2009 South Island KB Rally

**Hinny** · 2nd May 2009, 01:54

Originally Posted by Mikkel

One thing to bear in mind - Sandflies.

Best insect repellent I have found is baby oil and Dettol.
Good for small children as well I am informed. Better than covering them in poisons.

**dangerous** · 2nd May 2009, 08:40

Originally Posted by Silage

EXCELLENT choice of locations. It is a magic spot and if you haven't been there before I guarantee it will be memorable - for a number of reasons.

And there is also Mr Cooper just up the road if it all becomes too much.

Ok... as per my last post there dosnt even seem to be a road in LOL, so explain for us why it is a magic spot and how will it be so memorable (I cant remember much from any of the KB rallys) and who the heck is Mr Copper? (I try and keep clear of him)

**Suzi Q** · 2nd May 2009, 09:20

Originally Posted by dangerous

Ok... as per my last post there dosnt even seem to be a road in LOL, so explain for us why it is a magic spot and how will it be so memorable (I cant remember much from any of the KB rallys) and who the heck is Mr Copper? (I try and keep clear of him)

here is a route from Otira

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

google maps is MY friend!

**Silage** · 2nd May 2009, 09:23

Originally Posted by dangerous

Ok... as per my last post there dosnt even seem to be a road in LOL, so explain for us why it is a magic spot and how will it be so memorable (I cant remember much from any of the KB rallys) and who the heck is Mr Copper? (I try and keep clear of him)

D, you will really need to find a map which shows a bit more detail that the whole world. You can get to Kopara from either the Jacksons/Lake Brunner end off the Arthurs Pass rd (47.7km) or from Ngahere half way between Reefton and Greymouth (34.9km). It is not a main highway (hard packed dirt for most of the way) but no problems for any bike.

Magic. A leisurely ride through thick bush (beech etc) past a lake or two out to the end of beyond. Haupiri, a little past Kopara, is the end of the road and has a bunch of old logging stuff and sawmill.

Mr. Cooper, the head of the Cooperite cult/community have their property in the area. There was a book about him released this week I believe (this is NOT an invitation for this thread to go

)

too late

**Mrs Shrek** · 2nd May 2009, 10:44

Originally Posted by dangerous

Ok... as per my last post there dosnt even seem to be a road in LOL,

2 ways in. 1way no metal other way hard compact stuff (even you would be able to ride on

and not a lot of kms either

Had to choose somewhere out of the way so that we could sneak dangerous in

**Mr Triple** · 2nd May 2009, 20:57

The last time I was out that way was about twenty years ago. Did a delivery late one night nobody was around then total darkness gave me the willies. That was before Mr Copper move in up the road, so should of been safe I guess.

A very good pick, well done to Mr & Mrs Shrek for their work.

**doc** · 2nd May 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by FJRider

no, that would be the Yamaha owners rally...

Na thats been cancelled. The company has diversified and now exports letuce.

Japs are very resourceful.

**dangerous** · 2nd May 2009, 21:14

so... whats there? were would we be staying, does cooper have daughters

**Mr Triple** · 2nd May 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by dangerous

so... whats there? were would we be staying, does cooper have daughters

Yes he does about 250 with lots of fingers if you know what mean

**Freeatlast** · 2nd May 2009, 21:39

Originally Posted by Hinny

Best insect repellent I have found is baby oil and Dettol.
Good for small children as well I am informed. Better than covering them in poisons.

At the Bushmans centre in Pukekura (not far south of Ross) on the south island west coast. Is a mossie they captured and stuffed. Then hung it out to dry. It now doubles as an "open" sign. If you see it... they're open. "Repellants" are measured in caliber... not content.

Pictured is the one I'm talking about.

The 'Puke pub is just across the road. Not a bad stop.

**_Shrek_** · 3rd May 2009, 19:53

Originally Posted by dangerous

so..does cooper have daughters

wot you askin for, you can't handle the one you got

Originally Posted by Freeatlast

At the Bushmans centre in Pukekura (not far south of Ross) on the west coast. Is a mossie they captured and stuffed. Then hung it out to dry. It now doubles as an "open" sign. If you see it... they're open. "Repellants" are measured in caliber... not content.

tiz all right peeps, we stayin about 70ks nth est of there & far queue is bringing his black powder

**FJRider** · 6th May 2009, 19:39

I reckon the road in is not sealed.. or straight, to stop the mossies using it for a landing strip. Perhaps the real use for that cannon was anti air "craft" ???

**_Shrek_** · 26th May 2009, 20:20

looks like we are going to get some live entertainment just got this pm to sing for KB

Hi ya shrek
Where's that thread to sing for the KB run
xoxoxo
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this is going to be a night to remember