Westpac: Piss poor attempt

[Mrs Busa Pete]

From the biking community to get of there asses to come along to this once a year fund raising event for a very worth while cause.
I guess we are just lucky that the pilots of said helicopers dont say they can't come because it is raining or it was to early:zzzz:for them to get up :nono:
And for the record there was no rain.

And as for the person that put a bloody great post up about this and didn't even turn up well now i really do think your a :tugger:

500 in attendance this year

And last but not least thanks to the organizer this as another great event you can all go and have :apint: and give yourselfs a pat on your backs. We will be there next rain hail and early.

[klingon]

I wuz there! I even cheered and clapped for the band! :clap::2thumbsup:woohoo: (Didn't hear you cheering and clapping Mr Busa Pete!)

Anyway who won stuff? crashe' got a new Harley Davidson night shirt :D

[Sharry]

I was there too, my first one but not the last :2thumbsup
I clapped for the band also :clap: after encouragement from Klingon....hey nice to meet you girl.
I didnt get to check out your bike..... but there is always a next time eh

[Nagash]

I was there with a few others, got me badge n' all.

Was a shame to see such lack of KB'ers but it was a generally good ride all round. Loved going through the city without any traffic, that was wicked.

And yup.. no rain, just raining in West Auckland.

I buggered off before the prizes were announced, but congratulations to Crashe!

[FROSTY]

Sorry folks I'm here at work -have been sinse 9 am.

[HungusMaximist]

I think the rain the day before scared half of us away..

You're right, there was practically NO rain.

[ArcherWC]

i dont have a road bike anymore, but i was there last year

[Disco Dan]

From the biking community to get of there asses to come along to this once a year fund raising event for a very worth while cause.
I guess we are just lucky that the pilots of said helicopers dont say they can't come because it is raining or it was to early:zzzz:for them to get up :nono:
And for the record there was no rain.

And as for the person that put a bloody great post up about this and didn't even turn up well now i really do think your a :tugger:

500 in attendance this year

And last but not least thanks to the organizer this as another great event you can all go and have :apint: and give yourselfs a pat on your backs. We will be there next rain hail and early.


500? That is pretty pathetic. :no:

[Rockbuddy]

only 500 bikes, still a good ride they said they raised $8000 well done to all of us that turned up

[JimO]

wow raining in auckland, whoood of thought that, another beeeeutfil day in dunedin

[Scorpygirl]

Rhino and I were there at 6 o'clock to help set up. :eek: I sold badges and t-shirts and Rhino helped marshall!! Yes, the numbers were a tad disappointing but huge ups from Ulysses to everyone for raising $8,000 for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter. :niceone::woohoo:

[DUCATI*HARD]

i was there on one wheel:spanking:

[Maha]

And as for the person that put a bloody great post up about this and didn't even turn up well now i really do think your a :tugger:


You saying Disco Dansie is a wanker?.....


only 500 bikes, still a good ride they said they raised $8000 well done to all of us that turned up

$8K with 500 bikes?... Avg $16 per head...ok whos not giving?
Makes ya wonder if the $10k last year with 1500 bikes was bullshit.
Working on the same Avg, last year should hae been around $24K. Something dont add up, anyway, good effort to those who turned out for it.

[WarlockNZ]

500? That is pretty pathetic. :no:

I didn't see you! ..... hmmmmm

Well done to all the guys that showed up for the wespac for westies ride to the event.

And to everyone that actually bothered to show up, I was hoping to top the 2500 from last year, but alas.. i was not to be.

[Morcs]

500? That is pretty pathetic. :no:

Where were you? :mellow:


i was there on one wheel:spanking:

You werent the large guy on a black/grey ducati weaving through everyone rather closely?


You saying Disco Dansie is a wanker?.....




Lol


I didn't see you! ..... hmmmmm

Well done to all the guys that showed up for the wespac for westies ride to the event.

And to everyone that actually bothered to show up, I was hoping to top the 2500 from last year, but alas.. i was not to be.

Cheers for organising the westside things Murray, good to see the Westies representing :Punk:


As for everyone elsee who didnt come because of rain, Ive been checking the rain radar since yesterday, the forecasts say that drizzle was going to be ending during the day.

I turned up in jeans. I was sweet all day. So much for rain eh?

[Ixion]

$8K with 500 bikes?... Avg $16 per head...ok whos not giving?
Makes ya wonder if the $10k last year with 1500 bikes was bullshit.
Working on the same Avg, last year should hae been around $24K. Something dont add up, anyway, good effort to those who turned out for it.

Some badges and shirts were presold, money even if riders didn't turn out.

And the people who came last year but were put off this year would have been the least committed, and therefore the least likely to donate. The ones who came this year in spite of difficulties would be the hard core, most likely to give. Makes sense.

[Laava]

Jo [cargo] and I left Whangarei in the rain at 6.10 this morning and it rained all the way there and then when we arrived the sun came out!:sunny:
Was a good day, just got home. Oldguy did you win anything?:yes:
The band played a good selection but there was no bar that I saw!:laugh:

[The Pastor]

I wanted to go :(

[WarlockNZ]

I wanted to go :(

coulda, woulda, shouda ... get hard ... LOL

[Maha]

Jo [cargo] and I left Whangarei in the rain at 6.10 this morning and it rained all the way there and then when we arrived the sun came out!:sunny:
Was a good day, just got home. Oldguy did you win anything?:yes:
The band played a good selection but there was no bar that I saw!:laugh:

I didnt get up till 9.30am....was sleeping just along from you house Al.
Quite like the roads around your Whare, Kara rd etc, went and had a look at the Water fall yesterday (the one just off twin bridges rd)

[Scorpygirl]

$8K with 500 bikes?... Avg $16 per head...ok whos not giving? Makes ya wonder if the $10k last year with 1500 bikes was bullshit. Working on the same Avg, last year should hae been around $24K. Something dont add up, anyway, good effort to those who turned out for it.

Maha - yes you are right in the fact that some people do just come along for the ride or just give a gold coin donation rather than buy the badge or t-shirt. Others are very generous, as an example they buy a badge, give us $20 and say keep the change as a donation.

Re 2007 - The Ulysses Club actually gave $14,000.00 to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter last year. Because there are still some bills/finance stuff to sort we give an estimated "big cheque" on the day.

P.S. Rhino won one of the major prizes. A $250 voucher from Motomail. He is going to get a new jacket!!! Good on ya Rhino.

[Laava]

I didnt get up till 9.30am....was sleeping just along from you house Al.
Quite like the roads around your Whare, Kara rd etc, went and had a look at the Water fall yesterday (the one just off twin bridges rd)

Wairua Falls. Looks good in flood doesn't it? Used to swim there a lot until one day I surfaced from a dive beside a sheep carcass

[Gubb]

i was there on one wheel:spanking:
Yeah, popping wheelies and weaving through the entire pack certainly made you look cooler.

[Morcs]

Yeah, popping wheelies and weaving through the entire pack certainly made you look cooler.

I noticed this too.

Im usually pretty loose and upto no good, But on a ride like this, you behave.

Otherwise wouldve given the learn both doing wheelies and weaving dangerously :devil2:

[johnnyflash]

Yep poor turn out all round, even with our lot only half of those who listed to come actually came. Looks like only the hardarse bikers made the effort :-) but as said by others, well done to those that turned up, great effort raising those dollars too,:niceone:

[thehovel]

My estermate was a tad over optermistic $6500 will be closer to the mark:weep: Regards Richard

[Rocky]

Even though not as good a turn out as last year it was still an enjoyable ride for a good cause will be there again next year sun, rain or what ever,

[DUCATI*HARD]

I noticed this too.

Im usually pretty loose and upto no good, But on a ride like this, you behave.

Otherwise wouldve given the learn both doing wheelies and weaving dangerously :devil2:

blah blah blah:2guns:

[Donor]

Up at 0600.

Arrived BP Autobahn 0730.

Joined the throng at bloodstock place 0800.

Bought me shirt and a badge.

Got wet, cold and had a few pucker moments in the slippery bits of Queen St.

And I will sure as hell be back again next year to do it all again, rain or shine.

As someone has pointed out, the chopper doesn't fly based on time of day, and they don't mind a little rain... so HTFU and support this next year people, because the next trip may have you in the boot.

[Toaster]

Looks like only the hardarse bikers made the effort :-)

YEP. Although I wouldn't say my arse was hard.... more like toned.

Great event, great cause and sad to see so few make it this year. For those that whimped out, I fart in your general direction!

Now, would someone please clean my bike... it looks like its been offroading. The Mrs won't get into her bikini to wash it for me dammit.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Up at 0600.

As someone has pointed out, the chopper doesn't fly based on time of day, and they don't mind a little rain... so HTFU and support this next year people, because the next trip may have you in the boot.


With you on this one.

[Swoop]

the chopper doesn't fly based on time of day, and they don't mind a little rain... so HTFU and support this next year people, because the next trip may have you in the boot.
The fact that it has a full radar setup, possibly helps!:rofl:

I was a little confused when they announced "$800- has been raised" :gob:
Thank goodness that chap came forward and corrected the amount!

The band were bloody good! Well done to the organisers. Looking forward to next year.

[klingon]

The fact that it has a full radar setup, possibly helps!:rofl:

Next year in January I'm going to organise a charity run to buy the Volty a radar, night vision goggles and a locator beacon. Then in February I'll be able to go on the Westpac ride, no matter what the weather! :clap:

[Swoop]

Next year in January I'm going to organise a charity run to buy the Volty a radar, night vision goggles and a locator beacon. Then in February I'll be able to go on the Westpac ride, no matter what the weather! :clap:
Pah!
Didn't need it this year.
Only the soft-cocks stayed in bed and wimped out!:spanking:

[MotoGirl]

some people do just come along for the ride or just give a gold coin donation rather than buy the badge or t-shirt. Others are very generous...

Please tell me you're not implying that the people who don't buy a badge or shirt are miserable buggers?

On the occasions I attend a charity run or protest ride in Auckland it costs a minimum of $50 for the round trip and that's before I contribute anything to the kitty. For us non-locals it can be an expensive day out so any contribution has to be better than nothing.

[Bass]

I wuz there! I even cheered and clapped for the band! :clap::2thumbsup:woohoo:


Well thank you fair maid - come up and introduce yourself next year



I clapped for the band also :clap: after encouragement from Klingon....hey nice to meet you girl.


Good lady to have on our side eh?



The band played a good selection but there was no bar that I saw!:laugh:

We try and match the material to the audience - most groups do. I'll talk to Richard about extending the services for next year. Might give the chopper a bit more practice though.:beer:



The band were bloody good! .

Kind words - thanks:clap:

[Maha]

Jo [cargo] and I left Whangarei in the rain at 6.10 this morning and it rained all the way there and then when we arrived the sun came out!:sunny:
Was a good day, just got home. Oldguy did you win anything?:yes:
The band played a good selection but there was no bar that I saw!:laugh:

That looks like Bass on Bass.....:cool:
Go Neil !!!!......:spudguita

[mstriumph]

.........P.S. Rhino won one of the major prizes. A $250 voucher from Motomail. He is going to get a new jacket!!! Good on ya Rhino.


really nice when something like that happens :Punk: well done!!

[DMNTD]

On the occasions I attend a charity run or protest ride in Auckland it costs a minimum of $50 for the round trip and that's before I contribute anything to the kitty.

...and that is usually per bike taken. Tally's up very quick especially when you add lunch etc for two

[007XX]

YEP. Although I wouldn't say my arse was hard.... more like toned.

Great event, great cause and sad to see so few make it this year. For those that whimped out, I fart in your general direction!

Now, would someone please clean my bike... it looks like its been offroading. The Mrs won't get into her bikini to wash it for me dammit.

And you sir, smell of elderberries...:nya: (hmmmm...toned arse!)

Would have loved to make it like we normally do, but we had the small problem of having to witness my hubby's youngest brother get married...family's got to come first in our book.

[Maha]

...and that is usually per bike taken. Tally's up very quick especially when you add lunch etc for two

And the drinks......:apint:
If the start time stays the same then i guess last years ride was the last one i attend. Aint nothing going to get me out bed on a sunday at 5.30am. We donate throughout the year and i only used to go for the T- Shirt and badge (donate a little bit more) im a giving kinda guy :msn-wink: but unless they bump the start time out a couple of hours then im out. We donate $100 pa to this cause and i dont need to read the 'wimpout' comments by the jerk offs who donate nothing (but by a t shirt) Have a nice ride next year guys.....:niceone:
Didnt get a T- Shirt last year...colour was puke!

PS...Not having a go at you Chris, just used your post to......'express'?

[DMNTD]

And the drinks......:apint:
If the start time stays the same then i guess last years ride was the last one i attend. Aint nothing going to get me out bed on a sunday at 5.30am. We donate throughout the year and i only used to go for the T- Shirt and badge (donate a little bit more) im a giving kinda guy :msn-wink: but unless they bump the start time out a couple of hours then im out. We donate $100 pa to this cause and i dont need to read the 'wimpout' comments by the jerk offs who donate nothing (but by a t shirt) Have a nice ride next year guys.....:niceone:
Didnt get a T- Shirt last year...colour was puke!

PS...Not having a go at you Chris, just used your post to......'express'?

No worries and no offence taken...bitch :buggerd:
All I was saying is that for us to come up from Tauranga and participate it costs about $100 more than a local(Aucklander) to do so.
Yes the cause is well worth it but at this moment in time there are other things more important to us financially.

[Scorpygirl]

Please tell me you're not implying that the people who don't buy a badge or shirt are miserable buggers?

On the occasions I attend a charity run or protest ride in Auckland it costs a minimum of $50 for the round trip and that's before I contribute anything to the kitty. For us non-locals it can be an expensive day out so any contribution has to be better than nothing.

I certainly never implied that people were miserable/stingy or anything like that. You obviously don't know me at all!!! If this is what you read into my post, I am sorry. I was merely trying to reply to Maha Man and explain why the monies don't necessarily stack up.

Ulysses Auckland welcome any monies that we can get to donate to the Rescue Helicopter however small or large!!! You can just come and enjoy the ride at least you are there and showing your support.

Rhino and I have also supported other charity rides e.g. Hamilton Toy Run, Tauranga Easter Egg Run and Whangarei Ambulance Run to name a few and are aware of how much it costs to get there.

Sorry again but there was certainly no implication intended.

[Street Gerbil]

I was there and enjoyed it quite a lot. Got myself a badge and a t-shirt.
Will be there next year, rain or shine.

[McJim]

I live in Invercargill - gimme a break.

[Macstar]

From the biking community to get of there asses to come along to this once a year fund raising event for a very worth while cause.
I guess we are just lucky that the pilots of said helicopers dont say they can't come because it is raining or it was to early:zzzz:for them to get up :nono:
And for the record there was no rain.

500 in attendance this year.[/B]

Good for you. I didn't go cause I was in the Coromandel for the weekend. In any case, I was hesitant anyway cause of the early start time.

Listen to the people/the signs: make it later next year.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Listen to the people/the signs: make it later next year.


The police made the start time not the orginizers because it was easyer traffic mangament based on the 3 hour back log that it caused last year.

[Hellraiser]

I live in Invercargill - gimme a break.

You could be excused on the fact that you own a ducati which probably wouldn't make it to the ride let alone complete it ....... even if you were still in auckland

[Ixion]

The police made the start time not the orginizers because it was easyer traffic mangament based on the 3 hour back log that it caused last year.

Correct.

It is unfortunate that this year, with the early start, was also dodgy weather. That makes it hard to know whether the reduced numbers were because of the early start (very hard for those out of town , who would have to rise about 5am); or just because people didn't want to risk getting wet.

They have also been putting the heavy word on BRONZ about other runs. So far we have told them to get knotted. Bikes have as much right on the road as Mrs Soccer Mom. If they (police) don't want to close the motorway ramps that's up to them. I'm just a motorcyclist, perfectly legally riding my bike. OK, so there are a few other motorcyclists also riding their bikes. That's not my problem. Even if there are quite a few. Yes, we do all happen to be going to the same destination. No law against that.

And, this year, they didn't close the ramps anyway. So what's the diff. Cages got mixed in anyway, might as well have started at 11. Personally i don't have a problem with riding such things on open roads, cages aren't hard to avoid.

[Disco Dan]

Correct.

It is unfortunate that this year, with the early start, was also dodgy weather. That makes it hard to know whether the reduced numbers were because of the early start (very hard for those out of town , who would have to rise about 5am); or just because people didn't want to risk getting wet.

They have also been putting the heavy word on BRONZ about other runs. So far we have told them to get knotted. Bikes have as much right on the road as Mrs Soccer Mom. If they (police) don't want to close the motorway ramps that's up to them. I'm just a motorcyclist, perfectly legally riding my bike. OK, so there are a few other motorcyclists also riding their bikes. That's not my problem. Even if there are quite a few. Yes, we do all happen to be going to the same destination. No law against that.

And, this year, they didn't close the ramps anyway. So what's the diff. Cages got mixed in anyway, might as well have started at 11. Personally i don't have a problem with riding such things on open roads, cages aren't hard to avoid.

Just think of all the soccer mums in 4x4's that had to wait at the closed off-ramps last year... would have made them late to their manicure appointments... no surprised they did not close the ramps.. half of them are probably married to cops. :blank:

[carver]

dont blame the mormon few...
we were banned

[Swoop]

And, this year, they didn't close the ramps anyway.
I saw one chap pull over and stop his bike in the middle of the lane, to stop the traffic coming into the convoy, at the Onewa Rd onramp.
Good on that rider!
Greenlane appeared to have a couple of bikes there as well.