North Island invasion of South Island

**junkmanjoe** · 15th May 2009, 21:55

hi eddieb i try and get there around 12 ish, it may be windy on the hill.

will see how weather is.

pooey hanging out to meet ya.

**NordieBoy** · 15th May 2009, 22:02

Originally Posted by buggsubique

yeah I did sorry shoulda pm'd. Think she said $15/night p/p. Need own sleepingbag, towel, not self contained, chuck in the jandals etc.

No need for me to book then if you've already got the cabin?

**andy mac** · 15th May 2009, 22:07

Work has suggested I start using some accumlated annual leave so have decided to join Dave & Joe's explore around Picton on Thursday. But since I get grumpy if I miss my beauty sleep I will be travelling on the Wednesday 6:25pm sailing. Will bunk down in the motorcamp which will allow us to stash our gear for the exploration.

**sinfull** · 16th May 2009, 00:41

Hi ya guys, just though i'd stick me nose in here and mention a thread i started
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ighlight=ferry
BMWST kindly suggested he might like to hook up with you fellas when ya head south, so i passed his cell number on to him, to forward to someone who's going on the trip !
Not 100% sure where he stands as in timing goes to meet up, but i'm sure he'd appreciate the opportunity !
Cheers Bill

**buggsubique** · 16th May 2009, 07:24

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

No need for me to book then if you've already got the cabin?

booked under our 3 names - just turn up

**junkmanjoe** · 16th May 2009, 20:59

not long now and looks like we might even get some sun shine.....
bring it on...

**marks** · 17th May 2009, 08:43

As the group size is getting towards the largish end of things what do you guys think of using the cornerman system for all 'non tar seal' bits?

I'm presuming that everyone will have maps and can find their own way to places like St Arnaud/Reefton/Nelson/Picton so on the sealed sections we could get by with infrequent regroups.

your thoughts?

**Woodman** · 17th May 2009, 08:46

Originally Posted by marks

As the group size is getting towards the largish end of things what do you guys think of using the cornerman system for all 'non tar seal' bits?

I'm presuming that everyone will have maps and can find their own way to places like St Arnaud/Reefton/Nelson/Picton so on the sealed sections we could get by with infrequent regroups.

your thoughts?

Sounds like a great idea. What is the cornerman system? Edit just saw the linky

**junkmanjoe** · 17th May 2009, 09:21

you have a group lead bike. who should know where he is going.

every time he turns at a turn off on road, next bike behind waits on the turn off to show which way to go, he then rejoins the group when he see tail end charlie.

mark if you like to do this, i nominate my self as tail end charlie.

is a good way to keep the group rolling....

**Balrog** · 17th May 2009, 11:51

I don't think they need to wait until the tail end Charlie comes along.
You just need to make sure the person behind you knows where to go.
If they can't see the person behind them, then they wait until they are sure the next person knows where to go.

Combine that with regular group catch ups and everything should be sweet.

Just my 10cents worth.

P.S
sounds a bit grim, but I think we all should have an ICE (In case of emergency ) number flagged in our cell phones.
Makes it a lot easier to contact the right people if something unfortunate happens.

**marks** · 17th May 2009, 11:54

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

mark if you like to do this, i nominate my self as tail end charlie.

is a good way to keep the group rolling....

Thats very generous of you Jo - thanks

While no one is supposed to pass the lead rider (I suppose that would be me - and I aint no rocket ship) I suspect if people know where they are going then its fine if they head off into the distance and just wait when they aren't sure where to go next (and if they get lost then fookem)

anyone think this is a bad idea????

**NordieBoy** · 17th May 2009, 15:05

Originally Posted by marks

I suspect if people know where they are going then its fine if they head off into the distance and just wait when they aren't sure where to go next (and if they get lost then fookem)

anyone think this is a bad idea????

If something looks dodgy then wait for others with cameras before attempting.

Simple really.

**Balrog** · 17th May 2009, 15:16

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

If something looks dodgy then wait for others with cameras before attempting.

Simple really.

Don't you mean
Wait for the others to arrive after making sure dodgy bit is in focus?

**junkmanjoe** · 17th May 2009, 15:39

ya know me, easy as a whore with a hand full of money,
ill just go with the flow and follow the white line...

repaired new fuel tap.....
fitted new brake pads and added a second tool container.
thnk its nearly ready to go....

**marks** · 17th May 2009, 16:19

Originally Posted by Balrog

I don't think they need to wait until the tail end Charlie comes along.
You just need to make sure the person behind you knows where to go.
If they can't see the person behind them, then they wait until they are sure the next person knows where to go.

Combine that with regular group catch ups and everything should be sweet.

Just my 10cents worth.

P.S
sounds a bit grim, but I think we all should have an ICE (In case of emergency ) number flagged in our cell phones.
Makes it a lot easier to contact the right people if something unfortunate happens.

If everyone understands the rules your suggestion is certainly easier as it looks after itself and doesn't require anyone to always be tail end charlie.

when you mean an ICE number - do you mean wife/partner etc?

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