To Hmltn & Wgtn for Daryl & Bruce

**bugjuice** · 4th December 2006, 07:14

This thread is to arrange the 'convoy' down to the funerals.

Darryl
Wednesday 6th December.
As per Quasi's thread. Meet at Papakura Autobahn before 8am for the ride down, for Darryl.

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Bruce
Friday 8th December, 2pm Lower Hutt.

Leave 3pm Thursday.

Meeting point 1; Hell's Pizza Kohi(summat) (Please respect residence in the area)
Meeting point 2; Bombay Autobahn ~40 mins later than time posted above.

By leaving on Thursday arvo, even tho we'll be on course to be in/near Wellington around 11-midnight, at least we'd be able to get some rest before the long day on Friday. Anyone who thinks they can ride it Friday morning, spend the whole day in morning, then the socialising afterward.. On reflection, it's just a big ask. Please take care guys. I know it's a bit earlier than originally said (6pm), but it's a long ride, and for a good mate.

Could Wellington crew who are helping out with beds for Bruce's funeral, please either supply solid directions, or would be kind enough to meet us somewhere on the way in, for those (like me!) who don't have much of a clue around that area..?

**kiwifruit** · 4th December 2006, 07:37

i will be traveling to lower hutt early friday morning from taupo, would be good to convoy with others

**skelstar** · 4th December 2006, 07:42

I can't provide beds but if you need anything else let me know guys. I could take time off on Thurs if you need an escort from out of town.

Just a thought. Leaving at 4am *and* attending a funeral etc would be a mission. Also consider that some people will be pretty torn up. Just a thought.

**Ms Piggy** · 4th December 2006, 07:53

Thanks for organising this. If anyone needs a place to kip my partner & I have a double bed available. We're in Newtown.

PM me. Cathy

**MSTRS:Me** · 4th December 2006, 08:09

We are in Napier, but it might help if some want to break their journey. Bear in mind that no announcement has been made yet as to UncleB(ruce)'s funeral which we will be attending.

**bugjuice** · 4th December 2006, 08:28

Thanks guys.

And yes, I'm well aware that there's no information on Bruce's (uncle B) funeral yet. For the sake of those wanting to attend both in wellington, I hope they don't clash. As horrible as it sounds, I hope that it will be able to coincide with the northlanders' lot still near by.

And thanks for the support welly crew. Means a lot

**Biohazard** · 4th December 2006, 08:34

I have spare bed should anyone need a place to sleep, plus a nice warm garage to keep ya bike(s) safe call me.

call me on - 021 390 560.

**KLOWN** · 4th December 2006, 09:23

I have a lumpy couch in palmy if anyone needs it. I will ride down to wellington from here on friday.

**Skunk** · 4th December 2006, 09:42

I have a double bed and garage space. PM me if you want it and I'll give directions and/or meet you somewhere.

**R6_kid:Me** · 4th December 2006, 09:43

if anyone is caging down please get in contact. I'm going to try and get an exemption for the few days but i doubt i will.

**sAsLEX** · 4th December 2006, 10:00

Originally Posted by R6_kid

if anyone is caging down please get in contact. I'm going to try and get an exemption for the few days but i doubt i will.

You could always get a lift on the back of a bike.... or someone to ride yours like SM did to wanganui with MR riding his bike.

**bugjuice** · 4th December 2006, 10:23

First post updated. If we meet at Hell's, we can have a quick honorary bite to eat, then head off.

**skelstar** · 4th December 2006, 10:45

You could have two convoys? Better to make it safe than make it 'ideal'.

Tell me to butt out...its not really my business. Sorry.

**crashe** · 4th December 2006, 10:48

Im leaving late Thursday morn/early Thursday arvo......
riding down SH1 all the way....... and staying either in Palmie North or detour off to mates at Hastings (depending on if I can get a bed to kip in)
Then Friday morning head down to Wellington. (Cheers Riffer).

Saturday heading back up to Auckland all the way up SH1.
Got to be in Whangarparoa on Sunday arvo.

So if there are any nana riders out there that want to ride with this nana rider...... happy to have your company.

**bugjuice** · 4th December 2006, 10:51

tbh I'd prefer to ride down during the day, or most of it anyway. I can't do a half day (for what's on at work). But a compromise may be..? Head off around 3? Or you guys head off and the stragglers left behind can (easy goin) catch up..

And, can we pick a route thru Rotorua and Taupo? I know it's not the most exciting of routes, but to pick up fellow kber's on the way (plus I have to get HDTboy!)