March Hare 2007

[vulcanmad]

Hi All,
On behalf of all my fellow club members i would like to thank all riders who attended our rally. It was a success and we hope a good time was had by all. This was our first attempt at running it and we learnt a lot over the weekend. There will be a few changes made regarding lighting,PA system etc for next year. We have taken on board the suggestions already made to us over the weekend and if you have any comments or compliments please leave them here so we can address them.For those who did not get a badge they will be done and posted out to you so you will get them asap. Once again thank you for your support at this year's event and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!!! The dates for next year look to be the 29 Feb to 2 March 2008 but this will be confirmed in the next two weeks.
Ride hard and keep the wind in ya face....
Nige
Club Captain
March Hare MCC

[far queue]

This was our first attempt at running it and we learnt a lot over the weekend. There will be a few changes made regarding lighting,PA system etc for next year. We have taken on board the suggestions already made to us over the weekend and if you have any comments or compliments please leave them here so we can address them.We camped next to the animal stalls on the left as you come in the entrance, it made for a good bar in the rain of Friday night, and didn’t seem to be a problem. However the problem occurred the following morning, when this highly strung pommie chick got all pissy because we had set up there and she couldn’t easily get to the trailer that was there, and organise rubbish sorting. She got all stroppy and started making demands on people moving and wondering why the hell we were there. If she just calmed down a bit, it wouldn’t have a problem at all. Eventually some tape was found and an area marked off so the problem didn’t worsen as more people arrived.

I understand there will be areas where you don’t want people to camp, no problem with that, but we’re not mind readers. So as a suggestion for next year, how about clearly marking out areas where you don’t want people to camp before they start arriving … oh and get some chill pills for the bossy pommie chick.

One other issue was the price of coke - $3 for a 600ml bottle was a bit over the top. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume this price was set by the operator of the stall that was selling it, and not by the rally organisers. I expect to pay more than shop prices at an event like this, but that was too much. The beer prices were fine, consistant with other rallies – how about selling the coke over the bar yourselves next time, like other rallies do ... decent sized bottles at reasonable prices.

You’ve already mentioned the lighting issue for the stage.

Otherwise, well done, great rally. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will be back again next year – where are you planning to have it, same site or elsewhere? The above issues are relatively minor in the overall scheme of things, and considering all the things you got right. So thanks for a great rally, and thanks for seeking feedback.

[NighthawkNZ]

We camped next to the animal stalls on the left as you come in the entrance, it made for a good bar in the rain of Friday night, and didn’t seem to be a problem. However the problem occurred the following morning...


I have to agree here... All you needed to do is clearly mark where you don't want us to set up camp etc... and it would have been fine... but the some lady went off her rocker... As Far Queue says we ain't mind readers...

That and the price of a bottle of coke were my only gripe too... and like Far Queue I expected to be a little more expense but three bucks for a 600ml... :scratch: These things get expensive after a while :doh:

Over all a great rally... Will be back next year... calendar is already marked for the mentioned dates :D

[98tls]

Great rally...........best march hare ive been to.......just one thing could you make it further away so i get a decent ride.......ta. :innocent:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hey great rally, realy enjoyed meself, and fully aggree with the statements above, in relation to improvements. Though not so much 98tls statement of "further", but if you could in some way get that main drag back to Chch a bit more upsy downsy and bendy wendy, that would be sweet. A ground churning earth quake would sort that.

:Punk:

Cheers

[vulcanmad]

thanks guys,
we have got the marking out issue sorted and rubish trailers will be elsewhere,all areas not for camping will be very clearly marked and we have a meeting with food vendors this thursday and the pricing issue will be discussed. The bar next year will sell soft drink and bottled water also along with tobacco products for those who run out!!! :)
regards, nige

[vulcanmad]

the rally will be at the same site as this year.

[NighthawkNZ]

thanks guys,
we have got the marking out issue sorted and rubish trailers will be elsewhere,all areas not for camping will be very clearly marked and we have a meeting with food vendors this thursday and the pricing issue will be discussed. The bar next year will sell soft drink and bottled water also along with tobacco products for those who run out!!! :)
regards, nige

Great... Also great that you are taking these issues and learning from them... Hopefully will run so smooth next year that you be woundering what you done wrong :scratch:

Keep up the good work and see yah next year.

[miSTa]

Pretty much what FQ said - great rally but a few little niggles. Great work nonetheless.



the rally will be at the same site as this year.
Good to hear, I thought it was a great site.

[xknuts]

Vulcanmad,I can only thank you & your team for picking up the reigns as it were, coz I thought this rally was lost to our riding calendar. It's the BEST, and the BIGGEST, and it's Great.
The only issue I heard any moans about was the lighting in front of the stage, problem being you couldn't find friends after dark! Subdued lighting would be great.
"The Brothers Grimm" Band are the Best on the Rally circuit, Is there any better????
I pre payed this year and will continue to do so.

[vulcanmad]

hiya,
thanks for the great feedback!!! Trust me the lighting issue has been sorted. The March Hare will continue as long as my ass points to the ground!! See you next hear. :)
Nige

[miSTa]

Subdued lighting would be great.
What do you want with subdued lighting...:blip:

[NighthawkNZ]

What do you want with subdued lighting...:blip:

Wouldn't you want to know...









oh yah do...

[dangerous]

we have a meeting with food vendors this thursday and the pricing issue will be discussed. The bar next year will sell soft drink and bottled water also along with tobacco products for those who run out!!! :)
regards, nige

Mate... my problem is beer now the 3 choices you had were shit... how about a real beer in a green bottle any one will do, that other shit is for the tast budless sugar drinkers.

I went into the bar tent once, were as if a green bottled beer was sold I would have camped in ther, instead I drank lemonade... think I'll bring my own next time ;)

Other wise... I liked it bit cramed in but thats what the Hare is aye, a big bugger of a rally, great effort to your team.

[xknuts]

Mate... my problem is beer now the 3 choices you had were shit... how about a real beer in a green bottle any one will do, that other shit is for the tast budless sugar drinkers.

I went into the bar tent once, were as if a green bottled beer was sold I would have camped in ther, instead I drank lemonade... think I'll bring my own next time ;)
.

Its that grumpy Ginga again! Now to be fair, I was a bar runner for Mr S & elena and my mouth dropped open when a can of beer was cheaper than coke!! At $2.00 per can I don't think the organisers were rippin anyone off, I mean it's still alcohol!

[NighthawkNZ]

Now to be fair, I was a bar runner for Mr S & elena and my mouth dropped open when a can of beer was cheaper than coke!! At $2.00 per can I don't think the organisers were rippin anyone off, I mean it's still alcohol!

That threw me for a six to... :scratch: $2 for a beer and $3 for coke :stupid:

[Daffyd]

Makes me all the more pissed off that I missed it! Set off ok, had a blowout 20kms from home and couldn't get another tyre!
Maybe next year.

[98tls]

Bugger............was it an oldish tyre mate...........ive never had one on a bike..and for that matter i dont want one.............

[NighthawkNZ]

Makes me all the more pissed off that I missed it! Set off ok, had a blowout 20kms from home and couldn't get another tyre!
Maybe next year.

bummer... was a good rally :)

[Daffyd]

Bugger............was it an oldish tyre mate...........ive never had one on a bike..and for that matter i dont want one.............

Yup, I had a new one on order but being of Scottish descent thought I'd get one last ride on it. 'sides it hadn't arrived yet.
Was quite a struggle keeping it upright, particularly as it happened at 90+ km/h in a series of 75km/h bends. Where that biker was killed a couple of weeks ago. Imagine what was going through my mind as I drifted across to the other side of the road. Thank God there was nothing coming the other way.
All fixed and back on the road again.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yup, I had a new one on order but being of Scottish descent thought I'd get one last ride on it. 'sides it hadn't arrived yet.
Was quite a struggle keeping it upright, particularly as it happened at 90+ km/h in a series of 75km/h bends. Where that biker was killed a couple of weeks ago. Imagine what was going through my mind as I drifted across to the other side of the road. Thank God there was nothing coming the other way.
All fixed and back on the road again.

Main thing is you are ok and no damage to you... bike can be repaired...

[98tls]

Yup, I had a new one on order but being of Scottish descent thought I'd get one last ride on it. 'sides it hadn't arrived yet.
Was quite a struggle keeping it upright, particularly as it happened at 90+ km/h in a series of 75km/h bends. Where that biker was killed a couple of weeks ago. Imagine what was going through my mind as I drifted across to the other side of the road. Thank God there was nothing coming the other way.
All fixed and back on the road again. Glad your ok and the bike..........maybe catch you at next years hare.

[Daffyd]

Sure will. Looking forward to it.

[98tls]

Sure will. Looking forward to it. Mate why not pack the bike up and come down for the Hororata next weekend............

[dangerous]

Its that grumpy Ginga again! Now to be fair, I was a bar runner for Mr S & elena and my mouth dropped open when a can of beer was cheaper than coke!! At $2.00 per can I don't think the organisers were rippin anyone off, I mean it's still alcohol!
back on topic
nothing wrong with the price... its the flavours, sickly crap... I'd have used the bar if they sold either Stinie, Hinie, Grolsch, Stella...

for me its not about drinking 'alcohol' as you put it, but enjoying a nice drop... DB, Spaights, xport all that crap to any one with tast buds is undrinkable after the 1st can.

[vulcanmad]

Hi all,
we have had a meeting with this years food suppliers and told them of concerns re price of some of the goods they were selling and this has been sorted for next year.
Nige

[NighthawkNZ]

Hi all,
we have had a meeting with this years food suppliers and told them of concerns re price of some of the goods they were selling and this has been sorted for next year.
Nige

Man you are too efficient ... have to keep you on :) :niceone:

[xknuts]

back on topic
nothing wrong with the price... its the flavours, sickly crap... I'd have used the bar if they sold either Stinie, Hinie, Grolsch, Stella...

for me its not about drinking 'alcohol' as you put it, but enjoying a nice drop... DB, Spaights, xport all that crap to any one with tast buds is undrinkable after the 1st can.

There's just no pleasin some people, eh, D. You had better not start using the "S" word in derogatory tones down this way, you just might get roped by real Southern Men!

[Daffyd]

Mate why not pack the bike up and come down for the Hororata next weekend............

Too far at this point in time, maybe next year. In the middle of trying to sell a house.

[Rashika]

Just had a bit of a count up and have about 12 badges for MH rallies, so I guess you could say i enjoy them! ;)

I have to say, I still love the original site, but this is a VAST improvement on the last site...I just never got to like being in that hugely exposed paddock in the middle of nowhere, the nor'westers were horrendous.
I like the site now, nice being close to town just incase emergency supplies are required... band was excellent (as per the norm!)... food was good, esp. the pork sammies (tell them a HUGE thumbs up on that one)... flushing toilets (oh damn were they gooooood!) :yes:
But I was saddened to miss out on my mug :(
Being away up north I missed the prepay deadline and then read the fine print about mugs only to prepay :crybaby: oh well I guess I've got plenty anyway.

I'll be back! :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

Being away up north I missed the prepay deadline and then read the fine print about mugs only to prepay :crybaby: oh well I guess I've got plenty anyway.

I'll be back! :Punk:

I have few of them as well... and got the mug ::nya:



errr who you calling a mug ?

[Viking Steven Poulson]

How dare anyone rubbish the Speights word I was down in Oamaru for 12 years it is an institution that word so tread very carefully anyone who begs to differ ok

[vulcanmad]

Since there will be no glass bottles on site how would cans of steinies sound??

[miSTa]

Since there will be no glass bottles on site how would cans of steinies sound??
Are they going to be free for KB members, especially the chch crew? :spudwave:

[far queue]

Are they going to be free for KB members, especially the chch crew? :spudwave:I second that motion :second: All those in favour say aye ...

[NighthawkNZ]

I second that motion :second: All those in favour say aye ...

They would get used under the side stands too...

[dangerous]

Since there will be no glass bottles on site how would cans of steinies sound??

Bloody oth, Hinekin cans would be great too... thanks for looking into it :Punk:


I second that motion :second: All those in favour say aye ...

eyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee :scooter:

[laRIKin]

They would get used under the side stands too...

Full or empty?
I'll be putting full one's as I would hate to tip beer out on the ground and don't want to drink it either.:sick: :corn:

[NighthawkNZ]

Full or empty?
I'll be putting full one's as I would hate to tip beer out on the ground and don't want to drink it either.:sick: :corn:

hmmmm... point taken ;)

[miSTa]

.... don't want to drink it either.:sick: :corn:
I'll bite....:bs:

[NighthawkNZ]

I'll bite....:bs:

if it were bourbon that be a different story

[miSTa]

You never saw him yesterday :shutup:

[NighthawkNZ]

You never saw him yesterday :shutup:

i talking about me... i not much of a beer drinker...

[laRIKin]

You never saw him yesterday :shutup:

But did you ever, ever see me drink a Heineken or a Steinlager.

And you probably never will ever see me drink a Heineken or a Steinlager.:puke:

[Lias]

One other issue was the price of coke - $3 for a 600ml bottle was a bit over the top.

They vary from $2.70-$3 in the normal shops in town here. I think $3 for one onsite at an event is pretty reasonable really.

[SVboy]

Hi all
This was my first March Hare....and I enjoyed it! One small point-I was lead to believe that previous events had free sausages on tap? Perhaps an experienced rally goer can confirm? That would have been a nice touch and a point of difference. Also the D&%khead with the Buell on the burnout stage should have been struck by lightning for his efforts......!

[Silage]

Hi all
I was lead to believe that previous events had free sausages on tap?

Yep at least in 2005 and 2006 the Hare had free sausies and tea/coffee.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yep at least in 2005 and 2006 the Hare had free sausies and tea/coffee.

had free tea and coffee this year, not sure if it had free hot dog thingys though

[SDU]

Hi all
This was my first March Hare....and I enjoyed it! One small point-I was lead to believe that previous events had free sausages on tap? Perhaps an experienced rally goer can confirm? That would have been a nice touch and a point of difference. Also the D&%khead with the Buell on the burnout stage should have been struck by lightning for his efforts......!

So your next rally is?.....
Did you get a tent or did you have to share with the chainsaw :shutup: :dodge:

Are you going to The Brass Monkey?

[SVboy]

FQ has some BIG plans for Easter,hopefully I will tag along-watch this space.
Luckily I borrowed a tent because it sounded like FQ was making Ducati noises in his sleep-complete with clutch plate rattle!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Luckily I borrowed a tent because it sounded like FQ was making Ducati noises in his sleep-complete with clutch plate rattle!!

yup... you could hear him clear across the field, just wish he got out of first gear tho... :dodge:

[far queue]

Yep at least in 2005 and 2006 the Hare had free sausies and tea/coffee.Free every year I've been since '99


had free tea and coffee this year, not sure if it had free hot dog thingys thoughNope, I never saw any this year.



Did you get a tent or did you have to share with the chainsaw :shutup: :dodge:
Luckily I borrowed a tent because it sounded like FQ was making Ducati noises in his sleep-complete with clutch plate rattle!!
yup... you could hear him clear across the field, just wish he got out of first gear tho... :dodge:Righto let's move along now people there's nothing to see here

[Rashika]

Free every year I've been since '99



ditto that back to 95... be nice if they could carry on THAT tradition, guess the organisers do a little bit to sort out

[botb]

My my my *sigh* we have had the bitch about Heinekin and Steinlager :whocares: beer is beer ain't it? Now we are moving to the humble old 'Sausie' seems to me that the SI crew of KBr's are starting to sound like some of the 'other Islands' inhabitants!!! I mean personally I had an issue with the ply of paper provided in the 'portapotties' I mean after guzzling aforementioned lolliewater and stuffing my gut with as many free bangers as i can!!! surely the rally organisers must consider the possibility that it will be exiting my person fairly quickly the next day, and that suuureeeely the standard of available 'exit hole' wiping material must be of top quality!!!! God forbid i have a finger through wiping material moment!!Which could be quickly dealt with by wiping hands on lovely scented wipes free of course at the wipes table beside the free Coffee/Tea and Banger table!!! It is just not acceptable that us "The becoming a bit anal Rallygoer's" are subjected to these types of inconveniences!!!! think i made my point but sort of got side tracked and whole post sort of took off on another tangent .................. eeeeeeeerrrrrrr ummmm *cough* ummm yer ok right

[dangerous]

My my my *sigh* we have had the bitch about Heinekin and Steinlager :whocares: beer is beer ain't it?

think i made my point

beer isent beer ya clown... I cant drink some yet others I enjoy very much, think about it... if they sell a bigger verity, they will stand to make more money for the next year... we are not that ignerant :mellow:

only point you made is that you are some kind of clown :mellow: :mellow:

[botb]

beer isent beer ya clown... I cant drink some yet others I enjoy very much, think about it... if they sell a bigger verity, they will stand to make more money for the next year... we are not that ignerant :mellow:

only point you made is that you are some kind of clown :mellow: :mellow:

LMAO you bite well!! clown i am not! smartypants maybe!! i didn't mention ignorance just merely that aren't we becoming just a bit demanding... i am sure your requests for beer will be duely noted and brought up for discussion by rally organisers, and i do hope you can rock on in next year happy in the knowledge that they can provide for your every whim and wish lol.... just some friendly banter and in no way shape or form am i attacking you personally on your tastes for alcoholic beverages!! * think i have covered my arse there* but probably not :dodge:

[botb]

Don't you love farce,
My fault i fear,
I thought you'd want what i want,
Sorry my dear,
But where are the clowns,
There ought to be clowns,
Quick send in the clowns.


"Barbara Streisand"

[doc]

seems to me that the SI crew of KBr's are starting to sound like some of the 'other Islands' inhabitants!!!
Yeah we travelled all that way. Don't how many pubs we has to pass. Get there had to put a a friggin tent by ourselves I might add ,no cabins. You bunch could have at least chipped in with a few petrol vouchers.

[NighthawkNZ]

Nope, I never saw any this year.
Was over in one of the tents...


Righto let's move along now people there's nothing to see here

nothing to see heaps to hear :dodge:


:scooter:

[botb]

Yeah we travelled all that way. Don't how many pubs we has to pass. Get there had to put a a friggin tent by ourselves I might add ,no cabins. You bunch could have at least chipped in with a few petrol vouchers.

And you do it because you love it !!! lol

[far queue]

... and i do hope you can rock on in next year happy ...Too right I will be, I like Speights


Was over in one of the tents...Oh, OK. I probably didn't see them 'cos I wasn't looking for them. I had my own food with me, so It's not something I'm really concerned about.

[NighthawkNZ]

Oh, OK. I probably didn't see them 'cos I wasn't looking for them. I had my own food with me, so It's not something I'm really concerned about.

same... and I bring my own coffee, food and alchimohole

[dangerous]

aren't we becoming just a bit demanding... i am sure your requests for beer will be duely noted and brought up for discussion by rally organisers,
Man, this thread was started by the big honcho rally organiser himself... he asked us, thats you and me, what we thought... demanding, I dont think so I answered his question witgh a request :mellow:

[botb]

Man, this thread was started by the big honcho rally organiser himself... he asked us, thats you and me, what we thought... demanding, I dont think so I answered his question witgh a request :mellow:

OK and it being an organisation that is running more than likely on some thread of business principles it will be wanting to make $$$!! yes i agree on your point there Mr D, maybe the local lions are running the bar and it is not really practical for them to be supplying out of the 'normal sphere' beers for everybodys tastes..... yes you have a very valid point in what you would prefer to drink and i will repeat that i do hope they seriously consider said request and you can stuff that extra pillow in your tankbag rather than a pack of steinlagers :shutup:

[Rashika]

Was over in one of the tents...


not any freebies that I could see (there were lots being cooked to be sold tho) and there was some pretty good food stalls this year, excellant variety ...not that I really go looking for the free sausies anyway, but it is tradition afterall, one of the cool things about this rally that makes it diff from some of the others :rockon:

[NighthawkNZ]

not any freebies that I could see

there was free coffee/tea... don't think there was free sausies tho..

[dangerous]

not any freebies that I could see

there was free coffee/tea... don't think there was free sausies tho..
I seen a free2bie, on a 650 Savage, all the way from Dunners she was :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

I seen a free2bie, on a 650 Savage, all the way from Dunners she was :Punk:

:yes: :lol: green bling for that

[doc]

I seen a free2bie, on a 650 Savage, all the way from Dunners she was :Punk:
Jeez missed that one, what did she have for free ?

[doc]

Hi all
This was my first March Hare....and I enjoyed it! One small point-I was lead to believe that previous events had free sausages on tap? Perhaps an experienced rally goer can confirm? That would have been a nice touch and a point of difference. Also the D&%khead with the Buell on the burnout stage should have been struck by lightning for his efforts......!
Is this theguy ? Looks more like a Pisshead to me, this chappie was that pissed that some one had to ride the bike up the ramp. After the tyre popped, it ground away on the metal channel munting the edges of his nicely polished rims. But in his eye's he was the MAN.
P.S. He was on a lightning

[doc]

And you do it because you love it !!! lol
Yep thought the March Hare was a good one, intend to get down again. Hoping for sponsorship from Dangerous. I'd like test his range of Leather.

[Rashika]

there was free coffee/tea... don't think there was free sausies tho..

yeah thats always there, but no free sausies this year :innocent: of any type... :shutup:

[Rashika]

P.S. He was on a lightning

phew, thought he was a real Buell for a moment... KIDDING Buellbabe! :shutup:hoest just kidding...

[dangerous]

Hoping for sponsorship from Dangerous. I'd like test his range of Leather.
Ahhh, not with ya there... care to elaberate?

[botb]

Yep thought the March Hare was a good one, intend to get down again. Hoping for sponsorship from Dangerous. I'd like test his range of Leather.

Yep i thoroughly enjoyed myself haven't been to it since early 90's thought new site was great ton's of shelter and well set up!!! few issues but thats to be expected i spose with new club organising it well done to them i say :Punk: tread carefully with Mr D he is rather touchy what ever you do DO-NOT mention 'beer' lol ...... good luck with your sponsorship

[dangerous]

tread carefully with Mr D he is rather touchy what ever you do DO-NOT mention 'beer' lol ...... good luck with your sponsorship

You are fast comming across as some what a jack arse mate... Doc knows me so you need not worry about him, one day you may be just as privilaged... to cross my path too :Punk:

[botb]

Lol have already met you think you may have been well into that box of Steinlager by then though and Jackass ok i can accept that and gracefully too lol......

[laRIKin]

:lol: :apint: :rofl: :corn: :not: :drinknsin

[dangerous]

Lol have already met you think you may have been well into that box of Steinlager by then though and Jackass ok i can accept that and gracefully too lol......

Ohhh, sorry dont remember... you will have to refresh my memory... and ummm I dont actually drink much a all.

[far queue]

Ohhh, sorry dont remember... you will have to refresh my memory... and ummm I dont actually drink much a all.:lol: A bit of back peddling going on there D?

Righto Vulcanmad if you can order in 2 cans of Steinlager for D he'll be all yours :done:

[botb]

Lol it's all good..... :rockon:

[doc]

Hey I just remebered I haven't received my badge from the March Hare. They said they were going to post them as they ran out on the day. Any one in the same situation ?

[wazzawiseman]

Is this theguy ? Looks more like a Pisshead to me, this chappie was that pissed that some one had to ride the bike up the ramp. After the tyre popped, it ground away on the metal channel munting the edges of his nicely polished rims. But in his eye's he was the MAN.
P.S. He was on a lightning


Dont everr get near him....he is a complete idiot (his brother actually hit him in the head with a hammer)....the guy is dangerous on group rides....when in the main pack he puts his feet over the handlebars etc......everytime ive seen him hes pissed and being a complete knob, most that meet him just want to punch him

[dangerous]

Hey I just remebered I haven't received my badge from the March Hare. They said they were going to post them as they ran out on the day. Any one in the same situation ? A mate just recieved his yesterday... so hold tight :scooter:

[cynna]

i got mine a couple of weeks ago