South Auckland Street Skills

**Grasshopperus** · 14th September 2011, 16:36

Hi guys, won't be attending tonight. Babysitting my own kids (oh the ignominy)

**funrunna** · 14th September 2011, 16:39

I'd like to and am impressed at others dedication even when feeling poorly. I however have man flu which must be much more serious

need to be at home with my slippers

**aws** · 14th September 2011, 22:24

Not a bad ride after all! Wasn't expecting too much this blustery evening, but didn't get rained on at all. In fact road was basically dry for second half of the ride.

Won't be able to make it next week Sis.

**nzspokes** · 14th September 2011, 22:29

Weather worked out. Video seems to have worked. Not watched it yet but looks ok.

And to top it off I may or may not have had a quick blast down the motorway and I may our may not have opened me old bike up.

**PrincessBandit** · 14th September 2011, 22:41

I was pleasantly surprised how nice the weather was (apart from being a sook with cold hands). Nearly wimped out, but glad I came. No rain, no crap on Twilight Rd to surprise us, and riding down Redoubt rd back towards Manukau the night sky was so crisp and clear.

**Sis** · 14th September 2011, 22:42

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Weather worked out. Video seems to have worked. Not watched it yet but looks ok.

And to top it off I may or may not have had a quick blast down the motorway and I may our may not have opened me old bike up.

That's great or maybe not, after those mods, or maybe not mods to the bike.

**Sis** · 14th September 2011, 22:47

Thanks to those who turned up. Nice to meet you Gremlin.

I was driving home and thought I will have some music (cos I was in the car) and put my hand into a hole where the radio had been .

I couldn't believe it at first.
Then went around to the police station and reported the theft. The worst thing is they took our cut tennis balls that we use. I am now imagining a thousand deaths with tennis balls that have been cut in half.

Not too upset, just annoyed. The left hand lock on the car has been busted as well. But damage is minimal.

I guess the message is clear - Ride the bike. Don't use the car.

**nzspokes** · 14th September 2011, 23:04

Shit, really while we were having a drink?

Wow, really sorry to hear that.

**Gremlin** · 15th September 2011, 02:22

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

I was pleasantly surprised how nice the weather was (apart from being a sook with cold hands). Nearly wimped out, but glad I came. No rain, no crap on Twilight Rd to surprise us, and riding down Redoubt rd back towards Manukau the night sky was so crisp and clear.

Ah... so that's who you were (I'm crap with names). Nice to put a face to the name.

Originally Posted by Sis

Thanks to those who turned up. Nice to meet you Gremlin.

I was driving home and thought I will have some music (cos I was in the car) and put my hand into a hole where the radio had been .

Nice to meet you too Sis. Sorry to hear about the radio as well.

**PrincessBandit** · 15th September 2011, 07:32

When I left the pub last night there was a chap in a car opposite my bike, quite chatty to me (from the confines of the car he was sitting in with driver's door open). I did my best to respond minimally (not rude, but not too friendly either) - he was only saying stuff like "I hope you haven't been drinking and then going to ride", and "you take care riding" as I pulled away.
As I traveled home it crossed my mind to wonder if any vehicles would be targeted - you know when you have a weird feeling about something but can't quite put your finger on it - then worried about whether I should have checked the state of my bike before heading off, but it all felt ok. Must go down to the garage and check that nothing is awry with it 'cos I couldn't tell in the dark.

Sorry to hear about what happened to your car; seems to be the thing at the moment (Rik's car got done over in the undercover carpark at Manukau countdown only a couple of weeks ago; they went in through his passenger door as well). At least you are ok. Vehicles can be fixed, gear can be replaced, but your safety and wellbeing has no price that can be put on it.

**funrunna** · 15th September 2011, 12:19

damn, I don't suppose they have CCTV cameras in the carpark - its a possibility that the bar has some around there??
Personally I think the more CCTV cameras around towns the better - as long as they aren't speed cameras

**Sis** · 15th September 2011, 13:37

Originally Posted by funrunna

.... - as long as they aren't speed cameras

Amen to that

**Sis** · 15th September 2011, 13:49

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

When I left the pub last night there was a chap in a car opposite my bike, quite chatty to me (from the confines of the car he was sitting in with driver's door open). I did my best to respond minimally (not rude, but not too friendly either) - he was only saying stuff like "I hope you haven't been drinking and then going to ride", and "you take care riding" as I pulled away.
As I traveled home it crossed my mind to wonder if any vehicles would be targeted - you know when you have a weird feeling about something but can't quite put your finger on it - then worried about whether I should have checked the state of my bike before heading off, but it all felt ok. Must go down to the garage and check that nothing is awry with it 'cos I couldn't tell in the dark.

Sorry to hear about what happened to your car; seems to be the thing at the moment (Rik's car got done over in the undercover carpark at Manukau countdown only a couple of weeks ago; they went in through his passenger door as well). At least you are ok. Vehicles can be fixed, gear can be replaced, but your safety and wellbeing has no price that can be put on it.

Thanks for the info. I would say that he was either sitting in my car or the one to the left. My car is red. And that is why he was so chatty.

Can you remember what time you left?

**Sis** · 15th September 2011, 23:09

I think the thief was interrupted cos he didn't get my toolbox that was in the very back of the car.

He also didn't get my fairisle beany. In fact I am surprised that said beany didn't scare him off to begin with. I have been on my own at night, waiting beside my motorbike , wearing said beany when 3 young men crossed the road to avoid me. I was just starting to think that there were 3 of them and one of me and how was I going to keep my self safe when I overheard their conversation- "Shit there's a biker, lets cross the road."

And on a more serious note, I think in future when some of us leave separately, we need to just accompany them and make sure they are safely on their bike and away.