Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Fri 21 January

[mattsdakar]

Ok then I'll meet you all at the Caltex at 9.15 and take any gear you guys dont need for the friday, my tuck will be sitting at Fairlie for the two days so can be used for storeage (alarmed).

I intend leaving the Caltex at 09:00...meeting others in Ashburton and at Orari river bridge

[Buddha#81:Me]

I intend leaving the Caltex at 09:00...meeting others in Ashburton and at Orari river bridge

just leave ya gear in the forecourt and i'll get there later? Nah see you guys at 8.45!

[mattsdakar]

Hey Matt, were/are we supposed to pay an access fee for this run?

I have confirmed access with both stations, Orari Gorge station will be doing mustering on the road Friday and were not that keen but I managed to talk manager around with the promise that we will behave!!!! I'll go over this on Friday morning.
Blue mountain station is the majority of the ride and he was fine. Last year he did ask for a $20pp koha but this year didn't mention it. I'm thinking I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

[junkmanjoe]

yup sweet with this...a golden hand shake goes a long way with farmers....and it helps get locked gates open.....or we just ride around them....

[ADVGD]

I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

Happy as with that mate, nice job organizing this

[Tigerpig]

Quick head count....

Myself
Transalper
Cynna
thepom
joshkies
woodman
ADVGD
alane
Umopom
Padmei
Jatz
Don't know x2
Casualty

Anyone else???

Tigerpig &,
Tigerpig's mate

[mattsdakar]

Everone seen my 4 day Dusty Butt option:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...Day-Dusty-Butt

[Trials Rider]

Hi Matt

Sounds good to me, will meet you in Ashburton

Cheers

Paul Delis

[RedKLR650]

Quick head count....

Myself
Transalper
Cynna
thepom
joshkies
woodman
ADVGD
alane
Umopom
Padmei
Jatz
Don't know x2
Casualty

Anyone else???

Hi Matt, as per our phone conversation, I'll be waiting for you guys at the picnic area on the north side of the Orari bridge ( the one with the passing bay ) from about 10.15am. Looking forward to catching up with everyone again

Cheers, Stu

[RedKLR650]

I have confirmed access with both stations, Orari Gorge station will be doing mustering on the road Friday and were not that keen but I managed to talk manager around with the promise that we will behave!!!! I'll go over this on Friday morning.
Blue mountain station is the majority of the ride and he was fine. Last year he did ask for a $20pp koha but this year didn't mention it. I'm thinking I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

Maybe if we each made sure we had a couple of $5's with us just in case a gratuity helps at the Orari Station end too ?

Just a thought

[ADVGD]

see you guys at 8.45!

Unsure exactly what gear I will be taking at this stage but I may take you up on your kind offer to take down my tent and cooking gear etc for a nice light ride down on Friday if that's ok mate, I'll shout you a cold one where we meet up down there

[Buddha#81:Me]

Unsure exactly what gear I will be taking at this stage but I may take you up on your kind offer to take down my tent and cooking gear etc for a nice light ride down on Friday if that's ok mate, I'll shout you a cold one where we meet up down there

sweet as, see you all there on friday morning.

[joshkies]

hey matt do you know what the river will be like at the blue Mt side???

not long now only 1 sleep to go

[mattsdakar]

hey matt do you know what the river will be like at the blue Mt side???

not long now only 1 sleep to go

It's a SURPRISE!!!

[joshkies]

ok cool think i will bring my togs and surf board just in case