2009 South Island KB Rally

**Retroqueen** · 14th December 2009, 16:45

Originally Posted by rumgirl

roger..... where are you??????

apparently DD still has him

**dangerous** · 14th December 2009, 17:34

Originally Posted by Retroqueen

apparently DD still has him

No way, I kicked his sorry arse out the door as we hit the city limits, but as he had such a good time I believe hes going to join KB pitty he couldent ride back, then again he could have had Kahu's seat on the VFR

**xknuts** · 14th December 2009, 18:58

Originally Posted by Retroqueen

LOL LOL LOL I might have missed it you lot!!!!! but it didn't happen if there is no photographic proof so i await ................... in anticipation.....

We (I) missed ur infectious laugh Petra. Don't stand us up again

Originally Posted by Retroqueen

Darling why was your bike on the ground?????

EXCUSE ME! Thats the "not fair" dept.

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

idea for badge as that is what most people will remember about Kopara the chance to shoot the black powder guns

Great idea NH, Jonelle has that great pic set beside the cannon

**FJRider** · 14th December 2009, 19:27

I went up to Christchurch on the Friday night. Was offered a bed at KiwiPhoenix's place, for an early start on the Saturday. I had offered her a ride to Kopara some time ago and she accepted. Heading off in "strong" winds .... (thinking at least its NOT raining ....) That didn't come 'till the Bealy flats ...
A stop for coffee and nibbles at Arthurs ... and with the rain easing (yeh right) we headed off over the "hill". It was "a little damp". But it was the most enjoyable wet day ride I've ever had. (must have been the company I had ... ) Turned off at Jacksons, and took the Lake Brunner route to the Grey city. Gassed up and headed out to Blackball for lunch. But before we left we met up with the pair on the Thruxton and the Duc.

Donna hadn't been round "the short block" before ... so she suggested we go that way home. I agreed ... only a few extra hours to get home (what is time eh !!!) A very cruisey trip through to Springs ... food and coffee. AND gas. Light rain, with brightning skies towards the Lewis Pass ... looking good. WRONG... The (heavy) rain stopped about the works camp, but started again a bit later ... but not as bad. In sight of Hamner ... BLUE SKY ... but the wind started with a vengence. Tail wind ... I can deal with that ... but Donna's shreiks as we get blown around ..... must get ear-plugs .
We observed a few funny (stupid) cage drivers passing efforts ahead of us, and just backed off and let them go.

Dropped Donna off, and with no sign of the wind dropping ... I headed south.
On the north side of Timaru I pulled into a gas station for fuel and a break from the wind. Parked there was a Orange KTM 990 ( the 2nd one I'd seen that weekend) ..... WRONG ... it was the 1st one I'd seen (in Kopara). And RM's day was not going well. "Fuel issues" ... he may explain later... I hung round and helped as best I could, and followed him south incase of further bother occuring. After tea in Oamaru while the sun set... we continued south. I turned off at Palmerston, and arrived home at one minute after midnight. 2 hrs 15 min's from Oamaru to my place. (227 km's)

A long day....

**Roger** · 14th December 2009, 19:36

Hi all, it was great to meet you lot, it was the best time I’ve had in years. You really know how to show a guy a good time. There I was just hanging around and thinking here goes another wet boring weekend, but how wrong can a guy be ... O for orrsome man!

That Victory was a great ride, thanks for that xknuts, and as FQ said earlier, I’m sorry about the stains, but I’m sure they’ll clean off OK.

Hey Dangerous, how did you get your name, you were a real pussy cat, easiest lay I’ve got in a while, not the tightest though, but hey thanks anyway.

Oh and thanks ladies, you gals were great too.

I woke up a bit crook on the Sunday, and with a hell of a sore back – probably ‘cos of where I slept the night, man that was uncomfortable wedged in there. I was feeling a bit queezy coming back down through Arthurs on the way back, so needed to stop for a chuck, heh heh. Ahh well them’s the breaks I guess when ya stay up drinkin’ with the young ones ... eh D

Thanks everyone for sending me the photo’s of me - I stuck a few of them in my album if you want to go have a look.

So anyway thanks for letting me tag along and I look forward to many more adventures with you all.

**Retroqueen** · 14th December 2009, 20:04

Originally Posted by Roger

Hi all, it was great to meet you lot,

Oh boy oh boy no wonder he kicked your sorry arse!!
Glad I never got anywhere near ya cause that might have been seriously dangerous

Glad to see your love for the victory though

What a blast your album is......

**Gareth51** · 14th December 2009, 20:04

Back home now,what a bloody great weekend it was, good to catch up with the the old faces and meet some new ones.It will go down as one of the funniest for a while
Even the Westcoast weather couldn't put a dampener on the fun we had,and as for Roger the Dogger...spikes the girls drinks and then has his dirty way with them(some green coming for you lad)

**sels1** · 14th December 2009, 20:12

Originally Posted by Roger

Hi all, it was great to meet you lot, it was the best time I’ve had in years. .

Well it was nice to meet you too Roger, glad you had a good time with D, (pity you couldnt have taken him elsewhere at 4am...)and that young lady from ChCh way was getting very friendly.... there could be photos.....

Great weekend, despite the weather. Good to catch up with the usual suspects and meet a few new ones. Thanks for having us Northies down your way - always good to go somewhere new(...or in the case of Kopara somewhere old!)
Hope the chooks get over the shock

We ran out of the rain past Bealey and stripped the wets off at Springfield. After a coffee and a bite we headed up the inland route to Hamner Springs for a good soak in the hot pools. Had a good run thru to the ferry this morning and now home and happy.

**xknuts** · 14th December 2009, 20:15

It took some planning but an awesome 5 days of riding, fab company, laughter till it hurt, & memories to treasure.

Thursday 10th 7am; At the Dunedin Fruit Wholesalers looking for my carton of pre ordered cherries. 1 1/2hrs later I departed Dunners without any cherries!

Petrol reserve light came on well North of Timaru, so slowed to save KM's and reached Tinwald Shell dead on empty. By pure chance met a fellow Vicster at the pumps, swapped emails as ya do.
Still looking for cherries for the Spitting Comp & found some on the CHCH bypass.
Friday 11th 8.30am; The Woodend Group (Billyboy, GB, FQ, mista, HOT, timg, & xknuts) departed collecting Subike, Goblin & Doc at Waikari. Well, I shud rephrase that, I stopped to exchange niceties coz the bunch rode on past. We 4 caught up at Springs Junction. With our wets still on and rain still threatening we pushed on to Murchison. Stinkin hot we all opted to shed our wets quickly & eat drink n be merry. While we advised Subike on how to fix his petrol leak.
Leaving Murchison I thought the whole group was aware of flashing headlights warning of

but Subike got picked off the back for speeding which I was not aware of until reaching Inangahua. My 1st ride in the Buller Gorge, cant wait for a dry run
While waiting for Subike it was on with the wets again, reached Reefton, off with the wets. Departing Reefton on with the wets again and this time it paid off. Steady Westcoast rain which did not let up.
Billyboy n I turned off at Nelson Creek & reached camp later than the others to be told the VIP suites were taken, but he did have the "Possum Hut" and it had 1 powerpoint!! LOL As it turned out it was a luxury.
Bring on the Friday night frivolities

**cruza** · 14th December 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by Retroqueen

Glad I never got anywhere near ya cause that might have been seriously dangerous

We told Roger bout ya Retro

setting up his panther pad in christchurch this week.

**neels** · 14th December 2009, 20:19

Originally Posted by Roger

Hi all, it was great to meet you lot, it was the best time I’ve had in years. You really know how to show a guy a good time.

Good to meet you too roger, although I might have to have a word when I see you next about getting a bit too friendly with my wife.

Then again I suppose you have to make your own fun in the country.

**fireliv** · 14th December 2009, 20:20

Originally Posted by xknuts

Billyboy n I turned off at Nelson Creek & reached camp later than the others to be told the VIP suites were taken, but he did have the "Possum Hut" and it had 1 powerpoint!! LOL As it turned out it was a luxury.
Bring on the Friday night frivolities

Sure was! You had POWER.... my cabin had no power, holes and moss!! But hey it was just a place to sleep from the wee hours of the morning untill that damn rooster woke up.... or his chook called HOT came in looking for coffee!!!

Was awesome to meet you xknuts, thanks for the participating in the AA circle with your shot of yummy whiskey!

**kerryhare** · 14th December 2009, 20:27

Originally Posted by fireliv

Sure was! You had POWER.... my cabin had no power, holes and moss!! But hey it was just a place to sleep from the wee hours of the morning untill that damn rooster woke up.... or his chook called HOT came in looking for coffee!!!

Was awesome to meet you xknuts, thanks for the participating in the AA circle with your shot of yummy whiskey!

At least it had a roof that didn't leak, had no shower and a toilet that only flushed sometimes. Oh and the beds in the other room banging against the wall, no idea what they were up to in there.

Dave, Elliott, Donna and Trev were having a bit of a party I think.

Hopefully we didn't make to much noise making our way into the cabin in the early hours of Sunday morning. I had such a great time, i could do it all again even with the rain.
That bloody rooster should have been barbecued.

**Gareth51** · 14th December 2009, 20:27

Originally Posted by scumdog

they claimed they were only visiting the hot-pools but I'm sure they were there to ogle the sheilas in the bikinis....

NOT GUILTY.....Sir

**fireliv** · 14th December 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by kerryhare

At least it had a roof that didn't leak, had no shower and a toilet that only flushed sometimes. Oh and the beds in the other room banging against the wall, no idea what they were up to in there.

Dave, Elliott, Donna and Trev were having a bit of a party I think.

Hopefully we didn't make to much noise making our way into the cabin in the early hours of Sunday morning. I had such a great time, i could do it all again even with the rain.
That bloody rooster should have been barbecued.

LOL nothing we didnt expect! Definatly was some strange noises coming out of that other room....

Oh I was also sure something furry ran across the floor when I was wondering round with a light.....