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**Paladin** · 26th March 2009, 22:06

Originally Posted by marks

home again home again
jiggity jig

Had a nice trip?

**Paladin** · 26th March 2009, 22:10

Originally Posted by marks

home again home again
jiggity jig

You've got just enough time to clean the bike before Sundays assault on Odlins Road mate!!!
Hope you're not tired!!!!

**marks** · 26th March 2009, 22:29

Originally Posted by Paladin

You've got just enough time to clean the bike before Sundays assault on Odlins Road mate!!!
Hope you're not tired!!!!

yes has a great trip - not too tired.

will have to check my brownie point allowance before committing to Sunday...

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 08:48

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

That #18 (Leatham Road) looks interesting...

that was quite fun

a normal (but fun) gravel road leads to the Leatham Conservation Area. I went about 3k past this on an easy 4wd track before getting turned back by a possibly dicey river crossing (would be easy if you had help and/or weren't carrying too much gear).

Possibly the 4wd track goes up to 24km to Bottom Gordons Hut

could be worth a look for you top of south island wallahs

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 16:40

Originally Posted by marks

yes has a great trip - not too tired.

will have to check my brownie point allowance before committing to Sunday...

Hey Mark, although your new gadget brought on fits of jealousy cos of where you went to test it, thought it looked kinda cool to have!

What did you think of the test?

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 18:18

Originally Posted by Paladin

Hey Mark, although your new gadget brought on fits of jealousy cos of where you went to test it, thought it looked kinda cool to have!

What did you think of the test?

I think its well worth having. Cost $270 from tard me and costs $115US per year to use. It needs to have a clear view of the sky to transmit. I needed to push the "I'm OK' button more to make the track more 'followable'. I'll bring it on future rides so the 'stay at homes' can see what ere up too.

Posted some pics and lies here

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 18:29

Originally Posted by marks

I think its well worth having. Cost $270 from tard me and costs $115US per year to use. It needs to have a clear view of the sky to transmit. I needed to push the "I'm OK' button more to make the track more 'followable'. I'll bring it on future rides so the 'stay at homes' can see what ere up too.

Posted some pics and lies here

I see what you're saying - can you not get it to just track constantly like a GPS then without pushing the message button constantly?

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 18:31

Originally Posted by Paladin

I see what you're saying - can you not get it to just track constantly like a GPS then without pushing the message button constantly?

not without paying another $50US per year

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 18:36

Nice pics Mark! At least you didn't wipe out after the bee stinging like I did!

Actually I take everything back - yeah KNOWING you were down there cos of SPOT was jealousy inducing BUT those pics just make me salivate for a SI trip - looks awesome, and perfect for the KLR mate as you said in the report and sure am lookin forward to getting the DR down there!

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 18:38

Originally Posted by marks

not without paying another $50US per year

Understood. But if you wanted to pay, you can have the best of GPS tracking and SPOT messaging in one device so thats good!

Looks like it has its uses then.

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 19:51

Originally Posted by Paladin

Understood. But if you wanted to pay, you can have the best of GPS tracking and SPOT messaging in one device so thats good!

Looks like it has its uses then.

yes but even though my family might know where I am I could be totally lost....

"Hello Dear - do you have any idea where I am?"

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 19:55

Originally Posted by marks

yes but even though my family might know where I am I could be totally lost....

"Hello Dear - do you have any idea where I am?"

You have to learn to read a map and use the grid reference then!

**marks** · 27th March 2009, 19:58

Originally Posted by Paladin

You have to learn to read a map and use the grid reference then!

there is no readout on Spot - just some buttons - you can have a play on Sunday

**Paladin** · 27th March 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by marks

there is no readout on Spot - just some buttons - you can have a play on Sunday

Oh I see, so the grid refs etc is just on the online monitoring; shame. Yeah will be nice to see the unit! And, yes, I see that sneaky trick to get me to come play on Sunday!

Sheeesh I need some new tyres and offroad riding lessons!

Right pray for dry weather; I'm actually gagging for a ride after not having the bike for a week and your shenanigans down south makin me jealous!