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**ducatijim** · 17th November 2010, 16:45

Won't b there sorry chum, gotta drive that bloody oarful new MF doing silage this weekend.

Yous enjoy!

**Bass** · 18th November 2010, 05:15

The weather forecast for the weekend has deteriorated seriously over the last couple of days. So at the moment, I'm not at all sure that I will be riding anywhere or that you will be making silage for that matter.
Riding in the wet is one thing, camping another.
Camping in the wet and sand is just a pain.
Will make a call tomorrow morning.

**Crisis management** · 18th November 2010, 06:25

Good call Neil, I get really grumpy if I have to sleep in puddles........

**paturoa** · 18th November 2010, 06:33

Originally Posted by Bass

The weather forecast for the weekend has deteriorated seriously over the last couple of days. So at the moment, I'm not at all sure that I will be riding anywhere or that you will be making silage for that matter.
Riding in the wet is one thing, camping another.
Camping in the wet and sand is just a pain.
Will make a call tomorrow morning.

Both Metvuw and Metservice as quite similar for a change!

I'd still be keen to go, and make a call on the weather when we get there, and if it is looking like rain then stay at Glinks. There is a large covered kitchen / common thing at Glinks which is OK in the rain.

I'm likely to go no matter what the weather, as this is prob my last outing before Christmas (5 weeks away!).

**.chris** · 18th November 2010, 07:37

Originally Posted by paturoa

Both Metvuw and Metservice as quite similar for a change!

I'd still be keen to go, and make a call on the weather when we get there, and if it is looking like rain then stay at Glinks. There is a large covered kitchen / common thing at Glinks which is OK in the rain.

I'm likely to go no matter what the weather, as this is prob my last outing before Christmas (5 weeks away!).

I am inclined to agree with you, if the weather looks crap we just stay in cabins of some kind. If Glinks does not work out there is always Bayleys Beach.

**ducatijim** · 18th November 2010, 09:19

Originally Posted by Bass

or that you will be making silage for that matter.
.

Don't be fooled.....you Orklanders may see it as rain, down here where we need it, I don't expect it to be enough to even stop work!

**Bass** · 18th November 2010, 15:42

Originally Posted by paturoa

I'm likely to go no matter what the weather!

I don't mind riding in the wet - in gravel and sand, I think it actually has its advantages. So, if you guys are starters regardless and prepared to go commercial for accomodation if the sky falls, let's do it. I'll take a last look at the forecast in the morning and post accordingly.

How did the crate work out by the way and are you joining us tomorrow evening?

**GLG** · 18th November 2010, 17:48

Originally Posted by Bass

I don't mind riding in the wet - in gravel and sand, I think it actually has its advantages. So, if you guys are starters regardless and prepared to go commercial for accomodation if the sky falls, let's do it. I'll take a last look at the forecast in the morning and post accordingly.

How did the crate work out by the way and are you joining us tomorrow evening?

I'll be there friday still keen to do the ride

**paturoa** · 18th November 2010, 18:09

Originally Posted by Bass

I don't mind riding in the wet - in gravel and sand, I think it actually has its advantages. So, if you guys are starters regardless and prepared to go commercial for accomodation if the sky falls, let's do it. I'll take a last look at the forecast in the morning and post accordingly.

How did the crate work out by the way and are you joining us tomorrow evening?

In that case I'm a definite, and prepared to stay where ever. I agree with you about riding on wet roads, particularly for dust!

The crate is stored under the house atm. The oz trip didn't happen this year as I ran out of leave and money! Planning is proceeding for easter 11!

And thats a no for me tomorrow evening at this stage.

**Bass** · 19th November 2010, 05:06

Originally Posted by GLG

I'll be there friday still keen to do the ride

Ace! See you tonight.

Forecasts indicate that it's going to be a showery weekend and maybe a bit wetter on Sunday afternoon.
Bring your wets and we pull out of Shell Westgate 0900 tomorrow.

**Taz** · 19th November 2010, 07:10

Have fun guys. If you hadn't planned this for my daughters birthday weekend I'd have been there. I used to spend my school hols up at Pouto.

**.chris** · 19th November 2010, 08:02

Originally Posted by Bass

Ace! See you tonight.

Forecasts indicate that it's going to be a showery weekend and maybe a bit wetter on Sunday afternoon.
Bring your wets and we pull out of Shell Westgate 0900 tomorrow.

I assume we are going to be staying in cabins?

What is the story with tonight? Where/when?

**Bass** · 19th November 2010, 09:10

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

I assume we are going to be staying in cabins?

What is the story with tonight? Where/when?

I'm taking a tent so that I can make a call when we get there. I figure that i can always find space to pitch a tent but a cabin isn't guaranteed.

Tonight, my place, kick off about 6 and go till whenever. PM sent.

**paturoa** · 19th November 2010, 10:46

Me too for taking a tent. There aren't any cabins at Glinks campgound. Last time I stayed there (~2 yrs ago) there were some clapped out old caravans ...?

I'm not aware of the next nearest accomod (other than in Darg itself).

**.chris** · 19th November 2010, 11:14

Originally Posted by paturoa

Me too for taking a tent. There aren't any cabins at Glinks campgound. Last time I stayed there (~2 yrs ago) there were some clapped out old caravans ...?

I'm not aware of the next nearest accomod (other than in Darg itself).

Bayleys Beach have cabins, not sure if available, but always an option.

This is starting to feel like an adventure now, a good level of uncertainty.