Dunedin rides

[Virago]

I can't do morning sorry - blurdy work.

[smokeyging]

OK whos up for a morning ride... meet opposite the southern at 10am (24th March) and decide where we go when we get there...

I've got a bit on this morning, good day for a ride too, bugger, knowing my luck it'll piss down the next couple of days.

[FREE2B]

OK whos up for a morning ride... meet opposite the southern at 10am (24th March) and decide where we go when we get there...

only just read that no good for me but this afty would be

[Jantar]

OK. Moeraki for lunch for then decide from there. I'll see you all at Fleurs Restaurant.

1 hour from dunedin, 2 hours from here. :scooter: :ride:

[NighthawkNZ]

Well we can change it to this afternoon then :) no prob

[NighthawkNZ]

OK. Moeraki for lunch for then decide from there. I'll see you all at Fleurs Restaurant.

1 hour from dunedin, 2 hours from here. :scooter: :ride:


hmmm it seems most people have something on but try for the afternoon maybe

[Jantar]

only just read that no good for me but this afty would be
OK, so where to after lunch? Remember I need to leave here in the next 20 minutes to be in Dunedin by lunchtime.

[Delphinus]

Afternoon is good here

[Jantar]

OK, I'm on my way to Dunedin, leaving here in 5 minutes. When you buggers decide where and when to meet can someone text me on 021 354810.

See you all in Dunedin.

[NighthawkNZ]

OK, I'm on my way to Dunedin, leaving here in 5 minutes. When you buggers decide where and when to meet can someone text me on 021 354810.

See you all in Dunedin.

will do Malcom will do

[Delphinus]

So shall we meet at the southern? say 1pm today? Or whenever suits people?

[smokeyging]

Right, i'm all go for this afternoon, whats happening? don't all speak at once.

[NighthawkNZ]

Right, i'm all go for this afternoon, whats happening? don't all speak at once.

PM sent.... sowey just missed this post by a few minutes...

Anyway here is my report of the days happenings
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/358

[Delphinus]

Well the weatherman has changed his mind and seems to think it'll be fine with some cloud tomorrow so anyone keen to go for another spin?

Hazzy and I were thinking of going up north a little bit, inland from Port Chalmers and stuff. Bit of a route on Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Dunedin,+Otago,+New+Zealand&daddr=port+chalmers+to:purakaunui,+otago+to:osborn e,+otago+to:waitati+to:mt+cargill+to:dunedin&layer=&mrcr=5&sll=-45.826646,170.564804&sspn=0.099643,0.270538&ie=UTF8&z=13&ll=-45.837291,170.562057&spn=0.099624,0.270538&om=1). Thinking of leaving about 11am.
No idea what the road is like.. or even if its sealed...I think it is though.
Anyone welcome to join us. :)

[Ruralman]

So did anyone meet up with Jantar? - would have been a wonderful day for a ride.

[NighthawkNZ]

So did anyone meet up with Jantar? - would have been a wonderful day for a ride.

Yes we did :)

[xknuts]

So did anyone meet up with Jantar? - would have been a wonderful day for a ride.
We did too!
Nice ride to Taiaroa Heads via Portobello Pub

[Jantar]

A very relaxing day and pleasant riding. Maybe a bit too relaxing as I didn't get in the 800 km day I was hoping for, but I did manage 540 km including 3 hours night time riding which is what I really wanted anyway. I left Silverfern's place a bit before the others and headed down to Kaka Point where Stromfrau is doing a 3 day horse trek, then from there home via the Rongahere Rd.

Great to meet some new faces in the Otago group. :yes:

[Virago]

Bugger - missed out. Got home from work just after 1, and saw there was nothing posted about a ride, so just did my own thing. Next time.:yes:

[FREE2B]

Yes a nice little get together. And a great day today If I didnt have so much to do at home Id do another ride ... but other stuff must be done. Let us know how your ride goes Delphinus. :scooter: :yes:

[FREE2B]

Bugger - missed out. Got home from work just after 1, and saw there was nothing posted about a ride, so just did my own thing. Next time.:yes:

Bugger indeed we will have to get better at leaving a post with our final intentions...next time 4 sure:yes:

[smokeyging]

Bugger indeed we will have to get better at leaving a post with our final intentions...next time 4 sure:yes:

I don't start my brain up in the weekends, i sure as hell don't expect anyone else to...besides, nothing like a good,well organized KB run....were we all ride around the country and even pass each other traveling in different directions.... yep, i think i'll fit in KB just nicely.

[Virago]

....were we all ride around the country and even pass each other traveling in different directions....

That's okay though - as long as you wave.......:Punk:

[Ruralman]

looking ahead to next Sat's Easter Egg run - who's keen on another ride after its all over?? I would expect we'd be finished at the Octagon about 3:30, so a small local cruise with a pub or good coffee shop as a venue appeals to me

Whats the coffee like at Karitane - or is that too far? - Other suggestions, Larnocks Castle? or somewhere else down the Peninsula, Waihola Pub (via 3 mile hill, Outram and the back road along the foot of the Maungatuas), Taieri Mouth????

[NighthawkNZ]

looking ahead to next Sat's Easter Egg run - who's keen on another ride after its all over?? I would expect we'd be finished at the Octagon about 3:30, so a small local cruise with a pub or good coffee shop as a venue appeals to me

Whats the coffee like at Karitane - or is that too far? - Other suggestions, Larnocks Castle? or somewhere else down the Peninsula, Waihola Pub (via 3 mile hill, Outram and the back road along the foot of the Maungatuas), Taieri Mouth????

I'm up for that :-) was also going to suggest we meet up before the run

[Ruralman]

I'm up for that :-) was also going to suggest we meet up before the run

I'll probably just meet up with you at Carey's Bay around 1:30 - I've got to be seen at a school fair for a little while before the run. Based on the Toy run it seems that a lot more bikes join up at Logan Park than at Carey's Bay so its not too hard to find people out there. Having said that stick up a pre-meet meeting point and time and if I can get there I will.
SD are you coming through for this one?? What about Jantar or have you done your Dn trip for the month??

[NighthawkNZ]

What about Jantar or have you done your Dn trip for the month??

I believe he is coming through (from what he said yesterday, but he has a bit on his plate... and i think his mind will be else where)

[Virago]

Bugger indeed we will have to get better at leaving a post with our final intentions...next time 4 sure:yes:

So what happened with yesterday's ride - I'm guessing it was organised by PM or txt???

Perhaps I need to circulate my mobile number (027-476-7873), or maybe invest in a new deodorant?:grouphug:

[NighthawkNZ]

So what happened with yesterday's ride - I'm guessing it was organised by PM or txt???

Perhaps I need to circulate my mobile number (027-476-7873), or maybe invest in a new deodorant?:grouphug:

Was all done via txt... you have been added to to muh list now... ;)

[Virago]

Was all done via txt... you have been added to to muh list now... ;)

Cheers Dale. But such a list concerns me - where a "Dunedin KB Ride", becomes an exclusive "invitation only" ride?

Having said that, I appreciate that yesterday was a last-minute thing.:D

[NighthawkNZ]

Cheers Dale. But such a list concerns me - where a "Dunedin KB Ride", becomes an exclusive "invitation only" ride?

Having said that, I appreciate that yesterday was a last-minute thing.:D
Was more than a last minute thing, it was a last minute spur of the moment thing with side ways attachments and (i forgot to recheck the KB board just before I left :doh:)...

The list (bad chooice of words maybe... added to my address book...) errr hmmm and txting... invitation only... nah, every one invited there was no intention to exclusive or invitation only... just makes it quicker to organise as not every one is on the forum at the same time especially on the spur of the moment rides like that and the forum can have a big lagg waiting for an answer. Where as texting is a bit quicker and I can group text 10 names at a time (on the pre set list which most dunedin kbers are now on I think I only need tim's cell phone and I am not sure if he has one) The thing with spur of the moment is... there were no plans... on destinations and there was a lot of ummingand arring just before hand. once decided, we texted who we knew were coming.

I ended up going for my morning ride alone, then coming back for the afternoon ride, and missing a couple of posts by minutes... http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/358

[smokeyging]

or maybe invest in a new deodorant?:grouphug:

Well, if it was your deodorant your missus would soon sort that out. you want to see the size of my missus's 'fryingpan', oddly enough, i'm a fast learner when the fryingpan comes out....then she wonders were my brain damage comes from....

[Virago]

Was more than a last minute thing, it was a last minute spur of the moment thing with side ways attachments and (i for to recheck the KB board just before I left :doh:)...

The list errr hmmm and txting... invitation only... nah, every one invited... just makes it quicker to organise as not every one is on the forum at the same time especially on the spur of the moment rides like that and the forum can have a big lagg waiting for an answer. Where as texting is a bit quicker and I can group text 10 names at a time (on the pre set list which most dunedin kbers are now on I think I only need tim's cell phone and I am not sure if he has one)

I ended up going for my morning ride alone, then coming back for the afternoon ride. and missing a couple of posts by minutes... http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/358

No worries - just a passing observation. Your organisational input (to a disorganised rabble) is appreciated!:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

No worries - just a passing observation. Your organisational input (to a disorganised rabble) is appreciated!:yes:

There was absolutely no intentions to have what may look like an exclusive group... :no:

:mellow: We had to use txting on the most part as Jantar had already left for Dunedin, before we had even decided what we were gonna do in the afternoon... We had to adjust our times for his intended arrival time in dunedin

I don't want to be organising anything, I actually hate doing it.:eek5: :crazy: I just want to ride...:ride: So in future some else can organise the group rides... and i just tag on them if i still welcome join in :doh:

[smokeyging]

I don't want to be organising anything, I actually hate doing it. I just want to ride... So in future some else can organise the group rides... and i just tag on them if i still welcome join in :doh:

Don't be too hard on yourself, we have to all work in with each other. there will always be blunders, mistakes etc, and there will be some things that will be out of our control. its a life thing. shit happens....

[scumdog]

will.
SD are you coming through for this one?? What about Jantar or have you done your Dn trip for the month??

Hmmm, THIS weekend was use-up with running around as part of the organising committee for our local hot-rod clubs 30th Anniversary rod-run.
Had about 32 cars on the run for the weekend plus another 11 for todays display - good weather and a good run.

(Funney how hot-rodders have 'runs' and motorbike types have 'rallies' eh?)

Got work tomorrow and then for NEXT weekend I'm on night-shift whereupon I drop into a zombie-like state......

[doc]

I'm on night-shift whereupon I drop into a zombie-like state......
Is that sort of like when you are involved in "undercover stuff"

[Ruralman]

Is that sort of like when you are involved in "undercover stuff"

Oi what are you Puke boys doing spying on our Dunedin stuff - haven't you got your own sandpit?????

[Ruralman]

Was more than a last minute thing, it was a last minute spur of the moment thing with side ways attachments and (i forgot to recheck the KB board just before I left :doh:)...

The list (bad chooice of words maybe... added to my address book...) errr hmmm and txting... invitation only... nah, every one invited there was no intention to exclusive or invitation only... just makes it quicker to organise as not every one is on the forum at the same time especially on the spur of the moment rides like that and the forum can have a big lagg waiting for an answer. Where as texting is a bit quicker and I can group text 10 names at a time (on the pre set list which most dunedin kbers are now on I think I only need tim's cell phone and I am not sure if he has one) The thing with spur of the moment is... there were no plans... on destinations and there was a lot of ummingand arring just before hand. once decided, we texted who we knew were coming.

I ended up going for my morning ride alone, then coming back for the afternoon ride, and missing a couple of posts by minutes... http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/358

Virago my good man - congratulations - I have never been witness to Dale squirming in such satisfying fashion!!!!! Keep it up - you seem to know which button to push:shutup: :shutup:

Seriously though there are times when the website will be out of reach and cell phones/txting comes into its own so I guess we all need to programme in a few numbers so we can contact someone - hopefully you'll get someone who hasn't got their race face on and their phone turned off!!

[doc]

Oi what are you Puke boys doing spying on our Dunedin stuff - haven't you got your own sandpit?????sprung huh. Look at comming events and see how much activity in Sth (pig) Island compared with whats on up here on the Mainland.

[smokeyging]

Is that sort of like when you are involved in "undercover stuff"

There just had to be one.....

[NighthawkNZ]

I have never been witness to Dale squirming in such satisfying fashion!!!!!


Im not squirning just stating the facts

[Ruralman]

sprung huh. Look at comming events and see how much activity in Sth (pig) Island compared with whats on up here on the Mainland.

If we bogged up this site with every bike rally thats on (like every fortnight and sometimes more frequent) in the Sth Island we'd take over the bloody site - no we've got too much to do - and then add in all the great off road organized rides which is just about every weekend from Nov to May now. Spoilt we is - you just stay up there DOC man and enjoy the congestion, we're quite happy.

[doc]

Seriously though there are times when the website will be out of reach and cell phones/txting comes into its own so I guess we all need to programme in a few numbers so we can contact someone -
So could you txt me a bit earlier in case I wanted to turn up for the afternoon rides.

[NighthawkNZ]

So could you txt me a bit earlier in case I wanted to turn up for the afternoon rides.

Jantar managed to travel 260 odd kms for an afternoon ride...

soooo I going to have a spur of the moment ride next saturday... about 1:30pm Careys Bay be there :blah:

[doc]

Jantar managed to travel 260 odd kms for an afternoon ride...

Yeah but I probably used more gas that him , getting thru "Spagetti Junction" on friday.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah but I probably used more gas that him , getting thru "Spagetti Junction" on friday.

So I take it your not coming on this ride then... can I cross you off the list :lol:

[doc]

So I take it your not coming on this ride then... can I cross you off the list :lol:Oh.... did I make the list.

[NighthawkNZ]

Oh.... did I make the list.

do you have two wheels???

[Virago]

If we bogged up this site with every bike rally thats on (like every fortnight and sometimes more frequent) in the Sth Island we'd take over the bloody site - no we've got too much to do - and then add in all the great off road organized rides which is just about every weekend from Nov to May now. Spoilt we is - you just stay up there DOC man and enjoy the congestion, we're quite happy.

Doc's self-appointed role is to flit around the forum, dropping puerile irrelevance in each thread. If we all ignore him, he might get bored and go away.:yawn:

[Ruralman]

Right you lot = back on topic!!!!
Next Saturday - charity ride will finish about 3:30 - who's keen for a ride after it and where.
Suggestions:
Larnocks Castle
Somewhere else down the Peninsula
Karitane
Taieri Mouth
Waihola

Is there a coffee place at Taieri Mouth? - or do we have to gatecrash a certain KB member on the way???

Please reply with a yes/no AND preferred destination

OK - I'm a yes and I prefer Waihola (and getting there by a devious route)

[NighthawkNZ]

Right you lot = back on topic!!!!
Next Saturday - charity ride will finish about 3:30 - who's keen for a ride after it and where.
Suggestions:
Larnocks Castle
Somewhere else down the Peninsula
Karitane
Taieri Mouth
Waihola

Is there a coffee place at Taieri Mouth? - or do we have to gatecrash a certain KB member on the way???

Please reply with a yes/no AND preferred destination

OK - I'm a yes and I prefer Waihola (and getting there by a devious route)

Im in coffee... anywhere I not worried... waihola sounds good.

Im also putting together a list of Local(ish) contact cell phone numbers the file will be available to those that want it... please pm your cell phone number (if I don't have it) so we have resoanable complete list?

[doc]

Doc's self-appointed role is to flit around the forum, dropping puerile irrelevance in each thread. If we all ignore him, he might get bored and go away.:yawn:How sad ah well never mind.

[smokeyging]

Right you lot = back on topic!!!!
Next Saturday - charity ride will finish about 3:30 - who's keen for a ride after it and where.
Suggestions:
Larnocks Castle
Somewhere else down the Peninsula
Karitane
Taieri Mouth
Waihola

Is there a coffee place at Taieri Mouth? - or do we have to gatecrash a certain KB member on the way???

Please reply with a yes/no AND preferred destination

OK - I'm a yes and I prefer Waihola (and getting there by a devious route)

I'm keen. theres no coffee place at Taieri mouth. the road to Waihola from taieri mouth is gravel, can be fun for those who are used to those conditions.
also gravel for 70% of the road from Taieri mouth to milton, a few nice beachs off that road but all gravel.

[Virago]

Virago my good man - congratulations - I have never been witness to Dale squirming in such satisfying fashion!!!!! Keep it up - you seem to know which button to push:shutup: :shutup:

Seriously though there are times when the website will be out of reach and cell phones/txting comes into its own so I guess we all need to programme in a few numbers so we can contact someone - hopefully you'll get someone who hasn't got their race face on and their phone turned off!!

She's all good. I was initially concerned about KB rides being publicly suggested, then privately organised, leaving some people out.

Yesterday was a last minute job, and Nighthawk did a good job co-ordinating it. I as usual did nothing to help....

NH and I have kissed and made up (I wish he'd shave more often...), and will discuss further over "Lah-tays".:shutup:

[NighthawkNZ]

NH and I have kissed and made up (I wish he'd shave more often...), and will discuss further over "Lah-tays".:shutup:

Sorry I lost my razor... :innocent:

[Virago]

Sorry I lost my razor... :innocent:

.....and it must be hard to shave where I was kissing......:rofl:

[NighthawkNZ]

.....and it must be hard to shave where I was kissing......:rofl:

erm no comment... :rofl:

[Virago]

Right you lot = back on topic!!!!
Next Saturday - charity ride will finish about 3:30 - who's keen for a ride after it and where.
Suggestions:
Larnocks Castle
Somewhere else down the Peninsula
Karitane
Taieri Mouth
Waihola

Is there a coffee place at Taieri Mouth? - or do we have to gatecrash a certain KB member on the way???

Please reply with a yes/no AND preferred destination

OK - I'm a yes and I prefer Waihola (and getting there by a devious route)
Okay, sorry coach.

I'm a yes - Waihola sounds good, but not by SH1. What's your devious route?

How about via Brighton and Taieri Mouth? The unsealed road over to Waihola is not too bad for street bikes (although we cruiser riders may need to stop and polish every two minutes....).

The Black Swan at Waihola does a nice Devonshire Tea, although coffee choice might be limited to Greggs or Bushells.

[NighthawkNZ]

How about via Brighton and Taieri Mouth? The unsealed road over to Waihola is not too bad for street bikes .

As long as if you don't mind that I may hold you lot up I slow on gravel... actually I'm just slow

[Virago]

As long as if you don't mind that I may hold you lot up I slow on gravel... actually I'm just slow

You should try the Virago on gravel - a bit like a uni-cycle with buckhorns. Front wheel has a life of it's own - it does it's own thing, while I follow it as best I can. I may end up somewhere else altogether....

[Daffyd]

I'm not game for the gravel bit but I'm on for coffee at Waihola. Maybe we could still meet up. Incidentally, the CDC has just approved the sealing of said piece of road.

[NighthawkNZ]

You should try the Virago on gravel - a bit like a uni-cycle with buckhorns. Front wheel has a life of it's own - it does it's own thing, while I follow it as best I can. I may end up somewhere else altogether....

VTR and its fat tyres are the same. I just point and hope... lol

[NighthawkNZ]

I'm not game for the gravel bit but I'm on for coffee at Waihola. Maybe we could still meet up. Incidentally, the CDC has just approved the sealing of said piece of road.

so will be seal by next week kewl... err either that or in 50 years time :rofl:

[Daffyd]

so will be seal by next week kewl... err either that or in 50 years time :rofl:

I won't be holding my breath, after all, it took years for Chaslands Highway to be done. Now it's one of the best bikers' roads in the country!

[smokeyging]

so will be seal by next week kewl... err either that or in 50 years time :rofl:


No bullshit, that road was going to be sealed 40 years ago, so your 50 years won't be too far out.

[NighthawkNZ]

No bullshit, that road was going to be sealed 40 years ago, so your 50 years won't be too far out.

oh next week then :)

[Virago]

I'm not game for the gravel bit but I'm on for coffee at Waihola. Maybe we could still meet up. Incidentally, the CDC has just approved the sealing of said piece of road.

Cool, look forward to meeting you. If you do decide to tackle the dirt, you'll find it fairly good, not too corrugated, and the pace will be slow.

It'll be a nice biker's road when sealed, that's for sure.

[Daffyd]

Cool, look forward to meeting you. If you do decide to tackle the dirt, you'll find it fairly good, not too corrugated, and the pace will be slow.

It'll be a nice biker's road when sealed, that's for sure.

I'll make the decision on the day...we'll see how brave I feel. :gob:

[Jantar]

Hmmm, THIS weekend was use-up with running around as part of the organising committee for our local hot-rod clubs 30th Anniversary rod-run.
Had about 32 cars on the run for the weekend plus another 11 for todays display - good weather and a good run.

(Funney how hot-rodders have 'runs' and motorbike types have 'rallies' eh?)

Got work tomorrow and then for NEXT weekend I'm on night-shift whereupon I drop into a zombie-like state......

So that explains the stars & Stripes at your place this weekend. And the three HP cars between Balclutha and Waihola today. :D


I believe he is coming through (from what he said yesterday, but he has a bit on his plate... and i think his mind will be else where)

I still hope to be down on the bike next weekend. It was back to Kaka Point in the truck this morning then in to Dunedin and back home tonight. We'll be back down in Dunedin on Tuesday and Wednesday (I hate funerals) :bye: , so a bike ride next weekend may be a nice break.

[NighthawkNZ]

:scooter: :scooter: to much talk not enough riding

[Delphinus]

(and getting there by a devious route)

I'm up for anywhere as long as the route is a bit devious :)

[Ruralman]

Okay, sorry coach.

I'm a yes - Waihola sounds good, but not by SH1. What's your devious route?

How about via Brighton and Taieri Mouth? The unsealed road over to Waihola is not too bad for street bikes (although we cruiser riders may need to stop and polish every two minutes....).

The Black Swan at Waihola does a nice Devonshire Tea, although coffee choice might be limited to Greggs or Bushells.

My devious route??? - OK if we're going to be deviants - there are 2 suggestions, the first of which you have already covered being the ride over form Taieri Mouth. Given what I ride and do on gravel I could have all the coffees lined up and cold by the time you lot get there!!!!! Soooo, because there is significant reluctance already here on the gravel ride, and, theres a few newer members who I suspect wouldn't go if there is any gravel there is devious route 2 -----

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram, then along the back road at the base of the Maungatuas, come out at on the flood free highway at the southern airport turnoff, go straight over SH1 to Henley, over the Taieri on the old Henley bridge and follow the hills around till we meet SH1 again at Titri, straight over SH1 again and round the old main road to Waihola. All of this is sealed but it is a lot more interesting (ie more corners and less traffic) than SH1.
My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

[Delphinus]

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram, then along the back road at the base of the Maungatuas, come out at on the flood free highway at the southern airport turnoff, go straight over SH1 to Henley, over the Taieri on the old Henley bridge and follow the hills around till we meet SH1 again at Titri, straight over SH1 again and round the old main road to Waihola. All of this is sealed but it is a lot more interesting (ie more corners and less traffic) than SH1.
My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

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[NighthawkNZ]

Basically we leave Dun via 3 mile Hill, out to Outram,

pitty it more fun going the other way over three mile hill... it be a really good hill climb... lol sigh


My understanding is that the Waihola pub also does an OK coffee but to be honest I've never had one there - has anyone else????

Well there is only one way to find out if there coffee is good or not...???

[Jantar]

I vote for devious route #1. And when I get to your place Bruce, where do I find the kettle, coffee etc. I'm sure I can have it all prepared for when you arrive. :whistle:

[scumdog]

So for the mentally-befuddled-and-too-lazy-to-read-all-the-thread types like me - when/what time is this run??

[Jantar]

Immediately after the Easter egg run.

[Silverfern]

The pub does have drinkable coffee, plus nice biscuits and cakes, and a fantastic beer garden, sheltered and private. I'll be with you in spirit, have a great trip.

[Lil_Byte]

Well I have made it to Dunedin and my pillion (aka fiancee) and I are keen for the odd day trip.

So interested in anything coming up so will be keeping an eye on this thread to see what is happening. :scooter:

[Ruralman]

I vote for devious route #1. And when I get to your place Bruce, where do I find the kettle, coffee etc. I'm sure I can have it all prepared for when you arrive. :whistle:

You're obviously expecting a long sealed section to end with then you cheeky bugga!!! - I take it you've got your radar detection working again?!

I did wonder about ending up out here - would be great for me not having to ride home afterwards - but not so good for the Dn crew, especially those allergic to gravel. It will definitely be a suggestion for a future ride but I suspect not till next spring/summer. On the other hand I do have a couple of thousand hazelnut trees about to start dropping their fruit - a bit of slave labour to help pick them up might be just the thing????? BBQ'd hazels go well with a good BBQ steak

Anyway it looks like this Sat we ride to Waihola after the Easter Egg run. Thanks Silverfern re the coffee report - looks like I'll meet you another time.

[NighthawkNZ]

So for the mentally-befuddled-and-too-lazy-to-read-all-the-thread types like me - when/what time is this run??

After the easter egg run saturady the 31st

[NighthawkNZ]

You're obviously expecting a long sealed section to end with then you cheeky bugga!!! - I take it you've got your radar detection working again?!

I did wonder about ending up out here - would be great for me not having to ride home afterwards - but not so good for the Dn crew, especially those allergic to gravel. It will definitely be a suggestion for a future ride but I suspect not till next spring/summer. On the other hand I do have a couple of thousand hazelnut trees about to start dropping their fruit - a bit of slave labour to help pick them up might be just the thing????? BBQ'd hazels go well with a good BBQ steak



BBQ your place huh???? when... and why are we invited

[Ruralman]

BBQ your place huh???? when... and why are we invited

When - ???? sometime when it suits and the weather behaves
Why??? - because we are a big happy family who like to get together

NOW - just focus on Waihola

[Daffyd]

OK, so it's Waihola?
Via Taieri Mouth or Three Mile Hill? My personal choice is Three Mile Hill, but I'll go with the majority vote. Actually, it would be interesting to split up and see which way is quicker. Any thoughts?

[Jantar]

Three Mile Hill would be quicker, but Taieri Mouth would be much more fun. :yes:

[FREE2B]

Waihola sounds like a good idea ...by the time we get organised and get there will it maybe be closer to dinner time than coffee???

[Daffyd]

Waihola sounds like a good idea ...by the time we get organised and get there will it maybe be closer to dinner time than coffee???

Bugger! Might have to force down a Bistro meal.:crybaby:

[Ruralman]

OK, so it's Waihola?
Via Taieri Mouth or Three Mile Hill? My personal choice is Three Mile Hill, but I'll go with the majority vote. Actually, it would be interesting to split up and see which way is quicker. Any thoughts?


Three Mile Hill would be quicker, but Taieri Mouth would be much more fun. :yes:


Waihola sounds like a good idea ...by the time we get organised and get there will it maybe be closer to dinner time than coffee???

We are going via 3 Mile Hill, bugger democracy,- route laid out earlier in this thread. This way everyone can go.
Coffee/meal ? - yes G you're probably right so I guess we'll make it up as we go. They do a very good meal at the Waihola pub as well.

[botb]

Think i will just meet you coffee guzzling, bistro meal scoffing peeps at Logan park ride into town do the egg thing then home for me :yes:

WHY? coz i can :innocent:

I take it the run is the same route as xmas....

[NighthawkNZ]

Well Saturdays weather not looking too good at present... but that could change in the next 5 minutes.

[Virago]

Well Saturdays weather not looking too good at present... but that could change in the next 5 minutes.

I seem to recall that the forecast for last weekend was for rain, rain, rain...:doh:

I guess we'll know for sure on the day.....:scooter:

[Ruralman]

Think i will just meet you coffee guzzling, bistro meal scoffing peeps at Logan park ride into town do the egg thing then home for me :yes:

WHY? coz i can :innocent:

I take it the run is the same route as xmas....

Sounds like the route will be the same - see you at Logan Park.

Weather doesn't look that flash but probably just occasional showers and a bit of a SW wind - shouldn't be too serious or character testing.

[Delphinus]

The gravel that added a bit of... excitement to the last trip... And we were moaning that the council doesn't sweep it up. Has anyone talked to the council about this? Or does anyone know the best way to request that they sweep this road semi regularly to avoid having to fish a bike out of the harbour?

[NighthawkNZ]

The gravel that added a bit of... excitement to the last trip... And we were moaning that the council doesn't sweep it up. Has anyone talked to the council about this? Or does anyone know the best way to request that they sweep this road semi regularly to avoid having to fish a bike out of the harbour?

I don't mind gravel or grit on the road when I know it's there, its when you don't know its there and you hit it on a bend can be a bit hair raising.

But I have noticed that the council are getting worse at cleaning up there mess

[Ruralman]

So NH - are you organizing a venue to meet before the ride out to Carey's Bay or are we all just going to meet out there (and at Logan Park for D) ??

[smokeyging]

just had a thought...does'nt happen to me a lot. three mile hill was supposed to be getting some corners taken out of it and it was going to be closed, does anyone know if its been opened again?

[Draig]

Three mile hill hasn't been closed at all as far as i am aware - I beleive that they have put off the work until later in the year - so enjoy it while it's still there !:scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

Three mile hill hasn't been closed at all as far as i am aware - I beleive that they have put off the work until later in the year - so enjoy it while it's still there !:scooter:

This is what I heard as well... thats the main reason The OMCC can't have the hill climb on it even after the DCC said we could... doh

[NighthawkNZ]

So NH - are you organizing a venue to meet before the ride out to Carey's Bay or are we all just going to meet out there (and at Logan Park for D) ??

we can meet before hand... but apparently my organisational skills are not up to scratch... :gob:

So meet across Southern Hotel at 12:45 - 13:00ish

Meet Careys Bay 1:30pm
Leave Logan Park 2:45pm
Donation in Octagon 3:00pm

up to you lot... i'll be there and if you lot aren't I'll see you at careys bay or logan park, maybe octagon...

Meet / regroup somewhere

ride up over 3 mile hill and (maybe I turn round and go up and down it a couple of times hehehhe) ride some obscure back roads to waihola have a coffee and or meal ride home what ever way tckles your fancy.

[Ruralman]

Three mile hill hasn't been closed at all as far as i am aware - I beleive that they have put off the work until later in the year - so enjoy it while it's still there !:scooter:

WElcome to the nuthouse Draig - good to see Otago membership growing.

[doc]

[QUOTE=NighthawkNZ;993696]... but apparently my organisational skills are not up to scratch... :gob:
That is exactly why I haven't made a ferry booking. ferkin heck have you seen the weather forecast.

[Jantar]

It now looks as though I won't be down for this weekend's ride. I cut out my rear tyre yesterday, and unfortunately the Bridgestones I had ordered are not currently available. Instead I'll be getting a set of Pirellis, but not until Monday. So no riding for me this weekend. :weep:

I will be down in Dunedin again on friday, but that trip is in the cage. I couldn't trust my rear tyre even for that short distance.

[Draig]

WElcome to the nuthouse Draig - good to see Otago membership growing.

Hey thanks for that - Been a bit busy between one thing and another but hope to get in some serious riding soon and hopefully meet some of you lot.

Cheers

:rockon:

[Jantar]

[QUOTE=NighthawkNZ;993696]...ferkin heck have you seen the weather forecast.
Its only a little bit of rain, and warm rain at that.

[NighthawkNZ]

It now looks as though I won't be down for this weekend's ride. I cut out my rear tyre yesterday, and unfortunately the Bridgestones I had ordered are not currently available. Instead I'll be getting a set of Pirellis, but not until Monday. So no riding for me this weekend. :weep:

I will be down in Dunedin again on friday, but that trip is in the cage. I couldn't trust my rear tyre even for that short distance.

buggah... :bye:

[Daffyd]

Ok, I'll play your game...now, where's the Southern Hotel?

[NighthawkNZ]

Ok, I'll play your game...now, where's the Southern Hotel?

Princess Street, Across from the oval and oppsite the bus depot

[doc]

It now looks as though I won't be down for this weekend's ride. I cut out my rear tyre yesterday, and unfortunately the Bridgestones I had ordered are not currently available. Instead I'll be getting a set of Pirellis, but not until Monday. So no riding for me this weekend. :weep:

I will be down in Dunedin again on friday, but that trip is in the cage. I couldn't trust my rear tyre even for that short distance.
In Jaffaland we don't tolerate that sort of service. Generally one buy's one's tyres where the in crowd is sampling the freshist coffee beans, of the day. From the best of the tyre shops in the basin. After all one must have the best view whilst shopping don't you think

[JimO]

what day is this alledged ride

[Daffyd]

It now looks as though I won't be down for this weekend's ride. I cut out my rear tyre yesterday, and unfortunately the Bridgestones I had ordered are not currently available. Instead I'll be getting a set of Pirellis, but not until Monday. So no riding for me this weekend. :weep:

I will be down in Dunedin again on friday, but that trip is in the cage. I couldn't trust my rear tyre even for that short distance.

No, I take your point. I know what it's like to blow a rear on the road, scary.
Sorry I won't get to meet you.

I couldn't get a Bridgestone either, had to go for a Michelin.

[Jantar]

In Alexandra we have 0 tyre shops, and 2 motorbike shops that stock only cheap tyres and get decent tyres in only on order.

There is also one Mobil petrol station where the owner used to be the top motorcycle salesman in Central Otago, and he is also a bloody good motorcycle mechanic. He doesn't stock any tyres but he is getting the Pirellis for me. I also found out that the last set of Bridgestone BW501/502s that I had fitted were the last in the country, and that was 2 months ago. :shit:

[Daffyd]

In Alexandra we have 0 tyre shops, and 2 motorbike shops that stock only cheap tyres and get decent tyres in only on order.

There is also one Mobil petrol station where the owner used to be the top motorcycle salesman in Central Otago, and he is also a bloody good motorcycle mechanic. He doesn't stock any tyres but he is getting the Pirellis for me. I also found out that the last set of Bridgestone BW501/502s that I had fitted were the last in the country, and that was 2 months ago. :shit:

So you've cut out a tyre in 2 months? Sheeit!

[Ruralman]

what day is this alledged ride

BRONZ organised charity ride this Sat - meet at the Carey's Bay Hotel at 1:30 (or the other venue, Southern Hotel, earlier with NH if that suits). They leave out there to arrive at Logan Park about 2:30 and then a big group ride into the Octagon.

Should finish around 3:30 and then we're heading to Waihola via 3 mile Hill and Outram.

So are you going??

[Virago]

we can meet before hand... but apparently my organisational skills are not up to scratch... :gob: ....

Jeez, what do you want, another kiss? Okay, bend over.....:rofl:

[NighthawkNZ]

Jeez, what do you want, another kiss? Okay, bend over.....:rofl:

nah haven't had enough fracken coffee... LOL

where is a good spot to regroup after the ride as in the octagon can be a bit crowded and hectic with 300 odd bikers all dress in black... :doh:

[Jantar]

So you've cut out a tyre in 2 months? Sheeit! But that is 7500 km. And I expect to change rear tyres again on the first week of May.

[Daffyd]

nah haven't had enough fracken coffee... LOL

where is a good spot to regroup after the ride as in the octagon can be a bit crowded and hectic with 300 odd bikers all dress in black... :doh:

How about Taieri Road, just off Kaik Valley Rd? Somewhere near the traffic lights.

[Daffyd]

But that is 7500 km. And I expect to change rear tyres again on the first week of May.

I doubt if I'll do that many in a year.

[JimO]

BRONZ organised charity ride this Sat - meet at the Carey's Bay Hotel at 1:30 (or the other venue, Southern Hotel, earlier with NH if that suits). They leave out there to arrive at Logan Park about 2:30 and then a big group ride into the Octagon.

Should finish around 3:30 and then we're heading to Waihola via 3 mile Hill and Outram.

So are you going??

i will try but the weekends are tied up with kids sport but i may be able to get a special dispensation from the pope ...what is the charity thing $$$ or a toy etc

[NighthawkNZ]

But that is 7500 km. And I expect to change rear tyres again on the first week of May.
speaking of tyres got mine front today... :)


How about Taieri Road, just off Kaik Valley Rd? Somewhere near the traffic lights.

how about just up from the Kaikorai Vally lights up on Taieri Road. (shoule be heaps of parking room is nice wide road)

good thinking kemosabee

[Jantar]

Ah, I normally do 500 - 1000 kms per weekend. But I'll be babying this next set of tyres until the start of the Southern Cross Run. There's no time to stop and change tyres midway on that ride. :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

what is the charity thing $$$ or a toy etc

Easter egg run http://www.dunedin-direct.co.nz/sites/bikes/bronzotago/easter_eggrun07.pdf

[Daffyd]

how about just up from the Kaikorai Vally lights up on Taieri Road. (shoule be heaps of parking room is nice wide road)

My thoughts, exactly.

[FREE2B]

Ive got a rear tyre ordered too hopefully going on Sat morning but Ill be goin on the ride regardless :scooter: :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

Ive got a rear tyre ordered too hopefully going on Sat morning but Ill be goin on the ride regardless :scooter: :yes:

sooo you getting new rubber on your rear...









errr that just didn't sound right :innocent:

[Ruralman]

sooo you getting new rubber on your rear...









errr that just didn't sound right :innocent:

:shutup: :shutup: :rofl: :rofl: boy are you in for it:2guns: :clap:

[NighthawkNZ]

Okay does every body know the meeting spots.... and times... ??? good


I maybe also going for a small morning ride as well if any one wants to tag on... more than welcome to... of course I have

[botb]

OK dudes i will aim to meet you at Logan Park k ...... i'll just be hanging at the gate waiting someone text me where you guys are pleeeaasssee as i have run out of texts till the 1st.... fanx:scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

just look for a couple of big blue bikes... a couple of black... a green one and


:lol: :rofl: hehehehe sigh i crack me up

[botb]

just look for a couple of big blue bikes... a couple of black... a green one and


:lol: :rofl: hehehehe sigh i crack me up

ok righto will do that thanks for that pearl of wisdom NH heck i wouldn't expect anything less from you :mellow: *god i got up way to early this morning* so i came here to stir up the minnions :innocent: mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[NighthawkNZ]

ok righto will do that thanks for that pearl of wisdom NH heck i wouldn't expect anything less from you :mellow: *god i got up way to early this morning* so i came here to stir up the minnions :innocent: mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

anyway will see you tomorrow :)

[FREE2B]

sooo you getting new rubber on your rear...









errr that just didn't sound right :innocent:

It must be really hard to ride like that.......with your foot in your mouth that is <_< :nya:

[NighthawkNZ]

It must be really hard to ride like that.......with your foot in your mouth that is <_< :nya:

LOL... sowey... :innocent: I still luvs yah tho... :innocent:

BTW is it all go now... new tyre?

[botb]

Hey guys change of plan will go on full run now so wots the go ? meeting at ? etc etc etc etc come one now NH your the organising queen here :dodge:

[FREE2B]

It should be getting done tomorrow morning :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

It should be getting done tomorrow morning :scooter:

oh ok... kewl... cu 2morrow :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey guys change of plan will go on full run now so wots the go ? meeting at ? etc etc etc etc come one now NH your the organising queen here :dodge:

i dunno... I can't read :rolleyes: :blink:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=993696&postcount=350

then
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=993850&postcount=371

[FREE2B]

Hey guys change of plan will go on full run now so wots the go ? meeting at ? etc etc etc etc come one now NH your the organising queen here :dodge:
Yay cool girl :rockon: 12.45 ish at the Southern or 1.30 at Careys bay . If your goin past feel free to call in here we could cruise in together. :scooter:

[botb]

Yay cool girl :rockon: 12.45 ish at the Southern or 1.30 at Careys bay . If your goin past feel free to call in here we could cruise in together. :scooter:

Ok will call in and we can ride in together i'll bring cap lol.. Sue may be keen but bars are off her HD so she could be on the XV for later run but not too keen on town thing as bike gets too hot ... still haven't talked to her yet be nice to have her ride too :yes: ok plan sorted cool thanx for your help NH !! lol

[FREE2B]

xlnt :yes: be good if MS makes it too. cu 2morrow

[NighthawkNZ]

Ok will call in and we can ride in together i'll bring cap lol.. Sue may be keen but bars are off her HD so she could be on the XV for later run but not too keen on town thing as bike gets too hot ... still haven't talked to her yet be nice to have her ride too :yes: ok plan sorted cool thanx for your help NH !! lol

egg-c-lent


errr why r da bars off her nue hardly

[botb]

She doesn't like the straight ones so is changing them k good sweet ta fanks cya tomorrow i'm gonna go get some sleep been up since 4.30 :zzzz:

[NighthawkNZ]

She doesn't like the straight ones so is changing them k good sweet ta fanks cya tomorrow i'm gonna go get some sleep been up since 4.30 :zzzz:

oakiely doakiely...cya 2morrow then...

[Ruralman]

Few gentle spits of rain out here at the moment but its warm and tomorrow will hopefully be the same - I'm going anyway. See ya'll out at Carey's Bay

[Ruralman]

Clear blue skies, bit of wind - its going to be a great day.

[NighthawkNZ]

Clear blue skies, bit of wind - its going to be a great day.

overcast... may have a few spits but may pass...

I'm off for a morning blat...

[Delphinus]

I'm impressed with how incorrect the forecast has been these last couple of weekends...

[FREE2B]

I'm impressed with how incorrect the forecast has been these last couple of weekends...

meeee tooooooo isnt it great hope they are equally incorrect tomorrow 2:sunny: :yes:

[smokeyging]

I'm impressed with how incorrect the forecast has been these last couple of weekends...


It's been like that for years. these days if the weatherforcasters say its going to rain, you know its going to be a darned great day.....start worrying if they say 'SUNNY'. i've found fishermen and farmers to be far more accurate. those guys are in the wrong job.

[JimO]

see ya at the southern

[Virago]

It's been like that for years. these days if the weatherforcasters say its going to rain, you know its going to be a darned great day.....start worrying if they say 'SUNNY'. i've found fishermen and farmers to be far more accurate. those guys are in the wrong job.

I read somewhere that the weather forecasters only got it right 40% of the time.

So, according to my logic, if they work out the forecast, then tell us the opposite, they must surely be right 60% of the time?:confused:

[Midnight Special]

straight bars are to awkward my wrists are twisted and cant reach the heavy clutch got new bars more like the xv but cables dont reach now getting new cables ! hopefully all going well be on today , had my share of slow toy runs easter runs ect so not to sad about missing it i just want to get this bike rideable !! great day for everyone the sun is shining .

[Silverfern]

Usually, from my possie, I can see the Nuggets, the Nuggets and everything between has turned a dark grey, I'm sure the precipitation willpass quickly andI'll be trying to lurk around the Octagon to find you lot (and sit on as many bikes as good folks will let me!!!) Have a great ride!

[NighthawkNZ]

Usually, from my possie, I can see the Nuggets, the Nuggets and everything between has turned a dark grey, I'm sure the precipitation willpass quickly andI'll be trying to lurk around the Octagon to find you lot (and sit on as many bikes as good folks will let me!!!) Have a great ride!

get yah gear on and i will pillion you if you want?

[NighthawkNZ]

I read somewhere that the weather forecasters only got it right 40% of the time.

So, according to my logic, if they work out the forecast, then tell us the opposite, they must surely be right 60% of the time?:confused:

well thats logical mr spock :doh:

[scumdog]

Sunny in the Riviera of the South - but nasty looking clouds hovering down Clinton way and a steady breeze.

Seems like you Dunners types will have a good day for a ride.

[NighthawkNZ]

Sunny in the Riviera of the South - but nasty looking clouds hovering down Clinton way and a steady breeze.

Seems like you Dunners types will have a good day for a ride.

actually quite warm out at present.. :)

[Jantar]

I saw Ruralman in the Manuka gorge at exactly 11:00 am. He did manage to change his line fairly quickly as I flashed my lights at him. Hit the rain just the other side of Lawrence shortly after, but it didn't last long.

I'm envious of you guys out riding today, while I'm restricted to the cage until monday afternoon.

[HRT]

Stupid rain, I had to move flat today (well, some of it) and it got a little damp. Got in a whole 15 minutes of riding to go and pick up something to move stuff with. Was something going on at Honda Otago at about 1:30 today?

[botb]

OK i am now officially the Queen of "oopsy daisy" just call me "oops" had a great ride today guys really enjoyed it rain an all!! thanks for the lift in the carpark Brucey and co lol...... "OOPS" :scooter: just off to find my wheat bag which i think is gathering dust under the bed somewhere (thx Mrs V) will get cracking and get exercising the pin!!

[JimO]

good to put a few faces to names me and the boy wonder got back and dinner wasnt ready...haha

[FREE2B]

Well what a great day. Good to meet some new faces and catch up with others. Egg run was fun cool to see so many bikes riding together :scooter: Then it was off to waihola for chips and choccy and the usual chatting :yes: Great to see you back on your bike botb ( mostly anyway) get the exercises going and all will be good. :Punk:

[botb]

good to put a few faces to names me and the boy wonder got back and dinner wasnt ready...haha

My god was he still hungry Batman holy smoke!!!! great to meet you Jim and Boy Wonder well hope he is well fed now!!! but probably not he's probably in the kitchen somewhere complaining there's nothing to eat lol...... cya's at the next ride!!!


And yep i will be FREE2B !!!

[Virago]

Yep, a nice cruisy day out. A great turn out of KB'ers, good to put some more faces to the names.

The weather was pretty good to us, with only a bit of a soaking on the way out of town.

Good on ya Botb, for getting out on your bike. Keep working on that leg, and your Mojo will be back in no time!:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

Great day great ride...

Here is my report of the day :yes:
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/366

[oldrider]

Well what a great day. Good to meet some new faces and catch up with others. Egg run was fun cool to see so many bikes riding together :scooter: Then it was off to waihola for chips and choccy and the usual chatting :yes: Great to see you back on your bike botb ( mostly anyway) get the exercises going and all will be good. :Punk:

Work with me on this will you Free2B: You met some new people today while you were on your "egg run"!

I am old and frail and of a different generation, does this mean you were out sort of sowing your wild oats or something like that?

Well whatever it was you were up to, it sounds like you had fun and you were riding your bike, now that I can relate to but the egg run bit is confusing! :innocent:

There are some funny people down there in Dunners! :shutup: Cheers John.

[JimO]

charity easter egg run, not like in otematata where a egg run is out to the coop in the morning for breakfast:dodge:

[Virago]

charity easter egg run, not like in otematata where a egg run is out to the coop in the morning for breakfast:dodge:

I can confirm that I like my eggs runny.......:innocent:

[oldrider]

charity easter egg run, not like in otematata where a egg run is out to the coop in the morning for breakfast:dodge:

Dang!!...My psychiatrist says I just have to get out more, see the world! :doctor:

Otematata can be too insular! :yes: Cheers John.

[JimO]

Dang!!...My psychiatrist says I just have to get out more, see the world! :doctor:

Otematata can be too insular! :yes: Cheers John.

we have a caravan at waitangi that we go to most holidays and will be up there at easter so if i see ya i will say hi, cant be to many old codgers riding triumph tigers around them parts

[Daffyd]

Yeah, great meeting all youse fullahs. Really enjoyed those back roads...hadn't been on the old main road at Henley since the flood free opened, and never been on the Outram road. (Thinks: must do some exploring around these areas.) Thanks for the pics, NHNZ
Good ride home, parted company with Ruralman at Clarksville Junction.
As usual, struck high winds from about Telford to Owaka, but no rain.
That waited until I had the bike tucked away safely in the garage.
See y'all next ride.

[smokeyging]

See y'all next ride.


No wuckin forries. great to meet you.

[oldrider]

we have a caravan at waitangi that we go to most holidays and will be up there at easter so if i see ya i will say hi, cant be to many old codgers riding triumph tigers around them parts

Likewise jimjim,

Ours is the house on the corner in front of the green A frame, opposite the old school ground. (has sort of arches over the gates) :spudwave:

If you stand at the gate and listen, you might just hear the soft contented purring emitting from the shed. :love:

Thatll be the Tiger! :yeah:.....................(Or Mrs O/R on the odd occasion! ) Cheers, John.

[Ruralman]

I saw Ruralman in the Manuka gorge at exactly 11:00 am. He did manage to change his line fairly quickly as I flashed my lights at him. Hit the rain just the other side of Lawrence shortly after, but it didn't last long.

I'm envious of you guys out riding today, while I'm restricted to the cage until monday afternoon.

I remember the flashing lights - rode nervously for the rest of the gorge and down to Milton expecting either a cop or some disaster around every corner!!!! - and I was hoping to test the radar detector I have been setting up for use on the bike as well as the car and it didn't bloody go off!!!
Never mind - I made up for it on the way home as the road was drier and the pace just a little bit faster!!!

Yes You did miss another good friendly gathering of the KB fraternity Jantar, it was good meeting the new members I hadn't met before as that can help better direct the shit chucking on here!!!!
Silverfern we expect an update on the bike you were looking at - good luck.
BOTB - what can I say - the things you see when you haven't got a camera!!! Hope that leg comes right really fast.

Next KB ride???? - the idea of a ride down through the Catlins was mooted over a drink at Waihola. Sounds like a good idea to me - the main route through there is all sealed now but there are some nice diversions to things like the Purakanui falls and the Nugget Point Lighthouse that do require a bit of gravel and a short walk (that'll help keep that leg working D !!). WE've got some local knowledge down there now aye Daffyd so thats got to help with route planning. Given the time of year its probably best to have lunch down there somewhere (Kaka point or Owaka - unless you want to do the picnic thing again??)

[Ruralman]

Hi guys, I really want your reaction to this idea.
For something absolutely completely different - I got this idea buzzing around in my head. This farm owns a section of the old railway line as you get to the top of Round Hill. Over the years we've done a lot of development over other parts of the property but have never put this area high enough up the priority list for it to get anything done to it. Its covered in broom, some gorse, self seeded sycamore trees, willows..... AT the top end is the railway tunnel which goes under the road at the top of round hill (where we stopped on our way to Lawrence while I ducked up to the house to get something)
I've just been musing over setting up a bit of it for Kiwi Bikers to be able to plant some long lived tree species (eg Beech) that would offset the carbon emissions from their motorcycling activities - I'd have to probably put the chopper over it with a herbicide first. Plantings would be natives only, and I'd need to look at getting a covenant over it to protect the forest into the future. I need to find some info on how to calculate the carbon emissions from fuel and also the rate of carbon sequestration by the beech trees (I understand there is a project happening in NZ with Virgin Airlines along similar lines) so we can work out how many trees are needed by each individual to offset their bike's emissions.
The site is right beside SH8 so that once the trees get up a bit it would lend itself to a sign saying what its all about.
I want to test the idea on the local KB'rs first and see what the reaction is, and then see when I can chuck some money at it (unfortunately this high $ isn't helping the income at the moment).
So what do you reckon ? - would the biker community go for something like this? Would it make you feel better riding your bike in the knowledge that you have personally planted X trees to soak up the carbon coming out your pipes - and you can ride past them and see them each time you ride up SH8. (You would purchase and plant the trees yourselves - although if this gets support then I would get a bulk lot delivered on an organized planting day.)
Let me know what you think - positive or negative

[NighthawkNZ]

Hi guys, I really want your reaction to this idea.
For something absolutely completely different - I got this idea buzzing around in my head. This farm owns a section of the old railway line as you get to the top of Round Hill. Over the years we've done a lot of development over other parts of the property but have never put this area high enough up the priority list for it to get anything done to it. Its covered in broom, some gorse, self seeded sycamore trees, willows..... AT the top end is the railway tunnel which goes under the road at the top of round hill (where we stopped on our way to Lawrence while I ducked up to the house to get something)
I've just been musing over setting up a bit of it for Kiwi Bikers to be able to plant some long lived tree species (eg Beech) that would offset the carbon emissions from their motorcycling activities - I'd have to probably put the chopper over it with a herbicide first. Plantings would be natives only, and I'd need to look at getting a covenant over it to protect the forest into the future. I need to find some info on how to calculate the carbon emissions from fuel and also the rate of carbon sequestration by the beech trees (I understand there is a project happening in NZ with Virgin Airlines along similar lines) so we can work out how many trees are needed by each individual to offset their bike's emissions.
The site is right beside SH8 so that once the trees get up a bit it would lend itself to a sign saying what its all about.
I want to test the idea on the local KB'rs first and see what the reaction is, and then see when I can chuck some money at it (unfortunately this high $ isn't helping the income at the moment).
So what do you reckon ? - would the biker community go for something like this? Would it make you feel better riding your bike in the knowledge that you have personally planted X trees to soak up the carbon coming out your pipes - and you can ride past them and see them each time you ride up SH8. (You would purchase and plant the trees yourselves - although if this gets support then I would get a bulk lot delivered on an organized planting day.)
Let me know what you think - positive or negative

Do we get a bbq afterwards??? sounds like an interesting idea... make a day of it and don't forget to invite the press...

[Jantar]

If its for replacing gorse & broom with natives to enhance an area then count me in, and I may already have some natives that can go in. If its to offset carbon emmissions because of Climate Change then I wouldn't be interested.

Incidentally, I've got a piece of waste land on my property (about 800 square meters) that I am planting out in natives very shortly. The purpose is to encourage native birds, and I may have a few trees and shrubs left over.

[Delphinus]

I'm fully keen to help out with that Ruralman

[Ruralman]

If its for replacing gorse & broom with natives to enhance an area then count me in, and I may already have some natives that can go in. If its to offset carbon emmissions because of Climate Change then I wouldn't be interested.

Incidentally, I've got a piece of waste land on my property (about 800 square meters) that I am planting out in natives very shortly. The purpose is to encourage native birds, and I may have a few trees and shrubs left over.

Yes it will enhance the area, but yes it is with carbon emissions/climate change in mind (and yes I am aware of some of the debate around this topic but I don't want to open that can of worms here)
Not sure how soon this could start - might not be for a while unless some leads I have which could help fund the clearing costs come to something. How much effort I put into that depends a bit on the feedback here.

[oldrider]

Wont the Maori Party and Ngai Tahu need to be consulted before you plant "natives" on a hillside?

Seriously though a nice innovative approach to combating something foisted on us by a lot of political claptrap.

Well done that (Rural) man!

[NighthawkNZ]

Wont the Maori Party and Ngai Tahu need to be consulted before you plant "natives" on a hillside?


Since I am Ngai Tahu (seriously I am)... I don't give a crap...

[Ruralman]

Wont the Maori Party and Ngai Tahu need to be consulted before you plant "natives" on a hillside?

Seriously though a nice innovative approach to combating something foisted on us by a lot of political claptrap.

Well done that (Rural) man!

Were you suggesting burying someone underneath each tree to help it grow???? - might need more than Ngai Tahu approval for that one OR!

[Jantar]

Were you suggesting burying someone underneath each tree to help it grow???? ....
I nominate Helen to go under the first tree. :innocent:

[NighthawkNZ]

I nominate Helen to go under the first tree. :innocent:

Why waste the tree... :scratch:

[FREE2B]

Dang!!...My psychiatrist says I just have to get out more, see the world! :doctor:

Otematata can be too insular! :yes: Cheers John.

Yep we worry about you country bumpkins too you know :wacko: :crazy:

So we will be seein ya at the next one then. :yes:


As for the tree thing ... yep cool I like trees everyone should plant em everywhere :love: :yes:

[timg]

Why waste the tree... :scratch:

Exactly! You want the thing to grow, not poisoned.

But if you want to have a workingbee one weekend I'd be happy to pitch in if there's a cozy woolshed to throw the sleeping bag down in. Cheers, T.

[Ruralman]

On my way to take P up to get her gloves we're waiting at this intersection when up roars the big yellow custard square. After a cursory acknowledgment of the rider there is a great deal more interaction with the pillion (note to myself - change the deodorant) - and then we go to take off and big yellow stalls??

What happen XK??? - we'd turned up the one way and I kept looking in the mirrors but never saw you come round the corner - did P slip her hand under your leg and turn your keys off???:done:
Hope you got home OK

[scumdog]

Hi guys, I really want your reaction to this idea.
For something absolutely completely different - although if this gets support then I would get a bulk lot delivered on an organized planting day.)
Let me know what you think - positive or negative

Sounds good - use to plant pine trees and it's kinda nice to go past the areas and see the trees getting bigger and thinking "I planted those" (although beech obviously won't grow as fast) but yeah sounds good.

[xknuts]

On my way to take P up to get her gloves we're waiting at this intersection when up roars the big yellow custard square. After a cursory acknowledgment of the rider there is a great deal more interaction with the pillion (note to myself - change the deodorant) - and then we go to take off and big yellow stalls??

What happen XK??? - we'd turned up the one way and I kept looking in the mirrors but never saw you come round the corner - did P slip her hand under your leg and turn your keys off???:done:
Hope you got home OK

Yea, I got so excited I hit the kill button! DOH. Then spent the night at the Hyde Street Keg party. Note to myself to watch "Studentville" on C4 this week. I'm featuring! Hehe


Sounds good - use to plant pine trees and it's kinda nice to go past the areas and see the trees getting bigger and thinking "I planted those" (although beech obviously won't grow as fast) but yeah sounds good.

You GREENIE you! Now how many years will that be before I can say I planted those? I reckon you will be in ya BOX by then.

[botb]

Yea, I got so excited I hit the kill button! DOH. Then spent the night at the Hyde Street Keg party. Note to myself to watch "Studentville" on C4 this week. I'm featuring! Hehe



You GREENIE you! Now how many years will that be before I can say I planted those? I reckon you will be in ya BOX by then.

Mwa ha ha ha you go XK you party fiend !!!

[FREE2B]

Mwa ha ha ha you go XK you party fiend !!!

Yeeha stunning photo botb wish I had a hat like that :Punk: go xk you party animal :wari: :clap:

[xknuts]

Mwa ha ha ha you go XK you party fiend !!!


Yeeha stunning photo botb wish I had a hat like that :Punk: go xk you party animal :wari: :clap:

Ya just jealous! Bike Rally Haute (Hat!) Couture, And note how I drink my Bourbon? Double shots, hehe.

[NighthawkNZ]

Sending my prepay for the Beaumont Vally Rally today ... any one else going on this one???
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-4-27&c=0

[Daffyd]

Yes it will enhance the area, but yes it is with carbon emissions/climate change in mind (and yes I am aware of some of the debate around this topic but I don't want to open that can of worms here)
Not sure how soon this could start - might not be for a while unless some leads I have which could help fund the clearing costs come to something. How much effort I put into that depends a bit on the feedback here.

I'd be interested in joining in.

[smokeyging]

25 years since i planted trees, might be a bit rusty...i'm keen.

[Ruralman]

OK thanks for the feedback on this KB forest idea. Just thought I'd put some potential time frames around it, all going well, and some other comments.

Firstly thanks for the interest - looks like its a goer and I have little doubt that if I put this message on a thread of its own with definite dates and plans etc we'd get a lot of interest from KB'rs all over the country - however one step at a time and we'll save that for later.

One comment for the benefit of SD and XKNuts - I would propose planting quite large beech trees (about 3ft high) - ie planter bag size rather than bare root or small seedling size. These trees actually do grow quite fast and I'm sure in the normal course of events you will both live long enough to see a very satisfying forest emerging from the residue of what was there before.!!! - just stay healthy OK!!

Time frames - all going well (funding being the issue here) I would get the block sprayed in Feb next year, allow a few months for that to take effect and for some breakdown of existing vegetation would mean the earliest planting would start would be May next year and through the winter. It would be good to plant a variety of other natives to help attract birds etc but I'm sure we'll work that out at the time.
Some time between now and then I'll invite you all out here for a look and we can crash through some of the block and also go through the old railway tunnel under the road at the top of round hill (good day to bring kids)

[NighthawkNZ]

whats a tree??? is it a branch of some institute? I may twig on, can I fit it in my trunk... ok I leaf now...

[JimO]

can i get my carbon credits in advance..........in cash

[Ruralman]

whats a tree??? is it a branch of some institute? I may twig on, can I fit it in my trunk... ok I leaf now...

you need to go home for-rest.

[Ruralman]

can i get my carbon credits in advance..........in cash

that is a very sore point amoung the forest growing community - talk to Helen

[NighthawkNZ]

that is a very sore point amoung the forest growing community - talk to Helen

yeah you don't get them the government does... what a load of crap and don't talk to me about the kyoto protocol :angry:

It doesn't change the way the chiness or any other country think and or do things... oh we just buy more credits and then still fuck the planet up...

anyhow... I'll plant a tree or 2 when you ready to do... just cause... no other reason needed

[NighthawkNZ]

you need to go home for-rest.

:lol: :lol:

[botb]

What forest? what tree's? guess i must have missed something here? has ruralman recruited us to plant out a scrubby gully under the guise that we are saving the planet? lol

[Ruralman]

BOTB you need to read back a couple of pages.

OK everyone - how about a lunchtime BBQ here this coming Easter Sunday. Bring good walking footware and we;ll bushbash through some of that tree block and also through the old railway tunnel that goes under the road at the top of Round hill (bring torch).
Feel free to come in a car if appropriate and BOTB and others with kids bring them and we'll set up an easter egg treasure hunt round the section. I;ll have my 2 boys with me so I won't be riding anywhere other than trailbikes round the farm for a few days.
There is plenty of space here including a handy hut with a bunk and beds so if anyone wants to chuck in their sleeping bag so you don't have to ride home thats fine.
Would be handy maybe to have another car or 4WD anyway - I can put the extra seats up in the pajero and take 7 - if we're going to do a tiki tour round the farm.
We'll sort food etc over the next day or so - main thing - who can come???
Either post here or PM me
cheers B
PS if it stays warm for a couple of days we should start seeing a decent number of field mushrooms which are quite nice done on the BBQ - theres the odd one around at the moment but not enough to go out to pick for a feed, but with the rain yesterday and some warmth they could take off.

[Delphinus]

BBQ sounds great. So who's keen to head down from Dunedin? What route will we take?

[FREE2B]

Sounds great to me too. Bike if weathers ok but if it looks dodgy might take the car :dodge: Could do a repeat of Sundays ride that far at least if its nice. :scooter: :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

I haven't got the foggyest idea what we are doing over easter or where I will be... someone may need to text me to remind me if you ride down or may need a lift if you go by cage

[Daffyd]

I think I've got family coming but not sure at this stage. Won't know until the weekend.

[timg]

BOTB you need to read back a couple of pages.

OK everyone - how about a lunchtime BBQ here this coming Easter Sunday. Bring good walking footware and we;ll bushbash through some of that tree block and also through the old railway tunnel that goes under the road at the top of Round hill (bring torch).


Bugger! :angry: Family commitments this w/e. Next time...

[JimO]

im off to Aviemore with mrs jim jim and several hungry teenage boys for a weekend of waterskiing and wakeboarding

[NighthawkNZ]

...and wakeboarding
I'll wake and be bored :lol:

[Ruralman]

I haven't got the foggyest idea what we are doing over easter or where I will be... someone may need to text me to remind me if you ride down or may need a lift if you go by cage

Thats quite understandable D - I mean this weekend must be at least a month away so why would you have any idea of what you are doing??

[Virago]

We'll be up for the tree thing.

Although I may need to edumacated on the carbon benefits of clearing scrub and then planting trees - don't all green plants and trees convert CO2 ??? Do trees do it better - or just in a more "noble" manner? (It's been too many years since high school....).:confused:

The Easter Sunday thing sounds good - we will confirm later in the week. I'll be on-call unfortunately - do you have 027 coverage at your place RM?

Mrs V (now "Mutley" - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=47303 ) and I will probably come in the cage, so we'll have spare seats if required.

[NighthawkNZ]

Thats quite understandable D - I mean this weekend must be at least a month away so why would you have any idea of what you are doing??

a monthe away whew... I thought this weekends was only a fornight a way :lol:


I think Friday/Saturday in the catlins... and then slowly taking Paula for a ride on the VTR see how she likes or dis-likes it... and then... yah see I am slowly working on it that she may get in to biking...

[botb]

God i'm slow on the uptake lol.... OK i'm taking my car subject to kids being well as we have had a bit of a bug but all should be ok by Sunday (fingers crossed) so i have a couple of spare seats in vehicle if anyone needs a lift you just have to put up with being stared at and poked by Miss 3 if she takes a fancy to ya lol ( yep she takes after me )!!!! so count me in thus far...... but will keep you updated if it turns to custard :yes: And Mrs V aka Mutley you wee closet dweller that was very quiet well done girl i'll teach you all i know about hitting the asphalt ( my speciality ) some do wheelies and skiddies but i like to be one with the road :Punk:

[JimO]

mmmmmmmmstared at and poked eh!!

[Ruralman]

a monthe away whew... I thought this weekends was only a fornight a way :lol:


I think Friday/Saturday in the catlins... and then slowly taking Paula for a ride on the VTR see how she likes or dis-likes it... and then... yah see I am slowly working on it that she may get in to biking...

So we might see both of you then??

[Ruralman]

OK I have PM'd out directions to everyone who has indicated they are coming - if you didn't get that message let me know or if you decide to come at the last minute ring me at home - 03 417 8283 - the more the merrier

[Virago]

OK I have PM'd out directions to everyone who has indicated they are coming - if you didn't get that message let me know or if you decide to come at the last minute ring me at home - 03 417 8283 - the more the merrier

Thanks B,

Have you got 027 coverage up there?

[Ruralman]

Thanks B,

Have you got 027 coverage up there?

I have around much of the farm but not at the house - could you do a diversion to my home no.??

[Ruralman]

Thanks B,

Have you got 027 coverage up there?

I have around much of the farm but not at the house - could you do a diversion to my home no.?? Texts get through a bit easier of course but generally still not at the house.

[scumdog]

"Cageing" it up to 'Cromil' today, staying for the night and then plan on dropping into Ruralmans nut farm on the way home tomorrow.:yes:

[Ruralman]

"Cageing" it up to 'Cromil' today, staying for the night and then plan on dropping into Ruralmans nut farm on the way home tomorrow.:yes:

Just happened to spy a wild pig across the boundary fence if you just happen to have some armed offenders type weaponry that needs a bit of testing????!!! (accurate at about 200m would be good)

[NighthawkNZ]

Just happened to spy a wild pig across the boundary fence if you just happen to have some armed offenders type weaponry that needs a bit of testing????!!! (accurate at about 200m would be good)

I only do cross bow hunting

[Mutley]

I only do cross bow hunting

I do Hot Cross Bun hunting.....

[NighthawkNZ]

Hope I get my new tent in time for the Rails rally should have by Beaumont tho...
http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/Oztrail_3Vdome.htm#topofpage

Has a really good water rating (twice the recommended for NZ conditions at 3000mm ) and the awing or storage loft... and should pack down to be carried on the bike (somehow :doh:) I may need help putting up for the first time... tho... hmmm :D

[Ruralman]

Hope I get my new tent in time for the Rails rally should have by Beaumont tho...

WTF has that got to do with this thread D????? - what do you intend to get? I got mine at Rebel sports at a half price clearance - it wasn't half price the day I was there but I asked and what do you know..... yes they could do it for that that day. Makes you wonder what the margins are on these things.

Late afternoon today I went down with my boys to cut a track down through the jungle to the railway tunnel - weapon of choice for them?? - 2 machetes, why didn't that surprise me - plus me with a chainsaw and a long handle slasher and we now have a trail to the tunnel.
Would be a good idea to bring tramping type boots or sturdy walking shoes, and probably don't wear your best cream coloured casuals!!!! - just in case. Its not too bad but there is a small chance you could slip and land on your ......
Weather should be good tomorrow - great for those riding up.
If anyone gets this in time please bring a nutcracker - I want to crack a decent pile of hazels to do on the BBQ and I've only got the one cracker (unless we go to the 2 rocks method!!)
See ya'll tomorrow

[NighthawkNZ]

WTF has that got to do with this thread D?????

Nothing really but I also don't really care either... :lol:

[Ruralman]

I do Hot Cross Bun hunting.....

The old petrol down the rabbit hole trick:devil2: always generates a rather :mad: bunny

[Delphinus]

So who'll be actually riding down (vs caging) tomorrow?

[oldrider]

"Cageing" it up to 'Cromil' today, staying for the night and then plan on dropping into Ruralmans nut farm on the way home tomorrow.:yes:

Rumour has it that Ruralmans nuts are tax free and he has a lot advance orders and expressions of interest from all round the country!

Security is tight down on the farm so keep a tight grip on your own nuts or at least declare them before you enter the premises.

Just a caring thought for your welfare. :innocent: Enjoy your visit, Cheers John.

[Ruralman]

Rumour has it that Ruralmans nuts are tax free and he has a lot advance orders and expressions of interest from all round the country!

Security is tight down on the farm so keep a tight grip on your own nuts or at least declare them before you enter the premises.

Just a caring thought for your welfare. :innocent: Enjoy your visit, Cheers John.

you are a very naughty boy for an old bugga - I can assure you that when the crop is sufficiently large taxes will be paid

[Virago]

Hi everyone,

Sorry, it looks like Mutley and I are out of today's get-together. We've got a family emergency (daughter admitted to hospital). We need to stay in town today.

Bugger - we were looking forward to this. Catch you all next time.

K & L

[NighthawkNZ]

Sorry, it looks like Mutley and I are out of today's get-together. We've got a family emergency (daughter admitted to hospital). We need to stay in town today.

Hope all is well with your daughter... :(

Here is my days blog of the day
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/node/370

[Mutley]

Just had a look at the pic's you posted and the ride report NH.
Looks like you all had a great time. Good company, great weather, and a good ride, life doesn't get much better. Wish we could have been there. :yes:

Update on daughter. She had an operation 3 weeks ago and has picked up a wound infection. She is in hospital for another night as they give her antibiotics to clear the infection. This might sound a bit over the top but she has multiple allergies, one being an allergy to penicillin and its derivatives. This is the type of antibiotic she needs to fight the infection. So they need to keep her in to make sure she isn't going to have an adverse reaction.
Hopefully they will let her out tomorrow.

[Ruralman]

NH's website temporarily out of action so I'll have a look later to see what he's said and look at the pics.
We missed you K & L and hope your daughter is well on the way to recovery - those other complications will make it complicated.
Not sure what happened to Silverfern and her hubby - thought they were coming too.
We could have coped with a few more blokes - this man alone palace was taken over by a group of very capable women - got ordered around in my own kitchen!!!!!
Had a fair bit of leftover food and some desserts which didn't get used at lunchtime so most of the group stayed for tea as well, but they're all away now including Botb with a couple of very tired kids.
We'll do it again sometime so hopefully those who couldn't make it today can get here then - maybe next time it will be more of a bike day with a few local loops. Not all are going to the rallies this month but it would be good to organize a group ride down to the Catlins area - Kaka Point for lunch or something maybe in early May?
Cheers B

[Daffyd]

Sorry I missed the party! I checked with the son that was most likely to be coming and he wasn't so I was just about to leave when another son rang and said he was coming.
Looks like you all enjoyed the day.
Hope the young lady has a quick recovery.

[smokeyging]

Just had a look at the pic's you posted and the ride report NH.
Looks like you all had a great time. Good company, great weather, and a good ride, life doesn't get much better. Wish we could have been there. :yes:

Update on daughter. She had an operation 3 weeks ago and has picked up a wound infection. She is in hospital for another night as they give her antibiotics to clear the infection. This might sound a bit over the top but she has multiple allergies, one being an allergy to penicillin and its derivatives. This is the type of antibiotic she needs to fight the infection. So they need to keep her in to make sure she isn't going to have an adverse reaction.
Hopefully they will let her out tomorrow.

We sure hope she’s back to 100% in no time. I have to duck in to the hospital myself tomorrow, one of my workmates was washing his truck the Saturday before last when his darned ticker decided to fly to bits on him, and so I want to check up on him.

[Delphinus]

Hope she gets better soon Mutley and Virago.

Was a great day today, thankyou for bbq and everything Ruralman.

Sorry I had to bail early, had a job in Ettrick to do and didn't want to finish up too late. Had a great ride there and back tho! :D

[Mutley]

Hope your workmate is on the mend Smokeyging. Not alot happening in Dn public as most of the staff are on holiday. Daughter desparate to go home. Good sign she is on the mend. However they are keeping her another day as they are trying a different painkiller on her. Antibiotics seem to be working.

Today is another glorious day in the south:sunny: and as per usual Virago and I are working on replacing rotten weather boards on the house, so we can get the house painted before winter.:rolleyes:

Both of us stop periodically and look wistfully off into the distance, thinking how nice it would be, to be on the bikes and leaving all our cares behind.:clap: Well got to go as the hubby is nagging at me. See ya'll later.

[oldrider]

we have a caravan at waitangi that we go to most holidays and will be up there at easter so if i see ya i will say hi, cant be to many old codgers riding triumph tigers around them parts

Hey there jimjim, I went for a ride around to Waitangi late on Friday afternoon thinking maybe you might see me going bye but there must have been too many other old codgers riding around over there and I got lost in the crowd!

Saw a couple of other friends over there but it would have been a bit fruitless asking if they knew jimjim from KB and Dunedin! :weird:

I have been down that track before and the authorities have only just agreed to let me stop taking the pills. :confused:

It was bloody cold on Friday night but the little ride was worth it, sorry I missed you! :spudwave:

The rest of the weekend weather was pretty good though aye. :sunny: Cheers John.

[Ruralman]

WE ended up having another impromptu get together today - I took my boys in to Dn to look at and then bought a TTR250 that was advertised on Trademe (good light trail bike for around the farm and on the organised off road rides we do). Had a few bits and pieces to take back to Dn that had got left behind here and stashed my trailer at G's place. While there NH and WHN turned up and then Delphinus - we ended up all going to see that Black sheep movie - quite bizarre, quite funny, quite gross and I'm glad I didn't take my daughter (she's too young to get in anyway).
Enjoy the Middlemarch rally those of you who are going and I look forward to the next get together.

[scumdog]

WE ended up having another impromptu get together today - I took my boys in to Dn to look at and then bought a TTR250 that was advertised on Trademe (good light trail bike for around the farm and on the organised off road rides we do). Had a few bits and pieces to take back to Dn that had got left behind here and stashed my trailer at G's place. While there NH and WHN turned up and then Delphinus - we ended up all going to see that Black sheep movie - quite bizarre, quite funny, quite gross and I'm glad I didn't take my daughter (she's too young to get in anyway).
Enjoy the Middlemarch rally those of you who are going and I look forward to the next get together.

So your not going eh RM?

Ah well, we'll just have to cope without you - and your nuts:innocent:

CBs "Mum" thought the other ladies at your place was your 'harem' - obviously dellusional the old trout, Ruralman with a harem???:rofl: :killingme :nya:

[Ruralman]

So your not going eh RM?

Ah well, we'll just have to cope without you - and your nuts:innocent:

CBs "Mum" thought the other ladies at your place was your 'harem' - obviously dellusional the old trout, Ruralman with a harem???:rofl: :killingme :nya:

ummmm ahhhh ohhhhh - no I'm not going to the Off the Rails - will be at Carisbrook with the kids and some Canterbury friends - as for the harem???? the thought scares me shitless, I mean it usually only takes one female to point and and find all your inadequacies, IMAGINE 5 OF THEM DOING IT????!!!!!
I'd have to do something like go and buy a Ducati to regain my character?????

[scumdog]

ummmm ahhhh ohhhhh - no I'm not going to the Off the Rails - will be at Carisbrook with the kids and some Canterbury friends - as for the harem???? the thought scares me shitless, I mean it usually only takes one female to point and and find all your inadequacies, IMAGINE 5 OF THEM DOING IT????!!!!!
I'd have to do something like go and buy a Ducati to regain my character?????

As long as you don't have to break down as much as a Ducati to get your 'character'!

[oldrider]

ummmm ahhhh ohhhhh - as for the harem???? the thought scares me shitless.

I mean it usually only takes one female to point and and find all your inadequacies.

IMAGINE 5 OF THEM DOING IT????!!!!!


Where are you these days, living on "Fantasy Island?"

You worry me young fellah, I'm calling Doctor Kildare, he will know what to do with you! :doctor: Cheers John.

[Ruralman]

Where are you these days, living on "Fantasy Island?"

You worry me young fellah, I'm calling Doctor Kildare, he will know what to do with you! :doctor: Cheers John.

Dr Who ???? (oh hang on - that was another show)

[botb]

LMFAO Harem i think NOT ...... i just love motorcycling!!! so happens there's lots of blokes that do to!! yes definately a 1:4 ratio for our MANfriend on said day mmmmm so fella's i would be getting quite concerned maybe your beloved MAN activites are slowly but surely being infiltrated by us GIRLS!!!! :gob: WATCH THIS SPACE MWA HA HA HA HA and NH stay out of the Biker Angel thread it's top secret how are we meant to organise the bloody harem with you in there lol..... And gee R/Man i would be flattered about being thought of as a Polygamist lol another woman who thinks you must have some SUBSTANCE!!! 2 in one day!!! you must be giving off some sort of pheromone (sheepshit with a hint of fear maybe???) Lol k i'm :done:

[Midnight Special]

well i think all us biker angels will be there weather being good to us ! Glenis what are your plans ? were on our Dunedin ladies thread for the planning .