North Island invasion of South Island

**BMWST?** · 20th May 2009, 09:26

Originally Posted by Eddieb

The ferry is still running though a little late. Joe and Dave started boarding at 9. The ferry was suppposed to leave at 8:25.

They left my place at 7 this morning, Joe also has Pooey on board for those familiar with Pooey's World Tour from ADVrider. You can see his case on the side of Joe's bike.

I was watching out for them cos i go from town to petone at about 7 05.
Saw a KLR at the bottom of the gorge but didnt see them
I hope Pooey doesnt get sea sick.

**marks** · 20th May 2009, 09:45

Originally Posted by BMWST?

I was watching out for them cos i go from town to petone at about 7 05.
Saw a KLR at the bottom of the gorge but didnt see them
I hope Pooey doesnt get sea sick.

Sailing is delayed due to high winds

update - finally got away at 10 - sounds like a pukethon

**Eddieb** · 20th May 2009, 10:32

Joe says: and i quote

'We just had a warning 2 stay inside or drown'

**marks** · 20th May 2009, 11:14

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Joe says: and i quote

'We just had a warning 2 stay inside or drown'

the adventure ride starts at the Wellington heads instead of Picton

**BMWST?** · 20th May 2009, 11:55

Originally Posted by marks

the adventure ride starts at the Wellington heads instead of Picton

not even the heads,I d say as soon as you get round Point Jerningham,but at least they are on the Biggest ferry,Kaitaki

**Eddieb** · 20th May 2009, 11:59

.....The Interisland ferries are sailing again, despite the heavy swells of up to seven metres in Cook Strait. Some ferries were delayed earlier this morning, disrupting the travel plans for hundreds of people.

The Kaitaki set sail from Wellington just before 10am. Bluebridge has cancelled two sailings this morning.

.....

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10573370

**BMWST?** · 20th May 2009, 12:03

Originally Posted by Eddieb

.....swells of up to seven metres in Cook Strait.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10573370

**3L4NS1R** · 20th May 2009, 12:14

must be said, you guys picked a most excellent week for the adventure! get it kicked off early!

**marks** · 20th May 2009, 12:26

Originally Posted by BMWST?

**cooneyr** · 20th May 2009, 13:42

Hahaha - have fun fellas

or should that be

I've done a "last sailing" in 8m swells on the Arahura - puke everywhere. Cook in the old fish and chip shop (startbord side outdoor deck) was sloshing buckets of water around before we even left the Tori Chanel

Was funny watching all the sick people everywhere - kept me from thinking about being sick.

My advice - get up in the bow and get thrown about as much as possible. Makes it fun and takes your mind off the mayhem.

Cheers R

**NordieBoy** · 20th May 2009, 15:31

Looking good boyz...
Lotsa snow around

**zeRax** · 20th May 2009, 16:54

yea, feels like it, BURRRRRRRR

**MyGSXF:Me** · 20th May 2009, 17:35

Went for a ride up to St Arnaud today.. lots of snow & is well down the mountains.. & foooookin cold!!!!

Rug up warm guys!!!!!!!!!!

**Woodman** · 20th May 2009, 18:57

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

We going to have to leave by about 9am?
Underground should be there by then.

meet at 9 am at Mobil try to go by 9.15ish . All ok with that?

Aaah seasickness, once got seasick working in the engine room of a fishing trawler, problem was it was tied to the wharf at the time. Get seasick driving on a wet road, glad I wasn't on that boat.