Big Night Out in Tokaanu

**Hitcher** · 9th August 2004, 16:34

Originally Posted by toads

Does anyone have any thoughts about boots/footware, I need thick/chunky soles to aid my lack of leg length, I need to be able to sort of touch the ground whilst seated, I currently use hiking boots, but wonder what other vertically challenged people wear, my boots are comfy but not at all waterproof.
The proper boots have thin soles and are EXPENSIVE!

Mrs H falls loosely into the "vertically challenged" category. Her favourite biking boots are her Harley Davidson boots. They're not waterproof but are apparently very comfy and meet the need for thick/chunky soles you identified. They're also not that dear! White Trash should be able to fix you up with a pair...

**Ms Piggy** · 13th August 2004, 07:58

Originally Posted by bungbung

Quasievil, Mccool - Sounds like a plan. Anyone else from Welli keen?

C'mon Welly crew! This sounds like it'll be a hootenany

**mccool** · 15th August 2004, 15:39

Yeeeh c'mon Wellington. Gitcha moda runnin, headowdonda highway....

There is a rumour that Bondagebunny is coming along to demonstrate what s/he means by "Handcuffs are for friends. Rope is for fun. Chains are for excitement". Then Zed will call down lightening bolts and then we'll all have another beer. It will be, as Ms Lily says, a thigh slappin' hootenannie.

**bungbung** · 8th September 2004, 16:35

Hi Mccool,

I'm in, all paid up too. Are you planning to ride up Saturday-time and back on the Sunday?

Who else has signed up?

bung

Originally Posted by mccool

Wellington KBs, Quasievil has come up with a brilliant idea for a ride on October 16/17th. He's also done all the thinking and organising, and struck deals on accomm and meals. (See Waikato Rally thread) How about getting a posse to head North?

Tokaanu is about 4k west of Turangi (=middle of bleedin nowhere). The Oasis Motel/campground is basic and has outdoor hot pools and heated swimming pool. For some reason there are restaurants in the vicinity. I'm goin'

The journey North can avoid boring SH1 a lot of the time. How about the Paraparas on the way there and home via Vinegar Hill/Kimbolton?

You know it makes sense.
Seeya
Larry

**Ms Piggy** · 8th September 2004, 16:44

Originally Posted by bungbung

Hi Mccool,

I'm in, all paid up too. Are you planning to ride up Saturday-time and back on the Sunday?

Who else has signed up?

bung

Hey Bung,
Myself & Jazbug5 are heading up, although we'll be in the scenic riders group but I think there a few other Wellington riders going. We can have a chat about it tomorrow night

**Quasievil** · 8th September 2004, 16:44

You welly Guys and girls need to organise the rideup north, ie leave times etc.

I will be sending those coming a pack in the post with information so you can work around that.
Remember there are some slower riders coming to so need to account for them.

Later

**Ms Piggy** · 8th September 2004, 17:06

Originally Posted by Quasievil

You welly Guys and girls need to organise the rideup north, ie leave times etc.

I will be sending those coming a pack in the post with information so you can work around that.
Remember there are some slower riders coming to so need to account for them.

Later

Yeah good idea - McCool, Jazbug5 & I were gonna ride up together but we haven't done much more than agree on that. If anyone else wants to ride with us that's cool but, we'll be going slow & making lots of stops b/c Jaz and I are both young new thangs to riding.

Sorry just realised I kinda repeated myself.

**Quasievil** · 8th September 2004, 17:21

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

Yeah good idea - McCool, Jazbug5 & I were gonna ride up together but we haven't done much more than agree on that. If anyone else wants to ride with us that's cool but, we'll be going slow & making lots of stops b/c Jaz and I are both young new thangs to riding.

Sorry just realised I kinda repeated myself.

If I can be cheeky enough to suggest a route.
Turn right before Levin, back road through Shannon to Pnth, to Waunganui over the parapara's up through National Park turn right (as If going to Whakapapa) come out at Tokaanu

That would be the best route with some windy stuff.
We will get to Tokaanu around 5pm so thats a good target, take you about 5 hours with stops.

just my pennies worth

**ching_ching** · 8th September 2004, 17:33

Hey Quasi,

Have no idea what my roster will be on that weekend but I fear I may well develop an unusual flu disorder about that time coincidentally.

Per chance I do fall victim to such a virus may I meet up with ya'll? Now here's the dilemma. Whether to meet the Northern tribe in Tams or meet the Southern tribe in Waiouru (or wherever they may be... hmm). If gremlins get into any of your groups' bikes than your most welcome to utilise my sparse but reliable workshop facilities - use of ute to cart bike included (quick note: tidy up garage... it's a shithole).

I think I've actually got visitors staying that weekend but they're down from Hamilton and doing their own thing and nobody will be in anybodys way. I also offer my services as somewhat of a tour guide extolling the sights of this town.

I just can't ignore such a momentous occasion when I, being an active Kiwibiker member stay in one of the locations of your itinerary and which also happens to be the Mecca of Motorcycling, Tokaanu. Just like saying Haleys Comet is just another shooting star passing by, ain't it?

What say you Bwana?

ching

**Ms Piggy** · 8th September 2004, 17:49

Originally Posted by Quasievil

If I can be cheeky enough to suggest a route.
Turn right before Levin, back road through Shannon to Pnth, to Waunganui over the parapara's up through National Park turn right (as If going to Whakapapa) come out at Tokaanu

That would be the best route with some windy stuff.
We will get to Tokaanu around 5pm so thats a good target, take you about 5 hours with stops.

just my pennies worth

That sounds like soooooooooo much more fun than going up SH 1.

What say you Jazbug5 & McCool????

**Quasievil** · 8th September 2004, 17:52

Originally Posted by ching_ching

Hey Quasi,

Have no idea what my roster will be on that weekend but I fear I may well develop an unusual flu disorder about that time coincidentally.

Per chance I do fall victim to such a virus may I meet up with ya'll? Now here's the dilemma. Whether to meet the Northern tribe in Tams or meet the Southern tribe in Waiouru (or wherever they may be... hmm). If gremlins get into any of your groups' bikes than your most welcome to utilise my sparse but reliable workshop facilities - use of ute to cart bike included (quick note: tidy up garage... it's a shithole).

I think I've actually got visitors staying that weekend but they're down from Hamilton and doing their own thing and nobody will be in anybodys way. I also offer my services as somewhat of a tour guide extolling the sights of this town.

I just can't ignore such a momentous occasion when I, being an active Kiwibiker member stay in one of the locations of your itinerary and which also happens to be the Mecca of Motorcycling, Tokaanu. Just like saying Haleys Comet is just another shooting star passing by, ain't it?

What say you Bwana?

ching

Hi Mate Im sure we can find room for you but let us know asap if possible be good to have you along.

**Quasievil** · 8th September 2004, 17:52

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

That sounds like soooooooooo much more fun than going up SH 1.

What say you Jazbug5 & McCool????

If we were really clever we could meet at tauramanui ?

LB · 9th September 2004, 05:30

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Ching Ching:
Don't forget you have that wonderful trestle table in your gargre that you could loan out if any of the KBer's needed it.

Shit, I REALLY wish I could go to this weekend......
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**White trash** · 9th September 2004, 07:39

Cool that CSL, Jaz and that are cruising up together but whos up for a late leaving time?

Say, depart Wellington Motorcycles at ssaaayyyy... 1pm. Coincidentaly that's about the time the ol' Trash man finishes work.

My route will go via Rimatuka Hill, Pahiatua Track, Wanganui, Paraparas. That sort of shit.

There will be minimal stopping as I'd like to arrive around 5-6.

Now, there's got to be some other nutter out there up for a fang?

**matthewt** · 9th September 2004, 10:04

Originally Posted by White trash

Cool that CSL, Jaz and that are cruising up together but whos up for a late leaving time?

Say, depart Wellington Motorcycles at ssaaayyyy... 1pm. Coincidentaly that's about the time the ol' Trash man finishes work.

My route will go via Rimatuka Hill, Pahiatua Track, Wanganui, Paraparas. That sort of shit.

There will be minimal stopping as I'd like to arrive around 5-6.

Now, there's got to be some other nutter out there up for a fang?

Is that on the Friday ?? If so I might be up for it.

I'm doing the 1000 miler not the KB run but it works for me.