Nelson Rally 3-5th nov 2006

[Rashika]

So whos up for this one??
Its being held at the same location as last year I believe, The Maitai Valley Motor camp, which is a great spot, been there before.

Didn't make it last year, but definately in for it this year...so else is keen. Possibly leave on friday arvo, so I can have a decent time up there.

[far queue]

Yep, for sure. 1st time to this one for me. Leaving CH 1230 Fri, more details of my plans here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36339)

[**R1**]

If I have a job by then I"ll be there, I went last year and had a blast, but I wouldnt speed if I were you:spanking: I got a rather nasty ticket 30 seconds out of Chch

[MyGSXF]

Hell yes... :2thumbsup

[MyGSXF]

Held at Maitai Valley Motorcamp 3,4,5 Nov. gate opens 12pm Fri. $25.00 pre paid (closes 20 Oct) $30.00 gate entry. Live music Fri & Sat. Thunder run, leaves rally site 9am sharp Sat. Due to liquor licence.. NO BYO.!! Tent sites only, no cabins available. hot showers & flush toilets. plus the usual rally info blurb.. yada yada yada.. :scooter:

[miSTa]

I'll be there, going up on the Friday with far queue and co. This is a rally not to be missed (this will be my third) and is a great venue. Looking forward to it. :banana:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hi, I am keen for this one, just trying to work out work and a couple of other things. Hopefully will have a better idea in the next week or so.

Never been to this one. It would be great to get to a few of the rally's this season.

[cynna]

depending on work i may be able to go. making an effort to go to more rallies this year. last rally i went to up that way was at canvastown a few years ago so will be good to get back up there

[dangerous]

Oth I plan on going this year, ben to lazy in the past yet this rally gets a bloody good write up each year.

[Rashika]

depending on work i may be able to go. making an effort to go to more rallies this year. last rally i went to up that way was at canvastown a few years ago so will be good to get back up there

yeah canvastown was awesome...been to a couple of those when they were at the old site up the valley, and gravel road. Excellant site, tho damn wet when i went one year...had to ride down what seemed to be a river into the campsite, that made me a little nervous at the time. :(

Think we will probably leave round the same time as far Queue and My sensible, tho maybe not quite the same route ;) Would like to go thru the middle tho rather than the coast road... prefs anyone?

[ajturbo]

yeah canvastown was awesome...been to a couple of those when they were at the old site up the valley, and gravel road. Excellant site, tho damn wet when i went one year...had to ride down what seemed to be a river into the campsite, that made me a little nervous at the time. :(

Think we will probably leave round the same time as far Queue and My sensible, tho maybe not quite the same route ;) Would like to go thru the middle tho rather than the coast road... prefs anyone?


what year was that?.. it seamed to be wet every year we held it...
you mean i have met you years ago?.. i was the blond on the gate/stage/bar....:whistle:

[Rashika]

what year was that?.. it seamed to be wet every year we held it...
you mean i have met you years ago?.. i was the blond on the gate/stage/bar....:whistle:

well now it wouldn't surprise me if you had ;)

I was once there with my dad and both of my sisters, all on our own bikes... was very cool!! Think I went 2 or 3 times before they changed the site and then i wasn't able to go again for various reasons. I remember the gravel road cos I wasn't used to gravel and there was a LOT of it and hadn't had my 750 virago for very long and was VERY nervous...and THEN i was faced with trying to ride down this steep and VERY wet slope into the site...almost turned round and went home! But couldn't let the side down, so gritted my teeth and went for it...and survived! :2thumbsup

[lb99]

it will be a day trip for me, the other half has to work mornings, seeing as there will be booze and camping, I can't be sure we'd make it back in time, so its over to Nelson by the normal route, return via the lakes, any one want to do 350k on a 200?:scooter:

[cynna]

...and THEN i was faced with trying to ride down this steep and VERY wet slope into the site...

that may have been the year i had a flat battery in my sportster and had to be pushed half way up the hill so i could get a push start down. wasnt much fun in the mud but when the bike got going it took off on me and the bike and i ended up lying down half submerged in a giant puddle.

hopefull the weather will be better at this rally

[SpeedyGirl]

If I get my butt into gear and get the bike rego'd and a WOF, i might make it :) as long as you are happy to let my nana riding slow you down :spanking:

[Rashika]

If I get my butt into gear and get the bike rego'd and a WOF, i might make it :) as long as you are happy to let my nana riding slow you down :spanking:

:lol: ....so get ya bloody butt into gear then girl! You have 4 weekends to get it done.

[SpeedyGirl]

:lol: ....so get ya bloody butt into gear then girl! You have 4 weekends to get it done.

Yes Mum:whistle:

[dangerous]

what year was that?.. it seamed to be wet every year we held it...
you mean i have met you years ago?.. i was the blond on the gate/stage/bar....:whistle:

I went one year, no idea what year tho... Green over blue soccer ball shaped badge??? Im thinking early 90's ???

Yeah man, the red CX is me :2thumbsup

[Silage]

Not sure if I will be up to this one this year. I am sitting in a cyber cafe in Darjeeling NE India and NZ seems so far away. Would anyone like me to put a Royal Enfield in the pack and bring it back? Most bikes here are locally produced Jap models. One 100cc advert on TV includes on the ad that it is capable of 108 kmph. Not bad if you are weaving around busses, taxis, people all over the road!!

Back in a couple of weeks.

[MyGSXF]

I was there in 93!! :2thumbsup Went to rally site Fri night.. across to Wgtn on the early ferry Sat to attend the protest ride on Parliament against increased ACC levies... there were 3000ish bikes & about 5500 people.. all met on the waterfront, then proceeded to ride thru the main streets of Wgtn.. STOPPPING traffic from a just finished rugby game @ Athletic Park!!!!! :whistle: onto park up on the steps of Parliament!! Then back on the ferry again Sat evening :puke: to get sloshed @ the rally!! An awesome experience!!! & the protest worked back then... :( All in all.. a great weekend!!! Am looking forward to the Nelson Rally.. attended in the bloody car last year.. my baby had a major electrical meltdown & was off the road for 10 months... :crybaby: !!! hope to put some faces to the KB names!!! :banana:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Not far off now...

[Rashika]

and for those who may not know yet, we are gonna meet at woodend, opposite the BP station, leaving at 11am friday morning....sound good? :scooter:

[ajturbo]

I went one year, no idea what year tho... Green over blue soccer ball shaped badge??? Im thinking early 90's ???

Yeah man, the red CX is me :2thumbsup

did you take the photo between the rain showers??? lol

[Suzi Q]

Looks like Thunder and i are going - first time for this rally . Not really looking forward to 2 nights in the tent though - can never sleep well at rallys!

[far queue]

can never sleep well at rallys!You're obviously not drinking enough:drinknsin

[dangerous]

Looks like Thunder and i are going - first time for this rally . Not really looking forward to 2 nights in the tent though - can never sleep well at rallys!

sweet to hear it Suz, look forward to Friday, is Thunder riding the new bike :scooter:

[Biff]

and for those who may not know yet, we are gonna meet at woodend, opposite the BP station, leaving at 11am friday morning....sound good? :scooter:

I can't finish work until 11, so I'll catch y'all up there, or there abouts. Twas indeed a hoot last year.

[MyGSXF]

3 sleeps to go.... :Punk:

C ya's there!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yes: ride safe you lot!!!!!!!!!!:scooter:

[Ruralman]

Talked to Woodybee/Jan tonight - she says to let the KB'rs know she's heading to the Nelson rally (away early Weds morning) and looks forward to meeting up with you and rocking the night away. She said she's also planning on meeting up with that babes on bikes trip to Akaroa on her way home.
So look out for her on the Bonnie (white with an orange/mandarin coloured bit at the front of the tank). Its her first time to the Nelson rally and the longest trip she's done on her new bike (which sounds great but I haven't actualy seen yet)
She'll be pissed if I tell you to do this but.... have a look at her rear tyre and make sure she's started leaning it over a bit!!!!
Have a great weekend.

[SpeedyGirl]

:weep: I can get anymore time off work, so will not be heading up for this one :bye:

[T.W.R]

Talked to Woodybee/Jan tonight - she says to let the KB'rs know she's heading to the Nelson rally (away early Weds morning) and looks forward to meeting up with you and rocking the night away. She said she's also planning on meeting up with that babes on bikes trip to Akaroa on her way home.
So look out for her on the Bonnie (white with an orange/mandarin coloured bit at the front of the tank). Its her first time to the Nelson rally and the longest trip she's done on her new bike (which sounds great but I haven't actualy seen yet)
She'll be pissed if I tell you to do this but.... have a look at her rear tyre and make sure she's started leaning it over a bit!!!!
Have a great weekend.

Woodybee, rolled through Rakaia this arvo round the 3pm mark, did a lap of victory through the forecourt at work :scooter: had a pit-stop at the Tea-rooms next door. Had a quick chat etc, she seems pretty charged up for the rally :cool:

The Bonnie is a sweetie :yes: and the rear tyre is looking pretty good & respectable :niceone: and a nicely balanced package with all the ventura luggage strapped in place.

[dangerous]

:weep: I can get anymore time off work, so will not be heading up for this one :bye:

OHHHhhhh... bummer girl, Thunder and SuzyQ have pulled the pin aswell. The numbers are thinning by the day, ahh well shit happens I'll still be there :scooter:

[MyGSXF]

OHHHhhhh... bummer girl, Thunder and SuzyQ have pulled the pin aswell. The numbers are thinning by the day, ahh well shit happens I'll still be there :scooter:


Whadda bunch of pikers!!! :shutup:

[miSTa]

:weep: I can get anymore time off work, so will not be heading up for this one :bye:


OHHHhhhh... bummer girl, Thunder and SuzyQ have pulled the pin aswell. The numbers are thinning by the day, ahh well shit happens I'll still be there :scooter:
Unfortunately after some unfortunate circumstances last week (:angry2::angry2:) I'm no longer going either. I don't want to go into why (take to long to type) but Far Queue and Dangerous know the reasons.


Whadda bunch of pikers!!! :shutup:

If only it were that simple.


I hope everyone has a great time. Should be ok for Winchester.

[MyGSXF]

Unfortunately after some unfortunate circumstances last week (:angry2::angry2:) I'm no longer going either. I don't want to go into why (take to long to type) but Far Queue and Dangerous know the reasons.

If only it were that simple.

goodness.. it all sounds a bit serious.... :confused:

hope you're all ok!

[miSTa]

goodness.. it all sounds a bit serious.... :confused:

hope you're all ok!

Yeah, it's a bit serious but I'm ok. I was looking forward to catching up with you - just to see what all the fuss was about ;). Maybe soon.

[MyGSXF]

I was looking forward to catching up with you - just to see what all the fuss was about ;). Maybe soon.

:shifty: :blip: fuss.. what fuss...??????? :whistle:

[miSTa]

:shifty: :blip: fuss.. what fuss...??????? :whistle:

The prosecution rests. :done: :Pokey:

[FlyingDutchMan]

I was really looking forward to going on some rallys this summer, but the finances are a killer when you're trying to get a house. So I won't be going - in fact the bike is on notice and looks like it might be going out the door soon. Its a major bummer, but with house prices nowadays what the hell else can I do?...Rob a bank you say???:shifty: tempting but no.

Enjoy yourselves!

[MyGSXF]

The prosecution rests. :done: :Pokey:

hmpf... call that an answer... :wait: you're just a tease aren't you.... :nya:

[Ruralman]

Woodybee, rolled through Rakaia this arvo round the 3pm mark, did a lap of victory through the forecourt at work :scooter: had a pit-stop at the Tea-rooms next door. Had a quick chat etc, she seems pretty charged up for the rally :cool:

The Bonnie is a sweetie :yes: and the rear tyre is looking pretty good & respectable :niceone: and a nicely balanced package with all the ventura luggage strapped in place.

So it was you was it - she texted me straight after and wanted to know what I put on here - good work mate she got a hard time about it even before she got to the rally !! - I told her it would be a great way to meet people - not that the crazy pom ever has any trouble with that anyway!!!!!

[T.W.R]

So it was you was it - she texted me straight after and wanted to know what I put on here - good work mate she got a hard time about it even before she got to the rally !! - I told her it would be a great way to meet people - not that the crazy pom ever has any trouble with that anyway!!!!!


:innocent: Was me!. Saw her (recognised the bike more so) heading north past the shop then stop further up towards the bend before the bridge & stop (must have been deciding on whether to stop for a break or not), then come back towards the tea-rooms, did the wee lap around the forecourt then parked up.
I just wondered up & said G'day and that we'd been informed to keep an eye out & to inspect the tyre :lol: , the look on her face :shit: was worth it. Had a quick chat. then before she left, she came into the workshop to say bye.

The Bonnie is a damn fine bike, though bloody quiet :dodge:

Her reply to the tyre issue was a beauty though :laugh: "Oh but I don't ride fast". By the time Nelson is reached they'll be well scrubbed up.

[Ruralman]

:innocent: Was me!. Saw her (recognised the bike more so) heading north past the shop then stop further up towards the bend before the bridge & stop (must have been deciding on whether to stop for a break or not), then come back towards the tea-rooms, did the wee lap around the forecourt then parked up.
I just wondered up & said G'day and that we'd been informed to keep an eye out & to inspect the tyre :lol: , the look on her face :shit: was worth it. Had a quick chat. then before she left, she came into the workshop to say bye.

The Bonnie is a damn fine bike, though bloody quiet :dodge:

Her reply to the tyre issue was a beauty though :laugh: "Oh but I don't ride fast". By the time Nelson is reached they'll be well scrubbed up.

What about the sides of the tyres - she reckoned she isn't into cornering - might need a bit of encouragement. Great work tho TWR

[T.W.R]

What about the sides of the tyres - she reckoned she isn't into cornering - might need a bit of encouragement. Great work tho TWR

There was about 5mm of chicken strips either side on the rear :yes: respectable considering the style of the bike & the amount of gear on board

[dangerous]

Unfortunately after some unfortunate circumstances last week (:angry2::angry2:) I'm no longer going either. I don't want to go into why (take to long to type) but Far Queue and Dangerous know the reasons.

Nothing will take to long to type at all... some dirty fucking mungrels invaded your house messed it up and stole, including your riding gear... bullet is to good for the pices off low life shit.

[miSTa]

hmpf... call that an answer... :wait: you're just a tease aren't you.... :nya:

Better believe it :laugh:


Nothing will take to long to type at all... some dirty fucking mungrels invaded your house messed it up and stole, including your riding gear... bullet is to good for the pices off low life shit.
Yeah, I guess that pretty much sums it up though I've still my gear just no disposable fucking money after the insurance excess and the installation of a security system.

[laRIKin]

What can we say, apart from Bugger and F%@K IT.

Bring back Hanging.

[MyGSXF]

Nothing will take to long to type at all... some dirty fucking mungrels invaded your house messed it up and stole, including your riding gear... bullet is to good for the pices off low life shit.


Feeerk.. that's sucks majorly... :brick: sorry to hear that Mr Sensible.. :hug: & I'll let you away with not being at the rally now then too! :dodge: hope things can get sorted for you real fast!!!
Jen :scooter:

[alley cat]

Oh so excited:eek:
Hope to meet some of you guys up there, heading up fri morn with a m8 whos hasnt been riding too long, I dont think she can sleep either:woohoo:
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[MyGSXF]

Oh so excited:eek:
Hope to meet some of you guys up there, heading up fri morn with a m8 whos hasnt been riding too long, I dont think she can sleep either:woohoo:
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:


Safe riding ladies!! :scooter:

Jen :rockon:

[Rashika]

Oh so excited:eek:
Hope to meet some of you guys up there, heading up fri morn with a m8 whos hasnt been riding too long, I dont think she can sleep either:woohoo:
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

Cool ;)
Might leave you to try to find us cos my Buell and the Guzzi together are usually pretty easy to find...catch ya there!

[alley cat]

Cool ;)
Might leave you to try to find us cos my Buell and the Guzzi together are usually pretty easy to find...catch ya there!

:shifty: Ill be on the lookout for sure.
Man the rides guna rock:ride: Cant wait to get on the road!!!!!!!!

[Rashika]

:shifty: Ill be on the lookout for sure.
Man the rides guna rock:ride: Cant wait to get on the road!!!!!!!!

yeah me too...its been a long winter.

So what tiem are you heading out tomorrow?
And what does your mate ride?

[miSTa]

What can we say, apart from Bugger and F%@K IT.

Bring back Hanging.

Hanging is no good - too fast, need something with a long, slow, painful death...


Feeerk.. that's sucks majorly... :brick: sorry to hear that Mr Sensible.. :hug: & I'll let you away with not being at the rally now then too! :dodge: hope things can get sorted for you real fast!!!
Jen :scooter:
Thank you very much, you're too kind :love:

[far queue]

Hanging is no good - too fast, need something with a long, slow, painful death...You hang them slowly so their neck doesn't break, and you use piano wire.

... anyway, all set just about, there's a big pile of rally stuff next to me here. I'll pack it in the morning, get a couple of odd jobs done and then be off. So I'll see you all there.

[MyGSXF]

Thank you very much, you're too kind :love:


uuummmmm..... :rolleyes: you're welcome....

[MyGSXF]

:weep: I can get anymore time off work, so will not be heading up for this one :bye:

Sorry to hear you can't make it up here Speedy!!! :bye: next time aye! ps: LUUUV ya profile pic.... :shutup:

[SpeedyGirl]

Sorry to hear you can't make it up here Speedy!!! :bye: next time aye! ps: LUUUV ya profile pic.... :shutup:

mmmmmmmmmmm

[laRIKin]

Hanging is no good - too fast, need something with a long, slow, painful death...


You can use the same bit of rope over and over again so it's nice and cheap.

And it depends on where you put the rope, to whether it's fast or lingering, trust me on that. :yes: :laugh: :devil2:

[dangerous]

Man... what an awesome weekend, sweet rally and the ride was beaut, as was the company.
Ill post up some pics and bolics to go with it tomorow night... till then ya all :scooter:

ps: SGirl and K... nice bikes and well done K

[Rashika]

ps: SGirl and K... nice bikes and well done K

ditta was one of those bloody awesome rally weekends, sun, bikes, sandflies and all.
Got a few good piccies, and nice one of your bike Skirtster Girl, and of your mates...you'll have to get her to join up ;)

Thanks for the company guys.
Fridays ride up with Biff and 2 mates, ...one of whom shall possibly be joining up soon...and already has a few stories for us to tell about him eh ZXboyo? ;) ...CCQ, Dangerous and Me, was windy at first with the nor'wester blowing a gale, but once we hit the pass that died to be replaced with....sunshine! That surprised me... I was expecting the worse with the nor'wester blowing (usually means rain on the west/central areas) but no, weather was supurb.

And so was the lack of men in blue, saw one a block from home, then 2 at richmond and that was it...so the trip was uneventful in that respect, but I had a lot of fun, felt like I was in my groove on the bike. After dangerous and the boy without a name decided to have a go, I tried to join em, but failed ...altho at the same time managed to lose all the others so had a supurb wee blat thro the kawatiri gorge by myself, love those corners and the new tyre on the back was doing its bit well. Funny how you dont really notice how worn a tyre is till you put on a new one!

Got to the saddle and it was CCQ's turn for the lead for a bit, then Biffs blat, then we all started behaving again when we caught up to the others, not to mention all the Harleys out for a cruise.
I must admit i haven't seen so many harleys at a rally since the HOG rally...shit there were a lot, sunny nelson must be where they all go to retire ;)
Was nice to be at a rally on a friday again, a chance to put up the tent and relax for the next couple of days, not having to be constantly on the go.
Did i say just what an AWESOME spot for a rally that camp is???
It has it all from hot showers and flush toilets, to shady trees and a river running round...fantastic...I will be back!
Photos to come later, when I have done some chores :Punk:

[alley cat]

Yeah what a primo wknd! My m8 and i had a blast, and just getting out on those big bendy roads rulz:2thumbsup Really enjoyed meeting you KBers, now i know wat you look like watch out!:buggerd:
Loved the Buell R, She is beautiful.

Its really sad that it was shadowed by such tragic circumstances.

Guess you just gotta keep doing what you love. So see you on the road:ride:

[Biff]

Twas indeed fun. A gentle (ish) ride up. I think we met Skirtster girl, and friend. Then again most of the weekend was a blur, so maybe I was yapping to some other ladies (HD and a GSXRtwo fiddy?).Sorry I didn't spend much time with ya Dangerous and Rashika. So much beer and yarning to do and so little time. A great ride up.

A much faster ride home made me realize that it's not a good idea to get your knee down without sliders on. Or the fact that it's quite dangerous to lean too far over when the mighty Biffbird has its (now scratched) panniers on. Bloody sprots bike riders leading me astray. Or maybe I need to revert to riding something a little more agile than the Albatross.

My thoughts go out to the family (6 kids?) and friends of the couple that tragically didn't make it.

[dangerous]

Awesome... bloody awesome rally. Well I guess what makes it a great rally is the fact its in the oppsite direction to all the others. Since the BRONZ Xmas rally in the lakes region and the wonder rally stopped there has been no rallys up the north end on the s/i but the nelson rally seems to be here to stay.

This was the 3rd year the rally has been on but I have not managed to get there till now and one things for sure... I'll be back.

Left Chch with Ghost_Bullet, Biff, Rashika and a couple of Biffs odd looking mates on green bikes.
The ride up was sweet, a tad windy but what the hell mint anyway.
The rally site is magic, nestled in the Maitai valley on the river with manuka trees everywhere it felt very comphy. Well we set up camp and had a few drinkies and listened to the band.

Saturday morn came and I slowly dragged my arse out a bed and lined up for the thunder ride.
After the ride I buggered off to say hi to my old lady and raid the pantry just like the old days.
That night went off as per most rally nights with a drink or to and some music and talk the bull with KBers that had rocked up like Woodybee, Skirtser Girl, R1, Orange back, chick n charge to mention only a few.

Up Sunday morn and yeee fucking harrr no hangover, loaded up and departed with Rashika and CnC off to my old ladies for a shower, feed and coffee. Headed on through the Whangamoas to Blenheim where we left CnC and sat on a sweet 120k with a couple a young fellas on Jappas and 3 Hogs, best ride in ages with no coppers and SFA traffic.

Heart goes out to the couple that died in the Lewis pass on the way to the rally...

Pic 1) meet up
2) getting ready for the thunder ride
3,4&5) end off ride in Nelson central
6) ohhh look spotted my old Guzzi at the rally :)

[dangerous]

1) GSXR Gal's tidy as beast
2) Skirtster's Sportster (note the sign on the wall above)
3) bike show line up
4) camp KB
5) paint job of the rally
6) rally view through trees

[Ghost_Bullet]

Great Pics, great ride, great peeps!

[chic 'n' charge]

:yes: :yes: :yes:
Was great to meet the KB's I met - & the one's I didn't there's more rallies coming up for sure.

Thanks to D & R for saving me camp spot - but D a little more detail on where tent was would have been helpful - the hint about the towels on the fence behind tent had me pitching tent in 10 possible sites.....lol.

Weather was lovely - flies were annoying but otherwise was fantastic rally. Bring on the rest of them.

See y'all at the next one. :scooter: :yes: :sunny:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hi again, just a few pics that I took, not great quality, Camera function on video is not flash.
The rally site was awesome!!
I should have taken sun screen,
Dimp would not have repelled that gimp during the wet-t, though would have helped against the sand flies.
I got a little rain on the return back on Monday. But the idiot in the four wheel drive, passing a stock truck around a bend coming toward me was very uncool :angry:
I was only just able to dodge... :dodge:

[far queue]

Awesome rally, great to put some more faces to names. I had a ball. If you're interested in an adventurers ride to and fro have a read here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36339&page=3), start at post #43.

[dangerous]

Hi again,

CCQ, ya changed ya name... not bad, now I have to edit my post above :scooter:

[Ghost_Bullet]

CCQ, ya changed ya name... :scooter:

Yup, that was easy.
Heres a short clip of the band in motion

[Rashika]

Dimp would not have repelled that gimp during the wet-t, though would have helped against the sand flies.


Damn...now THAT was a funny moment.

imagine this... all the blokes watching the wet T comp, all eyes forward apart from this one bloke who decided to take a fancy to our boy without a name (henceforth known at ZXboy till he signs on). Said gimp decides he LIKE the look of ZXboy and decides he WANTS him soooooo bad.
ZXboy is getting that look in his eye like... "come any closer and i may just take ya block off" so in steps chic n charge to.... what else but take charge ;) ...along with Ghost Bullet to act as a distraction and who ends up getting ALL the attention from gimp instead.
Damn what a funny thing to observe, tho i must admit i did help the blockade with Chic n charge, just in case it was needed. After Cn C was able to help redress the guy ( he was having a few issues with his jacket, like putting the correct arm in correct sleeve) he went on his way, but first had to have a wee bit of luving from the ghost man... on ya dude! Good save :Punk:

[alley cat]

cool photos guys, wished id taken my camera!
Did you see the fella who was taking photos for the rally organisers?
I was wondering if us general public get to have a perve at them.
:gob:

[Rashika]

cool photos guys, wished id taken my camera!
Did you see the fella who was taking photos for the rally organisers?
I was wondering if us general public get to have a perve at them.
:gob:

yeah saw someone who looked like that was what they were doing... I'm guessing it may be the same as those pics of last year that were on the Marquee wall? ...probably be able to get any good ones, but hopefully dont have to wait till next year :(

did ya like the wee piccie of your bike? I thought it was kinda apt when i looked up and noticed the sign on the wall at the back, had to take a 2nd shot to get it framed in the image right :yes:

[alley cat]

did ya like the wee piccie of your bike? I thought it was kinda apt when i looked up and noticed the sign on the wall at the back, had to take a 2nd shot to get it framed in the image right :yes:[/QUOTE]

Luved it m8.
Never even noticed the sign!
Thankyou!:hug:

[Rashika]

Luved it m8.
Never even noticed the sign!
Thankyou!:hug:

tis A okay, anytime... I like taking piccies!

[far queue]

Here's some general pics of the site ...

[miSTa]

Good stories and photos people, only sorry I wasn't there. Roll on Winchester.

[gav]

Turns out there was a bit happening in Nelson that weekend. I understand the Lost Breed were having a reunion rally and there was also some other motorcycle rally type event on as a fundraiser. The LB do, is probably why you saw so many Harleys up that way. (The Lost Breed are the local Nelson "gang")

[Rashika]

Turns out there was a bit happening in Nelson that weekend. I understand the Lost Breed were having a reunion rally and there was also some other motorcycle rally type event on as a fundraiser. The LB do, is probably why you saw so many Harleys up that way. (The Lost Breed are the local Nelson "gang")

didn't really get out much from the rally site so didn't see much around nelson itself , I would say about 60-70 % of rally goers were Hds, maybe more... surprised me.

[alley cat]

didn't really get out much from the rally site so didn't see much around nelson itself , I would say about 60-70 % of rally goers were Hds, maybe more... surprised me.

Well, You cant fault them for havin great taste:2thumbsup

[Rashika]

Well, You cant fault them for havin great taste:2thumbsup

ha!! corse not :Punk:

[Tacoman]

Hello All,

It was great meeting you and riding with some of you, I had a great time in Nelson the weather was perfect and the beers were pretty cold. This is my first rally of the year and I hope to get the $$$ to attend to future rally's
I got some pics of the camp so I am going to find out how to upload them.

Later Israel :rockon: