ADVrider Relay - Pooey's World Tour

**XF650** · 2nd June 2009, 19:29

Rode to Alexandra via Chatto Creek Pub. The theme there is boobs and guns........Aarons pics will explain
1) Pooey helping to convert Aslans GS to a long wheel base version
2) Pooey helping a couple to find a geo-cache (it cost them a donation to St Johns)
3) checking out Mt Aspiring from the Outlet, where we have our summer camping holidays. Great spot.
4) Pooey hitching a ride on a Mig fighter. You can see the frost we were riding in that morning.

**_Shrek_** · 2nd June 2009, 19:30

some good pic's there S.. sorry I didn't catch up

**cooneyr** · 2nd June 2009, 19:32

Well done on the funds collection pooie!! Good job guys! Keeps the pics coming too!!

Cheers R

**XF650** · 2nd June 2009, 19:33

More pics from Wanaka - Pooey loved the place, especially the military stuff
1) Pooey riding shotgun
2) Pooey posing on another bloody side car
3) I dared Pooey to pull the lever under his bum but he's not that stupid after all
4) Pooey up a Bofor gun

**XF650** · 2nd June 2009, 22:01

From Wanaka we headed to Tarras via a work call at Long Gulley Station. Ven rejoined us, then we met Oldrider enroute to Omararma. After a few indecencies with the ram statue & a couple of Asian tourists (someone took pics), we headed down to Otamatata to briefly visit with both the OldRider's.
John initially thought I was bringing some shelia to meet him but he quickly warmed to Pooey all the same.
We then rode the BlackForest track from Benmore Dam over to Haldon Station, the best ride of the trip. Then the Haldon Road to Dog Kennel corner is some of the fastest gravel you can ride - it was here that Pooey witnessed the XF going faster than a tapped out 640. Then home via Pleasant Point & a final stop at The Chequred Flag, Rangitata.
1) Pip and John Oldrider - stalwarts of KB and always generous with their hospitality. It is a pleasure to know them.
2) Aslan climbing two up with heaps of luggage - he said his front wheel was a bit "light" at times.
3) Pooey at the top enjoying the view, with an Austrian, a Jap & a German. Clear skies & a dry track - just perfect
4) The Innes family of Black Forest Station, who generously gave back our track fees as a donation to Pooey / St Johns.

**Aslan** · 2nd June 2009, 22:42

home safe after a great time in the Southern Isle - great hospitality and enthusiasm shown by Struan - you're a pal - thanks mate.

Will write up the full account and post pics on ADV - good night all

**XF650** · 2nd June 2009, 23:02

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

some good pic's there S.. sorry I didn't catch up

Gidday Shrek - don't know how the hell I missed you. I was probably a bit distracted though.

**Aslan** · 3rd June 2009, 17:29

slowly getting them there - son and I took 178 shots

link here

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...67#post9987267

will post more as I'm able to make the time

Key point/s

Struan aka XF650 assisted by OMC and two delightful St John's ladies and Ven collected $1,300 at the Rally on Sat night. This was presented to the Ranfurly St John on Sunday AM

Together we raised another $140 plus on the road between Picton and the South (return) - this was donated to the Canterbury branch of St John