Ulysses Wellington Ambulance Run - 25 April

[DougieNZ]

Ambulance Run to raise funds for Wellington Free Ambulance.

Departs 11.00am from Maidstone Park Upper Hutt for Wellington.

Ambulance Run badges will be available for purchase on the day. Any donations gratefully accepted.. The ride will depart Maidstone at 11.00am and then head in to the Ambulance headquarters at Davis St/Thorndon Quay (possibly via Haywards). There will be a BBQ lunch at a small charge.

We all know this is a great cause. Any KiwiBiker participation would be very welcome and greatly appreciated!

Any queries PM me.

Cheers

Adrian

[MIXONE]

Thanks for the heads up.I went last year but a bald front tyre and empty bank account means I wont make it this time.
This ride deserves heaps of support as we all know who gets to pick up the pieces after another Sunday avo oops on the Takas!

[Nasty]

Definately will make this one .. rain or shine :)

[Howie]

Hmm, Thats Anzac day isn't it? Some people well be tied up with other things especially during the Morning.

[riffer]

Hmm, Thats Anzac day isn't it? Some people well be tied up with other things especially during the Morning.


Nah. She'll be sweet. We do the Anzac Service and it's all over by 8.30am.

[Smoggy]

Will also be attending both.

[Insanity_rules]

This looks like a fun thing to do, count me in. See ya all there.

[Dodger]

I'll try and be there... :)

[Kennif]

Hey KoroJ
I hear that Aaron Slight is coming on this ride with the Prime Minister on the back? Is that true?
Kennif

[Ms Piggy]

I'll try to be there. :scooter:

[KoroJ]

Hey KoroJ
I hear that Aaron Slight is coming on this ride with the Prime Minister on the back? Is that true?
Kennif

You leave Aaron and Sione alone!

[STOLLI R1]

I've got a feeling I'll be turning up for this one. Lets hope the sun shows us favour.

[Radar]

I will be there.

Our group leaves Masterton at 9.15 from the car park across from MacDonalds / next to the old auction building.

Weather forecast is for no rain.

[James Deuce]

Bugger that, there's WW1 fighters at Hood Aerodrome.

They're showing a scratch built F.E.2b with an original Beardmore engine for the first time.

3 S.E.5s, a B.E.2c, an F2B, an Avro 504K

They should do the Ambulance run from Wellington to Masterton. Leave immediately after the dawn service and soak up the early morning castor oil fumes an hour later. Couldn't be better.

[Nasty]

Bummed ... will be in new phymouth ... so will defiantely be thinking of you guys on the ride.

[Radar]

Bugger that, there's WW1 fighters at Hood Aerodrome.

They're showing a scratch built F.E.2b with an original Beardmore engine for the first time.

3 S.E.5s, a B.E.2c, an F2B, an Avro 504K

They should do the Ambulance run from Wellington to Masterton. Leave immediately after the dawn service and soak up the early morning castor oil fumes an hour later. Couldn't be better.

Yeah, it is a bummer. A few days ago I saw three WW1 biplanes flying in formation around the city / Hood Aerodrome.

However, supporting the Ambulance Run is more important to me. It is a very worthy cause and riding in a big group on the way to Wellington beats seeing a few planes buzzing about (and there is always the Wings over Wairarapa air show).

[KoroJ]

The TVASL Airshow is 1:30 to 4pm, so there's no reason why one couldn't do both events.

The Ambulance ride should be pretty much done by midday, it finishes about 2 - 3 stonethrows from the motorway and it's only a bit over an hour to Masterton.

[Hawkeye]

I am planning to be there as long as nothing else turns up. May even bring the daughter on the back if the weather is ok.

[Kennif]

I am planning to be there as long as nothing else turns up. May even bring the daughter on the back if the weather is ok.

looks like the weather will be ok - http://www.metservice.com/public/ruralWeather/rain/rain-forecast-3-day.html

[Hawkeye]

looks like the weather will be ok - http://www.metservice.com/public/ruralWeather/rain/rain-forecast-3-day.html

It all depends if that squall heading our way by Saturday night comes in early!.:scratch:

I'll :wait: until Sat morn to make the call.

[James Deuce]

The TVASL Airshow is 1:30 to 4pm, so there's no reason why one couldn't do both events.

The Ambulance ride should be pretty much done by midday, it finishes about 2 - 3 stonethrows from the motorway and it's only a bit over an hour to Masterton.
You going to lend me a bike or something?

[Nasty]

You going to lend me a bike or something?

I will if you take Bruce for me.

[Nasty]

I will if you take Bruce for me.


Ok if anyone will take Bruce (Grubs large bear) I will pay entry for the bear and them!!! .. I gotta know soon though .. cos I am going to the naki tomorrow and I don't want Bruce to miss out on collecting a badge!

[Nasty]

Ok if anyone will take Bruce (Grubs large bear) I will pay entry for the bear and them!!! .. I gotta know soon though .. cos I am going to the naki tomorrow and I don't want Bruce to miss out on collecting a badge!


It is so cool ... quoting yourself ... but thought I would let you know that Bruce has a ride .. cheers ears.

[Furbiewankenobi]

Is there room for a newbie?

[James Deuce]

Bruce is really big, but we'd have to put a zip in and take some stuffing out to get you in there.

Over to you Nasty.

[Kennif]

Is there room for a newbie?

Yes definitely. This will be a very laid back cruise. Lots of different bikes to look at and people to talk to. $10 for a badge if you want one - proceeds go to the Wellington Free Ambulance. Ride over the Haywards into Thorndon Quay for a bbq and a presentation of the cheque. Chance to have a look through an ambulance before you have to!

:2thumbsup

You're very welcome.
Kennif

[KoroJ]

You going to lend me a bike or something?

What's up with yours?


It is so cool ... quoting yourself ... but thought I would let you know that Bruce has a ride .. cheers ears.

That's good. The Enterprize is big but it wouldn't carry JimmyJames and Bruce!

[Furbiewankenobi]

Yes definitely. This will be a very laid back cruise. Lots of different bikes to look at and people to talk to. $10 for a badge if you want one - proceeds go to the Wellington Free Ambulance. Ride over the Haywards into Thorndon Quay for a bbq and a presentation of the cheque. Chance to have a look through an ambulance before you have to!

:2thumbsup

You're very welcome.
Kennif

Thanks Kennif - should see you there!

[James Deuce]

What's up with yours?



It done got blown over.

[KoroJ]

It done got blown over.

Damn, I recall reading about that....but..but..but that was nearly a month ago and it was still rideable!?

Unfortunately NannyAnn is coming tomorrow, otherwise it wouldn't be a problem to cart you over the hill.....or are you one of those riders that won't/can't pillion?

[James Deuce]

In the shop being repaired. Rideable and pleasant to ride are two different things. Riding it to the shop the day after made it apparent just how bent the bars were.

Pillion's no drama, especially on an ST. I've got other commitments now, but thanks for the offer!

[wharfy]

Hey KoroJ
I hear that Aaron Slight is coming on this ride with the Prime Minister on the back? Is that true?
Kennif

Didn't see Arron Slight but John Key & family were at the pub after, I didn't have time to meet him though, to busy talking about bikes :) Anyway I think he's a National voter.

[cheshirecat]

Some trimed footage of the trip here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_yhNccdtRM)

No music track or anything. Many thanks for the ride folks we four enjoyed it.

[Dodger]

A few photos from the ride end :)

[Dodger]

and some more

[GrayWolf]

Bugger that, there's WW1 fighters at Hood Aerodrome.

They're showing a scratch built F.E.2b with an original Beardmore engine for the first time.

3 S.E.5s, a B.E.2c, an F2B, an Avro 504K

They should do the Ambulance run from Wellington to Masterton. Leave immediately after the dawn service and soak up the early morning castor oil fumes an hour later. Couldn't be better.

Mate it was an easy do! Rode the Ambo run, left to drop the lil woman off at work; then on to Hood Airdrome.
The Ambo run was cruisy and a good warm up ride. (Shame there werent that many KB'ers on it though. It is the one charity I would have 'expected' good support for. Its the one service we all want to avoid using, but sadly many of us do.)
Quick snarler and coffee at Thorndon key, drop Vicki off to work (hehe) Then a blast over the Masterton.
All I can say is if you missed it? You MISSED something really special. (Kerry Dukie took over 100 pictures in less than an hour. So maybe if anyones interested contact him for some grear shots).
Ride home was errrrrrrrr intersting, seems Plod has a Mufti?? HSV 6.0SE.

[Nasty]

and some more

Thanks .. great picture of Bruce sitting really proud in pic number 1!

[Dodger]

Thanks .. great picture of Bruce sitting really proud in pic number 1!


hows this?

[coffeejunkie]

So the 3 of us jumped on the Buell and did the Ulysses ambo ride on saturday,

Was a good turn out but i too was surprised there wasen't more KBers present, after all god forbid were the ones who use this service,

It was alittle amusing when we got there, 3 comments stuck in my mind.....Heard afew....Hi bruce, then there was a couple of...."Is that the bear everyones talking about?" and then the best one was...."oh goodness that bears almost as big as she is" That one really gave bruce and i a good giggle......

Big thanks to Ulysses for putting on this event.....BIG THANKS to the guy who saved Bruce a badge and BIG THANKS also to the guy who said if we didn't get one then he would give us his, You have a heart of gold.

The biggest thanks of all goes to Nasty for letting me have the honor of taking Bruce along with us:hug:

Bruce is more than welcome to ride with us whenever he wants!

Was a good ride enjoyed by all 3 of us

Pics to follow

[Dodger]

Drat, looks like my 2008 badge didn't like sharing my bag with the 2009 badge and has gone AWOL. :(

[Furbiewankenobi]

Just wanted to say a great big THANK YOU to all at the ride on Saturday. I had a great time, and am looking forward to next year.

Ken - thank you for taking me under your wing and introducing me to the WIMA women, I suspect I'll not have to ride alone for much longer!!

(Was lovely to see Bruce along for the ride too!)

[Laava]

Bruce and any of you others who are keen are more than welcome to attend our Far North Ulysses run from Auck-Whangarei-Paihia on the Sun 17th of May. Our Anzac Day run postponed due to crap weather. [Very crap!] Leaving 10.30 from Burger King in Whangarei. Talk them into it Bruce!!!!!!:headbang:

[KoroJ]

Many thanks to all who came and contributed. We had about 100 bikes and sold out of badges and Sizzle bits.

Another $1,000 was given to the Wgtn Free Ambulance and there were no incidents on the day (that I am aware of)

I'll post some pix up when I get time but here's a couple for now.

1. The lineup prior
2. That Brucee with the BalzyB & CoffeeJ
3. Twosup...doesn't look like the 'Busa...doesn't handle like the 'Busa...I guess it isn't.
4. Probably the Furbiewan!?

[Dodger]

2 more pics from the day.

[cheshirecat]

Some trimed footage of the trip here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_yhNccdtRM)

No music track or anything. Many thanks for the ride folks we four enjoyed it.

and more edited so you might see yourself here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Hnqdm7p68&feature=channel_page)

[Nasty]

Bruce and any of you others who are keen are more than welcome to attend our Far North Ulysses run from Auck-Whangarei-Paihia on the Sun 17th of May. Our Anzac Day run postponed due to crap weather. [Very crap!] Leaving 10.30 from Burger King in Whangarei. Talk them into it Bruce!!!!!!:headbang:

Hey Laava, Bruce told me if you cover the gas he will try to get a ride to come up ;)

[Marknz]

Drat, looks like my 2008 badge didn't like sharing my bag with the 2009 badge and has gone AWOL. :(

Dodger, I have a 2008 badge if you want a replacement? Drop me a line.

[Laava]

Hey Laava, Bruce told me if you cover the gas he will try to get a ride to come up ;)
Geez! I didn't know you were aware of my gas problem!:Oops:

[Dodger]

Dodger, I have a 2008 badge if you want a replacement? Drop me a line.

no problem, it's been found on the ground of my works carpark.
Must have come off when I removed the rain cover from my bag :)

[Marknz]

no problem, it's been found on the ground of my works carpark.
Must have come off when I removed the rain cover from my bag :)

Good result!

[Furbiewankenobi]

4. Probably the Furbiewan!?

Yup, that's me!

[coffeejunkie]

Hay Dodger, you must be a good person, Getting your badge back sure is some good karma, You must be stoked.

Furbie, this was your first big ride wasen't it?

Some more pics

[coffeejunkie]

And some more....

[coffeejunkie]

And more.....

[KoroJ]

Here's some pix (it's only taken me a week to get them up)

[KoroJ]

and some more

[KoroJ]

and more...

[KoroJ]

and yet more...

[KoroJ]

and finally

[Dodger]

Nice pics.

I can even see myself in some of those :crazy: