The levies. It's all about the levies. Time to take stock

[MSTRS:Me]

I wonder if Rick would be keen to deliver right into the House. On his Rocket III of course.

[Nasty]

Well happy to help co-ordinate anything down this way if anyone else interested

Will add you to the Wellington Action Group.

[Ixion]

When are you thinking of? I had visions of this being the Bikeoi 2.

No. Not that big.

Got to work within the practical.

To do this before Christmass, we need something that's quick to organise and doesn't make too much demand on riders, or, more importantly, their families and partners.

It's a busy and family focused time of year

BIKEOI-2 is for next year. Much bigger

Right now, what we want is just something to keep the kettle boiling , and send bikers into Christmas with an upbeat message.

[Vern]

Hi Ixion, I have a letter from our local MP but I buggered if I can get them on here could you pm me a email address and I could send to you. I will ask for your friend ship that way you will have my private details. Vern

[MSTRS:Me]

To do this before Christmas.. .

I see Bald Eagle has put up a thread - he's saying 15 - 18 Jan. Have I missed something elsewhere?

[Ixion]

I missed it too. 'Tis the way of the net.

[scissorhands]

Regional events will be easier than a ride to Welly. I like a same bat time same bat channel, action in at least 6 regional centers around NZ. Highly visible main street stuff when everyone is out and about shopping just before Xmas. Thursday the 24th Dec from 4ish on will be Xmas party work do time, and pickled workers tongues may waggle levy language? As well family members who cant think of anything to say top each other at Xmas day family dinners, may discuss the protest from the day before

The downside I see as bikers may want to sink a few with their work buddies too, at that time.

A slow ride up Queen on the avo of the 24th would be magic. My 20cents

[Ixion]

No newspapers on the 25th

I think we also want it to be something that gives bikers themselves a buzz. A fell good factor over Xmas, when otherwise disillusionment and -its-too-hardedness- may set in

[MSTRS:Me]

I missed it too. 'Tis the way of the net.

Damn. Someone made an executive decision, without consulting?
I think it's a great idea, but not so sure about the timing. Most people are only a week or less back at work after the Xmas break. Talk about feet not touching the ground!
If it's too early to deliver petition forms, is it too early regardless?

[Ixion]

That weekend roads could be pretty busy with people coming home after holidays. Many bikers included.

But one advantage is that it doesn't need a lot of riders. If there is only one on a specific leg, that's OK (so long as he doesn't crash!)

[Bald Eagle]

I see Bald Eagle has put up a thread - he's saying 15 - 18 Jan. Have I missed something elsewhere?

I missed it too. 'Tis the way of the net.

Put it in Social Group as well but hadn't had time to pm everyone yet.

[MSTRS:Me]

That weekend roads could be pretty busy with people coming home after holidays. Many bikers included.

But one advantage is that it doesn't need a lot of riders. If there is only one on a specific leg, that's OK (so long as he doesn't crash!)

Only thing is...if it's not 'big' - is it worth while, in terms of making an impact/being noticed?

[ManDownUnder]

A spectacular ride event on a weekend between now and Xmas. What, where? Needs a theme.

Christmas itself. It's all about giving (not taking).

ACC is running in the black the figures Smithy has thrown up are crap and we all know it... tell him to stop shooting himself in the political foot, come clean while there's still time to turn this around, allow ACC affected voters to regain confidence in him and we all win.

Or... if taking really is the agenda, then he should expect us to give... in spdes... for the duration of his reign.

It might be nice to put the next ACC minister on notice also that the ol' tried and true "change portfolios just before election time - so he was the bad guy, and not me" won't work.

Put 'em all on notice - all of National.

But it's about giving... so we're giving them the chance, and the advice they need to put things right... it's not too late.

[Bald Eagle]

Damn. Someone made an executive decision, without consulting?
I think it's a great idea, but not so sure about the timing. Most people are only a week or less back at work after the Xmas break. Talk about feet not touching the ground!
If it's too early to deliver petition forms, is it too early regardless?

We can play with the timing a bit but it has to be sooner rather than later.

We need the date decided before the end of this week so I can get on with planning it.

[ManDownUnder]

Hey is there any way we can turn this into a bit of sport? Somehow make a game of it that everyone can join in on.

Like put up targets on the side of the road with the ACC logo on them and invite motorists to hit them with apple cores from passing cars. Make it a contest the whole family can play.

It'd be a hell of a laugh, and get the message across too...