Raise funds for Shaun? Movie night?

[Paul in NZ]

OK - hows this for a plan.....

I have a bunch of DVD's, mainly classic bike stuff but some of it is genuinely interesting and seldom seen stuf. Early 60's Thruxton, motor sport in the 50's, that movie of triumphs being made (1954), the George Fomby movie filmed at the TT in 1935, the Worlds fastest Indian docco, the Ken Newcombe one etc etc plus a few other gems... There is hours of content...

NOW I have the use of projectors and a screen and I would be happy to donate the use of them for a movie night to raise funds for Shaun... Someone could do a BBQ as well, sell a few drinks? I could maybe hire a hall or if a bar has facilities we could go that way too... wadda ya think? Who's in??

Paul in NZ

[Mr. Peanut]

Sounds like a brilliant idea. If it's within a decent distance, I'm in.

[Paul in NZ]

Sounds like a brilliant idea. If it's within a decent distance, I'm in.

Wellington area.... $5 a head depending on expenses??

[White trash]

I'd be a starter, providing it's on a weekend I'm able to get there.

I like the idea very much. A nice touch may be to get hold of the IOM Doco that has a full onboard lap with the Gremlin, including his comentary.

[Paul in NZ]

I'd be a starter, providing it's on a weekend I'm able to get there.

I like the idea very much. A nice touch may be to get hold of the IOM Doco that has a full onboard lap with the Gremlin, including his comentary.

If anyone can find that foe sale I'll buy it and run it...

Come on folks - if we get enough interest I'll do it - we already have an idea of the venue..

Cheers

[White trash]

I can lay my hands on a copy mate, can't sell it to ya though, belongs to someone already.

[jimbo600]

Good idea Paul. I'd be in. Esp if I can borrow animal farm from the police commissioner.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I am interested.

[Nasty]

You can count us in ... :) May also have a venue that we could use .... will PM Paul :)

[Paul in NZ]

Esp if I can borrow animal farm from the police commissioner.

I herd he was into animals....

[Paul in NZ]

Bump...

Soooo..... Best way forwards is to pick a date

What day of the week folks?

A Friday night?

Sat atvo / evening

Sun arvo evening?

[Clivoris]

As long as it doesn't clash with the VMCC winter series, any night will do.

[Skunk]

Ditto. I'm in. Name a weekend.

[White trash]

Sat arvo/evening would suit me the best.

[Ms Piggy]

I'd be in, even though I don't know Shaun at all. I'd like to support a good cause now that I'm free from the shackles of study!

[janno]

How about put together what you think is a good night's viewing, buy copies of everything (had to put that in as it's a public forum and I can't say 'copy everything'), send them out and have Shaun Harris fundraising nights around the country?

Each area that's interested could have a KBer to organise it and that way supporters around the country could join in.

Plus if you had tons of great stuff to watch, you could hold it once a month for a while, different motorcycle movies each time. (So I'd get to see some when I come over mid August!!)

If someone had a large house with an area big enough to hold 30-40 people and put up a screen, would that get around copyright and public viewing laws? I'm thinking of a house in NP that would be ideal, so it's not that uncommon.

Waddya think? This way you could raise quite a bit of money perhaps?

[Paul in NZ]

Good idea but I already own all these original copies and there is way too much for 2 nights viewing. Some I won't copy because i personally know the makers and others won't be terribly interesting for most younger folks..

[bistard]

Im in,let me know if I can do anything to help!!

[Duke girl]

Great idea Paul and good on u 4 coming up with the idea. It wouldnt really matter what day or time u did it as u cant suit everyone so just go ahead and pick a day and time and those who can make it will turn up. I will definately be there.

[et al]

Great idea - I would be keen to come along. You mentioned you have enough material for two nights so maybe if you can be up to organising a session on two consecutive Saturdays/whatever then more people are likely to be able to make at least one (sorry, just potentially doubled your workload).

[Paul in NZ]

(sorry, just potentially doubled your workload).

Not worried about that but doubling the costs might be a pain.. ;-)

[klingon]

What a marvellous idea! Also the bit about different groups around the country doing it is brilliant.

I've been involved in a few fund-raising movie nights for different causes, and I'm aware that there are copyright clauses about public showings etc etc. I don't think anyone should be too bothered about it in a case like this where probably everyone who made those movies would be delighted to have them shown for a good cause. But one thing to consider is making sure that

a) This is not a 'public' showing. The movies will be shown to a bunch of friends (maybe a BIG bunch of friends)

b) There is no charge to see the movies. There is, however, a donation of approximately $5 expected to cover costs :)

Hope it goes well.

[flame]

Awsome idea Paul, keep us posted on where,when,what and If Im not working I'll be there and im sure many others will come along too.

[Paul in NZ]

Hi Folks

DEFINATELY enough support for this..

Looks like the Tawa Squash Clubs the venue (thanks madmal64) and there will be a BAR!

Would people prefer a friday, sat, or sunday night?

Might be this weekend? Does this clash with any racing?

[flame]

Hi Folks

DEFINATELY enough support for this..

Looks like the Tawa Squash Clubs the venue (thanks madmal64) and there will be a BAR!

Would people prefer a friday, sat, or sunday night?

Might be this weekend? Does this clash with any racing?

No racing at Manfield this wknd. This weekend might be the go, coz there's a BIG wedding on the 7th that a lot of bikers will be going too.

[Paul in NZ]

No racing at Manfield this wknd. This weekend might be the go, coz there's a BIG wedding on the 7th that a lot of bikers will be going too.

Saturday night folks? 5 yes answers and we are all GO! (erm I think)

Filums are FREE but there will be Koha for shaun!

[Nasty]

Saturday night folks? 5 yes answers and we are all GO! (erm I think)

Filums are FREE but there will be Koha for shaun!

two yes from this household!!

[Clivoris]

:( I will have to catch the next one. I have a hot nite in the Windy City with my :love: hot wife.

[Paul in NZ]

Feck

Can some clever lad do a poll fri, sat, sun this weekend and next weekend?

Most votes is da date

[merv]

I'm away the next two weekends on holiday so can't make this week or next, but its a bloody good idea and I would love to make another one sometime. Back when I had hair we used to go to regular film nights (yep 16mm type) at the Deerstalkers Hall in Napier courtesy of the Napier Motor Racing Club and that was fantastic watching Hailwood dice with Agostini.

[madmal64]

Sorry folks it will Not be this weekend:dodge:
During my discussions with Paul it was the weekend of 6th of July, which is the following weekend.
I will PM Paul about this. Sorry about this Guys but we have a Tournament happening all this coming weekend.
BUT on a better note I have convinced my squash club to come to the party also with some dollars:yes: and this is how it works......
10% of the bar takings will be donated to the fund so lets get behind this and get a heap of us there to support one of our own.

[Paul in NZ]

D'oh!:dodge:

I'm such a duffus some times folks....

How about friday week then? The 6th? Kick off 7pm with some short filums and heading to the feature length 1930's No Limit or would you al like a choice / raised hands on da night?

Hint - the Ducati tossers tour of NZ with missus in tow aint worth it..

[madmal64]

Friday the 6th is good for me!
Venue
Tawa Squash Club
Main Road (South End)
Tawa

Plenty of parking out front or down the side of the building.
Hope to you lots of you there!

[Marknz]

I'll be there!

[Drew]

I'd be a starter, providing it's on a weekend I'm able to get there.

I like the idea very much. A nice touch may be to get hold of the IOM Doco that has a full onboard lap with the Gremlin, including his comentary.

I have a copy of said doco here, but I cant do the 7th, because of before mentioned wedding.

[Clivoris]

Woohoo.
Friday the 6th and close enough for a taxi. Any one want to share?

[ajturbo]

next week i will be back in town...and as yet i have no idea about a wedding.. looks like luke and i will be there!!!:Punk:

[Nasty]

Friday 6th is fine for me and the Grub.

[Skunk]

No racing at Manfield this wknd. This weekend might be the go, coz there's a BIG wedding on the 7th that a lot of bikers will be going too.
I'm heading to this wedding too... Ferk it.

[bistard]

I'll check with "her in doors" & see,but sounds good at this stage

[Paul in NZ]

Folks - friday the 6th it is

If there is sufficient demand I will do a second one later - no sweat!

Feel free to bring friends - I hope we will run No Limits which Vicki actually enjoyed as a movie (but she likes old crocks like me). There is a bit of something for everything but we will definately run the early 60's thruxton one as well - it puts 'track condition' into an entirely new perspective!

Come along - meet fellow KB'rs....

Cheers

Cheers

[Lissa]

I'll see if I can make it Paul. Good job on the organising too btw. :yes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Great idea mate. I'm flying out on the 6th, but next time you're in the shop, I'll make a donation.
If you have another one at a later date....I'll be there with bells on.

[Paul in NZ]

Great idea mate. I'm flying out on the 6th, but next time you're in the shop, I'll make a donation.
If you have another one at a later date....I'll be there with bells on.

Just normal clothes will do Pete...

Howabout I do one at wellington M/C's? one sat moring??

[sels1]

Bula! (I'm working in Fiji at the moment, 28deg and sunny )- glad to see you changed it from this weekend....I should be in for the 6th

[Paul in NZ]

Bula! (I'm working in Fiji at the moment, 28deg and sunny )- glad to see you changed it from this weekend....I should be in for the 6th


No youre not (working that is) You are on KB!

Be good to see you there Sels!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Just normal clothes will do Pete...

Howabout I do one at wellington M/C's? one sat moring??

No room in here on Saturdays mate...the place is manic!

[madmal64]

The place will be open from around 6pm if peple want to arrive early and have an ale or two.
What about food? BBQ on site. Shall we have a sausage sizzle or something like that too?
What do ya think?

[bistard]

Yes,food would be good,just a basic BBQ,sausages & bread??

[Paul in NZ]

Yup - really good idea - has anyone got a BBQ they can take (easily) or more to the point, is there a place for the bbq??? How about a kitchen at the club??

Bit hard until we get an idea of numbers of course....

Cheers

[madmal64]

Got a big 4 burner bbq at the club so thats sorted. There is a kitchen available also so thats not a problem either.
There is a deck and outside garden area for us to use also and we will have tea & coffee available too.
Bangers & bread & maybe some steak sandwiches at a small charge eh?

[Paul in NZ]

Wow - could this get any better? I might have to take up squash...

[madmal64]

I have put this up on the event calendar here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-7-6&e=1315&c=1)
Im sure Paul wont mind me doing that.
It would be great if you could register your interest there so I can get an idea of numbers
Thanks guys & gals

[Ms Piggy]

Yep - we'll (2) be there but we will be late as I don't finish work until 7.

Btw for those of you who want to take advantage of the bar they train service is very good out to Tawa (that's what we'll be doing).

See ya all there :)

[madmal64]

Btw for those of you who want to take advantage of the bar they train service is very good out to Tawa (that's what we'll be doing).

See ya all there :)

For those of you that are planning on the train get off at Redwood, walk down to the BP service station and turn left onto Main Rd. Its about 200 metres down the road
Great idea Celtic Sea Lily:yes:

[gsp0702]

Any chance of some directions to this event, i will be coming from Lower Hutt and will have been in the Wellington area for about a week so still finding my way around.

Thanks

In advance

Andy

[Skunk]

Any chance of some directions to this event, i will be coming from Lower Hutt and will have been in the Wellington area for about a week so still finding my way around.Here's a map of southern Tawa. I'm 99% sure I've circled the right spot. Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-41.18019,174.82846&z=15&hl=en&t=h) / smaps.co.nz (http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/wellington/tawa/)will help you find Tawa. Go via the gorge of Haywards Hill.

[Bullitt]

Yeah that map is about right. Basically turn off the motorway, past dressmart, straight through the roundabout and its on your left.

Great idea for a venue, I played interclub there a few weeks ago and its by far the flashest Squash club ive ever been at.

Given I havnt met anyone from wellington KB and dont even own a bike again yet Ill sit this one out but good luck:rockon:

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah that map is about right. Basically turn off the motorway, past dressmart, straight through the roundabout and its on your left.

Great idea for a venue, I played interclub there a few weeks ago and its by far the flashest Squash club ive ever been at.

Given I havnt met anyone from wellington KB and dont even own a bike again yet Ill sit this one out but good luck:rockon:

Don't be daft - turn up and look at a few videos, I'll be in the car for sure...

Paul N

[Ms Piggy]

Given I havnt met anyone from wellington KB and dont even own a bike again yet Ill sit this one out but good luck:rockon:

Sounds like the ideal opportunity to me...

Hey Paul - how long will this go for? Only asking b/c I don't finish work in town until 7 and then we'll catch a train out which won't get us there until 8pm, is that gonna be too late?

Cheers CSL

[Paul in NZ]

Sounds like the ideal opportunity to me...

Hey Paul - how long will this go for? Only asking b/c I don't finish work in town until 7 and then we'll catch a train out which won't get us there until 8pm, is that gonna be too late?

Cheers CSL

Nope - there will be various vids but can hold a main feature for you if you like? Purpose is to raise funds for shaun so more the merrier...

[Ms Piggy]

Nope - there will be various vids but can hold a main feature for you if you like? Purpose is to raise funds for shaun so more the merrier...

Nah that's okay, don't hold off on our account. See you all Friday night :)

[Paul in NZ]

Bump - come on folks - sign up!!

[madmal64]

Bump - come on folks - sign up!!

Yeah! What he said!
Will be a great night

[Clivoris]

I'm in. Was going to bring my wife but she now has other plans. Does anyone have a spare wife I could borrow?

[Hitcher]

To summarise, please, for those of us who have been itinerant followers of this thread, Tawa Squash Club on what date?

[Nasty]

I'm in. Was going to bring my wife but she now has other plans. Does anyone have a spare wife I could borrow?

I have never been a wife before so I guess that counts me out :yes:

[bistard]

I'm in. Was going to bring my wife but she now has other plans. Does anyone have a spare wife I could borrow?


Nah Mate,but I have a couple of EX WIVES,you can have!!

[Paul in NZ]

To summarise, please, for those of us who have been itinerant followers of this thread, Tawa Squash Club on what date?

This friday - its in the event calendar.. Come along - it will be big fun!

[madmal64]

I'm in. Was going to bring my wife but she now has other plans. Does anyone have a spare wife I could borrow?

Gee Clive I wish you could have let me know earlier. Ive sent mine to Nelson for a few days instead.

[Clivoris]

I have never been a wife before so I guess that counts me out :yes:
I wouldn't be too sure Nasty. I will PM Grub to see what he says.


Nah Mate,but I have a couple of EX WIVES,you can have!!


Gee Clive I wish you could have let me know earlier. Ive sent mine to Nelson for a few days instead.
Hang on a minute Mal. Two whanau-focussed Aprilia riding, hard-working Titahi Bay boys off the leash for the night? This has the unmistakeable whiff of danger.

The torrent of offers truly humbles me. The foundation of my need is that without my wife, and in the absence of karaoke or a dance floor, how will I know when I am excessively intoxicated and gone beyond charming? Please, no suggestions that I rely on judgement.

[madmal64]

Hang on a minute Mal. Two whanau-focussed Aprilia riding, hard-working Titahi Bay boys off the leash for the night? This has the unmistakeable whiff of danger.

The torrent of offers truly humbles me. The foundation of my need is that without my wife, and in the absence of karaoke or a dance floor, how will I know when I am excessively intoxicated and gone beyond charming? Please, no suggestions that I rely on judgement.

Yeah mate! Boys on da loose! If you really want to we can clear the dance floor for ya! Got a bloody good music system there. Live entertainment by Clivoris:shutup: Should be fun.

[sels1]

Yeah mate! Boys on da loose! If you really want to we can clear the dance floor for ya! Got a bloody good music system there. Live entertainment by Clivoris:shutup: Should be fun.

Be afraid....very afraid....

[bistard]

Come on all you Wellington Kbers,this is going to be your big chance to help Shaun,there are only 15 people signed up to attend,not including partners
If you cant make it,how about trying to get a donation to one of the people
attending
Lets show our support
Regards
Barry

[Paul in NZ]

Lets show our support
Regards
Barry

Well said that man.....

[F5 Dave]

ok I've signed up & will bring a mate along. Make it easy for us so I don't have to troll 5 pages;

What time?

where exactly is Tawa Squash Club?

[quick search in www. 67 Main Rd Tawa Wellington]
neat, what end is that?

[Paul in NZ]

Friday the 6th
Venue
Tawa Squash Club
Main Road (South End)
Tawa

Plenty of parking out front or down the side of the building.

Open from around 6pm (bar etc) and Vids will kick off as soon as i get there.. Main features later 7:30 to 8pm or so...

Cheers

[madmal64]

Yep come on you lot. The place can cater for far more than the 20 people that are coming. Its a good opportunity to help Shaun out, see some interesting film and meet others both old & new.

[Ms Piggy]

It'll be a great night and it's for a good cause.

Btw - I'm bringing my partner & a young lad (13 yrs old) thats staying with us this weekend...that's not gonna be a problem? The young lad that is, not my partner.

[wayne708]

Sorry Paul, would loved to have made it but don't finish work till 22:30 so will have to pass this time.

[Grub]

Your Grub will make royal appearance.

[madmal64]

It'll be a great night and it's for a good cause.

Btw - I'm bringing my partner & a young lad (13 yrs old) thats staying with us this weekend...that's not gonna be a problem? The young lad that is, not my partner.

No problem at all. The more the merrier.

[Clivoris]

Your Grub will make royal appearance.

If we can't manage nubile maidens scattering rose petals for your entrance will B'stard in a g-string throwing peanuts be sufficient?

[Paul in NZ]

If we can't manage nubile maidens scattering rose petals for your entrance will B'stard in a g-string throwing peanuts be sufficient?

Oh yeah like you can get rose petals at this time of the year... pfft!

Mmmmmm Peanuts.....

[bistard]

If we can't manage nubile maidens scattering rose petals for your entrance will B'stard in a g-string throwing peanuts be sufficient?

I was almost "Sick" myself, at the thought of me in a G string
Clive are you having those dreams of me again??Go Back to Therapy
Your a sick man!!
See you guys tonight

[Clivoris]

I was almost "Sick" myself, at the thought of me in a G string
Clive are you having those dreams of me again??Go Back to Therapy
Your a sick man!!
See you guys tonight

What's the matter? You allergic to peanuts or something?
I would go back to therapy but there isn't anyone left who wants to work with me, ergo (sp?) I must be alright.
Looking forward to tonite and it's been great to read that Shaun continues to make progress.

[Hitcher]

I was almost "Sick" myself, at the thought of me in a G string

Come on man, HTFU. Start time isn't until 6pm. Plenty of time for you to rush out for a back, sack and crack.

[bistard]

Come on man, HTFU. Start time isn't until 6pm. Plenty of time for you to rush out for a back, sack and crack.

Oh No,visions of me looking like Borat in his thong!!
Hitcher,as far as the waxing,you go first!!

[Hitcher]

Oh No, visions of me looking like Borat in his thong!!

I'd pay to see that!

[quallman1234]

Ill be there, catching the train in and bringing a mate.

Should be a good night :rockon:... Back to work :(.

[Grub]

If we can't manage nubile maidens scattering rose petals for your entrance will B'stard in a g-string throwing peanuts be sufficient?

Suddenly I'm not feeling so well :sick:

[madmal64]

Sounds like we could be making a movie... not watching them:dodge:
hmm... now that might raise a few $$'s.

[Skunk]

Sounds like we could be making a movie... not watching them:dodge:
hmm... now that might raise a few $$'s.
Good evening had by all I think. Riding your Aprilia in the hallway was 'interesting'. Quite different to what I expected.

Thanks to Mal, Clive, Kari etc for everything, and Paul for the DVD's. Love the 60's commentary (with or without Dave's additions!).

[Skunk Control]

Awesome night. Big :2thumbsup to Paul for organising and also to Mal for an really cool venue and well done to all that manned the bar-b.

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks everyone that helped, Nasty on de BBQ, to Mal and the Tawa Squash Club for the venue and especially everyone that turned out on a pretty crap night.... Once the bar takings are counted I'm guess we raised $600 for Shaun..... Not a bad effort folks - thanks..

[quallman1234]

Cool movies :D, and i managed to score a front seat :rockon:.

Hehe someone likes triumph :innocent:

All good, Good night all together

[Nasty]

Paul and Mal .. awesome job .. and good funds raised ... but the company of the evening overall made it particularly superb!

[madmal64]

Was a good night. Thanks to all who came along & dug deep to help out Shaun.
The films were great. Some of that footage was classic stuff.
BTW someone has left a green jacket at the club rooms. PM me if its your and I can arrange to get it back to you.

[bistard]

Thanks you guys for organising the evening,Pual,great to hear $600.00,was raised
Sorry I couldnt stay too long & turned up late,Nicky(my wife) had a day from hell at work,so was pleased to even make it
So whens the next one??
Barry

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks heaps to everyone who contributed to organising last night. Loved the movies...it was fantastic to see that footage of Burt Munroe, as well as the old racing clips. Great company too!

Well done everyone!!

[Ms Piggy]

B'stard in a g-string throwing peanuts
Sounds ideal for the 2008 KBers calendar...

[Hitcher]

A fun night, particularly the deciduous comestibles. Great news to hear that a goodly sum was collected for Shaun. I now know way too much about old British bikes. Thanks to all of the organisers and to the Tawa Squash Club for their generosity over the venue and heating...

[Clivoris]

Add my thanks to the list Paul and Mal. Thanks to Tawa squash club for the great venue too. Glad we raised some more coin for Shaun and managed to have an extremely pleasant evening with like-minded people.

[Grub]

What a wonderful top show by all. We had jolly good fun and it was great to meet all our chums again in such a spiffing venue.

We got especially excited watching all those daring chaps battling it out on their machines, most of which managed to last for a whole 8 hours.

Personally for me, the most wizard moving pictures were the Burt/Bert Munro documentary and the on-machine cine camera of the Isle of Man. This latter offering could have been in an endless loop and I would have stayed transfixed to it all night.

Jolly good night, well done all.

[Paul in NZ]

I now know way too much about old British bikes. .

Not so fast young apprentice... Much knowledge there is still to learn

[et al]

Big thanks to Paul and MadMal for organising this, and also to the others that helped make this a successful event. Was a good turnout, I guess must have been at least 25-30 people there? Gunner and myself especially enjoyed the Burt Munro doco and the Thruxton race meeting film was an eye opener which showed how they did it "back in the day". I made an observation how in those days they all wore black leathers and I guess if you wore coloured ones you would be considered gay - the guy sitting next to me (who shall remain nameless but lets just say rides an "SM" now) retorted "same applies today". Thanks Mate!

[Grub]

Gunner and myself especially enjoyed the Burt Munro doco

Yes and thank god I still had 5 bucks left ... was the best $5 I ever spent! Otherwise I would have been very :sick:

[Paul in NZ]

Deposited the main funds this morning...

$591.40c

Thanks Wellington KB'rs - that was a very generous gift and I'm sure it will be appreciated!