South Island KB Rally

[dangerous]

Ok people this thread is mainly up for the purpous of the poll, the main thread is http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32446 Please corect me via p/m if I have any details incorect.


saturday 9th Dec 06

We will overnight at ?????? for drinks and grub..........then on Sunday go up to MtCook on a group ride. Then its each off home, at a time that suits each rider etc.

NB: Shearers quarters on the other station managed by the same manager and 6km the other side of Otematata. This one is much newer and flasher, sleeps about 20 in separate bunkrooms with 2 beds in each. Good showers etc.

[miSTa]

Sorry but I have a question and don't recall this being discussed (I'll go and have another read) - where are we going to have a few beers and a feed? For me that kind of dictates where to spend the night.

[dangerous]

Well if staying in Otematata... Otematata pub and if staying in Twizel... Twizel pub.:scooter:

[miSTa]

Otematata is my pick. (but also quite happy to go with the masses)

I asked because Rashika has already that you guys have a place already organised in Twizel. I was a little confused :blink:

[scumdog]

I'm with the shearers quarters, mainly 'cos it means we'll all be together at once in the same place for the night = better socialising!!:yes: :drinkup: :niceone:

[dangerous]

I'm with the shearers quarters, mainly 'cos it means we'll all be together at once in the same place for the night = better socialising!!:yes: :drinkup: :niceone:

Then vote that option hill billy.


Otematata is my pick. (but also quite happy to go with the masses)

I asked because Rashika has already that you guys have a place already organised in Twizel. I was a little confused :blink:

Mate if the poll ends up at the sheep shack... then thats were we will be

[scumdog]

Then vote that option hill billy.

I bloody did!

Dork.

[Jantar]

Shearers' quarters will suit Stromfrau and me just fine. :yes:

[dangerous]

I bloody did!

Dork.

Thats sir dork to you... all I can say is you fucked up cos ya not showing up on the poll... do it again my friend

[Lil_Byte]

My vote was for the shearers quarters as I know no bugger. And it would be good to meet you guys somewhere central :scooter:

[scumdog]

O.K., tried again, did it go through Sir Dork???:laugh: :dodge:

And Lil Byte: "My vote was for the shearers quarters as I know no bugger. And it would be good to meet you guys somewhere central"

Strictly speaking at Otematata you're no longer in Central (Otago), it finishes at the Lindis - but then I'm just being a smart-arse playing with words.:whistle: :wait:

[paturoa]

if u all stay in the shearers quarters togeather you could have a vote in the morning to see who snores louder than their bike!

[dangerous]

Righto... you bunch of Dorklanders, use ya brains, if ya not planning on comming then dont fucking vote, ya jst ballsing the poll up. Go for a ride will ya.

[miSTa]

It's not just the Dorklanders, you got all manner of North Islanders having a vote. :no:

Where's your vote D? Perhaps you don't count?

[paturoa]

shit I can vote! yeha

edit: can I vote more than once?

[k14]

I voted for the private arrangement one. I will have my own one and the one and only rule is: No Gingers Allowed!!!

[miSTa]

shit I can vote! yeha

edit: can I vote more than once?

Fuck off :lol: Anyway, you're only jealous of the fantastics roads and scenery we have in the mainland. :done:

[dangerous]

edit: can I vote more than once?

No, only Scumdog can do that :scooter:


Where's your vote D? Perhaps you don't count?
working on it


I voted for the private arrangement one. I will have my own one and the one and only rule is: No Gingers Allowed!!!
HUH... wouldnt want to go to your party anyway :spudflip:

[oldrider]

Hey, it would be nice if all these stray North Island voters were actually coming down here that week end. :yes:

I was planning on being up there at the NI Coast to Coast for that w/e. :thud:

I am going to cancel that in preference to attending the South Island KB get together. (where ever it is going to be) :first:

I haven't voted yet, I will go with the flow on this one. The shearers quarters (suggested so far) are just 6km down or 7km up the road. :spudwhat:

I can walk from home to all the accommodation and drinking holes at Otematata. :drinknsin

Or even to the shearers quarters for that matter. (hardly worth starting my bike) :shit:

See you all there, one way or another! :done: Cheers John.

[sels1]

Hey, it would be nice if all these stray North Island voters were actually coming down here that week end. :yes:

I was planning on being up there at the NI Coast to Coast for that w/e. :thud:

I was giving serious consideration to coming down until you mentioned that. I have been trying to do that Coast to Coast for the last 2 years but other things have got in the way each time. Still, sorely tempted to come south.
Hmm, will stew on it a bit longer....

(havnt voted btw)

[oldrider]

I was giving serious consideration to coming down until you mentioned that. I have been trying to do that Coast to Coast for the last 2 years but other things have got in the way each time. Still, sorely tempted to come south.
Hmm, will stew on it a bit longer....

(havnt voted btw)

You sure would be most welcome.

Keep thinking about it, you might find some interesting riding for your style of bike down here! :yes: Cheers John.

[sels1]

You sure would be most welcome.
Keep thinking about it, you might find some interesting riding for your style of bike down here! :yes: Cheers John.

Cheers John. Know the roads down there reasonably well, I service equipment at Tasman Aero, Tara Hills, Qn, Nv, Dn, Wanaka etc - was working in Gore last week. Trouble is I am normally in a van or rental car! Would love to get the Tiger down there, its sort of what I had in mind when I bought it.
Maybe I can put the Coast 2 coast off another year.......hmmmm

[Lil_Byte]

O.K., tried again, did it go through Sir Dork???:laugh: :dodge:

And Lil Byte: "My vote was for the shearers quarters as I know no bugger. And it would be good to meet you guys somewhere central"

Strictly speaking at Otematata you're no longer in Central (Otago), it finishes at the Lindis - but then I'm just being a smart-arse playing with words.:whistle: :wait:

Well it is sort of central to the Island rather than the specific location - but I am used to smart arses as I used to be one my self. :Punk:

[Silage]

The shearers quarters sound like a goer to base the socialising around - however I have contacts in Twizel who I haven't seen for a bit. But as the distances are not great will plan on appearing at the Otemawhatever venue if that is agreed and (assuming under-sauced) stay in Twizel.

But then if I catch up with my friends at some other time ... can I vote for the shearers site also? Mmmm lanolin

[miSTa]

...hardly worth starting my bike...

You could always take on us on a little adventure ride on the Saturday afternoon. There's got to be some nice gentle trails around Lakes Benmore or Aviemore to killl an hour or two? I'm sure Ruralman would be keen too.



Silage, you'd better and come and stay with us as I want to hear about your India trip.

[dangerous]

Its been suggested on the other thread that the Otematata pub could be the go... sounds good to me as a back up choice to the shearers quarters which I'll vote on, but reckon the pubs the go. :scooter: ohh now she whom I never obey is saying if a pub... then why not the Twizel pub closser to Mt Cook for Sunday.

[oldrider]

Its been suggested on the other thread that the Otematata pub could be the go... sounds good to me as a back up choice to the shearers quarters which I'll vote on, but reckon the pubs the go. :scooter: ohh now she whom I never obey is saying if a pub... then why not the Twizel pub closser to Mt Cook for Sunday.

It is not the Otematata Lakes hotel where you had the Guzzi ride in Dangerous, it was the Otematata Country Inn but wait until Ruralman posts in again, we went and checked out the shearers quarters last night, should be sweet. Cheers John.

[Ruralman]

You could always take on us on a little adventure ride on the Saturday afternoon. There's got to be some nice gentle trails around Lakes Benmore or Aviemore to killl an hour or two? I'm sure Ruralman would be keen too.



Silage, you'd better and come and stay with us as I want to hear about your India trip.

Keen - you betcha. Went over the Danseys on my way home this morning, but John has told me about a heap of other great rides from Otematata and one in particular (The Black forest and then Haka loop) really appeals.

[Jantar]

Keen - you betcha. Went over the Danseys on my way home this morning, but John has told me about a heap of other great rides from Otematata and one in particular (The Black forest and then Haka loop) really appeals.
Oh yes.... Count me in, but can we get permission for Black Forest?

[Ruralman]

Heap of pics here of the shearers quarters, inlcuding the beds (2 or 3 in most rooms), social room, showers (the multi set up for the blokes and the "nice" ones for the ladies (these usually reserved for the shearer's cook), the track in, the mailbox on the road side to look out for and the rapid number on the entrance. and a photo looking down to the lake (Aviemore) about 150m away. Didn't get a shot of the dining room.

[Ruralman]

I have a few more photos but this about covers it

[gamgee]

holy crap, thats gonna be a coupla days after I can legally ride my NC30, so assuming I can get it all finished by then, I'm very keen to come along, if i'm welcome that is :innocent:

[Ruralman]

holy crap, thats gonna be a coupla days after I can legally ride my NC30, so assuming I can get it all finished by then, I'm very keen to come along, if i'm welcome that is :innocent:

You're a KB'r - of course your welcome
If anyone misbehave too seriously then we just make use of some of the shearing equipment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gamgee]

You're a KB'r - of course your welcome
If anyone misbehave too seriously then we just make use of some of the shearing equipment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just looking at the age range on this, i'm probably the only one with a mop, apart from the ladies... all I ask is that you be carefull, i don't want anyone carving me to the bone with a pair of sheep shears :shit:

[phaedrus]

i'm probably the only one with a mop, apart from the ladies... No, you won't be

[Ruralman]

No, you won't be

So does that make you a starter as well then?? (for the trip not the hairdressing service!)

[scumdog]

No, you won't be

And you better believe him - hair to Africa!!

[oldrider]

Oh yes.... Count me in, but can we get permission for Black Forest?

Usually not a problem, I will arrange that for us if that is what is wanted. Cheers John.

[Ruralman]

Usually not a problem, I will arrange that for us if that is what is wanted. Cheers John.

Depends a bit what Sunday is like for the proposed ride to Mt Cook - the best view of Cook I reckon is from the top of the Haka Pass if the day is right. Maybe the adventure bikes could go that way and the roadies go the other way.
If the day isn't much good for that then there are plenty of good rides on the seal that could keep the group together for a little while before people start heading home - for example the loop ride over Benmore, down the other side then back via the Aviemore dam - or one of the loops round the fossil trails near Duntroon.
If there are some riders staying at Twizel then it would be useful to have a phone number for them - if they can't see Cook it isn't worth going that way.

[Rashika]

yeah very good point, aint no use going all the way up there if we cant see it!

I reckon this is possibly turning into a bloody good weekend...when we actually make up our minds about where to have it :innocent: :Punk:

[Flyingpony]

And, just how many km from Chch is this place?

[Ruralman]

And, just how many km from Chch is this place?

Its about an hour inland from Oamaru - Olrider can probably give you some accurate kms

[Ruralman]

yeah very good point, aint no use going all the way up there if we cant see it!

I reckon this is possibly turning into a bloody good weekend...when we actually make up our minds about where to have it :innocent: :Punk:

I reckon you are absolutely right - we'll have the happy sheep shaggers gathering and the upmarket poufdahs will be up the road wishing they were with us!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heaps of riding options depending on how Sunday shapes up and what mood you're in.
The only thing we haven't sort of got covered is something that can make loud music - any ideas?? - and no that isn't an invitation for Harley, Buell or Ducati owners to let us listen to their throbbing engines all bloody night!! (much as I like the sound of all of these)

Yeah the ride to Cook would need to be a great day 'cos the ride itself is pretty boring after Omararama (unless you're going on the adventure ride through Black Forest and the Haka Pass) - lots of long straights and perilous without a good radar detector.

I have confirmed with the manager that we will definitley use the Shearers Quarters based on responses so far - if that changes later on it won't matter too much as far as they are concerned. So take it that a least some of the group, probably most, will be staying at Rugged ridges shearers quarters.

[98tls]

Im in............lokking forward to it....anyone from ch-ch coming down is welcome to call in home for coffee/whatever and then head up there...

[gav]

Hey, this looks like a great idea, well done to everyone concerned. I'm keen, so were talking what, about 3 1/2 - 4 hours from Chch?

[98tls]

yep.....no more than that tops....

[oldrider]

When I was working I used to travel a lot between Otematata and Christchurch airport.
Filling up with gas and setting the trip meter at each end used to be 333km either way.
That is up through the McKenzie country or down through Waimate and up the East Coast.
I wont mention time because I always obeyed the law! :innocent:
Some people like to take the (time) shortcut and some like to just doddle along stopping here and there.
Generally about four hours to or from Christchurch depending on traffic etc.
Quicker on a bike just by being able to thread through the traffic. Cheers John.

[98tls]

ya reckon i should show them the shortcut john.....

[oldrider]

ya reckon i should show them the shortcut john.....

If you have got it you may as well flaunt it! (lol) Cheers John.

[scumdog]

So what about us Southern boys, how long will it take to meet up with Ruralman then Jantar then K14 (he is going?) then idb (if he's going) then over the Lindis to KB Partyland HQ?

And how is said KB Partyland HQ to be identified?

Oldrider might want to put up ballons/flag or similar so the stragglers won't scream on past....

[98tls]

SD.......give me a ring and we will sort out an itineray for you sheep shaggers...4370488

[miSTa]

Oh yes.... Count me in, but can we get permission for Black Forest?
Sorry Malcolm, didn't mean to forget about you


Heap of pics here of the shearers quarters, inlcuding the beds (2 or 3 in most rooms), social room, showers (the multi set up for the blokes and the "nice" ones for the ladies (these usually reserved for the shearer's cook), the track in, the mailbox on the road side to look out for and the rapid number on the entrance. and a photo looking down to the lake (Aviemore) about 150m away. Didn't get a shot of the dining room.
That place looks shit hot, reckon it's pretty much perfect and is the popular choice anyway


just looking at the age range on this, i'm probably the only one with a mop, apart from the ladies... all I ask is that you be carefull, i don't want anyone carving me to the bone with a pair of sheep shears :shit:
Shit, I have a daughter older you...:gob:

[Ruralman]

So what about us Southern boys, how long will it take to meet up with Ruralman then Jantar then K14 (he is going?) then idb (if he's going) then over the Lindis to KB Partyland HQ?

And how is said KB Partyland HQ to be identified?

Oldrider might want to put up ballons/flag or similar so the stragglers won't scream on past....

How about we (including the Dunedin riders) meet at lawrence at 10-10:30, then to Alexandra for lunch and meet up with Jantar and the Q'town/Arrowtown `crew, then from there it will be an easy couple of hours over to Otematata with plenty of time to get settled in and stocked up (or even for a local ride if the mood takes you).
Come home via North Otago depending maybe on if we've gone up to Cook.

[banditb12]

im in if im not working dont know about getting on the piss with 98tls

[banditb12]

anyone want to try my home made piss bourbon is farkin nice

[dangerous]

Right, Its like this over 50% voters like the idea of the Otematata in Shearers quarters, so looks like thats the plan... bring it on
(poll closed)

Twizel in tent/house 12.50%
Otematata in Shearers quarters 58.33%
Other group idea 0 0%
Other private arrangements 29.17%

[Lil_Byte]

How about we (including the Dunedin riders) meet at lawrence at 10-10:30, then to Alexandra for lunch and meet up with Jantar and the Q'town/Arrowtown `crew, then from there it will be an easy couple of hours over to Otematata with plenty of time to get settled in and stocked up (or even for a local ride if the mood takes you).
Come home via North Otago depending maybe on if we've gone up to Cook.

Could some one let me know a time and place to meet you guys up - I assume I am part of the arrowtown crew seeings as I just shifted from Dunedin Today - and survived:scooter:

Also are female type partner pillions sort of allowed on these things or do we have to keep them at home:Punk:

[Jantar]

Could some one let me know a time and place to meet you guys up - I assume I am part of the arrowtown crew seeings as I just shifted from Dunedin Today - and survived:scooter: We'll let you know the time to meet us closer to the date. But possibly all meet for lunch at Cromwell?


Also are female type partner pillions sort of allowed on these things or do we have to keep them at home :Punk:Ill have one, and SD will have one, so definitely bring another if you wish. :yes:

[oldrider]

KB venture bikers going to the Southern KB ride in have a look at my thread in the venture bike forum. Cheers John.

[scumdog]

We'll let you know the time to meet us closer to the date. But possibly all meet for lunch at Cromwell?

Ill have one, and SD will have one, so definitely bring another if you wish. :yes:


CB is not a certainty for this get-together due to her workload, however to keep you plebs happy I will endeavour to turn up and bring a relative amount of sanity to the procedings :rockon:

Can't leave ALL the clowning to Dangerous.:shutup: :dodge:

[smokeyging]

I’d love to go but probably the best I can do is go on the round trip, catch up with you guys at Lawrence, Cromwell etc, meal, and down to otematata , then home on the same day. My missus has got health issues, and if I stay the night, the moment i get back home, i'll have health issues

[Ruralman]

I’d love to go but probably the best I can do is go on the round trip, catch up with you guys at Lawrence, Cromwell etc, meal, and down to otematata , then home on the same day. My missus has got health issues, and if I stay the night, the moment i get back home, i'll have health issues

Thats a big day trip but better than not going and at least you'll have a chance like the rest of us to put names and KB'r names together with faces (mmmm maybe I should keep my helmet on)
Would a ride as a pillion for your Mrs help the health issues??????????

[smokeyging]

Thats a big day trip but better than not going and at least you'll have a chance like the rest of us to put names and KB'r names together with faces (mmmm maybe I should keep my helmet on)
Would a ride as a pillion for your Mrs help the health issues??????????


No, she can't even get down to the local supermarket now, in a very bad car accident, broken bones from asshole to breakfast time. the movement just in the car alone is too much for her now. she loved on the bike too. the injurys she got will only get worse, not better. so, as you can imagine i enjoy my laughs on K.B. i don't get a hell of a lot these days...

[Ruralman]

No, she can't even get down to the local supermarket now, in a very bad car accident, broken bones from asshole to breakfast time. the movement just in the car alone is too much for her now. she loved on the bike too. the injurys she got will only get worse, not better. so, as you can imagine i enjoy my laughs on K.B. i don't get a hell of a lot these days...

And people say bikes are dangerous!!. Thats a bucket of bad luck mate and I hope things do eventually get better rather than worse. Hopefully she'll encourage you to take a few trips even though she can't go - its terrible when an accident like this completely ruins things for both partners, even though both have to make some changes and in your case no doubt she needs you to help a fair bit.
If the day is a good one that round trip will be a magnificient ride

[Lil_Byte]

Sorry - looks like I will have to bow out of this one. Looks like I have work on the 9th. New jobs have a habit of doing this to me.

But hope you enjoy this one an I will try and get to the next one:angry:

[scumdog]

Sorry - looks like I will have to bow out of this one. Looks like I have work on the 9th. New jobs have a habit of doing this to me.

But hope you enjoy this one an I will try and get to the next one:angry:

What about coming up and meeting us on the Sunday? Even if you don't go to Mt Cook we could meet you at Omarama.

[Lil_Byte]

Doing a computer site upgarde in Invercargill - trying to guess when that will finish is like pissing in the wind.

If we finish on the Saturday it is likeluy top be a late nighter so by the time I travel back up the Queenstown to pick up the bike I am likely to ne knackered.

If all goes well I will try for a day trip but will have to play it by ear:angry:

[Biff]

Maybe, just maybe I'll be able to be a sociable bstard for a change and join y'all. Mrs Biff will have to be in tow though, as I'm using up my annual jolly pass for the Nelson ralley this weekend.

It's either with you guys or Islamabad. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.

[Skyryder]

Maybe, just maybe I'll be able to be a sociable bstard for a change and join y'all. Mrs Biff will have to be in tow though, as I'm using up my annual jolly pass for the Nelson ralley this weekend.

It's either with you guys or Islamabad. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.

It's been awhile Biff. Be good to see ya'll

Skyryder

[scumdog]

Maybe, just maybe I'll be able to be a sociable bstard for a change and join y'all. Mrs Biff will have to be in tow though, as I'm using up my annual jolly pass for the Nelson ralley this weekend.

It's either with you guys or Islamabad. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.
Get your sorry leek-loving Wesh arse down there - tell Mrs Biff I'll come up and stay with you for a week unless she sends you down to this monumentous KB get together.:yes:

[miSTa]

Maybe, just maybe I'll be able to be a sociable bstard for a change and join y'all. Mrs Biff will have to be in tow though, as I'm using up my annual jolly pass for the Nelson ralley this weekend.

It's either with you guys or Islamabad. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.

Don't put yourself out there, it's only been a year since I saw you last :Pokey::apint:

[Biff]

I've become a right anti-social barsteward of late. Works been a ball breaker. Then there's the kids, oh and a morris minor (don't ask....i was bored).

But a chance to finally see SD's infamouse moustachio in the flesh........

[miSTa]

But a chance to finally see SD's infamouse moustachio in the flesh........

That's nothing to write home about, just an old man trying to look cool :dodge::lol:

[scumdog]

That's nothing to write home about, just an old man trying to look cool :dodge::lol:

There's no 'trying' in it grey-head, I am cool!!!

Ya can't beat a good Zapata 'tache.:yes:

[miSTa]

Whatever you say sd, whatever you say...

[scumdog]

Whatever you say sd, whatever you say...

Well, I HAD to say it, tired of waiting for YOU to say for for me!!!

That Grecian 2000 at 20 feet duel is looking a shitload more likely at Winchester big-boy!!

[miSTa]

Ohhh, fighting talk, I'm already trembling...not. Looking forward to that beer you're going to shout me. :yes:

[Rashika]

Ohhh, fighting talk, I'm already trembling...not. Looking forward to that beer you're going to shout me. :yes:

why is it you always seem to think someone is going to shout you a beer? Cos you're an old man? :dodge:

[Lil_Byte]

Well not only am I am working that weekend but my bike is rooted and my wrist is broken - so not a goer.

Had a major bin today where a cyclist decided to do a U tun in front of me halfway through a long sweeping corner.

Enjoy and I will see you on the next one.

[NighthawkNZ]

why is it you always seem to think someone is going to shout you a beer? Cos you're an old man? :dodge:


worth a try tho is it not :)

[oldrider]

worth a try tho is it not :)

Are you going to the ride-in/rally Nighthawk?

[miSTa]

why is it you always seem to think someone is going to shout you a beer? Cos you're an old man? :dodge:
You would do well to remember that you are less than four years younger me :oi-grr::beer:


Well not only am I am working that weekend but my bike is rooted and my wrist is broken - so not a goer.

Had a major bin today where a cyclist decided to do a U tun in front of me halfway through a long sweeping corner.

Enjoy and I will see you on the next one.
Bugger but at least there will be a next time.


worth a try tho is it not :)
Absolutely :done:

[scumdog]

Well not only am I am working that weekend but my bike is rooted and my wrist is broken - so not a goer.

Had a major bin today where a cyclist decided to do a U tun in front of me halfway through a long sweeping corner.

Enjoy and I will see you on the next one.

Ferk! Bad luck or what!

That clinches it, you won't be there then!

But there'll be other KB get togethers, no doubt a handfull or KBers will be at the Glenorchy Rally in January (including that dreadful Christchurch rabble):shutup:

[miSTa]

I shouldn't give you the satisfaction but what the hell: :finger:

[Ruralman]

Well not only am I am working that weekend but my bike is rooted and my wrist is broken - so not a goer.

Had a major bin today where a cyclist decided to do a U tun in front of me halfway through a long sweeping corner.

Enjoy and I will see you on the next one.

What a bugger.As the others have said there will be a next time. The wrist will heal, how bad/expensive is the bike damage?
I took a rather spectacular tumble yesterday at one of the best and most challenging trail rides I've done - saved by a very good dirt bike body armour vest. I suspect without it not only wouldn't I have not finished the ride but I might have been stretchered out.

Sensible I shouldn't give you the satisfaction but what the hell:

Now is that any way for 2 such distinguished and refined southen men to be talking to each other.????? Any more of this and I think removal of any distinguished looking facial hair my be required at the sheep shaggers convention!!!!!!!

[Rashika]

Sensible I shouldn't give you the satisfaction but what the hell:

Now is that any way for 2 such distinguished and refined southen men to be talking to each other.????? Any more of this and I think removal of any distinguished looking facial hair my be required at the sheep shaggers convention!!!!!!!

yeah HAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :shutup:

Now THAT i would probably even pay to see! :yes:

[scumdog]

Now is that any way for 2 such distinguished and refined southen men to be talking to each other.????? Any more of this and I think removal of any distinguished looking facial hair my be required at the sheep shaggers convention!!!!!!!

Hmmm, lemmesee, who that is intending to go to this KB get-together actually HAS facial hair?
There's me and anddd??????:wait:

Mr Sensible and the rest of your better start growing facial hair methinks:yes:

I'll let Rashika off seeing as she's a sheila and all....and your money is fairly safe toots, ya ain't goin' to see diddly-squat in the way of hair removal.

[Silage]

Hmmm, lemmesee, who that is intending to go to this KB get-together actually HAS facial hair?
There's me and anddd??????:wait:

My facial hasn't been off for more'n 30years and it aint about to come off any time soon. So Scummy I hope you were trained in that kung fu stuff or the edumacated/distinguished types may need to take some secret weapon :msn-wink:

[Ruralman]

Hmmm, lemmesee, who that is intending to go to this KB get-together actually HAS facial hair?
There's me and anddd??????:wait:

Mr Sensible and the rest of your better start growing facial hair methinks:yes:

I'll let Rashika off seeing as she's a sheila and all....and your money is fairly safe toots, ya ain't goin' to see diddly-squat in the way of hair removal.

hmmm, maybe we need a cunning plan - what has good anaesthetic properties to lace the bourbon with............... yes i have it ----- more bourbon!!!!

[Ruralman]

My facial hasn't been off for more'n 30years and it aint about to come off any time soon. So Scummy I hope you were trained in that kung fu stuff or the edumacated/distinguished types may need to take some secret weapon :msn-wink:

A point of clarification please fine sirs and ladies - is back hair considered distinguished??????

[idb]

A point of clarification please fine sirs and ladies - is back hair considered distinguished??????

If it's greying at the sides in a distinguished fashion I think it is.

[Ruralman]

If it's greying at the sides in a distinguished fashion I think it is.

As in the big Silverback???? - biggest bastard that gets all the girls??? - never worked for me.
Maybe platting or dreadlocks???

[Silage]

OK in order to even things up, everyone should turn up with as much bristle as they can build up between now and then. I suppose for some a back-hair comb over could be accepted :puke:

How many are intending on coming up from Dunners on Saturday. I am considering heading Chch-Dunners on Friday to catch up with my big sis and then navigating to Otemawhatsit on Saturday. I am thinking the main road is good rather than the more scenic options.

[scumdog]

Hmmm, planning on heading up via SH8 and riding with Ruralman, meeting Jantar etc.

If you were keen you could ride down to south of Milton where SH8 starts (about 50km) and meet me there for the ride up?
It's the best of both worlds - good road, good scenery:yes:

[dangerous]

If you were keen you could ride down to south of Milton where SH8 starts (about 50km) and meet me there for the ride up?
It's the best of both worlds - good road, good scenery:yes:

Pitty bout ya company tho silage
:dodge:

[scumdog]

Pitty bout ya company tho silage
:dodge:

Not that YOU'RE going to turn up to 'improve the company' ya ginga git.:nya:


'Improve'? Ha, that's a laugh:shutup: :rofl: :killingme :motu:

[Silage]

Hmmm, planning on heading up via SH8 and riding with Ruralman, meeting Jantar etc.
If you were keen you could ride down to south of Milton where SH8 starts (about 50km) and meet me there for the ride up?
It's the best of both worlds - good road, good scenery:yes:

... and good company! Tis an option. Looks like 200km direct and 360 via SH8 so not too much in it for a days riding. And the scenery is rather excellent thru that way. Will decide closer to the time.
Cheers

[Ruralman]

... and good company! Tis an option. Looks like 200km direct and 360 via SH8 so not too much in it for a days riding. And the scenery is rather excellent thru that way. Will decide closer to the time.
Cheers

If the day is right then the trip up SH8 is just magic - Milton to Lawrence is good, the ride from there to Alex is good, the ride over the Lindis is great....
I plan to come home the other way to minimize hangover riding time.
We plan to meet up in Lawrence about 10-10:30am on Sat

[miSTa]

I plan to come home the other way to minimize hangover riding time.
What! You plan to drink excess? How irresponsible! :oi-grr::innocent:

[Ruralman]

What! You plan to drink excess? How irresponsible! :oi-grr::innocent:

Hey Scumdog it sounds like we need to bring a funnel as well a hair removal device!!!!!!

[Ruralman]

Just to keep this thread alive I thought I'd let you know I talked to the manager again on Friday and everythings all go for the shearers quarters (not that there was any doubt).
Hopefully it will be a lot warmer and without these awful godamn winds that everywhere seems to be getting at the moment.

[miSTa]

What winds are these? (Hasn't been any windier than normal here) :spudwhat:

[scumdog]

What winds are these? (Hasn't been any windier than normal here) :spudwhat:

Well down here it was Hurricane City Arizona (to paraphrase The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin).
Some of the gust coming out of cuttings were strong enough to blow my visor open while I was doing about 100kph.:yes:

Yes, I do wear the full-face when the weather suggests it might be more comfortable than the pudding-bowl-and-skull-mask combo.

Murphys Law though - TODAY is nice and sunny and calm..dang!

[The Big J]

I'll come I think.

Am coming down West Coast to Arrowtown -ferry 4/12/06. I guess if I do 3 days down to Arrowtown, do Milford Sound on Friday and then come over.
Only issue is I'm saying goodbye to family before heading overseas but should make it.
With my 250, a tent and a bottle of whiskey what more can a man need?

[miSTa]

I'll come I think.

Am coming down West Coast to Arrowtown -ferry 4/12/06. I guess if I do 3 days down to Arrowtown, do Milford Sound on Friday and then come over.
Only issue is I'm saying goodbye to family before heading overseas but should make it.
With my 250, a tent and a bottle of whiskey what more can a man need?

First things first, what flavour whiskey?

[The Big J]

Laphraoig if I can manage it. Makes for an easy introduction when everyone comes over!
Anything with a kilt on will do nicely I'm sure

[Ruralman]

First things first, what flavour whiskey?


I have a premonition of the head pain of where this is leading - got given a bottle on Sat as a thank you. Need a bit of help to use it!!

[miSTa]

Sounds good to me.

You are most welcome btw just watchout for the yobbos from down south.

[Ruralman]

Laphraoig if I can manage it. Makes for an easy introduction when everyone comes over!
Anything with a kilt on will do nicely I'm sure

hmm - the most different whiskey i have ever tasted - i demand the room with the darkest curtains!!!!

[miSTa]

I have a premonition of the head pain of where this is leading - got given a bottle on Sat as a thank you. Need a bit of help to use it!!

There won't be shortage of tasters - scumdog and dangerous both like there whiskey. If its good stuff then I don't mind either.

[Ruralman]

Sounds good to me.

You are most welcome btw just watchout for the yobbos from down south.

Thats a bit bloody rich from someone thrusting his gonads out from behind a raincoat!!

[Ruralman]

There won't be shortage of tasters - scumdog and dangerous both like there whiskey. If its good stuff then I don't mind either.

I thought our SD was a bourbon drinker - something to do with the Yanky bike culture?

[miSTa]

Thats a bit bloody rich from someone thrusting his gonads out from behind a raincoat!!
Bruce, Bruce, Bruce...:nono:


I thought our SD was a bourbon drinker - something to do with the Yanky bike culture?
Nope, but I'm sure he'll correct me in any case.

[scumdog]

I thought our SD was a bourbon drinker - something to do with the Yanky bike culture?

I'm a new age liberal guy, a bit AC/DC, I drink both - just depend who is buying!

The Scots blood says whisky, the H-D blood says bourbon.

[scumdog]

Sounds good to me.

You are most welcome btw just watchout for the yobbos from down south.

Pfft! big talk coming from a member of the bloody Christchurch rabble:innocent:

[scumdog]

Laphraoig if I can manage it. Makes for an easy introduction when everyone comes over!
Anything with a kilt on will do nicely I'm sure

Bringing a bottle of THAT will automatically give you membership to the Great Southern KB Clan - along with certain immunities.:yes: :woohoo:

[phaedrus]

while we're discussing drink, I'll be bringing some vodka. Anyone want to help?

[dangerous]

There won't be shortage of tasters - scumdog and dangerous both like there whiskey. If its good stuff then I don't mind either.

I dont like my whisky, its just that I once had a blood transfusion and my blood was replaced with a single malt.
curently open is: Talisker, Aberlour, Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve and a norty blend Johnie Walker Gold Label :scooter:
What shell I bring?

ps: just found a Glenfiddich Special reserve too

[scumdog]

I dont like my whisky, its just that I once had a blood transfusion and my blood was replaced with a single malt.
curently open is: Talisker, Aberlour, Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve and a norty blend Johnie Walker Gold Label :scooter:
What shell I bring?

ps: just found a Glenfiddich Special reserve too

Don't be a tight-arse, bring the lot!!





(Scuttles off to look at own supplies)

[idb]

Rum for me.
It should go well with my Movember pirate moustache.

[Rashika]

Rum for me.
It should go well with my Movember pirate moustache.
oh goody...another victim with hair to be removed :dodge:
plenty of rum for that man ...hehehe

[Fatjim]

Why does "KB rally" look so much like "KY Jelly" at a quick glance?

[scumdog]

Why does "KB rally" look so much like "KY Jelly" at a quick glance?

"Cos something you're doing is slowly making you go blind????:whistle:

[dangerous]

KIWIBIKER south Island Rally

saturday 9th Dec 06

So then, its like this

We will overnight at the shearers quarters 6km the out of Otematata for drinks and grub..........then on Sunday go up to MtCook on a group ride. Then its each off home, at a time that suits each rider etc.

Any enquires re: the shearers quarters p/m Rural Man, any enquires from the upper half of the South Is try Dangerous or Skyrider, Lower south Is try Scumdog or one of them southeren lot.

[MyGSXF]

hhhmmm.... :wait: Magnum P.I :sherlock: gets the sense for what innocently appears to be "The Sheep Shaggers Society" Southern Shindig.. :innocent: IS infact however.. REALLY a cleverly disguised front :shifty: for the "Drunken Debuchery Directory's" devine Deity's de-flowering Doo.... :gob:

[miSTa]

No, you've got it all wrong, we're not like that at all...

[Rashika]

No, you've got it all wrong, we're not like that at all...

not half you aint... especially on that hot diggerty dog new beema of yours, which i have still yet to spy

[miSTa]

What are you try say G? I'm not like all the other boys...

I had the BMW at Ruapuna when I was flag marshal for the BoB, you should've missed it.

[Ruralman]

while we're discussing drink, I'll be bringing some vodka. Anyone want to help?

We will find a nice quiet corner for you

Rum for me.
It should go well with my Movember pirate moustache.

Mental note to oneself - remember to take the handpiece


hhhmmm.... :wait: Magnum P.I :sherlock: gets the sense for what innocently appears to be "The Sheep Shaggers Society" Southern Shindig.. :innocent: IS infact however.. REALLY a cleverly disguised front :shifty: for the "Drunken Debuchery Directory's" devine Deity's de-flowering Doo.... :gob:

Don't you go bringing your Northern SI judgement day proclamations down on us innocent southern lads - we only bring spirits because in emergencies they can be used to power the bike if we should runout of fuel just before we get there - or to numb us from the cold as we sit on the roadside waiting for help. If we do happen to get there safely then we really don't need to take it home 'cos we know we can get there without running out - soooo what are we to do??

[Ruralman]

KIWIBIKER south Island Rally

saturday 9th Dec 06

So then, its like this

We will overnight at the shearers quarters 6km the out of Otematata for drinks and grub..........then on Sunday go up to MtCook on a group ride. Then its each off home, at a time that suits each rider etc.

Any enquires re: the shearers quarters p/m Rural Man, any enquires from the upper half of the South Is try Dangerous or Skyrider, Lower south Is try Scumdog or one of them southeren lot.

The shearers 1/4s have beds for at least 20 plus the lounge area could cope with a bit of an overflow on sofas etc so I doubt we'll run out of room, plus there are a few staying at Twizel (you'll regret you didn't join us!) and at least one staying with Oldrider.
The ones I assume are staying at the quarters are : me, SD (2), Jantar (2), Dangerous, rashika, phaedrus, Mr Unsensible,98TLS, Woodybee, - there were a few others who responded to the survey - please reply to this or PM me to confirm and the same for anyone else not on that list who wants to come.
The other thing is - is there anyone able to bring something that can play a few CD's or amp up an MP3 player? Always good to have some music which can be in the foreground or background depending on the night.
Oldrider is going to take his gas bottle up to hook into the BBQ - I'll chuck a bag of sausages or chops or both out of my freezer and into my bag to thaw out on the way up. So bring something for breakfast and we can get the other bits up there. We'll need to do a wee collection to pay for a box of beer for the manager but with the numbers coming that won't add up to much.
Cheers
Bruce

[MyGSXF]

Don't you go bringing your Northern SI judgement day proclamations down on us innocent southern lads - we only bring spirits because in emergencies they can be used to power the bike if we should runout of fuel just before we get there - or to numb us from the cold as we sit on the roadside waiting for help. If we do happen to get there safely then we really don't need to take it home 'cos we know we can get there without running out - soooo what are we to do??


HHHmmmmm.... weeelll.... personally it is of my belief.. that behind every good woman, sits her man.. on the BITCH seat, bound & gagged... :shutup: sssooooo.... seeing how as good women are highly organised, :yes: none of the above mentioned dilemmas would therefore eventuate.. :rolleyes: & IF per chance you were to be found sitting on the roadside waiting for help.. it would mean that you have obviously been a very bad bad boy... :spanking:

[Ruralman]

HHHmmmmm.... weeelll.... personally it is of my belief.. that behind every good woman, sits her man.. on the BITCH seat, bound & gagged... :shutup: sssooooo.... seeing how as good women are highly organised, :yes: none of the above mentioned dilemmas would therefore eventuate.. :rolleyes: & IF per chance you were to be found sitting on the roadside waiting for help.. it would mean that you have obviously been a very bad bad boy... :spanking:

The very thought of pouring good whiskey into the gas tank - or shivering on the side of the road would make sure any bloke would be well enough organised to make sure that didn't happen - and if it did - he'd rip off the poorly tied up bindings, kick you up the arse for driving so bloody uneconomically and send you off looking for fuel while he enjoyed a wee drop on the roadside!!!!!!
Anyway - are you coming or just enjoying the sniping??

[MyGSXF]

The very thought of pouring good whiskey into the gas tank - or shivering on the side of the road would make sure any bloke would be well enough organised to make sure that didn't happen - and if it did - he'd rip off the poorly tied up bindings, kick you up the arse for driving so bloody uneconomically and send you off looking for fuel while he enjoyed a wee drop on the roadside!!!!!!
Anyway - are you coming or just enjoying the sniping??

sniping is good.... :shutup:


dunno yet mate... :confused: I do have a 50th to go to in Timaru the weekend before.. & was thinkin of trying to make a good week or so out of it.. lot of sussing to do to organise it all.. :blink:

[miSTa]

...The ones I assume are staying at the quarters are : me...
:banana: We have a rocket scientist in our midst...:Pokey:



...Mr Unsensible...
:2guns:

[scumdog]

The shearers 1/4s have beds for at least 20 plus the lounge area could cope with a bit of an overflow on sofas etc so I doubt we'll run out of room, plus there are a few staying at Twizel (you'll regret you didn't join us!) and at least one staying with Oldrider.
The ones I assume are staying at the quarters are : me, SD (2), Jantar (2), Dangerous, rashika, phaedrus, Mr Unsensible,98TLS, Woodybee, Bruce

Ah, at the moment it appears I will be flying solo, CB has work that weekend.

(SOMEBODY has to pay for my lifestyle)

[Bren_chch]

Hey big daddy Dangerous... good idea sorting this out, I suspect a few from the other forum will be keen for this too yeah? maybe a post from you with details is needed?

:Punk:

[scumdog]

Hey big daddy Dangerous... good idea sorting this out, I suspect a few from the other forum will be keen for this too yeah? maybe a post from you with details is needed?

:Punk:

Ya mean there's a chance there will be even MORE Christchurch rabble there?:gob:

[Rashika]

dunno yet mate... :confused: I do have a 50th to go to in Timaru the weekend before.. & was thinkin of trying to make a good week or so out of it.. lot of sussing to do to organise it all.. :blink:
Cool if you can make it down ;)

What are you try say G? I'm not like all the other boys...

I had the BMW at Ruapuna when I was flag marshal for the BoB, you should've missed it.
no you aint like all the other boys, you are far worse :innocent:
And yup I can remember seeing your beast out there now, forgot... haven't seen you ride it yet tho :shutup:

Ya mean there's a chance there will be even MORE Christchurch rabble there?:gob:
yeah so get out ya best protective gear on boyo...and whats with the drunken txt at midnight? Dont you know I need my beauty sleep? blimmin southerners... shouldnt be allowed all these newfangled things like cellphones :shutup:

[miSTa]

no you aint like all the other boys, you are far worse :innocent:
I think you've got me confused with someone else....doesn't sound like me


Dont you know I need my beauty sleep?
So many things to say in reply but alas not enough courage to say them. :shutup:

[Silage]

The shearers 1/4s have beds for at least 20 plus the lounge area could cope with a bit of an overflow. The ones I assume are staying at the quarters are : me, SD (2), Jantar (2), Dangerous, rashika, phaedrus, Mr Unsensible,98TLS, Woodybee, - there were a few others who responded to the survey - please reply to this or PM me to confirm and the same for anyone else not on that list who wants to come.

It looks like Otematata is the place to be so count me in too. I could bring a tent if needed - I DO NOT snore (much). Can saussies/chops/steak be bought in Omarama or Otemawhatsit or nearby?

[Ruralman]

It looks like Otematata is the place to be so count me in too. I could bring a tent if needed - I DO NOT snore (much). Can saussies/chops/steak be bought in Omarama or Otemawhatsit or nearby?

Doubt you'll need the tent - hopefully ORider will respond re Otematata tatatata.... shopping opportunities
mmmmmm maybe we could have the best roadkill recipes competition - bring your own ingredients (hitchhikers don't count even though some of them could be quite tasty!)
look forward to meeting you

[98tls]

:gob: this still on or what.....its pissing down here in oamaru....maybe be better up the valley but somehow i doubt it.........

[98tls]

:innocent: bloody hell.....many thanks to TWR who just informed me that i had my dates wrong.....am actually sitting here in my leathers thinking im off to otematata today in the rain......would have been a bit lonely up there all by meself.........

[Quasievil]

Where is otematata.
Would love to make the pilgrimage on me bike!!

[T.W.R]

:innocent: bloody hell.....many thanks to TWR who just informed me that i had my dates wrong.....am actually sitting here in my leathers thinking im off to otematata today in the rain......would have been a bit lonely up there all by meself.........

:lol: Only because I questioned where you were off to in the PM you'd sent.
I'm trying to sort plans so I can get down to this also but can't confirm anything yet:shutup:


Where is otematata.
Would love to make the pilgrimage on me bike!!

Roughly halfway between Kurow & Omarama by lake Aviemore.

[miSTa]

Where is otematata.
Would love to make the pilgrimage on me bike!!

Central SI, not from Omarama, Twizel, or Kurow. A small town established in the '60s to house the workers during the construction of the Benmore dam. Was meant to have been demolished when the dam was completed but somehow has remained.

[Ruralman]

:innocent: bloody hell.....many thanks to TWR who just informed me that i had my dates wrong.....am actually sitting here in my leathers thinking im off to otematata today in the rain......would have been a bit lonely up there all by meself.........

This really should save the rest of us an awful lot of beer money!!!!!!!!!!!!
(or scotch from the way the previous conversation was developing)
I suppose you'll be really well organised for the 9th now??

[98tls]

This really should save the rest of us an awful lot of beer money!!!!!!!!!!!!
(or scotch from the way the previous conversation was developing)
I suppose you'll be really well organised for the 9th now?? Dont worry mate....will bring a bit of something to shout for my Fark up........................Havent bothered un-packing the bike..........

[miSTa]

:gob: this still on or what.....its pissing down here in oamaru....maybe be better up the valley but somehow i doubt it.........

Hell, can't believe I missed this post, another lost opportunity :devil2:

[98tls]

Hell, can't believe I missed this post, another lost opportunity :devil2: Go on then....have ya say........:dodge: seems everyone else has.........

[scumdog]

Hell, can't believe I missed this post, another lost opportunity :devil2:

Yup, slow and Sensible they say... but what do they know eh? especially when it comes to sensible..:bleh: :whistle: :wait:

[miSTa]

No I couldn't possibly do it now, I need to wait until all is almost forgotten

[idb]

No I couldn't possibly do it now, I need to wait until all is almost forgotten

Just follow my example and dredge it up 6 months later.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I have been lookin at this one, not sure as yet if I could make it, depends on getting cover for me at work.... would love to as never been up to Mount Cook ever, or down that way for a few years.
thought I had better make a post to remind me closer to the time.

[Ruralman]

Hi everyone, I might put this up as a separate thread so it gets noticed better but the message is - I've just had a call from the manager of the Station we're staying at and they are getting a bit pissed off with people coming in, looking around the shearers quarters without asking, ringing or making any effort to seek permission first. They seem to think it is people associated with this weekend trip of ours - so PLEASE keep out of there or if you absolutely have to go and look either PM me first so I can help T it up or contact the manager directly before you get there.
There is some risk if this continues we might lose the use of the place so please pass this on to any one you know who might have been intending to just "pop in" on their way past.
Thanks
Bruce

[dangerous]

I some how doubt it that any of us have called in, we live no bloody were near the joint, think ya man has his wires crossed.

[scumdog]

I some how doubt it that any of us have called in, we live no bloody were near the joint, think ya man has his wires crossed.

Ah, it was a KBer after all - and your secret is safe with us John.:shutup: :msn-wink:

[oldrider]

Ah, it was a KBer after all - and your secret is safe with us John.:shutup: :msn-wink:

Guilty until proved innocent! I think he is being a bit petty though all the same!
I guess little men deal with little problems. I will stay well away! :yes: John.

[dangerous]

Just for the hell of it... I have added to the calander under KB S/I Rally http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=934 a clickie thing were we can regester our atendance, go on be dearing and add ya selves... cos it looks like Im the only sole going at the moment :Punk:

[98tls]

As i live the closet to otematata..other than john.....i wont have to much to take up so if theres anything we need i have some room in my bags.....:innocent: errr....panniers if anyone wants me to get anything and take it up....

[miSTa]

Just for the hell of it... I have added to the calander under KB S/I Rally http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=934 a clickie thing were we can regester our atendance, go on be dearing and add ya selves... cos it looks like Im the only sole going at the moment :Punk:
Whatca talking about Willis? There's five registered...

[Ruralman]

Just for the hell of it... I have added to the calander under KB S/I Rally http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=934 a clickie thing were we can regester our atendance, go on be dearing and add ya selves... cos it looks like Im the only sole going at the moment :Punk:

Maybe you could edit it so it doesn't say we're staying at Twizel??

[98tls]

Maybe you could edit it so it doesn't say we're staying at Twizel?? Good idea cause i,ll end up forgetting and ending up there..............:innocent:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Just for the hell of it... I have added to the calander under KB S/I Rally http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=934 a clickie thing were we can regester our atendance, go on be dearing and add ya selves... cos it looks like Im the only sole going at the moment :Punk:

Oh so just clicking the link means you register attendance I guess... lol, as I thought I had done something while sleeping....:zzzz:

Anyways for me at this stage there is about an 82% chance of me making it... which is good...

[Ruralman]

There's 2 more starters that I know about for this weekend who haven't/can't click on the counter thing dangerous has set up, which would take the tally up to 17 at the moment - looks like the makings of a good weekend. I hear one of those counted may be taking the soft option of a bed at OLdrider's place!!!! - I wonder if I can find a pea to put under the mattress!!

[gav]

Just to clarify, are we staying in the accomodation area there, cabins etc? So we dont need to take tents etc? We need to provide our own food and drinkies though? Guess theres a local supermarket and bottle store somewhere close? Are we likely to stay on site for the night or is there a local pub close by?

[MyGSXF]

OY... who put my name on the list...???????? :confused: :scratch:

[Ruralman]

Just to clarify, are we staying in the accomodation area there, cabins etc? So we dont need to take tents etc? We need to provide our own food and drinkies though? Guess theres a local supermarket and bottle store somewhere close? Are we likely to stay on site for the night or is there a local pub close by?

We're staying in a shearers quarters with mutliple bunkrooms with about 3 beds in each - beds for at least 20. Any overflow can park on the floor in the big lounge. Bring a self inflating mattress if you're worried.
There is a good local pub and restaurant, presume theres a store. WE'll get stuff like milk etc locally. We have the BBQ stoked up on Sat night.

[Ruralman]

OY... who put my name on the list...???????? :confused: :scratch:

Oh now don't be shy - no one else would have done that for you, weren't you the one who challenged me to an axe racing duel????

[miSTa]

OY... who put my name on the list...???????? :confused: :scratch:
You know you want to be there :yes:

[MyGSXF]

Oh now don't be shy - no one else would have done that for you, weren't you the one who challenged me to an axe racing duel????

UUmmm... yeah... but.. but.. I would have already ridden 1000ks by the time I get there.. with a still very broken finger!!!! :headbang:

[MyGSXF]

You know you want to be there :yes:

I knooooowwww.... :devil2:

[Ruralman]

UUmmm... yeah... but.. but.. I would have already ridden 1000ks by the time I get there.. with a still very broken finger!!!! :headbang:

MMMmmmm sounds like one handed axe racing to me then - might be safer to stick to drinking, at least for any bystanders anyway!! have a safe trip:scooter:

[MyGSXF]

might be safer to stick to drinking

Can do... :first:

[Bren_chch]

dont tell me i'm going to be the only bugger there that dont drink???

:shit: :innocent:

[MyGSXF]

dont tell me i'm going to be the only bugger there that dont drink???

:shit: :innocent:

silly boy.. what's wrong with ya..... :shutup:

[Bren_chch]

yeah... what is wrong with me!!!! :mellow:

[MyGSXF]

yeah... what is wrong with me!!!! :mellow:


I'm sure you're delightfull Bren... (when you're asleep...:shutup: ) :dodge:

[Bren_chch]

I'm sure you're delightfull Bren...

dont be starting rumours like that! :shit:

[MyGSXF]

dont be starting rumours like that! :shit:

What sort should I start then....... huh.. huh.. ??? :blip:

[Bren_chch]

What sort should I start then....... huh.. huh.. ??? :blip:

this could be dangerous! :laugh:

[MyGSXF]

this could be dangerous! :laugh:

I'm sure after the weekend there will be hoards of funny tales to tell..!! :Punk: (& you being the non-drinker will be bound to remember them all!!! :shutup: )

Anyways.. I got 10 days worth of riding ahead of me starting tomorrow.. to ChCh.. so I gotta go get my beauty sleep now!! :whistle:

Be seein ya's all next Saturday!!! :yes: & some before!

ride safe!!

Jen:rockon:

ps: I will try & pop in to see Inline4 while I'm down that way too!!!!!! :yes:

[Bren_chch]

10 days riding!!!!!! good luck!

yeah i taking me handy cam, so all will be shown at some point!

catch ya

[MyGSXF]

yeah i taking me handy cam, so all will be shown at some point

:shifty: hhhmmm.....

[Rashika]

Anyways.. I got 10 days worth of riding ahead of me starting tomorrow.. to ChCh.. so I gotta go get my beauty sleep now!! :whistle:

Be seein ya's all next Saturday!!! :yes: & some before!

ride safe!!

Jen:rockon:

ps: I will try & pop in to see Inline4 while I'm down that way too!!!!!! :yes:
REALLY??? So you are coming down??

[MyGSXF]

REALLY??? So you are coming down??

Yeah baby!!! :Punk:

[scumdog]

this could be dangerous! :laugh:

Nah you fool, a ginga with a Guzzi - THAT'S Dangerous!!

[Bren_chch]

Nah you fool, a ginga with a Guzzi - THAT'S Dangerous!!

i aint no fool SUCKA... i aint getting on no plane fool!

[dangerous]

i aint no fool SUCKA... i aint getting on no plane fool!

... yes Mr T
man your to young to remember that shit :Punk:


Nah you fool, a ginga with a Guzzi - THAT'S Dangerous!!

:shit:


yeah... what is wrong with me!!!! :mellow:

What aint? :dodge:

[Bren_chch]

What aint?

lol right, ur a fine one to talk! :shutup:

[MyGSXF]

8 sleeps to go.... :shifty:

[Silage]

I am still coming via Dunners and my mate Cal is probably coming as well - either via Dunners or with the Chch rubble (that is a big rabble Scummy). May come from dunners thru Lawrence or Middlemarch or direct. Not decided and may depend on weather etc.


dont tell me i'm going to be the only bugger there that dont drink???:shit: :innocent:
I'll keep you company (mostly) Bren. Haven't seen you around for a while - last time was the Levels ages ago.


I hear one of those counted may be taking the soft option of a bed at OLdrider's place!!!! - I wonder if I can find a pea to put under the mattress!!
A pea probably wouldn't work, what about a Guzzy, might notice that!!!

This is looking like a good weekend.

[Bren_chch]

Ah Jimmie... u had me confused... didnt know the name... with ya now! ;)

[MyGSXF]

5 sleeps to go.. :woohoo:

I'm sitting in an internet cafe in Oamaru at the mo.. had a very enjoyable weekend in Timaru at a friends 50th & with my club!! Drank far too much & got to bed far too late... was ferkin excellent!! :yes:

Heading South to catch up with a couple of KBrs for the next few days.. then onto Otematata Sat.. can't wait!! :Punk:

looking for ward to putting some faces to the riffraff on here.. :dodge:

see you all then!! safe trip you lot! :scooter:

Jen :rockon:

[scumdog]

Sounds like we'll have a full house at the shearers quarters - went past there yesterday en route to Omaram - but wisely did not call in!!

I hope Woodybee remembers to be there, in her other postings on KB she mentions her next rally will be the Glenorchy but doesn't mention the KB Rally, maybe Woodybee be shunning us??????.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Yeah I would have to say I am looking forward to it also... hopefully the sun will shine a little for us...... :sunny:
I guess a plan will be made nearer the time as far as hooking up on sat morn... it is sat morn?? maybe I should look back over the posts... and stop typing my thinking out loud and making a dick of me self.... I havent made a dick of me self have I??....ok yep I just did, and when I punch the post quick reply button my dicky'nis will be up for all to see....

[Bren_chch]

i'm not sure i gana make it, its gana be close with the completion of my bike! i'll be gutted if i cant go! :shutup:

[dangerous]

LISTEN UP YOU LOT I have taken it upon myself to sort you usless lot out... so hows this sound.



Meet at BP Rolleston @ 9:30 Saturday morn leave @ 10:00

From there we will head to Timaru-Waimate-Kurow Ota's
Sun morn head of to Mt Cook do what ever then head home via Fairlie-Geraldine-Thompsons track.
Hows that sound?

[Ruralman]

At this stage the plan for Dunedin Sth riders is to meet at Lawrence (Wild Walnut cafe') at 10-10:30 at then cruise up to Alex for Lunch. Leave from the monument at around 1-1:30, over the Lindis etc.
I want to call in and invite the manager down to have a beer with us, and once we all get to the Shearers quarters we'll need a quick collection to buy some beer to cover the use of the place.
Lets hope the weather does its bit.
For anyone coming in from the Oamaru end, be aware you won't get fuel until Kurow (I very nearly ran out going up there last time to find this out!!). We'll probably fill up at Omarama.

[Ghost_Bullet]

LISTEN UP YOU LOT I have taken it upon myself to sort you usless lot out... so hows this sound.



Meet at BP Rolleston @ 9:30 Saturday morn leave @ 10:00

From there we will head to Timaru-Waimate-Kurow Ota's
Sun morn head of to Mt Cook do what ever then head home via Fairlie-Geraldine-Thompsons track.
Hows that sound?

Exactly as I was gonna sugest..... ha ha ha ha :yes: :Punk: that's be cool....

[scumdog]

LISTEN UP YOU LOT I have taken it upon myself to sort you usless lot out... so hows this sound.



Meet at BP Rolleston @ 9:30 Saturday morn leave @ 10:00

From there we will head to Timaru-Waimate-Kurow Ota's
Sun morn head of to Mt Cook do what ever then head home via Fairlie-Geraldine-Thompsons track.
Hows that sound?

Piss off!
I'm not riding all the way up there just to meet you rabble!!!

It's going to be bad enough just getting to Otematata and seeing all your ugly mugs then!!:nya:

[Jantar]

At this stage the plan for Dunedin Sth riders is to meet at Lawrence (Wild Walnut cafe') at 10-10:30 at then cruise up to Alex for Lunch.
The best place for lunch in Alex can be found by turning right imediately after crossing the bridge and heading past the Warehouse. If you dont stop or turn then you'll ride straight in the front door. The place used to called Bonney and Clyde's but its recently had a name change and I can't remember its new name. Their chicken salad is huge.

Stromfrau and I will meet you there at 12:00.

[Jantar]

Meet at BP Rolleston @ 9:30 Saturday morn leave @ 10:00
Nah, I was there early yesterday morning and none of you Christchurch buggers turned up. :yawn:

[scumdog]

The best place for lunch in Alex can be found by turning right imediately after crossing the bridge and heading past the Warehouse. If you dont stop or turn then you'll ride straight in the front door. The place used to called Bonney and Clyde's but its recently had a name change and I can't remember its new name. Their chicken salad is huge.

Stromfrau and I will meet you there at 12:00.

Sound like a deal, we'll be there eh Bruce??

BTW Fresh roadworks (well there was this morning) where they're resealing at the top of the lake near Tarras - and some wanker overtook me when in the 30kph are on fresh chip and tar too! ZE 5036 I think from memory.

[Ruralman]

Sound like a deal, we'll be there eh Bruce??

BTW Fresh roadworks (well there was this morning) where they're resealing at the top of the lake near Tarras - and some wanker overtook me when in the 30kph are on fresh chip and tar too! ZE 5036 I think from memory.

Sounds good to me
How come if you were up there this morning you weren't in the "work car" and able to do something about it? YOu weren't haviing a sneaky look at the quarters as well were you?

[T.W.R]

Meet at BP Rolleston @ 9:30 Saturday morn leave @ 10:00



I'll wait for you lot at work then, I'm not heading to town to backtrack south again :yes:


Piss off!


better being pissed off than pissed on :shit: :bleh:


Nah, I was there early yesterday morning and none of you Christchurch buggers turned up. :yawn:

they'd all be checking the backs of their eyelids in those early hours before dawn

[MyGSXF]

Where are you all??? I'm in Otematata now, & no bikes to be seen!!! :innocent:

[scumdog]

Where are you all??? I'm in Otematata now, & no bikes to be seen!!! :innocent:

Well I was there YESTERDAY - and you weren't.:nya:

And Ruralman, I was heading home from Omarama - BEAUTIFUL day for a ride - until the Cromwell Gorge and the 'breeze' started.

And the rider of the *red sprotsbike that was intent in carving a fine line through the 40km bend - until he saw a large white Tequila Sunrise scraping its way around the bend from the opposite direction - sudden change of plan mid-bend for Mr Sprotsbike rider.

* Looked like an old Ducati of the 80's or something like that, idb??

[MyGSXF]

Well I was there YESTERDAY

OH.... :shifty: are you always so premature????? :whistle:

[scumdog]

OH.... :shifty: are you always so premature????? :whistle:

"occasionally comes early when over excited":laugh: :blip:

AND I knew YOU were going to be there:msn-wink: .

[MyGSXF]

"AND I knew YOU were going to be there:msn-wink: .

of course.... :innocent:

[Ruralman]

Hi all. Just heard from Dangerous and agree with his suggestion that we all group up at the Otematata pub and then ride down to the quarters.
He reckons their lot will be there about 2, I think we'll be closer to 3.
cheers.
Bruce

[Ruralman]

of course.... :innocent:

Me thinks you use that innocent smilie a little tooooo often:yes:

[scumdog]

Hi all. Just heard from Dangerous and agree with his suggestion that we all group up at the Otematata pub and then ride down to the quarters.
He reckons their lot will be there about 2, I think we'll be closer to 3.
cheers.
Bruce

Sounds OK, if we gas-up at Alex while having lunch will you get the rest of the way on a tank-full?

[idb]

Well I was there YESTERDAY - and you weren't.:nya:

And Ruralman, I was heading home from Omarama - BEAUTIFUL day for a ride - until the Cromwell Gorge and the 'breeze' started.

And the rider of the *red sprotsbike that was intent in carving a fine line through the 40km bend - until he saw a large white Tequila Sunrise scraping its way around the bend from the opposite direction - sudden change of plan mid-bend for Mr Sprotsbike rider.

* Looked like an old Ducati of the 80's or something like that, idb??

I go around 40km/h bends at 40km/h SD.

[scumdog]

I go around 40km/h bends at 40km/h SD.

Hmmm, yes, well, ummm, I guess the fact I was doing about 80km/h accounts for the fact my peg was scraping then?:whistle:

And even at 40km/h the sprots-bike rider might have decided to clip the apex a tad fine eh?

[Ruralman]

Sounds OK, if we gas-up at Alex while having lunch will you get the rest of the way on a tank-full?

Unless pushing things a bit I get over 300km from a tank so not a problem for me. If we fill at Omarama it gives us all the options the next day as to where to go depending on weather, hangover, departure time, other committments.........
O'R'r has a cunning plan if the weather turns to crap (and no, not on gravel roads so your chrome is safe OK!!).

My take on the weather forecast for later in the week is that Friday is going to be very wet and horrible and Sat will be much better with Sth WEsters and occasional showers which probably means the SH8 route will be the best, the coastal route the worst and the middlemarch one somewhere in between depending on how low the cloud is. So it looks like Lawrence then.

[MyGSXF]

Me thinks you use that innocent smilie a little tooooo often:yes:


You think too much.... :shutup:

[MyGSXF]

Currently sitting in the lounge at the new campground in Queenstrown!! :yes: Had a ferkin AWESOME ride from Otematata today, via Wanaka & over the Crown Range. Enjoyed the ride over the hill at the Q/Town end SOOOOO much, I had to turn round & go back up it again.. just so I could scrape my boots!! several times!!! :Punk: then came back down again! :shutup: lovely weather! sat on the waterfront watching the sun set behind the hills & eating my tea. Without checking my little black book, I believe I have clocked up around 1000ks already!! YEEEFERKINHAAAAA!!!! :woohoo: off to Lawrence tomorrow.

Jen:rockon:

[Skyryder]

Sounds a like a good idea Dangerouse. Are we going to have lunch out on the road somewhere? I like to ride on 'empty' first thing in the morning.

Skyryder

[The Big J]

I'll meet at Alex most likely. Can someone pm me their cellphone number so I'll let you know if plans change.
cheers

[scumdog]

I'll meet at Alex most likely. Can someone pm me their cellphone number so I'll let you know if plans change.
cheers

Jantar???:wait:

If he doesn't get in contact PM me and I'll pass on a number to you.

[Jantar]

Cell phone number sent by PM.

[smokeyging]

Sorry gang, I’m working all day Saturday now, no way out of this one, Sunday I should be free after 4.00pm so if you guys who are heading south through Dunedin need a coffee, your welcome to call in. just give us a PM and I’ll give you our cell phone number and address.

[Ruralman]

Sorry gang, I’m working all day Saturday now, no way out of this one, Sunday I should be free after 4.00pm so if you guys who are heading south through Dunedin need a coffee, your welcome to call in. just give us a PM and I’ll give you our cell phone number and address.

Sorry to hear you can't make it mate - without searching back through all the posts, were you the guy who was going to do the whole loop on the Sat?
I'll skip the coffee thanks, if I'm not home by then I'll be needing to be getting there.
Hope we can meet up another time and maybe start the occasional get together ride for KB's around the Dunedin and Sth Otago area.

[98tls]

LAST CALL........does anyone need anything bought and taken up there...ie food etc.....i have a bit of room in bags......

[MyGSXF]

LAST CALL........does anyone need anything bought and taken up there...ie food etc.....i have a bit of room in bags......

UUmm.. yeah.. a bottle of kahlua.. & a bottle of Amarula... umm.. & if there's any room left.. a bottle of Baileys.. :innocent:

umm... ps; my host here has suggested that maybe a bottle of Aspirin too.. duno whatever for tho.... :shutup:

Cheers.. :done:

Jen:rockon:

[98tls]

Mate if theres any room left after that i might buy some sunshine.........pissing down here..hopefully it pisses off before saturday.......

[MyGSXF]

Mate if theres any room left after that i might buy some sunshine.........pissing down here..hopefully it pisses off before saturday.......

Mate.. I come from Nelson.. I bring the sunshine where ever i go!! :sunny: it follows me round.... well.. either that, or it just looks that way looking out from the inside of my eyes after consuming some of the afore mentioned potions!! :shutup: :drinknsin

[Jantar]

........pissing down here..hopefully it pisses off before saturday.......

I'm following the weather pattern as it moves through. Oamaru looks like it will stay under that easterly pattern through most of tomorrow. The rest of Otago wll soon see southerlies develop and it will become cold. Saturday will see clearing weather, and Sunday looks perfect. :sunny:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Yeah heres hopin for the nice stuff for the weather... but oh well whatever will b.
Bugger'd if I know yet what I will bring to drink... be nice if there was a recovery day...... lol.. :sick:

[Silage]

Cal and I are heading for Dunedin today after 12 - weather looks ... well it is not blustery NW. Dryish at the mo in Chch but predicted to be damper further South. Gis a wave round 4 passing thru Oamaru TLS. We are on a red and white VFR and black GS.

Depending on mood tomorrow, will catch up with the southern echelon somewhere or just head straight up to KB battallion HQ. So cyall there.

Good and safe riding to all.

[Rashika]

God-damn australia thats all I can say....


I'm finally back from melbourne after spending a week there for work, got back earlier than expected, but speny all week trying to logon to KB and couldn't. I could read but not post....sigh... still glad to be back and I even have a couple of bottles of the REAL Jose Tequila now to keep me going SD :rockon: Dont ya just LOVE duty free! ;)

So bahhhhh humbug to the weather, if it rains if ferkin well rains... I need a ride... sick of being jealous everytime a bike rode past me in the taxi, I NEED a fix, even in the rain... its only a bit of water, who cares.... Can you hear me psyching my way onto the bike :yes:

So will catch whoever else is game tomorrow 'bout 9.30am, and the rest of you dudes later on

[scumdog]

On a budget this time Rashika - bringing a drop of Pepe instead of Jose, plus a drop of Passport "for emergencies".

One more sleep to go - and ride safely everybody.

[Rashika]

On a budget this time Rashika - bringing a drop of Pepe instead of Jose, plus a drop of Passport "for emergencies".

One more sleep to go - and ride safely everybody.

ooooooo now what was the mixer u guys used, some sort of tonic wasn't it? I must get some

Oh yeah and bought some speakers for my Ipod....$70 ....I'm impressed....did I mention how much i like dutyfree????

[idb]

I'll be there.
I went through the Lindis a few weeks ago and it was fantastic, I can't wait for another blast.

I probably won't get away until 4ish so will have to meet everyone up there.

Now you'll get to see how we do drinking in Arrowtown!!

[Silage]

Oh yeah and bought some speckers for my Ipod...

Dangerous, it just isn't right that you log in here as Rashika

Cya all tomorrow.

[oldrider]

I'm here already, I have been waiting for you guys to show up since 1965! :yes:
I will be the one wearing cobwebs.(early version of tassels :shutup: )
See yáll Saturday. Looking forward to it. Cheers John.

[Rashika]

Dangerous, it just isn't right that you log in here as Rashika

Cya all tomorrow.

ahh shaddupyaface....

[smokeyging]

Sorry to hear you can't make it mate - without searching back through all the posts, were you the guy who was going to do the whole loop on the Sat?
I'll skip the coffee thanks, if I'm not home by then I'll be needing to be getting there.
Hope we can meet up another time and maybe start the occasional get together ride for KB's around the Dunedin and Sth Otago area.


No worries. yep, i was the guy that was doing the whole trip on saturaday.

[oldrider]

It's pissing down at Otematata at present but it's just a shower I ordered to clean things up for this weekend, should be OK tomorrow! :sunny: Cheers John.

[Ghost_Bullet]

It's pissing down at Otematata at present but it's just a shower I ordered to clean things up for this weekend, should be OK tomorrow! :sunny: Cheers John.

Me bike is all polished and clean, all ready to get wet and dirty... all packed and ready to go, just gotta get some sleep:zzzz: , and get some drinky's and food 4 dat bbq at some stage tomorrow.

Looking forward to it:scooter: ... wet or dry.. please be dry... :sunny:

[MyGSXF]

yeah baby!!! 1 sleep to go... :Punk: most excellent!!

Been having a ball hooning round on the farm bikes for a couple of days here in sunny Lawrence.. rounding up the stock etc.. playing real life 'McLeods Daughters'.. lol.... :yes:
eye balling the bulls.. with balls... feisty bloody things they are too.. !! much better dripping with lumpy gravy I say!!!! :shutup:

the kitchen bitch here is pretty well trained though I must say!! :dodge: been waited on hand & foot.. bring it on dude!! :Punk:

don't ya just LUUUV bein on holiday!!! :innocent:

[dangerous]

LISTEN UP CHCH

Ok so depending on what we wake up to tomorow weather wise, if the east coast is wet whos keen to ride inland in the hope that we will miss some of the rain?

Will decide with those that meet up at the Rolly BP at 9:30

Sounds have been sorted Rashika will bring a ipod and speakers with 2000 songs or so on it.

[Ruralman]

Looking in the Central Otago rag today and here's this competition which could win you a trip to Australia - how far can you spit a cherry stone????
yep you get 3 cherries, chew the flesh and then use all you've got to spit that sucker as far as you can!!!!!
Well I'm not suggesting we go to Cromwell for this competition - BUT - it would seem like a superb competition for a bunch of half cut bikers, stuck in the middle of nowhere and being very creative about their entertainment!!

SOOOOOO - given the price of cherries at the moment - I will pick up a bag of cherries on the way but if anyone else happens to go past a fruit stand then grab a few more eh.

Fortunately I think we've got at least one nurse coming in case someone inhales rather than exhales and gets a bloody stone stuck down they're throat - note to self - practise the Heinrich manoevre or whatever its bloody called when you crush someones ribs from behind!!!

The anticipation is rising - see ya all tommorrow:done: :Punk:

[98tls]

NOTE TO SELF...........glue false teeth in or cherrys wont be the only thing flying..............:innocent:

[MyGSXF]

you get 3 cherries, chew the flesh and then use all you've got to spit that sucker as far as you can!!!!!

do regurgitated ones count..????? :puke:

[Silage]

Cal and I arrived Dunedin at 6 with no probs whatever. No wet at all anywhere yeehar. No issues on the road except for the car that moved across the middle line toward Cal in the middle of a bridge :gob: Then there was the light green falcon ute (had trailed us for 20km and thought it might have been a mufti, but no) that cruised up the steeper parts of the motorway at 160. No how would we know that :whistle:

Most likely we will catch up with Scummdog and Ruralman at Lawrence tomorrow - was it 10am?

[MyGSXF]

Most likely we will catch up with Scummdog and Ruralman at Lawrence tomorrow - was it 10am?

10am outside 'The Wild Walnut Cafe'. it's on the main street.. fart & you'll miss it.. :shutup:

[98tls]

:angry: jesus........its pissing down here at the moment...hopefully all gone tommorow..............