Good pub for meet ups?

**Waylander** · 19th August 2006, 15:59

Well now comfirmed that I will be headed down to Christchursh for a few days so wondering if anybody keen for a meet up/ride? Dates not confirmed yet but hoping for around the first weekend in September so if peaple a bit farther south ( Scumdog, Virago, Jantar...) can't get up then let me know now if you're keen so I can work things out.

Also what are the conditions of the roads down that way around that time of year? Will have have to worry about much ice?

**Waylander** · 19th August 2006, 23:38

bumpy bump. Last time I post a thread in the middle of the day.

**idb** · 20th August 2006, 00:49

Originally Posted by Waylander

bumpy bump. Last time I post a thread in the middle of the day.

Well you never mentioned me so you can get fucked!

**Ghost Lemur** · 20th August 2006, 09:09

Few days when?

Seems Balfast is the common meeting ground, although rather not be forced to drink Harringtons again. Had a damn "red wine headache" yesterday.

Hear there is a new place opening up down by Northwood. One of my Collegues(sp?) neighbours owns it.

**Sniper** · 20th August 2006, 10:56

Im not as much alcholic as these other CHCH Kbers so no idea. 'll be there though

**Virago** · 20th August 2006, 12:05

As per PM, it may not suit for me. I'm in Ch-ch on Friday 15 and Friday 22 September for seminars. Making it three weeks in a row could be a problem, especially as Mrs V has kindly reminded me that it's our youngest daughter's birthday that weekend..........

**Virago** · 20th August 2006, 12:09

Originally Posted by idb

Well you never mentioned me so you can get fucked!

.......He thought it wise not to mention you, as your sulking is easier to deal with than your paranoia........

**Waylander** · 20th August 2006, 12:19

Hmm May be able to change it to the 15th. REally should give my boss and co-workers more than a few weeks warning for me disapearing for a week lol.

But depends on Sniper, if he is cool with that day aswell and I just remember I havn't asked him if I could stay at his place for more than one night lol.

IDB I didn't mention you cause I didn't know you were down there and hardly ever have any interaction with you on the site. Welcome to come though.

**Jantar** · 20th August 2006, 12:36

here's already quite a bit happening down south in September. Have a look at http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.html for ones that I know of.

If I can make it at all it would only be the first weekend, depending on my roster.

**Waylander** · 20th August 2006, 12:39

Was thinking about the Pissed Penguin but me wanting to be in Auckland by the 30th has put that out of range. Don't want to be over tired froim being on the bike for 4 days while at a metal concert.

**Ruralman** · 20th August 2006, 15:17

Originally Posted by Waylander

Well now comfirmed that I will be headed down to Christchursh for a few days so wondering if anybody keen for a meet up/ride? Dates not confirmed yet but hoping for around the first weekend in September so if peaple a bit farther south ( Scumdog, Virago, Jantar...) can't get up then let me know now if you're keen so I can work things out.

Also what are the conditions of the roads down that way around that time of year? Will have have to worry about much ice?

Firstly the ice - if there's a frost in the morning then you take care till its gone - at that time of year it is getting warmer and the frosts lighter and generally they're gone much earlier. If there's been a clear night and a light frost then just be prepared when you come into dark bits of road that don't see the sun till late.
You're not going to come all the way down from Papamoa and then just stop in ChCh are you?? Apart from the POrt hills its the most boring place to ride a road bike. If you want to meet some of the Southern members then get on your bike and head South.

**Ruralman** · 20th August 2006, 15:19

Originally Posted by Jantar

here's already quite a bit happening down south in September. Have a look at http://chatto-creek-mcc.tripod.com/id3.html for ones that I know of.

If I can make it at all it would only be the first weekend, depending on my roster.

Hey Jantar where's the dancing girl avatar gone??!!

**Waylander** · 20th August 2006, 15:19

Bought a bike in Chch. Flying down to pick it up and riding back.

**Jantar** · 20th August 2006, 15:25

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Hey Jantar where's the dancing girl avatar gone??!!

I only put it up for a short time to celebrate my promotion to Forum Whore. That's now past its use by date, so I've reverted to the Re5 avatar that I normally use.

I take it that you liked the dancing girl?

**Sniper** · 20th August 2006, 18:44

Originally Posted by Waylander

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But depends on Sniper, if he is cool with that day aswell and I just remember I havn't asked him if I could stay at his place for more than one night lol.

Doesnt bother me mate. Theres a bed, beer, wine, spirits and a garage here for as long as you need it. We even have running water!!