Snow predicted

**FJRider** · 10th May 2009, 19:45

It has been confirmed ... winter is here. The temperature has dropped. The summer bikers have put their rego. on hold... thrown the cover over their pride and joy, and marked on their calander ... their first summer rally.
But there are some, (me) who do go for a ride ... if the weather isn't too radical. With good gear, the air temperature isn't too important, as long as its not below zero. Ice rears its ugly head then ... and can make life difficult.
The snow on the hills above the Cromwell gorge, were shrouded in mist/cloud. But very clearly not that far above the road. Stopped near Cromwell for a few photos, then off up the road to Tarras for a Coffee. Not a bad stopping place... gas at the shop if you need it. A few more photos on the way back, with just 130 km's on the tripmeter. My gloves being 3 summers old, were letting the chill in a bit, so didn't push the time on the road. Or the speed.
I didn't wave to any other bikers... never saw any others... was there something on tv ????

**portokiwi** · 10th May 2009, 19:52

Great photos, Looks way too cold allready.
We have had the fire going all week and we are in Wellington.

**Mom** · 10th May 2009, 19:54

Originally Posted by FJRider

It has been confirmed ... winter is here.

Meh....It has not been confirmed up here yet

Originally Posted by portokiwi

We have had the fire going all week and we are in Wellington.

Pussy

**FJRider** · 10th May 2009, 20:00

Originally Posted by Mom

Meh....It has not been confirmed up here yet

Pussy

The northern regions are always slow to get the news ... see ya at the brass ....

**98tls** · 10th May 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by Mom

Meh....It has not been confirmed up here yet

Pussy

Could be a 12 month summer but not even that would get me living back "up there"

**Mom** · 10th May 2009, 20:01

Originally Posted by FJRider

.... (pussy ... hrmfff)

Who you calling pussy?

**Mom** · 10th May 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by 98tls

Could be a 12 month summer but not even that would get me living back "up there"

bling limits suck!

**FJRider** · 10th May 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by 98tls

Could be a 12 month summer but not even that would get me living back "up there"

I can always appreciate our 3 month summers ... its a good thing there are pubs all over the place in Otago... warm bars and beds. "Southern Hospitality" at its best. Those that have nevered been "snowed in" at a pub, will/can never know its full meaning...

**98tls** · 10th May 2009, 20:22

To be honest winter riding is often preferable to stinking hot summer days,perforated leathers make the real hot days more plesurable in summer but them aside i find it can just get way to hot for my liking in summer,those fine winter days are just right.

**Bonez** · 11th May 2009, 17:24

Whats all the fuss about? It can snow down there in the "summer" months.

**SARGE** · 11th May 2009, 17:28

Originally Posted by FJRider

It has been confirmed ... winter is here. The temperature has dropped. The summer bikers have put their rego. on hold... thrown the cover over their pride and joy, and marked on their calander ... their first summer rally.
But there are some, (me) who do go for a ride ... if the weather isn't too radical. With good gear, the air temperature isn't too important, as long as its not below zero. Ice rears its ugly head then ... and can make life difficult.
The snow on the hills above the Cromwell gorge, were shrouded in mist/cloud. But very clearly not that far above the road. Stopped near Cromwell for a few photos, then off up the road to Tarras for a Coffee. Not a bad stopping place... gas at the shop if you need it. A few more photos on the way back, with just 130 km's on the tripmeter. My gloves being 3 summers old, were letting the chill in a bit, so didn't push the time on the road. Or the speed.
I didn't wave to any other bikers... never saw any others... was there something on tv ????

glad to see ya using the old girl for what shes best at...

**scumdog** · 11th May 2009, 17:29

If it gets any worse I'll need a set of heated grips - and a screen, Lordy am I getting soft in my age or something??

**FJRider** · 11th May 2009, 18:18

A heated vest appeals to the modern "softies" ... apparently...

The next step is getting the cage out ...

**martybabe** · 11th May 2009, 18:30

Even the pix make me feel cold, pretty but I prefer your profile pic, it looks like your on a Tuscan hill gazing down on the quaint villages and vineyards in the warm summer sun.

People tell me, because I'm a Pom, I should be used to the cold and wetiness, well I am but it doesn't mean I bloody like it. Come back summer!

**FJRider** · 11th May 2009, 18:57

Originally Posted by martybabe

Even the pix make me feel cold, pretty but I prefer your profile pic, it looks like your on a Tuscan hill gazing down on the quaint villages and vineyards in the warm summer sun.

People tell me, because I'm a Pom, I should be used to the cold and wetiness, well I am but it doesn't mean I bloody like it. Come back summer!

The "Village" is Clyde ... and there are a few vineyards down there ... somewhere....

Winter is what you make it ... I like to make it fun ...