Square Trust Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[chanceyy]

weather tomorrow looking decidedly dodgy at this point

yeah but who knows wot its gonna be like on the 28th anyhow.. has to be done at some stage soon ..

hmm but its not looking to bad on sunday .. love this 7 day weather model (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas)

[cowboyz]

yes , weather looks decidingly shit tomorrow. might be a sunday ride. will decide later tonight.

[yod]

yeah but who knows wot its gonna be like on the 28th anyhow.. has to be done at some stage soon ..

hmm but its not looking to bad on sunday .. love this 7 day weather model (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas)
this (http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7) is the shizzle - very handy

yes , weather looks decidingly shit tomorrow. might be a sunday ride. will decide later tonight.

yep...sounds like a plan

[chanceyy]

this (http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7) is the shizzle - very handy



yeah I use that one too but prefer the 7 day model love the way you can run your mouse over the time to see the weather pattern ..

[yod]

yeah I use that one too but prefer the 7 day model love the way you can run your mouse over the time to see the weather pattern ..

toys toys toys

:rockon:

[mowgli]

yes , weather looks decidingly shit tomorrow. might be a sunday ride. will decide later tonight.
If it's Sunday then I'm in ... conditional on me getting out of unpacking duty. Which means I'm in, just that it'll cost me :)

[Mom]

yeah but who knows wot its gonna be like on the 28th anyhow..


Yep, yep, yep... Weather unknown on the day. We went to Auckland last Sunday (160km round trip, pathetic distance I agree), the weather was dodgy at best. We got absolutely drowned at one part, the rain was solid. Figured it was good training...LOL. Gear held up, trip a bit more sedate than it can be, but fun all the same.

Apparently there are some pills available if the weather is crap :innocent:

Lets hope we all get a wonderful day for a ride, not too much frost, certainly not a lot of rain. I will settle for cold, with watery sunshine through clouds as perfect!

[chanceyy]

:spanking: Boyz

I have done housework in here & removed all the :Offtopic: stuff to the crap thread .. can we only clog up one thread plz ...

:sunny:

[blacksheep]

whats the go with test route ride tomorrow?

[chanceyy]

whats the go with test route ride tomorrow?

been moved to sunday .. post here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1595915&postcount=26)
10 am from Phil Turnbulls

and there is a calendar event as well

[Mom]

whats the go with test route ride tomorrow?

Judging by the forecast, neither day is going to be wonderfully condusive to a ride, but I pick sooner rather than later, though you guys are a bit closer to the weather that is heading our way than I am, and may get the brunt of the crappy stuff tomorrow not Sunday.

[blacksheep]

been moved to sunday .. post here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1595915&postcount=26)
10 am from Phil Turnbulls

and there is a calendar event as well

:Oops:ta lass

[Elysium]

Pratice day looks good. Too bad it's pissing down right now as I'm typing this :( I really do hope it's fine tomorow. By the way I've never asked but where is this pratice taking place?

[Meanie]

Pratice day looks good. Too bad it's pissing down right now as I'm typing this :( I really do hope it's fine tomorow. By the way I've never asked but where is this pratice taking place?

Leaving from Phil Turbulls at 10 am tomorrow (Sunday)

[Elysium]

Sorry I meant where is the pratice route, where ya heading.

[chanceyy]

Sorry I meant where is the pratice route, where ya heading.

around the outskirts of palmy & outlying districts etc .. about 144ks & its a check out the hazards ride

[yod]

im a bit under the weather so not sure if i'll make it tomorrow, will see how i am in the morning

feel free to pick out a corner for me to marshall on tho:niceone:

[chanceyy]

im a bit under the weather so not sure if i'll make it tomorrow, will see how i am in the morning

feel free to pick out a corner for me to marshall on tho:niceone:

heal up fast yod .. I will be riding it again next sat when I am back from the waikato .. will be a meeting afterwards to sort out marshalls etc

[Bonez]

Wakey!! wakey!! boys and girls. It's going to be a cracker day for a ride. Not a cloud in the sky. See ya all at PTs at 10am.

[Meanie]

Shes a cracker alright :woohoo:

[Bonez]

Shes a cracker alright :woohoo:Just need to be carefull in any sheltered areas though.

[banditrider]

Wakey!! wakey!! boys and girls. It's going to be a cracker day for a ride. Not a cloud in the sky. See ya all at PTs at 10am.

Oh, alright then...

[chanceyy]

glad its a cracker day down there, its a stunner up here as well .. bugger no bike :lol:

anyhow looking forward to hearing your guys thoughts later ..:D

[cowboyz]

anyhow looking forward to hearing your guys thoughts later ..:D

Its amazing what you look forward to hearing before you know the facts.


Lets just say if we were being graded on the effort it would be an F.

[yod]

Good ride out today

List of corners for marshalls/signs/directions of some sort:

Bunnythorpe
turn to stay on Campbells Rd
turn onto Taonui Rd
Colyton
Valley Rd
Pohangina Rd (Mrs Yod and I would like this one please :msn-wink:)
Napier Rd (Ashhurst)
Ballance Gorge Rd
Ballance Valley Rd
Makomako Rd (track)
bridge onto pahiatua rd
turn at Pahiatua
turn out of Pahiatua on to Kaitawa Rd
Tane (to direct people straight ahead, possibly?)
Rongomai turn off
turn north onto SH2
turn off SH2 to Mangamaire
(possibly someone at thoe one lane bridge turn?)
Makomako Rd (turn back up towards track)
Aokautere

Hope this is helpful

will post a few pics from today shortly

[chanceyy]

Its amazing what you look forward to hearing before you know the facts.


Lets just say if we were being graded on the effort it would be an F.

Huh ?


Good ride out today (other than mowgli's incident, I feel for ya mate:bye:)

List of corners for marshalls/signs/directions of some sort:

Bunnythorpe
turn to stay on Campbells Rd
turn onto Taonui Rd
Colyton
Valley Rd
Pohangina Rd (Mrs Yod and I would like this one please :msn-wink:)
Napier Rd (Ashhurst)
Ballance Gorge Rd
Ballance Valley Rd
Makomako Rd (track)
bridge onto pahiatua rd
turn at Pahiatua
turn out of Pahiatua on to Kaitawa Rd
Tane (to direct people straight ahead, possibly?)
Rongomai turn off
turn north onto SH2
turn off SH2 to Mangamaire
(possibly someone at thoe one lane bridge turn?)
Makomako Rd (turn back up towards track)
Aokautere

Hope this is helpful

will post a few pics from today shortly

cheers yod thats great info .. & incident?????? .. hmmm ............

[Bonez]

Good ride out today (other than mowgli's incident, I feel for ya mate:bye:)

List of corners for marshalls/signs/directions of some sort:

Bunnythorpe
turn to stay on Campbells Rd
turn onto Taonui Rd
Colyton
Valley Rd
Pohangina Rd (Mrs Yod and I would like this one please :msn-wink:)
Napier Rd (Ashhurst)
Ballance Gorge Rd
Ballance Valley Rd
Makomako Rd (track)
bridge onto pahiatua rd
turn at Pahiatua
turn out of Pahiatua on to Kaitawa Rd
Tane (to direct people straight ahead, possibly?)
Rongomai turn off
turn north onto SH2
turn off SH2 to Mangamaire
(possibly someone at thoe one lane bridge turn?)
Makomako Rd (turn back up towards track)
Aokautere

Hope this is helpful

will post a few pics from today shortlyPersonnal I think the Pahiatua turn off towards Alfredton should be at the BP south end of Pahiatua.

Also cut out the Traimain Av portion. Get out of the city limits quicker. Less traffic lights to contend with. And cut across to Bunnythorpe then onto Tainui, Colyton, etc.

Proved GPS are not infalible. A paper would be more accurate.:bleh:

[yod]

a few pics

[yod]

Personnal I think the Pahiatua turn off towards Alfredton should be at the BP south end of Pahiatua.

definitely, my thoughts too

thats why i filled up at the BP, was waiting for you lot to turn up!! :laugh:

[Bonez]

definitely, my thoughts too

thats why i filled up at the BP, was waiting for you lot to turn up!! :laugh:I wondered why everyone had stopped too.

Also saw for ourselves how wet the sheltered patches where even at 1-2 pm.

[Bonez]

Huh ?



cheers yod thats great info .. & incident?????? .. hmmm ............Let's just say it prepared us for any eventuallity on the big day.

I can do the one lane bridge on the Makuri loop. I'll cut across at Pahiatua.

[86GSXR]

Yes, a nice route, but essential to thorougly brief all riders on the hazards likely to be encountered. It has easy and difficult sections that all should be aware of.

[Bonez]

Yes, a nice route, but essential to thorougly brief all riders on the hazards likely to be encountered. It has easy and difficult sections that all should be aware of.
Riders need to keep an eye out for what's happening behind them as well. No lights slow up. It is a charity ride and not a tostestorone test after all.

[86GSXR]

Very good point. No-one noticed that most of the group had stopped until well down the track. Definitely no room for hi-jinks.

[rottiguy]

some more pics, the little bandit went like a dream, cracked 250km now so it's pretty 2nd hand :) hard to keep up tho while I'm still running her in :bye:
Completely agree with bonez about the pahiatua BP, would save a few wayward riders on the day.

[Bonez]

a few pics
Good turnout alright.

[cowboyz]

yep. the gps was a little out. not by much it is set to get off main highways as quickly as poccible which is why it wanted to go round the back of piatuatua rather than up to the BP. Have modified the route to go up to the BP now.

Another point is we were surposed to turn left at the balance crossroads not right. We will get that right next weekend.

Doesnt matter where you go in the wintertime unless you stay on the main highways you are going to get wet/slippery patches. Just part and parcel of winter riding. Riders should just be aware and wary of it.

Overall I think the route is good. Good mix of roads and should be manageable. Agreed with all those marshalling points.

good o

[chanceyy]

Let's just say it prepared us for any eventuallity on the big day.

I can do the one lane bridge on the Makuri loop. I'll cut across at Pahiatua.

cool hope your free next sat as well bonez .. I have a wee plan .. see below


Yes, a nice route, but essential to thorougly brief all riders on the hazards likely to be encountered. It has easy and difficult sections that all should be aware of.


absolutely I think for the ride & meeting next week we may need maps of the route & mark on it the "hazard" section we can have a closer look next sat


Riders need to keep an eye out for what's happening behind them as well. No lights slow up. It is a charity ride and not a tostestorone test after all.

if the front speed is slow bonez do you think this will keep the ride slow or tostestorone will take over anyhow ??


Very good point. No-one noticed that most of the group had stopped until well down the track. Definitely no room for hi-jinks.

there will not be any room for hi jinks, just hope everyone can get into the spirit of the day & ride slowly rather than treat it as a race ..


Good turnout alright.

sure looked it from the pics .. quite jealous its been a brilliant day here in the waikato but no bike to enjoy it ..

ok plan for next sat .. to ride the loop again with maps marking hazards clearly so we can have a good brief after we have completed the whole loop those who have a preference for corners can mark them on the map so I know where we are talking about

Hope everyone is free for a 10.30am ride out .. prob phil turnbulls again .. I will confirm at end of the week Meeting 2.30pm at .. TBA ..

[yod]

Another point is we were surposed to turn left at the balance crossroads not right. We will get that right next weekend.


ah, wondered why Gary was waving in that direction as we followed you lot the other way....one less marshall required then

[Bonez]

Very good point. No-one noticed that most of the group had stopped until well down the track. Definitely no room for hi-jinks.Anyone got lad who had the off details? If so please PM me. I have a pair of gloves that need exchanging ;). Loong story Chancey............

[Bonez]

ah, wondered why Gary was waving in that direction as we followed you lot the other way....one less marshall required thenI vote for Gary...................:Oi:

[chanceyy]

Anyone got lad who had the off details? If so please PM me. I have a pair of gloves that need exchanging ;). Loong story Chancey............

yup I have the story thanks Bonez .. I also have both private & email addresses for Rob also a last name .. I will try & locate phone numbers laterz after I get back from seeing mum & see who I can contact

will let you know how I get on guys .. privately that is :)

[Bonez]

ok plan for next sat .. to ride the loop again with maps marking hazards clearly so we can have a good brief after we have completed the whole loop those who have a preference for corners can mark them on the map so I know where we are talking about
Just the usual country road stuff.-cow, wet bits, odd bit of cow shit,one lane bridges, a minor bit of slippage and a bit of moss in the centre of the lanes.

[chanceyy]

Just the usual country road stuff.-cow, wet bits, odd bit of cow shit,one lane bridges, a minor bit of slippage and a bit of moss in the centre of the lanes.

yeah the usual good winter/country hazards .. but would not hurt if there is a definate section that is worse than normal to have it notified ..

[Bonez]

yup I have the story thanks Bonez .. I also have both private & email addresses for Rob also a last name .. I will try & locate phone numbers laterz after I get back from seeing mum & see who I can contact

will let you know how I get on guys .. privately that is :)
Maybe we can have a "ride for Rob" ride to see how he's getting on. Give the family a chance to get over the shock though. He was a trouper giving those of us lending a hand an order or two ;).

[chanceyy]

Maybe we can have a "ride for Rob" ride to see how he's getting on. Give the family a chance to get over the shock though. He was a trouper giving those of us lending a hand an order two ;).

that will be a plan .. will see wot I can find out & pm you guys ;)

[sinfull]

Good to meet You guys ! Well those of you i hadn't till today that is lol !
Fun roads ! Got a little side tracked on the way home, met a few of the Otakis social riders in shannon so it was a few beers at a couple of pubs on the way home !

[chanceyy]

Good to meet You guys ! Well those of you i hadn't till today that is lol !
Fun roads ! Got a little side tracked on the way home, met a few of the Otakis social riders in shannon so it was a few beers at a couple of pubs on the way home !

Bill are any of the social riders from shannon or otaki still keen to help out with marshalling .. Whiskers indicated he would be keen to help out, just wondering if you can make contact this week with any of them & see if they are free next sat to attend the route ride & meeting we will require at least 20 marshals but I would prefer about 25 if it can be arranged .. better to have to many than not enough

[sinfull]

Bill are any of the social riders from shannon or otaki still keen to help out with marshalling .. Whiskers indicated he would be keen to help out, just wondering if you can make contact this week with any of them & see if they are free next sat to attend the route ride & meeting we will require at least 20 marshals but I would prefer about 25 if it can be arranged .. better to have to many than not enough

Wiskers was making noises about coming on the ride on the 28th but didnt realise he was into helping ! Will try and get hold of his number and see if any of the others are able to help , know a few of them work saturdays so they wont be able to !

[chanceyy]

Wiskers was making noises about coming on the ride on the 28th but didnt realise he was into helping ! Will try and get hold of his number and see if any of the others are able to help , know a few of them work saturdays so they wont be able to !

:lol: well he did offer at the cold duck so he may not remember .. but it would be great if those guys can .. would really like those who have offered to marshal attend a meeting before the actual event so we are all on the same page on the day & not needing to sort out details ..

I am still tending to have the newbie/novice riders also having their own lead rider & TEC just have not decided on where they will sit .. but still tending to the front at this stage .. am hoping its one of the things we can discuss & decide the safest place to put them next sat ..

[cowboyz]

we should have the meeting up greens road after the ride next weekend. Nice road up there and plenty of space to run if chanceyy doesnt like my ideas.

[blacksheep]

will more than likely have my two lads riding in this event,and for this reason would be happy to be tec for the newbie/novices if required

[chanceyy]

we should have the meeting up greens road after the ride next weekend. Nice road up there and plenty of space to run if chanceyy doesnt like my ideas.

well since I have no idea where green road is .. will prob be at carmen's, have invited the pilots to get their input re landing at the square after all we do not want fallen bikes due to down draft



will more than likely have my two lads riding in this event,and for this reason would be happy to be tec for the newbie/novices if required

thanks Allan :) that would be great .. I would prefer the newbies to have two lead & two TEC ... can you make it next sat ?

[blacksheep]

more than likely,yes

[cowboyz]

[QUOTE=chanceyy;1598195]well since I have no idea where green road is .. will prob be at carmen's, have invited the pilots to get their input re landing at the square after all we do not want fallen bikes due to down draft


[\QUOTE]

huh? you dont know where 86 lives?

[Horse]

That was the KB crew I saw heading into town through Aokautere? I saw a green bike then a yellow bike and then a group of other bikes and thought it looked roughly like you lot. :) Sorry I couldn't make the run - had some time free this afternoon so I was popping out for a quick blat. Damn cold despite the sun :)

I'm tied up all next weekend, so can't make any rides/meetings, but I would be available to marshall or whatever on the day.

[Bonez]

That was the KB crew I saw heading into town through Aokautere? .yipsireebob

[chanceyy]

huh? you dont know where 86 lives?

ohh thats right green road .. but will be in palmerston .. manapouri crescent :) .. carmen might even bake if we are lucky


That was the KB crew I saw heading into town through Aokautere? I saw a green bike then a yellow bike and then a group of other bikes and thought it looked roughly like you lot. :) Sorry I couldn't make the run - had some time free this afternoon so I was popping out for a quick blat. Damn cold despite the sun :)

I'm tied up all next weekend, so can't make any rides/meetings, but I would be available to marshall or whatever on the day.

yup that would be them ... cheers, will see how we get on with numbers but could also use you in the newbie/novice group if we are short handed :)

[cowboyz]

good o. better have the meeting before the general discussion and eating cake then cause I will be heading off early

[chanceyy]

good o. better have the meeting before the general discussion and eating cake then cause I will be heading off early

no probs will need to head home & feed horses too so not planning on it taking all nite .. :)

[yod]

That was the KB crew I saw heading into town through Aokautere? I saw a green bike then a yellow bike and then a group of other bikes and thought it looked roughly like you lot. :) Sorry I couldn't make the run - had some time free this afternoon so I was popping out for a quick blat. Damn cold despite the sun :)

I'm tied up all next weekend, so can't make any rides/meetings, but I would be available to marshall or whatever on the day.

yeah that was us mate, i recognised you at the last second

nice day for a pootle

[Meanie]

Sat not very good for me with the boys sat morning rugby etc Hopefully it rains sat and we go Sunday like this week end
I hate winter

[chanceyy]

Sat not very good for me with the boys sat morning rugby etc Hopefully it rains sat and we go Sunday like this week end
I hate winter

I will have to do it saturday .. As I am in the waikato til friday & sunday I have a full day hairdressing & doing horses feet

at least you know where we are heading meanie & I can give you carmen's address if you can attend the meeting

[cowboyz]

whats the time frame again? Not sure if I am going to make it if it will be too late

[chanceyy]

whats the time frame again? Not sure if I am going to make it if it will be too late

hmm well if ride today took 5 hours its gonna be late .. hmmmm was hoping to have meeting underway by 2pm

[cowboyz]

well cross fingers next week we wont need to spend time on recovery service.

have to play it by ear but might have to just read the footnotes as I have things to do in the daylight

[Meanie]

hmm well if ride today took 5 hours its gonna be late .. hmmmm was hoping to have meeting underway by 2pm

Better leave at 5 am then :oi-grr:

[chanceyy]

well cross fingers next week we wont need to spend time on recovery service.

have to play it by ear but might have to just read the footnotes as I have things to do in the daylight

so to give me time frame, how long should it take ? cause no point in having a meeting if your not there !

[yod]

well cross fingers next week we wont need to spend time on recovery service.

amen to that!

[cowboyz]

could try to get through the ride in 2.5 hours. meeting at 1 to 1.30.

Thats why I suggested greens rd cause then at least I am there and can get striaght to work to kill 2 birds with one stone.

[Meanie]

could try to get through the ride in 2.5 hours. meeting at 1 to 1.30.

Thats why I suggested greens rd cause then at least I am there and can get striaght to work to kill 2 birds with one stone.

You trying to swindle a working bee at the farm

[chanceyy]

could try to get through the ride in 2.5 hours. meeting at 1 to 1.30.

Thats why I suggested greens rd cause then at least I am there and can get striaght to work to kill 2 birds with one stone.

manapouri is only 5 mins away & easier if pilots are attending from the hangar

besides that Carmen has kindly offered her place :)

[GSVR]

Thoughts on route.

Taking Railway Rd. Ends in a problematic Stop/Railcrossing/Roundabout x road.

Suggest going straight out Tremaine Ave and turning left onto Stoney Creek Rd. Less turns and easier to control.

Don't like the the gorge and wonder why the saddle road wasn'nt used (if the weathers ok all the bikes could regroup in the windmill carpark.

The right turn onto Ballance Bridge is hard to control.

Second half of the route (after Pahiatua) seems all good. People need to be aware theres damp slippery patches of road even if it hasn't rained for a while.

[NZsarge]

Don't like the the gorge and wonder why the saddle road wasn'nt used (if the weathers ok all the bikes could regroup in the windmill carpark.


The last three times i've been over the Saddle the road on Woodville has been pretty treacherous and I would hazard a guess that in a ride such as this it would be quite lucky to not have someone bin it on that loose chip where at least in the gorge the road surface is stable.

[yod]

Thoughts on route.

Taking Railway Rd. Ends in a problematic Stop/Railcrossing/Roundabout x road.

Suggest going straight out Tremaine Ave and turning left onto Stoney Creek Rd. Less turns and easier to control.

Don't like the the gorge and wonder why the saddle road wasn'nt used (if the weathers ok all the bikes could regroup in the windmill carpark.

The right turn onto Ballance Bridge is hard to control.

Second half of the route (after Pahiatua) seems all good. People need to be aware theres damp slippery patches of road even if it hasn't rained for a while.


The last three times i've been over the Saddle the road on Woodville has been pretty treacherous and I would hazard a guess that in a ride such as this it would be quite lucky to not have someone bin it on that loose chip where at least in the gorge the road surface is stable.

I think Garry has a point as far as large numbers of bikes turning right off SH2 onto the Ballance road is concerned. That could be a bit hazardous for other traffic in both directions and for the riders as well.

Sarge could be right about the condition of the saddle road tho - it can be a bit dodgy - perhaps an inspection could be done by one of the locals ?

[Horse]

I went over the Saddle yesterday - the chip's still a bit loose in places but I certainly wouldn't call it treacherous. I was going E-W so uphill on the loose stuff, which isn't exactly the GV250's "fast mode", and I ride like a nana anyway.

I like the gorge when the traffic's light, but it almost never is, and the Saddle's lots more fun. On a good day E->W is the better ride because the view out over the Manawatu as you're coming down the Ashhurst side is great. There were a couple of the tight corners on that side that didn't see any sun due to the adjacent pine trees and required a bit of caution.

[NZsarge]

I think Garry has a point as far as large numbers of bikes turning right off SH2 onto the Ballance road is concerned. That could be a bit hazardous for other traffic in both directions and for the riders as well.

Sarge could be right about the condition of the saddle road tho - it can be a bit dodgy - perhaps an inspection could be done by one of the locals ?

Yes an alternative could be possible but what I know not, to the best of my knowledge there is only 3 options to get where your looking at going.
1. Pahiatua track.
2. Manawatu gorge.
3. The Saddle road.
I personally would rather do a left turn than go over the saddle if it's still as bad as the last time I went over it but I realize with the possible numbers of motorcyclist's we are talking here it a bit different.
At the end of the day what are more people likely to be able to handle?
1. An understeering front end sledge on loose chip or
2. a left hand turn across traffic.
You could travel the Saddle safely by backing everyone up to a very slow speed I guess but don't forget you still have to turn left at the bottom of the Saddle too in order to get back to the Ballance bridge.

[NZsarge]

I went over the Saddle yesterday - the chip's still a bit loose in places but I certainly wouldn't call it treacherous..

Ok, well the last time I went over the Saddle I would have called it treacherous but it's been a few weeks but considering what council's consider to be swept roads after re-sealing these days I though it would be hardly much better.
Needs to be checked out further I guess.

[chanceyy]

Thoughts on route.

Taking Railway Rd. Ends in a problematic Stop/Railcrossing/Roundabout x road.

Suggest going straight out Tremaine Ave and turning left onto Stoney Creek Rd. Less turns and easier to control.

Don't like the the gorge and wonder why the saddle road wasn'nt used (if the weathers ok all the bikes could regroup in the windmill carpark.

The right turn onto Ballance Bridge is hard to control.

Second half of the route (after Pahiatua) seems all good. People need to be aware theres damp slippery patches of road even if it hasn't rained for a while.

the police may be helping out with the turn to get into Ballance .. that still needs to be confirmed, also talking to the roading manager from PNCC got a good contact for that, also verified by the police, Carmen is making initial contact so I can email them. (also the left turn from Ashhurst) we will be doing a very slow rolling regather before riding through Ashhurst, something to be discussed next week so we can all turn & ride through the gorge together & manage the right turn into ballance as a group

[ratusratus]

I helped run a ride a couple of years ago to collect blood for the blood bank
and money for the helicopter................
Keep the ride simple!!!!!!
not to long....more petrol in the tank means less in the kitty and you also have more time to get money off the punters
Money on this ride is your object not the ride...............
and its the middle of winter.dont want the helicopter picking up people:)
cheers

[chanceyy]

I helped run a ride a couple of years ago to collect blood for the blood bank
and money for the helicopter................
Keep the ride simple!!!!!!
not to long....more petrol in the tank means less in the kitty and you also have more time to get money off the punters
Money on this ride is your object not the ride...............
and its the middle of winter.dont want the helicopter picking up people:)
cheers

Good advice too :) I will know more once I have ridden the route next sat (in the waikato til fri)

[sarahtvet]

well cross fingers next week we wont need to spend time on recovery service.

have to play it by ear but might have to just read the footnotes as I have things to do in the daylight

Should only take a max of 3 hours if you limit fag breaks and you could always go for my :Oops:little shortcut if you can't keep up again Lance:shutup:

Any news on Mowgli?

[cowboyz]

Thoughts on route.

Taking Railway Rd. Ends in a problematic Stop/Railcrossing/Roundabout x road.
Suggest going straight out Tremaine Ave and turning left onto Stoney Creek Rd. Less turns and easier to control.
good plan. might actually do this.

Don't like the the gorge and wonder why the saddle road wasn'nt used (if the weathers ok all the bikes could regroup in the windmill carpark.
the saddle wasnt used because too many people dont like the road. The surface is very unpredictable and I will almost guarentee a crash of some description if we go that way. The gorge is the best route over to balance.

The right turn onto Ballance Bridge is hard to control.
it is a bit of an intersection.
I considered going out to woodville and then out to pihatua but that is really boring.

Second half of the route (after Pahiatua) seems all good. People need to be aware theres damp slippery patches of road even if it hasn't rained for a while.

lets hope for the best.


Should only take a max of 3 hours if you limit fag breaks and you could always go for my :Oops:little shortcut if you can't keep up again Lance:shutup:

Any news on Mowgli?

NO SHORTCUTS!!! Cheating hondas!

[Elysium]

It would definatly be better to avoid Saddle Road, it's a pain even in a car as to many people tend to stop theirs cars in the middle of the road to watch the wind mills.
And as some of you guys know by the way I rode on Sun, you need to make the track simple for us newbies:scooter:

[chanceyy]

It would definatly be better to avoid Saddle Road, it's a pain even in a car as to many people tend to stop theirs cars in the middle of the road to watch the wind mills.
And as some of you guys know by the way I rode on Sun, you need to make the track simple for us newbies:scooter:

we are not doing the saddle end of story .. I hate that damn piece of road can never get a good flow on it & can change conditions quickly

regardless of experience everyone will be catered for .. some already know my thoughts on where in the group the newbie/novice riders will be and the special precautions that will be available to them .. that will be one of the major discussion points at the meeting on saturday so have a good think about it over the next few days

[yod]

given the size of the 'pack', I imagine it will develop into a relatively slow ride anyway

[chanceyy]

Meeting at phil turnbull's so I can ride the route again 10.30am leaving

back to carmens for meeting regarding marshals etc on the day 1.00ish

will be riding regardless of weather as I am not free sunday

If you want to attend the meeting at carmen's & are not able to make the ride plz pm me or Oscarnz for the address



one of the pilots will be attending & need to discuss final destination as council will not allow chopper to land at the square .. this will be discussed sat but alternative railway land heaps of parking for the bikes & we can do a circuit of the square .. chopper will fly overhead as we do the final push into the city ..

[unrealone]

I'll be making my way up from Wellington with a few bikers.

[Strang0r]

Any news on Mowgli?

Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

[yod]

Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

cheers Dave

so do you know what is busted? tibea/fibula/ankle/all of the above??

[Strang0r]

I believe it was both the tibea and fibula... top of one and bottom of the other...

[yod]

jeebus:shit:

[86GSXR]

Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

Glad to hear he's OK Dave.

[cowboyz]

Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

well that is good news. 22 weeks is a while.

[Strang0r]

I bet 22 weeks will seem like forever!

[cowboyz]

any idea what insurance is doing with the bike?

[Strang0r]

Umm.... I think they are arranging to have the bike moved to anza to be sorted...

[Meanie]

any idea what insurance is doing with the bike?

You looking for a cheap honda

[Meanie]

Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

Good to know he is doing ok and thanks for keeping us informed. Its all a bit sureal when someone on the same ride has an off especialy in a small group
The Honda will no doubt be repaired, it didnt look all that bad and it was a mint bike before

[cowboyz]

You looking for a cheap honda

arent they all?

[Meanie]

arent they all?

Must be Yod,s got one

[yod]

:Oi:


:finger:

[Elysium]

You looking for a cheap honda
:Oi:That's cheap and RELIABLE Honda.

[chanceyy]

I'll be making my way up from Wellington with a few bikers.

on the 28th ? (morrow is a check out the route ride) awesome stuff .. be great to see you guys :)


Mowgli is doing fine... sore but fine... They put a rod in his leg and have said it'll be around 22 weeks of recovery so he won't be able to ride on the 28th but maybe he'll still be involved in some way.

even better news .. & yup now I am back home will catch up with Rob & see what he might feel like doing on the day :)

[Meanie]

:Oi:


:finger:

Well thats a bit rude wasnt it ?

[sinfull]

I believe it was both the tibea and fibula... top of one and bottom of the other...

No wonder he was sweating the way he was ! Not a simple break then !
Have to organise a swing by ride out his way perhaps to say gidday !

[yod]

Well thats a bit rude wasnt it ?

hey! you were picking on my cheap honda...

dodgy two tone kwaka riders

[unrealone]

on the 28th ? (morrow is a check out the route ride) awesome stuff .. be great to see you guys :)

Yup, on the 28th. Have a biker friend in Palmy too, but he's bikeless so should be able to pop him on the back.

[yod]

weather looking primo

see you lot at PTs shortly

[Meanie]

Have a safe one you lot, dont want a repeat of last week
Id love to be going with but got to go out for lunch :weep:

[mowgli]

Internet got connected in our new place last night :wari:

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there :sick:) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace :first: Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

[cowboyz]

good to hear you are on recovery. Dont worry about letting the team down. From where I sit you only let one person down and you have to live with him. At least you can avoid the same situation without spending heaps of money. Yes we did make it round the route toady but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.

[Monie]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1607067 but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.[/QUOTE]

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH you poor baby.:.. thats because we were not there :

[cowboyz]

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH you poor baby.:.. thats because we were not there :

thats right. I can hardly be expected to be in a good mood without you there making me look good.

[sinfull]

Internet got connected in our new place last night :wari:

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there :sick:) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace :first: Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob
Take it easy mate, keep that leg up and rested ! Bummer you weren't out there today and that ya gonna miss a few months of riding, but your still talking so that works for the rest of us !!

[Meanie]

Internet got connected in our new place last night :wari:

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there :sick:) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace :first: Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

You didnt let anyone down mate, just pleased you didnt do yourself a more serious injury
Have a speedy recovery


Yes we did make it round the route toady but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.

Sorry to hear that Lance at least you kept is shiny side up
Sounds like the day I had earlier this week, it sucked

[86GSXR]

Good to hear you're mending well and all will be fixed soon Mowgli. See you out there as soon as you're able eh :2thumbsup

[GSVR]

After the last ride I had some idea of the route the ride was going to take but today my whole world has been turned on end. Stop the roundabout I wanna get off.

Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

[sinfull]

After the last ride I had some idea of the route the ride was going to take but today my whole world has been turned on end. Stop the roundabout I wanna get off.

Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

So long as ya tell the 250 brigade to slow up !! We had to go like cut cats to catch them is all !
Thinking i need to either raise my bars or do some core strengthening excersizes, copping it in the elbow and shoulder at anything under 130 ! But then there is the hard braking 2 up, with a pillion without a grab bar to consider ! H got off the bike complaining of cramps gallore and i'm sure it's cause she's trying to hold herself from crushin my nuts ! Need to find a clever engeneer to make me a grab bar !
Like the idea you had about the 150's though Gary, now that could be a fun ride !

[chanceyy]

Internet got connected in our new place last night :wari:

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there :sick:) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace :first: Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

just really really glad your here to tell us about it Rob .. we will catch up soon :yes:

and definately if your up to it on the day I have a few jobs that could be done sitting down ;)




Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

yup the 250's did good today & dunna worry Garry I will make sure you know your post .. LOL if you email me your address I can do a bigger map for you :)


So long as ya tell the 250 brigade to slow up !! We had to go like cut cats to catch them is all !
Thinking i need to either raise my bars or do some core strengthening excersizes, copping it in the elbow and shoulder at anything under 130 ! But then there is the hard braking 2 up, with a pillion without a grab bar to consider ! H got off the bike complaining of cramps gallore and i'm sure it's cause she's trying to hold herself from crushin my nuts ! Need to find a clever engeneer to make me a grab bar !
Like the idea you had about the 150's though Gary, now that could be a fun ride !


ride a bandit .. no issues there 1 up or 2 up :laugh:

[sinfull]

ride a bandit .. no issues there 1 up or 2 up :laugh:

lol i bet Al got the fright of his life when the peg started scraping at 10 degrees too lol
Nah once we find a suitable T bird for Heidi we'll have a cruiser to scrape the pegs at 10 degrees with 2 up !

[chanceyy]

hi guys will update the main thread but

we are now riding the route in REVERSE:

we are now going Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, State Highway 2, Turning left at Hamua turn left Rongamai back to Pahiatua turn left back towards the track, right turn towards Ballance, Left turn into Gorge back along Napier road & main st PN with final destination to be confirmed.

The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)


The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)

point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (1 )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (Sarge, Mrs Blacksheep Caroline & daughter )
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua (Support Vehicle Jodi)
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & gorge rd (Horse)
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge. (Support vehicle & several of the marshals)

regroup by Ballance Bridge for final ride to Palmerston North Via Gorge & Napier Rd to Main St, Right turn into Ruahine St to hospital & hangar base

we require volunteers Prior to the ride for:
registration/Donation (Monamie & Oscarnz)
Selling raffles
getting signatures for cheesecutter campaign (Rob if able & ... )

a couple of experienced guys to assist with parking bikes at Turnbulls (getting as many bikes on site as possible)

if you can assist with any of the above jobs please pm me so i can update this post ..

[Meanie]

Monie and I would be happy to do point 1, the turn off to the track
So what time did you get back to PN

[chanceyy]

Monie and I would be happy to do point 1, the turn off to the track
So what time did you get back to PN

just after 1pm ... & added to the list .. thanks guys :niceone:

[sinfull]

point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (1 )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (2 or 3 required)
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua ( 1 )
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & Post Office Rd
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge.

..
Just a thought here guys but how long would it take for the 1st group to get from SH2 at Hamua back round into pahiatua ? If required we could go straight from point 3 to point 6 then if the timing allows it again move on to point 10

Edit : no need to worry about 10 as there will be a regroup ! but have a think about us moving from 3 to 6 and if it might work !

[chanceyy]

Just a thought here guys but how long would it take for the 1st group to get from SH2 at Hamua back round into pahiatua ? If required we could go straight from point 3 to point 6 then if the timing allows it again move on to point 10

Yup if needed we can .. but that will really cut down the ride ... I would think the first group will already be well ahead by that stage ..

by getting them to leave 20 mins ahead it separates the two rides completely & they should not get carved up by anyone

[sinfull]

Yup if needed we can .. but that will really cut down the ride ... I would think the first group will already be well ahead by that stage ..

by getting them to leave 20 mins ahead it separates the two rides completely & they should not get carved up by anyone
Wasn't thinkin of the whole group !! Just me and Heidi, we could blast down 2 to pahiatua and point at 6 or 7 thinkin here that the 20 min gap will only be 15 by then and that leg must be 20 min worth which would give us 5 to get to point 6
confused ? haha yep i know i am now (bloody bourbon)

[Meanie]

confused ? lol

Yep...............:lol:

[chanceyy]

Wasn't thinkin of the whole group !! Just me and Heidi, we could blast down 2 to pahiatua and point at 6 or 7 thinkin here that the 20 min gap will only be 15 by then and that leg must be 20 min worth which would give us 5 to get to point 6
confused ? haha yep i know i am now (bloody bourbon)

ahh sorry now I am with you ... thats only for the newbies .. depends on how big the main pack is .. potentially you could be waiting 40 mins as novices will be not far behind the marshals .. then wait for the main pack .. however as I am one of the TEC you can decide if you want to tag in front of us or shoot to pahiatua & assist with the turn by BP then tag on when we come through again

[Horse]

I'm amused - this route is one I've done a couple of times as a "let's go for a ride somewhere" route. :)

[chanceyy]

I'm amused - this route is one I've done a couple of times as a "let's go for a ride somewhere" route. :)

yup its a nice wee route, and as we have ppl fr out of town coming prob one or two roads they have never done or seen before :sunny:

[Bonez]

I'm amused - this route is one I've done a couple of times as a "let's go for a ride somewhere" route. :)Depends on what direction you went ;).
Have to reset my gyros, or failing that spin the earth backwards.

[blacksheep]

am i correct in assuming that sandra will be pmíng the marshals her friends mobile # who is driving the 4x4 and trailer,because if anybody breaks down/crashes we will be requiring pick-up services.

[sinfull]

am i correct in assuming that sandra will be pmíng the marshals her friends mobile # who is driving the 4x4 and trailer,because if anybody breaks down/crashes we will be requiring pick-up services.

Have you met this lady lol best line i've heard in a long time with regard to getting a ladies phone number !

[blacksheep]

Have you met this lady lol best line i've heard in a long time with regard to getting a ladies phone number !

no i haven't ,have i made a faux pas?:eek5:

[chanceyy]

am i correct in assuming that sandra will be pmíng the marshals her friends mobile # who is driving the 4x4 and trailer,because if anybody breaks down/crashes we will be requiring pick-up services.

yup all will be revealed once we have confirmation of details .. patience grasshopper .. I need to work out best place for her to park up, as well :)

[sinfull]

no i haven't ,have i made a faux pas?:eek5:
Lol nah mate but a pass at the fox might get ya the number anyway !
Shame the ride aint happening this coming weekend, looks like it will be another ripper !
Though i've just booked into the motoTT for the 21 (fingers crossed all the slots were'nt snapped up !) So glad it aint !

[Mom]

yup all will be revealed once we have confirmation of details .. patience grasshopper .. I need to work out best place for her to park up, as well :)

OH come on!!!!! :rolleyes: Surely you dont have any life out of KB, get with the program girlfriend :sunny:

Shit, the amount of work you have put into this is amazing!

Parking at our stops is my next week issue to sort!

[chanceyy]

OH come on!!!!! :rolleyes: Surely you dont have any life out of KB, get with the program girlfriend :sunny:

Shit, the amount of work you have put into this is amazing!

Parking at our stops is my next week issue to sort!

nope no life wots so ever .. :lol:

was going to have the support vehicle follow us all the way but then thought thats silly as we almost double back on ourselves .. so best idea is to have her parked up & if we need her can just call .. besides those married guys wanting her number will be disappointed as she is married as well :laugh: & she has wayyyyyyyyy to much personality for them to handle :clap::devil2:

[Mom]

nope no life wots so ever .. :lol:



Me either mate!


Dang to hear she is married to, sucks to be some blokes eh! :blip:

[mowgli]

was going to have the support vehicle follow us all the way but then thought thats silly as we almost double back on ourselves .. so best idea is to have her parked up & if we need her can just call

I proved that you can't get cell coverage from the entire route. A better plan might be for her to park up and for all marshals to know her location for an intercept when required. If she's on the move then she may go out of coverage.

[chanceyy]

I proved that you can't get cell coverage from the entire route. A better plan might be for her to park up and for all marshals to know her location for an intercept when required. If she's on the move then she may go out of coverage.

yeah thats wot I figured .. thought if she drove over to pahiatua & parked up .. then once the final TEC come through she can tag on the back of us to ballance & back through the gorge .. makes sense to have her close to mangamarie & back of pahiatua area

[sinfull]

Me either mate!


Dang to hear she is married to, sucks to be some blokes eh! :blip:

Yeah aye blacksheep of the family that one !!!!

Now come on here guys !!!! It's a family show right ? Faux pas ? Yep on my part for making the silly joke there !!!
I'm sure there have been noooo lamb eyes made at Sandra's work mate !!!

What does she look like Sandra ? Is she really married ? Hell i could get a dozen more dirty old men to come along if you have photo's

Sigh !!! The things i'll do for charity !!!!!!

[chanceyy]

I'm sure there have been noooo lamb eyes made at Sandra's work mate !!!

What does she look like Sandra ? Is she really married ? Hell i could get a dozen more dirty old men to come along if you have photo's

Sigh !!! The things i'll do for charity !!!!!!

hmm the only one who has meet her before is 86 .. & he can confirm she is hard case

hmm she is a cutie .. tons of personality, yes married for 13 yrs 4 kids to the same person (a rarity these days) I have pic's but your not gonna get them .. :nya:

[Maha]

I have pic's but your not gonna get them .. :nya:

Speaking of which Sandra, if ya'll manage to get a really cool group pic (or something like that) on the 28th, I will talk to Shane MT (Motorcycle Trader) to see if we can get a pic from all Regions in the next issue of the mag. Wadda ya think?
I reckon a pic at the end with the Helicopter would make a great pic.

[chanceyy]

Speaking of which Sandra, if ya'll manage to get a really cool group pic (or something like that) on the 28th, I will talk to Shane MT (Motorcycle Trader) to see if we can get a pic from all Regions in the next issue of the mag. Wadda ya think?
I reckon a pic at the end with the Helicopter would make a great pic.

should not be a problem .. am sure there will be quite a few cameras around the place .. had a phone call from the Manawatu standard today & talked to a reporter for approx 10 mins .. so should be something in the paper over the next few days

thought coming through the gorge with bikes as far as the eye can see will be an awesome pic too :whistle:

[Mom]

thought coming through the gorge with bikes as far as the eye can see will be an awesome pic too :whistle:

Absolutely mate, that and a ride report and the $ raised, cant wait to see what the next article will read like. Lets get a few more publications interested. I did the national ones and got this as a starter. Heads up your local press/radio and watch the interest rise as it is already in the press:blip:

[yod]

thought coming through the gorge with bikes as far as the eye can see will be an awesome pic too :whistle:

that would be way cool:niceone:

[chanceyy]

that would be way cool:niceone:

yeah thats why I want the regroup by ballance & ride together back to palmy .. would be blardy awesome pic I reckon :2thumbsup

[banditrider]

thought coming through the gorge with bikes as far as the eye can see will be an awesome pic too :whistle:


that would be way cool:niceone:

Airborne shot from chopper! :niceone:

[chanceyy]

Airborne shot from chopper! :niceone:

thought of that one as well ... reporter already been talking to the pilots today :clap:

[sinfull]

yeah thats why I want the regroup by ballance & ride together back to palmy .. would be blardy awesome pic I reckon :2thumbsup

Group minus everybody with a camera lol !

[Meanie]

that would be way cool:niceone:

Yea would be an awesome site alright
as long as cowboyz is somewhere near the back

[chanceyy]

Yea would be an awesome site alright
as long as cowboyz is somewhere near the back

:laugh: .. well he might have to do his duck up the road & get the pic trick
(that will take care of that)

[cowboyz]

:Oi: managed to get a pic in the standard on the coast to coast. Could try for a second.

[Meanie]

:Oi: managed to get a pic in the standard on the coast to coast. Could try for a second.

There goes our reputation

[cowboyz]

unless you got an oil drill I dont think our rep can get any lower. Yod has already gone as far as he can with the spade.

[mowgli]

unless you got an oil drill I dont think our rep can get any lower. Yod has already gone as far as he can with the spade.

I tried horizontal drilling with no success :Oops:

[yod]

unless you got an oil drill I dont think our rep can get any lower. Yod has already gone as far as he can with the spade.
i do my best:yes:

but really, the only way is up when you ride a kwaka


I tried horizontal drilling with no success :Oops:

:pinch:ouch

[Elysium]

Looks like things are comming together. Well I'm definatly in and hope the weather is good. Might have to get me some pants if the weather doesn't look to good.

By the way, how do I go about paying the fee? Do I just hand it over at the event?

[yod]

By the way how do I go about paying the fee? Do I just hand it over at the event?

good question....I assume so.....anyone?

[cowboyz]

pay at registration. you will have to register at phil turnballs on the day to be eligiable for the awesome spot prizes that are going to be on offer.

[chanceyy]

pay at registration. you will have to register at phil turnballs on the day to be eligiable for the awesome spot prizes that are going to be on offer.

correct pay on arrival to Phil Turnbull's when you register (another job I must get done)



ok final destination will be at the chopper hanger at the hospital, the pilots will be happy to show ppl around & I hear they have quite a collection of photos ..

the square trust rescue helicopter will do the sausage sizzle at PT's & at the hanger .. there will also be a coffee wagon at both venues

with Raffles & food & drinks bring extra money to spend :)


now wot have I forgotten :scratch:

[banditrider]

now wot have I forgotten :scratch:

Not much by the sounds of it. :niceone:

Did you remember to order up a nice day?

[chanceyy]

Not much by the sounds of it. :niceone:

Did you remember to order up a nice day?

hmmmmm fingers crossed on that one ...

[mowgli]

Sandra, do we have some official looking receptacles for donations? Might not look crash hot asking for dosh then stuffing it in pockets.

Trust me - I work for the government :whistle:

[ynot slow]

correct pay on arrival to Phil Turnbull's when you register (another job I must get done)



ok final destination will be at the chopper hanger at the hospital, the pilots will be happy to show ppl around & I hear they have quite a collection of photos ..

the square trust rescue helicopter will do the sausage sizzle at PT's & at the hanger .. there will also be a coffee wagon at both venues

with Raffles & food & drinks bring extra money to spend :)


now wot have I forgotten :scratch:

Don't park in the nurses/docs parks hehe.And if using gate 2? don't park in the parks reserved for oncology patients,believe me you will be ticketed or towed without a proper card on dash of car or tankbag.

[chanceyy]

Sandra, do we have some official looking receptacles for donations? Might not look crash hot asking for dosh then stuffing it in pockets.

Trust me - I work for the government :whistle:

great to finally chat Rob :lol: .. guess you mean this post :laugh: yup official buckets will be here next week


Don't park in the nurses/docs parks hehe.And if using gate 2? don't park in the parks reserved for oncology patients,believe me you will be ticketed or towed without a proper card on dash of car or tankbag.

dunna worry Tony we have special permission from security on where we can park and not park .. essentially we have to keep roads free for obvious reasons .. but the pilots are dealing with that side ..

[Tumbles]

I'll be there with Bells on. Points that I can think of:

Priority 1: Tall poppy syndrome and NZ media: Its been raised before, but just one ticket/crash/display of bad biker behaviour will result in negative media reporting 180 degrees out from what we are trying to achieve. This isn't just n organiser responsibility. We are all doing this for the same cause. If you see someone doing something that will look bad on TV that night, give them an earfull. People thinking they are proving something quickly realise they aren't when bollocked by 50 different people.

2. Along the same lines, doing everything we can not to p*ss people off. Particularly around the hospital (an emotional place at the best of times). Bikes filling the carpark wil seriously p*ss off people there to see their relative dying of cancer so I hope the boys at Square Trust have it sorted.

Other than that it looks like its going to be a great day. Congrats to the organisers for your hard work in bringing this together. I look forward to seeing you there. I have a special interest almost hitting one recently: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1587769#post1587769

[Meanie]

I'll be there with Bells on. Points that I can think of:

Priority 1: Tall poppy syndrome and NZ media: Its been raised before, but just one ticket/crash/display of bad biker behaviour will result in negative media reporting 180 degrees out from what we are trying to achieve. This isn't just n organiser responsibility. We are all doing this for the same cause. If you see someone doing something that will look bad on TV that night, give them an earfull. People thinking they are proving something quickly realise they aren't when bollocked by 50 different people.

2. Along the same lines, doing everything we can not to p*ss people off. Particularly around the hospital (an emotional place at the best of times). Bikes filling the carpark wil seriously p*ss off people there to see their relative dying of cancer so I hope the boys at Square Trust have it sorted.

Other than that it looks like its going to be a great day. Congrats to the organisers for your hard work in bringing this together. I look forward to seeing you there. I have a special interest almost hitting one recently: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1587769#post1587769

Couldnt agree more
We are going to be in the spotlight for a few hours and need to behave accordingly I will be marshalling and will be sure to set an example
Ill do my best honest:innocent:

[Mom]

now wot have I forgotten :scratch:

Not a lot as far as I can see! What an awesome effort. I am really looking forward to June 28th. We all should be very pleased with ourselves here, this is a first, Nationwide for the same reason. The article in the Motorcycle Trader and News made my heart proud, we have gone national!

Only thing I would love is for you guys to get a big photo at the end of your ride that I can give to Shane to incorporate into the final article after the ride.

[chanceyy]

I'll be there with Bells on. Points that I can think of:

Priority 1: Tall poppy syndrome and NZ media: Its been raised before, but just one ticket/crash/display of bad biker behaviour will result in negative media reporting 180 degrees out from what we are trying to achieve. This isn't just n organiser responsibility. We are all doing this for the same cause. If you see someone doing something that will look bad on TV that night, give them an earfull. People thinking they are proving something quickly realise they aren't when bollocked by 50 different people.

2. Along the same lines, doing everything we can not to p*ss people off. Particularly around the hospital (an emotional place at the best of times). Bikes filling the carpark wil seriously p*ss off people there to see their relative dying of cancer so I hope the boys at Square Trust have it sorted.

Other than that it looks like its going to be a great day. Congrats to the organisers for your hard work in bringing this together. I look forward to seeing you there. I have a special interest almost hitting one recently: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1587769#post1587769

well the chanceyy speech seems to bring out the best behavior on the other rides organised but with this one & the number of riders involved , can only hope that everyone gets into the spirit of the occassion & pulls their head in on the day ..

I will be checking out the situation at the hospital after manfield this weekend with one of the pilots .. but hopefully we can have a few marshals doing the organising of bikes on site again & apparently we have quite a large parking area that the security guys will let us into ..

yeah its scary stuff alright ..

[Meanie]

Oh no........... not another Chancey speech :zzzz:

[chanceyy]

Oh no........... not another Chancey speech :zzzz:

hmm thanks meanie since I bore everyone you can do that job on the day

:wari: .. delegation complete :yes:

[cowboyz]

Oh no........... not another Chancey speech :zzzz:


hmm thanks meanie since I bore everyone you can do that job on the day

:wari: .. delegation complete :yes:

No No.

I have tried the chanceyy speech twice now. First time resulted in a gsx600f flying into a fence and the second resulted in a vtr flying into a bank.

I think the chanceyy speech should be left to the professionals.

[chanceyy]

No No.

I have tried the chanceyy speech twice now. First time resulted in a gsx600f flying into a fence and the second resulted in a vtr flying into a bank.

I think the chanceyy speech should be left to the professionals.

hmm well thats meanies new job on the day :nya: ..

[yod]

shall we get him a megaphone?

[chanceyy]

shall we get him a megaphone?

dunno .. ask him if he needs one :whistle:

that was on the list of things we need ... gawd its getting bigger every day :lol:

[Owl]

Shit Meanie, I think you mistakenly inserted the wrong smiley. Try another one or you’re sunk! This one might help.:hug:

[NZsarge]

shall we get him a megaphone?
Yeah why not...:laugh:

[sinfull]

dont have a megaphone but my ones the mekey

[Monie]

Trust me - I work for the government :whistle:


thats what they all say :rolleyes:

[Monie]

Couldnt agree more
We are going to be in the spotlight for a few hours and need to behave accordingly I will be marshalling and will be sure to set an example
Ill do my best honest:innocent:


He can do it for both of us me set an example :whocares: yeh right i forgot meanie is with me so i had better behave yeh right :whocares:

[mowgli]

Trust me - I work for the government :whistle:
thats what they all say :rolleyes:
And in my case it's true :niceone:

[yod]

He can do it for both of us me set an example :whocares: yeh right i forgot meanie is with me so i had better behave yeh right :whocares:


"We trust in Monie"

:mellow:

[sels1]

shall we get him a megaphone?

Yeah that might make the Concours sound a bit better....

[Meanie]

Yeah that might make the Concours sound a bit better....

The concours has its own megaphone now Sels, called a Muzzy

Sorry to disappoint everyone but the Chancey speach will be left to Chancey otherwise it wont be a Chancey speach now will it, besides i am far too shy for speeches

[Strang0r]

Do I have to make my own red arm band to support the cheesecutter campaign or is there a shop / friendly KBer that already has some available?

If not I'll have to dust off my pin cushion making skills from high school and hope that i don't hurt myself in the process...

[Mom]

Do I have to make my own red arm band to support the cheesecutter campaign or is there a shop / friendly KBer that already has some available?

If not I'll have to dust off my pin cushion making skills from high school and hope that i don't hurt myself in the process...

Use some red insulating tape mate, does not have to be flas. I bought some red ribbon from the local emporium type shop.

[Strang0r]

Use some red insulating tape

Now there is a nice simple solution... Thanks Mom!

[chanceyy]

anything as long as its red I went & brought material nice stretchy stuff that just have to find the time to cut up & make into strips :)

[chanceyy]

The concours has its own megaphone now Sels, called a Muzzy

Sorry to disappoint everyone but the Chancey speach will be left to Chancey otherwise it wont be a Chancey speach now will it, besides i am far too shy for speeches

hmm all these nice loud pipes around the place :banana:

ohh go on meanie you are delegated to do the riders brief, that way no one will be bored or go to sleep :blip: and I dunna believe for one minute your shy :laugh:

[Meanie]

hmm all these nice loud pipes around the place :banana:

ohh go on meanie you are delegated to do the riders brief, that way no one will be bored or go to sleep :blip: and I dunna believe for one minute your shy :laugh:
Too many people for me sorry Cowboyz loves to talk, delegate him

[chanceyy]

Too many people for me sorry Cowboyz loves to talk, delegate him

yeah but referring to his earlier post well that has not been too successful so far :whistle: ...................................

[oscarnz]

I agree with Meanie, Sandra you need to do the speech!

[Elysium]

Use some red insulating tape mate, does not have to be flas. I bought some red ribbon from the local emporium type shop.

Well my Honda being all red as well as my jacket being red also, I should be able to do without red tape on my arm :) On the other hand people like Cowboyz would need to cover their bike with red duct tape to qualify :p

[Meanie]

On the other hand people like Cowboyz would need to cover their bike with red duct tape to qualify :p


That will never happen

[Mom]

Well my Honda being all red as well as my jacket being red also, I should be able to do without red tape on my arm :) On the other hand people like Cowboyz would need to cover their bike with red duct tape to qualify :p

The red arm band is not for decoration mate, it is the symbol that was adopted to signify the Cheesecutter campaign.

[Elysium]

The red arm band is not for decoration mate, it is the symbol that was adopted to signify the Cheesecutter campaign.

Sorry I meant that in a joke kind of way. Don't worry I will be buying myself a roll of red duck tape.

[cowboyz]

can you pick up a roll of rooster tape while you are there?

[Mom]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

[chanceyy]

ok guys final destination will now be to the hospital & the helicopter hangar

we will have the carpark on the south side of the hangar hopefully it will be roped off for us to use .. its nice & roomy

next saturday can all marshals be at PT's by 9.30am Please, so we can have a quick meeting & get all the bikes together before the public start arriving

We will be doing a major regroup of the all the riders to head through the gorge & napier road as one big convoy, & if needed another small regroup by memorial park, however if we stay together as a group this should not be required.

for safety we will have the support vehicle parked to stop traffic heading through the gorge & a few marshals down the road further to slow traffic since visibility will be an issue

and lets all hope the weather is an absolute ripper like today & we will have an awesome turn out :niceone:

oh yeah Jarrod advised today they will prob be doing hamburgers along with sausage sizzle (yum) there will be a coffee van at both sites (Just so Al can have his latte or 10) :laugh:

[chanceyy]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

yes plz Mom .. how do we get them ??

[Mom]

yes plz Mom .. how do we get them ??

I will get her to send them direct to you.

[ynot slow]

Second that comment about the weather,sounds like a well organised ride made to look easy due to heaps of planning and support behind the scenes,well done organisers.

[sinfull]

9.30am :

:gob::grouphug::scooter::cold::cry::moon::rofl:

[chanceyy]

:gob::grouphug::scooter::cold::cry: :rofl:

hmm so ya want a early morning wake up call then :laugh: :nya: :blip: :devil2:

[sinfull]

hmm so ya want a early morning wake up call then :laugh: :nya: :blip: :devil2:

Mmmm 6 x coffee to get the motabilism working=60 min, working motabilism=20 min, shower =10 min, shave= meh, get the bike out and warmed=top secret, getting the winter gear on in right order first time, at an ungodly hour =10 min, ride to PT's=60 min, add time for oh damb i forgot shit moments=10 min,
9.30 start at PT's for :grouphug: - above time required to rise and ride = shit if the phone rings at 5.30 its liable to end up in with the false teeth !

[yod]

next saturday can all marshals be at PT's by 9.30am Please, so we can have a quick meeting & get all the bikes together before the public start arriving


roger doodle

fingers crossed for the weather

[Meanie]

next saturday can all marshals be at PT's by 9.30am Please, so we can have a quick meeting & get all the bikes together before the public start arriving

:


Okaly dokaly...............

[chanceyy]

hmm not quite correct a few wee typos .. after the race :gob: should read after the ride and Kiwiriders :nono: hmmmm but I guess the word is out so at least thats a start and its part of a nationwide event raising funds for the helicopters in that region ..

ohh and the cheesecutter campaign .. well sighs .. wonder why they could not just use the press release instead that had all the correct info on it .. :mad:


Article here (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/4593586a6502.html)

[yod]

your link is slightly broken mate :doh:

correct link here (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/4593586a6502.html)

[sinfull]

Ta Yod, lol thought it was my pc there for a min !
Damb, so i have to buy me a race bike this week then ?

[chanceyy]

your link is slightly broken mate :doh:

correct link here (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/4593586a6502.html)

Cheers Yod .. fixed now

[chanceyy]

Ta Yod, lol thought it was my pc there for a min !
Damb, so i have to buy me a race bike this week then ?

hmmm :nono: .. but I guess we might have a police presence with that article gezzzzz like we are going to be racing on public roads :slap:

[sinfull]

hmmm :nono: .. but I guess we might have a police presence with that article gezzzzz like we are going to be racing on public roads :slap:

Be a cheeky fella, who wrote that up i recon ! Sounds more like he does the track a bit lol

[chanceyy]

Well I did feedback on the article, hmm more like a complaint with all the incorrect paragraphs & wot it was suppose to read like

so let see wot that generates ... (will not hold breath)

[sinfull]

Well I did feedback on the article, hmm more like a complaint with all the incorrect paragraphs & wot it was suppose to read like

so let see wot that generates ... (will not hold breath)

We could get a few of the harley boys to do the bikie thing on his arse !!!

[unrealone]

Ok team, the group I was organising to come up from Wellington is looking pretty sparse at the moment :( Most have other commitments. If anyone from Wellington wants to tag a long, PM me and I will send you a schedule for the day.

[chanceyy]

Ok team, the group I was organising to come up from Wellington is looking pretty sparse at the moment :( Most have other commitments. If anyone from Wellington wants to tag a long, PM me and I will send you a schedule for the day.

Send a pm to weaver as well ...

[chanceyy]

have just finished recording a segment for Classic Hits be played in the morning with Mike & Robbie .. so that should get the news out there a bit :niceone:

[Tumbles]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

Ummm. Just making sure you're aware but I'm sure you are. For the Palmy ride, The Palmy rescue helicopter is Square Trust Rescue helicopter. From their website:

The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has operated the rescue helicopter in the Palmerston North region since October 1991. The current principal sponsor is The Square Trust, a Palmerston North-based gaming machine charitable trust, hence the name The Square Trust Rescue Helicopter.

Westpac are one of many sponsors, but this is not a 'westpac rescue helicopter'.

My point is, I think it would be ok to use 'Westpac' buckets, but not 'Westpac Rescue Helicopter' buckets.

Thoughts?

[Mom]

Ummm. Just making sure you're aware but I'm sure you are. For the Palmy ride, The Palmy rescue helicopter is Square Trust Rescue helicopter. From their website:

The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has operated the rescue helicopter in the Palmerston North region since October 1991. The current principal sponsor is The Square Trust, a Palmerston North-based gaming machine charitable trust, hence the name The Square Trust Rescue Helicopter.

Westpac are one of many sponsors, but this is not a 'westpac rescue helicopter'.

My point is, I think it would be ok to use 'Westpac' buckets, but not 'Westpac Rescue Helicopter' buckets.

Ok that is fine, no free money boxes for you guys to give away down there.
Thoughts?


Thank you for pointing that out. Yes I am aware that it is the Phillips etc rescue helicopter down in your area. Where did you get buckets from? This lady is offering helicopter money boxes, sure they say Westpac, but Westpac support all rescue helicopters in the country, they only have sponsor naming rights to 4. The thought (hers I might add) are that they might raise the HELICOPTER part of what we are doing.

[Meanie]

Ummm. Just making sure you're aware but I'm sure you are. For the Palmy ride, The Palmy rescue helicopter is Square Trust Rescue helicopter. From their website:

The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has operated the rescue helicopter in the Palmerston North region since October 1991. The current principal sponsor is The Square Trust, a Palmerston North-based gaming machine charitable trust, hence the name The Square Trust Rescue Helicopter.

Westpac are one of many sponsors, but this is not a 'westpac rescue helicopter'.

My point is, I think it would be ok to use 'Westpac' buckets, but not 'Westpac Rescue Helicopter' buckets.

Thoughts?


Thank you for pointing that out. Yes I am aware that it is the Phillips etc rescue helicopter down in your area. Where did you get buckets from? This lady is offering helicopter money boxes, sure they say Westpac, but Westpac support all rescue helicopters in the country, they only have sponsor naming rights to 4. The thought (hers I might add) are that they might raise the HELICOPTER part of what we are doing.

Ahhh dont you just love polotics :oi-grr:

[Mom]

Ahhh dont you just love polotics :oi-grr:

Nope. Frankly I am over it. Roll on Monday!

[Tumbles]

Haha, like I've said earlier in this thread, great work by everyone involved. Merely raising potential gotchas as I see them. My point here being that Jarrod and the boys at Square Trust might be a little put out if people start thinking they are a Westpac named rescue chopper, or people not donating thinking the buckets are for Westpac named rescue choppers i.e. not their local Square Trust one.

Just a thought.

[Mom]

YOU HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB!

I just want to thank you for everything you have done in organising this ride on Saturday, your support has been fantastic. I know the result will be a huge amount of money raised for your helicopter.
Lets hope this weather blows itself out before Saturday eh!

Thank you again.

Mom

[chanceyy]

Ummm. Just making sure you're aware but I'm sure you are. For the Palmy ride, The Palmy rescue helicopter is Square Trust Rescue helicopter. From their website:

The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has operated the rescue helicopter in the Palmerston North region since October 1991. The current principal sponsor is The Square Trust, a Palmerston North-based gaming machine charitable trust, hence the name The Square Trust Rescue Helicopter.

Westpac are one of many sponsors, but this is not a 'westpac rescue helicopter'.

My point is, I think it would be ok to use 'Westpac' buckets, but not 'Westpac Rescue Helicopter' buckets.
Thoughts?


Thank you for pointing that out. Yes I am aware that it is the Phillips etc rescue helicopter down in your area. Where did you get buckets from? This lady is offering helicopter money boxes, sure they say Westpac, but Westpac support all rescue helicopters in the country, they only have sponsor naming rights to 4. The thought (hers I might add) are that they might raise the HELICOPTER part of what we are doing.

ahh now I can answer this one ..

your correct tumbles and here is the link (http://www.rescue.org.nz/about.php) regarding the Rescue choppers that are run by the charitable trust.

However this weekend the banners & donation buckets will have westpac rescue helicopters. Both Jarrod & Andrew are aware of this, as the fundraising liasion for both Westpac & the charitable trusts are the same person & westpac do assist in funding the charitable trusts and also your correct in the naming rights to 4 mom .. So its no problem. I have been aware that this will be the case from the onset & as no one else has any issues with it, it should not be a problem. The money raised in palmerston will go directly to the Square Trust Rescue Helicopter.

[Tumbles]

mint :first:

[yod]

now if we can just get the weather to play ball.....

[NZsarge]

now if we can just get the weather to play ball.....

Hmm........

[Meanie]

now if we can just get the weather to play ball.....

Got me snow chains out just in case :cold:

[sinfull]

Got me snow chains out just in case :cold:

Forget the chains, a snow shovell to dig the paying riders out from behind their heaters will be the thing !
Not looking promising by the met forcast (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas)
But the speed the fronts (http://www.metvuw.com/satellite/)are moving up the country we might just get lucky and see it blow over !

[Strang0r]

There is no such thing as BAD weather...just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up warm on Saturday and hit the street!

[Meanie]

There is no such thing as BAD weather...just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up warm on Saturday and hit the street!

Yep thats exactly right, its a blardy good cause so there shouldnt be any excuses

[chanceyy]

There is no such thing as BAD weather...just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up warm on Saturday and hit the street!


exactly


Yep thats exactly right, its a blardy good cause so there shouldnt be any excuses

damn straight ...

we have ridden in worse weather so can not see any excuses this weekend for the usual crew at least ..



does everyone who is marshals/ TEC and Lead Riders have high vis vests ??
plz let me know if you do not have one asap plz

[chanceyy]

Forget the chains, a snow shovell to dig the paying riders out from behind their heaters will be the thing !
Not looking promising by the met forcast (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas)
But the speed the fronts (http://www.metvuw.com/satellite/)are moving up the country we might just get lucky and see it blow over !

have been watching the 6 hour model each day & its been improving all week .. yes it will be cold but at least they are not forcasting showers .. i have found that one to be quite accurate as well

[Strang0r]

I have mowgli's lucky high vis vest, it came complete with dirt from his off :doh:

between that and my L plate I should look like a real n00b on Saturday :bleh:


only 3 more sleeps...

[Meanie]

I have mowgli's lucky high vis vest, it came complete with dirt from his off :doh:

between that and my L plate I should look like a real n00b on Saturday :bleh:


only 3 more sleeps...

Youll be right, just stick with yod, he makes all of us look good, no reason it wont work for you

[yod]

Youll be right, just stick with yod, he makes all of us look good, no reason it wont work for you

:Oi:

cheeky sod....

[yod]

does everyone who is marshals/ TEC and Lead Riders have high vis vests ??
plz let me know if you do not have one asap plz

i don't....

i just rely on my trusty red pack ;)

[Meanie]

does everyone who is marshals/ TEC and Lead Riders have high vis vests ??
plz let me know if you do not have one asap plz

Yep got some from the coast to coast run

[sinfull]

I have mowgli's lucky high vis vest, it came complete with dirt from his off :doh:

between that and my L plate I should look like a real n00b on Saturday :bleh:


only 3 more sleeps...
Dont you even think about washing that vest !!!

[cowboyz]

There is no such thing as BAD weather...just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up warm on Saturday and hit the street!

hmmmmmmmmmmm. As someone who works outside all day. I think there is such a thing as BAD weather and we are smack bang in the middle of it. The good news is we have the biggest tournament of the year on tomorrow and with 240 people tramping through the mud there should be very little grass to mow for the next six months.


Yep thats exactly right, its a blardy good cause so there shouldnt be any excuses

Hold on. I still thinking up a few.


I have mowgli's lucky high vis vest, it came complete with dirt from his off :doh:

between that and my L plate I should look like a real n00b on Saturday :bleh:


only 3 more sleeps...

Well only 2 if you are an insomniac.


i don't....

i just rely on my trusty red pack ;)

does that come with dirt?

[ynot slow]

Hope the weather improves for the ride,I will be working till 2.30pm in New Plymouth saturday,bugger starting new jobs at times.

Hope the day is good both weather and safety wise for all involved,and another WELL DONE to all organisers and crew.

Rumour has it almost snowing at Whanga pub last few days.:cold:

[ynot slow]

hmmmmmmmmmmm. As someone who works outside all day. I think there is such a thing as BAD weather and we are smack bang in the middle of it. The good news is we have the biggest tournament of the year on tomorrow and with 240 people tramping through the mud there should be very little grass to mow for the next six months
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Aint golf a great sport,especially as it is a winter one too.

Just get a heap of "keep off the grass"signs around the course,that'll give you an idea of the humour of the players.

Bet you can't wait till Friday morning to see the damage done and prepare for Saturday playing.

[chanceyy]

i don't....

i just rely on my trusty red pack ;)

dunna think your red pack will help you when your standing on a corner .. I might have a spare one here .. :scratch:


Yep got some from the coast to coast run

likewise meanie .. :)



hey if the weather has to be crap through the week thats ok .. should improve by the weekend .. & if i remember correctly it rained nicely on the coast to coast last yr .. wots the diff??

[yod]

hmmmmmmmmmmm. As someone who works outside all day. I think there is such a thing as BAD weather.....

...and as someone who was born in dunedin and grew up in chch I can categorically confirm there is definitely such a thing as bad weather....you just dont see a lot of it in the north island




Hold on. I still thinking up a few.


cool. i'll use whichever ones you don't want.




does that come with dirt?

yep...i'm going for a high-side sliding stripe motif....

[yod]

dunna think your red pack will help you when your standing on a corner .. I might have a spare one here .. :scratch:


cool....if not, i'll be parking the big bird somewhere obvious, should be pretty hard to miss

[cowboyz]

...and as someone who was born in dunedin and grew up in chch

you do realise this is a public forum and yet still willing to admit that! Brave lad!