OK, so we can't go anywhere on an Easter weekend. No worries. So how about this then. Saturday,April the 14th 2018. Meet at The BFTP's favourite meeting spot, The Car Park under the Warehouse Building at the Albany Shopping Centre, right beside the Caltex gas station and the Mc Donalds. on Colesium Drive Albany. At 10 am. https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/...!4d174.7035762 A Day road trip, up to Waipu, to visit the WW1 museum and attractions, cafe's and shops. Pick your own destination, food or beveraqge. This will be the full extent of the BFTP day ride. From here those who can't stay on,can return to Auckland, via any of the wonderful roads in the area. Those who can stay on, might like to head further up to Whangarei and congregate at the Distinction Hotel, for the night. Enjoying a night with MURRAY and IkeBikie and of course other members of the BFTP. The group could then return to Auckland at their leisure on Sunday. Murray 021719182 is happy to take bookings for a shared room, bed and breakfast for 2 for $100.00. This is exceptional value and reflects his willingness to assist the BFTP and of course to ensure a good turn out for a BFTP ride. Dinner on the Saturday night could be at Jimmys Ribs a short walk away. There is a private bar, indoor swimming pool, spa's and a gym if you need to. OK, so, come on, sound off!. Lets see who's serious about having a get together. This is a simple, reunite ride, plans for more can be formulatd then, if desired. I am going to pm all existing BFTP members this post, so there is no excuse, you will have been informed. Cheers folks. Caseye.
Well, it's not quite mid-winter... but a reunite ride is in order, I think Thanks for sending the PM out Caseye, I rarely check in here and there doesn't seem to be a way to subscribe to new topics within this forum? Anyhow, The ol' GS is going as strong as ever and it would be good to see some familiar faces again
Hey psy, wondered where you'd gotten to, nice to see you nice. I will check into the subscribing thing and see what can be done. Got to have everyone able to talk to one another at the very least.
I and ikibikie are in and certainly happy to join on the ride back south for maybe a luncheon on your way home on the sunday. or i at least can meet the daytrippers at waipu. note - if just heading up by yourself i can pair you up with someone or do super special rate of $75 B&B single room. Get inn guys and girls = love to see you
Unfortunately I'm away in Wellington that weekend! But thanks for the PM Caseye, I appreciate your efforts to "get the band back together"! Hopefully the next time will work for me. Cheers PS: also nice to hear from you Psy.
If I am not working and in town I will be there
Well, the nest is stirring, come on BFTPérs lets be having you. RatBag abd I are definite starters for the whole nine yards, Day trip, overnighter at The Distinction, dinner out or in, to bre decided by the mob. Pity John boy, but hey there will be another ride. Psyguy, you keen for the night over too?
Thanks for getting in touch Mark I am part way through a major on my eligable bike, will see how that goes. I'm loathed to bring my modern. Haven't so far, will try not to...
That Convert will be a very eligible bike Dodgy
Yeah I do know what you mean oh Dodgy one! I too feel shewill most definitely be eligable. I'll have you on a ride anyday with or without an eligable though, I would love to catch up one of these Thursdays, this one or next maybe, I can make sure we pass your place, just got to ask, hows the driveway these days? The ol Coal Burner didn't mind it much, but the bandy has got shorter legs.
OK, my forum subscription/notification system definitely doesn't work... Anyhow, thanks for the kind words Mark and John I'm in for a day ride, will have to see about a possible over-nighter closer to the date. As for bike eligibility, we may need to go by person-eligibility - people of the right vintage
Good try Caseye but it looks like duck season has started and its a dead duck. See you and Gillian anyway. Cheers
weather looks Ok but we will get a bit of drizzle same as the last ride up to waipu
OK, so who has decided they're coming along? Is anyone staying over at the Distinction? Metvu says it's going to be raining on and off all day Saturday and Sunday.
Over the years I've gone a bit soft core so prefer to ride in fine-ish weather... I'll leave my judgement for a bit later but current Metservice forecast doesn't look too good
