Replacement Glenorchy Rally 8/9 Jan [Archive]

zooter

23rd December 2004, 20:06

Seeing 1200 poeple missed out there must be a few planning on being in the district on the weekend of the 8th 9th Jan.
Meet Famous Kelly's Frankton Village diagonally opposite the BP, 2PM Sat 8th Jan.
On to GY, Awesome ride, GY pub for a quiet and back to 12 Mile camp for coldies. BYO tent, BBQ supplies. ( toilets only at the DOC 12 Mile )
Somebody local will volunteer the BBQ, (probably a fire ban on at the 12mile if summer kicks in)
Rsvp here

hondav2

23rd December 2004, 22:46

Where do U live Zooter Cheers Toddy

scumdog

24th December 2004, 01:55

Sounds good to me, pencil in me'n'Mrs SD for sure!! :niceone: :done:

manuboy

24th December 2004, 07:31

good. Shame IDB sounds like he/she will miss out that weekend, but it's all good. How bout some :sunny: ?

dangerous

24th December 2004, 08:01

scumdog

24th December 2004, 08:13

Well providing Manu's :sunny: is out then theres a good chance that I'll show, not sure bout a ride into Glenorchy as the rd's will be populated with horse flotes, hence the reason that the rally was cancled.

I WAS wondering if the annual Glenorchy Races had anything to do with the cancelling, shouldn't have as the organisers would have known about them all along.

Mind you, the trip up there would be more of a hazard with all the horse related traffic - floats, members of public in cages etc. :argh: :crazy:

dangerous

24th December 2004, 08:28

I WAS wondering if the annual Glenorchy Races had anything to do with the cancelling, shouldn't have as the organisers would have known about them all along.
Yeah.... the races are usually the 1st w/e in Jan and the rally on the 2nd w/e...... but as the 1st w/e is actually new years day, in the wisdom of it all the horsey people decided to push the races to the next w/e........ and whos going to be seen as the riff raff and the proper people.... so we miss out. Would have been good if the horsy people had told the rally organisers but no we are just bikers and I think the owner of the land that the rally is on is also tied up with the races we dident stand a chance.

scumdog

24th December 2004, 08:35

On second thoughts, is it still worth the ride from 12 Mile to Glenorchy with all the mobile chicanes that will be on the road..... :confused2 :crazy:

dangerous

24th December 2004, 11:45

On second thoughts, is it still worth the ride from 12 Mile to Glenorchy with all the mobile chicanes that will be on the road..... :confused2 :crazy:
well thats true...... and if we make it there we can still get a Glenorchy rally badge at the cost of $5 each, that would be lejit wouldent it?
just have to post away for it any one can but at least we would have got there.... the organisers wouldent deserve one aye :eek:

manuboy

24th December 2004, 14:53

This Moke lake outfit looks good.... where abouts down there you talkin about????

dangerous

24th December 2004, 15:24

This Moke lake outfit looks good.... where abouts down there you talkin about????
huh.... say what??? do you mean the 12 mile delta? its 10min's up the Glenorchy rd from Queenstown....... if you have posted in the wrong thread again, then stuffed if I know.

scumdog

24th December 2004, 15:38

huh.... say what??? do you mean the 12 mile delta? its 10min's up the Glenorchy rd from Queenstown....... if you have posted in the wrong thread again, then stuffed if I know.

I know where 12 Mile is and Moke Lake ain't that far away,if we stay at 12 Mile we could go for a ride to Moke Lake although I can't help with how good the road is/distance (not far at a guess) etc.

Instead of shilly-shallying around shall we fix on 12 Mile as camp spot and arrange things around that? Anybody agree? :ride:
Otherwise we will drift along, nobody will know what's going on and won't bother to turn up and procrastination and lethargy will win again. :disapint:

zooter

24th December 2004, 20:59

Campsite is the 12mile. Anyone wanting to ride a road bike up to Moke lake on a corrugated dirt track needs their head read but it's still a free country. Save it for Sunday.
I'll have to make enquiries about the race itinerary but I imagine most of the up traffic will be in the morning and the Friday evening so a Sat 3pm blat to GY won't encounter much in the way of wagon trains.

zooter

24th December 2004, 22:24

Yep, raceday is the Saturday, one unholy pissup unworthy of participation in by lawabiding bikers who will be riding back to the 12mile for theirs. Setoff time from Frankton of 2.30pm should catch last race of the day I'm betting. For the sake of getting some momentum going let's leave it as that and make a committment to turn up at Famous Kelly's 2pm. Bring it on.

idb

24th December 2004, 23:51

Good for you zooter...hope you all have a good weekend.
The Vincent's the next one for me. I'd be keen to catch up there.

scumdog

25th December 2004, 00:03

Sounds good so far! Any chance of early-birds rendezvous-ing somewhere on Friday night for an introductory get-together? Maybe Zooter Estate??

gav

25th December 2004, 12:08

Can someone post a map on where you're talking about?

scumdog

25th December 2004, 15:38

Can someone post a map on where you're talking about?

Do google search on '12 mile delta' or 'moke lake' and you should bump into a D.O.C. map of the area.
It's about 14km up the road from Q'town towards Glenorchy.

dangerous

25th December 2004, 15:50

here ya are Gav, best I can do, if someone can do better then do so and I'll delete this post.

gav

25th December 2004, 16:56

Thanks mate thats great :2thumbsup

dangerous

25th December 2004, 17:23

Thanks mate thats great :2thumbsup
If ya keen to go then let us know, if the weather should clear then we are looking at going a day early via the west coast, ya welcome to join us

ps: we/I am not a defnet, yet tho

scumdog

26th December 2004, 17:43

All you thinking of going to this have a look at the 'other' Glenorchy thread regarding the Friday night and a potential get together.

scumdog

28th December 2004, 16:12

If ya keen to go then let us know, if the weather should clear then we are looking at going a day early via the west coast, ya welcome to join us

ps: we/I am not a defnet, yet tho

Where are you guys intenting to spend your Friday night? If the weather is reasonable I might meet up with you there if that's o.k.?
Otherwise it's zooters or jantars depending...

scumdog

29th December 2004, 21:47

I see 'nivlac' says he'll have two more at the 12 Mile site on the 'other' Glonrchy thread, good stuff but we need more eh?

Nivlac

31st December 2004, 14:03

I see 'nivlac' says he'll have two more at the 12 Mile site on the 'other' Glonrchy thread, good stuff but we need more eh?

With a bit of luck I'll catch up with the couple other people who had indicated that they were keen to join us on the GY rally tonight so will know for sure what our plans are then... at the moment the missus and I are still interested in heading down to 12mile, hopefully it won't be too much trouble convincing the others so long as they haven't already come up with other plans.

dangerous

31st December 2004, 14:26

With a bit of luck I'll catch up with the couple other people who had indicated that they were keen to join us on the GY rally tonight
Well providing that I can still make it then we should team up for the ride down, what part of town are you in?

zooter

1st January 2005, 23:50

How 'bout a few RSVP's on the 2pm Kelly's rendezvous to set the ball rolling. Optional Friday campout at Alex or wherever for those from further away.
I will do a sticker vinyl badge for those who RSVP if there's enough interest.

scumdog

2nd January 2005, 02:14

zooter

2nd January 2005, 22:08

Choice, score = 3 . [2pm gives more folks the option to eat breakky, mow the lawns and still make it in time. ( or get over the night before and still make it in time )]

scumdog

3rd January 2005, 09:11

Anybody got any ideas about putting a sign at the 12 Mile entrance? (zooter?)

I bet there will still be a lot of bikers heading to Glenorchy who are unaware the rally has been cancelled plus even some KBers won't know exactly where it is.

Flouro spray-bomb on a bit of plywood or similar would be enough.

Nivlac

3rd January 2005, 15:55

Well providing that I can still make it then we should team up for the ride down, what part of town are you in?

Well, unfortunately it looks like our plans have changed... managed to catch up with the other riders that had said they were keen to join us on the ride to GY and now it looks like we're planning a ride down that way in a few weeks time so will regretfully have to pull out of a ride this weekend... can't really justify two long rides right now... actually that would make it three as the vincent rally is comming up soon too.
Anyway, good luck to all those that are going... have a great ride and be safe.
We look forward to hearing stories of all the fun you have down there.
Hopefully will meet a few of you in Akaroa this week, otherwise will meet you on another road on another day.

dangerous

3rd January 2005, 16:02

as the vincent rally is comming up soon too.
and dont forget the woodstock rally on the west coast... havent done that one before (29Jan)

scumdog

3rd January 2005, 23:05

and dont forget the woodstock rally on the west coast... havent done that one before (29Jan)

I've a feeling I have that weekend off - send more info somebody!

Jantar

4th January 2005, 10:16

Yup, two here please for Mr & Mrs SD!
I intend staying at Alexandra on the Friday night at 'Jantar's camping patch as per his reply on the 'other' Glenorchy thread.
Zooter, any particular reason for the 2pm meeting time instead of midday or... Just curious that's all.

If there are any others intending camoing at our place, Scumdog has directions on how to find us. If anyelse wants to know, message me and I'll pass on the directions.

dangerous

5th January 2005, 17:30

I've a feeling I have that weekend off - send more info somebody!
shit... sorry I ment to post this when you asked.

dangerous

5th January 2005, 18:46

Well, unfortunately it looks like our plans have changed...
emmmmmmmmmm........................ so have ours so sorry guys but I'll have to give it a miss.
However 2 of the boys are still going to be down there and they want to do the run to Glenorchy, so they very well may rock up at your camp at the 12 mile delta.

I'm still hopeing to be at the Vincent County rally and the woodstock rally.... so hopefully we will catch up at some stage.

zooter

6th January 2005, 19:52

Jantar

6th January 2005, 19:57

heaps of bikes in town at the moment, not quite the GY or Remarkables rally strength but a lot more than normal. Me and Scumdog x2 only confirmed for the 2pm Frankton meet so far, probably be a few recruits at Kellys but it would be good to know of a few more confimed KBers

I'll probably come through with SD and Mrs SD on the RE5. Its time it had a run. However we are expecting guest for the weekend so I doubt that I'll be camping.

scumdog

6th January 2005, 20:07

I'll probably come through with SD and Mrs SD on the RE5. Its time it had a run. However we are expecting guest for the weekend so I doubt that I'll be camping.

I'll be up a bit earlier than I said - boss says I can have the WHOLE day off on Friday!!!!

Fine weather forecast so I'll cruise up through Roxburgh (lunch at Succulents) then a quick break Shingle Creek then onto your illustrious El Luxuro Campo on Springvale Road!! :2thumbsup

Jantar

6th January 2005, 20:58

I'll be up a bit earlier than I said - boss says I can have the WHOLE day off on Friday!!!!

Fine weather forecast so I'll cruise up through Roxburgh (lunch at Succulents) then a quick break Shingle Creek then onto your illustrious El Luxuro Campo on Springvale Road!! :2thumbsup

:scooter: You might even get there before me. I've got the RE5 booked in for a wof early tomorrow afternooon. It should fly straight through though as its only done 150km since the last wof.

dangerous

6th January 2005, 21:07

2 of the boys are still going to be down there and they want to do the run to Glenorchy, so they very well may rock up at your camp at the 12 mile delta.
So keep ya eyes open for a streached and lowered 82 GPZ1100inj (red) and a CBR1000

scumdog

6th January 2005, 21:28

So keep ya eyes open for a streached and lowered 82 GPZ1100inj (red) and a CBR1000

Yeah? well they better look out for a flash looking XLH 1200 'S' matey-flip! :msn-wink:

P.S. The more the better at the 12 Mile, - Jantar, how about a sign at 12 Mile with 'KB Rally' or something. :spudwhat:

Mongoose

7th January 2005, 23:27

I wonder how these people are getting on?
Thunder plumps and flooding in the area they went to. Sorta makes it not so bad a fella had to stay home and work, huh?

zooter

8th January 2005, 16:54

Mongoose

8th January 2005, 18:32

Well, me and Mr and Mrs Scumdog showed up at Kelly's in the pissing rain and elected to call off the exercise. Tomorrow may be a different story as it seems to be clearing nicely now and the races will be on tomorrow touchwood if it is still fine and the track not too soggy.
To be fair to the others who indicated they would be here, we got the messsage from local associates that they had flagged it.

I did wonder, weather has been crap, but worste around Heriot, Raes junction, Lawrence areas.
Did see a group go thru here about 4.30/5pm friday, not anyone with you guys? Because they would have got a drenching (and not of the farm type)

dangerous

8th January 2005, 18:36

A mate sent me a email before from Glenorchy, reckons the weather was choice there at about 2pm...... is he telling me porkies.

Mongoose

8th January 2005, 18:42

A mate sent me a email before from Glenorchy, reckons the weather was choice there at about 2pm...... is he telling me porkies.

Could be quite right by now, but last evening/night it was not to flash(apart from the lightning). Although, having said that, I am not sure how bad it was in Q'town area

zooter

8th January 2005, 19:49

Raining domestic animals this morning, eased up and cleared briefly but now raining again in Queenstown. I'd be verrrry surpised if Glenorchy was having a nice day. The races were put off until tomorrow.

Mongoose

8th January 2005, 19:55

hondav2

8th January 2005, 20:55

A couple of my mates were going to the races .Cancelled that. I had to work, went up milford rd to a busted bus just thru the tunnel and it was pissin down. About 10 bikes went past ( slowly ) and I seen them headin back to Queenstown later in the day. I had a good trip up middle of Island to golden bay then down west coast over new year . Took the harley and rode like a nanna. 8 days of bliss, soaking in the hot pools. The Mussel Inn had great beer and mussel chowder. Enjoyed the Nelson Races, top marks to the guy on the Harley. Day after I got home had to get the CBR out and do the ton and a bit more. Any of you guys going for a ride to USA , Canada, Alaska, I planning on heading over there late may, back after Sturgis. Cheers Toddy

Jantar

11th January 2005, 16:21

dangerous

11th January 2005, 16:31

So how many motorcyclists braved the weather in the end. I saw Scumdog and Mrs SD on their way. Unfortunately our visitors didn't leave until quite late, and by then it was torrential rain in Alex, so I stayed home.

Lets hear the stories of the 12 mile delta. :rockon:
A mate of mine that got to GY on Fri said by Sat it was that wet you would have to be bloody mad to have camped there..... and this nit is used to sleeping in digger buckets and rd woorks when hes on the rd.

scumdog

11th January 2005, 19:00

Well, as it so happens Chrissy-Bimbo and I got to the rendezvous point at Frankton by 2pm, it HOSED down from Clyde to Frankton - real lead bullet type impact at times.
We caught up with other bikers there including a couple of Dangerous's mates who asked if I was a KBer and then said 'giday' on behalf of D.
C.B. and I were sitting down for our meal when a quite normal looking guy asked if 'scumdog is here?' and Zooter introduced himself. After waiting about 45mins or so and ending up the only ones left we dicided to close the meeting and do other htings.
C.B. and I headed back to Cromwell to her sons in-laws holiday home where we had a bit of an 'oops' when I almost overshot the street, put on front brake, went over white paint on ped. crossing and had the front wheel wash-out on us, luckily a bit of speedway footwork from both of us kept us from biting the ground and I also managed not to high-side when we regained grip.
Should have known better but a bit of tiredness and wet and complacency = cock-ups.
We dried out a bit and went out in the boat then had a 'few' drinks. Next day back in the boat, 350 chev powered ski-boat + biscuit towed at speed = fun! AND a body that felt like it had been run over by a bull-dozer the next day.
Monday was good but iffy back east so we packed up and cut a track home before the rain started again - hence we didn't drop in on the way past Jantar.
From what I know NOBODY from KB ended up at 12 Mile nor did any stay Sat night at Glenorchy.

zooter

12th January 2005, 19:21

C.B. and I were sitting down for our meal when a quite normal looking guy asked if 'scumdog is here?' and Zooter introduced himself.
There you have it girls, from the keyboard of Scum(unusual looking)dog, "NORMAL looking". :msn-wink:

feral1

12th January 2005, 20:29

I've a feeling I have that weekend off - send more info somebody!

Gidday Scumdog,

I will throw a few pictures of past West Coast - Woodstock Rallies on this thread tomorrow. incl. the 50 tonne war tank vs' car. that was a good'un...

Its a awesome rally with a real West Coast flavour - run by our own West Coast MC touring club. There is a bit of info on the KB calendar.

Dangerous - thanks a mint mate for throwing our rally entry form on, a few posts ago. look foward to seeing ya at the rally.

Feral1

feral1

19th January 2005, 21:10

I've a feeling I have that weekend off - send more info somebody!
Scumdog

I promised i would upload some pics of Woodstockrallies of the past.
thrown one on of the 50 tonne tank - shoulda seen what that dis to a tin top. and a few other random shots i took during the sat avo.
Contacts are in the KB calendar. :niceone: