MMMMM 2008 26-27 July

[young1]

Now to be serious (yes I can be), I do think that we need to take keep this in mind (from Stuff just now)

MetService said it was concerned about the potential wind, wave and rain impacts from a rapidly intensifying storm heading for northern New Zealand by Saturday, striking first in Northland and Auckland before reaching Bay of Plenty and Gisborne on Sunday.

The unnamed low which originated in the tropics is coming from the Queensland coast, and was more intense than the current typical winter storm.

"This is no ordinary storm. It's one of the largest and deepest lows we've seen for some years," MetService spokesman Brian Kreft said.

"By the time this system reaches northern New Zealand on Saturday, it is likely to have significant destructive potential."

Damaging gales and very heavy downpours were possible in many North Island areas, and strong winds would create treacherous seas.

[Cary]

Wellington has just been canceled due to a brisk 120kph breeze at Wellie airport. Thus the Dorkland flight landing at 1:30am is looking attractive and has indeed been duely booked.

Ummm, least we got an airport that works...................

Young1 Hope we're not stuck in some pub for 2-3days..................

[tri boy]

It will be interesting on Sat morning Mike.
I think the weather will determine things to some extent, but at any time decisions can be made to withdraw, hold up, reasses etc.
Lots of wise old cookies on this ride, so common sense will prevail I'm sure.

[young1]

It will be interesting on Sat morning Mike.
I think the weather will determine things to some extent, but at any time decisions can be made to withdraw, hold up, reasses etc.
Lots of wise old cookies on this ride, so common sense will prevail I'm sure.

Good comments triboy, see you tomorrow.

Mike

[jezzaNZ]

Ummm, least we got an airport that works...................

Yeh, just what I would expect from a Aucklander riding a Triumph, I will see you at the bar young/old man!

[Quasievil]

The weather outlook definately influenced my decision, its not a weekend for the roads sorry, but good luck to you guys !

[Cary]

Yeh, just what I would expect from a Aucklander riding a Triumph, I will see you at the bar young/old man!

Yes, you'll owe me after using my airport but surely you mean cafe? & i'll have a Triple decaf mocha latte!!

[jezzaNZ]

Sorry we only do filter and instant in Wellington!

And no I still haven't boarded my flight yet!!!!!!!!!!

[bart]

Good luck guys. Wish I could make it.

[young1]

Well the bike is sitting outside my office all loaded up, all I think I have forgotten is a pair of shoes and that isnt a biggy.

Triboy and Co I will see you all at Pio Pio at 2.00pm

Re weather, I will play it by ear from tomorrow morning. I was planning on heading back to New Plymouth on Sunday but have warned my son (so he has time to clean the house up if needed!) that I could be home Saturday afternoon, Sunday as planned, or even Monday.

Mike

[tri boy]

Fine day in the Waikato. Will see the Jafa's at Te Uku, and Mike at Pio Pio. Any late starters from Hamilton etc, be at the Whatawhata servo by 9.30am.
Time to get my a into g.

[4skins]

It's an fine line (and getting thinner) between madness and stupidity. I'm starting to have my doubts guys, I think I'm with Quazzi,,, at home on the couch with the cat. There'll be another opportunity.
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"This is no ordinary storm. It's one of the largest and deepest lows we've seen for some years," MetService spokesman Brian Kreft said.

"By the time this system reaches northern New Zealand on Saturday, it is likely to have significant destructive potential."

Damaging gales and very heavy downpours were possible in many North Island areas, and strong winds would create treacherous seas.

Forecasters expected to know more precisely tomorrow what areas would be affected, and were likely to issue weather warnings.
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/20080...8072412-42.gif

[NordieBoy]

Sounds like you guys need to come down this way

[Oscar]

It's an fine line (and getting thinner) between madness and stupidity. I'm starting to have my doubts guys, I think I'm with Quazzi,,, at home on the couch with the cat. There'll be another opportunity.
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"This is no ordinary storm. It's one of the largest and deepest lows we've seen for some years," MetService spokesman Brian Kreft said.

"By the time this system reaches northern New Zealand on Saturday, it is likely to have significant destructive potential."

Damaging gales and very heavy downpours were possible in many North Island areas, and strong winds would create treacherous seas.

Forecasters expected to know more precisely tomorrow what areas would be affected, and were likely to issue weather warnings.
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/20080...8072412-42.gif

I'm with Johnny.
I'm out.

Have fun boys...

[bvaut]

Have a great ride and keep the rubber side down. I wish i was going with you guys as i would really like to go through the foresrty bit from Napier Taupo to Murapara. Maybe if some one GPS it then i could get a route map to do some time. Anyways enjoy the ride and company and travel within yuor limits.