Square Trust Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[yod]

dude....you live in ashhurst

[Monie]

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:

I heard you this morning pretty good


dude....you live in ashhurst

and you come out to visit us so what does that say mmmmmmmm
we all no ashhurst is the best :2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

I heard you this morning pretty good



ohh crap .. :lol: did not hear it :eek: :sweatdrop:shutup:

[cowboyz]

dude....you live in ashhurst

I had a witty reply but cant figure out how to spell it.

As you were.

[yod]

I T

aren't i helpful.....

[cowboyz]

fantastic. thanks for that.

[Horse]

Well only 2 if you are an insomniac.

Or working very late.... :(

[mowgli]

The outlook for Saturday is improving. MetService now forecasting "showers clearing with a southerly change". Even better, the rural forecast (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=farmmanawatu) shows only light rain and not around the the middle of the day.

Of course, odds are it will be nothing like the forecast. Rug up!

[Grub]

Chanceyy's going to hate us ... coz we have to bail due to the weather and sickness.

Nasty and I have both had 3 days off this week, she has gone back to work but I need yet another sickie day - this is a foul foul sickness. Checking the Wx for either the 'Rapa or Horoewhenua & Manawatu just shows winds, wet and low temps. It's just dodgy for us to be out in it.

Sorry chick, have been looking forward to it too ...

[oscarnz]

Chanceyy's going to hate us ... coz we have to bail due to the weather and sickness.

Nasty and I have both had 3 days off this week, she has gone back to work but I need yet another sickie day - this is a foul foul sickness. Checking the Wx for either the 'Rapa or Horoewhenua & Manawatu just shows winds, wet and low temps. It's just dodgy for us to be out in it.

Sorry chick, have been looking forward to it too ...

Not good Grub, hope you both feel better soon. Can understand you want to stay out of the :cold:

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy's going to hate us ... coz we have to bail due to the weather and sickness.

Nasty and I have both had 3 days off this week, she has gone back to work but I need yet another sickie day - this is a foul foul sickness. Checking the Wx for either the 'Rapa or Horoewhenua & Manawatu just shows winds, wet and low temps. It's just dodgy for us to be out in it.

Sorry chick, have been looking forward to it too ...

No probs Grub can not help being sick .. am trying to dodge the sore throat thing myself at present but if everyone is lucky I might lose my voice for saturday

[Monie]

No probs Grub can not help being sick .. am trying to dodge the sore throat thing myself at present but if everyone is lucky I might lose my voice for saturday


you would be so lucky :no: yeah right

[ynot slow]

No probs Grub can not help being sick .. am trying to dodge the sore throat thing myself at present but if everyone is lucky I might lose my voice for saturday

Positive thinking girl,just keep saying to yourself it's not a cold coming,just tickleish throat over and over,would be no show without punch eh.

[Radar]

A group of us Ulysses Club members will be riding over PNth for the event. Our coordinator has promoted it quite well - after I forwarded details via email to him and other committe members. Weather looks dodgy but could be worse; there may even be a bit of sunshine with the showers tomorrow.

Hope there will be some sort of rain proof cover at the sausage sizzle.

chanceyy - is your post of 4 May still valid (sorry but do not want to wade through the many pages of this thread)? Any new updates that I should pass on to our Masterton group?
Your 4 May post:

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 & Banditrider
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 visibility)


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 (Oscarnz )
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 now U4ea )
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

[sinfull]

chanceyy - is your post of 4 May still valid (sorry but do not want to wade through the many pages of this thread)? Any new updates that I should pass on to our Masterton group?
Your 4 May post:

I hope it is lol

[chanceyy]

A group of us Ulysses Club members will be riding over PNth for the event. Our coordinator has promoted it quite well - after I forwarded details via email to him and other committe members. Weather looks dodgy but could be worse; there may even be a bit of sunshine with the showers tomorrow.

Hope there will be some sort of rain proof cover at the sausage sizzle.

chanceyy - is your post of 4 May still valid (sorry but do not want to wade through the many pages of this thread)? Any new updates that I should pass on to our Masterton group?
Your 4 May post:



yes I have been updating the calendar & first/second posts as details come to hand ..

hmm wondered about the rainproof cover myself .. am sure we can arrange something ..

awesome to see you guys there .. thanks so much :)

[Elysium]

The way the weather is going I'm going to have to leave my decision to ride to the last minute. Can't ride if the weather keeps up like this.

[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 (Oscarnz )
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 now U4ea )
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)
Point 11 four very tall fella's to hold the sausage sizzle cover !

[sinfull]

The way the weather is going I'm going to have to leave my decision to ride to the last minute. Can't ride if the weather keeps up like this.

You want me to pick ya up in the car ? Or just stop by to grab ya tenna ?

[NZsarge]

The way the weather is going I'm going to have to leave my decision to ride to the last minute. Can't ride if the weather keeps up like this.

Bit crook over there is it? Damn, blue skies and fluffy white clouds over here, breezy though.

[Elysium]

Bit crook over there is it? Damn, blue skies and fluffy white clouds over here, breezy though.

It was pissing down like hell before I typed that reply. Besides I don't have proper wet weather gear so I wont risk damage to myself or bike if the weather is shit. Plus I suck at rising in the wet weather as I've had far too many close calls on those dam road markings :mad:

If weather turns to to shit then I'll just turn up and make a donation and hang around a bit.

[sinfull]

If weather turns to to shit then I'll just turn up and make a donation and hang around a bit.

On ya ! Ridings never fun in crap weather, (unless your mad) Be good to see numbers there, even if its just to eat the sausies !
Have had a word to the weather gods and i'm sure they'll listen ! Will still be wet patches on the ride (but at this time of the year they don't dry up at all) so all care should be shown in those areas !

[NZsarge]

It was pissing down like hell before I typed that reply. Besides I don't have proper wet weather gear so I wont risk damage to myself or bike if the weather is shit. Plus I suck at rising in the wet weather as I've had far too many close calls on those dam road markings :mad:

If weather turns to to shit then I'll just turn up and make a donation and hang around a bit.

I hear ya dude, no sense in putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation when your concerened about binning it, fair call. The donation will be gratefully received none the less though i'm sure.
Keep in mind though mate, it's not a race and slow and steady will be just fine on the day.:niceone:

[yod]

i'll be packing a brolley for standing on the side of the road :laugh:

[chanceyy]

I hear ya dude, no sense in putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation when your concerened about binning it, fair call. The donation will be gratefully received none the less though i'm sure.
Keep in mind though mate, it's not a race and slow and steady will be just fine on the day.:niceone:

Well said sarge,

this is definately not a race and care is needed, the weather is definately on the improve tomorrow.

I know some ppl are planning on coming to PT's in the morn .. then coming to the hangar in the afternoon as well .. but do not want to do the ride .. that is fine as well

there will not be any pace on this ride .. The novice/slow riders will be leaving 20 mins prior to the main bunch, and I do not envisage the two groups meeting until we all regroup again at Ballance for the final ride back to Palmy

All I can ask is that everyone is respectful of the event and the other riders around them. I would hope that everyone gets into the spirit of the occassion and takes it easy on the ride .. after all we do not want a call out

Oscarnz has also offered to host a BBQ at her place later in the day for those KB members and it will be a chance to relax and have a debrief and mingle for those who come .. just bring your own meat & beverages


All I know is that a few stiff drinks will be in order & I have my bed already booked for the nite ..

[yod]

the weather is definately on the improve tomorrow.

???

what site you lookin at?

[Jiminy]

Plus I suck at rising in the wet weather as I've had far too many close calls on those dam road markings :mad:

If weather turns to to shit then I'll just turn up and make a donation and hang around a bit.

Time for a side car? :) I'm considering it myself!

Seriously, I feel the same way. I'll take the bike out tomorrow and see how far I can go before I meet bad weather. Hopefully I'll make it to Palmy, but I'll skip the group ride if the road is wet.

[chanceyy]

???

what site you lookin at?

well if you go to metvuw it looks like crap but the most reliable one so far as been the 6 hour model I use .. will be the odd shower but nuffing like today .. apparently ... who knows after all its mother nature who has the last word

[yod]

its all good - chance to try out the new gear in the wet - and the heated grips :rockon:

[chanceyy]

Time for a side car? :) I'm considering it myself!

Seriously, I feel the same way. I'll take the bike out tomorrow and see how far I can go before I meet bad weather. Hopefully I'll make it to Palmy, but I'll skip the group ride if the road is wet.

HOpe to see you there .. I think there may be a few ppl who will stop at a cafe and come back to hospital once the ride is done

there is a group riding up from welly tomorrow ..there is another thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76534)

[oscarnz]

i'll be packing a brolley for standing on the side of the road :laugh:

So am I, meantioned that last night and got a really weird look from Pauly :laugh:

[mowgli]

Well my three hour stumble around base this afternoon netted just under $340 in donations. In addition it looks like 4-6 riders may also be taking part in the ride. So well done to the people at RNZAF Base Ohakea :first:

I've counted and bagged the money so the bucket can be reused tomorrow if required. I'll see some of you early tomorrow at PTs.

[yod]

So am I, meantioned that last night and got a really weird look from Pauly :laugh:

:rofl:

no point in getting any wetter than you have to i say

might pack some vegemite sammies and a thermos of coffee too :laugh:

[yod]

Well my three hour stumble around base this afternoon netted just under $340 in donations. In addition it looks like 4-6 riders may also be taking part in the ride. So well done to the people at RNZAF Base Ohakea :first:

I've counted and bagged the money so the bucket can be reused tomorrow if required. I'll see some of you early tomorrow at PTs.

nice job mate!! :niceone:

[sinfull]

its all good - chance to try out the new gear in the wet - and the heated grips :rockon:

:argh: Forgot to stop in at farmlands for some wets Duh mmmm 4.20 ! be right back lol

[cowboyz]

i'll be packing a brolley for standing on the side of the road :laugh:

Well its not like you havent got the room.

Was thinking if the blackBIRD happened to be a DUCK cause it will feel right at home tomorrow.

[yod]

Well its not like you havent got the room.

Was thinking if the blackBIRD happened to be a DUCK cause it will feel right at home tomorrow.

http://www.everypicture.com/shop/books/c00bac92f4fff66bc7544ec6030c1b7f/duck-on-a-bike.jpg

[Owl]

Have a good, safe ride tomorrow people! I hope it all goes to plan and the weather is in your favour.
I won't be there, but I'm hoping to have my bike finished tomorrow as I have the last few parts to fit.

Be safe out there!:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Well my three hour stumble around base this afternoon netted just under $340 in donations. In addition it looks like 4-6 riders may also be taking part in the ride. So well done to the people at RNZAF Base Ohakea :first:

I've counted and bagged the money so the bucket can be reused tomorrow if required. I'll see some of you early tomorrow at PTs.

Nice one mate, be good to catch up with you tomorrow Last time i saw you, you were in a little pain

[banditrider]

nice job mate!! :niceone:

Ditto on that!

Everyone think sunshine! I'll be there regardless - seeya all then!

[Horse]

As long as there's less wind & rain than today it'll be an improvement. :) See yas in the AM.

[yod]

As long as there's less wind & rain than today it'll be an improvement. :) See yas in the AM.

i wouldnt hold your breath.....

[mowgli]

i wouldnt hold your breath.....
.... else you'll faint :bleh:

[yod]

.... else you'll faint :bleh:

exactly:shifty:

[phantom]

I'll be there even if I hate riding in the rain. At least we won't have trouble with dusty roads

[Jiminy]

there is a group riding up from welly tomorrow ..there is another thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76534)

Oh, cool, I had missed that thread. I might join them if it's not too rainy, although I was planning to take off a bit earlier. Oh, well, I'm sure I can do with more sleep :)

[Meanie]

Ditto on that!

Everyone think sunshine! I'll be there regardless - seeya all then!

Me and Monie too..............

[Maha]

Have a cool day tomorrow people, be safe and most of all...have fun doing it.
This is something quite unique in its own way, and I thank you all for what you have done over the last eight weeks or so, Ledgends the lot of ya!...:rockon:

[chanceyy]

Well my three hour stumble around base this afternoon netted just under $340 in donations. In addition it looks like 4-6 riders may also be taking part in the ride. So well done to the people at RNZAF Base Ohakea :first:

I've counted and bagged the money so the bucket can be reused tomorrow if required. I'll see some of you early tomorrow at PTs.

Fantastic effort Rob .. :niceone: be good to see the riders from the base as well .. and finally catch up & say hi in real


Oh, cool, I had missed that thread. I might join them if it's not too rainy, although I was planning to take off a bit earlier. Oh, well, I'm sure I can do with more sleep :)



awesome Jiminy hope we see you tomorrow :yes:

[chanceyy]

well the wind has eased right off out there (its almost tame) and golly gosh is that stars out there ...

well fingers crossed it holds off tomorrow for a bit .. see you in the morning :)

[Mom]

???

what site you lookin at?

The same one we are. It tells us that things are improving, and tomorrow will be better than today. Currently we are ignoring gale force winds, the power has been back on for 3 hours now, fingers crossed it will stay that way :lol: We have no rain, mind you the hail lashed showers were a bit concerning earlier, and I love lightening!

Safe ride tomorrow you lot! Dont forget your sunblock and caps, I reckon the UV index will be sitting about minus 2!

[ynot slow]

Hope the weather plays ball,it has been and still is absolutely crap in the Naki,hope if the day improves the weather is moving from the south if it is good your way,then can improve up here.

Have a good ride people,be thinking of riders around 11.00 when doing second measure & quote for day,ah well need job to pay for riding.

Be great if the papers have only positive things to say about this ride/riders bearing in mind it is almost nationwide today.

[sinfull]

Ye gods are just not listening !!!
I said sunshine lol
Might not be too bad by 11, just hope the thought of a couple of raindrops dont keep too many ppl away !
Dry down here on the coast at the moment and not too much wind so the welly guys should have a nice ride up !
See ya's up there ! If anyone wants us early, we will prolly be at cuba supping on latte !

[Meanie]

A bit damp outside here at the moment but its not raining
Bike needs a wash anyway

[86GSXR]

Patches of blue up here, fair bit of cloud and a westerly. Not looking too bad actually, looking forward to it :yes:

[Radar]

Not bad over here in Masterton. Clouds with sun nearly through.
No rain since the evening.

Only the odd shower predicted for Manawatu and Wairarapa.

Our Ulysses group leaves here at 9.30 AM. See you at Phil's!

[DEATH_INC.]

Not too bad up here either, pretty patchy but not wetting....see ya's there :)

[86GSXR]

Big improvement here in the last half hour!

[sels1]

Sorry guys, I'd really like to be there but cant make it. :(
Hope it all goes well.
I'll send a cheque off to the helicopter fund anyway

[MyGSXF]

Have an awesome day up there you lot!!!!! :2thumbsup

Ride safe!!!!!! :ride:

[Owl]

10.55am and it pisses down! Hopefully it won't amount to much and spoil your ride.
I just finished my bike too! :banana:

[Bonez]

Wet most of the ride but good all the same. Banditrider set a good pace for the
so called "noobs". Ended up with more riders than expected in that group and they all behaved very admirably considering the conditions.

Well done Chancey and Co.:clap:

Getting ready for the work mid-year function to end a good Saturday.

[Tumbles]

Yeah was a good ride. Hail whilst waiting at the Balance Bridge was interesting!

[Meanie]

Awesome ride even though it rained most of it. Raised over $1300 for the rescue helicopter so it was definitly worth it
To all the new riders on the ride Well done especialy considering the conditions
Well done Chancey on some realy good organisation
Now for a black russian and blob out in front of the telly

[yod]

Awesome ride even though it rained most of it.
totally agree

Raised over $1300 for the rescue helicopter so it was definitly worth it
totally agree

To all the new riders on the ride Well done especialy considering the conditions
totally agree

Well done Chancey on some realy good organisation
totally agree (top effort)

Now for a black russian and blob out in front of the telly
totally agree


:done:

[cowboyz]

very agreeable there Yod!


report here.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1626363#post1626363

[86GSXR]

Totally agree. A great ride, looking forward to pics!

[yod]

a few pics...

[chanceyy]

Well the bourbon is going down well at present.

I would like to take this opportunity in thanking everyone who has supported this event, those who turned up today in less than ideal conditions esp some of those newer riders who have never group ridden before, and those who came from wellington, masterton & other outlying areas.

I would like to take this chance to acknowledge the work that Robert & Paul from Phil Turnbull motorcycles, the two pilots Jarrod and Andrew with the fundraiser liasion Kylie Harcourt (based in Taupo) have given me in the organisation of this event.

And by no means least of all the support of the Ashhurst and manawatu riders, Esp cowboyz who planned the route & rode it a few times, & Mowgli for all your work at the Ohakea base & for the massive fundraising effort out there .. absolutely brilliant :niceone: & Oscarnz who has been my main sounding board. To all of you guys who marshalled lead the ride & were tail end charlies. Sincerely thank you .. without your assistance & support this ride today would not have gone quite as smoothly for sure.


I am grateful that everyone got into the spirit of the ride and rode to the conditions, next time we will try & have better weather ...

[sinfull]

Group hug !!!!

[banditrider]

Great fun splashing around for a good cause. Don't think the noobies were that noo - think I was holding them up in places! Thanks Chanccey!

My pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/280608HelicopterRide

[rottiguy]

Yep there was one hell of a group of "newbies" more like mutton dressed like lamb I reckon :) they were off like goff when we hit ashurst.
great to do a wet ride every now and again, if not for the great cause I would have stayed in bed


Great fun splashing around for a good cause. Don't think the noobies were that noo - think I was holding them up in places! Thanks Chanccey!

My pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/280608HelicopterRide

[DarkLord]

Thanks to all who turned up in Aucks this morning for the Tauranga - Rotorua - Hamilton ride. It was cool and the weather wasn't as bad out of Auckland, in fact it was quite sunny in patches. Overall I really enjoyed myself - absolutely shattered now but that's ok.

Good to do it for such a worthy cause as well - a couple of years ago I was very sick out on Great Barrier Island and the helicopter came and got me and took me straight to hospital. Don't know what I would have done without it so it was nice do at least do something for them.

Cheers all. :apint:

[NZsarge]

Yep there was one hell of a group of "newbies" more like mutton dressed like lamb I reckon :) they were off like goff when we hit ashurst.
great to do a wet ride every now and again, if not for the great cause I would have stayed in bed

Ha ha, yeah I reckon you're right...including a one riding a ZX14 and his mate on an R1 :killingme
I think a lot of those guys just wanted ride at a lower pace due to the conditions which is a fair call.

[chanceyy]

I think a lot of those guys just wanted ride at a lower pace due to the conditions which is a fair call.

to be honest Sarge I am delighted that most made that call, the weather was not the best to say the least, but then I dunno if the chanceyy speach scared them as well, even if I had no voice ..... :shutup:

[cowboyz]

Ha ha, yeah I reckon you're right...including a one riding a ZX14 and his mate on an R1 :killingme
I think a lot of those guys just wanted ride at a lower pace due to the conditions which is a fair call.

Real good call although as I was leading the experienced group I was impressed with the behaviour of the big bikes. Everyone got into the spirit of the ride and left their brains engaged. Hard to believe we got 60 bikes through mangamorie without a single incident.


to be honest Sarge I am delighted that most made that call, the weather was not the best to say the least, but then I dunno if the chanceyy speach scared them as well, even if I had no voice ..... :shutup:

I was a little nervous when I heard some big bikes went out with the newbie group and were going to wait at summerhill and not finding them there when we got up there I thought they might be carving the newbie group up and went out in front of 86 and I to not be restrained. Pleased I was wrong.

[phantom]

I think a lot of those guys just wanted ride at a lower pace due to the conditions which is a fair call.

I would include myself in that group having ridden on and off ( as in not continuously - even one of Bones' bikes wouldn't last that long ) for 40 odd years but riding in the rain gives me the shits so was happy to trickle along at my own pace . I have done one trip in the helicopter as a customer and although the flight was very enjoyable I am in no hurry to repeat it. I found the worst bit was trying to negotiate the square in torrential rain right at the start. It was great to be on a mass ride without any dickheads. Thanks Chanccy and co.for another well organised ride

[sinfull]

Only just rolled the bike inside off the deck today (Due to large quantities of mud stuck to the tyres) and my bloody flat spot is dead flat now, like on the rim Grrrrr ! Just over 6 k and i'm sure i could have got another couple out of it ! Though i did touch a couple of 3 inch heart murmers yesterday and she's a dry weather only tyre now ! Wishing i'd bought that bloody paddock stand the other week like i was gonna, Got a brand new pirelli not doing too much in the next room mmmm 2 paddock stands , one rattle gun, compressor ! shiet wish i had garage ! Or even a bike shop next door, oh wait i do haha (not that he does tyres but ....) !

[cowboyz]

always good to see another kwaka out there.,

[sinfull]

Well i know there will be a lot of riders out there, who are upset they cant get a photo of them on such a good cause !
But as a consolation I'll put up a photo for anyone to help themselves to, of everyones favourite bikes ! Taken in a private domain even !!

[Bonez]

Well i know there will be a lot of riders out there, who are upset they cant get a photo of them on such a good cause !
But as a consolation I'll put up a photo for anyone to help themselves to, of everyones favourite bikes ! Taken in a private domain even !!The garden ornament needs to have the weeds trimmed back a bit:innocent:

[yod]

dude, you need a garage

[sinfull]

The garden ornament needs to have the weeds trimmed back a bit:innocent:
lol that garden ornament is for sale Bones ! If you want a change of riding style at all ?
And that photo was taken over 3 months ago ! The weeds have fallen over and grown again since then !
Any one got any lambs for sale ? (no swap jokes please)

[sinfull]

dude, you need a garage
Ya not wrong there Yod ! And a few axle stands and a compressor and rattle gun and oooooh i could have fun setting a garage up ! Well i have one but the doors about falling off and we will be out of here by xmas sooo meh !

[yod]

axle stands

:shit:

:crazy:

:gob:

eeeewwwww....you play with CARS!!

:lol:

[sinfull]

:shit:

:crazy:

:gob:

eeeewwwww....you play with CARS!!

:lol:

Opps nooo i meant paddock stands but that would have brought more garden ornament jokes on !
But i have cars ! One heap in the drive that just goes and a heap in the so called garage, with a head thats been in the boot longer than its been since the lawns have been mowed !

[cowboyz]

just when you think you know someone...................

[yod]

the standards around here have been in steady decline since.....umm....I showed up


:rofl:

[cowboyz]

well you do ride a triumph. After admitting that embarassment everything else is easy.

[sinfull]

Haha there's that green monster rearing its head !

[cowboyz]

I havent got one of the whole group. might go looking.

[sinfull]

Page 39 mate ! There was a couple posted on your ride report too ! might be better qual. cant remember who's they were !

[cowboyz]

just added one to my pics from blacksheep. Just a thumbnail off the net so not really flash quality. Have you got a full size image you can email me?

lance.broyden@xtra.co.nz

[sinfull]

just added one to my pics from blacksheep. Just a thumbnail off the net so not really flash quality. Have you got a full size image you can email me?

lance.broyden@xtra.co.nz

Just sent them through but be the same quality as you'd get off here unfortunately !
I have a tendancy to email them to myself to shrink them as they're to big to load on here at 2 mb, but then save them to the same file which overwrites the old pic with the 33kb ones !

Edit ; Yep just checked Blacksheeps one and its of far better quality lol Gettin sick of these learning curves !

[cowboyz]

you wanna get yourself powertoys resizer for windows. It rocks for resizing images.

[sinfull]

you wanna get yourself powertoys resizer for windows. It rocks for resizing images.

Mmmmm just had a go at resizing one by throwing it back into the cam and resized it in there got it up to 1mb but still shit quality ~!
a, its just a cheapy
b, think after downsizing it via outlook it aint gonna come back up in pixels by doing that !
have ya used the powertoys on them photos ? be interested to see if you have upped the quality !

[cowboyz]

you cant up the quality on a digital photo. You can fake it using interlacing but that is pretty poor way of doing it and you will never regain the orginal quality. You have to take the photos in high res and protect those images. The photos I post up are reduced from about 5meg to 50-60k which is massive.

[sinfull]

Yep a learning curve ! Just been experimenting lol got the powertoy now, so will be using that rather than just letting outlook do the job (quicker too) and as you say protect the originals rrrr lol Your cam must have good mp, mines a 5 mp and the photos come out at around 2 to 3 meg depending on what its of !

[cowboyz]

to be fair. anything over 1024x768 which is only 0.7Megapixels you wont see on screen unless you are incredible anal, some super geek or have a 40' monitor. My camera is 7.2Megapixels and is a pretty billy -the-basic camera. I brought it when my other one buggered out which was a good camera but only 4 megapixels. I only got the 7.2 cause that is what they sell. It doesnt take photos any better than my old camera but the ability to crop is way better. (cropping will keep quality better than resizing).

You really only need a super flash camera if you want to print something. I cant remember the last time I printed a photo.

[sinfull]

By crop i take it ya mean editing video ? Or can ya crop pics as well, there's an option on mine to devide pics which im just about to have a go at ! Edit: cannot devide pics lol
Might be a stupid Q here but do ya know what DPOF would stand for in the menu of my digi ?

[Horse]

I am not going to get into comment from the quality of the photos.

I work in video production; I shoot and edit video for businesses, for education, and for TV broadcast. I've been doing this for about 15 years, so I think I know a thing or two about what makes a good image (moving and still). For some projects I've had to commission still photography, and I've even had to reject photos by a well-known local commercial photographer (who I consider a very good photog) for one project for not being good enough.

I've also got a reasonably good SLR and like to take the occasional photo when I get a chance. Mostly I take "snaps" when I'm just trying to record an event for posterity, like most people, but occasionally when I put some effort in I can get some good pictures. I've attached a couple to demonstrate. The first two are from the Thunder Ride on this year's Hog Rally, which I think are comparable to the weekend. Evaluated to a "professional" standard these are really not very good - the first one's very noisy as it was rescued from a picture that was considerably underexposed, and the second one's just too wide (I want to get a longer lens for my SLR but I'm trying to save for a new bike atm :) ). The third's one is one of my better ones that I have to hand, and I'm relatively pleased with it - I like the composition and depth of field and the talent was posing nicely for the camera - but I had a bit of time to get it right.

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Trying to get individual stills of all the bikes on a ride like Saturday is tricky, apart from just getting ahead of the pack to get into position. You need a decent camera, but you also need a lens with a bit of "length" to get in close, and you need a fast memory card that can dump the very large image without taking forever and causing you to miss the next 3 bikes going past. A professional SLR is fast enough to take 2 or 3 photos of each bike so you can pick & choose the best shots. At $1600 when I bought it 2 years ago my camera's just fast enough, but I don't have the lens or memory card to do the job.

Edited by Chaneyy removed remaining post, please refer to my post further down the page

[cowboyz]

By crop i take it ya mean editing video ? Or can ya crop pics as well, there's an option on mine to devide pics which im just about to have a go at ! Edit: cannot devide pics lol
Might be a stupid Q here but do ya know what DPOF would stand for in the menu of my digi ?

I cant remember what it stands for but it prepares the photo for printing I dont use it at all on my camera. Mainly cause I dont print anything.

Have you got piacasa? fantastic program for organising and basic editing of photos. And its free.

[Mom]

you wanna get yourself powertoys resizer for windows. It rocks for resizing images.


I think I know a thing or two about what makes a good image (moving and still).

Hey guys can either of answer this for me. If I have a low res pic, is there anyway to improve the image to make it clearer?

[sinfull]

Hey guys can either of answer this for me. If I have a low res pic, is there anyway to improve the image to make it clearer?

Think Coyboyz answered that one for me but waits with baited breath (wheres me tooth brush) to see if it is possible !
I shrunk my original 2.5 meg pics down to 60 odd kb to fit them on here but didn't save the originals (duh) lost some good res out of them !

[Horse]

Hey guys can either of answer this for me. If I have a low res pic, is there anyway to improve the image to make it clearer?

Only on TV. :) This particular bit of techno BS is used on every single crime show in existence and drives all of us who know better absolutely crazy.

No, sorry. No way no how.

[Mom]

Only on TV. :) This particular bit of techno BS is used on every single crime show in existence and drives all of us who know better absolutely crazy.

No, sorry. No way no how.

Bummer, I wanted to get that car under cheesecutter improved if it was possible, never mind. thanks for answering.

[MSTRS]

Only on TV. :) This particular bit of techno BS is used on every single crime show in existence and drives all of us who know better absolutely crazy.

No, sorry. No way no how.

Then how did 'they' catch that kiddy fiddler who posted his face all skewed...
Seems there is technology out there that can extrapolate to undo stuff.

[mowgli]

Then how did 'they' catch that kiddy fiddler who posted his face all skewed...
Seems there is technology out there that can extrapolate to undo stuff.

Ahhh that one is easy to explain. The spiral effect he used didn't change the information in the image very much. He certainly didn't reduce the resolution as has been discussed here. All he really did was move the pixels around in a spiral pattern. Because they were moved in a predictable manner the computer boffins were able to re-create the reverse effect.

So you'd better knock it off MSTRS - they'll get you in the end :devil2:

[chanceyy]

I have removed all references and posts in relation to the photographer who was on the ride saturday.

I do not support her trying to make money off a charitable event, when no money would be donated back to that charity. After everyone else has generously donated to the cause I find that very disappointing.

Its been a learning curve and one that will not be repeated in future. Obviously no one can stop a photographer from attending such event, however more questions on their intentions will need to be clarified prior to the said event.


That will be the end of the discussion on this subject. If you wish to make further comments please pm me

[chanceyy]

ok guys our approximation of money made was almost spot on as you can see by Jarrod's email ..also note how the money raised is going to be spent the EZ-IO is approximate $700 and from his explanation when a central line can not be put into a patient this appliance can be drilled into the bone to get a line in.

So thank you to everyone who came & donated, the money is being put to very good use.

Hi,

I have just been down to the bank and deposited $1324 from the weekend.

A great result, thank you for your help and look forward to your article.

As discussed we will use the money for an EZ-IO intraosseous Infusion System (replacing the standard IV line when required). The remaining money we will use for the new Zoll defibrillator. I’ll let you know when it arrives at the base.

Regards

Jarrod

[yod]

As discussed we will use the money for an EZ-IO intraosseous Infusion System (replacing the standard IV line when required). The remaining money we will use for the new Zoll defibrillator. I’ll let you know when it arrives at the base.

Regards

Jarrod

coooool.....toys:cool:

[mowgli]

coooool.....toys:cool:

Indeed. Anything with a Z in it has gotta be worth having :)

[yod]

Indeed. Anything with a Z in it has gotta be worth having :)

unless it's green of course

[Bonez]

I have removed all references and posts in relation to the photographer who was on the ride saturday. Now that is taking your position as a moderator a bit too far Chancey.

Hell a request for a link to a group pic by Elysium was even removed and as was those replying to this request.

For those interested your posts are in the "Pointless Drivel" thread.

[mowgli]

unless it's green of course

Yeah, goes without saying..... lookout it's lance, duck!

[MSTRS]

- they'll get you in the end :devil2:

ooooh, promises....

[NZsarge]

As discussed we will use the money for an EZ-IO intraosseous Infusion System (replacing the standard IV line when required). The remaining money we will use for the new Zoll defibrillator. I’ll let you know when it arrives at the base.

Regards

Jarrod
Really nice to know exactly where the funds are going, nice!:niceone:

coooool.....toys:cool:
:niceone:

Indeed. Anything with a Z in it has gotta be worth having :)
:yes: Damn straight...

[Mom]

Well done to all of you down there!

[Nordy]

I second the notion YAY TOYS

cool that they told you where the cash is going too :D w00t for the fundraising.

[chanceyy]

Report made the paper .. link to thread bout it here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1642209#post1642209)