View Full Version : North Island: North/South get-together poll
98tls
12th June 2007, 16:59
At this stage it seems we have a few starters for this and have roughly decided on an area for the first one,thought a poll to decide what month to have it would be in order............
ManDownUnder
12th June 2007, 17:05
Feb too hot.
March far enough after the holidays so prices have dropped again - but the temp is easy enough...
chanceyy
12th June 2007, 17:06
march is good .. kids back to school, weather still great & still daylight savings ..
I vote for March too, been back long enough from holiday that I can feel good about taking some time off then. And yes the weather will still be warm :yes:
ManDownUnder
12th June 2007, 17:08
But - WHERE?
NighthawkNZ
12th June 2007, 17:10
But - WHERE?
Stewart Island... :scratch:
98tls
12th June 2007, 17:12
But - WHERE? Seems that for the first one anyway Wairarapa keeps coming up......suits me anyway,where abouts in the Wairarapa i am not sure but we can work that out with a poll or whatever later,if we can decide on a month that will be a good start.:yes:
Grahameeboy
12th June 2007, 17:21
Wheres that?
Jantar
12th June 2007, 17:26
The weekend after easter would be perfect. I could just stay in the North Island afetr the Mini Returns run. :yes:
NighthawkNZ
12th June 2007, 17:26
Wheres that?
Some where near taupo :D
Maha
12th June 2007, 17:45
March/Wairarapa gets my vote....and tell MDU that its just north of Wanganui, he wont know.....:innocent:
skelstar
12th June 2007, 18:03
The mighty Wairarapa!
NighthawkNZ
12th June 2007, 18:05
oh ok so it not near taupo... :doh: But taupo is just up the road... a bit :D
Colapop
12th June 2007, 18:13
1st things first. Chosse a frickin month! Early March is good.
Toaster
12th June 2007, 18:21
I say March... generally settled weather. And that would please Mahaman and Mom.
Hitcher
12th June 2007, 18:45
Late March or early April to avoid The Mini's Return (Finishes in Kaitaia on 22 March). I imagine there will be a bunch of KB southerners who are participating in that event and may be interested in a get-together somewhere on their way home.
tri boy
12th June 2007, 19:18
March sounds fine.
Woohoo, another hoot'nany.:woohoo:
dogsnbikes
12th June 2007, 19:26
march is good and if the hawkes bay lot turn up get them to organise a ride with the advice of cowboyz then no one will know where we will be going
miSTa
12th June 2007, 19:30
The weekend after easter would be perfect. I could just stay in the North Island afetr the Mini Returns run. :yes:
That sir is a brilliant idea. I wanted to do a trip to the North Island (Hamilton) at some point early next year...could kill three birds with one stone. Voted March btw.
007XX
12th June 2007, 21:36
March please..cos it'll be around my birthday and therefor I am thoroughly entitled to do whatever I please..:innocent:
Oh hang on, I do that everyday anyway!:stupid:
As to where: :whocares: Just say where and I'll be there, even if I have to savagely duck tape my boss to the inside of a small broom cupboard and throw away the key!:2guns: :2guns:
Baldyheed
12th June 2007, 23:45
March in the Wairarapa sounds very inviting. Group ride out to Castlepoint could be on the cards also.
Lissa
13th June 2007, 09:31
I say March. Wairarapa would be good to, not far for me to travel :p And I know the roads!
Rashika
13th June 2007, 09:45
1st things first. Chosse a frickin month! Early March is good.
first weekend of march is the march hare for the southerners, big weekend that one... after that, anytime
Stickchick
13th June 2007, 11:00
march is good and if the hawkes bay lot turn up get them to organise a ride with the advice of cowboyz then no one will know where we will be going
What we would know is that we are gonna be going in circles hehehehe:yes:
What we would know is that we are gonna be going in circles hehehehe:yes:
cool...cowboyz bashing! can i join in??:rockon: :laugh:
MSTRS
13th June 2007, 11:07
march is good and if the hawkes bay lot turn up get them to organise a ride with the advice of cowboyz then no one will know where we will be going
What we would know is that we are gonna be going in circles hehehehe:yes:
Thanks, you two.
It's all part of life's rich tapestry. And an unwillingness to conform....
ceebie13
13th June 2007, 13:40
Hey! Tell you what.... How about March in the Wairarapa??
chanceyy
13th June 2007, 13:44
Hey! Tell you what.... How about March in the Wairarapa??
:gob: now that is a novel idea .. :dodge:
98tls
13th June 2007, 17:20
Seems March is clearly going to be the month of choice......will give it a few more days.As has been said the first weekend in march is a big event for us downunder so any chance we can have it after that.55 votes isnt bad....we would lose a few to unexpected things but still sounds like good numbers.
wilber
13th June 2007, 20:03
First weekend in march not good up here to, its martinbough fair day way to much traffic ,any other weekend fine
Seems March is clearly going to be the month of choice......will give it a few more days.As has been said the first weekend in march is a big event for us downunder so any chance we can have it after that.55 votes isnt bad....we would lose a few to unexpected things but still sounds like good numbers.
Top man for getting this one started.......Weekends towards the end of March are 22nd/23rd or 29th/30th, for us it means taking a Friday and Monday off work, so as the book keeping member of the household, the 22nd weekend suits me better, cant imagine asking for the 31st March off work.......LOL... anyone know when Easter is next year? It changes year to year
oldrider
13th June 2007, 20:13
Hey Southerners! What about the "March Hare"? what date is that on? I thought it was early March! :nono: John.
Colapop
13th June 2007, 20:15
I reckon which ever ay you go there'll be a clash with something...
I reckon which ever ay you go there'll be a clash with something...
So true mate.......but we live in the consultative society........we ask, we get feed back, we make decision, we do it! You better turn up to this though, but you are only allowed to hug my man gently..........and leave his poor nips alone :nono:
:love: Mom
98tls
13th June 2007, 20:21
Hey Southerners! What about the "March Hare"? what date is that on? I thought it was early March! :nono: John. Go back 2 or 3 posts john................
chanceyy
13th June 2007, 20:21
just checked
Easter 2008 .. good friday is march 21st
just checked
Easter 2008 .. good friday is march 21st
How unfair is that!!! better get this show organised then, making bookings at camps for Easter needs to be done really really really early!!!
Colapop
13th June 2007, 20:29
So true mate.......but we live in the consultative society........we ask, we get feed back, we make decision, we do it! You better turn up to this though, but you are only allowed to hug my man gently..........and leave his poor nips alone :nono:
:love: Mom
One or t'other - you choose - either nips or hugs!
Too much consultation these days... bloody politicians are trying to please everybody!
98tls
13th June 2007, 20:30
How unfair is that!!! better get this show organised then, making bookings at camps for Easter needs to be done really really really early!!! Although you can blame me for starting this thread its a bit hard for me to help with much more........seems its a goer for sure so can someone help with a place to hold it.......i am real easy with wherever,i will have my bike/myself and a sleeping bag and tent so from here on in its up to the rest of you to come up with minor details...........all i gotta do is get myself there........:Punk:
Colapop
13th June 2007, 20:34
Yeah sure... stir up a hornets nest of anticipation and then drop it in someone else's lap!!
u4ea
13th June 2007, 20:44
Yeah sure... stir up a hornets nest of anticipation and then drop it in someone else's lap!!
OK not to be a hornet............................but when you lot decide on a date and place I am definatly gunna crash this one!!!!!:Punk:
Bass
13th June 2007, 20:50
Top man for getting this one started.......Weekends towards the end of March are 22nd/23rd or 29th/30th, for us it means taking a Friday and Monday off work, so as the book keeping member of the household, the 22nd weekend suits me better, cant imagine asking for the 31st March off work.......LOL... anyone know when Easter is next year? It changes year to year
As usual, we can't please everyone Anne.
The Guys doing the Rusty Nuts Return of the Mini will prefer the last weekend in March cos they'll be on the road for the 22nd/23rd.
Still, as pointed out earlier, there were bound to be some clashes. Just have to go for the date that suits the most, I guess.
T.W.R
13th June 2007, 21:07
.......i am real easy
:shit: And cheap too advertising like that :shutup: :nya: :chase:
wilber
13th June 2007, 21:11
And here I thought easter weekend was a goer,would have been perfect ,so how many of you are doing the mini and this event ?
98tls
13th June 2007, 21:23
Yeah sure... stir up a hornets nest of anticipation and then drop it in someone else's lap!! :dodge: na mate not at all.............ive sown the seed and watching the sproutings..i will be there on the date decided for sureto be honest organized things are not my thing at all........give me a place and date and i will turn up......i may even go south and hit the bottom then turn north and end up at said do.......to me anyway thats what bikes are all about...theres a shit load of good riding between here and there and i dont need anyone to hold my hand whilst i do it so hurry up you lot and tell me the place and exact date as i need to book holidays..........
oldrider
13th June 2007, 21:55
Go back 2 or 3 posts john................
OK Mike I am voting March now, North or South should be OK for "most" by the looks of it. :yes: John.
Bass
13th June 2007, 21:56
The Guys doing the Rusty Nuts Return of the Mini will prefer the last weekend in March cos they'll be on the road for the 22nd/23rd.
Well maybe I got this wrong.
As I recall, the mini finishes in Kaitaia on the Saturday. However, it is an endurance event, so maybe some would choose to keep on going and join us in the Wairarapa on the Sunday.
There were some harder ironbutt feats than that, after the Southern Cross.
Jantar
13th June 2007, 22:05
And here I thought easter weekend was a goer,would have been perfect ,so how many of you are doing the mini and this event ?
Looks like there could be quite a few of us. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51034
skelstar
14th June 2007, 09:32
*low whistle* I reckon the Cliffhanger Hillcimb (closed road) will be running about this time too. Doubt they have settled on a date for it yet, but its around this time. www.cliffhanger.org.nz
I expect some of you fast guys will be entering this....98TLS? :yes:
Lissa
14th June 2007, 09:39
*low whistle* I reckon the Cliffhanger Hillcimb (closed road) will be running about this time too. Doubt they have settled on a date for it yet, but its around this time. www.cliffhanger.org.nz
I expect some of you fast guys will be entering this....98TLS? :yes:
Hmm so would be a good time to have the KB get-together in March and co-ordinate it with the hill climb?
Whos going to start organising this get-together? Any ideas where in the Rapa you want to stay, sorry my backyard isnt quite big enough... and I dont have enough beer. :D
skelstar
14th June 2007, 10:03
I reckon it would be a happy coincidence. Maybe the serious hill climbers wouldn't want to be on the large the night before so much.
Bass
14th June 2007, 11:49
Any ideas where in the Rapa you want to stay, sorry my backyard isnt quite big enough... and I dont have enough beer. :D
Over on the other thread, I suggested the camp at the A&P showgrounds in Carterton. The reason was, that it is not a commercial camp and so will be unused (unless there is an event on at the showgrounds of course). This is compared to any commercial camps which will be flat out over Easter.
In addition, if the KB group were the only occupiers, we could set our own rules as to noise, lights out, etc, etc where at a commercial camp we are subject to someone else's.
Maha
14th June 2007, 15:14
Over on the other thread, I suggested the camp at the A&P showgrounds in Carterton. The reason was, that it is not a commercial camp and so will be unused (unless there is an event on at the showgrounds of course). This is compared to any commercial camps which will be flat out over Easter.
In addition, if the KB group were the only occupiers, we could set our own rules as to noise, lights out, etc, etc where at a commercial camp we are subject to someone else's.
Excellent idea Neil.... i like the thinking...and correct me if im wrong but isnt that around the street where that multi murder took place years ago and they removed the house?....:innocent:
Whos going to start organising this get-together?
Was saying to Anne last night Mel...that someone in Masterton should take this over, theres heaps of time and if ya need a hand with anything just ask. Oh did i mention that i vote You!...:innocent: its a big undertaking i know but it would be so much easier for someone there to do this. If not, it could fall flat and nothing would get done...if were up this way we would do it without hesitation...it needs that hands on approach....Mark
Lissa
14th June 2007, 15:39
Excellent idea Neil.... i like the thinking...and correct me if im wrong but isnt that around the street where that multi murder took place years ago and they removed the house?....:innocent:
Was saying to Anne last night Mel...that someone in Masterton should take this over, theres heaps of time and if ya need a hand with anything just ask. Oh did i mention that i vote You!...:innocent: its a big undertaking i know but it would be so much easier for someone there to do this. If not, it could fall flat and nothing would get done...if were up this way we would do it without hesitation...it needs that hands on approach....Mark
I dont mind helping to organise it... if I am given enough time and some beer. I havent organise anything on this scale before, so I might have to entice some other rapa/welly people to help me out.
How about if I get some ideas of where to hold the shingdig, and get back to you all.
I need an idea of where abouts you guys want to stay..
For example... Near a Pub? With Cabins or just Tent it?
The A&P show grounds is near the Carterton Brothel... was that another attraction too Bass? :shutup:
If anyone wants to help me... please PM me. If anyone wants to organise it themselves ... PM me. If anyone has any ideas for this...PM Me! If ya wanna buy me beers PM me.
:sunny:
Maha
14th June 2007, 15:46
I might have to entice some other rapa/welly people to help me out.
How about if I get some ideas of where to hold the shingdig, and get back to you all.
I need an idea of where abouts you guys want to stay..
For example... Near a Pub? With Cabins or just Tent it?
The A&P show grounds is near the Carterton Brothel... was that another attraction too Bass? :shutup:
What about that camp ground close to the Horseshoe?...just over the bridge?
All good questions Mel......i knew you were up to it....:yes:
And im sure some of the local KB (Rapa chapta) will help out
skelstar
14th June 2007, 16:14
...shingdig...
Ok, maybe we should be looking elsewhere for event organisation folks? :dodge:
Drum
14th June 2007, 16:41
Ok, maybe we should be looking elsewhere for event organisation folks? :dodge:
I agree. It would clearly be more of a hootenanny than a shindig.
Lissa
14th June 2007, 19:55
Ok, maybe we should be looking elsewhere for event organisation folks? :dodge:
Yay you volunteering? Shindig... hootenanny...all you guys want is a place to park the tent, get drunk and ride your bike right?
Yay you volunteering? Shindig... hootenanny...all you guys want is a place to park the tent, get drunk and ride your bike right?
Hey Lissa........I need more than a tent lovely..........LOL.........and there is nothing wrong with a Hootenanny!!!! We are a quiet bunch really, a place to rest weary heads, some sort of shower facility, must have a flush toilet! Yeah I know girly, girl of the highest order :yes:
KoroJ
14th June 2007, 20:26
What about that camp ground close to the Horseshoe?...just over the bridge?
All good questions Mel......i knew you were up to it....:yes:
And im sure some of the local KB (Rapa chapta) will help out
Mawley Park...it certainly has alot more cabins available.
Another option may be to look at Maraes. Some allow booze onsight. (I know the Te Ore Ore one doesn't)
98tls
14th June 2007, 20:58
*low whistle* I reckon the Cliffhanger Hillcimb (closed road) will be running about this time too. Doubt they have settled on a date for it yet, but its around this time. www.cliffhanger.org.nz
I expect some of you fast guys will be entering this....98TLS? :yes: Looks like fun.......long way to get the bike home if i have an off though....
Bass
15th June 2007, 16:21
I need an idea of where abouts you guys want to stay..
For example... Near a Pub? With Cabins or just Tent it?
The A&P show grounds is near the Carterton Brothel... was that another attraction too Bass? :shutup:
If anyone wants to help me... please PM me. If anyone wants to organise it themselves ... PM me. If anyone has any ideas for this...PM Me! If ya wanna buy me beers PM me.
:sunny:
I'm with Maha - all good questions - leadership eminating from every pore.
Having a knocking shop close at hand is a definite plus but of course only tent sites. Probably unsuitable then.
Just one question - how did you know where the knocking shop is?
Part time job.........????
(runs for cover - warp 5 and accelerating)
Lissa
15th June 2007, 16:32
I'm with Maha - all good questions - leadership eminating from every pore.Greaser!! :D
Having a knocking shop close at hand is a definite plus but of course only tent sites. Probably unsuitable then.
Just one question - how did you know where the knocking shop is?
Part time job.........????
(runs for cover - warp 5 and accelerating)
*cough.. splutter* you calling me a whore!! As the leader or organiser of this gathering your life (or accommodation) is going to be in my hands... Hope you werent looking for something better than the dog box ;)
Well.. I am gathering information about suitable sites at the moment. I have a couple of people to help me out with running this gathering.... Yay :hug: and beer for them. :yes:
Will be a well organised hootenanny... Once I have a date as to when in March.
T.W.R
15th June 2007, 17:17
Looks like fun.......long way to get the bike home if i have an off though....
I'll take the TL for a strop up there :yes: blow the cobwebs out of her & get rid of the chicken strips for ya :nya:
Tis true what you say though about the possibility of an off & getting things home again. Just have a bit of play on the rimutakas on the way up :rolleyes:
skelstar
17th June 2007, 20:42
Well very few poeple have offs during that event...may have a lot to do with having soo many runs up there and getting faster can be an incremental thing.
There maybe better people to theorise about this though..
I reckon it is about time that we made a choice, seems that we have a majority for March at this stage, but before we do make a choice, I wonder if it is worth us letting our KB friends that have not seen this know. If we really want this to happen we need to get it sorted sooner rather than later. I vote we PM any of our mates that have not made a comment on here to let them know it is in the planning stages and maybe make a decision as to when/then where by the end of June.
Colapop
17th June 2007, 20:57
Well it appears March is the answer just need to set the date/weekend...
Another poll...?
chanceyy
17th June 2007, 21:04
Well it appears March is the answer just need to set the date/weekend...
Another poll...?
& remember easter is in march .. not sure when daylight savings end .. is it last weekend in march or been extended to april .. also the march hare down south first weekend .. so second weekend could be a goer ...
98tls
18th June 2007, 05:08
Best we have another poll then eh........its 5.06 in the morning and ive gotta go to work so the next person along with a bit of time set one up for which weekend in March we have this then................
elle-f
18th June 2007, 07:29
Over on the other thread, I suggested the camp at the A&P showgrounds in Carterton. The reason was, that it is not a commercial camp and so will be unused (unless there is an event on at the showgrounds of course). This is compared to any commercial camps which will be flat out over Easter.
In addition, if the KB group were the only occupiers, we could set our own rules as to noise, lights out, etc, etc where at a commercial camp we are subject to someone else's.
OMG what are you SAYING???? Carterton is a VERY busy place thank you :Punk:
Bass
18th June 2007, 12:09
OMG what are you SAYING???? Carterton is a VERY busy place thank you :Punk:
What am I saying??
Just that, since the AMP showgrounds camp is not a commercial campsite, it's occupancy can be independant of public holidays.
Maha seemed to get that interpretation immediately.
Anyway, it's all moot cos it only has tentsites and no cabins.
Finally, having tried to find accomodation somewhere around Carterton between Christmas and New Year, I agree with you. It is a busy place.
Especially the north end (according to Lissa)
MSTRS
18th June 2007, 13:09
Has anyone mentioned the 'christian' camp setup on the Masterton bypass? Facilities are rudimentary but all there.
Has anyone mentioned the 'christian' camp setup on the Masterton bypass? Facilities are rudimentary but all there.
but why ever would you want to bypass masterton?!!? :innocent:
Lissa
18th June 2007, 14:23
Has anyone mentioned the 'christian' camp setup on the Masterton bypass? Facilities are rudimentary but all there.
Would they allow alcohol and all the other FUN stuff that comes with KB gatherings?
Going to start ringing a few places... get an idea what the facilities are like.
Maha
18th June 2007, 14:29
Would they allow alcohol and all the other FUN stuff that comes with KB gatherings?
Going to start ringing a few places... get an idea what the facilities are like.
We could sing a few hyms....MSTRS has a great voice.....:shutup:
MSTRS
18th June 2007, 14:29
They used to....who knows now.
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