Helicopter base visit, 28 June

[Mom]

Hi guys

We have to complete an OSH form for the Auckland Helicopter Trust for our visit to the base on June 28th. The visit is booked for 5:00pm (the riders expect to get back to Mechanics Bay between 5:00 and 5:30pm). The CEO will be there to give us a guided tour of the base! If you are intending to meet the end of the ride with money raised, or signed petition forms or both please register here as we need to say how many adults and children to expect. Thank you.

Register here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1640

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Mr & Mrs busa pete + 4 would like to registar for this please:niceone:

[Mom]

Mr & Mrs busa pete + 4 would like to registar for this please:niceone:

How many adults and kids Wendy, the form needs the numbers to be split.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

That would be 4 Adults and 2 kids.

[TOTO]

TOTO is going to be there :yes:

[Mom]

TOTO is going to be there :yes:

Look forward to meeting you. I will be the one that falls off the back of Maha mans bike, slapping my bum, with a very glazed look in the eyes after counting all the money we are going to raise! :rockon:

[Gubb]

I'll be the one walking like John Wayne with a carrot up his bum.

[Mom]

I'll be the one walking like John Wayne with a carrot up his bum.

Noice :mellow:

Now there is a mental picture I could have done without! :killingme

[Luckylegs]

Luckylegs + wife and 2 kids...

so that'll be 2 adults and 2 kids (despite my wifes assertion that it would be 3 kids).

[Luckylegs]

Since Im just a "baby" in post count terms I cant see who commented on the helicopter avatar via Rep but yeh.... I found it because my kids got given a couple of them about six months ago. Unfortunately, Ive gone looking for them but cant find em (damm kids).

It would certainly be something worth asking the Westpac contacts about...

If id been able to find em I was going to affix to the back of the bike. In lieu of that Im considering painting up and old single seat race tail (which is shaped remarkably like the front of a helicopter) to look like the chopper.

Hopefully Westpac and the heli people wont be to worried about any trademark stuff (too much)

[TOTO]

I'll be the one walking like John Wayne with a carrot up his bum.

I never considered you a vegetarian :scratch:

[Mom]

Since Im just a "baby" in post count terms I cant see who commented on the helicopter avatar via Rep but yeh.... I found it because my kids got given a couple of them about six months ago. Unfortunately, Ive gone looking for them but cant find em (damm kids).

It would certainly be something worth asking the Westpac contacts about...

If id been able to find em I was going to affix to the back of the bike. In lieu of that Im considering painting up and old single seat race tail (which is shaped remarkably like the front of a helicopter) to look like the chopper.

Hopefully Westpac and the heli people wont be to worried about any trademark stuff (too much)

That would have been me with the rep. And dont worry about the westpac getting twitchy about using the image and name, I have had an email pasted here
Hi Anne & Mark

I am hoping you might be able to send me your phone number so I can call you. We were wondering if there was a way we can perhaps enhance the fantastic fundraiser you have been managing through some prizes and or other activity?

Would it be possible to have a chat?

Many thanks
Bec Williams
Sponsorship Manager
Marketing & Brand Experience

and am waiting a call to discuss what they can do to help brand us. Will keep you all posted on this.

[Maha]

Since Im just a "baby" in post count terms I cant see who commented on the helicopter avatar via Rep but yeh.... I found it because my kids got given a couple of them about six months ago. Unfortunately, Ive gone looking for them but cant find em (damm kids).

It would certainly be something worth asking the Westpac contacts about...

If id been able to find em I was going to affix to the back of the bike. In lieu of that Im considering painting up and old single seat race tail (which is shaped remarkably like the front of a helicopter) to look like the chopper.

Hopefully Westpac and the heli people wont be to worried about any trademark stuff (too much)


The race tail idea is primo....do it I say!
The 1st lot of rep was from me......look after it....;)
Interesting notes: Was reading about the Westpac Helicopter last weekend and two points that stuck in my mind were....
1... it cost $7000 per hour to keep it in the air... (but if you are Lonely Steve then that figure is not right)
2... The trust do not get paid by ACC if they deliver a body ie: if a person that they pick up dies enroute, ACC dont pay out.

[Hellraiser]

can you put me down for 2 Adults & 2 Children

[Mom]

So far we have 36 adults and 6 kids for the base visit, anyone else want to come along?

[Nordy]

I am dead keen for just the base visit (would be 2 adults, with me and hubby) would be awesome to see the bikes arriving en masse.

[clyde.mccabe]

Sounds like a Great ride - with a great cause - see you all there

[ManDownUnder]

I'll be the one walking like John Wayne with a carrot up his bum.

A carrot's "root vegetable" but that's going overboard dude :chase:

Mom - checking numbers now..

[Luckylegs]

The race tail idea is primo....do it I say!
The 1st lot of rep was from me......look after it....;)
Interesting notes: Was reading about the Westpac Helicopter last weekend and two points that stuck in my mind were....
1... it cost $7000 per hour to keep it in the air
2... The trust do not get paid by ACC if they deliver a body ie: if a person that they pick up dies enroute, ACC dont pay out.

....And on that note,

Ive just sat and watched the Helicopter from the "Lucky legs, window on the world" (Read my CBD office window) go across the horizon which took roughly 47 seconds....

Thats (as equally roughly...) $97.38c just there.....

:gob: That makes ya think !

[Mom]

Scarey money really. I was reading in the herald this week about the effect the fuel prices are having on them too! Have you see the Motorcycle Trader just out? Awesome article in it about the rides around the country!

[Gubb]

A carrot's "root vegetable" but that's going overboard dude :chase:

Ha. I just meant i'll be fairly cramped, it will be the longest ride I will have completed to date.

[gunnyrob]

Hi Mom, All going well I'll be there (1 Adult)

[Mom]

I need to get this form completed. At last count we have 44 adults and 6 children registered/and or attending this event. Anyone else interested?

[fLaThEaD FreD]

fLaThEaD FreD. and Mrs fLaThEaD FreD. will come for a look in the cage as still not comfortable on the bike seat yet.:buggerd:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I am dead keen for just the base visit (would be 2 adults, with me and hubby) would be awesome to see the bikes arriving en masse.


Sounds like a Great ride - with a great cause - see you all there


Hi Mom, All going well I'll be there (1 Adult)


fLaThEaD FreD. and Mrs fLaThEaD FreD. will come for a look in the cage as still not comfortable on the bike seat yet.:buggerd:



Come on folk if you are coming to machaics bay you need to put your name down here


www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1640&day=2008-6-28&


Any any one else if your name is not on the list you will not be able to go in so please don't get there and be disapointed regista now

[Nordy]

sorry new to the site, wasnt aware of that list. Done now.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

sorry new to the site, wasnt aware of that list. Done now.

No problem mate just need to let you know as well as others. Thanks for that.

[ital916]

sorry for the late notice...wasn't aware of the list *sorry*, i'll just tuck in the back somewhere haha. Rain or shine i'll be there. this sat arvo aye?

EDIT: Looks like i did sign up at the very beginning and forgot haha, i'm with stupid.

[Maha]

sorry for the late notice...wasn't aware of the list *sorry*, i'll just tuck in the back somewhere haha. Rain or shine i'll be there. this sat arvo aye?


Evening really...but yeah, this Saturday, we hope to be there around 5.30/6pm at the lastest....see ya there Drider.

[Cr1MiNaL]

One child please, the size of a 6 foot 2" adult.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

One child please, the size of a 6 foot 2" adult.

Did you not just put in another thread that you where going to be in taupo next weekend. ?

[Cr1MiNaL]

Did you not just put in another thread that you where going to be in taupo next weekend. ?

Yes, Ill ride down till Tauranga and then head off my way... thought I might donate to a worthy cause:beer:

[Mully]

Well, it looks like I managed to register for this some time ago (just checked and I'm on the damn list) but this depends on whether I can get the time away form work.

If so, will be good to me some familiar, umm, profiles....

[Scorpygirl]

fLaThEaD FreD. and Mrs fLaThEaD FreD. will come for a look in the cage as still not comfortable on the bike seat yet.:buggerd:


Hi Pete

You better registered then or you won't be allowed onto the base at all!!

[Mom]

Hi Pete

You better registered then or you won't be allowed onto the base at all!!

LOL, you tell him girl!

To be fair, all I really need is numbers of adults and kids that are planing to be there. Mind you, it will cost a $10 donation to get on the base and to get in the draw for free stuff!

[PZR]

Big PZR and little PZR will be there (unless its raining cause Big PZR is a big sook and do'nt wanna get wet)
1 adult 1 child for the stalls please

[Mom]

Big PZR and little PZR will be there (unless its raining cause Big PZR is a big sook and do'nt wanna get wet)
1 adult 1 child for the stalls please

Cool mate, hope to see you there!

[Mom]

Hi guys, I am going to send the OSH from to the helicopter base this afternoon, if anyone else is planning to be there, please can you register. They are putting on a BBQ for us, and need numbers attending for catering purposes as well as OSH ones.

[Nordy]

sorry, 3 for us :D flatmate wants to come too :D

[Mom]

Please read the following information about our visit to the base.


Visit to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Further to your phone call we confirm you are booked to visit the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, 3 Solent Street, Mechanics Bay on Saturday June 28th at 5pm.

Before you arrive please take the time to read the following safety information:

• When you arrive at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter base, the group leader is to sign the Visitors Book
on behalf of the Group, giving name and number of visitors (ideally no more than 30).
• The Crew will give you a safety briefing. Please listen carefully.
• All children under the age of five (5) years must be accompanied by an adult constantly.
• No running, jumping or moving outside designated area.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Watch where you move about. The helicopter has unfamiliar parts which may stick out – watch your head, where you step and where you back up.
• It can be noisy. There are ear plugs in the hangar if required.
• If you hear the Bell ringing in the hangar, the Rescue Helicopter has been called on an emergency. Please follow instructions of the Crew. They will direct you to a safe area to watch them depart.

Enjoy your visit to Auckland’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter!

[TOTO]

I hope they don't decide to fly around just because of us. Coz that will cost more than the donations we make to them.

[Mom]

I hope they don't decide to fly around just because of us. Coz that will cost more than the donations we make to them.

They wont be deciding to fly around at all mate. I agree with you, raising money and then seeing the bird fly over you for fun and at a cost of heaven only knows how much money is absurd!

The helicopter will be on the ground for us, unless it is called out on a 111 emergency. You will be able to meet the guys that actually man this helicopter when you meet us at the base.

[ital916]

I've never been to the base. So when I arrive *early i'll add to be safe* what do I do, will there be a marked bike parking where everyone will be? Is there a map of how to find th entrance as I've only seen the helicopters riding past, I don't quite know where the entrance to the base is.

[faulty]

great ride .i joined in for the rotorua to hamilton leg :headbang::clap:
shame the weather wasnt a bit better :spanking:

[Mom]

great ride .i joined in for the rotorua to hamilton leg :headbang::clap:
shame the weather wasnt a bit better :spanking:

LOL it actually got worse once we left Hamilton for Auckland. Thank you for your support too! We raised $1300 odd for our ride, the country raised over $10K in total, not a bad effort at all!