The Glenorchy Rally 2006

**Silage** · 12th January 2006, 19:29

Originally Posted by ZZR

Bloody thought so based on the comments he made the other day when Fordy and I were dicussing routes and times

When are you and Fordy leaving Chch and by what route?

This rally has generated soooo many posts before the rally starts, it better live up to it. Is that anticipation I can sense??

**miSTa** · 12th January 2006, 20:53

Fordy nots going anymore, lousy timing. As for me I'll be at BP Rolleston bright and early.

She's going to a great trip.

**idb** · 12th January 2006, 20:56

I suppose someone in the Southern Expedition Group Party has got the phone number of someone in the Northern Expedition Group Party?
I've posted mine here, as has Virago, to accept responsibility for the receipt of despatches from the Northern Expedition Group Party on behalf of the Southern Expedition Group Party.

Cloudless day here in the afternoon today. I'm looking out the window now and there still isn't a cloud to be seen with a gentle breeze. It's prolly still about 17 degrees.

**zooter** · 12th January 2006, 22:42

Originally Posted by Virago

I checked the Telecom website - their coverage map shows cell-phone coverage at Glenorchy. If it's wrong I've got problems...

027 only in GY

be on lookout for dodgy looking red vespa, I'll skip the Clyde rendezvous

**FlyingDutchMan** · 12th January 2006, 22:53

Originally Posted by dangerous

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So its like this SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am tomorow so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.
Hope this suits all

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Well sniper just agreed to lone me his bike since mine has blown the head gaskett. I'll be picking it up at 7:30am (hopefully!), and I'll try and meet you guys out at rolly BP (I used to live there

- Rolly, not the BP!) at the specified time. If I'm not there give me a yell/txt on xxxxx.

**Virago** · 13th January 2006, 06:24

Mrs V wants to take her bike through, but has only ridden short distances before (3 weeks on her learners), so we're going to trailer the bikes through to Cromwell. She should be fine from there. Away about 8ish.

**scumdog** · 13th January 2006, 07:02

Originally Posted by idb

I suppose someone in the Southern Expedition Group Party has got the phone number of someone in the Northern Expedition Group Party?
I've posted mine here, as has Virago, to accept responsibility for the receipt of despatches from the Northern Expedition Group Party on behalf of the Southern Expedition Group Party.

Cloudless day here in the afternoon today. I'm looking out the window now and there still isn't a cloud to be seen with a gentle breeze. It's prolly still about 17 degrees.

Done likewise - as have several others, seems we have a communications system that rivals NASA.

Looking good down here too, only about 8 degrees at the moment though!!

Hope to hit the trail at about 10-ish (or even earlier seeing as it's a nice day)

**idb** · 13th January 2006, 09:14

Originally Posted by scumdog

Done likewise - as have several others, seems we have a communications system that rivals NASA.

Looking good down here too, only about 8 degrees at the moment though!!

Hope to hit the trail at about 10-ish (or even earlier seeing as it's a nice day)

It's 10-ish now!
Not a cloud in the sky, not a breath of wind.
Woo hoo!

**Sniper** · 13th January 2006, 09:15

Have fun guys. I'll be sitting at work, staring at KB, bloody jelous.!!!

**idb** · 13th January 2006, 09:21

Originally Posted by Sniper

Have fun guys. I'll be sitting at work, staring at KB, bloody jelous.!!!

Don't worry mate, we'll all be thinking of you the whole weekend!

**Fordy** · 13th January 2006, 13:26

Originally Posted by ZZR

Fordy nots going anymore, lousy timing.

Those that have left already will know, when they read this, that I've tackled my demons and I'll be riding down in the morning to join you for Saturday night

**Waylander** · 13th January 2006, 15:54

Originally Posted by Virago

Mrs V wants to take her bike through, but has only ridden short distances before (3 weeks on her learners), so we're going to trailer the bikes through to Cromwell. She should be fine from there. Away about 8ish.

Trailering the bikes then riding part way. Hmm this sort of behavior normally gets the reaction of calling the trailer rider a poseur and soft. But you ride a Virago aswell so I'll let it slide lol.

**TonyB** · 13th January 2006, 17:05

Originally Posted by Fordy

Those that have left already will know, when they read this, that I've tackled my demons and I'll be riding down in the morning to join you for Saturday night

Good on ya Fordy! I'll give you a ring shortly.

The FZR was treated to some new front brake pads and braided lines today (courtesy of my biz... I'm still destitute, the biz has stolen all my money so I thought I'd steal some back

). The brakes actually WORK now! Quite a revalation really. Added a smidgeon more oil to the forks which has helped with the excessive dive under braking. So the bike is good to go.

Rang my mate Pete to see if he's going- he wasn't but he is now! He has a huuuuge tent, so I'll pass on Scumdogs generous offer and tent with someone who is definitely NOT dodgy.

Roll on Saturday

As was said above- 222 posts before it even starts... can it possibly live up to the hype??