Ulysses Wellington Ambulance Run - 25 April

**Radar** · 21st April 2009, 15:32

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Bugger that, there's WW1 fighters at Hood Aerodrome.

They're showing a scratch built F.E.2b with an original Beardmore engine for the first time.

3 S.E.5s, a B.E.2c, an F2B, an Avro 504K

They should do the Ambulance run from Wellington to Masterton. Leave immediately after the dawn service and soak up the early morning castor oil fumes an hour later. Couldn't be better.

Yeah, it is a bummer. A few days ago I saw three WW1 biplanes flying in formation around the city / Hood Aerodrome.

However, supporting the Ambulance Run is more important to me. It is a very worthy cause and riding in a big group on the way to Wellington beats seeing a few planes buzzing about (and there is always the Wings over Wairarapa air show).

**KoroJ** · 22nd April 2009, 17:56

The TVASL Airshow is 1:30 to 4pm, so there's no reason why one couldn't do both events.

The Ambulance ride should be pretty much done by midday, it finishes about 2 - 3 stonethrows from the motorway and it's only a bit over an hour to Masterton.

**Hawkeye** · 22nd April 2009, 19:04

I am planning to be there as long as nothing else turns up. May even bring the daughter on the back if the weather is ok.

**Kennif** · 22nd April 2009, 20:38

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I am planning to be there as long as nothing else turns up. May even bring the daughter on the back if the weather is ok.

looks like the weather will be ok - http://www.metservice.com/public/rur...ast-3-day.html

**Hawkeye** · 23rd April 2009, 08:40

Originally Posted by Kennif

looks like the weather will be ok - http://www.metservice.com/public/rur...ast-3-day.html

It all depends if that squall heading our way by Saturday night comes in early!.

I'll

until Sat morn to make the call.

**James Deuce** · 23rd April 2009, 08:55

Originally Posted by KoroJ

The TVASL Airshow is 1:30 to 4pm, so there's no reason why one couldn't do both events.

The Ambulance ride should be pretty much done by midday, it finishes about 2 - 3 stonethrows from the motorway and it's only a bit over an hour to Masterton.

You going to lend me a bike or something?

**Nasty** · 23rd April 2009, 09:17

Originally Posted by James Deuce

You going to lend me a bike or something?

I will if you take Bruce for me.

**Nasty** · 23rd April 2009, 09:21

Originally Posted by Nasty

I will if you take Bruce for me.

Ok if anyone will take Bruce (Grubs large bear) I will pay entry for the bear and them!!! .. I gotta know soon though .. cos I am going to the naki tomorrow and I don't want Bruce to miss out on collecting a badge!

**Nasty** · 23rd April 2009, 19:05

Originally Posted by Nasty

Ok if anyone will take Bruce (Grubs large bear) I will pay entry for the bear and them!!! .. I gotta know soon though .. cos I am going to the naki tomorrow and I don't want Bruce to miss out on collecting a badge!

It is so cool ... quoting yourself ... but thought I would let you know that Bruce has a ride .. cheers ears.

**Furbiewankenobi** · 24th April 2009, 15:30

Is there room for a newbie?

**James Deuce** · 24th April 2009, 15:53

Bruce is really big, but we'd have to put a zip in and take some stuffing out to get you in there.

Over to you Nasty.

**Kennif** · 24th April 2009, 17:19

Originally Posted by Furbiewankenobi

Is there room for a newbie?

Yes definitely. This will be a very laid back cruise. Lots of different bikes to look at and people to talk to. $10 for a badge if you want one - proceeds go to the Wellington Free Ambulance. Ride over the Haywards into Thorndon Quay for a bbq and a presentation of the cheque. Chance to have a look through an ambulance before you have to!

You're very welcome.
Kennif

**KoroJ** · 24th April 2009, 18:26

Originally Posted by James Deuce

You going to lend me a bike or something?

What's up with yours?

Originally Posted by Nasty

It is so cool ... quoting yourself ... but thought I would let you know that Bruce has a ride .. cheers ears.

That's good. The Enterprize is big but it wouldn't carry JimmyJames and Bruce!

**Furbiewankenobi** · 24th April 2009, 18:36

Originally Posted by Kennif

Yes definitely. This will be a very laid back cruise. Lots of different bikes to look at and people to talk to. $10 for a badge if you want one - proceeds go to the Wellington Free Ambulance. Ride over the Haywards into Thorndon Quay for a bbq and a presentation of the cheque. Chance to have a look through an ambulance before you have to!

You're very welcome.
Kennif

Thanks Kennif - should see you there!