The Downunder FJ Rally is on!!!!!! :yahoo:
When .............. Feb 11th & 12th 2012 Where.......... The Sunshine Coast of Queensland.
Home of the Glasshouse Mountains, Mouthwatering Twisties, Green Lush Forests, Superb Ocean & hinterland refreshments. :drinks: :good2: :biggrin:
Just to whet ya appetites......go to..... http://www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/ (http://www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/) :dance2:
For those light of pocket, geographically challenged or recently hospitalised we even have pillion vacancies and a car pool strategy. Jetstar have organised flights for us at special rates eg Melb to Brisvagas $112 including return flights!!!!! (Perth $280 Return) (Tassie to Bris $298 Return!!!!) Hell they`ve even put together a deal for Yanks wanting to thaw out :empathy3: (Incl Motorbike hire option when all spare Bikes have been allocated – Sorry,- Arnie already got mine) – --yeah that`s right just one whiff of a good bbq & we`ve suddenly got Green & Yellow Cake at the table. :lol: (9 FJ`s so far + 4 maybe`s – just from a bush whisper!!)
The venue...........http://www.kenilworthhomestead.com.au/Kenilworth_Homestead/Weddings.html (http://www.kenilworthhomestead.com.au/Kenilworth_Homestead/Weddings.html)
The Cost........$25.00 a head per night (+ we`ll split some tucker) – Lunch Saturday - Mapleton Pub. http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/ (http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/) Brekkie will be at Pete`s Bellbird Creek Café. http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/ (http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/) Lunch Sunday – (Probly) Woodford Pub or Mary Cairncross cafe . (Note: 3 of the available ride/routes are rated in the top 5 in Australia. (Australian Motorcycle Atlas).They Include the Glasshouse Mountains, Glorious Mt Glorious & of Course the OBI Obi Range) :rofl:
To formalise you`ll be there, just add your name to the Downunder thread. You`ll also need to email your intent to kenilworthhs@gmail.com with the subject headline FJ Rally downunder. Doug (popcorn)
YEEEHAAA! :yahoo:
Count me IN!
Come on all you Aussie Fj'ers,The more the merrier!
Jeff P
I'll be there. Just waiting for my wife to decide if she wants to ride pillon for the 2 days.
Arnie
Sounds fantastic, count me in. I may have a job change in the wind so whether I'll have enough leave to bring my up my FJ depends on how that goes. So I could be just flying up and getting a rental bike. I'll know more in a couple of weeks. Very much looking forward to meeting you all!
Regards
Mark
I'm in as you know.. But is the accommodation booked and do they have a bar... :drinks:
Cheers
It's looking more and more like I might be able to show my face.
I have realised my frequent flyers are up, and that I could probably borrow a bike off my cousin.
I'm quite confident I can scrape together a beer fund and con whoever I may be working for at the time that one of my relatives has come to their demise.
Sorry (General)Doug,I thought who the.... Is this junior member trying to suck the life out of me.Read more on your profile and want to say thanks for the private invite.Wish i could but as i have said,don't have a bike just a extreme of road (toy) buggy.Shame only live within 1 1/2 to 2 hours away. Just love the sound and power of this machine.Darrel M.
Mates, we crossed the range today & checked out some alternate Downunder Rally venues (incl the Kenilworth pub - my kinda research :drinks:) and am pleased to tell ya the Kenilworth Homestead is the best. :yahoo: We got a big Verandah, aircon, kitchen, Fridges, Bike petting area, a real aussie bar, a coupla big shady trees and an outside fireplace that`s lightable even in the standard fireban -according to our hosts, (Bikers too) Hell they even asked if we want some kayaks to float down the River. (Also cater for us to be flexible with numbers and notifications, but the sooner we email them and arrange to pay $25 the better - ) - check out the links on the original Downunder Rally notice.
I took the shortcut home (I`ve Never seen it policed cause its One way and often zero traffic, where I encourage sensible safe riding :diablo: through smooth tropically lined twisties up the Obi Obi Range incl banked 20 & 40klm bends ++) and on pass the Mapleton Pub & also checked out the English pub at Montville on top of the plateau with more sensational views of the Sunshine Coast, before ducking down 15klms through the valley canopy that hides the trendy Palmwoods Pub......... I digress, sorry...........uuumhhh where was I, oh yeah, .... If ya fly`n & Hire`n, let me know when, cause you`ll be picked up at the airport with optional Pre & Post Rally campin at my place. We got some big beasties for ya to choose from (none of which will match your homeley fj all round) but we can do a deal, in Brisbane, if Noosa is a bit pricey (PM me). For those that are stay`n awhile the Gold Coast Bike Show is on the following weekend. If ya bike`s not goin or if ya only use the fj motor as a lawnmower or somethin, ya most welcome to join in anywhere, especially round the campfire. :drinks: Oh and yeah there might be a lotta lies, noise and testosterone, but ladies that ride bikes (incl pillions) are really really welcome. Doug (popcorn)
Damn!!! Now I really want to go...Sounds like my kind of fun. Take plenty of pics and vids, post em' up and make us seppos jealous.
Quote from: fb747 on November 25, 2011, 03:11:27 AM
It's looking more and more like I might be able to show my face.
I have realised my frequent flyers are up, and that I could probably borrow a bike off my cousin.
I'm quite confident I can scrape together a beer fund and con whoever I may be working for at the time that "one of my relatives has come to their demise."
Uncle Kook here.
Can you get some time off work? Need you to be with me for major operation on the Sunshine Coast 11th of feb. Doc reckons I`ve been bitten (downunder) by something that`s making my genitals swell. My heart races, Palpatations, Halucinary feelings of Gliding Grandeur, Voices in my head coaxing me to a firepit of uncontrollable gorging, drinking and slander.
Anti Vanine requires me to remain upright, wear protective gear and a pad. Specialists attending include Motopsycopaths and Spannerologists along with my GP. Strife support system will be turned off Saturday evening. Please be there. :drinks:
Hey Downunder adventurers. :yahoo:
Jetstar have just announced even cheaper flights for our downunder Rally. :hi: Perth to Brisbane $129.00. (3 cents a kilometre!!!):shok: Launceston (Tasmania) ta Brisbane $89.00. :dance2: Melbourne to Sunshine Coast $69.00. :crazy: Sydney to Sunshine Coast $49. (That's cheaper than the average taxi to the airport!!!!) :good2:
Check `em out at http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home)
(popcorn) (popcorn)
Quote from: The General on December 02, 2011, 03:44:47 AM
Hey Downunder adventurers. :yahoo:
Jetstar have just announced even cheaper flights for our downunder Rally. :hi: Perth to Brisbane $129.00. (3 cents a kilometre!!!):shok: Launceston (Tasmania) ta Brisbane $89.00. :dance2: Melbourne to Sunshine Coast $69.00. :crazy: Sydney to Sunshine Coast $49. (That's cheaper than the average taxi to the airport!!!!) :good2:
Check `em out at http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home)
(popcorn) (popcorn)
Wow...thats a bargain....I wonder if they can squeez the fj in the cargo bay...I would save a heap of petrol money for beer money :drinks:
Orrrr..... Ya could leave the bike here & fly back :diablo:I would of course store and ensure battery doesn`t go flat until your return - say late march (jetstar special applies till then.) ready for your pre Easter, Kookaloo holiday in the Sunshine State. :good:
Quote from: The General on December 02, 2011, 03:44:47 AM
Hey Downunder adventurers. :yahoo:
Jetstar have just announced even cheaper flights for our downunder Rally. :hi: Perth to Brisbane $129.00. (3 cents a kilometre!!!):shok: Launceston (Tasmania) ta Brisbane $89.00. :dance2: Melbourne to Sunshine Coast $69.00. :crazy: Sydney to Sunshine Coast $49. (That's cheaper than the average taxi to the airport!!!!) :good2:
Check `em out at http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home)
(popcorn) (popcorn)
The bikes are being looked at hard right now. 1) BMW 1000 RR. Pretty pricey. Fast, very comfy, more leg room than the FJ1200, handles like a true sport bike, did I mention fast. VBMW high cost of maintenance and repairs, robbery and the price of engineering by Germans. 2) Speed Triple - Bargain price with discounts, pretty comfy and roomy, a tad, ok, a lot, ugly from certain angles, really good handling, fast enough like an FJ1200. 3) Yamaha R1, not comfy really for a big guy, handles, fast, can find them chaep.
If I found an inexpensive pre-owned 1000 RR, I would be temped.
QuoteUncle Kook here.
Can you get some time off work? Need you to be with me for major operation on the Sunshine Coast 11Th of Feb. Doc reckons I`ve been bitten (downunder) by something that`s making my genitals swell. My heart races, Palpatations, Halucinary feelings of Gliding Grandeur, Voices in my head coaxing me to a firepit of uncontrollable gorging, drinking and slander.
Anti Vanine requires me to remain upright, wear protective gear and a pad. Specialists attending include Motopsycopaths and Spannerologists along with my GP. Strife support system will be turned off Saturday evening. Please be there.
/
Dear uncle Kook,
Work is sporadic these days and I'm sure I can manage to organise a quiet period to help out with operation kookaloo down under. I can sympathise with you in your issues as I came down with a horrible case of hoonitis (very similar symptoms) not so long ago. Deliberations have concluded that the handbrake (her name is Sonya) will be joining us albeit twisty stuff :)
There is even possibility of a Mexican convoy heading north as a new steed is possibly on the horizon... More info on that soon, maybe.
Do these ridiculously cheap flights need to be booked asap or is this something that will be available for some time?
Sorry for my late response I've been busy sorting shit out, but now I can happily look forward to a few of these ones!!!>>>>>> :drinks:
Kind regards,
Ben.
Greetings Uncle Kook and all
Well I can confirm that another FJ'r from Melbourne (thats me) will be there. All I have to do now is decide whether to get a rental bike or road freight my FJ up there. Reckon it would take me at least 3 days to ride up there and I'd probably have a crack at it if wasnt for the time of year and I could take a few extra days off work. From what I can see a rental (Kawaka 1000) would cost around $500 for the weekend with a $5 grand insurance excess, so maybe road freight could work out ok $ wise besides it'd be a lot better having my FJ there. Am gonna get some freight quotes next week and will post them here just in case any other Melbourne FJers are thinking the same way as me.
Ooroo
Mark
Doug & all,
Confirming that I have followed directions, and sent off the email to Kennilworths signalling my intent.
If all who have posted to this thread actually attend, we should have a great rally.
This would be the largest Au FJ rally since Tathra and the big blue whale :-)
Cheers,
Arnie
Doug, my email is in too.
Harvy
(http://i42.tinypic.com/sv5jxw.jpg)
This is a shot of the FJ's big sister, Its our FJR1300 web club state of origin ride & piss up.
We hold it yearly at Belingen just inland from Coffs Harbour, its central to the caintoads & the cockroaches.
It has a very nice little motel & all types of rides around the Hinterland.
A more central location may help if we are going to make this a yearly event.
I will not commit as yet, had already booked the Gold coast bike Expo around the same time, but will try hard.
Megsy.
I will be there. To close to home to miss
Cheers
Quote from: eddohawk on December 09, 2011, 01:40:44 PM
Greetings Uncle Kook and all
Well I can confirm that another FJ'r from Melbourne (thats me) will be there. it'd be a lot better having my FJ there. Am gonna get some freight quotes next week and will post them here just in case any other Melbourne FJers are thinking the same way as me.
Ooroo
Mark
Good morning Doug,
Prices for you, we pick up and deliver to Buderim on Monday and Thursdays.
Regards,
Jan
Epping Vic depot (approx 20km from Melbourne airport) to Brisbane depot
Price per bike $ 370
Epping depot or Melbourne metro address to Buderim
Price per bike $407
Buderim to Townsville
Price per bike $432
Brisbane depot to Townsville depot
Price per bike $393
Inc. GST & basic transit insurance
Quote is valid for 10 days
Bikes Only is not a common carrier and we reserve the right to alter quotations and decline bookings for any reason.
We are a specialised motorcycle transport company and as such we do not accept or carry any parts, spares, boxes or parcels of any kind.
Please phone or email the head office for dates and bookings.
Bikes Only Transport
8/3275 Logan Road, Underwood, QLD 4119
Ph: 07 3219 7000 | Fax: 07 3219 7122 | Web: www.bikesonly.com.au (http://www.bikesonly.com.au)
Ill be there if im not in Pilbara or Bowen Basin at the time still too early to tell yet.
I can vouch for Bikes Only ! Best rates and great service i have used them a few times in the last few years and they are excellent!
There is even possibility of a Mexican convoy heading north as a new steed is possibly on the horizon... More info on that soon, maybe.
Do these ridiculously cheap flights need to be booked asap or is this something that will be available for some time?
Sorry for my late response I've been busy sorting shit out, but now I can happily look forward to a few of these ones!!!>>>>>> :drinks:
Kind regards,
Ben.
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Just checked with jetstar. the present super Specials are on until tomorrow night.
There is a precedence for repeating individual specials closer to the Rally (Usually friday arvos) but can`t of course guarantee. (but generally inter-capital cities is pretty cheap, especially using your tank bag as only luggage - though I`ve noticed the magnets tend spark up the security guys from their sleep!! :diablo:) i`ve got a Sunshine Coast to Melb Road course that takes 3 days (The long way - but very very entertaining). It Would also pick up Thirroil, Sydney, Tamworth & canungra FJ`ers along the way. (Also got one to pick up the West Aussies but it takes a fraction longer :lol:) Doug
Woo Hoo, email sent, dates marked off on the calender. Now, service + fork seals need doing before then. :good2:
Hoo Roo
X-ray.
(Ray :smile:)
If my old girl can stop developing problems for long enough, I am thinking I will be coming up, seriously sore arse coming from werribee victoria though.
I could do with a long ride...
cheers, Gareth
:yahoo:
Can't wait - it is going to be great! Went for a ride out that way this morning. Email sent to book in - see you all there!
Cheers, Darran.
Man I really wish I could join in..... :cray:
So which one of you is going to give me the $1200 I need to buy the parts i want to rebuild the old 85?
Anyone?..........
Hi there OzFjers
Despite my earlier ''yes i'll be there'" its now looking like I cant make it. Have a wedding in Tassie that weekend.....FFS how dare someone organise their wedding on the same weekend as an FJ rally!
50 % sure I can make it, ( will talk to wifey ) :flag_of_truce: We were up at Mapelton the weekend just gone & the road from palmwoods to Montvile was closed for road works so we might have to check it's open for the run ..... But there's plenty more twisty bbits up there anyways :drinks:
Horse, If the Palmwoods-Monville Rd is still closed, we can always do Ridge Rd instead.
Harvy
Yeah Horse, That section recently received funding for completion prior to the Rally. (fingers crossed). I followed at least 50 Harleys from Woodford North up that range on the weekend also. They had the M&W mobile van following to pick up the breakdowns :rofl2:- wished I had my video working.
Great to have caught up with some of ya over the holiday break. (including some great suggestions)
Harvy`s on the ball researching our ride options (along with testing his new Penski! :good2:) and I`m really surprised at the number booked into the Homestead (Including 4 Honeymooners! :hi:)
Had some considerable debate over the best launch pad for our main Ride Saturday. It appears there`s might be enough booked in Friday to make kenilworth the successful nomination. However I know there`s a number that want to escape North :yahoo: straight after work Friday arvo - some with Iron Butt challenges. PM me (if ya haven`t already) with departure times & suburb, if ya need late night checkin accommodation and wish to share your sore arse with fellow fj`ers at breakfast, :drinks: en route to the Venue/Main ride Group. Doug (popcorn)
Quote from: Horse on January 09, 2012, 12:26:13 AM
50 % sure I can make it, ( will talk to wifey ) :flag_of_truce: We were up at Mapelton the weekend just gone & the road from palmwoods to Montvile was closed for road works so we might have to check it's open for the run ..... But there's plenty more twisty bbits up there anyways :drinks:
Hey horse, Ive been thinkin :praising:.... in your original intro you said you bought the fj without telling her (another story, according to same intro).....Lesson learnt horsey????? :rofl2:
Recently, one of our International members now residing IN MELBOURNE (2000KLMS AWAY) sent in a cry for help :flag_of_truce: hoping one of his relatives in Brisbane might fall ill, around early February . As Luck would have it, he received a letter from the hospital bed of one of his Uncle`s and will be holding the hand of same crook Uncle on the rally date.
Hmmmm......now given you live ONLY AN HOUR AWAY!!!! :dash2: ...........We could send a representative... (You know.like ya see in that beer commercial) ...To explain the merits of an upcoming community meeting. He could be :gamer: :hi: attired in a hired suit with flowers and say...Italian chocolates. (Ya can gettem cheap from Aldi`s, but don`t let her open `em till after the Rally, cause they taste like shit)... or :diablo: we could send him straight from his work on the Brisbane Wharf with his stubbies and singlet to display his tattoed art, along with his standard issued baseball bat.
And....given that there are already two ladies booked into the spa Accomodation at the Kenilworth Homestead (Along with their whimpy husbands)... ya could tie her battered body to the Givi rack and allow her to soothe her aches and pains at said resort on feb 11th. Doug (popcorn)
G' Day Doug, Yeah kinda learnt a hard lesson there :shout: She said she would never get on the back of it !! " NEVER" .... But I kinda know deep down she would love to go for spin. her neck bones karnt take the wind for long anymore, but if I keep between 80/100 I might just B able to talk er in to it :empathy3: I would love her to come , but someone has to look after our 3 foster grankids !!!! :dash2:... Anyways I'm gonna ask her tonite if she wants to come along & at least book myself a definate peice of raod surface :bye2: CHEERS EVERYONE :drinks:
G'day Harvy, Can never mutch remember the names of too many roads :wacko3: but i may have ridden that un at some time !!!! Be a bugger havin to take another 30 ks of twissty stuff just to get to the ole homstead AH !!!!! :sarcastic: Horse
Ok ok ok Nice to see a bit of the Ozspeak
No offense to our Obahama don't mention mamas
Unles s I I win Lotto ,won't make it to your
meet and greet .
Shit ,Klavdy about the Wook
Screw the Xj's........:-) Jmo JK
Haven't heard from Fj springy for a while has he bought another
Probably a ...h---
So go the EEls -story of my life,but it's the only one I have :->
PS thanks Marsh for putting up with Klavdy
and least you got to have a beer with Woodsie
rossco drinks but lluvs the f
Hey Guys have just sent an email to book a double room for this event :biggrin: I was once the proud owner of a 91 vintage FJ but when I bought my nice shiney new 05 FJR was told to get rid of it :dash2: big mistake should gotten rid of the ergonomic hand brake then instead of later would've still had the old girl, will be riding up on the friday afternoon if anyone is interested.
Baldy
Baldy....looking forward to see you again mate.
Harvy
Harvy have booked for Fri & Sat nights will depart from brissie sometime Fri arvo has anyone heard from the nutty proffessor, he was suppose to call me when he was back in town b4 xmas still waiting :dash2:
Quote from: eddohawk on January 07, 2012, 02:16:21 PM
Hi there OzFjers
Despite my earlier ''yes i'll be there'" its now looking like I cant make it. Have a wedding in Tassie that weekend.....FFS how dare someone organise their wedding on the same weekend as an FJ rally!
Sorry for the late reply Eddo. Been busy gettin in contact with some mates on the Hobart Wharf, (Sleepy lot down there!).....Anyhow, I need the address of the future Bride :diablo: fairly urgently. Doug
Quote from: The General on November 22, 2011, 02:30:40 PM
The Downunder FJ Rally is on!!!!!! :yahoo:
When .............. Feb 11th & 12th 2012 Where.......... The Sunshine Coast of Queensland.
Home of the Glasshouse Mountains, Mouthwatering Twisties, Green Lush Forests, Superb Ocean & hinterland refreshments. :drinks: :good2: :biggrin:
Just to whet ya appetites......go to..... http://www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/ (http://www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/) :dance2:
For those light of pocket, geographically challenged or recently hospitalised we even have pillion vacancies. Jetstar have organised flights for us at special rates Hell they`ve even put together a deal for Yanks wanting to thaw out :empathy3: (Incl Motorbike hire option when all spare Bikes have been allocated – Sorry,- Arnie already got mine) – --yeah that`s right just one whiff of a good bbq & we`ve suddenly got Green & Yellow Cake at the table. :lol: (13 FJ`ers so far + 2 maybe`s – just from a bush whisper!!)
The venue...........http://www.kenilworthhomestead.com.au/Kenilworth_Homestead/Weddings.html (http://www.kenilworthhomestead.com.au/Kenilworth_Homestead/Weddings.html)
The Cost........$25.00 a head per night (+ we`ll split some tucker) – Lunch Saturday - Probably The Dayboro Pub. Brekkie will be at Pete`s Bellbird Creek Café. http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/ (http://www.bellbirdcreek.com/) or The Homestead. Lunch Sunday – (Probly) Woodford Pub. (Note: 3 of the available ride/routes are rated in the top 5 in Australia. (Australian Motorcycle Atlas).They Include the Glasshouse Mountains, Glorious Mt Glorious & of Course the OBI Obi Range) :rofl:
To formalise you`ll be there, just add your name to the Downunder thread. You`ll also need to email your intent to kenilworthhs@gmail.com with the subject headline FJ Rally downunder. Doug (popcorn)
Only 18 Sleeps to go :yahoo: Note: 1 Pillion ride available and jetstar still supporting us if ya quick. (Tassie & WA is so cheap we can`t print it here, but..Melb to Bris $79. Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport only $89). :good: Doug (PM me if ya want more info)
Hi Fellas
Me thinks I might need to install me one of them there snorkel things on me fj me hearties arrrgh :crazy: at this rate :scratch_one-s_head:
Hope all you north nsw & ql fjers are all still above water :empathy2:
Did any of you rally goers get an email back about confirmation for accommodation from Kenilworth homestead?
My initial email was answered By Sue saying confirmation and payment early jan.Heard nothing since.Sent another email last Monday.Still no reply.....might have to ring em up thinks me arrrgh!!! :wacko1:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Guys,
Hope you're heads and bikes are all above the waterline. Please dry out the roads before we all get up there.
I haven't had any reply from Kenilworth homestead either. Hope we're not going to all roll up and find them closed.
Arnie
We (Doug and myself) were going to ride most of the route we have planned for Sat 11th tomorrow......but its been absolutely pissing down.
I've been keeping an eye on the Qld Govt road closure/flooding web site:
http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/#metropolitanIncidents (http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/#metropolitanIncidents)
A good number of the roads we had planned to take are at the moment "quite damp", to put it mildly.
I had even created Google Maps route plans. I hope the next couple of weeks stays a bit dryer so the roads get a chance to dry and the "road rooters" (council and Main Roads repair gangs) can patch up some potholes.
Doug has also mentioned the possibility of a rally shirt to commemorate our gathering...... so if anyone is interested please give us a shout so we can see what can be done and what sort of price can be arrived at.
Cheers
Harvy
Hi one & all.
Who has what booked at the B&B ??
I have a spa room held (deposit not paid as yet) waiting to see what Bunk rooms with showers are left.
Are all the held Bunk rooms filled? as I may take 1 to fill the booking.
Not being unsociable but I will take a room on my own, shared on trips before & been bitten :cray:
:bye: :bye:
Harvy,
I am not one to (normally) praise VicRoads. In fact, I believe they should be denied air as a general principle.
However, they have recently changed their road closure webpage from a list like your link supplies to an interactive road map showing the closed roads. Take a look: http://alerts.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ (http://alerts.vicroads.vic.gov.au/)
Cheers,
Arnie
Megsy, c'mon tell us who bit you, :-) and did it get infected?
Quote from: megsy on January 25, 2012, 05:08:24 PM
Hi one & all.
Who has what booked at the B&B ??
I have a spa room held (deposit not paid as yet) waiting to see what Bunk rooms with showers are left.
Are all the held Bunk rooms filled? as I may take 1 to fill the booking.
Not being unsociable but I will take a room on my own, shared on trips before & been bitten :cray:
:bye: :bye:
Been hard to get a e-mail reply from them.. I rang quite a few times and have booked and payed for a spa room now. Will be dragging the Wife along on this one...
Cheers...
Howdy all. I've got to ring and make sure accom is there etc, who is going up on the Friday?. I might take an early mark from work and go up Friday arvo yet. Hopefully in a couple of weeks all of this torrential rain will have knicked off and the sun will be back for that weekend. :good:
Ray
Quote from: X-Ray on January 27, 2012, 07:05:30 PM
Howdy all. I've got to ring and make sure accom is there etc, who is going up on the Friday?. I might take an early mark from work and go up Friday arvo yet. Hopefully in a couple of weeks all of this torrential rain will have knicked off and the sun will be back for that weekend. :good:
Ray
:yahoo: Book that early Mark Ray. So far there`s 7 booked in for Friday night and a total of 14 for Saturday Night. I emailed & Phoned the homestead and got this reply.........
From: "Kenilworth Homestead" <kenilworthhs@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 4:37 PM
To: The General
Subject: Re: FJ Rally Attendance
> Hi Doug,
> I have received your message and email today and will get back to you
> soon. Just dealing with some flooding etc and high influx of phonecalls:)
> Kind Regards,
> Sue
Gunna give her some space till monday, :dash2: but I can tell ya it`s going to be Rich & green at our Sunny Hinterland Rally (Have made a local call & organised). Harvy and I did the Mt Glorious loop for research on Australia Day. (no jet ski was required :mocking:- Didn`t even pull out the wet weather gear) and I can tell ya, you`ll love the tucker at Noon of day1. :drinks: Doug
Good work Doug ( and Harvs).
I just rang Kenilworth and let them know I will be travelling up there Friday arvo, so as long as they are keeping track of numbers, should be oki doki. Just did some long overdue FJ maintenance, new plugs/air filter/fuel filter/oil filter, just watching a small weep on the original FJ filter housing, (knew I should have replaced the damn o-ring!). Probably won't have time to get the bike booked in to get the forks serviced, (haven't changed seals myself yet, looks a bit daunting), but otherwise all ready to go. WooHoo!!!!
Oh, have to fix up the bellypan where the old repaired wing finally snapped off again, :mad:
Ray, I will be heading up on Friday arvo some time too.......leaving from Bribie Island...... meet you on the highway on the way past if you like.
Harvy
That sounds good to me Harvy. Let me know what time you might want to leave by, and where you want to meet up.
I still don't know exactly where this homestead is yet, should look at a map :biggrin:
Regards
Ray 0407151019
Quote from: X-Ray on January 29, 2012, 07:16:44 AM
That sounds good to me Harvy. Let me know what time you might want to leave by, and where you want to meet up.
I still don't know exactly where this homestead is yet, should look at a map :biggrin:
Regards
Ray
Whatever ya do don`t follow a GPS via Mapleton (off Bruce HWY down the Obi Obi). It`s one-way dirt & prettywell washed out. Fortunateley, coming up (Day 1 and Day 2 of Rally) is also oneway but 2 lanes wide, smooth bitumen with loads of twisties :yahoo:)
HEY TENGU, It`s 4weeks to the day since ya broke some ribs. You comin to the Rally? (We got X-Ray on site) - :empathy2:
Quote from: The General on January 29, 2012, 09:17:16 AM
HEY TENGU, It`s 4weeks to the day since ya broke some ribs. You comin to the Rally? (We got X-Ray on site) - :empathy2:
Can anyone tell me why the above has been read 1721 times yet "State of the nation " only 590 times given the above was only posted an hour ago and it`s 3am in the morning here?? Weird
Can anyone tell me what is happening with the rooms :unknown:
Are all the self contained cabins filled :scratch_one-s_head:
The B&B said "WE the club" have them all on hold, they don't know who has what :unknown:
AAAAAhhhhh,tamworth the best place for a good pubcrawl after Windsor
used to buy the Eagle boys pizza early so we had something to at at 3am
Enjoy your rally boys
Love the Central
:gamer: Put together a real classey Polo shirt for the Rally:-
http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1031-mens-short-sleeved (http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1031-mens-short-sleeved)
Embroided repeat EMBROIDED (84 FJ ) pic on LH chest. with the following EMBROIDED text underneath :"1984 - 1993" then "FJ1100 - FJ1200" underneath (in correct fonts & colours).
RH sleeve has "2012 Australian Rally" Total cost $59 but be quick (like today or maybe tomorra at the latest) if ya want it for the Rally. (Also if ya want an extra blue pic (93 FJ) on the sleeve it`ll cost ya an extra $15. Also available in ladies styled sizes. :music:
The vote was to make it available to Rally attendees only (sorry). Just PM me the size ya want & I`ll put it on my credit card. (bring the cash to the Rally) Note: These are a bit less than cost cause I already paid for design & setup by east Coast Embroidery (Maroochydore) Doug
Sorry for the delay Megsy. :negative: You`ve definateley gotta ensuited room. (Let me know if ya want a Rally shirt - with a pic of your bike on it too :good:) We`ve been in some heavy negotiation to have "Knotts cottage" for friday night in addition ta Saturday night. It costs $150 a night (2 doubles & 3 singles). I suspect reception was a bit vague so more would split the cost of the cottage for friday night, but we`re getting it sorted by a mate from the Brissie Wharf. :mail1: (Technically accom houses don`t let ya in till around midday, so we needed the cottage to ensure all arrivals on Saturday AM can use it for storage in the morn, (While Riding with less luggage) while the spa guys can jump in their baths when we return Saturday arvo. (If lead riders havent beaten`m to their bubbly tubs :biggrin:)
Knott`s Cottage is surrounded by an ideallic picket fence with a gate that only bikes & guests can get through. Verandahs with BBQ, Coupla big shady trees, open fire pit, DVD for some bike movies, air con, fridges (but only one bathroom & Toilet - However full amenities block not far away,- if ya like to fart out loud in peace). We`ll organise stocking fridges with refreshments and tucker on friday from the local shops.
Good news is there`s plenty of extra room if some lurkers decide to come on a whim. :drinks: There`s some I know that understandably prefer not to commit, rather than be unreliable due to work etc. - but I know they`re bustin to be there. Harvy will post Route & ride agenda soon. (We will be inspecting recent storm cleanups first) Doug
Quote from: rossco on January 31, 2012, 03:40:13 AM
AAAAAhhhhh,tamworth the best place for a good pubcrawl after Windsor
used to buy the Eagle boys pizza early so we had something to at at 3am
Enjoy your rally boys
Love the Central
If by Central you are referring to the Central Hotel in Tamworth,
me best mate owns it,
The General even sat on old Central hotel chairs & had a beer in my workshop at xmas
I was part of the furniture once, :wacko3:
till he moved around the corner from me,
now we play motor bikes & drink in his shed,
typical publican I have to take me own grog & sometimes his :drinks:
Quote from: The General on January 31, 2012, 07:24:54 AM
Sorry for the delay Megsy. :negative: You`ve definateley gotta ensuited room. (Let me know if ya want a Rally shirt - with a pic of your bike on it too :good:)
Hi Doug.
When yah say ensuited room,
is that the spa room I have on hold or one of the cabins you booked ???
As I am waiting to see if you have filled your bookings before I confirm mine.
(Thats a room on my own, I will pay the cabin minimum price for 2)
I will have a shirt in blue & white 5xl or 6xl if possible,
I will be there Friday, but most likely be driving up, just too far to ride in 1 day getting back Sunday hung over :wacko3:
& I need to make a couple of stops in Brisbane Thursday night, & the trailer will be a pain in the butt.
Megs. :good:
:yahoo: Embroidered (Collector item, Rare, priceless) 2012 Australian Rally Polo shirts (white with Yamaha blue flashes) now include an EMBROIDED pic of a 93FJ on the sleeve at no extra charge. So it will be now on all Polo Shirts odered. (That mate from the Brisbane Wharf was in my area today :diablo:). Total price only $59 (refer to earlier Downunder Rally Post)
The chance to order for (guaranteed) delivery at the Rally ends in the next hour :dash2: however attendees can order for a "maybe before" or a "Post" Rally Delivery :good2: - just PM me.
When ya see how good they make Harvy look, you`ll all want one. (esp the ladies) (popcorn)
Well sad to say, looks like I'm a no show :empathy3:
Today it all came to a head, :flag_of_truce:
I had to give in.
2 big jobs at work, rain, rain ,rain & more bloody rain, :shok: now floods :cray: :cray:
Heaps of family issues to sort out, :dash1:
So I cancelled the room, there is now a empty spa room if some one wants it.
May be next year if we can make it a bit more central to everyone & away from the festive season, so its not so busy.
:cray: :cray: :cray:
Doug
Sorry am so late with this :dash2: but I'll have a shirt 2xl in any colour but pink
Baldy
Quote from: Harvy on January 29, 2012, 04:32:58 AM
Ray, I will be heading up on Friday arvo some time too.......leaving from Bribie Island...... meet you on the highway on the way past if you like.
Harvy
Harv & Xray Im heading up Friday arvo as well, finish work @ 1330, be leaving here (Zillmere) about 1500
Baldy
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 03, 2012, 09:50:05 AM
Doug
Sorry am so late with this :dash2: but I'll have a shirt 2xl in any colour but pink
Baldy
No prob Baldy - but ya wouldn`t have it by the Rally date. However I had originally ordered a spare in Large if ya want it, cause the first two orders (Me & Harvy) were that size. - Wouldn`t ya know it - except for the female orders, the last 6 were all Extra Large :dash2: (incl 2 late orders that I only just got squeezed in - thanks to a wharfie mate :diablo:) - guessin I`ll have to order more kenilworth steak for the barbie!! :nyam1:
By the way all shirts are white with Yamaha blue on the collar and full length flash undar arms. Copyrights prevented us from any Yamaha Emblem (we snuck in FJ1100 & FJ1200 in their fonts) or Logo. - but shit they look good :music: Doug
Hi folks......I've been off the air for the past week, so catching up with what's what.
Baldy, X-Ray, I hope to be able to get off work early Friday arvo and will meet you guys at the Big Fish servo (Pumicestone Rd exit) if that's convenient.
On a disturbing note, I was speaking with Jill this morning on Skype - Klavdy is in ICU at Robina hospital in an induced coma... Seems some serious infection has set in, so I doubt we will be seeing him next weekend.
Harvy
Ok, Internet has been off all day, finally got it back.
Baldy, Harvs, yep I'm taking Friday off so I can be at The Big Fish between 3-4 easy. (or whatever time) My number is 38020972 or mobile 0407151019. Should be a good weekend, just finished putting on the new o ring for the filter housing to stop that leak, (which I should have done when I changed the oil.). Heres hoping the fork seals last the weekend, because I can't afford to get them done any time soon, bit of a weep, but should be ok as long as I don't pound them.
And what the heck happened to Klav?? I was going to ring him this weekend to see if he was coming, bloody hell. :shok:
Quote from: X-Ray on February 04, 2012, 12:20:14 AM
Baldy, Harvs, yep I'm taking Friday off so I can be at The Big Fish between 3-4 easy. (or whatever time)
X-Ray, Baldy, Harvy - By the time I pick up the Shirts & load some groceries in the Bike esky :nyam2: , I too will be at the Big fish around 3PM. :yahoo:
Arnie picks up FJ2 at around 1.30PM from my place and will either join our "Convoy" or duck back to Noosa & return in the morning. Flips is doing an "iron Butt" from Sydney and will be probably later. The rest (incl fly-ins & honeymooners) are expected at the Homestead around 8am Saturday, all fueled up :morning2: for the Run up the Obi Obi Range. (They can leave their gear at Knotts cottage -FJ headquarters- if they haven`t got immediate access to their spa accom)
Any Lost or late starters & lurkers can join us en-route anytime, the helmet phone 0417606496 should be operational. :unknown: Doug
I'm counting down the sleeps........ :yahoo:
Good luck with the weather everyone, I'm still jealous I couldn't make it and have a WA member front up. Doug's offer of his 2nd bike for the run was nearly too good to be true, glad Arnie got the chance, saved him a long ride and more time off work. Make sure you all take lotsa pics and vids.
Cheers, Dazza
I have added pics of the rally route proposed for Sat 11th........they are in the Gallery in my member area.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/22_07_02_12_5_58_43.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/22_07_02_12_6_01_30.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/22_07_02_12_6_02_10.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/22_07_02_12_6_02_46.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/22_07_02_12_6_03_26.jpeg)
As always, changes may be made to allow for weather and other contingencies.
Harvy
A booking has been made at Dayboro Pub for lunch on Sat 11th........Other stops can and will be taken as and when necessary!
Harvy
Nice Harvy. What do you reckon the overall distance is for the combined routes?
Ray, its around the 400 km mark. If we are all fueled up on Friday evening, should be good to reach Kilcoy either on the outward run, or heading homeward, depending on which direction we do the run in. Re-fuel in Kilcoy.
Cheers
Harvy
Good looking route. Cannot wait :yahoo: see you all Saturday morning :biggrin:
Darran
Hey Harvy what time do you think we will be at Kilkoy?
Brett is heading up the coast on Saturday with some other mates who are only in town for a couple of days, they're leaving from Blacksoil about 8, if we can tie in with them that would be good
How many does it look like will be on the ride/ weekend?
baldy
(While he`s gettin his beauty sleep :empathy2:) - I reckon around 10.30am with some variables sorted on the day. :good2: Get`em ta give us a ring as they`re gettin underway. Doug
Well I will be rocking up Saturday morning. While I am happy to hop straight in to the spa with the wife and a cold one. I was hoping to catch up with you all.
So what is the itinerary for the weekend and where are the catch up points..
Cheers
One sleep to go........ :yahoo:
Well folks, Im a bit miffed.. I cant make it
beginning of January I broke some ribs... thought maybe they would be good to go by now
and they were until
Tuesday driving to work on the M1 and a bloody truck decides to run up the rear of the car behind me... so car is towed and stuffed (at least its a work car) but the ribs copped another bashin and the kidneys are a bit bruised, so no travel for me...
have a blast lads... ride safe
Quote from: Tengu on February 09, 2012, 02:39:23 AM
Well folks, Im a bit miffed.. I cant make it
beginning of January I broke some ribs... but the ribs copped another bashin and the kidneys are a bit bruised, so no travel for me...
have a blast lads... ride safe
Oh mate, that`s sad to hear. Could have been far worse though. We`ll miss ya, but will try to get plenty of pics. Put a mini video camera on the helmet but no time to really test today. Light showers forcast for saturday have been pushed forward to Monday. So all lookin good. :drinks:
Quote from: roverfj1200 on February 08, 2012, 11:26:23 PM
Well I will be rocking up Saturday morning. While I am happy to hop straight in to the spa with the wife and a cold one. I was hoping to catch up with you all.
So what is the itinerary for the weekend and where are the catch up points..
Cheers
Friday night we`ll probly duck inta downtown Kenilworth to taste Country Hospitality :drinks:, followed by snacks and a fire maybe :drinks:. Saturday would be brekky & welcoming of more riders for an 8 -ish departure :morning1:. Then up the oneway slalom of banked curves, a left at Mapleton followed by an Ooohs & aaahhs break at Dulong lookout I reckon :gamer:
, A wee break at Woodford to show off the ear ta ear grins :biggrin:, bakery sojourn at kenilworth :nyam1:(say 10 -ish) with some new mates.
Somerset sensations, followed by a morning Glorious and an Aussie Pub celebration at Dayborah. (12.30 ish) :drinks:
Hours later we could meander thru Harvy`s favourite twisties :yahoo: down the Range then back up the Sunshine Coast hinterland Plateau by the famous Stanley river Road. We Couldn`t pass Mary Caircross road again without a stop at McCarthy lookout to test the wide angle lenses, :biggrin: then a parade thru Melaney and off to contribute to the headwaters of the mighty Mary River at hippydale .. ah sorry....Conondale. :rofl:Then fleeting views of some of the best camping spots the Aussie bush can deliver till finally the "peice da resistonce" curvey intro to great coffee at Pete`s cafe :nyam1: (time permitting) with resident platypus & motorcycle memorabilia before maybe a taste of the famous Milkshakes at the Kenilworth Cheese factory before waddling inta the K-worth Homestead.
Now there`s no bath at Heritage listed FJheadquarter`s -(Knott`s cottage)- so ta be fair we`ll take turns at the spa tub - with you last, - so ya have more time to relax. :lol:
Saturday nights a bit of a secret :scratch_one-s_head: ...... on account of we haven`t figured out how to get a lift to the pub & back - but we`re in touch with the hotelier by basebat phone and we got a plan B followed by a plan H. --- Now if ya still hungry or thirsty when the firelight is slowly turnin ta ash .....ya a better man than me gungadin,...I`ll be in bed and would suggest ya stay clear of our bathroom in the morn. :sarcastic:
HAVE A GOOD ONE GUYS!!!!!!!!!
Noel
Hi guy's, thanks for a great weekend. Had a ball and loved the guided tour. Home safe this arvo, 1450 kms round trip. :good2:
Cheers Timbo.
Quote from: Timbo-1 on February 12, 2012, 04:13:34 AM
Hi guy's, thanks for a great weekend. Had a ball and loved the guided tour. Home safe this arvo, 1450 kms round trip. :good2:
Cheers Timbo.
Terrific meeting you Tim. Hope you used a key to gain access! :sarcastic: Got any pics, movies? Sensational weather ay, Awesome Scenery, food, fire and Port. The ladies impressed me the most. (Understandable, their partners are whimps! :mocking:) - Ashes from the fire have been salvaged for the inaugral "Perpetual Trophy", with the holding nominee selected from the Rally awardees.
The Vote for the 2013 Aussie Rally is Kyogle in Northern NSW (Not far from the Gold Coast :yahoo:) for early March or late April. Suspect overseas visitors would prefer March. (off ta get some sleep :bye2:) Doug
I'll wack up some pics tomorrow night, very tired now. I managed 846 ks over the weekend, the FJ loved it!.(Plus, no more leaking fork seal, I think the ride massaged it back into shape, lol) Great meeting some new faces and catching up with some already known ones. Geoff, (or is it Jeff?) from Sydney and I scooted back from Kenilworth this morning, stopped at Kilcoy, then traveled back to Esk/Fernvale and then the back way to the Mount Lindsay H'Way. Man, the new road work along the Ipswich Motorway was unbearable, just stinking boiling hot with a dirty new tar smell, blah. We stopped just near where I turned off home, Geoff (or Jeff, :biggrin:) headed towards Beaudesert, and Kyogle on his way south.
Big question Geoff, did you happen to hit the massive storm that hit home a couple of hours later?. Monsoonal rain, lightning, HAIL, freaky wind, was a bit violent, hopefully you went around it.
Top weekend, apart from the moronic kiwis next door to me yelling outside my door at 5.30am this morning, "throw the esky in the car Bro!" and other assorted crap. Some people think everyone must wake up at the same time as them.
Great work on the organisation side of things too General, :drinks:
Ray.
General
well organised the ride was good company was pretty good to :drinks: never ceases to amaze me the lemgths some people will go to 2 get out of attending, I mean hospital im in hospital and the doc wont let me out!! :dash2: :wacko1: piss poor excuse Klav :empathy:
Hey Guys.
It's 6:30 am Monday morning Sydney time.Arrived home about half an hour ago :hang1:.Couldn't manage to get around the freaky storm.Got caught on the open road without wet weather gear about 30Min's after Ray & I parted company,hit with hail,bucket size rain drops,and blown all over the shop :dash2:.Eventually found refuge with a triumph rider at a little petrol station at the lions road turn off.He advised me not to go that way as the spillways were overflowing.The storm got me again just after Kyogle.Roads were flooding and I couldn't see shit, so again had to find refuge for an hour. :dash2:.Then it was spitting rain & fog all the way back to Sydney. :dash1: I might be pissed off If I hadn't of met a bunch of interesting ,fun cool people and had a blast on the rally :yahoo:!.Thanks everyone :good:.I think I managed about 2700km all up.Anyway,more later...I'm off to have a HOT shower,pull some magnets out of me butt and crash out for a while :crazy:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Thanks for the organization Doug and was good to catch up. Although I missed the group ride I had a great trip up on the hinterland roads. Great night with like minded riders and a good breaky too.
Needed to do this sort of thing 2 or 3 times a year?
I'm now off to buy a drum......... :sarcastic:
Cheers..
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 12, 2012, 06:31:47 AM
General
well organised the ride was good company was pretty good to :drinks: never ceases to amaze me the lemgths some people will go to 2 get out of attending, I mean hospital im in hospital and the doc wont let me out!! :dash2: :wacko1: piss poor excuse Klav :empathy:
Who the F......... is Klavdy??? :scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: The General on February 12, 2012, 04:43:02 PM
Quote from: baldy3853 on February 12, 2012, 06:31:47 AM
General
well organised the ride was good company was pretty good to :drinks: never ceases to amaze me the lemgths some people will go to 2 get out of attending, I mean hospital im in hospital and the doc wont let me out!! :dash2: :wacko1: piss poor excuse Klav :empathy:
Who the F......... is Klavdy??? :scratch_one-s_head:
He's a Tiger rider.......Well so I hear.... :flag_of_truce:
Quote from: flips on February 12, 2012, 02:11:10 PM
Hey Guys.
It's 6:30 am Monday morning Sydney time.Arrived home about half an hour ago :hang1:.Couldn't manage to get around the freaky storm.Got caught on the open road without wet weather gear about 30Min's after Ray & I parted company,hit with hail,bucket size rain drops,and blown all over the shop :dash2:.Eventually found refuge with a triumph rider at a little petrol station at the lions road turn off.He advised me not to go that way as the spillways were overflowing.The storm got me again just after Kyogle.Roads were flooding and I couldn't see shit, so again had to find refuge for an hour. :dash2:.Then it was spitting rain & fog all the way back to Sydney. :dash1: I might be pissed off If I hadn't of met a bunch of interesting ,fun cool people and had a blast on the rally :yahoo:!.Thanks everyone :good:.I think I managed about 2700km all up.Anyway,more later...I'm off to have a HOT shower,pull some magnets out of me butt and crash out for a while :crazy:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Jeff, great to meet you. That is one hell of an effort you have put in.......we are going to have to move a little closer to you for our next get together. :i_am_so_happy:
Harvy
Yep, what everyone else is saying. Doug & Harvy did a great job organizing the weekend and the rides. Thanks Doug for tbe use of your bike, even though you had it rigged to drop the shifter. Also great to finally be able to put faces to names of guys I've known online for years.
Cheers,
Arnie
How much to ship on FJ down under? Lol
I'm now off to buy a drum.........
Rover if u buy a frigging drum don't ask me to take to any rallies for u, ur on ur own!!! hold on Klav will organise it for u :sarcastic:
Quote from: roverfj1200 on February 12, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Thanks for the organization Doug and was good to catch up. Although I missed the group ride I had a great trip up on the hinterland roads. Great night with like minded riders and a good breaky too.
Needed to do this sort of thing 2 or 3 times a year?
I'm now off to buy a drum......... :sarcastic:
Cheers..
Yeah, ya did get the Claytons award this year but ya got some points up for the leadership award (harvy won it) when ya decided ta stick around the fire till (almost) stumps - (bet it wasn`t just the spa that went cold). :rofl2:
Given that it`s near the Gold Coast next year, we should wait till mid mid winter for a Rally Research trip.....You know, ...sometime when it`s really really cold.... like maybe 18 deg C. :sarcastic: (what`s seppo for that??? :scratch_one-s_head: 9/5 +32??) You set the date and I`ll be there. :yahoo:
Quote from: FJdave1200 on February 12, 2012, 05:39:47 PM
How much to ship on FJ down under? Lol
No worries mate. :good2: We got FJ`s free for the first 2 International guests that book inta the Kyogle Accomodation. (The yank that borrowed one on the weekend wore out the gear lever from haven so much fun - but it`s an easy fix) (popcorn) (Might even hav anotha one if that Klavdy bloke goes all whoosey again!!!) :drinks:
Quote from: roverfj1200 on February 12, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Needed to do this sort of thing 2 or 3 times a year?
Cheers..
Yep, I need to get out more, THE FJ DEMANDS IT!
Did you ride all the way without stopping Jeff?? Bloody hell, nice effort. At least you would have cooled down a bit in the storm, :drinks:
Ray
Quote from: flips on February 12, 2012, 02:11:10 PM
Then it was spitting rain & fog all the way back to Sydney. :dash1: I might be pissed off If I hadn't of met a bunch of interesting ,fun cool people and had a blast on the rally :yahoo:!.Thanks everyone :good:.I think I managed about 2700km all up.Anyway,more later...I'm off to have a HOT shower,pull some magnets out of me butt and crash out for a while :crazy:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Holy shiit Jeff, I`m gunna have ta make an exec decision and review awards documented on Saturday evening. :mail1: The Iron butt award was a tie between you and the pillion riders that endured 400klms ++ hold`n on to maniacs :diablo: that seemed to snap at the site of smooth forested twisties. You lost points for not fuelin up at somewhere near midnite friday when ya merged from the dirt tracks the GPS had sent ya down. ......Hmmmm. now lets see thats 15hrs in tha saddle friday, less 1000pts for no fuel at tha start :bad: + 4 or 5hrs Saturday + 18hrs Sunday + ya didn`t stay in a spa room + no whimpy excuses like induced Coma or somethin............... Yep, ...on a recount you`ve scraped in for the inaugral FJ Downunder Rally Iron Butt award - Congratulations Mate (...oh yeah...it`s customery to bring ya award to the next Rally for up and coming challengers. :sarcastic:)
Well done blokes, sounds like everyone had a great time with some top effort long distances put in.
There is another Aussie Rally planned, this ones a little later in the year down near Dorrigo.
A mate of mine has a couple hundred acres on the Grafton/Nymboida/Armidale road and he's been at me to organise a Rally there.
This will be a combined Rally, not just an FJ one.
Combined as in blokes from other lists with other types of bikes, dunno if there would be any Cruisers but.
These other blokes like to ride.
Dog Breath knows a couple of the blokes (Thommo et al) that would probably turn up.
This one would be more of a bring your swag type of deal, there's showers and a big shed to sleep in but it's the blokes house, not an accommodation place.
I had spoken to him (JAF) about a mob staying at the Coachman Inn at Nymboida but he won't have a bar of it.
Wants us to stay there.
We'd organise a band, pig on a spit, couple kegs etc, there's good runs up and down Waterfall Way and of course the Grafton/Nymboida Rd itself.
Fuck all cops there and we've got a pretty good intel service anyway.
I'm inclined to have it in, oh, June/July.
It's cold there at night but beaut , clear crisp days.
Whaddya reckon?
Here's a pic of my guts, it's why I didn't go to the rally.
Don't look if you're a squeamish poove.
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Quote from: Klavdy on February 12, 2012, 11:56:44 PM
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Spoke to your employer........not good enough........ they still want to see a Drs certificate.
:rofl: :rofl2:
Far out Klav, don't worry. A bit of Aloe Vera will fix that right up.
Seriously, that is a fair bit of cutting that went on there, certainly no "key hole" techniques used. But at least they fixed you up, thats the main thing, :drinks:
Rally in June, oh yeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
X-Ray
:yahoo:I`ll be there. Doug
F#$k Klav I could have got the chainsaw out and made less mess on your guts. :dash2:
But hay we all missed ya.
Doug no Iron Butt award as that is copyright 1600km in less than 24hrs... :good2:
Will hit you all up for a weekend in NSW soon.
And the seppo's have a drum might get us a flute...... :rofl2: :rofl2:
Cheers
Quote from: The General on February 13, 2012, 01:06:22 AM
:yahoo:I`ll be there. Doug
Me to and I will fly solo so I can really enjoy it.... :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
18C = 68F or close enough for film processing.
Kyogal seems like a long way north. Weren't we talking about Bellingen? That's still pretty close to an Iron-Butt for me.
Interesting to see that they put a zip in Klavdy's gut. Is that how they remove some of them shit help keeps typing? :-)
Arnie
hey guys
Big thanks to Harvey and Doug :good: for great week-end. Was great to put faces to the names, awesome rides and great company - looking forward to catching up again next year or sooner.
Cheers Darran
PS Can confirm ashes are secure :yes:
Took your gall bladder ,possible appendectomy {to be sure ) .
Pity you down the road .Good luck in your recovery,the internal scarring is
a bitch.Mrs Woodsie ,say hello as i let the Mcnewsers know
Just when you think it''''''''''''s safe to ---------
New respect for Nambour cutters
The big jimmy dancer?????
Hey everyone :smile:
Well after good sleep and a feed I have pulled up pretty well.Some residual bum numbness and a sore right wrist(To much kookaloo???.... :crazy:)I put the old fj away this arvo and it was running like crap.I think it It disliked the rain on the way home as much as me :mad:.I hope it will forgive me!
I want to say a big thanks to The General and Harvy for organising everything.Great effort guys! :good:.
It was also really great to meet everyone.I had a great time.Couldn't meet a nicer bunch if ya tried :yes:
Anyway,thought I would throw a few pics up...
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1645_13_02_12_3_34_37.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1645_13_02_12_3_39_33.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1645_13_02_12_3_33_27.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1645_13_02_12_3_37_08.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/1645_13_02_12_3_36_05.jpeg)
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Quote from: rossco on February 13, 2012, 04:04:51 AM
Took your gall bladder ,possible appendectomy {to be sure ) .
Pity you down the road .Good luck in your recovery,the internal scarring is
a bitch.Mrs Woodsie ,say hello as i let the Mcnewsers know
Just when you think it''''''''''''s safe to ---------
New respect for Nambour cutters
The big jimmy dancer?????
Rossco,
You are still posting weird shit.
You've been told to fuck off before when you post while off your face.
You're going to start running out of forums.
Baldys FJR, Dougs X-Rays, Arnies (Dougs), Darrens, Flips, Harvys, hidden behind Flips is Timbos FJR.
(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2FThe_Australian_Contingent%2FIMG00149-20120211-0905.jpg)
Klav weak as piss u call that small thing an excuse to get out of a rally :biggrin: are u sure they put most of it back?? :wacko3:
You home yet or still in the nut house? I want to pop dowm and see u, am off on Friday if your going to be in. call me my No is still the same!!!!
Baldy
Klavdy ,
One day we'll meet and compare scars
That second op is what happened to me .
Plenty of forums as long as they don't have HD in them
BTW thought you were bigger -put it it down to the "illness"
Woodsie told me to send this -got to blame someone --mybad
i wish you a good recovery call me crazy,you are not alone
Btw ,was going to edit my post- all changed
What Forums am I
(grammitical) running out of ?
Another Klavdy hypothesis
Still like the guy (cover your bets)
G'day fellow FJ'ers,
Sorry to report that the good photos I took of our group with my BRAND NEW Samsung Galaxy S2 phone are gone along with the phone. It was stolen from our holiday flat in Noosa Heads Saturday/Sunday night while we (and another couple) slept. Waiting to hear if I have any coverage from insurance.
Same night another holiday flat in our complex was hit. Thieve(s) actually went into the bedroom to take laptop, IPhone, and Kindle Fire from a (current serving) Brisbane cop and his wife. Also in the other bedroom his father (retired UK cop) and wife slept on.
What kind of place you guys running up there? Certainly have some brazen crims!
Other than that, the holiday was great. Fantastic weather and great to have met all you other FJ'ers.
I'm going to try and make it to PI this weekend - will try to catch up with you there.
Note: Please PM me your mobile numbers, as they went with the phone too.
Arnie
Hi Arnie.
Man,that really sucks,sorry to hear it :empathy2:....must have been one of those dam back packers :ireful:,but then again this was a convict colony after all.... :pardon:.Great to meet you at the rally and glad you had a good holiday anyway :good:
Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
PS : pm me if you would like me to email you my photos but there's only a few more than what I already posted.
Faaarkkk Arnie, I HATE THIEVING SCUMBAGS!. I've had 2 cars stolen in the past, chop off their hands Saudi Arabia style for theft if you ask me.
I've been a bit slack, but here is the link for the 40 odd photos I took http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/2012%20Downunder%20FJ%20Rally%20Kennilworth%20Qld/ (http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/2012%20Downunder%20FJ%20Rally%20Kennilworth%20Qld/) When you click on the thumbnails, the photos come up a size, then you can click on them again to go super size, as I've uploaded the originals without shrinking. I'm pretty sure you can copy/keep any you want as well. :good2:
Regards
Ray 0407151019
Jeez Arnie, that's no good mate.
Don't be shy about telling us the name of the complex you stayed at, facts aren't libellous.
Hi All ,
Well im stuck in Bathurst still working, never had a chance to attend even via tin can, bit depressed i missed the first but has made me more motivated to shift planets if need be to attend the next, Glad to see you blokes had a good time and sorry about the robbery Arnie but its not the queenslanders fault its all the victorians moving up there that cause that! LOL My brother parked his car in Pacific Fair car park for 17 minutes after an all day drive from Canberra a few years ago only to return to the car park to find his colour coded Cibie Spotties Gone! It was like " Welcome to Queensland "( least he still has the covers )
So whats the plan for the next one so i can move off from the depression of missing this one ?
Regards Sean
:shout: AAAAAGGGGHHHH Sorry to hear that Arnie barstards glad u had a good holiday!
Ray I'll check them out lol
Sean the next one is planned for Bellingen near Coffs Harbour not Kyogle as someone said earlier, think he was still suffering from the Port on Saturday night :rofl2:
baldy
Sorry to hear Arnie. At least it was cheap accommodation :biggrin:
Nice job on pics Ray :good2:
Are you sticking your hand up Baldy? If it's in Bellingen we are definitely going to have to get that new seat. Spoke to A Moorhouse from the impression I got he could get it done by about next March (popcorn)
2012 Downunder Rally Results. :yahoo:
Further to the documented minutes of the convened extraordinary meeting of the Downunder Rally committee, (i,e.Finally found that pub napkin with the port stains)- The winners are:
Bitumen Award: Darran & Danielle (oz.fj) – Cause they used it all. :dance:
Especially down Harvy`s favourite twisties. Not all Darran`s bruises were from the spa escapades. Danielle delivers her thank you`s with a sharp jab to his RHS ribs. I witnessed one of them after a little slide he saved on a loose Bald knob road left hander.
Woops Award: Timbo :dash1:
It was late on Friday night when I returned from guard duty at the Pub. I quietened my beast with a flick of the key and dismounted on the verandah. Suddenly, Timbo emerged from his room in awful bed attire and thrust a beer in me hand. The click of the door behind him raised his eyebrows, yet he stared straight ahead into the darkness behind me - in silence for at least 1 second - followed by short expletives! Only one of the entire "non spa" crew had a room key, yes it was a master and yes it was now secure INSIDE Timbo`s locked room.
Damaged Award: Arnie :yes:
Wore off the gear lever circlip and found it a hazard to drive with a foot of linkages dragging behind.
Bright Sparks Award: Baldy :pardon:
Showered me with them on 5 of the last dozen corners before Pete`s café at the end of a great day.
Pacesetter Award: Had to be Harvy :gamer:
While he lost points for not stopping at McCarthy lookout he did indeed set a mean responsible pace that didn`t loose anyone and kept us all hangin on for more.
Claytons Award: RoverFJ1200 Richard & julie
That`d be "The ride ya have when ya not havin a ride" :rofl:
Now for the Three major exec Awards presented. (No nominees for Globerotter award 2012)
"IRONBUTT" "Best Presented FJ" "The Ashes"
Note: It`s Combasebattery, :diablo: (ozspeak for compulsory) that all awards be returned to the following 2013 Rally. The points totalled are non contestable and decided by secret ballot from attendees.
Ironbutt: flips :good2:
- as ya know was nearly outdone on handicap points by the insane pillion ladies, but a seriously deserved winner at 2700klms (Incl bonus points for rain and dirt)
Best Presented: Goes ta X-Ray :smile:
- for a really nice polished steed with bareley a mark on it. Hope ta see more of her & him.
Now "The Ashes" is a developed concept by the Brits as a symbol of "One Upmanship" in the poncey cricketing world where the first original bales (don`t ask!) were cremated and kept as a kinda monument to the best there is. It`s fought over every year :drinks: just to have it on ya shelf between Rallys.
Our Quest has sporting similaritys in that it goes ta the most points hit without getting caught or run out with a bat. We also scratch balls and are inta leather, helmet, gloves and shit. But in FJ world we can differ with "Twoupmanship". (Like Anzac day – but when ya get home :rofl:)
So it is indeed an honour on behalf of the 2012 Downunder Rally Committee to award "The Ashes" ta the two up team - oz.fj - of Danielle & Darran :yahoo: :yahoo: :i_am_so_happy:
For gaining the most points all up, and also for remembering ta get the Ashes from our inaugrel firepit when I told`em.
Now Darran, mate, all ya gotta do between fixin roofs & stuff is make a presentation housing (trophy size) for it, (Drum shaped?, Bike shaped, Roo or turds, you know- something representative of this forum- suggestions anyone?- perhaps PM the committee) – but able ta survive Interstate & international quarantine regulations.
Next Rally is Bellingen Valley Lodge www.bellingenvalleylodge.com.au/ (http://www.bellingenvalleylodge.com.au/) on March 16th 2013 and includes St Patricks Day.- if Baldy brings that Port, ya won`t need anything else to be "Green". :bad:
Are you sticking your hand up Baldy? If it's in Bellingen we are definitely going to have to get that new seat. Spoke to A Moorhouse from the impression I got he could get it done by about next March (popcorn)
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:lol: :lol: Sticking my hand up....... well I'll be going if thats sticking ur hand up, I'll give the General a hand to organize the ride ...... between Klav and myself Im sure we can come up with something interesting :biggrin: :biggrin:
baldy
Awwww shucks, thanks Exec Committee. Will have to make sure I have a few more mods done before next year, :yahoo:
Speaking of which, MARCH 2013. I can't wait that long.!
Hoo Roo
X-Ray.
Hey! Exec Committee,
I'll grudgingly accept that award, but I think it was sabotaged to test how I'd perform when it fell apart.
In the event I dealt with it admirably, diagnosing the problem, realizing that I could continue riding without danger to myself or others, warning others that this bike was not 100% by activating the 4-way flashers, and with the assistance of Harvy's proffered cable tie, repair it sufficiently to continue riding with full use of the sabotaged shifter.
Now having experienced the sudden failure when the clip disappeared, it might be prudent to use a cable tie fix as prophylactic even on unbroken shifter mounts.
I think a more apt award would be "master diagnostician and repairer" instead of "bike breaker".
Cheers,
Arnie :sarcastic:
PS I should have done a thorough inspection of the bike at time of taking possession of it rather than my (obviously false) belief that the bike was in sound and roadworthy condition.
Hi Exec Committee,
I humbly and proudly accept the honorary "IRON BUTT" award for the 2012 OZFJRALLY even though it has been pointed out that the real deal is 1600km in 24hrs.My Apologies to the ladies!.I was hoping for a look in for the best presented but due to inclement weather (The bike was spotless when I left Sydney :cray:) and a suspected bias against ambulance colour scheme (mine was the only one... :shok:) I was not in the running.Those disadvantages aside Xrays machine still would have been tough to beat...verrry cleean & shiiinnyy! :yes:.If there had of been a "biggest chicken strip" award I would have won it easily.This may explain the ambulance colour scheme bias!.I keep looking at the suspension on my thunderace.....hmmmm
Thanks & Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
p.s Is there a trophy or something?...or do you make your own?....maybe a bronze (or iron?) casting of the appropriate part of my anatomy?.... :biggrin:
Quote from: Arnie on February 23, 2012, 08:05:19 PM
Hey! Exec Committee,
I'll grudgingly accept that award, but I think it was sabotaged to test how I'd perform when it fell apart. :biggrin:
PS I should have done a thorough inspection of the bike at time of taking possession of it rather than my (obviously false) belief that the bike was in sound and roadworthy condition.
Yeah we originally called it the "Leadfoot" award then decided "damaged" could have so many connotations for future, particular awardees. :rofl2: Ya gained points for improvisation but lost heaps for not using a whole packed of cable ties to fix all those rattles :negative: . I thought my "fix" was better in this area. (ear plugs)- so bike was definateley classed as in "sound" condition. - Will accept ya formal protest application if it`s on a Bar coaster at Phillip Island, Sunday. :drinks:
Doug
[.Those disadvantages aside Xrays machine still would have been tough to beat...verrry cleean & shiiinnyy!
Thanks & Cheers :drinks:
Jeff P
Flip
Xrays couldn't be beat mate its the 1st time it been on the road in 3yrs :rofl2: :rofl2:
Lord Baldy
Hmmmm, no, not totally correct. Have been out twice in the last year before this big outing, only around 200ks in total though, :dance2:
Was talking to Neville, (GTS1000) in the shed tonight about our weekend away and said we have to GET OUT FOR MORE RIDES. He agreed.
Quote from: X-Ray on March 02, 2012, 05:21:12 AM
Was talking to Neville, (GTS1000) in the shed tonight about our weekend away and said we have to GET OUT FOR MORE RIDES. He agreed.
Hmmmm....... I could be talked inta a quick spin down to the Gold Coast this Sunday. :drinks: Might even duck in on klavdy if he`s around. :yes: Any good coffee down that way?
Doug,
You're gonna want to take a good look at that GTS1000. Almost identlcal front end to the Tesi you were drooling over at PI WSB. Even has hub center steering. It also has a great advantage over the Tesi, it uses a nice reliable Yamaha FZR1000 engine.
Cheers,
Arnie
Quote from: X-Ray on March 02, 2012, 05:21:12 AM
Hmmmm, no, not totally correct. Have been out twice in the last year before this big outing, only around 200ks in total though, :dance2:
Was talking to Neville, (GTS1000) in the shed tonight about our weekend away and said we have to GET OUT FOR MORE RIDES. He agreed.
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:yahoo:200 mts doesn't qualify :dash1: :rofl: :rofl:
be at Bretts this w/e
call me General don't know if hes in
Hi exec committee :hi:
apologises for my late response
but it is with great honour on behalf of Danielle and myself
that I accept "THE ASHES" award
As for the Bitumen award, Dougie that'll teach ya for trying to take me on a corner :flag_of_truce:
Am open to suggestions for the Ashes presentation housing
:drinks:
Darran
Quote from: oz.fj on March 16, 2012, 07:31:43 PM
Am open to suggestions for the Ashes presentation housing
Maybe something like this Darran?
http://www.sherwoodhandcraftedfurniture.com/page38.htm (http://www.sherwoodhandcraftedfurniture.com/page38.htm)
with a fitted lid? and a brass inscribed shield on the front?
Harvy
Quote from: oz.fj on March 16, 2012, 07:31:43 PM
Hi exec committee :hi:
apologises for my late response
but it is with great honour on behalf of Danielle and myself
that I accept "THE ASHES" award
:drinks:
Darran
Aaaghhhhy shit.......... He`s back!
Cracked Ribs nor Flooded Plains
Roving Roofs nor Blinded Dames
Broken toys in the gutter
"Not dead yet!" ya here him mutter
He`ll weave and polish, bolt and mend
Then `ave a go in Bellingen. :drinks:
Bitumen, fire and Port
Winding roads not gettin caught
Where Arse beats class as they ride amuck
Cause Up for grabs is the Ashes Cup.
Where Molongo Cricket is oz folklore
And why McDougal will top the score. :biggrin:
Hey Harvey :hi:
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs :unknown:
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves
Darran
Quote from: oz.fj on March 17, 2012, 06:59:12 PM
Hey Harvey :hi:
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs :unknown:
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves
Darran
The fun part will be them trying to get back....We hide all kinds of things in their gear that raise questions with customs....Or at least present a question of their moral character to TSA agents....
Just rub a banana skin on someone's luggage, the sniffer dogs in Australia will alert to the scent.
Leads to full searching of passenger and luggage.
Quote from: The General on February 22, 2012, 04:24:42 PM
2012 Downunder Rally Results. :yahoo:
Further to the documented minutes of the convened extraordinary meeting of the Downunder Rally committee, (i,e.Finally found that pub napkin with the port stains)- The winners are:
Bitumen Award: Darran & Danielle (oz.fj) – Cause they used it all. :dance:
Especially down Harvy`s favourite twisties. Not all Darran`s bruises were from the spa escapades. Danielle delivers her thank you`s with a sharp jab to his RHS ribs. I witnessed one of them after a little slide he saved on a loose Bald knob road left hander.
Woops Award: Timbo :dash1:
It was late on Friday night when I returned from guard duty at the Pub. I quietened my beast with a flick of the key and dismounted on the verandah. Suddenly, Timbo emerged from his room in awful bed attire and thrust a beer in me hand. The click of the door behind him raised his eyebrows, yet he stared straight ahead into the darkness behind me - in silence for at least 1 second - followed by short expletives! Only one of the entire "non spa" crew had a room key, yes it was a master and yes it was now secure INSIDE Timbo`s locked room.
Damaged Award: Arnie :yes:
Wore off the gear lever circlip and found it a hazard to drive with a foot of linkages dragging behind.
Bright Sparks Award: Baldy :pardon:
Showered me with them on 5 of the last dozen corners before Pete`s café at the end of a great day.
Pacesetter Award: Had to be Harvy :gamer:
While he lost points for not stopping at McCarthy lookout he did indeed set a mean responsible pace that didn`t loose anyone and kept us all hangin on for more.
Claytons Award: RoverFJ1200 Richard & julie
That`d be "The ride ya have when ya not havin a ride" :rofl:
Now for the Three major exec Awards presented. (No nominees for Globerotter award 2012)
"IRONBUTT" "Best Presented FJ" "The Ashes"
Note: It`s Combasebattery, :diablo: (ozspeak for compulsory) that all awards be returned to the following 2013 Rally. The points totalled are non contestable and decided by secret ballot from attendees.
Ironbutt: flips :good2:
- as ya know was nearly outdone on handicap points by the insane pillion ladies, but a seriously deserved winner at 2700klms (Incl bonus points for rain and dirt)
Best Presented: Goes ta X-Ray :smile:
- for a really nice polished steed with bareley a mark on it. Hope ta see more of her & him.
Now "The Ashes" is a developed concept by the Brits as a symbol of "One Upmanship" in the poncey cricketing world where the first original bales (don`t ask!) were cremated and kept as a kinda monument to the best there is. It`s fought over every year :drinks: just to have it on ya shelf between Rallys.
Our Quest has sporting similaritys in that it goes ta the most points hit without getting caught or run out with a bat. We also scratch balls and are inta leather, helmet, gloves and shit. But in FJ world we can differ with "Twoupmanship". (Like Anzac day – but when ya get home :rofl:)
So it is indeed an honour on behalf of the 2012 Downunder Rally Committee to award "The Ashes" ta the two up team - oz.fj - of Danielle & Darran :yahoo: :yahoo: :i_am_so_happy:
For gaining the most points all up, and also for remembering ta get the Ashes from our inaugrel firepit when I told`em.
Now Darran, mate, all ya gotta do between fixin roofs & stuff is make a presentation housing (trophy size) for it, (Drum shaped?, Bike shaped, Roo or turds, you know- something representative of this forum- suggestions anyone?- perhaps PM the committee) – but able ta survive Interstate & international quarantine regulations.
Next Rally is Bellingen Valley Lodge www.bellingenvalleylodge.com.au/ (http://www.bellingenvalleylodge.com.au/) on March 16th 2013 and includes St Patricks Day.- if Baldy brings that Port, ya won`t need anything else to be "Green". :bad:
Yep spose I gotta accept the woops award, but please let me add that it's worse when your'e locked in!!! :flag_of_truce:
Cheers Timbo...(soon to be united).
Quote from: Klavdy on March 17, 2012, 08:21:58 PM
Just rub a banana skin on someone's luggage, the sniffer dogs in Australia will alert to the scent.
Leads to full searching of passenger and luggage.
Leads me to wonder what kind of scrutiny Hoffman must get, then... :biggrin:
Quote from: oz.fj on March 17, 2012, 06:59:12 PM
Hey Harvey :hi:
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs :unknown:
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves
Darran
Hey Mate, negotiated an appropriate vessel yesterday. (has already been tested thru customs). I will be at the Cooroy pub today with wifey for lunch if ya about. Doug & Dena.
Quote from: The General on May 05, 2012, 01:41:23 PM
Quote from: oz.fj on March 17, 2012, 06:59:12 PM
Hey Harvey :hi:
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs :unknown:
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves
Darran
Hey Mate, negotiated an appropriate vessel yesterday. (has already been tested thru customs). I will be at the Cooroy pub today with wifey for lunch if ya about. Doug & Dena.
Hey Doug
off to the races today
will catch up during the week
Darran
Horse,Dog Bike or car? Either way will catch ya next week. (majic crisp 22 deg clear day here) Doug
Starting to plan 2013, have some other bike stuff in March but will commit to this rally.
If we are still looking at Belingen, better start booking enquiries, as there is only one motel in town, other acc is pubs & but not as secure & easy, (byo etc).
We tried to book the Motel for a vintage jap ride 2 months in advance & it was booked out.
Quote from: megsy on May 24, 2012, 03:52:54 AM
Starting to plan 2013, have some other bike stuff in March but will commit to this rally.
If we are still looking at Belingen, better start booking enquiries, as there is only one motel in town, other acc is pubs & but not as secure & easy, (byo etc).
We tried to book the Motel for a vintage jap ride 2 months in advance & it was booked out.
Good point mate. I did block book some a couple of months ago but will double check.