31 July Whisky & whatever night

[riffer]

Okay, I've been doing some thinking about 31 July, since Hitcher can't make it and he was the main motivating factor behind the haggis.

Given that only Jim2 and I are into haggis, and Gini is pregnant and the smell of just about anything seems to make her gag at the moment, it's probably best to avoid the haggis this time and leave it for when Hitcher can make it.

I suggest instead that we have a bit of a get-together, at our place, pm me for the address if you don't already know it.

Those who wish to try out decent single malts are invited, and encouraged, to bring theirs for those who wish to be educated in the finer points of life. I will be bringing out Abelour, a Highland malt, and Lagavulin, an Islay malt.

Those who don't enjoy scotch (you all know who you are) are very much still invited. It will be nice to have a good old get-together, talk some shit and have some fun.

We'll have it inside rather than in the gargre which, to be honest, is messy as hell, stinks of petrol, oil, grease, and motorcycle parts, and is not likely to be tidied either. ;)

Be good to see you here..

Simon

[riffer]

And please, can you bring a plate?

With food on it, obviously.....

along with your choice of beverage to share for the night.

[Ms Piggy]

Sounds good mate. Count me & Kickaha in :niceone:

[Pickle]

31st July, I may just be enjoying a nice wee bottle of Glenlivet on the Lemming Run. Good to see there are others who enjoy a good single malt.

Not sure about the haggis or black pudding tho.

[LB]

Me and Hamish will be there, complete with plate/food and beverage. Will pm you for address.

[mangell6]

Cool - Count me in and maybe the other half (if she can bring her RUM!)

I understand that the piper has been practicing :)

Mike

[riffer]

Cool - Count me in and maybe the other half (if she can bring her RUM!)

I understand that the piper has been practicing :)

Mike
Shit. I came all the way into work with John and forgot to tell him the haggis was off!

I'll tell him tomorrow.

And Theresa is welcome to bring her rum! :laugh:

[White trash]

And count ol' Trash-man in. And Lena, someone's gotta drive....

[bungbung]

Have a good one all, I'll be on a plane heading out for a week.

btw I went to a Glenfiddich and Balvenie vertical tasting on Monday, yum.

Glenfiddich 12, 15, 18 and 21 y.o. and Balvenie 10 and 12 y.o

I want G21, B12, G15, B10 in that order.

[riffer]

And count ol' Trash-man in. And Lena, someone's gotta drive....
I'm sure Gini won't mind having another person turn up who's capable of holding an intelligent sober conversation :msn-wink:

btw it's been mentioned to me that the rugby is on at this time too.

Fear not, we have Sky Sport...

[James Deuce]

I'm sure Gini won't mind having another person turn up who's capable of holding an intelligent sober conversation :msn-wink:

btw it's been mentioned to me that the rugby is on at this time too.

Fear not, we have Sky Sport...
Rugby :disapint:

I may have to reconsider.

[riffer]

Rugby :disapint:

I may have to reconsider.
Ya bloody piker!!!

[riffer]

I shall have to get my boy to teach your boy how to tackle....

He's nearly old enough to play rugger now Jim...

[Ms Piggy]

I could be bringing a third too.

[riffer]

I could be bringing a third too.
Well Cathy your luck with the men does appear to be looking up! :eek:

[Kickaha]

:

btw it's been mentioned to me that the rugby is on at this time too.

Fear not, we have Sky Sport...


You're starting to put me off with comments like that,it's not as though its a real sport.

[riffer]

You're starting to put me off with comments like that,it's not as though its a real sport.
Easy solution. Don't watch the telly. :D

And what beverage will you be bringing Kickaha?

[LB]

You're starting to put me off with comments like that,it's not as though its a real sport.

Kickaha - I'm not into rugby, so you can talk to me while it's on.

Mind you, if Doug Howlett's playing, I'll keep half an eye on the screen.....

[Ms Piggy]

Well Cathy your luck with the men does appear to be looking up! :eek:
Ummmmm...yeah - cheers for that :bleh:

[PuppetMaster]

Me and the better half will drop in for a few ales. No Whiskey for me...feckin horrible stuff. I'll bring along some traditional Upper Hutt ale...Tui

It maybe worth coming just to check out Cathy's "Special" friends....
:)

[Mitch]

Well I will be putting it on my list of things to do on Sat night hehe :pinch: seems to be the only thing there so far.
I may even be able to con a mate of mine into coming with me............... Providing I don't tell him the rugby will be on HA
Would be great to have the chance to meet up with some of the Wellingtonians on the site. I keep thinking that White Trash and Jimbo can't be the best you guys have to offer :) NO surly not........... :confused2 Please tell me SOME of you are sain!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah no it's ok, I just remembered Lynda and Hamish will be there hehe IQ of the evening was just raised 10 fold!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[White trash]

Well I will be putting it on my list of things to do on Sat night hehe :pinch: seems to be the only thing there so far.
I may even be able to con a mate of mine into coming with me............... Providing I don't tell him the rugby will be on HA
Would be great to have the chance to meet up with some of the Wellingtonians on the site. I keep thinking that White Trash and Jimbo can't be the best you guys have to offer :) NO surly not........... :confused2 Please tell me SOME of you are sain!!!!!!!!!!!
Ah no it's ok, I just remembered Lynda and Hamish will be there hehe IQ of the evening was just raised 10 fold!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definitely the best.......definitley! :yeah:

[Ms Piggy]

It maybe worth coming just to check out Cathy's "Special" friends....
:)
But we're alllllllllllllllllllll special! Some are just more special than others ;)

[riffer]

OKay guys.

Gini and I have pretty much settled on the format for the evening.

As you know we are celebrating the end of winter and start of spring (Imbolc), which traditionally is on 31 July.

Therefore its traditional to have a bit of a end of winter feast.

I have previously said bring a plate, lets work out what to bring. A pot luck type arrangement would be cool. We can all mix and match food and come up with something yummy before the evenings festivities take place.

We are lucky enough to have a REAL chef coming on Saturday (Hooks) so if you have any ideas for him, send him a pm.

For those not in to rugby, you're in luck. The All Blacks are NOT playing, so I don't really care if the rugby's on or not. Of course, if you'd like to bring some interesting motorcycle-related dvd's that would be cool.

There are a few partners coming, so obviously there will be those drinking and those not drinking so don't be put off if you think its just a pissup (even though I imagine some will be intending to sample a number of scotches).

I don't have many scotch glasses - does anyone have any they can bring?

I guess a good kick off time if we are eating is any time after 6.00

PM me if you need more info.

One bed is already taken. There are 3, maybe four left.

So far those confirmed:
Celticno6 and his wife Gini
Gini's parents (not kbers but bikers)
White Trash and his wife, Lena
Lynda and Hamish Blair
Hooks & Her_B4
Celtic Sea Lily & TWO unnamed blokes
wkid_one (& partner?)
Puppetmaster & partner
Kickaha

Oh, and we won't be in the gargre. It's too cold, small and smelly, and full of crap to fit more than 3 people in :)

[wkid_one]

Now - bludging time: I need a ride as try as I might - I don't think the cops will look to favourably I me trying to drive the car with my crutches to operate the pedals.

There will be two of us and we only need a ride one way - any and all others appreciated (of course - we can only accept one, well two if we travel in different cars!)

[Ms Piggy]

OKay guys.

Gini and I have pretty much settled on the format for the evening.

As you know we are celebrating the end of winter and start of spring (Imbolc), which traditionally is on 31 July.

Therefore its traditional to have a bit of a end of winter feast.

I have previously said bring a plate, lets work out what to bring. A pot luck type arrangement would be cool. We can all mix and match food and come up with something yummy before the evenings festivities take place.

We are lucky enough to have a REAL chef coming on Saturday (Hooks) so if you have any ideas for him, send him a pm.

For those not in to rugby, you're in luck. The All Blacks are NOT playing, so I don't really care if the rugby's on or not. Of course, if you'd like to bring some interesting motorcycle-related dvd's that would be cool.

There are a few partners coming, so obviously there will be those drinking and those not drinking so don't be put off if you think its just a pissup (even though I imagine some will be intending to sample a number of scotches).

I don't have many scotch glasses - does anyone have any they can bring?

I guess a good kick off time if we are eating is any time after 6.00

PM me if you need more info.

One bed is already taken. There are 3, maybe four left.

So far those confirmed:
Celticno6 and his wife Gini
Gini's parents (not kbers but bikers)
White Trash and his wife, Lena
Lynda and Hamish Blair
Hooks & Her_B4
Celtic Sea Lily & TWO unnamed blokes
wkid_one (& partner?)
Puppetmaster & partner
Kickaha

Oh, and we won't be in the gargre. It's too cold, small and smelly, and full of crap to fit more than 3 people in :)

Sounds good, although does this mean there definitely won't be rugby? This is important b/c my ride will not come if there is no rugby.

Ahem...I'd also like to take the time to clarify that there is only 1 unamed bloke, well if you really wanna know his name is Jimmy (not WT) and the other bloke is Kickaha, so it's not nearly as sordid as it is all sounding! :whistle:

Just tell me what to bring for 3 peoples worth & I'll make sure we bring it.

[LB]

It's sounding like it'll be a good night.

So Celticno6 - do you want us to say what we're bringing, or just turn up with something? My specialities usually contain copious amounts of chocolate....

Hooks - good to hear you're coming down from P/Nth.

Wkid_one: where do you live? If it's in L/Hutt or close would be happy to collect you (or is it a ride home you need?)

Mitch: - thanks for the compliment re the IQ (though I think Hamish can take most of the credit!)

Looking forward to Sat!! :)

[Hooks]

[QUOTE=celticno6]

We are lucky enough to have a REAL chef coming on Saturday (Hooks) so if you have any ideas for him, send him a pm.

Hey guys ... I was thinking I might do some marinated lamb .... done with lemon & garlic .. it's a good mix and goes really well with strong flavoured liquor :drinknsin ... do you mind if I use your oven to cook it ... I'll have it ready to go when I get there, I hope, unless the day is a stunner :sunny: and we stay out riding, in which case I'll bring it all and do it up in your kitchen whilst sampling :whistle: .... if there are any requests let me know early so as to make sure I have all the gears in my bag of tricks !!! :stoogie:

[riffer]

do you want us to say what we're bringing, or just turn up with something? My specialities usually contain copious amounts of chocolate....
Lynda - I have the feeling you are about to become my wife's best friend!

Declare what you are bringing if you want. I don't mind ;)

Cathy - we have sky sport - there is another room you can watch the rugby in if you like, but I don't want to put it on in the lounge unless the majority want to watch (damn that's uncharacteristically PC of me). i'm easy any way but do understand others don't like the way rugby tends to take over.

Hooks - no worries using the oven mate.

[LB]

Hooks: marinated lamb......drool, drool....yes please!!!

Celticno6: I will bring something chocolatey for dessert.

[Ms Piggy]

Cathy - we have sky sport - there is another room you can watch the rugby in if you like, but I don't want to put it on in the lounge unless the majority want to watch (damn that's uncharacteristically PC of me). i'm easy any way but do understand others don't like the way rugby tends to take over.


Nah thats cool - I'm not a rugby head myself but, as I said my ride won't come if he can't watch the game :rolleyes:

I can bring some garlic bread, some cold meat & salad - how does that sound?

[PuppetMaster]

We are lucky enough to have a REAL chef coming on Saturday (Hooks) so if you have any ideas for him, send him a pm.
Hey guys ... I was thinking I might do some marinated lamb .... done with lemon & garlic .. it's a good mix and goes really well with strong flavoured

Oh damn. Wat a shame. thats what I was gonna do.


Ideas on what else we need to bring ? (food)

[White trash]

I'm gonna bring some good ol' White Trash home cooking.

Couple'a Big Macs and large fries.

Done

[Her_C4]

If anyone needs a ride ( :scooter: ) there PM me - I have room for another two or three from Petone or Lower Hutt etc... :)

[riffer]

I'm gonna bring some good ol' White Trash home cooking.

Couple'a Big Macs and large fries.

Done
Mate, you're all class... :no:

[riffer]

Oh damn. Wat a shame. thats what I was gonna do.


Ideas on what else we need to bring ? (food)

Hmmm. how about some fresh crays? :)

Just kidding, PM...

anything you like is fine...

[riffer]

Nah thats cool - I'm not a rugby head myself but, as I said my ride won't come if he can't watch the game :rolleyes:

I can bring some garlic bread, some cold meat & salad - how does that sound?Sounds Primo...

[LB]

Mine's going to be home baked chocolate brownies.

[Ms Piggy]

Sounds Primo...
Do you need anymore plates or cutlery? I'm happy to bring some paper plates as well.

[riffer]

Do you need anymore plates or cutlery? I'm happy to bring some paper plates as well.
We should be fine with plates and cutlery.

Whisky glasses I am a bit short on though....:rolleyes:

[LB]

I made the brownies last night.

As I lifted them out of the tin, one of the ends crumbled a bit. :eek: So I had to cut a bit off to tidy it up. Of course, I had to eat the bit I'd cut off to make sure it tasted okay. Then one of the other corners was a bit crumbly. :eek: No good wasting the bit I cut off is there. then another edge looked a bit ragged.....


I iced what's left of them this morning. :wacko:


Hey guys, really looking fwd to tonight - see y'all there!!!

[LB]

They taste just as nice with icing on :buggerd:

(I only sampled them for market research purposes you understand - HONEST)

[Ms Piggy]

I Then one of the other corners was a bit crumbly. :eek: No good wasting the bit I cut off is there. then another edge looked a bit ragged.....

And we of course all know the rule...crumbly bits don't have calories cos they've leaked out! :2thumbsup

Looking forward to the catch up & meeting some new people too :)

[mangell6]

CelticNo6 - What is the starting time???

Had the flu severly for the last two days, feeling OK at the moment so should be attending.

Mike

[riffer]

Any time after 6 is fine.

Picked up some nice macrocarpa today, so the house will be lovely and toasty and warm for you sick buggers.

Look forward to you and Theresa coming tonight...

[wkid_one]

I will most likely not be there - too much trouble to get there and the ankle isn't being ameniable.

[mangell6]

Cool, will bring sausage rolls (to be cooked) and pikelets with jam and cream. Teresa is in the final of the handy capped squash tournament tonight so will be there for a short time.

[LB]

What a bloody great night.

Firstly, a BIG thank you to Celticno6 and Mrs C6 for their generous hospitality, and the wonderful fire.

Present were Mr and Mrs Celticno6, Mrs Celticno6's parents, Kickaha, CelticSeaLily, Hooks, HerB4, Mangell6 and Mrs Mangell6 (twice), Jim2 and Mrs Jim2, and Hamish and I. (I don't think I've forgotten anyone, if I have my sincere apologies) Oh, and the only motorcycle present was Celticno6's in his gargre. (we're not wimps, we just like our creature comforts!)

Food was superb, company was great, and it makes me realise (yet again) how motorcycling has such wonderful people.

Topped off a great KB ride during the day (see thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=4218 ).

Jim2: you are our official scribe, I look forward to reading your writeup of this great event. Not too much mention of my underwear please, or my painted private parts - you kind of had to be there to understand.

Hitcher: roll on the haggis night.

SpankMe, you are a marvel for creating this site. :first: :first: :first:

[Ms Piggy]

Couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks so much to Simon & Gini for opening their home to us. :2thumbsup Aside from our initial delay in getting there ( :disapint: ) I had a great time & managed to meet some more KBers. Great night guys & gals - lets do it again soon!

HUGE thanks to Lynda & Hamish for the ride home too!

Roll out the Haggis!! :yes:

[Ms Piggy]

HUMUNGUS thanks to XJ/Frosty for getting hold of Celticno6's home phone number - you are a life saver! I owe you one :apint:

[riffer]

You're all very welcome. Good to meet a few more of you.

And I don't even have a hangover today!

Went to bed about 0200 this morning, after tidying up. Phew - talk about dishes - even though we used paper plates!

Lovely to see representation by five very nice scotches - Abelour, Tamdhu, Bowmore, Glenfiddich (can't remember which one, but it's brown - Jim2 will know - he brought it), and my personal favourite, my Lagavulin 16 year.

In the end, I think we decided that it was between the Lagavulin and the Glenfiddich, with the Lagavulin winning.

I started with the Abelour, a rather dry, slightly bitter Highland malt, then progressed to the Tamdhu, a nice light tasting Speyside, then I hit the Glenfiddich, and what a taste - a beautiful white chocolatey smooth taste which coated itself to the entire roof of the mouth and slowly sank down filling the mouth with a delicious malty feeling. Superb.

Then on to the Bowmore, an Islay, and I'm coming home. The lush, warm peaty aroma, and that delicious aftertaste - a combination of seaweed and wet dog fur.

Which of course, meant that I had to go for the Lagavulin next. And what can I say about this drop that hasn't been said already? It's the 16 year old variety, its thick, warm, peaty and smoky. It's my favourite!

Food was absolutely yummy. Company was great. Lots of laughs, lots of stories. A great night.

Bikers really are the best people!

Cheers guys

[mangell6]

Here are a couple of photos of people that I took. Would have been more but the camera battery went flat :argh:

Ah well next time.

[wkid_one]

jesus-h christ that ducati red is red!

[FROSTY]

sounds like you folks had a great time.

[SPman]

"and that delicious aftertaste - a combination of seaweed and wet dog fur."
What!
And people drink this stuff by choice!???? :eek:

[riffer]

[/i]
What!
And people drink this stuff by choice!???? :eek:
Guess it's an acquired taste...

best you stick to your Lion Red there SPMan ;)

[Kickaha]

Thanks for a top night,things turned a to custard a bit when the ride out there fell through,but with your excellent hospitality for the evening it was well worth making the effort to get out there and to ride up there for it:niceone:

[SPman]

Guess it's an acquired taste...

best you stick to your Lion Red there SPMan ;)
Lion Red...gag..sputter....soap and water!

Nah , Speights, mate!

[Kickaha]

Lion Red...gag..sputter....soap and water!

Nah , Speights, mate!


Drink Speight,Lose your mates! :Pokey:

[Ms Piggy]

Nah , Speights, mate!

Good on ya mate :beer:

[LB]

jesus-h christ that ducati red is red!



If I had have known he was taking photos I would have had the Ducati cap, Ducati jacket, and Ducati sunnies on as well.

Note the Sidi socks - I haven't found any Ducati ones (yet!)

[SPman]

Linda - you are a bit of a label junkie, arent you.




Drink Speight,Lose your mates! :Pokey:

What mates! :)

[Velox]

Note the Sidi socks - I haven't found any Ducati ones (yet!)

I have to confess that I too have a 'special' pair of socks that make me a few k's faster when I wear them. They are my Aprilia socks that I got at MotoGP on Philip Is and I love them! I think it's a gal thing - one of my mates sits there smiling when she wears her rainbow socks - I do with my Aprilia ones! :)

[LB]

I have to confess that I too have a 'special' pair of socks that make me a few k's faster when I wear them. They are my Aprilia socks that I got at MotoGP on Philip Is and I love them! I think it's a gal thing - one of my mates sits there smiling when she wears her rainbow socks - I do with my Aprilia ones! :)



So that hopefully means I can pick up some Ducati socks at Phillip Island this year - YAY!!

SPMan - yes, I'm afraid I'm a hopeless case......

[Hitcher]

So that hopefully means I can pick up some Ducati socks at Phillip Island this year - YAY!!

SPMan - yes, I'm afraid I'm a hopeless case......
And your dentist is fitting Ducati crowns??

[wkid_one]

And your dentist is fitting Ducati crowns??
Yeah - if she wants the bill to go from $5000 to $15,000 and need servicing every 6 months to the tune of $500+.

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah - if she wants the bill to go from $5000 to $15,000 and need servicing every 6 months to the tune of $500+.

Except after 6 months you'd find the original (soft) Ducati ones were wearing down at an unacceptable rate so the dentist would offer to upgrade them to aftermarket titanium ones for a mere $20,000... Of course you would get a free membership to their owners club...

Paul N

Moto guzzi teeth are made of old rocks and you fit them yourself.

[LB]

Well, when I had another $250 appointment yesterday, my dentist was very impressed with my bikes - took some photos in to show him while the anaseatic (never can spell that word) worked it's magic. He did offer to emboss the Ducati symbol into the filling.



(just kidding re the symbol)

[Hitcher]

Well, when I had another $250 appointment yesterday, my dentist was very impressed with my bikes - took some photos in to show him while the anaseatic (never can spell that word) worked it's magic. He did offer to emboss the Ducati symbol into the filling.
Anaesthetic is the word you seek. And a mighty fine word it is too, particularly at the dentist... He also wasn't joking about the embossing bit. It won't cost much more to do either, if you're interested...

[wkid_one]

Why on god's earth would you want to spend more time in a dentists chair to have an advertisement carved in to your teeth that no one can see unless they are prepared to stick their heads in your mouth?

And Hitcher - by not costing more - do you mean rather than being a stupidly expensive trip to the dentist (as usual), it will be stupidly expensive plus say $50?

[Hitcher]

And Hitcher - by not costing more - do you mean rather than being a stupidly expensive trip to the dentist (as usual), it will be stupidly expensive plus say $50?
Yup.........