Manawatu Rant n Rave

[manwithav8]

Gidday. I made it back into the country (nice lawns ) and have been resting up a little due to a combination of a nasty cold that I got on the plane from Nairobi, which wasn't helped by fanging around the English countryside in minus 2 on a Blackbird. Plus, I picked up a little bug on the last day on the African mainland that just seemed to make sure I didn't stray too far from the 'convieniences'

But I'm just about right now and am looking forward to seeing if the Daytona still works I'm sure she does and it will be nice to get back on her.

I'm in two minds about whether to head up to Turangi soon, as the boat has been left languishing for months and it NEEDS a run.

Here's a few pics, there's 1000's and we'll have to have a photo evening when Sarah gets back with the rest of them! Word of advice if anyone goes on safari in Africa - take a decent camera! My little Kodak just coundn't keep up, but you get the idea

wicked... Good to see ya back mate.....I'm keen for a photo night if I can tear myself away from work

[oscarnz]

welcome back Al, you will be pleased to know that I have my bike...finally... and have enjoyed some good rides with the crew

[86GSXR]

great pics hon .. only one or two stories .. .. mind you I think they are all in the threads for prosperity as well

so you gonna be back in time for the masterton ride on sat ??

Yes, looking forward to hearing some of these, doesn't sound like the Manawatu to be suffering 'loss of traction issues' - touch wood

Well, after my best of intentions about getting the boat out, I realise that the Nissan has a WOF and Reg which is only about a month out of date, the boat battery may possibly be flat, it was windy, and I couldn't really be arsed driving all the way to possibly be fined AND not being able to start the boat. Battery's been on charge and I'll invest in a new jump start when funds available.

Masterton may be a go

fantastic and welcome back. keen for a catch up and hearing about your trip. When is Sarah back?

Gidday! Yep, will be good to update and hear whats been going on around here. Sarah's back next Monday night, I'll go and get her from Wellie!

Welcome back,just as well they didn't want to do an internal search on return,especially with the sh.ts.

Shite, you're not wrong there Tony! Why do these things happen when the only toilet is a very dodgey looking hole in the ground surrounded by - TMI

welcome back Al, im sure it was a momentus experience

see ya soon

Darn right Jonno! If you get the chance GO FOR IT!

Those Triumphs are confidence inspiring huh Al. Good to see your positive about the possibility she might still work. Your shouldn't ride her so hard then she might treat you better.

After my little bought of insomnia yesterday I hit the starter button at 730 am. She fired up first time, this being the longest she's not been run. Down to the BP for the first decent pie in 3 weeks and some gas. Triumph's don't die, they just get faster

Welcome back al. Be good to catch up with you and Sarah and hear all about your holiday

Absolutely! We'll see you soon, tonight possibly!

wicked... Good to see ya back mate.....I'm keen for a photo night if I can tear myself away from work

Cool, don't work too hard is what I'd like to say lol. Once all the pics are in the same place we'll do it. I think Sarah got her young nephew's vid of two lions shagging, shit that gets scarey

welcome back Al, you will be pleased to know that I have my bike...finally... and have enjoyed some good rides with the crew

Cheers Carmen, good to hear! Well worth the wait eh, see you out there soon

[ynot slow]

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1375020]
Cool, don't work too hard is what I'd like to say lol. Once all the pics are in the same place we'll do it. I think Sarah got her young nephew's vid of two lions shagging, shit that gets scarey


Only if you are to close to them and they're hungry afterwards,"mmm nice human for after's dear!!""yes dear that'll stop you shagging that other one next".

[86GSXR]

Only if you are to close to them and they're hungry afterwards,"mmm nice human for after's dear!!""yes dear that'll stop you shagging that other one next".

Yep, you'd be pretty shagged if you got in the middle of that little scene alright! Luckily, the season lasts for two weeks and they don't eat at all. But you wouldn't want to be around on the 15th day I tell you that!!!

[sugilite:Me]

Welcome back 86, was kinda half expecting you on tonights ride....I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road Look forward to catching up with you and hearing about those adventures!

[chanceyy]

I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road

yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee woo hoooo time

[sugilite:Me]

Well, the ZXR had to sulk in the shed for a few months first, prob knew she would have to throw a sickie to keep hanging around

[chanceyy]

Well, the ZXR had to sulk in the shed for a few months first, prob knew she would have to throw a sickie to keep hanging around

.. I hear ya on that one ...

[chanceyy]

well the weather is a ripper .. gonna be a hot day with leathers on,

masterton here we come ...

oops best I get in the shower or will be running late to get my neighbour

[86GSXR]

Welcome back 86, was kinda half expecting you on tonights ride....I'll be on more now the bikes back on the road Look forward to catching up with you and hearing about those adventures!

Thanks Anthony. Good to hear you're going to be back on the bike Was planning on getting out last night but I've figured out that the anti malaria drug I still have to keep taking is making me sick so I wasn't up for it. Strong stuff but all part of the trip.

Good ride today though, a bit woozy but managed an excellent ride with Chanceyy, Oscarnz, Blacksheep, and Rottiguy. Great ride guys, good to catch up with some of the crew again Will have pics and a shit talking session with some of the other rouges soon

[oscarnz]

awesome ride today, really enjoyed it (apart from the wind on the way home). Rode some great roads today, great practice for my cornering.

[NZsarge]

awesome ride today, really enjoyed it (apart from the wind on the way home). Rode some great roads today, great practice for my cornering.

Did you go out the back from Pahiatua? Nice trip that

[oscarnz]

Did you go out the back from Pahiatua? Nice trip that

We sure did, great road.

[chanceyy]

yeah it was a great ride .. a weeee group but it was fun for sure ... went down my favorite road it has a wee bit of everything ... nice sweepers a few twisties .. a couple of corners that could catch you out .. and of course loose livestock

great chance to chat at the cafe & good to see Garry A (we have to distinguish between Garry H & Garry A from this point forward) and Julie nice wee road .. dunno why we have never travelled that one before ...

BTW thanks for the ride on the RF Garry ... .. catch up next week for a few twisties to try as well

might post up a pic or two (think thats all I took) laterzzzzzzzzz

hope your feeling better soon Sir Matt .. pity you could not make your own ride .. next time