Tag o rama!

[PirateJafa]

I'll have to have a look to see if the other tagging games around the country are as fast moving as ours.

Auckland had had every tag gone within 36 hours of it being posted.

Until I posted up the latest one... :woohoo:

[Cloggy]

I just hope you never come down here and steal our tag.
We'd probably end up with it being stuck on Kapiti Island or something.:crazy:

[BMWST?]

for the record ANYONE can come and get our tag,but it must be posted back in the welly region.Thats the way it is played in the original games.It is the Welly tag o rama...not northland... or... southland,but ANYONE can play.If people want a bigger game start a NI one or NZ one

[devo]

day off today, nice weather.
new tag ?

[Hawkeye]

Here you go. Wanted to put this up last night but could get a clear enough photo in the dark.`

No clues just yet. Let's see how observant folks really are on here .

Go for it Devo.....:yes:

[devo]

good on ya hawkeye,
tho I have no idea where it is.

[junkmanjoe]

In memory of Zukin

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On saturday im holding a ride around the wairarapa east coast (gravel roads)
In memory of Zukin, as ive been told by Nana Mac,
Mataikona and castle point, favourite rideing places for Zukin.
after lunch we will travel two of the best gravel roads in the wairarapa.

welly road riders are welcome to join us at castle point for lunch around 12.30pm

come all.

in memory of Zukin

[devo]

Got It
now lets hope it posts

[BMWST?]

Got It
now lets hope it posts

great grab! now for those of us who ride with blinkers on where is it and what is it?Make the location pretty exact so we can put it on the map.I try to put the position of the picture on the map,not nec the "feature"

[Hawkeye]

Well done Devo.:woohoo:


It's right on the end of Takapu Road as you pull off the motorway at Granada. It's on the entrance to Ablaze.
You can actually see it from the motorway heading south as you come around the bend by the Granada/Tawa slip road.

Now where to Devo.... :wait::whistle:

[devo]

fair enuff
tag location is on the industrial estate on the tawa turnoff heading south.
Tis part of the landscape supplies outfit, just of the motorway heading towards fletchers yard.

[Hawkeye]

How did you find it Devo? Your first post stated you had no idea!

[devo]

How did you find it Devo? Your first post stated you had no idea!

Your right, I didnt so I enlisted the help of friends, which is just as well cos I was way of in my thinking.
You were right hawkeye, it was downto being observant cos it is there for all to see of the motorway.
well done.

[devo]

OK, noo tag.
I have edited out the signs on the building for obvious reasons.
Have fun

[Hawkeye]

OK, noo tag.
I have edited out the signs on the building for obvious reasons.
Have fun

I know this, I know this! pick me, pick me....

Bugger! Haven't got time to go and get it now and have to run friends into Wellington in the morning!

[ajturbo]

ok i give up.............:baby:

[aer0]

i know where it is toooo...... muight have to be a lunchtime mission tomorrow

[Hawkeye]

i know where it is toooo...... muight have to be a lunchtime mission tomorrow

Race, Race, Race, Race......

[sinfull]

Your right, I didnt so I enlisted the help of friends, which is just as well cos I was way of in my thinking.
You were right hawkeye, it was downto being observant cos it is there for all to see of the motorway.
well done.

There are ppl out there who say that a crossword is easier if you save it till later in the day and i have no idea what time you found the location, nor do i remember ever seeing it but did (for some unknown reason) think of that spot when i saw the tag ! (must have seen it at some stage aye lol)

[ecko_nzed]

Pretty sure I know where that one is....pity me bike is still out of action:crybaby:

If I took the picture and then photoshop a pic of my bike in, does it still count?;)

[sinfull]

ok i give up.............:baby:Least with you still posting i know you aint out grabbing the tag (bloody anyweather riders)

[aer0]

Pretty sure I know where that one is....pity me bike is still out of action:crybaby:

If I took the picture and then photoshop a pic of my bike in, does it still count?;)


ahhh another vfr:D whats wrong with her?

unfortunatly you cant photoshop your bike into it lol

[Laxi]

hmm was just about to sit down for a couple of bourbons, drink.... ride for miles... drink? might skip this 1:laugh: dont they lock the gates at night anyway?

[sinfull]

hmm was just about to sit down for a couple of bourbons, drink.... ride for miles... drink? might skip this 1:laugh: dont they lock the gates at night anyway?
Was that a claytons clue ?

[ecko_nzed]

ahhh another vfr:D whats wrong with her?

Steel wires showing through on the rear tyre (over inflated tyre at trackday :doh:) makes it a bit dicey in the wet conditions...who am I kidding makes it dicey in any conditions.

Bit low on funds o can't afford the 3 hundy to replace it.

[Laxi]

Was that a claytons clue ?

who's this clayton sod? and whats he sticking his beak in for?:lol::drinkup:

[sinfull]

Steel wires showing through on the rear tyre (over inflated tyre at trackday :doh:) makes it a bit dicey in the wet conditions...who am I kidding makes it dicey in any conditions.

Bit low on funds o can't afford the 3 hundy to replace it.
What size tyres does it take and what do ya have on the front at present ?One fiddy would see ya with a set of ex race tyres IF yours wasn't an oddball size !

[ecko_nzed]

What size tyres does it take and what do ya have on the front at present ?One fiddy would see ya with a set of ex race tyres IF yours wasn't an oddball size !

I guess it depends on how odd you consider 150/60/17?

It's running Dunlop Sportmax GPR A10's at the mo and they stick like sh1t to a blanket :headbang:

[sinfull]

I guess it depends on how odd you consider 150/60/17?

It's running Dunlop Sportmax GPR A10's at the mo and they stick like sh1t to a blanket :headbang:
Pretty odd, especially when i have a shed full (well a few) of 180/190 55's
Good trick would be to scroll the racing forums and find some local racers(or not so local as they'll mostly all be at manfield on the 25th) find the f3 guys and pm them
Or start your own thread in there !
I think Scratcha runs the dunlop GPR's but then he's scottish and chances are his are on the steel belts too lol
Unfortunately most of the F3 guys do get max use out of their tyres whereas the 600's and thou's get maybe 3 races and then sell em off as road tyres with truckloads of tread still on em !
Just stuck a feeler post on this thread for ya
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129277290#post1129277290
Subscribe to it, to keep track of it and ya might get lucky !

[aer0]

150/60-18 would be the standard rear tyre size, 17" on front 18" on rear for the fail....

im keen on tyres too

[Hawkeye]

150/60-18 would be the standard rear tyre size, 17" on front 18" on rear for the fail....

im keen on tyres too

:Offtopic: :no:

[Hawkeye]

I guess it depends on how odd you consider 150/60/17?

It's running Dunlop Sportmax GPR A10's at the mo and they stick like sh1t to a blanket :headbang:

:Offtopic::no:

[BMWST?]

:Offtopic::no:

double post:jerry:

[Hawkeye]

double post:jerry:

Different Quote - different member :bleh:

Has no-one got the Tag yet? It's been available the whole day. I couldn't go today so expected it to be gone by now. May have to get up early in the morning and go grab it.

[BMWST?]

i have absolutely no idea where it is.The only clue(which rang no bells whatsoever) is there seems to be overhead wires close by.I looked at one spot i thought it could be but no luck...

[devo]

i have absolutely no idea where it is.The only clue(which rang no bells whatsoever) is there seems to be overhead wires close by.I looked at one spot i thought it could be but no luck...

clue no 1 for those trying to nut it out = she still holds the reigns.

[BMWST?]

My google map issue has been solved.I installed google chrome and google map works fine again

[Hawkeye]

clue no 1 for those trying to nut it out = she still holds the reigns.

Exactly where I thought it was. May need to go and grab it first thing in the morning.

Didn't need the clue. Just haven't had the time to go and get it.

[Hawkeye]

Well I was surprised that no-one else has been and got this before me so here it is.. Queen Elizabeth Park Tramway.


Now! Where to next....:confused::scratch:

[BMWST?]

Well I was suprised that no-one else has been and got this before me so here it is.. Queen Elizabeth Park Tramway
well done i got it from the clue last night just logging on to see if any one has grabbed it,sure enough.

[devo]

well done H/E
I enjoyed playing

[BMWST?]

well done H/E
I enjoyed playing

you can have another turn!
where's the new tag its gonna rain soon I fear

[Hawkeye]

Needed to sort the bike today so got a little delayed in getting this up. :spanking:

Ended up using the CB instead.



Here ya go.....Fairly (very) close to a previous tag...along a twisty.

And for those that track it down via street view....there has been a change since street view was taken.

[Cloggy]

Wahine Memorial at the end of the road in Eastbourne.
Will place a new tag tomorrow or maybe even this evening if I can think of one which could only be taken in the dark.

[BMWST?]

Wahine Memorial at the end of the road in Eastbourne.
Will place a new tag tomorrow or maybe even this evening if I can think of one which could only be taken in the dark.

do a daylight one cloggy!. that was quick!did you know it....i tried a search but no luck

[Laxi]

buggar I sholud have known that 1, that was my alternative landmark when I did burdens gate

[Hawkeye]

do a daylight one cloggy!. that was quick!did you know it....i tried a search but no luck

Well done Cloggy. It's not dark yet. We can fit in at least another couple of tags today :lol:

NB :The Welly Adv crowd only change the tag once every 3 weeks.:sleep:

[Hawkeye]

buggar I sholud have known that 1, that was my alternative landmark when I did burdens gate

LOL... I did think you (or Wuzards) would get that one .

[Cloggy]

No I didn't know where it was for sure.
But the hint given by Hawkeye that it was close to another tag, down a twisty road plus the foilage in the picture (those plants usually grow close to the sea and they are on a hill) plus the shadows on the ground giving an idea of location relative to the sun (hill was facing the west), gave me the idea that it might have been in Eastbourne. So went for a ride and sure enough.
Daylight tag will mean that it will have to wait till tomorrow.

[Cloggy]

Tag totals: (counted the tag finders)

Laxi 7
Cloggy 7
aer0 6
WuZards-Eugene 5
BMWST? 4
Hawkeye 2
sinfull 1
Bull 1
KerrA 1
Devo 1

Laxi leads the pack. (I can't go for the next one so Laxi is ahead). aer0 is in a good position to challenge for the lead.

[WuZards-Eugene]

bugger, ive got some catching up to do. Maybe I should get some gas rather than a phone card :(

[aer0]

hahaha sweet im third... best get myself sorted out and get some more tags:D

[Laxi]

somthing tells me this game's going into overdrive as the days get longer again:clap:
your absence has been noticed wuzards:(

[Hawkeye]

hahaha sweet im third... best get myself sorted out and get some more tags:D

But I was a late starter. Have you got the stamina to stay the distance .. :wait::ride:

[BMWST?]

i am hoping that as the days draw out a whole lot more people will become involved.I gotta roll with the hunches a bit more i think.The tags i have got i basically recognised straight away,there have been a couple that i have been a bit slow off the mark.I think i coulda got three more than i have .

[sinfull]

I think once summer comes and alot of games have dropped off due to lack of interest, one will come out of all and it will be a game of snatch the tag and take it home between all the regions, where it will settle amoungst the locals for a while, untill someone from out of town moves it again ! Now that would be the mikky tag game for summer !

[Cloggy]

OK, gentlemen, new tag.
There should be enough clues in the picture to place this.

[Hawkeye]

i am hoping that as the days draw out a whole lot more people will become involved.I gotta roll with the hunches a bit more i think.The tags i have got i basically recognised straight away,there have been a couple that i have been a bit slow off the mark.I think i coulda got three more than i have .

Yeah! we just have to be careful that tags aren't always grabbed by the same few, otherwise we may find that 'new' taggers don't join in.

[Hawkeye]

Right next to the toilet block at the entrance to Plimmerton Sailing Club
It took a few passes to find the right spot. Originally thought it was taken at the other end by the Fire Station
(didn't get exactly the same angle but close enough)

Less than an hour.... bring it on!

New tag coming your way at a view near (me) you ....lol

[Hawkeye]

The CB is having a birthday. Out of the garage 2 day's in a row :apumpin:

Thought I would put up a local one as the forecast is for rain and I wanted to give you guy's a chance to get it without getting wet.:yes:

I'll give you some time before putting up a clue.

[BMWST?]

OK, gentlemen, new tag.
There should be enough clues in the picture to place this.
well i got that completely wrong,jumped on the bike and went round to seatoun but knew it just wasnt right!

[devo]

bastid ....

[Hawkeye]

bastid ....

lol...!!!!

[BMWST?]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3666270207/" title="tunnel 001 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3666270207_78d75acc08.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="tunnel 001" /></a>

Glenside ,visitors soon will try and post another before this evening

[sinfull]

Glenside ,visitors soon will try and post another before this evening

Ooooooo I so glad i came home again after taking a photo for the adv tag ! Was gonna head straight to glenside to see if i could grab that !
That bloody south easter is a lazy old wind, it aint into going round ya !

[Cloggy]

Damn, I know exactly where that new tag of Hawkeye is too.
But I have already been out twice today. And it is kinda of nice in front of the fireplace at the moment.
So I'll leave this one for someone more local.

(edit: and I see someone local-ish to the location got it. Well done BMWST?)

[Cloggy]

That bloody south easter is a lazy old wind, it aint into going round ya !
You're not wrong there, I noticed that too this morning out at Plimmerton.


Of course here is Wainui it is not that bad. :dodge:

[Hawkeye]

2 tags in 2 hours. Now that IS impressive.
This should teach those adv guys how this game should be played.:wari:


Both bikes sitting gassed up and ready. Local = CB, road trip = Katana.

I'm sure we can fit in another couple of tags before dark. I've already chosen my next spot.


Now.....where to next :wait:

[Cloggy]

We could alway go and grab sinfull's next adv tag. Pretty sure I know where that pic was taken: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129280785&postcount=202


Map has been updated too with these last two tags.

[Hawkeye]

Still :wait:ing BMWST.. Losing daylight quickly. :laugh:

Just got back from taking my daughter swimming and was sure that the new tag would be up by now.

Oh well, there is always next week-end. I don't get home in time mid-week to go searching for tags. :blip:

[spacemonkey]

well i got that completely wrong,jumped on the bike and went round to seatoun but knew it just wasnt right!

lol yeah I saw your rather distinctive bike go past as me and the missus were walking along the road between Scorching and Mahunga........ figured you were out tagging. :laugh:

[Hawkeye]

We could alway go and grab sinfull's next adv tag. Pretty sure I know where that pic was taken: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129280785&postcount=202




It's soooooo tempting. Don't know if I can be bothered to go that distance right now. But it would be fun to bring it back to the centre of Wellington. :devil2: Now that would be an Adventure.:laugh:

[BMWST?]

sorry guys we had unexpected visitors and i got The LOOK when i suggested i had to go out and take a pic for the tag game.....

****NEW TAG NEW TAG NEW TAG*****

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3666662021/" title="mt kaukau 005 , on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3666662021_d4a9a896c8.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="mt kaukau 005" /></a>

clue is in the pic,Mt Kaukau is approx 30 deg east of north in the picture,and google street view is remarkably up to date....

[BMWST?]

lol yeah I saw your rather distinctive bike go past as me and the missus were walking along the road between Scorching and Mahunga........ figured you were out tagging. :laugh:

yes by that time i had figured i was in the wrong place.

[Cloggy]

......and google street view is remarkably up to date....

Although the Google driver got lazy and didn't quite drive all the way up the street. Love this Google Streetview. It rocks.:Punk:

Now, how to get this tag. Damn work gets in the way. By the time I can get there after work it'll be dark.
Pull a sicky?

[BMWST?]

Although the Google driver got lazy and didn't quite drive all the way up the street. Love this Google Streetview. It rocks.:Punk:

Now, how to get this tag. Damn work gets in the way. By the time I can get there after work it'll be dark.
Pull a sicky?

wow figured it out already!I took the pic at about 5 15.

[aer0]

:(

cant work it out... cloggy you should hook me up ;)

[devo]

worked it out
but I sure as hell wont be gettin wet to get it.

[BMWST?]

:(

cant work it out... cloggy you should hook me up ;)

There are really only a few streets to get this view on a line generally SW from Kaukau transmission tower(can confirm location very accurately on satelite view).One street in particular shows evidence of the sort of site(s) you often find caravans( in satellite view).Confirm suspicions on street view.

[ecko_nzed]

150/60-18 would be the standard rear tyre size, 17" on front 18" on rear for the fail....

RVF = 17 inch rear
VFR = 18 inch rear

pointing a out a failure....fail ;-)

and yes I know, i know :Offtopic: won't happen again, I promise.:innocent:

[Laxi]

worked it out
but I sure as hell wont be gettin wet to get it.

haha! i'd get wet but cant figure out where to go:mad:

[sinfull]

but I sure as hell wont be gettin wet to get it.
Ditto

cant figure out where to go:mad:

Ditto

[Trudes]

I wanna join in!!!! But apart from one tag which had already been found by the time I saw it I haven't known where the rest are!! (Yeah, I don't get out much!!! :laugh:)

[BMWST?]

I wanna join in!!!! But apart from one tag which had already been found by the time I saw it I haven't known where the rest are!! (Yeah, I don't get out much!!! :laugh:)

PM sent...Happy Birthday!

[Laxi]

finaly figured it out about 10.30 last night, the police say it's too dangerous for me to ride after 10:crybaby: gonna leave it and see what happens

[BMWST?]

finaly figured it out about 10.30 last night, the police say it's too dangerous for me to ride after 10:crybaby: gonna leave it and see what happens

you cant get that close to the caravan and a flash sure as hell wont pick up the tower on mt kaukau!

[Laxi]

you cant get that close to the caravan and a flash sure as hell wont pick up the tower on mt kaukau!

i was damn tempted, figured if i could get the caravan in the shot and a photo of the gps should've be enough proof

[igormortis]

Hi guys, I thought I'd brave the weather. Really though, it was so close by, it would've been rude not to!

Igor

[Laxi]

onya igorpeter:niceone: good to see a new tagger

EDIT: I'm assuming it was downing st, charterwell, is that right?

[igormortis]

I'm assuming it was downing st, charterwell, is that right?
Yup, sure was! I'll whip out for lunch and grab a new tag this afternoon.

[BMWST?]

Hi guys, I thought I'd brave the weather. Really though, it was so close by, it would've been rude not to!

Igor


onya igorpeter:niceone: good to see a new tagger

EDIT: I'm assuming it was downing st, charterwell, is that right?


thats right,i actually was going to get a pic of the substation up there and take shots of north south east west views as clues.You cant actually get a clear shot of the substation or the views so it was a quick rethink as it was nearly dark.
were my added clues too much or do ya think you would have been able to get it from onlyu my original clue?

[Laxi]

were my added clues too much or do ya think you would have been able to get it from onlyu my original clue?

mate! bcant speak for anyone else, but I hate google with a passion! took me twice as long to find it than it would have to ride to it:laugh: I need all the help I can get when it comes to finding things on a map:o

[igormortis]

...were my added clues too much or do ya think you would have been able to get it from only my original clue?

Probably could've got it regardless, but the clue made it super easy! Drew a 30 deg. line from the tower in Google Maps and just checked where it intersected.

[BMWST?]

mate! bcant speak for anyone else, but I hate google with a passion! took me twice as long to find it than it would have to ride to it:laugh: I need all the help I can get when it comes to finding things on a map:o

i find i have to know pretty much where i am heading, you would have been hooning around khandallah,ngaio,crofton downs and chartwell for ages!

[Hawkeye]

Probably could've got it regardless, but the clue made it super easy! Drew a 30 deg. line from the tower in Google Maps and just checked where it intersected.


I'm still trying to find the tower on the map :laugh:

Now.. where to next me wonders!

[Laxi]

I'm still trying to find the tower on the map :laugh:

Now.. where to next me wonders!

yeah, all the google tags that say "mt kaukau are way off the antenna

[BMWST?]

I'm still trying to find the tower on the map :laugh:

Now.. where to next me wonders!

in satelite view it satnds out like...you can zoom right in and the sahdow pinpoints it exactly

grrr map deletted

[igormortis]

i find i have to know pretty much where i am heading, you would have been hooning around khandallah,ngaio,crofton downs and chartwell for ages!
Yup, couldn't have done it without the map!

[devo]

Yup, sure was! I'll whip out for lunch and grab a new tag this afternoon.

can ya put it somewhere warm.:cold:

[Laxi]

can ya put it somewhere warm.:cold:

no putting it in front of cloggys fire:gob:

[BMWST?]

no putting it in front of cloggys fire:gob:

that might be quite a popular one...even my two short rides yeaterday were a bit nippy

[Laxi]

ok then! but sombody has to post a pic of his face when he comes home and finds a bunch of KBers parked up in his lounge:rofl:

[BMWST?]

ok then! but sombody has to post a pic of his face when he comes home and finds a bunch of KBers parked up in his lounge:rofl:

we can all have our camera's and usb leads and ask to use his computer to download and post up the last tag

[WuZards-Eugene]

OK, let me see the tag, I should be able to go out and get it now.

When are we going to have the KB Tag O Rama Barbeque??

[Laxi]

2nite at cloggy's by the sound of it:msn-wink::laugh:

[igormortis]

Definitely not somewhere warm. :cold: Sorry!

Look out for the wind. That's a clue as well as a warning - it's nasty out there!

[igormortis]

When are we going to have the KB Tag O Rama Barbeque??

Will we have to follow the tags to get there?

[Laxi]

considering the lack of street view coverage in that area im assuing this isn't covered

[igormortis]

considering the lack of street view coverage in that area im assuing this isn't covered

Surprisingly, it is! But barely...

[sinfull]

Probably could've got it regardless, but the clue made it super easy! Drew a 30 deg. line from the tower in Google Maps and just checked where it intersected.
I tried that and ended up in the hutt lol but then i assemble things first read instuctions later (only if i fuck it up)


considering the lack of street view coverage in that area im assuing this isn't covered
My knowledge of wellington is crap as it is, add that to lousy map reading skills and the fact i detest heading south from here (cops traffic and temp) i'll leave it up to you guys lol !

[BMWST?]

Yup, sure was! I'll whip out for lunch and grab a new tag this afternoon.

you mast have a hell of a lunch time....AFAIK windmills are hardly local!

[igormortis]

Maybe more local than you think - you could say controversially so.

Actually, I have to admit to being surprised to see them myself!

[aer0]

hmmm i think i have it but wont be able to go till lunch time tomorrow, fingers crossed its still there

[BMWST?]

Maybe more local than you think - you could say controversially so.

Actually, I have to admit to being surprised to see them myself!

aha yes! 10 char

[Cloggy]

Crikey you guys.
Did any of you actually go to work today??

Putting the tag in front of my fireplace is a bloody brilliant idea. Not too sure the better half would be impressed with motorcycles being parked up in the lounge in front of the fireplace.

A BBQ to meet some of you guys on here would be a great idea once the weather warms up a little. On that note, are any of you going to the BEARS meet on Wednesday?

And I gotto ask. What on earth does "10 char" mean?

[oldrider]

Definitely not somewhere warm. :cold: Sorry!

Look out for the wind. That's a clue as well as a warning - it's nasty out there!

There are only that many wind generators at the top end of the Tauraruas or the bottom end of the Ruahines! (either side of the Manawatu gorge)

Unless the Makara consents were granted and the Wind farm there has been built and I didn't even notice!

Consents take so bloody long and cost so much, no wonder power prices are so high!

Looking forward to the answer!

[Hawkeye]

And I gotto ask. What on earth does "10 char" mean?

10 chars is the minimum characters you can post. so if your post is shorter...10 chars

[Hawkeye]

There are only that many wind generators at the top end of the Tauraruas or the bottom end of the Ruahines! (either side of the Manawatu gorge)

Unless the Makara consents were granted and the Wind farm there has been built and I didn't even notice!

Consents take so bloody long and cost so much, no wonder power prices are so high!

Looking forward to the answer!


Yep! I was up Mount Vic lookout last Wed and was suprised to see them out that way myself.

Now. Where the hell would that view be taken from and how the hell am I going to illuminate the hills with the flash on the camera....

[Cloggy]

Aha! Learn something new everyday.

The other question I have. This is the Wellington area tag-o-rama.
So what are our limits? Where does the Wellington area finish? How far up the coast and how far into the Wairarapa?

[Cloggy]

...... how the hell am I going to illuminate the hills with the flash on the camera....

Get one of them 10 million gazillion candle power rechargable torches from the Warehouse. It is amazing how far they reach.

[Hawkeye]

The other question I have. This is the Wellington area tag-o-rama.
So what are our limits? Where does the Wellington area finish? How far up the coast and how far into the Wairarapa?



I was thinking exactly the same thing the other day when I went and picked up the tag from QE2 park. - Thoughts anyone. We don't want it too far away otherwise :

1) it limits the fun to week-ends or well lit places.

2) if we take it too far, someone from another area may grab it and take it out of the region.:crybaby::Playnice:

[igormortis]

Get one of them 10 million gazillion candle power rechargable torches from the Warehouse. It is amazing how far they reach.

Or something like this.

[igormortis]

Are more clues required?

[Laxi]

the last time I saw those turbines was heading out to tag#15

[Cloggy]

Are more clues required?
No, not yet.

[BMWST?]

Aha! Learn something new everyday.

The other question I have. This is the Wellington area tag-o-rama.
So what are our limits? Where does the Wellington area finish? How far up the coast and how far into the Wairarapa?

it cant be taken out of the area.It is the welly tag orama,anyone can grab it but it s gotta be retagged here...thats how they play in the original game.I am gonna amend the rules to say this.As far as range goes we have been to Martinborough and Waikanae.I say we leave it as is but lets just keep it close during the remaining winter months so people can get to the tag around 5 30.

[sinfull]

it cant be taken out of the area.It is the welly tag orama,anyone can grab it but it s gotta be retagged here...thats how they play in the original game.I am gonna amend the rules to say this.As far as range goes we have been to Martinborough and Waikanae.I say we leave it as is but lets just keep it close during the remaining winter months so people can get to the tag around 5 30.
Easy for you to say !!!
Lol no all good with keeping it local ! i just hate wellington but then i am a pig in the middle of the city and the manawatu ! It was mentioned in the ADV tag game that bottom of the north was yep a ways up from me so went after that one ! (might need a trail bike lol)

[BMWST?]

sin i reckon in the summer it will spread out a bit,its already been within your grasp a couple of times.

[sinfull]

sin i reckon in the summer it will spread out a bit,its already been within your grasp a couple of times.
Don't worry, this is the best thing to happen on KB for eons apart from mmmmm nah this is it lol
I'm here mate lol, had a wicked flu last 3 weeks and aint been to keen to play, but as ya see by my (sigh one and only tag) i'm happy to chase em and keep em within the boundaries (though i may stretch said boundaries if you fallas go to sleep like the ADV boys did !)

[BMWST?]

Don't worry, this is the best thing to happen on KB for eons apart from mmmmm nah this is it lol
I'm here mate lol, had a wicked flu last 3 weeks and aint been to keen to play, but as ya see by my (sigh one and only tag) i'm happy to chase em and keep em within the boundaries (though i may stretch said boundaries if you fallas go to sleep like the ADV boys did !)

[speights ad]good on ya mate[/speights ad}

[BMWST?]

can you guys see the pins and line in this map?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129282170&postcount=597

[sinfull]

can you guys see the pins and line in this map?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129282170&postcount=597
No !.........

[Cloggy]

Nope, nothing :blank:

[Laxi]

no, took the liberty of putting a red pin on the antenna, on the tag map, can be deleted 1ce anyone who wants to know where it is has seen it

[BMWST?]

no, took the liberty of putting a red pin on the antenna, on the tag map, can be deleted 1ce anyone who wants to know where it is has seen it

thats good....dont know why i can do a map see the lines and pins etc but when i post it up i cant see the &^%$ pins.I

[Laxi]

thats good....dont know why i can do a map see the lines and pins etc but when i post it up i cant see the &^%$ pins.I

its probably got to dowith that upgrade, i never upgrade programs, still trying to get to grips with vista:angry2:

[BMWST?]

its probably got to dowith that upgrade, i never upgrade programs, still trying to get to grips with vista:angry2:

have tried google chrome,now trying firefox:angry2:

[aer0]

firefox ftw.

no more clues required on the current tag, i just hope the weather is nice to me today and lets me get there...
got a stupid cold and the mrs wants me to stay home today... no chance, big project on at work so off to the drugstore for some sudafed :D

Im keen as for a tag-o-rama meet/bbq but it would have to be in the weekend for me as we have young children. avalon park could be a good venue for this maybe?? i can see it from my house lol

[BMWST?]

lets leave a meet till the weather is a bit better,and we can dream up some awards prizes!
ie most tags,most misses,longest tag,shortest,best clue,most forgettable mission(ie going to seatoun instaed of plimmerton!) blah blah

[Laxi]

3 mnth old had me up at 5 this morning, was all ready to go tag hunting, (damn dark mornings) sounds like aeros keen on a ride in the clouds today:laugh: and I really should do some work seeing as how I havn't had a lot of it lately:Offtopic:

[sinfull]

Well my map reading skills are as good as ever !
Buggered if i can find where it is lol

[devo]

Well my map reading skills are as good as ever !
Buggered if i can find where it is lol

nah, its got me too

[sinfull]

nah, its got me too
Has to be along sth makara rd somewhere but without doing an entire st view cruise (or heaven forbid get the bike out) i can't find where it might be !

Have you had a look at my ADV tag yet devo ?

[BMWST?]

Has to be along sth makara rd somewhere but without doing an entire st view cruise (or heaven forbid get the bike out) i can't find where it might be !

Have you had a look at my ADV tag yet devo ?
must be out makara somewhere,but i cant get to it in daylight hours.I didnt realise they would have so many up.I first thought it must be up Ashurst or the Wairarapa but Igorpeter said no.....

[devo]

Has to be along sth makara rd somewhere but without doing an entire st view cruise (or heaven forbid get the bike out) i can't find where it might be !

Have you had a look at my ADV tag yet devo ?

yup, she's not a hard one but me trumph hardly qualifies as an ADV bike so I'll happily leave it alone.

[igormortis]

One thing I will add: if you go out today, make sure you're well fortified against the weather.

[devo]

must be out makara somewhere,but i cant get to it in daylight hours.I didnt realise they would have so many up.I first thought it must be up Ashurst or the Wairarapa but Igorpeter said no.....

The're there alright.
this pic taken from P'ram beach. Puke bay point to the left, Mana is. to the right.

[devo]

One thing I will add: if you go out today, make sure you're well fortified against the weather.

aha,
good clue Igor
however Its safe as far as I'm concerned, there's no way I'm heading out there.:no:

[sinfull]

yup, she's not a hard one but me trumph hardly qualifies as an ADV bike so I'll happily leave it alone.

Haha was my view also, but i donno whats up with the ADV guys and the tags are sitting for days. was even gonna throw some knoblies on the Mrs's scorpio and go bush with it lol

[aer0]

3 mnth old had me up at 5 this morning, was all ready to go tag hunting, (damn dark mornings) sounds like aeros keen on a ride in the clouds today:laugh: and I really should do some work seeing as how I havn't had a lot of it lately:Offtopic:

anoter one with young kids, 5mo here...

[aer0]

wrights hill

was taken from the upper carpark, but when i got there a 4wd was parked in the way, i took another shot from the lower carpark

[aer0]

and.............

new tag!

[igormortis]

Well done! I was worried it was too obscure. There are little orphaned scraps of google street view that show both the lower and upper carparks.

[sinfull]

and.............

new tag!
I thought they closed marineland down lol

[Laxi]

ya got me! don't recall seeing anything like that around town

[aer0]

ill leave it a couple more hours before posting more clues

[BMWST?]

hmmm,got the car today but might check out a spot on the way home!

[Hawkeye]

NGAIO railway underpass

(Crappy phone camera)

[BMWST?]

NGAIO railway underpass

(Crappy phone camera)

Jeez,i went through there on sunday lookin for the tunnel!Is that just by the Ngaio roundabout/Library?

[Cloggy]

Well I certainly didn't know that one. :no: If fact I don't even know where the Ngaio railway underpass is, having a hard time finding it on the map.

[Hawkeye]

Well I certainly didn't know that one. :no: If fact I don't even know where the Ngaio railway underpass is, having a hard time finding it on the map.

Street view doesn't go through it. Google Nagio Town Hall, go into street view and you can see the underpass from the roundabout.

Also google 'Dolphin Nagio" and there is a write up about it on the Nagio home page. (yes Nagio has a home page lol!)


New tag coming you way soon.... In glorious Techniflash

[BMWST?]

Street view doesn't go through it. Google Nagio Town Hall, go into street view and you can see the underpass from the roundabout.

Also google 'Dolphin Nagio" and there is a write up about it on the Nagio home page. (yes Nagio has a home page lol!)


New tag coming you way soon.... In glorious Techniflash
Map is up to date see no 40!!!!

[igormortis]

Map is up to date see no 40!!!!

Need to move #39 about 230m south! :psst:

[BMWST?]

Need to move #39 about 230m south! :psst:

ok will try!

[Hawkeye]

OK. This is the best I can do with the light that I had.
If it is still around tomorrow night, I'll get a better photo with a bit more light.

This is in a very prominent place and you can't miss it if you ride the area regularly.
And reachable for a lunchtime tootle.

[Laxi]

bugger me! 1 I know streight off!:laugh:

[Hawkeye]

bugger me! 1 I know streight off!:laugh:

go for it....

[Laxi]

go for it....

soon as the wife gets home im off, wish I could see cloggy online, sneaky bugger's likely to beat me to it<_<

[BMWST?]

soon as the wife gets home im off, wish I could see cloggy online, sneaky bugger's likely to beat me to it<_<

cant we have some kind of clue....please?

[Cloggy]

soon as the wife gets home im off, wish I could see cloggy online, sneaky bugger's likely to beat me to it<_<
No you are quite safe there. I don't tend to take too much notice of churches and I wouldn't have the foggiest idea where this one is.

[Hawkeye]

cant we have some kind of clue....please?

close to a motorway and at the start of some twisties.

[sinfull]

cant we have some kind of clue....please?

Your close but no cigar John

[Laxi]

st johns in johnsonville, you cant miss it, it's big, it glows, and as your heading north along the main road its right in front of you:cool:

[Laxi]

somebody can pick this 1 up before work, otherwise it is do-able at lunch

[BMWST?]

st johns in johnsonville, you cant miss it, it's big, it glows, and as your heading north along the main road its right in front of you:cool:

legend....

[Cloggy]

Laxi: "you can't miss it"Wanna bet? :laugh:
I can't believe I never spotted that. The amount of times I have been around that round-a-bout. I used to park up in that carpark by the funeral parlour right on the round-a-bout while waiting for someone. You think I would have noticed that distinctive tower.
Nope....:shit:

[aer0]

sweeeettttt

[BMWST?]

it s mine mu ha ahha ha

[sinfull]

it s mine mu ha ahha ha

Jesus man, did ya remember to wipe your ass before ya flew out the door this morning lol nice one !

[Laxi]

nice 1 bmwst! good to see somone keen enough to grab it early:rockon:
EDIT: oh and thanks cloggy! I'm gonna print that on a sticker and slap it on my tank:jerry:

[BMWST?]

flying photo stop on the way to work,the locals must have wondered what the hell was happening,large motorcycle arrive at virtually a skidding stop,helmeted rider takes a photo and leaves at high speed

[Hawkeye]

:wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait:

[igormortis]

flying photo stop on the way to work,the locals must have wondered what the hell was happening,large motorcycle arrive at virtually a skidding stop,helmeted rider takes a photo and leaves at high speed

I often wonder what others must think of this tagging business!

[BMWST?]

:wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait:

sorry mateys no tag till after work

[sinfull]

sorry mateys no tag till after work

Doh !!!...

[aer0]

arrrrgggghhhhhh

again just before me :(

i would have had this up if i didnt go and get the new tag too..

second time ive been snaked now

[sinfull]

arrrrgggghhhhhh

again just before me :(

i would have had this up if i didnt go and get the new tag too..

second time ive been snaked now
Yep ! This would be the exact reason ya don't see me in the city very often (untill it comes within my sneaky grasp) hour and a half to get the tag and home to post is a long time with you lot all running to and from work on ya bikes anyway !

[BMWST?]

i wasnt gonna post the pic at work but.....

[Laxi]

Yep ! This would be the exact reason ya don't see me in the city very often (untill it comes within my sneaky grasp) hour and a half to get the tag and home to post is a long time with you lot all running to and from work on ya bikes anyway !

labraries rock! as well as internet they have these paper things in there as well, 1 day I'll figure out what they're for:done:

[BMWST?]

labraries rock! as well as internet they have these paper things in there as well, 1 day I'll figure out what they're for:done:

they are called books laxi,you may read one one day to find out how to use MAPS,then we would all be scrabbling around to try and get every other tags
Libraries arent open at 7 , i tokk the pic prollyat 7 20 or so,was a tiny bit late for work
Might duck out at lunch time to get a tag nut even then i wont post it till i get home

[Hawkeye]

:wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait::wait:

[Cloggy]

I suppose both your bikes are gassed up ready to go, engines are idling, helmet and riding gear is on.
Just waiting to :ride:

[aer0]

im waiting.....

[Laxi]

not me, was hoping to make the bears meeting tonight, but I've got a family diner that I cant get out of (believe me I tried:angry2:)

[BMWST?]

was aiming to go to Bears myself tonight,but now that I am home i wont be going out again(wimpy I know)

a couple of tags will have had people passing this house

its on a shoreline somewhere....:shifty: for the record i would have taken this pic at 5 25 or so

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3677074085/" title="historical 006 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3677074085_c53dd591e9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="historical 006" /></a>

[Hawkeye]

I suppose both your bikes are gassed up ready to go, engines are idling, helmet and riding gear is on.
Just waiting to :ride:

Just got home from work. The CB wouldn't start (flat battery) when I came to go home. Tried crash starting but no luck. Parked the bike in the underground garage, took the battery off and headed for the train. Got delayed by the 2 pints in the Feathers followed by a pint in Trax.

Battery now on charge and due to the 3 pints, will not be venturing out on the Katana.

I only charged the battery a couple of weeks ago. The bike had sat idle in the garage for about 2 month and due to the alarm, had drained the battery. It has obviously come to the end of it's life as it isn't holding it's charge. New battery required.

[aer0]

you can kinda see... shitty camera + me not knowing how to work it.

new tag will be up by 9am tomorrow morning

[Deano]

That's a nice bit of road, provided you don't overcook it and end up on the rocks. I think a few riders have done so over the years with bad consequences. I've seen a couple of cars end up in the drink.

Looks like you need any old excuse to get out on the bike Aero.

[BMWST?]

you can kinda see... shitty camera + me not knowing how to work it.

new tag will be up by 9am tomorrow morning

yep he has it....You guys are good!I guess you recognised it then!

[BMWST?]

That's a nice bit of road, provided you don't overcook it and end up on the rocks. I think a few riders have done so over the years with bad consequences. I've seen a couple of cars end up in the drink.

this is right round by Eastbourne.There are prolly three spots that you could get caught out,but the rest of the road has quite good visibility.

[aer0]

spend a bit of time around that way during summer so knew it kinda well... googlemaps confirmed location for me.

Hey Deano, yeah anything to break away from the daily ride :D
didnt go too hard on the way around eastbourne tonight, kinda slippery out there.

incase anyone was wondering here are the standings at the moment.

1. Laxi 8
2. aer0 8
3. Cloggy 7
4. BMWST? 6
5. WuZards-Eugene 5
6. Hawkeye 4
7. sinfull 1
8. Bull 1
9. KerrA 1
10. Devo 1
11. igorpeter 1

[BMWST?]

:corn::calm::wait::crybaby::yes:

[aer0]

be calm...

i said by 9 am and its not even 8:30 yet..

here you go....

should be pretty easy really

[igormortis]

Here we go... Up and over Hayward's Hill Road and then up Harris Road. Overlooking Britton's House Removals.

Pretty foggy on the Hutt side of the hill - gotta thaw my fingers before I get a new tag...

[BMWST?]

be calm...

i said by 9 am and its not even 8:30 yet..

here you go....

should be pretty easy really


Here we go... Up and over Hayward's Hill Road and then up Harris Road. Overlooking Britton's House Removals.

Pretty foggy on the Hutt side of the hill - gotta thaw my fingers before I get a new tag...

Nuts to both of you!.That was one of my future tags,albeit from the main road,and Igorpeter cos i knew....:crybaby:

[igormortis]

And... gnu tag!

[aer0]

WOW that was quick :)

ive been waiting a while to do that one, didnt think it would get snapped up so quickly!!

[aer0]

damn, thats not gonna be on streetview..

any clues?

[BMWST?]

gnu...is that a clue?
otherwise I have no clue,steep hillsides,highvoltage lines not withstanding.I think these "middle of no where" shots do need some sort of clue.The Brittons one was ok that was a clue in itself but this one hmmm
Am i being unreasonable?

[igormortis]

OK. The road carries on under a different name, but it's beyond my range. Though not because my bike's not a GS (though I do have serious GS envy). It's closed to all but those on legs, but if you really must ride this historic road, there's a short section of tarmac at it's very end.

[igormortis]

Thought I should post aer0's message here to keep things fair... ;)


is it up stratton street or normondale road?
No, think further west. And valley rather than hill.

[igormortis]

And we have Streetview! Believe it or not, two pieces of the same road.

[BMWST?]

OK. The road carries on under a different name, but it's beyond my range. Though not because my bike's not a GS (though I do have serious GS envy). It's closed to all but those on legs, but if you really must ride this historic road, there's a short section of tarmac at it's very end.

dont get too envious the gs is really a road bike in disguise mate.the only difference between yours and mine really is a bash plate and longer suspension.I have a slightly chunky rear tire and a slightly chunkier again front 21 in ...i think our frames are very very similar

[igormortis]

lincolnshire road?

Aer0's been suggesting some good possibilities, but not quite in the right range...

[igormortis]

dont get too envious the gs is really a road bike in disguise mate.the only difference between yours and mine really is a bash plate and longer suspension.I have a slightly chunky rear tire and a slightly chunkier again front 21 in ...i think our frames are very very similar

Yeah, I'm actually considering a GS front end and some knobblies and seeing if I can just go and hit some trails that way.

[BMWST?]

Aer0's been suggesting some good possibilities, but not quite in the right range...

i am on a good track i think....i have steep hills and pylons around me

[igormortis]

Some more rifling through maps and you'll get there. I don't wanna overdo it on the ol' coaching.

[Cloggy]

Valley rather than hill, further west than Stratton Street or Normandale Road.
Two hi-voltage power lines. Historic road. That really leaves only one option. It's gotta be ....:shutup:
Problem is that I can not find the two street views pictured in that valley, that's what is stopping me jumping on the bike and going for a looksie.
I am a little stumped.
Can you confirm the view in the picture is looking in a general East, South-East direction?
How far off the tarseal is your bike parked?

[aer0]

Valley rather than hill, further west than Stratton Street or Normandale Road.
Two hi-voltage power lines. Historic road. That really leaves only one option. It's gotta be ....:shutup:
Problem is that I can not find the two street views pictured in that valley, that's what is stopping me jumping on the bike and going for a looksie.
I am a little stumped.
Can you confirm the view in the picture is looking in a general East, South-East direction?
How far off the tarseal is your bike parked?

looks like his streetview images are facing west/northwest

[Cloggy]

Yep, that is confusing me also.

[BMWST?]

well i have found those two street views.....

[igormortis]

Can you confirm the view in the picture is looking in a general East, South-East direction?
Yup, sure is.

How far off the tarseal is your bike parked?
Only a few meters. Remember that streetview shows the particular road, but not necessarily where I am. Re-read what I've written since the tag, some specific words I've used.

[Cloggy]

well i have found those two street views.....
Yep after re-reading in particular one clue, I have now found those street views too.
Also turns out I hadn't gone as far west as needed.

Bugger, and you are a lot closer to this than I am. I suspect this will be gone before I get home from work this evening.
Go for it BWMST? :niceone:

Oh, and cheers igorpeter. This is one of the better ones in my book. Just enough clues to work it out without making it too easy.

[aer0]

iFail quite hard at this one...

i think im in the right area but just cant see to locate it..

well dont igorpeter this is a good one :D.... but now my brain is sore

[BMWST?]

i was first looking in the wrong place,but the acouple of posts and replies made me look again.I still cant quite replicate Igorpeters shot so i will have to recce.....the last three months or so I havent been working fridays,but i am today,which may leave the feild open.....

[aer0]

im working too but might be ablt to get out at lunch time... if i can find the right spot on gmaps then i might go recce it.

[BMWST?]

i dont think you can get a streetview of his spot,but i think he has given us a good clue where to go

[devo]

well I rode straight to his street view location, then spent an hour riding all over the place and I couldnt find his tag, so dont underestimate how easy it is to find,
his actual street view pic was obscured by parked vans but this pic is as close as I could get.

[aer0]

was there anything out there with plants that look like his tag?

[Mystic13]

I think I got it figured I'll be there Saturday arvo.

[Cloggy]

You'll be too late.:yes:

[Mystic13]

Yeah I know especially as I'll now be there Sunday. Then I have to borrow a bike. It may just be an impossible task. I imagined getting a loaner from a bike shop Saturday but i think they're all shut Sunday.

[devo]

was there anything out there with plants that look like his tag?

yup, found a very similar view, but no gate and no pylons.:crybaby:

[igormortis]

Hey guys - enjoying your efforts. Hope it's not too frustrating!

I'm pretty sure a few of you have nailed it though, so no more clues!

[Cloggy]

Old Coach Road / Rifle Range Road in Ohariu Valley.

[BMWST?]

aarrghhhh,you beat me by minutes cloggy


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3684000644/" title="coach 001 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3684000644_1102a8214a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="coach 001" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3683190517/" title="coach 002 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3683190517_9c5c72cc85.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="coach 002" /></a>

EXCELLENT range of clues Igorpeter,at first I had NO idea and was searching Takapu Valley


OK. The road carries on under a different name, but it's beyond my range. Though not because my bike's not a GS (though I do have serious GS envy). It's closed to all but those on legs, but if you really must ride this historic road, there's a short section of tarmac at it's very end.


Some more rifling through maps and you'll get there. I don't wanna overdo it on the ol' coaching.

[aer0]

shit i was well off... well done cloggy

[aer0]

i was looking in the same place as you BMWST

[Mystic13]

Damn, I would have had that if I lived there. I used to live in them there woods. End of Rifle Range Road looking Southish.

[Cloggy]

As I was leaving this spot and just after turning back up Ohariu Valley Road from Rifle Range Road another motorcyclist came towards me on what looked very much like a BMW adventure type of machine. Had to be BMWST? I thought. So turned around and raced back up Rifle Range Road to go and say "Gidday" to a person I have met online but never person to person. Only to find there was no one at the end of the road. So if it was BMWST? then he still didn't know for sure at that time exactly where the tag was. So it was a quick trip home in the hope of beating him to it (if it was him).
So...
Was that you BMWST? ?

[Cloggy]

Ignore that, obviously it was you. :yes:
I too first thought the tag was on Takapu Road as it fitted the description as well, it changes name if you choose to walk it to the end, it is a historic road, has the same two power pylons running along it etc. Just not those street views hence my post earlier re my confusion.

[BMWST?]

As I was leaving this spot and just after turning back up Ohariu Valley Road from Rifle Range Road another motorcyclist came towards me on what looked very much like a BMW adventure type of machine. Had to be BMWST? I thought. So turned around and raced back up Rifle Range Road to go and say "Gidday" to a person I have met online but never person to person. Only to find there was no one at the end of the road. So if it was BMWST? then he still didn't know for sure at that time exactly where the tag was. So it was a quick trip home in the hope of beating him to it (if it was him).
So...
Was that you BMWST? ?

yes it was...i knew it was rifle range road but when i got to the crossroads i went right cos i thought rifle range road would run back off O'valley Road
so i went all the way to the end.I saw you and although it was bloody dark I though that it was you...(i only saw twin headlights(not round)).Then i went back and up RR road.I though i might just beat you to post it,Only MINUTES in it eh....

[Cloggy]

And there is more to this story.
I was going to grab it straight after work before heading home. But I had to go home first to give the daughter some cash so she could go out tonight.
Quickly checked on the computer if anyone had grabbed the tag yet. Nope.. so my partner said what are you waiting for, go for it.
So back on the bike and over the hill. Turned off at Gracefield past Industrial Research there. Halfway along the curve coming down the hill the speed limit changes from 80km/hr down to 50km/hr. You are coming down a steep hill and don't want to ride the brakes so just coast it down under engine brakes. Have done this for the last 15 years. As you get back on the flat you slow down to 50 or there abouts.
This evening a cop was coming up the road to head over the hill and pinged me for doing 66km/hr in what was now 50km/hr.:Oops:
Gutted. So $120 and 20 demerit points on my otherwise squeeky clean drivers licence.:crybaby:
An expensive tag this one.

[BMWST?]

And there is more to this story.
I was going to grab it straight after work before heading home. But I had to go home first to give the daughter some cash so she could go out tonight.
Quickly checked on the computer if anyone had grabbed the tag yet. Nope.. so my partner said what are you waiting for, go for it.
So back on the bike and over the hill. Turned off at Gracefield past Industrial Research there. Halfway along the curve coming down the hill the speed limit changes from 80km/hr down to 50km/hr. You are coming down a steep hill and don't want to ride the brakes so just coast it down under engine brakes. Have done this for the last 15 years. As you get back on the flat you slow down to 50 or there abouts.
This evening a cop was coming up the road to head over the hill and pinged me for doing 66km/hr in what was now 50km/hr.:Oops:
Gutted. So $120 and 20 demerit points on my otherwise squeeky clean drivers licence.:crybaby:
An expensive tag this one.

And more..I posted earlier that we havent worked friday for months.I had it all figured out last night but hadnt looked at he map carefully enough.So i was all ready to rush off from work at 4 30 ,but the Boss was there and a customer had dropped of a dozen Heineken,which the boss asked me to put in the freezer at about 3 pm.I checked just before i left work and thought all was well.Any other Friday and it would have been gone at 10 am ish.

[igormortis]

Nice One! :woohoo:
//edit: Oh man, what a race! Sorry about the ticket, Cloggy! It seems like the Street View threw many people off. I figured that technically, my bike was parked on Old Coach Road. The Street Views are part of the original road, albeit from the other side of the hill.

[BMWST?]

Old Coach Road / Rifle Range Road in Ohariu Valley.

were you doing donuts on the grass?.It wasnt that dirty was it?

[BMWST?]

Nice One! :woohoo:
//edit: Oh man, what a race! Sorry about the ticket, Cloggy! It seems like the Street View threw many people off. I figured that technically, my bike was parked on Old Coach Road. The Street Views are part of the original road, albeit from the other side of the hill.

no you were spot on Igorpeter.Purposeful or not you gave us heaps of clues....,just nothing to start with

[Cloggy]

I nearly got stuck on that bit dirt. Back wheel was spinning trying to get close to the gate. Awesome tyres for traction on a smooth dry road. Not so awesome on mud / wet grass.

[aer0]

what are the chances of a new tag tonight?? no stress if not just its a nice night for a ride

[devo]

:wait::wait::wait::wait::wait: