This Year's South Island KB get together - Otematata??

[Ruralman]

Last December we had a brilliant get together of South Island KB'rs at Otematata with most of us staying at the Shearers quarters on a local sheep station.
This venue had a lot going for it from hot showers, a big lounge area with fire, good cooking facilities, handy to a local pub for meals and getting grog, far enough away from otheres that our noise wouldn't bother anyone, and a bloody good local member with a little truck who helped deliver stuff. It had beds with mattresses for about 25 in bunkrooms with 2-4 beds.
Since then we've gained a lot of SI members and a few who couldn't make last years event will probably be keen to come. Theres little in the way of tent sites around the quarters from what I recall (but I will go and check this out properly) and I'd need to check this out with the Station manager as well as getting the venue again if thats where we want to go.

The main reason for this thread is to get some ideas well in advance whether we should go for the same place again and do what we can (last years lot get first rights to the beds!!), or, try some other place.

An example of another place could be Camp Armstrong about 10km up the Pig Root from Palmerston - its got most of the advantages of last years site and some great ride options around the area.
Are there any other camp options that people know about that would work.
Lets hear what you think.

[MyGSXF]

Is there anywhere near the middle of the Island???? :innocent:

I'd have to add another 2 days travel on top.. :rolleyes:

[rossi]

i be keen as :yes:
camp armstrong sounds good but i easy as i like the road up to otitomato lol
willhave a think of some places and let ya know

[dangerous]

Last December we had a brilliant get together of South Island KB'rs at Otematata

The main reason for this thread is to get some ideas well in advance whether we should go for the same place again and do what we can (last years lot get first rights to the beds!!), or, try some other place.

An example of another place could be Camp Armstrong about 10km up the Pig Root from Palmerston

And last years rally freaking well rocked, I'm in for another sesion like that.

Heres an idea I came up with... The Blackball Hilton theres a double garage for the bikes, a bar, food, lots of rooms from 2 single beds to dorms... it woud be ideal.
For those that dont know of it its 15min North of Greymouth on the coast :scooter:
Just an idea anyway.

[oldrider]

Is there anywhere near the middle of the Island???? :innocent:

I'd have to add another 2 days travel on top.. :rolleyes:

South Island grid, New Zealand motorcycle Atlas:

Ashburton.....Invercargill-492km

Ashburton.....Nelson-----509km

Would that be close enough for you? :mellow: John.

[Jantar]

The Formerly Blackball Hilton will get my vote for this year. Then back to Otago for the following year.

RM, There may be a chance for those of us who like to get a little bit dirty to have a smaller Rally at Dingleburn. Paulette is making enquiries. :scooter:

[oldrider]

And last years rally freaking well rocked, I'm in for another sesion like that.

Heres an idea I came up with... The Blackball Hilton theres a double garage for the bikes, a bar, food, lots of rooms from 2 single beds to dorms... it woud be ideal.
For those that dont know of it its 15min North of Greymouth on the coast :scooter:
Just an idea anyway.

Certainly is a fun place to stay and good biking types that own and run it too! :yes: (well currently anyway) John.

[Daffyd]

What time of the year is it?

[pritch]

What time of the year is it?

Good question.

I have some leave and a credit on a ferry...
(Ifn y'all actually let North Islanders attend.)

[slowpoke]

Otematata? Not often that place is mentioned in the news...was a great place to grow up as a kid. I wonder how the last 30 years have treated the place.....

[MyGSXF]

South Island grid, New Zealand motorcycle Atlas:

Ashburton.....Invercargill-492km

Ashburton.....Nelson-----509km

Would that be close enough for you? :mellow: John.


yep.. :shutup:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I am in on this one, last year was awesome, both the Sat night and ride in and out, esp the ride into Cook.
I am keen on any venue, the Hilton to stands out, one for that I have never been there, and hear that it is not a bad spot.

Doing different destinations each year sounds like a great idea. Otamata rocked :Punk: but my guess is no matter where KB'ers are, they have the ability to make any place rock.





Gee this thread could become mighty long by the time this happens, especially if we are looking Dec 07'ish

[scumdog]

Well the Otematata site suits me - no public to scare (or interfere), just KBers:yes:

BUT I'll go with where the majority want to - as long as we can party in peace..

[xknuts]

Motorcycle friends are at a rally at Mt Somers Motorcamp this weekend so I will check that out with them. Could be OK too!

[Ruralman]

Just reading through all the replies so far and yep I reckon anywhere we meet we'll make sure we have a great time.
Keep us posted on that Dingleburn thing Jantar (I've gone blank on where that is and I should know??).
Given Jen's comments about the distance maybe we should consider that the location has to be one days ride from any point in the South Island (and yes I'm well aware "one days ride" distances vary a lot between riders).
This sort of points to mid Canterbury options - Mt Somers has been mentioned, maybe Lake Coleridge?? Whats up there in the way of options and facilities (might need a support vehicle taking in food, booze etc (and equipped with a good stereo)

I've heard a lot about the Blackball Hilton and its definitely on my list of places to go but it would be a bloody long haul home from there on a Sunday with a hangover for those of us in the Dunedin South category. We could certainly get there in good time on the Sat OK with a bit of travel on Friday night - its the run home thats the problem.

For those that asked and didn't read the first post - December was the time of the last one (weekend of the 12th I think)

So what are the best mid Canterbury options??

[T.W.R]

Well the Otematata site suits me - no public to scare (or interfere), just KBers:yes:



TRUE :yes:

[Silage]

My goodness Bruce, you are obviously keen. I have been getting itchy about getting another SI KB rally on the go but December is 7months away. Anyhoo, never too soon.

With the talk about distance to travel, what about alternating between bottom middle one year and top middle the next so that those at the more extreme ends don't have so much of a marathon every year and so that the bunch of softies in Chch at least have to spend more than an hour to get there. Therefore, I would go for somewhere in a strip from kinda Kaikoura to Greymouth for this year.

Secondly, I have been thinking about getting a badge made up for these events. Was going to check out with Spank today about the possibility of using the KB logo (if he turns up at the LHog!!!). Does anyone know good places to get badges made? Talked to the guys at the Sundowner last week and they said something about Steam .... But I couldn't find anything in the yeller pages. Worth persuing?

[oldrider]

Will there be any need for signs?

If so somebody else can make them cause nobody reads the bloody things! (sulk, sulk) :oi-grr:

My psychiatrist says I am making progress and says I should be OK again by December! :blip: Cheers John.

[MyGSXF]

With the talk about distance to travel, what about alternating between bottom middle one year and top middle the next so that those at the more extreme ends don't have so much of a marathon every year and so that the bunch of softies in Chch at least have to spend more than an hour to get there. Therefore, I would go for somewhere in a strip from kinda Kaikoura to Greymouth for this year.

Great idea Alan.. HEY.. :gob: I KNOW a great place.. "The Staging Post" near Parnassus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (about 40ks south of Kaikoura!) We have had several of our Plains Club doo's there & a wedding!!! it's awesome.. several cabins, bunkrooms, big lounge area, 2 kitchens with all the gear, a few caravans, oodles of tent space, swimming pool, peacocks running round!!! spa pool outside with fairy lights in the trees above.. it would be PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

Whadda ya reckon guys??????????? I could make some enquiries for us!!!! let me know!!



Talked to the guys at the Sundowner last week and they said something about Steam .... But I couldn't find anything in the yeller pages

Steam Themes in Rangiora Alan!! they do all our clubs badges!!

Jen :rockon:

[T.W.R]

The biggest things to consider are facilities, either somewhere with all the requirements (though majority of these locations mean having to share with general public) or a location/facility that has the bare requirements (which in turn means having to BYO items).

Either way a place that had the character & appeal of Otematata is preferable just for the fact of a totally relaxed atmosphere & location :yes:

[Daffyd]

For those that asked and didn't read the first post - December was the time of the last one (weekend of the 12th I think)

Oops! Missed that. Anywhere suits me.

[xknuts]

Secondly, I have been thinking about getting a badge made up for these events. Was going to check out with Spank today about the possibility of using the KB logo (if he turns up at the LHog!!!). Does anyone know good places to get badges made? Talked to the guys at the Sundowner last week and they said something about Steam .... But I couldn't find anything in the yeller pages. Worth persuing?

I am well under way with a badge commemorating the "1st KB South Island Rally" for the participants of Otematata December 2006. The Art work is finished (Mt Cook photo with inlaid wording) made by same badge maker as Brass monkey Badge. I will not be using the KB Logo. Costs will be $10.00 by sending a Stamped self addressed envelope to Xknuts / Chris Miller, P O Box 5296, Dunedin.
I believe 23 people participated so I will run 25. But I may be wrong???, photographic evidence is good for proof. I know some of you did not make the official photo on the Mt Cook Road )( Kaz?, Jim?? Toddy?)
SEND MONEY to confirm.

[Ruralman]

My goodness Bruce, you are obviously keen. I have been getting itchy about getting another SI KB rally on the go but December is 7months away. Anyhoo, never too soon.

With the talk about distance to travel, what about alternating between bottom middle one year and top middle the next so that those at the more extreme ends don't have so much of a marathon every year and so that the bunch of softies in Chch at least have to spend more than an hour to get there. Therefore, I would go for somewhere in a strip from kinda Kaikoura to Greymouth for this year.

Secondly, I have been thinking about getting a badge made up for these events. Was going to check out with Spank today about the possibility of using the KB logo (if he turns up at the LHog!!!). Does anyone know good places to get badges made? Talked to the guys at the Sundowner last week and they said something about Steam .... But I couldn't find anything in the yeller pages. Worth persuing?

WEll I'd rather see something around the middle - mainly because of the Sunday ride home issue, and because everyone can go.
If you ChCh fellas are too close then FFS take a bloody detour via the West Coast to get there or something!

[Ghost_Bullet]

I am well under way with a badge commemorating the "1st KB South Island Rally" for the participants of Otematata December 2006. The Art work is finished (Mt Cook photo with inlaid wording) made by same badge maker as Brass monkey Badge. I will not be using the KB Logo. Costs will be $10.00 by sending a Stamped self addressed envelope to Xknuts / Chris Miller, P O Box 5296, Dunedin.
I believe 23 people participated so I will run 25. But I may be wrong???, photographic evidence is good for proof. I know some of you did not make the official photo on the Mt Cook Road )( Kaz?, Jim?? Toddy?)
SEND MONEY to confirm.

Wicked Dude.... I want one... money will be on it's way as soon as I find envolopes, stamp and pen..... :Punk: :Punk: Good work dude.....

[Ghost_Bullet]

WEll I'd rather see something around the middle - mainly because of the Sunday ride home issue, and because everyone can go.
If you ChCh fellas are too close then FFS take a bloody detour via the West Coast to get there or something!

Almost imposible to happyise everyone, I will be in for what ever. How about Stewart Island:lol:... ship our bikes over and ravage there peace and quiet???!!!:yes:

[98tls]

The Blackball hilton sounds awsome and what a great ride........for me anyway.......otematata was awsome and have no worrys going back there...

[Jantar]

WEll I'd rather see something around the middle - mainly because of the Sunday ride home issue, ...
Yes, the Sunday ride home issue does need to be considered. Last year Otematata - Mt Cook - Clyde - Dunedin was 580 km, so lets find a venue within 600 km of everyone. :scooter:


Ummm. I think all the venues so far suggested would be within that distance. :innocent:

[oldrider]

I am well under way with a badge commemorating the "1st KB South Island Rally" for the participants of Otematata December 2006. The Art work is finished (Mt Cook photo with inlaid wording) made by same badge maker as Brass monkey Badge. I will not be using the KB Logo. Costs will be $10.00 by sending a Stamped self addressed envelope to Xknuts / Chris Miller, P O Box 5296, Dunedin.
I believe 23 people participated so I will run 25. But I may be wrong???, photographic evidence is good for proof. I know some of you did not make the official photo on the Mt Cook Road )( Kaz?, Jim?? Toddy?)
SEND MONEY to confirm.

Hey, you are not from Nigeria are you?? Hello, is that you Chris? Hello!!! :shutup: Help---John.

[Ghost_Bullet]

The Glaciers?

[cold comfort]

Hi B,
I'd be keen for any outing with good roads, and thats a great area. Its going to be a long time between the Brass and then. Anyone interested in a quick trip via Middlemarch and Palmerston tomorrow if the weather holds?

[NighthawkNZ]

I ain't missing this years one... I will be telling me boss in no uncertian terms no work that weekend... :)

anywhere is kewl for me but like the one day ride idea for every one.

[JimO]

Almost imposible to happyise everyone, I will be in for what ever. How about Stewart Island:lol:... ship our bikes over and ravage there peace and quiet???!!!:yes:

ther are only about 20ks of road over there:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

ther are only about 20ks of road over there:yes:

Just ride it 3 or 4 times getting faster each loop... :D

[Ruralman]

Isn't there a rally in Nelson in late November and won't that get most of you Northern SI KB'rs up that way including a potential stay at the Hilton?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Isn't there a rally in Nelson in late November and won't that get most of you Northern SI KB'rs up that way including a potential stay at the Hilton?


Beginning of Novemeber in 2006, Guess that would be the same 07... Nelson Motorcycle Rally (http://bikerallys.co.nz/november.htm) and that was an awesome on last year :rockon: One of my top raters in my book..... now where is that book?? :mellow:

[FREE2B]

Anywhere is good for me too ... missed the first one darn it! We are talking 7 months away if needed surely that gives us time to organise a two day trip home too if its further away??

[Ghost_Bullet]

One likely problem with organising this far out from the time..... how huge could this become... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: may have to be looking for a mighty venue uh??
Some show grounds some place???? :shit:

[NighthawkNZ]

Anywhere is good for me too ... missed the first one darn it! We are talking 7 months away if needed surely that gives us time to organise a two day trip home too if its further away??

I can only do a weekend... I doubt the boss would give me a couple of days :(

[FREE2B]

Then you got 7 mnths to find another job :dodge:

[NighthawkNZ]

Then you got 7 mnths to find another job :dodge:

sigh.... Bigger sigh

[xknuts]

Hey, you are not from Nigeria are you?? Hello, is that you Chris? Hello!!! :shutup: Help---John.

Hey John, I think you had better go back & see that psychiatrist you've been seeing!
This is NOT a scam! Just send MONEY.

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey John, I think you had better go back & see that psychiatrist you've been seeing!
This is NOT a scam! Just send MONEY.

thats funny... lol

[T.W.R]

This is NOT a scam! Just send MONEY.

Account details to some seedy bank in Nigeria huh :dodge:

How about a picture of said badges :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

... They were talking about the badges at the Beamont Rally for last years KB Rally...

XKNuts even said "Oh you don't get one... cause you didn't go..." then I cottened on (I'm a bit slow yah see) it was for the KB Rally that I missed out on... :doh: so in all fairness I believe this scam to be not a scam, but a real deal... failing that XKNuts will have to sell them on trademe ;)

[T.W.R]

... They were talking about the badges at the Beamont Rally for last years KB Rally...

(I'm a bit slow yah see)

:gob: No shit you mean badges for the Otematata gathering :shit:

You go lightening :scooter: :nya:

[xknuts]

:gob: No shit you mean badges for the Otematata gathering :shit:

You go lightening :scooter: :nya:

yeah, for the Hard Core!

[T.W.R]

yeah, for the Hard Core!

lols so that means your only doing 5 badges then :2thumbsup Bruce, Tom, Mike, Anthony, & myself were the only ones left going while everyone else had crashed out at the inaugural KB gathering :done:

[miSTa]

The Glaciers?

I like your thinking, be a great change of scenery doing Haast Pass and the west coast road.

[MyGSXF]

lols so that means your only doing 5 badges then :2thumbsup Bruce, Tom, Mike, Anthony, & myself were the only ones left going while everyone else had crashed out at the inaugural KB gathering :done:


:gob: aaaahhhhh... scuuuusse me... :nono: you forgot someone... :spanking: & anyway, there were 2 stayers.. after you lot went to bed.. :yes: yours truely & Bruce are the only REAL hardcore here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:


:nya:

[T.W.R]

aaaahhhhh... scuuuusse me... you forgot someone... & anyway, there were 2 stayers.. after you lot went to bed.. yours truely & Bruce are the only REAL hardcore here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:nya:

:dodge: :dodge: that's right :shutup: but you didn't rise until at least mid morning whilst everyone else in the 4am crew were sub 4hr sleep & you were last away from the site so lols not so much of the hardcore :nya: :wait:

[Ruralman]

:gob: aaaahhhhh... scuuuusse me... :nono: you forgot someone... :spanking: & anyway, there were 2 stayers.. after you lot went to bed.. :yes: yours truely & Bruce are the only REAL hardcore here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:


:nya:

EXcuuuuuuzzzzzzee me - I DEFINITELY do NOT recall ANY HARDCORE at ALL!!!!!:nono:
I do recall a room mate who did a lot of :zzzz:
AND feeling like :sick: in the morning - If Jantar had had his wee breathalizer tool there we wouldn't have left till after lunch I reckon

[MyGSXF]

that's right :shutup: but you didn't rise until at least mid morning

& your point is..?????? :wait:



EXcuuuuuuzzzzzzee me - I DEFINITELY do NOT recall ANY HARDCORE at ALL!!!!!

gooey marshmellow maybe.. :msn-wink:


I do recall a room mate who did a lot of :zzzz:

I reckon... :shit: geez even being in the next roon, with earplugs in, the noise was deafening.. :eek: I don't think however.. that it can aaaallllll be attributed to me darlin Pa.. :bleh:


AND feeling like :sick: in the morning - If Jantar had had his wee breathalizer tool there we wouldn't have left till after lunch I reckon

I seem to recall a slightly seedy feeling meself... :shifty: but then 1 litre of Baileys can do that to a person.. :gob:

[NighthawkNZ]

gooey marshmellow maybe.. :msn-wink:

I don't think I want to know... I have just been put off marshmellows now :lol:

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm......

[T.W.R]

EXcuuuuuuzzzzzzee me - I DEFINITELY do NOT recall ANY HARDCORE at ALL!!!!!:nono:
I do recall a room mate who did a lot of :zzzz:


Just about lost my hardcore after sampling SD's pepper tequila on top of all the bourbon:drinknsin , no wonder the old bugger was :zzzz: though there were a few in chorus around the site:slap:


& your point is..?????? :wait:

gooey marshmellow maybe.. :msn-wink:


:gob: :corn:

[MyGSXF]

Just about lost my hardcore after sampling SD's pepper tequila on top of all the bourbon:drinknsin , no wonder the old bugger was :zzzz: though there were a few in chorus around the site:slap:


As I recall.. there was rather a lot of 'noises' coming from the room on the other side tooo... :gob: & there were 3 GUYS in there... :sick: YOU included... :shit:


:gob: :corn:

:Police: move along please Sir.. nothing to see here.. :bleh:

[T.W.R]

As I recall.. there was rather a lot of 'noises' coming from the room on the other side tooo... :gob: & there were 3 GUYS in there... :sick: YOU included... :shit:

That was our Mr Sensible doing the last larger waltz with his jeans :lol: :pinch:




:Police: move along please Sir.. nothing to see here.. :bleh:

:spudwow: :eek: :shifty:

[NighthawkNZ]

As I recall.. there was rather a lot of 'noises' coming from the room on the other side tooo... :gob: & there were 3 GUYS in there... :sick: YOU included... :shit:


:sick: that and marshmellows... eeekk

[xknuts]

:gob: aaaahhhhh... scuuuusse me... :nono: you forgot someone... :spanking: & anyway, there were 2 stayers.. after you lot went to bed.. :yes: yours truely & Bruce are the only REAL hardcore here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:


:nya:

Forgot you?? How could we! We only waited 1.5 hours at OTI township for you to put ya Make Up on and do ya Nails before we went to Mt Cook. You were a "stayer" after all.

[SpeedyGirl]

I am well under way with a badge commemorating the "1st KB South Island Rally" for the participants of Otematata December 2006. The Art work is finished (Mt Cook photo with inlaid wording) made by same badge maker as Brass monkey Badge. I will not be using the KB Logo. Costs will be $10.00 by sending a Stamped self addressed envelope to Xknuts / Chris Miller, P O Box 5296, Dunedin.
I believe 23 people participated so I will run 25. But I may be wrong???, photographic evidence is good for proof. I know some of you did not make the official photo on the Mt Cook Road )( Kaz?, Jim?? Toddy?)
SEND MONEY to confirm.

I'll be in for one of those!!!

[Ruralman]

I seem to recall a slightly seedy feeling meself... :shifty: but then 1 litre of Baileys can do that to a person.. :gob:

The cream in it must have been off?????

Hey guys this page of memorial shit throwing just reminds us of what a great weekend that was - the idea of this thread was to help choose some potential venues we could suss out for the next one.

Are there any members who know what there could be say around lake Coleridge
that would be suitable??

[oldrider]

The cream in it must have been off?????

Hey guys this page of memorial shit throwing just reminds us of what a great weekend that was - the idea of this thread was to help choose some potential venues we could suss out for the next one.

Are there any members who know what there could be say around lake Coleridge
that would be suitable??

I think there are plenty of facilities at Coleridge Power Station village.

Since NZED was disestablished corporatised and broken up all of the village facilities are now under private management and last I had anything to do with it they were looking good!

Send a scouting party out to find out whats there now. :yes: Should be a good ride out from Christchurch. (or Rakaia Bill) Cheers John.

[NighthawkNZ]

The cream in it must have been off?????


nah nah nah... happy place happy place...

[Ghost_Bullet]

I think there are plenty of facilities at Coleridge Power Station village.

Since NZED was disestablished corporatised and broken up all of the village facilities are now under private management and last I had anything to do with it they were looking good!

Send a scouting party out to find out whats there now. :yes: Should be a good ride out from Christchurch. (or Rakaia Bill) Cheers John.

Here, we could go all ritzy (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/4/ServiceID/14) or cheap (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/21/ServiceID/13) well someone would have to ask some questions I guess. Heres the site (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm) for perusing.

[oldrider]

Here, we could go all ritzy (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/4/ServiceID/14) or cheap (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/21/ServiceID/13) well someone would have to ask some questions I guess. Heres the site (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm) for perusing.

Sealed road in to Coleridge Power Station all the rest are gravel! Sprot bikes?? :sick: John.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Sealed road in to Coleridge Power Station all the rest are gravel! Sprot bikes?? :sick: John.


The Sprot bikes will be just fine.... not sure about the sport bikes though.
No problem, it'll just take em a liddle longer to get there.

[Silage]

I am well under way with a badge commemorating the "1st KB South Island Rally" for the participants of Otematata December 2006. Costs will be $10.00 by sending a Stamped self addressed envelope to Xknuts / Chris Miller, P O Box 5296, Dunedin.


Chris, you're the man, or is it just great minds...:second: As you are already onto this, how about looking at doing it for this year's also. I am in for a badge for last year.

I think there were about 23 at last years.

I asked Spank in the weekend about the use of the KB logo for a badge and he didn't seem to have any problems. If people think that is a good idea, would be good to PM Spank to confirm.

[T.W.R]

I think there are plenty of facilities at Coleridge Power Station village.

Since NZED was disestablished corporatised and broken up all of the village facilities are now under private management and last I had anything to do with it they were looking good!

Send a scouting party out to find out whats there now. :yes: Should be a good ride out from Christchurch. (or Rakaia Bill) Cheers John.

There's a few facilities at the Coleridge Power Station village, then there's Lake Coleridge Station which has facilities at either end of the lake :yes: though to get to it there's 6km of heavy shingle rd to the main homestead and then another 20km of shingle up to the top of the lake. Or Ryton Station roughly halfway up the lake.


Here, we could go all ritzy (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/4/ServiceID/14) or cheap (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm/results/Action/Service/RealmID/1/CategoryID/21/ServiceID/13) well someone would have to ask some questions I guess. Heres the site (http://www.lakecoleridgenz.info/index.cfm) for perusing.

You can shove terrace downs :sick: that's unless your shouting :shutup:


Sealed road in to Coleridge Power Station all the rest are gravel! Sprot bikes?? :sick: John.

Lake Lyndon Rd is regularly graded & hides plenty of axle bending ruts for 4x4s so it'd be a careful journey on a roadbike :yes:

Looking at places like Terrace Downs is detracting from the atmosphere of a weekend were we can enjoy ourselves without worrying to much about what we get up to :yes:
Places like Otematata have all the amenities we require etc plus the appeal of of unique areas that general public don't get to see.

As this is going to be an annual event, what the possibility that each year around this time a thread such as this gauges numbers that will be attending, appoints two KBers to pick a location (that could remain a mystery until the time & has to be different from the previous year) that is set within certain specifications, and allows the chosen two time to pick the spot & do the necessary arranging and the attendees time to plan & prepare for the weekend away.

[xknuts]

I'll be in for one of those!!!

Thanks Speedy, where ya been girl, lying low???


Chris, you're the man, or is it just great minds...:second: As you are already onto this, how about looking at doing it for this year's also. I am in for a badge for last year.

I think there were about 23 at last years.

Thanks Silo, yeah, great minds etc!
Of Course I will, And the reason I'm not using KB Logo is that I can utilise a pictorial photo of the chosen site/local feature of the area we choose each year. Instead of like rallys where they just change the badge colour each year, we will have a background picture and date to remember each yearly event.

[Ghost_Bullet]

we will have a background picture and date to remember each yearly event.

Oh each badge will be such an emotional piece of history uh, :cry: of rememberance.
How specal' (said with a lisp)(not knocking those that may have a lisp) (lisp's can be cool)

Cant wait to send me dollars now!

[oldrider]

Another little thought, Dansey Pass Camping ground and motor camp!

There are cabins and camping spots, we used to go there years ago with the kids and fosic for gold etc.(obviously I never found the Klondike)

Most of you must have been past it at sometime it's on the North Otago side of the pass, sealed all the way! Cheers John.

[NighthawkNZ]

Another little thought, Dansey Pass Camping ground and motor camp!

There are cabins and camping spots, we used to go there years ago with the kids and fosic for gold etc.(obviously I never found the Klondike)

Most of you must have been past it at sometime it's on the North Otago side of the pass, sealed all the way! Cheers John.

soundz good 2 me... then again doesn't matter what i say...

[Ghost_Bullet]

Another little thought, Dansey Pass Camping ground and motor camp!.

And I have always wanted to go up in there... the brass it will never be, as not gonna take someone on the tail end through there... it would have to be solo.

[Ruralman]

Another little thought, Dansey Pass Camping ground and motor camp!

There are cabins and camping spots, we used to go there years ago with the kids and fosic for gold etc.(obviously I never found the Klondike)

Most of you must have been past it at sometime it's on the North Otago side of the pass, sealed all the way! Cheers John.

That is a great spot in there and it would work well for a get together. The only issue its a long way for those up the North end of the Island (is there anyone North of Rangiora planning on coming??:innocent: that doesn't just happen to ride a four cylinder 400cc cruise missile?). It would be great for those of us between Rangiora and Balclutha and the Hinterlands

[Ghost_Bullet]

(is there anyone North of Rangiora planning on coming??)

Technacally(spelt wrong I know) I am North of Rangiora by maybe a kilometre... so to far for me sorry.....

[Ruralman]

And I have always wanted to go up in there... the brass it will never be, as not gonna take someone on the tail end through there... it would have to be solo.

Wouldn't need to be solo - its all sealed from the North side as far as the camping ground, and then changes to gravel soon after that for the ride through the pass and to the pub at the other side and all the way out to the Pig Root-Maniototo highway.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Wouldn't need to be solo - its all sealed from the North side as far as the camping ground, and then changes to gravel soon after that for the ride through the pass and to the pub at the other side and all the way out to the Pig Root-Maniototo highway.So you say that a ride to the monkey it is not to bad even two up on more of a road bike... the grizzz like?

[MyGSXF]

The only issue its a long way for those up the North end of the Island

:bye:



is there anyone North of Rangiora planning on coming??:innocent: that doesn't just happen to ride a four cylinder 400cc cruise missile?

OOooooo... :shit: I know the answer.. :yes: pick me.. pick me.. :banana: that's ME... :wari: woohoo.. :woohoo:



:shutup:

I will ask around the crew up here!!! :Punk:

[Ruralman]

So you say that a ride to the monkey it is not to bad even two up on more of a road bike... the grizzz like?

No - I was suggesting you'd have no trouble riding as far as the camping ground. As for the rest of it well it depends on your gravel riding confidence - to the Brass I'd say probably not 2-up unless you were on some larger Adventure bike or something with bigger front wheels. Actually some cruisers aren't too bad on gravel - I think XKNuts has taken the big custard square through the Danseys but most Harley riders wouldn't consider it (too hard on the chrome!)
Some sections of it get quite corrugated, others as you climb up to the pass itself are just rocky and rough and some of the lower sections can have heavy shingle, especially if recently graded.
Its also getting quite high and I've seen ice around the top sections at times you wouldn't be worried about ice lower down.
If we had our Dec KB rally at the camping ground I'd ride over the Pass from this end and check it out - you could then take a day ride to the top or carry on and do a larger circuit if the road was OK. If you take your time you'll get there OK on any bike.

[T.W.R]

What I was thinking was the possibility of each year with 2 Kbers selected to choose the venue that there'd be the chance that eventually there would be a four corners type deal with locations
eg: 1 year = south, 2nd year = west, 3rd year = north, 4th year = east
and run it on a 4year rotation
Understandably not everyone would be able to attend each event but with enough advanced planning the majority would be able to. And with an alternating area each year it would include members from all corners of the island and possibly some from over the ditch:yes:
Suppose I'm spoilt in a way that location wise I'm central to going any direction North,South,West. though going east I've only got 20kms then next stop is Chile:shutup:

[Jantar]

I guess I'm also spoiled for location. I'm within one days ride from anywhere in the South Island, but make that 2 days if Stromfrau is on the back. :dodge:

[xknuts]

Check out accomodation & Facilities

http://www.mountsomers.co.nz/acco.htm

[oldrider]

So you say that a ride to the monkey it is not to bad even two up on more of a road bike... the grizzz like?

All manor of bikes go across the Dansey Pass, I have seen plenty of Harley Davidsons, two up and even in the snow!

It's not necessarily an easy (or the wisest) choice but hey, I have had plenty of sticky moments even on a trail bike and sports bike whizzing past quite unconcerned!

Shit happens if you get things wrong but if you don't try it, how would you ever know.

In most situations you are only restricted by the barriers in your mind. Be carefull out there! :shit: John.

[NighthawkNZ]

In most situations you are only restricted by the barriers in your mind.

I knew there was a chatch... I don't have one of them... :doh:

[xknuts]

Badge Update I will be finalising choice "No 2" tomorrow for production. I have a list of 20 Hard Core crew I have made up but I know I've missed some so please look at the attached photo & tell me who is missing apart from Scumdog, TWR???, Silage, Ruralman, 98TLS, and Hondav2 ? I believe someone called Caz(sp), Jim? and others???

[Ruralman]

Badge Update I will be finalising choice "No 2" tomorrow for production. I have a list of 20 Hard Core crew I have made up but I know I've missed some so please look at the attached photo & tell me who is missing apart from Scumdog, TWR???, Silage, Ruralman, 98TLS, and Hondav2 ? I believe someone called Caz(sp), Jim? and others???

Doesn't look like Rashika is in the pic - did she take the pic? (I presume its you 3rd from the left at the back?)

[miSTa]

Doesn't look like Rashika is in the pic - did she take the pic? (I presume its you 3rd from the left at the back?)

She's got her back to camera, behind IDB's 888

[T.W.R]

left to right there's: Dangerous, Pheadrus, xknuts, Big_J, Ghostbullet, MyGSXF, Mr Sensible, Woodybee, Rashika, Speedygirl, IDB, Jantar, Stormfrau, Oldrider.

So missing from the picture are Ruralman, 98tls, T.W.R, Scumdog, Skyrider, Silage, HondaV2.

I was nursing a crook bike back home whilst the Mt Cook diversion was in action :yes:

[dangerous]

look at the attached photo & tell me who is missing apart from Scumdog, TWR???, Silage, Ruralman, 98TLS, and Hondav2 ? I believe someone called Caz(sp), Jim? and others???
Silage was Jimmie back then and his mate Cam or something was there too, he is a KBer but never posted.

[MyGSXF]

Silage was Jimmie back then and his mate Cam or something was there too, he is a KBer but never posted.

Cal is his name!! & he's got 1 post! :shutup:

Here's a better group pic.. :grouphug:

[T.W.R]

Cal is his name!! & he's got 1 post! :shutup:

Here's a better group pic.. :grouphug:

looks like the rogue's gallery :shutup: :dodge:

[Ghost_Bullet]

I like the taller designed badges, numbers one or two:Punk: .... 3 or 4 make Mount Cook look Fat... not that fat is bad.... hell I ate Mcdonalds tonight... fat is good isn't it. They made us two Kiwi burgers, with out egg!!!!:gob:

Took em back and got new ones with egg!!! and new chips... cant go back and eat the now cold ones....:mellow:

OOoooops... sowey, off topic... :shit:

[NordieBoy]

Here's a better group pic.. :grouphug:

So everyone got black gear for Christmas then?

[xknuts]

Doesn't look like Rashika is in the pic - did she take the pic? (I presume its you 3rd from the left at the back?)

Yeah, shes there alright.


Silage was Jimmie back then and his mate Cam or something was there too, he is a KBer but never posted.

Thanks Guys, I'll PM "Cal" and see if he answers. Silage may know if he's still reading posts.

[Silage]

Yes my mate Cal was there. He doesn't read KB very often - just enough to buy Gav's VFR.

Have we included BigJ - the only North Island participant. Jen did a great job cataloging in photos those who were there - starting here. The badges look great Chris esp No2.

[xknuts]

Yes my mate Cal was there. He doesn't read KB very often - just enough to buy Gav's VFR.

Have we included BigJ - the only North Island participant. Jen did a great job cataloging in photos those who were there - starting here. The badges look great Chris esp No2.

Ok, I've got 21 confirmed pictures of participants as follows; Mr S. G/Bullet,Old Rider, Xknuts, MYGSXF, Speedygirl, Jantar (&S/frau), Dangerous, Rashika, Phaedrus, Woodybee, IDB, Skyrider, The Big J, Scumdoggy, TWR, Silage, Ruralman, 98TLS, HondaV2 & Cal.

SO 21 BADGES IT IS! GOD HELP ME IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE?

[MyGSXF]

looks like the rogue's gallery :shutup:

nah babe.. that there's a QUALITY crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:


So everyone got black gear for Christmas then?

:shutup:


Jen did a great job cataloging in photos those who were there

Cheers Silage.. :yes: was a bit gutting that the pics were all taken on the lowest resolution though, & thus came out small & grainy.. only had a small memory card.. :doh: & they say size doesn't matter..:shit: wrong!!! :slap:

This year, however.. :rolleyes: I have a new LARGE card!!!! :shifty: :devil2:

[scumdog]

Ok, I've got 21 confirmed pictures of participants as follows; Mr S. G/Bullet,Old Rider, Xknuts, MYGSXF, Speedygirl, Jantar (&S/frau), Dangerous, Rashika, Phaedrus, Woodybee, IDB, Skyrider, The Big J, Scumdoggy, TWR, Silage, Ruralman, 98TLS, HondaV2 & Cal.

SO 21 BADGES IT IS! GOD HELP ME IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE?

So are the badges all set to go?
Or are you still in the process??

[T.W.R]

nah babe.. that there's a QUALITY crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk:


:doh: :doh: That just ruined the mystique of Hard-Core bikers :shutup: :whistle:

Notably in both those pictures certain aspects of the quality factor are absent :nya: :wait:

[scumdog]

:doh: :doh: That just ruined the mystique of Hard-Core bikers :shutup: :whistle:

Notably in both those pictures certain aspects of the quality factor are absent :nya: :wait:

So I guess that means you and I were not present eh Bill?:innocent:

[MyGSXF]

Notably in both those pictures certain aspects of the quality factor are absent :nya: :wait:


So I guess that means you and I were not present eh Bill?:innocent:

:shit: :doh: HOW ever could I have missed out me 2 favourite fellas.. :innocent:







:shutup:





:spanking: for Jen...






:wari:

[T.W.R]

So I guess that means you and I were not present eh Bill?:innocent:


:first: :2thumbsup

[xknuts]

So are the badges all set to go?
Or are you still in the process??

The process starts this morning, zo will know tonight how long.
Will advise.

[Rashika]

The process starts this morning, zo will know tonight how long.
Will advise.

cheers mate, fine job by the way... :rockon:

[Southern man]

A great central location that might be worth considering is the Staverly Scout camp in Methven area. I sure they would hire it out and all facilities are there. For what it is worth.

[miSTa]

cheers mate, fine job by the way... :rockon:

:gob: You've posted something...where ya been?

[Rashika]

:gob: You've posted something...where ya been?

I been everywhere man...

busy...moving house donja know...got broadband now...WIIIPPPEEEEEEEE :rockon:

[xknuts]

A great central location that might be worth considering is the Staverly Scout camp in Methven area. I sure they would hire it out and all facilities are there. For what it is worth.

Now that's a good idea, Who do you contact in the Canterbury Scout Area??


:gob: You've posted something...where ya been?

She has been lurking, don't you worry! Usually about 8 am most days on the work computer. Isn't that right G?

[Southern man]

Not sure but I can find out. Will ask the local scout group and find out.

[MyGSXF]

There is also the Lee Camp out Loburn direction (I think).. :rolleyes: we've had a couple of Plains Club doo's there. heaps of cabins, tent space & great facilities! :Punk: Sure it's not THE great ride for the ChCh clan.. but they could get there VIA Arthurs & the Lewis! :shutup:

Jen :rockon:

[MyGSXF]

Or.. 'Glentui Meadows' out near Oxford!!! :scooter:

Great facilities!!! & a swimming pool!!! :shit:

Honestly though.. if ya looking for atmosphere.. where we can't annoy anyone.. 'The Staging Post' approx 40ks south of Kaikoura is PERFECT!!!!!!! :first: & $10 per person/night :niceone: also has a tennis court & swimming pool! & in the middle of no where!!!!!! :rockon:

Even have a ampitheatre hidden in the bushes.. with working lights.. :shutup: where the NZ Symphony Orchestra & Kiri te Kanawa (sp?) have played!!!!!!!!! :yes: (we've had impromtu Plains Club talent quests.. :shutup: :shutup: :shutup: )

[MyGSXF]

By crickey.. we Plains Club sure do get about the countryside!!!!!!!! :innocent:

[T.W.R]

Now that's a good idea, Who do you contact in the Canterbury Scout Area??



You'd be surprised if you actually ask :yes:

Methven Scout Den Coordinator: Michelle Brown (03 3028066)

And Staveley is about 4km from Mt Somers and about 20km from Methven:niceone:

[RedKLR650]

I'm keen to attend work allowing, and anywhere in the South Island is fine by me :-) :scooter:

Have stayed at the Blackball Hilton, and can thoroughly reccomend it :rockon:

Cheers, Stu :sunny:

[Rashika]

She has been lurking, don't you worry! Usually about 8 am most days on the work computer. Isn't that right G?
more like 6am at work or 5am at home...just no time to post much


There is also the Lee Camp out Loburn direction (I think).. we've had a couple of Plains Club doo's there. heaps of cabins, tent space & great facilities! Sure it's not THE great ride for the ChCh clan.. but they could get there VIA Arthurs & the Lewis! :shutup:

Jen :rockon:
yep, thats a nice spot too


:

Honestly though.. if ya looking for atmosphere.. where we can't annoy anyone.. 'The Staging Post' approx 40ks south of Kaikoura is PERFECT!!!!!!! :first: & $10 per person/night :niceone: also has a tennis court & swimming pool! & in the middle of no where!!!!!! :rockon:

Even have a ampitheatre hidden in the bushes.. with working lights.. where the NZ Symphony Orchestra & Kiri te Kanawa (sp?) have played!!!!!!!!! (we've had impromtu Plains Club talent quests.. :shutup: )
yeah I've only been once but its a goodun'
so maybe MyGSXF wants to enquire about the possibilities of a whole heapa bikers falling on their doorstep early dec?? :innocent:

[Ruralman]

Not sure but I can find out. Will ask the local scout group and find out.

Any chance you could get a few piccies and post them here for us?:yes: :sunny: It won't be too far from you home will it?

[oldrider]

Honestly though.. if ya looking for atmosphere.. where we can't annoy anyone.. 'The Staging Post' approx 40ks south of Kaikoura is PERFECT!!!!!!! :first: & $10 per person/night :niceone: also has a tennis court & swimming pool! & in the middle of no where!!!!!! :rockon:

Even have a ampitheatre hidden in the bushes.. with working lights.. :shutup: where the NZ Symphony Orchestra & Kiri te Kanawa (sp?) have played!!!!!!!!! :yes: (we've had impromtu Plains Club talent quests.. :shutup: :shutup: )

You tricky little plains person you, that is a good idea!

Have you asked Kiri yet whether or not she would be available?

NZ Symphony Orchestra is not a problem, Skyrider will just have a chat to his old mate Helen and they will be there! :yes: John.

[MyGSXF]

lols.. I will ring Gypsy & make some enquiries for us then... :yes:

[Jantar]

Honestly though.. if ya looking for atmosphere.. where we can't annoy anyone.. 'The Staging Post' approx 40ks south of Kaikoura is PERFECT!!!!!!! :first: & $10 per person/night :niceone: also has a tennis court & swimming pool! & in the middle of no where!!!!!! :rockon:

Even have a ampitheatre hidden in the bushes.. with working lights.. :shutup: where the NZ Symphony Orchestra & Kiri te Kanawa (sp?) have played!!!!!!!!! :yes: (we've had impromtu Plains Club talent quests.. :shutup: )

Now this place sounds just perfect. :yes: :yes: :yes:

There are so many good sugestions that we need a poll of SI riders to find the preferred one.

Rural Man, Can you add a poll to the beginning of this thread? Otherwise I could start a new thread with a poll only. Leave all discussion to this thread.

[Ruralman]

Now this place sounds just perfect. :yes: :yes: :yes:

There are so many good sugestions that we need a poll of SI riders to find the preferred one.

Rural Man, Can you add a poll to the beginning of this thread? Otherwise I could start a new thread with a poll only. Leave all discussion to this thread.

A poll - yes we're thinking alike. I would like to see some pics of that Staverley scout camp first, and also go to our original site and see if there is a tenting option handy enough to the bunkrooms. I have a trip to Geraldine to do some time in the next 2 weeks and was planning on going up via Oldrider and having a look at the site while there and talking to the manager again.
So yep a poll is a good idea but we've got plenty of time and I'd like to wait till we've done this (and by then I might have also worked out how to put up a poll on this thread - feel free to PM me with instructions Jantar)

[T.W.R]

lols.. I will ring Gypsy & make some enquiries for us then... :yes:

Better make it quick because the place is up for sale at the moment apparently :yes:

[MyGSXF]

Better make it quick because the place is up for sale at the moment apparently :yes:

:gob: NNOOOOOOOOOOOO......... :shit: :no::crybaby: :bye:

Wonder if the old man died then????? coz I know the sons weren't going to carry the place on when he went :mellow:

[xknuts]

You'd be surprised if you actually ask :yes:

Methven Scout Den Coordinator: Michelle Brown (03 3028066)

And Staveley is about 4km from Mt Somers and about 20km from Methven:niceone:

Sounds good, Is there any internet info anywhere about these sites?? Is someone checking out Loburn, and Stavely availability prior to the Poll being launched?

2006 "Hard Core" Badge available in about 3 weeks. Those going to the "Monkey" will be able to get them there,

[xknuts]

If you are one of the 21 original "Hard Core" KB'ers crew @ Otematata / Mt Cook 2006 then check ya PM box for Badge buying details.

[Southern man]

I ahve been in contact with the booking person for Staverly. It is owned and run by a church group. They have stated that they do not like alcohol being consumed on the premises. Probably means that it is unsuitable. Best look at alternatives?

[98tls]

I ahve been in contact with the booking person for Staverly. It is owned and run by a church group. They have stated that they do not like alcohol being consumed on the premises. Probably means that it is unsuitable. Best look at alternatives? No worrys.........just bring ya drugs instead.................:yes:

[Oakie]

Just label all your bottles and cans 'Sacramental Wine' and you'll be fine.

Oh, yay me .... 1000 posts:rockon:

[xknuts]

OK, Mt Somers Holiday Park is available for Saturday 8th December 2007. We will need some consensus or other site options available quite soon so as to secure. Apparently there is a PUB quite close nearby! If we fill the 5 standard cabins with average of 5 persons cost will be $16.80 per person per night.

"QUOTE"
Hi, yes we have enough accommodation for the date requested.
We have 5 standard cabins that sleep 6 = 30
1 standard cabin with a double bed and 2 bunks (4)
2 ensuite cabins with dble bed & 1 set of bunks (8)
we also have 4 caravans that sleep from 2 to 4 people.

The usual price is $42 for 2 in a standard cabin & $14 each extra
the ensuite $63 for 2 & $14 per extra (2).
You can have an average of 5 singles in each of the standard cabins beds. If people want the ensuite just because they do not want to share with other people ( which often happens ) they pay the full rate
We have the choice of 2 rooms for a big group like yours for your social gathering..
hope this is of some use to you.

[98tls]

Bugget it...........Forgot to put that money in your account for the badge........sorry mate.....and i cant get to the bank before monday.....will pm you when ive done it.......once again sorry.........oh yea....where is mt somers.........?

[NighthawkNZ]

OK, Mt Somers Holiday Park is available for Saturday 8th December 2007. We will need some consensus or other site options available quite soon so as to secure. Apparently there is a PUB quite close nearby! If we fill the 5 standard cabins with average of 5 persons cost will be $16.80 per person per night.

"QUOTE"
Hi, yes we have enough accommodation for the date requested.
We have 5 standard cabins that sleep 6 = 30
1 standard cabin with a double bed and 2 bunks (4)
2 ensuite cabins with dble bed & 1 set of bunks (8)
we also have 4 caravans that sleep from 2 to 4 people.

The usual price is $42 for 2 in a standard cabin & $14 each extra
the ensuite $63 for 2 & $14 per extra (2).
You can have an average of 5 singles in each of the standard cabins beds. If people want the ensuite just because they do not want to share with other people ( which often happens ) they pay the full rate
We have the choice of 2 rooms for a big group like yours for your social gathering..
hope this is of some use to you.

im in... :)

[Ruralman]

OK, Mt Somers Holiday Park is available for Saturday 8th December 2007. We will need some consensus or other site options available quite soon so as to secure. Apparently there is a PUB quite close nearby! If we fill the 5 standard cabins with average of 5 persons cost will be $16.80 per person per night.
.

I'm in as well - the location is about as Central South Island as you can get and I'm sure those who live close can find a devious route to get there.

One question though XK - no mention of tent sites for the overun 'cos there will probably be more than 25! - can we tent and what do they charge for that?

[xknuts]

Bugget it...........Forgot to put that money in your account for the badge........sorry mate.....and i cant get to the bank before monday.....will pm you when ive done it.......once again sorry.........oh yea....where is mt somers.........?

7 Hard Core KB'ers now have their Mt Cook badges!!!

Mt Somers is on SH77, just South of Stavely, west of Methven.

[miSTa]

Don't know if I like the idea of Mt Somers - too close. Sure we can take the long way there and back but I can't be arsed with that. The idea put forward by Dangerous is etter (Blackball Hilton) or somewhere on the West Coast. I think we'd be better off trying to get a handle on numbers first before worrying about where to have it. Who knows; the numbers we end up with could mean staying at Otematata.



7 Hard Core KB'ers now have their Mt Cook badges!!!
Got it yesterday thanks XK :first: (Though I'm not sure how you managed to write down the wrong address :scratch:)

[MyGSXF]

Don't know if I like the idea of Mt Somers - too close.

For those of us who have to travel from either ends of the Island.. it is a LONG way.. <_< So if you 'can't be arsed' going via the long route so as to get a decent ride in.. then tough! :violin: The idea of the central venue, is to cater for 'everybody'. :Punk:

[Ruralman]

For those of us who have to travel from either ends of the Island.. it is a LONG way.. <_< So if you 'can't be arsed' going via the long route so as to get a decent ride in.. then tough! :violin: The idea of the central venue, is to cater for 'everybody'. :Punk:

Well said that man, oops, woooooman, MrS consider yourself :spanking: But don't go and :weep: about it, just plan a devious ride.
There was a lot to like about Otematata though......................

[cold comfort]

A ride from Nelson to the proposed venue in Kaikoura would be excellent. Regrettably i don't still live there (owned my first 6 bikes there!). Have to aim for somewhere central as just can't do the god-awful Dn to ChCh stretch. Transit are currently removing the last 3 corners i believe!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Don't know if I like the idea of Mt Somers - too close.

Now you would be a great guy to have about when ya need a fire started, and ya forgot the matches.... Got a bloody good spark with that comment... :lol:

[NighthawkNZ]

A ride from Nelson to the proposed venue in Kaikoura would be excellent. Regrettably i don't still live there (owned my first 6 bikes there!). Have to aim for somewhere central as just can't do the god-awful Dn to ChCh stretch. Transit are currently removing the last 3 corners i believe!

DN to Kaikoura is a full day travel breaks and fuel stops etc... (and the gawd awefull canterbury plans) get there on the saturday evening and it time to be coming home again. its a long haul for those further south that may want to go... Not all of us can just take time off work when ever we want... heck I am saying I am in at present but may not be able to go due to work committments at that time of year... (let alone take an extra day off.)

Some where central means most people can get there in for or 5 hours travel, no matter where you live

[Silage]

Hey guys, we are only sorting out where to go THIS year not for the duration. Mt Somers/Kaikoura/Blackball/Otematata are all good suggestions.

Some years it will be close, some far away. For me I don't care where it is so long as the site is appropriate. It is also good that it is not at either extreme of the Island to make it possible for any who want to come - even if it means taking an extra day off rather than trying to fit it into Friday night to Sunday night.

Once it looks like enough possible sites have been suggested - how about a poll and we go with the majority - provided all "no shows" are ignored. This might sound sensible and I disavow all connection to it.

[oldrider]

Hey guys, we are only sorting out where to go THIS year not for the duration. Mt Somers/Kaikoura/Blackball/Otematata are all good suggestions.

Some years it will be close, some far away. For me I don't care where it is so long as the site is appropriate. It is also good that it is not at either extreme of the Island to make it possible for any who want to come - even if it means taking an extra day off rather than trying to fit it into Friday night to Sunday night.

Once it looks like enough possible sites have been suggested - how about a poll and we go with the majority - provided all "no shows" are ignored. This might sound sensible and I disavow all connection to it.

I agree, look how quickly it came around last year!

Decision time, we only need "one" venue each year. :yes: John.

[MyGSXF]

DN to Kaikoura is a full day travel breaks and fuel stops etc... (and the gawd awefull canterbury plans) get there on the saturday evening and it time to be coming home again. its a long haul for those further south that may want to go...

Harden up wusss!!! :Pokey:

Hell.. I travelled nearly 3000 KS to attend last years doo!!! :ride:


Some where central means most people can get there in for or 5 hours travel, no matter where you live

Thats more like it!! :yes:


Some years it will be close, some far away. For me I don't care where it is so long as the site is appropriate. It is also good that it is not at either extreme of the Island to make it possible for any who want to come - even if it means taking an extra day off rather than trying to fit it into Friday night to Sunday night.

Well said Silage.. I agree!!! :2thumbsup Within 3/4 of either end of the Island makes it feasible for anyone to organise to get there! It's not one extreme end of the Island, or the other! :yes: Everyone will have some little 'irk' with whatever destination is chosen.. ie: job, long boring straight roads, kids.. etcetc.. it boils down to.. "if ya wanna be there, you WILL find a way to organise yourself to BE there"!!! :Punk: Hell, it's a HUGE undertaking for me to get there.. organising babysitters for 2 kids for 3-4 days, & no money to spare.. but I'll be there come hell or high water!!! To me, this is more about "the gathering of US"..:grouphug: than "the ride to get there" !!! :scooter: So lets decide on a venue, that is within reason for everyone! :rockon:


Once it looks like enough possible sites have been suggested - how about a poll and we go with the majority

Could be a good idea.. :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

Harden up wusss!!! :Pokey:
Hell.. I travelled nearly 3000 KS to attend last years doo!!! :ride:

well good for you... :) I have no problem travelling that but I know a few that would and would have to travell further (I am try to talk someone a few from Invercargill to come up)... and as I said not all can take an extra day off work at the drop of a hat.

[cold comfort]

Isn't debating fun. (Just to play the Devils advocate) If ALL roads to and from the venue were straight one may as well take the the train (assuming you could find one). Seriously though with time anything is do-able. Full marks to those making the effort to find a venue

[MyGSXF]

and as I said not all can take an extra day off work at the drop of a hat.

what about giving 7 months notice that you/they may be away for a day.. maybe 2then... :shutup: coz that's what we're all looking at being able to give... :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

what about giving 7 months notice that you/they may be away for a day.. maybe 2then... :shutup: coz that's what we're all looking at being able to give... :yes:

Being the small company we are... we close the doors over Xmas period which means we can't take leave during the year... if it was over this period then for me there would be no issue what so ever.

All I am saying is having it in central SI district makes more sense, if we are wanting more KBers to come long, and slowly grow it over then years to come.

[T.W.R]

Don't know if I like the idea of Mt Somers - too close. Sure we can take the long way there and back but I can't be arsed with that. The idea put forward by Dangerous is etter (Blackball Hilton) or somewhere on the West Coast. I think we'd be better off trying to get a handle on numbers first before worrying about where to have it. Who knows; the numbers we end up with could mean staying at Otematata.


Your just worried about getting mauled by the Panther , that's why you aren't keen on Mt Somers :bleh: plus you got to sort out a new bike 1st before you worry about where you're riding it :whistle:


Transit are currently removing the last 3 corners i believe!

Only because everyone from elsewhere crashes on said corners :slap:


Being the small company we are... we close the doors over Xmas period which means we can't take leave during the year... if it was over this period then for me there would be no issue what so ever.



lols your boss must be a slave driver, might have to enlighten him to the ins & outs of employment law :sherlock:

[NighthawkNZ]

might have to enlighten him to the ins & outs of employment law :sherlock:

No law is being broken and many smaller business do this... Will help next year tho as the extra week holiday kick in...

[98tls]

Right then...........lets get it sorted...........were we going and the date please..........i dont care were it is just someone make a decision..........:drinknsin

[NighthawkNZ]

Right then...........lets get it sorted...........were we going and the date please..........i dont care were it is just someone make a decision..........:drinknsin

8th december 2007... errr at this stage mt sommers

[xknuts]

somewhere on the West Coast?

Got it yesterday thanks XK :first: (Though I'm not sure how you managed to write down the wrong address :scratch:)

Don't know how I did that!!
West Coast is good, Talk some options please. Hokitika or Haast???? Anybody know of some quarters?


Hell.. I travelled nearly 3000 KS to attend last years doo!!! I'll be there come hell or high water!!! To me, this is more about "the gathering of US"..:grouphug: than "the ride to get there" !!! :scooter: So lets decide on a venue, that is within reason for everyone! :rockon:

I'd love to have had the time to ride 3000km's- you lucky gal!



All I am saying is having it in central SI district makes more sense, if we are wanting more KBers to come long, and slowly grow it over then years to come.

Anywhere from Tekapo to Hanmer Springs, and West Coast.

[98tls]

Only thing about the coast is that many including myself will be going over for the woodstock rally in jan..........but hey what the hell......like i said im in no matter where we go.............

[T.W.R]

many smaller business do this...

:shit: you don't say :slap:



West Coast is good, Talk some options please. Hokitika or Haast???? Anybody know of some quarters?

Anywhere from Tekapo to Hanmer Springs, and West Coast.

How about the place where the 'Honda Riders Group' made jerks of themselves, what was it? Fox or Franz Joseph Glacier? They actually registered on KB too, can't remember their handle though :scratch:

[scumdog]

I'm BAAAAACKKK!!

Got new puter with twin overhead cam chrome-plated grease nipples an' all!!

ANYWAY, I move some 'puter literate person get a poll going so we can make a collective decision for the location of The Great '07 KB Bash - and the earlier the better so's we who need a lead time of a few months can get our act together.

[98tls]

Hey welcome back SD...........i second that..........lets make a decision eh......

[dangerous]

Whos Scumdog??? :Punk:

[xknuts]

Whos Scumdog??? :Punk:

I saw someone resembling a SCUMDOG on a HOG last weekend. Then I found myself doing a KB jigsaw and lo & behold there he was again!!!:gob: Who is this mystery man??

[MyGSXF]

Who is this mystery man??

He's my Pa..!! :love:

[idb]

Cal is his name!! & he's got 1 post! :shutup:

Here's a better group pic.. :grouphug:

I agree....the Duc has come out much better!

[scumdog]

Hell after idb's post I went back and looked at the last KB get-together pics @ Otematata - what a fine looking bunch, smiles to Africa too, kinda shows the type you meet on KB eh?!!

(And had to look at the individual pic of myself of course!):dodge:

[MyGSXF]

I agree....the Duc has come out much better!

:gob: only took ya 3 & 1/2 weeks to bite.. where ya bin???? :shutup:

[NighthawkNZ]

:gob: only took ya 3 & 1/2 weeks to bite.. where ya bin???? :shutup:

3 & 1/2 weeks in the past... either that or sorting the duke character

[idb]

3 & 1/2 weeks in the past... either that or sorting the duke character

Hah.....I've got the suit on......smart-arse comments just bounce off me!!!!

I've been on holiday, I'm sitting in Dublin at the moment and I'll be in the Isle of Man tomorrow.

And for your information the Darmah has performed almost flawlessly throughout 9 countries thank you very much!!!

[98tls]

Hah.....I've got the suit on......smart-arse comments just bounce off me!!!!

I've been on holiday, I'm sitting in Dublin at the moment and I'll be in the Isle of Man tomorrow.

And for your information the Darmah has performed almost flawlessly throughout 9 countries thank you very much!!! plenty of pics then eh...........please

[Daffyd]

I'm pretty sure I'll be there, but doing another SI tour in January, so we'll just have to see. Don't really care where it is, as I'll be finished work by then.

[98tls]

I'm pretty sure I'll be there, but doing another SI tour in January, so we'll just have to see. Don't really care where it is, as I'll be finished work by then. mate you need to be in Hokitika last weekend of jan...............:Punk: :Punk:

[Daffyd]

I'd like to be, but the three young'uns all work so it may not fit. Still, worth looking at. We started with the Glenorchy this year so it would be good to take in a different one next year.

[98tls]

I'd like to be, but the three young'uns all work so it may not fit. Still, worth looking at. We started with the Glenorchy this year so it would be good to take in a different one next year. Keep it in mind anyway...........great rally..........great roads...........

[Daffyd]

Sure as hell will.

[98tls]

Sure as hell will. What the hell............i will make it to good to resist.........you can buy me a bourbon when ya get there..............:innocent:

[Daffyd]

Sounds a bit risky.

[98tls]

:shifty: dont worry mate.............will tell ya lies and drink ya piss but wont try and shag ya.............unless you bring mescal............:gob: mescal bad.............

[MyGSXF]

I've been on holiday, I'm sitting in Dublin at the moment and I'll be in the Isle of Man tomorrow

:gob: you utter utter UTTER BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :finger:





ps: can you bring me back a souvenir.. pleeeeeeeease... :innocent:

[idb]

:gob: you utter utter UTTER BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :finger:





ps: can you bring me back a souvenir.. pleeeeeeeease... :innocent:

Well.......I wasn't going to mention it but you dragged it out of me.

[MyGSXF]

Well.......I wasn't going to mention it but you dragged it out of me.

WTF are you doing up...??? it's the middle of the ferkin night!!! :dodge:

go buy me a souvenir!!! :spanking:

[idb]

WTF are you doing up...??? it's the middle of the ferkin night!!! :dodge:

go buy me a souvenir!!! :spanking:

2pm here baby!

Do you want something that reflects the rich and diverse multicultural heritage of this ancient city.....or just booze?

[MyGSXF]

2pm here baby!

Do you want something that reflects the rich and diverse multicultural heritage of this ancient city.....or just booze?

:shutup: oooohhh... something shiney!!!!! :drool: me likes shiney things me does.. :yes: me likes my precious... :D














or booze will be fine.... :innocent:

[Silage]

Hah.....I've got the suit on......smart-arse comments just bounce off me!!!!
And for your information the Darmah has performed almost flawlessly throughout 9 countries thank you very much!!!

Define "almost" and was that 9 countries or counties. Glad you have got the suit on. Have a great trip Ian.

[Silage]

So should we have a poll as to whether we should decide the site with a poll or .....

The following sites have been suggested:
Otematata
Kaikoura (Staging Post ie Hurunui region)
Blackball
Mt Somers
Southern west coast

Are there any more suggestions cos I don't think polls can be edited once begun. And if/when a poll is posted, it might be good to reveal voters names so those NI intruders can be weeded out. All are welcome to come of course (feel the love).

Otherwise we could just go with the first person to suggest an appropriate site and confirm that it is available.

Any problems with 8 December?

[dangerous]

So should we have a poll as to whether we should decide the site with a poll or .....

The following sites have been suggested:
Otematata
Kaikoura (Staging Post ie Hurunui region)
Blackball
Mt Somers
Southern west coast

Are there any more suggestions cos I don't think polls can be edited once begun. And if/when a poll is posted, it might be good to reveal voters names so those NI intruders can be weeded out. All are welcome to come of course (feel the love).

Otherwise we could just go with the first person to suggest an appropriate site and confirm that it is available.

Any problems with 8 December?

yeah people lets sort this shit out... I have been watching the goings on with the thread and the winging "ohh its too far too go" "ohhh its too close to home"
Christ we aint going to please everyone so lets just do this shit... put a poll up ya bloody wankers... 1st answer silages question.. any more ideas

[Ghost_Bullet]

No problems with any site from my point of view, the 8th is a good time. dont forsee any issues at this time. Ya never know, and if the worst came to that I would by a pack of tissues wipe away the tears, and hug to comfort the Griso :cry:
It would be nice to plan it to be :sunny: if posible??

The West (lower) Coast would be a spot, but not sure where would be a spot... maybe next year.. or the year after.

[Jantar]

OK, I've made a poll with the top 10 sugestions. Unfortunately I might have had a bit much to drink.... Well you can see the results yourselves.