We’re selling up and moving to the Far North

[Maha]

Moving to Coopers Beach to be exact.

We are to be the new Managers of the San Marino Motor Lodge. Ever since we first went there in 2011 we just loved the place. The Owner flew into NZ this morning; (as the current Manager finishes up at the end of Dec) we met with her at a local coffee shop here in town and talked things over for a couple of hours. She wants us to go up next weekend to finalise things and I will start up there Auckland Anniversary weekend at the earliest. Our house will on the market after our summer holiday at Ruakaka, once that sells (maybe before? Anne an I have not been apart for more than three days in the last ten years) Anne will come on up and start life in the ''little smoke''.

The San Marino has eight units so it is just the right size and, it is handy to some reasonable roads which is a plus, I don’t think I want to sell my Bike now, another plus.
After 32 years as a flooring fulla, it's time to give my knees and back a rest, this job is perfect for us.

As you can see, there is a heap uncover of parking for bikes.
The first pic is from top of a Pa site looking N/W along Coopers beach.

[caseye]

At last, I can say, well done you two! Awesome news Mark and Anne, better to hear you won't be bikeless boyo.
Gillian just picked up her fourth bike today, rode it home an all.

[Mom]

At last, I can say, well done you two! Awesome news Mark and Anne, better to hear you won't be bikeless boyo.
Gillian just picked up her fourth bike today, rode it home an all.

Thanks Mark. I am still pinching myself if truth be told. We have been hanging out for this for a few months now. It is amazing what happens when you start putting energy and thoughts into something. I get to resign my job tomorrow, something that is also going to feel pretty damn good!

[bluninja]

Fantastic news!!! Glad it's all worked out and you can go public :2thumbsup

[Hobbyhorse]

Great news you fellas and certainly an idyllic spot to spend some time. Will you be accepting groups of motorcyclists?

[george formby]

:banana:
That is indeed news! What a gig. Did you negotiate a boat into the package? Gotta have a boat in Doubtless Bay.

Congratulations!

[Bender]

Best of luck - enjoy telling the boss to shovit. Coopers beach is a stunning place.

[SPman]

Great news and well done.
Coopers Beach is great!
Not an easier lifestyle, but probably a much better one.

I love the far north - got lots of cussies up there. Would like to sell here in WA and move over, but....we'll see.....

[nadroj]

At least you won't have to update the website - it is already under new management!

[EJK]

You gonna be neighbours with Al?

[george formby]

Best of luck - enjoy telling the boss to shovit. Coopers beach is a stunning place.

Great choice of bike Bender and your quite right.
I lived in the area on and off for nearly 10 years. Once you get down to grass roots & make some local mates the places you end up & the stuff you can do is outstanding.
I guarantee within a year Maha will have a 4x4 ute stacked with fish bins & be wearing white gumboots constantly. Every time a nor'easter blows up he will be on East beach or Tokerau beach pillaging scallops.
The next morning he will be on 90 mile beach with a flounder or mullet net, Mom, nipple deep, hanging on for dear life while Maha hauls it around. Then a quick wriggle for Tuatua's on the way home. February / March will be a couple of chucks of the surf caster while enjoying a cold beer on the front door step & walking back with a couple of fat Kahawai for sashimi. 15 minutes, tops.

If the boat is in the deal then a couple of cray pots will be nestled a k or 2 down the coast at Aurere most of the time. Always worth grabbing a feed of mussels while your there. About now a walk to end of the point, the harbour entrance, & floating a livie out will get you a behemoth King fish or snapper!

Heaven has come early, it's paradise but you still need to make a crust, if you got the crust it's heaven.

[Tazz]

Good luck dude. Pretty brave to jump into at this time of year but I'm sure you'll both manage.

[oldrider]

Congratulations and all the best for the new move will be thinking of you guys. Cheers, Pip & John.

[meteor]

Cool, was looking for a place for 3 bikes doing a trip to Cape Reinga in Mid Feb. Sorted...

[BigAl]

Adventure bike time now is it Mark?:msn-wink:

Good on you both, sounds like a great life experience.

[SMOKEU]

Now you can grow some skunky ass outdoor buds in the bush.

[Smifffy]

Good for you two!! May it all work out even better than you planned.

[caspernz]

Congrats to you both! Only downside might be having lots of KBers come to stay...:shutup:

[Ocean1]

Was up that way couple of weeks ago, very nice.

Good luck with the move, you're on my list for the next trip up norf.

[Gremlin]

Congrats to you! Hope it's everything you want. :niceone:

[Laava]

Mean as! Big change of pace huh?

[george formby]

Mean as! Big change of pace huh?

Maha, Mom, meet Jif & Janola..

[shafty]

Well done you Guys - beautiful spot! ~ when you need relievers, give us a holler

[nerrrd]

Congrats guys, what a lovely place to live and work :niceone:.

[haydes55]

Awesome news! L's angels rides can be more frequent up north now!

[cc rider]

:clap::clap::clap:

Well done you pair of giggling kids. You will make it a thriving, sort-after dstination in no time.

I'll hike up to say hi in Feb when over for the races.

A wonderful adventure Anne & Mark. I'm so shuffed for you both :love:


.... so when's the first mom & Maha party?? :whistle:

[Maha]

Great choice of bike Bender and your quite right.
I lived in the area on and off for nearly 10 years. Once you get down to grass roots & make some local mates the places you end up & the stuff you can do is outstanding.
I guarantee within a year Maha will have a 4x4 ute stacked with fish bins & be wearing white gumboots constantly. Every time a nor'easter blows up he will be on East beach or Tokerau beach pillaging scallops.
The next morning he will be on 90 mile beach with a flounder or mullet net, Mom, nipple deep, hanging on for dear life while Maha hauls it around. Then a quick wriggle for Tuatua's on the way home. February / March will be a couple of chucks of the surf caster while enjoying a cold beer on the front door step & walking back with a couple of fat Kahawai for sashimi. 15 minutes, tops.

If the boat is in the deal then a couple of cray pots will be nestled a k or 2 down the coast at Aurere most of the time. Always worth grabbing a feed of mussels while your there. About now a walk to end of the point, the harbour entrance, & floating a livie out will get you a behemoth King fish or snapper!

Heaven has come early, it's paradise but you still need to make a crust, if you got the crust it's heaven.

Spells it pretty much (thank you all for the comments) the crust part is very pleasing and was the only point of clarification to iron out yesterday. We were encouraged to take time off by the owner, just get some friends to look after the place for the weekend. I intend to buy a double Kayak asap, have to get that long line out somehow I guess? We have seen a number of beaches/bays up that way in the past, it's a stunning area and the locals are really friendly. My last job in flooring is on the 23rd, then just need to tidy up a few things around here before the house goes on the market. Feeling is buzzing, and we both can't wait now.

PS: We LOVE scallops!
Pics are of Rangiputa/Matai Bay X 2 and Whatawhiwhi

[Paul in NZ]

Well done - sounds blimmin ideal really...

Been on my wish list to get up there for a kayak and a fish for a long time ...

[p.dath]

Well done Mark and Anne. It sounds like a very exciting new start. It will be so wonderful waking up in that environment everyday.

[insomnia01]

a retreat in the far north for bikers !! :2thumbsup well done you guys

[unstuck]

You lucky bastards. Change is a good thing, standing water stagnates. Go hard and have a blast.:Punk::Punk:

[Maha]

a retreat in the far north for bikers !! :2thumbsup well done you guys

We'll be promoting/marketing it as such yes, a few car clubs stop there also I believe. There is room for at least 25 bikes and still enough room to eat/drink and talk shyte, which flows as easy as the beer :confused:

[Akzle]

well, i haven't commented up until now....



and now i have.

[martybabe]

Congrats, what a marvelous new adventure. Good luck to you both x x

[swbarnett]

Congrats Mark and Anne! We're stoked for you.

Every time we've been there we've looked at the bay and thought "must bring the kayaks up some time". Now we have even more reason to do it.

[george formby]

Oh wait. I know someone not a million miles from Coopers beach with a boat...

[Kiwi Graham]

Hey congratulations on the move guys, living the dream eh. Well done :niceone:

[Mom]

So, I have resigned. I am about as popular as a cup of cold sick! Anyone know of an experienced PA/Office Manager available for an immediate start?

[bluninja]

It's funny resigning. Even when it's for positive reasons everybody tries to make you fell like you're letting the side down. So in the new job will you be Marks' manager? Or will he have to handle himself?

[Mom]

It's funny resigning. Even when it's for positive reasons everybody tries to make you fell like you're letting the side down. So in the new job will you be Marks' manager? Or will he have to handle himself?

No, I will be working for him this time :)

[Maha]

At last, I can say, well done you two! Awesome news Mark and Anne, better to hear you won't be bikeless boyo.
Gillian just picked up her fourth bike today, rode it home an all.

Thanks Mark, Anne basically talked me into keeping the bike.

Great news you fellas and certainly an idyllic spot to spend some time. Will you be accepting groups of motorcyclists?
Absolutely Rhys... Just that I wont be organising any more rides. That ends today sadly.

At least you won't have to update the website - it is already under new management!
I think that has been there since about August when the Temp took over?

Good luck dude. Pretty brave to jump into at this time of year but I'm sure you'll both manage.
The busiest time?...:eek: Lucky I enjoy cleaning.

Congratulations and all the best for the new move will be thinking of you guys. Cheers, Pip & John.
Thank you John, the decision was real easy in the end, it's what have wanted to do for a while now.

Cool, was looking for a place for 3 bikes doing a trip to Cape Reinga in Mid Feb. Sorted...
KBers get special treatment....a Maha hug upon arrival

Adventure bike time now is it Mark?:msn-wink:
Good on you both, sounds like a great life experience.
I would like that Al but sticking with the Suzuki for the moment, can't look beyond this time next year, lots to do between now and the end of Jan.

[Maha]

You lucky bastards. Change is a good thing, standing water stagnates. Go hard and have a blast.:Punk::Punk:
We feel extremely lucky to be given this opportunity, location location location!

Congrats, what a marvellous new adventure. Good luck to you both x x
Thanks Marty.... bring the port when you came up mate :yes:

Congrats Mark and Anne! We're stoked for you.
Every time we've been there we've looked at the bay and thought "must bring the kayaks up some time". Now we have even more reason to do it.
Cable Bay Kayak races? ... now let me think on that concept

Hey congratulations on the move guys, living the dream eh. Well done :niceone:
Being paid to live and work in such a wonderful part of the country is right up there Graham.

It's funny resigning. Even when it's for positive reasons everybody tries to make you fell like you're letting the side down. So in the new job will you be Marks' manager? Or will he have to handle himself?

I informed the people I contract to earlier (different scenario I know) and they we well supportive, saying that we doing the right thing etc. They are interest in buying the flooring gear we need to shift also..
It was said yesterday that they have a new lawn mower, I don't mow lawns, in fact, I loath the very idea of mowing lawns. But this has a throttle so no pushing, and it's a very small lawn area but I will still need a swim after each lap.

[swbarnett]

Cable Bay Kayak races? ... now let me think on that concept
I was reasonbly fast over distance at my peak. We haven't been out for a few years now and it shows in my girth. All the more incentive to get back to regular paddling and lose a few feet off the waist.

[Maha]

Bring Cake....:corn:
I'm looking to buy a Kayak and have it available for customers to use (conditions apply) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=673141490

[Maha]

Best of luck - enjoy telling the boss to shovit. Coopers beach is a stunning place.
The walking up the beach each morning has real appeal.

Great news and well done.
Coopers Beach is great!
Not an easier lifestyle, but probably a much better one.
I love the far north - got lots of cussies up there. Would like to sell here in WA and move over, but....we'll see.....
Are they Nga Puhi? I have the Hi-Ace to flog off for $1500

Good for you two!! May it all work out even better than you planned.
After a rather informal interview, it very much feels that way, the knot around my sternum area is fading..:yes:

Well done you Guys - beautiful spot! ~ when you need relievers, give us a holler
There are a few that have already stuck their hand up for that job...

:clap::clap::clap:

Well done you pair of giggling kids. You will make it a thriving, sort-after dstination in no time.

I'll hike up to say hi in Feb when over for the races.

A wonderful adventure Anne & Mark. I'm so shuffed for you both :love:


.... so when's the first mom & Maha party?? :whistle:

There is a spot just for you Cas, best view at the Motel.

[MSTRS]

Gobsmacked, me. But delighted to hear such great news, you two. :2thumbsup

[Newbi]

You will love it there it's totally gorgeous.
Well done to you both.

[cc rider]

There is a spot just for you Cas, best view at the Motel.Oh how sweet darlings :hug: Happy to do the mowing Mark... I actualy like it :yes:

I'm so tickled for the loveliest couple I've had the good fortune to meet via KB & my OC visits.

You are such open, sharing folk of your time & home with the various KB riff raff.

After a lifetime of hard work from you both, this is your time. We know Coopers Beach will be as much enriched by your involvement in the community as you will thrive in it's beautiful environment.

So how did puss take the news?

... you lucky lucky bastards :Punk:


PS Anne, I have discovered a new drink mix :drinkup: :blip:

[swbarnett]

Bring Cake....:corn:
Why of course (and/or some other goodies).


I'm looking to buy a Kayak and have it available for customers to use (conditions apply) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=673141490
That's not a kayak, it's a sit-on-top*. Be great for fishing though.



*I'm starting to sound like Katman - my bike is not a teapot!

[Mom]

Oh how sweet darlings :hug: Happy to do the mowing Mark... I actualy like it :yes:

I'm so tickled for the loveliest couple I've had the good fortune to meet via KB & my OC visits.

You are such open, sharing folk of your time & home with the various KB riff raff.

After a lifetime of hard work from you both, this is your time. We know Coopers Beach will be as much enriched by your involvement in the community as you will thrive in it's beautiful environment.

So how did puss take the news?

... you lucky lucky bastards :Punk:


PS Anne, I have discovered a new drink mix :drinkup: :blip:

It really did seem like a natural fit for us. The location is out of this world beautiful, I am a beach baby, nothing, but nothing beats bare feet on the beach. I had to laugh when the owner said it was busy and we would have to work hard during the season. Well I am looking forward to that sort of hard work given the job I currently do. Drink mix eh? :devil2:

[Swoop]

It is a stunning move and a great opportunity to take up!

I hope you both have a fabulous time up there. Semi-retirement already??

:cool:

[Mom]

Semi-retirement already??

:cool:

So it seems :D

Only damper for me personally is the way my boss is behaving. Yesterday grumpy and very unhappy, today it is simply ignore me all together, not even say goodmorning when I saw him first thing. I have seen the business manager and warned him I will simply walk if he does not pull his head in :tugger:

[yungatart]

So it seems :D

Only damper for me personally is the way my boss is behaving. Yesterday grumpy and very unhappy, today it is simply ignore me all together, not even say goodmorning when I saw him first thing. I have seen the business manager and warned him I will simply walk if he does not pull his head in :tugger:

Ignore it, for they are just jealous. Soon you will be gone and it won't matter then, so it shouldn't matter now.

All the best on your new adventures...fantastic shit!

[bluninja]

Sorry but I thought of the theme song to Sunburn 1979 was apt (I actually watched this at cinema...Farah was so hot to a teenage boy).

Opening line: Up in the morning and it's down to the beach....not sure about the chorus....You gotta get a little, get a little every day :eek5:


http://youtu.be/lbtW8KB7C8Y

[Swoop]

Only damper for me personally is the way my boss is behaving. Yesterday grumpy and very unhappy, today it is simply ignore me all together, not even say goodmorning when I saw him first thing. I have seen the business manager and warned him I will simply walk if he does not pull his head in :tugger:

Perhaps they would prefer to simply pay out your notification period and have you out of there faster? Might be a suggestion to them if said boss is having his period?

[cynna]

i have a work hoilday cottage booked up in coopers beach for a few days in feb. have never heard of the place before but it looks quite nice

[george formby]

Re Kayaks. An acquaintance here in the Bay rents them out on the beach & always seems to have a few up for sale. The shack across the road from Alfresco's. He's Dutch so don't expect a massive bargain. Used to be a very keen biker, too.
Ewes no where me is if you want me to ask.

As posted above I'm jaw dropped, too. Great move, though. Mega even.

[Maha]

Re Kayaks. An acquaintance here in the Bay rents them out on the beach & always seems to have a few up for sale. The shack across the road from Alfresco's. He's Dutch so don't expect a massive bargain. Used to be a very keen biker, too.
Ewes no where me is if you want me to ask.

As posted above I'm jaw dropped, too. Great move, though. Mega even.

Mint, I am after a double, probably need to buy seats/wheels? interested to know the $'s he may ask...(is his name Roel?)
Yeah the thought of all has almost sunk all the way in Mark... we first spoke about the possibility of what we are doing when Graeme & Irene left but it wasn't a happening thing, the owner had already employed someone before we emailed her about it. We spoke to Nari about it at Labour weekend and again (Mark Waters also) when we were up there in Nov.. Nari was going to resign feb/march next year which would have been the better scenario. But we'll take it either way, it's just going to happen several weeks earlier.

[Maha]

i have a work hoilday cottage booked up in coopers beach for a few days in feb. have never heard of the place before but it looks quite nice

Stroll along for a beer, happy hour is from 4pm...:niceone:

[Mom]

Perhaps they would prefer to simply pay out your notification period and have you out of there faster? Might be a suggestion to them if said boss is having his period?

Period? I think he has entered full blown menopause FFS! I am required to give 3 weeks notice. That makes my last day at "work" the 6th January. We close down on Dec 24th and reopen Jan 6th. I can appreciate the crap timing and everything, so I offered to go back and work a couple of weeks in January to help him out, but that wont be a happening thing the way things are going. I don't want to leave on bad terms, but not one little word did he speak to me today, infact at one stage he had to walk past me and he grunted in annoyance if you please. I have worked too hard and done so much for the company to be treated like that because I am leaving and did not give him a few months notice (he told me I should have done that on Monday, and then I should tell our new boss we cant start for another month or so until he replaces me). I will work out the rest of the year, until close down and then leave. Sad fucker LOL!


i have a work hoilday cottage booked up in coopers beach for a few days in feb. have never heard of the place before but it looks quite nice

I see Mark beat me to it:)

[Timmeh:P]

Can I please use your shower?

[Reckless]

Congrats to you both! You have done a lot for bikers in general!
Looks like a great choice!!!

[Maha]

Can I please use your shower?

Unit 7 shower is blocked, you know anything about that Tim?


Congrats to you both! You have done a lot for bikers in general!
Looks like a great choice!!!

Thanks Rick, my 'flooring body' can now relax a bit. A whole change of pace that we can be in control of.

[Reckless]

Thanks Rick, my 'flooring body' can now relax a bit. A whole change of pace that we can be in control of.


To be honest being a project manager in the high pressure world of shopfitting :( I'm BLOODY jealous of your life's wisdom!!

PS tell MOM her bosses shit is his shit! you can look after the motel for a day on Jan 6th then its Motel heaven for you both :)

[Flip]

Good on ya.

I trust you don't mind if the old wanker on the fucking harley drops in and stays next time I am going past. Prob February.

[Pumba]

Sounds awesome guys. Good luck to you. Might be a good reason to have a trip up north with the family at some stage.

[pritch]

Besst wishes to you both for the new venture. You'll be able to tell us if it really is the winterless north.

[ellipsis]

...you will meet me and my girl too, before the days grow short...the Far North is a fairly magical place for me, but I have only ever seen it from the seaward side,in the main...was a fishing nut in days gone by...caught most of my most memorable fish up there...always said I would like to look at the sea up there, with a rod in my hand and a rock under me one day...cool...

[cc rider]

Anne.. As you walk out the door for the last time...
say... "I supose a reference is out of the question?" :rofl:

[Mom]

Anne.. As you walk out the door for the last time...
say... "I supose a reference is out of the question?" :rofl:

I came home yesterday to so many messages of congratulations and encouragement, an email from one of the shops Mark works for who are throwing a farewell do at the Bridgey for him and it really sharpened how I was feeling about things where I work.

This is the email I sent my boss last night. He is going to be apoplectic today but I just don't care, it is only another 4.5 days working for him, I can cope with that.

Hi Boss

I have just experienced the worst 2 days of employment at ????????? I have ever had.

Handing in my notice was a really difficult thing for me to do, I knew it would be a shock for you, given the timing and my leave commitments, it was probably the worst timing I could have come up with. It was not planned that way at all.

I never expected such a bad reaction from you though. I honestly thought you would be brassed off, but utterly supportive of the move we are making, and the reasons we are making it.

I am really proud of all the work I have done for your company, and actually feel I am leaving it in far better heart and condition than when I started. I hope you feel the same way.

I am utterly gutted by the way you have behaved since I told you what was happening.

I dont leave places I have been employed on a bad note, or with a shadow over my head. I sincerely hope leaving ??????????? wont be any different.

I am formally confirming the verbal notice I gave you on Monday morning. I am giving you 3 weeks notice as required under my contract. I wont be returning in the New Year. I need to be looking forward.

I started working for you with no training, I have no doubt there is someone like me just waiting in the wings to come and work at ???????????????. Sink or swim! Worked for us...

Be excited for us as we enter a new phase in our lives!

I hope that the next few days can be a happy/sad/funny/weird/crazy ??????????? time and not the quiet, non speaking, grumpy, pissed off time the last couple of days have been.

Thanks for trying to understand a bit better.

I am going to miss you lot! Your kids... Your beautiful wife...

Anne

[swbarnett]

I came home yesterday to so many messages of congratulations and encouragement, an email from one of the shops Mark works for who are throwing a farewell do at the Bridgey for him and it really sharpened how I was feeling about things where I work.

This is the email I sent my boss last night. He is going to be apoplectic today but I just don't care, it is only another 4.5 days working for him, I can cope with that.

....
Good on ya Anne. It's never good to leave on a sour note.

[Stirts]

WOW, looking at those photos of your future living conditions...I am uber jealous!!

All the very best in your new adventure!!!

[Swoop]

WOW, looking at those photos of your future living conditions...I am uber jealous!!

There is one thing I can't figure out though...

Someone LEFT that place to create this employment opportunity!
Were they nutso or something? LEAVING paradise?:crazy:

[Kendoll]

Brilliant, looks absolutely stunning.

We will be definitely planning a trip up your way now we know there's bike-friendly accom :yes:

[Maha]

WOW, looking at those photos of your future living conditions...I am uber jealous!!

All the very best in your new adventure!!!
I guess it can be a tad shitty during the colder months but, we'll still be living at the beach. The owner said that we could (if we wanted to) close the place for a month and go on holiday...perhaps stay in unit 8?


There is one thing I can't figure out though...

Someone LEFT that place to create this employment opportunity!
Were they nutso or something? LEAVING paradise?:crazy:

The lady there now is 70 and she is there on her own, I don't think she ever intended staying that long, she took over around August when the previous managers vacated and moved to Te Awamutu.


Brilliant, looks absolutely stunning.

We will be definitely planning a trip up your way now we know there's bike-friendly accom :yes:

It's a great place to use as a base camp for a few days, so many good roads to had up there for day trips.

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Coopers+Beach,+Northland&daddr=Ahipara,+Northland+to:Kohukohu,+Northland+to :Mangamuka,+Northland+to:-35.1249631,173.3385519+to:Fairburn+Road,+Kaitaia+t o:Taipa,+Northland&hl=en&sll=-35.135773,173.377476&sspn=0.116518,0.264187&geocode=FVoO6v0dSIZXCilpjS-De4EJbTGgsaJDYe8ABQ%3BFfVT5_0d-BtSCinJCQbpYg4JbTFAsaJDYe8ABQ%3BFVlz5P0dABhYCimNID sT6mYJbTEQs6JDYe8ABQ%3BFRW95v0dmANYCilFNcfiJn0JbTE A3qJDYe8ABQ%3BFR0J6P0dt-9UCilXxVGHRXEJbTHQzIEGYe8AEw%3BFbg-6P0dz5tVCimxQWX3KHcJbTGqAcGO4804Ow%3BFXII6v0dVtdXC imHkzrwZIAJbTEQ36JDYe8ABQ&oq=Taipa&mra=ls&via=4&t=m&z=11

Ok it's only 200kms but the Pub at Kohukohu serves up a mean feed and then stop at the Bush Fairy Dairy for a sublime ice cream on the Fairburn road.

Another ride about the same distance.. https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Coopers+Beach,+Northland&daddr=Kaitaia,+Northland+to:Mangamuka,+Northland+t o:Puketotara+Road,+Waipapa+to:Matauri+Bay+Road,+Ma tauri+Bay+to:Wainui+Road,+Whangaroa,+Northland+to: Coopers+Beach,+Northland&hl=en&sll=-35.035057,173.852806&sspn=0.116662,0.264187&geocode=FVoO6v0dSIZXCilpjS-De4EJbTGgsaJDYe8ABQ%3BFe4m6P0dZ9pTCintANJ9SXcJbTGw 0aJDYe8ABQ%3BFRW95v0dmANYCilFNcfiJn0JbTEA3qJDYe8AB Q%3BFQ1W5v0d-HxdCik3cwxMHcYLbTF9-P14u-D3LQ%3BFUJD6f0dZYJdCild5Lz5OssLbTHgZ_AvCTqfBA%3BFQ 2H6f0d5C5cCil3j2DaFjMKbTEw1azPS_n6Rg%3BFVoO6v0dSIZ XCilpjS-De4EJbTGgsaJDYe8ABQ&oq=coopers&mra=ls&t=m&z=11
Then there is always the cape and back...260kms.

[oldrider]

When something sounds too good to be true .... it usually is! :eek5: . So they say! :psst:

However ... Years ago I thought Mrs O/r sounded too good to be true and I got a great deal there! :love: ... Kia Kaha Ki Mia and good luck! :niceone:

[george formby]

Good on ya.

I trust you don't mind if an old wanker on a fucking harley drops in and stays next time he is going past. Prob February.

I hope Maha & Mom know you, otherwise that's a very broad description.



My apologies for any offence. Hard not to poke fun at stereotypes. You can give me a damned good thrashing if we should meet. My next lunch break is in February.

[Maha]

I hope Maha & Mom know you, otherwise that's a very broad description.



My apologies for any offence. Hard not to poke fun at stereotypes. You can give me a damned good thrashing if we should meet. My next lunch break is in February.

The chap who mows our lawns has a double Kayak with seats, we can have it for $600, if it fits in the van then all good.

[george formby]

I guess it can shit during the colder months but, we'll still be living at the beach. The owner said that we could (if we wanted to) close the place for a month and go on holiday...perhaps stay in unit 8?




Furrily enough, the winters are my favourite up here. Still get plenty of good weather, when the rest of the country is being hammered by southerlies we have blue skies, light to no breeze, gin clear water, no traffic, clean roads & low 20's temperatures.
The pace of life changes & you go on to local time, plenty of time to chat, socialise, make plans, bullshit & do the garden without steaming your nuts off.

Anne, if your boss is still packing a sad at how tough his New Year will be after your e-mail, get him a dummy (pacifier) for Christmas. Send it to his wife to give him.

[bluninja]

The chap who mows our lawns has a double Kayak with seats, we can have it for $600, if it fits in the van then all good.

Will you need to get one of the seats lowered for Anne? :msn-wink:

[Gremlin]

Will you need to get one of the seats lowered for Anne? :msn-wink:
No need to be mean. They've already thrown out the paddling pool...

[Swoop]

Will you need to get one of the seats lowered for Anne? :msn-wink:
Eh?
Feet don't need to touch the ground/water. Perhaps a booster cushion to enjoy the view though?

*runs away to get dustbin lid to use as a defensive shield*

[Bikemad]

well done M&M...........will be doin a trip up to the cape before the summers gone...........will be in touch

[Mom]

Anne, if your boss is still packing a sad at how tough his New Year will be after your e-mail, get him a dummy (pacifier) for Christmas. Send it to his wife to give him.

We had a bit of a meeting this morning and have reached an uneasy truce on his part. Apparently the reason he did not speak to me at all yesterday was he had no reason to, and had nothing he needed to say to me, he was busy "training" my assistant and his project manager to do my job :rofl: He reviewed my to do list and made everything on it A+ priority. The chances of me getting any of it done are remote given the 3.5 days I have left working for him :wacko:


Will you need to get one of the seats lowered for Anne? :msn-wink:

Oi! tight buns! You'll keep


No need to be mean. They've already thrown out the paddling pool...

*snigger


Eh?
Feet don't need to touch the ground/water. Perhaps a booster cushion to enjoy the view though?

*runs away to get dustbin lid to use as a defensive shield*

Oh, you lot are just plain meany bums!

:spanking:

[Mom]

well done M&M...........will be doin a trip up to the cape before the summers gone...........will be in touch

It will be great to meet you!

[george formby]

No need to be mean. They've already thrown out the paddling pool...

Hmmmm, I was trying to get into the shed the other day & one of the things impeding my progress was a Speights paddling pool. Will donate to a good home. Only used once by 3 waitresses, 1 Serbian, 2 German, when we filled it with Baileys, Vodka & Kahlua in the hope of filming our first porno. Still hoping but I think Whatuwhiwhi Presents is still a registered company.
Ah, the Far North, a place where your imagination can get the better of you. And home to sticky, vomiting hospo staff.:banana:

[stify]

good luck on the new adventure, looks like a mint spot...might come visit after summer all going well

[Mom]

good luck on the new adventure, looks like a mint spot...might come visit after summer all going well

Been ages since I have hugged you...

[Akzle]

yous gon' bee my naybuhhz cuz!
:hug:

[stify]

Been ages since I have hugged you...

tell you what...I'll bring the family...you can hug the lot...but you gota watch my little boy.... he's a mean hugger

[admenk]

Do they have any wild lions up there?

[Mom]

Do they have any wild lions up there?

I don't know, you could chase the Urenui ones up there though if you wanted too :lol:

[cc rider]

Do they have any wild lions up there?... cause there are tame ones? :scratch:

[Daffyd]

Good news! All the best to both of you. Will be a "must stop" when I bring my wife out to show her NZ.

[Qkkid]

:msn-wink: Congrats on your new adventure :cool:
Regards Steve/Dawn

[MarkH]

Congrats Mom & Maha, I hope this change brings you much happiness (and much less stress than Auckland).

So, is the Cape Reinga ride on next year?
Will there be a good deal for those tenting?
I'm wondering if you can book it out with a bunch of bikers would that allow you to go on the ride - i.e. no other guests to look after for that weekend?

[gijoe1313]

Good to see that good things can happen to good people who work so hard! Looking forward to seeing the place when you've settled in a bit! :niceone:

[admenk]

... cause there are tame ones? :scratch:

Haven't you heard of Parsley?

[bluninja]

Haven't you heard of Parsley?
A strange place, Taranaki. Tame lions and carnivorous choocks....they flock together and harass poor dogs trying to eat their raw meat and bones (the chooks, not the lions).

[admenk]

Rooooooaaarrrr.......

[MyGSXF]

Excellent news!!! :2thumbsup My oldest is now based at the KariKari Peninsula.. so even more of an excuse to come for a roadtrip!!! :wings:

[george formby]

Excellent news!!! :2thumbsup My oldest is now based at the KariKari Peninsula.. so even more of an excuse to come for a roadtrip!!! :wings:

Carrington?

[MyGSXF]

Carrington?

Yes.. In the process of training to b a Chef.. :)

[Mom]

Carrington?


Yes.. In the process of training to b a Chef.. :)

What a lovely spot!

[Maha]

Excellent news!!! :2thumbsup My oldest is now based at the KariKari Peninsula.. so even more of an excuse to come for a roadtrip!!! :wings:
Hard to beat the far north when it comes to down to a lifestyle choice, the Naki/Whitanga/Hahei and perhaps somewhere around the East Cape also have appeal.... Horowhenua at a stretch, central Hawkes Bay?


Carrington?

Was thinking about flying in when next in the area...that's the retreat just north of Whatawhiwhi right?

[george formby]

What a lovely spot!
Was exec chef up there back in the day, title did not do the job justice.
Mind blowing place to live if you have the merest hint of outdoors about you. I used to get home to my batch after work & go boogie boarding at mid night, the worse for wear. Biggest thing was paranoia,,, "did something just bump me?"
By February there should be algae in the water that fluoresce when you swim through them, again, a great thing to do the worse for wear with a mask & snorkel, it's like a scene from starwars, lights bursting before your eyes.
Good luck to your son, it's a tough job to get good at.

Oh, shagging guests is a no no. Nothing worse than having your underpants & shirt handed in at reception the next morning.:nya:
No waitresses either, naughty. Wait until they hand in there notice....:woohoo:

[Mom]

No waitresses either, naughty. Wait until they hand in there notice....:woohoo:

So no rooting the cleaner then, even if he is really cute :o ?

Now that sucks...

[george formby]

So no rooting the cleaner then, even if he is really cute :o ?

Now that sucks...

No. Just the opposite, just means anybody else would cause no end of trouble.
Be aware that Doubtless Bay is the dogging & swinging Capital of NZ. Country music hotspot, too.

[Berries]

Oh, shagging guests is a no no. Nothing worse than having your underpants & shirt handed in at reception the next morning.:nya:
I did two years in the kitchens on Hi De Hi holiday parks. Shagging guests was the only thing that got us through the season - it was the best way to get clean towels.

[matrox02]

Most wonderful news! just means when i next visit i know ill be in really good hands!

[Mom]

After emails and phone calls, a lengthy discussion, an offer of employment for $$ that were acceptable, being given an employment contract to add anything we wanted included in it and arrangements to meet the following weekend to sign everything off we made a commitment to change our lives.
I quit my job, Mark closed down his flooring business and we put our house on the market.

Exciting times.

That was until we re-met the owner of the San Marino the following weekend. She had picked up the goal posts and moved them to a place we were not prepared to go. Long story short, there was no longer a management job available, we could however purchase the lease from her. Not really an option but we thought to have a look at the books to see if there was any money to be made, she could not give us them until Jan 6th, she was leaving on Jan 8th so we would have had 2 days to carry out any form of due diligence.

Lots of things were said in an effort to convince us to take the lease, none of which she could substantiate, we should just trust her?

Quite gutting to be fair. However, quite liberating as well. We had made the decision to make changes, nothing changes there, just the location will be different. We are currently unemployed beach bums, who are actively seeking a job in a motel/holiday park location somewhere in NZ. North is preferred, but we have applied in Kapiti, Taranaki and Auckland at this stage.

Once the house sells and if we are still beach bums we will be buying a camper bus and travelling around hunting work. Chur.

[caseye]

Anne, Mark, keep having fun and fuck the bitch!
That sucks, but the ability to carry on and make the most of it is what makes people what and who they are.
Heads up and make sure that bus can tow a trailer, fer dee biks!

[yungatart]

Damn, that sux!

Be successful and happy despite the setback!
Camper van, eh? Couple of longhaired layabouts...:cool:

[unstuck]

Bummer, at least you guys have good attitudes to life, so you will be fine. What an adventure, have fun.:Punk::Punk:

[Laava]

beach bums .

You could move into a caravan in mangapai? You'll never have to pay money to the govt ever again.

[Ocean1]

Sounds like a bit of luck to me, anyone who behaves like that wrt even a verbal agreement wouldn't scruple to neglect to pay you when the inevitable light occupancy week occurred.

As a matter of interest what were her reasons for not producing the accounts?

[Hobbyhorse]

Stick with it guys and it will all come right for you. Thumbs up for the camper ... we have a 7 metre Toyota Coaster which really works well for us.

[Bikemad]

thats a bit of a bummer but sounds like you guys are taking it all in ya stride...........rest assured i will NEVER stay at the San Marino in the future......feel free to let the cow know but i guess she wouldn't give a monkeys anyway

[Edbear]

After emails and phone calls, a lengthy discussion, an offer of employment for $$ that were acceptable, being given an employment contract to add anything we wanted included in it and arrangements to meet the following weekend to sign everything off we made a commitment to change our lives.
I quit my job, Mark closed down his flooring business and we put our house on the market.

Exciting times.

That was until we re-met the owner of the San Marino the following weekend. She had picked up the goal posts and moved them to a place we were not prepared to go. Long story short, there was no longer a management job available, we could however purchase the lease from her. Not really an option but we thought to have a look at the books to see if there was any money to be made, she could not give us them until Jan 6th, she was leaving on Jan 8th so we would have had 2 days to carry out any form of due diligence.

Lots of things were said in an effort to convince us to take the lease, none of which she could substantiate, we should just trust her?

Quite gutting to be fair. However, quite liberating as well. We had made the decision to make changes, nothing changes there, just the location will be different. We are currently unemployed beach bums, who are actively seeking a job in a motel/holiday park location somewhere in NZ. North is preferred, but we have applied in Kapiti, Taranaki and Auckland at this stage.

Once the house sells and if we are still beach bums we will be buying a camper bus and travelling around hunting work. Chur.

Goodonyer! Never be that trusting! We'd love to do the same, but don't want to sell up to do it, just get the camper and go see NZ.


Damn, that sux!

Be successful and happy despite the setback!
Camper van, eh? Couple of longhaired layabouts...:cool:

Sounds like fun, or would be if Mark had hair...


Stick with it guys and it will all come right for you. Thumbs up for the camper ... we have a 7 metre Toyota Coaster which really works well for us.

About the best! is it the 4lt turbo model?

[bluninja]

God job I didn't book in for Easter. I may have some decisions of my own to make soon, perhaps not as life changing as yours, but scary and liberating at the same time when I look at where things are going, if I choose to do nothing.

My granddaughter is now 8 weeks old and so happy and cheerful. That, riding bikes, and cuddles with the missus are what's keeping me going.

Wishing you more success in the weeks ahead.

[MSTRS]

That kinda sux, Anne. But if the change of pace/location/activity was the reason, then no harm no foul really. Because it will just be something else now. And all will be fine in the long run. You may even go for a swim....

[admenk]

Sounds like your good sense won the day, a bit disappointing for now, but who knows what exciting opportunity is just around the corner.......there's always Lion hunting in Urenui.

[nerrrd]

Sounds dodgy as and you're well clear of her. Hope her motel carries on slipping into the sea with her in it (couldn't help but notice a definite beach-ward slant on the ground floor unit I used...or maybe that was just an after-effect from the slope in my tent...or sunburn-induced heat stroke.)

Anyway it just gives a chance for something better to come along :2thumbsup. PS rode some gravel today all on my lonesome, it was scary and exhilarating all at the same time, a few tight turns where i didn't have a clue what to do so I just slowed down and kept going. For you guys this'll be easy :).

[swbarnett]

Major bummer!

Sounds like you guys have it all in perspective.

Good luck with whatever you end up doing.

(from Boots as well)

[george formby]

Arse! We wuz heading up for a visit toady but Miss no show no showed & I had to work.

Sucks that you have been led on like that. What is the name of the owner, PM if you want?

I have to say that the books would not be spectacular. It's a short season up there & getting shorter.

Jas has offered to do you a package deal on our house in Haruru & her internet / printing business.

Just over the horizon there may be a couple of opportunities for care taking positions round here. Maintaining the property of a wealthy person. You get your own house & a pretty good salary. No bills either. Usually a new car is part of the deal & big sheds with lots of toys, too. Probably need to drive boats as well. The owners are usually only around for a couple of months over the year.

I only received your txt a day or so ago. My personal phone has been redundant since i got the work one. Sorry for not replying.
I've resigned any hoo. It's rubbish.

2014, all change! :clap:

[Maha]

Arse! We wuz heading up for a visit toady but Miss no show no showed & I had to work.

Sucks that you have been led on like that. What is the name of the owner, PM if you want?

I have to say that the books would not be spectacular. It's a short season up there & getting shorter.

Jas has offered to do you a package deal on our house in Haruru & her internet / printing business.

Just over the horizon there may be a couple of opportunities for care taking positions round here. Maintaining the property of a wealthy person. You get your own house & a pretty good salary. No bills either. Usually a new car is part of the deal & big sheds with lots of toys, too. Probably need to drive boats as well. The owners are usually only around for a couple of months over the year.

I only received your txt a day or so ago. My personal phone has been redundant since i got the work one. Sorry for not replying.
I've resigned any hoo. It's rubbish.

2014, all change! :clap:

Sounds a bit of us Mark & we would certainly be interested in a job of that nature. Must have a catch up soon, we are at camp until the 18th, home for four days to clean the house out, put it on the market and then back here for long weekend. We have a game plan, but like all games, the rules can change without notice.

There is small camp ground on Puketona road that looked an ok place to settle for a bit, as is the one at Omapere but that's a bit isolated. We were in Paihia on Thursday, parked outside your old place of work (the interent café)

[unstuck]

Shame you dont want to come south, the catlins is an awesome area.http://www.trademe.co.nz/jobs/hospitality-tourism/housekeeping/listing-684968933.htm

[george formby]

What's the hap with your bikes? Figured out I become part of the great unwashed on 25th Jan & intend doin some rollin.

The care taking jobs are never advertised & rather special, in every sense. Two "maybe's, thinkin of's" have cropped up recently. If they bare fruit I will let you know.

If you get stuck for options you can stay here & do some "woofing".

It also crossed my mind that after the school hols you could have a wee jaunt at "The Farm".

[Grashopper]

Bummer to hear that. Seems like it wasn't supposed to be, but I'm sure you'll find something interesting quickly. (And not so far away.)

Or, now would be a wonderful time to do a motorbike tour around the world. Then write a book about it of course, to finance the next tour. Well that's the theory at least :)

[george formby]

Bummer to hear that. Seems like it wasn't supposed to be, but I'm sure you'll find something interesting quickly. (And not so far away.)

Or, now would be a wonderful time to do a motorbike tour around the world. Then write a book about it of course, to finance the next tour. Well that's the theory at least :)

Oh yeah! I could just about afford to get my bike fettled, get it over to Aus & do my dream Simpson Desert ride. Then come home on a piece of drift wood & beg for food into my retirement. It has a lot of appeal. Not being sarcastic, I mean it. If I was single I would probably do it. Already asked the girlfriend to have a go. Yeah? Naaaah. Not sure about the drift wood bit.

[Tazz]

Oh yeah! I could just about afford to get my bike fettled, get it over to Aus & do my dream Simpson Desert ride. Then come home on a piece of drift wood & beg for food into my retirement. It has a lot of appeal. Not being sarcastic, I mean it. If I was single I would probably do it. Already asked the girlfriend to have a go. Yeah? Naaaah. Not sure about the drift wood bit.

Turtle raft it. Bitches love turtles ;)

[george formby]

Turtle raft it. Bitches love turtles ;)

What are the prevailing winds across the Tassie in summer?:lol:

[jafar]

What are the prevailing winds across the Tassie in summer?:lol:

West to east, that is why we get all the smoke when aussie has a bushfire. ;)

[Tazz]

What are the prevailing winds across the Tassie in summer?:lol:

Winds? Pffft! Winds are for the needy. You underestimate the awesomeness that is the mighty turtle.


http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1660/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1660R-16557.jpg

:p

[haydes55]

Winds? Pffft! Winds are for the needy. You underestimate the awesomeness that is the mighty turtle.



[:p





I think I'm one of only a handful of people in NZ who have actually ridden a turtle.

Me and a friend were snorkeling by green island, great barrier up in Cairns. I found a turtle, about 45cm wide, fairly big. My friends phone was in a waterproof case, so we took turns videoing each other playing with the turtle, petting its shell etc. Then he took ahold of it's shell as it slowly swam. I got a bit of video of that, then I gave the phone to him and had a ride as well. It was a very slow ride, and I can't hold my breath long, but a turtle has pulled me through the water.

I win.

[Maha]

What's the hap with your bikes? Figured out I become part of the great unwashed on 25th Jan & intend doin some rollin.

The care taking jobs are never advertised & rather special, in every sense. Two "maybe's, thinkin of's" have cropped up recently. If they bare fruit I will let you know.

If you get stuck for options you can stay here & do some "woofing".

It also crossed my mind that after the school hols you could have a wee jaunt at "The Farm".

My bike is on TM (it has not seen the light of day since the Cape ride) if it sells? it sells, if not? I will keep it. Seems a shame to have such a bike, not doing what it was built for. A motel management job will mean the status quo on the riding front, so I hope it sells.
Think I might bring it back to the camp next weekend.


Bummer to hear that. Seems like it wasn't supposed to be, but I'm sure you'll find something interesting quickly. (And not so far away.)

Or, now would be a wonderful time to do a motorbike tour around the world. Then write a book about it of course, to finance the next tour. Well that's the theory at least :)

I like your thinking, what a dream that would be, people paying to read my crap...:woohoo:

[mashman]

Shit. Sorry to hear about your turn of bad luck. If it's any consolation, a mate of mine back in the UK did something similar. They moved up norf to take over a site and started the handover only to find that about 10 weeks in the "owners" had decided not to sell. However, about 14 months later he found another one, not where he wanted, but from what I hear he's loving it. Keep on keeping on, there are happy endings... and much less messy than the massage type ones.

[george formby]

Shit. Sorry to hear about your turn of bad luck. If it's any consolation, a mate of mine back in the UK did something similar. They moved up norf to take over a site and started the handover only to find that about 10 weeks in the "owners" had decided not to sell. However, about 14 months later he found another one, not where he wanted, but from what I hear he's loving it. Keep on keeping on, there are happy endings... and much less messy than the massage type ones.

Yup, if you step into the unknown with a good attitude ultimately you tend to get a great reward. Fortune favours the bold.

Maha, you need something you can get dirty when you ride it. No, really, you do.

[unstuck]

Yup, if you step into the unknown with a good attitude ultimately you tend to get a great reward. Fortune favours the bold.



As Dave Hester would say " YUUUP".

[Maha]

We have a job interview on Sunday (Motel Management) our CV was sent on Sunday and he rang today. Thankfully he rang Anne's phone and not mine, I have more of a ''yeah na na sweet as all good'' phone manner:blink:

[swbarnett]

We have a job interview on Sunday (Motel Management) our CV was sent on Sunday and he rang today. Thankfully he rang Anne's phone and not mine, I have more of a ''yeah na na sweet as all good'' phone manner:blink:
Good luck. Hope all goes well.

[Maha]

Well, unemployment was short lived! We applied for a job at the Parklane Motor Inn http://www.parklane.co.nz/index.php and went for an interview on Sunday. We have just been offered the job! 60 applicants and we were short listed to 5 couples and the only ones with no previous experience. Start date Feb 24th. Excited does not even cover it at the moment!

[Edbear]

Well, unemployment was short lived! We applied for a job at the Parklane Motor Inn http://www.parklane.co.nz/index.php and went for an interview on Sunday. We have just been offered the job! 60 applicants and we were short listed to 5 couples and the only ones with no previous experience. Start date Feb 24th. Excited does not even cover it at the moment!

Congwatulations! :2thumbsup Not too far to travel, either.

[bluninja]

That's great news. So happy for you both.

[Maha]

Congwatulations! :2thumbsup Not too far to travel, either.
Real easy to find us Ed, close to Cycletreads, and I think I will now NOT sell my bike.



That's great news. So happy for you both.

Did I mention it has a pool?.. I can clean a pool!

[Edbear]

Real easy to find us Ed, close to Cycletreads, and I think I will now NOT sell my bike.

Did I mention it has a pool?.. I can clean a pool!

LOL!!! Yup!

[Hobbyhorse]

Great news guys .... congratulations.

[Grashopper]

Awesome news. I'm so happy for you. :)

[Laava]

Real easy to find us Ed, close to Cycletreads, and I think I will now NOT sell my bike!

Fuck, I was just about to hit the buy now too!
pt.


Good one guys, hope it all goes well for you. Damn that was fast!.

[swbarnett]

Well, unemployment was short lived! We applied for a job at the Parklane Motor Inn http://www.parklane.co.nz/index.php and went for an interview on Sunday. We have just been offered the job! 60 applicants and we were short listed to 5 couples and the only ones with no previous experience. Start date Feb 24th. Excited does not even cover it at the moment!
Contgratulations. Irene and I are stoked for you.

[BigAl]

Good news Maha...... free use of a 1200 whilst staying?:shifty:

[Maha]

Great news guys .... congratulations.
Thanks Rhys.. a two month holiday between jobs is quite ok.

Awesome news. I'm so happy for you. :)
Anne was seen running down the hallway when she got off the phone, big smile attached to her face as well... yeah we are happy.

Fuck, I was just about to hit the buy now too!
pt.

Good one guys, hope it all goes well for you. Damn that was fast!.

They must have made a quick decision, we were going to have to wait till the end of this week to find out if the job was ours.


Contgratulations. Irene and I are stoked for you.
Thanks guys... sad part is, no more L's Angels rides.

Good news Maha...... free use of a 1200 whilst staying?:shifty:

1250 Al.. our day starts at 6:45am, may not get a lot of ride time in (nothing new there) but we do get 25 hrs per week relief from reception plus enough time off per month to perhaps get away for a night or two at our favourite northland beach, which (weather permitting) will be on the bikes.

[swbarnett]

Thanks guys... sad part is, no more L's Angels rides.
Maybe someone else can organise them and fit them around your allowed time off?

[Mom]

Wow! What a day! I cant seem to wipe the grin off my face :D

I am flabbergasted to be honest, and just a wee little bit nervous at the same time. Luckily Mark and I actually like one another. The managers accommodation is 3 bedrooms, and there is a place to park our bikes which I am very happy about. It might not quite be the moonlight walks on the beach lifestyle we were looking at to begin with, but it is one hell of a way to learn the business.

[caseye]

Great news guys. Ah Anne, Taka has a beach, just no sand .

[unstuck]

Great news guys. Ah Anne, Taka has a beach, just no sand .

They used to bring sand down from Tomorata and pakiri for takapuna and mission bay beaches, I thought.:Punk:

[oldrider]

Good luck and best wishes to Anne and Mark!

[Swoop]

It might not quite be the moonlight walks on the beach lifestyle we were looking at to begin with, but it is one hell of a way to learn the business.
It's a bloody good location with a "close to the beach" but not quite living on the edge of the northland beach, approach to it. Sadly it has Takapuna yuppy-dom attached to it...

A lot of transient business-types presumably?

Hope it all goes well, AND being close to Cycletreads there will be added attraction o you and also some clients!
:woohoo::scooter:

[Mom]

It's a bloody good location with a "close to the beach" but not quite living on the edge of the northland beach, approach to it. Sadly it has Takapuna yuppy-dom attached to it...

A lot of transient business-types presumably?

Hope it all goes well, AND being close to Cycletreads there will be added attraction o you and also some clients!
:woohoo::scooter:

It has been described to us as a corporate motel, so I anticipate suits and high heels, and the odd hooker :rofl:

The beach is very close, so that is good, I was really surprised how quiet it actually was given the volume of traffic about the place.

The owner said the hits on his website were way up yesterday, a large number of hits from the domain kiwibiker :shutup:

Good shit. I booked to do my Bar Managers course today, I have to obtain a General Managers License as it has an on license for the mini-bars. The place even has an elevator. I will let Mark service the bars in that tower, being kind to his knees you see :love:

[Swoop]

I will let Mark service the bars in that tower, being kind to his knees you see :love:
Perhaps get him a nice Maid's outfit?:blip:

[Owl]

Good luck and best wishes to Anne and Mark!

I second that, just at a lower volume!

[Maha]

Perhaps get him a nice Maid's outfit?:blip:

.....you mean another one?

[Maha]

Great news guys. Ah Anne, Taka has a beach, just no sand .

The beach looks fine to me Mark...this view is a minutes walk down Rewiti road.

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Takapuna+Beach+Boat+Ramp,+Auckland&hl=en&ll=-36.791828,174.778662&spn=0.007131,0.016512&sll=-36.742572,174.856537&sspn=3.653223,8.453979&oq=takapuna+beach&hq=Takapuna+Beach+Boat+Ramp,&hnear=Auckland&t=h&z=17

[Swoop]

.....you mean another one?
Presumably the old one wore out from too much use?:scratch:











:blip:

[Goblin]

Oh what a bugga! Maybe a blessing in disguise though. One door closes and more will open. All the best to you both.:msn-wink:

Only just found this thread...been a bit of a rollercoaster eh.

[Mom]

Oh what a bugga! Maybe a blessing in disguise though. One door closes and more will open. All the best to you both.:msn-wink:

Only just found this thread...been a bit of a rollercoaster eh.

We had to make a call to back ourselves when the San Marino job fell over, I was actually amazed how easy it actually was to say stuff it! Go forwards, not back.

[george formby]

We had to make a call to back ourselves when the San Marino job fell over, I was actually amazed how easy it actually was to say stuff it! Go forwards, not back.

That's my philosophy. My last day tomorrow & no job to go too. Worried? Nyet. I will wake up on Saturday a much happier camper with new eyes to view my opportunities. Positively frothing with vim & vigour.
Necessity is the mother of invention, a journey of a thousand leagues starts with one step, ect ect.

I bet not once do you wish you were back 6 months ago. A chocolate fish or jar of plum jam maybe.

Oh. Congratulations! Kinda the opposite of what you hoped for but in many ways a much better opportunity.

[Mom]

That's my philosophy. My last day tomorrow & no job to go too. Worried? Nyet. I will wake up on Saturday a much happier camper with new eyes to view my opportunities. Positively frothing with vim & vigour.
Necessity is the mother of invention, a journey of a thousand leagues starts with one step, ect ect.

I bet not once do you wish you were back 6 months ago. A chocolate fish or jar of plum jam maybe.

Oh. Congratulations! Kinda the opposite of what you hoped for but in many ways a much better opportunity.

All of the above. If anyone had told me 1 month ago, we would be living in Takapuna, managing a 32 unit motel, I would have laughed myself stupid. No looking back, no regrets at all!

We will get to the North , of that I am certain. Just might take us a bit longer than right now is all.

Happy camping is what this world is all about. I don't plan to die rich, but I will die happy and rich in things that money cant buy!

[george formby]

All of the above. If anyone had told me 1 month ago, we would be living in Takapuna, managing a 32 unit motel, I would have laughed myself stupid. No looking back, no regrets at all!

We will get to the North , of that I am certain. Just might take us a bit longer than right now is all.

Happy camping is what this world is all about. I don't plan to die rich, but I will die happy and rich in things that money cant buy!

That old adage about who dies with the most toys win is tosh. They will still be boring in the after life. It's he (they,she) who dies with the best stories win.
I love life that much I would lick it if I could. Oh, hang on.:drool:

[arcane12]

Wow, congrats guys! I laughed, I cried, I am happy you pulled through and got something sorted! Sounding great!

[Mom]

Spent a couple of hours at our new job/abode today. Measuring up for our stuff as you do.

Even more confirmed in our decision, the beach is gorgeous! And there is LOTS of sand.

Best news of all, there is a lockable garage/shed for our bikes, and they will FIT with a bit of reorganising.

Thinking we will prolly do that before we move in.

Current managers could not be more helpful either, told us the raw truth about the place, and just what a cool job it is, the boss is a very cool bloke too from all accounts! :woohoo:

Sad for them, ill health (terminal cancer) has meant they have to give up the job after only a few months in it, otherwise we would have been shit out of luck we were told today.

Onwards and upwards for us. Packing and moving aside, I cant wait!

[Hobbyhorse]

Good news Anne, and very pleased to hear it.

[Mom]

Good news Anne, and very pleased to hear it.

Thanks Rhys. Big changes for us, but we are really looking forward to it.

[Maha]

... and the two bikes will just fit into a storage room (once I have relocated the stuff currently in said storage room to another storage room that is) which is pleasing, were looking to park them under a porch area that would have ok but no ideal.
The beach is wonderful, I will have to vacuum the pool twice a week and skim it a couple of times a day... oh dear! what a hassle ;)

[swbarnett]

Sounds like good news all round. Irene and I are very pleased for you.

[Mom]

Everything is going to plan, the house is almost ready for market, we have boxes galore to contain our packing. We have thrown away a 9m3 skip of shit and have been really ruthless in our downsizing exercise. Lots of stuff given away as well.

BUT...

Why the hell is everything deciding to break and or become unobtainium all of a sudden?
Hose reel handle - broke. Tried to do fix up, bloke tries to sell us a new one. We know better! Repair is a fail, we have to go and buy a new one :laugh:
Arm of Market umbrella - broke. Previous repair needs a bit of tape on it to make it secure. Black insulating tape that we always have, gone! :doh:

Finally go down the road and get a few bits and bobs for kai, come home and my bottle of wine decides to leap out of the bag and smash into a million smithereens in the foyer! FFS! It went everywhere! Miniature shards of glass, a full bottle of wine and no friggen mop to soak it up! Grab a towel and soak up as much wine as I can and gingerly wring it out, shard of glass embeds itself in my hand. Blood and wine flows :shit:

Finally get it all soaked up, threw the towel in the bin. No doubt they will become the new unobtainium if I keep that up :rofl:

Once the remaining wine had evaporated Mark vacuumed and steam mopped the floor. My replacement bottle of wine is open and the first glass is going down a treat.

[bluninja]

Don't envy you the packing. When I made the decision to return ASAP to NZ we reduced everything to 5 suitcases, 5 back packs and a cardboard box inside 2 weeks.

Just a thought: Maybe you should buy boxes of wine instead of bottles. :laugh:

[Maha]

Don't envy you the packing. When I made the decision to return ASAP to NZ we reduced everything to 5 suitcases, 5 back packs and a cardboard box inside 2 weeks.

Just a thought: Maybe you should buy boxes of wine instead of bottles. :laugh:

We have very little to take Simon, the house is looking massively spacious, taking two queen beds/dinning room suite/office desk and filing cabnet/TV and white wear. Personal items to be included.
Shall have a wee spend up to replace a few things once in Takapuna.

PS: I have tools also, they are on the list.

[Scouse]

Fark I have only just seen this hey good on youse two what an awesome thing to be doing you lucky lucky buggers.

[Maha]

Fark I have only just seen this hey good on youse two what an awesome thing to be doing you lucky lucky buggers.

Thanks Steve..

Truck arrives Friday 8am, unpacking starts at the other end around midday, maybe a few beers and pizza for tea, back to Warkworth on Saturday morning to collect the bikes and a final vacuum, maybe a couple of boxes to put in the car, then back to the Motel, maybe some more unpacking, might even get a swim in, day off on Sunday, start work on Monday.

[blue rider]

so we get to swim in the pool?
and there will be drinks? at the pool?

oh dear, how dreary :innocent:

[Scouse]

you guys don't need an executive chef by chance?

[Mom]

you guys don't need an executive chef by chance?

:lol: Funny you should say that. There is a commercial kitchen and what was once a restaurant at the motel. It only provides continental brekky now, the local cafes and eateries can do trendy food much cheaper. However, any night you want to come cook me a gor-met feed feel free! It will be great to see you. Its been ages.

[Scouse]

:lol: Funny you should say that. There is a commercial kitchen and what was once a restaurant at the motel. It only provides now, the local cafes and eateries can do trendy food much cheaper. However, any night you want to come cook me a gor-met feed feel free! It will be great to see you. Its been ages.yup I can do that. can understand why local cafes work if they are only offering cuntinental brekky.

[Maha]

yup I can do that. can understand why local cafes work if they are only offering cuntinental brekky.

I was quite relieved when they (the owners) said they don't do cooked breakfast, would have been ok up north with only eight units, but not so much when there is 32 units. Who orders a cooked breakfast (when on offer) at a motel anymore? We go to a cafe' and have done for years. Eating a cooked brekky in your motel room is so 1980's. Sir! your toast is cooked.

[oldrider]

Eating a cooked brekky in your motel room is so 1980's. Sir! your toast is cooked.

Yoiks .. I must have missed the 1980's altogether then and as I remember it was only ever. Sir! your goose is cooked! :weep: ... :crybaby:

[Maha]

so we get to swim in the pool?
and there will be drinks? at the pool?

oh dear, how dreary :innocent:

Ah yes the pool, fingers crossed I don't fall in whilst scooping it on a hot/humid day like we are having at the moment, that would be tragic :msn-wink:


Yoiks .. I must have missed the 1980's altogether then and as I remember it was only ever. Sir! your goose is cooked! :weep: ... :crybaby:

Takapuna John, not Takapau :rolleyes:

[Mom]

293936
so we get to swim in the pool?
and there will be drinks? at the pool?

oh dear, how dreary :innocent:

The move went really well. We are home! Things are finding homes and it is looking great. Someone had to test the pool to make sure it is safe to swim in.

[Maha]

Yiup, none sharks in the water, but what was than lounging at the other end? 74 year old in speedos!! don't look don't look.

[Hobbyhorse]

Good stuff ... pleased for you both.

[admenk]

pool pic

Is that Moby Dick or Free Willy ?

[mstriumph]

so pleased for you both ... always good when good things happen to good people :yes:

[Mom]

The boss tells us that we are in the busiest time the motel has. Fully booked for the next 2 nights, nothing less than 87% all last week. Nothing beats learning the ropes at the deep end :D

[Scouse]

The move went really well. We are home! Things are finding homes and it is looking great. Someone had to test the pool to make sure it is safe to swim in.Is that a Whale

[Mom]

Is that a Whale

Yes. A sperm whale :innocent:

[Laava]

Yes. A sperm whale :innocent:

Fuck i,m glad we can,t see his blowhole or watch him spout!

[buggerit]

Yes. A sperm whale :innocent:

hoping for a humpback?:buggerd:

[Scouse]

Yes. A sperm whale :innocent:Did you hear the one about the gay Sperm Whale

[Scouse]

Did you hear the one about the gay Sperm WhaleHe bit the end of a submarine and sucked out all the seamen.

[MyGSXF]

hey guys... awesome news!!!!! (yeah.. im a bit behind the 8 ball aye.... :rolleyes: ) well done!! :banana:

[Maha]

hey guys... awesome news!!!!! (yeah.. im a bit behind the 8 ball aye.... :rolleyes: ) well done!! :banana:

We had someone here a few weeks back from Nelson that knows you Jen, she is with ACC, can't remember her name. There were a lot of ACC people here for four days.

[Bikemad]

We had someone here a few weeks back from Nelson that knows you Jen, she is with ACC, can't remember her name. There were a lot of ACC people here for four days.
checkin out the old trip hazard carpet eh?......or did you get it done before they got there

[Owl]

There were a lot of ACC people here for four days.

Did you leave any alive?:2guns:

[MyGSXF]

We had someone here a few weeks back from Nelson that knows you Jen, she is with ACC, can't remember her name. There were a lot of ACC people here for four days.

wasn't me.. didn't do it.. can't prove anything... move along.. nothing to see here.. :whistle: