KB Xmas 2006

[Paul in NZ]

OK - last 2 years we had a bbq at our place. Last time was NOT publicised 'cos i was having a major spaz BUT it was not a wildly popular happening and a dreadful day.

So - this year? Does anyone in Wellington have a better idea?

Suggestions?

A repeat of Slingshots ride with a xmas type feed at the pub?

A BBQ at a park?

A BBQ at some mugs place?

Nothing - bah humbug who needs xmas?

Any sensible suggestions????

Paul N

[Colapop]

Well... myself and another KBer (who owns a little slice of paradise out beyond Masterton) were talking about the possibility (OK it was my idea) of having a BBQ/party post ride around the 'rapa. Thought about doing it in the new year but I dont see why it can't be sooner. All I/we have to do is get the big shed built so there's some sort of accomodation on site... Other than that it's a paddock with a lake and a hill. Still, events have been held with less...

[James Deuce]

What about we invite a bunch of Pommy immigrants and then burn them in one of those big Celtic Wicker Men like my ancestors used to?

[Colapop]

My ancestors used to invade other countries and rape, murder and pilage (sometimes in a different order) but I'm not sure that, that would be entirely appropriate - even if it does sound like fun!

[MattRSK]

Whatever you do, invite the hillbillys from Palmerston North!

[sels1]

A bbq at "some mugs" place has worked well before....but after the 1/10 ride there could be a problem accomodating that sort of crowd? BBQ at a park could be good (Otiahanga Domain springs to mind, or QE park)

Are we thinking a Sunday lunch or a Saturday night party?

[riffer]

What about we invite a bunch of Pommy immigrants and then burn them in one of those big Celtic Wicker Men like my ancestors used to?




Ooh ooh lets burn the bastard English!!! :yes:

They've had it coming since 1747...

[WarlockNZ]

I'll be down in welly over Xmas this year .. i will however be bikeless :( , oh the shame.

Let me know whats going on, i'm sure i can find a ride or a cage and show up :)

[James Deuce]

If you're English it won't be a waste of time. :shifty:

[Kendog]

Col's idea sounds like a mini rally, which sounds good to me. Ride, eat, drink, be merry and yahoo and then crash in a paddock (or shed if it's made) in a tent is fine. Sick of not being able to get pissy due to having to make it home.

Although, I know not everyone is into getting drunk and talking shit, so maybe the BBQ in a park or at some suckers place would be fine where you have to stay sober to make it home.
My vote's for the paddock.
Mrs KD.

[Paul in NZ]

There are ways to get pissy and still get home.

The paddock sounds great but catering will be harder and everyone would need to help out. The latrines definately become an issue so a portaloo might be needed as well.

There is a reserve outside Levin (near the dog exercise area) thats very nice - has a toilet block, river etc and is close enough so supplies are not a problem?

Paul N

[Kendog]

We could have a hangi!!! Yummmmm, hangi. Anyone know how to put one of those down without getting dirt in the food or giving us all food poisoning?

[Paul in NZ]

We could have a hangi!!! Yummmmm, hangi. Anyone know how to put one of those down without getting dirt in the food or giving us all food poisoning?

Sigh.......

A hangi sounds like a lot of work and I'm not sure any council would be terribly keen on holes or open fires. :dodge:

Thus far there is less initial interest than last year.

It's a very busy time of the year and I'm all for keeping it simple so I vote for a coffee at a cafe some place - I'll post back here when I've had it to let you know what it was like... :second:

Cheers

[phantom]

I've often thought that Totara Reserve , about half an hour out of Palmie , would be a good place for a barbie type occasion and there are some good roads around the area. There is shit loads of room for bikes and room to camp for those who are keen. And NO I don't organise things :dodge:

[Kendog]

Sigh.......

A hangi sounds like a lot of work and I'm not sure any council would be terribly keen on holes or open fires. :dodge:

Thus far there is less initial interest than last year.

It's a very busy time of the year and I'm all for keeping it simple so I vote for a coffee at a cafe some place - I'll post back here when I've had it to let you know what it was like... :second:

Cheers

ohh, PINZ, hohoho, mate, cheer up, it's almost Xmas!! :sunny:
Hey I hate Xmas, the only way I can get through it is by getting pissed and pretending I enjoy it. I'll come and have a coffee with you, as long as I can go to the pub afterwards.:apint:
Mrs KD.

[Paul in NZ]

I've often thought that Totara Reserve , about half an hour out of Palmie , would be a good place for a barbie type occasion and there are some good roads around the area. There is shit loads of room for bikes and room to camp for those who are keen. And NO I don't organise things :dodge:

Yup - there is like bunk rooms and a communal area. I've been to a couple of bike rallies there. Very good but it would be more of a full on rally situation without the paid for catering facilities. I just would not have time in december.

Cheers

[Paul in NZ]

ohh, PINZ, hohoho, mate, cheer up, it's almost Xmas!! :sunny:
Hey I hate Xmas, the only way I can get through it is by getting pissed and pretending I enjoy it. I'll come and have a coffee with you, as long as I can go to the pub afterwards.:apint:
Mrs KD.

fairynuff.... I kinda like xmas but I hate the presents side of it. Love the good will, the xmas music, decorations and a day of special feeds and a few drinks with friends and family.

I just threw in an idea to see who is keen. It's no biggie but if people are NOT keen on the idea of a get together I'd like to see that as well or alternate suggestions....

Meh! I'll be having fun regardless - trust me on that....

[sels1]

. Very good but it would be more of a full on rally situation Cheers

A Wgtn organised rally could be a great idea.... but not around Xmas - too much other stuff on.

For a Xmas do, we really just all need to get together one night for a bbq/piss-up? Something we bring partners to...(so they can drive us home...)

[James Deuce]

I really want to burn Englishmen, Why won't anyone except riffer help me with the Whicker Man idea? Eh? Eh?

[Paul in NZ]

I really want to burn Englishmen, Why won't anyone except riffer help me with the Whicker Man idea? Eh? Eh?


'Cos the council has banned open fires without a permit mate and guess what - the cunning english have taken over the council so you can't burn people - no - not even witches.

[James Deuce]

Damn these PC times we live in.

[judecatmad]

I really want to burn Englishmen, Why won't anyone except riffer help me with the Whicker Man idea? Eh? Eh?


Tell you what, here's a deal for you - you burn Englishmen and us POMs will find another front-line to send all you sacrificial Colonials to.....then we're even :D

:dodge:

Or we could all sit around and get drunk and be NICE to one another, without the need for burning or gunfire! LOL

[James Deuce]

Ahah! Found a Hutt Witch. We don't have any bylaws about burning witches.

Or drowning them. You can't swim can you?

[Hitcher]

But wait, my employer has an Air-Curtain Incinerator. This solves not only the issue around Council restrictions on open fires, but also provides the ability to immolate about 20-times more Poms in about 25% of the time required by the traditional pyre.

[judecatmad]

Ahah! Found a Hutt Witch. We don't have any bylaws about burning witches.

Or drowning them. You can't swim can you?


Sure can m'dear. Can also breathe through my ears...will that go in my favour at the trial?


But wait, my employer has an Air-Curtain Incinerator. This solves not only the issue around Council restrictions on open fires, but also provides the ability to immolate about 20-times more Poms in about 25% of the time required by the traditional pyre.

You can't burn me! Do you have any idea of the impact of that much blubber being set on fire???!!!!!

[Skunk]

A repeat of Slingshots ride with a xmas type feed at the pub?

A BBQ at a park?

A BBQ at some mugs place?
I'm all for something simple... The BBQ two years ago was great, as was the much smaller get together last year.

Do anything, but I don't think a 'Rally' or camp is required.

[rwh]

A BBQ at a park?


I like this one.

Rimutaka Forest Park (down the Wainuiomata Coast Rd) could be a good place; likewise many others of the road-ends that trampers use - Holdsworth in the Wararapa, Otaki Forks etc.

Richard

[Paul in NZ]

I like this one.

Rimutaka Forest Park (down the Wainuiomata Coast Rd) could be a good place; likewise many others of the road-ends that trampers use - Holdsworth in the Wararapa, Otaki Forks etc.

Richard

Yup sounds good - do they have BBq's there or do we have to haul one? Also - for the more timid, a venue without a gravel rd could be better for m/cycles of the knee scraping variety...

Queen Elizabeth park at either entrance has some good sites.

Cheers

[James Deuce]

Yes there are BBQs at the Rimutaka Forest Park. Even Gas bottles, you just need to rent a key to get at them.

When I get my bike back, me and rwh will go and check it out :)

[rwh]

Yes there are BBQs at the Rimutaka Forest Park. Even Gas bottles, you just need to rent a key to get at them.

When I get my bike back, me and rwh will go and check it out :)


Sounds good :scooter:

Richard

[Paul in NZ]

Yes there are BBQs at the Rimutaka Forest Park. Even Gas bottles, you just need to rent a key to get at them.

When I get my bike back, me and rwh will go and check it out :)


Take the car and your kids this weekend you miserable sod...

oh - and let me know what day and what time to be there OK. I like my sausages reasonably crisp and make sure the buns are fresh.... :innocent:

Cheers

[Jantar]

Ok, enough arguing. Here it is.

At the Arizona bar and grill from 5:30 pm to late, on Tuesday the 12th December.

I'll see you all there.:yes:

[Paul in NZ]

Oh dear - I think thats transvestite kareoke night?

[yungatart]

Oh dear - I think thats transvestite kareoke night?

Sorry to butt in on your thread - spluttered my coffee all over the keyboard! Mental pictures of Jim2, Fatjim and Colapop in drag - I would ride down to Welly (yes, over the 'takas) just to see that!!
Sorry guys, you know that I love you all, truly....:love:

[James Deuce]

I sense a Christmas Pageant plan forming......

[XP@]

What about we invite a bunch of Pommy immigrants and then burn them in one of those big Celtic Wicker Men like my ancestors used to?

I'll volunteer...



I really want to burn Englishmen, Why won't anyone except riffer help me with the Whicker Man idea? Eh? Eh?

All you have to do is catch me....
oh you don't have your bike, ah well too late maybe next year for the wicker burning thing.

But Yup, A byo bbq somewhere in a park sounds good.
Would be good if there is a good sized carpark so we could have a bit of a (sensible) lark about on the bikes...

[XP@]

Ok, enough arguing. Here it is.

At the Arizona bar and grill from 5:30 pm to late, on Tuesday the 12th December.

I'll see you all there.:yes:

You serious about coming up?

[Hitcher]

Transvestite karaoke night has a certain je ne sais quoi.

There is
A house
In New Orleans
They call the rising sun...

[Paul in NZ]

There is
A house
In New Orleans
They call the rising sun...

there was a house... it got flooded...

[Paul in NZ]

I sense a Christmas Pageant plan forming......

fairy nuff

[Jantar]

You serious about coming up?
Yes, I'm organising a hydrology seminar in Wellington on December the 12th, and fly out on the 13th. And I'll be staying at the IBIS, just down the road from the Arizona. :yes:

And if it really is transvestite kareoke night, then I'd better brign a camera as well.

[Colapop]

Oooo Panto in the Park! I've got dibs on Tinkerbell...

Rimutaka Forest PArk the weekend of 9th and 10th December. Overnight for those that want it and a month for those that want to come from far and wide to plan how to get there. It's out of the way, there'll be no-one else there, and there can be a Saturday Wairarapa ride beforehand. It'll be easy enough to get a couple of carcasses to burn (food) Upper Hutt is close by (Beer) and there's dunnies for the ladies (I think?)

.... and we can relive it at the Arizona on Tuesday...

[Freakshow]

Yes, I'm organising a hydrology seminar in Wellington on December the 12th, and fly out on the 13th. And I'll be staying at the IBIS, just down the road from the Arizona. :yes:

And if it really is transvestite kareoke night, then I'd better brign a camera as well.

Does that mean its fancy dress!:shit: Bke as well???

[James Deuce]

Oooo Panto in the Park! I've got dibs on Tinkerbell...

Rimutaka Forest PArk the weekend of 9th and 10th December. Overnight for those that want it and a month for those that want to come from far and wide to plan how to get there. It's out of the way, there'll be no-one else there, and there can be a Saturday Wairarapa ride beforehand. It'll be easy enough to get a couple of carcasses to burn (food) Upper Hutt is close by (Beer) and there's dunnies for the ladies (I think?)

.... and we can relive it at the Arizona on Tuesday...

Eh? Rimutaka Forest Park is MILES from Upper Hutt. Rimutaka Forest Park is down the Wainuiomata Coast Rd. Get with the programme sweety.

[MSTRS]

Eh? Rimutaka Forest Park is MILES from Upper Hutt. Rimutaka Forest Park is down the Wainuiomata Coast Rd. Get with the programme sweety.

He means the OTHER one....somewehere near Te Marua

[Colapop]

Oh dear I was getting all excited about the Panto! I meant Kaitoke Park (?) .... I still get to be Tinkerbell, right?

here (http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/upper+hutt/rimutaka+hill/) or thereabouts... I'm sure there's amenities an stuff...

[Dreamer]

The 9th it is. I like it. I've got a kids birthday party that day, so any ride I do will only be on the Sunday.

[merv]

Jantar remind us closer to the day and we will make sure we meet up. Any chance of a lunch or are you all tied up during those days in Dec?

[Colapop]

Well it won't have the same exposure/advertising but how about I get some enquiries made and sort out something for the 9th/10th?

Preliminary;
Sat 9th meet at Rimutex 11.
Ride over the hill and around the Wairarapa.
Lunch/Afternoon tea somewhere over there. (Pahiatua)
Back over to Kaitoke. Or other option to be investigated.
BBQ, general merriment, Beer, possibly some sleep.

Sunday ...?

[James Deuce]

Rimutaka Forest park has BBQs.

Day ride over the Takas, back over Pahiatua track and back out to Wainui Coast Rd.

Did that a couple of times in the olden days.

Or a poker run.

Or a Day Rally with clues and questions to answer and prizes donated by some of the awesome Wellington Bike shops.

But ending up at Rimutaka Forest Park for a BBQ.

[Colapop]

I like the idea of the day rally ending up with a BBQ (and prizes).
We should have lunch and sort out a thing so it can be posted and sorted and stuff... :yes:

[Jantar]

Jantar remind us closer to the day and we will make sure we meet up. Any chance of a lunch or are you all tied up during those days in Dec?
No chance of lunch. I fly into Wellington on the last flight on the Monday, Tied up at the seminar all day tuesday, free tuesday night, then fly out mid morning wednesday.

[Colapop]

...then fly out mid morning wednesday.
... with a massive hangover.. or still <strike>pissed</strike> glowing from the previous evening..?

[Kendog]

Rimutaka Forest park has BBQs.

Day ride over the Takas, back over Pahiatua track and back out to Wainui Coast Rd.

Did that a couple of times in the olden days.

Or a poker run.

Or a Day Rally with clues and questions to answer and prizes donated by some of the awesome Wellington Bike shops.

But ending up at Rimutaka Forest Park for a BBQ.


That all sounds sweet, (and can I add beer or other beverages? thanks).
So we can stay there? Tent like accomo?
Mrs KD.

[Skunk]

Ok, enough arguing. Here it is.

At the Arizona bar and grill from 5:30 pm to late, on Tuesday the 12th December.

I'll see you all there.:yes:
I'll be into that. :yes:

[et al]

FYI: The Annual "Coast to Coast Run" is Sat 9 Dec 06.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36477

[Zukin]

Well it won't have the same exposure/advertising but how about I get some enquiries made and sort out something for the 9th/10th?

Preliminary;
Sat 9th meet at Rimutex 11.
Ride over the hill and around the Wairarapa.
Lunch/Afternoon tea somewhere over there. (Pahiatua)
Back over to Kaitoke. Or other option to be investigated.
BBQ, general merriment, Beer, possibly some sleep.

Sunday ...?

We maybe keen to tag along on this as we have to ride quite a number of kms before Feb :shit:
So if you are thinking of riding to Pahiatua then why not have lunch at Mangatainoka :yes:
I could book a tour of the Tui Brewery at 1pm and if we want could arrange a BBQ for $11 a head??
Tour costs 10 a head?

Thoughts?
We would probably meet you there and then ride back to Welly and stay overnight and enjoy the hospitality :yes:

However doesnt it always rain at Kaitoke :shutup:
Maybe consider Lake Ferry??

Cheers Scott

[sels1]

FYI: The Annual "Coast to Coast Run" is Sat 9 Dec 06.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36477

Thanks, I was about to point that out as well, also the South Is KB rally, which a few of us are considering going to also.

[poorbastard]

Should be down Welly for Xmas this year so should be free as long as I don't have to work that is.

[Skunk]

Sooooo, is anything planned? Or are we just meeting Jantar on the 12 Dec?

[Paul in NZ]

Nothing planned I'm aware of.

[sels1]

I dont mind having a bbq at our place, if the weather ever clears up. Mater of choosing a suitable day - wont be the 9th as I want to do the Coast to Coast.

[Paul in NZ]

I dont mind having a bbq at our place, if the weather ever clears up. Mater of choosing a suitable day - wont be the 9th as I want to do the Coast to Coast.

After the HOG xmas run?

[sinned]

How about the 16th or 17th December? Then we have 3 weekend rides: hog xmas, coast to coast and KB. A multi group circuit (me in the cruisy group) and then BBQ back in or near Wellington (sels1 place sounds good) so those who want to ride and then need to pick up family or attached for the non riding bit can do so.

[Skunk]

Seconded! :Punk:


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[elle-f]

i am into this - am i able to trail along from carterton? if anybody needs to stop here - you are more than welcome at my place. mind you - my guess is that i could start a couple of hours ahead and you guys will catch up pretty quickly *L*

[Paul in NZ]

Works for me... i think

[Colapop]

The 2th for foodth!!

[Skunk]

The 2th for foodth!!
That's the HOG Christmas Ride...

[Colapop]

Isn't the BBQ being touted for after this event?

[Paul in NZ]

That was just one option - up to Sels when he is free really...

[Skunk]

How about the 16th or 17th December? Then we have 3 weekend rides: hog xmas, coast to coast and KB.
I thought the date just proposed with the 16-17 Dec (subject to Sels)

[Hitcher]

There appears that there is some consensus emerging. What has been agreed?

[sels1]

After the HOG xmas run?

I will have to check with the better half, but this could be a good day. The toy run will be all over by lunchtime?? That will give us time to get home and get organised for a bbq.

[Paul in NZ]

I will have to check with the better half, but this could be a good day. The toy run will be all over by lunchtime?? That will give us time to get home and get organised for a bbq.

No - I don't think it will be Sels. Sounds like a band - bike show and a bit of a hooley. I'm not 100% sure about the evening of the 2nd myself at this stage.

Up to you and the rest of KB of course....

[Fatjim]

So after 75 posts you guys have got absolutely farkin nowhere. I'll come back in another week.

[Paul in NZ]

So after 75 posts you guys have got absolutely farkin nowhere. I'll come back in another week.


Just waiting to see when you are offering your place ... :innocent:

It's a tricky time of the year - lots on for everyone...

[Skunk]

So after 75 posts you guys have got absolutely farkin nowhere. I'll come back in another week.
And your suggestion was... :lol:

[Paul in NZ]

OK - WE stuffed around LONG ENOUGH.

The Toy run is a KB ride - it will go on into the afternoon and then we ride back to the Sandbar for a quiet ale and dinner if required hows that?

I could be talked into a breakfast ride someplace if that fails to satisfy!

If wanted - we can organise a summer fun ride and BBQ ending up at sels place.

[Kendog]

sels place!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skunk]

OK - WE stuffed around LONG ENOUGH.

The Toy run is a KB ride - it will go on into the afternoon and then we ride back to the Sandbar for a quiet ale and dinner if required hows that?

If wanted - we can organise a summer fun ride and BBQ ending up at sels place.

sels place!!!!!!!!!!!Sounds good - ride, feed and drink. Just tell me where and when. Don't need no overnight rally thing.
Has anyone heard from Sels?

[Hitcher]

Ride. Feed. Drink. Fek. Arrse.

[Skunk]

"Arrse"? What's that? Pirate?

[Hitcher]

"Arrse"? What's that? Pirate?

Yes. And Father Jack.

[Colapop]

So that's the Irish 'arse'? Is it solely coloquial arse? I assume you're meaning localised arse? Not trying to make an ass of myself, just asking...

[Hitcher]

Regional arrse. Thank you for arrsking.

[Paul in NZ]

i surrender........

[Skunk]

i surrender........
You can't. You're the organiser!

[sels1]

OK - WE stuffed around LONG ENOUGH.

The Toy run is a KB ride - it will go on into the afternoon and then we ride back to the Sandbar for a quiet ale and dinner if required hows that?.
Excellent plan


I could be talked into a breakfast ride someplace if that fails to satisfy!
If wanted - we can organise a summer fun ride and BBQ ending up at sels place.

I'm good with that, just a mater of picking a day. Not the 2nd or 9th/10th obviously.

[Paul in NZ]

You can't. You're the organiser!

The organiser has to be the one that surrenders.... It's in the rules..

[Skunk]

I'm good with that, just a mater of picking a day. Not the 2nd or 9th/10th obviously.
That would make it the 16th or 17th. Pick one Sels, and a time.

[Hitcher]

Our preference would be a Saturday. A fine Saturday.

(9,000. w00t)

[pom1]

Xmas with friends in Wellington more poms :rockon:

[Skunk]

Is this going to be at Str8 Jackets on the 2nd now?

[Paul in NZ]

I'm guessing so but I gave up thinking about this a long time back.....

besides - Mr triumph is back into intensive care for minor alterations - should be better by friday but time has been unkind to me on this project and the desperate need to earn a living is casting a long shadow over the rainbow of my soul....

[Skunk]

How about we decide on Saturday and either go to Str8's BBQ or organise something for the 16th or 17th at Sels (if he's still keen).

Now you have to turn up Paul...

[Colapop]

No reason why there can't bew a couple of BBQ's and rides... :scooter: :yes:

[Skunk]

Exactly...

[sels1]

How about we decide on Saturday and either go to Str8's BBQ or organise something for the 16th or 17th at Sels (if he's still keen).
...

Yeah sorry guys, been really busy, just got back from the Chathams this afternoon and trying to catch up. That weekend is still looking good and I intend to post something about it soon....just have a few details to sort out.
Will see you on Saturday anyway.

[Paul in NZ]

Now you have to turn up Paul...

No wheels man - I'll paddle around the harbour and wave to you though...

Paul N

ps - Hey - I could get lucky - Joe the Clever and Able is doing things I barely understand as we speak. I'm not sure what it is but it involves tooth sucking, grimacing and going oh gawd a fair bit.

All shall be revealed in due course and it will be a tale of heroes (Joe), Evil doers (engine gnomes and parts suppliers), Dragons (best not say), bankrupts (me) and mighty spannering deeds done dirt cheap.... I'm thinking Peter Jackson could be interested in the movie rights... The working title is Tritanic - the Bike

[Skunk]

Go find a bike 'you'd like to test ride for the weekend' and take that. :lol:

[Paul in NZ]

Won't work - they think I'm gunna try and trade my Guzzi and suddenly they are closed or hear their mothers calling and will get back to me...

[davereid]

<Sigh> I've read the whole thread - twice !

And I still can't work out what the plan is :dodge:

But.. Id like to show up and introduce meself, and missus davereid to all those I pissed off or on the the forums ;-)

So if anyone has worked out whats actually happening can they clarify it for poor old plodders like me !

Ta much

[Jantar]

... with a massive hangover.. or still <strike>pissed</strike> glowing from the previous evening..?
Looks like I'll be still pissed from the South Island KB rally. Anyway I'll be at the Arizona on tuesday night. :beer:

[sels1]

<Sigh> I've read the whole thread - twice !
And I still can't work out what the plan is :dodge:
But.. Id like to show up and introduce meself, and missus davereid to all those I pissed off or on the the forums ;-)
So if anyone has worked out whats actually happening can they clarify it for poor old plodders like me !
Ta much

There isnt really a plan at the moment. The events of the last week has sort of put it on the back burner. After the funerals and the get togethers after them I am not sure too many people are still keen.
Perhaps a bbq in the New Year would be better?

[Ms Piggy]

There isnt really a plan at the moment. The events of the last week has sort of put it on the back burner. After the funerals and the get togethers after them I am not sure too many people are still keen.
Perhaps a bbq in the New Year would be better?

That sounds like a good suggestion. MrCSL & I would be keen for that (we're away from the 14th to 19th - next week. YAY!).

I've made sure and subscribed to the 'Meetings and Events' forum so I don't miss out!

[Paul in NZ]

Good idea.

22nd is wellington anniversary weekend and folks are usually away so how about jan 27th?

Paul N

[badlieutenant]

sounds like it will be next year then :( I dont mind so long as this thread stays funny. Are we putting jim2 on the stake now ? we dont have to burn him, just leave him up there for a couple of hours.

[James Deuce]

You have to catch me first, you weed.

[Paul in NZ]

You have to catch me first, you weed.


No need to chase you and get all sweaty.. I think a Jim2 trap would be a lot easier.... I reckon a posh coffee and a bling bit for a kawasaki would do for bait.

[Skyryder]

But wait, my employer has an Air-Curtain Incinerator. This solves not only the issue around Council restrictions on open fires, but also provides the ability to immolate about 20-times more Poms in about 25% of the time required by the traditional pyre.

..................and a 'ready made' BBQ too.

Skyryder

[Skunk]

Looks like I'll be still pissed from the South Island KB rally. Anyway I'll be at the Arizona on tuesday night. :beer:
Hope to catch you then. Is it 5.30pm at the Arizona?

[badlieutenant]

No need to chase you and get all sweaty.. I think a Jim2 trap would be a lot easier.... I reckon a posh coffee and a bling bit for a kawasaki would do for bait.

if you put both on top of the stake then you would have a self mounting jim2 stake trap. :innocent:

[chanceyy]

hi guys .. just caught up with this thread .. i would be keen to attend .. however jan is such a busy month ...

I am looking at heading to chch that weekend to see John & Donna

can we get a firm date underway .. I would prefer early feb if possible .. but i also understand that no weekend is going to suit everyone ;)

[Skunk]

if you put both on top of the stake then you would have a self mounting jim2 stake trap. :innocent:
Wouldn't that be a self mounting jim2 steak cooker?

[u4ea]

yup..im keen too...confirm the date and ill be there .....:Punk:

[ajturbo]

ok... dates people...i could be in tauranga.. so if you want my company... you will have to book me...:innocent:

[Ms Piggy]

27th Jan is all good for us.

[Colapop]

PM sent Paul. 27th is good though.

[ceebie13]

Yep! 27th is affirmative. We will still have numb bums, I expect, from our N.Island trip but we should be able to make it.

Much as I know how you Kiwis can't resist the smell of roasting English beef, (after all, it is the best in the world) I shall, of course, be resisting all attempts to burn me at the stake by bringing my minder, Bex.

I'll bring some warm beers too. Nice!

[Skunk]

I'll go with the 27th too.

[ajturbo]

(we're away from the 14th to 19th - next week. YAY!).

!


YAY:sunny: :innocent: :dodge:

[chanceyy]

are we any further with this ?????

[Paul in NZ]

I'd say yes but we have not 'quite' sorted out the venue yet.

Sels1 was keen for his place? Is that still correct Selwyn?

Cheers

[F5 Dave]

Yep! 27th is affirmative. We will still have numb bums, . . .

Very peculiar. You are advertising this as you expecting to get tied up & Rogered silly?

I'm not sure that any of the welly crew will be up for that, but you never know your luck I guess.:love:

[Colapop]

I'm vaguely in the process of organising something for the 27th. The thought is to have some leather gear (Quasimoto) a couple of helmets and maybe a couple of demonstator bikes there too (WMCC)...

[kadams]

I'm in for any day in January except the 1st - 3rd as my brother and his wife will be down for a few days. Let me know when, where and what to bring I'll be there:done:

[chanceyy]

I'd say yes but we have not 'quite' sorted out the venue yet.

Sels1 was keen for his place? Is that still correct Selwyn?

Cheers


I'm vaguely in the process of organising something for the 27th. The thought is to have some leather gear (Quasimoto) a couple of helmets and maybe a couple of demonstator bikes there too (WMCC)...

soooooooo are we having a bbq ????????????? only trying to keep that weekend free .. if so can we organise another thread ??

[cowboyz]

get it sorted and ill be up for heading down that way on the 27th

[chanceyy]

so how about it ?? is it gonna be a goer or a flagger ??

[Colapop]

I will hopefully start a new thread by the end of today - after I've confirmed shit.

[ManDownUnder]

I will hopefully start a new thread by the end of today - after I've confirmed shit.

You mean you actually know shit - or do you only think you do (hence the requirement to confirm it...)

Me - I don't know shit - or jack for that matter. I do know fuck all but I find that's very little help on a day to day basis.

[Colapop]

Bloody Trolls! Just stop in to stir and then fuck off for another 6 months!

[sels1]

I'd say yes but we have not 'quite' sorted out the venue yet.

Sels1 was keen for his place? Is that still correct Selwyn?

Cheers

Yes. Just confirmed with the boss. BBQ at our place on the 27th, kick off late afternoon.
Someone might want want to organise a ride beforehand.
I have flat off street parking for bikes, and 2min walk to beach shops for supplies like beer/wine/grub. Motel 4 doors down for those who may want one.
I will start a new thread about it prolly tonite.

[Hitcher]

Bugger. The 27th is Burns Night. Malt whisky and haggis in abundance.

O wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!
It wad frae mony a blunder free us,
An' foolish notion:
What airs in dress an' gait wad lea'e us,
An' ev'n devotion!

[sels1]

Bugger. The 27th is Burns Night. Malt whisky and haggis in abundance.

I have some Scots ancestry somewhere...bring the whisky along!
(bugger the haggis tho)

[James Deuce]

Scots ancestry and QUICK! Remove the "e".

[Hitcher]

I have some Scottish ancestry somewhere...bring the whiskey along!
(bugger the haggis tho)

The Serious Burns Unit is committed to a function at Waikanae that evening. All that is now required is a kilt for a fuller-figured gent...

[sels1]

Scots ancestry and QUICK! Remove the "e".


Done - my grandfather can stop spinning(ihg) now, thanks Jim

[sels1]

The Serious Burns Unit is committed to a function at Waikanae that evening. All that is now required is a kilt for a fuller-figured gent...

I have one of those tarten travel blankets you can fold up with a big safety pin.....:laugh:

You could call in on your way to Waikanae..

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I have one with a waterproof lining which could be useful & Velcro, think it is the McRepco tartan.:mellow:

[Hitcher]

I have one of those tarten travel blankets you can fold up with a big safety pin...

If it was a MacToga party, I may well have taken up your most generous offer!

[flyingscotsman]

I have some Scots ancestry somewhere...bring the whisky along!
(bugger the haggis tho)
Shocked that you don't like haggis !!

[James Deuce]

Haggis is lovely on Vogels Toast.

[yungatart]

Mstrs and I both like Haggis and whisky in abundance - rugrat is away that weekend too...do we get personal invites or shall we just rock (or hobble, in my case) up?

[flyingscotsman]

Trying find a decent haggis is the real problem

[flyingscotsman]

Might bring some on 27th - any takers ??

[yungatart]

Trying find a decent haggis is the real problem

My mum-in-law lives in Belmont - she's a Glasgey lass and makes a good haggis...

[Hitcher]

Your problems are at an end! www.haggis.co.nz

[James Deuce]

Might bring some on 27th - any takers ??

Affirmative.

[Colapop]

We likes it, yes yes.

[Paul in NZ]

The Serious Burns Unit is committed to a function ..

Ah - you have seen Selwyn cook before eh - I know its grim but serious burns is an exaggeration...

As for having him kilt - thats a bit rough given your liberal views on crime and punishment - I thought we would just rough him up a bit...

[yungatart]

So does Mstrs...and me, I like it too...:innocent:

[Colapop]

Still talking about Haggis?

[yungatart]

Still talking about Haggis?

Umm.. of course ! Mind above yer belt, laddie!

[Colapop]

Of course... :innocent: You should know how pure and innocent my mind is...

[yungatart]

Tui, anyone??
Soooo, about the invite...still waiting.....

[Colapop]

Ok then... Why don't you and MSTRS come along?

[yungatart]

I'll have to check our diaries...we are busy people you know!
Maybe you Welly lot are a little too exclusive for the likes of us, us being just poor country folk an' all..

[MSTRS]

I'll have to check our diaries...we are busy people you know!
Maybe you Welly lot are a little too exclusive for the likes of us, us being just poor country folk an' all..

Shure is....gots the cotton and the nigras to be gettin' ready.
You speaks fo' yoself, maw

[flyingscotsman]

Thanks Hitcher, haggis is now officially on the menu for 27th :done: ....who's bringing the Vogels ??

[Grub]

Happy to bring da Vogels, this sounds like fun.

If we're having haggis, I'm in, I love the stuff. Depending on numbers are we getting a decent 5kg or 8kg one?

Are we doing it proper with speeches, readings from Robbie Burns and an address to the haggis? I hope some one has a worth dirk to cut it with.

What else can we contribute?

[Hitcher]

Don't forget that it takes about five hours to cook a haggis -- and that the water must never come to the boil! I hope that the caterers at my do know how to do that part of things properly...

[flyingscotsman]

Hitcher the Haggis will be cooked at home (Tawa) and rushed North on the (t)rusty steed. Not sure about the speech bit Grub - maybe a bit formal ??

[chanceyy]

lol so hurry up & post the other thread sels :D


party party party whoooo hoooooooo

dunno bout trying haggis though .. mind you gotta give everything a go once huh

[Skunk]

Might bring some on 27th - any takers ??
Yep, I'll give it a try.

[Hitcher]

Hitcher the Haggis will be cooked at home (Tawa) and rushed North on the (t)rusty steed. Not sure about the speech bit Grub - maybe a bit formal ??
To a Haggis:
by Robert Burns.


Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm.

The groaning trencher there ye fill,
Your hurdies like a distant hill,
Your pin wad help to mend a mill
In time o' need,
While thro' your pores the dews distil
Like amber bead.

His knife see rustic Labour dight,
An' cut you up wi' ready sleight,
Trenching your gushing entrails bright,
Like ony ditch;
And then, O what a glorious sight,
Warm-reekin, rich!

Then, horn for horn, they stretch an' strive:
Deil tak the hindmost! on they drive,
Till a' their weel-swall'd kytes belyve,
Are bent lyke drums;
Then auld Guidman, maist like to rive,
"Bethankit!" 'hums.

Is there that owre his French ragout
Or olio that wad staw a sow,
Or fricassee wad mak her spew
Wi' perfect sconner,
Looks down wi' sneering, scornfu' view
On sic a dinner?

Poor devil! see him ower his trash,
As feckless as a wither'd rash,
His spindle shank, a guid whip-lash,
His nieve a nit;
Thro' bloody flood or field to dash,
O how unfit!

But mark the Rustic, haggis fed,
The trembling earth resounds his tread.
Clap in his walie nieve a blade,
He'll mak it whissle;
An' legs an' arms, an' heads will sned,
Like taps o' thrissle.

Ye Pow'rs wha mak mankind your care,
And dish them out their bill o' fare,
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in luggies;
But, if ye wish her gratefu' prayer,
Gie her a haggis!


(Posted courtesy of the Serious Burns Unit)

[sels1]

Tui, anyone??
Soooo, about the invite...still waiting.....

You guys are invited - ok?

New thread here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=889000#post889000

[Spider]

Trying find a decent haggis is the real problem

McPhees in Tawa do a canned haggis :dodge: