Wed Night Ride and Weekends

[Lissa]

Thought I would start a new thread seeing as we are getting into the winter weather.

Ride this Sunday, not sure where yet. At this stage its me and Brent. Maybe up north this time? Or shall we join the Sunday Morning Ride over the takas?

Also Stellas is closing very soon, so we have to find somewhere else to meet, I think elle should hurry up and open her Pizza/Pasta place so we can hang out there ;)

[Kinje]

Nice one Mel

Yeah, Elles Pizza could be a good place to start a ride from- place your order, ride around for a couple of hours, feed when ya get back :)

[elle-f]

OMG what about ME???? :nono:

[Lissa]

OMG what about ME???? :nono:
What on Sunday? You going to come for a ride? Thought you had visitors?

Or do you mean the pizzas... you can have as many as you want! :D

[Ronin]

Nice one Mel

Yeah, Elles Pizza could be a good place to start a ride from- place your order, ride around for a couple of hours, feed when ya get back :)

Thats if you can find it!!!!!!

[Kinje]

Well this ones on the main street of carterton with a big sign out the front- not hidden down a little side street with a house that looks exactly the same two houses up the road!

[Lissa]

Thats if you can find it!!!!!!
There will be a 'Taratahi Hottie' there for you... I am sure you will find it! heehee

[elle-f]

HAHA ya EGGS! behave and OH, btw, I LOVE YOU GUYS :love: thank you for the last two nights and visiting - you ROCK dammit!

Mel, i meant what about me in referring to when you buggars go out riding and i am stuck working *teary*....i will have to throw my apron off, tell the sucker in the kitchen i am LEAVING and ride off with you guys HAHA

[Lissa]

HAHA ya EGGS! behave and OH, btw, I LOVE YOU GUYS :love: thank you for the last two nights and visiting - you ROCK dammit!

Mel, i meant what about me in referring to when you buggars go out riding and i am stuck working *teary*....i will have to throw my apron off, tell the sucker in the kitchen i am LEAVING and ride off with you guys HAHA
Hey no problem elle... was hanging out for a coffee tonight, I think Do De Do Da L' Elles coffee place rocks... got cold when I nearly made it up the hill (ok not Nearly I made it to the first bridge... sorry kinje... it was too dark!!! ).

Sunday: How about going up North for a little bit of change of scenery???

[Lissa]

OH and elle... I should get a chocolate Fish for actually finding your place tonight... unlike two guys I know ;)

[elle-f]

i know ya should.......apparantly its cool to turn into a wrong drive, beep your bloody loud horn and back out of the drive AND do a 100 point turn.....:laugh:

[Lissa]

i know ya should.......apparantly its cool to turn into a wrong drive, beep your bloody loud horn and back out of the drive AND do a 100 point turn.....:laugh:
And piss your pants!! hehe

Right I am leaving it up to you guys to organise where we are going and when on Sunday, cause I have no idea. :sunny: Just as long as we end up somewhere where they make good coffee. I havent really been up north much, or over the hill to welly way yet.

[hsvboy06]

Sunday: How about going up North for a little bit of change of scenery???
Where "up north" were you thinking of?

[yod]

palmy rider here - if you come up this way (woodville/pahiatua) i might be out and about if you want a (pretty crappy) guide :laugh:
my crowd is being slack:crybaby: got no-one to ride with...*sniff*
although weather is looking good saturday but not so hot sunday...could be pretty windy for those of us on the less weighty machines!!

[Lissa]

Where "up north" were you thinking of?
I really have no idea... is why I wanted the guys to work it out. :yes: Maybe Palmerston North ... Dannevirke way? But will depend on the weather... see below......



palmy rider here - if you come up this way (woodville/pahiatua) i might be out and about if you want a (pretty crappy) guide
my crowd is being slack got no-one to ride with...*sniff*
although weather is looking good saturday but not so hot sunday...could be pretty windy for those of us on the less weighty machines!!Thats pretty crappy you havent got anyone to ride with Yod!! Just checked the weather forecast and its has these big swirly blue thingys which must mean wind... :mellow: Darn it... Most if not all of the rapa riders are busy on Saturday. I might just wait and see what the weather is going to do and post something up tonight/Tomorrow. :)

I dont like wind either.. if the weather is crap might just stay around the rapa for Sunday, meet up with the welly crowd, but you are welcome to join us. :yes:

[Toaster]

Give that bandit a good thrash and ride it to Auckland!

[Lissa]

Give that bandit a good thrash and ride it to Auckland!
Oneday I will ... :yes: But at the moment I can't ride an hour or more without having to stop cause my bum hurts or my wrists.. would take me two bloody days to get up there!

[Trudes]

So any plans for tomorrow kids? The boy is playing golf tomorrow, so I have two bikes to choose from and weather is meant to be good!!??

[Lissa]

So any plans for tomorrow kids? The boy is playing golf tomorrow, so I have two bikes to choose from and weather is meant to be good!!??
Just waiting for the weather forecast on the TV. What time are you thinking about Trudes? I might be in, I think Ronin, elle and Kinje are busy.

[Trudes]

Cool, don't know, anytime really. Shall we see what the weather's doing tomorrow? I have to call into TSS at some point too, so probably late morningish?

[Lissa]

Cool, don't know, anytime really. Shall we see what the weather's doing tomorrow? I have to call into TSS at some point too, so probably late morningish?
Ok.. will log on earlish tomorrow and hopefully elle will see this post or I will txt her. I can only ride on one day this weekend :( so if the weather looks crap for Sunday I will ride tomorrow. Are you going to be on the Welly Sunday Morning Ride?

[Colapop]

If you see some idiot in a Hilux flashing lights at ya.... :innocent: I might be going past.... I need a KB STICKER FOR THE TRUCK....

[Ronin]

Ok.. will log on earlish tomorrow and hopefully elle will see this post or I will txt her. I can only ride on one day this weekend :( so if the weather looks crap for Sunday I will ride tomorrow. Are you going to be on the Welly Sunday Morning Ride?

Make it after 12 and I should be in

Need to get outta town again lol

[Ronin]

If you see some idiot in a Hilux flashing lights at ya.... :innocent: I might be going past.... I need a KB STICKER FOR THE TRUCK....

You over here?

Be more specific. We have lots of idiots in hilux's

[Lissa]

If you see some idiot in a Hilux flashing at ya.... :innocent: I might be going past.... I need a KB STICKER FOR THE TRUCK....ummm Flashing you say?? I am sure it will be hard to miss that ;)



Make it after 12 and I should be in

Need to get outta town again lolOk cool... will txt if we go. Wow... but why do you need to get out of town for??

[Ronin]

ummm Flashing you say?? I am sure it will be hard to miss that ;)


Ok cool... will txt if we go. Wow... but why do you need to get out of town for??

Because living here is driving me round the bloody twist

[Kinje]

Fuck dude- join me down south. I'm riding down on ferry next sat 26, but will be in timaru on Fri (1 july) then riding to brass monkey the next day (sat 2nd), back up west coast to ferry on late wed 6th.

Failing that theres the KB gathering in Turangi same wknd that mel was making noises about going to.

DO ONE OF THOSE

[Ronin]

Fuck dude- join me down south. I'm riding down on ferry next sat 26, but will be in timaru on Fri (1 july) then riding to brass monkey the next day (sat 2nd), back up west coast to ferry on late wed 6th.

Failing that theres the KB gathering in Turangi same wknd that mel was making noises about going to.

DO ONE OF THOSE

Drunken fool :yes:

[Kinje]

just a little bit :yes:- and thats why I'm here relpying to u not out riding

[Lissa]

just a little bit :yes:- and thats why I'm here relpying to u not out riding
Yea well kinje plus :drinknsin = :angry: who cant go :ride: hehehe

[Lissa]

Ok let me know what you guys want to do... ride today after 12?

[Trudes]

I'm keen on a short ride somewhere, cause I want to be home by about 2ish.
So your call Mel baby, you wanna go for a quick ride with me and possibly the Ronin or do you wanna leave it till tomorrow? I have no idea what we're up to tomorrow, could be out riding again if the weather's going to be like this!!! I have to watch my tyres though, they're getting a bit dicey!
What's that Elle chic up to? Wanna see her, has been toooooooo long!

[Trudes]

What's that Elle chic up to? Wanna see her, has been toooooooo long!

Just heard from this crazy lady, so I'm heading over at about 11ish.

[Lissa]

I'm keen on a short ride somewhere, cause I want to be home by about 2ish.
So your call Mel baby, you wanna go for a quick ride with me and possibly the Ronin or do you wanna leave it till tomorrow? I have no idea what we're up to tomorrow, could be out riding again if the weather's going to be like this!!! I have to watch my tyres though, they're getting a bit dicey!
What's that Elle chic up to? Wanna see her, has been toooooooo long!Well I have just txt Elle.. but shes pretty useless at getting back to me, also Ronin. Wouldnt mind going for a ride today, will see what they say.

[Trudes]

Good fun guys, thanks!!! And what a perfect day for it too!
Good to catch up with you Elle and Ronin (and Rye:love:)
Thanks for the good riding company Mel, you're going great on that Bandit, Bandit Babe!!!:yes:

[Lissa]

Good fun guys, thanks!!! And what a perfect day for it too!
Good to catch up with you Elle and Ronin (and Rye:love:)
Thanks for the good riding company Mel, you're going great on that Bandit, Bandit Babe!!!:yes:
It was fun, have to do it again sometime... thanks for the coffee and eats Elle :)

I have such a sore neck and shoulders from riding today... just wanted to go have a nap when I got home.

[Lissa]

Also I am not sure where else to post this idea, maybe make a new thread.... but I think we Rapa people should organise a trip up north sometime for a couple of days, stay at a motel, or cabins whatever. As usual I have no idea where.. or when. What do ya think guys?

[Trudes]

Am I still an honorary rapa chick? (I have nicer leather pants now, lol)

If so... I think it sounds like a cool idea as long as we can get on the piss;

If not... what a shite idea, you should stay on your own patch (and go riding with me!):dodge:

[Lissa]

Am I still an honorary rapa chick? (I have nicer leather pants now, lol)

If so... I think it sounds like a cool idea as long as we can get on the piss;

If not... what a shite idea, you should stay on your own patch (and go riding with me!):dodge:
Of course you are still an honorary Rapa Chick Trudes...I mean come on, you gave Ronin Shit yesterday... we need you ;) heehee. As for the getting on the piss, theres no question about it!! :Punk:

[Kendog]

I am gonna use the 'I am married to the honorary rapa chick' card to come on this ride. Sounds like fun.

[Trudes]

I am gonna use the 'I am married to the honorary rapa chick' card to come on this ride. Sounds like fun.

Considering you just blinged me and asked if I was a whore yet, I don't think so!!!

[Kendog]

Considering you just blinged me and asked if I was a whore yet, I don't think so!!!

I meant it in the sweetest possible way :rolleyes:

[Kinje]

Also I am not sure where else to post this idea, maybe make a new thread.... but I think we Rapa people should organise a trip up north sometime for a couple of days, stay at a motel, or cabins whatever. As usual I have no idea where.. or when. What do ya think guys?

Thats a great idea Mel. I'm keen- weekend road trip :yes:

Theres some nice back roads up to Taihape I've done a couple of times- then you can go on to Taupo (SH1- Desert Rd), all very do-able in a day. Taupo Napier home???
Or West coast way- New Plymouth? I haven't been out there yet.

Theres also the Cold Kiwi (http://www.coldkiwi.co.nz/index.php?page=index) on the first weekend of September. But that deserves another trip entirely.

My 2c. Other suggestions?

[Lissa]

Heehee ok, I am going to start a different thread for our Weekend Road Trip, so this thread can stay as the Weekend/Wednesday Night ride. We got to sort out a date so Elle can come along.. even if its on her little 150... will leave Trudes to persuade her... cause you are so good at that ;). Nigel you are welcome to join us.... we might need someone to drag Trudes out of the gutter.

Cold Kiwi sounds like fun... a little cold, but fun kinje!

[Lissa]

Palmerston North is our destination this Saturday... weather had better be playing nice.. :sunny:

[Kinje]

Have fun. On Saturday I'll be riding from Wellington to Maruia Springs (hot pools in the middle of nowhere along the Lewis Pass)


weather had better be playing nice.. :sunny: Yep, I hope so too.

[Lissa]

Have fun. On Saturday I'll be riding from Wellington to Maruia Springs (hot pools in the middle of nowhere along the Lewis Pass)

Yep, I hope so too.
Have fun Brent and ride safe, you lucky buggar! :D

[GSVR]

Palmerston North is our destination this Saturday... weather had better be playing nice.. :sunny:

Been thinking as to why you guys would want to come to PN. Then it came to me. I reacon you heading to the thermal shop. They have an add in tonights paper saying they have a 3 day sale on.

[Ronin]

Ride safe bro.

Get a Hair cut.

And a suzuki.

That is all

[Ronin]

Been thinking as to why you guys would want to come to PN. Then it came to me. I reacon you heading to the thermal shop. They have an add in tonights paper saying they have a 3 day sale on.

For the love of god nooooooooooooooo

If I end up shopping now it's so your fault.

[GSVR]

For the love of god nooooooooooooooo

If I end up shopping now it's so your fault.

No comment

[Lissa]

Hahaha Yay shopping!!

Hmm well it looks like Palmerston Norths weather is shat anyway (wind/rain).... maybe somewhere else Ronin???? Will decide tomorrow aye. :)

[Ronin]

Hahaha Yay shopping!!

Hmm well it looks like Palmerston Norths weather is shat anyway (wind/rain).... maybe somewhere else Ronin???? Will decide tomorrow aye. :)

As you wish Mistress Mel.

I am in sooo much trouble now

[elle-f]

SAFE RIDING KINJE *hugs*

[Lissa]

Ride safe bro.

Get a Hair cut.

And a suzuki.

That is all

I agree with some of these statement directed at Kinje.

Yes Ride Safe

Yes get a hair cut.. just not a bowl cut.

But you dont have to buy a suzuki... if you did who would I give shit about riding a Honda??? anyway he cant handle a suzuki!!
Please remind me to delete these comments after a week because thats when Brent is back from his trip.



Ronin.... Mistress Mel sounds so Tacky, just call be The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel... thanks :)

[Ronin]

I agree with some of these statement directed at Kinje.

Yes Ride Safe

Yes get a hair cut.. just not a bowl cut.

But you dont have to buy a suzuki... if you did who would I give shit about riding a Honda??? anyway he cant handle a suzuki!!
Please remind me to delete these comments after a week because thats when Brent is back from his trip.



Ronin.... Mistress Mel sounds so Tacky, just call be The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel... thanks :)

Certainly The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel... :innocent:

[elle-f]

Remember I have seen those that work with him - and his hair is FINE HAHA

[Lissa]

Remember I have seen those that work with him - and his hair is FINE HAHA
Arr thats true... the hippy look! :D

Sorry I didnt make it to your house elle.. riding all day with Ronin has me shattered.

Heres my promised Ride Report:

Arrived at Ronins at approx 1200 hrs. Had a natter and off we went.

Approx 1205 hrs we arrived at the shell service station in Masterton. Fulled the tanks up with gas, checked our tyres, had a natter, a drink and a smoke. Then again off we went.

The weather in the rapa was beautiful.. as usual. The skys over palmy way looked grey and misty. I was starting to get a little worried that RONINS decision was the wrong up... not surprising though.

At approx hmm 1240 hrs.. we arrived at our next stop Ekatahuna. Stopped, Ronin needed to get supplies from the dairy, another drink, and natter.

Then at some stage we stopped again, not sure of the time or even were we where, but we had to put on our extra jerseys, and change our visiors. Ronin telling me, he didnt give a crap if I didnt want to carry on, I was going too.... such a bossy boots!

Stopped just after the Track... and decided to go to Ashhurst to gas up again. The windmills are magnificient.... should have taken my camera.. I am sure I would win the 'Photo Compedition' with one of them it in.

Went through the gorge to the little Cafe over the bridge (no idea what the name of it is) Nice place... nice outdoor bath (have to get myself one of them). Had a coffee and some food. Then at approx 1440hrs we headed home again... Ok so we stopped once on the way home. In all 200kms travelled... not a lot really but I am friggin shattered. No untoward things happening (Ronin was on his semi-best behaviour), practiced my counter steering.. in all a good day. :)

[Kinje]

Well, I'm having a great trip so far.

Rode to Wellington on Friday night after work and had a quiet night as there had been a big one the night before and I had to get up early for the ferry on Saturday morning.

Crossed on the 8am Bluebridge sailing. Rode through to Blenheim and caught up with my Aunty and Uncle for lunch. Continued on down the Waiau (sp) Valley to St Arnard- very straight and boring. After St Arnard things got interesting with some exciting corners through to Murchison, heaps of fun!!!

Gassed up in Murchison then headed down to Springs Junction, again some nice corners through there and a quick photo stop at Maruia Falls.

Springs Junction to Hanmer Springs over the Lewis Pass, my my that was fun, again some lovely sections with fast flowing corners mmm.

Overnight pit stop in Hanmer complete with a soak in the hotpools.

Next morning off to Christchurch- some interesting bits but mostly boring long straights except for Weka Pass. Had lunch with my brother in CHCH, then down to Timaru after that. Mind-numingly boring down SH1. Dead straight and cops everywhere :(

Got into Timaru, and shit from family about my hair. Couple of days pit stop in Timaru now with the folks, then on to the next leg...

[Lissa]

Yay... Sounds like loads of fun Brent... except for the cops and your hair part!!! :Punk: I am not in the slightest bit jealous.... :mellow:

Hows the weather down there? Do they have banjos down there you can pick up cheap? :shutup:

Have Fun... ride safe. :scooter:

[Kinje]

Haven't looked into the price of banjoes. Weathers good. Was pretty windy on the Sat and overnight on Sat, but that helped keep the temperature up. Calmed down yesterday and had a cold night and morning this morning, probably going to be clear, calm and cold overnight too.

Looking pretty good over the next couple of days with a big high in the Tasman so hopefully more of the same. Theres a pretty nasty looking front down to the south west tho so will be watching what that does, may make itself felt later in the week.

Have fun back up in the Rapa. Get organised for the KB gathering!

[Lissa]

Haven't looked into the price of banjoes. Weathers good. Was pretty windy on the Sat and overnight on Sat, but that helped keep the temperature up. Calmed down yesterday and had a cold night and morning this morning, probably going to be clear, calm and cold overnight too.

Looking pretty good over the next couple of days with a big high in the Tasman so hopefully more of the same. Theres a pretty nasty looking front down to the south west tho so will be watching what that does, may make itself felt later in the week.

Have fun back up in the Rapa. Get organised for the KB gathering!
hehehe what are you the Weather Man? Whoooo... well I cant make the KB gathering :(. But we are going to start organising the Rapa Road trip as soon as you come back.

Have fun... weather has been awesome here.

[Drew]

Is this your own wee chat area Mel? Every second post I say!

Can I come on one of these "Rapa road trips"? I provide endless entertainment for the locals over your way, inspiring free drinks, and frontal nudity!

[Lissa]

Is this your own wee chat area Mel? Every second post I say!

Can I come on one of these "Rapa road trips"? I provide endless entertainment for the locals over your way, inspiring free drinks, and frontal nudity!
This is the Rapa Wednesday Night/weekend/talk loads of shit Thread... and because I am the ring leader I get to post the most!

Sure you can come on the Rapa Road Trip Drew as long as you promise no frontal nudity.... pleassssseeeee!! my eyes!!

[elle-f]

OMGAWD *gasps* at the frontal nudity :laugh:

Kinje - glad to hear things are going well!

Lissa - how the hell are ya? HAHA

[Lissa]

OMGAWD *gasps* at the frontal nudity :laugh:

Kinje - glad to hear things are going well!

Lissa - how the hell are ya? HAHA

Hey Elle.. hope you are doing ok :) I'm great.

If you arent doing anything this weekend I might go for a ride and pop in for a coffee or something :)

[elle-f]

Bloody hell Lissa - it's too much sorting this bloody business out.....and i really dont know that much HAHA

Sure - text me when you are on your way here. I have a mate over BUT you are more than welcome anytime - you know that.

We def. need to catch up anyhow :)

[elle-f]

OH and no, I havent got the radian done yet because i have just been too busy *Crying*....will see that it is done next week. Booking it in today. Honestly, time is a bitch at the mo!

Thank GOD for the long weekend. I will be scrubbing the shop.........no, not scrubbing IN the shop thanks Ronin :laugh:

hugs you guys

[James Deuce]

Thank GOD for the long weekend. I will be scrubbing in the shop.........

You Carterton people.

[Ronin]

You Carterton people.

They sure do have a purdy pizza

[Lissa]

You Carterton people.
Yep they are a special inbreed alright!! :yes:

Cool elle.. might see you sometime this weekend.. sorry I dont do scrubbing shops! :)

btw... Queens Birthday Monday looks like excellent weather for a ride. :scooter:

[elle-f]

The really sad thing is Jim is that I am a born and bred Wellingtonian and am proud of it :laugh: OMG maybe they kicked me out only I didnt know it!

[James Deuce]

Course we did. You're a teacher AND sitting on 666 posts. *shudder*

[elle-f]

:laugh: 666 rectified - can you believe i didnt know that? and what the HELL have i been doing in my spare time getting to that number? i need to get out more i think!

hope you guys all have a great day. thank GOD its bloody friday!

[Kendog]

thank GOD its bloody friday!

That gets my vote :Punk:

[Lissa]

Weather for tomorrow (Queens Birthday): Becoming fine. Northwesterlies freshening. :sunny:

I am going to go for a ride.. if elle isnt too busy we might want to go for one early morning to Martinborough as she has to get back to the shop, then I might head to Castlepoint and then somewhere else... I got all day :sunny: Anyone else want to go for a ride let me know... txt me.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi You guys and girls. have a look at this and see if anyone from down under wants to join us........This is Today Monday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1081946#post1081946

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gixxer 4 ever
hmmmm Leave BP 11am Arrive Wairoa 12. Lunch leave Wairoa 1 home 2 Back to work. Looks good to me.

And You W and all the others?

I've bin thinkin big guy, with our earlier start time today,maybe some of our cuzzies from down south might like to join us for lunch. If we get back to Napier by 3pm they could still get home before dark...just a thought...be nice to catch up with them again. Just checked.... the weather looks OK
Cheers W
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[NZsarge]

Hey guys, I was wondering if y'all could help me out. I'm coming down your way to see Dusty @ Leda leathers and then having a tootle around in the Rapa. I was wondering is it worth bringin' the bike or would I only get wet? Coz from where I'm looking it looks a little dubious. Cheers if you can help a brother out.:niceone: I'd love to get out on my bike but I'm not gonna get pneumonia for it.

[NZsarge]

Hey guys, I was wondering if y'all could help me out. I'm coming down your way to see Dusty @ Leda leathers and then having a tootle around in the Rapa. I was wondering is it worth bringin' the bike or would I only get wet? Coz from where I'm looking it looks a little dubious. Cheers if you can help a brother out.:niceone: I'd love to get out on my bike but I'm not gonna get pneumonia for it.

:nono: Arrg! Screw it! wrong thread...appologies:dodge:

[Nasty]

Hey guys, I was wondering if y'all could help me out. I'm coming down your way to see Dusty @ Leda leathers and then having a tootle around in the Rapa. I was wondering is it worth bringin' the bike or would I only get wet? Coz from where I'm looking it looks a little dubious. Cheers if you can help a brother out.:niceone: I'd love to get out on my bike but I'm not gonna get pneumonia for it.

From what Lissa said in a couple of other threads it was looking ok for today.

[NZsarge]

From what Lissa said in a couple of other threads it was looking ok for today.

Yeah bugger it...I'll shower, suit up and take a crack on me bike I think.

[Kinje]

Hey rapa chicks and guys. Have a good ride today.

Quick update while I'm checking Haast Pass road conditions and West Coast weather to see how wet we are going to get.

Had a great wee blast down to the Catlins, nice area and road. Rained a little bit over night and had damp and slippery roads so quiet ride to Invercargill, down to Bluff, then back up to Dunedin via Tapanui, Raes Junction, Lawrance, a few oh shit moments on the damp roads- 1st time i've ridden the 600 in the wet I think.

Stayed in Dunedin and caught up with some rellys and friends. Back to Timaru on the Friday.

Saturday- BRASS MONKEY. Wet ride down and pretty soaking by the time we got to site. Set up tents and started a drum fire to warm and dry out. Some time that evening the rain stopped and clouds cleared. After a few drinks 4 of us pierced our ears with our badges- apparently it's tradition. After more drinks off to bed not too cold.

Woke the next morning it had cooled down a lot and frosted. Battled my way out of frozen tent, warmed up again, fed then on the road. Ranfurly to Dunedin via Middlemarch. What a fantastic road! Loved that ride- supreme. Wee break in Dunedin, then up to Wanaka via Milton, Clutha Valley, Alexandra. Another great wee road, but sun had gone down and was pretty cold by Alex and on auto pilot by Wanaka.

Sunny day here in Wanaka now, but I think we are guna get wet up the west coast if we can make it through the reported ice and grit on the Haast Pass.

[elle-f]

pierced your ears with badges is tradition? toots - i think maybe you were trashed and somebody thought it would be a good idea to START the tradition:laugh:

[Lissa]

Hi You guys and girls. have a look at this and see if anyone from down under wants to join us........This is Today Monday....

God sorry, I didnt even log on this morning, I woke up late! :dodge: Need to hook up sometime and meet somewhere for lunch oneday!!


Yeah bugger it...I'll shower, suit up and take a crack on me bike I think.Hey did you get down to the Rapa? Was a brill day.. weather wise.. except pretty cold.

[Lissa]

Saturday- BRASS MONKEY. Wet ride down and pretty soaking by the time we got to site. Set up tents and started a drum fire to warm and dry out. Some time that evening the rain stopped and clouds cleared. After a few drinks 4 of us pierced our ears with our badges- apparently it's tradition. After more drinks off to bed not too cold.

When are you back home?? The other Rapas people are hard to organise to go for a ride... I miss you!!! :D

Anyway not sure i can ride with you anymore.... you ride a honda and now you pierced your ear with a badge? Both ears or just the left?? I'm in shock, you guys need chaperons!

[NZsarge]

God sorry, I didnt even log on this morning, I woke up late! :dodge: Need to hook up sometime and meet somewhere for lunch oneday!!

Hey did you get down to the Rapa? Was a brill day.. weather wise.. except pretty cold.

Nah i set out and got to Woodville and looked down your way and it looked like utter shite! So i thought it's not to late i'll go back cet the car and go down in it, when I got in the car I thought I had better check my rear tyres coz I noticed they were getting a bit lean on tread the other day and sure enough the passenger side stealbelt was juuust starting to peek through. So I called Dusty and flagged it, i'll just have to finalize the jacket via e-mail.

[Lissa]

Oh well it was beautiful day yesterday!! Silly!

[NZsarge]

Oh well it was beautiful day yesterday!! Silly!

Yes....:Oops: nevermind..I've made way way way dumber mistakes than that.