New Rally, Garston Pub, Feb 20-21 2009

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I second that

well at least i'm not a huge git like you... Example A Example B Example C
OH BTW hope you enjoy the CD... finally

[scumdog]

Ummmm, I don't know where you took the 2nd pic but it wasn't this weekend. God only knows what else you might have on that camera

Doh! It was her brothers wedding in Brissy!!

Great rally despite the crappy weather at times - those wooses that soft-cocked out of going missed a great fun-filled week-end - one the Woodybee worked her guts out for and did really well doing it!

Only sour note was the standard of riding on the trip to and from Glenorchy - crossing yellow lines while overtaking (while approaching blind crest), passing into oncoming traffic, passing into and AROUND blind corners, passing on the inside, following too close and in-line - you name it, they did it!!

It was the worst EVER I have seen on an 'organised' ride...

Utter fuck-wits and some were plenty old enough to know better, the type of bike ridden by said f-wits varied lots - Buell, Moto Guzzi, BMW, Yamaha etc and one or two had pillions. (If I had been their pillion a shit-load of helmet smacking would have happened).

And I wasn't the only person to notice this and comment on it.

[Gareth51]

Hopefully these pics are through. The pub, the band, My mirkin fell off onto Mr S head, Nipples!

All those familar faces,it was too close to the VCR to come back down for this time.Too many SI rallys hard to choose, perhaps one day when I win lotto I could have a second bike down south and fly down

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Garston - A little bit posh.

Xaria and I had both decided to go to this rally as soon as we heard Jan was actually finally going to do it. As soon as we found out the dates we organised time off work and both took the Friday off... With the bikes packed and the forecast for an h2o fall we were on our way by 10:15. It was over cast, but no wind, and no rain.

We stopped in at the scumdogs for five to ten, making sure they were coming. Chrissie was still at work but they were definitely going. This this knowledge now secured we were on our way south to Lumsden where the h2o had started to fall from the sky. Putting more go go juice in to the gogo machine I decided to put the oilskin vest on but not the bit that covers the arms. The h20 stuff got heavier and by the time we got to Athol (about 5 minutes from Garston) I regretted my decision. How ever no problem its only water.

Got to the site built a house and made a bed and the said drink o-clock time. Cracking the first we wandered over to the pub... there I stayed till dinner o-clock time where we Debbs have put on a feast for the helpers (yes I know I haven't helped yet... well other than design the badge) though I was more than willing to help and ended up doing a couple of hours at the gate, and help drop and fold the marques.

Back to the pub where the band were playing the drinks were being refilled regularly and things became hazey. So I needed some fresh air and a power nap. Then we were back into it. Before I knew it it was time to get up and have my more morning coffee.

I slept in till around 10, Xaria went into Frankton to get some supplies for the workers and was back just in time for our shift at the gate. About 20 bikes for day ride to Glenorchy left about about 11ish after singing happy birthday to the Mayor.

The gate time was hard work stopping all the riff-raff and selling them raffle tickets but I had a plan... you weren't allowed off the site till you had bought a ticket, and all change given was swindled into buying raffles. We did sell quite a few this way as the prizes were really good.

During our time on the gate I heard Jan say they had broken even so any thing extra was a bonus. End of my shift and I had to go a crack my first for the day... and have a wander about, drink a few more and then eat some dinner. During the day there were a few showers but they past and the skys were clear. There were reports of a UFO in the sky a bright yellow orange globe in the sky that was releasing a heat ray. I had to go and find my dark glasses

Now Jan has gone to a lot of work big marquees, bands, food, bar, drum fires, the evening events, prizes, and a special act.

The lady that was signing early afternoon man she could actually sing and stay in tune... the band was PDG. Before I knew it was dark and supper time with a special treat of crayfish... (unfortunately we couldn't find everyone...) On into the night white the usual activities prize giving, Wet T, Wet jock and drinking... acting like silly buggers, telling the tall tale and drinking.

I did not need to enter the wet jock contest because I did not want to up stage anyone with my pure awesomeness so was decided I best not.

Off to the land of nod around two and had a pretty good sleep. Expecting the harleys to warm there bikes up around 6am, but alas everyone was still chopping down the trees with the chain saws... this surprised me as when I arose later the trees were still standing?

Anyway helping to drop and fold the marquees we started to pack our own gear and the h2o from above started just enough to be annoying while packing, but stopped as we were about to leave . I have no idea what time we left but stopped in Athol for fishing supplies and then Lumsden for go go juice... and upon leaving Lumsden the sky started to leak again just up the road, and didn't really stop till... oh wait it is still leaking now... the wind also started to play a part as well... but wasn't to bad just the odd spot to watch out for

To all you soft cocks that didn't go just because of a little water... well you missed a great rally, we all had a bloody great time and I hope it happens again next year. Jan did a bloody awesome job a organising it all (with no committee) and it was for a good cause... oh wait prostate cancer but I guess for you soft cocks its a bit late...

Hyroglifx here

[sels1]

and Anna the Pole dancer were fantastic,

Pics??? any Pics???

Glad it all went off well, (pity about the weather).
Well done W.Bee

["Rambo"]

...What can I say, f...king weather.............that will have kept shitloads at home, but was amazed at how the site came together, there were 3 of us who put up the marquee, then another mate turned up towards the end, but what a nightmare. Alan and Glen, Murry, Neville and Debs, you guys are truly amazing people, and it was nice to be given the advise to delegate, that came really easily....after having ownership of this organising since late November, it was good to see it all come together.

Next year, will get a team together early on, no wonder there are committees for these rallies, am so totally knackered now..............

Again I cant thank the helpers enough, wow wow wow.

Hope you guys enjoyed it..............am gutted in a way thats it over, and loved hanging out with you dudes.

Roll on the March Hare eh...........

...Great rally despite the crappy weather at times - those wooses that soft-cocked out of going missed a great fun-filled week-end - one the Woodybee worked her guts out for and did really well doing it!...

...Got to the site built a house and made a bed and the said drink o-clock time. Cracking the first we wandered over to the pub... there I stayed till dinner o-clock time where we Debbs have put on a feast for the helpers (yes I know I haven't helped yet... well other than design the badge) though I was more than willing to help and ended up doing a couple of hours at the gate, and help drop and fold the marques.

I slept in till around 10, Xaria went into Frankton to get some supplies for the workers and was back just in time for our shift at the gate. About 20 bikes for day ride to Glenorchy left about about 11ish after singing happy birthday to the Mayor.

The gate time was hard work stopping all the riff-raff and selling them raffle tickets but I had a plan... you weren't allowed off the site till you had bought a ticket, and all change given was swindled into buying raffles. We did sell quite a few this way as the prizes were really good.

During our time on the gate I heard Jan say they had broken even so any thing extra was a bonus. End of my shift and I had to go a crack my first for the day... and have a wander about, drink a few more and then eat some dinner. During the day there were a few showers but they past and the skys were clear. There were reports of a UFO in the sky a bright yellow orange globe in the sky that was releasing a heat ray. I had to go and find my dark glasses

Now Jan has gone to a lot of work big marquees, bands, food, bar, drum fires, the evening events, prizes, and a special act.

The lady that was signing early afternoon man she could actually sing and stay in tune... the band was PDG. Before I knew it was dark and supper time with a special treat of crayfish... (unfortunately we couldn't find everyone...) On into the night white the usual activities prize giving, Wet T, Wet jock and drinking... acting like silly buggers, telling the tall tale and drinking.

I did not need to enter the wet jock contest because I did not want to up stage anyone with my pure awesomeness so was decided I best not.

Off to the land of nod around two and had a pretty good sleep. Expecting the harleys to warm there bikes up around 6am, but alas everyone was still chopping down the trees with the chain saws... this surprised me as when I arose later the trees were still standing?

To all you soft cocks that didn't go just because of a little water... well you missed a great rally, we all had a bloody great time and I hope it happens again next year. Jan did a bloody awesome job a organising it all (with no committee) and it was for a good cause... oh wait prostate cancer but I guess for you soft cocks its a bit late... ...

Many thanks Jan for this rally, I was glad to have helped with the setting up, gate duty, and cleaning up during Saturday night, and so so sorry I couldn't stay for the pull down of the site.
Yes Debs was great with keeping us gate people etc feed and lots of coffee and the use of her car when needed.
The Friday set up was a pain with only myself, Al and Jan putting up the 9x13 marque with the wind but we got there in the end. lol.
Many thanks to Nev and Murry for there help with the sun shades etc on the wet Saturday morning. Nev winning the best European and best overal bike comp.
Thanks Hayd3n for your help with my wee accident on Saturday, I worked out I took 10mm of dirty out of the ground with my headlight and the bruise on my right knee is a beauty. lmao. Sh*t happens, and I wasn't even drunk

Scumdog did show "US" real men up once we managed to get a couple of extra guys to enter. Think old nighthawk is worried he wasn't man enough for it really.
And Semi glad no one else entered the helmet race as I was too dam cold from the wet jock to continue.

Shame I missed out on the Friday night at the pub, guess someone had to work the gate and I did say I didn't mind, but now after reading what some of you got up to, I wish I went now.

OVERALL JAN, WELL DONE FOR A GREAT WEEKEND, Shame the big guy up there wasn't listening to our plea's for more sun

["Rambo"]

Pics??? any Pics???

Glad it all went off well, (pity about the weather).
Well done W.Bee

Photo's to come of the dancer

["Rambo"]

sorry not good quality,

[KZT]

All you guys should have been there!!
Really the weather was not an issue and if it was the same next year....I would go again!!
As for a bit of riding in the rain Well it's really good for your riding skills, I had the best ride there and back, stayed warm & dry in my "wets" and was having a ball passing everyone!
So pencil it in for next time and no excuses
Thank you Jan for everything that you have done....it was a Monumental acheivement, everything was great!:
Great to catch up with a few familiar KB faces and meet a few new ones (to me anyway). And I was SO well behaved!! Roll on the March Hare, see you all there on the Friday Afternoon.

[Kemet]

SD won the wet jock, and a dirty weekend for 2 in Queenstown, and good on ya Kemet for giving the Wet T a go. Oh, and there was NO rain! It was a nice starry night!

Funny thing happened reading that bit..... I started blushing!!!!
I must say, I am proud of my effort in helping SD win the wet-jock competition!!!!

Hey Woodybee, you may be in bed by now, scummy and I had a power nap after riding in THE strongest headwind and then shitty easterly rain at Pukerau to home.

You call that a head wind?? That was nothing compared to the ride up to the VCR...

Garston - A little bit posh.

There were reports of a UFO in the sky a bright yellow orange globe in the sky that was releasing a heat ray. I had to go and find my dark glasses

I'd heard strange things like that can happen in places like Garston so I brought my UFO protection too. Glad I did or it could have been all over rover!!!!

[Clairsky]

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Thanks for an awesome weekend Woodybee. Well done to you for great organisation and entertainment. Bill had a great time and is planning how to get rid of our kids for the next one!
I agree with NJ on the Queenstown streets, yuk, especially so in the wet. Nice ride out to Glenorchy and lovely meal, and the open fire was a real bonus.
We had good dry ride home and made it home reasonably dry with a wee bit of wind but nothing to worry about. Been in worse! Had hot shower, cup of tea, vaguely talked to sister (who looked after my kids), put tea on, fell asleep! Luckily with three kids around it's hard to sleep for long and I woke up in time to save tea, cook veges, feed the troups, sent them to bed and crashed for the night. Couldn't believe how quickly morning came!
Looking forward to next rally, maybe Roxburgh, definitely Middlemarch. See you all then.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Rolled on back through the gates of home around 4.30pm, somewhat wet from the ride to find there was no water at home. Tank pipe had burts during the day, duh!
Have not really looked through the pictures to hard yet. Must say even with all the rain over the trip, which was forcast... to still go and do this thing was fun, worth it, bloody good fun.. The rain on the west coast has to be the hardest, wetest rain I have ever encountered on a bike. It sure wont be forgotton.

The weekend was great, Friday night at the pub, a bit of a laugh, the drink made things kinda crazy, crazy fun.
Wicked sleep on Sat morn' awoke and went to walk, realised the freakin right leg was big hurties.
Contemplated going on the Glenorchy run, but stayed back, had a couple of ales at the pub, and chilled, it was when all the rest returned that realised it was not that bad out there weather wise. Though my kneee could have been troublesome.

The games were fun to watch, and participate. The slow race a bit of a laugh, the cool thing was crossing the line last... yeee haaa, good fun.

Won "Best Euro", very cool.
The entertainment for the entire night was great.

Waking Sunday, the knee was a little better, and tootled off up Country to Wanaka, a real nice ride up over the Crown.
Once we made it to Makarora, we knew there was plenty of rain in the air. I am certain the Southern "Air" and Westcoast "Air" has alcohol content, cause it just makes for some crazy stuff.

The ride though Haast..... wow.... wet.

Fox for the night at my inlaws place. And a night on the town of Fox. Gotta admit my abbs and cheeks got a good work out with way to much laughing.

Monday, wadda ya know, the rain still pelting... The sun poked through for the odd syke moment. Breaky in Franz, Fuel at Hoki, pie at Jacksons, All wet stops... a wet pee stop at Springfield.

Cust and the blue sky could be seen over the sea. and the rain all but stopped.

Home to the smilling faces of the kids.

Put me little trophy up in front of the telly. Had some dinner, and chilled out till now.

Better look at those pics and see what is good, and fair to show.

Cheers Jan!!!!! GREAT WORK


The bar, was a little steep in pricing, but as Jan said---out of her hands. Hope they learned by the experience.
The food tent had soem nice grub, and later in the night being told to chuck what ya can in the bread made it value for money.

Hope there is a 'onian next year!!!!!!

[miSTa]

What a weekend! Rain, rain, and more rain.

Met up with Ghostie, Far Q, Bent51 and bro on on a wet Friday morning out at Darfield and was fairly persistent rain until Tekapo. The run through Lindis was dry (yeehaa) and the Devils Staircase.

Friday was a good one at the pub, not impressed with the pricing. Still someone thinks its a race then all sense goes out the door...

Saturday was a fairly quiet day, due in part to the previous nights festivities. Down to the pub at lunchtime where the publican made a dick of himself (the first of many), some people shouldn't be in the hospitality industry. Had a couple of Stellas before wondering back to the site only find the beer tent still not open. WTF? It was another couple of hours before it finally opened. Funnily enough when it did open GB and walked in, looked at the prices and walked straight back out again. The tug of war was a laugh, KB well represented in the slow race. The pole dancer was great. A good start to the night.

Sunday was a ride to Fox Glacier via the Crown Range which was dry until about Cardrona (the last time we were to see a dry road until almost back at Chch). Wanaka saw Far Q go his own way back to Chch while the four of us had a very wet ride though to Haast which only got wetter on the coast!

There must of been something in the wet air at Fox as GB was in fine form. To sad to repeat his goings on here!

It bucketed down overnight and all four bikes started up in the morning no woories despite being left outside, even the Triumph! The ride to Jacksons involved varying levels of rain made worthwhile with a venison pie and sadly all of us choosing a ginger beer! Farewells were made at Springfield and that was the weekend.

Overall, I had a blast. Despite riding 99.9% of the time in the rain it was a great ride and rally.


Woodybee - well done on the rally! Excellent effort, with some nice touches too!

My photos here (not that there's a lot): http://rides.webshots.com/album/570242064nTzhJw

[dangerous]

Bill had a great time and is planning how to get rid of our kids for the next one!

Looking forward to next rally, maybe Roxburgh, definitely Middlemarch. See you all then.

The March Hare 6-8th March


Hey so Garston is half way between Kingston and Lumsden aye?
so you lot rode to Glenorchy and back on Saturday? thats a good haul on its own

[scumdog]

so you lot rode to Glenorchy and back on Saturday? thats a good haul on its own

Yup - and a death defying ride too - littered with riding incapable fuckwits bent on binning.