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    Ramblings of a madman? Or a backpacker's hellride?

    Here's a thought !

    Suddenly found myself surrounded by ilk minded ppl and we just happen to have room for a tourist/couple/group to stretch out (ok the ppl were always around, but the room was not) !

    Might be the start of a hospitality rollercoaster, but the thought of starting/(restart?) a thread offering a ride from hell, with a bed at the end of each day has been niggling !

    I know that if someone were to ride off the picton ferry, or fly into wellington/palmerston North (bike organised), I and/or a few mates/KBers? could keep him/her/them ocupied for a couple of days riding around some of the best kept secrets in the lower north island !
    Time it right and we could include a test/track day at Manfeild to the mix ?
    Add The ADV guys to it and ya got worn out tourists !

    Lets keep it simple ! I just claimed Wellington-WHanganui-Dannervirke (a little greedy i know but thats me) (and negotiable) Thought about regions but that's just stupid because the best roads calve em up (and i hate Wellington City).

    But with that, i can offer He/She who dares, two or three exhausting days of riding (throw an ADV rider in there and... (i'll go have a rest) (till the track day), A bed for those nights and an escort to the next adventure. Be it west or east !


    Sooooo, know your way around your area ? Can plan a route for friends/others (if you can't lead) to show folk around ? Provide a bed/grub for a night or two ?


    Happy to go through this thread (if it grows) and maybe map things out roughly (remap regions perhaps lol), Add contacts for each area ?

    Keep in mind it's about the ride lol Wear yourself out and your Guest is gonna be blown away !
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    We could call it NZ wide pass the baggage ! Or just pass the Hag !

    To KISS it
    MAP KEYS

    B&B = Bed and breakfast, or a stove for ya to cook ya own fuckin eggs
    B = Just a root, or if yr a fugly, a blanket on the garage floor
    M = Map a ride out for ya but might not be able to join, cause the cops have my licence
    M&R = Hell, like i'd let ya ride without me
    G = Gravel, or a wickedly cool Moari fella

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    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    I'm prepared be your test subject. Be there in 4-8 weeks. I like my steak well done. Oh, and can I have a wake up call at 7.30?

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    Quote Originally Posted by quattro View Post
    I'm prepared be your test subject. Be there in 4-8 weeks. I like my steak well done. Oh, and can I have a wake up call at 7.30?
    Jesssus, another bloody Irishman in the mix, that'll be humourous !

    Let me know when your heading down/up these parts Suzi and we'll sort sommit out ! Threads a bit quiet but i'm sure someone from Auckland will want a cuddle, talk politics etc, to try and understand why the Irish rolled over !

    As for the room service, lol We ate the fuckin cow, but i know where there's plenty of seafood, (might even have a wetsuit that'll fit ya), that way there'll be no bowl blockages at 7.30 in the mornin when ya start thinkin about finding somewhere to put ya head down !
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    I can't offer B&B but I do know my way round the Far North & am always happy to point riders in the right direction depending on their tastes.

    Add me to the list if I fit the criteria.

    Oooh, I know some great fishing spots too.

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    That is absolutely a stirling idea Bill....
    We have a heap of room here, beds everywhere, pool room/bar/huge secure safe parking area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    That is absolutely a stirling idea Bill....
    We have a heap of room here, beds everywhere, pool room/bar/huge secure safe parking area.
    You'd be happy to claim an area then Mark ? Find a few others who'd be keen to show tourists around if/when your busy etc ?

    You guys too far from Auck airport to organise pick ups, welcome commitee ?
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinfull View Post
    You'd be happy to claim an area then Mark ? Find a few others who'd be keen to show tourists around if/when your busy etc ?

    You guys too far from Auck airport to organise pick ups, welcome commitee ?
    We would happily do that Bill (I would have to talk with Anne but she will be up for it im sure)...Warkworth-North

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    We would happily do that Bill (I would to talk with Anne but she will be up for it)...Warkworth-North
    Map edited (with a revoke clause of not having spoken to Anne yet)
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinfull View Post
    Map edited (with a revoke clause of not having spoken to Anne yet)
    Would be happy to work alongside/with Mark (Mr Formby)...he does make a stirling Latte'/Flat white...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Would be happy to work alongside/with Mark (Mr Formby)...he does make a stirling Latte'/Flat white...
    Why thank you.

    I intend doing quite a few gravel miles between now & dotage, the tarmac up here is simple but their are a myriad of gravel roads to be explored.
    (And if I buy that dirt bike, green roads)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Would be happy to work alongside/with Mark (Mr Formby)...he does make a stirling Latte'/Flat white...
    Quote Originally Posted by george formby View Post
    Why thank you.

    I intend doing quite a few gravel miles between now & dotage, the tarmac up here is simple but their are a myriad of gravel roads to be explored.
    (And if I buy that dirt bike, green roads)
    Edited the map

    With keys so them who read it can at a glance go choice ! That fella Formby Does gravel and Mom does some wicked eggs !
    As for that prick from Otaki, well he'll just leave me on some godforsaken road with a hangover and go home to drink more piss !
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinfull View Post
    Edited the map
    and Mom does some wicked eggs
    Ya what!?

    Yeah we are starters for sure, we are about an hour away from Auckland airport, but it is a shit trip through the shitty city twice. Could be convinced though if times suit the work/life balance. Guests may be better off catching the shuttle direct to our door, or to my work in Albany, and having a jet lag recovery couple of days. I accept payment in wine
    Quote Originally Posted by Gubb View Post
    Nonono,

    He rides the Leprachhaun at the end of the Rainbow. Usually goes by the name Anne McMommus

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    Can offer beds and secure parking for bikes if that helps
    It is entirely possible to teach an old blond new tricks!!!

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    Yo Mofos'
    Met a couple of young fellas down at the pub, get this ! Two dudes, different backgrounds both intelligent (sp) They (or their clan) paid to come work at the Christian camp for 6 months ! Ummmm got that wrong huh ?
    One Russian and one Mexican, the Russian has a better grasp of the spoken Englase but i still had to say what ! And they both was lookin at me like stunned mullets when i talked about earning a coin while backpackin round NZ

    What got me was when i mentioned Cartells (sp) the Mex spilled about life in Mehico, comes down to 3 Cartells and the yanks ! Liked this one (gave him my cell)
    Russia i understand is better now, no mafia anymore (must all be in the states)

    Fruit pickin season ? Where when how ?
    Napier ? HB ?
    ANY other IDEAS
    Be a shame to see them waste away at a christian camp in Waikanae ! There are more of them as i understand it Grrrr (poor cunts, holidaying in waikanae beach for a year)
    A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
    The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"

    Bowls can wait !

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