Helpful, friendly Kiwi Bikers needed

**2much** · 7th October 2005, 11:36

I've got 3 weeks off from today, so if Mac's heading down this way I should be available to show him/her some of the roads/pubs around the Tauranga/bay area or even further afield possibly....

Even got a couple of spare beds available for him... or any KBers looking for a place to crash anytime, just don't expect bacon & eggs for breakfast!

**2much** · 7th October 2005, 11:38

Oh, and I'm up for that ride round the east coast

**nadroj** · 7th October 2005, 12:03

Sorry but I'm away for the next 2 weeks but my 17 yo daughter will be home and would look after him (if he's gay)

**vifferman** · 7th October 2005, 12:13

Originally Posted by nadroj

Sorry but I'm away for the next 2 weeks but my 17 yo daughter will be home and would look after him (if he's gay)

Cue umpty-bazillion male KBers claiming to be gay, and asking for your address ....

**limbimtimwim** · 7th October 2005, 15:18

Originally Posted by vifferman

When he arrives, I'll see if he wants to set himself up on here, and he can sort some stuff himself.

When he gets near Wellingtron, I'd be glad to give him a couch and show him around our fine city. And bleet at him endlessly about how awesome the West Coast of the South Island is. My place isn't far from the ferry terminals, which is good for those early starts.

**ajturbo** · 7th October 2005, 23:32

Originally Posted by SpeedyGirl

I always have a spare room in ChCh for any kiwibikers that need it ...... and heaps of room in the garage

looks like i will have to move to CHCH..

**b4time** · 8th October 2005, 10:37

I've landed & have been semi-de-jetlagged.

Plans ?

2 weeks heading south down the North Island, 5 weeks in the South Island then 2 weeks back up the North Island to drop the bike off in Auckland around the 9th December.

Thanks for all the offers.
I do however have no idea where any of you guys are - ain't been here before & don't know the geography. I'll have a chat with Vifferman & a map.

If you want a laugh the story of the trip so far is here
http://www.b4time.net/rtw/index.html

Quick summary - left the UK mid June for Canada.
Three and a half months in North America
Now here

**HDTboy** · 8th October 2005, 10:43

Welcome, there's heaps of touristy shit in Rotorua, so I'll take you for a beer and a look around if you want

**vifferman** · 8th October 2005, 10:44

How come your location says "Scotland"? you must be more jetlagged than you thought....

It turns out Mac is a very pleasant chap, and doesn't strike me as an axe murderer, fiddler of small people, or like that there, but there's stilll a faint possibility he may yet turn out to be an Islamic terrorist (very cunningly disguised as a charming Scottish VFR rider).

Now to put him to work doing the household chores, installing the Evo Star Shifter Kit, mowing the lawns in our horizontal "Autumn" (huh!!) rain, and generally earning his keep.

By the way - beers that aren't too hoppy make Mac happy, so stock up.

**Sniper** · 8th October 2005, 10:47

Originally Posted by SpeedyGirl

I always have a spare room in ChCh for any kiwibikers that need it ...... and heaps of room in the garage

Ditto here.

**Beemer** · 8th October 2005, 13:32

Welcome Mac, glad to hear you have landed safely. You're more than welcome to crash at our place for a few days - we're about 100kms north of Wellington so it's a handy place to use as a base. We have a huge spare room with a double bed and plenty of secure bike parking (we have five-car garaging!) and there is just the two of us - no kids, although we do have three cats and a small flock of sheep! Quiet country location, good roads nearby, I work from home so could either show you around or point you in the right direction. Oh, and I love cooking, so you wouldn't go hungry! My husband says you're more than welcome to stay, so let us know if we fit in with your plans.

**Sniper** · 8th October 2005, 13:34

Careful Mac, if you have watched "The Locals", you will know that Beemer is leading you into a trap.

PT

**Kickaha** · 8th October 2005, 15:13

Originally Posted by SpeedyGirl

I always have a spare room in ChCh for any kiwibikers that need it ...... and heaps of room in the garage

Excellent I'll give you a call when I get tired of commuting from here

Space here as well

**b4time** · 8th October 2005, 15:28

Originally Posted by vifferman

How come your location says "Scotland"? you must be more jetlagged than you thought....

The form says "Where do you live"
The display says "Location"
Don't blame me for the forum layout ...

And folks - he's only saying nice things about me coz I gave him a bottle of single malt whisky.

I'm taking notes and will have a look at a map, plan a route then contact folks.