KB Gathering (North, South, East & West) - Queens Birthday '07

[Steam]

Not having read all the posts, can I ask a quick question?
As my bikes still on a ship, and seeing as I marshalled at the Taupo track day, am I (begging) okay to trip down with the OH from TPO, in a cage, for the Saturday evening?
Can't drink as I'll be driving, but it would be good to catch some life for a change.

Of course! See you for a hot-pool!

[kinger]

Sweet, thanks.
Having just mentioned this to her, and got a job today, it appears, as if by magic, we now have a little disposable income.
So, seeing as we can't get out on the rideout, and one night will be our limit, which night, and where, is the primary socially unacceptable intoxicant consumption event (piss up) planned.
There's now a good chance we'll drive down, get wankered, kip, breakfast, drive home next day.
Sorry for the short notice, but a rally is a rally, and don't intend to be sober if we can avoid it.

[Steam]

I'm not actually the organiser but hell, who could object to a biker coming along even with no bike. This is going to be a tiny rally, but a rally nonetheless. I am going to my first rally! If the Brass Monkey was in the North Island I'd shoot up but alas, there's that pesky stretch of water. Tunnel! Tunnel!

[KoroJ]

After looking at the weather forecast, looks like our best option is via Wairarapa:

Wgtn: Depart Caltex Kaiwhara' 0930
Hutt: Depart Caltex Rimutaka 1000

Travel via Wairarapa; probably take gorge or Saddle due to wind and stop for gas and lunch in Ashhurst (Cafe Blue) and meet-up with P/N riders.

Depart Ashhurst: 1300. Depending on weather will decide best options from there.

Looks good to come back via Wanganui on Monday.

[F5 Dave]

See you at the hutt 10, PM sent.

. . .
There's now a good chance we'll drive down, get wankered, kip,. . .

Now there's a turn of phrase that hasn't caught on in NenZed yet.

[NinjaNanna]

~ one night will be our limit, which night, and where, is the primary socially unacceptable intoxicant consumption event (piss up) planned.

Can't Garrantee anything but my money would be on the Saturday Night Piss UP.

I suspect after a decent day riding on Sunday and a ride home on Monday to look forward to Sunday Night will be a little more subdued.

[Qkchk:Me]

Not having read all the posts, can I ask a quick question?
As my bikes still on a ship, and seeing as I marshalled at the Taupo track day, am I (begging) okay to trip down with the OH from TPO, in a cage, for the Saturday evening?
Can't drink as I'll be driving, but it would be good to catch some life for a change.

Hey that's no problem at all, at least you are MAKING SOME EFFORT unlike some peeps................

[Qkchk:Me]

Can't Garrantee anything but my money would be on the Saturday Night Piss UP.

I suspect after a decent day riding on Sunday and a ride home on Monday to look forward to Sunday Night will be a little more subdued.

I'd say that would be the ticket............

[Qkchk:Me]

Here's the lastest from www.metservice.co.nz

Extended Brief New Zealand Forecast
Issued at 1:20 pm 31 May 2007 NZST

Saturday

North Island, a period of rain spreading from the west followed by a few showers. However, little or no rain in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. South Island, showers in the west and south, and a southerly change spreading north over eastern areas bringing showers.

Sunday

North Island, fine intervals and a few showers in the north and west. A period of showers and southerlies spreading to eastern places. South Island, showers in the north and east clearing by afternoon but a few showers lingering about coastal Southland. Mainly fine inland and in the west.

Queen s Birthday

North Island, cloudy periods and isolated showers in the west but mainly fine in the east and south. South Island, showers in the west and in Southland, but dry elsewhere.



Well I think we will be lucky this weekend!! The only rain predicted is on the Saturday (if it does happen) otherwise showers (they dont stick around) and fine periods!

[Qkkid]

I would say peeps that the weather is gonna be great for the weekend Even on the way down on Saturday, i think we will probably miss that little bit of rain that was due on Sat morn So if you are still thinkin dont miss out because its gonna be a great weekend away. There are more coming than there is registered guys

[chanceyy]

hey guys since we are coming late Sat .. figure we will get there about 7.30pm .. if ya bail the campsite can you leave a note as to where 86 & I can find ya

[Nasty]

I am so pissed we can't come ... will have to make up for it by going to Skunks BBQ instead

[86GSXR]

Speaking of piss ups, etc, there is a little known gem called Club Habitat which is just a few hundred metres down the road from the campsite on the opposite side of the road. It has a great bar, garden bar, brews it's own, open all hours, and friendly!

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Bit gutted I too have to be a piker. Got some nice news tonite which means I have to be at home this weekend. PM me if you want to take over my cabin booking otherwise I will cancel it.
I was really looking forward to the trip.

[Steam]

I may go up tonight, if I feel keen enough. That has the added advantage of avoiding a dreary afternoon of sanding and scraping the damn boat.
Boo HOO!! Why BMW not coming!? You the only person I know! Waaa! I'll just have to drink a bit more then, make me alcohol-sociable.