Otago: Birthday Celebration [Archive]

Virago

2nd August 2007, 17:37

As was mentioned in the Dunedin Rides thread, we have a great reason for another get-together, with Delphinus celebrating his twenty-first birthday next week.

How about meeting up for a pub meal somewhere? If it can be combined with a weekend ride, even better.

If you're keen, indicate your preference in the poll, regarding date and venue. It's a multi-choice poll, so vote for as many as you like.

Date - a couple of members have already indicated that Saturday 11 August is not an option, so I've left that date out.

Obviously Mr Delphinus himself will have a casting vote, as we need the guest-of-honour!

scumdog

2nd August 2007, 18:15

Bugger the guest-of-honour, it's all about me,me,me!!

So pick the same night I did eh?

Delphinus

2nd August 2007, 18:26

its about time we had a get together with scummy. he always seems to miss out :(

rideNroot

2nd August 2007, 19:53

would be quite keen to come along if its a sunday thing!

Ruralman

2nd August 2007, 20:01

Bugger the guest-of-honour, it's all about me,me,me!!

So pick the same night I did eh?

That does raise an interesting question - are we talking a night thing or lunch thing?? I would personally prefer the night option but I may be able to make it to a day time one.

Ruralman

2nd August 2007, 20:02

would be quite keen to come along if its a sunday thing!

Yeah and we all want to meet the GN rider who can out brake the TT600!!!!!!!

Virago

2nd August 2007, 20:05

That does raise an interesting question - are we talking a night thing or lunch thing?? I would personally prefer the night option but I may be able to make it to a day time one.

I was thinking evening.

Ruralman

2nd August 2007, 20:24

I was thinking evening.

OK then I've voted on that basis - let us know if that plan changes.

Now we have to plan some of those "rite of passage" rituals --- now just where do I get another goat from, I'm sure theres an old pair of gumboots around here, does anyone work for Fulton Hogan's road making division and able to get some of that black sticky stuff???????

NighthawkNZ

2nd August 2007, 20:32

I was thinking evening.

If it is in the evening then we could make it on the 12th (evening)

Virago

2nd August 2007, 20:32

OK then I've voted on that basis - let us know if that plan changes.

Now we have to plan some of those "rite of passage" rituals --- now just where do I get another goat from, I'm sure theres an old pair of gumboots around here, does anyone work for Fulton Hogan's road making division and able to get some of that black sticky stuff???????

I know I'm gonna regret asking this, but why do you need "another" goat?

Anyway, I'll bring the razor and the cucumber...

Ruralman

2nd August 2007, 20:37

I know I'm gonna regret asking this, but why do you need "another" goat?

Anyway, I'll bring the razor and the cucumber...

Why do we need the goat??? - well I'm not eating that fucking cucumber after you've done that with it!!!!!!!!!

Virago

2nd August 2007, 20:43

...well I'm not eating that fucking cucumber after you've done that with it!!!!!!!!!

Bollocks. You enjoyed that salad a couple of weeks ago didn't you...?

Ruralman

2nd August 2007, 21:17

Bollocks. You enjoyed that salad a couple of weeks ago didn't you...?

:sick: I will never eat anything you bring to a party again - theres been TV stories on Vegan sex this week - is this the same thing????

Just been talking to Delphinus - he seems to be getting a bit nervous about turning up now??? Can't imagine why

xknuts

2nd August 2007, 23:53

Please remember that Saturday 25th August is "Poker Run Day" and last year they had 205 bikes depart from the Southern Tavern. A great day out with stops at various hostelry's, good comraderie and a great night back at the Southern Tavern.

rideNroot

3rd August 2007, 18:47

Yeah and we all want to meet the GN rider who can out brake the TT600!!!!!!!

My very first day as a motorbike owner! I was being so super cautious. I find myself riding so much differently now.

What do cage drivers think of lane splitting I wonder? I only do it when its not interfering with them, but I saw some little cock on a scooter today aggressively getting in front of cars and turning in front of them, that shit really pisses me off.

Ruralman

4th August 2007, 20:12

.

What do cage drivers think of lane splitting I wonder? I only do it when its not interfering with them, but I saw some little cock on a scooter today aggressively getting in front of cars and turning in front of them, that shit really pisses me off.

I agree and it also pisses me off - the other thing that pisses me off is seeing bikes Pass on the left, or, bikes passing me on the left when riding in groups - when you hear someone coming its natural to pull slightly to the left to let them through, I did this one day but the guy was coming up the left side and had to ride the outside white line. We had a wee discussion later but he actually raised it as being dangerous and that he'd had a shock so that was good.
I saw a bike leaving Dunedin last weekend or the one b4 - an MT01 passed a car on the left at the bottom of Saddle Hill heading South - just freaking stupid.

Nuff of that - are the Dunedin biker girls having their girls night out tonight??? AND did they get Delphinus booked for a performance????

FREE2B

5th August 2007, 11:17

Nah we put it off till next Saturday some double bookings. Still got Sunday free tho. By sounds of things comin out with us on Saturday could be a less scarry prospect than being round you and Virago on Sunday.:shit:
:chase:

Virago

6th August 2007, 19:21

Okay, the poll is closed - another victory for democracy.

Popular choice is next Sunday evening (12 August), with the the venue to be Waihola. If anyone has objections, speak now or forever hold your peace...

Weather permitting, some may want to ride, so I suggest an early meal (around 6.00 - 6.30ish). This could work in with an afternoon ride.

I suggest that we go on this date regardless of weather. Mutley and I would be happy to take our cages, if anyone wants a sober driver from Dunedin.

So - Waihola pub is it? I'll contact them later in the week to let them know.

Free2B, please be assured that no harm will come to either the goat or the cucumber...:shutup:

Ruralman

7th August 2007, 16:27

Okay, the poll is closed - another victory for democracy.

Popular choice is next Sunday evening (12 August), with the the venue to be Waihola. If anyone has objections, speak now or forever hold your peace...

So - Waihola pub is it? I'll contact them later in the week to let them know.

Free2B, please be assured that no harm will come to either the goat or the cucumber...:shutup:

Waihola pub definitely - don't think the Black Swan over the road is quite up to what we want.
Yep definitely no harm to the goat - I've had the bastard in training all week and this ones a real stroppy git that can definitely look after itself. Now just how to strengthen these gumboots??????

scumdog

8th August 2007, 17:55

So - Waihola pub is it? I'll contact them later in the week to let them know.

Free2B, please be assured that no harm will come to either the goat or the cucumber...:shutup:

Good call, I was thinking they might appreciate a call to 'warn' them there might be a bunch of "southern redneck yahoos" going to occupy their pub.:drinkup:

And oh, yeah on Sunday I want a full report on the cucumber and goat stuff...:scratch::wait:

Ruralman

8th August 2007, 20:55

And oh, yeah on Sunday I want a full report on the cucumber and goat stuff...:scratch::wait:

Whadya mean you want a full report - didn't Virago book you in with your handcuffs?:gob:, you're meant to be right in the middle of this important ritual:yes:

Virago

9th August 2007, 17:23

Whadya mean you want a full report - didn't Virago book you in with your handcuffs?...

Yeah I did, but the only ones he wasn't using this week were the pink fluffy ones...:innocent:

Okay, just phoned the Waihola Tavern and told them to expect a loud and unruly mob at 6ish on Sunday. They are putting on extra security staff, and some feed for the goat.

I'm hoping that Mutley and I will be okay for the outing, we've both had the nasty lurgy that's going around. Mutley lost her voice altogether today, it's been delightfully peaceful all day... . :shutup: Seriously though, it's quite a nasty virus, so we don't want to be passing it on. On that basis, I may have to get Ruralman to do some of the more "intimate" parts of the ceremony...

Speaking of which, how was your actual birthday, Delphinus?

scumdog

9th August 2007, 18:36

CBs step-bro runs the Waihola Camping Ground behind the pub - will accommodate those KBers too wobbly to get home!!

Not that ANYBODY will get wobbly:innocent:

mbazza

9th August 2007, 19:26

Waihola at 6'ish it is then. Hope the rain holds off. Could be a good day for a ride and tea. See you there. Cheers.:2thumbsup

FREE2B

9th August 2007, 19:59

C Yall there :yes: hope everybody is fit and healthy by then.

xknuts

9th August 2007, 21:14

So much for the Saturday ride & overnighter somewhere!! Done my back in at work yesterday so may turn up in car instead. Hope to see ya there.

phaedrus

10th August 2007, 00:03

I shall be there.

although we're going to have to find something else to do to/for Delph, he wasn't too fond of the traditional 21st tattoo idea.

NighthawkNZ

10th August 2007, 07:00

So much for the Saturday ride & overnighter somewhere!! Done my back in at work yesterday so may turn up in car instead. Hope to see ya there.

Ouich - Hope its not too bad and you recover quickly from it Chris... :(

xknuts

10th August 2007, 12:40

Ouich - Hope its not too bad and you recover quickly from it Chris... :(

Stoop stoop, pain pain, Send More Drugs:angry:

Virago

10th August 2007, 17:22

Chris, looking at the weather forecast, I don't think you'll be the only one going by cage...

Our offer still stands for anyone wanting transport (although our cage could be more of a mobile snot bucket...). No takers???? :innocent:

Okay, I had a call from the Waihola Tavern today, asking that we make it 6.30 rather than 6.00 - apparently they have a bus tour in for 5.00 which should be out by 6.30. There's always the bar for the early arrivals - get the first round lined up, okay?

It sounds like the place will be jumpin' - they've got LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC!!! Yeeharrrr! RM could stay in his work clothes and be in costume... Mind you, we may need to keep a close eye on the goat...!

scumdog

10th August 2007, 21:47

I shall be there.

although we're going to have to find something else to do to/for Delph, he wasn't too fond of the traditional 21st tattoo idea.

Or "the blood initiation ceremony" (as per American Graffitti)

rideNroot

10th August 2007, 23:09

sorry to burst anyones bubble, but its going to be shitty weather on sunday evening :(

mbazza

11th August 2007, 21:33

Country music, what sorts that? Waihola's sorta in the country! Be wearing my boots. See you there! Cheers.:spudguita

Virago

11th August 2007, 22:07

Country music, what sorts that?...

They reckon they play all kinds of music - country and western. Reckon we should bone-up on our line-dancing skills - I can hear Achy Breaky Heart already...

The weather forecast is bloody awful for later tomorrow, so Mutley and I will definitely be caging. I'm well on the mend now, and Mutley definitely has her voice back, but she's still exploding snot in all directions today, so the cage would be the wisest option.

Who's thinking of riding?

phaedrus

11th August 2007, 22:57

normally i would, but my bike is in for it's 6K servicing/why-the-hell-did-i-lose-power-on-the-way-in-to-work checkup so i've semi arranged to be 'collected' and taken away.

scumdog

12th August 2007, 09:54

So everybody is still all go for this evening?

Seems like cage weather is looming though.

FREE2B

12th August 2007, 10:04

...theyre coming to take you away aha theyre coming to take you away...

scumdog

12th August 2007, 10:08

...theyre coming to take you away aha theyre coming to take you away...

Phaedrus is wayyy to young to remember THAT 'song'

(So unPC but I loved it)

Virago

12th August 2007, 11:09

Phaedrus is wayyy to young to remember THAT 'song'

(So unPC but I loved it)

I remember the good ol' days, when we would sing it when driving past Cherry Farm...

BUT...who sung it???

scumdog

12th August 2007, 11:26

I remember the good ol' days, when we would sing it when driving past Cherry Farm...

BUT...who sung it???

Jerry Samuels, circa 1966
a.k.a. 'Napoleon XIV'

Virago

12th August 2007, 11:42

Jerry Samuels, circa 1966
a.k.a. 'Napoleon XIV'

You must be good value at quiz nights, SD. :laugh:

FREE2B

12th August 2007, 14:15

well done SD we'll get these youngsters edumacated yet

mbazza

12th August 2007, 14:38

Edumacation, nah! That's my day job. Sunday, ride day. See you there.

Cheers :scooter:

xknuts

12th August 2007, 15:25

Seems like cage weather is looming though.

I have room for one?? PM me.

NighthawkNZ

12th August 2007, 15:32

I have room for one?? PM me.

We have room for a couple as well... PM me or Xaria

Virago

12th August 2007, 16:54

Okay, we're booked under the name SIM (never thought to mention Kiwibiker...).

See y'all there...

Daffyd

12th August 2007, 20:38

Bugger! Couldn't make it. Hope everybody enjoyed. Catch up with y'all next time. :mad:

NighthawkNZ

12th August 2007, 23:02

enjoyed, the meal, the company... great fun...

phaedrus

12th August 2007, 23:32

It was great catching up with you lot, we'll have to do it again.

scumdog

12th August 2007, 23:48

mbazza

12th August 2007, 23:55

Company was great with many laughs, happy birthday Jack. The venue ideal, meal was good, yes, very good to meet you all. We must do it again.
Half way home I got smacked by a southerly with SNOW showers at Stoney Creek, Brrrrrr!
See you all again. Cheers.:shit:

scumdog

13th August 2007, 07:57

Hmm, I noticed in the above 'grope' photo that good old traditional bikers black seems to be the predominant colour...

But what a magnificent looking bunch eh?

BTW: Snow on the Clinton hills today - wnter still lurks....

Virago

13th August 2007, 09:52

Yes, a lovely evening, all the better by being away from the C&W crowd...

The Waihola Tavern is a great venue, with lovely food and good friendly service.

Thanks to everyone who came to give Delphinus a nice "KB Family dinner" for his 21st. As Scumdog said, we're a rather eclectic bunch, but slot together well as a group.

Good photos Baz. Okay, group photo left to right:

mbazza, xknuts, Outbackal, Free2B, Mutley, Phaedrus (rear), Virago, Delphinus (rear), Scumdog (rear), CB, NighthawkNZ, and Xaria.

Ruralman was there for a while, shame he wasn't there for the photos.

Sorry you couldn't make it Daffyd - next time...

Mutley and I hope we didn't pass on our bugs - we will prepare for a torrent of abuse in the next week or two if we have...:dodge:

FREE2B

13th August 2007, 20:45

A really good evening :yes:. Nice to meet you mbazza the photos are awesome. Shame you coped some weather on the way home, was glad to be in the cage this time. Thanx for bein the driver Delphinus much appreciated. :Punk:HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Haha you are right SD we do seem to stick with the classic biker black.

mbazza

13th August 2007, 20:46

I beg to differ . . . . . I wore my C&W shirt!

scumdog

13th August 2007, 20:51

I beg to differ . . . . . I wore my C&W shirt!

There's always ONE that wants to stand-out, bloody poser!!:shutup:

Virago

13th August 2007, 20:55

I beg to differ . . . . . I wore my C&W shirt!

(Confusious say: Never trust man with dedicated C&W shirt...)

Mutley and I called in to the bar when we first arrived - and very quickly left. The bagpipe player seemed incredibly talented by comparison...:laugh:

FREE2B

13th August 2007, 20:55

too tru you did and very nice it is too. :yes: Weel done bein the only oneto make it on two wheels by the way.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Virago

13th August 2007, 20:59

....Well done bein the only oneto make it on two wheels by the way.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Sshhhhh... - Don't tell everyone - we'll never live it down...:shutup:

NighthawkNZ

13th August 2007, 21:02

too tru you did and very nice it is too. :yes: Weel done bein the only oneto make it on two wheels by the way.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

excuse me... I had the left two wheels and paula had the right two wheels... does that count :scratch:

Virago

13th August 2007, 21:08

excuse me... I had the left two wheels and paula had the right two wheels... does that count :scratch:

Interesting concept - if you had two people in the back seat, that would be one wheel each - you'd be claiming a world record wheelie I suppose?:shifty:

(Or would that be world record stoppie?)

mbazza

13th August 2007, 21:16

Gee ..... ta!

mbazza

13th August 2007, 21:20

There's always ONE that wants to stand-out, bloody poser!!:shutup:
As I recall . . . I wanted to take the picture! Cheers.

mbazza

13th August 2007, 21:22

too tru you did and very nice it is too. :yes: Weel done bein the only oneto make it on two wheels by the way.:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:
Thanks!!! Cheers.

NighthawkNZ

14th August 2007, 07:24

:innocent::innocent: not me...

NighthawkNZ

14th August 2007, 07:24

you'd be claiming a world record wheelie I suppose?:shifty:

ummmmmm.... yes :D

scumdog

14th August 2007, 08:29

:innocent::innocent: not me...

That explains why I was forwarded an account from the Waihola Tavern for :
"One old shirt, four lettuce leaves and an old baked-bean can"
I was wondering who had eaten that.

Virago

14th August 2007, 09:13

:innocent::innocent: not me...

Bwahahaha!

Okay, so where's the cucumber?:innocent:

NighthawkNZ

14th August 2007, 09:41

Bwahahaha!

Okay, so where's the cucumber?:innocent:

ummmm well you see its like this... I couldn't find an image of one :innocent:

Ruralman

14th August 2007, 11:57

Nice company, good food -shame the weather was crap (again!)

Good to see such a variety of ages and occupations blending and getting along so well.

Would that the rest of society could not do the same.

Well said that man - the KB groups seem to click very well together wherever they meet up and it does seem to transcend age, occupation etc.
Looks like you guys had a good night, sorry I couldn't join you for longer.

So who has got the next milestone birthday?????????? - sneaky ratting on other people is greatly encouraged at this point (when's your 40th NH?)

Mutley

14th August 2007, 14:28

Bwahahaha!

Okay, so where's the cucumber?:innocent:

The goat ate it:doh:

NighthawkNZ

14th August 2007, 16:42

The goat ate it:doh:

:lol: yeah blame the goat...

Xaria

14th August 2007, 16:47

(when's your 40th NH?)
He says it is November 2008, but we could do a practice run I suppose...

Mutley

14th August 2007, 17:09

Congrats Xaria on your first post:woohoo:
Practice run sounds great.

Delphinus

14th August 2007, 17:10

And Phaedrus seems to think he's due for another 21st he tells me.

scumdog

14th August 2007, 17:12

And Phaedrus seems to think he's due for another 21st he tells me.

He's 42??? :shit:who would of thunk it, doesn't even look anywhere near it!!:shutup:

mbazza

14th August 2007, 23:15

Well done Nighthawk. That goat looks like it may have had too much C&W or bagpipe music. They do make the pipes out of goat skin, don't they? Obviously the goat disposed of the cucumber.
:Punk:

phaedrus

14th August 2007, 23:40

He's 42??? :shit:who would of thunk it, doesn't even look anywhere near it!!:shutup:

hehe, nah i've just decided to stop aging. 21 was just a good year

Lil_Byte

15th August 2007, 09:01

Sounds like you guys and gals had a good time. I am sorry I was and still am stuck in Auckland.

I always seem to have an excuse not to be involved.

Will try harder next time :scooter:

Virago

15th August 2007, 16:56

hehe, nah i've just decided to stop aging. 21 was just a good year

Hmmm, I seem to remember we celebrated your birthday two years ago in fine style, with a ride to Lawrence, and a nice barbeque at Scumdog's. As I recall, it was another bloody awful day weatherwise, with an icy cold southerly blast. We seem to be fated...

Virago

17th August 2007, 20:08

Just to resurrect this birthday thread, the hot topic at the moment is the fifth birthday of KiwiBiker in October, with the plan of having simultaneous parties across NZ.

So far, there's celebrations being organised in the "three main centres", and we're of course invited to attend. It looks like SpankMe will be in Christchurch for the day.

Two options - we could make a group trip to Christchurch to join in, or we could do our thing here in the south.

My preference, we show 'em all how strong the KB spirit is in the south, and put on our own celebration to rival the rest.

Whaddayareckon?

Jantar

17th August 2007, 20:28

Alternatively, the otago riders could try and outnumber the Christchurch riders in Christchurch. :innocent:

scumdog

17th August 2007, 22:30

mbazza

19th August 2007, 17:50

I'm happy either way, will watch developments, bloody good idea NOT to ignore the date! Cheers.:2thumbsup

Delphinus

19th August 2007, 21:23

I'd like to go up via the west coast.
Saturday night stay somewhere maybe round Fox Glacier (backpackers etc?)
Sunday via Arthurs pass (or lewis pass if we are keen) into Chch

FREE2B

19th August 2007, 21:28

I think goin to Christchurch would be a good idea....always up for a trip up the West Coast awesome place for a ride :ride:

NighthawkNZ

19th August 2007, 21:30

i going with the flow... :doh:

Delphinus

19th August 2007, 21:43

10 char etc

NighthawkNZ

19th August 2007, 22:08

10 char etc

:D yeah really :)

Virago

19th August 2007, 22:09

i going with the flow... :doh:

Jeez, make a decision will ya...?:laugh:

Okay, it looks like the preference is for a trip to Ch-ch - sounds good to me.

The West Coast option sounds appealing, although I'm sure the gravel riders would prefer a more "devious" route than the main State Highways.