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Ruralman

12th August 2006, 15:31

Picked up a flyer for the Pissed Penguin Rally at Wilsher Bay domain, Kaka Point.
This year it is on 23-24 September. Pre paid entries $20, on the day $25.
Bike cruise leaves about 12:30 which I presume is on the Saturday (can anyone confirm this). The number for more info is 03 412 8240
Photos and reports from last year looked like it was a good rally.

Rashika

14th August 2006, 06:52

bummer... I did have a wee thought about this one, but have racing on that weekend :(
Ah well have fun :rockon:

scumdog

14th August 2006, 10:45

Been on it a couple of times, the worst aspect of it has been the weather - and at that time of year you've got to expect that.

Will be going to this next one, got time off :2thumbsup so keep fingers crossed the weather turns out dry.

They leave the rally site at K.P. about 12:30 on the Saturday for the run, they use to do a loop through Balclutha-Clydevale-Clinton and back - or those who didn't mind mud and dirt use to go through the back road to Owaka before heading back to K.P.

This year I beleive the route includes Kaitangata.

idb

14th August 2006, 11:41

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

scumdog

14th August 2006, 11:50

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

So ya going to be there??:wait:

And if so - on which bike?

miSTa

14th August 2006, 12:49

This is an excellent little rally.
Highly recommended.

I'll second that, I went last year and had a good time though I didn't feel very well the next day for some reason. :spudwhat:

scumdog

14th August 2006, 12:51

I'll second that, I went last year and had a good time though I didn't feel very well the next day for some reason. :spudwhat:

Are YOU coming down for it this year?
Ya can camp-up at Chez Scumdog on the Friday if you want.

miSTa

14th August 2006, 13:00

Are YOU coming down for it this year?
Ya can camp-up at Chez Scumdog on the Friday if you want.

I wasn't planning on it (it's a long way for one night for and old fella like me :violin:) but how could I refuse such a gracious invitation? I'll get back to SD (in other words I need to check with the boss :o )

idb

14th August 2006, 13:15

So ya going to be there??:wait:

And if so - on which bike?

Errm...I don't think I can make it this time either.
Ya know....................family shit.

scumdog

14th August 2006, 13:22

Errm...I don't think I can make it this time either.
Ya know....................family shit.

You have family?? and shit??:gob:

Ruralman

14th August 2006, 17:28

Those dates are the first weekend of the school holidays which could be a problem for me. I plan to at least go down, pay the money and just do the afternoon cruise and head home before becoming unsafe. Not as good as the overnighter but better than not going at all. Like scumdog I could provide some friday night beds and lead a pretty good round about route to get down to the rally the next day (especially if can handle a few gravel roads)

Ruralman

15th August 2006, 09:27

I have had an article with photos printed in the latest Kiwi rider mag which has just hit the stands yesterday - it is on the first Catlins Coast trailride with some photos of the area around Kaka Point where this rally will be held.

Ruralman

17th August 2006, 21:09

Not much response here - is anyone going to this one??

98tls

17th August 2006, 21:15

May come down on the sat morning with a mate....depends on work and how the funds are....read as if the missus gives me parole......

Ruralman

11th September 2006, 17:45

The date for the Pissed Penguin is getting close - Sept 23-24. Any Kb's coming down. At this stage I'm still planning on going down for the Sat ride and not staying the night, but there's an increasing chance I may be able to stay (just have to find a tent now).
Anyone needing a Friday night stopover let me know - especially if you fancy a rather backroads route to get down there on Sat morning (about 45mins ride from here if you go direct)
The weather can be a pain - spring time in the South and all that - or it could be wonderful. If it turns to shit during/after the sat. group cruise then I'm definitely coming home and can provide shelter for a few others.
There is some good Motel accomodation close to the site as well

scumdog

11th September 2006, 18:50

miSTa

11th September 2006, 21:45

I've got the Friday off work, I'm allowed to go, I haven't made up my mind... :wacko:

I'll leave the decision till next week, can't rush these things.

Ruralman

11th September 2006, 21:58

OK, I'll be there with Crissy-Bimbo, MAYBE on the Friday night as well Saturday night if the weather is good, depends if Mr Sensible gets leave from his lovely doris (or brings her down) and wants to stay Friday night at Chez Scumdog.

Jeez scumdog we're not exactly getting rushed with replies to this one - has word got out about Sth Otago's spring weather?
We might end up having to ride there together - and I'm not sure whether non waving Harley riders are even allowed on the same bit of road as Transalps??
We'll have to watch them when we're not looking in case they breed - imagine that it would be like, like, like, ............. one of those Buell Ulysses things?!!
AND it would definitely have been the Transalp on top!!! - can you imagine getting the front end of a Harley up enough to mount anything?

Seriously tho it twood be good to meet the man behind the mask so I'll catch up with you on the cruise if not before.

miSTa

19th September 2006, 07:24

I'm going to give the PP a miss this year, catch you at the Magpie (or if not sooner)

scumdog

19th September 2006, 17:36

So can we have ahead count of KBers going to the PP and what night they're heading there?
Maybe we could arrange a rendezvous somewhere.

Ruralman

19th September 2006, 21:09

Coming down on Sat morning (borrowed a tent so that looks like the nights buggered now), in time to set up the tent and then head out on the cruise.
Will be riding down with the crazy pom - woodybee - who's looking forward to your next dancing class Scumdog.
Would be useful to spread the word about this site a bit when we're there - so we can use it for planning local rides.
I'll be on a blue Transalp, woodybee isn't sure what she'll be riding yet. Where to meet - is there a BBQ going for lunch or something. Would be handy to have a KB'r flag.
How about everyone just finds Scumdog and we group up from there?

Ruralman

20th September 2006, 10:36

Second thoughts about a meeting spot - how about in Milton and then ride down together? Would give Scumdog a chance to get his bike warmed up before he gets to Kaka Point.
Meet outside the Westside cafe which is beside the BP service station at the South end of town - about 10:30? - if you get there earlier then just enjoy a coffee till others show up.

scumdog

20th September 2006, 13:37

Ruralman

20th September 2006, 21:56

If you're heading to the rally from Milton you'll have to right past Chez Scumdog, look for the flag on your right when you get your first views of Big River Town.

By chance you too don't live right beside the highway do you Ruralman??

No not by the highway - distant relations with the same surname do - I'm just off SH8 on Round Hill Rd/Manuka Hill Rd. 1.64km from the Lawrence end.
I'm wondering whether I should put a post on the General bike stuff to see whether some members around Dunedin would even just come down for the day and the cruise (weather forecast for Sat looks OK, wee bit wet possibly on Sunday) - but I get the impression it'll be like flogging the proverbial dead horse. Might be more use promoting this site a bit at the rally.

Ruralman

20th September 2006, 21:57

If you're heading to the rally from Milton you'll have to right past Chez Scumdog, look for the flag on your right when you get your first views of Big River Town.

By chance you too don't live right beside the highway do you Ruralman??

What time do you reckon you'll head down? I take it the flag thing is an opportunity for us to call in and ride down together?

scumdog

20th September 2006, 22:16

What time do you reckon you'll head down? I take it the flag thing is an opportunity for us to call in and ride down together?

Hmm if I don't go down on the Friday (which the way htings are going I won't) I'll leave 0930 - 1000 so I can set up camp and be ready for the tour.

And yeah, the flag is just as you said.:yes: :ride:

Virago

20th September 2006, 22:43

........I'm wondering whether I should put a post on the General bike stuff to see whether some members around Dunedin would even just come down for the day and the cruise......

Sorry guys, I can't make it, not even for a day trip. I'm away to Christchurch again tomorrow for another seminar, and won't be back until late Saturday.

Have fun - we'll be thinking of you..........:cool:

Ruralman

21st September 2006, 12:51

Hmm if I don't go down on the Friday (which the way htings are going I won't) I'll leave 0930 - 1000 so I can set up camp and be ready for the tour.

And yeah, the flag is just as you said.:yes: :ride:

Got the T/A serviced in Balc today - is it the Canadian flag I should have been looking for?
Had a PM from Oldrider, may see him there depending on weather, will try to meet up with him in Milton. Sounds like you'll be away down there before we get to you but we'll drop by just in case.

scumdog

21st September 2006, 13:36

Got the T/A serviced in Balc today - is it the Canadian flag I should have been looking for?
Had a PM from Oldrider, may see him there depending on weather, will try to meet up with him in Milton. Sounds like you'll be away down there before we get to you but we'll drop by just in case.

Yep, today it was the Canadian flag, I vary it with a Scotish flag, a USA flag, a NZ flag or a Harley flag depending on my mood and what's happening in the world.

Oh, and I WAS home too!

Ruralman

21st September 2006, 21:25

Yep, today it was the Canadian flag, I vary it with a Scotish flag, a USA flag, a NZ flag or a Harley flag depending on my mood and what's happening in the world.

Oh, and I WAS home too!

Ok then I've got the right place. Just heard from woodybee, her bike ain't going to be ready in time so she's coming here on 4 wheels and will pillion down with me. Not sure where we'll pack everything but I'm sure with a bit of No8 and bunder twine we'll figure something out.
What sort of stuff other than tent/bag/groundmat do you need to take to this thing? Do you need mugs etc?

scumdog

22nd September 2006, 08:04

Ok then I've got the right place. Just heard from woodybee, her bike ain't going to be ready in time so she's coming here on 4 wheels and will pillion down with me. Not sure where we'll pack everything but I'm sure with a bit of No8 and bunder twine we'll figure something out.
What sort of stuff other than tent/bag/groundmat do you need to take to this thing? Do you need mugs etc?

Mugs? there'll be enough drunken mugs there without bringing more!

Seriously, they are not a bad idea as you may need them for the coffee/tea as a reviver the morning after.

But yeah, tent GOOD sleeping bag and a groundmat (preferably one of those 'self-inflating' mattress type things:yes: :niceone: ) are the essentials.
A shoulder bag to cart camera and booze etc is advisable and warm walk about clothing also a good idea - this site gets cold as it's in a natural hollow - but there are fires to stand around.

Ruralman

22nd September 2006, 13:15

Mugs? there'll be enough drunken mugs there without bringing more!

Seriously, they are not a bad idea as you may need them for the coffee/tea as a reviver the morning after.

But yeah, tent GOOD sleeping bag and a groundmat (preferably one of those 'self-inflating' mattress type things:yes: :niceone: ) are the essentials.
A shoulder bag to cart camera and booze etc is advisable and warm walk about clothing also a good idea - this site gets cold as it's in a natural hollow - but there are fires to stand around.

Thanks. see you there and will call in on the way past in case you haven't left.

scumdog

22nd September 2006, 22:17

Thanks. see you there and will call in on the way past in case you haven't left.

If the flag is there - so are we!!
If it's not there - neither are we!!

woodybee

22nd September 2006, 23:16

Yo Scumbdog, you gonna dish out those ceeeeegars again, am determined to churn out a smoke signal this time, even if i yak, it'll be worth it, mind you though the amount of red wine I am squoffing tonight, may be a stage show of the fireeaters going on if I get some fire near to me lips matey. Anyone, cathca tommorow mateypoos, hope you are going to b dangling your key fob somewhere more proper this time. Coi for now, Woodybeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Later dude:banana: :scooter: :sunny: :apint: :clap: :drinkup: and finally :moon:

idb

22nd September 2006, 23:19

scumdog

22nd September 2006, 23:58

Have you been drinking?

A drunk like that with a memory like that? I'd be worried!!!

See ya at KP Woodybee.

scumdog

25th September 2006, 21:05

Well, went to the P.P , got to the site at Kaka Point and a few minutes later Oldtimer, Ruralman and Woodybee arrived, we set-up camp (with a lot of hilarity at those not so familiar with assembling their tents).

The weather was A1, about 18 degrees and no wind and then we set off on the ride, stopped at Kaitangata for a small ale and a sit in the sun plus a bit of a look-see at all the bikes.
An hour there then off around Lakeside Road towards SH1, a good winding road but Sword (non KBer) got run off the road by a dick that couldn't keep his car on the correct side of the road. Sword had to get his shoulder pinned in Dunner hospital and his bike was a bit bent and in his words "all the sticky-out bits were wiped off".

We all gathered again at Garvan Homestead halfway between MIlton and Balclutha for another breather'n'ale then onto a last stop at the Rosebank Lodge in Balclutha before heading to the site again.

The bands cranked up, the brazier lit up (saw a guy nearly fall into one while it was going full noise) and everybody boogied and partied until 10pm when thousands of dollars of fireworks were set off by a professional firework dude down at the beach, very spectacular and LOUD and great to watch but then skys opened up but no worries, the organisers had two massive marquees set up so we 'danced' and gas-bagged away until about an hour or so the rain stopped.

Cb and I headed off to Camp KB at about 2am, can't speak for the others.

Sunday dawned calm'n'sunny but cool, all KBers were in good health (unlike some around us and we were all gone by 9:30.

Pics taken by some, hope to post some.

P.S. The ride was a great idea, stopped us from sitting around getting shikkered TOO early in the day and gave us something to do on a nice day.

miSTa

25th September 2006, 21:28

That's a bit of bugger about Sword, he's quite a character.

Sounds like a good weekend then SD, look forward seeing some incriminating evidence...:corn:

oldrider

25th September 2006, 22:11

Yes, I went to the Pissed Penguin Rally last weekend and:

1). Had a fantastic ride down.

2). Met up with old friends and met a lot of new nice people.

3) Enjoyed a great cruise around local territory, some arranged, some on impulse.

4). Enjoyed the overnight camp experience again after quite a break from it.

5). Really enjoyed my ride home to boot, what more could one ask for?

I left home at 07:00 and it was as cold as charity, a good frost in the valley and I was feeling it. A quiet but steady ride down to Duntroon and then over the top of the Dansey Pass (08:00/101km, fantastic view) and met the first bit of wind, it blew quite hard until almost down to the Pub then it all went calm again. Scooted quietly through past the pub and out onto the better part of the road through there and turned left heading off towards the Pig Route at Kyeburn. Quick turn left then right and off down the main route to Dunedin (via Middlemarch) to the turn off to Lee Flat. For those who don't know this piece of road, it is a sports bike dream road, fast and curvaceous like a well built woman, as absolutely satisfying a ride as you can get. I kept my tyres hard enough for this part and soft enough for the gravel. (I don't like having to stop and to adjust them). Middlemarch service station was "not" open as I went through! (I was carrying 5 litres in a side box anyway). 09:00/200km and time to turn right to Lee Flat, across the bridge over Lake Mahinarangi up the hill turn right for Lawrence then left for Waitahuna and a bit of an altercation with the only farmer I came in contact with all morning as he tried to hold me up while he straggled about 2/3km of flighty hoggets strung out along the road as far as we could see and beyond.
He didn't want me to proceed as I might scare them off through the fences! I was not amused told him to fix his fucking fences and rode on through with him hurling abuse. None of them went out through the fences and I enjoyed the challenge of getting through as fast as I could without that happening but still giving the hoggets a bit of a work out. I rode down the grass on the edge with best looking fence on the opposite side. ( I was brought up on farms and have some stock sense) Great ride back through the same route Ruralman and I rode on the "Black and Blue ride report" which he wrote up last week. Arrived at Ruralmans house at 10:20/285kms checked the time and mileage and was about to fat it on past when I caught site of him and his bike still there, so I turned around and went back. Wallah, he and Woodybee were just trying to find space on their bike for their two tents, when along came John and solved the problem! We tied the tents onto my bike and we were off to the rally.
We rode through to Balclutha via the Manuka gorge just below Ruralmans property. This has to be one of the most delightful short twisty bits of road you could ever wish for, shear magic. We fueled up at Balclutha and headed out to Kaka point and the rally site and pitched out tents right next non other than KB's own "Scumdog" and Chrissy! Many thanks to Chrissy for helping me find my new tent "instructions" and for helping me erect it properly. At this point I lost all interest in time and it shall not be mentioned again from here on.
So that was the ride Down to my first Pissed Penguin. The pic is post arrival, prior to departure for the aranged ride out. Cheers John.

Ruralman

25th September 2006, 22:18

Good write ups guys - I'll post some pics soon
Do we need a desciption of parking techniques John?????????????

oldrider

25th September 2006, 22:33

Just some pics of the camp, the ride out, our own little excursion.

oldrider

25th September 2006, 22:38

Good write ups guys - I'll post some pics soon
Do we need a desciption of parking techniques John?????????????

No! I will tell it like it was, I layed my bike on the bloody ground, very red face no damage except to my pride! :( John.

SwanTiger

26th September 2006, 07:02

We fueled up at Balclutha and headed out to Kaka point and the rally site and pitched our tents right next to Chrissy! Many thanks to Chrissy for helping me erect it properly. At this point I lost all interest in time and it shall not be mentioned again from here on.

Bit erotic John.

Nice pictures. I see Scumdog loves eating pies like me :buggerd:

Rashika

26th September 2006, 08:14

Just some pics of the camp, the ride out, our own little excursion.

cool piccies OR. One day i will make it down there, I've wanted to ride those roads for awhile, next time make sure there is not damn BOB planned for the weekend ok?

scumdog

26th September 2006, 16:36

Bit erotic John.

Nice pictures. I see Scumdog loves eating pies like me :buggerd:

Hey you! It's just a big jacket, OK??

idb

26th September 2006, 17:04

Hey you! It's just a big jacket, OK??

It's a bit tight though!

miSTa

26th September 2006, 20:53

Could be pregnant - there's a bit of a bulge happening there :Pokey:

scumdog

27th September 2006, 16:38

It's a H-D repair kit (cell-phone) and a flask of finest single malt for emergencies.

(often linked to said 'repair-kit'):whistle:

Ruralman

27th September 2006, 22:10

It's a H-D repair kit (cell-phone) and a flask of finest single malt for emergencies.

(often linked to said 'repair-kit'):whistle:

Time that avatar got updated now that you've ditched rose red for snow white!

Caro

16th September 2007, 12:51

I am not a biker, but the local reporter for the community paper down here. Is there any chance I could quote (obviously without names) one or two of the nice things you have said about the Penguin Rally? (If I can find my way back here to see whether I have your permission, of course.)

Sorry to hear the accident we heard all the sirens etc for was to one of the cyclists.

Cheers, Caro.

scumdog

16th September 2007, 16:28

NighthawkNZ

16th September 2007, 16:31

Caro

16th September 2007, 22:17

Oh dear, sorry. That explains the date. Not that it would particularly matter, probably. Quote saying 'a website talks of the Penguin Rally (no Pissed in community paper) as an entertaining blah blah blah" would be vague enough not to be noticeable.

But I do find this site a bit hard to negotiate, so I doubt that I will find this year's comments.

Cheers and thanks, Caro.

Virago

16th September 2007, 22:19

Howdy Caro, welcome to KB.

Just click on the link in the post above yours, for this years PP stuff.