneer in the days all the area was tussock ( Pebbly Hills being close to Tussock Creek ..funnily enuf) and developed to prime sheep farming in conjunction with Southland Frozen Meat Company ( freezing works).

"On Waitoru Downs,the land was ploughed about loin deep and two tons of lime to the acre were sown following a
fallow of about 18 months before sowing turnips. "

Anyway the history of Waitoru Downs is that is it was one of the late William Hunt's. So who you ask no? Yes..the fark was he...well here...

Sunday reading...
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/3h44/hunt-william-duffus

Can imagine him as a petrol head of the day putting his way up Cross Road in his De Dion to check the sheep.

http://gomotors.net/photos/73/ce/de-dion-bouton-type-id-tourer-images-lt-previous-link-to-this-page_b7b1a.jpg?i

[grover.nz]

well if that photo no good then I must go get another. :bleh:

[granstar]

Photo good for a mouldy cheese roll, but it ain't the tag, nice day...for paint drying and riding. :rolleyes:

[grover.nz]

Photo good for a mouldy cheese roll, but it ain't the tag, nice day...for paint drying and riding. :rolleyes:

True, It was. When Beatlejuice called wanting to go for a ride I knew where to head. As I passed Rakahouka turn off I was tempted to pick daffodils on the side of the road to add to the tag pic, but no. So with 4 dozen rolls in the top box I took this pic.
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[granstar]

Despite Grover having moved all I can say is ...

http://www.vtualerts.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/01/confirmed.jpg


Sign is on SH 96 at Springhills near the loop, the shed is just around the corner on the Tussock Creek road. :wings:

[BMWST?]

do you have to have a Yamaha to play this game?

[granstar]

Iv'e used my Honda and Triumph and got away with it? :msn-wink: A few Kawasaki's play in Summer, at moment don't want to get their bikes dirty.

Thanks for watchin :sunny:

[russd7]

Iv'e used my Honda and Triumph and got away with it? :msn-wink: A few Kawasaki's play in Summer, at moment don't want to get their bikes dirty.

Thanks for watchin :sunny:

naaa dont want to break the new speedo cable or wear out the new tyre, havn't got round to cleaning the baby yet and the whisper jet is missing a shoe at the moment

[granstar]

Well fit anuther then :rolleyes:

http://www.playle.com/KDL/58158.jpg

[grover.nz]

The next tag I found when riding through Sherwood Forest.

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Happy Hunting

Beware the Sheriff!

[unstuck]

If thats the farm I am thinking of Grover, then you had quite a ride.:niceone:

[granstar]

The Sheriffs live on a different road. Shame I gotta rush home at nights and paint before it gets dark for another week. But then ... could sneak off in lunch break.:scooter:

[Clairsky]

Iv'e used my Honda and Triumph and got away with it? :msn-wink: A few Kawasaki's play in Summer, at moment don't want to get their bikes dirty.

Thanks for watchin :sunny:

LOL my Kawasaki's still dirty from last day out! Next chance to take it out should be Fri/Sat next week!

[grover.nz]

Next chance to take it out should be Fri/Sat next week!

Are you going to come for a ride with us on Sat?
Wobbly Bill's Memorial Poker Run

[granstar]

Due to lack of interest here i'll wobble out of this game and return to the Southern rider game now back up. Anyone want to keep this one running feel free, ... as long as you have a silver Yammy that is :facepalm: