For Wellington KiwiBikers

[LB]

Hi there guys. I'd like to suggest that we try to have a get-together (quite a few of us know each other already, but there's a lot that we don't know).

It's probably not going to work terribly well before Christmas, so what say we think about early January?

Perhaps a Friday night get-together somewhere we can have a drink and a bite to eat?

Or would you guys prefer a ride?

We might even have Mitch living down with us by then!

[Slingshot]

Great idea but I'd prefer to go for a ride. Who else is keen???

[MrMelon]

I'd be keen for both when/if i ever get my bike back.. grr.

[matthewt]

I'll be up for it provided the MV is around (won't be back from ChCh until late on the 18th).

[LB]

thinking about it in slower time, it's probably better to wait till early Feb - I'll sort out a date/time and post it here.

Matt: do you know there's racing at Ruapuna on the 17th/18th? It's a National Points round - I'm flying Hamish and I down for the weekend for my surprise Christmas present to him. Only thing is that I couldn't keep my mouth shut so it's no longer a surprise!

[merv]

Originally posted by Lynda Blair
Only thing is that I couldn't keep my mouth shut so it's no longer a surprise!

Knowing you so well I am surprised you let it slip.

[merv]

I'd be on for something too, food, drink, ride, whatever but Feb does sound better as I'm cruising up North most of January.

I'm away this week too but will see you for lunch next week as long as its not Thursday.

[Pickle]

Hi Linda

yes we will be in for a ride & perhaps a drink / bite. As for you not being able to keep your mouth shut      NO Not You now there's a surprise

[LB]

Merv/Doug....I'm MORTALLY hurt by your sarcasm.....!!!!!

I would offer to host a BBQ here after the ride but we don't have a BBQ.

Merv - I'm going to suggest Friday for lunch. Doug - if you're interested in coming along let me know.

[bungbung]

Yep, count me in. Eating is good

[matthewt]

Originally posted by Lynda Blair
Matt: do you know there's racing at Ruapuna on the 17th/18th?

I'm flying into ChCh at 11am on the 18th.  Can't remember what sailing I'm on but I probably don't have enough time to head out to the track.  I was pushing my luck enough to get two days off just to transport the MV to ChCh and back so it would be there during our family "holiday" otherwise I'd fly down Friday night and stay with my parents for the weekend.  I think Ruapuna is probably the best track in NZ.

[LB]

bungbung - where do you work? if you're in central wgtn I'll give you the lunch details. Those of us who meet are generally Lambton Quay-based.

[bungbung]

Hi Lynda, I work in Thorndon on Murphy St. Lambton Quay is easy.

[LB]

Bungbung: send me an e-mail and I'll include you in the list - we're planning on Friday 19th for a "last lunch b4 Christmas" lunch.

I think I may have met you.....McDonald's 1st November early mng when you were on your way to Rotorua, then on L/Quay a week or so later?

[Hitcher]

Riding and eating is good. We specialise in both disciplines. Mrs Hitcher's work arrangements make Saturdays the best option. The garden bar at the Flying Fish at Martinborough is a good place to hang (the Wairarapa's best coffee).