The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride 2007/08

[wilber]

Awesome ride last night. Best one I've had for a long time, apart from you pricks all pissing off while I was taking a leak :)

Anyway had a great ride back with the guy on the TL1000, sorry, don't know any names yet. I was right in the groove. Awesome. I'm still buzzing.

Where did we lose you ? if it was the summit we all took off just before that petrol tanker arrived at the summit,and yep good ride back over hill only problem was moth splatter all over my visor made it harder to see .
I've been doing TCWNR a while now and still dont everybodies names.

[henry]

Where did we lose you ?

The Tin Shed. I went for a leak and when I came out everyone had buggered off. Must have been something I said.

It might have been you I was tailing back over the hill.

[Str8 Jacket]

The Tin Shed. I went for a leak and when I came out everyone had buggered off. Must have been something I said.

You may have been who I was tailing back over the hill.

And to think that the real wankers ride on a Thurs nights......

[skelstar]

And to think that the real wankers ride on a Thurs nights......
Yeah but we're nice wankers.

[Weaver]

A bit more organised as well. Less complicated

[skelstar]

A bit more organised as well. Less complicated
Well someone was a bit more confused than the rest last night eh bro? ;)

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah but we're nice wankers.

Yeah, they really are. :yes:

[skelstar]

Yeah, they really are. :yes:

Group hug? ...since this is the Weds thread (not the Thurs thread)...

[Ocean1]

only problem was moth splatter all over my visor made it harder to see

Had to stop at the bottom of the hill on the way back to scrape the bastards off, big black fookers like oversized sandflys.


And to think that the real wankers ride on a Thurs nights......

We've been practicing. :cool:


Group hug?

But not that hard.

[Weaver]

Well someone was a bit more confused than the rest last night eh bro? ;)

Well shit, one small group of people left the carpark at 615, then an even smaller group, containing two black bikes, left not long after. People were saying the "red pub in Featherston". We get to Featherston and some people turn off to the "Royal" (I think thats what its called) some turn off for petrol and others start heading strat through Featherston. Then I saw a couple of wankers at the Royal and thought I'd join them for a bit.

All in all, I only lost about three hours of sleep over it

[skelstar]

All in all, I only lost about three hours of sleep over it
You poor thing... good conversation though eh?

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[Grub]

then an even smaller group, containing two black bikes

They were with us but waited at the top, not sure if they did an up-down-up before meeting us. They like riding ... ummmm ... enthusiasticly

[Weaver]

They like riding ... ummmm ... enthusiasticly

Nope, wankers. Both of them

[sels1]

I've been doing TCWNR a while now and still dont know everybodies names.

Likewise. In fact I have just about run out of memory cells so I struggle to recall those Ive met half a dozen times, let alone all these new people that turn up each week...

Gareth51 and I had a nice run from the top of the Tukas back to the Sandbar for the RAT meet. Damn sunstrike was a bit of an issue tho at that time of night.

[Ocean1]

Likewise. In fact I have just about run out of memory cells so I struggle to recall those Ive met half a dozen times, let alone all these new people that turn up each week...

Free up some memory dude, you don't need most of that shit from school.


Gareth51 and I had a nice run from the top of the Tukas back to the Sandbar for the RAT meet. Damn sunstrike was a bit of an issue tho at that time of night.

Did you catch up to the girl on the yellow Duc?

She went back from there too, it was misbehaving...

[Blue Velvet]

Had to stop at the bottom of the hill on the way back to scrape the bastards off, big black fookers like oversized sandflys.

Pfffft. And it was THIS big :p

[Ocean1]

Pfffft. And it was THIS big :p

Fookin' monsters I tell ya, good thing I wasn't half me weight and riding a shiny GSXR, they'd have had me away so they would.

[Blue Velvet]

Bro get your bike back from Pie Rower in one piece then?


good thing I wasn't half me weight and riding a shiny GSXR

It was a year ago :rolleyes:

[Ocean1]

Bro get your bike back from Pie Rower in one piece then?

Didn't take it, his ZZR was ready in time. Just.

Getting sick of missing all the fun, going to organise a wee 3 or 4 day solo tour before the end of summer.

[Blue Velvet]

Getting sick of missing all the fun, going to organise a wee 3 or 4 day solo tour before the end of summer.

Sure your pussy man arse can handle it?

[Ocean1]

Sure your pussy man arse can handle it?

Was hoping I could borrow your "buns of steel" CD...

[Blue Velvet]

Was hoping I could borrow your "buns of steel" CD...

Sure man, I'll drop it round. You can borrow the buns too if you want.

[skelstar]

Sure man, I'll drop it round. You can borrow the buns too if you want.

Good grief, this thread has now hit an all time low.

[Lissa]

Good grief, this thread has now hit an all time low.

Do some work Charlie Brown!!! :eek:

[James Deuce]

Auuuugh!!!

[Hitcher]

It was a dark and stormy night. A shot rang out. A maiden screamed. Meanwhile, in a country far far away, the King lived in luxury while the peasants starved.

[Cave Cleaner]

It was a dark and stormy night. A shot rang out. A maiden screamed. Meanwhile, in a country far far away, the King lived in luxury while the peasants starved.

:blink::blink: Im sorry!!!! Have I missed story time again????

[Rev DJ]

This Wednesday (27th) is looking good weatherwise! How does the diminishing daylight affect this event? Does the route get modified to make it shorter?? Cheers DJ

[Hitcher]

Does the route get modified to make it shorter??

HTFU! Bikes have headlights for the purposes of riding in the dark.

[DingoZ]

HTFU! Bikes have headlights for the purposes of riding in the dark.

Damm Skippy......:clap:

[mowgli]

How does the diminishing daylight affect this event? Does the route get modified to make it shorter??

No need. I'm pretty sure all the regular destinations will do saucers of milk ... :niceone:

Seriously tho if you're worried about riding back in the dark my wife would be stoked if I was home a bit early.

With daylight saving running a bit longer this year it will get a bit darker yet. Eventually TCWNR will stop for the winter and we'll meet on Sunday's instead.

[Wasp]

pah, we rode until about halfway into winter last year - it was dark at 5

the only reason to leave sooner (and you newbies will soon work this one out) is that i dont like sitting in the fucking cold waiting for half an hour for stragglers and late arrivers to turn up

admitedly this year will be different for me as it takes alot more time to get from town to the duck pond as compared with from lower hutt...

[Rev DJ]

:2thumbsup Hehe, I guess I did ask for that response :lol:

And, yes riding in the dark is a 'test' for newbies like me even though I have been driving for yonks... Looking forward to tomorrow - the weather should be great - not TOO COLD!! :lol: ... now where did I put the liner for my jacket...
Cheers DJ

[sels1]

it takes alot more time to get from town to the duck pond as compared with from lower hutt...

but not as much as coming from Kapiti eh?

[Wasp]

but not as much as coming from Kapiti eh?
no, that was definately a challenge - leaving early, racing over paekak, ugh.. for me who doesnt like boring distances that really sucked

[sels1]

no, that was definately a challenge - leaving early, racing over paekak, ugh.. for me who doesnt like boring distances that really sucked

Yeah right!
And I get to do it every week.

[sinned]

Ride is on? Who's going?

[Str8 Jacket]

Ride is on? Who's going?

You'll need to wait until someone starts a poll first mate.

[KoroJ]

Well I'm considering to venture out tonight and was thinking....whatever happened to the Pizza run that was supposed to occur as one of the 1st rides for the season?

Did it happen?
Is Elle still cooking?
Is Elle's pizza World Famous in Carterton yet?
If I were to sally forth, would I be met with "Pizza Resistance" (orright "Piece-de-resistance) or just another Mother Hubbards Cupboard?
Where is Elle's anyway?
and for that matter.....where is Elle?

Maybe a kindly 'Rapa Rider' could enlighten me and assist in the decision making process for whether, where and if I ride tonight.

[Ocean1]

whatever happened to the Pizza run that was supposed to occur as one of the 1st rides for the season?

The bastards waited until we wasn't looking dude, and then bolted over the hill to pig out on the quiet.

[KoroJ]

The bastards waited until we wasn't looking dude, and then bolted over the hill to pig out on the quiet.

Do you think we would upset anyone if we arranged to leave late and sneak over the hill to sample some gastronomic delights? That is assuming said pizzas are OK and there's no options like 'Kina Marinara' or '4 Seasons Rotten Corn'!!

[Ocean1]

Do you think we would upset anyone if we arranged to leave late and sneak over the hill to sample some gastronomic delights? That is assuming said pizzas are OK and there's no options like 'Kina Marinara' or '4 Seasons Rotten Corn'!!

Probably, best we leave well early eh? Late lunch perhaps? Early enough to let it settle before afternoon tea... then a brief fang before dinner. Got a menue/establishment in mind?

[sinned]

You'll need to wait until someone starts a poll first mate.
The country is run on the basis of polls, focus groups and any committee's output that supports the agenda - I am just looking for a straight answer to a simple question.


Do you think we would upset anyone if we arranged to leave late and sneak over the hill to sample some gastronomic delights? That is assuming said pizzas are OK and there's no options like 'Kina Marinara' or '4 Seasons Rotten Corn'!!

Of course you will upset someone. I am feeling like creating some upset so I might join you. But then again I might do my own thing.

[Ocean1]

The country is run on the basis of polls, focus groups and any committee's output that supports the agenda - I am just looking for a straight answer to a simple question.

We have a focus group? :gob:


I am feeling like creating some upset so I might join you. But then again I might do my own thing.

You're a bad dude. :bleh:

[DingoZ]

We have a focus group? :gob:

Yup it focus's on mayhem and chaos.....:)

You're a bad dude. :bleh:

How bad is he.....?

[Kinje]

Well I'm considering to venture out tonight and was thinking....whatever happened to the Pizza run that was supposed to occur as one of the 1st rides for the season?

Did it happen?
Is Elle still cooking?
Is Elle's pizza World Famous in Carterton yet?
If I were to sally forth, would I be met with "Pizza Resistance" (orright "Piece-de-resistance) or just another Mother Hubbards Cupboard?
Where is Elle's anyway?
and for that matter.....where is Elle?

Maybe a kindly 'Rapa Rider' could enlighten me and assist in the decision making process for whether, where and if I ride tonight.

Elles busy making Pizza (:laugh:) Jacobees is open and located in the main street of Carterton and have been creating gastronomic delights for a wee while now. Don't know if Elle will be working, I think Jens does all the hard yards. Not too sure if there is going to be many of the Rapa Riders out tonight (I'll be there but not sure if I count any more, Elle and Ronin could be anywhere, and I don't expect Mel to be going far from Skel*)

[KoroJ]

Probably, best we leave well early eh? Late lunch perhaps? Early enough to let it settle before afternoon tea... then a brief fang before dinner. Got a menue/establishment in mind?

I was thinking of pizza but haven't seen a response/info from any 'Rapa Rumblers yet.


.....Of course you will upset someone. I am feeling like creating some upset so I might join you. But then again I might do my own thing.

3 of us.....that would just about make it a group ride.

[Ocean1]

Yup it focus's on mayhem and chaos.....

There's a ... certain local institution that has a "planning and funding" department, invariably refered to as "plundering and floundering".


How bad is he.....?

Oh just fookin' grumpy, same as all us old bastards when we ain't been fed.


3 of us.....that would just about make it a group ride.

Suppose so. Do we need an acromym?

[Wasp]

i be leaving now,

see yall soon

(if traffic out to the hutt is shit i'll go home and change then go over haywards)

[DingoZ]

Traffic starting to build heading out from the city along sh2

Just came from city....... Haywards might be a goer for you

[sinned]

A good turnout with 19 bikes. No pizza though.

[dave_a]

nice pics any more?

[KoroJ]

Yeah, good blat coming back.

What happened to you on the way back Dennis? I thought the lights behind me was you...until he passed and you weren't in sight so I had to hitch a ride with a Sprotty!

[Freakshow]

Great ride out but it has been to long since my last trip so appologies to those who were following my crap ride home... Beaut night!!!

[sels1]

Couldnt make it due to having to go to Palmy to pick up my new 2 wheeled toy :wari:

[KoroJ]

Couldnt make it due to having to go to Palmy to pick up my new 2 wheeled toy :wari:

have you brought a 21 speed for next time the demerits stack up a bit???

[Ocean1]

Couldnt make it due to having to go to Palmy to pick up my new 2 wheeled toy :wari:


have you brought a 21 speed for next time the demerits stack up a bit???

Yeah, spill dude, the whole inscrutable thing ain’t working.

[sels1]

Yeah, spill dude, the whole inscrutable thing ain’t working.

Ha. nothing that exciting. I picked up an old street legal KLR250 for exploring places that are to rugged to take the Tiger. In particular I am sizing up the Capital Coast Adventure ride in April

[Ocean1]

Ha. nothing that exciting. I picked up an old street legal KLR250 for exploring places that are to rugged to take the Tiger. In particular I am sizing up the Capital Coast Adventure ride in April

Nice, was thinking about a small dirt doer-upper myself. Won't be on the next CCA though, unless I can find some serious knobs for the Buell...

[merv]

Ha. nothing that exciting. I picked up an old street legal KLR250 for exploring places that are to rugged to take the Tiger. In particular I am sizing up the Capital Coast Adventure ride in April

Good on ya mate!!:2thumbsup

[sinned]

I can't decide which weather forecast to watch - they all predict a bit of rain. More likelyhood of rain out East than West so the safe option could be a short ride and visit to the Sandbar?

[Nasty]

I am preparing for the Herceptin Ride tonight so will be unable to attend ... have a great ride guys!

[Fatjim]

Yes, it looks like the TNTNR has been sanctioned this week as the official ride not to get wet on.

[Fatjim]

Ha. nothing that exciting. I picked up an old street legal KLR250 for exploring places that are to rugged to take the Tiger. In particular I am sizing up the Capital Coast Adventure ride in April

So non SH roads are a goer now?

[sels1]

So non SH roads are a goer now?

Always have been. Its the bits between the roads I'll be checking out now.

I was going to bring it along tonight but the lumpy tyres arrived this morning so it has gone in to the shop to be reshod. Therefore I will be there on Tigger


I can't decide which weather forecast to watch - they all predict a bit of rain. More likelyhood of rain out East than West so the safe option could be a short ride and visit to the Sandbar?

West could be good-Its fine in Kapiti

[nivram]

Excuse my ignorance but where is the sandbar?

[Nasty]

Excuse my ignorance but where is the sandbar?

paremata area ... its just north of porirua.

[Bigbadflyer]

Sorry new to all this. I don't know if I can make it this week but where and when do you all meet. I gather its a nice calm ride rather than a full on blast. Getting back into biking after 15 years so the slower the better.

Cheye

[sinned]

Sorry new to all this. I don't know if I can make it this week but where and when do you all meet. I gather its a nice calm ride rather than a full on blast. Getting back into biking after 15 years so the slower the better.

Cheye


Avalon for the meeting point 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Here is a map
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=fairway+drive+wellington&sll=-41.193607,174.930239&sspn=0.020991,0.030813&ie=UTF8&ll=-41.195028,174.932599&spn=0.02099,0.030813&z=15&iwloc=addr

[Wasp]

sandbar sounds good,

can someone txt me if you guys go there? im at work and bike is at home but might leave soon so i can bus home and jump on the bike and ride out to avalon in time

[sels1]

sorry wasp didnt read your message til too late
We had a nice blat over the piekak Hill and then on to the Waterfront bar at Raumati

[Hitcher]

I had *one of those days*. But I now have a Givi V46 Monokey installed, so the evening wasn't completely wasted.

[InsaneSpeedDemon89]

Great ride over the piekak, The gsx struggled to keep up with the big boys but was a good night in all.
1 less rabbit on the piekak after he wrapped himself around my front Pirelli.
hopefully the weather is decent next week.:headbang:

[chazza404]

heh ah well its own fault, forgot to say i hit a chunky rock coming back up the paekak hill when had my tinted visor down that that wasnt fun :(

you find anything left of the rabbit on ur bike

[sinned]

Guess what? Today is Wednesday. Weather is okay with Southerly wind :calm: so that means no strong northerly to content with. :clap:

[RantyDave]

Guess what? Today is Wednesday.
I'm keen, for a change. It's not planning on raining, either :)

Dave

[Wasp]

Wednesday already? wow... (and i missed last weeks)

i'll be there :) work is slow so i can leave early and miss the traffic (horay)

provided Havelock get their internet back that is, theyve been offline for about 10 minutes now....

[James Deuce]

10 minutes eh? Oooo that seafood restaurant will be screwed!

[Rev DJ]

Its Tuesday - er no, its WEDNESDAY... and only a couple of weeks to go before daylight savings kicks in (6 April) ... who's heading out for a blat this evening?

Cheers DJ

[sels1]

Yep, better make the most of the last few weeks of Daylight Saving

[Lissa]

Its going to be 29 degrees over here today, blue sky as far as I can see... friggin awesome, would have been perfect day for me to ride if I could. Have fun!

[DingoZ]

Pizza,,,,Pizza,,,Pizzza.........

The chant went up, and the crowd started salivating......:devil2:

[Grub]

I can't be there but it sure looks attractive since the Welly Wx seems to have turned to poos. There's grey fluffy blankets in the sky

[Rev DJ]

... and it's drizzling!! Where has the Welly sunshine gone? DJ

[Lissa]

... and it's drizzling!! Where has the Welly sunshine gone? DJ

Man you live on the wrong side of the hill! We getting sunburnt sitting on the deck at work. :sunny: (I love my job)

[Kinje]

Man you live on the wrong side of the hill! We getting sunburnt sitting on the deck at work. :sunny: (I love my job)

Frigga rigga mummble grrr

Traded in field job in :sunny: rapa for office job in welly

[sels1]

We better come over and check it out...

[mowgli]

A plan to head out regardless of weather.

[Rev DJ]

Yuk Welly breeze - should be interesting if we head over the takas!

[sinned]

Sandbar will suit me - how we get there doesn't matter too much

[Ocean1]

Pizza,,,,Pizza,,,Pizzza.........

:drool::D<....>

[Cave Cleaner]

Just got back yesterday from the round trip from Kapiti Coast up to Napier, over the hill to Taupo. Stayed the night, then back down thru the Desert Road, Bulls and home. About 700k in all, AWESOME weather too.
But was that all!!!! NO. Met up with BuckBuck for a ride around the coast in Wellington and finished off some fish and chips at the :Jetty:\"in Petone.. Great two days..:sunny:

[Lissa]

Going to be awesome weather tomorrow :sunny: Me and elle and maybe some others will be at the tin hut tomorrow night for a few drinkies if you guys come over this way.

[Bullitt]

Dont like my chances of being there tomorrow after my bike's antics on Sunday of the rear shock disassembling itself and leaving me stranded in Masterton.:mellow:

[Radar]

Going to be awesome weather tomorrow :sunny: Me and elle and maybe some others will be at the tin hut tomorrow night for a few drinkies if you guys come over this way.

So far, 3 of us will be joining Mel and Elle.
Would be nice to see some of you Wellingtonians at the Tin Hut.
:yes: The Rimatuks await you :ride: so come on over.

Bullit - your bike still over here? Bad luck.

[Bullitt]

Nah it came back with me on a trailer

[DingoZ]

Dont like my chances of being there tomorrow after my bike's antics on Sunday of the rear shock disassembling itself and leaving me stranded in Masterton.:mellow:

Not the same one you had reworked not long ago Bullitt...??....Any warranty on it..?

[DingoZ]

Certainly shaping up to be a great day weather wise.....

Must make the most of the daylight hours, and the good weather...:)

[Rev DJ]

Yep, looking great for a blat over the hill... who else is heading out? Cheers DJ

[prvoke]

what hill and time?
id be keen to meet up with some people even if i have to ride over paekok to then go up the rimatukas haha
forgive my spelling

[Trudes]

Just got back from my morning fix on the Takas, wicked, road's in good nick even after Easter, but avoid the Haywards and Pahatanui inlet if you can, roadworks, delays blah blah blah.

[Rev DJ]

Usual arrangements for a Wednesday eve - meet at the Duckpond, Avalon Park in the Hutt 6:15-6:30pm. Probably looking at a group ride over the takas this eve Cheers DJ

[nivram]

Has a decision been made on where were heading tonight? Either way count me in.

[Nasty]

Has a decision been made on where were heading tonight? Either way count me in.

No decisions are made until you get to the duckpond.

[sels1]

what hill and time?
id be keen to meet up with some people even if i have to ride over paekok to then go up the rimatukas

A few of us do that most weeks. Leave between 5 and 5.30. We could arrange a meet up at Mobil if you like


Has a decision been made on where were heading tonight? Either way count me in.

We always make up our minds at the Duckpond. Having said that, the Tin Hut is beckoning tonite...

[Lissa]

Pooey Pizza-elle wont be joining me tonight, but Radar and his chums are. :niceone: Will be leaving earlish so I might even TRY going up the hill to stop at the top to meet you guys IF you choose to go this way. :)

[sels1]

Pooey Pizza-elle wont be joining me tonight, but Radar and his chums are. :niceone: Will be leaving earlish so I might even TRY going up the hill to stop at the top to meet you guys IF you choose to go this way. :)

Want a txt when we leave the duckpond Mel?

[Lissa]

Want a txt when we leave the duckpond Mel?

Yes please!!

[prvoke]

A few of us do that most weeks. Leave between 5 and 5.30. We could arrange a meet up at Mobil if you like
We always make up our minds at the Duckpond. Having said that, the Tin Hut is beckoning tonite...

That'd be cool, i should be able to make it there just before 5.30 if thats ok?
old mobile or the one thats still open?
im only a lil CBR250 so dont leave me too far behind haha

[quallman1234]

That'd be cool, i should be able to make it there just before 5.30 if thats ok?
old mobile or the one thats still open?
im only a lil CBR250 so dont leave me too far behind haha

Your be fine mate.

I might make a guest appearance tonight :P.

[Ocean1]

what hill and time?



Usual arrangements for a Wednesday eve -


Has a decision been made on where were heading tonight?


No decisions are made until you get to the duckpond.


We always make up our minds at the Duckpond.

Quick wee plug for the time honoured TCWNR organisational protocol here eh?

A bunch of dudes hang around talking shite for half an hour before one of ‘em checks his watch and notices it’s 6:35. A brief exchange of glances establishes the fact that no new leadless fearler has arisen while nobody was looking, and there’s half a dozen simultaneous mutterings denying all executive responsibility. This is, after all a "Cruisy" ride, and such things aught not to be taken lightly, even to the point of occasionally forgetting to breath.

Eventually one of the older and crustier dudes concedes that it wouldn’t actually kill him, (well not actually dead, as such) if a certain destination or route were to be attempted. More mutterings about dodgy roadworks, sunstrike, blardy traffic hurdles and “fookin’ long way home” ensue, along with vague meanderings concerning dinner, the desired components it might ideally contain and appropriate venues for the consumption thereof.

One of the group, (usually a newby, for reasons which will transpire), assuming, (about now) that a decision has not only been reached but that cunningly detailed project management procedures have been instituted and an actual PLAN has been pressed up, troubleshot, corrected, published, appealed, taken to arbitration, completely rewritten and cast in granite, starts his bike. (Yes it does make sense damit).

This throws the complete assembly into panic, jackets are zipped, helmets are fastened, unfastened, swapped for correct ones, gloves retrieved from the pond and wrung out, keys are eventually found maliciously lurking still in ignitions... and eventually a line of idling bikes transpires in the carpark. At this point some shuffling of order in the line occurs, as various participants relieve themselves of any responsibility for absolutely anything to do with the ride whatsoever.

Departure. Typically this happens within several minutes of each other, a fact that has nonetheless not always prevented several riders turning in different directions at each successive opportunity. Eventually a semi-coherent flotilla arrives on the motorway, (sometimes representing a completely different set of riders) all heading in roughly the same direction. At this point the rider on point is the one least able to avoid taking responsibility for the destination, just like real politics really.

Inevitably, the single salient piece of organisational data common to most participants is the “first waypoint”. This is a necessary part of any TCWNR in that it allows the whole process to begin again, with the bonus complication of the likelihood that some erstwhile companion is, in fact, missing. In spite of this the process here is somewhat more refined, with the nescessary utter failure of clear directions to emerge taking a mere 15min.

I urge all TCWNR participants to avoid re-engineering this organisational paradox by attempting to introduce the more usual or conventional methods for managing such events. The traditional anarcic ways are best, the existing non-structure works, delicate sensibilities remain un-trampled, uncertainties are certified, ennui eliminated, rampant actual racing reduced to a sensible minimum, rides are rid, food is et and all other necessities successfully provided for.

Your’s, some old phart.



Pizza tonight is there?

[Trudes]

And yet somehow it always works!!!:lol:

[sinned]

And yet somehow it always works!!!:lol:

The time honoured TCWNR organisational protocol works for me. See those who turn up tonight - the rest are missing something, just not sure what? :wari:

[James Deuce]

If you can't cope with the chaos theory as applied to motorcycle rides, then there is always:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-26&e=1575&c=1

However, it's the 26th, so if you aren't wearing Argyle socks and blue undies and are unable to prove you have had them on all day, you won't be allowed to join in.

[Wasp]

haha Ocean that was most funny - specially the gloves in the pond part

I will be there - just a sec whilst i call the boss and retrieve my offer of working late...

$5 bet on takas/tin hutt

[sels1]

Quick wee plug for the time honoured TCWNR organisational protocol here eh?

lol you going into politics mate?


That'd be cool, i should be able to make it there just before 5.30 if thats ok?
old mobile or the one thats still open?

Mobil by the lights (yeah the one thats still open) see you there


If you can't cope with the chaos theory as applied to motorcycle rides...

Bout time you turned up Jim, there isnt many Sunny Wednesdays left

[Kinje]

Brilliant Ocean

Was wondering how the organisation went and that clarified it brilliantly. Might just make it out there tonight. Pretty keen for a wee scoot over the hill.

[Wasp]

Bout time you turned up Jim, there isnt many Sunny Wednesdays left
'e was there last week and caused everyone to forgot how to count! :spanking:

Permission from the boss (yes the boss - no other controlling force in my life still, which has a plus side :)) granted to skip the extra work tonight

I will be there - leaving town very soon .....as .....in. ....now! (Race ya to the basement garage!)

[Nasty]

Trust me ... that road is kinda shit tonight .... stones smashing all over my wee car :(

[Bullitt]

Not the same one you had reworked not long ago Bullitt...??....Any warranty on it..?

Yes it would be the same one. Dont know at this stage but its in getting fixed now. Would have done it myself but Im hoping theres a warranty on it lol

[DingoZ]

Takas in fine form tonight. Just been over to Martinborough and back. Only a long line of cars building before the roadworks upper hutt on Sh2. Other than that pretty nice over the hill tonight

[Radar]

Good ride this evening. Weather perfect.

About 25 bikes, most from Avalon, meeting at the Tin Hut.

Mechanics did a good job on Lissa's bike. :clap:

Here are some pics:

[sinned]

Nice ride. Only one more to go before daylight saving time finishes.

Some pics.

[sels1]

Yep good turnout, nice night. Good to see the Rapa crew.
And welcome to the new riders that came along tonight

[Dadpole]

With a bit of luck and time management (Tui) I will join you next week. That's if you don't mind a collection of dodgy old parts and fluid leaks following you around. (The bike is just as bad too).

[henry]

Only one more to go before daylight saving time finishes.

One more eh. Wonder if I can run the bike in by next Wednesday?

[chazza404]

Dont like my chances of being there tomorrow after my bike's antics on Sunday of the rear shock disassembling itself and leaving me stranded in Masterton.:mellow:

Sucks couldnt be fixed before tonights ride, i guess you got picked up after i left then heh :sweatdrop

Further to this have a picture

[Rev DJ]

Great ride last night - good to catch up with a couple of the rapa riders too. (Thanks to Sel (and whoever else it was) for being TEC's.) One to go before daylight saving. It would be cool if we could get a big turnout for next Wednesday - the noise of the bikes cruising through U Hutt was awesome. Cheers DJ

[Lissa]

Thanks for a great night guys. Thanks for fixing my chain Mark :niceone: Thanks for the bandit lessons, revved the crap out of my bike on the way home Doug... I need better ear plugs :mellow:

[Lissa]

Pizza tonight is there?

You know we have been going on about this for about a year now, (well it feels like a year) Oneday, yes oneday we shall have some Pizza, even if I have to get elle to deliver it herself to Feathers in her lovely but rather unco Topbox.

[Terminated]

Lissa was great to catch up with you at the Tin Hut and spending a few minutes before the main group arrived....for some strange reason I just made the connection between: Pizza, The Tin Hut, and Faulty Towers, with Elle delivering the pizza, Manuel [Kiwibiker to be identified] taking the drinks orders, and Bassell Faulty [I'd volunteer but some say I am too organised;):clap:] and of course Bassell's wife and the Major. Perhaps we may just have a theme for a ride one TCWNR next spring.

Best regards to you Sean, and see you in the spring time.


I'd like to thank all those that joined in these last six Wednesday Night Smaller Group Rides and to thank all those that ride in the main group that I meet at the Duckpond and have a chat before we set off on our respective rides.

To those that expressed their genuine concerns about why I elected to ride earlier on a Wednesday evening a sincere thank you and for taking the time to listen. Anxiety can be a dreadful condition, and whereas people can look at life's challenges in many different ways, for some it is very difficult. Learning to ride and to have accomplished so much in 22 months I am pleased with my riding ability and honoured to have met some real good down to earth people - and that is all of you.

My Best Regards.
Thank You and Until Next Spring:

Heads Up and Enjoy
BuckBuckNo1

[Ocean1]

You know we have been going on about this for about a year now, (well it feels like a year) Oneday, yes oneday we shall have some Pizza, even if I have to get elle to deliver it herself to Feathers in her lovely but rather unco Topbox.

Bloody conspiracy I tells ya. <_< Man can't even get a decent Pizza.

Wastin' away to a shadow here...


for some strange reason I just made the connection between: Pizza, The Tin Hut, and Faulty Towers, with Elle delivering the pizza, Manuel [Kiwibiker to be identified] taking the drinks orders, and Bassell Faulty [I'd volunteer but some say I am too organised;):clap:] and of course Bassell's wife and the Major. Perhaps we may just have a theme for a ride one TCWNR next spring.

Or a Waldorf salad...

[sels1]

Or a Waldorf salad...

"And DONT talk about the war....."

You must have had a fairly brisk run back last night Mark?

[Grub]

Don't forget we need O'Reilly to build a helmet shelf and bike stands - probably across the doorway i would think.

[Ocean1]

"And DONT talk about the war....."

You must have had a fairly brisk run back last night Mark?

Truth be told I was moderately gobsmacked to see you lot in Upper Hutt, I'd taken fookin' ages to polish off me burger & chups and the barmaid chatted for some time after that.

I did get a good tow via a local Falcon ute, passing the pub at a good 160 just as I left, at least as far as Feathers'. Thought I was fairly restrained on the hill too, 'cause while the Buell's lights might be legal they probably shouldn't be.

I sota figured you'd stopped off somewhere for gas or sommat...

[russellwhitlock]

Since it’s the last ride before daylight savings ends, I would suggest we go on a ride that’s not too long, with the final destination being the carpark at the Taita Bowling Club. There’s enough off street parking available there for about 200 motorbikes, and from there it is a 15 second walk to my place, where I would be happy to put on a barbeque. I would supply all the sausages and bread, and if people want any other meat or salads, then they can bring it themselves.

If this is a goer, then I would need to know by Wednesday lunchtime however, so I can make sure I’ve got enough sausages, bread, and charcoal.

If you are attending please go to calendar and click on attendance. Here is the calendar link: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1604&day=2008-4-2

[prvoke]

Truth be told I was moderately gobsmacked to see you lot in Upper Hutt

that'd be may fault haha. My headlights are terrible and having never riden that rode before i was fairly conservative so i held up the pace.

Was good fun though, should have come along earlier thanks Sels and co. for not leaving me behind :)

[Radar]

Since it’s the last ride before daylight savings ends, I would suggest we go on a ride that’s not too long, with the final destination being the carpark at the Taita Bowling Club. There’s enough off street parking available there for about 200 motorbikes, and from there it is a 15 second walk to my place, where I would be happy to put on a barbeque. I would supply all the sausages and bread, and if people want any other meat or salads, then they can bring it themselves.

If this is a goer, then I would need to know by Wednesday lunchtime however, so I can make sure I’ve got enough sausages, bread, and charcoal.

If you are attending please go to calendar and click on attendance. Here is the calendar link: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1604&day=2008-4-2

The two of us cannot eat all the sausages ourselves so sign up and make this a decent turnout!

[Cave Cleaner]

I hope to be there. All depends If I get home from work in time, as it takes me around 40 minutes to get over to the pond .:blink:

[sinned]

How about posting a google map so those of us inclined to get lost can see where this carpark is?

[Radar]

How about posting a google map so those of us inclined to get lost can see where this carpark is?

There is a link on the first page of this thread, but it shows a map in the USA or somewhere.

I will attach a map, although I have not been there so is the duckpond the "Lake" on the map?

And does the exit on the Hutt Highway say "Avalon"?

Meet at 6.30 pm, or earlier?

From the first page:

Yes folks it's on again this Wednesday - Weather permitting.
Departing 6:30 at the southern end of Avalon park by the duck/elephant pond.
(Turn off the Hutt motorway and onto the Kennedy Good bridge, the carpark is 100metres past the end of the bridge, on your left hand side)

[russellwhitlock]

http://www.wises.co.nz/rb/3mmyd,7wp3l/1yfss,5x34x/k/taita+bowling+club/

The bowling club is marked with a big red A, and comes off Reynolds Street. The easiest way to get there is to turn left as you leave the duckpond carpark, then take the next left BEFORE you rech the roundabout, onto Taita Drive.

If you follow Taita drive along, it naturally turns into Reynolds Street, and the bowling club is well signposted, on the right on Reynolds Street. Once you enter the bowling club carpark, ride down to the far end of the carpark. My place has gates from the carpark into the back of my section, and I will be leaving these gates open, so we can easily keep an eye on our bikes.

If you get lost, my cellphone number is 021 026 93224.

[russellwhitlock]

..... to all of those who have expressed an interest in trying out my racing simulator (as pictured in the link of my signature), this would be a good chance for you to do so.

[Radar]

http://www.wises.co.nz/rb/3mmyd,7wp3l/1yfss,5x34x/k/taita+bowling+club/

The bowling club is marked with a big red A, and comes off Reynolds Street. The easiest way to get there is to turn left as you leave the duckpond carpark, then take the next left BEFORE you rech the roundabout, onto Taita Drive.

If you follow Taita drive along, it naturally turns into Reynolds Street, and the bowling club is well signposted, on the right on Reynolds Street. Once you enter the bowling club carpark, ride down to the far end of the carpark. My place has gates from the carpark into the back of my section, and I will be leaving these gates open, so we can easily keep an eye on our bikes.

If you get lost, my cellphone number is 021 026 93224.

Thats at the end of the group ride, right?
I was just going to follow the others to your place! :rolleyes:



..... to all of those who have expressed an interest in trying out my racing simulator (as pictured in the link of my signature), this would be a good chance for you to do so.

BTW, your link shows no pics.

This link works:
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/russellwhitlock/PS2%20Setup/

[Lissa]

Sorry cant make it tomorrow, wish I could. Have fun, have some pizza for me too if you manage it. :)

[F5 Dave]

Heck I might even make it, but have a bunch of work stuff to do so we'll see.

[325rocket]

shit last official ride of the year ... ill be there.

good on ya for the bbq

[Radar]

Can someone answer these Q's for me please:

Does the exit on the Hutt Highway say "Avalon"?

Do we meet at the carpark that is on the left side just after the bridge?
(see my map, attached on above post)

Meet at 6.30 pm, or earlier?

[Gareth51]

All Going well I'll be there thanks Russell

[Ocean1]

Can someone answer these Q's for me please:

Does the exit on the Hutt Highway say "Avalon"?

Do we meet at the carpark that is on the left side just after the bridge?
(see my map, attached on above post)

Meet at 6.30 pm, or earlier?

I believe it does, either way do this: Traveling south on the western Hutt motorway you pass under a pedestrian bridge. Turn left at the second opportunity after that, (immediately before a set of lights).

Yes.

Oh, and be there shortly after 18:00 eh?

[sels1]

All Going well I'll be there thanks Russell

Likewise.
And looks like the weather should be ok, albeit a little cooler

[Rev DJ]

I'll be there - and thanks Russell for offering to set up the BBQ - looking forward to it. See you at the duckpond... Cheers DJ

[Ocean1]

And looks like the weather should be ok, albeit a little cooler

Ah, a piece of professional advice, nice.

So glad someone's willing to take responsibility for such things. :niceone:

[Number One]

But can I come anyway?

I've not joined you in the past due to the length of your rides and how late you stay out as I avoid night riding - especially on roads like the Rimutakas.

Will you guys be back over this side of the hill before it get's dark?

ANd um will there be any ladies there or will it just be ALL boys? (sorry I mean MEN)

[F5 Dave]

Not many seem to be hitting the calendar & it doesn't seem to allow more so. . .

Either way I'll likely turn up. No1 if you do I have a small package belonging to your man to pass on [cue the usual crude innuendos].

No really it's a tiny bag of brass widgets but I can drop it off to him tomorrow if falls through.

[Number One]

Not many seem to be hitting the calendar & it doesn't seem to allow more so. . .

Either way I'll likely turn up. No1 if you do I have a small package belonging to your man

But my man only has a BIG package!

Ok - what will I get for my efforts? hahahahaaa

Oh and did I mention I have more bucket points than you :innocent: :first: :shutup:

cheeky biarch huh?!

So any ladies going or will it just be the boys and again - will you back on this side of the rimas before dark....change the record.....

[Hitcher]

I'm on public meeting duty tonight. My sausage is therefore available for the dining pleasure of the highest bidder.

[Number One]

cough splutter V all over screen - come again? ;)

[Nasty]

Sorry Number One, I have a date with a steak on a Wednesday ... so won't be there .. but hope you enjoy!

[Number One]

Oh well just me and the MEN and F5Daves little package :shutup:

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh well just me and the MEN and F5Daves little package :shutup:

But, but he's givng it to Sully..... does that mean that Sully's is smaller?! :chase:

[Number One]

Correction my dear he is giving it to ME to give to SULLY

[Str8 Jacket]

Correction my dear he is giving it to ME to give to SULLY

You know what this call's for, dont you?!


GIGGIDY GIGGIDY!!!! :wari:

[Ocean1]

But can I come anyway?

Depends. You're not fast are you? 'Cause we don't do fast, wot, wiv bein' all Cruisy an' all... nawt to do with bein' shown up by fast wimin y'unnerstand. :no:


Will you guys be back over this side of the hill before it get's dark?

Quite likely, I believe dinner is THIS side tonight, so wherever we get to we'll not have to wait for SOME people to finish their hamburger. <_<


ANd um will there be any ladies there or will it just be ALL boys? (sorry I mean MEN)

No ladies. No elves, goblins or humunculi either. Sels might be persuaded to wear his cordura tutu, will that do?

[Number One]

Depends. You're not fast are you? ?

mwahahahaaa...sadly no - and definitely NOT fast on the Road




Quite likely, I believe dinner is THIS side tonight

Good o - So I won't have to strap my seeing eye dog onto the back for the ride home then!




No ladies. No elves, goblins or humunculi either. Sels might be persuaded to wear his cordura tutu, will that do?

Damn I'm a big fan of elves! Sels in a tutu - sounds great - I've seen those legs...they look as though they go alllll the way up:whistle:

Oh and I actually only meant to talk shite on the TRTNR thread! Seems I'm awesome at multitasking - I can talk shite on many levels and in many forums at the same time! (It's a gift!)

[Weaver]

mwahahahaaa...sadly no - and definitely NOT fast on the Road


I'll be along on my CB which is the complete opposite of fast. So I don't mind hanging at the back with you if you want

[Hitcher]

come again?
Always a pleasure, never a chore.

[russellwhitlock]

Yes Number1, you are most welcome.

And no, you won't be the only woman there.

[sels1]

Sels in a tutu - sounds great - I've seen those legs..

:Oi: I dont think I like the way this conversation is going....

Prefer a leotard to a tutu anyway

[Str8 Jacket]

:Oi: I dont think I like the way this conversation is going....

Prefer a leotard to a tutu anyway

Yes, leotards are much more revealing and you being the exhibitionist that you are and all that...... :whistle:

[Number One]

:Oi: I dont think I like the way this conversation is going....

Prefer a leotard to a tutu anyway

HA!

Now I have to say I don't like the way this conversation is going - Gee Sels Leotards are way scarier than tutus! :jerry:

[sels1]

Prvoke and I are meeting Gareth51 at his work (Chatswood Kitchens, Te Roto Drive) at 5:15 - any other Kapiti riders are welcome to join us (tutus not required)

[Str8 Jacket]

pot....kettle.....black....lol

RACIST!!!!!!!!!

[russellwhitlock]

I used to own a CB200 twin of exactly the same vintage as yours, in a lovely shade of lime green. I might be tempted to swap bikes with you for the evening, if you're interested. But I want my Savage back at the end of the evening, though.

[Weaver]

I used to own a CB200 twin of exactly the same vintage as yours, in a lovely shade of lime green. I might be tempted to swap bikes with you for the evening, if you're interested. But I want my Savage back at the end of the evening, though.

What are you trying to say? :Pokey:
My ones got the green tank, with the black tank protector.
Doesn't run that smooth though.

[Wasp]

im in, leaving now

[DingoZ]

Enjoy. Would be there, but bike not serviced in time for me to pick it up.

Catch you all around the traps

[Number One]

Nice to meet yall and see those of you again that I've met before.

Special thanks for allowing me the use of your facilities lord and lady of the house :sunny:

Bloody cold ride home but I had another nice bike that sounds good to tag along behind so it was all lovely Vtwins singing through 2 bros the whole way :woohoo:

Don't watch too much tv after work over winter now will ya?!

[Weaver]

I concur, it was nice ride. Had a good laugh on the CB

[wayne708]

[QUOTE=Number One;1502352]Nice to meet yall and see those of you again that I've met before.


Bloody cold ride home but I had another nice bike that sounds good to tag along behind so it was all lovely Vtwins singing through 2 bros the whole way :woohoo:

Your welcome for the company Number One, I left the other 2 bros at the party, they can sing their own way back to Kapiti.

[Terminated]

Thank you Russell for the evening, when I arrived in my car at the carpark and saw all those bikes with the police car at the end of the line I didn't know what to think - well several thoughts crossed my mind.

Anyways though the bbq was a bit of a struggle to get started thanks to you and Deidre for flashing up the microwave.

Gareth and Selwyn, thank you for showing me the Bonnieville, me thinks you may have planted another seed and food for thought next spring if the Hornet doesn't go earlier.

Quite a few names and faces I recognised and was good to catch up.

See you all: up, at, and over the otherside of the Rimutaka Hill on the weekends through winter.

And yes a bowl of porridge at Toppys on a Sunday morning, I've been known to enjoy:)

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Dodger]

Popped by the car park for a few minutes, but didn't go on the ride :(

[sinned]

It was a nice way to finish the season. Will we see Guy on a Bonni in spring?

Nice new Aprilia.

[Number One]

I concur, it was nice ride. Had a good laugh on the CB

Hee hee I had a good laugh listening to you on that CB :lol: What a scream it's got:rolleyes:

[sels1]

[QUOTE=Number One;1502352] I left the other 2 bros at the party, they can sing their own way back to Kapiti.

Which we did - the Triumph tune (the triple and the twin), all the way over the Paekak Hill on a beeeutiful starlight night.

Thanks for the hospitality Russell.

I guess its time for the Sunday rides again.

[Radar]

Good ride, my first with you Wgtn lot. :niceone:

Got back to Masterton at 9.15 pm, glad that the Rimatukas and the Waiararapa road was dry and not wet like in the afternoon. It was 10 degrees when I got home but was warm and happy with my new gear.

Some pics:

[Str8 Jacket]

Some pics:

WTF is number one up to?! Like the way you made that guy get to his knees though chick! ;)

[Number One]

ooo look a piccie of me wif my bike! That's a first - thanks Steve :niceone:

BTW Russell - I now know how to adjust that gear lever...will get onto it tonight before TRTNR I think.

[Radar]

WTF is number one up to?! Like the way you made that guy get to his knees though chick! ;)

:devil2: A moment before the photo was taken (damned shutter delay on cellphone cam), Russel was looking up between her legs. :lol:

Cannot remember what the problem was - something with the gear lever?

Whats with KB males that they jump to fix chick bikes? :hug:
Last week's ride to the :apint: Tin Hut had Lissa's Suzuki being worked on. :rolleyes:

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah, what can I say. Us woman are totally useless, if it werent for the men folk we'd be fucked! :p

[Radar]

Two more (thoughtful) pics.
For those who have never been there, the park bench is next to the duckpond/carpark.

[Str8 Jacket]

Two more (thoughtful) pics.
For those who have never been there, the park bench is next to the duckpond/carpark.

Hehe, I remember when B named it the elephant pond, just to mock me! RIP mate!

[Weaver]

Hehe, I remember when B named it the elephant pond, just to mock me! RIP mate!

I'd been wondering why its called the elephant pond. Your statement is starting to answer it.

[Str8 Jacket]

I'd been wondering why its called the elephant pond. Your statement is starting to answer it.

When I came along to the very first weds night ride, I was told it was at the Avalon Duckpond but when I got there I never noticed the duckpond BUT there was an elephant wandering around - FOR REAL!!! There was some circus thing happening there at the time..... Uncle B kept going on about some pond but all I had noticed was the elephant so from that first or second Weds night ride he named it the Elephant Pond. I did end seeing the pond eventually!....

[Weaver]

I did end seeing the pond eventually!....

But never the elephant again?

[Str8 Jacket]

But never the elephant again?

Sadly no, which is what the joke was about. Bloody Bruce, he was always picking on me! :D

[phoenixgtr]

Two more (thoughtful) pics.
For those who have never been there, the park bench is next to the duckpond/carpark.

June. I'll finally make it to see it in June. Unfortunately I won't have my bike with me but that's life

[Str8 Jacket]

June. I'll finally make it to see it in June. Unfortunately I won't have my bike with me but that's life

You got a place to stay etc?...

[Lissa]

See you all: up, at, and over the otherside of the Rimutaka Hill on the weekends through winter.

And yes a bowl of porridge at Toppys on a Sunday morning, I've been known to enjoy:)

Heads Up and EnjoyHehe will probably catch up one day over there BB1, but I'm not having the porridge!! :D

[phoenixgtr]

You got a place to stay etc?...

Yep I do, but thanks anyway

[James Deuce]

Thanks for the hospitality Russell!

[Hitcher]

CSL came to our meeting. The rest of you should have crashed it as well...

[Rev DJ]

Yep - good on ya Russell for letting us descend on your place - and organising the :Police: security patrol for the bikes. It was a stroke of (single cylinder) genius :laugh:

Great to see everyone there especially the guys from PPM and the rapa - roll on next summer - only a few months away now - and we''ll be annoying the ducks (and the odd elephant) again... Cheers DJ

[Number One]

WTF is number one up to?! Like the way you made that guy get to his knees though chick! ;)

THat's right - SAY MY NAME RUSSELL! :shutup:

[Str8 Jacket]

THat's right - SAY MY NAME RUSSELL! :shutup:

B I T C H!

[sels1]

CSL came to our meeting. The rest of you should have crashed it as well...

Hmmm what sort of meeting was that...?
"My name is Hitcher and I am an.........."????????

[Dodger]

When I came along to the very first weds night ride, I was told it was at the Avalon Duckpond but when I got there I never noticed the duckpond BUT there was an elephant wandering around - FOR REAL!!! There was some circus thing happening there at the time..... Uncle B kept going on about some pond but all I had noticed was the elephant so from that first or second Weds night ride he named it the Elephant Pond. I did end seeing the pond eventually!....

Ah!! Thats where the name came from :)

[Number One]

B I T C H!

:Oi:

Jim called the same thing last night too - and I'd only just bludy met him!

[James Deuce]

Now be fair, I called all the women there bitch. You're unique, just like all of them.

[Sully60]

Now be fair, I called all the women there bitch. You're unique, just like all of them.

So you called my wife bitch eh? Just wait until I catch up with you!:mad:

















Then you could let me in on your secret for getting away with it.

[Number One]

Then you could let me in on your secret for getting away with it.

HA! He didn't get away with it....I prefer revenge as a dish best served up cold.

Anyway - what do you mean all women there - there was me and one other and she wasn't even standing nearby at the time - and I got the distinct impression that she is not a biarch :sunny:

[Sully60]

HA! He didn't get away with it....

He's alive isn't he?

[Terminated]

Two more (thoughtful) pics.
For those who have never been there, the park bench is next to the duckpond/carpark.

Steve, thank you. Appreciate the thought.

The two pictures are now included in the Uncle B Dedication 'sticky' at the Wannabe and Newbie Forum here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48496

Synchronicity again, could not be more appropriate than being the last ride of the 2007/08 season when these pictures were taken.

Heads Up and Enjoy
Guy

[Bullitt]

Great turnout, think it was the second highest we had all year...and it was slightly warmer on the largest one:bleh:

Despite the official end being yesterday is anyone keen to carry on anyway?

Its not like its that difficult riding in the dark. Might just have to have the drink inside at the destination?

[325rocket]

Despite the official end being yesterday is anyone keen to carry on anyway?



id be in

anyway heres another pic from last night

[Radar]

Despite the official end being yesterday is anyone keen to carry on anyway?

Its not like its that difficult riding in the dark. Might just have to have the drink inside at the destination?

Riding back over the Rimatukas last night would have been better with a few more around me (group ride) but it was no problem.
Dark is OK but dark and wet, :crazy: forget it.

Bullit - go ahead and organize a "Wednesday Night Dry Weather Ride" and see who turns up. Personally I'd rather go for a Sunny Sunday ride during the short day months but I may join you some Wednesday night.

[DingoZ]

Great turnout, think it was the second highest we had all year...and it was slightly warmer on the largest one:bleh:

Despite the official end being yesterday is anyone keen to carry on anyway?

Its not like its that difficult riding in the dark. Might just have to have the drink inside at the destination?

Good call Bullitt. Was going to suggest this. Yup on the Wednesday Nights I am available, will be keen for a ride....:)

Chuck me a PM for cell number if you want it..

(It's all good experience to ride in the big bad scary dark)..:)

[Dodger]

anyway heres another pic from last night

Ahhh, there's my bike on the end :love::love:

[sels1]

BUT there was an elephant wandering around - FOR REAL!!! ..

Tis true folks, I saw it too.
Ah...memories....

[Str8 Jacket]

Tis true folks, I saw it too.
Ah...memories....

Back in the days....... When I had a road legal bike.... :(

[phoenixgtr]

I had the privilege of seeing said elephant also. Many thought we were nuts...













They we're right, but the elephant was there!!

[Str8 Jacket]

I had the privilege of seeing said elephant also. Many thought we were nuts...
They we're right, but the elephant was there!!

I am sooo glad that I wasnt the only one to see it. Though, as crazy as we are we would've had to have been blind not to see Dumbo the Elephant!!!

[chazza404]

Not too sure if theres a ride tonight, weather looks up to it.

Gotta visit sum1 in hospital so won't be able to come tonight :(

[Number One]

OMG - THIS thread is like SOOOOo last summer :pinch: :crybaby:

[Bullitt]

Ill pop along, see if anyone else turns up

[InsaneSpeedDemon89]

Yeah there was some gunk left. Hows the 'Sung going?