Cold Duck Rally

[NiggleC]

Can anyone tell me what this years dates are?

thanks

[shafty]

8 - 10th May 2009 see http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/events.php

If I'm in NZ, will see you there!

Shafty

[chanceyy]

excellent I took this weekend off work just in case it was then :niceone: .. would have had the bandit for a yr by then so looking forward to it again ..

[Neville]

Can anyone tell me what this years dates are?

thanks

check out their web site for details http://coldduckrally.com/

[KiwiKat]

check out their web site for details http://coldduckrally.com/

Having not experienced a COLD DUCK before, the comments from everybody who has is that it's a totally awesome weekend.:gob: Went past the venue yesterday on a quiet ride and it looks mint.

I'm getting very tempted.:wari: According to the new website prepaid tickets for discounts, badges etc. must be purchased by the end of April.

coldduckrally, events and prices (http://www.coldduckrally.com/events.aspx)

[Little Smurf]

You'll have a blast, it was my first time last year and even though it was raining it still was a great weekend, ride home is always a laugh.
You have to get tickets off the website and they will email you with a reference # for paying and it's all go from there. Should be a good one again this year can't wait....

[KiwiKat]

You'll have a blast, it was my first time last year and even though it was raining it still was a great weekend, ride home is always a laugh.
You have to get tickets off the website and they will email you with a reference # for paying and it's all go from there. Should be a good one again this year can't wait....

So who is going?:zzzz:

[Little Smurf]

There's a few of us leaving from BP Metro Friday at 1pm if you keen to get up there early and start relaxing...

[chanceyy]

just moved posts from other ride thread to here so it can be all together

:2thumbsup


hmm mums op is getting closer so figure it will be a quite few months .. not sure about cold duck or turangi either at the mo ..

[86GSXR]

Not sure because of your Mum's op? I'm quite keen on the Cold Duck, will see. Been riding for 35 years and never done a rally. How slack is that!

[chanceyy]

Not sure because of your Mum's op? I'm quite keen on the Cold Duck, will see. Been riding for 35 years and never done a rally. How slack is that!

yeah depends on finances everything needs warrents bike almost due for rego and truck needs timing belt sorted.... but getting more & more tempted by cold duck :whistle:

hmm but I already have the friday booked off work :clap: now ended up with thurs off as well :lol:

[86GSXR]

I know what you mean re finances :sweatdrop OK, see what happens closer to the date then :yes:

[sinfull]

The duck is one Heidi and i will be doing (partially due to my tickets being paid for by the club) seeing we flagged the tahora gig !

[blacksheep]

could be a crew going up on sat morning of the duck from jasons place next to michelles spot if you interested:rockon:,willl be going a very indirect route on nice twisty backroads:wari:.will catch up sunday if weather good:sunny::scooter:

[chanceyy]

I know what you mean re finances :sweatdrop OK, see what happens closer to the date then :yes:


The duck is one Heidi and i will be doing (partially due to my tickets being paid for by the club) seeing we flagged the tahora gig !


could be a crew going up on sat morning of the duck from jasons place next to michelles spot if you interested:rockon:,willl be going a very indirect route on nice twisty backroads:wari:.will catch up sunday if weather good:sunny::scooter:

geezzzz guys your not making it easy... :whistle: :blip: guess it could be too good a weekend to miss huh .. :rofl: :shutup:

[blacksheep]

should be a good un(again!)will be in usual spot if you want to travel up individually we will be in the usual spot, bonezy and dogsnbikes know the place

[Bonez]

should be a good un(again!)will be in usual spot if you want to travel up individually we will be in the usual spot, bonezy and dogsnbikes know the placeCan not confirm or deny I'll be there till the week before. Doing the coastal route boyo?

[blacksheep]

dont know as yet ,but it wont be on main roads for sure

[blacksheep]

we need you to come bonez,we need what you carry in your flask to light the fire!

[Monamie]

could be a crew going up on sat morning of the duck from jasons place next to michelles spot if you interested:rockon:,willl be going a very indirect route on nice twisty backroads:wari:.will catch up sunday if weather good:sunny::scooter:


Sweet!! 86 and I may jump the fence and ride up with Jas:scooter:-he tells me how great it is every year:woohoo:.

[chanceyy]

should be a good un(again!)will be in usual spot if you want to travel up individually we will be in the usual spot, bonezy and dogsnbikes know the place

psssttt I know where ya will be hiding :lol: wonder if the rubbish truck will get stuck again this yr :clap:

ok bitten the bullet looks like its gonna be far to much fun to miss .. booked me ticket :sweatdrop: :whistle:

[blacksheep]

Sweet!! 86 and I may jump the fence and ride up with Jas:scooter:-he tells me how great it is every year:woohoo:.

jace will probably not be going he is just too busy with finishing his house:oi-grr:,he's having people from wellington area who are going to the duck staying overnite and setting off for duck about 9 sat morn:2thumbsup

[blacksheep]

ps i think all this should be in another thread sandra?we seem to have hijacked garys forum!

[chanceyy]

ps i think all this should be in another thread sandra?we seem to have hijacked garys forum!

done :) :2thumbsup

[sinfull]

Who Will be fitting knoblies to the bikes this yr so they can ride out of the venue lol

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[86GSXR]

done :) :2thumbsup

Sweet! Should be an awesome weekend :niceone:


Who Will be fitting knoblies to the bikes this yr so they can ride out of the venue lol

:laugh:

[chanceyy]

Who Will be fitting knoblies to the bikes this yr so they can ride out of the venue lol



:laugh: ... yeah thought it would be all good when reaching the lime track and that was just as bad :lol: .. dunno that the bandit would look quite as sexy with knobblies :nono:


Sweet! Should be an awesome weekend :niceone:
:laugh:


get on & book ya ticket babe www.coldduckrally.com as all pre paid entries go into draw for prizes :) also $5 dollars cheaper & you get ya badge :yes:

[sinfull]

Sweet! Should be an awesome weekend :niceone:



:laugh:
It's all good for those of us on trail bikes though Al ! Yours would fly through a warrant with chunky knoblies !


:laugh: ... yeah thought it would be all good when reaching the lime track and that was just as bad :lol: .. dunno that the bandit would look quite as sexy with knobblies :nono:


Don't know about doing the two nights again, i'm getting old !
Was a bit of humour when i unpacked the tent (that i had loaned out a year before) to find it had been put away wet and rotted ggrrrrr !
Waking up in the wee hours sunday morn to find we were literally floating around on the air bed wasn't so much fun !

[Monamie]

jace will probably not be going he is just too busy with finishing his house:oi-grr:,he's having people from wellington area who are going to the duck staying overnite and setting off for duck about 9 sat morn:2thumbsup

Yes he is a hard worker and has a heap to do with such a huge mansion. Might see you there then:cool:

[chanceyy]

Don't know about doing the two nights again, i'm getting old !
Was a bit of humour when i unpacked the tent (that i had loaned out a year before) to find it had been put away wet and rotted ggrrrrr !
Waking up in the wee hours sunday morn to find we were literally floating around on the air bed wasn't so much fun !

ohh bugger dunna get going all old on me now ... ohh yeah completely forgot about that one too :killingme

[sinfull]

ohh bugger dunna get going all old on me now ... ohh yeah completely forgot about that one too :killingme

Ummm errrr a bloke can change his mind aye lol !
Could be sommit else happening on that weekend now !
Like bears racing at Ruapuna hehehe
Awww i hate it when things clash !

[chanceyy]

Ummm errrr a bloke can change his mind aye lol !
Could be sommit else happening on that weekend now !
Like bears racing at Ruapuna hehehe
Awww i hate it when things clash !

but but but there is only ONE cold duck rally per yr :yes:

[sinfull]

but but but there is only ONE cold duck rally per yr :yes:
Awww true you mean the one where we all stand around a bonfire and drink too much booze and cheer when a chick gets her tits out ! Then wake up and do it all again the next day ?
Oh wait that was last weekends funday at the clubrooms !

You mean the one where we all stand around a bonfire and drink too much booze and cheer when a chick gets her tits out ! Then don't go to sleep at all, then ya do it all again that next day, then of course to ride home on the third day feeling like a keg on wheels ?

Ummmmmmmm errrrrr And ?

[chanceyy]

Awww true you mean the one where we all stand around a bonfire and drink too much booze and cheer when a chick gets her tits out ! Then wake up and do it all again the next day ?
Oh wait that was last weekends funday at the clubrooms !

You mean the one where we all stand around a bonfire and drink too much booze and cheer when a chick gets her tits out ! Then don't go to sleep at all, then ya do it all again that next day, then of course to ride home on the third day feeling like a keg on wheels ?

Ummmmmmmm errrrrr And ?

:laugh: you forgot to add the mud, the laughter and the music .. or do you only go for the booze and the tits ??? :whistle:

:doh::slap: gawd your male of course thats wot you go for :nya:

[blacksheep]

Yes he is a hard worker and has a heap to do with such a huge mansion. Might see you there then:cool:

nothing stopping you hooking up with us lot to ride there,they are a good bunch:hug:

[sinfull]

:laugh: you forgot to add the mud, the laughter and the music .. or do you only go for the booze and the tits ??? :whistle:

:doh::slap: gawd your male of course thats wot you go for :nya:

After toooniighht it's just the tiits thanks, anythang else is a waiste of testosterone !!!!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hey does anyone have a 2007 and/or 2008 cold duck badge they are willing to part with or sell. This will be my third time, however the other two I went to I paid at the gates and didn't get to the stand in time to buy one etc etc. Would like to add them to the collection of other rally badges. I will definitely be getting a 2009 badge tho.

The mud last year was a hoot to go across, especially in front of the kitchen and toilet block. The ZX10 was idling across with the back wheel spining freely, with me trying to push along with my feet and steer in a straight ish line. Nothing like a challange. Feel sorry for the guys that fell off. Its a bitch to lift a bike up when everything around it is slippery as shit.

Bring on the Booze and tits, and lots of bikes.

[chanceyy]

After toooniighht it's just the tiits thanks, anythang else is a waiste of testosterone !!!!

:killingme ... you say that every time :dodge:.... til the next time .... :2thumbsup:whistle:


Hey does anyone have a 2007 and/or 2008 cold duck badge they are willing to part with or sell. This will be my third time, however the other two I went to I paid at the gates and didn't get to the stand in time to buy one etc etc. Would like to add them to the collection of other rally badges. I will definitely be getting a 2009 badge tho.

The mud last year was a hoot to go across, especially in front of the kitchen and toilet block. The ZX10 was idling across with the back wheel spining freely, with me trying to push along with my feet and steer in a straight ish line. Nothing like a challange. Feel sorry for the guys that fell off. Its a bitch to lift a bike up when everything around it is slippery as shit.

Bring on the Booze and tits, and lots of bikes.

:nono: I am not selling my badges ..

hmm that was the entertaining part is sitting around watching ppl navigate their way through the mud ..

ahhh bike porn :drool:

[Highlander]

The Sunday is Mothers day is it not?
I have floated the suggestion of going and got told by my daughter that we've been away on bike trips the last 2 mothers days (consider myself told off :spanking:).

Cold Kiwi is around Fathers day, guess being the father I might be able to swing that one in my favour.

[Goblin]

The Sunday is Mothers day is it not?
I have floated the suggestion of going and got told by my daughter that we've been away on bike trips the last 2 mothers days (consider myself told off :spanking:).

Cold Kiwi is around Fathers day, guess being the father I might be able to swing that one in my favour.Heh! My mothers day presy is Cold Duck. Kids want to spent fathers day with dad so I get to do Cold Kiwi too...then my birthday is queens birthday weekend so I get to go south n do Brass Monkey! :bleh:

[_Shrek_]

The Sunday is Mothers day is it not?
I have floated the suggestion of going and got told by my daughter that we've been away on bike trips the last 2 mothers days (consider myself told off :spanking:).

Cold Kiwi is around Fathers day, guess being the father I might be able to swing that one in my favour.

point out to your daughter that her mum would love it to be her mothers day prezzie if you could take her (mind you i have 6 daughters damm hard to reason with at times) :confused:

[doc]

After toooniighht it's just the tiits thanks, anythang else is a waiste of testosterone !!!!

So Chancey is goin to get em out at the Duck this year then ? :shit:

[chanceyy]

So Chancey is goin to get em out at the Duck this year then ? :shit:

:killingme .. ahhh :nono: not into public displays .. & the young nubile ones are more fun than the ole age ones :) ..

[Gareth51]

Heh! My mothers day presy is Cold Duck. Kids want to spent fathers day with dad so I get to do Cold Kiwi too...then my birthday is queens birthday weekend so I get to go south n do Brass Monkey! :bleh:

My birthday fell on the Cold Duck last year but not this year but I'll be there anyway.Dont know about the Brass Monkey it falls on the same as the KB gathering,time will tell.

[Goblin]

My birthday fell on the Cold Duck last year but not this year but I'll be there anyway.Dont know about the Brass Monkey it falls on the same as the KB gathering,time will tell.You could always join us for the S.I. gathering in December. :woohoo:

[doc]

:killingme .. ahhh :nono: not into public displays .. :) ..

So can I get a "Private viewing" booking for the Cold Duck? :blip:

[chanceyy]

So can I get a "Private viewing" booking for the Cold Duck? :blip:

:bash: :nono: :nya:

[xgnr]

Ok I have permission to attend. Missed it last year working in the UK so time to make up.

Shafty is arranging a mass KB attendance it seems I will see you lot there right ;)

Anyone heading down from Auckland. Thinking about an early start on Saturday am, be there early arvo ready for the bar to open. :woohoo:

Cheers

Stu

[shafty]

Come on Folks - anyone else a starter? :yes:

[MarkH]

do you only go for the booze and the tits ??? :whistle:

I am planning on being there.

Is there much happening on Friday? I am considering taking Friday off work and heading down for 2 nights.

[shafty]

Friday is a cracker Mate, worth the effort; It'd be cool to eye ball the Scoot I 'put you on to' ! (and met you ofcourse!) There are hot showers avail, so makes a 2 night stay viable

[ynot slow]

Just emailed enquiry form to prepay,damn hate it when days sneak up on ya.

Now just need tent,sleeping bag,anything else,oh yeah FINE weather please.

[shafty]

Well done Tony,
Arriving Fri or Sat?

Have you been there before?

[ynot slow]

Well done Tony,
Arriving Fri or Sat?

Have you been there before?

Not sure probably Sat,but figure go Fri get pissed and won't drink Sat thus clear head Sunday lol.
Nope first time,but Janine gave me a tent for birthday 3yrs ago,still in box lol so figure good time to use it,or else flog the kids small one.2words flushing loos and showers are good lol.

[chanceyy]

Friday is a cracker Mate, worth the effort; It'd be cool to eye ball the Scoot I 'put you on to' ! (and met you ofcourse!) There are hot showers avail, so makes a 2 night stay viable

went for the whole weekend last yr .. can not miss it really ..the hot showers are a godsend :yes: ..

rock on next friday :wari:

[xgnr]

the hot showers are a godsend :yes: ..

WTF this is a biker rally!

[chanceyy]

WTF this is a biker rally!

yeah I know .. shocking huh ..

[shafty]

So, - who else is comin? Lets squeeze the most outta the summer!

[sels1]

Yeah, I'm prolly a starter. I'll be coming up on Saturday morning. Could have a entourage...a few mates have bought bikes and I have been encouraging them to come - and this time I think they actually will.

[ynot slow]

Be heading up Saturday,keen to tag along with anyone passing through.

[Gibbo13p]

Not sure what I'll need to take, don't want to pack everything....

Torch, bed, tent and bedding...what does the food etc cost? is your gear realtively safe while your wandering around?

[chanceyy]

Yeah, I'm prolly a starter. I'll be coming up on Saturday morning. Could have a entourage...a few mates have bought bikes and I have been encouraging them to come - and this time I think they actually will.

be good to see you there Sels :clap: will be heading up on the friday :yes: had a kind offer to tag along with the Central Districts riders up there :wari:

[shafty]

Not sure what I'll need to take, don't want to pack everything....

Torch, bed, tent and bedding...what does the food etc cost? is your gear realtively safe while your wandering around?

Good news Gibbo, = I wouldn't worry about food too much unless you are accustomed to cheese and crackers every 5 minutes. The food available is top notch, good value and fast. Of course SOME peeps do bring the cheese as well - which is all good!

Be good to meet ya

Shafty
(Red ST1300 with KB sticker on screen)

[nadroj]

Applied for day off friday so hoping to be there.

[ynot slow]

Applied for day off friday so hoping to be there.

Shit there goes the neighbourhood with you and Shafty.

[blacksheep]

Not sure what I'll need to take, don't want to pack everything....

Torch, bed, tent and bedding...what does the food etc cost? is your gear realtively safe while your wandering around?

when are you going,and are you travelling by yourself.there willbe a few of us going up sat morn if you keen:whistle:

[ynot slow]

when are you going,and are you travelling by yourself.there willbe a few of us going up sat morn if you keen:whistle:

Traditional leave Ashhurst mobil at 9.30,leave at 10.30?Time to suit.

[Gibbo13p]

when are you going,and are you travelling by yourself.there willbe a few of us going up sat morn if you keen:whistle:

Was thinking after lunch friday not sure yet, mate in woodville hasn't got back to me yet may go up with them...but I'll look for you guys there for sure.....:)

[blacksheep]

Was thinking after lunch friday not sure yet, mate in woodville hasn't got back to me yet may go up with them...but I'll look for you guys there for sure.....:)

cool,will be in usual spot :scooter:

[crazyhorse]

Not sure what I'll need to take, don't want to pack everything....

Torch, bed, tent and bedding...what does the food etc cost? is your gear realtively safe while your wandering around?

Food and alcohol very reasonable. Even a coffee stand there - real coffee, that is. Great bands. If you get too drunk, you won't need your tent, just fall over like others do LOL:yes:

[shafty]

Shit there goes the neighbourhood with you and Shafty.

I represent that!

[chanceyy]

So, - who else is comin? Lets squeeze the most outta the summer!

hmm dunno bout that summer remark ... long term forcast is for wet wet wet .. ohh well wot else is new :laugh:

[ynot slow]

I represent that!

I second it hehe.

[shafty]

...no need to be like that!

[chanceyy]

...no need to be like that!

like wot :innocent: well a lot can change in a week fingers crossed its gone over ..

got my ticket in the post today :wari:

[Conquiztador]

Yep, plan is to be there, prob a few others will tag along. The idea is to ride on the other side of the river from SH2. But all depends on weather.

[mctshirt]

But all depends on weather.

Don't think I'll bother this year - I ain't got no knobblies to get out :cold:

[Highlander]

Be good to meet ya

Shafty
(Red ST1300 with KB sticker on screen)

You'll be taking the Company Car then?

[Gibbo13p]

cool,will be in usual spot :scooter:

Have you got a Gps co ord for it? this is my 1st time :) Looks like I'll be meeting mate at Takapau hotel once he drops truck off and going from there saturday morning around 10 or so ... One night sounds like it'll be enough with the weather changing hehe...looking forward to the ride in and out of the site on the CBR, could be getting dirty lol

[Conquiztador]

Anyone know where I can find the "programme"? I did see an add for the Cold Duck where the sponsors were advertised etc. It also had a programme with the times for each event. Now I can't find it!

Any idea where I can find that again. Have looked through the available web pages but nothing apart from where it is and general blurb.

[Conquiztador]

As you were. I found it>

Here for others who want to know:

Fri 8 May:

Bands start at 6.30pm: Sir Duke, FM

Sat 9 May:
11.40am Poker Run leaves main street of Waipawa
Travels to:
Skinny Mulligans
Otane Hotel
Te Aute Hotel
Pantangata Hotel
Back to rally site

2.30pm games start

4.00pm Bands start: Garage Bands, FM, Pulse.

(Note: Times are approximate)

[blacksheep]

Have you got a Gps co ord for it? this is my 1st time :) Looks like I'll be meeting mate at Takapau hotel once he drops truck off and going from there saturday morning around 10 or so ... One night sounds like it'll be enough with the weather changing hehe...looking forward to the ride in and out of the site on the CBR, could be getting dirty lol

on the left as you go through campsite in lowest point of field next to fence:whistle:

[shafty]

You'll be taking the Company Car then?

Yeah, the Co Car will be there!

[Gareth51]

on the left as you go through campsite in lowest point of field next to fence:whistle:

Down in the bog hole, don't forget to leave the bike at the top this year, remember what happened last year.;)

[blacksheep]

i got out of the bog hole ok,it was the bit near the coffee trailer that was literally my downfall:sunny:

[xgnr]

i got out of the bog hole ok,it was the bit near the coffee trailer that was literally my downfall:sunny:

...is this another part of the entertainment?

"Watch the hungover riders drop their bikes in the mud"

Happens at all of them it seems :Oops:

MetVuw shows that its looking like crap yay! (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast3day.php?type=rain&region=nz)

[shafty]

Settle down Folks, its too early to predict accurately.......

[Gibbo13p]

Think I like the idea of living on the high ground:whistle:

[MarkH]

Settle down Folks, its too early to predict accurately.......

I am still planning on going down to the rally. I expect to be there early afternoon on Friday. I am not happy with the forecast, but I don't think they are that accurate on tomorrows weather, let alone several days away.

Last year I almost didn't go down to the Magpie Madness Rally due to the forecast heavy rain and gale force winds. I decided to go anyway and the weather was fine, completely dry in fact. The wind picked up a little on Saturday morning, then it became calm again. I was almost home on the Monday before I encountered any rain. I would have been pissed off if I hadn't gone and had missed my first motorcycle rally/trip to the South Island/ferry crossing.

A little rain shouldn't be too big a deal anyway - though I don't think I will camp on the lowest part of the camp grounds. High ground sounds like a good idea.

[shafty]

I am still planning on going down to the rally. I expect to be there early afternoon on Friday. I am not happy with the forecast, but I don't think they are that accurate on tomorrows weather, let alone several days away.



What he said! ;)

[Gareth51]

on the left as you go through campsite in lowest point of field next to fence:whistle:

You mean next to the burnout pit ,don't you ?:eek5:

[xgnr]

Settle down Folks, its too early to predict accurately.......

Not worried about the weather, will ride down on Saturday morning regardless. Its only water right :-)

Need to take care on where to park tho' as the Beemer is not exactly an off-roader.

Anyone got a drawing on where the KB's gather ?

Cheers

Stu

[ynot slow]

Must remember small flat piece of wood to put stand on incase of mud.

[MarkH]

Must remember small flat piece of wood to put stand on incase of mud.

Hmmm, could be a business opportunity there. I could get there early and stand by the gate with a sign that says "anti-sink stand aids - $2" I would sell hundreds!

[shafty]

Hmmm, could be a business opportunity there. I could get there early and stand by the gate with a sign that says "anti-sink stand aids - $2" I would sell hundreds!

Do it! Make sure you include a piece of string attached to said wood, with aloop to go over the end of ya handlebar for retrieval without getting off!

[chanceyy]

ahhh I now have a nice round disk just for that one purpose :clap:

[Winston001]

Getting packed and desk cleared at work, see y'all at the weekend.

Winston

[LLEUB]

Hi Guys, looks like friday might be a bit wet, but the forcast says it should be fine for the rest of the weekend. By Fine I think they mean it's going to be "chilllly" :cold:
All have a safe ride!

[Gareth51]

Getting packed and desk cleared at work, see y'all at the weekend.

Winston

Will be great to see you again,shame you can't bring a few more of the South Island KB with you

[sels1]

Must remember small flat piece of wood to put stand on incase of mud.

Beer cans are the easy answer to that one.... there's no shortage of them at a bike rally!

Getting packed and desk cleared at work, see y'all at the weekend.
Winston
Look forward to catching up. You bringing some Invergiggle weather up with you?;)

[chanceyy]

Beer cans are the easy answer to that one.... there's no shortage of them at a bike rally!

be plenty there by sat .. a few less early on friday ..

Edit .. see you there :clap:

[sels1]

so we gonna see you there ???
Yeah, most likely. Are you going to be in the same spot as last year or heading down the gully with "that lot"

[chanceyy]

Yeah, most likely. Are you going to be in the same spot as last year or heading down the gully with "that lot"

:laugh: ..ohh well since I am riding up with "that lot" it would be completely rude not to tent with them as well ..

May as well be the furtherest spot from the exit to negotiate the most mud on departure :sweatdrop

hmm breaky at woodville on the sunday again ?? :yes:

[ynot slow]

:laugh: ..ohh well since I am riding up with "that lot" it would be completely rude not to tent with them as well ..

May as well be the furtherest spot from the exit to negotiate the most mud on departure :sweatdrop

hmm breaky at woodville on the sunday again ?? :yes:

Shafty's bus is a good tow wagon lol.Just waiting for 2 airmats to arrive courtesy of trademe,can't be bothered with lilo,now to find tent,fit rack and find pack for it,and get arse into gear.

[chanceyy]

Shafty's bus is a good tow wagon lol.Just waiting for 2 airmats to arrive courtesy of trademe,can't be bothered with lilo,now to find tent,fit rack and find pack for it,and get arse into gear.

:laugh: .. well my weekend has just officially started .. just need to get warrent on bike tomorrow & pretty much all set for weekend :wari: .. got all the gear since its gonna be :cold:

[xgnr]

bloody hell a long evening in the garage but all is sorted...

Installed the HID headlight and Whistler Radar Detector
damn mission getting the fairings off, wiring it all up an back together (but quite fun in a way.)

Tomorrow evening time to get packed for an early Saturday departure.

See you there ! I have Mr Shifty's cell so will hunt him down.

Cheers

Stu

[shafty]

Long may this weather continue!!!!

[MarkH]

Well the weather looks less than ideal, but if I ride down early Friday morning it will probably be OK for the ride - turning crappy afternoon/evening. Saturday is looking like it might not be too bad.

I am tempted to give it a miss, but I think I'll take a couple of HTFU pills in the morning and head down. I'll take my wet weather gear and I guess I'll find out if my tent is waterproof (it SHOULD be). I am making a check list of stuff to remember to take - hopefully I'll have everything that I really need.

My pics from the last rally (3 months ago) I went to are here:
http://www.gigatech.co.nz/Motorcycles/ONSRally.htm
I'll see if I can get some good ones this weekend.

[chanceyy]

well what a ripper day today .. Bike has warrent :clap: dunno that the weather is gonna be so great tomorrow .. but who cares :lol:

its been 12 months today since BB arrived and the duck last yr was our first ride together :wari: .. over 15,000ks since that time :gob:

got all the bits out ready to pack and hopefully plenty of warm clothes to combat the :cold:..


see you guys there :yes:

[blacksheep]

bogfest here i come(will try and just keep mud on tyres this time!)

[chanceyy]

:lol: Blacksheep ... where else did it end up last time ??? ohhhh hang on .. you didn't ... did you ?? :gob:

lol rain is starting to ease off here but I doubt it will last for long :whistle:

[sinfull]

Anyone want any tickets ! They come with badges ! All ya need is a chest to pin em on !

[sarahtvet]

bogfest here i come(will try and just keep mud on tyres this time!)

And tyres inflated :oops:

And I asked you to ride the Daytona out for me, I must have still been on the champagne I reckon :lol:

See you there :-) Just about to do last bit with the cells then off to BP, poor beast is groaning under the weight (and that is without me)

[blacksheep]

:lol: Blacksheep ... where else did it end up last time ??? ohhhh hang on .. you didn't ... did you ?? :gob:

lol rain is starting to ease off here but I doubt it will last for long :whistle:

yep fraid so:2thumbsup

[sels1]

All packed and ready for the morning ride up. Had a txt from Chanceyy to say it was fine at the rally site and a fair crowd there already

[86GSXR]

:lol: Blacksheep ... where else did it end up last time ??? ohhhh hang on .. you didn't ... did you ?? :gob:

lol rain is starting to ease off here but I doubt it will last for long :whistle:

Hope that shitty stuff leaves ya alone babe :niceone:


Anyone want any tickets ! They come with badges ! All ya need is a chest to pin em on !

Arrrrr, pirates chests ahoy


yep fraid so:2thumbsup

:doh:


All packed and ready for the morning ride up. Had a txt from Chanceyy to say it was fine at the rally site and a fair crowd there already

:sunny:

[xgnr]

oh boy this will be fun eh...

Pissing down here in Auckland. Lets hope the Sun is heading South.

See you all there :beer:

Cheers

Stu

[Gareth51]

Anyone want any tickets ! They come with badges ! All ya need is a chest to pin em on !

If it comes with a coffee we'll see ya in the morning

[sinfull]

If it comes with a coffee we'll see ya in the morning
If ya excuse the mess mate, the jug will be on ! Been doing a bit of bike building and i know you realise what that entails lol

[Cheshire Cat]

lucky......people:angry2: :pinch:

maybe next year :p

[Gibbo13p]

Looks good all weekend in waipawa

http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:NZXX0046

[blacksheep]

bloody mint time this weekend ,great to meet yet more new faces and catch up with usual suspects:2thumbsuphere's some pictures:2thumbsup

[Bren]

Went over to Bills (sinfull) for a "get pissed" session on sat arvo and much to my suprise found out that plans were afoot...The plan was to get pissed at the cold duck instead of sittin on our lonely arses at home. So texted the wife, said we were goin then came back home grabbed a bit of warm stuff for the night...soon after Bill and Heidi turn up in their van and off we go...

Got absolutely pissed up at the cold duck....dammned good company and some real good fires...one issue I had was that little pyromaniac leprechaun wanting to throw all the pallets on, cos man it got hot at times round the fire...
Gota few hours sleep then packed up to go back home...just as well we were in the van cos it pissed down on the otherside of the gorge...musta been some sorry arses on some of the bikes, but hey, thats what ya do eh....

Great Rally....I will be back again...:2thumbsup
...Bren (-:

[Bonez]

It was a goody alright. Tummy was playing up but enjoyed the Saturday all the same. Did the mothers day thing and popped in to see the folks. Caught up with a bro. Then off down a few wee back roads home then a soak in a nice hot bath when I got home. Got real bitter from Dannivirke home with some heavy rain so the tent etc are hanging up to dry.

On the way to the rally I bumped into Cowboyz and NZSarge planning a secret ride and not a 100 yards down the road bumped into Tony, a chap I use to ride with in the 80s/90s, on his 1200 lead sled. Followed him on some ramdon routes to Wiapawa using his GPS. When I say ramdom I mean it. Should have convinced him to tag along behind Gerble.

Speaking of Gerbles did the other Gerble get his hat back?:girlfight:

[nadroj]

Had two showers on the way to the duck - first one was 30 mins & second was 2-1/2 hrs!
Set up & dried out on arrival, caught up with Shafty, Chancey, Lil Smurf, Frenchy and a few others before sinking a few around the fire. Met a shitload of other KBers and told a few lies before catching ZZZZzzzzz'ssss about 3am.

Got up to still clear skies saturday and a Shafty late' and thaw out around the fire.

[chanceyy]

Speaking of Gerbles did the other Gerble get his hat back?:girlfight:

I believe he did .. & 86 has a spoon for you :D

great weekend .. thanks to the Little Smurf & Busted for allowing me to tag along on friday .. great ride up when we hit the dry roads :) and to set up my tent which seemed to quickly become the KB/Central Districts gully :clap:

Awesome set up we had :yes: the pellets sure made excellent seats until they needed to be burnt :laugh:

could not believe how many ppl turned up on the friday to make the most of the two days .. Hence the friday nite sure rocked, great to catch up with others I had met from the waikato rally :niceone: .. although dancing on tables was not a part of the plan .. but Hamish had other ideas .. and then there is no way out :lol:

great ride home today .. got to Dannevirke before the showers hit & stopped to met 86 so perfect time to get the wet weathers on,

bike is washed & ready for Rex's memorial ride on the 23rd, washing done .. and now its time for bed :yes: .. Lack of sleep sure catches up with ya :whistle:

[nadroj]

Went for a ride into Waipawa for a few supplies before lunch then watched the returning bikes from the poker run. Games were a hoot with a few paint ball bruises on the undie challenge contestants.
The KB fire was the place to be as the music was not drowning out the dribble.

[nadroj]

Wet T was over bloody quick but got a couple of shots.

[Bonez]

Blacksheep got to witness a rear astrologicle event-TWO MOONS!! :spanking:

[chanceyy]

lol now Gingins lil seat made for quite a bit of entertainment yesterday .. :clap:

burn outs provided quite a bit of entertainment .. dunno that it was worth blowing a tire out for though :whistle:

paint ball now that was classically funny ... :2thumbsup

[sarahtvet]

bloody mint time this weekend ,great to meet yet more new faces and catch up with usual suspects

What a great weekend and the hat survived it too :lol:
Nice to see the flock out having a good time.
Many faces fitted to KB names which was grB, not sure about all those photos though :nono:
A bunch of Wellington and Hawkes Bay riders told about the site and keen to catch up for rides which was cool too. My first poker run and I didn't get lost!!


The plan was to get pissed at the cold duck ...
Got absolutely pissed up at the cold duck....dammned good company and some real good fires...one issue I had was that little pyromaniac leprechaun wanting to throw all the pallets on, cos man it got hot at times round the fire...
Gota few hours sleep then packed up to go back home...just as well we were in the van cos it pissed down on the otherside of the gorge...musta been some sorry arses on some of the bikes, but hey, thats what ya do eh....

Great Rally....I will be back again..

Glad you achieved your intention,it was a roaring time in many ways and I was pleased to see this morning that nobody had burns from fire and none of the bangs in the night were our bikes exploding :2thumbsup:

Piked and did get a couple of hours sleep last night and what a morning to ride home luckily Bustard was taking it 'easy' or I wouldn't have seen much of him and Smurf :lol:. Great to ride up and back with them, nice to have good lines to follow (and a radar detector, although Chanceyy's inbuilt one saved me on the way there :2thumbsup)

Yep did hit a shower around Dannevirke but avoided the worst of it having the obilgatory Cuba post excursion mocha and catch up.

Nice to meet you and know that next year the warm up for the big party will make another memorable rally. Know all will go good for you from now:yes:


It was a goody alright. Tummy was playing up but enjoyed the Saturday all the same. Did the mothers day thing and popped in to see the folks. Caught up with a bro. Then off down a few wee back roads home then a soak in a nice hot bath when I got home. Got real bitter from Dannivirke home with some heavy rain so the tent etc are hanging up to dry.
:
Great time mate, sori I didn't realise you were feeling poorly :doctor:
I am sure that holding your long pole by the fire most of last night made you feel better :innocent:

Soak in the bath and a hot fire are the perfect way to end a great weekend. Not sure how it has taken me 2 years to try one of these but the ruhapeu lot have convinced me to book for the kiwi already :yes:

Thanks to all for making it a memorable few days and to the weather girls and guys for getting it wrong :lol:

[sarahtvet]

Blacksheep got to witness a rear astrologicle event-TWO MOONS!! :spanking:

Lucky him, surprised that he could see anything past his drink:shutup: his eyes looked pretty unfocused when I saw him last night, I was most impressed by his early rising today :lol: Would have been even better if I coulod have convinced him to go and get my cuppa tea :yes:

[blacksheep]

it was the smoke from the fire making my eyes wonky:beer:

[NZsarge]

Cowboyz and I cruised past the site after lunch at the Patangata pub on the way to a mint ride out through some back roads, all I could see was bloody cars! What's up with that?

[nadroj]

What a great weekend and the hat survived it too :lol:
not sure about all those photos though :nono:
:lol:

What Photo's?

[nadroj]

Plenty more.

[sarahtvet]

Speaking of Gerbles did the other Gerble get his hat back?:girlfight:

I have it on good authority that the hat is on a holiday but will be back with snaps in the not too distant future :lol:

Assuming that the travel agent wasn't too drunk to remember where the destination was in the morning.


What Photo's?

I owe you big time :pinch:and you told me where you live:lol:

Don't forget I am after some equipment if you come across any please.

Now post the rest, I know you got some real goodies :2thumbsup:

[Little Smurf]

Well what can I say …….. Being a pillion (thanks to the boys in blue) you have a lot of time to think. And I have come to the conclusion that this weekend was a most enjoyable one. This is hugely to the company that we had over the 2 days.
This is how I can remember by what you did, said or acted, so here is my interpretation

Shafty – Orange glasses and liquor land paper bag, classy look to hide that stoney''s however Busted did break his bottle out later and done a lap or 2 around the fire
Peter – ER6 a top man say no more lol
Winston 101 – impressed that you traveled so far from lil ole Invercargill, you have good stamina my friend
Kevin – well your perseverance is impressive, you got me in the end and well me and camera’s don’t mix easily so well done you cheeky bugger
Gin Gin – it’s always cool to meet someone who can give shit & take it too. How’s the chair?? nice photo by the way :)
Eugene –don’t hide the Kawa away it’s only dust
Mark H –I never learnt so much about torches, wattages, kryptonites and megabytes it all started sounding the same it was starting to do my head in, surprisingly very funny cheers lad
Black sheep – Alan u drunken bugger lol .... smoke wateva :laugh:
Sinful - “you must step over the wooden batten” lol see you at the track on the 675
Sels & Gareth - My apologies for mistaking one of ya’s for shafty, it was the glasses
Dave “on the hill” – You & Busted “Tui Man” stirring each other that’s what rallies are all about :2thumbsup
Bonez – a giffae & blue mug that was a boomerang
Chancey – Thanks chick for introducing us to everyone there were so many it was fun. And also texting me in the mornings, that was a good plan too :yes:

we were lucky to have a brilliant weekend a good weekend like that comes down to the company so boys n girls until the next rally, Cold Kiwi, Cold Duck 2010…..or we will see you out on the road or at the track…… keep smiling it’s wickedly contagious :banana:

Oh and the Gerbil was pleased to have his hat back

[sels1]

Another great rally, good to catch up with the usual suspects and meet a few new ones. Mint weather for the ride up and the whole time we were there. Ran into some showers coming home, but that was expected and the new wet weather system worked very well and arrived home with all bits warm and dry. Just got the bike in the garage and it hailed!

Keep posting the photos Nadroj, that was a good shot of Winston001. (And well done to him too, coming all the way from Invergiggle)

[shafty]

Me too had a great Rally, cool to meet some fine folk, namely Xgnr Gibbo13p Bonez Sarahtvet Sels1 Gareth51 Wazards-Eugene MarkH Winston001 Blacksheep Little Smurf and others. Good to see again Chanceyy & Sinfull - and Nadroj proved to be a well behaved neighbour!

How good was that HB weather huh? Great ride home via the superb Middle Road, wet wet wet on Napier Taupo road and (Brrrrr) 6 degrees - I very much appreciated the 'lecky screen and hot grips, and pitied the naked bykes thru there.

Is now a good time to mention the Hurricanes/Chiefs result? :2thumbsup

[shafty]

More pix from the Box Brownie

[Gareth51]

Another great Duck.Was great to catch up with everyone again and meet some new faces,was good to see Winston 001 making the trip up from Invercargill. The ground was a bit cold and hard this morning with no air in the lilo. Good pics there Kev.
pic 1 Bonez Sels1 Winston 001
2 Kbers chewing the fat

[sels1]

it was the smoke from the fire making my eyes wonky:beer:
hahahaha yeah right. You better get the nurse to give you something for it.

[shafty]

Last ones.......Middle Road and others

[sinfull]

Is now a good time to mention the Hurricanes/Chiefs result? :2thumbsup
Stategy mate all strategy !

Well, was gonna go---wasnt----was--didn't---did ! Didn't get the bike back on the road in time/Couldn't afford it, but glad i did lol
Wish i'd got a little sleep haha the drive home was hell !

Good to see ya again Shafty, ten yrs aye ? Shit ya lifestyles reflected by how ya not looking a day older ! Keep it up mate lol

Rest of the Mad crew that made up the KB camp, Was good to meet yas/see ya again !
Mad the lot of ya !
Uegene - Ya got soul brother !!!!

[Mr Triple]

Sounds like a good weekend had by all:2thumbsup
Gee was Winston001 the only one from down south was he?

[sels1]

Is now a good time to mention the Hurricanes/Chiefs result? :2thumbsup
Ha - just lulling ya into a false sense of security so we can hammer ya in the final. Actualy knew the Canes would lose - always do when I dont watch the game...

Sounds like a good weekend had by all:2thumbsup
Gee was Winston001 the only one from down south was he?
Pretty much - he met up with some mates from down south but they wernt KBers. About time you CHCH guys came up for this one - prolly the NI best rally. Tell Shrek there is plenty of trees for his hammock

[cowboyz]

sounds like a good time as always.

little embarassed to say that I forgot the whole thing was on. Might have put a bit of effort into getting there if I had my shit together.
Met up with a huge ammount of bikes at waipawa and pantatnatatata?? where we stopped for lunch. Next year.......... maybe......

[crazybigal]

haha classic! thats my wife first on the left in photo 1 and 2/
Had to feed her KGB cans all nite to get her to do it.
Was a good nite had by all, pitty about the rain this afternoon on the way home


Wet T was over bloody quick but got a couple of shots.

[nadroj]

More shit!

[nadroj]

And more..

[sarahtvet]

More shit!

Some cool pics there :yes:

Nice pic of exnapierchicky on the cruiser and the rider (dave? )was from Invercargill I think so another southerner made it up :ride

[Mr Triple]

Pretty much - he met up with some mates from down south but they wernt KBers. About time you CHCH guys came up for this one - prolly the NI best rally. Tell Shrek there is plenty of trees for his hammock


I'll tell ya what Sels I'll give it my best shot for next year.Always wanted to get up there with the bike. Might make a week or two of it, you got me thinking now.:2thumbsup

[Bren]

I'll tell ya what Sels I'll give it my best shot for next year.Always wanted to get up there with the bike. Might make a week or two of it, you got me thinking now.:2thumbsup

I tell ya mate, it was good...I think I am going up next year too.....so we might be able to go together....i know some people we might be able to crash with too (-:

[Gareth51]

Kev ..official KB photographer

[Little Smurf]

Kev ..official KB photographer

Second that!! :2thumbsup best you book your tickets for the Kiwi Kevin ;)

[sels1]

Kev ..official KB photographer

Paparazzi more like :laugh:

[MarkH]

What a great weekend!

I counted 8 cop cars & 1 speed camera van on the way down - mainly (all but 1) between Matamata & Taupo. On the way home I counted 8 cop cars & 2 camera vans - I almost got in trouble with the last one, he was pointing a laser in my direction & I was accelerating when I spotted him, closed the throttle and was doing under 120 when I spotted him so luckily he didn't give chase (cause I can't outrun much).

I had some rain on the way to the rally and more on the way home, but the weather on Saturday at the rally was f'n great!
I am a bit wiped out by the 3 day weekend and over 5 hours travelling each way, but I have started sorting my pics.

For those that weren't there and are worried about the 'Cold' part of the 'Cold Duck Rally' - ya should have been there, the cold wasn't a problem!

[MarkH]

There were some cool and unusual things at the rally. How often do you see a Royal Enfield barrel racing and doing a burnout?

[MarkH]

How about a large trike pulling wheelstands?

[MarkH]

Plenty of bikes - Shaft drive bikes, Hayabusas in Orange and even the occasional V4.

[MarkH]

Heaps of good people to sit and talk with.

[MarkH]

The Usual fun & games. The rider on pic 5 & 6 is none other than the long lost 'froggy frenchman' who hasn't been active on these forums for quite a while.

[MarkH]

Some more.

[sels1]

My apologies for mistaking one of ya’s for shafty, it was the glasses

ha - the empty glasses you mean????:lol:

The rider on pic 5 & 6 is none other than the long lost 'froggy frenchman' who hasn't been active on these forums for quite a while.
aha - the Mullet lives! thought he looked familiar

[ynot slow]

Bloody hell what did I miss?Ah well $60 donation to a good cause.And got the badge,does it matter I never got there so I can wear it?



Have decided Turangi might be the go.

[Arowin]

Hey guys,

I'm in charge of the website for the cold duck and would really appreciate any photo submissions that you may have taken during the weekend :)

I've uploaded a few that I took, but as I wasn't able to make it on Friday, I'm missing quite a bit :(

If you have any photos you would be happy to have hosted on the site, feel free to send them my way at arowin (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll load them up :)

For all those that couldn't make it, it was an awesome night :)


Cheers

[Brian d marge]

There were some cool and unusual things at the rally. How often do you see a Royal Enfield barrel racing and doing a burnout?

the Enfield community is a close one in NZ ,,,,there are only a few Military s as well ,,,shall we name and shame???

Stephen

[Mr Triple]

I tell ya mate, it was good...I think I am going up next year too.....so we might be able to go together....i know some people we might be able to crash with too (-:


Well this could be a start of a good plan..trip thingy

[Bren]

Well this could be a start of a good plan..trip thingy

done deal...cold duck 2010 here we come

[doc]

Headed off in the rain expecting the worst. Went thru Whakatane overnite in Napier. Bit chilly to site but weather turned out brilliant :2thumbsup . Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast. Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any. Camped by this Guzzi which won best european. Great weekend. Hope the Brass turns on the weather as good as this was.

[sarahtvet]

Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast.
Load of soft whimps I reckon :lol: to be fair I was teased unmercifully about it up to the moment I left the BP metro in Palmie and nearly folded :yes:
Soooo glad I went even if my toes were a little chilly at 5am Saturday ( I know 'wear more clothes in future' and 'toughen up')



Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any.

Shame, there was this tiny little fire over by the river and a few little souls huddled around it (see pics by Mark H).

Will have to fly a KB/CD flag at the kiwi so you can find us :yes:
There were so many poms there at one point we nearly put some Union Jack boxers on Bonez pole at one point but they would have ended up in the fire no doubt :wacko:

[ynot slow]

On the way to Wellington Friday,weather crap until the micro climate at Kapiti,cleared up and saw a few bikes laden heading north,so assume they were on the way,into the city and shitty asabout 6.00pm,at 10.30pm a beautiful clearish night,no rain hardly at all on way home.

If people pre book you take the chance on weather and go anyway,or wait till the day and pay extra at gate.At least if ya prepay you will be sure you need to go lol,or forfeit the money.Peed me off not going after paying but no point if doc says not good idea,and next day feeling crappy,side effects lasted till mid arvo,but another one will come round soon.

[chanceyy]

Headed off in the rain expecting the worst. Went thru Whakatane overnite in Napier. Bit chilly to site but weather turned out brilliant :2thumbsup . Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast. Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any. Camped by this Guzzi which won best european. Great weekend. Hope the Brass turns on the weather as good as this was.

looked for you & Goblin doc but to no avail .. kbers & Central Districts riders are in the gully on the west side (only one gully camp site) we had the most awesome seating & fire all weekend .. so see you there next yr :yes:

[froggyfrenchman]

The Usual fun & games. The rider on pic 5 & 6 is none other than the long lost 'froggy frenchman' who hasn't been active on these forums for quite a while.

Or has he just been quietly keeping an eye on you?:whistle:

[crazybigal]

better post korena up:2thumbsup


Hey guys,

I'm in charge of the website for the cold duck and would really appreciate any photo submissions that you may have taken during the weekend :)

I've uploaded a few that I took, but as I wasn't able to make it on Friday, I'm missing quite a bit :(

If you have any photos you would be happy to have hosted on the site, feel free to send them my way at arowin (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll load them up :)

For all those that couldn't make it, it was an awesome night :)


Cheers

[xgnr]

After a frantic couple of evenings work getting the HID and the radar Detector installed I was all packed and ready to go early Saturday morning. Woke up at 6.00am to the sound of hail and rain on the bedroom window... (awwww FFS I thought... this will be fun)

Hardened up with a belly full of baked beans and toast I tore off down the Southern MW only to find that the rain dried up and it was even warm enuff to strip off the xtra layers at Tokoroa... yay

Arrived at the site at 1.30 or so in fine but coolish weather. Found a wee spot for the beemer and next minute was met by Shafty, Sesun1 and Gareth51... cheers! Said hi to Chanceyy and a few others )soz forgot your names but not your faces.

Time to talk bikes and sup a few. The Green ginger wine hit the spot as did the bourbons. Got to meet a bunch of KB'ers and all very friendly as well.

Somehow missed the wet T (was it on Friday night?) Had a few bevies and burnt some pallets yay . Headed to bed moderately early with the ear plugs in.

Met another couple of guys on Sunday that I had ridden with on the Rusty Nuts previously so it was a great weekend.

Headed home in the sun, all turned to crap over the Napier-Taupo and didn't really fine up till close to Dorkland.., then it started raining again just after I shut the garage door.

Good to meet you all, the Cold Kiwi is next I guess so will see you there :2thumbsup

[Mr Triple]

done deal...cold duck 2010 here we come


Looking forward to it Bren:yes::2thumbsup

[chanceyy]

the bitch Tee drew a few smiles ... must get a few more of the "bitches r us" crew there for next yr :laugh:

still in recovery mode .. had serious monday itis .. must remember to take the monday off next yr ..

leave being applied for tomorrow :lol:

[Goblin]

looked for you & Goblin doc but to no avail .. kbers & Central Districts riders are in the gully on the west side (only one gully camp site) we had the most awesome seating & fire all weekend .. so see you there next yr :yes:Gutted we didn't catch up.:oi-grr: I wasnt too well sat night...:sick: but with a bit of encouragement from doc :puke: it was all over and I went to sleep. :zzzz:
Will be better next year...promise.;)



still in recovery mode .. had serious monday itis .. must remember to take the monday off next yr .. Would seem Monday itis is a common illness.:whistle:

[MarkH]

the bitch Tee drew a few smiles ... must get a few more of the "bitches r us" crew there for next yr :laugh:

still in recovery mode .. had serious monday itis .. must remember to take the monday off next yr ..

leave being applied for tomorrow :lol:

Good idea, today I did no work at all - it was pretty good. Can't beat having an extra day off to recover from your weekend.

[chanceyy]

Gutted we didn't catch up.:oi-grr: I wasnt too well sat night...:sick: but with a bit of encouragement from doc :puke: it was all over and I went to sleep. :zzzz:
Will be better next year...promise.;)

Would seem Monday itis is a common illness.:whistle:

hmm did you make it up to get ya prize babe ??

bugger on being sick .. :(

hmm yeah next yr will be more organised :2thumbsup

[u4ea]

WOW what a nite at the Duck yet again! Tried to catch up with a few KBers but seems I was more anebriated than what I thought!:beer:Rode to Wanganui on Saturday morning to farewell a fallen mate who died on the Paras last week. Then a few of us rode from there to the site. I had a great ride and set up my "Bivvy" .A few times through the night I had to be picked up off the ground as my legs wouldnt work:whistle:(good dose of home brew saw to that) anyhoo there was no way I was riding home as I kindov broke my ankle bone in my last effort to kiss the ground of cold ducks! Biggest thanx to Sinfull and HRH :2thumbsupfor making room and transporting me and my steed saftely home.

[MarkH]

For a bit bigger version of my pics and a few I didn't post here you guys can see them on my website here:
http://www.gigatech.co.nz/Motorcycles/ColdDuck09.htm

[chanceyy]

WOW what a nite at the Duck yet again! Tried to catch up with a few KBers but seems I was more anebriated than what I thought!:beer:Rode to Wanganui on Saturday morning to farewell a fallen mate who died on the Paras last week. Then a few of us rode from there to the site. I had a great ride and set up my "Bivvy" .A few times through the night I had to be picked up off the ground as my legs wouldnt work:whistle:(good dose of home brew saw to that) anyhoo there was no way I was riding home as I kindov broke my ankle bone in my last effort to kiss the ground of cold ducks! Biggest thanx to Sinfull and HRH :2thumbsupfor making room and transporting me and my steed saftely home.

geezzzz babe .. must remember to bring the "trumpy zimmerframe" for you next yr .. ouchy ouchy

if ya need anything while laid up let me know doll .. :)

heal quick :yes:

[u4ea]

geezzzz babe .. must remember to bring the "trumpy zimmerframe" for you next yr .. ouchy ouchy

if ya need anything while laid up let me know doll .. :)

heal quick :yes:

HEHE well yer hopefully I wont be needing that next year.:wacko:.dam ouchy tho..and thanx..now I cant run away at annual haircut time:weep:

[chanceyy]

now I cant run away at annual haircut time:weep:

hmmm dunno about annual .. since its been about 2 yrs so far ..

hmm well I have to come up your way morrow aft .. so will call in for coffee .. ohh might even have my sissors with me :laugh:

[u4ea]

hmmm dunno about annual .. since its been about 2 yrs so far ..

hmm well I have to come up your way morrow aft .. so will call in for coffee .. ohh might even have my sissors with me :laugh:

Thats just mean:crybaby:

[Goblin]

hmm did you make it up to get ya prize babe ??

bugger on being sick .. :(

hmm yeah next yr will be more organised :2thumbsupNah doc claimed it for me. :D Always good to get a prize!:yes:

[sinfull]

I kindov broke my ankle bone in my last effort to kiss the ground of cold ducks! Biggest thanx to Sinfull and HRH :2thumbsupfor making room and transporting me and my steed saftely home.

Damn ! Broken huh ? Crikey and here's me thinkin ya soft bitch, ya puttin it on so'as ya don't have to ride in the rain lol !

[chanceyy]

Damn ! Broken huh ? Crikey and here's me thinkin ya soft bitch, ya puttin it on so'as ya don't have to ride in the rain lol !

:laugh: thats wot I thought as well Bill :rofl: .. onya for bringing her home :hug:

[Winston001]

What great fun the Cold Duck rally proved to be - this was my second year. I headed up the South Island Thursday collecting 3 friends along the way and we reached the site on Friday afternoon. A group of about 10 of us met up and promptly built a shelter from firewood and tarps which is becoming our tradition.

Doc and Goblin found me fossicking for lengths of timber - great to meet you and I was sorry not to catch up again later. At least you got a prize Goblin - nothing at all for the Furtherest Travelled this year. :shit:

Sels1 and Gareth led me over to the dissolute KB group where it was excellent to finally meet some more KBers. We need a flag or something team. I'm hoping to see you all again at South Island rallies as time passes.

Weatherwise, despite the conditions elsewhere we had a sunny if coolish trip north in the SI, only meeting rain in the Wairarapa. The rally itself was dry and pretty windy on Friday night - Saturday morning which I know all about because my tent tried to leap into our fire. :blink:

The band FM was top-class, a very impressive unit and at times it was like being at a rock concert. Have to confess being up the front in the mosh pit giving my failing hearing more grief. Worth it though. Saw Chancey is the same locality. :yes:

I'll post an email report I wrote this morning of the trip back.

[Winston001]

Yes it was an excellent rally particularly as the only spot of inclement weather was the wind at the site on Saturday. Gave me an opportunity to reinforce and rebuild our shelter which proved to be an excellent structure for us. Jeff did try to burn it down on Saturday night but I think Maurice arrived in time.......

Nice high speed run on Sunday away from Waipawa through to Woodend after a cheeky guy on a Buell passed me. Four of us pushing through 140 - 160k but then I was on my own and back to a more sane pace. Some rain on the way to Wellington, a cop put his disco lights on on the Hutt Motorway for me but must have decided the 4wd in the other lane was to blame.....

Caught the 2:00pm ferry with quite a few other bikes including Red Devils from Nelson. Looks like a new crew, patches were still shiny.

Warmly welcomed by friends in Blenheim where a much needed shower washed the rally smoke and grime off. Topped off by delicious pumpkin and curry soup. Up at 6 on Monday and away by 7 am, still darkish and bloody cold, and frosty. It took quite a few kms to settle into riding again with a bitter southerly wind but at least the sun was shining.

Having witnessed Jeff take one for the team at Hawarden, a steady 110kph was endured.....whenever I remembered. Attempted to visit an old mate about 11:00am in Christchurch but he'd just headed into work so back on the road after warming up courtesy of Subway in Papanui.

I have no idea of the air temp but through the entire trip the Duc ran at 69 degrees, moving up to 71 briefly in North Canterbury. Normally its about 82 operating temperature. Dang it was cold. :cold: I had on almost all of my gear except the wets.

Upon reaching Timaru the day had advanced leaving about 4 hours daylight to reach Invercargill so instead of stopping for some hot coffee, I had a cold milkshake.

The sun had disappeared under heavy overcast and conditions to the south were looking rather gloomy so on with the wet weather gear. At this point the zip on the jacket ripped out leaving some minuscule plastic domes to hold everything together for the next 450k. I paid good money - $12.95 at Mitre 10 - for this gear so I was tres chagrined, you just can't get quality these days. :gob:

I finally met the rain at Oamaru and from there south it became a journey of endurance. Fortunately the bitter chill wind was light and the main problem was spray from vehicles. Snow on the Kilmog. I stopped every hour to walk around and warm up but each time it only took three minutes on the bike to become cold again.

The sun gave up its uneven struggle after Dunedin and everything went black. Riding from there through to Mataura was a challenge having to guess where the road went at times and even being passed by three cars. The helmet visor was continually blurred by rain and road spray which clung more persistently at low speeds.

Happily from Mataura south the rain fizzled out and the road was wide enough to pick the edges against the lights of oncoming traffic. I think I rode the last 4 hours on adrenaline because I'm still dazed today and cold despite sitting almost on top of my office heater.

Reached home at 7:55pm just short of 13 hours on the road. Michele had turned the heater on, placed a lovely meal in the oven, and made the house welcoming. She is a gem.

Nothing worth doing is easy. It was good to get away from our normally pampered lives and face the challenge of going to the Cold Duck. I'm glad we were all there and we had a great time. Thanks for your company everyone.

[u4ea]

Damn ! Broken huh ? Crikey and here's me thinkin ya soft bitch, ya puttin it on so'as ya don't have to ride in the rain lol !

Now thats mean!:crybaby:Was looking forward to the ride home as thought it would sober me up!:shutup:Im soft now matey..2 dam crutches and not allowed to do any thing... vacuming has become a new challenge:doobey:

[Monamie]

looked for you & Goblin doc but to no avail .. kbers & Central Districts riders are in the gully on the west side (only one gully camp site) we had the most awesome seating & fire all weekend .. so see you there next yr :yes:

We will be there next year my dear:yes: Spent a lovely cosy weekend watching kids sports:cold::cold: and played Inline in Wangas on Mothers day-it was freezing over there.

[sinfull]

Nothing worth doing is easy. It was good to get away from our normally pampered lives and face the challenge of going to the Cold Duck. I'm glad we were all there and we had a great time. Thanks for your company everyone.

Well done that man !

[MarkH]

Well done that man !

+1 Gotta respect those that put in the extra effort to get there.

[Bonez]

Great photos people. Nice to meet you all.

[u4ea]

hmmm dunno about annual .. since its been about 2 yrs so far ..

hmm well I have to come up your way morrow aft .. so will call in for coffee .. ohh might even have my sissors with me :laugh:

:crybaby:I got taken advantage of........cant runaway and I got cornered with the scissors:crybaby:Now Im bald:crybaby:The culprit is lurking amongst us so beware people...........You know who you are!!!!!:shifty:

[chanceyy]

:crybaby:I got taken advantage of........cant runaway and I got cornered with the scissors:crybaby:Now Im bald:crybaby:The culprit is lurking amongst us so beware people...........You know who you are!!!!!:shifty:

:killingme :killingme :innocent: look its "cousin it" .. dunna look that bald there doll .... it was only millimeters and at least you lost that wild frizz look .. :)

:hug: ... how lets see if we can get to you have annual hair trims rather than two yrs :bleh:

[shafty]

Well done that man !

Yeah - what Sinfull said! Totally agree - meeting the Man makes the report just SOOOO much more relevant and delightful

[chanceyy]

http://www.gigatech.co.nz/Motorcycles/ColdDuck09.htm
Some Awesome pics in there Mark :clap:



Nah doc claimed it for me. :D Always good to get a prize!

Absolutely babe .. congrats petrol vouchers always come in handy :yes:


Saw Chancey is the same locality.


ahh yes well those Waikato guys are a bad influence :shifty: .. damn well danced the nite away on friday :lol:


We will be there next year my dear Spent a lovely cosy weekend watching kids sports and played Inline in Wangas on Mothers day-it was freezing over there.

:wari: need some more bitches to attend .. may get some man bitches along as well :whistle: .. hmm bet the kids loved having you guys watching their sport :niceone: .. ya man & I had a lovely ride home on sunday .. with several latte stops to dodge the rain of course :laugh:



+1 Gotta respect those that put in the extra effort to get there.

totally agree with that one Mark .. even those who ride a burgman from aucks :clap: ... but more so those that knew it was raining & took HTFU pills & rode then found the event was dry all weekend ..

have never seen so many ppl there on a friday nite before .. brilliant ..

[u4ea]

:killingme :killingme :innocent: look its "cousin it" .. dunna look that bald there doll .... it was only millimeters and at least you lost that wild frizz look .. :)

:hug: ... how lets see if we can get to you have annual hair trims rather than two yrs :bleh:

:baby::pinch::doobey:
Probably why they call me Cleetus in these 'ere parts o' Hicksville!!!!

[Bren]

:baby::pinch::doobey:
Probably why they call me Cleetus in these 'ere parts o' Hicksville!!!!

One redneck in these parts is enough doncha think?

[sels1]

One redneck in these parts is enough doncha think?

Nobody introduce them....we dont need any more!!!:laugh:

+1 Gotta respect those that put in the extra effort to get there.

Yep, well done that man.

Would seem Monday itis is a common illness.:whistle:
I had hoped for a quiet Monday but got sent off to Hokitika for the night instead

[sarahtvet]

Well done that man !

Ditto, it is a fair strike from good old Invercargill.
Winston you've given me the shake up, have to plan an Invercargill run soon:yes: I have no excuses now for not doing the return run to catch up with all my drinking mates there from times gone by.

No monday itis but note that I need to dance more before the next rally so the muscles don't ache so much afterwards :lol: The bourbon and green ginger wine gave me the exuberance of excess on Friday night that's for sure :innocent:

Can't blame the sleeping in a tents as that's always been fun :sunny: even when the snoring keeps you awake :lol:

[chanceyy]

I had hoped for a quiet Monday but got sent off to Hokitika for the night instead

ahhhhhh so that text did mean something then huh :yes: .. great ride back down the line .. :niceone: ..

great to catch up with both you and Gareth again :hug:

[chanceyy]

One redneck in these parts is enough doncha think?

can never have enough rednecks Bren .. :rockon::innocent:

[ynot slow]

can never have enough rednecks Bren .. :rockon::innocent:

He likes kwakas as well,explains a lot hehe.

[Bren]

He likes kwakas as well,explains a lot hehe.
At the moment I hate the kwaka....

...Bren (-:

[ynot slow]

At the moment I hate the kwaka....

...Bren (-:

No go at the mo,any bike like that is a bastard.

[Winston001]

Ditto, it is a fair strike from good old Invercargill.

Winston you've given me the shake up, have to plan an Invercargill run soon:yes: I have no excuses now for not doing the return run to catch up with all my drinking mates there from times gone by.



Good to meet you too Sarah albeit across the camp fire. And how did you get that lovely hat wet??!! :D You should organise a trip south, you'd enjoy it. To be fair, summer is a kinder time for motorcycling south of Timaru. :P


And thanks everyone for your kind comments. It's appreciated. People here think its a bit crazy to do something moderately dangerous and in extreme weather. I can't really explain it to them so maybe that's the attraction of KB - people who do understand.

Cheers
Winston

[Gareth51]

And thanks everyone for your kind comments. It's appreciated. People here think its a bit crazy to do something moderately dangerous and in extreme weather. I can't really explain it to them so maybe that's the attraction of KB - people who do understand.

Cheers
Winston

That was one hell of a ride in that weather,all in one day,but thats what sorts out a real biker from the rest.Well done Winston.

[_Shrek_]

About time you CHCH guys came up for this one - prolly the NI best rally. Tell Shrek there is plenty of trees for his hammock

:laugh: already seen them sel, I will talk with Bent51 & one or two others about coming up next year we can get up to all sorts of :devil2:

& guys that took the great pics :niceone:

[Bren]

:laugh: already seen them sel, I will talk with Bent51 & one or two others about coming up next year we can get up to all sorts of :devil2:

& guys that took the great pics :niceone:

Yup, well after this year I am a definate for next years shindig....and its not too far from welly so is all good....could be a good group going up next year...

...Although I wonder if them manawatu croud are sick of the Redneck yet?

[1billyboy]

Yup, well after this year I am a definate for next years shindig....and its not too far from welly so is all good....could be a good group going up next year...

...Although I wonder if them manawatu croud are sick of the Redneck yet?

I have missed going to the Cool Duck since arriving in the Mainland. :first:
Only thing wrong there is all those tric sliding around:doh:

[ynot slow]

Yup, well after this year I am a definate for next years shindig....and its not too far from welly so is all good....could be a good group going up next year...

...Although I wonder if them manawatu croud are sick of the Redneck yet?

Nah mate,maybe if ya want to support the crusaders though that might change.

[exnapierchicky]

here are some more cold duck pics. alot of fun:niceone::devil2:

[sels1]

I will talk with Bent51 & one or two others about coming up next year
KB hollow will get rather busy. Bring it on!

[Little Smurf]

I think we might have to get a few more CD's to come to the hollow it's gunna be jamming there one would say:rockon:

[Little Smurf]

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... what a morning to ride home luckily Bustard was taking it 'easy' or I wouldn't have seen much of him and Smurf :lol:.


For the record he's known as "BUSTED" the only time he gets called a Bustard is from me !! :lol:

[shafty]

.....did anyone see this Hottie sneak into a tent in the North West corner? Rumours abound, apparently she stayed all night! :devil2:

[Bren]

KB hollow will get rather busy. Bring it on!


so either we extend our area next year...a bit of conquer and divide...that hill where them hamiltron folks were looked okay...or the other option is 2 campsites...one for norfies and one for soufies...heck that water must be there for as reason.....






yeah...im a grumpy bastard today

[Little Smurf]

so either we extend our area next year...a bit of conquer and divide...that hill where them hamiltron folks were looked okay...or the other option is 2 campsites...one for norfies and one for soufies...heck that water must be there for as reason.....


yeah...im a grumpy bastard today


Extend.....sounds like a top idea, that hilltop where the Ham folk where was abit windy ask Kev, Shafty & gingins lucky they still with us :laugh: we just need to 'know someone' who can put the entire hollow going back to the marquee (not getting carried away here) as reserved for CD/KBers that would do it:2thumbsup

[shafty]

Dunno about Kev but I didn't find it blowie - quite sheltered with trees beyond the fence. Mind you we had 2 ST1300's and an FJR as a wind break too..............

[chanceyy]

Extend.....sounds like a top idea, that hilltop where the Ham folk where was abit windy ask Kev, Shafty & gingins lucky they still with us :laugh: we just need to 'know someone' who can put the entire hollow going back to the marquee (not getting carried away here) as reserved for CD/KBers that would do it:2thumbsup

ohh I guess that might be my job .. I can talk to Linda fr Waipawa & get it sorted ... :msn-wink:

[Winston001]

Purely as a suggestion I wouldn't deliberately camp in a hollow at the Cold Duck unless you want to. For one thing cold air sinks and camping in a hollow where the coldest air gathers.....:eek:

Also if it rains, low spots tend to get wet and stay wet. Not that this hollow is an obvious damp spot, but something to consider. It rained plenty in 2008.

If the band noise isn't a problem then camping near the firewood makes sense. If instead a bit of distance is welcome then the high point to the east - as suggested above, is a good area too. So long as there is enough level ground for everyone.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Just like the trip to the duck, after woodville, it pissed down with rain all the way back to wellytown. Thank god for all the layered clothing and warehouse pvc rain proof trousers and jacket.

Was awesome meeting all of you, its good to put some faces to the names, and to meet new people.

Ive finally ordered new glasses to replace the ones I broke on the Friday night. Was a good thing really, as my glasses needed to be replaced about three years ago as my eyesight has changed dramatically.

Would be a great idea to fill up that hollow early next year, and have a CD/KB cordined off area. There are guys in the east side of the site that have an area taped off, should do something similar and hang up a KB flag or something.

Now who is going to the Cold Kiwi, as setting up a group area is alot more easily accomplished there. Definitly bringing the toys this year. Hopefully going to take the scooter and the AG, just have to convince someone to drive the car lol.

[chanceyy]

Purely as a suggestion I wouldn't deliberately camp in a hollow at the Cold Duck unless you want to. For one thing cold air sinks and camping in a hollow where the coldest air gathers.....:eek:

Also if it rains, low spots tend to get wet and stay wet. Not that this hollow is an obvious damp spot, but something to consider. It rained plenty in 2008.

If the band noise isn't a problem then camping near the firewood makes sense. If instead a bit of distance is welcome then the high point to the east - as suggested above, is a good area too. So long as there is enough level ground for everyone.

the hollow is also nicely sheltered from the wind that was howling a bit on the fri nite, was not cold esp since the fire was kept well banked. Little smurf has excellent pyromanic skills sure had it going in short order on sat morn :clap:

I was up on the high ground last yr .. but preferred the hollow :)

will see wot I can organise for next yr re roping off that area ..

[sarahtvet]

here are some more cold duck pics. alot of fun:niceone::devil2:

Sure was darling and looking forward to catchin up again sooon :yes:

Alone or with the boys you know you are welcome to visit the house on the hill for a few rums and experience some fun twisties around here :ride:




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For the record he's known as "BUSTED" the only time he gets called a Bustard is from me !! :lol:

Sorry to both :oops: spelling gets a bit dodgy at times :yes:

[Winston001]

the hollow is also nicely sheltered from the wind that was howling a bit on the fri nite, was not cold esp since the fire was kept well banked. Little smurf has excellent pyromanic skills sure had it going in short order on sat morn :clap:

I was up on the high ground last yr .. but preferred the hollow :)

will see wot I can organise for next yr re roping off that area ..

Fair enough, it is a nice spot. You are right about the wind - I spent all Saturday morning rebuilding the traditional shelter our group builds out of tarpaulins and firewood sticks to stop it getting blown away. :eek:

[Coldrider]

Here is one for the froggyfrenchman and his outfit.
The highground above where you camped is fine.

[buell]

Sure was darling and looking forward to catchin up again sooon :yes:

Alone or with the boys you know you are welcome to visit the house on the hill for a few rums and experience some fun twisties around here :ride:





Sorry to both :oops: spelling gets a bit dodgy at times :yes:
Sure had an awesome time. :niceone: Might have to take you up on that rum offer and come over with the crew. It's always really great to meet new people at these events.:apint:

[shafty]

Hey does anyone have a 2007 and/or 2008 cold duck badge they are willing to part with or sell. This will be my third time, however the other two I went to I paid at the gates and didn't get to the stand in time to buy one etc etc. Would like to add them to the collection of other rally badges. I will definitely be getting a 2009 badge tho.

The mud last year was a hoot to go across, especially in front of the kitchen and toilet block. The ZX10 was idling across with the back wheel spining freely, with me trying to push along with my feet and steer in a straight ish line. Nothing like a challange. Feel sorry for the guys that fell off. Its a bitch to lift a bike up when everything around it is slippery as shit.

Bring on the Booze and tits, and lots of bikes.

Mate are you still after last years Cold Duck Badge? I have a spare you can have (I PM'ed ya a few months back) Shafty

[u4ea]

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

[Neville]

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

7th - 9th May Check out their Web site http://coldduckrally.com/

[Bren]

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

Be nice to see thatr old girl of yers runnin...

[crazyhorse]

That was one hell of a ride in that weather,all in one day,but thats what sorts out a real biker from the rest.Well done Winston.

Might see you here again this year Gareth :yes:

[Gareth51]

Might see you here again this year Gareth :yes:

All going well... same coffee queue ...same place ...

[crazyhorse]

All going well... same coffee queue ...same place ...

Sure, although I cannot really remember the time..... except the sun was not quite up :sunny:

[u4ea]

7th - 9th May Check out their Web site http://coldduckrally.com/
Thankyou soo much for that

Be nice to see thatr old girl of yers runnin...
Yer was the points this time so surely nothin else will fail!!!!

[dragon_fly]

my hubby and i are keen to come for the first time this year as we both finally got our bikes... any pointers from people who have been before

[WuZards-Eugene]

my hubby and i are keen to come for the first time this year as we both finally got our bikes... any pointers from people who have been before

PM Sent

As noted, main things that you will need are:

Tent, sleeping bag, camp roll, warm clothing, and a torch. Forgot to mention, bring a camera.

Eftpos onsite at the bar, food and drinks can be bought onsite.

[Jerry74]

We are coming up from ChCh

[sinfull]

my hubby and i are keen to come for the first time this year as we both finally got our bikes... any pointers from people who have been before


PM Sent

As noted, main things that you will need are:

Tent, sleeping bag, camp roll, warm clothing, and a torch. Forgot to mention, bring a camera.

Eftpos onsite at the bar, food and drinks can be bought onsite. Camp roll ? Shithouse paper aye ?
Torch ? lol you only have to look for a fire in the darkness to find a wizard !

[MarkH]

BUGGER!

I was planiing on attending this year's Cold Duck again - but of all the weekends it just happens to be the exact same weekend that the Rally of New Zealand is on.
http://www.rallynz.org.nz/events-and-calendar
Damn thing is now only a once every 2 years event to so I really can't miss it.

I guess I'll be skipping this years Cold Duck. :angry:

[davebullet]

Any Wellington riders heading up on Friday 7th? Three of us are leaving in the morning (time TBC).

[WuZards-Eugene]

Any Wellington riders heading up on Friday 7th? Three of us are leaving in the morning (time TBC).

Me and a mate are going up on XR 250's taking a bit of a detour from Tinui (across gravel :gob: )

Anyone is more than welcome to join us, otherwise, see you there.

[davebullet]

Me and a mate are going up on XR 250's taking a bit of a detour from Tinui (across gravel :gob: )

Anyone is more than welcome to join us, otherwise, see you there.

What time are you thinking of leaving? We are only on road bikes so we may leave you when it comes to gravel (we're brave, but not that brave).

[davebullet]

Cold Duck tickets bought and enroute. Looking forward to it. Never been tenting with the SV before. I've slept with her plenty of times though.