This Year's South Island KB get together - Poll

[Jantar]

OK, Make your vote count. You may make multiple votes if you like more than one location.

I just realise that I have put The Staging post in twice, as it was suggested in two different threads. If this is your choice make sure you vote in both of them, Alternatively, can a mod delete one of them?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Good work, it is sure a hard choice, with all being very viable options.
Oh well... :argue: hopefully this will come close to ending discussion to where we will be at. then all it will be is which way to go to, what to take to etc etc to.:rockon:

[Ruralman]

Great work Jantar and useful to allow more than one pick - be better if people restricted themselves to 2 or 3 though

[98tls]

Otematata was awsome...........but soooo last year........cmon guys........vote for the black-ball hilton and if it comes off ill shout yous all a pint..........:innocent:

[scumdog]

Had my vote(s) - my main thought is a place where we don't have to share with the public too much (my love only goes so far!!) simce it's a KB clan gathering.

But I'm not going to follow into the group mentioned by Dangerous (The "too far for me" group.)

Of course regardless of where it is HE'S going to be there, right?:wait:

[NighthawkNZ]

Otematata was awsome...........but soooo last year........cmon guys........vote for the black-ball hilton and if it comes off ill shout yous all a pint..........:innocent:

just out of curosity where is The Formerly Blackball Hilton :scratvch:

[98tls]

just out of curosity where is The Formerly Blackball Hilton :scratvch: ummmm............Blackball....................

[NighthawkNZ]

ummmm............Blackball....................

like i said... where ferk is that? :scratch:

[98tls]

over the west coast mate............

[NighthawkNZ]

over the west coast mate............

oh okay :) tanx

[Jantar]

From Dunedin, head north for exactly one tankfull of fuel. Re-fuel and take the next major turn left. Head over the mountain pass and take the next turn right. Re-fuel at the next fuel stop you see, its the only fuel in the area. Carry on straight ahead to the T intersection, left, then right across the bridge, hard right takes you to Blackball. About 600 kms from Dunedin.

[98tls]

:killingme :killingme yep thats the place.........good one jan..........

[oldrider]

Y'know, I must be losing it, I only just realised the dancing girl in Jantar's avatar is not wearing any underwear! :love: :Offtopic: Err, apologies all. :o John.

[NighthawkNZ]

From Dunedin, head north for exactly one tankfull of fuel. Re-fuel and take the next major turn left. Head over the mountain pass and take the next turn right. Re-fuel at the next fuel stop you see, its the only fuel in the area. Carry on straight ahead to the T intersection, left, then right across the bridge, hard right takes you to Blackball. About 600 kms from Dunedin.

600 km three/four tanks of gas... yup about right ;)

actually I did manage to find it on smaps.co.nz http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/grey/blackball+rural/blackball+road/

[98tls]

Y'know, I must be losing it, I only just realised the dancing girl in Jantar's avatar is not wearing any underwear! :love: :Offtopic: Err, apologies all. :o John. Ehhh..........ive spent quite some time staring at it.........how can you tell........

[NighthawkNZ]

Ehhh..........ive spent quite some time staring at it.........how can you tell........

me too.. :scratch: maybe its just that he wishes she wasn't wearing any?

[MyGSXF]

Right.. sorry for the delay in getting info.. :Oops:

The Staging Post.. (40ish ks south of Kaikoura.. or north of Cheviot)

available for the 8th Dec!! approx 38 beds plus oooooodles of camping space!!! plus a few caravans. :yes:

$15 pp/pn

Spa pool in the trees, plus the swimming pool will be ready to be used! Tennis court. An awesome spitroast pit too.. we have had several pigs/sheep cooked to perfection over it!! :yes: (one Plains doo, I had a wild bore hind quarters bungied to my packrack... defrosting on the trip down... :shutup: )

Great facilities, kitchen etc. Gypsy said they have done a heap of work on the place lately, painting, carpeting etc!! :Punk: There is a large lounge area for socialising.. (bigger than Otematata)!

The new front block is being kept spare for possible walkers on the Kaikoura Costal Track tours.. but may or maynot be anyone booked in when we could be there. Doesn't affect where we would be however, as the areas are VERY separate!!

Anyway.. there's the info! :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

[NighthawkNZ]

The Staging Post.. (40ish ks south of Kaikoura.. or north of Cheviot)


My only problem with this is spot is well.... the canterbury plains... its so gawd damn boring... sigh

[98tls]

My only problem with this is spot is well.... the canterbury plains... its so gawd damn boring... sigh We could go via Haast/hoki/greymouth turn off at waikari and up through the Hundalees.................:Punk: :Punk: :Punk:

[scumdog]

My only problem with this is spot is well.... the canterbury plains... its so gawd damn boring... sigh

You could zig-zag inland and out if you wanted.

Me? I sometimes fined it sothing to just cruise without having to put any effort into planning my lines through a corner, braking, changing gear etc... just chill out, relax and cruise - maybe it's an old person thing?

[NighthawkNZ]

You could zig-zag inland and out if you wanted.

Me? I sometimes fined it sothing to just cruise without having to put any effort into planning my lines through a corner, braking, changing gear etc... just chill out, relax and cruise - maybe it's an old person thing?

well I just wait see how the voting and the final destination goes... then make a plan of attack;)

[MyGSXF]

My only problem with this is spot is well.... the canterbury plains... its so gawd damn boring... sigh

:whocares: like Mike & Tom say.. go tickey touring!! :Punk: MAKE an awesome trip out of it! :scooter: who said you had to get there via the main road!!?? :doh:

[98tls]

You could zig-zag inland and out if you wanted.

Me? I sometimes fined it sothing to just cruise without having to put any effort into planning my lines through a corner, braking, changing gear etc... just chill out, relax and cruise - maybe it's an old person thing? :gob: shit i hope not.............im gettin up there..................

[NighthawkNZ]

long straights wouldn't be as bad if I had cruise coontrol (which im working on) or they corners in them :scratch:

[xknuts]

Thanks Jantar. BUT why would Kwaka12R vote for every single one?? Because he is NOT coming?? Well thats my view. Makes interesting viewing, let the choice begin! Look for ya all under the KB flag on Saturday

[T.W.R]

What the problem with a couple of straights & 160kmh bends :scratch: plus you got to remember every road leads somewhere :yes:

[Jantar]

Thanks Jantar. BUT why would Kwaka12R vote for every single one?? Because he is NOT coming?? Well thats my view. Makes interesting viewing, let the choice begin! Look for ya all under the KB flag on Saturday
Alternatively, he's equally happy with all the options. I'm like that too, but I selected the half that most appealled, yet I'll ride to any of them.

[nigelp]

Im keen to come, and am pretty easy on where it is. :scooter:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Right.. sorry for the delay in getting info.. :Oops:

The Staging Post.. (40ish ks south of Kaikoura.. or north of Cheviot)

available for the 8th Dec!! approx 38 beds plus oooooodles of camping space!!! plus a few caravans. :yes:

$15 pp/pn

Spa pool in the trees, ......................

Jen :rockon:

Well I did not vote for this one, but all that seems pretty appealing as well, so I could have cast a vote here as well.


I wonder if this is all a bit to diplomatic... but hell I am looking forward to it where ever we may all be.

But most of all I am looking forward to this weekend and the Brass... bring on the snow I sayas long as it is not my bike that goes down rubber side up!!!! :shit:

[oldrider]

Well I did not vote for this one, but all that seems pretty appealing as well, so I could have cast a vote here as well.


I wonder if this is all a bit to diplomatic... but hell I am looking forward to it where ever we may all be.

But most of all I am looking forward to this weekend and the Brass... bring on the snow I sayas long as it is not my bike that goes down rubber side up!!!! :shit:

Be carefull what you wish for! :shit: Shit happens. :yes: John.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Be carefull what you wish for! :shit: Shit happens. :yes: John.

No worries.. it will be alll gurd. Make for some good pictures though uh

[scumdog]

And hey, who has a GOOD place to get together???

[Rashika]

I still like the staging post idea... and also otematata was bloody fantastic.
have we got any idea of how many will be making the trip yet?
me for sure, no matter where it is :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

have we got any idea of how many will be making the trip yet

At present I am in... things change... but I am 99.9% I am going

[James Deuce]

Would it be OK if a Northie popped over?

[NighthawkNZ]

Would it be OK if a Northie popped over?


sigh... suppose...



actually I don't see any reason why not. ;)

[Joni]

Would it be OK if a Northie popped over?
Just as long as you come via Chch :yes:

[Jantar]

Would it be OK if a Northie popped over?
Yeah, we permitted a Northie to join us last year, so I guess that the precedent has been set. The only requirement is that you must drink more incahol than Scummy, and spit cherry pips further than RM. :yes:

[James Deuce]

The only requirement is that you must drink more incahol than Scummy No Worries
and spit cherry pips further than RM. :yes: From which orifice?

[oldrider]

Has a date been set for this year, I want to go to the NI coast to coast this year! (very nostalgic area for me)

Couldn't go last year because the only two events I "really" wanted to go to were on the same bloody weekend! :gob:

So I hope that doesn't happen again this year! :nono: John.

[NighthawkNZ]

Has a date been set for this year, I want to go to the NI coast to coast this year! (very nostalgic area for me)

Couldn't go last year because the only two events I "really" wanted to go to were on the same bloody weekend! :gob:

So I hope that doesn't happen again this year! :nono: John.

8th 9th 10th December 2007 as far as I know

[Silage]

get my vote.

Staging post sounds great and would be my preference as it is time for a "north of centre" gathering. But Otematata was excellent and there is the possibility of overflow accommodation in the town and the ride to Mt Cook was primo.

Less keen on the other places where they are more public (get chased by too many girls !!) <- your turn Anthony.

Sure the Staging Post is not far from Chch but nothing to stop people riding out to greet those coming from further afield. Getting there via Culverden - Waiau - Kaikoura (or more directly thru the Leder) would be a viable alternative. There might be some good rides around the area also.

[MyGSXF]

Staging post sounds great and would be my preference as it is time for a "north of centre" gathering.

Very cool!! I think that is the fairest idea.. with having the venue "north" or "south" of the centre.. alternately each year!!! :yes: SO each year the closer living group can go tickey touring to GET to the venue & the further away group, get to go on an awesome decent tour!!! & visa versa for the next years venue!!

Please can we set a CUTOFF time limit for destination decision making!!! coz we will NEED to BOOK The Staging Post ASAP.. to get in.. before someone else snaffles it up & we miss out!! :bye: even a week from today say.. that then also gives everyone 6 MONTHS to plan & book ahead time that may be needed off work (the Fri & Mon for some) :yes:

There is no point moaning about 'distances (too far/close) or straight roads' etcetc either people..<_< as we are never going to find the PERFECT venue that will be absolutely 100% PERFECT for EVERYone :oi-grr:

So if ya gunna have a long or short or boring ride & ya don't like it.. tough shit!! :whocares: & if ya gunna whinge about it.. DON'T COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bash: coz the rest of us are gunna be toooooo damn happy & enjoying ourselves!!!!!!! :banana: :drinknsin

[xknuts]

I can't believe Otematata is leading the pack again. Surely a new venue each year has added interest. And Jantar, why is there 2 separate votes for Staging Post?? Do we add the 2 %'s together???

[Jantar]

... And Jantar, why is there 2 separate votes for Staging Post?? Do we add the 2 %'s together???
Read the very first post..... Too much wine might be an explanation.

[Skyryder]

I voted for the Glaciers. Been a long time since I've been down that way. Now where can I get some steel spiked tyres?

Skyryder

[Oakie]

I think that is the fairest idea.. with having the venue "north" or "south" of the centre.. alternately each year!!! :yes: SO each year the closer living group can go tickey touring to GET to the venue & the further away group, get to go on an awesome decent tour!!! & visa versa for the next years venue!!

Sounds like a reasonable proposition.

[far queue]

I'm keen to come along this year. I voted Staging Post, but if that doesn't win :whocares: I'm still keen.

[98tls]

Same.............otematata was great and would be great again........gotta feel for oldrider though as he didnt even get to ride to it.........ok thats my last go at trying to influence anyone on where to have it.........:dodge:

[Jantar]

I am also of the opinion that The Staging Post would be my first choice, but I would be happy to go to any of them. I set the poll up this way to see which venues would suit the most people, and it seems to be doing that. It doesn't give an overall preference though as there is no way of setting a poll to list preferences in order. I believe that once we get down to 3 clear leaders that we have a final poll of those 3 leaders, and only allow a single vote.

The winning venue will it.

[Oakie]

I believe that once we get down to 3 clear leaders that we have a final poll of those 3 leaders, and only allow a single vote.
The winning venue will it.

I was thinking that too.

[cold comfort]

I too am in favour of the Kaikoura option as have been desireth of heading "home" for a visit since getting back on two wheels. Hey J, as a PPL would be interested in a chat some time too.

[Deviant Esq]

Im keen to come, and am pretty easy on where it is. :scooter:
Same for me. Sad to say I don't know where any of the listed places are.... but hell, once we get a venue sorted I'll join the Christchurch crowd and ride out with them. If you lot can stand having a piddly little 250 in the mix. Us new riders need a little encouragement now and then... ;)

[cold comfort]

Don't know where the venues are? You need to get out more, or at least get a map:dodge: I sympathise with your tirade re the lack of riding buddies-bloody frustrating i know. 'id be happy to ride the port hills with you if istill lived there.
You at least have access to some great clubs and facilities unavailable to us down here (ie Ruapuna) so hopefully it will change soon- cheers

[Deviant Esq]

Okay okay, so I know where a couple of the places are geographically... but I'm not familiar with how to get there or the roads that lead there. That should make better sense. Yeah, I'd like to get out more... but I've never been on a ride very far away from Christchurch, as riding on the open road is a bit of a pain with my bike. Still, I've just bought myself a massive box of foam disposable earplugs (200 pairs ;)) that really do the business, so that should help some.

I've made a thread asking where all the Chch riders are at - it's in my signature if anyone wants to have a look and explain themselves ;)

[Silage]

I've just bought myself a massive box of foam disposable earplugs (200 pairs ;)) that really do the business

And you aren't even married - or have you got them all stuffed in your mouth (wise). :dodge:

[Ruralman]

I am also of the opinion that The Staging Post would be my first choice, but I would be happy to go to any of them. I set the poll up this way to see which venues would suit the most people, and it seems to be doing that. It doesn't give an overall preference though as there is no way of setting a poll to list preferences in order. I believe that once we get down to 3 clear leaders that we have a final poll of those 3 leaders, and only allow a single vote.

The winning venue will it.

I was hoping you would run a second poll like that - good idea.
Theres been a bit of discussion on here about the distance and locations etc. While this is less of a problem on the way there as we could do a part way thing on Friday night, the distance is an issue for the return trip. I know this is a concern for some and they won't say anything for fear of being referred to as soft cocks etc.
Many of us need to be at work on the Monday and at that time of year there tends to be an awful lot happening (well it is for me anyway) - this means we need to ride home on the Sunday, and probably in a semi hungover state, after having a bloody good night with the KB team. For me and some others this means the middle of the island is about the limit.
If we start going northern half one year, southern half the next year then some will make it, some won't. I probably wouldn't go to the Kaikoura one at that time of year for the reasons explained, but in the autumn I could.
I'm not saying don't do a system where we move to alternative ends each time - its just that a middle locations will get a better turnout every time, and I guess there are plenty of rallys at these other spots that KB'rs can go to and meet at other times.
OK thats my pennies worth - I'll go to the gym now and carry on my hardening up exercises!!!

[Oakie]

. If you lot can stand having a piddly little 250 in the mix.

Mrs Oakie has just this minute confirmed her interest in this trip (if she can get time off work) so there'll be at least one other 250 there and my 400 won't be far away so you needn't feel inferior if we do the trip.

[rossi]

sooooo how long is the poll gonna run befor we know where we heading???

[Daffyd]

I don't care where it is... I voted for Dansey's but like the sound of all of them. I'm about 95% sure I'll be there, wherever it is.

[scumdog]

Mrs Oakie has just this minute confirmed her interest in this trip (if she can get time off work) so there'll be at least one other 250 there and my 400 won't be far away so you needn't feel inferior if we do the trip.

And I'll put 250 stickers on my Superglide so as to not feel left out..:dodge: ..

[Deviant Esq]

And I'll put 250 stickers on my Superglide so as to not feel left out..:dodge: ..
...and a big shiny yellow L plate... :nya:

[Steam]

I will come, and visit my mum and dad and other peoples in the South Island. ahh, green island of my home...

[xknuts]

Ok Jantar, lets choose from the top 3 choices (one vote only) and make a decision and stick to it.
Regards to Mt Cook badges, 9 originals still to pay & collect badges?? PM me.

[Jantar]

The final poll is now posted. I'll ask one of the mods to close this thread.

[MD]

I just found this thread. I'm usually riding the SI in early December so I will keep an eye on this meeting to see if I can gate crash. Or atleast pop in for a coffee break.