Just another gremlin day/night out ... You're losing your touch young fella me lad - no cornfields with angry farmers this time?
Thanks for that Scottie. Looks and sounds like you guys had a great time. Look forward to catching up soon.
Awesome to see others going on the steampunk inspiration. Looking forward to seeing how this comes together!
Staggering to think it's already been a year since then. I remember meeting Stoney on a subsequent protest ride to Martinborough (both admiring each others Eyetie bikes ). Plus I remember it being your 40th on Bikeoi too !! Nudie.
err.... thanks.. i guess?
hey StoneY have a good day . Remember theres an election just round the corner maybe if we unite in this (we can still agree to disagree ) We can make these politicians take notice
Nicely said Bogan! I agree lets work together and move on as allies, I for one like the idea of MAG and BRONZ joining each others org's as 'associate members' to boost both our profiles.... makes sence to me anyway not sure how anyone else feels. Just had lunch with Rick Barker,he rode the Rocket 3 on the stage and gave a firey speech at BIKEOI. We have passed on to Rick a list of questions regarding the Levy increases, also about how the data is captured (with advice on what to ask from Dr Lamb) to be put to the ACC minister, and the Transport Minister. Rick's also placing a blog entry in Red Alert, the Labour blog site to commemorate the big day as well (with pictures his EA took on the day). You know, while there is no huge event every month, or pages of ranting on KB daily from BRONZ, it does not mean we are sitting on our arses doing nothing. Some things simply take time folks. And AJ.... lol you forgot how well I EAT! Shiny side up out there fellow bikers.
well.... i have learnt that stoney DOES know how to paint... and talk... and talk .. and talk.. and talk.. oh and paint....
Happy anniversary Bikeoi and Happy birthday Stoney. Plan to move my BRONZ membership to Wellington when it rolls over. Hope you enjoyed your lunch and lookback. B
I've learnt that there was a fuckload of people committed to the betterment of motorcycling in New Zealand, and there still is. The plans of how to do this may have changed and diversified, but that changes nothing, we are still united for a common goal! And 364 days ago I learnt that 6000 bikes and even more bikers thundering down to welli makes for one hell of a ride
Well funny thing Maha, we seem to have different opions from the 'opposition' MP's we deal with. I have at least 5 opposition MP's that say other than your source seems to believe. Including the leader of the opposition so, really, I have to disagree with your comment. Furthermore, as my blog entry states, we have achieved all we set out to achieve in our first year (Wellington branch that is) and more. Thanks for the feedback old pal. StoneY
I have learned that being a member of BRONZ has saved me money on gaining my basic handling skills, enabling me to get my class 6 license much cheaper. I have learned that being a member of BRONZ has saved me when it comes to insuring my motorcycle and my protective gear. I have learned that being a member of BRONZ has saved me money on maintaining my motorcycle with a reduced cost on a mechanical maintenance course. I have learned that a group small in number but big on aspirations can achieve goals faster than imagined. I have learned that being an ally to other groups (rather than opposing/belittling) with the same focus, can give motorcyclists a much louder voice. So, on Wednesday 17th November..... Happy Birthday BIKOI Happy Birthday BRONZ Wellington And on a personal note (as this blog started out as) Happy Birthday Stoney.
i have leaned that BRONZ saved me in excess of $300 on my registration, coz im responsible enough to pay it i spose..., i have learned that BRONZ will fight the govt for what we pay and are even invited to submit questions direct to parliament, i have learned BRONZ has organised itself into a federation to give a united voice and strengthen all our submissions, i have learned BRONZ has directly influenced the security of direction for the MSL money that the govt take from us motorcyclists, and the folk i ride with seem to agree...peace out!
It was good to have a bit of a dice with ya mate, looking forward to next round!! Josh
So what have we learned? We have learned that BRONZ failed to capitalize on all the hard work put into getting thousands of bikes to Wellington and putting the shits up more than one Minister. Those words are from a recent meeting MAG had with an opposition MP.
It has surely been a hell of a year, pre-Bikeoi I didn't even know any short shouty gingas. Have a great birthday/anniversary you deserve it.
I make that 1 Birthday & 2 anniversaries tomorrow. Celebrations here we come!!
When kids wake you up at 6am anyway, might as well be ready to go by 7-ish! And I don't get to go for a decent ride very often so wanted to make the most of the day. Felt damn good riding some decent corners again instead of just the regular 60km daily communt along Auckland's motorway system. Riding through the new road seal and gravel on SH16 made for some interesting moments, front wheel slide is never a good feeling. Got stuck behind a caravan and a campervan on some twisties, I knew gijoe1313 would be looking in his mirrors worried about me, but I didn't push it until I had some safe overtaking room and was able to catch up with him again. While we were scoffing down pies in Wellsford we had a bit of a yak with some keen young fellas who were also on their way to Whangarei, didn't see them out on the ride though. It was a sweet day for riding and waved at plenty of other riders out enjoying the good conditions. BTW the chap who we picked up the baffle from is wynw. We had a good gawk and gab session over his K9 gixxer thou. Enjoyed the ride, had a good day, cheers to gijoe1313
That's the way! Proud of how you are doing and working at becoming a more safer and confident rider!
Wellington and a cage... or Russell and a bike... Wow, thats a really tough one Told you the ride would be good.
