Cold Duck Rally

**chanceyy** · 17th May 2009, 15:17

Originally Posted by Little Smurf

Extend.....sounds like a top idea, that hilltop where the Ham folk where was abit windy ask Kev, Shafty & gingins lucky they still with us

we just need to 'know someone' who can put the entire hollow going back to the marquee (not getting carried away here) as reserved for CD/KBers that would do it

ohh I guess that might be my job .. I can talk to Linda fr Waipawa & get it sorted ...

**Winston001** · 17th May 2009, 20:10

Purely as a suggestion I wouldn't deliberately camp in a hollow at the Cold Duck unless you want to. For one thing cold air sinks and camping in a hollow where the coldest air gathers.....

Also if it rains, low spots tend to get wet and stay wet. Not that this hollow is an obvious damp spot, but something to consider. It rained plenty in 2008.

If the band noise isn't a problem then camping near the firewood makes sense. If instead a bit of distance is welcome then the high point to the east - as suggested above, is a good area too. So long as there is enough level ground for everyone.

**WuZards-Eugene** · 17th May 2009, 20:40

Just like the trip to the duck, after woodville, it pissed down with rain all the way back to wellytown. Thank god for all the layered clothing and warehouse pvc rain proof trousers and jacket.

Was awesome meeting all of you, its good to put some faces to the names, and to meet new people.

Ive finally ordered new glasses to replace the ones I broke on the Friday night. Was a good thing really, as my glasses needed to be replaced about three years ago as my eyesight has changed dramatically.

Would be a great idea to fill up that hollow early next year, and have a CD/KB cordined off area. There are guys in the east side of the site that have an area taped off, should do something similar and hang up a KB flag or something.

Now who is going to the Cold Kiwi, as setting up a group area is alot more easily accomplished there. Definitly bringing the toys this year. Hopefully going to take the scooter and the AG, just have to convince someone to drive the car lol.

**chanceyy** · 17th May 2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by Winston001

Purely as a suggestion I wouldn't deliberately camp in a hollow at the Cold Duck unless you want to. For one thing cold air sinks and camping in a hollow where the coldest air gathers.....

Also if it rains, low spots tend to get wet and stay wet. Not that this hollow is an obvious damp spot, but something to consider. It rained plenty in 2008.

If the band noise isn't a problem then camping near the firewood makes sense. If instead a bit of distance is welcome then the high point to the east - as suggested above, is a good area too. So long as there is enough level ground for everyone.

the hollow is also nicely sheltered from the wind that was howling a bit on the fri nite, was not cold esp since the fire was kept well banked. Little smurf has excellent pyromanic skills sure had it going in short order on sat morn

I was up on the high ground last yr .. but preferred the hollow

will see wot I can organise for next yr re roping off that area ..

**sarahtvet** · 17th May 2009, 22:27

Originally Posted by exnapierchicky

here are some more cold duck pics. alot of fun

Sure was darling and looking forward to catchin up again sooon

Alone or with the boys you know you are welcome to visit the house on the hill for a few rums and experience some fun twisties around here

Originally Posted by Little Smurf

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For the record he's known as "BUSTED" the only time he gets called a Bustard is from me !!

Sorry to both

ops: spelling gets a bit dodgy at times

**Winston001** · 18th May 2009, 08:38

Originally Posted by chanceyy

the hollow is also nicely sheltered from the wind that was howling a bit on the fri nite, was not cold esp since the fire was kept well banked. Little smurf has excellent pyromanic skills sure had it going in short order on sat morn

I was up on the high ground last yr .. but preferred the hollow

will see wot I can organise for next yr re roping off that area ..

Fair enough, it is a nice spot. You are right about the wind - I spent all Saturday morning rebuilding the traditional shelter our group builds out of tarpaulins and firewood sticks to stop it getting blown away.

**Coldrider** · 18th May 2009, 11:23

Here is one for the froggyfrenchman and his outfit.
The highground above where you camped is fine.

**buell** · 19th May 2009, 21:29

Originally Posted by sarahtvet

Sure was darling and looking forward to catchin up again sooon

Alone or with the boys you know you are welcome to visit the house on the hill for a few rums and experience some fun twisties around here

Sorry to both

ops: spelling gets a bit dodgy at times

Sure had an awesome time.

Might have to take you up on that rum offer and come over with the crew. It's always really great to meet new people at these events.

**shafty** · 8th July 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by WuZards-Eugene

Hey does anyone have a 2007 and/or 2008 cold duck badge they are willing to part with or sell. This will be my third time, however the other two I went to I paid at the gates and didn't get to the stand in time to buy one etc etc. Would like to add them to the collection of other rally badges. I will definitely be getting a 2009 badge tho.

The mud last year was a hoot to go across, especially in front of the kitchen and toilet block. The ZX10 was idling across with the back wheel spining freely, with me trying to push along with my feet and steer in a straight ish line. Nothing like a challange. Feel sorry for the guys that fell off. Its a bitch to lift a bike up when everything around it is slippery as shit.

Bring on the Booze and tits, and lots of bikes.

Mate are you still after last years Cold Duck Badge? I have a spare you can have (I PM'ed ya a few months back) Shafty

**u4ea** · 15th February 2010, 12:29

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

**Neville** · 15th February 2010, 23:18

Originally Posted by u4ea

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

7th - 9th May Check out their Web site http://coldduckrally.com/

**Bren** · 16th February 2010, 01:33

Originally Posted by u4ea

Anyone got an "actual' date for this years 2010 Cold Duck?? I know its usually the second weekend in May but would like to book the time off work early...getting some new points sorted for Bonnie so I WILL be on MY bike this time!

Be nice to see thatr old girl of yers runnin...