2011 South Island KB rally, Paretai, Lees Valley

[dangerous]

that could be... or should I say hazarders to your health ....will get son to pick up as hes coming here for Christmas, cheers taking it to shaky town

no worries... new job has me working right through xmas, ahhh well

[_Shrek_]

what a cool 5 days away no kids no work

left here about 930ish Alexandra 1100, then off to Nelson via Hasst up to Reefton, no wind rain & the sun was out not much traffic what could be better I was thinking, then just north of Okarito another set of hills etc look in mirror yep mrs S there kick down.... got to the top pulled over & for mrs S to catch up 5min then 7 cars & a truck whats happened me thinks.... head back down, then car flashers lights, bugga me says.... very quick trip back to find parked on wrong side of road & mrs S leaning on her bike both off the road only to find out her top box had fallen off & mr P C Plod was offering to take her top box back to Greymouth later that day (top bloke) but we straped it to the stead & carried on our way stopping at Greymouth for tea then Reefton for the night at my cousin's, not a bad days ride 717ks

we left after breakie at the pub then the Buller same as yesterday I'd wait along the way for mrs S to catch up, & as it was still early we carried on to the site to find about 30 kids there so we help them let down their tubes, then found the downstairs room eat ya heart out dumped out gear in there then went into Richmond to get food etc & wind kids up in the market much to the mothers disgust I tellya then back to camp KB to find a few there & already after the hellos etc... I meet Genie (looks different with clothes on) then I meet that norfie what did he call himself oh yeah Shafty (probably coz he rides a honda) & we know about honda riders (some even have their own bitch's on the back)

well the mayham started & went long into the night with some fairly good pic's some will find their way here.... the lost jandle is this the one you lost Doc

the ride over the hill was & coming back was even better just me & Jatz

Sat night things were subdued... but alot of fun was had the things that you see

Sunday the good byes & looking forward to the next one the trip north we left & went via Tasman to Toppo's place & got mrs Shreks top back on her bike then headed to shaky town for the night then home the next day
we had perfect weather the hole time
great to see & hear all home safe & sound with the exception of NJ who will have scummy fix her bike & bruise's great catching up every one Genie & Shafty nice meeting you guys & not for getting Doc & Goblin always a pleasure

cheers

pic's still being sorted

[_Shrek_]

Home sweet home

Some things i learned over the weekend

1. when someone says "I wasn't speeding officer" they could be telling the truth
2. how to go down the Takaka hill without breaking on every corner.... thanks Jen
3. that if i fill up in Culverden, travel to Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, back to Kaiapoi then to Rakia without filling up in between i will run out of petrol and momentum 1.5 kms before the petrol station

Great weekend

I was only game enough to take this pic after we were off the bridge watching the traffic coming up behind us was not much fun at all

but the view in front

[normajeane]

Thanks for all your nice supportive messages. You are all great and helpful.
I certainly got my confidence back and look forward to our next wee jaunt on the bikes. I ttry not to be a fairweathr rider and have to tell myself off severly when I find myself thinking oh shit,because I know my concentration is not good at that point and I "freeze".
Scummy certainly helped me get back on and followed me with his heart recovering just from seeing me wobbling and then lying on the road.

[Rashika]

Thanks for all your nice supportive messages. You are all great and helpful.
I certainly got my confidence back and look forward to our next wee jaunt on the bikes. I ttry not to be a fairweathr rider and have to tell myself off severly when I find myself thinking oh shit,because I know my concentration is not good at that point and I "freeze".
Scummy certainly helped me get back on and followed me with his heart recovering just from seeing me wobbling and then lying on the road.

oh no... sorry to hear of your wee oopsy, it is not nice. Glad to hear you are ok though, bruises will heal, and so will bike, and your confidence will do the same. At least you have a reason for what happened, hard as it was, and will be able to manage it better next time... even if it means making scummy take the bike across! Nah... I think you will do it fine next time. HUGs Hun, wasn't nice to read that.

[Mrs Shrek]

I was only game enough to take this pic after we were off the bridge watching the traffic coming up behind us was not much fun at all

but the view in front

Those pants make my bum look big

[Daffyd]

Good thing we had it last weekend... the Brightwater bridge is closed due to flood on both approaches. And I guess that 'peaceful' river will now be a raging torrent!

[doc]

When we left the camp I'm sure there were no taps left on. Can't have been us

[Paul in NZ]

Gah! Will you people STOP posting here about a great weekend!

I soooo wanted to ride down there as I was really really in the mode for it but - office christmas party - fly the flag, Vicki really looking forwards to it etc... Then Vickster gets sick and we don't go.... aaaarrrggghhh!

Oh well..... There will be another time.

As for falling off??? Hey! You fell off, you got back on and you guys sorted the problems and got home. This is how you accumulate memories and develop self reliance. Personally I think you did really well, you got home on the bike!

[Paul in NZ]

When we left the camp I'm sure there were no taps left on. Can't have been us

Twit - you should have left one tap on. Its the build up thats causing the problems.

[Genie]

Wow, the wet stuff is still falling, loads of it. The district sure is taking a hammering, roads closed all over, huge slips, flooding....so pleased you were all here last weekend. Timed that one quite brilliantly.

I too am saddened to read of NormaJeans slippery slide, the utter helplessness as the bike slides from under you, I too would have closed my eyes with the thought, let this be over soon and be as pain free as possible. A bike is only metal and can be replaced, you my dear, cannot be. I'm glad you're body was not broken and i'm thinking your confidence is only dented, a ride on a nice sunny day will have your smile back on and with such a wonderful man to hold your hand through life you can overcome anything.


I'm finding it quite funny reading posts on here as I have no idea who is who. I do know who the bed stealers are and a couple of others, but I find myself quite puzzled as to who is whom. That would be my blondeness.

Please, let us not mention the fact I was seen in only a towel.....hang my head a little over that one. I blame bourbon, it always seems to undo me. Never liked drunk woman much, should have left me in bed.

I have many happy memories from a fantastic weekend

For all those who missed out this year, book your leave now, second weekend in December, 2012. Not sure where it will be but guess what? I shall be going, I'll leave the bourbon at home.

Was very, very cool to meet you all. I hope that Doc and Goblin haven't been drowned out there and have managed to catch some juicy trout.

[oldrider]

I think Doc and Goblin have an arrangement with the weather gods specially for this time of year!!!!!!!!! (sorry to have missed you all, nice venue!)

[_Shrek_]

When we left the camp I'm sure there were no taps left on. Can't have been us

& how do you intend proving that it was not you that left the tap on (being a norfy & all)

Wow, the wet stuff is still falling, loads of it. The district sure is taking a hammering, roads closed all over, huge slips, flooding....so pleased you were all here last weekend. Timed that one quite brilliantly.

thats coz we brought the when we came up the coast then took it back down with us

Please, let us mention the fact I was seen in only a towel..... I blame bourbon, it always seems to undo me. should have me in bed.

I have many happy memories from a fantastic weekend

we all do

For all those who missed out this year, book your leave now, second weekend in December, 2012. Not sure where it will be but guess what? I shall be going,

thread has started

[Ghost_Bullet]

Coolies, just looking through and sorting the rest of my pictures which will post on webshots. maybe FB but will see.

I just wanna ride again... a week tomorrow, and it would have beginning of an epic days riding in divine weather.

Pics soon

[_Shrek_]

1 mount cook
2 hast
3 b4 Pleasant point
4 nth of Okarito
5 the hobit bike, take note on how much luggage was carried
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