Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Monamie]

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

I'm in-it certainly has good reviews.
And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle.

[Meanie]

As long as your home by midnight, we wouldn't want anything sinister to happen

Too late.................

just as well there is a couple of kwaka conchords lurking around that could tow it

Quiet in the cheap seats

There was no potato famine in Ireland, they just forgot where they buried them

Had another great flight yesterday. Here's some pics. Of particular interest may be the ones of the East Cape!

http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...CNmuypOL_YOmGQ

FMS awesome photos, thats not a real job you have is it

One day I'll get you up there Yep, I thank god every day I see this beautiful country from that perspective (got the heater on)

Trying to subscribe to the mile high club are we

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

Was thinking of taking Brandon to see Transformers on the week end, maybe Saturday afternoon

[Monamie]

One day I'll get you up there

I bet you say that to all the girls

[cowboyz]

Would be into a ride or 2

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

feilding riders would be exactly what you are looking for. When the weather comes clearer I will post up some ashhurst rides again although they tend to be faster NOONE will complain about waiting. Real good bunch of guys round here.

The Friday night rides in the summer are mint too. Really wide range of bikes on them and no one ever gets left behind.

The Feilding rides might be worth a look for you, the friday night rides also once they resume (daylight savings), there is a good spread of pace on these rides right from noobs through to pacey rider's.

+1

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

sounds like a plan. pretty sure we will be in. when?

[86GSXR]

Would be into a ride or 2

Gave up riding in a group not long ago and left the local club(s), im a 100km/h type slow rider and found all the runs I went on were the scenario where I get left behind and seemingly held up even the 'tail end charlie' and the riders zoom off at great speed, and the ones that I did keep up with all pass on Yellows and I WONT ! So again get left behind LMAO ..... whatever happened to the quiet legal rides the groups used to have ..... so I have gone back to just a couple of us on a quiet casual ride (usually about 400-500km) but if I find a 'group' with the quiet cruise policy I might be tempted to come along.

Good on you. Just join in, as others have said it's a good bunch round here and everyone rides at their own pace. No pressure whatsoever!

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

Good idea!

Trying to subscribe to the mile high club are we

Well, now you mention it

I bet you say that to all the girls

Isn't he rude

feilding riders would be exactly what you are looking for. When the weather comes clearer I will post up some ashhurst rides again although they tend to be faster NOONE will complain about waiting. Real good bunch of guys round here.

The Friday night rides in the summer are mint too. Really wide range of bikes on them and no one ever gets left behind

Exactly

[NZsarge]

Seems there are a few about that are keen on seeing the new Transformers movie on the big screen. I thought I might put this thought out there and see what happens...
How's about a wee get together before hand, perhaps a cafe and go see it en mass? Just a thought.

I'm in-it certainly has good reviews.
And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle.

Yeah Ice age 3 is sure to be a giggle.

sounds like a plan. pretty sure we will be in. when?

Good idea!

I missed quoting Meanie but hear goes...

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

[Monie]

And then there is Ice Age 3 coming up..........(thank god I can tag along with the kids!!:whistle.

yep thats the best with having kids you have to go along too ..when mine get to old i just brower someone else... there are a few popping up at the moment... or should that be popping out...

[banditrider]

Saw "The Hangover" last night - highly recommended. Nearly died...

[Owl]

Saw "The Hangover" last night - highly recommended. Nearly died...

Saw plenty of them in my youth. I've gotta tell ya, I wouldn't recommend any!

[86GSXR]

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

Could be keen for that time!

Had another amazing day today. Kerikeri this time. With the weather system moving in from the north the skies were incredible. The mountains were stunning with the high cloud cover. Unfortunately Hamilton and Auckland were buried so no pics. But got some good ones of the Coro and Great Barrier Island. Descended through the layers into Kerikeri, never flown there before. Great place with friendly parachuting locals and a bit of a trip down memory lane running into Cessna 206 jumpship DAS which I'd flown 10 years ago. Back then it had a standard 230 HP motor in it. Now it's been fitted with a Turbocharged 350 HP monster and would give our grunty twin a run for it's money!

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...ORRUGVIPM25609

[chanceyy]

Could be keen for that time!

Had another amazing day today. Kerikeri this time. With the weather system moving in from the north the skies were incredible. The mountains were stunning with the high cloud cover. Unfortunately Hamilton and Auckland were buried so no pics. But got some good ones of the Coro and Great Barrier Island. Descended through the layers into Kerikeri, never flown there before. Great place with friendly parachuting locals and a bit of a trip down memory lane running into Cessna 206 jumpship DAS which I'd flown 10 years ago. Back then it had a standard 230 HP motor in it. Now it's been fitted with a Turbocharged 350 HP monster and would give our grunty twin a run for it's money!

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...ORRUGVIPM25609

then you should have flown east of Hamilton as there was no cloud in Te Aroha today & very very mild out there

anyhow bags are packed and looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow .. ohhhhhhhhhhh and of course you & Mo :

Made apple pie for dessert as well

[ducatilover]

I saw an aprillia shiver in the flesh for the first time yesterday, my erection has not yet shrunken. Black + gold = wow

[cowboyz]

Yeah Ice age 3 is sure to be a giggle.




I missed quoting Meanie but hear goes...

James muted he was thinking of taking Brandon saturday afternoon but it's looking like that'll be the only day worth riding this weekend (at this point).
Sunday is looking like an indoors kinda day.. Thoughts? Time? There is a 1:30 session which sounds likely..

mrs C is working all weekend so out for this one. Give us a report and we will decide if it is worth it later on

[slydesigns]

Transformers 2 was on the whole, pretty good.
The bikes were a nice touch and thank god they didn't make the ARCEE, the pink female bike my daughter liked, a Buell as was rumoured! An MV Agusta F4 is a much classier choice!

[86GSXR]

then you should have flown east of Hamilton as there was no cloud in Te Aroha today & very very mild out there

anyhow bags are packed and looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow .. ohhhhhhhhhhh and of course you & Mo :

Made apple pie for dessert as well

ATC made us go west otherwise I would have The kids are lookin good as will that apple pie

I saw an aprillia shiver in the flesh for the first time yesterday, my erection has not yet shrunken. Black + gold = wow

Having both a black and a gold bike I can relate to that!

mrs C is working all weekend so out for this one. Give us a report and we will decide if it is worth it later on

Sounds like it is!