LoweWalker Helicopter fundraiser

[MSTRS]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73011
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73248
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72686
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72979
In line with other areas of the country, it is proposed that we have a fundraising ride on 28 June, The ride is also intended to give the cheesecutter campaign a little nudge. I am happy to do a lot of the co-ordinating, design and print flyers, talk to other bike groups in the area etc, BUT I am not going to do it all on my own. This needs the help of as many of you as possible to ensure a smooth, successful day. The LW Trust is a worthy cause, but having spoken to their fundraising person, it is apparent that they run on a shoestring budget and can only provide suggestions for how we go about this. Since the pride of HB KBers as at stake, put your hand up to help.

[Maha]

Awesome stuff John, localized fundraising for such an important charitable trust is great to see especially when they have limited funds. The CC part of it is starting to take effect, we are having a meeting tomorrow with someone who has all the knowledge from the last Auckland protest ride. We also have the Press release rough draft....needs adding to and tweaking but It reads goods.

[Dooly]

The big bike and car display last month at Greenmeadows was a LW resuce helicopter fundraiser primarily organised by a few guys from our Triumph HB group.

[yungatart]

The big bike and car display last month at Greenmeadows was a LW resuce helicopter fundraiser primarily organised by a few guys from our Triumph HB group.

Aah, I knew that!
Were you involved in the organisation of it Dooly? If so,can we pick your brains?

[MSTRS]

The big bike and car display last month at Greenmeadows was a LW resuce helicopter fundraiser primarily organised by a few guys from our Triumph HB group.

Exactly! I'm not doing this alone.

[Dooly]

I had nothing to do with it.
Only except to go on the ride, display, and contribute a donation.
The Triumph group is not what you'd call a club, so theres no meetings and contact lists etc, so I knew nothing about it until the day of a ride when we went to the park.
I think a couple of guys from our group did most of the stuff.
The main guy you could contact is Doug Castles who I think is a land agent with Wrightsons?, he seemed to be calling the shots on the day and was on the PA.
I dont really know him, just seen him once on a ride.

I'm unavailable to do anything, with me sorting a few medical things out in the next few weeks, busy here on my land and at work, living out country, plus being in Australia for 3 weeks in June, I have pretty much got no time for anything else.

[yungatart]

Thanks for that Dooly.
We are really busy here too, with lots of stuff to get organised for Zac before he heads off and I am involved with the school production too. Then there is work, grandkids etc, so I know where you are coming from.
We are prepared to help, but want someone else to step up to the plate for this one.
it is an excellent cause and they really struggle to get enough funds.
Never know when it will be one of us needing their services eh?

[MSTRS]

I've put this together and spoken to Five Star Suzuki. They are on board with the whole idea.
So where's the help I've asked for??

[Maha]

Looking good John...oh and the flyer is sweet also.

[yungatart]

So where's the help I've asked for??

You and me again???
Its lucky I like you, eh?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You and me again???
Its lucky I like you, eh?

Just found this. Mind you I am seldom on here now days. Very happy to help with this. With some experience of the WRB rides I would be happy to work with the ride from Five Start to Five star. What can we do to promote this? I could get some copies of the fly made. How are we going to determine who and where we put them and when?

We, like most rural residents, donate to this every year. We are happy to help with the organizing of the ride but have to advise that we are unable commit funds for this.

Great to see Five Star working in the community. That’s enough to make me support this fundraiser.

Are we doing this ride in the right direction? Should we start in Waipukurau and end in Napier?

Can we get the paper to publish info on this for Free? How about Radio? Anyone have any contact in these areas? So where do we start? Lets go………….. Should I get the flyers copied and take one to each of our local bike shops? Post one to the Hawkes Bay today. Has anyone got any of the local Radio station contact details?

Can we ask Honda to put this in their window when it has Five Star all over it???????? As I said above. lets go.....

[yungatart]

Thanks Steve...faith in human nature restored!
We are open to all/any suggestions...
We have some copies of the flyer, just wondering where to put them up.
We are contacting the local free papers (HB Today is useless..they really don't want to know.)
In other areas, bike shops are helping by donating spot prizes etc and getting recognition for same. Quite happy to put the Honda dealer on there if they are willing to give us something ...and will then include them in the route??
Perhaps we could have a meeting over coffee and run through the ideas??

[Maffoo]

i can help... seeing as i am currently of the great unwashed

i can do flyer drops & printing

& well basically anything needed :) just let me know, mstrs i assume you still have my cell #?

[MSTRS]

We are happy to help with the organizing of the ride but have to advise that we are unable commit funds for this.

Great to see Five Star working in the community. That’s enough to make me support this fundraiser.

Are we doing this ride in the right direction? Should we start in Waipukurau and end in Napier?

Can we get the paper to publish info on this for Free? How about Radio? Anyone have any contact in these areas? So where do we start? Lets go………….. Should I get the flyers copied and take one to each of our local bike shops? Post one to the Hawkes Bay today. Has anyone got any of the local Radio station contact details?

Can we ask Honda to put this in their window when it has Five Star all over it???????? As I said above. lets go.....
No money asked, except for the $10 entry. I have added that pillions must pay too. Time was creeping by and no-one had offered help, so I made an executive decision...5 Star is the only shop that will be mentioned on the flyer, but if another shop will have it on their notice board - great. 5 Star will put on the sausages free to entrants at their Waipuk branch because there is a ton of room there unlike in Napier. I will be on the phone today to the Courier and the Napier Mail for a publicity spot, forget HBToday. Radio is a good idea, but as a Rock listener I don't know the local station(s) so can't help there. More ideas?

[MSTRS]

i can help... seeing as i am currently of the great unwashed

i can do flyer drops & printing

& well basically anything needed :) just let me know, mstrs i assume you still have my cell #?

Yea mate I do. Thanks for offer - printing is not an issue but places to put them....

[Maffoo]

all i can suggest is going shop-to-shop & asking if you can put one up
places like banks are usually keen as it shows a 'community spirit'

also places that sell biker accessories ... maybe mainjet?

certain bars also might be keen

[McDuck]

Also outdoor clubs should be keen after all who gos in to rescue them when they fuck up?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Excellent start people. Ok where can we meet and when to sort out the to do list?

(1) Here at 7.00am for coffee on Saturday morning?
(2) Breakers for coffee mid morning Saturday?
(3) John and Janet’s for a cooked lunch with Bacon eggs toast tomatoes hash browns onions sausages mushrooms and coffee served up by young topless blond waitress with a nice smile and the ability to hold a full conversation relating to the importance of using good seal on the roads in Hawkes Bay and why WRB are dangerous and at the same time wiping any dribble away from any old men that get too excited about the thought of riding on good roads.

So what venue you want?


If you can print a hand full of flyers off John we can sort out the delivery of them. Are you just printing them off on your domestic printer? I will be at the bike shops in Hasting on Monday ( at this stage ) so can ask them about the flyer in their window.

I recon Maffoo has the plan. We need to divide the area up so we don't trip over each other and just try and hand out the flyers to who ever will take them.

[yungatart]

Excellent start people. Ok where can we meet and when to sort out the to do list?

(1) Here at 7.00am for coffee on Saturday morning?
(2) Breakers for coffee mid morning Saturday?
(3) John and Janet’s for a cooked lunch with Bacon eggs toast tomatoes hash browns onions sausages mushrooms and coffee served up by young topless blond waitress with a nice smile and the ability to hold a full conversation relating to the importance of using good seal on the roads in Hawkes Bay and why WRB are dangerous and at the same time wiping any dribble away from any old men that get too excited about the thought of riding on good roads.

So what venue you want?


If you can print a hand full of flyers off John we can sort out the delivery of them. Are you just printing them off on your domestic printer? I will be at the bike shops in Hasting on Monday ( at this stage ) so can ask them about the flyer in their window.

I recon Maffoo has the plan. We need to divide the area up so we don't trip over each other and just try and hand out the flyers to who ever will take them.

Option 1...too early (I'm old now..)
Option 2 Sounds good
Option3 I ain't blonde and I don't do eggs.
Flyers are being printed out on our printer

[Maffoo]

i vote option 3 :bleh:

[Mom]

The LW Trust is a worthy cause, but having spoken to their fundraising person, it is apparent that they run on a shoestring budget and can only provide suggestions for how we go about this. Since the pride of HB KBers as at stake, put your hand up to help.

It will happen oh box feeler, it will happen!


You and me again???
Its lucky I like you, eh?

You and me both love...LOL


Just found this. Mind you I am seldom on here now days. Very happy to help with this. As I said above. lets go.....

See!

Love the response that is starting! Well done to everyone that is supporting these great causes.

Here is the other half of the equation

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1564095#post1564095

This has the potential to become a HUGE event, spread the word!

[Maffoo]

well thats taradale done
even Mainjet's took one (they didnt care about the five star connection)

[MSTRS]

Good effort. Thanks Maffoo.

[Maffoo]

np
if i get somemore time next week ill do somewhere else :)

[yungatart]

well thats taradale done
even Mainjet's took one (they didnt care about the five star connection)

Well done, that man!
Someone give him a beer!:apint:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Meeting Saturday the 17th, YES today, to plan the ride. Breakers at 10.00am Please come down.

[McDuck]

Meeting Sunday the 17th, YES today, to plan the ride. Breakers at 10.00am Please come down.

sunday the 17th?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

sunday the 17th?

Thanks Sorry Saturday. Time for sleep.

[Maffoo]

so how was the meeting?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

so how was the meeting?

Very good. We have an outline of a plan and I recon this could work out really good. If we get a fine day we could have a few bikes.
Mary and I have plastered Bay View with the flyers. One in the Mobil shop, Bp shop, Vegy shop, video shop, Fish and chip shop and the Juice shop. Now if anyone in Bay view can’t find out about this ride they don’t deserve to ride with us.

We also did the BP shop on Carlyle street. Everyone is happy to put them up. All we can do is advertise this and what ever happens , Happens. We got 20 copies done at the copy word place. $1.80 a copy. So it is probably better to print the ones you want on your home computer.

We also have some spot prizes donated. We got a ticket book to hand out a number at start of the ride with a draw being done at the end of the ride to give them away. Seems to be falling in to place.

[Maffoo]

sounds awesome :D

especially the spot prizes

[Wasp27]

Very good. We have an outline of a plan and I recon this could work out really good. If we get a fine day we could have a few bikes.
Mary and I have plastered Bay View with the flyers. One in the Mobil shop, Bp shop, Vegy shop, video shop, Fish and chip shop and the Juice shop. Now if anyone in Bay view can’t find out about this ride they don’t deserve to ride with us.

We also did the BP shop on Carlyle street. Everyone is happy to put them up. All we can do is advertise this and what ever happens , Happens. We got 20 copies done at the copy word place. $1.80 a copy. So it is probably better to print the ones you want on your home computer.

We also have some spot prizes donated. We got a ticket book to hand out a number at start of the ride with a draw being done at the end of the ride to give them away. Seems to be falling in to place.

I know its early days......but a big bouquet goes to both MSTRS and da TART for all the work they have put in so far:2thumbsup........you probably think that your alone on this but believe me, your not.....what you two do is very much appreciated.........much more than I think you know:msn-wink:

[yungatart]

I know its early days......but a big bouquet goes to both MSTRS and da TART for all the work they have put in so far:2thumbsup........you probably think that your alone on this but believe me, your not.....what you two do is very much appreciated.........much more than I think you know:msn-wink:

Thanks Warwick. We are happy to be involved, especially with such an awesome bunch. We just didn't want to do it on our own and are really grateful to have "The Team" with us!
You guys all rock!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

K, Bay View has flyers coming out their ears.
I was in Hasting today and dropped off at Barry’s Motorcycles da Honda shop, the 3 petrol stations at Stortford lodge, I dropped in to Hawkes Bay today and had a chat about what they could do for us and fingers crossed it might turn up in the paper, Free. I dropped in to the Hospital and they will put it up there for us. The Bp on Karamu Road has one.

So please put more out in Hasting if you are going past a people place. Everyone seems happy to have these and want to help. All we can do is put the info out and what ever happens, happens. If we get a fine day we should have a few bikes.

Mrs. W is going to do the Honda shop in Bay View.

Keep at it people. Cheers

PS if you work, please put one up at your place of work. You never know what will happen or who will see it.

[McDuck]

K, Bay View has flyers coming out their ears.
I was in Hasting today and dropped off at Barry’s Motorcycles da Honda shop, the 3 petrol stations at Stortford lodge, I dropped in to Hawkes Bay today and had a chat about what they could do for us and fingers crossed it might turn up in the paper, Free. I dropped in to the Hospital and they will put it up there for us. The Bp on Karamu Road has one.

So please put more out in Hasting if you are going past a people place. Everyone seems happy to have these and want to help. All we can do is put the info out and what ever happens, happens. If we get a fine day we should have a few bikes.

Mrs. W is going to do the Honda shop in Bay View.

Keep at it people. Cheers

PS if you work, please put one up at your place of work. You never know what will happen or who will see it.

I am going to 'do' eit tomorrow.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I am going to 'do' eit tomorrow.

Good stuff McDuck. That’s the sort of coverage we need. Well done this man.

Come on people keep sending them out. :)

[yungatart]

Great stuff guys!
I'm hitting Tamatea/Onekawa today after work....

[robertydog]

I have sent some out to all Hastings Watties sites. Will be in our our Friday mag.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I have sent some out to all Hastings Watties sites. Will be in our our Friday mag.

Whooo whooo Well Done Rob. :niceone:
I rode with a group from Watties a few years ago..... maybe 5 or so years ago... and there was a group of 30 or so bikes. So I hope they do the same again.

Still looking for the Gixxer to replace the R1 Rob?

[MSTRS]

Just off the phone with the lady from Lowe Corp...they have 'official' buckets and caps for the street collectors. I will be getting these in the week prior to the 28th.

[robertydog]

Still looking for the Gixxer to replace the R1 Rob?

Im looking to move forward. Not go backwards.:Pokey:

[Dooly]

Im looking to move forward. Not go backwards.:Pokey:

Nice.:first::laugh:

[MSTRS]

Dooly - do you know Doug Castles?

[Dooly]

Dooly - do you know Doug Castles?

Not personally, know what he looks like I think, only seen him once on a Triumph ride, and last I heard he was a real estate agent for a rural firm, maybe Wrightsons.
Gerald, the guy in the sales at Procycles would know all about him, I think they are mates??

[MSTRS]

Just found out it was him that organised the Anderson Park thing a couple of weeks ago. He'd be good to get hold of to pass on our event...

[Dooly]

Just found out it was him that organised the Anderson Park thing a couple of weeks ago. He'd be good to get hold of to pass on our event...

Umm..yep, I said that right at the start of the thread remember?:yes:

[MSTRS]

Doh! So you did.

[Maha]

Just been speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.
He will get something in the July issue promoting all rides on June 28th and a full feature writeup article in the August issue...

[MSTRS]

Just beeen speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.

Was he at my sister's wedding out Waiuku a few weeks ago?

[Maha]

Was he at my sister's wedding out Waiuku a few weeks ago?

Dunno....shall I ring him back and ask him??....:laugh:
Just added another line to my post about John....:niceone:

[yungatart]

Dunno....shall I ring him back and ask him??....:laugh:


Yeah, why not??

Tamatea done!
Will get to Onekawa on Thursday

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Im looking to move forward. Not go backwards.:Pokey:

Aye wash your mouth out……………..
He doesn’t need any encouragement Dooly…………….

Now back on topic…………..

[BigG]

Just beeen speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.
He will get something in the July issue promoting all rides on June 28th and a full feature writeup article in the August issue... Am I reading this wrong or does June come before July:bye:

[Mom]

Thanks guys! This is shaping up to be a huge event!

[Maha]

Am I reading this wrong or does June come before July:bye:

Yes June comes before July.
The June issue of Motorcycle Trader is already in the shops.
The July issue goes on sale mid June..(with me so far?)
Shane will have something in the 'July' issue (on sale mid June) about What we are all doing. (still with me?)
June 28 comes around (July issue in the shops with a brief on whats going on)
Shane will then (after being on the ride with us) do an article for the August issue (on sale mid July)
Hope that clears it up...;)

[McDuck]

June 28 comes around (July issue in the shops with a brief on whats going on)
Shane will then (after being on the ride with us) do an article for the August issue (on sale mid July)


An excellent opportunity to guilt people who didnt come into paying up ;)

[Maffoo]

whoa, action
i have a real crook little boy atm, so cant do much, but maybe on the weekend ill do somewhere in napier 'untouched' so far
ill be in touch john :)

[BigG]

Yes June comes before July.
The June issue of Motorcycle Trader is already in the shops.
The July issue goes on sale mid June..(with me so far?)
Shane will have something in the 'July' issue (on sale mid June) about What we are all doing. (still with me?)
June 28 comes around (July issue in the shops with a brief on whats going on)
Shane will then (after being on the ride with us) do an article for the August issue (on sale mid July)
Hope that clears it up...;)Yep with you so far, just like Kiwi Rider mags eh! Thanks for sorting it out cos it aint hard to confuse a pom.:whistle:

[BigG]

I will definately be on the ride, I generously donate to the Rescue Helicopter each year cos if it wasn't for them my boy would have certainly left this world when he came off his bike 13 years ago.

[Maha]

Yep with you so far, just like Kiwi Rider mags eh! Thanks for sorting it out cos it aint hard to confuse a pom.:whistle:

Well I even confused myself writing that.....guess its all about timing (magazine release)


I will definately be on the ride, I generously donate to the Rescue Helicopter each year cos if it wasn't for them my boy would have certainly left this world when he came off his bike 13 years ago.

Yeah..respect to them all really.

[Grumpy]

Marewa and Onekawa shops done.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Marewa and Onekawa shops done.

Whooo whoooo………………………. Fantastic.

People should know it is on. Up to them to do what they will. Hope we get a good weekend weather wise. Anything else we need to organise?

[BigG]

Whooo whoooo………………………. Fantastic.

People should know it is on. Up to them to do what they will. Hope we get a good weekend weather wise. Anything else we need to organise?Need to organise Security Guards to look after all the money we collect, but I suppose we have Tart so who would argue with her:shit: probably shouldn't have said that:bye:

[Mom]

Doh! So you did.

I have finished the first press release!

[MSTRS]

That's brilliant, Anne. And it will be circulated to all national newspapers?

[Mom]

That's brilliant, Anne. And it will be circulated to all national newspapers?

It has already gone out to reuters, radioworks news, tv3, tvnz, close up, nz herald, bike mags, even some high end tv producers etc. I think about 25 emails went from here yesterday...LOL

I hope that you guys locally can release it to your local papers/radio stations etc. This is the first one only, as time gets closer and we have more concrete things in place we can send out region by region releases. I believe this will be something really special!

[Maffoo]

has anyone done central napier yet?

[MSTRS]

There should be one at Breakers. Not sure if anyone else has one at this stage.

[Maffoo]

k man ill be over on wednesday for some flyers :D

[robertydog]

Nice:niceone::niceone:

[MSTRS]

Aw shucks....

[wickle]

Great looking article for the paper will cut out a copy and put under poster in window.

[MSTRS]

Thanks Wickle

[Mom]

Thanks Wickle

Can you please post me up a copy of the whole page it is on, for my scrap book you understand...LOL. P O Box 360 Warkworth

[yungatart]

We did a route recce this morning...
Have sorted the stop off points along the way and have worked out appproximate times etc. We met the guys at Five Star Waipuk, they will supply coffee and tea for us, so you can wash your sausage down with something hot.
We also distributed some ride flyers and picked up some more spot prizes.
It is all coming together nicely...now, who was in charge of the weather on that day?

[yungatart]

Is this before or after it gets dirty?
Fuck it, Im coming to Napier......:2thumbsup

Can we do this by PM please.
It is important that this thread stays on topic!:spanking:

[BigG]

Well it must have been a good rite up in the paper cos I was talking to a bloke from our Church and I metioned the 28th ride and he said he red about it in the paper so he took a copy and faxed it to all his riding mates so from what I gather it should be a huge turn out, it has been well advertised so well done you guys and gals, looking forward to it.:rockon::first:

[Ascott]

We did a route recce this morning...
Have sorted the stop off points along the way and have worked out appproximate times etc. We met the guys at Five Star Waipuk, they will supply coffee and tea for us, so you can wash your sausage down with something hot.
We also distributed some ride flyers and picked up some more spot prizes.
It is all coming together nicely...now, who was in charge of the weather on that day?

I'd put my hand up but you would need someone/thing with a bit more clout than me! But it will be a grouse day and I will be there rain or 'shine may even bring the "t" with the "old cheese" in tow" Scary stuff!
Al

[Ascott]

We did a route recce this morning...
Have sorted the stop off points along the way and have worked out appproximate times etc. We met the guys at Five Star Waipuk, they will supply coffee and tea for us, so you can wash your sausage down with something hot.
We also distributed some ride flyers and picked up some more spot prizes.
It is all coming together nicely...now, who was in charge of the weather on that day?

Okay so are you expecting really cold weather, and this is the reason for so many "pee s"? Don't know how to do it but the "appproximate" thing!
Al

[MSTRS]

Okay so are you expecting really cold weather, and this is the reason for so many "pee s"? Don't know how to do it but the "appproximate" thing!
Al

She will be gutted...all that hard work, and she hasn't overcome her stutter.:sweatdrop

[yungatart]

Okay so are you expecting really cold weather, and this is the reason for so many "pee s"? Don't know how to do it but the "appproximate" thing!
Al


She will be gutted...all that hard work, and she hasn't overcome her stutter.:sweatdrop

Oh dear!
Most unlike me...it must be an 'age' thing...either that, or I am losing the plot completely!

[Maffoo]

damnit i missed the article in the paper :(

[MSTRS]

No mind. Our very own roving reporter (R/Dog) put it here in .pdf form.

[Maffoo]

hey cool article, & even cooler pic !!!

that EL looks sooo haaaaawt :rockon:

[yungatart]

We had a visit from Zukin yesterday...bearing gifts! Half a boot load of spot prizes!
Well done that man! An awesome effort:2thumbsup

[Mom]

We had a visit from Zukin yesterday...bearing gifts! Half a boot load of spot prizes!
Well done that man! An awesome effort:2thumbsup

You guys are rocking along! This is starting to get exciting now. I have just got off the phone from the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust. Looks like we have a ride in the really cold part of the country too! hayd3en You rock!

[yungatart]

You guys are rocking along! This is starting to get exciting now. I have just got off the phone from the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust. Looks like we have a ride in the really cold part of the country too! hayd3en You rock!

So is it just Wellington who are not represented now?
Sad...they have miles of that Cheesecutter stuff...

Also noticed an ad in last nights paper about the HB ride...I don't know who organised that...but fantastic!!

[Mom]

So is it just Wellington who are not represented now?
Sad...they have miles of that Cheesecutter stuff...

Also noticed an ad in last nights paper about the HB ride...I don't know who organised that...but fantastic!!


No, there are some rumblings down there too. Both unrealone and griffin are talking of something happening, unrealone has organised a bunch to ride up to meet Manawatu on their ride.

[yungatart]

Oops, my bad!
Terrific stuff!
Have council permission now..both councils, so it all looks good.
Just got to let the plod know...

[Maffoo]

i was talking to a guy at work today about random bike stuff & he told me he's doing the 'helicopter fundraiser ride in a couple of weeks'
im like 'good man ill see you there'

w000t

[Conquiztador]

Only came across this now. If nothing in Haumoana/Clive I will have copies there tomorrow. Also at work.

Sorry, be in Akl picking up a bike on that w/e. PM me an account # and I deposit my $10.

Have a good ride!!

[Mom]

Only came across this now. If nothing in Haumoana/Clive I will have copies there tomorrow. Also at work.

Sorry, be in Akl picking up a bike on that w/e. PM me an account # and I deposit my $10.

Have a good ride!!

Perhaps you can meet up with the Auckalnd ride on the Saturday if you are in Auckland. We are gathering at Botany Honda at 9am and then we will be back meeting at Mechanics Bay for a helicopter base visit at about 5pm.

[taffy]

Just thought I would throw my opinion in. Will certainly be up for the ride. A worthwhile campaign. Hope the drinks are very hot!!

[Mom]

Hope the drinks are very hot!!

Dont stress mate. I have put an order in for fine, sunny skies, with nothing more than a gentle breeze for all of us riding out around the country on the day. :yes:

Mind you that may mean a really cold start, but glorious sunshine later. Do you think may be I should ammend it to grey skies, no rain, no wind? That will give a more mild overall temp I guess. :sunny:

[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?

[Maffoo]

i dont see why we wouldnt :)

[BigG]

We got a bit of a write up in Kiwi Rider Magazine not a lot but all good stuff and advertising, should be a good turn out.:clap:

[yungatart]

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?

Send us some, Mom, we will make good use of them, I'm sure!

[Mom]

Send us some, Mom, we will make good use of them, I'm sure!

Expect a parcel in the next few days then...LOL

[taffy]

Managed to get some mates from work interested so hopefully they will bolster the numbers. All sorts of styles of bikes being riden by them.

[MSTRS]

Managed to get some mates from work interested so hopefully they will bolster the numbers. All sorts of styles of bikes being riden by them.

Good man. We don't care what 'you' ride - just that 'you' do....

[Mom]

YOU GUYS ROCK!!

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

[DeltaBravo]

Will do very best to be there, working Saturday PM, from 15:30 Hrs

[MSTRS]

Ride should be over by 1400 hrs - love to have you along. Bring a few friends too.

[MSTRS]

Fingers crossed for good weather. I've been hearing the word all over town and there could be hundreds turn up....:eek5:

[yungatart]

Due to an oversight/ miscommunication/ whatever ....it looks like I may have stuffed up:eek5:, (moi, never!) we need as many bikes as possible at Breakers Napier by 9.00 am, so we can hit the CBD before the ride proper.
I know I can count on you guys....

[Maha]

Fingers crossed for good weather. I've been hearing the word all over town and there could be hundreds turn up....:eek5:


Your hearing is as good as mine John....
In the last few days, word is filtering in that the numbers expected are staggering....

[Mom]

Fingers crossed for good weather. I've been hearing the word all over town and there could be hundreds turn up....:eek5:

Scarey stuff eh? We are hearing similar things, good weather is a much hoped for thing for sure!

[taffy]

Is the 9am at Breakers still happening, will try and make it, but a lot of guys I know will be unable to do that and will be at Five Star later. See you there.

[wickle]

Is the 9am at Breakers still happening, will try and make it, but a lot of guys I know will be unable to do that and will be at Five Star later. See you there.
some are meeting at 8 am for food/coffee I believe I'll be there then

[MSTRS]

Is the 9am at Breakers still happening, will try and make it, but a lot of guys I know will be unable to do that and will be at Five Star later. See you there.


some are meeting at 8 am for food/coffee I believe I'll be there then

Happening...yes. YT (and maybe me) will be there by 9

[BigG]

Yep I should be there around 8 gona be an awesome day, but I don't no about the weather.

[MSTRS]

What ever we have, it'll be weather...:bleh:
http://nz.weather.yahoo.com/hastings/2348712/

[Ascott]

Luv The new avatar "tart" looks like you have finally owned up eh? lol:love:

[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]

Hi guys

have a safe ride tomorrow, take it easy out there :hug:

[Grub]

I can't make it ... but will be there in spirit - big time

[Mom]

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

[Wasp27]

Just a thought...if you can't make up your mind about joining in on one of the 'Charity Rides' today because it might rain or it might get a bit windy..... be thankful the Helicopter Rescue Crews dont think that way when a call comes in.......... could be your call next

[robertydog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1626424&postcount=4406

[robertydog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1626431&postcount=4407

[Maffoo]

I would like to thank John & Janet for being the driving force behind a really awesome day ... big ups to you both
& everyone else who participated ....

& john, thank you for your advice, i will certainly take it onboard
i realised later that i must have sounded ungrateful ... that wasnt that case i assure you
any advice & tips are always appreciated :)

[BigG]

What a day very sad start, what an awesome gesture to ride past Scotts place. Well done you HB KB'ers to all who had a part in it :niceone::first:
Some photos a lot turned out rubish because of the light.

[BigG]

I dont no who some of thes bikers are.

[BigG]

Some more :woohoo:

[MSTRS]

I would like to thank John & Janet for being the driving force behind a really awesome day ... big ups to you both
& everyone else who participated ....


It's called giving something back. Glad to have helped put it together.



& john, thank you for your advice, i will certainly take it onboard
i realised later that i must have sounded ungrateful ... that wasnt that case i assure you
any advice & tips are always appreciated :)
Never thought you were ungrateful...but...giving advice when it's not asked for is a hard call, but sometimes has to be given. No upset intended.

[yungatart]

I would like to thank John & Janet for being the driving force behind a really awesome day ... big ups to you both
& everyone else who participated ....


It wasn't just us, Maffoo, there was a whole committee of people who worked on this, you included. We did not, could not, and would not have done this on our own.
You guys all need to give yourselves a pat on the back, for a job well done!!

[MSTRS]

Handing over the collected monies...seems my guess at registration numbers was a little out, and the total was $1676.70
On another note - from the numbers on the registration forms, there are seven attendees who somehow failed to pay. Can't be ID'ed tho. Shame on them.

[robertydog]

Outstanding:2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

awesome effort guys :niceone: :clap:

[Nasty]

fantastic guys ... an awesome effort in extremely trying times :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Handing over the collected monies...seems my guess at registration numbers was a little out, and the total was $1676.70
On another note - from the numbers on the registration forms, there are seven attendees who somehow failed to pay. Can't be ID'ed tho. Shame on them.

Good stuff people. Thanks John.
No problem with some not donating. They came on the ride and that was great. As this is a fund raiser it is a voluntary donation. It has made some money for the Chopper and spread the word about the WRB. A great result.

[Maffoo]

awesome ! any idea how much was raised in the whole country?

great write-up in in the paper too

[Mom]

awesome ! any idea how much was raised in the whole country?

great write-up in in the paper too

We are looking at about $10K for the country! A totally outstanding amount of money raised.

[Maffoo]

10 grand? cant complain about that :D

[Nasty]

We are looking at about $10K for the country! A totally outstanding amount of money raised.

Totally outstanding!!

[Wasp27]

Heartfelt Thanks and Appreciation
To all those folk that helped make this most deserving fund raising event such a success..... please except our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
*To all the riders and pillions that paid for the privilege to participate.....
*To the 'Bucket Shakers' that trawled the streets.....
*To those that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize this event.....
*To the sponsors and business's that gave and continue to give.....
*To the families and friends that gave their support.....
*To the public that gave not only their money but also their encouragement.....
You can all feel extremely proud of your efforts
It was indeed a privilege to lead such a ride. Any anxious thoughts I initially had with such a diverse group coming together for the first time (many having never ridden on Group Rides before) were quickly dispelled. I feel extremely proud to be called a biker....and to my lovely wife and family...thanks for your support and encouragement, I love you all very much..... cheers W
P.S...Lets build on what we have....see ya all next year.

[yungatart]

It was indeed an honour, and we were proud to have you at the lead, W.
Even though I was caged for the entire thing (like some restless tiger!) it was fantastic to be a part of it, made all the more poignant by the news of Scott's untimely death.

We have thoughts about next years but will leave that for a debrief after we have farewelled Scott.....

[BigG]

It was indeed an honour, and we were proud to have you at the lead, W.
Even though I was caged for the entire thing (like some restless tiger!) it was fantastic to be a part of it, made all the more poignant by the news of Scott's untimely death.

We have thoughts about next years but will leave that for a debrief after we have farewelled Scott..... That was heart renching outside Scottie's, found it very hard to concentrate after that, but what a ride.
Felt sorry for you in the car must have bin a bit frustrating eh!

[taffy]

My first ride with you lot and very enjoyable. The fact that a load of money was raised is even better. I did not know the guy who died, but I am sure he would have liked seeing all of us riding down his road.

Also thanks for the photo of myself and wife on the GSXR, nice one.

To cap it all off we won a ruck-sack hamper, bonus!!

Will keep logging into the site now. Would be happy to be part of any other fundraiser, ride-out in the future.

In the UK we used to do easter egg runs to the Hospitals, is that done here?

I took some quick pictures as well not brilliant but you may see yourself or bike. cheers.

[taffy]

Seems like they will not attach, will keep trying.

[MSTRS]

My first ride with you lot and very enjoyable....

To cap it all off we won a ruck-sack hamper, bonus!!



Good for you. That was me what handed it to you.

[BigG]

Seems like they will not attach, will keep trying.
Hey Taff you might have to down size your photos, you must be one of our Welsh cousins eh! Bach.

[MSTRS]

Janet and our daughter Emma are taking a flight on the chopper right now. Emma has a brain bleed and has to go to Welly Hosp. Wish them luck.

[Nordy]

oh shit, all the luck in the world to them :(

I hope Emma and Janet are home with you soon.

[Mom]

Janet and our daughter Emma are taking a flight on the chopper right now. Emma has a brain bleed and has to go to Welly Hosp. Wish them luck.

Thank God for the helicopters! Amazing to think we were out raising money for them on Saturday, and now two of the beneficiary choppers have been used for our own in the last 6 days.

Thoughts and love to you all at this time John.

:love: Anne

[Wasp27]

Janet and our daughter Emma are taking a flight on the chopper right now. Emma has a brain bleed and has to go to Welly Hosp. Wish them luck.

Our Prayers and best wishes go with them John...........W & D

[chanceyy]

exactly wot the others have said John .. thoughts with Janet & Emma.

one never knows when you may need the chopper services & thats why I have no problem supporting them at any time ..

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Our Prayers and best wishes go with them John...........W & D

What he said John and Janet. Take care you 2. S&M

[Maffoo]

wow john, my thoughts are with you at this time
i hope she (they) is ok
keep us informed !

[MLFMAN]

Thanks for talkin me into this event Taffy. What a great day and no dick-heads doin silly stuff to ruin everyone elses day. This was a credit to the organizers for sure. The start was pretty sad seeing those wee kids out at the mailbox waiving to us all and not really appreciating what it was all about. I would be very happy to join into any future local events, especially when it is for such a worthy cause. Thankyou very much, ride safely guys n gals.

[BigG]

Thanks for talkin me into this event Taffy. What a great day and no dick-heads doin silly stuff to ruin everyone elses day. This was a credit to the organizers for sure. The start was pretty sad seeing those wee kids out at the mailbox waiving to us all and not really appreciating what it was all about. I would be very happy to join into any future local events, especially when it is for such a worthy cause. Thankyou very much, ride safely guys n gals.
Welcome aboard MLFMAN
Sure was sad, funeral is in Napier on Monday 1.30 at the War memorial I think.Welcome to come along there should be a lot of out of town KB'ers coming.

[MSTRS]

On a brighter note, Emma has come through the op well and things are improving for her by the hour.

[DeltaBravo]

Glad to hear the goods news MSTRS, my thoughts are with you & your family.
Take Care

[Maffoo]

awesome news john
i jumped on here specifically to ask for an update :D

[yungatart]

I came home last night, leaving my girl in Welly hospital.
We have been absolutely overwhelmed by your support and I feel very humble.
She is improving each day and should be back in the Bay Wed or Thurs next week. In the meantime some Welly Kbers are visiting her so she is not alone.
Thank you all for everything

[MLFMAN]

Thanks Big G, I will do my best to get there. Thanks for the invite.

[yungatart]

We just had a visit from the Helicopter lady who John dealt with.
They have presented a fantastic photo of the helicopter performing a sea rescue with Cape Kidnappers in the background, and a letter of thanks and a receipt.

Only problem is it is presented to "John Baine" rather than Kiwibiker HB...but is here for all who want to see it. It will have pride of place on the gargre wall.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Only problem is it is presented to "John Baine" rather than Kiwibiker HB...but is here for all who want to see it. It will have pride of place on the gargre wall.

No problem with the name on it Tart. Was a great day and I recon you and John need some recognition for all the work you put in to get that ride under way. Well done.

I know a few that have had the wallnut job George. They are fine and have been for many years mate. A bit scarry to be the one in line for the OP but from what I have seen it works well and life is good after the OP. Thinking of you mate.

And Dooly mate. You are tuff. You have been there before. This one will be a piece of cake compared to the others. You will be fine and we might even visit from time to time to make sure you are not harassing the nurses. I am sure we can help in the recovery. :apint: :2thumbsup

What a nice day. Back to work for me. Think I will put some sun screen on :cool:

[yungatart]

It was a team effort, Steve.
The whole thing would never have happened if the team hadn't stepped up to the mark.
The team deserves the recognition:niceone: