Manawatu Rant n Rave

**Bones2** · 15th March 2008, 07:23

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Since it's not a big ride how does 11 am at BP sound?

see you there

cheers

**NZsarge** · 15th March 2008, 07:28

Originally Posted by Bones2

see you there

cheers

ok, be good to see you again, what about you Bassa?
People in the Manawatu are very quiet today.

**cowboyz** · 15th March 2008, 08:15

yes. busy busy people. meanie and monie down south. Yods out of action. I am doing the field days thing today with the kids.

**NZsarge** · 15th March 2008, 08:41

Originally Posted by cowboyz

yes. busy busy people. meanie and monie down south. Yods out of action. I am doing the field days thing today with the kids.

Take sunscreen, it's gonna be a warm one..

**yod** · 15th March 2008, 10:57

yeah, im stuck with a 31cc weedeater and a similar sized lawnmower

wondering if i can somehow get some USDs on there to speed up the mowing, etc

fucking nice day for a ride....typical

VFR rear rim is being repaired next week as the chunk thats missing could fail a wof and im not interested in having to pull it all apart again after putting it back together
front brakes are the final hurdle, should have them back on next week, fingers crossed they do the job

**yod** · 15th March 2008, 16:57

bloody spectacular day for a ride....stinking hot in palmy

started with the main weeds, there was a lot of clover behind the bushes in the front garden and quite a lot across trhe back fence...after pulling all that out, i trimmed a few bushes, there was a couple of coprosmas that were getting away on me and the pandorea always runs rampant

did the rounds with the wheelbarrow ('05 Bunnings 30lt) picking up all the leftovers, then i could finally unleash the mighty 31.5cc 2-stroke line trimmer

was running low on gas so i knew it had to be a relatively quick run (pity i didnt have dogs cam on board, this was some fiendish trimming). ripped thru the back fence in brutal fashion, then did the easy stuff along the concrete edges. finally i decided it was time to tackle the garden edges. these have been neglected for a week or two so were in bad shape, i attacked with tight lines and a 'no mercy' attitude...i knew this would require some clean-up afterwards but it was worth it to get rid of those especially in-grown weeds. dust and garden crap was flying in all directions but the end result was top notch

finished it off with a comprehensive mow that just set it off beautifully, the sun was ripping in at this point but i knew this would make or break the final result and mrs yod had stashed some radlers in the freezer ready for me when finished

a good days work in the garden

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

**cowboyz** · 15th March 2008, 17:00

Originally Posted by yod

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

What you talking about? About the same wouldnt it be?

**yod** · 15th March 2008, 18:09

Originally Posted by cowboyz

What you talking about? About the same wouldnt it be?

jeebus

both bikes in the workshop

beat me while i'm down why don't ya....

dirty evil kwaka rider

**Bassa** · 15th March 2008, 19:51

Bad luck for me, only just turned puta on. I was looking for something to do today

ended up working

. might try for tomorrow with her indoors as pillion if all goes well. head north for lunch me thinks

**ynot slow** · 15th March 2008, 20:16

Originally Posted by yod

bloody spectacular day for a ride....stinking hot in palmy

started with the main weeds, there was a lot of clover behind the bushes in the front garden and quite a lot across trhe back fence...after pulling all that out, i trimmed a few bushes, there was a couple of coprosmas that were getting away on me and the pandorea always runs rampant

did the rounds with the wheelbarrow ('05 Bunnings 30lt) picking up all the leftovers, then i could finally unleash the mighty 31.5cc 2-stroke line trimmer

was running low on gas so i knew it had to be a relatively quick run (pity i didnt have dogs cam on board, this was some fiendish trimming). ripped thru the back fence in brutal fashion, then did the easy stuff along the concrete edges. finally i decided it was time to tackle the garden edges. these have been neglected for a week or two so were in bad shape, i attacked with tight lines and a 'no mercy' attitude...i knew this would require some clean-up afterwards but it was worth it to get rid of those especially in-grown weeds. dust and garden crap was flying in all directions but the end result was top notch

finished it off with a comprehensive mow that just set it off beautifully, the sun was ripping in at this point but i knew this would make or break the final result and mrs yod had stashed some radlers in the freezer ready for me when finished

a good days work in the garden

a bit less horsepower than im used to but a worthy cause and makes the beer consumption that much more enjoyable

peace

Try roundup,not greenie friendly but bloody good though,or invite them Manawatu guys round for a few bevvies,lock the wc and let nature take it's course.

Did the same here as well with the weedeater heap of crap,got sick of winding the nylon,next time will use a blade,real trimming ala tool time.

**NZsarge** · 16th March 2008, 06:57

Originally Posted by Bassa

Bad luck for me, only just turned puta on. I was looking for something to do today

ended up working

. might try for tomorrow with her indoors as pillion if all goes well. head north for lunch me thinks

If the old fella and I finish getting the posts for the extra yard on the cattle yards I might just join you.
Had a pretty nice ride yesterday, Bones2 on his Bandit and his mate on a Trumpy Sprint ST 1050 virtually brand new like...

**Bassa** · 16th March 2008, 07:13

Originally Posted by NZsarge

If the old fella and I finish getting the posts for the extra yard on the cattle yards I might just join you.
Had a pretty nice ride yesterday, Bones2 on his Bandit and his mate on a Trumpy Sprint ST 1050 virtually brand new like...

Thats good. I will be at BP around 10.45 -11.00 pillion or no pillion. Going to be another cracker day.

**NZsarge** · 16th March 2008, 09:26

Originally Posted by Bassa

Thats good. I will be at BP around 10.45 -11.00 pillion or no pillion. Going to be another cracker day.

Bugger, won't be finished ramming posts unit lunch i'd say so 1 ish is the best I could do. If that's no good there will be another day. Might get a scoot in later in the day if you can't hang about.

**Bassa** · 16th March 2008, 09:45

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Bugger, won't be finished ramming posts unit lunch i'd say so 1 ish is the best I could do. If that's no good there will be another day. Might get a scoot in later in the day if you can't hang about.

A bit late for me sarge. Gotta get back at a certain time. might see you onthe road. we heading HW 50.