New Rally, Garston Pub, Feb 20-21 2009

**Solly** · 14th January 2009, 19:12

Originally Posted by woodybee

In fact could I ask all kber's to print off a few posters and stick them in prominent places, or just sandwich them onto bikes they pass. cheers Dudes and Dudess's

Hey Woody,
Dispite your best attempts to get me to come to the Garstonian Rally and dispite the fact that I'd love to be there, Kay [Amazon] & I will be on our South Island road trip. However, the least we could do is to take some flyers around the Island with us and spread the news.....I'll print off as many as I can stuff into my saddle bags and carry on your wonderful marketing campaign.
Rock-on Garston

**Xaria** · 14th January 2009, 19:19

Originally Posted by Solly

Hey Woody,
Dispite your best attempts to get me to come to the Garstonian Rally and dispite the fact that I'd love to be there, Kay [Amazon] & I will be on our South Island road trip. However, the least we could do is to take some flyers around the Island with us and spread the news.....I'll print off as many as I can stuff into my saddle bags and carry on your wonderful marketing campaign.
Rock-on Garston

It will be weird going to a rally and not seeing you and Amazon. I'm sure we will still find someone to talk to though

**Solly** · 14th January 2009, 19:32

Originally Posted by Xaria

It will be weird going to a rally and not seeing you and Amazon. I'm sure we will still find someone to talk to though

Ditto.......we've worked it out the March Hare will be our next rally, so if it works out, we'll hook up and ride together [really enjoyed the ride to & from Waiakia].

**Daffyd** · 14th January 2009, 20:27

Originally Posted by Xaria

It will be weird going to a rally and not seeing you and Amazon. I'm sure we will still find someone to talk to though

And we'll have someone to talk about!

**cold comfort** · 14th January 2009, 20:41

I came backfrom Te Anau last weekend passing thru the site, Devils Staircase region AND over the Crown range, all in a car

The missus was quite enthusiastic about a run in from Dunners so it looks like a weekend on the loose is not to be

However, at least i get to go!

**Xaria** · 15th January 2009, 11:25

Originally Posted by cold comfort

I came backfrom Te Anau last weekend passing thru the site, Devils Staircase region AND over the Crown range, all in a car

The missus was quite enthusiastic about a run in from Dunners so it looks like a weekend on the loose is not to be

However, at least i get to go!

Just go the long way there from Dunedin, Wanaka, crown, then devils on the way. Going sh1 to gore then up is 255km, through central to wanaka over crown range and down is only 396 km. How much more fun though?

**xknuts** · 19th January 2009, 18:18

I heard the "Garstonian" being advertised on Central Otago Radio today, I think "The Breeze" ???
D'ya think Woodybee has cajoled some free spots!

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 19th January 2009, 18:22

Originally Posted by xknuts

I heard the "Garstonian" being advertised on Central Otago Radio today, I think "The Breeze" ???
D'ya think Woodybee has cajoled some free spots!

Told my boss I am taking a half day on the 20th because I didn't want Woodybee to beat me up if I didn't go...

**idb** · 20th January 2009, 08:00

Originally Posted by xknuts

I heard the "Garstonian" being advertised on Central Otago Radio today, I think "The Breeze" ???
D'ya think Woodybee has cajoled some free spots!

It's on The Rock

**woodybee** · 20th January 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by idb

It's on The Rock

Not only is it on the Rock, its on Solid Gold, More FM and the Breeze woo hoo.

Its in Kiwirider (February edition) and Bike Rider (January edition)

Am early exahuasted from all the running around, now I have to run around, crossing the eyes and dotting the t's and chasing up everybody to ensure its all organised. Blimey no wonder there are committees for these sorts of things!!!

Fuck I am really going to miss going to this years Woodstock, and gutted and idsbelieving that I shan't be there, friggin work. Least IDB and me will be jetting off somewhere on our bikes when work has finished for the day, evey cloud has a silver lining.

Woodybee, god I really need a

**woodybee** · 20th January 2009, 20:56

As a few of you will have heard, Iron Maiden have decided to piss on my parade and hold their small gig, the same time as my big gig is on

I did try to get on the Rock and have a chit chat with our Bruce Dickinson, to get him to rearrange or come to play at the rally but I couldn't get through.

I have had a few dear friends of mine, text me, and phone me to say they have tickets to the little gig and can't come to mine.

Guys, all the profits from this rally are going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and I am doing a whip round in a bucket for funds for the Garston Church as well, seeing as though the Registration post is adjacent to the quaint church.

If anyone feels the need then donations for the rally charity can be made, no matter how small, or dare I say make it a big into the bank account inthe pre-paid bank account which features on the entry form.

So Solly Amazon, etc., Andy from Dunedin, Barry from Pleasant Point and others, stick your hand in your pockets Dudes and Dudess's and turn the grief in not being able to make the Garston into a huge smile on my face by donating and making yourselves feel better.

In the words of Hot Chocolate, "Everyone's a winner baby"

Here endeth the prayer.

Had another look at the rally sight and it filled me with joy, nice and big, picturesque and gagging for a fun filled party.

Let the fun commence.

1 month today. YIKES,

And if you are pondering whether to come, then how often do you get to come to a first rally, and guys, I am busting my gut to make this a huge success, so don;t be afraid, "its just a little bit posh"

**Wingnut** · 21st January 2009, 05:53

Good luck with your rally Woodybee. I hope it all works out for ya.

**woodybee** · 21st January 2009, 23:11

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Good luck with your rally Woodybee. I hope it all works out for ya.

Well have worked hard for the past 1.5 months pullking it together, booked the weather, got the Church on my side, so its all looking rosy, got some cracking raffle prizes rolling in now, so get ready for some interesting competitions coming up, and a very different and brillian performance maybe, jsut waiting to hear if that person will confirm.

Yours woodybee.

Thanks mate for your lovely comment, you coming?

**cynna** · 23rd January 2009, 16:53

your call to bruce worked woodybee - iron maiden has been moved to westpac trust and are now playing on the sunday...

**woodybee** · 25th January 2009, 22:40

Originally Posted by cynna

your call to bruce worked woodybee - iron maiden has been moved to westpac trust and are now playing on the sunday...

Yup heard the new and drummed up a thread on it.........I knew they'd back down, must have heard I put a hex on their performance, which obviously I have withdawn now they are playing on Sunday...........

Oh my god, that means I can go and see them.

that has only just dawned on me!!!!!