Wellington Newbie Ride 29 Jan 06

**Wasp** · 22nd March 2007, 10:54

Im in for the Plaque and newbie ride.

I was going to organise the newbie ride myself ages ago but that all went down hill after my bin in october - happy to help out where I can

**Trudes** · 22nd March 2007, 11:16

Just been talking to Hutt City Council and they can put a remembrance seat with a plaque or engraved back on it in Avalon Park (Duck/Elephant Pond) or anywhere we like (as can WCC with the Botanical gardens or Mt Vic etc, but I thought the duck pond would be a nice sight!) for $500 for the seat and concrete etc and we'd have to pay extra for the plaque or engraving or if we had a very talented engraver in our ranks, they could do it and engrave whatever we want on it!
Otherwise if we decided that was too expensive? we can always get a brick to go in the Garden of Remembrance, which is about $60 I think.
What do people think? Any other ideas? Should I get stuffed and

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**James Deuce** · 22nd March 2007, 11:28

The seat is a brilliant idea!

**Trudes** · 22nd March 2007, 11:34

Well I thought so too Jim, sounds a lot of $$ but divided between 25, 40, 50 people, then not really, especially if someone engraves the seat back for free for us, in which case we can put whatever we like on it! The lady I was talking to is sending me a plan for the Avalon Park upgrade, and we would basically get to choose where we want the seat to go.

Oh My God, I just thought, wonder if we could put a seat at the top of the hill?

**Wasp** · 22nd March 2007, 11:47

I like the idea of Avalon park (besides the ducks will crap on it), when is this upgrade going to take place? (first ive heard of it) can we get it near the carpark where we meet? (will the carpark move?)

if 50 people put in $10 each its no problem at all

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd March 2007, 11:58

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Thanks for the offers Jim and Maximusdemeritus (I hope I spelt that right, it's quite a handful!), that's the spirit and yay!! That's one keen rider! Yeah, prefered dates would be good too. Easter would be good I reakon, but a lot of people have other committments then, so how about everyone who's interested also state a good date for them too!

Just a side thought, what would everyone think of doing a KB whip round to go towards getting a plaque for Uncle B (if people are interested I can do some research into the cost etc) as Crasherfromwayback suggested here:

I've spoken to LB's family regarding the 'seat' idea, and I think they're pretty keen to get something happening, they've simply got too much on their plate right now.

Maybe if someone that know's U B's partner personally was to contact her we could look at doing either a combined seat, or two.

Like I say, the one we had the council build for Grant is fantastic and in a great place. If anyone would like to see it to get some inspiration, let me know, I'll tell you how to get there!

They're not expensive, and I reckon a great place to meet/hang out!

Pete

**Trudes** · 22nd March 2007, 12:01

Originally Posted by Wasp

I like the idea of Avalon park (besides the ducks will crap on it), when is this upgrade going to take place? (first ive heard of it) can we get it near the carpark where we meet? (will the carpark move?)

if 50 people put in $10 each its no problem at all

Not sure, lady just said she'll send me the upgrade plans and we could mark on it where we want to put the seat, so I assume we could probably stick it near the carpark if we wanted (was where I was thinking too). Will stick the plan on here when I recieve it.

**Wasp** · 22nd March 2007, 12:35

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Maybe if someone that know's U B's partner personally was to contact her we could look at doing either a combined seat, or two.

I beleive Stonechucker or Dafe (probably some others) would be the people to contact

I really really like the idea of 2 seats/benches at Avalon park - at the moment we just sit on the low fence!

**hsvboy06** · 22nd March 2007, 15:46

I'm keen for the ride, and happy to help out as leader/TEC/whatever if required. (I'm still newbie-ish-enough to welcome comments on my riding, too!) Any day is as good as another for me.

I like the seat idea and would be more than willing to contribute. My first thought also was for it to be near the carpark where the TCWNR gathers - although I wonder how prone to vandalism it would be there, given the "Others" that hang around there, too. I would hate to see it vandalised.

**Madness** · 22nd March 2007, 15:49

Originally Posted by hsvboy06

near the carpark where the TCWNR gathers - although I wonder how prone to vandalism it would be there, given the "Others" that hang around there, too. I would hate to see it vandalised.

Exaclty what came to my mind about the Rimutaka Summit. The Tearooms were shot at a few weeks ago, nowhere is safe from dickheads I suppose.