Cold Duck Rally

**ynot slow** · 10th May 2009, 22:13

Bloody hell what did I miss?Ah well $60 donation to a good cause.And got the badge,does it matter I never got there so I can wear it?

Have decided Turangi might be the go.

**Arowin** · 10th May 2009, 22:57

Hey guys,

I'm in charge of the website for the cold duck and would really appreciate any photo submissions that you may have taken during the weekend

I've uploaded a few that I took, but as I wasn't able to make it on Friday, I'm missing quite a bit

If you have any photos you would be happy to have hosted on the site, feel free to send them my way at arowin (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll load them up

For all those that couldn't make it, it was an awesome night

Cheers

**Brian d marge** · 10th May 2009, 23:45

Originally Posted by MarkH

There were some cool and unusual things at the rally. How often do you see a Royal Enfield barrel racing and doing a burnout?

the Enfield community is a close one in NZ ,,,,there are only a few Military s as well ,,,shall we name and shame???

Stephen

**Mr Triple** · 11th May 2009, 05:19

Originally Posted by Bren

I tell ya mate, it was good...I think I am going up next year too.....so we might be able to go together....i know some people we might be able to crash with too (-:

Well this could be a start of a good plan..trip thingy

**Bren** · 11th May 2009, 07:21

Originally Posted by Bent51

Well this could be a start of a good plan..trip thingy

done deal...cold duck 2010 here we come

**doc** · 11th May 2009, 08:35

Headed off in the rain expecting the worst. Went thru Whakatane overnite in Napier. Bit chilly to site but weather turned out brilliant

. Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast. Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any. Camped by this Guzzi which won best european. Great weekend. Hope the Brass turns on the weather as good as this was.

**sarahtvet** · 11th May 2009, 09:16

Originally Posted by doc

Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast.

Load of soft whimps I reckon

to be fair I was teased unmercifully about it up to the moment I left the BP metro in Palmie and nearly folded

Soooo glad I went even if my toes were a little chilly at 5am Saturday ( I know 'wear more clothes in future' and 'toughen up')

Originally Posted by doc

Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any.

Shame, there was this tiny little fire over by the river and a few little souls huddled around it (see pics by Mark H).

Will have to fly a KB/CD flag at the kiwi so you can find us

There were so many poms there at one point we nearly put some Union Jack boxers on Bonez pole at one point but they would have ended up in the fire no doubt

**ynot slow** · 11th May 2009, 09:37

On the way to Wellington Friday,weather crap until the micro climate at Kapiti,cleared up and saw a few bikes laden heading north,so assume they were on the way,into the city and shitty asabout 6.00pm,at 10.30pm a beautiful clearish night,no rain hardly at all on way home.

If people pre book you take the chance on weather and go anyway,or wait till the day and pay extra at gate.At least if ya prepay you will be sure you need to go lol,or forfeit the money.Peed me off not going after paying but no point if doc says not good idea,and next day feeling crappy,side effects lasted till mid arvo,but another one will come round soon.

**chanceyy** · 11th May 2009, 10:14

Originally Posted by doc

Headed off in the rain expecting the worst. Went thru Whakatane overnite in Napier. Bit chilly to site but weather turned out brilliant

. Wonder how many didn't go cos of the forecast. Only KB'rs spoke to were Winston and Froggy. Looked for the others but couldn't find any. Camped by this Guzzi which won best european. Great weekend. Hope the Brass turns on the weather as good as this was.

looked for you & Goblin doc but to no avail .. kbers & Central Districts riders are in the gully on the west side (only one gully camp site) we had the most awesome seating & fire all weekend .. so see you there next yr

**froggyfrenchman** · 11th May 2009, 16:14

Originally Posted by MarkH

The Usual fun & games. The rider on pic 5 & 6 is none other than the long lost 'froggy frenchman' who hasn't been active on these forums for quite a while.

Or has he just been quietly keeping an eye on you?

**crazybigal** · 11th May 2009, 16:39

better post korena up

Originally Posted by Arowin

Hey guys,

I'm in charge of the website for the cold duck and would really appreciate any photo submissions that you may have taken during the weekend

I've uploaded a few that I took, but as I wasn't able to make it on Friday, I'm missing quite a bit

If you have any photos you would be happy to have hosted on the site, feel free to send them my way at arowin (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll load them up

For all those that couldn't make it, it was an awesome night

Cheers

**xgnr** · 11th May 2009, 17:36

After a frantic couple of evenings work getting the HID and the radar Detector installed I was all packed and ready to go early Saturday morning. Woke up at 6.00am to the sound of hail and rain on the bedroom window... (awwww FFS I thought... this will be fun)

Hardened up with a belly full of baked beans and toast I tore off down the Southern MW only to find that the rain dried up and it was even warm enuff to strip off the xtra layers at Tokoroa... yay

Arrived at the site at 1.30 or so in fine but coolish weather. Found a wee spot for the beemer and next minute was met by Shafty, Sesun1 and Gareth51... cheers! Said hi to Chanceyy and a few others )soz forgot your names but not your faces.

Time to talk bikes and sup a few. The Green ginger wine hit the spot as did the bourbons. Got to meet a bunch of KB'ers and all very friendly as well.

Somehow missed the wet T (was it on Friday night?) Had a few bevies and burnt some pallets yay . Headed to bed moderately early with the ear plugs in.

Met another couple of guys on Sunday that I had ridden with on the Rusty Nuts previously so it was a great weekend.

Headed home in the sun, all turned to crap over the Napier-Taupo and didn't really fine up till close to Dorkland.., then it started raining again just after I shut the garage door.

Good to meet you all, the Cold Kiwi is next I guess so will see you there

**Mr Triple** · 11th May 2009, 18:38

Originally Posted by Bren

done deal...cold duck 2010 here we come

Looking forward to it Bren

**chanceyy** · 11th May 2009, 19:23

the bitch Tee drew a few smiles ... must get a few more of the "bitches r us" crew there for next yr

still in recovery mode .. had serious monday itis .. must remember to take the monday off next yr ..

leave being applied for tomorrow

**Goblin** · 11th May 2009, 19:51

Originally Posted by chanceyy

looked for you & Goblin doc but to no avail .. kbers & Central Districts riders are in the gully on the west side (only one gully camp site) we had the most awesome seating & fire all weekend .. so see you there next yr

Gutted we didn't catch up.

I wasnt too well sat night...

but with a bit of encouragement from doc

it was all over and I went to sleep.

Will be better next year...promise.

Originally Posted by chanceyy

still in recovery mode .. had serious monday itis .. must remember to take the monday off next yr ..

Would seem Monday itis is a common illness.