L’s Angels Cape Reinga/90 Mile Beach Ride November 2013

[Maha]

AHH the joys of organising a trip for large groups have fun people

Yip, the arse bit about it is on the catering side of things to be honest, we get a good deal at Base Camp and to keep the per head cost down we need to be around the 24-25 mark. Its a bit trying to when some take up a spot early and bail late leaving very little time someone else to get the Friday off work at short notice. But that's human nature and can't be help unfortunately.
There is someone really new to bikes that may want to jump into Group 3.

[Juniper]

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I'll confirm on Wednesday next week whether I'm on for the trip. I suspect being pillion on a ZXR250 is not really an option.

Yeah, nah.

[Juniper]

Yip, the arse bit about it is on the catering side of things to be honest, we get a good deal at Base Camp and to keep the per head cost down we need to be around the 24-25 mark. Its a bit trying to when some take up a spot early and bail late leaving very little time someone else to get the Friday off work at short notice. But that's human nature and can't be help unfortunately.

Hey booking early is good because then you know rough numbers v's everyone booking late and people aren't prepared to cater or host large numbers.

Unfortunately life happens. It's not like a "oh wait I've double booked myself or I couldn't be bothered getting my shit organised in time" bosses pulling leave and bikes breaking are not things that we can forecast.

I'm pulling overtime all next week to make sure my projects stable for me to be away cause I work 7 days a week this month and most after hours so I can come.

I know for a fact Brian asked everywhere for the earliest time to get Tigger properly done and has managed to just get the Doctor in at his earliest time, and he's not exactly the cheapest. He's had the Doctor booked since mid last week as soon as he suspected something.

Tims had a go at his boss and tried everything to get out of it and still no luck.

[Maha]

Hey booking early is good because then you know rough numbers v's everyone booking late and people aren't prepared to cater or host large numbers.

Unfortunately life happens. It's not like a "oh wait I've double booked myself or I couldn't be bothered getting my shit organised in time" bosses pulling leave and bikes breaking are not things that we can forecast.

I'm pulling overtime all next week to make sure my projects stable for me to be away cause I work 7 days a week this month and most after hours so I can come.

I know for a fact Brian asked everywhere for the earliest time to get Tigger properly done and has managed to just get the Doctor in at his earliest time, and he's not exactly the cheapest. He's had the Doctor booked since mid last week as soon as he suspected something.

Tims had a go at his boss and tried everything to get out of it and still no luck.

I agree with you, I also prepare for one or two to drop out (for whatever reason) it has happened on all the rides so far, it can't be helped. There are still two more that are coming up on the Saturday that have not booked as yet and one more possible, as. I am not bothered, we will still be around 24-25 heads, probably more. Mark Waters is another there for the kia up on both nights.

[newhere]

There is someone really new to bikes that may want to jump into Group 3.

It's looking good

[Maha]

It's looking good

Good to hear, may have another long wheel base bike on the ride.

[bluninja]

Well, grandchild number 1 hasn't arrived yet. If it doesn't happen before 12th is the day it will happen at hospital.....so just in the nick of time for the trip

[Mom]

Well, grandchild number 1 hasn't arrived yet. If it doesn't happen before 12th is the day it will happen at hospital.....so just in the nick of time for the trip

Sweeet! Hope it comes sooner though, nasty time at the end of a pregnancy

[bluninja]

Not long now

[Maha]

Not long now

Indeed, this time next the B-B-Q should be going and a cold beer/coke in hand for the guests pre ride feast...

[Juniper]

Well the Maha and Mom limoncello should be my best yet.....

Sabine I should be over this weekend if you like to take to the shop I can pick up. Sorry I've been such a slack ass

[Mongolian]

Not sure if I have missed it somewhere in the thread but what sort of time are we looking to have lunch in paihia on the friday? as my girlfriend is likely to meet up with us there for lunch.

[Juniper]

Not sure if I have missed it somewhere in the thread but what sort of time are we looking to have lunch in paihia on the friday? as my girlfriend is likely to meet up with us there for lunch.

Nee to catch up with you and her as I need to hand over my babies.

[Maha]

Not sure if I have missed it somewhere in the thread but what sort of time are we looking to have lunch in paihia on the friday? as my girlfriend is likely to meet up with us there for lunch.

We normally aim for a 1pm lunch at Paihia. https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Bea...hland&t=m&z=17

[blue rider]

Well the Maha and Mom limoncello should be my best yet.....

Sabine I should be over this weekend if you like to take to the shop I can pick up. Sorry I've been such a slack ass

i understand the Limoncello....but the rest is like funny english?

anyhoos, i am always in ze shop, easy to find really.