Wed Night Ride and Weekends

**Kinje** · 25th May 2007, 14:51

Have fun. On Saturday I'll be riding from Wellington to Maruia Springs (hot pools in the middle of nowhere along the Lewis Pass)

weather had better be playing nice..

Yep, I hope so too.

**Lissa** · 25th May 2007, 15:34

Originally Posted by Kinje

Have fun. On Saturday I'll be riding from Wellington to Maruia Springs (hot pools in the middle of nowhere along the Lewis Pass)

Yep, I hope so too.

Have fun Brent and ride safe, you lucky buggar!

**GSVR** · 25th May 2007, 17:48

Originally Posted by Lissa

Palmerston North is our destination this Saturday... weather had better be playing nice..

Been thinking as to why you guys would want to come to PN. Then it came to me. I reacon you heading to the thermal shop. They have an add in tonights paper saying they have a 3 day sale on.

**Ronin** · 25th May 2007, 18:16

Ride safe bro.

Get a Hair cut.

And a suzuki.

That is all

**Ronin** · 25th May 2007, 18:19

Originally Posted by Garry H

Been thinking as to why you guys would want to come to PN. Then it came to me. I reacon you heading to the thermal shop. They have an add in tonights paper saying they have a 3 day sale on.

For the love of god nooooooooooooooo

If I end up shopping now it's so your fault.

**GSVR** · 25th May 2007, 18:39

Originally Posted by Ronin

For the love of god nooooooooooooooo

If I end up shopping now it's so your fault.

No comment

**Lissa** · 25th May 2007, 21:20

Hahaha Yay shopping!!

Hmm well it looks like Palmerston Norths weather is shat anyway (wind/rain).... maybe somewhere else Ronin???? Will decide tomorrow aye.

**Ronin** · 25th May 2007, 22:07

Originally Posted by Lissa

Hahaha Yay shopping!!

Hmm well it looks like Palmerston Norths weather is shat anyway (wind/rain).... maybe somewhere else Ronin???? Will decide tomorrow aye.

As you wish Mistress Mel.

I am in sooo much trouble now

**elle-f** · 25th May 2007, 22:48

SAFE RIDING KINJE *hugs*

**Lissa** · 26th May 2007, 09:48

Originally Posted by Ronin

Ride safe bro.

Get a Hair cut.

And a suzuki.

That is all

I agree with some of these statement directed at Kinje.

Yes Ride Safe

Yes get a hair cut.. just not a bowl cut.

But you dont have to buy a suzuki... if you did who would I give shit about riding a Honda??? anyway he cant handle a suzuki!!
Please remind me to delete these comments after a week because thats when Brent is back from his trip.

Ronin.... Mistress Mel sounds so Tacky, just call be The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel... thanks

**Ronin** · 26th May 2007, 11:11

Originally Posted by Lissa

I agree with some of these statement directed at Kinje.

Yes Ride Safe

Yes get a hair cut.. just not a bowl cut.

But you dont have to buy a suzuki... if you did who would I give shit about riding a Honda??? anyway he cant handle a suzuki!!
Please remind me to delete these comments after a week because thats when Brent is back from his trip.

Ronin.... Mistress Mel sounds so Tacky, just call be The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel... thanks

Certainly The All Knowing and Wise, and Beautiful Miss Mel...

**elle-f** · 26th May 2007, 16:48

Remember I have seen those that work with him - and his hair is FINE HAHA

**Lissa** · 26th May 2007, 19:22

Originally Posted by elle33f

Remember I have seen those that work with him - and his hair is FINE HAHA

Arr thats true... the hippy look!

Sorry I didnt make it to your house elle.. riding all day with Ronin has me shattered.

Heres my promised Ride Report:

Arrived at Ronins at approx 1200 hrs. Had a natter and off we went.

Approx 1205 hrs we arrived at the shell service station in Masterton. Fulled the tanks up with gas, checked our tyres, had a natter, a drink and a smoke. Then again off we went.

The weather in the rapa was beautiful.. as usual. The skys over palmy way looked grey and misty. I was starting to get a little worried that RONINS decision was the wrong up... not surprising though.

At approx hmm 1240 hrs.. we arrived at our next stop Ekatahuna. Stopped, Ronin needed to get supplies from the dairy, another drink, and natter.

Then at some stage we stopped again, not sure of the time or even were we where, but we had to put on our extra jerseys, and change our visiors. Ronin telling me, he didnt give a crap if I didnt want to carry on, I was going too.... such a bossy boots!

Stopped just after the Track... and decided to go to Ashhurst to gas up again. The windmills are magnificient.... should have taken my camera.. I am sure I would win the 'Photo Compedition' with one of them it in.

Went through the gorge to the little Cafe over the bridge (no idea what the name of it is) Nice place... nice outdoor bath (have to get myself one of them). Had a coffee and some food. Then at approx 1440hrs we headed home again... Ok so we stopped once on the way home. In all 200kms travelled... not a lot really but I am friggin shattered. No untoward things happening (Ronin was on his semi-best behaviour), practiced my counter steering.. in all a good day.

**Kinje** · 28th May 2007, 10:38

Well, I'm having a great trip so far.

Rode to Wellington on Friday night after work and had a quiet night as there had been a big one the night before and I had to get up early for the ferry on Saturday morning.

Crossed on the 8am Bluebridge sailing. Rode through to Blenheim and caught up with my Aunty and Uncle for lunch. Continued on down the Waiau (sp) Valley to St Arnard- very straight and boring. After St Arnard things got interesting with some exciting corners through to Murchison, heaps of fun!!!

Gassed up in Murchison then headed down to Springs Junction, again some nice corners through there and a quick photo stop at Maruia Falls.

Springs Junction to Hanmer Springs over the Lewis Pass, my my that was fun, again some lovely sections with fast flowing corners mmm.

Overnight pit stop in Hanmer complete with a soak in the hotpools.

Next morning off to Christchurch- some interesting bits but mostly boring long straights except for Weka Pass. Had lunch with my brother in CHCH, then down to Timaru after that. Mind-numingly boring down SH1. Dead straight and cops everywhere

Got into Timaru, and shit from family about my hair. Couple of days pit stop in Timaru now with the folks, then on to the next leg...