Motorhead, New Plymouth, 19-20 October

[Lias]

I'm planning on going to this.

Probably in the cage thou cos the missus will more than likely be coming.

[Waylander]

I'm planning on going to this.

Probably in the cage thou cos the missus will more than likely be coming.

You don't have a pillion seat?

[Deviant Esq]

also how far away is new plymouth from wellington?

Took us a little over 5 hours with a couple of stops included in the car, in no particular hurry, so it isn't too bad.

I'd love to go to Motorhead but I dunno what they're doing in New Plymouth. Why not Wellington? Less distance to travel, much bigger city = more tickets sold... Not sure if I'll make it to this concert.

[Lias]

You don't have a pillion seat?

Well yes, but that doesnt mean she'd sit on it lol.

[Boob Johnson]

motorhead are playing in new plymouth 19th (and maybe 20th) october

i will be riding up for this so does any know of any decent motels in new plymouth? hopefully one that would have somewhere safe to store my bike

also how far away is new plymouth from wellington?

Bout 350Km's, will take you around 4 hours (without stops). My sister & hubby own a motel & a backpackers which are both walking distance to the venue. The motel is fine for bikes but not perfect as it doesn't have a lock up garage but plenty of bikers stay there as they can park the bike right outside there room. The backpackers has an underground car park which is perfect. I used to park my bike in there when I ran the place. The backpackers has private rooms which are just like motel rooms with ensuite shower (some shared with only one room next door, joined in the middle), has all the linen supplied, towels, TV, tea & coffee facilities etc, a great place. I lived onsite & ran it for a year & a half & constantly got comments that its one of the best places to stay (in its price range) not only in NZ but the world. Has high speed net access (5 PC's) a 50inch TV in the lounge with all the SKY channels & a great kitchen fully loaded. Its right in the middle of town surrounded by pubs, clubs & restaurants & of course walking distance to everything, it will cost you $55 for two people in a private room or $50 for a single.



www.sunflowerlodge.co.nz <--------- heres the site if you wish to check it out & make a booking



ps: ring up, you will get it cheaper than booking on the site

[Boob Johnson]

Shagger from Magogs used to organise the concerts. Not sure if this is done by his crowd?

I doubt it, after all the shit those guys have been in over the last wee while (with the rape cases etc) they aren't too well recieved anymore. Hence why the bike show's aren't sorted by them anymore, no one with any respect wants to put there name next there's.

[cynna]

www.sunflowerlodge.co.nz <--------- heres the site if you wish to check it out & make a booking
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wow - cheers for that. thats exactly what i need. just need to get the time off work sorted now......

[Conquiztador]

I doubt it, after all the shit those guys have been in over the last wee while (with the rape cases etc) they aren't too well recieved anymore. Hence why the bike show's aren't sorted by them anymore, no one with any respect wants to put there name next there's.

Apparently there has been some sheit going down I hear. Last time I was over the White Hearth (I think the hotel is called) was almost empty.

Used to travel to NP for their concerts.

[Boob Johnson]

Apparently there has been some sheit going down I hear. Last time I was over the White Hearth (I think the hotel is called) was almost empty.

Used to travel to NP for their concerts.

"White Heart" is its name. Not sure what's been going down so to speak, don't hang out in those circles but from what ive seen the pub is pretty empty these days. Its falling apart which doesn't help & has been up for sale but the parking is lacking, the neighbour who owns the carparks next to it knows this & is holding them over a barrel from what I have heard. Be a shame to see it completely go, my sister & her hubby looked at it a while back, would of been nice to see it restored to its former glory & finally ditch the Magog image its held so long.

[cynna]

just booked in at the sunflower lodge

is the underground park a private park or is it for guests at the backpackers?

[cynna]

rose tattoo have pulled out so now sticky filth, dawn of azazel and flames in paris (i think that was the name) have been added

[Boob Johnson]

just booked in at the sunflower lodge

is the underground park a private park or is it for guests at the backpackers?

Sweet mate, the car park is a private completely secure carpark but is shared with some local businesses that rent space there. Its only small, like about 12 parks. I used to park my bike there with no drama's & I wouldn't expect any as it's only local businesses that use it and they don't use it much over the weekends & at night, plus the only entrance/exit has police camera's on that street as well as surrounding ones so it's safe as

In the year and a half I ran the place we had plenty of bikers stay with us.

[MisterD]

I have to (shamefully) admit that I've lost touch with where the 'head are at. What's the line up these days?

Lemmy and three other blokes? Haven't seen them since 1990...

[cynna]

I have to (shamefully) admit that I've lost touch with where the 'head are at. What's the line up these days?

Lemmy and three other blokes? Haven't seen them since 1990...

heres the line up from the ticketek site

"Although the band has gone through numerous personnel changes in the years since, from 1996’s Overnight Sensation album, the team of Lemmy, guitarist Phil Campbell and drummer Mikkey Dee have been set firmly in cement, and are now the longest lasting lineup in the band’s history. Lemmy, who is now sixty one and seemingly bullet proof, is hard rock’s answer to Keith Richards, a swaggering, sage-like elder statesman who has lived to tell more tales than most people have ever dreamt of. "

[Lias]

*sigh* fate is definitly conspiring against me attending this.

Finally thought I had enough $$$ to go, was gonna by my ticket tomorrow, then my boss tells me the Microsoft training course we've been fighting tooth and nail to get approved is a go, and its the week ending the 19th, which means I'm gonna be in dorkland until around 4-5pm on the day of the concert. Given the concert now starts at 4:40 (thou motorhead dont start till 9:30ish) the odds of me making it are damn near non existant.. Pretty much my only option would be to fly down from dorkland which is another $120 I don't have, plus I'd have to find a way to get home to Hamilton as well.

Fuck fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck FUCK!