Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

**Maha** · 14th December 2011, 15:19

Originally Posted by Phreak

I have just booked a 'Kowhai' unit, whoever wanted to share the room (I can't remember who! Lol), we're all sorted out for the weekend's accommodation.

Do you have to take towels?..

**gravedigger** · 14th December 2011, 15:22

So who's driving the 'support vehicle'? And would there be space for a tent and sleeping bag? Was thinking about camping...

**Maha** · 14th December 2011, 15:29

Originally Posted by gravedigger

So who's driving the 'support vehicle'? And would there be space for a tent and sleeping bag? Was thinking about camping...

Grants sister...our Holden was packed to the hilt on the Cape ride...

**Phreak** · 14th December 2011, 15:36

Originally Posted by Maha

Do you have to take towels?..

I don't think so, you guys got a 'Tui', right? Same deal as you, do you have to take you own towels?

Their site won't load for me right now, and I'm heading out the door for work, will check in again later on.

EDIT:

"Kowhai Self Contained Unit
All Seasons Holiday Park, Taupo

These units have 2 sleeping areas - queen bed fully made up with electric blanket. Single beds made up - towels included. Sleeps 4 persons. Cooking with hotplates and microwave. Fridge/freezer. TV. Your own bathroom. Sunny deck with outdoor table and chairs. BBQ & thermal plunge pool near by. Parking by unit."

**Maha** · 14th December 2011, 15:38

Originally Posted by Phreak

I don't think so, you guys got a 'Tui', right? Same deal as you, do you have to take you own towels?

Their site won't load for me right now, and I'm heading out the door for work, will check in again later on.

Yeah thats what she told me...bed is made up but we need to take towels..

**ynot slow** · 14th December 2011, 15:50

Originally Posted by Maha

I have just booked the Tui ...
May I suggest that, if you are a definate then get onto it..
She will allow us to book the one night...they dont normally do so that time of year but I think the numbers helped.

Just tell her you are part of the motorcycle group coming down from Auckland.
Password : White Sauce.

Any chance you require a roomy?

**newhere** · 14th December 2011, 16:18

Originally Posted by Newbi

Well, as much as I would love to think I could do this ride, I have decided that it's just a bit too big an ask i'm afraid.

But if ya need an extra car and helper I would be more than happy to tag along, but I see that Grant has already organised that side of it. I'm sure you'll all have a blast.

Really

you can stay at mine both directions to break up the trip, I would love to have you, it just wont be the same without you

**Grant`** · 14th December 2011, 17:05

Originally Posted by gravedigger

So who's driving the 'support vehicle'? And would there be space for a tent and sleeping bag? Was thinking about camping...

Well the car is for all intent and purposes going to be empty, so shouldn't be an issue carrying majority of gear down and back.

Jo I am sure we can arrange something for you, maybe drive down and hop in with my sister in my car? something like that, if you bring ya gear you would be able to hop on the back of a bike along the way I am sure as well.

**nzspokes** · 14th December 2011, 17:08

Originally Posted by Newbi

Well, as much as I would love to think I could do this ride, I have decided that it's just a bit too big an ask i'm afraid.

But if ya need an extra car and helper I would be more than happy to tag along, but I see that Grant has already organised that side of it. I'm sure you'll all have a blast.

I sure I can get the time off if wanted.

Or (horror) put the bike on a trailer and come down.

**nzspokes** · 14th December 2011, 17:10

Originally Posted by gravedigger

So who's driving the 'support vehicle'? And would there be space for a tent and sleeping bag? Was thinking about camping...

Get a smaller tent. Thats what Im doing. The Warehouse have some 1 man ones for $60 and they pack real small. I just got a small sleeping bag to.

**Mom** · 14th December 2011, 17:20

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Any chance you require a roomy?

I am planning to have my wicked way with Maha, in a rather large way

so I will decline on his behalf

**Mom** · 14th December 2011, 17:58

Originally Posted by Newbi

Well, as much as I would love to think I could do this ride, I have decided that it's just a bit too big an ask i'm afraid.

But if ya need an extra car and helper I would be more than happy to tag along, but I see that Grant has already organised that side of it. I'm sure you'll all have a blast.

It is a HUGE ride for you Jo, dont for one minute think that makes you soft if you decide not to come along. Much as we would all LOVE to see you again, common sense must prevail for sure. Like has been suggested though there are other options

Two cars are better than you missing out

If you can swing it, it would be lovely indeedy. Drive part way, pillion the rest, that sort of thing. Lets not close doors this far out.

**martybabe** · 14th December 2011, 18:21

Originally Posted by Mom

I am planning to have my wicked way with Maha, in a rather large way

Originally Posted by Maha

Do we need to take towels..

Originally Posted by Mom

One needs a bowl for the volume I have seen produced

Dirty dirty Aucklanders

**Mom** · 14th December 2011, 20:11

Originally Posted by martybabe

Dirty dirty Aucklanders

I am sure I have NO idea what you are on about

**blue rider** · 14th December 2011, 20:25

Originally Posted by Mom

It is a HUGE ride for you Jo, dont for one minute think that makes you soft if you decide not to come along. Much as we would all LOVE to see you again, common sense must prevail for sure. Like has been suggested though there are other options

Two cars are better than you missing out

If you can swing it, it would be lovely indeedy. Drive part way, pillion the rest, that sort of thing. Lets not close doors this far out.

hello newbi,

what mom said....!