2009 Vincent Rally (6-7 Feb 2009)

[hondav2]

Anyone know the date for the 2009 Vincint rally at Alexandra. I checked the BRONZ web site but its not on there. Cheers Toddy

[scumdog]

Had a look for my latest BRONZ newletter but couldn't find it - hopefully somebody else can assist.

But we'll see ya there regardless eh Toddy!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Linky thing (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=384&func=details&did=126)

to the best of my knowledge...(dates are not confirmed as it could be the weekend before) will be definitely going to this one as it is either the 20th or 25th anniversary

[xknuts]

Linky thing (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=384&func=details&did=126)

to the best of my knowledge...(dates are not confirmed as it could be the weekend before) will be definitely going to this one as it is either the 20th or 25th anniversary

Dale,
Waitangi Day next year is Friday 6th Feb, so my guess is that Bronz Otago will pitch for 6/7/8 Feb 2009.
Your suggestion on the linky thing clashes with Woodstock Rally weekend near Hokitika.

[NighthawkNZ]

Waitangi Day next year is Friday 6th Feb, so my guess is that Bronz Otago will pitch for 6/7/8 Feb 2009.
Your suggestion on the linky thing clashes with Woodstock Rally weekend near Hokitika.

I knew I forgot something... updating the dates... :doh:

[Ms Piggy]

I wanna know too! I'm thinking of riding down and going with my sis.

[FJRider]

Usually 1st weekend in Feb.

[SDU]

Is there someone in Bronz that can get confirmation of the dates please, I'd hate to put in for leave at the wrong time & miss the rally.

[fatzx10r]

the vcr is on the 6th & 7th of feb

[Mr Triple]

Is there someone in Bronz that can get confirmation of the dates please, I'd hate to put in for leave at the wrong time & miss the rally.

Cool... so you are going down for this one, thinking about it myself.:2thumbsup

[Ms Piggy]

Is there someone in Bronz that can get confirmation of the dates please, I'd hate to put in for leave at the wrong time & miss the rally.
I've emailed them via their site cos I'm in the same situation as you.


the vcr is on the 6th & 7th of feb
Ummmm, no offence intended fatz but how do you know this is the definite date? Thanks.

[fatzx10r]

Ummmm, no offence intended fatz but how do you know this is the definite date? Thanks.


i was reading it in there latest news letter

[Ms Piggy]

i was reading it in there latest news letter

Ahhhh hah! Now I see! Thanks for the info.

[SDU]

Cool... so you are going down for this one, thinking about it myself.:2thumbsup

We want to but I have to get the time off work first & then it's down to finding someone brave enough to be our dogsitter- usual shit:rolleyes:

[SDU]

Ahhhh hah! Now I see! Thanks for the info.

Ditto that:niceone:

It'll be good to see you at this one CSL:niceone:

[woodybee]

i was reading it in there latest news letterYup can double confirm that as I'm a bronzy and got the newsletter in my hand as I write this.

I am dong organising a Rally at Garston Pub, 20th and 21st Feb 09. New thread set up on it.

Vincent county rally is always a great one, stacks of Bronzy's t the Waimumu rally last night, good to see them

Coi 4 now dudes

Woodybee

:Punk:

[Ms Piggy]

I've got my leave, just gotta book my ferry crossings and I'll be there with my big sis. :wari: Yay!

[sels1]

Hoping to get to this rally too. Plan is to go to Woodstock, toodle around the south for a while, and do vcr on the way home. Have to get all my ducks in a row first tho

[_Shrek_]

Hoping to get to this rally too. Plan is to go to Woodstock, toodle around the south for a while, and do vcr on the way home. Have to get all my ducks in a row first tho

so how far through the "TO DO LIST" (before you go any where) are you :whistle:

[Daffyd]

Hoping to get to this rally too. Plan is to go to Woodstock, toodle around the south for a while, and do vcr on the way home. Have to get all my ducks in a row first tho

Sorta looking at the same deal.

[sels1]

so how far through the "TO DO LIST" (before you go any where) are you :whistle:

Nearly bowled off the home ones...but the work ones have re-arranged themselves to make spending that long in the S.I unlikely. (grumble) I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?

[scumdog]

Nearly bowled off the home ones...but the work ones have re-arranged themselves to make spending that long in the S.I unlikely. (grumble) I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?


Welllll, CB and I won't be at the Woodstock but will be at the Vincent - if that influences whatever you decide:whistle:.

[far queue]

I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?The VCR is on Waitangi weekend, so that'll save you a days leave.

[NighthawkNZ]

I suppose we better get our prepay away... :doh:

[FJRider]

Nearly bowled off the home ones...but the work ones have re-arranged themselves to make spending that long in the S.I unlikely. (grumble) I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?

You meet the nicest bikers in Alexandra.... nuff said...

[far queue]

I suppose we better get our prepay away... :doh:No rush you've got until 21/1 for that. But I suppose with a memory like yours you'd better rush off and do it now ... oh, and pack that CD :mellow:

[Ms Piggy]

Just had this emailed to me.

[_Shrek_]

Nearly bowled off the home ones...but the work ones have re-arranged themselves to make spending that long in the S.I unlikely. (grumble) I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?

VCR is where i'm heading as I can't do both & seen as we did the WS we should do the one we haven't
& if you pootle down to here thursday night we can head off sth friday morning will :mobile: you soon

[_Shrek_]

No rush you've got until 21/1 for that. But I suppose with a memory like yours you'd better rush off and do it now ... oh, and pack that CD :mellow:

& a CD for me to tar :niceone:

[far queue]

& a CD for me to tar :niceone:I was actually talking about CD that NH has for me. But, yep, I know what you want and will bring 1 for ya.

[FJRider]

The site is close enough to go out and back on reserve, but will go anyway. See ya all there...
Can show any who want, a few "less" traveled sealed roads to travel...

[sels1]

VCR is where i'm heading as I can't do both & seen as we did the WS we should do the one we haven't
& if you pootle down to here thursday night we can head off sth friday morning will :mobile: you soon

Makes sense. Will talk to ya closer to then

[Jantar]

......
Can show any who want, a few "less" traveled sealed roads to travel...

Yes please. Will tomorrow suit? :apint:

[Mr Triple]

Nearly bowled off the home ones...but the work ones have re-arranged themselves to make spending that long in the S.I unlikely. (grumble) I may have to choose between Woodstock and the VCR for a long weekend type trip. Which would you reccomend? (bearing in mind I have done the Woodstock)?


I'm going to the VCR as well, so be great to catch up Sels. I'm the same as Shrek I can't do both

[Ghost_Bullet]

I think I am much the same, am going to do one,and though I enjoyed this one last year. The woodstock will win this year.
The Vincent is a good biggish rally.

[Gareth51]

Downloaded the entry form.
Missed going down for Woodstock last year and never heard the end of it thanks to Sels1(brother)so will be down this year,can't do both Woodstock and Vincent so it looks like the Vincent.Be good to catch up with some Kbers.

[far queue]

I think I am much the same, am going to do one,and though I enjoyed this one last year. The woodstock will win this year.
The Vincent is a good biggish rally.Are you not over the trauma of last years experience yet? :dodge:

[Mr Triple]

Downloaded the entry form.
Missed going down for Woodstock last year and never heard the end of it thanks to Sels1(brother)so will be down this year,can't do both Woodstock and Vincent so it looks like the Vincent.Be good to catch up with some Kbers.

That be great if you can come along. I traveled last year with Sels1 to the Woodstock from Murchison. The next day up to Denniston, what a magic ride that was. Be good to see you both there.:2thumbsup

[sels1]

what a magic ride that was.
Sure was. And then you went and brought a Tiger....
Look forward to catching up again. Hopefully can get everything organised in time work wise - might even try to get a few extra days to take the long way home....

[_Shrek_]

That be great if you can come along. I traveled last year with Sels1 to the Woodstock from Murchison. The next day up to Denniston, what a magic ride that was. Be good to see you both there.:2thumbsup



Sure was. And then you went and brought a Tiger....
Look forward to catching up again. Hopefully can get everything organised in time work wise - might even try to get a few extra days to take the long way home....

looking at Haka or black forest, then Danseys over to Ranfurly onto the Dunstain down into Galloway (rally site)

[sels1]

looking at Haka or black forest, then Danseys over to Ranfurly onto the Dunstain down into Galloway (rally site)

Sounds like a good route but we will probably take a rain check on that - my riding partner is on a road bike and theres prolly too much gravel on that route. Besides we want to experience some of the main roads first - Burkes, Lindis etc - every time I drive those roads (in a work vehicle) I have been hanging out for the time when I can get the bike down there.

[Daphilps]

Welllll, CB and I won't be at the Woodstock but will be at the Vincent - if that influences whatever you decide:whistle:.

will be meeting Daffyds boys and possibly Daffyd in milton on friday the 6th to head up to the vcr, time TBA,they are coming up from Inver's, which way you planning to head up?

[scumdog]

will be meeting Daffyds boys and possibly Daffyd in milton on friday the 6th to head up to the vcr, time TBA,they are coming up from Inver's, which way you planning to head up?

Probably via SH8 on the Friday at this stage, we'll let you know if anything different..

[NighthawkNZ]

We will most likely go to the VCR via middlemarch and Ranfurly will see if we can get the same spot as last year... :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

I will go to the Vincent via 2010!!! damn it, I know there is no doubt this is/was a good rally, last year was a hoot... sorta.
Looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the stories of 2009.

Bring on the Woodstock though.:woohoo:

[Daphilps]

We will most likely go to the VCR via middlemarch and Ranfurly will see if we can get the same spot as last year... :)

will be good finally to meet you.:woohoo:

[Daffyd]

will be good finally to meet you.:woohoo:

You might not say that after you've met him! :msn-wink:

[KZT]

will be good finally to meet you.:woohoo:

Ive met him too and he is actually a pretty good bloke!!
See you lot there!

[NighthawkNZ]

Ive met him too and he is actually a pretty good bloke!!
See you lot there!

but you have only met him once and you were cut...

[KZT]

but you have only met him once and you were cut...

Yes!! But not at first!!.....and I am a very good judge of character.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yes!! But not at first!!.....and I am a very good judge of character.

uh huh... ;) :scooter:

[_Shrek_]

Ive met him too and he is actually a pretty good bloke!!
See you lot there!

:slap: & you can say that after meeting him :rolleyes: what was in your :drinkup:

[far queue]

Yes!! But not at first!!.....and I am a very good judge of character.Obviously you were well beyond cut :drinknsin

[KZT]

Obviously you were well beyond cut :drinknsin

I actually think now that it was Food poisoning!! I was told not to eat that day old warm chicken sandwich!! but did I listen:eek5:

[NighthawkNZ]

I actually think now that it was Food poisoning!! I was told not to eat that day old warm chicken sandwich!! but did I listen:eek5:

uh huh I believe you... :lol:

[Ms Piggy]

Well, I'm hoping I get to meet a few of you while I'm there. I'll try to remember to wear my Kiwibiker t-shirt. Looking forward to it more and more!

[scumdog]

Well, I'm hoping I get to meet a few of you while I'm there. I'll try to remember to wear my Kiwibiker t-shirt. Looking forward to it more and more!

See ya there!!:Punk:

[Ms Piggy]

See ya there!!:Punk:

I'm sure if I just look for you Scummy that I'll meet the rest! :niceone:

[SDU]

Don't worry you'll find us.
Some off us are heading down from chch Friday morning if you are around to join us.

[miSTa]

Don't worry you'll find us.
Some off us are heading down from chch Friday morning if you are around to join us.
I'll post up some ride details a bit closer to the day SDU, but yeah down the middle on the Friday would be a safe bet.

[JimO]

i will be going with my twin 16 year old boys i will double one and the other will ride the vtr250 of doom, hopefully they wont get shitfaced like last year:shifty:

[far queue]

i will be going with my twin 16 year old boys i will double one and the other will ride the vtr250 of doom, hopefully they wont get shitfaced like last year:shifty:LoL, I remember meeting you 3 at this last year :D Don't worry there was a bit of "shitfaced" going on :beer::drinknsin

[scumdog]

LoL, I remember meeting you 3 at this last year :D Don't worry there was a bit of "shitfaced" going on :beer::drinknsin

Speak for yourself paleface....I for one had full control of my faculties:devil2:

[far queue]

Speak for yourself paleface....I for one had full control of my faculties:devil2:Your "faculties" were barely in control on Sun morn :moon: :eek5: Even made ol' GB lose his lunch :sick:

[KZT]

Sounds good, we may meet up somewhere on the way down on the Friday :yawn:

[Ms Piggy]

Don't worry you'll find us.
Some off us are heading down from chch Friday morning if you are around to join us.

Thanks SDU but I'm planning to leave from Dunedin with my sis on the Friday morning. My crossing from Wellington is on the 3rd and depending on the weather etc I hoping just to keep riding as far as Oamaru that day. :banana:

[SDU]

Speak for yourself paleface....I for one had full control of my faculties:devil2:

:laugh::laugh:


Your "faculties" were barely in control on Sun morn :moon: :eek5: Even made ol' GB lose his lunch :sick:

:eek::lol::lol:


Thanks SDU but I'm planning to leave from Dunedin with my sis on the Friday morning. My crossing from Wellington is on the 3rd and depending on the weather etc I hoping just to keep riding as far as Oamaru that day. :banana:

Have a good ride catch you down there

[NighthawkNZ]

Thanks SDU but I'm planning to leave from Dunedin with my sis on the Friday morning.

Might be able to ride up to the site with you then...

[Ms Piggy]

Might be about to ride up to the site with you then...

Could be a plan - I'm not sure what route my sis wants to take and if we're riding up with anyone else. Her and I are both on 250's so I wouldn't expect you to accompany us, cos we'll just be tootling.

[Xaria]

Could be a plan - I'm not sure what route my sis wants to take and if we're riding up with anyone else. Her and I are both on 250's so I wouldn't expect you to accompany us, cos we'll just be tootling.


Nothing wrong with taking a 250 up. Nighthawk will be travelling with one anyway.

[Ms Piggy]

Nothing wrong with taking a 250 up. Nighthawk will be travelling with one anyway.

Yeah, I've done some kms round the mainland before on my trusty ole girl so that's all good. I'll sort it closer to the time, I kinda want to go with whatever my sis has organised.

[_Shrek_]

:eek: will have to find as bike or can I get my $$ back?

[_Shrek_]

:eek: will have to find as bike or can I get my $$ back?

sorry FQ have a bike to go with :wari:

[woodybee]

Am hanging out for this rally as not going to Hokitika:mad::angry2:

Am meeitng up with the Dunedin Bronz dudes for a piss up this Saturday so well looking forwrd to seeing my pas there again.

Going to be tearing around promoting the Garston Rally at the Vincent, and now have an interested party who may perform at the rally and its totally different to anything you guys have seen before........interested? You will be

Coi 4 now

Hugs to all of you's

:yawn:Am absoolutely shattered

from a sleepy woodybee

[KZT]

Am hanging out for this rally as not going to Hokitika:mad::angry

Coi 4 now

Hugs to all of you's

:yawn:Am absoolutely shattered

from a sleepy woodybee

What!!!:gob: No Woody at the Woody!! It won't be the same without you!:eek5:

[far queue]

sorry FQ have a bike to go with :wari:Nothing to be sorry about, I'm pleased you can make it :2thumbsup

[Kemet]

Hey y'all!! Long time-y no sk\peak-y....

Had comp problems a while back and never made it in here but I'm back now. :2guns::2guns:

Any1 doin the TT run to the VCR sitethis weekend???

[Jantar]

Hey y'all!! Long time-y no sk\peak-y....

Had comp problems a while back and never made it in here but I'm back now. :2guns::2guns:

Any1 doin the TT run to the VCR sitethis weekend???

Tell us more. Where does it leave from? What time? Is anyone invited? etc.

[Kemet]

It's a BRONZ run and my 1st TT so don't know how it all works except to let organizer know I wanted to come and show up with $5 to cover food (but bring own meat).

Personally I don't mind if you come...

:confused:I just don't know if I remember how to get there....:eek5:

[SDU]

Awesome shrek :yes:be waiting with interest to see what trusty steed you ride

[xknuts]

Hey y'all!! Long time-y no sk\peak-y....but I'm back now. :2guns::2guns:

I'd given up! Thort we might have seen you at Danseys?
I think it's the "Vincent" since we saw you last!
Welcome back :sunny:

[Kemet]

Yeah... it was the last one I was on. Did a lot of overtime at work last year so missed a lot of rallies. Trying to make a comeback.

Bringing a smaller tent this time!! :msn-wink:

[Dave-]

I could be keen to go to the vincent as well as woodstock....I do have the 3 day weekend....

[xknuts]

Bringing a smaller tent this time!! :msn-wink:

This time you are on your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :buggerd:
That "Taj Mahal" shud be put away till the patter of little feet invades ya life! :baby:

[NighthawkNZ]

That "Taj Mahal" shud be put away till the patter of little feet invades ya life! :baby:

Thats ok we are bring the real "Taj Mahal"

[Kemet]

This time you are on your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :buggerd:
That "Taj Mahal" shud be put away till the patter of little feet invades ya life! :baby:

Are you saying that GB has little feet??? They didn't sound so little clompin around the tent last year...... :whistle:

[Ms Piggy]

Wheeeeeeeee!!!! Not many sleeps until I'm off on my little trip down the island!

My crossing is on Tuesday morning! Then I'll tootle down the island (hopefully) as far as Oamaru. Yay! Yay! Yay!!! Can you tell I'm excited!!!!!

[sels1]

Yay! Yay! Yay!!! Can you tell I'm excited!!!!!
Ya think?
We are probably heading off on Thursday but havnt decided what route to take - will see which way the wind is blowin...:scooter:

[Xaria]

Just looked at the long range weather forcast and it is looking pretty sweet http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=farmcentralotago

[xknuts]

Just looked at the long range weather forcast and it is looking pretty sweet http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=farmcentralotago

Possible light drizzle on Saturday night only :clap:

[NighthawkNZ]

Possible light drizzle on Saturday night only :clap:


Its only water

[far queue]

Its only waterIt's also a week away - hardly reliable at this point, in fact forecasts are hardly reliable on the day :sunny:

[NighthawkNZ]

Cool going to bring a bottle of Purple Death... ;)

[far queue]

Cool going to bring a bottle of Purple Death... ;)It sounds delightful (http://www.sapich.co.nz/purpledeath.html) :sick:

[woodybee]

Cripes I can't wait for this as I couldn't get to Woodystock...................

Shall be in party mode big time.

Beware, Woodybee will be more hyper than usual at this years Vincent, and working that bar...........:dodge:

Gnikte all, hugs all round

[Kemet]

I hardly bother looking at the forecasts these days. I prefer to look at the maps and satellite images instead and then make my own call. I've had more luck.

Hell, the forecast said rain in Dunedin when the TT run came back from galloway but by the time I got home it was fine (apparently a shower or so in the morning but that was all that happened).

At this stage I reckon well be fine, the rain forecast map (below) hints at only rain during the night
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas)

I'm guessing the wet t-shirt comp could run all night then.....:whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

It sounds delightful (http://www.sapich.co.nz/purpledeath.html) :sick:

the label is as good as it use to be...

[Ms Piggy]

Only 1 sleep for me until I'm on the ferry and on my way down the Mainland! :banana::banana::banana:

[sels1]

Beware, Woodybee will be more hyper than usual

Huh? is that possible????:lol:

Look forward to catchin up

[KZT]

Cripes I can't wait for this as I couldn't get to Woodystock...................

Shall be in party mode big time.

Beware, Woodybee will be more hyper than usual at this years Vincent, and working that bar...........:dodge:

Gnikte all, hugs all round

Yeah!! What else is new?:Pokey:
About time for me to have a huge one too:apint: really looking forward to it! See you all there on Friday:clap:

[Daffyd]

Beware, Woodybee will be more hyper than usual

Jeez peeps...Run for cover!

[scumdog]

Are we allowed into the site on the Thursday night - or does the '4pm Friday start.' still stand???

[Gareth51]

Cripes I can't wait for this as I couldn't get to Woodystock...................

Shall be in party mode big time.

Beware, Woodybee will be more hyper than usual at this years Vincent, and working that bar...........:dodge:

Gnikte all, hugs all round

OMG is it still safe to come to come down?

[xknuts]

Are we allowed into the site on the Thursday night - or does the '4pm Friday start.' still stand???

From Mary, the Bronz Vice President " 4.00pm Friday is official Start BUT you might be allowed in at 3.30ish"
In short :no:

[Ms Piggy]

No sleeps now! See you all soon! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Daphilps]

From Mary, the Bronz Vice President " 4.00pm Friday is official Start BUT you might be allowed in at 3.30ish"
In short :no:

what a shame given that its a public holiday and loads of bike will be traveling on friday morning, oh well will just have to relax for a while on friday.:2guns::2guns: :beer:

[KZT]

And a good opportunity to have a BIG lunch!! That way we can get into the serious drinking in the evening!!

[KZT]

No sleeps now! See you all soon! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Hope you have a fun & safe trip down:sunny:
See you there!:soon:

[Gareth51]

Sels and I are heading down tomorrow so see ya all there

[Kemet]

Are we allowed into the site on the Thursday night - or does the '4pm Friday start.' still stand???


From Mary, the Bronz Vice President " 4.00pm Friday is official Start BUT you might be allowed in at 3.30ish"
In short :no:

There will be a handful of BRONZ there early on friday... (incl me) maybe you could bribe the gatekeeper to get in.

I knew it was a good idea having Mary as my PT at the gym..... :whistle:

C U all soon:beer:

[Mr Triple]

Sels and I are heading down tomorrow so see ya all there


Good one, I got to work tomorrow.
Where do you plan on being tomorrow night?

[_Shrek_]

well peeps you will no doubt enjoy yourselves so I hope the hang overs are large :bleh: but the :ride: is good & safe

I will not be coming down :weep: coz my new gear is not all here as yet but a big :2thumbsup: to Vero Insurance for their quick aproval for the new gear

cya at the March Hare

[SDU]

well peeps you will no doubt enjoy yourselves so I hope the hang overs are large :bleh: but the :ride: is good & safe

I will not be coming down :weep: coz my new gear is not all here as yet but a big :2thumbsup: to Vero Insurance for their quick aproval for the new gear

cya at the March Hare

:hug:We'll miss you, but glad vero is happening for you

[xknuts]

well peeps you will no doubt enjoy yourselves so I hope the hang overs are large :bleh: but the :ride: is good & safe

I will not be coming down :weep: coz my new gear is not all here as yet but a big :2thumbsup: to Vero Insurance for their quick aproval for the new gear

cya at the March Hare

You have been one lucky SOAB! Catch ya next time :rockon:

[_Shrek_]

Sels and I are heading down tomorrow so see ya all there

Mrs Shrek & I sent these two norfies on their way, their plan is to :ride: to Tekapo spend the night thats if their arse's can handle it :whistle: then on to the oldriders & from there who knows if John is leading :rofl:

mite cya on the way back for :apint:

[_Shrek_]

You have been one lucky SOAB! Catch ya next time :rockon:

aye laddy :yeah: assessor is just waiting on canterbury rides for their quote so they can write it off
then it's a new one :wari:

[far queue]

Packed and set to go :ride: I'll see ya'll tomorrow :banana::apint:

[Kemet]

Packing

Can't seem tofind the bag for my sleeping bag... um... yeah:doh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Packed and set to go :ride: I'll see ya'll tomorrow :banana::apint:

packed, ready steady... only have to load it onto the bikes...

Ummmmm don't I owe you a CD but for the life of me can't remember what was suppose to be on it ???? :scratch: ????

[JimO]

me and the twins are coming up tomorrow with a mate and his boy, just been to the warehouse for a blow up mattress fucked if im going to sleep lying on the ground like last year, have bourbon what else do i need????how much is gate entry??

[NighthawkNZ]

me and the twins are coming up tomorrow with a mate and his boy, just been to the warehouse for a blow up mattress fucked if im going to sleep lying on the ground like last year, have bourbon what else do i need????how much is gate entry??

$30 per person perhaps

[far queue]

Ummmmm don't I owe you a CD but for the life of me can't remember what was suppose to be on it ???? :scratch: ????VCR from LAST year :yawn: you have it sitting there somewhere


... just been to the warehouse for a blow up mattress fucked if im going to sleep lying on the ground like last year, have bourbon what else do i need????how much is gate entry??Bourbon and a mattress about covers your needs :drinknsin gate entry is $30

[NighthawkNZ]

VCR from LAST year :yawn: you have it sitting there somewhere

Only took a year... :lol: I will go and put it in da bag now... ummmm after I find it of course...

[xknuts]

aye laddy :yeah: assessor is just waiting on canterbury rides for their quote so they can write it off
then it's a new one :wari:

OOOH, Go on! Break the mould & look around for something else that pushes all ya buttons! :
Triumph Tiger? KTM??? :2thumbsup

[Kemet]

First on or just first to post since getting back....

handful of photos to come.

[laRIKin]

Been home for about an hour, showered unpacked and ready to pick up the dog's and cat soon.

Got stop by two booze buses on the way and one on the way back and just missed another as it was on the move.

All tho we were not speeding to much:jerry:
I'm real glad I had a radar detector.

F it was hot riding home and seen the silliest thing ever.:eek:
A f-ing bus that could only do 100 kph trying to over take, wait for it.
A car towing a boat, a car towing a trailer, an ute towing a trailer and two other cars.:no:

I dropped back and waiting for a crash as he would not give up and once had to pull back in the the same place he was.
And then just stayed on the wrong side of the road for so long you would not belive me.
Put it this way you could not see the end of the straight and the cars etc had to let him in.
And he did this three times.
A more than a few *555 calls were made as when we gassed up one of the towing cars talked to SDU about it.
I went passed him giving him the LOSSER sign and after that he did it twice more, what a dick.

On a happier note.
Great weekend and great to meet up with old friends and meet new ones.

May write more later, as I must go now.

[NighthawkNZ]

Only took a year... :lol: I will go and put it in da bag now... ummmm after I find it of course...

gawd dang it nope I didn't... but it is sitting exactly where I said was...

[far queue]

Only took a year... :lol: I will go and put it in da bag now... ummmm after I find it of course...


gawd dang it nope I didn't... but it is sitting exactly where I said was...:yawn::yawn::yawn::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::wait::w ait:

[Kemet]

Trippie cloud cover to ride back in today.
Got satellite image::::> http://163.251.101.53/cgi-bin/image.pl?Full.Disk.Visible+1+?+?+http://163.251.101.53/sat/fulldisk/vis/fdvis20090390230.jpg

Some photos below but ran out of battery to take more. rest are in my profile page...

[JimO]

had a great time, saw a few kbrs had a good ride home, herad a rumour that vtr 250s can do 160 ks

[Winston001]

Acting on information received, I proceeded in an orderly manner following several unsuspecting motorcyclists to a hitherto unknown spot in the Central South Island. As a result, in my professional opinion a major criminal group has been uncovered. They appear to collect under the asupices of the Vincent County Motorcycle Club (hereinafter VCMC) and are made up of various splinter groups.

In my undercover guise I approached the entrance to the encampment where I was confronted and extorted to the sum of $30 (see Schedule I - Expenses). It appears that this entitled me to a secret token called a "badge". Quite what it's function is I am unsure. I licked it and could not detect any pharmaceutical taste but later experienced severe diarrhoea. I recommend careful lab testing as there may be a biological agent involved.

Finding myself surrounded by unpredictable bikers whom I would have to infiltrate, I fell back upon my training. Those guest lectures on "Charisma and Bon Homie" delivered by PM Helen Clark at Police College proved invaluable although I did detect the occasional frown which I put down to low intellect.

The size of the VCMC, about 2000, is unhearlded in my experience and I was forced to concentrate on a smaller group based in one corner of he camp. They called themselves KB (hereinafter KB).

Part 2 of this report will examine information gathered about KB members.

[NighthawkNZ]

Photo's of the disaster area found here (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=111)

[Winston001]

KB is a disparate group, the members claiming to live in different areas of NZ. Yet they are clearly in touch and know each other so this group may a comprise discreet cell which is the communication arm of the VCMC criminal enterprise.

I will now describe some of the individuals whom I observed and interviewed. It should be noted that they cunningly use cover-names.

Mr Sensible - clearly this is an ironic name as this person, according to his peers, indulges in behaviour which could not in any way be described as sensible. He disappeared in the early evening and may have been setting up a deal.

Scumdog - like Mr Sensible, an outwardly benign character but was overheard to be involved with "the law". It is likely that he is the Enforcer of the VCMC laws and thus requires careful asessment.

His companion, an attractive female, proved to be delusional and claimed to be channelling Marilyn Munro. I withheld pointing out the problem posed by her natural hair colour.

One fiesty individual, when asked his name challenged me with the curse "Farkqu...." or some such utterance. He appeared to think his machine gave him some superiority over the others, who acquiesed marking him as a person of power within the group.

Lemons/LMans - or some derivation on that (most of the KB group spoke quickly and were obviously under the influence of some intoxicant), is a seemingly innocent male who claims to own a tiger. More delusional perceptions, a common trait among KB.

SDU is a young energetic female who appears to be held in thrall by Lemons. She was observed preparing a meal for him and doing his bidding despite posessing a superior machine.

Clairsky - allegedly lives on a farm and thus may be the agricultural advisor for the VCMC. She denied participating in a wet-tshirt competition but surely did so out of embarrasment. It is clear that the women of KB are playthings for the males and do their bidding.

More individuals to follow.

[xknuts]

We turned back between Kyeburn and Hyde! Just too windy and I suspected that Lee Stream & Rocklands on the high side of Middlemarch would be extremely dangerous. Piccy's of Clyde dam follow.

[Daphilps]

We turned back between Kyeburn and Hyde! Just too windy and I suspected that Lee Stream & Rocklands on the high side of Middlemarch would be extremely dangerous. Piccy's of Clyde dam follow.

Went home via pigroot, was hanging round a left hander when a gust of wind straightened me up instantly and i ended up on the white line with my elbow rubbing the side of an oncoming cattle truck damn near needed clean undies after that one, rode like a nana for a wee while after that till the heart rate got back to normal. but what an awesome rally to start my rally career with. gunna treasure that first badge. good to meet you all, went looking for you all on sat night but got distracted by the wet tee's, will catch up again next time.:rockon:

[sels1]

Live from a backpackers in Hamner Springs......
We had a great time at the rally, catching up with the usual suspects and meeting a few new ones. Had a good ride down the pig route with Bent51 and Gareth51after leaving Oldrider at the brunch stop in Ranfuly. Uneventful journey after that...bloody hot up thru Canterbury - we had to stop for refreshments at the Chequered Flag!
Had a good soak in the Hot pools (ahhh...) and heading for the ferry via the inland route in the morning. Gareth will put some pics up when he gets home. (Be afraid...very afraid)lol

[Kemet]

We turned back between Kyeburn and Hyde! Just too windy and I suspected that Lee Stream & Rocklands on the high side of Middlemarch would be extremely dangerous. Piccy's of Clyde dam follow.

It was Farkin dicey when I went through there on the way up on Friday. Almost turned around but found going slower made riding it out harder so didn't want to try and stop just so I could turn around. had a couple of moments going round right hand corners where I could just about slide on my Left knee.


gunna treasure that first badge. good to meet you all, went looking for you all on sat night but got distracted by the wet tee's, will catch up again next time.:rockon:
Were you not in up the front the stage. If you were you should have at least found Nighthawk there as well as some others!!

[FlyingDutchMan]

Had a great time in the w/e - thanks to all. Glad I left early - since I had a full tank I went straight through to Tekapo, with only one stop - the booze bus. And still didn't get any V. Only passed 5 vehicles between the rally and Omarama. Traffic picked up a bit after that. Once I got out of Tekapo got a hefty tail wind to push me through Burke's pass.

Pretty much non-eventful until Rolleston. Could see a 3 of cop cars had stopped a few bikers, and another (cop) was on it's way in a hurry. A few minutes down the road I was passed by the same bikers who had been pulled over - a few minions of Satans Slaves and Outlaw bikers from various location from the NI - passing into oncoming traffic past cars buses etc. Got home and well at 1:45.

[oldrider]

Had a great time in the w/e - thanks to all. Glad I left early - since I had a full tank I went straight through to Tekapo, with only one stop - the booze bus. And still didn't get any V. Only passed 5 vehicles between the rally and Omarama. Traffic picked up a bit after that. Once I got out of Tekapo got a hefty tail wind to push me through Burke's pass.

Pretty much non-eventful until Rolleston. Could see a 3 of cop cars had stopped a few bikers, and another (cop) was on it's way in a hurry. A few minutes down the road I was passed by the same bikers who had been pulled over - a few minions of Satans Slaves and Outlaw bikers from various location from the NI - passing into oncoming traffic past cars buses etc. Got home and well at 1:45.

Hey, your new avatar is a great likeness! :lol: Colours perfect! :whistle: Cheers, John.

[Daphilps]

Were you not in up the front the stage. If you were you should have at least found Nighthawk there as well as some others!!

Didn't quite make it to the front, next time for sure though. :doh:

[SDU]

It was Great to catch up with all & meet new peoples. Including those north islanders Gareth51 (bent51's brother LOL) & sels1 (or is it 2:bleh:)
Had a great time as usual. Funniest thing I seen was a scary lady with PINK SILK PJ's & bike boots waiting outside the shit houses on sunday morning :pinch:
scariest was sleepy head running around in jocks sat morning -FQ I'm too nice to post pics:whistle:
Oh Winston Fact 1- this chic was cooking for self not doing anyones bidding but lucky you know who has the best beast
Always nice doing the inland road. Had a few scary moments going down the worst was near the Rakia gorge - I got caught out by a gust off wind (& forgetting I had heavy bags on) 1/2 way around the corner sending me on the wrong side off the road fast approaching the edge after having to brake hard, I managed to haul in the wildly bucking pony & get back on course with my heart in my mouth. On top off that my bike decided to play up surging at the most appropriate moments -whilst overtaking/ leaning around corners/ up hill- a bit off injection cleaner cleared the problem not long out off Alex on the trip home making the Lindis pass beautiful. Fuel filter now ordered.
Going home was awesome ride, hardly any traffic most off the way but hot. went up the middle, stopped to add to a old mates' cairn just before Omarama & stopped for breathtest before stopping for lunch at Tekapo. Where we got crap service at the bakery & average food. On through the Rakia Gorge onto Hororata for a cold one & home by 3:30 with enough time to make self human before collecting the animals from there prisons- (they had better accomodation than us).
Scariest thing on the road was the bus as Lemans said- I was gobsmacked I was seeing that. When I was about to do a quick over take off bus & car & trailer he was up the arse off, he decided he had to over take the car & trailer barely getting past as he was going around a blind corner- where was:Police: when we need them.
Sorry for the novel folks

[Winston001]

Oh Winston Fact 1- this chic was cooking for self not doing anyones bidding but lucky you know who has the best beast


Just a feeble attempt at humour...:rolleyes: Great to meet you and Lemans. KB corner was a lot of fun.

[sels1]

Finally back home after a most excellent 5 days away. We had a good ride through the inland Kaikoura route and had a good run up to the ferry, despite the gusty NWestery, and lots of campervans (aka mobile chicances!)

The only casualty of the trip was my cellphone, which managed to escape my pocket and presumably is now in a thousand pieces somewhere on SH1.
Sigh, oh well, it was time for a new one anyway, but its the loss of the numbers in it that is the most annoying.

Again, it was great to meet some more of the S.I. KBers and put faces to the online names.

[SDU]

You north islanders remember to tell ya buddies up there that the roads are crap & full off idiot drivers & there is no fun to be had down here.

Hope you enjoyed the soak in the hot pools. Drop in next time either off you are down this way. Say hi to those buggars in your neighbour hood that deserted from down here last year & tell SS we miss the Coffee.

[sels1]

You north islanders remember to tell ya buddies up there that the roads are crap & full off idiot drivers & there is no fun to be had down here.
Absolutely! Wouldnt want the place over-run with them would we now? :laugh:

BTW...a few folk commented to me about the lack of rallies in the N.I. in the summer months. There is a small one held in conjuction with the Cliffhanger Hillclimb event in southern Waiararapa. The first one last year was small but very enjoyable, with a lot of KBers attending
Check it out: http://www.cliffhanger.org.nz/hillclimb/rallypage.htm
And the main event:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=92127

[Xaria]

Friday I got up and went to the gym and when I got home we realised online that most people had either gone or were not yet ready to leave so we just left without yas. We went via the pigroute an apart from a huge amout of traffic, it was incident free. Mentioned to Nighthawk at Ranfurly that the wind was really picking up but he hadn't noticed.

Got to Alexandra about 1.30 and visiteed my Mum for a cuppa and than NH got a text that the gates were open, and as the wind was really picking up we decided to get the tent set up. We got the site we were looking for, in the corner as far away from the entry as possible which meant that we would have less people tripping over the tent guy ropes. Lots of other people kept turning up most of whom I can't remember names for, but had a blast.

Talked shit, drank booze and danced until the cinderella hour.
Saturday I got up and went to a garage sale with Mum, and had coffee. Got back to the bike just in time to see the rest of the KB crowd going to the dam via earnscleugh. No a worry, I will head down the main road. However the dam is rather large and I only founf the right approach to it on my third try. When I got to the gates they were shut and the group had the safety gear on so I just headed back to camp so I didn't hold everyone up.
I ended up out at Chatto Creek with Kemet and ClairSky for a coffee then back to site to watch the helmet race. Bit worried that Anthony recorded the event and the number of KB males that were up fron and centre to watch..

Tea at Allens bus, a yummy roast chicken. Very civilised. then normal rally stuff: Talked shit drank lots and ended up back in the tent slightly later than cinderella.

Sunday we dithered around breaking up camp by the time we said goodbye to everyone and Clair Sky and I left to get a photo of her at Clare road. Eventually got to Roxburgh for a much needed milkshake and bottle of water, 30 deg as we went through alex at 11.30. The wind really picked up after Roxburgh but I was much more controlled in this wind than other times and got home unscathed just in time to put lots of washing on and put all the gear away.

Lots of fun and I'm already waiting for the Garstonian.

[cold comfort]

"The only casualty of the trip was my cellphone, which managed to escape my pocket and presumably is now in a thousand pieces somewhere on SH1.
Sigh, oh well, it was time for a new one anyway, but its the loss of the numbers in it that is the most annoying".

.[/QUOTE]

Lost my car keys (with remote) between Alex and Dunedin -$345 +gst for replacement! At least i did not donate a similar amount to LTSA slush fund as did my companion:whistle:

[SDU]

Just a feeble attempt at humour...:rolleyes: Great to meet you and Lemans. KB corner was a lot of fun.

:mellow: you take me too seriously but it was good to meet you too! like I said at least you knew who had the superior beast:laugh:


Absolutely! Wouldnt want the place over-run with them would we now? :laugh:

We are very particular on who we let have passports for the mainland unless we are after some fresh sport:shifty:

[Mr Triple]

I hadn't been to the Vincent before and what a great weekend it was. Left home at 08:45 and went up through Oxford to Waddington where I was to meet up with Lemans, SDU, FQ, Mr Sensible and his wife. We had a good ride down to Geraldine where we had a feed and some chit chat and on our way again. Another good ride with no dramas apart from two check points that we passed through in the middle of the day.:Police: At the first one Lemans wanted to :2guns: them because they made him take his helmet off because of his nose piece.:no: he was not happy. When we got to the second check point, I thought this is going to be interesting, but the cop was a little more lenient:Punk:
We called into one of the dams to see the spill ways in action but the bugger was not going.
Off to Oldriders place for some more chin wag and as we were turning into his street we saw Sels1 and Gareth51 leaving. They turned around and came back to Oldriders and all caught up.
The eight of us left there and headed for Alexandra and after a quick ride through the Lindis it didn't seem too long to get there. Got some gas in Alex and then off to the site where we met up with other KBers and a great wee group it was.
After putting up the tent and getting out of the bike gear it was time for some dinks, thirsty work getting to these rallies you know.
The next morning most of the KB crowd went into Alex for breakfast and bloody good too. After the good feed we all jumped back on our bikes and Scumdog lead us around some back roads to the Clyde dam, where we met up with Jantar for a very good tour of the place.
Jantar even opened the spill gates while we were there and man that was amazing to see. The power of that water coming down and seeing all the people running was a laugh. Thanks again Jantar for that:Punk:
Lunch at Clyde before heading back to the rally site and some more dinks and laughs.
It was great to meet some more KBers and the one that sticks in my mind would have to be Winston001 what a laugh. It was about three hours or more to put your tent up. I thought I was going to have to hold a touch so you could see in the dark.:laugh:
The next day we all packed our gear up and most of us went our own ways home. Oldrider, Sels1, Gareth51 and I went through to Ranfuly for breakfast. After that Oldrider went his way and Sels, Gareth and myself headed off through the pig route and a good ride it was. Got fuel at Palmerston and then up highway 1. Once we got past Timaru it was like someone flicked a switch and put the heater on full, man was it hot. Got to the Chequered Flag for some refreshment and a feed and it was off again. It was hot all the way home I'm glad I took all the lining out of my jacket in Palmerston but still too hot.
Waved goodbye to Sels and Gareth on the motorway as I turned off to Rangiora and they both went on to Hamner Springs for the night. Thanks for the campany home guys it was great and may see you both next year.:Punk:
A great rally enjoyed the ride down and back and all the people in between:jerry:

[Mr Triple]

Here's some pics that I took

1 Camp KB

2 Our North Island friends Sels and Gareth

3 FQs new ride

4 Standing around

5 KBers

6 More KBers

[NighthawkNZ]

VCR 2009
What is the VCR, why do people on two wheeled forward movement contraptions converge on this spot? Well we decided to leave our place of residence on 6th of February around 11:00-11:30 to find out. The two wheeled forward movement contraptions were already preloaded with various life saving equipment and supplies we were ready to go. All we had to do was actually just go, as one does in these situations we left.

The sunlight hours was going to be great, it was not too hot, nor to was it too cold and there was no wind (till soon after). Stopping in a district called Palmerston we decided to put some spark plug firing liquid into the mobile movement machines. We were then able to continue up what is known as the Pig Route. I did not see any pigs on this route nor any evidence or signs that there are actual pigs in the vicinity.

Continuing through the warren of curves and over large mounds of earth we came across living settlement. It was a quant rural community and was able to supply more spark plug firing liquid for my two wheeled forward movement contraption. I didn’t need it but the two wheeled forward movement contraption would be running E for enough on the spark plug firing liquid gauging device upon arrival at our destination.

Leaving the quant community as we found out later called Ranfurly we strike some wind. Now being on two wheeled contraptions, this can make that interesting and well for the smaller two wheeled machine it became a little annoying.

Arriving at the destination early we decided to visit relations in the region and was promptly served up a cup of hot brown liquid… looking at this liquid I am not sure what it was but my instincts were going in to over drive and greedily drunk. It was good.

Receiving messages via the invisible messaging network we learnt that there were others habitants already on site and it was decided that we would continue to join them. Arriving we found a tent city had already been built. So we found a spot and added to the urban sprawl. Once our base camp had been set up I decide to take off the cow hide protection paraphernalia and dress more appropriately.

There was a large congregation of beings that also rode these two wheeled forward movement contraption , it appeared to be meeting area with in the tent metropolis so it was decided to grab some survival liquid and gather with this larger faction. While we were here we noticed the continuous flow of new mechanical motorized mobility scooters arriving all the time, the urban sprawl continued.

I had a strange feeling in my abdomen and I realised I needed sustenance, so I wondered over to a supplement outlet and ordered what Jimmy calls a pie. They required something called currency. I was unsure what this meant. As I watched another being order nourishment they in return handed over metallic objects which I believe was this. I needed to get some of these metallic objects as they seem to be needed if you wanted anything.

I was slowly running out of my survival liquid and needed to get my hands on some legal tender. So in the early hours I proceeded to back to temporary accommodation for rest of my optical inputs.

Day light hours arrived and it was decide to travel into the larger township of Alexandra for our morning nourishment. We then readied ourselves for the water blocker tour of the Clyde Dam. The dam itself is impressive how ever I think they must have run out of concrete as it had holes through out and was always leaking. The dam was going to do a spill, apparently they need to test the spillways once a month and damit I got wet. It was remarkable watching the tail wash as it spilled over the bowl shaped basin, all designed to dissipate the force of the h2o on the spill.

By the time we had finished the water blocker tour we were in need of rations to fill my appetite for a product called food. I did not need local currency for this as they appeared to accepted my data-transfer of credits to their bank.

Back at the Rally site there were still more beings and more two wheeled forwarded movement contraptions had arrived and there was a steady flow of yet even more coming down the entrance way. I do not know the numbers.

As the partying began it was noticed that the local dialect was getting harder to understand. The Dialect was more freely spoken but after awhile my audible ranging aids were able to decypher most of it.

Further in to the evening as the other beings started to drink their life survival fluid, stories were being told, war wounds were shown and compared. These stories were of the fight against the cage, and some lucky escapes from the great cage called, “Campervan”. Many of these stories will stand the test of time as they will be told by bards in the future. They will become greats resembling the story of Beowulf.

Various picturegrafix (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=111) were chipped into stone so that the memories can live on until the end of time and our off spring will look at these picturegrafix (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=111) and will try to tell the great stories of "Campervan"

Further in to the hours of darkness again my visual optics, audible output and motor functions was beginning to fail so I decided to go and recharge my power cells. I was quiet as a mouse and did not trip over any trip wires traps and was able to get into the accommodation with out an issue… it was a “by the book” operation that went with out a hitch!

The following morning I could see and hear the disassembling of the tent city, and before we knew it the city shrunk. With all our contraptions loaded we were ready to go when I noticed out of the corner of my left optical input device that one of the mechanical mobility scooters was having character issues trouble starting its internal combustion engine. We had to unload this contraption of its luggage so we could get access to the components and attempt repairs.

We eventually got movement and we started out voyage home.

So what is the VCR, why do people on two wheeled forward movement contraptions converge on this spot? Simple yet put its a fun place to be, nobody cares that you motor functions are not perfect and nobody cares about what type of scooter you ride. A great thing to try...

Picturegrafix (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=111) can be found here.

[Mr Triple]

Good read NH, you do look like a alien I suppose:eek:
Oh and thanks for the ride on ya bike too:niceone:

[JimO]

that was pretty funny NH

[idb]

Well I was about f*%$ed by 9pm so I remember bugger all.
Does anyone know if I enjoyed myself?

[Jantar]

No Ian, you did not enjoy yourself. I can assure you that you were poisoned by some liquid or another, and frustrated by the sight of topless females. You had a horrible time, so you'll have to come back next year and put matters right.

[scumdog]

Well I was about f*%$ed by 9pm so I remember bugger all.
Does anyone know if I enjoyed myself?

I thought you were born that way - ya mean it ain't normal??

[Ms Piggy]

Just got home today. I'm a bit farked!! I will right something more intersting when my brain re-engages. Ooo! I did 1933km's in total and loooooved the rally!!

[miSTa]

Well I was about f*%$ed by 9pm so I remember bugger all.
Does anyone know if I enjoyed myself?
I'm sure you did, that is you on the right isn't it?
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VCR Helmet Race (http://rides.webshots.com/video/3042461470101041032JJPcRh)

;)

[miSTa]

Well it looks like its all been said so I won't add too much more except to say excellent rally. :banana:

Plus good to meet sels1 (again) and Gareth51.


My photos here: http://rides.webshots.com/album/570003351kaxFFr

[wayne708]

We are very particular on who we let have passports for the mainland unless we are after some fresh sport:shifty:[/QUOTE]

Gareth51 and sels1 are both first generation north islanders, surely travel visa's could be extended to allow unlimited entry to the mainland?:whistle:

[idb]

I'm sure you did, that is you on the right isn't it?


;)

All that gym work is finally paying off

[Gareth51]

What more can I say than what has already said
Enjoyed the whole trip,meeting some new faces,you SI Kbers aren't a bad lot after all,looking foward to catching up again soon
Here's a few pics.

[Gareth51]

Some more pics

[scumdog]

What more can I say than what has already said
Enjoyed the whole trip,meeting some new faces,you SI Kbers aren't a bad lot after all,looking foward to catching up again soon
Here's a few pics.

Just look at that handsome young couple in that first pic!!:woohoo::niceone:

[Gareth51]

Just look at that handsome young couple in that first pic!!:woohoo::niceone:

Got some of that couple up to no good :laugh:

[Mr Triple]

What more can I say than what has already said
Enjoyed the whole trip,meeting some new faces,you SI Kbers aren't a bad lot after all,looking foward to catching up again soon
Here's a few pics.


Some good pics there Gareth, Great to ride with so see you on your next trip down. Or maybe me going up:woohoo:

[SDU]

Great pics & write ups guys (& off course we'll extend the brothers visas)
I put a few pics here.
http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=115

[Ms Piggy]

Highlights:

Riding with my sister (go the CB’s!!)
Improving my own riding confidence hugely (cornering better and learning how to handle riding in the wind)
Hanging out and riding with good friends
Making new friends
Seeing some amaaaaazing bikes
Dancin’ my ass off with some guys who know have to have a great time without being sleazy
Having enough undies and socks
Black Betty not skipping a beat
Laughing heaps!!!
The helmet race & Rachel’s commentary afterwards
Seeing my gorgeous nieces again
Swimming in the river…ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Finding good earplugs that work when riding, when sharing a room with a snorer and when trying to sleep on the Ferry with the person opposite talking loudly to themselves
Meeting some on-line motorcyclists IRL (hey you Kiwibikers!)


Lowlights:

The strong winds on the ride home from the VCR – shiiiiiiiit!!
Men who don’t leave women alone until you’ve told them 3 times to “FUCK OFF!!” after having said “No thanks” politely 3 times.
Men who ask women to dance and then look at the girlies on the stage and don’t dance
Portaloos!!!
The loooooong ride alone down SHW1 ‘yawn’


Basically I had an awesome time! I was sorry I didn't get to meet and chat with more Kiwibikers.

[Ms Piggy]

Here's 1 of those KBers with lovely knees!

[Ms Piggy]

Who is this drooling over a Duke??

[miSTa]

All that gym work is finally paying off
Sure is!

I saw you briefly on Saturday evening but never got the catch up with you, next weekend.


Who is this drooling over a Duke??
xknuts and the bike is far queues.

[Ms Piggy]

xknuts and the bike is far queues.
I was being sar-car-stick :)

[xknuts]

I was being sar-car-stick :)

Yes you were & FQ will love this! :love:
Miss P, did you see my jacket on the Danseys Pass thread? I wait in antisipation of the next Photo Shop episode! :2guns:

[Ms Piggy]

Miss P, did you see my jacket on the Danseys Pass thread? I wait in antisipation of the next Photo Shop episode! :2guns:

No I didn't Mr Nuts - could you please direct me there. Btw it's Ms P :msn-wink:

[Ms Piggy]

me and the twins are coming up tomorrow with a mate and his boy
Hey jimjim - are your twins teenage lads? There were 2 boys oogling the mighty CB (along with their Dad) and making some hilarious comments about it being 11hp!

[NighthawkNZ]

Just look at that handsome young couple in that first pic!!:woohoo::niceone:

she a good looker... dunno about him tho...

[Ms Piggy]

Enuf said really...

[sels1]

Men who ask women to dance and then look at the girlies on the stage and don’t dance
hahaha Mr ponytail I presume?


Portaloos!!!
Yeah, they are a load of crap!

[xknuts]

No I didn't Mr Nuts - could you please direct me there. Btw it's Ms P :msn-wink:


Ms Pig, its Mr Nuts here! LOL
This is evidence of F---- Q's photo shopping genius! Oh! he's good, toooo bloody good.:sick:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=75215&page=52

[oldrider]

No I didn't Mr Nuts - could you please direct me there. Btw it's Ms P :msn-wink:

What's the difference?? :shifty: John.

[Mr Triple]

What's the difference?? :shifty: John.


Ones spelt Miss and the other Ms:girlfight:

[oldrider]

Ones spelt Miss and the other Ms:girlfight:

I checked her profile again and yes "Ms" Piggy it is! :headbang:

That extra "is" must take up too much room in her pack! :ride:

State Highway one would be a long slow trip carrying an extra "is". :confused: (boring even :sleep:)

VCR press report: Apparently the ambulance was kept busy carting off exhausted dance partners from Galloway, throughout Saturday night! :doctor:

Can't keep up a pace like that if your carrying an extra "is" :wari: Cheers, (Mr) John.

[Ms Piggy]

Ones spelt Miss and the other Ms:girlfight:

yeah wot he said. ;)

[Ms Piggy]

I checked her profile again and yes "Ms" Piggy it is! :headbang:

That extra "is" must take up too much room in her pack! :ride:

State Highway one would be a long slow trip carrying an extra "is". :confused: (boring even :sleep:)

VCR press report: Apparently the ambulance was kept busy carting off exhausted dance partners from Galloway, throughout Saturday night! :doctor:

Can't keep up a pace like that if your carrying an extra "is" :wari: Cheers, (Mr) John.

Exactly!!! You got it :D Actually it's more that I'm too old to be a 'Miss' and having been a 'Mrs' for a brief time I decided 'Ms' suits me.

[xknuts]

Exactly!!! You got it :D Actually it's more that I'm too old to be a 'Miss' and having been a 'Mrs' for a brief time I decided 'Ms' suits me.

Well Ms, thank you for the dance, after dance, after dance.
We (and ya Sis) found the frequency, did we not?? :woohoo:

[far queue]

Here's 1 of those KBers with lovely knees!Why thank you :D


Who is this drooling over a Duke??That wasn't drool :tugger: It took me ages to get the bloody stain out too :sick:


Yes you were & FQ will love this! :love: What? The knees or the drooling?

Miss P, did you see my jacket on the Danseys Pass thread? I wait in antisipation of the next Photo Shop episode! :2guns:Whatcha talkin’ ‘bout? :whistle:

Another great VCR done and dusted. I rode down with Mr & Mrs S, Lemans, SDU, and the Bent one and back up with Mr and Mrs S – you've already read their stories so I wont bother. Great to meet Sels, Gareth and MS Piggy from the NI and all you other tossers from the south :D No really, I mean it, it’s always great to catch up and sling the shit even if a fair bit does come back :dodge:

Here’s some pics …

1. He’s over heating – quick, chuck a bucket of water on him, or piss on him or something
2. Yeah, fair cop, I give up gov’
3. Mr & Mrs X-Hawk
4. Ever wondered where the idea for C3PO came from? Wonder no more, it’s our own Mr S
5. This was weirdest piece of crap there – the bike, not SDU :whistle:
6. The BEARs corner of camp KB

[scumdog]

Why is SDU grinning behind me in pic 2? - hasn't she seen a guy dance before??

[far queue]

Why is SDU grinning behind me in pic 2? - hasn't she seen a guy dance before??And she still hasn't! Did you also notice that NH can't bear to watch, it's all a bit much for him I guess!

[JimO]

you didnt need to obscure thet triumphs plate according to carfax it doesnt exist

[SilverGrin]

Why is SDU grinning behind me in pic 2? - hasn't she seen a guy dance before??


That was dancing?

It looks like you've just received the golden rivet.

[sels1]

Why is SDU grinning behind me in pic 2? - hasn't she seen a guy dance before??

Yes, thats why she was laughing.....

[scumdog]

Yes, thats why she was laughing.....

You're all so kwool!!!

[Mr Triple]

Another great VCR done and dusted. I rode down with Mr & Mrs S, Lemans, SDU, and the Bent one and back up with Mr and Mrs S

You forgot the five you bugger, bloody Ducati riders that grow hair on there face all the same:spanking:
You've been listening to Shrek haven't you:rolleyes:

["Rambo"]

Well this was my 5th Rally in total so far, and the only thing that didn't do it for me was the band, I mean the band at woodstock was great, we partied till they finished and then more. But this band had me in bed just after midnight. Mind you I did rite myself off on the Friday night with Croftersking and a couple of ladies and guys from Invercargill and Dunedin, but old Croftersking piked early both nights and left me to it to meet new people and get trashed with.
Great ride back on the Sunday threw to Milton. Hopefully the band next year will be better and a couple more port a loo's.

[3umph]

Hey Rambo good to see you have signed up to your new name :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

have to agree the band was not as good as woodstock by a long shot....

[Ms Piggy]

Well Ms, thank you for the dance, after dance, after dance.
We (and ya Sis) found the frequency, did we not?? :woohoo:

Thank you Mr Nuts, I haven't had so much fun dancing in ages. :woohoo: Great band, although I have nothing to compare them with as far as rally bands go.

Btw - I couldn't quite work out what had been photoshopped on your jacket (must need stronger glasses) in the Danseys Pass pic - could you please enlighten me.

[Jantar]

I'm another one who thought the band was really great. The singers were in tune and you could hear them over the backing. The instrumentalists played the notes correctly and didn't just strum the same chords over and over.

OK, the choice of songs could have been improved a little. A bit more Pink Floyd and Bruce Springstien would have been appreciated. But I would love to hear more of them. A genuine 12 piece band who could play is a rarity at a bike rally.

[NighthawkNZ]

I'm another one who thought the band was really great. The singers were in tune and you could hear them over the backing. The instrumentalists played the notes correctly and didn't just strum the same chords over and over.

OK, the choice of songs could have been improved a little. A bit more Pink Floyd and Bruce Springstien would have been appreciated. But I would love to hear more of them. A genuine 12 piece band who could play is a rarity at a bike rally.

As a musican myself I agree, they were in tune, they weren't just going through the motions (strumming the same chords over and over) They were having fun up on stage. BUT... yes mix it up a little more... to keep every one happy.

Being there first bike rally they will be still finding there feet, what does the crowd want and what can they play to meet that. But also still mixing it up.

As you said a genuine 12 piece band who could play AND be in tune is a rarity not just a bike rally but anywhere.

Its what YOU make of it as well, it was a nice change. If you just want to hear the same old songs over and and over good on yah. but that gets just as boring...

[laRIKin]

I will all so say I liked the band the first night and there was a lot of people swing their hips and seemed to be having fun and enjoying the band.

The second night was a repeat, which I can under stand as they would have to learn a hell of a lot of songs for two nights.

After all most songs only last 3 to 4 minutes and if you are playing for a night of 4 hours plus, that is a lot of song be fore you start to repeat your self's.
The down side to having the same band two nights in a row I guess.

[Kemet]

I'm another one who thought the band was really great. The singers were in tune and you could hear them over the backing. The instrumentalists played the notes correctly and didn't just strum the same chords over and over.

OK, the choice of songs could have been improved a little. A bit more Pink Floyd and Bruce Springstien would have been appreciated. But I would love to hear more of them. A genuine 12 piece band who could play is a rarity at a bike rally.


As a musican myself I agree, they were in tune, they weren't just going through the motions (strumming the same chords over and over) They were having fun up on stage. BUT... yes mix it up a little more... to keep every one happy.

Being there first bike rally they will be still finding there feet, what does the crowd want and what can they play to meet that. But also still mixing it up.

As you said a genuine 12 piece band who could play AND be in tune is a rarity not just a bike rally but anywhere.

Its what YOU make of it as well, it was a nice change. If you just want to hear the same old songs over and and over good on yah. but that gets just as boring...

I agree with you guys about their talent. What they played they played really well, especially the guy doing the Joe Cocker songs. He did those Really Reallly Reeeaaallllyy well.


I will all so say I liked the band the first night and there was a lot of people swing their hips and seemed to be having fun and enjoying the band.

The second night was a repeat, which I can under stand as they would have to learn a hell of a lot of songs for two nights.

After all most songs only last 3 to 4 minutes and if you are playing for a night of 4 hours plus, that is a lot of song be fore you start to repeat your self's.
The down side to having the same band two nights in a row I guess.

With regards to their song choice I found out later (from a bronze committee member) that they actually had a much larger playlist which they brought with them to choose from. This actually had the kind of songs in it that were better suited to a bike rally. Clearly they chose not to play them except for the handfull of songs at the end of Saturday night. That was after said songlist was seen (by aforementioned bronze member) and suggested that they play those better suited songs....

[Kemet]

We turned back between Kyeburn and Hyde! Just too windy and I suspected that Lee Stream & Rocklands on the high side of Middlemarch would be extremely dangerous. Piccy's of Clyde dam follow.

I think you might have found the Lee Stream-Rocklands section the easiest had you carried on through.

On the way up I went that way. Windy but easy over Lee Stream through to Middlemarch. It was Middlemarch to Hyde that was the worst/most dangerous.:crazy::sweatdrop Was lucky not to come to grief but figured once I got past the mountain I'd be right so I rode it out (as well as you can ride in that crap!!).:wacko:

It was still a little windy from Hyde to Kyeburn but nothing compared to what came before. Not even as bad as Kyeburn to Ranfurly come to think of it....

[Ms Piggy]

With regards to their song choice I found out later (from a bronze committee member) that they actually had a much larger playlist which they brought with them to choose from. This actually had the kind of songs in it that were better suited to a bike rally. Clearly they chose not to play them except for the handfull of songs at the end of Saturday night. That was after said songlist was seen (by aforementioned bronze member) and suggested that they play those better suited songs....

Yes, we were there dancing like mad dancing things on the Friday night and I was a tiny bit disappointed that the playlist was very similar on the Saturday night. I think the band did very well and even acknowledged that some of the crowd didn't like their music in a good way.

I heard a Bronz committee member saying that they were thinking of getting an Irish Band for the Friday night next year.

I guess if we give Bronz Otago feedback then they'll know what ppl want - I've sent them an email raving about the rally and giving them some feedback about things it would have been handy to know (as a rally virgin), i.e. that the alcohol for sale at the rally site was competitively priced and that we could have got cash via Eft Pos at the gate - would've saved us a trip back into Alexandra.

["Rambo"]

I'm another one who thought the band was really great. The singers were in tune and you could hear them over the backing. The instrumentalists played the notes correctly and didn't just strum the same chords over and over.

OK, the choice of songs could have been improved a little. A bit more Pink Floyd and Bruce Springstien would have been appreciated. But I would love to hear more of them. A genuine 12 piece band who could play is a rarity at a bike rally.

I was at a party last night and Soul Deep were playing there for 2 hours, and they actually played different music from the rally which suited the crowd, even got them up dancing very early in there sets. Far better choice, Unfortunately I never made it past midnight on the Saturday of the Vincent, b*ggered myself on the Friday night. But wish I did now. Apologizes for the quick remarks earlier.
Now an Irish band..... sounds interesting :Punk:

[Winston001]

I agree with you guys about their talent. What they played they played really well, especially the guy doing the Joe Cocker songs.

With regards to their song choice I found out later (from a bronze committee member) that they actually had a much larger playlist which they brought with them to choose from. This actually had the kind of songs in it that were better suited to a bike rally. ....

Certainly they were a talented and excellent band, I simply felt they were in the wrong place. It's not rocket science to know what a biker group is going to enjoy. It doesn't have to be heavy metal, but mainstream rock works, plus a bit of psychedelia such as Pink Floyd.

Still, must say it was impressive to see a 12 piece band.

[Ms Piggy]

Okay, this is longer overdue and no-one may even read it but here's my VCR journal. :done: