Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**Armi** · 6th October 2011, 22:34

I take that back. I can still walk and stuff. Must suck not being able to

**Maha** · 7th October 2011, 05:57

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Polyflor vinyl,heated so pliable,curve around bottonm of boot,then rod weld up front like an ugg boot maybe.

Im good Tony but not that fucken good...

**ynot slow** · 7th October 2011, 06:37

Originally Posted by Maha

Im good Tony but not that fucken good...

Have heat gun and rod weld gun ===you can do eet.Might heat the foot though lol.

**Mom** · 7th October 2011, 07:15

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Staple in some old Mountain bike tyres, works mint.

I dont have any - oh wait my daughter left her bike here when she went to Uni, I could steal the tyres off that

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Pair of old Knee Sliders?

Not designed for traction though

Originally Posted by Newbi

Depending on how big it is, could ya cut the top off a hot water bottle and stretch that over it, waterproof and rubber so should have traction too. Just a thought.

I like this one. I had an old slipper lying around for ages, just one. It got thrown away about a couple of months ago, why would we need one right slipper, with good all weather sole and sheepskin uppers that can be split and some laces attached to lace it on

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Polyflor vinyl,heated so pliable,curve around bottonm of boot,then rod weld up front like an ugg boot maybe.

Have to be safety floor

Originally Posted by Armi

You're lucky. I finally get my wrist re xrayed on monday then start physio on wednesday

You get used to it very quickly I can assure you, you dont get a choice. I have referred myself to physio early to get some excercises on board for strength before the plaster comes off. I am also pushing myself to weight bear (supported by crutches) to get some calf muscle stimulated.

The advice from a very talented sports physio is dont worry about pain, there are drugs for that, but if it is keeping you awake at night you have taken it too far

So far so good and just quietly, I managed to "walk" on it unsupported for a few steps last night

**nathanwhite** · 7th October 2011, 10:03

Originally Posted by Mom

Anyone got any sensible ideas on how to protect the bottom of this cast?

Plastic bag + ductape.

Maybe two.
If you wanna waterproof the entire cast, maybe one of the bigger rubbish bags?

**george formby** · 7th October 2011, 10:24

A few strips of self adhesive velcro, the hooky side, stuck to your sole. Cut some felt, old carpet etc to size, stick to velcro for a sole.

**Maha** · 7th October 2011, 10:29

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Have heat gun and rod weld gun ===you can do eet.Might heat the foot though lol.

At around 300 degs I would think so....

**Phreak** · 7th October 2011, 11:05

Hey Mark, is it too late to express my interest in this ride? Haven't been for any decent rides since I left the Auckland area and I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!

(apart from the FBMC Paeora run, that is...)

**Maha** · 7th October 2011, 11:23

Originally Posted by Phreak

Hey Mark, is it too late to express my interest in this ride? Haven't been for any decent rides since I left the Auckland area and I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!

(apart from the FBMC Paeora run, that is...)

Sure Scott...I add you to the list..

**Phreak** · 7th October 2011, 13:17

Minta! Thanks mate! I'll grab a unit if they're still available

**MarkW** · 7th October 2011, 18:36

Just talked to Maha and Mom on the phone......

They are sitting in the stunning accommodation with the Doubtless Bay waters lapping gently 30 metres away, beers and rum to hand watching a (typical) Northland sunset in action!

Now they know why I now live up here. Joining them tomorrow afternoon.

**thehovel** · 8th October 2011, 11:37

OK folks a bit of info to factor in. The northern most gas station has just burnt down. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10757484 Regards Richard PS no smoking in the PUB

**swbarnett** · 8th October 2011, 12:53

Originally Posted by thehovel

OK folks a bit of info to factor in. The northern most gas station has just burnt down. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10757484 Regards Richard PS no smoking in the PUB

And according to the article Pukenui, the only other station between the cape and Awanui, is closing later this month.

That leaves a round trip of a little under 210km between fills.

**Mom** · 8th October 2011, 14:30

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Marvelous. Now for the question no ones asked. How much does it cost?

This place is wonderful!

Was woken up this morning so I could watch a big pod of dolphins playing in the bay.

We have done a reccy of the entire place and counted beds etc and the managers have come up with an all inclusive price of $150 per person for the weekend. This includes 2 cooked breakfasts, a BBQ Friday night and a hangi Saturday night.

Irene has been menu planning this afternoon and has come up with;

BBQ - steak, sausages coleslaw, salads (3) spuds and garlic bread.

Hangi - Pork, mutton, chicken and pigs feet

Spuds, pumpkin, kumera, cabage.

Breakfasts - Bacon, sausages, eggs, toast and choice of spag or baked beans. You can have cereal as well if you can fit it in

Although she reserves the right to make adjustments to it

Maha will give a run down of bed configurations, but there are enough beds here for everyone who wants one.

Just one note of warning for anyone on crutches on the weekend. Do not consume a skin full of wine and attempt to get up a flight of stairs

You will crash and burn DAMHIK