gijoe1313
8th March 2009, 21:03
Well, today was a day that stood out among the many days I've had as a biker.
0700hrs Up and about, no need to polish Big Ol'Hornet for the Westpac ride since I had done already on Friday with GXSR Trace (she brung her pride and joy to be blinged and preened at the house of gijoe1313).
Met up with Donor, Blue Thunder and a chap who resides on KB, but rarely posts. Was waiting for Maverick, but typical of the lad - he had his facts wrong and thought the meet up time was for 0830hrs :slap:
Rode over to the Westpac meet up point and did the usual "gimme a steenk'n badge!" routine with the lovely lasses there. Bike pr0n and perve fest as per norm :drool:
Missed the old school bikes, wasn't as many of them this year! (and yes, I was looking out for lil'ol'hornets and all! :innocent:) Nice ride out to the usual meet n'greet stop. Met up with more peeps I knew and once again did the bike perve and drool :drool:
Saw the chopper come in and land, nattered some more, missed out on the prize draw, but at least one of my mates scored big time! Backpack filled with goodies! :niceone:
On the way back home, tagged along with Captain Banzai and his mate on an Aquila and we took the long way home! Via St Heliers GP, Whitford and Maraetai.
I took my leave and pootled over to do some DIY Tool time on a friend's home and then took her pillion and for some lessons on the lil'ol'hornet. Well she was doing alright until a small drop at the roundabout! :pinch: Never mind, lil'ol'hornets are built tough and while waiting for it to settle down (petrol flooding), a wee young mite with a dog bigger than him comes crying down the road.
Long story short, he got lost walking to his auntie's house and while waiting for the lil'ol'hornet to come right - I found out some details from the young lad and got him to ring his mum. Found out where he was meant to go and I personally dropped him off there. Had the biggest freaking smile when he was out and about the block with his cousins and waved his hand off when we were riding around practising!
Well, several laps clock and counter wise and that was enough for a day. Even got some spannering in when I had to jemmy the bent gear lever back! Just got back from dinner and reflecting on today's events.
I love it when it all comes together and bikes are involved! :woohoo:
So to encapsulate the day ...
1. Supported Westpac Chopper Trust.
2. Met up with people I haven't seen in an age and had a great natter.
3. One of my mates scored free bike stuff.
4. I perved over bikes.
5. I had a ride with mates out on some lovely traffic free roads.
6. Tutored a dolly bird with lil'ol'hornet
7. Spannered on lil'ol'hornet with Mr Block and Mr Mallet.
8. Helped a wee'un get his way back home.
9. Rode in the rain for some yum din dins (om nom nom).
10. Reading KB and making a post about biking shizzle.
Peace out compadres and long may you ride those roads to freedom!
0700hrs Up and about, no need to polish Big Ol'Hornet for the Westpac ride since I had done already on Friday with GXSR Trace (she brung her pride and joy to be blinged and preened at the house of gijoe1313).
Met up with Donor, Blue Thunder and a chap who resides on KB, but rarely posts. Was waiting for Maverick, but typical of the lad - he had his facts wrong and thought the meet up time was for 0830hrs :slap:
Rode over to the Westpac meet up point and did the usual "gimme a steenk'n badge!" routine with the lovely lasses there. Bike pr0n and perve fest as per norm :drool:
Missed the old school bikes, wasn't as many of them this year! (and yes, I was looking out for lil'ol'hornets and all! :innocent:) Nice ride out to the usual meet n'greet stop. Met up with more peeps I knew and once again did the bike perve and drool :drool:
Saw the chopper come in and land, nattered some more, missed out on the prize draw, but at least one of my mates scored big time! Backpack filled with goodies! :niceone:
On the way back home, tagged along with Captain Banzai and his mate on an Aquila and we took the long way home! Via St Heliers GP, Whitford and Maraetai.
I took my leave and pootled over to do some DIY Tool time on a friend's home and then took her pillion and for some lessons on the lil'ol'hornet. Well she was doing alright until a small drop at the roundabout! :pinch: Never mind, lil'ol'hornets are built tough and while waiting for it to settle down (petrol flooding), a wee young mite with a dog bigger than him comes crying down the road.
Long story short, he got lost walking to his auntie's house and while waiting for the lil'ol'hornet to come right - I found out some details from the young lad and got him to ring his mum. Found out where he was meant to go and I personally dropped him off there. Had the biggest freaking smile when he was out and about the block with his cousins and waved his hand off when we were riding around practising!
Well, several laps clock and counter wise and that was enough for a day. Even got some spannering in when I had to jemmy the bent gear lever back! Just got back from dinner and reflecting on today's events.
I love it when it all comes together and bikes are involved! :woohoo:
So to encapsulate the day ...
1. Supported Westpac Chopper Trust.
2. Met up with people I haven't seen in an age and had a great natter.
3. One of my mates scored free bike stuff.
4. I perved over bikes.
5. I had a ride with mates out on some lovely traffic free roads.
6. Tutored a dolly bird with lil'ol'hornet
7. Spannered on lil'ol'hornet with Mr Block and Mr Mallet.
8. Helped a wee'un get his way back home.
9. Rode in the rain for some yum din dins (om nom nom).
10. Reading KB and making a post about biking shizzle.
Peace out compadres and long may you ride those roads to freedom!