Minginui - Matawai - Motu Midwinter Madness NZ 2013

[paturoa]

Got my GPS mount in the mail today and it fits a treat. Will glue a safety lanyard mount to the GPS tonight.

Took a bit of fiddling to get Clint's GPS tracks to work properly with BaseCamp on my new GPS. After a lots fiddling I found that the default profile for Motorcycle in the Basecamp app was set to avoid unpaved roads! Changed that and away we went.

Metvuw says fine weather.

Tomorrow will complete the packing.

[GPS MAN]

Well, Clint doesn't look like I am going to be able to make it this year....

You ~ guys and gals have a great time and I'll be watching this space

[bart]

Yeah, have fun guys. I’m also out for this one.

[That looks like fun]

Got my GPS mount in the mail today and it fits a treat. Will glue a safety lanyard mount to the GPS tonight.

Took a bit of fiddling to get Clint's GPS tracks to work properly with BaseCamp on my new GPS. After a lots fiddling I found that the default profile for Motorcycle in the Basecamp app was set to avoid unpaved roads! Changed that and away we went.

Metvuw says fine weather.

Tomorrow will complete the packing.

I used BaseCamp and turned the route into a Track No Auto reroutes, dead ends etc. Just follow the dots
Also deleted the parts of the track I wont be using (Wiaroa for fuel, etc)

[Crisis management]

I've already filled my quota of BMW lifts this year so yer SOL

Cheers
Clint

It's ok, Al has promised to push the fat pig in exhange for my guiding skills.....




Absolute proof that there's one born every minute!


I'm undecided what style of slippers I should bring, carpet or a more trendy leather slip on?

[clint640]

What about the Matawai Pub, are they going to do us a set menu again like last year.


Also --- what time are we leaving from your place on friday Arvo ???

The Matawai Hotel will be doing a buffet dinner plus dessert for $25, from around 7:30 Saturday. Menu details to come. There will also be a cooked or continental breakfast on the next morning. They usually do a pretty good feed.

Can those NOT staying at the Matawai pub, but intending to have dinner there Sat night, please give me an idea of numbers so Essie can rustle up an appropriate amount of tucker?

I didn't bother with calendar registrations this time as the number of people on the ride has only ever had a loose association with that list

Leaving my place 3pm, turn up a bit earlier if you want a cuppa before we go.

Cheers
Clint

[Tug Boat]

Does the petrol station know we are needing gas on Sunday morning because usually they don't open till 10 ??

[pomgolian]

Anyone know what time the Matawai gas station is open till on the Saturday?

[Tug Boat]

Tried phoning the gas station this afternoon no body home will try again tomorrow

[Tug Boat]

Matawai Gas station is now self serve credit card payment 24 hour

[clint640]

Matawai Gas station is now self serve credit card payment 24 hour

Thanks for checking that out!

Cheers
Clint

[pomgolian]

Thanks Tug Boat means i can gas up the night before as staying at the Motu hall then head off from there in the morning up the Motu.

[That looks like fun]

Matawai Gas station is now self serve credit card payment 24 hour

And the Pies are avaliable how?

[paturoa]

All sorted, staying on the pub floor Friday night, and Matawai camp ground on Sat night.

If you're still looking for accomodation at matawai I just phoned Essie at the Hotel and she hasn't had any cancellations.

Then I phonned Danny 06 8675016 and the camp ground is open Saturday as he will be there, and I'm in a container?

Edit: all I need now is cash, tooth paste and and poweraid.

[Night Falcon]

New battery in the KTM (BIG shout out for Hastings Honda for sorting it for me - Excellent service, thanks boys )
Go pro remote sorted
Hand warmers packed
Tool kit packed
GPS Route loaded into Zumo
Good to go

Where's all the HB crew meeting up? Bayveiw BP again? What time