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Title: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 01, 2017, 04:56:29 PM
I know this is late notice but I can squeeze in a mini shed day next weekend (11th, 12th Feb) as the missus is going away with her mates.
Friday arrivals ok. Sorry for the late notice but I only just been told !! :Facepalm:

Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Troyskie on February 02, 2017, 01:27:38 PM
G'day Jools,
Bugger, can't make it mate, kiddies duties.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 02, 2017, 02:22:04 PM
I figured it would be the case, but just threw it out there.

there will be plenty of other opportunities
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: roverfj1200 on February 02, 2017, 03:47:33 PM
Don't think I will get there.......Sorry
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 02, 2017, 06:35:32 PM
Being Realistic about this, it was a bad move trying to rush it through at such short notice.

I'm therefore thinking of postponing to a later date.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: oldktmdude on February 02, 2017, 06:54:47 PM
   Jools, I am keen to attend but having just returned from a week away at Phillip Island and the Rally approaching quickly, I think a later date would be preferable.
Late autumn or early winter  is a good time for me, as work commitments usually slow down at that time of year. It's your call mate, I'll do my best to get there whenever you decide to have it.
   Regards, Pete.   :good2:
PS. thank you very much for taking the time to talk to Alf and myself at the Classic. I know you were fairly busy getting your bike sorted as well as other important things. It was great getting an insight into the workings of an international racing pit. 
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 03, 2017, 03:54:17 PM
Hi Pete,
it was a bit of an ask lets consider it


CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !

:biggrin: :biggrin:

It was great to see you and Alf, sorry I didn't have more time. It does get a bit hectic in there sometimes - especially when Glen Richards bike got pushed back with no gear..............well it was a Suzuki  :yes:

After they pulled out all the slipper clutch, some bright spark noticed the drive sprocket was nearly off the shaft................
All hands to the pump to put it all back together in time for the final race only for him to pull out with a leaking clutch clover gasket disturbed in the fracas
That is why the winning margin was so tight - 11 points !!

I got my bike packed into 10 boxes for hiding in the container as it was going back to Blighty for a bit of fun over there later this year.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 09, 2017, 09:08:16 PM
I'm glad I cancelled as it would have been to hot in my shed this weekend................ :negative:

So, The next opportunity will be the weekend of 27/28 May

Any takers ??
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: oldktmdude on February 10, 2017, 04:26:46 AM
   Put me down as a starter Jools. That's a good time of the year for me. I'll mention it to Alf and let you know if he can get there.
   Regards, Pete.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Sparky84 on February 11, 2017, 02:39:42 AM
Make that another 1 Jools,
Hopefully I'll get doctors blessing by then to ride, if not I'll drive but don't count me in trying to follow you if you're planning a ride.

My Express van handles ok but its acceleration lets me down  :wacko1:

Cheers Alan
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: ribbert on February 11, 2017, 05:26:26 AM
Quote from: Sparky84 on February 11, 2017, 02:39:42 AM

...... if not I'll drive but don't count me in trying to follow you if you're planning a ride.........My Express van handles ok but its acceleration lets me down  :wacko1:

Cheers Alan

No worries Alan, we'll slot you in between Pete and Alf, keeping up with them will have your van will doing things you never thought it capable of! Or, we could pretend it's a Harley ride and you can be the "sweep", picking up parts that have vibrated off and collecting broken down bikes, or, you can take the beer and the girls, or, you could go pillion with Pete and put that recent surgery to the test. Whatever, everyone would just be glad to see you there.

Doctors are a conservative bunch (aka protecting their own arse) Tell him you intend to ride and ask him what precautions you should take.

Look forward to seeing you there.

IMO

Noel
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: ribbert on February 11, 2017, 05:49:32 AM
Quote from: FJools on February 09, 2017, 09:08:16 PM
I'm glad I cancelled as it would have been to hot in my shed this weekend................ :negative:

So, The next opportunity will be the weekend of 27/28 May

Any takers ??

Count me in Jools, that's riding season for me.

Noel
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on February 12, 2017, 01:26:36 PM
OK that looks like enough interest to be a starter this time  :good2:

I'll start a separate thread to avoid any confusion
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Roach on March 09, 2017, 11:30:56 PM
I will have my licence back by then so will be there.
                                                 Tony
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: camo on March 10, 2017, 05:53:43 AM
Hey guys, I think im in sydney then. If so count me in!!! (will check) :drinks:
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Troyskie on March 12, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
I'm in!
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: wainot-Phil on March 13, 2017, 04:48:54 AM
 I'm in , I should be good by then one hopes.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on March 14, 2017, 03:44:08 PM
Latest News.................

Unfortunately the May date is out. I've been told my presence is also required in NZ too to attend the sister in laws 50th so that has screwed that up.

With my annual UK / Spa visit already booked for June / July it may happen later in the year. It will certainly need to happen before xmas as my daughter is getting married in Canberra so we have all that planning to look forward too.

Watch this space, a mid spring date looks most likely now.
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Urban_Legend on March 14, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
I could possible make a mid spring day. I know how you feel with the commitments. Your original date was about the time of my sisters 50th, June is my sons 21st.

Mark
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: Sparky84 on March 14, 2017, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: FJools on March 14, 2017, 03:44:08 PM
Latest News.................

Unfortunately the May date is out. I've been told my presence is also required in NZ too to attend the sister in laws 50th so that has screwed that up.

With my annual UK / Spa visit already booked for June / July it may happen later in the year. It will certainly need to happen before xmas as my daughter is getting married in Canberra so we have all that planning to look forward too.

Watch this space, a mid spring date looks most likely now.

Hey Jools ,
Is there any chance you could leave a key under the front mat for the May date for us?

I should still be able to make to mid spring one too.

Cheers Alan
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: FJools on March 15, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
Hey Sparky,

the dishwasher needs emptying & reloading, the dogs taking for a walk and the car washing while you are at it.
Thats not to mention the stressed out teenager doing year 12 work.............
Title: Re: Ryde NSW Mini Shed Day - late notice
Post by: camo on March 15, 2017, 05:54:02 PM
sorry guys will be away.....wish i could be there!