Moped rider
Here's that video I promised - in case I don't get to meet you on my visit...
Wanted you guys/gals to see what our roads looked like. I tried to give a sampling...
Sorry if some of the labels are wrong, I am not sure I got all the roads right.
http://www.youtube.com/w/?v=plRctH9hQks
- Jon
Deep in the heart...
Thanks for that Jon, I would love to catch up for a beer while you're in town, let us all know when you want to go to the pub in Takapuna and I will be there for sure. I might even make it out for a ride... if I can get a day pass! lolOriginally Posted by jbauer
"If you can't laugh at yourself, you're just not paying attention!"
"There is no limit to dumb."
"Resolve to live with all your might while you do live, and as you shall wish you had done ten thousand years hence."
Hardcore Biker
Looks like your roads are very similar to ours ... just we ride on the other side of the road. Same sort of hazards (cattle etc..) and the same naughty overtaking moves...
My experience driving rentals in the US is it's no problem staying on the correct side as long as you have someone to follow. However, you have to think twice when turning into an intersection esp. if there is no-one to follow.
Keen to catch you on the Coro loop ride.
Loud and Uncouth
|Don't need to post ME the video, got lost quite happily in S.F. area last November, saw the bridges and drove over half of them during rush hour, saw the windmills and eventually got out to Napa where we stayed the night.
Only had one close call and nearly crashed on the way to the Golden gate.
Nice scenery but a tad too busy and hectic for this redneck country boy, Napa was O.K. though..
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
Moped rider
The night of Feb 24th would be a perfect night for a beer - Mack. See you on the 25th - NinjaBoy! Thanks for the note scumdog!
The press is starting for our Segway Polo stuff.
http://www.nbr.co.nz/home/column_art...ame=Technology
If anyone wants to come to our match on Sunday, at the NZ Polo Open on Willow Park in Karaka, send me a note with your real name. I'm told I can get people on the guest list...
- Thanx
- Jon
The Dream.
You know, I know someone that will fit right into the 'american' passing style. Im sure you know him AND her too. Think we are all related too the 'him'. As we all look the same and all.... and the same naughty overtaking moves...
Moped rider
Hi all,
Am staying in Takapuna and my hosts have been showing us a great time. We had an event at the hotel tonight where Maori Warriors demonstrated a bunch of things, including the Haka. Fantastic.
New Zealanders are the friendliest people on the planet. Full stop.
So we are still planning a practice tomorrow at 11:00 AM at Vellenoweth Green, at St Helliers Bay, Auckland. See http://segwayhtpolo.com/ for a map. After the game, we are going to the Sky Tower and then on a boat to an island(?) winery. Going to be a great day, again.
Oh yeah, I have two other friends that want to join us for the Corro Loop ride next Saturday (a week from this Saturday) - see the calendar for details...
That's my update!
Lastly, Flat White coffee is delicious.
- Jon
Loud and Uncouth
First the word is spelt MAORI.
Now we have that out the way I found after travellling through about 15 States in the US in Oct/NOv last year that the old down home small-town Yank is just as helpful and friendly as any Kiwi you ever met.
But thanks for the compliment to NZers!!
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
Moped rider
Thanks for the correction - Maori fixed above.
Ok, thanks back at you for YOUR compliment. I think people around the world are generally kind, but the hospitality I've felt so far here in NZ is truly awe inspiring.
- Jon
Loud and Uncouth
So when are you hitting the deep south???
In particular the Riviera of the South??
PM me with your plans eh?
See, it's NOT just the Canadians that say eh?
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
One, two free, floor!
Yeah - but we say it the right way aye! (Confirmation - a full stop on the end of a fact, as well as requesting confirmation... a friendly question mark.)
Linguistics aside, Jon - I hope to catch up soon
MDU
$2,000 cash if you find a buyer for my house, kumeuhouseforsale@straightshooters.co.nz for details
hey'd ya see this?
http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12021-5413890-56,00.html
Moped rider
Cool! Thanks!
http://blog.segwayhtpolo.com/index.p...22&blogId=1197
- Jon
Loud and Uncouth
Aye usually pronounced 'eye' North Island interpretation of spelling of 'eh'
Eh usually pronounced 'ay' = proper pronounciation.
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
One, two free, floor!
Guys - gals - look out for this one - he's a good guy.
Hey John - a pleasure to meet you and your buddies, hope to catch up again soon. See you in August (SF) if not before.
Stay in touch
NK
$2,000 cash if you find a buyer for my house, kumeuhouseforsale@straightshooters.co.nz for details
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