New Years Party in Palmy

[Hooks]

OK .. I am now into the planning stages and need some indication of those who wish to attend. There is plenty of space for tents and secure parking for bikes/cars.
Once I have a better idea of how many bodies I am catering for, I can then work out what else is going to be needed, BBQs etc.
It sounds like I have my work cut out for me if I want to make it as good as Paul & Vicki's one last weekend !! :first: I have cleared it with the neighbours who are all for it too, so we can really have a good one !! :2thumbsup
It will be kid friendly and there's plenty of things for them to do too, so bring as many as you want !! :yeah:
Lets get it on !!! :ride: Oh and I thought we could also build in a couple of rides around the area too ... just to keep the bikes from seizing up .... ;)

[Paul in NZ]

Could be a plan for us but I can't be totally sure until my #1 daughter and her brood sort out their life and travel plans... (sigh)

Ideally we would cruise up on the Guzzi (depends on the Vicksters back at the time) and stay the night someplace handy. Is there a cheap motel near by?

It's always really hard for us to be making plans around this time of the year. Vicki works at suppling the retail trade and I usually have some logistics duties over the break as well... In fact I cannot remember an xmas break without a panic dash to the office at some stage! I work for NEC and japan does not really get out 2 week xmas shut down, so don't be offended if we bail at the last minute...

Paul N

[Hooks]

Could be a plan for us but I can't be totally sure until my #1 daughter and her brood sort out their life and travel plans... (sigh)

Ideally we would cruise up on the Guzzi (depends on the Vicksters back at the time) and stay the night someplace handy. Is there a cheap motel near by?

It's always really hard for us to be making plans around this time of the year. Vicki works at suppling the retail trade and I usually have some logistics duties over the break as well... In fact I cannot remember an xmas break without a panic dash to the office at some stage! I work for NEC and japan does not really get out 2 week xmas shut down, so don't be offended if we bail at the last minute...

Paul N

You guys would be welcome to have my bed if you want ..... it is at the other end of the house from the party and has a firm mattress for bad backs !! & I certainly don't plan on using it ... :beer:

[Paul in NZ]

You guys would be welcome to have my bed if you want ..... it is at the other end of the house from the party and has a firm mattress for bad backs !! & I certainly don't plan on using it ... :beer:

Yikes!

I dunno if we can go alllll night anymore old son.... I drink too fast and we are old... ;-)

Paul N

[Ms Piggy]

I'll probably be quite keen, to come just for the night. I'll let you know for certain a bit closer to the time. Sorry I can't be more definte than that for now.

[StoneChucker]

I don't see any reason why I won't come, but like everyone else I can't sayfor a little while yet. What I suggest, is set up for about 100 people, and if only 20 come, have leftovers for 3 weeks :Punk:

[StoneChucker]

that makes little sense since we're bringing food and drink... err, nevermind :crazy:

[SPman]

I could be a starter..depending...yadda yadda yadda...
Could bunk down at the ex wifes!

[riffer]

I could be a starter..depending...yadda yadda yadda...
Could bunk down at the ex wifes!
Hmmm. Turn up at the ex-wife's house at 5 in the morning, blind drunk.

Now there's a recipe for a disaster... :pinch:

[Hooks]

Cheers team !!
All I'm after at this stage is intent !! Then I can work out how much space we'll need for tents, cars/bikes & how much of the fence I'll pull down for access !! The neighbours are all keen as and we can use their bathrooms as well as mine and I have 2 tents going up that sleep 6 each in a squeeze... although having said that my kids have pointed out that they will probably want to sleep in one of them !!
There are pools within walking distance and a park not too much further down the road either .... and of course the roads are great .... I thought that I would set up a ride from here to Hunterville via Vinegar hill and maybe stop off for a beer or coffee there before heading back down SH1 to Marton and then over to Fielding and back to here ... A great twisty road with not too much traffic ... or cops .... eh Spud !!

[SPman]

Hmmm. Turn up at the ex-wife's house at 5 in the morning, blind drunk.

Now there's a recipe for a disaster... :pinch:
Or...full of possibilities!

Aaaargh....soap and water!

[Hooks]

Or...full of possibilities!

Aaaargh....soap and water!

You won't need to go there mate !! We'll keep ya going all night long and half the day following !! :Pokey: ... then when the alcamahol has left the system :cool: we'll all buzz off for another ride somewhere fun like Paekakariki :doobey: for a blast over the hill then on to Masterton ... or sommat like that !! :yes: I plan on making a couple days out of it for those who want to ... :2thumbsup

[Sparky Bills]

You won't need to go there mate !! We'll keep ya going all night long and half the day following !! :Pokey: ... then when the alcamahol has left the system :cool: we'll all buzz off for another ride somewhere fun like Paekakariki :doobey: for a blast over the hill then on to Masterton ... or sommat like that !! :yes: I plan on making a couple days out of it for those who want to ... :2thumbsup

You know what??
That sounds like my kind of New Years!! :Punk:
What better way to spend the holidays than to drink to exccess, then ride the rest of the time!! :Punk:
Would be real keen for that HOOKS!

[spudchucka]

I thought that I would set up a ride from here to Hunterville via Vinegar hill and maybe stop off for a beer or coffee there before heading back down SH1 to Marton and then over to Fielding and back to here ... A great twisty road with not too much traffic ... or cops .... eh Spud !!
Thats a personal favourite of mine and its also one that you can feel "reasonably" comfortable about a there being a genuine lack of fuzz.

[Hooks]

Thats a personal favourite of mine and its also one that you can feel "reasonably" comfortable about a there being a genuine lack of fuzz.

The thing I like most about it is, that because of the way road twists and turns you actually don't have to be over the speed limit to enjoy it anyhow !! :cool:

[JohnBoy]

The thing I like most about it is, that because of the way road twists and turns you actually don't have to be over the speed limit to enjoy it anyhow !! :cool:

i couldnt agree more, but when you are between fielding and cheltham its bloddy tempting just too let it loose!!
great road, i always use it when ever i come down. bike or cage. great way to get rid of the cramps after a 300k plus ride. :niceone:

[spudchucka]

The thing I like most about it is, that because of the way road twists and turns you actually don't have to be over the speed limit to enjoy it anyhow !! :cool:
Exactly the style of riding that I enjoy too. The Apiti - Pohangina loop is another goodie.