Wairarapa ride, 6 February

[Lissa]

Planned ride in the Wairarapa for 6th Feb (Waitangi Day) please post your interest.

Wellington/Ashhurst/Wairarapa Riders meet at Rimutex at 10am... leave 10.15am.

Destination: Cruisy Ride around Lake Ferry... stop off at the Lake Ferry Pub for a drink, then cruise to Martinborough for Lunch.

My cellphone number is: 021 02710428

People interested so far:
Welly people
Mrs Kendog
Mr Kendog
Fatjim??
Drum
Sels1
bistard
Alice
sallo
phoenixgtr
Bex and Mr Bex
Nasty and Grub
Maybe
Wilber
Merv
Slides
nudemetalz
Wasp
Alex
Craze Fox
Moxy
KoroJ

Wairarapa Riders
Lissa
elle33f
Ronin
kinje (maybe)

plus the Ashhurst boys!
cowboyz
Garry H
Bonez
Storm
KLOWN
86GSXR
Meanie

Will post by 8am on Tuesday if ride is postponed or cancelled.

Cheers
Mel

[Trudes]

I'll be there.

[Fatjim]

hey I might be there. You going to wear your bikini at the beach Lissa? Remember I owe you a birthday kiss.

[Trudes]

Remember I owe you a birthday kiss.

Ahh man, where's my kiss? I didn't get a New Year's one and my birthday didn't show up last year, so no kisses then either!!!:crybaby:

[Lissa]

hey I might be there. You going to wear your bikini at the beach Lissa? Remember I owe you a birthday kiss.
:shit: Ummm no to bikini... dont want to scare the natives. As for the kiss.. umm I dont mind missing out really truely, but thanks for the thought! :shutup: Now's your chance Trudes!

[Trudes]

As for the kiss.. umm I dont mind missing out really truely, but thanks for the thought! :shutup: Now's your chance Trudes!

Sweet, tag team!!

[biggles1]

Mel
I don't know if you know but cordura jackets and trou aren't waterproof of their own accord ie. your wet tail yesterday. What you need is a bottle of waterproofing ie.Nikwax TX.DIRECT spray on and what you do is totally wet your gear outside with a hose is good and spray this all over it and then let air dry,it will prevent a repeat uncomfortable ride home in Sunny Rapa conditions like yesterday.Ask your friendly bike shop dealer.

[apteryx_haasti]

Sweet! Another Rapa ride - I am hoping to be there, will comfirm closer to the time.

Are the Welly riders meeting up at Rimutex as usual?

[Lissa]

Mel
I don't know if you know but cordura jackets and trou aren't waterproof of their own accord ie. your wet tail yesterday. What you need is a bottle of waterproofing ie.Nikwax TX.DIRECT spray on and what you do is totally wet your gear outside with a hose is good and spray this all over it and then let air dry,it will prevent a repeat uncomfortable ride home in Sunny Rapa conditions like yesterday.Ask your friendly bike shop dealer.
Cool thanks peter.... I knew it was prob something like that :)

Come on people.. whos coming along for the ride????? Fatjim might down trou again... you dont want to miss it!! :sick:

[elle-f]

HEY!! i was on the hill today and it was stunning!

[Drum]

It's a weekday.

Edit: Oh my bad - The one day when the Treaty IS worth the paper it's written on.

[Lissa]

HEY!! i was on the hill today and it was stunning!

You went for a ride??? Without me!!! :angry: Yea not bad today, quite hot had to go for a swim.

[Lissa]

It's a weekday.

Its a hoilday!!... Waitangi day.. or whatever elle calls it! :D

[Drum]

Sweet then. I'll be in. If the Welly numbers don't improve I meet y'all at the top.

[biggles1]

Didn't see you Elle me and Mark went over at around 2.30 yesterday came back up about half an hour later and got dumped on by a big short shower at the top,so much for Summer riding!!!!!!!!:angry:

[elle-f]

Biggles.......i had just got home then! Musta missed you by about 20 and i didnt see any fast yellow bikes pass me so i must have been on there at the wrong time!

Lissa - i was heading to Welly to get the 7s gear ready YAYYYYYYYY it's done and i have to pick up the T Shirts during the week sometime

[sels1]

please post your interest.

Interest posted. Will confirm closer to day. Cheers Mel.

[bistard]

Well,I think it time I went on one of these rides & met a few of you larikens,so I will try & turn up
Work & weather dependant of course

[Lissa]

Yay! Ok I think you welly guys meet somewhere... say rimutex (?) at 10am and make your way over the hill. Me and elle and anyother rapa riders will either meet you at the top of the hill or at rimutex (Think elle wants to ride all the way over the hill).

Of course all this is dependent on weather... so will post by 8am if the ride is cancelled in this thread.

Cheers

[Alice]

I will be sitting at the top of the Rimutuka hill 10.00am morning of the 6th.

I will be there rain or shine cause either way I have to go back to the Bay from Welly.

[Kinje]

If all goes to plan I'll be coming back from Taupo on the 6th.

mmm long weekend :rockon: - Napier for a couple of days, through to Taupo, then back to the Rapa.

Would have been nice to go tho. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride with all the welly folks last Wednesday to the Tin Hut. Very impressive looking in rear view mirror to see all the lights.

[Panther]

interest posted

[phoenixgtr]

Interest posted. Will confirm closer to day. Cheers Mel.

Make that 2

[ceebie13]

Please can we come out to play too?
Mr & Mrs Ceebie13...or is it Bex & Mr Bex?

[Panther]

Make that 2

ahem i'm number two

[Nasty]

If all operational we (the grubby one and myself) may be able to join in .. will confirm in the next few :)

[elle-f]

ANYHOW.......it turns out that Waitangi Day is on the Tuesday........to think I kept saying it was the Monday and NOBODY put me right ya buggars :laugh:

[maybe]

Sounds like a great idea.:Punk:

[wilber]

Interested too

[Lissa]

Good interest :) My first ride I am orgaising so bear with me! Have edited first post...

Cheers
Mel

[merv]

Me and Mrs merv are going to Hawkes Bay for the wine weekend but will be back in time for this ride so should be able to come along.

[Alice]

Planned ride in the Wairarapa for 6th Feb, please post your interest.

Wellington Riders meet at Rimutex at 10am.
Wairarapa Riders meet up at top of hill at 10.15am. (elle, will go to your house on the way)

Destination:Cruisy Ride around Lake Ferry... stop off at the Lake Ferry Pub for a drink, then cruise to Martinbrough for Lunch.

Pm me for my cellphone number.

Any ideas/suggestions post them

Will edit this post as we get more information

Cheers
Mel

Where and what is the Rimutex ?

[yungatart]

Rimutex is the Caltex station on the main road in Upper Hutt, just before the turn off to the Akatarawas - it is on your left as you head north, Alice - you can't miss it

[Alice]

Thanks, I know the one, thought it was that, just making sure.

[merv]

Yeah short for Rimutaka Caltex next to the Rimutaka Tavern.

[Ronin]

count me.........

[Lissa]

count me.........

If you CAN make it... I'll pick you up from your place before 9.30am.. so be ready or else!!!!!

[elle-f]

So we are heading over to the rimutex from this side? I can't go back and read everything because i have a brain-strain going on from working today *eep*

[Lissa]

So we are heading over to the rimutex from this side? I can't go back and read everything because i have a brain-strain going on from working today *eep*

We'll talk a yarn tonight about it elle... depends on what you want to do, we could leave early and meet them at rimutex or at the top of the hill.

[skelstar]

...from working today *eep*

Ha ha, you're back at work!!!

[elle-f]

HAHA i COULD play sicky i guess although i kinda need to be there AGAIN tomorrow dammit. That's 3 days in a row - thank GOD the kids aren't in til next week!

[Panther]

so what when and where as this thread is now full of wellington drivel

[elle-f]

*gasps* i speak Wairarapa drivel dammit :laugh:

[merv]

so what when and where as this thread is now full of wellington drivel

What you saying girl?

[Lissa]

so what when and where as this thread is now full of wellington drivel
Just check my first post... I am editing it as we decide what we are doing :)

[elle-f]

I cannot wait to do this ride. Should be bloody great fun. :) If i get my butt into gear today i wont have to do a THING at work until the kids arrive tuesday YAY! so that means......Sunday and Monday i am free as well YAYYYY!!!!

[Lissa]

Check my first post peoples!! I am hanging out for a ride, cant wait! :D

[Slides]

With a bit of luck (okay, maybe a lot of luck) I should be able to make this!

I sure hope so, it's been months since I was last on a ride!

[nudemetalz]

I’m quite keen on the ride. Might be 2-up with the Missus if I can’t get the RF solved in time.

[ceebie13]

Might be 2-up with the Missus ...

Sounds like a threesome to me! Woohoo!!:gob:

[Wasp]

just noticed this, im in :)

[judecatmad]

I won't be there I'm afraid - my riding career is over for a wee while :(

Have fun guys n gals!

[Lissa]

Well if everyone turns up who has said they are interested theres going to be about 20 or more people... awesome. :yes: Will make sure I bring my camera.

We'll we thinking about you and bubs Jude!

[Trudes]

I won't be there I'm afraid - my riding career is over for a wee while :(

Have fun guys n gals!

Wanna share? Or have I missed something?

[judecatmad]

Wanna share? Or have I missed something?

As per the little thingy below my name...."up the duff"...!

Kinda exciting (and scary) but maaaaaaan, no riding for aaaaages :( And LOOK at the weather (points to the sky in a very annoyed kind of way), just LOOK at it!!!!

Anyhoo, this almost amounts to me hijacking the thread so I'll go and leave you *real* bikers to it - you know, those of you who are allowed to ride bikes and stuff...*sigh*

Have fun out there!

[Trudes]

As per the little thingy below my name...."up the duff"...!

Kinda exciting (and scary) but maaaaaaan, no riding for aaaaages :( And LOOK at the weather (points to the sky in a very annoyed kind of way), just LOOK at it!!!!

Anyhoo, this almost amounts to me hijacking the thread so I'll go and leave you *real* bikers to it - you know, those of you who are allowed to ride bikes and stuff...*sigh*

Have fun out there!

Wow, awesome, congrats doll!!!!

[Kendog]

Make that 2

Will you be bringing the new bike?

[Kendog]

Oh yeah, and I am in for Tuesday :sunny:

[Lissa]

Oh yeah, and I am in for Tuesday

You want to borrow my Ginny Nigel? I know you want too :innocent: not sure you can handle her... theres no indicator to tell you if you run out of petrol. :D

[Kinje]

You want to borrow my Ginny Nigel? I know you want too :innocent: not sure you can handle her... theres no indicator to tell you if you run out of petrol. :D

I think it stopping on the motorway would be a good indicator that you've run out of petrol :bleh:

[alexthekidd]

I'm keen to go, my last day of freedom before the treachorous school year starts,

if i have a bike by then and if sum1 frm kapiti is definitley going i'm in :)

[nudemetalz]

Sounds like a threesome to me! Woohoo!!:gob:

Yeah,...riding a Guzzi is a s3xual experience doncha know...:yes:

[cowboyz]

There has been some interest from Ashhurst boys. Looks like we will be heading that way.

[Lissa]

Wow this ride is getting bigger and bigger- Awesome... anyway PLEASE cross your fingers... weather isnt looking too hot atm.. but I'm staying positive. :sunny:

Went to the flying fish today.. they are open on Tuesday, but with the amount of people coming now, I'm wondering if they can cater for all of us.

[Trudes]

Went to the flying fish today.. they are open on Tuesday, but with the amount of people coming now, I'm wondering if they can cater for all of us.

We can always go to Elle's :dodge:

[phoenixgtr]

Will you be bringing the new bike?

I wish, but no. It's still locked in a shed so I can't ride it

[Stormer]

Add a red VTR to the list.

[elle-f]

BLOODY HELL MrsK - i knew having you here would be a bad thing :laugh: I have moved

[Trudes]

Lol, I reakon could sniff out Jen's cooking no probs!!!
Well, how about Mel bakes muffins and we sit by the beach and eat those then go to the pub?

[elle-f]

Here is a pukana for you! look quickly because this picture might have to be changed as I am heading out of those vociferious Maori threads in rant and rave :laugh:

If you think coming here is a good idea then I am happy to have everybody. If the weather is great meeting at the top of the hill then heading down to Featherston and around the Lakes would be an awesome trip. A drink at Lake Ferry and then off to maybe Martinborough or the Gladstone for some kai? The last time at Lake Ferry, the kai wasn't that good really.

Jens is working so it's my stuff you would be forced to eat sorry! I make a great coffee though and can cold up some beers.

[Lissa]

Here is a pukana for you! look quickly because this picture might have to be changed as I am heading out of those vociferious Maori threads in rant and rave :laugh:

If you think coming here is a good idea then I am happy to have everybody. If the weather is great meeting at the top of the hill then heading down to Featherston and around the Lakes would be an awesome trip. A drink at Lake Ferry and then off to maybe Martinborough or the Gladstone for some kai? The last time at Lake Ferry, the kai wasn't that good really.

Jens is working so it's my stuff you would be forced to eat sorry! I make a great coffee though and can cold up some beers.

I agree elle... lets see how the day goes... Lake ferry for drinkies and then Martinborough for lunch.. no probs. Glad you had a great time at the 7s elle!!!

Edit: Buy yourself some wet weather pants by Tuesday too!! ;)

[Kendog]

I agree elle... lets see how the day goes... Lake ferry for drinkies and then Martinborough for lunch.. no probs. Glad you had a great time at the 7s elle!!!

Edit: Buy yourself some wet weather pants by Tuesday too!! ;)

It will not rain!

At least not on the roads we plan to ride.

[elle-f]

HAHA@ the pants - i found them! YAY! a bit late but they are now in the right place!

The 7s are always amazing and I cannot wait to go next year. I jokingly suggested next year we go as KKK and ya know, the mates were like um......NO! Thats a bit too much. I then pointed out the group of muslim terrorist suicide bombers sitting behind us and then as I was doing the *speights whack thing in which i won a hat!* i saw some KKK members! I even got pix!

and i cannot wait to go out for a ride. I have missed my bike

[elle-f]

also, you realize the weather in Wellington is looking much better on Tuesday?

[Lissa]

also, you realize the weather in Wellington is looking much better on Tuesday?

Shhhhhhhhhh!!! Dont friggin jinx it!!! If it is we might have to have an alternative ride over the hill.

If it rains Nigel has to ride my GN and I have the hornet... fair deal I say! Will of course have LOTS of petrol in my bikey. :)

[Kendog]

Shhhhhhhhhh!!! Dont friggin jinx it!!! If it is we might have to have an alternative ride over the hill.

If it rains Nigel has to ride my GN and I have the hornet... fair deal I say! Will of course have LOTS of petrol in my bikey. :)

Haha.

I still sometimes wake in the middle of the night thinking of the reserve switch.

[elle-f]

Surely I am not that powerful to be able to jinx the weather:laugh:

[crazefox]

i will be there

[Grub]

Nasty tells me that we're going ... lol

Elle's right, the weather fo the 'rapa is
- Mostly cloudy, late patchy rain, easterly winds. Up towards Waipuk it's rain all day with "some heavy falls possible"
For the Welly side of the hills
- Mainly Fine, southeast breezes
interstingly the Kapiti-Horowhenua forecast is better again
- Mainly fine & warm with high cloud but a few showers possible. Southeast winds.

So, what to do? I was trying to think of the best places over this side that didn't involve SH1 but I'm not that familiar with the world of out-of-the-way roads here yet.

All I can think of is Whitemans Valley (just called the cafe - they're closed on Tuesday) Makara, Ohariu, Shelley Bay then around the south coast, Wainui Coast Road etc etc but none of them really go anywhere and they all involve coming back through town :(

The original plan's looking pretty good, we'll just get damp on the riding bits

[Alice]

See yu all Tues, fingers crossed for fine weather, I'm leaving Napier in the morning, the forcast is better for Wellington than here............

Lissa, I'll meet whoever turns up at the whatever its called BP, rima tux, as in dog biscuits............ !

[Lissa]

Yea I know the forecast is looking way better for welly side. Be prepared for a change of plans... ie we do something welly side (Trudi might be able to help out with some ideas) . But at the moment we will stick with the orginal ride. Wairarapa riders will most prob meet you all at rimutex at 10am. Ashhurst Boys... as well? Once there we can decide what to do... dont mind getting wet myself, up to the rest of you I guess. Anyway, rain or shine I'll be there. :)

[Trudes]

. dont mind wetting myself, up to the rest of you I guess. :)

Well I can recommend some good public toilets if it comes to that!:mellow:

[Meanie]

Looks like a hanfull of us ashhurst boyz will be there as cowboyz mentioned at the latest count about six or seven of us, hard to tell last time we thought only a few of us were going there was eleven turned up :Punk:
We are leaving at eight so should make rimutex in time
Looking forward to it

[elle-f]

Well I can recommend some good public toilets if it comes to that!:mellow:

ahem - why do you know the public toilets so well?

[apteryx_haasti]

ahem - why do you know the public toilets so well?

She gave George Micheal a tour of the area...

Anyway...looks like I am gonna have to pike out. Sorry all - I was looking forward to it, but I have a flatmate moving in in a week and a half and I haven't finished painting or anything!!!

Too bad, I was SURE there was gonna be some hot single guy on this ride who thought I was fab... *retreats into fantasy land*...

[ceebie13]

She gave George Micheal a tour of the area...

Was he riding his Suzuki (bum) Bandit??:rockon:

[Ronin]

Too bad, I was SURE there was gonna be some hot single guy on this ride who thought I was fab... *retreats into fantasy land*...

How U Doin? :yes:

[Trudes]

Too bad, I was SURE there was gonna be some hot single guy on this ride who thought I was fab

Sounds like you've been hanging around the wrong toilets luv!

[elle-f]

Sounds like you've been hanging around the wrong toilets luv!

Is that where you met MrK?

[skelstar]

I saw this picture in their wedding photo album.

Nigel had much longer hair in the seventies...groovy.

[apteryx_haasti]

How U Doin? :yes:

I am A-OK - thank you for asking!



:sunny:

[Lissa]

Anyway...looks like I am gonna have to pike out. Sorry all - I was looking forward to it, but I have a flatmate moving in in a week and a half and I haven't finished painting or anything!!!
Oh too bad! Next time aye! :sunny:

[Kendog]

I saw this picture in their wedding photo album.

Nigel had much longer hair in the seventies...groovy.

The next photo was a messy one, you may notice I had forgotten to pull my pants down.

[skelstar]

...well you were nervous buddy. You'd just met [the gorgeous] future Mrs K!...nothing to be ashamed of (the pants part I mean).

I hope you remembered to take you pants off since :devil2:

[Moxy]

oh yeah! I'll be at Rimutex with the Welly crew.

[Trudes]

...well you were nervous buddy. You'd just met [the gorgeous] future Mrs K!...nothing to be ashamed of (the pants part I mean).

I hope you remembered to take you pants off since :devil2:

Yep, wash day is Saturday.:innocent:

[Lissa]

Well I can recommend some good public toilets if it comes to that!:mellow:

Ok.. make a list, pm me the details. We dont want some third rate smelly cruddy toilets though, and they have to have loo paper, cant stand it when they have run out.. also toilet seat liners would be a treat too. Cheers for the help Trudes.. this ride is going to be friggin awesome!!:shutup:

[ceebie13]

Methinks this thread is veering decidedly off-course now. :yes:

[Grub]

As long as none of the riders don't veer off, we're cool. I had a thought for a variation if the weather is crappy on the rapa side. There's an interesting half hour ride from Te Marua through Mangaroa and Whotemans Valleys and back onto the motorway at silverstream if we need to wait for the weather to clear before we go up 'n' over to the rapa. Those rapa crew (3?) who were going to wait at the top could come down and join us for a little explore.

I don't know if many of the welly riders have done the trip but it's an interesting cruise and a nice diversion

[Drum]

Thats a great wee ride, especially when the twisties are approached from the Silverstream end (uphill). I wonder if it is suitable for large groups though? It's also quite a short ride.

[Lissa]

Everyone is meeting at Rimutex at 10am. Weather in the rapa looks cloudy with late rain for Tuesday at the moment.

[KoroJ]

I could do with a ride. Put my name on the list please.

[Lissa]

Ok.. so no one gets confused, esp. myself (seeing as this is the first big ride I have ever been on) here is what is happening so far:

Everyone meet at Rimutex at 10am. If the weather is ok in the rapa (which it SHOULD be) we leave approx 10.15am. Such a big group, we should split up into smaller groups. Can someone help with this, and we will need tail-end charlies as well I am assuming.

Ride over the Takas… maybe stop at the top if you want to, then around Lake Ferry, stop for a drink at the Lake Ferry pub… if you wish to have lunch there we can, otherwise onto Martinborough… flying fish or anywhere else if it gets too full.

Then if you guys still want to ride there is always the Gladstone pub for another refreshment.

In case Wairarapa weather is crappy, I will have to rely on someone arranging where we go, as I haven’t got a clue.

Cheers…. Looking forward to it! :scooter:

[sels1]

See you guys at Rimutex.

I dont mind helping with the tail end charlie/ sweeper thing

Manawatu guys - are you coming Via Kapiti? and if so what time?

If the weather is too crappy in the 'Rapa we could do the Paekak Hill to the sunny Kapiti coast (the waterfront pub at Raumati is good) or around the Pauatahanui Inlet to the Sandbar at Mana. Or, if you're really game, there is always the Akatarawa Rd from Upper Hutt to Waikanae.

[GSVR]

I am A-OK - thank you for asking!
:sunny:

So why are you A-OK ? Is Home Makeover on TV tonight. Or is it you have thermals and wet weather for the KB brass monkey/Cold Kiwi type rides.

[GSVR]

See you guys at Rimutex.

I dont mind helping with the tail end charlie/ sweeper thing

Manawatu guys - are you coming Via Kapiti? and if so what time?

If the weather is too crappy in the 'Rapa we could do the Paekak Hill to the sunny Kapiti coast (the waterfront pub at Raumati is good) or around the Pauatahanui Inlet to the Sandbar at Mana. Or, if you're really game, there is always the Akatarawa Rd from Upper Hutt to Waikanae.

Knowing the Ashurst Boyz they'll probably be taking the shortest route with the straightest roads and still get there late. PT.

Think they are going via the "Wire Wrapper" wherever that is.

[elle-f]

then they must be going over the rimutakas or meeting us at the top then.

[GSVR]

then they must be going over the rimutakas or meeting us at the top then.

The decision may very well be made on the day. Someone will be texting Lissa around 8am.

[Ronin]

The decision may very well be made on the day. Someone will be texting Lissa around 8am.

Make it six. She's an early riser :innocent:

[cowboyz]

The decision may very well be made on the day. Someone will be texting Lissa around 8am.

You make it sound like we dont know where we are going!. Oh yeah, you have ridden with us before...

Did you warn the welly riders that if you show up it will definitely rain?

[GSVR]

Yes we've all seen the forcast Einstein. And I'm riding on (edit worn out) grooved slicks what a legend.

[Lissa]

Make it six. She's an early riser :innocent:

Bugger off!!! :p

Forecast isnt TOO bad, was suppose to rain today, but its an awesome sunny night... :sunny: We dont want anyone to come if they bring the rain... sorry!!! :shutup:

[Wasp]

weathers fine! it was looking like it might rain but its changed now! http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni

see you tommorow :D

[Meanie]

Not sure which way we are going yet as gary said decision will be made on the day
The last i heard we were heading through to Wiakanae then over the hill to Upper hutt
See you there hopefully on time, we wont let cowboyz lead :dodge:

[jeff]

We'll be there, just got to sort out which bikes to take!

Jeff and Chrissie:scooter: :scooter:

[apteryx_haasti]

Have fun everyone! Wish I could be there - does anyone want to paint and clean at my house so I can go???

Take care - I want to see a full report when you get back!

A_H (jealous)

[Wasp]

Sure AH, can you replace my cam chains? and the left hand engine cover gasket? and the clutch and the......oooooooohhhhh I've run out of things wrong with a bike I own! thats a first! wow!

point is - at least painting is possible and I bet its going to be a beautiful day!

My new camera will be getting its first proper kb ride tommorow :)

[Grub]

And I'm riding on (edit worn out) grooved slicks what a legend.

Ahhh, would those be the ones that put on such a lovely ballet display at the esses on Saturday? At least by the time you get to the akas they'll be warm

[sels1]

Blue sky day here and nothing on the weather radar - its gonna be a good one folks - see you all at Rimutex. Hopefully I will be bringing along someone who has just bought a bike

[Lissa]

Yea we have patchy blue sky here.... got to txt a couple of people and wake them up :shutup: See you all soon. :scooter:

[Ronin]

Yea we have patchy blue sky here.... got to txt a couple of people and wake them up :shutup: See you all soon. :scooter:

Hahahahahaha. Beat ya. Read this and went and checked the ph :rockon:

[cowboyz]

Yea we have patchy blue sky here.... got to txt a couple of people and wake them up :shutup: See you all soon. :scooter:

just txt you to see if i got the phone number right. we will be leaving soon

[Lissa]

Ronin get some clothes on!! :shutup:


just txt you to see if i got the phone number right. we will be leaving soon
Yep... got it, sent one off. Ride Safe guys, will see you soon :)

[merv]

Blue sky day here and nothing on the weather radar - its gonna be a good one folks - see you all at Rimutex. Hopefully I will be bringing along someone who has just bought a bike

Yeah looking perfect. Sels1 I presume you saw me wave at you both ways on the Paekak Hill Road and is that the person your bringing with you that you were riding with yesterday? I was out drying my VFR after cleaning it finally so its all sweet for today's ride.

See you soon.

[Spittie]

Blue sky day here and nothing on the weather radar - its gonna be a good one folks - see you all at Rimutex. Hopefully I will be bringing along someone who has just bought a bike

Arrr ye have little faith!!! I'll be there,just going to warm her up now.

[Kendog]

Ronin get some clothes on!! :shutup:

I hope he didn't send you a pix instead of a text on the cell phone this morning.

[ceebie13]

Beautifully clear blue here in UH....but I see cloud clinging to the Takas...hope its OK on t'other side.

[apteryx_haasti]

I hope he didn't send you a pix instead of a text on the cell phone this morning.

Yet another reason why the world is not ready for videophones??

Have fun today guys and gals!!

*sighs and gets out paintbrushes*

[Shadows]

Yet another reason why the world is not ready for videophones??

Have fun today guys and gals!!

*sighs and gets out paintbrushes*

Those walls will still be there tomorrow!

[phoenixgtr]

See you there guys

[MD]

well I beat thr rush and shot over the hill about 8am, did a couple of runs up and down. Hardly any traffic. Then around the Lake under clear skys. Enjoying that beaut early summer morning cool temperature. The North side of the Lake is bliss in the early morning, the smells, the views, the native bush over hanging the road.
As I returned through Feathers the sky was darkening and drizzle started.
At Upper Hutt I stumbled across the KB gathering. About 50 bikes at the Caltex. Merv was fastest draw with the camera as usual.
So I wandered back up the Hill with them but I could see the rain was not just falling in Spain, so I headed home. The traffic was heavy by then as well.
Hope it clears for you peps and you all have a good day now.

[Trudes]

Great ride all, nice to meet some new (to me) people, hope you all got home safe and dry. Big thanks and :hug: s to Sels and Mrs Sels for their hospitality, what a beaut day in Kapiti!:sunny: Oh, and good on you for organising Lissa, you did good gal, great turn out for a 'little girlie's ride of about 15' aye! (Or has it been renamed The Chicks and Dicks Ride, by Alice?)

[merv]

Yeah great to see you all. I've posted pics here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43511

[Kendog]

That was a great day and yes, big thanks to Sels.

Looking forward to the next one.

[Lissa]

Thanks everyone who turned up!! I know we had to go with Plan B... sorry about that.

THANK YOU SELS1... for helping me and doing most of the organising and for the bbq!!!!

Will post some pics soon.

Next ride..... we are going to the Wairarapa... Ronin is going to do the 'sun' dance just to make sure!! :sunny:

[Kinje]

What a great day, definately worth riding back from Napier yesterday for (via Taupo).

Thanks Lissa and Sels for organising and hospitality.

[Wasp]

big thanks to Lissa and Sels, a few of my pics are up now a few more will be tommorow in the other thread

[sels1]

what a beaut day in Kapiti!:sunny:

Its always like that here.......:whistle:

Thanks everybody, twas a good day out. I posted some pics in Mervs thread.

[knight rider]

were you guys heading over the haywards about 2/3pm? think I reconised the cbr600

[ceebie13]

(Or has it been renamed The Chicks and Dicks Ride, by Alice?)

Whoopie!! A ride named after me!!! How kind.

Back on topic...what a great turn out! Good to meet yet more new faces. Cheers to "Mel 'n Sel" for the organisation skills.
Shrewd move to opt for plan B too.

[Shadows]

Hehe nice action shot of Sels there.

[sels1]

Hehe nice action shot of Sels there.

Spare me....
anyway, where did you disappear to after the PK hill?

[Shadows]

Spare me....
anyway, where did you disappear to after the PK hill?

Drum and I headed back over the hill, parting ways back in the Hutt, after which I went for another blast up the Taka's and back. That wasn't enough so another run up PK hill was in order, followed by a paua burger with extra bacon in Plimmerton.

That sort of carry on is the reason why a usually don't get home from TCWNR until after midnight!

[Drum]

Quick spin around the valley you said! What a highway-whore!

[Trudes]

a paua burger with extra bacon in Plimmerton.



A paua burger:drool: , Honestly? What is the name of this fine establishment?

[Shadows]

A paua burger:drool: , Honestly? What is the name of this fine establishment?

I think its called Plimmerton Fisheries or something. Owned and run by Greeks (Greeks make the world's best shark and tatie)... head down Steyne Avenue to the little roundabout, and its right there as you turn left onto Beach Road.

[Slides]

Really bummed that I missed this ride!! Sounds like you guys had a really great day.

Unfortunately I got beaten up by a 3 year old and can't ride my bike for a week or so... (i.e. fell over while playing 'chase' and sprained my wrist... not one of my best moments!).

[merv]

fell over while playing 'chase' and sprained my wrist... not one of my best moments!.

Bummer - they don't call you Slides for nothing then?

Sorry you couldn't make the ride.

[Slides]

Bummer - they don't call you Slides for nothing then?

Sorry you couldn't make the ride.

:dodge: Damn, can't think of an intelligent come-back for that... :dodge: