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  1. Meanie's Avatar
    Good start Horse
  2. Number One's Avatar
    ooo your own blog you shexxy thing
  3. Nasty's Avatar
    Thanks ... and thanks again ... you know it was an entirely special ride.
  4. Mrs Busa Pete's Avatar
    With you on that hinny pete don't be a slack ass and get posting.

    Wendy
  5. Hinny's Avatar
    Hey Pete,
    Are you still alive? ... In Hospital; Gaol; Found a woman?..
    No blog entry since the 11th, It's not really good enough, you know!
    I only found your thread and then your blog last week.
    You are doing the trip I envisaged. I missed out on the fishing aspect big time as we spent so long on the road each day and too many stays were away from rivers lakes etc.
    I hope you are well and that you will continue with your tale. I like your style.
    Cheers,
    Hinny.
  6. Mrs Busa Pete's Avatar
    Oh we had a drink for on new years eve.
  7. Mrs Busa Pete's Avatar
    Sounds like you are having a blast and there are some awsome photos there pete.You take care and don't stop these update.

    Wendy & Pete
  8. Blackbird's Avatar
    Great that you're still enjoying your touring Pete! I was visiting my dentist in Whitianga yesterday ($1900 - ouch!) and mentioned your visit as he's an ex-biker and from Oregon originally. He says if you're ever up this way again and ever want to make base, he'd be happy to do so; even to share American perspectives of NZ!

    Cheers,

    Geoff
  9. banditrider's Avatar
    Three of your high points also apply to me and also the one terrible low point. Regarding the cost of riding - yep it ain't cheap but I reckon it's an investment in maintaining ya sanity!

    All the best for the New Year John and see ya out on the road soon!
  10. chanceyy's Avatar
    Awesome reading Pete .. as sarge says Kb community are great & you will be well looked after
  11. Mr Merde's Avatar
    Sniper lives down that way. look him up. He is good people.

    Mr Merde
  12. NZsarge's Avatar
    Stoked that you are having such a great experience, great to hear and long may it continue.
    Just be aware (i'm sure you are) that like any country there are both hospitable and not so hospitable people, I think where you can in your travels stick close KB community and I think that will see you right generally, those KBer's on here that offer their help are usually generous to a fault. Like I said long may your time here in NZ continue in an excellent fashion.
    Sarge. (NZ)
  13. Blackbird's Avatar
    Pete, you almost moved me to tears - what a wonderful experience for you but I must say that Jennie and I have had so many experiences like that since coming to NZ. As I get older I believe more and more in Karma!

    Have a sensational 2009 mate!

    Geoff & Jennie
  14. cmcquade@wnylc.com's Avatar
    Have a great Christmas Peter! Thanks for the blog-I'm really enjoying living vicariously through your fantastic travels. Carolyn McQuade
  15. Blackbird's Avatar
    Awesome write-up Pete. I think we're all going to love you being here with your sense of humour! Shame about the German kids, they're normally good people. With dreads, they were probably heading for Takaka in the S.Island - the place seems to be a magnet for them. Nice beaches and roads in that area!

    Geoff
  16. Blackbird's Avatar
    Awesome write-up Pete. I think we're all going to love you being here with your sense of humour! Shame about the German kids, they're normally good people. With dreads, they were probably heading for Takaka in the S.Island - the place seems to be a magnet for them. Nice beaches and roads in that area!

    Geoff
  17. Blackbird's Avatar
    Awesome write-up Pete. I think we're all going to love you being here with your sense of humour! Shame about the German kids, they're normally good people. With dreads, they were probably heading for Takaka in the S.Island - the place seems to be a magnet for them. Nice beaches and roads in that area!

    Geoff
  18. KoroJ's Avatar
    Good yarn.....it encourages me to stick to the ST and and continue to leave my servicings in the hands of the experts. Does bring back a few nostalgic memories that are best left in the past but!
  19. Spyke's Avatar
    Marvellous road trip!!! Bloody good to hear you made it in one peice! sounded like an interesting and non logistical plan.

    Great write up.

    andrew
  20. gijoe1313's Avatar
    Outstanding. What a legendary ride. Those are the sorts of moments that define motorcycling to me, I love your stream of consciousness and the narrative makes me see the scene in detail so clearly.

    Thanks for sharing and making it so enjoyable.