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For those yearning for Aussie Culture, or poetry by Banjo Patterson, here`s ya chance to join the fray-

IT`S ON!  ....The 2014 Australian FJ National Anniversary Dinner  :yahoo:

Where: The The Banjo Patterson Inn, Jindabyne NSW.

- Gateway to the extraordinary Alpine Way that winds around the breathtaking Snowy Mountains, with twisting poetry (of legendary status) on every bend. http://www.banjopatersoninn.com.au/ (http://www.banjopatersoninn.com.au/)

When: March 8th 2014

(This date ensures Overseas and Interstate visitors can integrate Phillip Island World Super bikes, Clipsal 500, Khancoben Bike festival, and even Tasmania in their Downunder Tour)

Get ya bookings to Lisa by calling 1800046275 or email <reservations@banjopatersoninn.com.au>;  (Don`t forget to let them know you wish to share a room.) Include your Forum Name please.

Note: Book for Fri & Saturday nights 7th & 8Th March to absorb the scenery.

(Subject to a reasonable group booking) Negotiated nightly Costs are only $50.00 per person incl hot breakfast (shared room) or $60.00 PP  (single budget room). First in best dressed for the shared lakeview rooms. (2 Course dinner on Saturday also being negotiated for the right price).

I should mention, it`s opposite the Lake and Park along with trendy shops etc for the ladies. ...Yeah I know we`ve had ta sacrifice our standards for`em, but I guess the camp rates make up for it.
http://r-ec.bstatic.com/images/hotel/max300/157/15729765.jpg (http://r-ec.bstatic.com/images/hotel/max300/157/15729765.jpg) (Anyone for coffee?)

We`ve got lock up bike security, a real Aussie pub with  Clancy`s FJ Brasserie & Cocktail Bar, for  Saturday evening`s celebratory dining and Chook  Raffle!  (Yep, got it for us exclusively!)

But wait!!!....There`s more! We`ve got our own Brewery on site!!!.a 600 litre microbrewery pushing out Koscioskos exclusive Pale Ale.    And and Annd ...an indoor fireplace!...(Yeah!..we got Ashes!!)

Pete (oldktmdude) is suggesting the Saturday Scenic Route of a lifetime that will make the "Man from Snowy River" pale into insignificance as a legendary ride. (Note: It`s not brass monkey season, so no Snow, No skiers, just clear smooth bitumen, lined with forests and Jaw dropping Alpine views).

Contact me by PM If ya want Anniversary Embroidered Polo shirts. (Same price and place as last time, and they will add 2014 Anniversary to your existing shirt too if you contact them - I`ll post details soon) – Start planning now to be part of Aussie FJ history.  :drinks:

I am definitely Inn !!! Will start making all the appropriate arrangements........ :mail1:........and yes Doug.... I would love another Polo shirt..... :good:.......(10 minutes later) ....OK.....I AM BOOKED !!!!! Made my reservation with Lisa for a Lakeview room........ :yahoo:....Doug... I will plan an extended stay......from the 1st of March....until the 15th or so....I will give you the details once I have them......I'll PM you with the flight info and my itinerary.
Kev........the 
CanDman 

OK....I'm booked and paid......Kev, you are going to have to put up with me sharing the room mate!

Cheers
Harvy

Booked 2 rooms  :good2: :good2:

Baldy

MMMMMM better get the digit out & get a bike ready  :morning1:

:empathy2: Just had 2 days with Baldy & now I'm booking more  :crazy: :unknown:

Quote from: megsy on July 16, 2013, 02:27:42 AM
MMMMMM better get the digit out & get a bike ready  :morning1:

:empathy2: Just had 2 days with Baldy & now I'm booking more  :crazy: :unknown:

And you LOVED IT too  :good2: :good2:
Baldy

Quote from: Harvy on July 15, 2013, 09:10:40 PM
OK....I'm booked and paid......Kev, you are going to have to put up with me sharing the room mate!

Cheers
Harvy

hahahaha.......sounds good Harv
Kev

Quote from: CanDman on July 15, 2013, 06:59:06 PM
I am definitely Inn !!! Will start making all the appropriate arrangements........ :mail1:........and yes Doug.... I would love another Polo shirt..... :good:.......(10 minutes later) ....OK.....I AM BOOKED !!!!! Made my reservation with Lisa for a Lakeview room........ :yahoo:....Doug... I will plan an extended stay......from the 1st of March....until the 15th or so....I will give you the details once I have them......I'll PM you with the flight info and my itinerary.
Kev........the 
CanDman 

That`s great news Kev.  Ummmm...guess I gotta figure out how to put FJ3 together again.  :scratch_one-s_head:
Can`t wait ta do a roadie down the Aussie East Coast. Ahhh.. 1800klms of blue pacific ocean sunrises!  :good2: Will call in on our Coffs harbour FJ mates,(Jason & Julie Pell) then Aussie National Bike Museum Nabiac after calling in on our FJ Aussie race car site at Urunga, then find an FJ home somewhere around Newcastle, then maybe Flips place or Springys!  Actually about 4 FJ homes we can gate crash near Sydney now I think about it. Then down the coast ta clean out Joe`s fridge then Pete`s fridge a day later.
...I reckon there`ll be a spider web Map of FJ fridges to be cleaned out across Australia-all heading to Jindabyne Central!... Guess I better start brush`n up on me bush poetry...anyone remember "Tha day we played Melongo Cricket - and Macdougal topped tha score!"...Who wrote that?  (popcorn)

Nice! 1370kms/15 hours from my place. What sort of itinerary do you have in mind General? 2 days to get there, 2 days back etc. I'll have to get some money saved, get my Randy order in and get to work. Mmmmm what else, new helmet needed, thats for sure.

March will be here soon enough!  Great news, finally get to meet the CanDman!  :good2:

Doug, congratulations on the location for the Anniversary Dinner. Jindabyne is a terrific spot and God's own country for riding.
You have obviously done a lot of research and, as we now expect, have lined up great accomodation and facilities.
It won't matter which direction you come from, you'll arrive with a grin on you face. There is no boring way to get there. The Victorian side is by far the best though!!
I'm salivating at the thought of the ride there already. Ooooh, so many choices, all great.

Doug will there be a trophy, or prize for the bike that travels nearest to a mystery mileage to get there, say 638 km's?

I'm sure with you at the helm it will be a great weekend, can't wait.

Noel

 I can't tell you how excited I am to make it this time..........I will be sure to bring some of that Canadian Screech and some BC Bud that Klav was pining about........what else......some Knob Creek for Baldy...............and some Swn Y Mor for my mate Harv......thx again for the shock link......can't wait to meet you all.......Doug...Harv ...Arn....Klav (if he can go)...FJ11.5.....Baldy....X-RAY and the rest of the gang.....any suggestions on what to do and where to go would be greatly appreciated.........my woman may join me...but not likely......so I hope Klav can show me an Australian Pine cone........(so I can donate.... :mocking:)......and if the woman stays behind....I might bring "the Girls".......and a better lot than these 3 that His Klavness was humping...... :rofl2: :sarcastic: :biggrin: :lol:......

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/enhanced-buzz-16340-1329158002-12.jpg)

more like this......

CANDYMAN - HEY DJ Feat: Monica Jasmine *OFFICIAL VIDEO* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcgCL_nC3c#ws)

SHOULD BE A BLAST........  :wacko3:.....counting the seconds..... :bomb:   "WE SHUT IT DOWN UNDER" !!!!!

Candman

 

Quote from: X-Ray on July 16, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
Nice! 1370kms/15 hours from my place. What sort of itinerary do you have in mind General? 2 days to get there, 2 days back etc. I'll have to get some money saved, get my Randy order in and get to work. Mmmmm what else, new helmet needed, thats for sure.

March will be here soon enough!  Great news, finally get to meet the CanDman!  :good2:

Mate that`s a good question. Just tha possibilities of certain "detours" gets me mouth watering. For example there`s tha bakery in the old Church at Broadwater offering to give me this day my daily bread (according to the sign)-I gotta stop there! Another favourite was a little bakery (that`s closed down now) at a hidden gem of a BBQ spot called Dutchies Beach - A few old mates use to meet there with our families every Tuesday night - and they still do, 30 years later. (Would luv ta surprise`em)..Then there`s....Ummm, might have ta add a few more days to tha Journey.

Lookin forward ta meeting friends old and new...might even get Cand`s taste in music more up to date too...Here`s a ripper little number recently recorded at The Snow Goose Hotel at Adaminaby, a nice ride from our Dinner Venue...Locals get really excited down that way...(in fact the Venue was on tha Accommodation short list, but tha commitee felt it didn`t quite tick all the boxes for a sleepover. :sorry:):- The Snow Goose Original words and music by Doug Payne ©words & music by doug payne 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WiKEVlGaWQ#)

Don't forget to wear a hat.

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn199/pjmcburney/206234_10151786147375485_1312340264_zps0b604665.jpg)

All booked in

   Booked in and can't wait. How many sleeps to go?   :i_am_so_happy:  Pete.

Quote from: oldktmdude on July 17, 2013, 05:23:49 AM
   Booked in and can't wait. How many sleeps to go?   :i_am_so_happy:  Pete.

8months  :empathy3: :empathy3:

Quote from: The General on July 16, 2013, 03:36:44 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on July 16, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
Nice! 1370kms/15 hours from my place. What sort of itinerary do you have in mind General? 2 days to get there, 2 days back etc. I'll have to get some money saved, get my Randy order in and get to work. Mmmmm what else, new helmet needed, thats for sure.

March will be here soon enough!  Great news, finally get to meet the CanDman!  :good2:

...............might even get Cand`s taste in ladies more up to date......now Here`s a little ripper I shagged recently at the bottom of The Grey Goose Bottle........(number 2) was a nice ride ... gets me really excited down that way...I didn`t quite break the tickle box though...... :sorry:

Jamie Lee Curtis True Lies Striptease (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na5GrUb4YfI#)

Nice.........I like your style General.........won't be long b4 your promoted to Feel Marshal....... :lol: :mocking: :sarcastic: :rofl2: :shout: :shok: :rofl:  

Canripperman

Quote from: CanDman on July 15, 2013, 06:59:06 PM
I am definitely Inn !!! Will start making all the appropriate arrangements........ :mail1:........and yes Doug.... I would love another Polo shirt..... :good:.......(10 minutes later) ....OK.....I AM BOOKED !!!!! Made my reservation with Lisa for a Lakeview room........ :yahoo:....Doug... I will plan an extended stay......from the 1st of March....until the 15th or so....I will give you the details once I have them......I'll PM you with the flight info and my itinerary.
Kev........the  
CanDman  

Ok Doug.....FLIGHT IS BOOKED !!!!!  :yahoo: .........I will  spend a month there :dance: .......I will arrive on the 20th of Feb.....and will depart on the 20th of March........I have 8 months to decide :mail1:......how and where.... this is going to be awesome.... I will keep you posted..... :good2:

Kev  

hmmmmmmm......somebody sent me a parcel today from Australia  :pardon: ......inside was a "Marty the Monster" suit and a note ....it read....... " Kangaroos Love Any Velour Dressed Yoyo's "

signed
Anonymous



........I wonder who it was...... :scratch_one-s_head:

Rags the Kangaroo vs Marty Monster (sound effects) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sf6rQbp0is#)

Kev

 :yahoo:
Booked 2 lake view rooms.For the girls of coarse :blush:
LB and I wont care were we sleep there's a brewery on site :yahoo:
Oh you've out done youself this time General :good2:
See ya there

Darran

Quite a strong showing from Queensland
Not so much from NSW
Would'nt have anything to do with yet another defeat last Wednesday night :pardon:
Just an observation :bye2:

Darran

 :cray:
G'day Blokes, I can't make it again this year.
Long week ends are prime times for travellers to stay in B&B Accomodation.
Hopefully I will be thinking of you all while I'm telling jokes and serving Breakfasts to a full house.
By the Way, if you can drop in on the Khancoban Bike Festival. Ask for my mate Dave Harrison and say G'day.
And Hang around to listen to the Band "Three on the Tree" Outstanding.
Be Good.
Macca.

WOG57 will be there just have to make my plans who sharing rooms :yahoo:

Just a note to let you know I'll be there.
Also, Tony Mac has been given a conditional release for this event and will also be attending. (ignore his 'so sorry' post below)

INVITE:  For all you WA, SA, and Western VIC members traveling to this shindig, I'm happy for you to overnight here in Lethbridge on your way to the meet.  I have (locked) shed space enough and indoor sleeping space availability for up to about 6.  Any more will have to camp on my property :-)
I'm a longish day or (easy fun) 2 days away from Jindabyne. 

Arnie

Okay lads, I'm in for this one.  :yahoo:    Rebuilt, fitted, bled and ran in a set of R1 blue spots today and while I was at it I took the ignition plate off and extended the two mounting holes to give me the 4 degree ignition advance mod.  Took it for a blast and both mods very worthwhile.  So my 3XW is ready and roaring to do the 2013 Wall to Wall Remembrance Ride (Gold Coast to Canberra) in September and then this trip in March.  

I told the misses about the March trip.  She said, "How far is it?"  I said, "Just south of Canberra; three days to get there and three days to get back."   She said, "No, you go.  I don't want to sit on a motorbike for three days down and three days back just to stay somewhere for one night and meet a bunch of blokes talking about motorbikes."  

I just don't understand her sometimes.  :wacko2:

Excellent Leon!  :drinks:   I'll have to find out more about the ignition plate mod, (exactly how it is done) read bits about it but haven't done it yet. One thing I will be adding to my shopping list before then is an Air Hawk seat!

Quote from: oz.fj on July 19, 2013, 04:32:19 PM
LB and I wont care were we sleep there's a brewery on site :yahoo:
Darran

Mmmmm, brewery, You mean we have to go out and ride while we are there?, but, but theres a brewery! :rofl2:

Quote from: wog57 on July 19, 2013, 11:02:12 PM
WOG57 will be there just have to make my plans who sharing rooms :yahoo:

That`s great news Joe. If you`ll put up with talkin in me sleep, tell Lisa your camping with me. (We got a lakeview room!) :drinks:
It appears we have already exceeded tha minimum number to lock in that discount rate too!  :yahoo:

Quote from: X-Ray on July 20, 2013, 03:34:17 AM
Excellent Leon!  :drinks:   I'll have to find out more about the ignition plate mod, (exactly how it is done) read bits about it but haven't done it yet. One thing I will be adding to my shopping list before then is an Air Hawk seat!

Ray, see if you can borrow one before you splash your cash. They're not cheap and people either love them or hate them. A friend got one on a money back trial and loaned it to me for a weekend before he returned it.
I wanted to like it but didn't. I think they would be better on cruisers with saddles.
Not everyone's cup of tea but it might be yours. Try it first if you can.

Noel

Noel

Quote from: ribbert on July 20, 2013, 05:01:53 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on July 20, 2013, 03:34:17 AM
Excellent Leon!  :drinks:    One thing I will be adding to my shopping list before then is an Air Hawk seat!

Ray, see if you can borrow one before you splash your cash. They're not cheap and people either love them or hate them. A friend got one on a money back trial and loaned it to me for a weekend before he returned it.
I wanted to like it but didn't. I think they would be better on cruisers with saddles.
Not everyone's cup of tea but it might be yours. Try it first if you can.
Noel

+1 Ray. Mines in the 2nd draw from tha top, rear workshop cupboard when ya next passing by. (If I`m not at home.). - I won`t need it for quite awhile.  :drinks:

I was going on what Rover said about his Air Hawk in Bellingen earlier this year Noel, sounds like it does the job. I'm going to read a few reviews first though, and then check into getting the FJ seat refoamed. 20 years is a long time when it comes to older technology foam seating, the newer viscoelastic type memory foams that we sell now for dental chair use are extremely good. Going to check into both options,  :drinks:

Thanks for the offer General, I will take you up on that if its ok. They sell for around $129.00 so it would be good to know they suit me first,  :good2:

Quote from: X-Ray on July 20, 2013, 05:12:31 AM
They sell for around $129.00 so it would be good to know they suit me first,  :good2:

Ray am going to organise to get a couple from the U.S, they were very cheap there, an extra one wouldn't add that much more to the cost.


You've tried Brett's seat and think you've sat on mine. If you want your seat done get John Moorehouse to do it in fact call me and I'll tell you where he is, if you go somewhere else USE HIGH DENSITY FOAM!!!!

Baldy

Quote from: X-Ray on July 20, 2013, 05:12:31 AM
Thanks for the offer General, I will take you up on that if its ok. They sell for around $129.00 so it would be good to know they suit me first,  :good2:

Get the neoprene one dearer but sooooo much better. I have both and will not get the cheep one again. The rubber on mine has perished and I use tent seam seal to fix it. I will replace it one day but as said you get what you pay for.

Cheers

edit... have done 80000km on the neoprene one..

Quote from: roverfj1200 on July 20, 2013, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on July 20, 2013, 05:12:31 AM
Thanks for the offer General, I will take you up on that if its ok. They sell for around $129.00 so it would be good to know they suit me first,  :good2:

Get the neoprene one dearer but sooooo much better. I have both and will not get the cheep one again. The rubber on mine has perished and I use tent seam seal to fix it. I will replace it one day but as said you get what you pay for.

Cheers

edit... have done 80000km on the neoprene one..

+ one on that Rover

Thanks chaps, will look into both options, (seat refoaming vs Air Hawk).  Shoot, I'd better get a room booked, lol, still haven't done that.

Quote from: X-Ray on July 21, 2013, 04:02:29 AM
Thanks chaps, will look into both options, (seat refoaming vs Air Hawk).  Shoot, I'd better get a room booked, lol, still haven't done that.

Best start saving. I've noticed the guys with the modded seats still use the Air Halk on longer rides
I want to get a corbin or a moorehouse before the Snowys. I will still be getting another Air Halk for myself.
Richards spare one saved my ass last rally
Darran

Quote from: Tony Mac on July 19, 2013, 07:55:16 PM
:cray:
G'day Blokes, I can't make it again this year.
Long week ends are prime times for travellers to stay in B&B Accomodation.
Hopefully I will be thinking of you all while I'm telling jokes and serving Breakfasts to a full house.
By the Way, if you can drop in on the Khancoban Bike Festival. Ask for my mate Dave Harrison and say G'day.
And Hang around to listen to the Band "Three on the Tree" Outstanding.
Be Good.
Macca.

:yahoo:
Hold on. I've got a pass from "The War Office" to go if I like.
Lesley spotted Arnie's email to me and asked what was going on.
Clutching my hat to my chest, I explained all about the Rally and how much I would enjoy chatting with all my like minded mates.
She simpathised with me and the rest as they say is history.
Looks like I'm going after all Guys. I can't wait to catch up with you all.
Be Good 'til then.
Macca

Quote from: Tony Mac on July 22, 2013, 02:06:23 AM

Quote from: Tony Mac on July 19, 2013, 07:55:16 PM
:cray:
G'day Blokes, I can't make it again this year.
Long week ends are prime times for travellers to stay in B&B Accomodation.
Hopefully I will be thinking of you all while I'm telling jokes and serving Breakfasts to a full house.
By the Way, if you can drop in on the Khancoban Bike Festival. Ask for my mate Dave Harrison and say G'day.
And Hang around to listen to the Band "Three on the Tree" Outstanding.
Be Good.
Macca.

:yahoo:
Hold on. I've got a pass from "The War Office" to go if I like.
Lesley spotted Arnie's email to me and asked what was going on.
Clutching my hat to my chest, I explained all about the Rally and how much I would enjoy chatting with all my like minded mates.
She simpathised with me and the rest as they say is history.
Looks like I'm going after all Guys. I can't wait to catch up with you all.
Be Good 'til then.
Macca

Awesome....

Looks like the Mrs (Izabella) and I will be going, (bloody Doug mentioning the shops nearby). We'll most likely leave the car/ trailer in SA and travel through Mildura. Can't wait to see you all again. This time Pete I go on your ride, looking forward to it.

Any suggestions on the most scenic route from Mildura - Arnie / Pete your the best at this.

john

Quote from: Bozo on July 24, 2013, 08:18:38 AM
Looks like the Mrs (Izabella) and I will be going, (bloody Doug mentioning the shops nearby). We'll most likely leave the car/ trailer in SA and travel through Mildura. Can't wait to see you all again. This time Pete I go on your ride, looking forward to it.

Any suggestions on the most scenic route from Mildura - Arnie / Pete your the best at this.

john

How much dirt do you want to see John?    :biggrin:

Quote from: oldktmdude on July 24, 2013, 05:40:15 PM

Quote from: Bozo on July 24, 2013, 08:18:38 AM
Looks like the Mrs (Izabella) and I will be going, (bloody Doug mentioning the shops nearby). We'll most likely leave the car/ trailer in SA and travel through Mildura. Can't wait to see you all again. This time Pete I go on your ride, looking forward to it.

Any suggestions on the most scenic route from Mildura - Arnie / Pete your the best at this.

john

How much dirt do you want to see John?    :biggrin:

HAHAHaaa good one Pete, prefer blacktop please, dirt is only optional if the scenery is to die for. I also decided to tie my wallet down with a couple of ockie straps or I'll make sure "bloodhound" Joe is behind me.

Quote from: Bozo on July 24, 2013, 06:09:33 PM

HAHAHaaa good one Pete, prefer blacktop please, dirt is only optional if the scenery is to die for. I also decided to tie my wallet down with a couple of ockie straps or I'll make sure "bloodhound" Joe is behind me.

Forget about the ockie straps John. I'm sure Izabella will look after your wallet better than you did. Has anybody told her how good the shops are in Jindabyne?

Quote from: baldy3853 on July 20, 2013, 08:18:37 AM

Ray am going to organise to get a couple from the U.S, they were very cheap there, an extra one wouldn't add that much more to the cost.

Baldy
[/quote]

The ones we need according to http://www.airhawk-imports.com.au/product_03.html (http://www.airhawk-imports.com.au/product_03.html) Doug is the Medium Cruiser size. Only $139.00 for the polyurethane version. Is this the one you were going to order?  

Edit:  Ah no, Richard advises to go for the Neoprene model, $199.00

Quote from: Bozo on July 24, 2013, 08:18:38 AM
Any suggestions on the most scenic route from Mildura - Arnie / Pete your the best at this.
john

Here are some choices.  Sorry, there's no good route I know getting across from Mildura to about Wodonga, but most of these stay by the Murray River, and go through Rutherglen (for wine) and Yarrawonga.

http://goo.gl/maps/BMSaL (http://goo.gl/maps/BMSaL)

http://goo.gl/maps/se75u (http://goo.gl/maps/se75u)

http://goo.gl/maps/1cVhR (http://goo.gl/maps/1cVhR)

http://goo.gl/maps/nhlsG (http://goo.gl/maps/nhlsG)   If you go this way, check out Mt.Granya
                                        which is a larger monolithic rock than Ularu

Arnie

Quote from: Arnie on July 25, 2013, 09:46:11 AM

Quote from: Bozo on July 24, 2013, 08:18:38 AM
Any suggestions on the most scenic route from Mildura - Arnie / Pete your the best at this.
john

Here are some choices.  Sorry, there's no good route I know getting across from Mildura to about Wodonga, but most of these stay by the Murray River, and go through Rutherglen (for wine) and Yarrawonga.

http://goo.gl/maps/BMSaL (http://goo.gl/maps/BMSaL)

http://goo.gl/maps/se75u (http://goo.gl/maps/se75u)


http://goo.gl/maps/1cVhR (http://goo.gl/maps/1cVhR)

http://goo.gl/maps/nhlsG (http://goo.gl/maps/nhlsG)   If you go this way, check out Mt.Granya
                                       which is a larger monolithic rock than Ularu

Arnie

Thanks Arnie, the first looks like the route we'll take up the hill billy country  :rofl2:  (popcorn) Bella (Izabella) had the same idea, depending on what we do on the way back we'll use one of the other routes on the way back.

Hey Arnie you should get the Iron butt award this year because the Queenslanders surely can't count going around pot holes in QLD and NSW adding 1000kms to their trip.

P.S you didn't add a dirt road Aka Pete, in that plan - I hope.

No but a few laps around Bathurst on the way there or back sure would,  :rofl2:

Quote from: X-Ray on July 25, 2013, 07:00:10 PM
No but a few laps around Bathurst on the way there or back sure would,  :rofl2:

At the speed limit they have posted you'd better plan for an extra days stay for a few laps around - at least the fuel economy will be good.

Be careful the roos (and drop bears) will be going faster and could end up wearing an FJ in their pouch. Maybe they should wear "people whistles"

Bozo asked, "P.S you didn't add a dirt road Aka Pete, in that plan - I hope."

Not intentionally, but you never know what surprises VICRoads have in store for you. :-)

Actually the "Roads to Recovery" program has improved quite a lot of country/regional roads in the past couple of years.  Even the road I live on has been sealed.  Less dust, but lots more traffic :-(

Arnie

Okay, I've now booked/paid room for 7th & 8th March and got a bit of an extra discount because I'm extremely handsome and ride the best model FJ.   :yahoo:    And just to throw in my two bobs worth to the AirHawk seat or otherwise discussion, I fitted a medium cruiser poly AirHawk to my work bike (FJR1300) and rode it pretty well 11 hours straight (3.30am to 3pm) for the Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday 8th July.  I did several easy adjustments to amount of air in the first hour or two and then for the remainder of the day it was great and I didn't experience a sore bum like I usually do on this event.  I'm sold.

This news just in:   
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landslip-closes-snowy-mountains-road/4846742 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landslip-closes-snowy-mountains-road/4846742)

Now we'll have to see how long it takes them to fix it.

Arnie

Quote from: Stainesy on July 25, 2013, 11:26:19 PM
I fitted a medium cruiser poly AirHawk to my work bike (FJR1300) and rode it pretty well 11 hours straight .

Thank you Kind Sir, I am sold as well. Will be getting one before too long. Did you get the Poly or Neoprene one Leon?

Arnie mmmmm thanks for that, hopefully should get it done, but don't know how much they'll be able to do as this Rd is normally closed during the winter, buggar buggar  was hoping to ride that on the rally  :empathy:
Baldy

Hi All, will get on the phone tomorrow....Hope everyone's well out there in FJ Land..

p.s. Megsy, don't forget that photo...it might be worth your while...

Quote from: X-Ray on July 26, 2013, 03:23:59 AM

Quote from: Stainesy on July 25, 2013, 11:26:19 PM
I fitted a medium cruiser poly AirHawk to my work bike (FJR1300) and rode it pretty well 11 hours straight .

Thank you Kind Sir, I am sold as well. Will be getting one before too long. Did you get the Poly or Neoprene one Leon?

Poly one, mate.

Quote from: baldy3853 on July 26, 2013, 03:44:51 AM
Arnie mmmmm thanks for that, hopefully should get it done, but don't know how much they'll be able to do as this Rd is normally closed during the winter, buggar buggar  was hoping to ride that on the rally  :empathy:
Baldy

Taking another look at the pic of the landslip on the road..... I don't think a bike would have much difficulty getting through there, as long as that's the worst of it.
That road gets a 'lot' of use (by Alpine road standards) and I'd be very surprised if it wasn't repaired way before Xmas.  I think we can be pretty confident of being able to use it in March.

Arnie

Well, that's me booked in - I think I'm in the loft - last room with a view - apparently there is a bunch of motorcyclists taking over the place that weekend!!

Nicky tells me she is cruising to NZ with her girlfriends that weekend. I tell her I'm cruising to Jindabyne on the FJ....

Quote from: Arnie on July 26, 2013, 03:01:55 AM
This news just in:   
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landslip-closes-snowy-mountains-road/4846742 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/landslip-closes-snowy-mountains-road/4846742)

Now we'll have to see how long it takes them to fix it.

Arnie

Just looking at that I thought you were showing us - Putty road or is that one of the tracks you have steered me onto in your road recommendations. With the new RPM shock I should be able to ride through that at 100kph and not feel it  :sarcastic: :rofl:

Bozo,

I think all the options I sent you included that bit of road. :-)
Be sure to tell us how well the RPM shock handles it.

BTW  From the Vicroads website, ( http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ (http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) ) you can see all the roads in Vic that are closed for whatever reason.
Just went to check the URL and they are NOT showing the Alpine Way closed.  Maybe they've already cleaned it up.

Quote from: Arnie on July 28, 2013, 09:29:11 AM
Bozo,

I think all the options I sent you included that bit of road. :-)
Be sure to tell us how well the RPM shock handles it.

BTW  From the Vicroads website, ( http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ (http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) ) you can see all the roads in Vic that are closed for whatever reason.
Just went to check the URL and they are NOT showing the Alpine Way closed.  Maybe they've already cleaned it up.

Arnie, I think that site only shows roads that are closed in Victoria. The road closure near Thredbo is in NSW. The road is still closed and I havn't heard when it's due to re-open. I don't even know if any clear-up work has even started yet. I'm sure it will be sorted out before the Rally as this is a very busy road during the warmer months. And YES, it is one of the roads I'm planning to use for the Saturday ride of the Rally weekend.   Pete.

Quote from: oldktmdude on July 28, 2013, 05:41:23 PM

Quote from: Arnie on July 28, 2013, 09:29:11 AM
Bozo,

I think all the options I sent you included that bit of road. :-)
Be sure to tell us how well the RPM shock handles it.

BTW  From the Vicroads website, ( http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ (http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) ) you can see all the roads in Vic that are closed for whatever reason.
Just went to check the URL and they are NOT showing the Alpine Way closed.  Maybe they've already cleaned it up.

Arnie, I think that site only shows roads that are closed in Victoria. The road closure near Thredbo is in NSW. The road is still closed and I havn't heard when it's due to re-open. I don't even know if any clear-up work has even started yet. I'm sure it will be sorted out before the Rally as this is a very busy road during the warmer months. And YES, it is one of the roads I'm planning to use for the Saturday ride of the Rally weekend.   Pete.

Pete, knowing you, you are talking about the vertical bit not the flat part with rocks on it  :rofl2:

Quote from: Arnie on July 28, 2013, 09:29:11 AM
Bozo,

I think all the options I sent you included that bit of road. :-)
Be sure to tell us how well the RPM shock handles it.

BTW  From the Vicroads website, ( http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/ (http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) ) you can see all the roads in Vic that are closed for whatever reason.
Just went to check the URL and they are NOT showing the Alpine Way closed.  Maybe they've already cleaned it up.

Arnie, words can't explain how good the shock is, I had a corbin seat ( I bought this 2 yrs ago with the Hagon shock) which I couldn't use because you could feel the bumps on the road, with the RPM suspension front and rear I am now using this seat and it feels great. You'll have to ride my bike when we get to the rally and see for yourself.

   UPDATE on road closure Alpine Way, Thredbo; Just heard on local ABC radio news, the road will re-open to oneway traffic, controlled by mobile traffic lights, by Friday this week (2-8-13). They're saying a full re-opening will happen by the end of September 2013.    :i_am_so_happy:  Pete.

Sounds good Pete.

Aaarrgghh! I've got a nice order sitting in my RPM cart waiting to push the order button, but still trying to find funds. Should only be a couple of weeks.........    Going to rebuild the forks with valves of course, new springs, Uni Filters, but unfortunately no RPM rear shock this year. Will be trying to save for it next year though  :good2:

The front discs are a little undersized, but should be good for a while yet. Weighed up the cost of discs/fork valves, the forks get all the pressies,  :rofl2:

Quote from: X-Ray on July 30, 2013, 12:59:50 AM
Sounds good Pete.

Aaarrgghh! I've got a nice order sitting in my RPM cart waiting to push the order button, but still trying to find funds. Should only be a couple of weeks.........    Going to rebuild the forks with valves of course, new springs, Uni Filters, but unfortunately no RPM rear shock this year. Will be trying to save for it next year though  :good2:

The front discs are a little undersized, but should be good for a while yet. Weighed up the cost of discs/fork valves, the forks get all the pressies,  :rofl2:

Just the emulators/ springs are a huge improvement, unfortunately thats what made me realise the rear shock was worse than I thought.
Just curious why are the discs undersize?, I assume you mean the thickness is undersize

Sorry yeah the thickness. But they will last a while longer yet.

Quote from: X-Ray on July 30, 2013, 06:11:58 AM
Sorry yeah the thickness. But they will last a while longer yet.

Ray, you're gunna need GOOD SUSPENSION and GOOD BRAKES for the Rally ride next year. No wossie smooth and flat roads down here.    :sarcastic:

Quote from: oldktmdude on July 30, 2013, 06:57:31 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on July 30, 2013, 06:11:58 AM
Sorry yeah the thickness. But they will last a while longer yet.

Ray, you're gunna need GOOD SUSPENSION and GOOD BRAKES for the Rally ride next year. No wossie smooth and flat roads down here.    :sarcastic:

Says the man who can't see, but just keeps twisting the throttle anyways.  :wacko3:

Arnie

Quote from: Arnie on July 30, 2013, 10:33:37 AM

Says the man who can't see, but just keeps twisting the throttle anyways.  :wacko3:

Arnie

Thanks for reminding me Arnie. I'd almost forgotten that small detail.   :shok:  Pete.

Quote from: oldktmdude on July 30, 2013, 05:16:46 PM

Quote from: Arnie on July 30, 2013, 10:33:37 AM

Says the man who can't see, but just keeps twisting the throttle anyways.  :wacko3:

Arnie

Thanks for reminding me Arnie. I'd almost forgotten that small detail.   :shok:  Pete.

Does that mean your seeing eye dog will be riding a CBR1000? as for the twisting throttle, a virago engine in place of yours will fix that (and help others behind you catch up). Think of it this way, the Virago chicks will love you.

Ok......2 questions......


#1
Harv........are you sure you want me to bring Moosehead..... :mocking:

Best Beer Ad Ever Contest - #1 - Thirsty For Beer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z2rQOqB6a4#ws)


#2
Doug........I have checked out some of your suggestions and they all look great...all the races and such.......but I was wondering where I might find a few events like these?   :dash2:

2013 Australian Swimsuit Calendar Swimwear Judging (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kze4tKB4jlw#ws)



I mean hey.......when I go down under........I plan to stay there for a while................. :blum1:

Cangodownonthatman

Ummm....Candyman, ....grasshopper....I accept this old bloke should be more open to learning new things from you more worldly, younger lot...for example I thought Dumb Bells could have two meanings as might a "Downunder Bar"...so I googled locally and got this:- Down Under Bar Brisbane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k95Kx2ENi5c#)
- apparently Both are full of each other these days!

Ummmm... now ta google Australian music...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia) ....thought so...pop Music is lowest on the list....Still a bit more experience required to raise your intelligence level yet, me thinks...I`m so looking forward ta furthering ya Education.   :drinks: 

Quote from: The General on August 07, 2013, 04:19:31 PM
Ummm....Candyman, ....grasshopper....I accept this old bloke should be more open to learning new things from you more worldly, younger lot...for example I thought Dumb Bells could have two meanings as might a "Downunder Bar"...so I googled locally and got this:- Down Under Bar Brisbane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k95Kx2ENi5c#)
- apparently Both are full of each other these days!

Ummmm... now ta google Australian music...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia) ....thought so...pop Music is lowest on the list....Still a bit more experience required to raise your intelligence level yet, me thinks...I`m so looking forward ta furthering ya Education.   :drinks:  

Adywans Empire Strikes Back Revisited - Yoda Tweaked Christmas Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWizFjDq2Vg#ws)


ADVENTURE.......HEH.... EXCITEMENT....HEH........A JEDI CRAVES NOT THESE THINGS !!!!!!!  

Quote from: The General on August 07, 2013, 04:19:31 PM
Ummm....Candyman, ....grasshopper....I accept this old bloke should be more open to learning new things from you more worldly, younger lot...for example I thought Dumb Bells could have two meanings as might a "Downunder Bar"...so I googled locally and got this:- Down Under Bar Brisbane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k95Kx2ENi5c#)
- apparently Both are full of each other these days!

Ummmm... now ta google Australian music...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Australia) ....thought so...pop Music is lowest on the list....Still a bit more experience required to raise your intelligence level yet, me thinks...I`m so looking forward ta furthering ya Education.   :drinks: 

Uhhh The Down Under Bar. Know it well.
Mate of mine managed it back in the 90s.
Being down stairs from the backpackers there was always a party going on.
Memories of my visits are a little foggy. However I do recall that...
Canadians love to party :yahoo:

Darran

Quote from: oz.fj on August 08, 2013, 04:44:08 PM

Quote from: The General on August 07, 2013, 04:19:31 PM
Ummm....Candyman, ....grasshopper....I accept this old bloke should be more open to learning new things from you more worldly, younger lot...Still a bit more experience required to raise your intelligence level yet, me thinks...I`m so looking forward ta furthering ya Education.   :drinks: 

Uhhh The Down Under Bar. Know it well.
Mate of mine managed it back in the 90s.
Being down stairs from the backpackers there was always a party going on.
Memories of my visits are a little foggy. However I do recall that...
Canadians love to party :yahoo:
Darran

Okay, OKAY....Lock in Saturday 22nd March 2014. Let`s see see what ya got!...Happens to be some birthdays around then!  :dance2:

Okay, OKAY....Lock in Saturday 22nd March 2014. Let`s see see what ya got!...Happens to be some birthdays around then!  :dance2:







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   Toyota Rave Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAAzq1JQGyA#)



          I CAN'T WAIT ......... :dance:

Don't tell me we have to start a Harley bashing session to keep this topic going???

Quote from: Bozo on August 13, 2013, 06:30:28 PM
Don't tell me we have to start a Harley bashing session to keep this topic going???

Doug's probably feeling the heat now......it looks like it has been a while since he was out with guys who still like to party...... :lol: :biggrin: :wacko2:

The Snow Goose Original words and music by Doug Payne ©words & music by doug payne 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WiKEVlGaWQ#)

I'm sure this young fella isn't the local entertainment for nothing........ (popcorn)

Quote from: CanDman on August 13, 2013, 08:28:10 PM

.....it looks like it has been a while since he was out with guys who still like to party......

Well the bad news is ... we`ve been moved out of the Cocktail bar for our Dinner seating cause we`ve been deemed as a possible risk to tha natural amenity.

The good news is they`ve moved us inta their Nightclub area exclusiveley  :yahoo: (Apparently we already got 26 booked  :good2:)

Guess I`ll have ta find some more Port next time cause many of the same ladies have come back for more. (Offer`n them free shopping access to partner`s Credit Card kinda helped too, me thinks.)

While it won`t have the full on disco stuff available to us I`m hoping ta sneak in some of my favourites to play on their modern type Juke Boxes...You know real dance music like...The Old Swing Waltz - Old Time Bush Dance in Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2emvKaE_efc#)

Along with some FJ movies from the day`s ride maybe....Anyone got one of those moving picture type cameras?

If it really gets Rock`n I`ll be able ta show off some of my moves with tha likes of Johnny O`keefe and such...Them imports won`t be able ta keep up!  :gamer:

I just noticed....everyone in the youtube bar clips is named Doug......hmmmmmmmm   :scratch_one-s_head:.......there has to be a link......wonder what it could be...... :mail1:

apart from the Snowy River weekend Rally...do any of you blokes have any suggestions on where to go and what to check out..........Doug has made some excellent posts for how to swing (the crutches and canes) :mocking: but I was looking for something a little more high energy......now Klav has pointed out some great ideas if your travelling States side.....now what about over there......anyone ...anyone ....Beuller...Beuller...........Beuller....... :morning2: let me know what kamikaze ideas you might have for this out of control Canadian..... :yahoo:

Quote from: Bozo on August 13, 2013, 06:30:28 PM
Don't tell me we have to start a Harley bashing session to keep this topic going???

......ok....so I go to bed last night and start pondering about my trip to Australia......before long...I pass out......as soon as I drifted off to sleep, I started to  dream .......I was on a plane filled with clowns....a star trek convention...a bunch of monster mascots.....a group of military people......a section of rabbit suits and a bunch of Telly Savalas lookalikes......all crammed into this jet headed for the land Down Under.......once we landed ......I was immediately escorted to the customs area.........at first I was a bit nervous....cause they lead me into this tiny dark room with a single spot light....everything was black with a single light shining over a chair......I sat down in it and waited nervously for several minutes.......feeling as though I had done something wrong....(did someone plant some drugs on me?....what the?........)......finally some commandant comes in and begins interrogating me....asking me where I was from?...am I travelling alone?....why are you in Australia?  Are you meeting someone?........Is your trip business or pleasure?......etc etc............after several minutes of intimidation and aggressive badgering...he finally asked me if I had a criminal record.......I sat there completely bewildered ...not sure how to answer that............ but after a few seconds I composed myself and said ........" I thought you didn't need one to get in here any more"

:mocking: :biggrin: :crazy: :lol: :sarcastic: :sorry: :blum1: :rofl2:   

Depends on how fit you are , mate and if you're up for some physical fun.
Want to go skydiving?
How about some snorkelling ?
Bit of bushwalking or a horse ride through the rainforest?
Nymboida river for some white water rafting, maybe quad biking through the bush trails,hunt pigs with dogs and spears,catch a big fish,do a bit of bungie jumping,there's many things to do.

Lot's of the Aussie FJer's are fat old fucks with huge guts, little to no hair and bad wind.
They've forgotten how to have fun without relying on rules and road captains, slogans and blind obedience.
They cant ride very fast nor indeed very well and aren't at all adventurous.
They like Bingo and cheap golf, tend to be pompous windbags with short arms and long pockets who believe in obeying all the myriad of rules.
They'll demand everyone else respect authoriteh! which they claim to represent.
Not much fun to be lectured to by these pontificating types.
Be even less fun hanging out with them if you're not into that sort of thing.

Then there's some who'll take you for surfing lessons at topless beaches, visit titty bars and hemp embassies and couldn't give a toss what you do, say or ingest as long as it causes no actual or implied physical harm to another person.

Quote from: Klavdy on August 25, 2013, 12:21:09 AM
Lot's of the Aussie FJer's are fat old fucks with huge guts, little to no hair and bad wind.
They've forgotten how to have fun without relying on rules and road captains, slogans and blind obedience.
They cant ride very fast nor indeed very well and aren't at all adventurous.
They like Bingo and cheap golf, tend to be pompous windbags with short arms and long pockets who believe in obeying all the myriad of rules.
They'll demand everyone else respect authoriteh! which they claim to represent.
Not much fun to be lectured to by these pontificating types.
Be even less fun hanging out with them if you're not into that sort of thing.

Klavdy, you have mistaken us for your new friends in the BMW club.

Quote from: Klavdy on August 25, 2013, 12:21:09 AM
Depends on how fit you are , mate and if you're up for some physical fun.
Want to go skydiving?
How about some snorkelling ?
Bit of bushwalking or a horse ride through the rainforest?
Nymboida river for some white water rafting, maybe quad biking through the bush trails,hunt pigs with dogs and spears,catch a big fish,do a bit of bungie jumping,there's many things to do.

Lot's of the Aussie FJer's are fat old fucks with huge guts, little to no hair and bad wind.
They've forgotten how to have fun without relying on rules and road captains, slogans and blind obedience.
They cant ride very fast nor indeed very well and aren't at all adventurous.
They like Bingo and cheap golf, tend to be pompous windbags with short arms and long pockets who believe in obeying all the myriad of rules.
They'll demand everyone else respect authoriteh! which they claim to represent.
Not much fun to be lectured to by these pontificating types.
Be even less fun hanging out with them if you're not into that sort of thing.

Then there's some who'll take you for surfing lessons at topless beaches, visit titty bars and hemp embassies and couldn't give a toss what you do, say or ingest as long as it causes no actual or implied physical harm to another person.

:rofl2: :biggrin: :crazy: :sarcastic: :lol: :shout: :rofl:

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/meandpaul_zps126c2676.jpg)

well.......I still have my long lid....and I have a small gut getting smaller as we speak......and I am a framer and swing a hammer and lug wood all day......so I am into and up for anything...but bingo and square dancing.. :mocking: if you can handle it my fine young Klav....... pig hunting ......skydiving....deep sea diving....deep muff diving...titty bars and hemp embassies sounds just about right   :yahoo:.....but I guess we will have to MI5 it .......or 6.....would be good if we could get Felix in on this.... :crazy: .......from what you are saying.....everything is all starting to make sense.........looks like a solo flight on this trip.....hhhmmmmmm....and here I thought I was getting old........now I am not sure what to bring for the scheduled birthday bash...maybe a set of teeth and some balls....... :lol:  :biggrin: :mocking: :sarcastic: :blum1: :praising: :wacko2: :empathy3:

Quote from: ribbert on August 25, 2013, 05:52:46 AM


Klavdy, you have mistaken us for your new friends in the BMW club.

I'm surprised you'd consider yourself one of them, mate.

(http://i.imgur.com/BphMyTa.gif)

Quote from: CanDman on August 25, 2013, 10:47:59 AM

Quote from: Klavdy on August 25, 2013, 12:21:09 AM

:rofl2: :biggrin: :crazy: :sarcastic: :lol: :shout: :rofl:

...now I am not sure what to bring for the scheduled birthday bash...maybe a set of teeth and some balls....... :lol:  :biggrin: :mocking: :sarcastic: :blum1: :praising: :wacko2: :empathy3:

Ha ha. :rofl:...Hell!, we don`t care if ya even mix up their accepted anatomical location! ... at least one of us doesn`t "give a toss what you (or he) ingest as long as it causes no actual or implied physical harm to another person"...I gather simultaneously is acceptable!
... might keep him quiet!   :rofl2:

Quote from: The General on August 25, 2013, 05:40:51 PM

Quote from: CanDman on August 25, 2013, 10:47:59 AM

Quote from: Klavdy on August 25, 2013, 12:21:09 AM

:rofl2: :biggrin: :crazy: :sarcastic: :lol: :shout: :rofl:

...now I am not sure what to bring for the scheduled birthday bash...maybe a set of teeth and some balls....... :lol:  :biggrin: :mocking: :sarcastic: :blum1: :praising: :wacko2: :empathy3:

Ha ha. :rofl:...Hell!, we don`t care if ya even mix up their accepted anatomical location! ... at least one of us doesn`t "give a toss what you (or he) ingest as long as it causes no actual or implied physical harm to another person"...I gather simultaneously is acceptable!
... might keep him quiet!   :rofl2:

Now there's a mouthful......  :sarcastic: ......a few more posts like these and who knows.....maybe the rest of this retirement home just might throw them in and take a nibble.... :lol: :mocking: :sarcastic: :rofl2: :bad:


dog bites kid in ball sack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XX_vxE3Q-k#)



I guess you can teach an old dog........

 

Or an old Doug......ha ahahah  ahahahhhaahaa  haaahaha aahahaaaaa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha  :lol: :mocking: :rofl: :crazy: :biggrin: :crazy: :empathy:  :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:(popcorn)

Now we know that you are coming, we'll bake you a cake. (http://www.cakefarter.com/)

Bastard!!!  :diablo: I never liked cake anyway....

Quote from: Klavdy on August 26, 2013, 07:28:44 PM
Now we know that you are coming, we'll bake you a cake. (http://www.cakefarter.com/)

:rofl2:......is the cake for me....or the birthday boy or both? if it's for me....you can let the girl bake it....but if it's for Doug.....well....you can bake that one... :bad:
CanDman
PS.......I'm giving this clip about 2 hrs..... :lol:

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 26, 2013, 07:40:02 PM
Bastard!!!  :diablo: I never liked cake anyway....

Good, too much cake will make you fat.
Won't fit into your leathers then.

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/60dfe22d8ba0333a8421a6ebb54276fe/tumblr_ms0b3d2pd61rl83e7o1_1280.jpg)

Quote from: Klavdy on August 26, 2013, 08:58:53 PM

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 26, 2013, 07:40:02 PM
Bastard!!!  :diablo: I never liked cake anyway....

Good, too much cake will make you fat.
Won't fit into your leathers then.

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/60dfe22d8ba0333a8421a6ebb54276fe/tumblr_ms0b3d2pd61rl83e7o1_1280.jpg)

Way too much time dude, way too much time.. Love you man..Way too much time...

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 26, 2013, 09:06:01 PM
Love you man..Way too much time...

Exactly my thoughts with the cakefart site...  I mean how do you find that stuff.

Anyone else see 2 girls, 1 cup?

Frank

Quote from: Flynt on August 26, 2013, 09:25:10 PM

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 26, 2013, 09:06:01 PM
Love you man..Way too much time...

Exactly my thoughts with the cakefart site...  I mean how do you find that stuff.

Anyone else see 2 girls, 1 cup?

Frank

Hell I want to know how he found the kid.....I just posted this review only a few hours ago.......

Power Ranger Jungle Fury Motorcycle Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHj8t3vPNi4#)

amazing..... :flag_of_truce:

hmmmmmm been off for 5 days.......(internet trouble) and nothing new posted? wow....... :shok:


The Cars : Let's Go (HQ) 1979 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvh89h7No9w#)

Ahhhhhhh, never get sick of The Cars, awesome sound always. Shame Ben is gone.

Quote from: X-Ray on September 01, 2013, 05:40:55 AM
Ahhhhhhh, never get sick of The Cars, awesome sound always. Shame Ben is gone.

Found a little number with your name written all over it......I think it may just encapsulate us all on this one..........lets see if you and your Xray vision can spot me..... :scratch_one-s_head:

**Drums of Awakening** - X Ray Dog: Reverie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg4VlC7cwBY#ws)

CanDman

Quote from: CanDman on September 01, 2013, 11:13:46 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on September 01, 2013, 05:40:55 AM
awesome sound . .

Found a little number with your name written all over it......I think it may just encapsulate us all on this one..........
**Drums of Awakening** - X Ray Dog: Reverie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg4VlC7cwBY#ws)
CanDman

Ahhh....now ya talkin... real sound....this one`s going straight to the pool room!....You can feel the ....

nahhh, ... you wouldn`t understand.  Suggest ya take a look at "The castle" to further assist your education.  :empathy3:

couldn't find "The Castle"......but I found the castle keeper....and he has a little jingle for you ole fogies........should perk this thread up a wee bit............I think.... :scratch_one-s_head:


Jethro Tull-Too old to rock'n' roll, Supersonic TV 1976 UPGRADE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK4V5vg32ho#)


.........yes he was tooooooooooooooohole ...........hole ........... old  .........to Rock'n Roll.........yet he was too young to die high........... :wacko1:

Thats a Badd Ass tune! lol

Quote from: Mattman on September 09, 2013, 08:43:58 PM
Thats a Badd Ass tune! lol

Damn straight......should have posted this version instead.......

Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock'n'Roll Too Young To Die 1976 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwn0R1PFUwU#)

Here is some information for over seas guests that may visit for the rally.

I know that Aussie Bush Etiquette is recognised throughout the civilised world but we all need to be reminded from time to time.

In General:

1. Never take an open stubby to a job interview...
2. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
3. It's tacky to take an Esky to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.

Eating Out:

1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.

Entertaining at Home:

1. A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist..
2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.

Personal Hygiene:

1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, using one's OWN ute keys.
2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
3. Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.
4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of finger foods and if you are a woman it can draw attention away from your jewellery.

Theatre/Cinema Etiquette:

1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie ends.
2. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.

Weddings:

1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
3. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes and ditch the thongs for the occasion.

Driving Etiquette:

1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your gun's loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight.
2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't always have the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.

Quote from: roverfj1200 on September 12, 2013, 03:12:43 AM
Here is some information for over seas guests that may visit for the rally.


Personal Hygiene:

2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.

Forgive Rover, he comes from tha upper class. Everyone knows ya don`t have ta spend money on deodorant...Just make ya own!

Quote from: roverfj1200 on September 12, 2013, 03:12:43 AM
Here is some information for over seas guests that may visit for the rally.

I know that Aussie Bush Etiquette is recognised throughout the civilised world but we all need to be reminded from time to time.

In General:
Always identify what's in your paddock before ............you choose .....bahahhahahahhahahaahaahaa

Eating Out:
If ................ hold it with only one hand.............bahahahahahhaaaahaaha


Entertaining at Home:
Don't allow the dog to .......... no matter how hard he is.......bahahahahahahaahaha

Personal Hygiene:
Extensive use can only ..................cause an incurable rash..... bahahahahaha

Theatre/Cinema Etiquette:
Refrain from yelling too loud...... they can hear you.......bahahahahhahaha

Weddings:
Livestock is a poor choice for a ................. bahahahahhaahaa

Driving Etiquette:
When entering the highway..... always give your partner .........bahahahhahahaaa

I think I understand..............in a nut shell...none of this sort of behavior.....not matter what you've herd......



The Animal - Goat scene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BX0nzCZX9w#ws)



No worries mate......

You know....many of my family and friends ask me 'why the fascination with Australia?' .....and I tell them all the same thing.......Many years ago, I saw a special Croc Hunter episode when the late great Steve Irwin came to Canada and managed to catch and release the elusive and deadly Massassauga Rattler......I was lucky to find the rare clip and am proud to post it. Not only was he able to capture and release the snake.....but the bugger drank the venom right there on camera ....live !!! It was then that I knew I had to visit the land of the Man......

Steve Irwin in Killarney, Northern Ontario, Canada. In search of the Massassauga Rattler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=936rpjHA0iM#noexternalembed)

RIP.......Steve....miss ya mate

Return To Snowy River-Black Stallion Ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6ZFNtEDcZw#)

..................am I the only one excited about this Rally ?........come you guys....throw a log on the fire !!!!  :drinks:

Quote from: CanDman on September 18, 2013, 08:36:02 PM

..................am I the only one excited about this Rally ?........come you guys....throw a log on the fire !!!!  :drinks:

Nope I cant wait Kev!. I keep thinking, ahhh, its 6 months away, but March will be here soon enough. Went and did my tax return today, woo hoo, can finally place my RPM order to get my baby ready for the rally. :yahoo:  Unfortunatley not enough of a return to get the rear shock, but the forks will be sorted out 100%.

   :good:

Quote from: X-Ray on September 18, 2013, 10:42:50 PM

Quote from: CanDman on September 18, 2013, 08:36:02 PM

..................am I the only one excited about this Rally ?........come you guys....throw a log on the fire !!!!  :drinks:

Nope I cant wait Kev!. I keep thinking, ahhh, its 6 months away, but March will be here soon enough. Went and did my tax return today, woo hoo, can finally place my RPM order to get my baby ready for the rally. :yahoo:  Unfortunatley not enough of a return to get the rear shock, but the forks will be sorted out 100%.

   :good:

Right On !!!!!   :good2: I look forward to hangin out ..... :drinks:

  

   GoPro HD - 'Maleny Playground - Mono Jono' - Motorbike Rides in Queensland, Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cuC24ocE6A#ws)


......man...I am going to have to learn how to drive on the wrong side of the road.......this may cost me a few tickets..... :wacko3: ........but looks like it will be worth it.... :yahoo:

gday canDman, went up to maleny and back through mt mee on sunday, a fair bit of traffic on the road but still fun, but on the previous thursday i went up to mt mee again and all but had the road to myself, testing my new tyres was fun.

Quote from: ken65 on September 24, 2013, 05:01:40 AM
gday canDman, went up to maleny and back through mt mee on sunday, a fair bit of traffic on the road but still fun, but on the previous thursday i went up to mt mee again and all but had the road to myself, testing my new tyres was fun.

LOOKS F...CKING AWESOME Ken.....CAN'T WAIT....

Fav SE QLD Bike Roads - North side of Mt Mee (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzd0i82swBs#ws)

:yahoo: :crazy: :biggrin: :dance2: :dance: :greeting: :drinks: :flag_of_truce:

Thought I`d drag this from another thread.....

Re: Did you hear about the Aussie...  on: September 24, 2013, 06:56:21 PM
Quote from: Matt on September 24, 2013, 07:21:16 AM
All good natured ribbing folks Smiley

No worries Mates...we need more of it.
Seeing as we have a few visiting us from the America`s in early March, we may need a bit of ANZAC strength ta help fend them off. 
Let me know if ya need a ride...(No I can`t supply a paddock!)...but let me know by PM if ya even a tiny bit interested in a sensational weekend or two around March 8th.

Sorry we made them win that boat race against ya! ...but I think we can make it up at a private brewery in our Alps!
Unless of course your part of the raffle!...  :drinks:

Air fares to LA from Australia, presently on sale for next year at $1498 return with Qantas. ..A lot of fun for your bucks me thinks.
mmm...can ya have two Anniversaries in one year?  :drinks:

 It's getting a little quiet around here......be nice if someone would come and talk to me........


Come talk to me - Peter Gabriel - 1/14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcEU0er1Rnw#ws)


but if you 've got absolutely nothing to say.....just listen to Manu Katche bust it open....what a fuckin bridge..... at the 4:23 mark........ amazing rhythm  :shok:  !!!

Quote from: CanDman on October 12, 2013, 10:02:37 PM
It's getting a little quiet around here......be nice if someone would come and talk to me........

mmmm....funny, only thinking this morning about where I live. (https://www.google.com.au/#q=Sunshine+Coast (https://www.google.com.au/#q=Sunshine+Coast))

I (and some local FJ blokes) have had some requests about what ta see in Australia when overseas visitors....err...Visit! They get tha usual replies like Uluru, Cairns, Outback, Opera House ...blah blah blah!

I was laying back in my favourite stretch lounge in the outdoor area of the Alex Surf Club. http://www.alexsurfclub.com.au/sc/scripts/openextra.asp?extra=1 (http://www.alexsurfclub.com.au/sc/scripts/openextra.asp?extra=1)
Surf was a little choppy and tha breeze absolutely refreshing as it hid the sting of a sunny spring morn. Nothing but blue sky as two vintage bi=planes passed overhead. A few of the local members, had just come in from a paddle and in their wet swimmers, the banter was full of one upmanship and general stirring...shit I wouldn`t mind being rescued by some of those girls!....anyhow the serenity was broken by the kiosk loud speaker..."Coffee for Dena!"..."Coffee for Dena!" ....I had put in an order for two large half strengths Latte`s and wandered up to collect...(Oh, I always put it in her name cause there`s a few Doug`s around the place ...besides they usually get it wrong and call Dave`s name till the coffee goes cold and then realise their scribble says Doug!...I digress, sorry)
...I was thinking about how much I absolutely love where I live!...I was thinking of Capt`n Ron`s Visit to his dad in New York! ...I had a friend visit New York for the first time 1 month ago and she loved it.....But, nowhere in her research or her itinerary were the wonderful places the Capt`n visited...and I doubt if any visitor to Australia would discover the little gems outside mainstream that are hidden in the experience of our forum locals....so I`m gunna open me big mouth and tell ya the Sunshine Coast is the best place ta hang ya helmet. But in the spirit of one upmanship, I`m hoping the toffs that live on the Gold Coast will put up a case for that seething place of sin, corruption and bikie gangs! Who knows there may even be some competing logic as to why anyone would want to live in cold old Melbourne or isolated with two headed neanderthalls in Tassie. No doubt Sydney Knows how to let off firecrackers and light up a debt ridden opera house but why are`nt there mountains green (when they`re not on fire!) and why do they all want to move up here!...and and and, why do they call South Australia "South" when it`s really the middle of nowhere, almost surrounded by hot desert, no wonder they took ta growing grog!.....Ya may notice I haven`t mentioned Western Australia...Well that`s cause they`re good blokes over there....(and we want`m ta stay living there!) they got arses of steel over there...well at least tha one`s I met!...and that`s all they got...Iron Ore, by tha megaton!
mmmm...this coffee needs a little extra something... (popcorn)

Quote from: The General on October 13, 2013, 02:32:29 AM
Who knows there may even be some competing logic as to why anyone would want to live in cold old Melbourne

Doug, I used to live in QL, and when I wasn't, I'd ride up there a couple of times a year, great place.

Some of the things I didn't like about living there were the size of the bugs, the stifling humidity and I REALLY missed a proper Winter. I was also constantly mistaken for a Pom or a Kiwi ( I could live with the Kiwi thing)
Where I lived, if you stood still for 5 mins the moss would start growing on you.

Great place though.

Doug and the Slugs

DOUG & THE SLUGS - Makin' It Work (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwwPmNWQfIY#)


Hey Doug......I hope visitors aren't putting too much pressure on you folks to making it all work out.......those of us coming there need to bring our share of enthusiasm and zeal for the adventure. I promise to be as entertaining as any of you gracious hosts will be. I am bring some good ole fashion Canadian Bravado ......

and will do my very best to represent this nation......

Kim Mitchell - I Am A Wild Party (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcClF730CLI#)   

Quote from: CanDman on October 13, 2013, 12:03:42 PM
and will do my very best to represent this nation...... 

Haha...The uploader tells me the "Wild Party" vid is not allowable in my Country!  :rofl2:

But I hear ya mate and while the Aussie FJ blokes have opened up their arms (and homes) for passing Rally guests, believe me I`ve hardly done a thing...bit slack in fact...especially now Spring is here. Simply fantastic weather for all kinds of fun, relaxing type things....  Poor old FJ1 has even got cobwebs on her!.

No need to be entertaining while you`re here (Mainly cause your music is shite!  :sorry: :sarcastic:) ...but that Capt`n Ron is sure getting me reminiscing on going with the flow, easy going old rides, old pubs, majic country, quirkey experiences and kinda renewing my Vows with the depth of this Country (a partnership often taken for granted), while really, really enticing me ta visit his. (I even looked up the words ta music he was singing...my style!)  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on October 13, 2013, 02:39:22 PM

Haha...The uploader tells me the "Wild Party" vid isn't allowable in my Country!  :rofl2:


No need to be entertaining while you`re here (Mainly cause your music is shite!  :sorry: :sarcastic:)

[/quote]

I realize that my taste in music will never measure up to this .....

The Old Swing Waltz - Old Time Bush Dance in Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2emvKaE_efc#)

and it also explains why "Wild Party" isn't allowed in your country........ :rofl2:

Kim Mitchell - I Am A Wild Party (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcClF730CLI#)  

   I am hearing through the grapevine that there will be 4 of us from the Americas heading down there for the Rally. It'll be like 4 men in a Rockin Roll Band......should make for a great flight !!!

Fly at Night LYRICS, by CHILLIWACK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeJh7wL_1Fs#)   :music:

"See the morning from the other side"

Any suggestions on a good bar to get everyone together before the Rally?  I will likely arrive in Brisie on Thursday the 27th and I thought it would be cool to meet at a club or catch a good live band on either the Friday or Saturday night with the local members along with the group making the trek from the Americas. It would be awesome to meet everyone prior to the Rally and get the intros out of the way....besides.....I really want to see Doug dance.. (I'm bring light sticks)  :rofl:
Kev 

Quote from: CanDman on November 07, 2013, 10:10:51 AM

Any suggestions on a good live band on either the Friday or Saturday night with the local members besides.....I really want to see Doug dance.. (I'm bring light sticks)  :rofl:
Kev 

I`m still work`n on the music with tha best bar...Soooo many ta choose from!....Their everywhere here!
http://classes.dancesheets.net/classes-qld.html (http://classes.dancesheets.net/classes-qld.html)
Yeah, we got light sticks if that`s what ya like, but I`m inta heavy metal!
Got this one ready for ya!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/630_09_11_13_11_35_18.jpeg)
Really, really helps when ya gotta bend over!  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on November 09, 2013, 11:51:39 AM

Got this one ready for ya!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/630_09_11_13_11_35_18.jpeg)
Really, really helps when your stuck with Ben Dover!   :shok:

[/quote]


Fletch Meets Ben Dover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMHTo4sAYKA#)



  ...this trip is getting more and more interesting by the minute..... :scratch_one-s_head:


What about a place like Giligans ?........... that's the kind of Line dancing I can jump into..... :dance:  Sure beats the hell out of Ben....



Australia Day 2012 @ Gilligans Nightclub (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEWwLCnkKAg#ws)

Klav.......are you sure this is a good idea ???? I mean...I'm game....but.......it might just be me and you......


Brisbane stripclub B confidential (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE6egWXttbc#ws)


I get the impression that not everyone down under likes to have a wild time....... (popcorn)

You'll need to keep your strength up so we can go to the gym too, mate.

You'll like the gym.

(http://cdn.roflzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Imma-Wife-Her1.gif)

Those other freaks'll have you going to The Wickham.

Klavdy, you go to a gym....really?

Quote from: Klavdy on November 11, 2013, 06:26:13 AM
You'll need to keep your strength up so we can go to the gym too, mate.

You'll like the gym.

(http://cdn.roflzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Imma-Wife-Her1.gif)

Save some of your strength for the beach.....I am bringing a case with me


The AXE Effect - Women - Billions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tWZB7OUSU#)


........of blue pills........think you can keep up? 

Z1100 through Great Alpine Road (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbAr5kboYSc#noexternalembed)

Harrietville to Mt Hotham Part 4 - RoadTrek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxnz0kbH9Z8#)

Thats for the rally

We could head here CanDman

Great Ocean Road to Lorne - Australia's best biking roads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-5x1MvO2Vs#ws)

Quote from: Klavdy on November 11, 2013, 06:26:13 AM
You'll need to keep your strength up so we can go to the gym too, mate.

You'll like the gym.

The only thing that concerns about going to the GYM Klav is finding a few nymphomaniacs like these 2


World's Fattest Woman Has Sex 7 Times a Day (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl3WtnLE6g0#)


but if you can do it......certainly I can watch...... :mocking:

Quote from: megsy on July 16, 2013, 02:27:42 AM
MMMMMM better get the digit out & get a bike ready  :morning1:

:empathy2: Just had 2 days with Baldy & now I'm booking more  :crazy: :unknown:

Megsy are all those bikes what you have at the moment ,or the list of once owned man ??

Cheers Brian

November 24th and I awoke to a ground.......covered.....with snow........2 thoughts ran through my morning head.........
   

This was one of them..................

 

     Snowbound by Genesis in 1080p HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RXzgQRrK28#ws)




I'll let you guess the other one...................

Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.


cheers.

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 24, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.


cheers.

How did your walk go Richard?

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 24, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.
cheers.

Was it Cold? Cause I`m suppose to recon that area this Friday with a cantankerous contraption that has everything weird feel`n! (including a boat on the side, but no outboard motor with protected propeller!) Here is the rain forecast at present: http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsp?ref=ftr (http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsp?ref=ftr) (scroll to Friday)
Ummm...might throw in a spare snorkel and periscope!... might have to give that Jindabyne dance a miss this time! (We`ll see!) ...Might have ta hit Sydney via tha outback instead of tha South Coast! Do sidecars have a bung in them?  Good news is the Committee meeting in Melbourne (12.30 this Wednesday at The Boathouse, Fairfield park, Ivanhoe east - will be sunny perfect) - all welcome! :drinks:

[/quote]

Megsy are all those bikes what you have at the moment ,or the list of once owned man ??

Cheers Brian
[/quote]

Sadly yes I have an illness :empathy3:

I'm buying the things I had when I was a tad younger :good2:

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2556t7a.jpg)

I have to update the list, there's a few more since :dance2:


(http://i43.tinypic.com/1f7jgn.jpg)

1984 DR600

(http://i42.tinypic.com/20u5qit.jpg)

1979 XL500S

(http://i42.tinypic.com/mhpumb.jpg)

1986 GPZ1000rx

 sheite......I thought Doug was the one who won the lottery....... :flag_of_truce:

I guess we know whose buying the first , second and third rounds..... :drinks: ...... of course I will take care of the rest of the booze.....bringing a liquor store with me for my new mates......I understand Klav is bringing a cake....for me or for Doug......I'm not too sure about that one yet.....Harv......he's bringing a jigsaw puzzle.....Baldy.....at least one club....shhhhhhhhhhh .......Bozo .....well.....I think it'll be a rainbow wig.....Springer.......he's bringing his homework and the cops.......Ray's bringing a number of Synthesizers.......Doug.....hmmmm a hat... a cane...some toilet paper..(with accelerant) ....some party favorites and one serious didgeridoo with some screens and a lighter...and of course his pipes.......and Arnie is bringing his Pelican.....everyone else can speak up if you plan to join the festivities.....should be a BLAST  :bomb:     

I really think you should be staying at least 6 months Kev, theres waaaaayyyyy too much to do,   :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Quote from: CanDman on November 26, 2013, 09:18:40 PM

.Springer.......he's bringing his homework

Funny about that the wife and I worked out the other day that in some 19 years I have not had more than 2 consecutive days off, so this year I am taking 10 days off over Xmas and I am dreading it.

I am already working out ways to avoid it  (popcorn)

Quote from: Harvy on November 25, 2013, 12:06:57 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 24, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.


cheers.

How did your walk go Richard?

Good Harvy but there was to much snow and we where a bit under prepared for the full route. But still did a good walk to the top and out to the glacier lakes.

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 28, 2013, 02:07:42 AM

Quote from: Harvy on November 25, 2013, 12:06:57 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 24, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.


cheers.

How did your walk go Richard?

Good Harvy but there was to much snow and we where a bit under prepared for the full route. But still did a good walk to the top and out to the glacier lakes.

I went through the Alpine way today. Just got away from the bar at the Banjo Patterson.....This venue is even better than the pics! (Lamb shanks were delicous!)....Thinking that ride up to Charlottes pass should be on the ride suggestion to the committee?  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on November 28, 2013, 06:03:29 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 28, 2013, 02:07:42 AM

Quote from: Harvy on November 25, 2013, 12:06:57 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on November 24, 2013, 11:04:00 PM
Came through the Alpineway a few days back. Road is open and in good condition for most of the way.


cheers.

How did your walk go Richard?

Good Harvy but there was to much snow and we where a bit under prepared for the full route. But still did a good walk to the top and out to the glacier lakes.

I went through the Alpine way today. Just got away from the bar at the Banjo Patterson.....This venue is even better than the pics! (Lamb shanks were delicous!)....Thinking that ride up to Charlottes pass should be on the ride suggestion to the committee?  :drinks:

Thats a great road to the pass.. Early though the wobblies can be a problem..

G,day Jonesy here from the Aussie XS1100 site. met the general recently, came to your site to see what you blokes are doing with decendent of the XS, is there camping at your rally? I assume four walled accommodation is long since booked out

Quote from: Jonesy on December 09, 2013, 01:40:30 AM
G,day Jonesy here from the Aussie XS1100 site. met the general recently, came to your site to see what you blokes are doing with decendent of the XS, is there camping at your rally? I assume four walled accommodation is long since booked out

The Jindabyne Caravan park about 800 metres away has good cabins and stuff..

Cheers

Quote from: Jonesy on December 09, 2013, 01:40:30 AM
G,day Jonesy here from the Aussie XS1100 site. met the general recently, came to your site to see what you blokes are doing with decendent of the XS, is there camping at your rally? I assume four walled accommodation is long since booked out

No worries Jonesy. Lisa has a great room at the right price for ya on 1800046275. Just let her know if you wish to share. Mention the FJ crew special and book for Friday & saturday nights. The price she`s got for ya is cheaper than any cabin in the area.
You`re in my yet ta be posted 4th narrative of the Sidecar thread.http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.msg103392#msg103392 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.msg103392#msg103392)
The link to the rally thread is here...http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9788.msg93192#msg93192 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9788.msg93192#msg93192)
So pleased ya rode all the way down from Bathurst, Just for a run up tha infamous Putty Road with us...Hoping ya can get that tiny mountain race track for us when we visit on tha way back from the Rally...(A few of those Perisher Lagers and I reckon you could pull anything off!)  :drinks:

I will possibly trailer or ride my FJR, not into distance riding at night & don't have the time to take too many days off.

Who from north of Tamworth is heading down which way & when.

Ok I have booked in for the friday and saturday see you all their.
                                         Tony :yahoo: :drinks:

Quote from: Roach on December 12, 2013, 10:07:55 PM

Ok I have booked in for the friday and saturday see you all their.
                                         Tony :yahoo: :drinks:

:yahoo: That`s great ta hear Tony! Are ya bringing the sidecar? What about that wonderful Cheese & Kisses?  :drinks:

   Dont know what i will be riding yet but Sharon will have to stay home to feed the nags.
                 Tony :good2:

Quote from: Roach on December 13, 2013, 04:42:44 AM

  Dont know what i will be riding yet but Sharon will have to stay home to feed the nags.
                Tony :good2:

Gee lets see stay at home to feed the nags or ride the best roads in the world with scenery to match,,,,,,you're right she got the better deal. Maybe I should consider staying home with the second half to look after my daughters dogs.  :sarcastic: Decisions, decisions.

Oh bugger it, give the nags your credit card and let them eat at Maccas till you get back. (popcorn)

Quote from: Roach on December 13, 2013, 04:42:44 AM

   Dont know what i will be riding yet but Sharon will have to stay home to feed the nags.
                 Tony :good2:

Looking forward to meeting you guys again Tony. Let me know if ya bringing the Outfit.

I`ve recently announced that we got a significant movie and even a DJ as a result of a recent stay at Jindabyne. Here`s the cross link: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0. (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0.)
I could make it a Romantic Movie, but I got Joe sharing my room!  :pardon:

Quote from: The General on December 15, 2013, 04:33:01 AM

Quote from: Roach on December 13, 2013, 04:42:44 AM

   Dont know what i will be riding yet but Sharon will have to stay home to feed the nags.
                 Tony :good2:

Looking forward to meeting you guys again Tony. Let me know if ya bringing the Outfit.

I`ve recently announced that we got a significant movie and even a DJ as a result of a recent stay at Jindabyne. Here`s the cross link: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0. (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0.)
I could make it a Romantic Movie, but I got Joe sharing my room!  :pardon:

I am bringing some licker with me.....but does anyone know what kind of Rabbit Harvey is? Is he the snuggly type???
   The other thing.....I wouldn't want Klavdya to get pine cone envy......you know what can happen when he sees a big pine cone.......someone's bound to go down ..... :mocking: So.....maybe we should keep it an action flick..... :rofl:

Quote from: CanDman on December 15, 2013, 07:52:07 PM

Quote from: The General on December 15, 2013, 04:33:01 AM

Quote from: Roach on December 13, 2013, 04:42:44 AM

   Dont know what i will be riding yet but Sharon will have to stay home to feed the nags.
                 Tony :good2:

Looking forward to meeting you guys again Tony. Let me know if ya bringing the Outfit.

I`ve recently announced that we got a significant movie and even a DJ as a result of a recent stay at Jindabyne. Here`s the cross link: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0. (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0.)
I could make it a Romantic Movie, but I got Joe sharing my room!  :pardon:

I am bringing some licker with me.....but does anyone know what kind of Rabbit Harvey is? Is he the snuggly type???
   The other thing.....I wouldn't want Klavdya to get pine cone envy......you know what can happen when he sees a big pine cone.......someone's bound to go down ..... :mocking: So.....maybe we should keep it an action flick..... :rofl:

NOT snuggly...NOT invisible either.....lol

Harvy

 :rofl2: :mocking: :biggrin: :lol: :blum1: :wacko2: :sarcastic: :rofl:

I`ve had a couple of inquiries re suggestions if you`re spending some time in the area with say a week before or after the Anniversary Dinner. The Khancoben motorcycle festival that`s on the weekend before has a pretty good summary including walks, Trout fishing and rides. http://khancoban.com.au/festival-info (http://khancoban.com.au/festival-info)   :drinks:

For those coming from the U.S. and Canada, would you mind sharing your travel dates?

Trying to figure out my own arrival and departure dates.. PM would likely be best, instead of posting up for the world to see..

Danke!

Quote from: pdxfj on December 17, 2013, 03:00:39 PM
For those coming from the U.S. and Canada, would you mind sharing your travel dates?

Trying to figure out my own arrival and departure dates.. PM would likely be best, instead of posting up for the world to see..

Danke!

:yahoo: Obviously 3 out of our 4 guests are rather....Shy!

But now the 4th International FJ guest has also casually, publicly posted his attendance, I can now say how truly excited the Aussie FJ Nation is. (Only the Committee were aware!)....I am absolutely blown away with the interest and the calibre of attendees!....and the fact that the feminine of the species is so well represented globally. (Chandra!....Not Mr Bean!)
This is truly going to be special!
....ummmm, now ya may be aware of some of the Aussie welcoming traditions, but a biggie is the welcoming Shout! (Hoping you got heaps!...)....But, but don`t let it worry you.....Your gunna Cop heaps too! Heeeheheee (I`ve already got a blind date organised for Mr Bean)
Mr Bean - Blind Date.avi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPkh8lxnxmQ#)

Quote from: pdxfj on December 17, 2013, 03:00:39 PM
For those coming from the U.S. and Canada, would you mind sharing your travel dates?

Trying to figure out my own arrival and departure dates.. PM would likely be best, instead of posting up for the world to see..

Danke!

I am scheduled to leave on the 18th of Feb and depart on the 26th of March......however...that may change slightly.....on the front end ...I may have to move my Toronto departure date from the 18th to the 26th.....unfortunately...it will have to be a game time decision.......nice to know Klav will have a bum buddy to share some cake with..... :mocking:

I have finally found out tonight that my vacation request has been approved with final verification not to be had until February 1st. The airline tickets are purchased and my wife & I will be in attendance.

We look forward to the visit and meeting all of you guys.

Now, I can really get down to sorting out all of the details.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 21, 2013, 08:26:31 PM
I have finally found out tonight that my vacation request has been approved with final verification not to be had until February 1st. The airline tickets are purchased and my wife & I will be in attendance.

We look forward to the visit and meeting all of you guys.

Now, I can really get down to sorting out all of the details.

Randy - RPM

Good news Randy looking forward to your arrival
Baldy

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 21, 2013, 08:26:31 PM
I have finally found out tonight that my vacation request has been approved with final verification not to be had until February 1st. The airline tickets are purchased and my wife & I will be in attendance.

We look forward to the visit and meeting all of you guys.

Now, I can really get down to sorting out all of the details.

Randy - RPM

:yahoo: Good!....Now how big is ya suitcase? Heeehehe...Oh,also...Chandra, do you like black coffee?

Quote from: The General on December 22, 2013, 05:11:44 PM

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 21, 2013, 08:26:31 PM
I have finally found out tonight that my vacation request has been approved with final verification not to be had until February 1st. The airline tickets are purchased and my wife & I will be in attendance.

We look forward to the visit and meeting all of you guys.

Now, I can really get down to sorting out all of the details.

Randy - RPM

:yahoo: Good!....Now how big is ya suitcase? Heeehehe...Oh,also...Chandra, do you like black coffee?

Crawler,  :empathy2: watch out Randy, I can see Santas list arriving soon before you go :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1: :mail1:.

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 21, 2013, 08:26:31 PM
I have finally found out tonight that my vacation request has been approved with final verification not to be had until February 1st. The airline tickets are purchased and my wife & I will be in attendance.

We look forward to the visit and meeting all of you guys.

Now, I can really get down to sorting out all of the details.

Randy - RPM

Hey Ran......look forward to meeting.... :drinks:
Kev

Hi!
First post on this forum.
We'll be visiting Australia first half of 2014 and will be in Melbourne in March. So, I'm thinking that we can come along too. We'll be riding a 1985 FJ1100 which I have aquired for our visit.
Any idea if there are rooms left?
David and Caroline
London, England

Quote from: pevers on December 30, 2013, 03:13:15 AM
Hi!
First post on this forum.
We'll be visiting Australia first half of 2014 and will be in Melbourne in March. So, I'm thinking that we can come along too. We'll be riding a 1985 FJ1100 which I have aquired for our visit.
Any idea if there are rooms left?
David and Caroline
London, England

Excellent!!!!!..... you are most welcome to attend....... Kanuks, Poms, Yanks..... come on you Kiwis, we need more Anzac spirit!
Last I heard a couple of weeks ago there were still rooms available. (General - true or false?)

Harvy

Quote from: pevers on December 30, 2013, 03:13:15 AM
Hi!
First post on this forum.
We'll be visiting Australia first half of 2014 and will be in Melbourne in March. So, I'm thinking that we can come along too. We'll be riding a 1985 FJ1100 which I have aquired for our visit.
Any idea if there are rooms left?
David and Caroline
London, England

:hi: Welcome David & Caroline (Shame you missed the recent Ashes test matches), but  :yahoo: really glad you will be joining us. You wouldn`t happen to have also recently picked up an XJR/GEM outfit in the UK by any chance? If not, then I can say that maybe another of your countrymen will also be attending.
Have you had the 85 fj carefully looked over?....Let us know if we can help at all with your stay....and yes there are rooms available!

Harvy you are right! I`m not sure why the ANZACS treaty can`t be consummated over an FJ! ....A flight across the ditch is cheap and we`ve offered to find a bike for him or her, Gratis!.... Okay Okay!...I`ll throw in a sheepskin seat cover, publicly sing their National Anthem and produce two tickets ta watch the All Blacks!  :drinks:
...Oh, and entertainment from our choir!..
Men At Work - Down Under (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfR9iY5y94s#)

Hi!
Sent a message to the hotel so fingers crossed.
We were meant to be in Oz in October and see the Adelaide "test" (wasn't much of one for your team!) and the Philip Island Moto GP but things got changed - thankfully. We'll just have to put up with the Melbourne F1 instead :)
Not me with the outfit. I run a 2008 FJR at home.
The guy with the FJ currently has had it inspected but it needed a rear tyre which has just been done for the re-inspection on 6 Jan. i picked it up through the FarRiders site - I joined by doing an Ironbutt run in Oz when I was there in 2010 on a rented bike. I'm getting it thoroughly serviced when I get there at a friends by his mate who's a bike mechanic. I've ordered what spares I could find in Oz and am bringing a few with me from the FJ/FJR owners club here. We're planning to do 20,000km ish over the time we're there so a good going over will be worth it.
We're in TAS for two weeks and get to MEL on 3/4 March so we'll ride out to Jindabyne on the Friday.
Just need to pack thus week!

 :good2: Fantastic! You guys sound pretty organised. No doubt you have explored our culture under "Downunder Topics" but should you require Anniversary Shirts the info is the same as 2013 only "2014 Anniversary Rally" extra embroidery on RH sleeve: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15) (I`ve been a bit slack and will compile some orders next week for those that have sent me all their size details.)
Also I got some extra news & pics when I ducked in at Jindabyne`s Banjo Patterson resort recently; (Narratives 3 & 4 ) : http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0)

Any pics of your FJ?....we like pics!  Are you sure the FJ is not an 84 Anniversary model? Will you have cameras mounted? (Our resident Spielberg can`t attend unfortunately.)  :drinks:

Quote from: pevers on December 30, 2013, 03:13:15 AM
Hi!
First post on this forum.
We'll be visiting Australia first half of 2014 and will be in Melbourne in March. So, I'm thinking that we can come along too. We'll be riding a 1985 FJ1100 which I have aquired for our visit.
Any idea if there are rooms left?
David and Caroline
London, England

Wow.....David.....what an entrance !!!  :drinks: time for a clip from "Selling England...." probably my all time favorite song ever....I was 10 and this was the tune that made me fall in love with music...... :music:  should be a crazy Rally on the " Isle of Plenty"

Genesis - The Cinema Show, Aisle of plenty (With Lyrics) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOL8ir7Hux4#ws)

......well there is in fact more earth than sea...........was in the beginning....and still is today.......hope you enjoy the show !!!! :hi:

CanDman

Here she is:
(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/pevers_photo/ddf8dfdb2346eec2e0c3fdcc48d311f0.jpg)

And this is my FJR:
(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/pevers_photo/SAM_0082.jpg)

No reply from the hotel yet but....

CanDman - I've just got back from Xmas in Toronto and St Catharines, visiting my two sons who live in Whitby. I managed to dodge round the ice storm and didn't have a power outage - just lots of walking as the streetcars weren't working. We were staying at the end of Bathurst near the city airport.

My FJR went into storage before I went to Canada so I'm having bike withdrawal symptoms at the moment.

Awesome David...although you picked a bad time to come here....... :mocking:..it's too bad that we didn't know each other sooner....we could have at least hooked up for a pint somewhere other than my place....lol. I will look forward to getting together at the Rally....wow we sure are making this planet look rather small and accessible. I will one day cross the pond and visit the home of my Gaelic roots.....hopefully no electricity issues when I do. It's funny....but I bought my FJ five years ago from a guy living in Whitby who was of English decent. He sold it and bought an FJR.....I believe his name was David.....wouldn't that be a hoot if it turned out that it was you.......Did you live in Whitby and move back to England within the past five years?
CanDman

Hey CanDman,

Supper's ready!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-kORf_0uVTw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-kORf_0uVTw)

CraigO

Quote from: craigo on December 30, 2013, 07:27:33 PM
Hey CanDman,

Supper's ready!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-kORf_0uVTw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-kORf_0uVTw)

CraigO

My brother......you know me well....another fav of mine....I was and probably still am a Genesis freak.......Jethro Tull is my other favorite band.....1 and 2....don't ask which is which...I could never choose....... :pardon:

 Happy New Year :hi:

9 weeks to Rally Time   :dance2:
Am I the only one other than CanDman that  is getting excited ? :yahoo:

Darran

You Tell em Darr.......coming from the Cold dark North of Canada, I was hoping for you all to ring in with............. Sun Voices



Sun Voices (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpNV5Jx1Mns#)


but I can see that you're already roasted..... :rofl2:

Quote from: The General on December 30, 2013, 11:17:16 AM
:good2: Fantastic! You guys sound pretty organised. No doubt you have explored our culture under "Downunder Topics" but should you require Anniversary Shirts the info is the same as 2013 only "2014 Anniversary Rally" extra embroidery on RH sleeve: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15) (I`ve been a bit slack and will compile some orders next week for those that have sent me all their size details.)
Also I got some extra news & pics when I ducked in at Jindabyne`s Banjo Patterson resort recently; (Narratives 3 & 4 ) : http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0)

Any pics of your FJ?....we like pics!  Are you sure the FJ is not an 84 Anniversary model? Will you have cameras mounted? (Our resident Spielberg can`t attend unfortunately.)  :drinks:

Caroline lived in Australia for four years so she's pretty well up on Aussie culture!

Shirts - yes, for me certainly. XL or XXL depending usually. Medium in America :)

Will have a Drift camera mounted by then.

Leaving wet, cold UK on Monday  :yahoo:

Quote from: CanDman on December 30, 2013, 02:56:34 PM
Did you live in Whitby and move back to England within the past five years?
CanDman

Not me! When I lived in Canada it was in Calgary 1996-99. My two sons live with their mother in Whitby now - long story!

Quote from: pevers on January 04, 2014, 01:42:00 PM

Quote from: CanDman on December 30, 2013, 02:56:34 PM
Did you live in Whitby and move back to England within the past five years?
CanDman

Not me! When I lived in Canada it was in Calgary 1996-99. My two sons live with their mother in Whitby now - long story!

I have a few of my own......stories that is.......maybe we can share stories at the rally? That would be cool !!

Quote from: pevers on December 30, 2013, 03:13:15 AM
Hi!
First post on this forum.
We'll be visiting Australia first half of 2014 and will be in Melbourne in March. So, I'm thinking that we can come along too. We'll be riding a 1985 FJ1100 which I have aquired for our visit.
Any idea if there are rooms left?
David and Caroline
London, England

Well Hi David. Funny how things happen. You may not remember me but I did share a cabin with you at Mitchell and rode south with you to St George. I remember the GS you where on and the tape on the wind-shield. Anyway if I can help with anything just let me know.

Richard

 I love how this Rally is bringing us all........Closer Together



  The Box - Closer Together Official Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFT1l50CgHo#)

the count down to launch has Begun......T - 62 days and counting

Quote from: CanDman on January 05, 2014, 11:18:57 AM
I love how this Rally is bringing us all........Closer Together

the count down to launch has Begun......T - 62 days and counting

Funny you should mention being a little "closer".

I`m not sure how many ladies are attending the Anniversary dinner just cause of the lure of our superb Venue, but I do know there`s more than half a dozen, and I`ve been asked discreetly for some suggestions regarding romantic interludes en route - Not that I`m any pioneer on this genre, but I am aware of some Hot mud baths out West and Flips could probly help us out further here. (from what we`ve seen of his South Coast sojourn).

ummmm....  don`t think I`ll ask Klav for any suggestions, but I have witnessed Rover tripping the night fantastic (The quiet ones seem to be more up on these matters!).... I bet Bozo`s got something up his sleeve? ...does anyone wish to divulge their romantic ideas for the feminine of our species??
...Arnie? Ribbert? Springy? Jonesy?Roach? Dayta? Nona? Pete? David? Come on Ken? Stu? Ymarran? What`s Baldy up to? Any recommended B & B`s? (Not that the rest of us would gate crash your discreet party or anything!)  :diablo:  Heeehee !   
I once took Dena to the drive in movies on my 1964 Honda 250 scrambler...I wore me best aftershave too!...top that!    (popcorn)

Damn, there goes my idea of asking Klav for suggestions, I just keep her wallet filled re:romantic interlude. Yes she is coming to the rally, and yes I will deny (regret) writing this

Quote from: Bozo on January 06, 2014, 10:24:50 PM
Damn, there goes my idea of asking Klav for suggestions, I just keep her wallet filled re:romantic interlude. Yes she is coming to the rally, and yes I will deny (regret) writing this

No one wants to ask Klav.....???  :scratch_one-s_head: I wonder if it's because he likes Pine cones and crotch rockets.... :mocking:


STS-129 Launch Countdown Coverage Replay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDwH9UlRIjc#ws)

Quote from: pevers on January 04, 2014, 01:39:42 PM

Quote from: The General on December 30, 2013, 11:17:16 AM
:good2: Fantastic! You guys sound pretty organised. No doubt you have explored our culture under "Downunder Topics" but should you require Anniversary Shirts the info is the same as 2013 only "2014 Anniversary Rally" extra embroidery on RH sleeve: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15) (I`ve been a bit slack and will compile some orders next week for those that have sent me all their size details.)
Also I got some extra news & pics when I ducked in at Jindabyne`s Banjo Patterson resort recently; (Narratives 3 & 4 ) : http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10617.0)

Any pics of your FJ?....we like pics!  Are you sure the FJ is not an 84 Anniversary model? Will you have cameras mounted? (Our resident Spielberg can`t attend unfortunately.)  :drinks:

Caroline lived in Australia for four years so she's pretty well up on Aussie culture!

Shirts - yes, for me certainly. XL or XXL depending usually. Medium in America :)

Will have a Drift camera mounted by then.

Leaving wet, cold UK on Monday  :yahoo:

Hey David' Give us an update on your travels and don

Whoops!...that was only suppose to remind you (David) to register your global home on Zeemaps: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10618.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10618.0)

Hate this tiny laptop.

I`ve had a major blow up on my home computor (lost everything  :mad:) Including a personal FJ rally file. Not a big prob but anyone wanting Anniversary Rally shirts will have to resubmit their requests via PM.

:drinks:

Figured I should post this for everyone who is traveling to Australia.

Australia VISA/ETA Information

For ANYONE traveling to Australia you MUST complete your VISA/Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) application before going to your airport.  You will not be allowed to even board the plane without it.  Go to:  https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp (https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp) 

Fill out the form and print out the conformation page for each application.  This is to cover your butt.  When I arrived at the airport for my first trip to Australia the Airline had no record of me applying for or being approved for the VISA.  I handed them the approval page from the Australian Govt. site and they were able to find it in the system.

With taking a trip like this, I wouldn't want anyone to hit snags that might jeopardize their plans.  It would really suck to be told at check in "Sorry you don't have your Australia ETA, so we can't check you in".  I would imagine they could do it at the airport, but why risk it?  :)

Quote from: pdxfj on January 07, 2014, 12:57:38 PM
Figured I should post this for everyone who is traveling to Australia.

Australia VISA/ETA Information

For ANYONE traveling to Australia you MUST complete your VISA/Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) application before going to your airport.  You will not be allowed to even board the plane without it.  Go to:  https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp (https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp) 

Fill out the form and print out the conformation page for each application.  This is to cover your butt.  When I arrived at the airport for my first trip to Australia the Airline had no record of me applying for or being approved for the VISA.  I handed them the approval page from the Australian Govt. site and they were able to find it in the system.

With taking a trip like this, I wouldn't want anyone to hit snags that might jeopardize their plans.  It would really suck to be told at check in "Sorry you don't have your Australia ETA, so we can't check you in".  I would imagine they could do it at the airport, but why risk it?  :)

Thanks Garth, that is news to me...

We are just awaiting our passports then we can get this completed as well.

I guess Australia is just like Disneyland, you have to pay to get in.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: pdxfj on January 07, 2014, 12:57:38 PM
Figured I should post this for everyone who is traveling to Australia.

Australia VISA/ETA Information

For ANYONE traveling to Australia you MUST complete your VISA/Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) application before going to your airport.  You will not be allowed to even board the plane without it.  Go to:  https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp (https://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ETA/etas.jsp) 

Fill out the form and print out the conformation page for each application.  This is to cover your butt.  When I arrived at the airport for my first trip to Australia the Airline had no record of me applying for or being approved for the VISA.  I handed them the approval page from the Australian Govt. site and they were able to find it in the system.

With taking a trip like this, I wouldn't want anyone to hit snags that might jeopardize their plans.  It would really suck to be told at check in "Sorry you don't have your Australia ETA, so we can't check you in".  I would imagine they could do it at the airport, but why risk it?  :)

Hey.....thx for the tip Garth......I wonder if it applies to Canadian citizenship as well.....  :scratch_one-s_head:

I had a hunch people didn't know about it.. Can see some people going to the airport without it and then asking "WTF??"...

Yes.  It applies to Canada as well..

Taken from the website:

To apply for an ETA online through this website, you must hold a passport from one of the following countries:

    Brunei - Darussalam
    Canada
    Hong Kong
    Japan
    Malaysia
    Singapore
    Korea, Rep of (South)
    United States

If you do not hold a passport from any of the above countries, you cannot apply for an ETA online. You may be eligible to apply for an ETA through a travel agent, airline or an Australian visa office. Alternatively, you may be eligible to apply for other types of electronic visitor visas. See: www.immi.gov.au (http://www.immi.gov.au)

Thanks Garth.....I will get on it..... :bye2:
Kev

Ok ......ETA application filled out and registered......so looks like Mr Springer will have to remind the authorities that I will be there........ :wacko3:

Quote from: CanDman on January 07, 2014, 03:43:55 PM
Ok ......ETA application filled out and registered......so looks like Mr Springer will have to remind the authorities that I will be there........ :wacko3:

nah mate all good, from what I hear they will let you in no problems but one did mutter something about some sort of probe................   (popcorn)

Quote from: FJSpringy on January 07, 2014, 09:32:32 PM

Quote from: CanDman on January 07, 2014, 03:43:55 PM
Ok ......ETA application filled out and registered......so looks like Mr Springer will have to remind the authorities that I will be there........ :wacko3:

nah mate all good, from what I hear they will let you in no problems but one did mutter something about some sort of probe................   (popcorn)

Ah...let them probe.....besides......I won't be alone..... the plan is to fit in ...penile colonists and all.........we won't be any trouble.......none what so ever.....  :mocking:





Rammstein - Ich Will (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4K6ZxDwi34#ws)

There's also an "Exit Fee" :-(, but its normally included in your airfare.

Re: Lovely romantic B&Bs......this place is lovely, and run by "Macka", a long time FJ rider and member here, and his wife Leslie.

Pomora House  (B&B)
3 Princes Hwy
Lakes Entrance

www.pomorahouse.com (http://www.pomorahouse.com)

It's almost due South of Jindabyne on the Victorian Gippsland Coast.
This is one of my favorite rides:   http://goo.gl/maps/7ENih (http://goo.gl/maps/7ENih)

Arnie

ah...to travel around the world......I am ready for this......


   View from the International spacestation timelapse remix v2 Orbiting Earth HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Beox7YVFsIM#ws)

I have booked my single poor mans room for fri and sat night. I think its down the back paddock near the outhouse. Who needs a lake view ? Will be heading off early thurs morning and will probably camp somewhere that night. Looking foward to meeting some new faces, catching up with the rest of the crew and riding some of the beautiful high country roads.

I will have to book this week, I am extremely slack! Budget share rooms for me though, I need all of my money for "entertainment", the liquid kind of course,  :rofl2:

I was speaking to the General Stu and we are talking about leaving Thursday morn I think it was as well, (or was it Wednesday?), so we can probably tee something up. Just a heads up for the Qld crew heading down, if we can get something organised for the trip down and back, dates etc that would be good. Or if you prefer riding alone thats fine as well. I think there maybe even some of us driving down with the FJs in tow, but it will all be fun.

That sounds good Ray. I like to get away early on a long ride and knock over a couple of hundred km before stopping for breakfast

Quote from: Arnie on January 08, 2014, 07:54:26 PM
There's also an "Exit Fee" :-(, but its normally included in your airfare.

Re: Lovely romantic B&Bs......this place is lovely, and run by "Macka", a long time FJ rider and member here, and his wife Leslie.

Pomora House  (B&B)
3 Princes Hwy
Lakes Entrance

www.pomorahouse.com (http://www.pomorahouse.com)
And Tony is coming to the Rally!!!

It's almost due South of Jindabyne on the Victorian Gippsland Coast.
This is one of my favorite rides:   http://goo.gl/maps/7ENih (http://goo.gl/maps/7ENih)

Arnie

I'm acting as a tour guy to some of our overseas visitors so won't be any romantic interludes but anyone interested will be spending a couple of days in Canberra after the rally if anyone would like to stop maybe able to organise a bit of a tour of some of the sights in Canberra, some not available to the general public, at this Stage we will be driving to Canberra then riding from there to the dinner weekend, don't know if I will do it in one run or overnight in Newcastle.

A route I took to the GP back in 08 from Brisbane was out thru Rathdowny, Kyogle, Casino, Grafton, Armidale, Walcha, Gloucester, Nabiac (Motorcycle Museum A must see, no FJ's tho) out thru the back of Sydney down kangaroo Valley thru to Bega up over Brown Mtn, then your almost at the Dinner location  :good2: :yahoo:
Baldy

Quote from: baldy3853 on January 12, 2014, 08:09:11 AM
I'm acting as a tour guy to some of our overseas visitors ... <snip>
Baldy

Doug, I hope your stint as tour guide goes better than my failed attempt in Arizona.  Best of luck!

Ed all good buddy :good2: you did a sterling job we had fun and that's what counts we will hopefully get a chance to complete the trip one yr soon, dinner at Mexican  Hat was a blast  :yahoo:
Baldy

  


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Quote from: megsy on December 10, 2013, 11:24:48 PM
I will possibly trailer or ride my FJR,

Who from north of Tamworth is heading down which way & when.

It.s o.k I can take a hint  :empathy:

I will head down on me own :cray:

Quote from: X-Ray on January 12, 2014, 01:40:36 AM
I will have to book this week, I am extremely slack! Budget share rooms for me though, I need all of my money for "entertainment", the liquid kind of course,  :rofl2:

I was speaking to the General Stu and we are talking about leaving Thursday morn I think it was as well, (or was it Wednesday?), so we can probably tee something up. Just a heads up for the Qld crew heading down, if we can get something organised for the trip down and back, dates etc that would be good. Or if you prefer riding alone thats fine as well. I think there maybe even some of us driving down with the FJs in tow, but it will all be fun.

Hey Ray.......I will be in Bris by the Friday the 1st of March.....so make sure you and anyone else who wants to join in, to meet me on the Saturday night......I will post a meet and greet bash .....along with a time and the place...so be ready.......to PARTY !!!!!!!!!!!!  :yahoo: :dance:

CanDman

My apologies......Rich has already made a perfect suggestion !!!!!......so here it is !!!

Saturday March 1 , 6:00 pm at the Eatons Hill Hotel, for dinner and live music with Mango Groove. I will be there and would love to meet everyone who can make it..............hope to see you there.  :drinks:

CanDman


PS..........I'M FINALLY A SUPER HERO MEMBER.....WHAT BETTER CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION !!!!  :yahoo: :rofl2: :biggrin: :bye: :crazy: :sarcastic: :dance: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :wacko2: :good2: :good: :flag_of_truce: (popcorn) :wacko3: :crazy: :dance2: :hi: :music: :rofl2: :greeting: :rofl: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :scratch_one-s_head: :drinks: :bye2: :praising: :i_am_so_happy: :dance2: :dash1: :wacko2: :dash2: :gamer: :blum2: :shout: :blum1: :bomb: :pardon: :bye2:

Quote from: CanDman on January 12, 2014, 06:05:28 PM
My apologies......Rich has already made a perfect suggestion !!!!!......so here it is !!!

Saturday March 1 , 6:00 pm at the Eatons Hill Hotel, for dinner and live music with Mango Groove. I will be there and would love to meet everyone who can make it..............hope to see you there.  :drinks:

CanDman


PS..........I'M FINALLY A SUPER HERO MEMBER.....WHAT BETTER CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION !!!!  :yahoo: :rofl2: :biggrin: :bye: :crazy: :sarcastic: :dance: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :wacko2: :good2: :good: :flag_of_truce: (popcorn) :wacko3: :crazy: :dance2: :hi: :music: :rofl2: :greeting: :rofl: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :scratch_one-s_head: :drinks: :bye2: :praising: :i_am_so_happy: :dance2: :dash1: :wacko2: :dash2: :gamer: :blum2: :shout: :blum1: :bomb: :pardon: :bye2:

Thing here is tickets are $110 May need to find a cheaper venue. But hay you only live once.... :flag_of_truce:

Sounds good Kev and Richard....except the price :wacko1:    I can probably get to Eatons Hill hotel for some refreshments etc, but I'll have to save most of my money for the weekend away.

Theres quite a few Boutique Breweries etc in the Brisbane CBD which are good such as this one http://embassybar.com.au/ (http://embassybar.com.au/)   , just depends on what you would prefer to do.

But,  plan away and I'll certainly do my best to catch up,  :drinks:

Quote from: CanDman on January 11, 2014, 11:11:22 PM
ah...to travel around the world......I am ready for this......


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I dont think you'll be traveling that high up Kevin  

Hotel booked so Caroline and I will see you there.

:yahoo:

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 12, 2014, 11:23:13 PM

Quote from: CanDman on January 12, 2014, 06:05:28 PM
My apologies......Rich has already made a perfect suggestion !!!!!......so here it is !!!

Saturday March 1 , 6:00 pm at the Eatons Hill Hotel, for dinner and live music with Mango Groove. I will be there and would love to meet everyone who can make it..............hope to see you there.  :drinks:

CanDman


PS..........I'M FINALLY A SUPER HERO MEMBER.....WHAT BETTER CAUSE FOR A CELEBRATION !!!!  :yahoo: :rofl2: :biggrin: :bye: :crazy: :sarcastic: :dance: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :wacko2: :good2: :good: :flag_of_truce: (popcorn) :wacko3: :crazy: :dance2: :hi: :music: :rofl2: :greeting: :rofl: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :scratch_one-s_head: :drinks: :bye2: :praising: :i_am_so_happy: :dance2: :dash1: :wacko2: :dash2: :gamer: :blum2: :shout: :blum1: :bomb: :pardon: :bye2:

Thing here is tickets are $110 May need to find a cheaper venue. But hay you only live once.... :flag_of_truce:

Wow....well........if that's too Rich.....another venue might be better ....I really don't know what or where would be a good spot....that Hotel looked pretty cool......anyways....if there is a better place...please suggest....besides....the more I think about it...maybe a live band might not promote much interaction...and I love to chat...so hey.....whatever you guys think...I am game......and wherever it is....I am really looking forward to meeting everyone....this is going to be so cool...


......and Dan.......don't worry....I can get that high with a few draws from what you left behind at my BBQ........lol

CanFlyman
 

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Don't change things on account of me Kev, its all good . There are plenty of good pubs in and around town that have live music etc and are free to get in to. But as I said anything goes, just $100.00 that close to the trip would kill me, lol. (or Mrs Ray would)

Can easily do the Eatons Hill one night, somewhere else another night etc.

Quote from: X-Ray on January 13, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Don't change things on account of me Kev, its all good . There are plenty of good pubs in and around town that have live music etc and are free to get in to. But as I said anything goes, just $100.00 that close to the trip would kill me, lol. (or Mrs Ray would)

Can easily do the Eatons Hill one night, somewhere else another night etc.

Eaton Hill it is !!! See you there....oh.......do I need to but the tickets in advance or can you get them at the door?

Bought my tickets today.  Flying on Air Kiwi..

The departure date will be here before we know it.. Guess I had get my butt in gear and get things ready.. At lest I know where my passport is this time.

Quote from: CanDman on January 14, 2014, 05:35:22 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 13, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Don't change things on account of me Kev, its all good . There are plenty of good pubs in and around town that have live music etc and are free to get in to. But as I said anything goes, just $100.00 that close to the trip would kill me, lol. (or Mrs Ray would)

Can easily do the Eatons Hill one night, somewhere else another night etc.

Eaton Hill it is !!! See you there....oh.......do I need to but the tickets in advance or can you get them at the door?

mate Queensland and it's noble inhabitants have not as yet come to grps with the concept of money per se, major crops produced in Queensland include bananas, cotton and citrus crops, you can use these as simple barter items, though they may struggle with bales of cotton, I find they respond well to banana's which they somewhat annoyingly proceed to bend   :dance:

Quote from: CanDman on January 14, 2014, 05:35:22 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 13, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Don't change things on account of me Kev, its all good . There are plenty of good pubs in and around town that have live music etc and are free to get in to. But as I said anything goes, just $100.00 that close to the trip would kill me, lol. (or Mrs Ray would)

Can easily do the Eatons Hill one night, somewhere else another night etc.

Eaton Hill it is !!! See you there....oh.......do I need to but the tickets in advance or can you get them at the door?

Those not wishing to see the show could maybe meet up for a meal before hand? I'm sure we will meet up many times in the following week..... :good2:

Quote from: pdxfj on January 14, 2014, 08:37:11 PM
Bought my tickets today.  Flying on Air Kiwi..

Air Kiwi?  I bet it`s not a straight flight? Much Baarter involved? ...Great news though Bean.
Can ya smuggle one of them potato cannons in ya luggage?  :good:

It's not a direct flight.. I make a quick (1hr) stop in Auckland, then hop over to the Gold Coast.

United is the preferred airline of the company I work for.  I racked up a lot of miles traveling around the country last year so it made sense to stick with an airline I could get the miles on.  Air NZ was the only airline who is also part of the Star Alliance.  Not going to pass up about 17k miles on top of what I have already. A free international round trip ticket is not far off...

Would have stuck with United for the long haul flights, but they have yet to update their 747's with personal on-demand video and power in the seats for those of us who can only afford coach.  Those who can afford Business or First class have it..  Looking at the flight loads on United it was scary how empty the planes were.  Rows upon rows of empty seats.  Maybe 10% of the seats sold so far..

I can't sleep on planes..so the more inflight perks, the better for me..

Quote from: FJSpringy on January 14, 2014, 09:59:14 PM

Quote from: CanDman on January 14, 2014, 05:35:22 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 13, 2014, 09:57:23 PM
Don't change things on account of me Kev, its all good . There are plenty of good pubs in and around town that have live music etc and are free to get in to. But as I said anything goes, just $100.00 that close to the trip would kill me, lol. (or Mrs Ray would)

Can easily do the Eatons Hill one night, somewhere else another night etc.

Eaton Hill it is !!! See you there....oh.......do I need to but the tickets in advance or can you get them at the door?

mate Queensland and it's noble inhabitants have not as yet come to grps with the concept of money per se, major crops produced in Queensland include bananas, cotton and citrus crops, you can use these as simple barter items, though they may struggle with bales of cotton, I find they respond well to banana's which they somewhat annoyingly proceed to bend   :dance:

Absolutely right....I managed to get a flight from Syd to Bris for only 153 Kiwi's.....talked em down from 2000 Gorbonzo beans .... :biggrin:

You should have rang me I can get them for 3 possum skins and a tray of goanna eggs.... (popcorn)

You're getting ripped off if you're paying that much Richard,  :rofl:

 :mad:   Feeling a bit sick in the guts at the moment. Recieved a phone call at work late today from my Melbourne based manager saying he wanted to invite me to some top level training on some of our existing products, people are coming from Germany to be a part of this etc. Great, no probs, except it is for the whole week starting 3rd March. 3 days in Melbourne and then Thursday-Fri in Sydney. The dates can't be changed and he wants me there for the whole week. So at this stage I would say I'll be missing (under extreme duress) the Jindabyne trip.

I have to ring him tomorrow morn as he said we might be able to work something out. I'll be working on the angle of cramming the 5 days training into Mon/Tues/Wed so I can still leave on Thursday for the ride down as planned from Brisbane. Or if I definatley have to be in Sydney on Thursday, I'll skip Fridays training and ride from Sydney to Jindabyne ( around 6 hours travel?). This would mean riding the bike down to Sydney the weekend before training, leaving the bike somewhere, catching a plane to Melbourne for the start of training, fly back to Sydney on the Wednesday for Thursday training, and go on Friday. Mmmm, don't know if that would work, although seeing as I'm nearly to Jindy it might work out better.

I think I'll suggest to him I can attend Mon-Wed only and see how he feels.

If he knocks me back on all of my offers I'm screwed mightily. But, I'll know more after tomorrow.

Bugger Ray.  Hope you can work out things your way..

FFS X-Ray, rent a bloody bike in Sydney, you give my mates at Bikescape (http://www.bikescape.com.au/bmw-r1200rt-se/) a call and they'll fix you up.
Because you are in Sydney for a business thing, it's all tax deductible too.
Bonus!

Well I found a friend :dance2:

Seeing as no one want's me to travel with them, (ignoring my post :cray:)

I will be making yuz suffer the wrath of the smart arse Irishman some of yuz would have met at Bellingen, he has his XJ900 on the road & said he
will share my trailer down & show yuz what a good bike is. :scratch_one-s_head:

He figures he will hold number one spot in the photo shoot & yuz will enjoy looking at the back of his bike on the Saturday ride  :mocking:

Ray we will be leaving the Central coast early Friday morning, if things are looking real bad I may be able to organise storage at Irish Jeffs place at Budgewoi
for your bike & you could follow us down Friday.
A train from Sydney to Budgewoi Thursday night may work  :scratch_one-s_head:

I can't rent a bike Klav, gotta take the FJ! I've got to give those new fork valves a good workout. Although a nice Beemer to scoot around on would be ok,  :good2:

Thanks for the heads up Megsy. The more I look at the agenda for the 5 days they want me, I'm sure the last 2 days is really going to be a waste of my time. Thats what I'll let them know in so many words of course, so if I can finish up Wed afternoon and jump on a plane home from Melb, I'll be right to leave Thurs morning as planned. Going to run this by them tomorrow, and if they want me for Thursday as well, I'll have to go to Plan B.

Faaaarrrrrkkkkk work stuffs up my plans every year for different things!

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 15, 2014, 09:07:11 PM
You should have rang me I can get them for 3 possum skins and a tray of goanna eggs.... (popcorn)

Goanna eggs come in a tray these days? Crickey, I simply must get out more...unfortunately, the weekly shopping's done. Not to mention that Joanna the Goanna is virtually unknown in Central Illinois, de los Estados Unidos.

Possums we got, as well as turkey buzzards out the wazoo. Goannas, not so much. Although, as a medium of exchange, I can see the possibilities.

How many goanna eggs in a shilling, these days?

Rossi

Not good to here Ray
Hope it all works out for ya.

Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2014, 06:14:10 AM
I can't rent a bike Klav, gotta take the FJ! I've got to give those new fork valves a good workout. Although a nice Beemer to scoot around on would be ok,  :good2:

Thanks for the heads up Megsy. The more I look at the agenda for the 5 days they want me, I'm sure the last 2 days is really going to be a waste of my time. Thats what I'll let them know in so many words of course, so if I can finish up Wed afternoon and jump on a plane home from Melb, I'll be right to leave Thurs morning as planned. Going to run this by them tomorrow, and if they want me for Thursday as well, I'll have to go to Plan B.

Faaaarrrrrkkkkk work stuffs up my plans every year for different things!

Work it out my radioactive skeleton....no way I'm coming all this way without seeing The Ray........ !!!!

Hahahaha, nice one Kev, radioactive indeed.

WOOHOO, crisis over. I let my manager know I'm not available on the Thurs-Fri, and he accepted it, all ok. So all is good for takeoff Thursday morn at my end. :good2:

Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2014, 07:14:35 PM
Hahahaha, nice one Kev, radioactive indeed.

WOOHOO, crisis over. I let my manager know I'm not available on the Thurs-Fri, and he accepted it, all ok. So all is good for takeoff Thursday morn at my end. :good2:

Excellent my good rack.......I hope you can make the Saturday night at the Eaton.........should be a good time.... :drinks:.......in fact that also goes for you too Klav...Doug , Harv and anyone else in the Brissie area.....I'm bringing a surprise....... :mocking:  

SAGA - On The Loose (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQLWMvJ3sp4#)


Kev

Quote from: megsy on January 16, 2014, 05:50:38 AM
Well I found a friend :dance2:

Seeing as no one want's me to travel with them, (ignoring my post :cray:)

I will be making yuz suffer the wrath of the smart arse Irishman some of yuz would have met at Bellingen, he has his XJ900 on the road & said he
will share my trailer down & show yuz what a good bike is. :scratch_one-s_head:

He figures he will hold number one spot in the photo shoot & yuz will enjoy looking at the back of his bike on the Saturday ride  :mocking:

Shite!...maybe I can get St Patrick`s day moved forward a week!....ummmm, might add another wheel to me rig. (That`ll fix him! heeeehehe  :diablo:)

Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2014, 07:14:35 PM
Hahahaha, nice one Kev, radioactive indeed.

WOOHOO, crisis over. I let my manager know I'm not available on the Thurs-Fri, and he accepted it, all ok. So all is good for takeoff Thursday morn at my end. :good2:

That`s great news mate! (Ya gave me a fright!)....I`ve been a bit caught up lateley too, but all is coming together better than ever.
My Copy of "Why We Ride" was region blocked, but now fixed thanks to an XS brother.

While she won`t be in the Saturday suggested ride, I`ve talked Dena into coming with my bit on the side  :yahoo: 
ummmm.... :sorry: well actually she is allowing me to take "HER" outfit on the proviso she`s in it!
This of course will be a fun, epic & challenging Roadie for both of us, so will probly leave earlier than most. (Maybe Sunday, but subjective.)

(Ya can feel when a Rally is in tha air ay!) An FJ brother rang me during the week and is ducking into the man cave today to play with the toys.
(I didn`t think a Canadian would mind spider webs and a lack of rear brakes, but I guess we could at least give it a wash!)  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on January 17, 2014, 01:17:06 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2014, 07:14:35 PM
Hahahaha, nice one Kev, radioactive indeed.

WOOHOO, crisis over. I let my manager know I'm not available on the Thurs-Fri, and he accepted it, all ok. So all is good for takeoff Thursday morn at my end. :good2:

That`s great news mate! (Ya gave me a fright!)....I`ve been a bit caught up lateley too, but all is coming together better than ever.
My Copy of "Why We Ride" was region blocked, but now fixed thanks to an XS brother.

While she won`t be in the Saturday suggested ride, I`ve talked Dena into coming with my bit on the side  :yahoo: 
ummmm.... :sorry: well actually she is allowing me to take "HER" outfit on the proviso she`s in it!
This of course will be a fun, epic & challenging Roadie for both of us, so will probly leave earlier than most. (Maybe Sunday, but subjective.)

(Ya can feel when a Rally is in tha air ay!) An FJ brother rang me during the week and is ducking into the man cave today to play with the toys.
(I didn`t think a Canadian would mind spider webs and a lack of rear brakes, but I guess we could at least give it a wash!)  :drinks:

Great news to hear that Dena is coming to keep tabs on your coffee intake :sarcastic:

Darran

PS- All the more for Danielle

Quote from: The General on January 17, 2014, 01:17:06 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 16, 2014, 07:14:35 PM
Hahahaha, nice one Kev, radioactive indeed.

WOOHOO, crisis over. I let my manager know I'm not available on the Thurs-Fri, and he accepted it, all ok. So all is good for takeoff Thursday morn at my end. :good2:

(Ya can feel when a Rally is in tha air ay!) An FJ brother rang me during the week and is ducking into the man cave today to play with the toys.
(I didn`t think a Canadian would mind spider webs and a lack of rear brakes, but I guess we could at least give it a wash!)  :drinks:

Hell.....if you tied me on the back a dragged me like tin cans for a pair of newly weds....I would still have a blast.....besides...brakes are for pussy's anyway..... :blum1: the webs won't stay on long ........I'll ride em off creeping and crawling up on anyone in front of me......Hope you all can ride..... :good2: ......I'll be chasing you all down like a "Tempus Fugit"


       Yes - Tempus Fugit & Isle of Man 2012 On-Bike experience - Crazy Speeds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnuxwD5JIP8#ws)

:biggrin:

I've let Mrs X-Ray know I will probably be out on the other side of town Sat nite 1st March, she is fine with that. I'll have to behave myself as Sunday afternoon I'm off to Melbourne for that training I have to do with work. Then fly back to Brissie Wednesday night to jump on the bike Thursday morn and ride nearly ll the way back down again, lol! Gonna be a busy week that's for sure.

Quote from: X-Ray on January 17, 2014, 09:17:33 PM
I've let Mrs X-Ray know I will probably be out on the other side of town Sat nite 1st March, she is fine with that. I'll have to behave myself as Sunday afternoon I'm off to Melbourne for that training I have to do with work. Then fly back to Brissie Wednesday night to jump on the bike Thursday morn and ride nearly ll the way back down again, lol! Gonna be a busy week that's for sure.

   :good2:

After a few conversations behind closed PM's....the Saturday meet would be better suited if it were a lunch get together instead of a dinner......so I will leave the meeting time and place up to Doug and Rich to decide...a patio Bar would be awesome...and if anyone wants to go out later that night...we can decide then when and where............wooohooo.... I am so excited !!!!!
Kev

..Ok...so I am not sure whether or not any of have had any run ins with a true Canadian...but just to give you blokes an idea..what we're all aboot...here's a little number that I think will say it all..

         OUT FOR A RIP - OFFICIAL VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-glHAzXi_M#ws)

Can(a)D(a)man

To all those North Americans coming down for the rally.....

Make sure you allow at least a full day between arriving and doing anything that requires any of your higher mental abilities.  Jet lag is real, and you will not escape.

We are happy you're coming and want you to all be able to leave :-) 

So, caution is advised.  Jet lag when travelling to the West has always hit me harder than Eastbound.  Your body needs to adjust to time of day being 12-14hrs different.

Arnie

Quote from: Arnie on January 18, 2014, 07:02:30 PM
To all those North Americans coming down for the rally.....

Make sure you allow at least a full day between arriving and doing anything that requires any of your higher mental abilities.  Jet lag is real, and you will not escape.

We are happy you're coming and want you to all be able to leave :-) 

So, caution is advised.  Jet lag when travelling to the West has always hit me harder than Eastbound.  Your body needs to adjust to time of day being 12-14hrs different.

Arnie

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I don't know about Seppo's but you will have nothing to worry about with me.....I did 80 hrs straight without a wink !!!!!!!!  :crazy:

Quote from: CanDman on January 18, 2014, 09:39:14 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I don't know about Seppo's but you will have nothing to worry about with me.....I did 80 hrs straight without a wink !!!!!!!!  :crazy:

What The?? :biggrin: :biggrin:

Quote from: CanDman on January 18, 2014, 05:06:45 PM
..a patio Bar would be awesome...
Kev

I'll just throw in a suggestion. Plenty of bars/restaurants here   http://riverquay.com.au/the-location/ (http://riverquay.com.au/the-location/)      with river/city views, very nice. The grassed area in the photo is where most of them are. Southbank at night is pretty spectacular as well, with the lights of the city right across the river. Good and central for most people as well, ( perhaps not Doug ). But anyway, I'll go wherever.  :yahoo:

Quote from: X-Ray on January 19, 2014, 12:37:10 AM

Quote from: CanDman on January 18, 2014, 09:39:14 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I don't know about Seppo's but you will have nothing to worry about with me.....I did 80 hrs straight without a wink !!!!!!!!  :crazy:

What The?? :biggrin: :biggrin:

sorry........that was 96 hours without........my (X) wife wanted to reno our basement back in 98.....anyways she was having a party on the Saturday night....2 days into the project I realized that I needed to pick up the pace.....so I got up Wednesday morning at 6 and didn't go to bed until 11 pm on the Saturday ....... back then I would have done anything for my woman.......well I learned my lesson......lol

Quote from: CanDman on January 18, 2014, 05:06:45 PM
After a few conversations behind closed PM's....the Saturday meet would be better suited if it were a lunch get together instead of a dinner......so I will leave the meeting time and place up to Doug and Rich to decide...a patio Bar would be awesome...and if anyone wants to go out later that night...we can decide then when and where............wooohooo.... I am so excited !!!!!
Kev

Ok.......after having discussed it with Mr. Cornpipe and Redrover ...(redrover we call Kevy over).....the place where we will meet ........druuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmm roooooooooollllllllllllll
The local Yacht Club close to Dougs place at 1 o'clock ......so if you can make it....that would be awesome  :drinks:

CanDman 

That would be Mooloolaba Yacht Club by the sounds of it. Sounds good to me,  :good2:

Quote from: X-Ray on January 19, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
That would be Mooloolaba Yacht Club by the sounds of it. Sounds good to me,  :good2:

I think I could nearly most certainly possibly make it :unknown:
Will have to see how the work load is.
Darran

Quote from: oz.fj on January 19, 2014, 08:07:18 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on January 19, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
That would be Mooloolaba Yacht Club by the sounds of it. Sounds good to me,  :good2:

I think I could nearly most certainly possibly make it :unknown:
Will have to see how the work load is.
Darran

awesome....

A message for the Northern Hemispherians (excluding the Poms)  joining us for the Aussie Rally.

I live near and frequently ride what is internationally recognised as Australia's best known road, The Great Ocean Road. It attracts tourists like flies.

Every year there are countless accidents, several fatalities (always bikes) and endless near misses from people driving on the wrong side of the road. I have encountered dozens of them but to date have avoided anything nasty with no more than heavy braking, swerving and giving my middle finger a good workout.
Even in a car or van with the constant reminder of driving from the RHS of the vehicle, they still forget!

On a bike you have no such reminder and your focus much more on the riding.

It is so common that several years ago they installed these along it's length.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8237912960_89d43c394a_o.png)

This is a group of a dozen or so riders from the Netherlands (on the GOR) who had just 20 mins earlier had a discussion about this very thing, then the lead rider took a corner on the wrong side of the road. He was lucky (just broken bones but not dead) that he glanced the oncoming car rather than hit it square on. It was not a tight corner and some evasive action was taken by driver and rider. For most of that road you would be lucky to get a nano seconds warning and unlikely to even get the whole word out, with just a "SH..." before impact.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8411620102_f0399f4a32_c.jpg)

The roads to, from and around the Rally site will be, for a number of reasons, near deserted on weekdays at that time of the year. I'm talking a couple of oncoming cars per hour average. Plenty of time to forget. I have ridden that entire area midweek in March the last 2 years and the absence of other road traffic is almost eerie.

I have seen a number of bikes with silver duct tape over the bottom of the instruments with a big arrow and/or the words "keep left" boldly written on it. Don't laugh, it's easy to forget and you only have to do it once at the wrong time, and if you're lucky, it will only be your holiday that's ruined.



For those that have not visited the area before, it offers great riding, whichever direction you come from (but Victoria's the best) and Jindabyne itself has a post card view over the lake and is very pretty.
Its close proximity to the snow fields has influenced a lot of the architecture and gives the place a ski village feel, a novelty for some of our QL and NSW friends.

There are 3 routes available for those of us coming from the South, and like the kid in the lolly shop, I can't decide which one. I'm salivating at the thought of riding any of them.
I love riding that part of the country and depending on work will take the longest route home over a few more days, zigzagging through the high country.

March is a cracker time of the year up there and the weather on average as good as it gets.

Valley after valley like this:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/8722446153_58c4eb8049_c.jpg)

And this:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/8841442059_62cec0cd69_c.jpg)

And if you like remote, you can come in this way:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/8723576332_3f08879b9f_b.jpg)

And plenty of this:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8271/8707550466_b0d1ed3906_c.jpg)

The Govt. inadvertently sign posts all the good bike roads.
However, for the benefit of the tourists, this is NOT somewhere you want to see kangaroos.

Looking forward to meeting our international travellers (6?) and the rest of the Aussies, should be great fun, see you all there.

Noel

Quote from: ribbert on January 19, 2014, 11:41:34 PM
A message for the Northern Hemispherians (excluding the Poms)  joining us for the Aussie Rally.

I have seen a number of bikes with silver duct tape over the bottom of the instruments with a big arrow and/or the words "keep left" boldly written on it. Don't laugh, it's easy to forget and you only have to do it once at the wrong time, and if you're lucky, it will only be your holiday that's ruined.

For those that have not visited the area before, it offers great riding, whichever direction you come from (but Victoria's the best) and Jindabyne itself has a post card view over the lake and is very pretty.
Its close proximity to the snow fields has influenced a lot of the architecture and gives the place a ski village feel, a novelty for some of our QL and NSW friends.

Looking forward to meeting our international travellers (6?) and the rest of the Aussies, should be great fun, see you all there.
Noel

Good points Mate! Great pics too!       ummmm......Duct Tape....might need somethin a bit more psycho delicate for Candy!  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on January 20, 2014, 06:17:25 AM

Quote from: ribbert on January 19, 2014, 11:41:34 PM
A message for the Northern Hemispherians (excluding the Poms)  joining us for the Aussie Rally.

I have seen a number of bikes with silver duct tape over the bottom of the instruments with a big arrow and/or the words "keep left" boldly written on it. Don't laugh, it's easy to forget and you only have to do it once at the wrong time, and if you're lucky, it will only be your holiday that's ruined.

For those that have not visited the area before, it offers great riding, whichever direction you come from (but Victoria's the best) and Jindabyne itself has a post card view over the lake and is very pretty.
Its close proximity to the snow fields has influenced a lot of the architecture and gives the place a ski village feel, a novelty for some of our QL and NSW friends.

Looking forward to meeting our international travellers (6?) and the rest of the Aussies, should be great fun, see you all there.
Noel

Good points Mate! Great pics too!       ummmm......Duct Tape....might need somethin a bit more psycho delicate for Candy!  :drinks:

:blush: ....I hope I am not becoming too much of a bother... :empathy2:

Thanks for the tips there my Christmas rack (-o-) Ribs... even here in the great white north I'm usually on the left side of the road anyways....I can't stand sitting still....must be the cold...I am looking forward to meeting.....I have been obsessing about this trip for 2 years......it will be great to put faces and voices to everyone over there from in here.


..........and if 'Tempus Fugit' was a little bit out of your radar, here's a little number for those who don't have any crack in your whip ...... (a 30 yr old horse can get long in the tooth).....anyway......you can trot along with Doug with this song......... :mocking:


      Open road song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQyAH4GJwUA#)

 

Just remember to keep the front door shut, even when it's really hot.

(http://i.imgur.com/JEt77D2.jpg)

Thats only a scub python Klav. He's harmless .......Unless he gets round ya neck... :good2:

Shhhh, the Seppos, soap dodgers and seal clubbers don't know that.
We'll get a couple, put 'em in their top boxes.

Quote from: Klavdy on January 22, 2014, 12:36:43 AM
Shhhh, the Seppos, soap dodgers and seal clubbers don't know that.
We'll get a couple, put 'em in their top boxes.

More fun with a red bellie or a mulga

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 22, 2014, 12:50:38 AM

Quote from: Klavdy on January 22, 2014, 12:36:43 AM
Shhhh, the Seppos, soap dodgers and seal clubbers don't know that.
We'll get a couple, put 'em in their top boxes.

More fun with a red bellie or a mulga

You forgot to mention dropbears

Quote from: Bozo on January 22, 2014, 01:29:24 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 22, 2014, 12:50:38 AM

Quote from: Klavdy on January 22, 2014, 12:36:43 AM
Shhhh, the Seppos, soap dodgers and seal clubbers don't know that.
We'll get a couple, put 'em in their top boxes.

More fun with a red bellie or a mulga

You forgot to mention dropbears

We are going to Jindabyne home of the Yowie.

(http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/05/31/IQT_01-06-2013_TEN_THINGS_01_yowie-featureNEW_t460.jpg)

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 22, 2014, 01:39:57 AM

Quote from: Bozo on January 22, 2014, 01:29:24 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 22, 2014, 12:50:38 AM

Quote from: Klavdy on January 22, 2014, 12:36:43 AM
Shhhh, the Seppos, soap dodgers and seal clubbers don't know that.
We'll get a couple, put 'em in their top boxes.

More fun with a red bellie or a mulga

You forgot to mention dropbears

Reminds me of the old saying - "Preserve Australian heritage, Pickle a Wombat today".
We are going to Jindabyne home of the Yowie.

(http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/05/31/IQT_01-06-2013_TEN_THINGS_01_yowie-featureNEW_t460.jpg)

We'll teach 'em how to shit in the bush and what to wipe with too, it'll be great!

(http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AusGeo/2014/01/09/36439/GympiePlant_9008_crBrianCassey_main.jpg)
Dendrocnide moroides


Just have to watch out for the frogs.


(http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2010/11/19/GGT_20-11-2010_EGN_08_frog.1.jpg)

Quote from: Klavdy on January 22, 2014, 07:29:35 AM
We'll teach 'em how to shit in the bush and what to wipe with too, it'll be great!

(http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AusGeo/2014/01/09/36439/GympiePlant_9008_crBrianCassey_main.jpg)
Dendrocnide moroides


Just have to watch out for the frogs.


(http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2010/11/19/GGT_20-11-2010_EGN_08_frog.1.jpg)

Nice to see you finally getting excited about our visit !!!!  :drinks: 

And here's a close-up of that plant :-)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/99_22_01_14_7_37_23.jpeg)

 

  I guess we'll need to keep an eye out for Raggs as well eh ???



     Crocodile Dundee (2/8) Movie CLIP - Skippy Gets Even (1986) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd165_YTXZQ#ws)

....or is that Klav dressed up to scare the tourists  :rofl2:

          Snowy Ride 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfg30JnuzfQ#)

Hello SE Qlders!,

Could I get an indication of who will be heading to Jindabyne on the Thursday morning? I get back from Melbourne late Wednesday, so its going to be an early Thursday start for me. I think Stuart you are leaving Thursday morn as well? Still trying to work out the best way down, taking into consideration an overnight stop, and hopefully arriving in Jindy not too long after midday, (hopefully).

On Whereis http://www.whereis.com/ (http://www.whereis.com/)  it says around 1370kms 15 hours to go via the coast road, skirt around Sydney then onto Goulburn-Canberra-Cooma-Jindabyne.
The inland route going through Kyogle-Casino-Glenn Innes-Armidale-Tamworth-Bathurst-Canberra-Jindabyne is around 1650kms 21 hours!, so I rule that out straight away.

I'd rather knock over 3/4 of the down trip and only ride for a few hours on the Friday, so I'm not too stuffed for the weekend. Coming back I'm allowing a slightly more relaxed trip, 2-3 days. If some of you guys who have done this run before can chime in with recommendations that would be great, its not too long now till blast off,  :good2:

X-Ray,

This is a 'slightly' modified route that Bozo and I took last year coming back from Bellingen.  I've extended to Brissy, and set Jindabyne as final destination.  This route is 1500kms and 18hr 39min according to GoogleMaps.  So, realistically about 17hrs.
  http://goo.gl/maps/5h0vn (http://goo.gl/maps/5h0vn)    have a look, see what you think.

Arnie

Quote from: X-Ray on January 28, 2014, 05:49:24 PM
Hello SE Qlders!,

Could I get an indication of who will be heading to Jindabyne on the Thursday morning? I get back from Melbourne late Wednesday, so its going to be an early Thursday start for me. I think Stuart you are leaving Thursday morn as well? Still trying to work out the best way down, taking into consideration an overnight stop, and hopefully arriving in Jindy not too long after midday, (hopefully).

On Whereis http://www.whereis.com/ (http://www.whereis.com/)  it says around 1370kms 15 hours to go via the coast road, skirt around Sydney then onto Goulburn-Canberra-Cooma-Jindabyne.
The inland route going through Kyogle-Casino-Glenn Innes-Armidale-Tamworth-Bathurst-Canberra-Jindabyne is around 1650kms 21 hours!, so I rule that out straight away.

I'd rather knock over 3/4 of the down trip and only ride for a few hours on the Friday, so I'm not too stuffed for the weekend. Coming back I'm allowing a slightly more relaxed trip, 2-3 days. If some of you guys who have done this run before can chime in with recommendations that would be great, its not too long now till blast off,  :good2:

Thanks Arnie. The Google maps planner is much better the whereis, it actually gives you suggested options to compare, nice. Actually the Newell Highway option, (1430kms, 15.5 hours) looks to be the best, (staying away from Sydney/Pacific highway)  

As a side not, was there any mention of 30th Anniversary Rally shirts being done? I might have missed it.

Quote from: X-Ray on January 28, 2014, 07:46:01 PM
Thanks Arnie. The Google maps planner is much better the whereis, it actually gives you suggested options to compare, nice. Actually the Newell Highway option, (1430kms, 15.5 hours) looks to be the best, (staying away from Sydney/Pacific highway)  
As a side not, was there any mention of 30th Anniversary Rally shirts being done? I might have missed it.

Here`s the go. Anniversary Rally Embroidered Polo Shirt has your LH chest as before but with Blue FJ. Your Forum Name ($6.60) and Real name (extra $6.60) is on your RH Chest. (Nothing on RH Sleeve) On LH Sleeve is a red FJ with Australian Anniversary Rally 2014
Total Cost for this proven Quality Collectors item is $63.52 incl GST for all the above incl 2 names. (Same price as 2012)

The great news for those with original shirts (I`ve seen them at 2 Rallys now and they still look great due to excellent quality) is East Coast Embroidery www.ecembroidery.com.au/ (http://www.ecembroidery.com.au/)‎ will put the 2014 Anniversary Rally Emblem with ambulance FJ on the LH sleeve for $10.95 (If you can get them to me)....But better still they will email the design to the embroiderer of your choice in any country or state for free with no strings attached.

Please Note all previous emails to me expressing interest may have been wiped out by bummer computor.

But you must give me the size by forum PM having gone to the following to get it right:-
http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1031-mens-short-sleeved/91 (http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1031-mens-short-sleeved/91) and for ladies http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1032-ladies-short-sleeved. (http://www.stencil.net.au/products/polos/the-active-polo/1032-ladies-short-sleeved.) Will be ordered as White Royal Blue.
(Very Close to Yamaha Colours)
I`ll put ya bill on my credit card and you can settle at the Rally.

They naturally don`t want the hassle of putting the orders together so just PM them to me with Rally shirts as the subject.

Here`s my original link: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7952.15)
Ummmm....might have to dedicate a seperate topic in downunder thread as it keeps getting lost.   :drinks:

Thanks Kind Sir, PM sent!

 



       Tom Cochrane - Life Is A Highway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3sMjm9Eloo#)

I like this one....


"Life Is A Highway" - Rascal Flatts Official Music Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsmRuRp4cM#)

 

Quote from: roverfj1200 on January 28, 2014, 10:57:36 PM
I like this one....


"Life Is A Highway" - Rascal Flatts Official Music Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsmRuRp4cM#)

:drinks:

Ray,
Sounds like a plan. I would like to leave early thurs morning and stop for breakfast at the first fuel stop. 1000 km should be doable on day 1.  Head back on Sunday arvo as long as I am back for work on Wednesday. Not fussed which route . The Newell sounds good, I havent been that way for years

  
Exactly 4 weeks today, I will be boarding a plane for the other side of the world...and although the rally is only a weekend gig, I will be around for a while....looking to expand my horizons and meet new friends. I am counting the minutes til take off and know I will be in for the time of my life....so Lets get it up !!! :music:




                                       "Lets Get It Up" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364P-Zaji78#ws)  

FJ rally sounds great, unfortunately been have been out of touch with the forum until recently. ( thanks Doug for the heads up) FJs been sitting for awhile sort of forgotten about. Not certain if I can make it. FJ not running to well still. Haven't sorted the carbs yet ......still.......Thought about driving it. (Cheats way out). Not decided yet. If I got it running I'm not certain how I'd go for that length of distance first time.

I received some of my funny looking money today...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc517/racerrad8/IMAG0419_zps8d5a2d6b.jpg) (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0419_zps8d5a2d6b.jpg.html)

Only a few more weeks

Randy - RPM

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 31, 2014, 05:17:29 PM
I received some of my funny looking money today...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc517/racerrad8/IMAG0419_zps8d5a2d6b.jpg) (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0419_zps8d5a2d6b.jpg.html)

Only a few more weeks

Randy - RPM

Hey Randy , is it a better exchange rate here as opposed to over there?

I exchanged without any fees and the US dollar is on the plus right now.

Randy - RPM

I think at the moment the exchange rate is 1.00 US dollar = 1.14 Australian dollars.

The "official" exchange rate was A$1.00 = US$0.874 this morning.

You'll never get that rate for small cash conversions, but it should give you a base to see how much they (banks or other currency converters) are charging you.  The range has been between 87 to 88 cents for the last couple of weeks.

Just FYI, note that the length of the note increases with the denomination. 
This might help you when you're "blind". :-)

See ya.

Sorry, got my exchange backwards, the rate for the US dollar means you get more AUS dollars. I exchanged last week and $1000.00 got me 1060.00 AUS.

You should check your Canadian rate and if your back charges fees to exchange. If they don't, do it before you leave as exchanging over there will have fees.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 31, 2014, 07:31:42 PM
Sorry, got my exchange backwards, the rate for the US dollar means you get more AUS dollars. I exchanged last week and $1000.00 got me 1060.00 AUS.

You should check your Canadian rate and if your back charges fees to exchange. If they don't, do it before you leave as exchanging over there will have fees.

Randy - RPM

Thx everyone for your input...
Kev

Don't forget to tell your bank or other financial institution that you will be travelling.
If you don't,you might find that your cards get blocked.
You can use the cash machines here to withdraw funds etc.

How many are going to the aussie rally?

What are those funny looking green notes you have there Randy? Haven't seen that type for a long time,   :rofl2:

I'm not sure how many attendees are going to the rally Jeff, hopefully The General might have some numbers for us.

Quote from: X-Ray on February 01, 2014, 05:13:38 AM
What are those funny looking green notes you have there Randy? Haven't seen that type for a long time,   :rofl2:

I'm not sure how many attendees are going to the rally Jeff, hopefully The General might have some numbers for us.

Those Green ones are International currencey, especially designed for Chook raffles! ...glad ta see our imports are being well prepared!

I`m working on some more exotic prizes for the ladies this time. My first experiment was unsuccessful!  (...tha mint & ginger mixed well with tha baby oil ...just a smidgeon too thick for perfume and unfortunateley the touch of ethanol blew off the coke lid overnight!)

..oh, the numbers was around 36 last time I counted,  but hard ta tell due to Forum names not always on the register. (also, room sharing etc)

Jeff, we have quite a few Queenslanders going, so using their direct contacts, we have secured perfect weather for our dinner get together.

The suggested ride routes that come in, will give you the opportunity to soak up tha serenity, in addition to a lot of good coffee afterwards. We do need some more representation from the slower Southern area for tha traditional State of Origin, carpark game on Saturday morn!....not sure if all the International players can kick balls, but from what I`ve read, they won`t be hard ta tackle! (Note: all standards are welcome!)   :drinks:

Quote from: Klavdy on January 31, 2014, 09:15:22 PM
Don't forget to tell your bank or other financial institution that you will be travelling.
If you don't,you might find that your cards get blocked.
You can use the cash machines here to withdraw funds etc.

You may want to also include Fiji and New Zealand, just in case by some odd reason your long haul flight has issues and has to divert..

For the short time you'd be staying with a "flight issue", and the minimal amount you'd need for a cool drink or a new magazine..... just change your US $ at the airport or use a VISA or MC credit card.

Its silly to carry 5 or 6 different currencies JIC.  The banks are already going to rip you off, why help them?

Quote from: Arnie on February 02, 2014, 08:08:38 AM
For the short time you'd be staying with a "flight issue", and the minimal amount you'd need for a cool drink or a new magazine..... just change your US $ at the airport or use a VISA or MC credit card.

Its silly to carry 5 or 6 different currencies JIC.  The banks are already going to rip you off, why help them?

Bite your tongue Arnie, are you telling me the banks rip you off???. I always thought they were a charity i.e to help you etc.

Hey Doug....I can't thank you enough for organizing this event. I feel honored and privileged to call you friend....can't wait to meet you and all the other members in the land of Oz.
So I am sending this one out to you in honor of your wonderful Orchestral Direction.........the Minstrel In The Gallery..........ah huh  :music:


(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/thomas-edgar-stephens-douglas-macarthur_zpsb0c8bc06.jpg)

Minstrel In The Gallery Jethro Tull Live Bursting Out 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-gFKntKiUo#)


Kev



           

Quote from: Bozo on February 02, 2014, 05:19:43 PM

Quote from: Arnie on February 02, 2014, 08:08:38 AM
For the short time you'd be staying with a "flight issue", and the minimal amount you'd need for a cool drink or a new magazine..... just change your US $ at the airport or use a VISA or MC credit card.

Its silly to carry 5 or 6 different currencies JIC.  The banks are already going to rip you off, why help them?

Bite your tongue Arnie, are you telling me the banks rip you off???. I always thought they were a charity i.e to help you etc.

Bozo,

Sorry to burst that bubble you must live in, but the banks (especially in Oz) are protected from any real competition, and rapacious in their charging of fees.  They are even less community minded than the Yamaha dealers here. IMO (of course)

LB, Danielle and I are going to trailer down ( I know I know but we are short on time )
We are going to leave Thursday and stay the night somewhere around Sydneyish  and ride in from there .
Any suggestions on were to stop for the night?
Would like a 4-5 hour ride in on Friday
Don't really want to go into or near Sydney
:drinks:
Darran

Long haul flight fun facts..

For those of us making the fight from North America to Australia, here are a few facts to wrap your head around..

The Boeing 777-300 has a wingspan of over 212 feet (65m) and is over 242 feet (74m) long.  The tail alone is over 60 feet (18.5m) tall.

The 777-300ER (Extended Reach) has a maximum range of 7,825 nautical miles (14,490km).  It must carry nearly 48,000 gallons (181,280 liters) of fuel to make the roughly 15 hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney.  At roughly $4.00/gal it costs the airline $192,000 for fuel alone.  Most of the cost for your ticket is in fuel surcharges and taxes.

At 35,000 feet you'll be traveling at about 0.84 Mach (635mph).

Its maximum takeoff weight is 775,000 pounds (351,530 kg).  An empty NASA Space Shuttle with its empty external fuel tank and empty solid rocket boosters weighed only 613,000 pounds (278,052 kg).

Personally I have a hard time wrapping my head around 48,000 gallons of fuel...  That's a lot of Jet-A...

The 777-200LR (Long Reach) can fly almost 19 hours non-stop or 9,395 nautical miles (17,395km) and has the ability to carry up to 53,000+ gallons (200,626+ liters) of fuel.

And I still wonder how they even get off the ground  :crazy:

Quote from: X-Ray on February 04, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
And I still wonder how they even get off the ground  :crazy:

I read on the internet that Tinker Bell poops Fairy Dust over the fuselage.  :good2:

Quote from: X-Ray on February 04, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
And I still wonder how they even get off the ground  :crazy:

If you look very carefully at the wings during take-off they actually "flap", as for the fairy dust the Easter bunny told me that was just a myth.

Quote from: FeralRdr on February 04, 2014, 05:53:58 PM
I read on the internet that Tinker Bell poops Fairy Dust over the fuselage.  :good2:

Hmm... if that's the case, I don't think we want to know what she does to de-ice a plane..  :wacko3:

 


        Europe - The Final Countdown [With Lyrics] [HQ]. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akjIgsxIvQ4#)



....so looking forward to meeting you all........ :hi:

Here is an interesting clip on the 777 engines.


http://youtu.be/Rac87fY6w-M (http://youtu.be/Rac87fY6w-M)

The company I work for builds the inlets and nacelles of the 777 for Boeing. I can stand in the inlet and not reach up and touch the top of the inlet.

Fred

Damn....  :shok:

Quote from: Bozo on February 04, 2014, 08:18:23 PM

If you look very carefully at the wings during take-off they actually "flap", as for the fairy dust the Easter bunny told me that was just a myth.

Hmmmmmmmm......  Internet or Easter Bunny, it is a conundrum on who is a more credible source.  :unknown:

And, on a side note, don't eat the Jelly Beans.  :nea:

Quote from: pdxfj on February 04, 2014, 09:28:17 PM

Hmm... if that's the case, I don't think we want to know what she does to de-ice a plane..  :wacko3:

Agreed.   :blush:

----- FREE ACCOMMODATION ----- FREE ACCOMMODATION -----

That's right, free :-)

Anyone heading to the FJ Rally at Jindabyne from west of Geelong, is welcome to overnight on Wednesday 5th March at my place, just NW of Geelong.

I have plenty of shed space for bikes, and room for up to (maybe) 10 people (depending on your shyness).

So, if you're coming via the Great Ocean Road, or Hamilton Hwy, or Princes Hwy you can save your $$ for the more important things, like beer and petrol.  
PM me here for exact directions if interested.

Hi all, have been watching for awhile and just can't stand to miss out on what's shaping up to be one hell of a weekend  :drinks: :good2: so count me in... :yahoo:
Room booked and plan to leave home/Gladstone on Wednesday. Posable hock up with others on the way.
Thought I would head down the Newell Hwy.
PM sent with shirt details General....the master of organisation..... :good2:
Cheers Timbo.
:bye:

 
     Man from snowy river, Jessica's theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMR7oHJoXTA#noexternalembed)

    The Man From Snowy River (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdBWKZCTrI#ws)


Just a little reminder...... :good2:

Still can't say if I'm going or not as yet. Bugger it. I so want to but a current situation is preventing me from making a decision. Very Annoying. Will be a last minute decision if I do.  :mad:

Hey Jeff.......big decision I know.....but if you're anything like me.....regret is something you don't want to have to live with........my woman harps on me from time to time about some of the decisions I make (with love)......but I always come back and say...honey....there is never a good time to just take off.......work will always be there waiting for me when I get home....maybe one day my health won't be ......... pleeeease love...let me enjoy my life while I still can.......... I hope to see you there  Jeff  :drinks:
Kev

 As you may know my old computor got really excited as usual this time of the year, and unfortunateley went to the great Black hole Vortex in the apparently expanding, Geek heaven in the sky.

Anyhow, as a result I asked for any new orders of our seriously fantastic Embroidered Polo shirts with FJ bikes in ambulance & police colours, to be sent via PM. (But I fear I mighta missed one.)

So here are the names of new shirt orders. (In addition I have received a number of old shirts - all looking perfect after 3 years use! - but owners not named here.)

So if your not on the following list, get your order (with size as per instructions) in pronto as it may already be too late.

Randy, CanD, Bean, Megsy, Timbo, Tony Mac,, Xray, Rover & Stu.

:drinks:

Long Range forecast looks reasonably decent:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/nsw/snowy-mountains (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/nsw/snowy-mountains)

Harvy

As long as its not as bad as the Bellingen run on the way there Harv I'll be happy.

Quote from: X-Ray on February 11, 2014, 06:02:15 AM
As long as its not as bad as the Bellingen run on the way there Harv I'll be happy.

Yet the Bellingen Long range weather forecast said it would be perfect!

This might help your memory, just scroll down from this, it`s last on tha page...
(http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.150 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.150))   :biggrin:
(great memories!)

Quote from: The General on February 11, 2014, 04:53:55 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on February 11, 2014, 06:02:15 AM
As long as its not as bad as the Bellingen run on the way there Harv I'll be happy.

Yet the Bellingen Long range weather forecast said it would be perfect!

This might help your memory, just scroll down from this, it`s last on tha page...
(http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.150 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=7648.150))   :biggrin:
(great memories!)

Yeah he was a dodgy weather man that bloke  :biggrin:

Quote from: CanDman on January 19, 2014, 08:23:05 AM

Quote from: CanDman on January 18, 2014, 05:06:45 PM
After a few conversations behind closed PM's....the Saturday meet would be better suited if it were a lunch get together instead of a dinner......so I will leave the meeting time and place up to Doug and Rich to decide...a patio Bar would be awesome...and if anyone wants to go out later that night...we can decide then when and where............wooohooo.... I am so excited !!!!!
Kev

Ok.......after having discussed it with Mr. Cornpipe and Redrover ...(redrover we call Kevy over).....the place where we will meet ........druuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmm roooooooooollllllllllllll
The local Yacht Club close to Dougs place at 1 o'clock ......so if you can make it....that would be awesome  :drinks:

CanDman  

I hope this does not sound too much like a broken record but I really need to know exactly who will be able to attend the lunch on the above mentioned time and place....please let me know.........come matey's....hands up...(please)...... or if you prefer.........JUMP UP  :yahoo:




                                                     admiral bailey jump up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzuFaQNNnwI#)

Kev


   

I'll be there! Probably won't be able to party into the night as I think my girls will be coming up with me to visit the beach that day, so will want to return home at some point,  :biggrin:.  So I get to go to lunch, they go to the beach, pick me up later and drive me home, woo hoo.

I hope this does not sound too much like a broken record but I really need to know exactly who will be able to attend the lunch on the above mentioned time and place....please let me know.........come matey's....hands up...(please)...... or if you prefer.........JUMP UP  :yahoo:
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I'll do my very best to make Kev  :good:
Darran

sound greats fellas.......I am so looking forward to this....not only the rally...but the entire month I will be there........I have very few words to express how profoundly touched and humbled I am by such a warm and gracious display of genuine hospitality. It is going to be a wild ride. I will look forward to meeting as many of you as I can....whether on the Saturday lunch or the rally or any other venue that pops up during my stay. I am hoping that there is at least one golfer among you as I have decided to bring my sticks along with me...... 13 days and counting...  :yahoo:
Kev 

HI All FJer"s I am interested if any one is coming down the south coast to the FJ party. I'm at Nowra about 4 hours from the destination depending on the way we go. I am planning to leave on Friday round 10am so if you are interested in meeting up contact me on 0400558150 or email me on ducati450single@gmail.com.
Cheers
Wog57
Joe  :yahoo:

Quote from: Klavdy on January 21, 2014, 09:17:39 AM
Just remember to keep the front door shut, even when it's really hot.

(http://i.imgur.com/JEt77D2.jpg)

Aren't they cute? Heres a great carpet snake coming into the annex of our caravan while we were on holidays recently. He just came in, had a look, waited for me to grab some photos then ambled off into the grass behind the van. Probably 8 and a half feet long, beautiful markings on him/her  :yes:

(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/Us/photo1.jpg)

Here here is slithering off into the grass

(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/Us/photo2.jpg)

Then of course when we got home Christmas day, we found that one of our resident tree snakes was having Christmas lunch as well. You can see one of our little green tree frogs legs hanging out of his mouth,  :empathy:
(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/Us/photo3.jpg)

OK seeing we are doing the snake thing... :good2:
http://www.forum.fjr13.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5393 (http://www.forum.fjr13.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5393)

      Brain Salad Surgery anyone........



             Texas Park Road 4 on BMW K1200LT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7M19BOv7RA#ws)

Well.. one week until I'm on a plane heading that direction.. Mostly ready to go..


For those who have not done an international trip like this before you'll need a couple of things to help make life easier before landing in Australia.

An hour or so before arrival you'll be handed customs and immigration forms.  Bring with you a pen to write with and the Name, Address and Telephone number of someone you're staying with.

Be careful of what food you bring in.  There are a lot of restricted items.  I remember my last trip a woman from the states trying to bring in a jar of spices.  The Australian customs gal said "This jar of spices contain Cloves.  Cloves are known to carry a fungus that is dangerous to the plant life of Australia.  You can not bring this into the country, it must be thrown away." 

The woman started to pitch a fit.. After a few seconds the Customs woman barked back..

"Listen, you have TWO choices here.  ONE, you throw it away and continue on your trip or TWO, you keep it and we walk you over to that waiting area and put you on the next flight back to the United States.  Those are you ONLY two choices.  Which is it going to be?"

Clock is ticking down.. still hasn't fully sunk in I'm actually going..

Quote from: pdxfj on February 19, 2014, 02:16:49 PM
Well.. one week until I'm on a plane heading that direction.. Mostly ready to go..


For those who have not done an international trip like this before you'll need a couple of things to help make life easier before landing in Australia.

An hour or so before arrival you'll be handed customs and immigration forms.  Bring with you a pen to write with and the Name, Address and Telephone number of someone you're staying with.

Be careful of what food you bring in.  There are a lot of restricted items.  I remember my last trip a woman from the states trying to bring in a jar of spices.  The Australian customs gal said "This jar of spices contain Cloves.  Cloves are known to carry a fungus that is dangerous to the plant life of Australia.  You can not bring this into the country, it must be thrown away." 

The woman started to pitch a fit.. After a few seconds the Customs woman barked back..

"Listen, you have TWO choices here.  ONE, you throw it away and continue on your trip or TWO, you keep it and we walk you over to that waiting area and put you on the next flight back to the United States.  Those are you ONLY two choices.  Which is it going to be?"

Clock is ticking down.. still hasn't fully sunk in I'm actually going..

Have a great time and take a lot of pictures !  As for the customs, Americans sometimes have a hard time understating some country's actually have no shit rules that are not debatable.  Be safe and have a good trip.  :drinks: :drinks:
George

Quote from: pdxfj on February 19, 2014, 02:16:49 PM
Well.. one week until I'm on a plane heading that direction.. Mostly ready to go..


For those who have not done an international trip like this before you'll need a couple of things to help make life easier before landing in Australia.

An hour or so before arrival you'll be handed customs and immigration forms.  Bring with you a pen to write with and the Name, Address and Telephone number of someone you're staying with.

Be careful of what food you bring in.  There are a lot of restricted items.  I remember my last trip a woman from the states trying to bring in a jar of spices.  The Australian customs gal said "This jar of spices contain Cloves.  Cloves are known to carry a fungus that is dangerous to the plant life of Australia.  You can not bring this into the country, it must be thrown away."  

The woman started to pitch a fit.. After a few seconds the Customs woman barked back..

"Listen, you have TWO choices here.  ONE, you throw it away and continue on your trip or TWO, you keep it and we walk you over to that waiting area and put you on the next flight back to the United States.  Those are you ONLY two choices.  Which is it going to be?"

Clock is ticking down.. still hasn't fully sunk in I'm actually going..

What, you didn't get the gerbil search?, they are trained, the only problem is that by law they have to have a sheriff's badge which sometimes can be painful. I hear that next year because the gerbils are rare they'll use Koalas with laser lights i.e use only local labour.

Quote from: pdxfj on February 19, 2014, 02:16:49 PM
Well.. one week until I'm on a plane heading that direction.. Mostly ready to go..


For those who have not done an international trip like this before you'll need a couple of things to help make life easier before landing in Australia.

An hour or so before arrival you'll be handed customs and immigration forms.  Bring with you a pen to write with and the Name, Address and Telephone number of someone you're staying with.

Be careful of what food you bring in.  There are a lot of restricted items.  I remember my last trip a woman from the states trying to bring in a jar of spices.  The Australian customs gal said "This jar of spices contain Cloves.  Cloves are known to carry a fungus that is dangerous to the plant life of Australia.  You can not bring this into the country, it must be thrown away." 

The woman started to pitch a fit.. After a few seconds the Customs woman barked back..

"Listen, you have TWO choices here.  ONE, you throw it away and continue on your trip or TWO, you keep it and we walk you over to that waiting area and put you on the next flight back to the United States.  Those are you ONLY two choices.  Which is it going to be?"

Clock is ticking down.. still hasn't fully sunk in I'm actually going..

whats the best way to bring beer....Harv has asked me to bring some Moosehead......I grabbed  a 6 pack of tall boys that are in cans.....anyway...what's the best strategy on that?

Umm.. dunno about packing cans or bottles of beer and/or other carbonated beverages into a checked bag.  I have a request for some Vodka.

You can place liquids into your checked bag, then declare them with customs.  You can bring 2.2 liters into Australia, duty free.

I have to buy the Vodka here and place it in my checked bag.  Duty Free in LAX is not an option for me since I'm transiting though Auckland and have to go though security before entering the international departures terminal.  No time to get anything in Auckland since my layover is only an hour.

In the past I have bought duty free at the airport (in another country) and placed it into my checked bag after clearing customs here in the U.S. then hand the bag over to the airline for the final flight home.

Your bag will be abused during the trip.  Smashed, crushed, etc.. make sure there is enough padding to keep the cans from being crushed and exploding in your bag.. would really suck to have stale beer soaked clothes..

Who's checking their helmet vs. carrying it with you?  I'm carrying mine as my one "personal" item.  Laptop bag will be the one piece of cabin baggage I'm allowed. 

Australia has a 'funny' system re: bringing alcohol in :-)
There is a Duty Free shop between the plane and Customs.   :good2:
So, except for special items like Moosehead (really?), there is almost no price difference in buying your alcohol allowance here.  This saves you the hassle of taking up your free checked baggage weight allowance as well as the danger of it being broken in transit.

I have previously taken a helmet onboard a plane and it was considered to be a hat (item of apparal, not charged)  Same with your riding jacket, even if you're not wearing it. Good idea to check with your airline.

I grew up in a border town.  I learned early that when you're going through Immigration and Customs, you are not (yet or still) in ANY country. 
Immigration and Customs officers believe they are the last and greatest line of defense for their country.  They have NO sense of humor !! 
Do NOT play with them, you will lose !!
Do NOT give them attitude, you will lose !!
Answer their questions directly, and offer NO extra information or discussion.
They wear guns, and are rarely answerable to anyone.

Hope to see youse all soon :-)

Interesting idea Arnie.. Just for shits and grins I looked up Duty Free @ Coolangatta.. The requested spirits are way cheaper there than what I can get it for here in Oregon.. And yes.. the Duty Free shop is just before customs.. order now on the internet and pick it up when I get there.. Ummm...

We can only buy liquor at a state licensed store (in Oregon), and a ton of tax is tagged onto each bottle.  Most items I've seen in other states for $15 less a bottle than what it costs here..

Don't bother bringing beer to Australia.
if you must bring spirits, a bottle of Everclear.
Otherwise just buy it at the Aussie duty free, (http://www.firstdutyfree.com.au/default.aspx)



Here's a little tip or two.
Buy a packet of candy, even chewing gum will do.
Declare it on the customs form.
Go through the "DECLARE ITEMS:" line.
Show them the packet.
You'll pass so much quicker than going through the "Nothing To Declare" lines.

Ibuprofen works.
DVT is real, do the exercises
Don't get drunk on the flight, you'll have a dreadful hangover and Aussie customs/Immigration take delight in tormenting you in that condition.

Quote from: Arnie on February 19, 2014, 07:21:34 PM
Australia has a 'funny' system re: bringing alcohol in :-)
There is a Duty Free shop between the plane and Customs.   :good2:
So, except for special items like Moosehead (really?),


Hope to see youse all soon :-)

Moosehead...ya...Harv asked me to bring him some Moosehead.....it's a gift and I would like to deliver......if I can.....I'm sure Harv would understand if I was not able to bring it....another option would be to get 1 six pack of bottles...pack them in my helmet inside my luggage  and hope to god they don't break.... :drinks: ...... :rofl2:



I sure am looking forward to stopping in to  Say Hello



April Wine - Say Hello (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dq5rScWwCA#)

For those of us here in the states, you may want to consider an international medical insurance plan.

I just purchased a policy from Frontier MedEx that covers motorcycle riding (called to verify).  $500,000 of medical coverage, $100 deductible and evacuation coverage back to the U.S.  Total cost was less than $70 for the trip.  Nice person on the phone said it covers visits to the doctor, prescriptions, ER visits, and so on.  They said as long as we're not racing and just touring, any accidents would be covered.

http://www.medexassist.com/ (http://www.medexassist.com/)

I went with the "TravelMed Choice" and added the "Sports Coverage".

Dunno if they cover our friends in Canada or not..

Quote from: pdxfj on February 21, 2014, 12:37:29 PM
For those of us here in the states, you may want to consider an international medical insurance plan.

I just purchased a policy from Frontier MedEx that covers motorcycle riding (called to verify).  $500,000 of medical coverage, $100 deductible and evacuation coverage back to the U.S.  Total cost was less than $70 for the trip.  Nice person on the phone said it covers visits to the doctor, prescriptions, ER visits, and so on.  They said as long as we're not racing and just touring, any accidents would be covered.

http://www.medexassist.com/ (http://www.medexassist.com/)

I went with the "TravelMed Choice" and added the "Sports Coverage".

Dunno if they cover our friends in Canada or not..

Here is the local brain surgeon ready for any head injuries.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y_pBxPcXGzE/UhK_wr_aZZI/AAAAAAAAGyE/0u0SHkOjS9E/s1600/witch_doctor.jpg)

Quote from: roverfj1200 on February 21, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Quote from: pdxfj on February 21, 2014, 12:37:29 PM
For those of us here in the states, you may want to consider an international medical insurance plan.

I just purchased a policy from Frontier MedEx that covers motorcycle riding (called to verify).  $500,000 of medical coverage, $100 deductible and evacuation coverage back to the U.S.  Total cost was less than $70 for the trip.  Nice person on the phone said it covers visits to the doctor, prescriptions, ER visits, and so on.  They said as long as we're not racing and just touring, any accidents would be covered.

http://www.medexassist.com/ (http://www.medexassist.com/)

I went with the "TravelMed Choice" and added the "Sports Coverage".

Dunno if they cover our friends in Canada or not..

Here is the local brain surgeon ready for any head injuries.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y_pBxPcXGzE/UhK_wr_aZZI/AAAAAAAAGyE/0u0SHkOjS9E/s1600/witch_doctor.jpg)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm which one is he......Emerson....Lake...or Palmer...... :mocking:

Hmmmmmmmmmmm which one is he......Emerson....Lake...or Palmer...... :mocking:
[/quote]

No...Klavdy.


rossi

Quote from: rlucas on February 22, 2014, 03:49:09 PM


Hmmmmmmmmmmm which one is he......Emerson....Lake...or Palmer...... :mocking:

No...Klavdy.


rossi
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....nice try........but this guy has a smile on his face....plus it looks like he has a few friends .........  :mocking:

Yep, looks like he has a few friends.
Unlike some,,,

Quote from: CanDman on February 22, 2014, 04:11:03 PM

unfortunately......I will not be stopping in for a visit ..........I have changed my travel plans. I only go where I feel welcome...and you guys have .................well let me put it to you like this......if any one of you said you were coming her to Toronto for a visit......I would have made sure you knew you had a place to stay.......and a friend to show you around......but not one of you....except Craigo let me know that he was the slightest bit interested in getting together and showing me around. Pat was the only other member in the So Cal area that let me know I was welcome......!!!! because of that I have decided to extend my stay in Australia !!!!!! From the day I said I was coming......they have prepared a bike for me to ride....offered me a place to stay (room and board!!!!!!!!) and they are fighting over where to take me and what to show me........I only wish that everyone had the same class and grace that these fuckin Aussies !!!!!!!! It makes sense now why Klav goes so far out of his way to hook up with you guys in the states......birds of a feather flock together !!!! if that offends you Klavdy or any one else in southern California..........too bad..........I don't embrace your way of thinking !!!!
CanDman

Quote from: Klavdy on February 22, 2014, 08:09:24 PM
Yep, looks like he has a few friends.
Unlike some,,,

:rofl: :mocking: :rofl2: :sarcastic: :biggrin: :lol: :rofl: ..............is this your way of telling me you're going to meet me at the airport???  :sarcastic:  :rofl: :mocking: I am hearing through the rumor mill that you aren't going to the rally.......I can't tell you how disappointed I will be...... :cray: ....and I was planning to bring a special blend of rare oriental Tea just for you as a gift.........you are right about one thing..I only have a few friends.....but the ones I do have are top shelf...and they still have their skin :rofl: :wacko2: :crazy: :mocking: :biggrin: :lol: :rofl2:...seriously Klav....I am looking forward to being there and having a great time...with or without your company or hospitality........be more fun if you showed up....we could sit in the corner.....you with your T(ea) and me with my T(equila) and I can listen to you rail on how fat and old and ugly everybody is......:ireful:.....and listen to some Alice Cooper


Alice Cooper - No More Mr Nice Guy (on David Letterman) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSvnn4ky4d8#)      

Kev, I hope you do get a chance to meet Klavdy. I think you would enjoy him, as I do....

True, he suffers no fools, and that's ok with me. His world experience gives him strong opinions and he says things that no longer offends me, because he says them out of honesty, logic and true conviction.

Klavdy says things that make me THINK.

Looking back thru my life, I notice that very few friends has challenged my thinking the way Klavdy has and I am very fortunate to call that big galoot my friend.

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 23, 2014, 12:13:24 AM
Kev, I hope you do get a chance to meet Klavdy. I think you would enjoy him, as I do....

Pat, up until a year or two back, I used to think Klavdy's online persona was a put on (not helped by remaining nameless). For those of us who have never met him it is difficult to imagine someone like that for real.
I've always been curious about Klavdy and your opinion is the first I have ever read and the first to offer any insight other than the image he projects of himself. Interesting. He seems to revel in his bad boy image.

Quote from: Klavdy on February 08, 2014, 11:20:24 PM
You, all I know is what I get from this board.
That is, you are a drunken fuckwit who babbles shit.

Cuts both ways, all we know of him is "what we get from this board" and that is not someone you would go out of your way to meet.
But, you've met him and assure us he's just a big loveable, cuddly, knuckle-dragger (see below) so I guess we'll have to trust you judgement.

Klavdy assured us recently he would say the same thing to someones face as he would online. In that case I can't see why Kev would want to line up for another round of abuse?

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 23, 2014, 12:13:24 AM
I am very fortunate to call that big galoot my friend.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/12717955814_a908dde501_o.jpg)

I agree   :mocking:

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 23, 2014, 12:13:24 AM
Kev, I hope you do get a chance to meet that big galoot...... my friend.........Harry

Harry and the Hendersons Official Trailer #1 - M. Emmet Walsh Movie (1987) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DOX1Poxro4#)


....well........ I'm not going to go out of my way to run into the elusive Yowie.......but if he does make an appearance, I'll try to forget how ugly he can be...... :flag_of_truce:

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 23, 2014, 12:13:24 AM
Kev, I hope you do get a chance to meet Klavdy. I think you would enjoy him, as I do....

True, he suffers no fools, and that's ok with me. His world experience gives him strong opinions and he says things that no longer offends me, because he says them out of honesty, logic and true conviction.

Klavdy says things that make me THINK.

Looking back thru my life, I notice that very few friends has challenged my thinking the way Klavdy has and I am very fortunate to call that big galoot my friend.

Pat, you and I have met individually, and we've both met Klavdy. I think you've nailed it.  He does not suffer (perceived) fools gladly, and says exactly what he thinks. Pulls no punches, yet has the rare ability to take a joke as well as deliver one. Usually bitingly and clever, nail-on-the-head. I like him. I like his presence here; it just adds more flavour (note the Anglican spelling) to this group of misfits/miscreants/misanthropes.


Sir Rossi , Q.C.M. P and a BMF besides

Hey there Rock Lucas.... good to know you're still afoot brother.

topic on hand ......

"Klavdy assured us recently he would say the same thing to someones face as he would online."



i can attest this information is 100% accurate.

Leave the bull shit at home lest ye get poked with the sharp pointy stick that is called Klavdy.


Kookaloo!

Weather forcast is still spot on as requested.(http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/nsw/southern-tablelands (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/long-range-forecast/28-day-rain/nsw/southern-tablelands))

Absoluteley clear skys Sat & Sunday 8th & 9th March on the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Very light Rain (Read, Cool Cruising of really green environment) for both Friday & Monday!   :yahoo:

Finally on the plane. Next stop Auckland..then to the Gold Coast.

:good2:

RPM is on foreign soil as of Wednesday. Took the day to get over jetlag to head out to the track today. Couldn't help getting roped into working almost as soon as I arrived.

http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html)

This is Peter Carr's car who won today's race and will lead them at the start of the field tomorrow.

Off to Brisbane on Sunday.

If anyone is in the Adelaide area let me know.

Randy -RPM

Very cool.

Quote from: racerrad8 on February 27, 2014, 05:11:32 AM
RPM is on foreign soil as of Wednesday. Took the day to get over jetlag to head out to the track today. Couldn't help getting roped into working almost as soon as I arrived.
http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html)
This is Peter Carr's car who won today's race and will lead them at the start of the field tomorrow.
Off to Brisbane on Sunday.

If anyone is in the Adelaide area let me know.
Randy -RPM

Great to hear you`re enjoying your visit. Really keen to watch the Aussie cars on the Telly this weekend. Here`s the Practise results and next race times: https://www.clipsal500.com.au/the_race/raceday_program/348/aussie_racing_cars_series (https://www.clipsal500.com.au/the_race/raceday_program/348/aussie_racing_cars_series)
I see he improved to first position since your post with a best lap improvement of 0.6822 seconds and only .19 seconds to next rival...That`s close racing. More entertaining to watch on Telly than the V8`s (imho)...will be watching with great interest.  :drinks:

In Auckland. Super quick through security..  At gate waiting to board to the Gold Coast. :)

Quote from: pdxfj on February 27, 2014, 01:12:28 PM
In Auckland. Super quick through security..  At gate waiting to board to the Gold Coast. :)

:good2: :good2: :good2: :good2:

I think my posts are still coming through on my home time, I posted that last night about 10pm Adelaide time. Peter qualified 2nd but was able to pass the pole car and lead the complete race.

I also wrenched on the title sponsored, Clipsal car as well as several others. Everyone was grateful for the assistance and word traveled quickly through the paddock of who I was and what I can offer and do.

Going to see some other local venues before heading back today as the race is not until late in the afternoon.

Hopefully there will be a RPM shirt on a driver during the victory lane interviews.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: pdxfj on February 19, 2014, 06:28:47 PM
Umm.. dunno about packing cans or bottles of beer and/or other carbonated beverages into a checked bag.  I have a request for some Vodka.

You can place liquids into your checked bag, then declare them with customs.  You can bring 2.2 liters into Australia, duty free.

I have to buy the Vodka here and place it in my checked bag.  Duty Free in LAX is not an option for me since I'm transiting though Auckland and have to go though security before entering the international departures terminal.  No time to get anything in Auckland since my layover is only an hour.

In the past I have bought duty free at the airport (in another country) and placed it into my checked bag after clearing customs here in the U.S. then hand the bag over to the airline for the final flight home.

Your bag will be abused during the trip.  Smashed, crushed, etc.. make sure there is enough padding to keep the cans from being crushed and exploding in your bag.. would really suck to have stale beer soaked clothes..

Who's checking their helmet vs. carrying it with you?  I'm carrying mine as my one "personal" item.  Laptop bag will be the one piece of cabin baggage I'm allowed. 

Bean,

If you are going to take Vodka over, you wouldn't happening to be bringing any "Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Rum" back. That good stuff Baldy had at the WCRally.  :good2:  If you have room in your luggage I would love to have a bottle, just tell me how much & your paypal account and the $$$ is on its way!!!

The Bean has landed.

It's been 5 years to the month since I was last here..

Warm weather feels nice.. coming from cold, cloudy Porkland.

Mike:  I believe the limit I can bring is 1 liter.. the bottles are 750ml.. so just depends on how much I want to tempt fate...  I ended up having to purchase the Vodka at the Gold Coast airport just before hitting immigration.

Long travel day, but nice to finally be here.

Old girl is all prettied up ready for her birthday  :good2:

She's the big 30 & I'm the big 50 Sunday  :hi:

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Quote from: megsy on February 27, 2014, 11:12:17 PM
Old girl is all prettied up ready for her birthday  :good2:

She's the big 30 & I'm the big 50 Sunday  :hi:

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Happy Birthday Megsy. I got a big Anniversary shirt for ya both!  :drinks: (Should I post it?)  :drinks:

The contact at tha Banjo is Now Teagan. (Not Lisa). I`ve told the owner not ta worry about a Dj (He offered one for free), cause the idea of you danc`n might upset a few apetites! ... Interestingly he tells me there`s 23 rooms booked and a total of 40 attending! (...mmmm, might have ta catch some more chooks for tha raffle)  :mail1:

Quote from: racerrad8 on February 27, 2014, 05:11:32 AM
RPM is on foreign soil as of Wednesday. Took the day to get over jetlag to head out to the track today. Couldn't help getting roped into working almost as soon as I arrived.

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This is Peter Carr's car who won today's race and will lead them at the start of the field tomorrow.

Off to Brisbane on Sunday.

If anyone is in the Adelaide area let me know.

Randy -RPM

And another win for Peter this afternoon........looks like you are on the right horse Randy!


Harvy

Quote from: The General on February 28, 2014, 12:01:53 AM

Quote from: megsy on February 27, 2014, 11:12:17 PM
Old girl is all prettied up ready for her birthday  :good2:

She's the big 30 & I'm the big 50 Sunday  :hi:

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Happy Birthday Megsy. I got a big Anniversary shirt for ya both!  :drinks: (Should I post it?)  :drinks:

The contact at tha Banjo is Now Teagan. (Not Lisa). I`ve told the owner not ta worry about a Dj (He offered one for free), cause the idea of you danc`n might upset a few apetites! ... Interestingly he tells me there`s 23 rooms booked and a total of 40 attending! (...mmmm, might have ta catch some more chooks for tha raffle)  :mail1:

looks good Megsy, happy birthday too. See you all Friday.

Hi Doug,
thanks !!

I will be leaving on Wednesday, so the post most likely will not get here on time.

Quote from: Harvy on February 28, 2014, 02:52:40 AM

And another win for Peter this afternoon........looks like you are on the right horse Randy!

Harvy

Yep, he was passed for a short time, but he again prevailed victorious. Saturday's race has a top 10 field invert so he will start 10th. He is confident to get back to the front again through the field, it should be exciting.

Here he is today after victory
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Randy -RPM

The T-Shirt will be coveted by many other Aussies.

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Quote from: racerrad8 on February 28, 2014, 05:25:14 AM

Quote from: Harvy on February 28, 2014, 02:52:40 AM

And another win for Peter this afternoon........looks like you are on the right horse Randy!

Harvy

Yep, he was passed for a short time, but he again prevailed victorious. Saturday's race has a top 10 field invert so he will start 10th. He is confident to get back to the front again through the field, it should be exciting.

Here he is today after victory
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Randy -RPM

:gamer: I`ve been trying to find where I can view that 12.20pm race on the TV today (11.20am in Queensland me thinks?)....sureley it`s televised somewhere? ... (I luv invert starts.)
...Trying to get it on the big screen at our FJ get together, Mooloolaba Yacht club, (12 ish) today with the CanD and anyone else that turns up?
(Are you Awake yet Bean?..nice day for a ride around tha Glasshouse Mountains to/from Mooloolaba!)
.....Anyone know what channel?          :drinks:

The CanDman is here and resting up for the days activities.  :good:

See yas later at Mooloolabah. The girls are coming up to go to the beach so we'll be there around 11.00.

   G'day everyone, hope all is going well with your travel arrangements.
We are planning a ride to Charlotte Pass on Friday afternoon. Planning to leave the Banjo Patterson at around 3.30pm and return around 5.00pm. The ride up will take around half an hour to the top of Australia. The road is fantastic, with lots of sweeping, fast flowing corners that get a bit tighter towards the top.
Quite a bit of the road was re-surfaced last month just before we did the recon ride and is in great condition. Once at the top we can have a short break to take some photo's and revive for the trip back down. Last month there was still some visible patches of snow, so for all you north and west people that have never seen snow before, here's your chance.
   I know a lot of you will have ridden a long way to get to Jindabyne but this road is worth the extra effort and you won't be disappointed. I'm sure there will still be beer left when we get back to the pub.   :drinks:  Regards, Pete.

P.S There is a Kosciuszko National Park fee of $6.00, payable at a toll booth on the way up the mountain but it will be $6.00 well spent.

Mmmm, just looked this up Pete, nice looking spot. Can't guarantee at this stage how I will be Friday arvo, but we will see!  :bye:

:shok: Wow, it doesn't get very warm there even at this time of year does it? Just looked up next weeks forecast, lol.

Quote from: pdxfj on February 27, 2014, 07:59:34 PM
It's been 5 years to the month since I was last here..

Warm weather feels nice.. coming from cold, cloudy Porkland.

Mike:  I believe the limit I can bring is 1 liter.. the bottles are 750ml.. so just depends on how much I want to tempt fate...  I ended up having to purchase the Vodka at the Gold Coast airport just before hitting immigration.

Long travel day, but nice to finally be here.

Bean,

I would love a bottle of Royal Liqueur Rum, but I would hate for you to be taken to the room at the airport where they wear rubber gloves. :shok:
Of course if you like that kind of thing... I'll take a case!!  

LA Mike

Irish & myself will be at Jindy Thursday p.m , anyone else there Thursday ???

We will be riding Friday morning & may join the p.m ride Pete.

Quote from: The General on February 28, 2014, 12:46:47 PM

 :gamer: I`ve been trying to find where I can view that 12.20pm race on the TV today (11.20am in Queensland me thinks?)....sureley it`s televised somewhere? ... (I luv invert starts.)
...Trying to get it on the big screen at our FJ get together, Mooloolaba Yacht club, (12 ish) today with the CanD and anyone else that turns up?
(Are you Awake yet Bean?..nice day for a ride around tha Glasshouse Mountains to/from Mooloolaba!)
.....Anyone know what channel?          :drinks:

Your best chance on "free-to-air" is ch73 from 2PM today.  The blurb claims AussieRacing Cars race 3 will be on.  (as well as the rest of the proceedings and lots of ads)  HTH   Arnie

Quote from: pdxfj on February 27, 2014, 07:59:34 PM

Mike:  I believe the limit I can bring is 1 liter.. the bottles are 750ml.. so just depends on how much I want to tempt fate...  I ended up having to purchase the Vodka at the Gold Coast airport just before hitting immigration.

Check that bottle of Vodka again.  Most of the spirits sold in Aussie DutyFree are 1 Liter.  You probably have a win :-)

Quote from: Harvy on February 28, 2014, 02:52:40 AM

Quote from: racerrad8 on February 27, 2014, 05:11:32 AM
RPM is on foreign soil as of Wednesday. Took the day to get over jetlag to head out to the track today. Couldn't help getting roped into working almost as soon as I arrived.

http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/IMAG0420_zpsfa805357.jpg.html)

This is Peter Carr's car who won today's race and will lead them at the start of the field tomorrow.

Off to Brisbane on Sunday.

If anyone is in the Adelaide area let me know.

Randy -RPM

And another win for Peter this afternoon........looks like you are on the right horse Randy!


Harvy

Well, someone else must have changed all Randy's good settings for race #3 when Peter Carr's #61 turned into a smoker :-(  Two out of three ain't bad
:nea:

I just got in from the track and it is a little after 11pm. Yep, he ran into some mechanical trouble late in the race, but was able to salvage 4th.

The cam bolt stripped out of the #1 exhaust cam cap which resulted in the other bolt breaking allowing oil to blow onto the header.

Tried to remove broke bolt, but finally had to abandon the task as it was stuck in there.

Engine swap also revealed a couple other little things that got fixed as well. Engine swap complete, carbs rebuilt and all ready for tomorrow.

Peter starts on the pole for tomorrow's double points final race and this fresh bullet should easily carry him to the victory as he was also able to remove the intake restrictions that were installed after the first two wins this weekend.

Randy -RPM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 23, 2014, 12:13:24 AM

His world experience gives him strong opinions and he says things that no longer offends me, because he says them out of honesty, logic and true conviction.

Klavdy says things that make me THINK.

Looking back thru my life, I notice that very few friends has challenged my thinking the way Klavdy has.

I thought I would pay more attention to Klavdy's next post after this.

Quote from: Klavdy on February 26, 2014, 10:25:35 PM
Fart on my pillow?
Yuck, your farts always smell like cum.

I read this several times but I'm afraid I 'aint seein' it.

Maybe I'm just a shallow thinker.

Noel

Yea, he has his moments.....

Despite Klav's forum persona I can tell you if you have a few friends like Klav then you are a lucky person.  You need friends that tell you like they see it, not as you want to see it.  Klav is welcome here at my place anytime and I hope to run across his path again this spring.
George

Dena & I heading South for Jindayne by the mighty East Coast of Australia, today!  :yahoo: ...ummm well at least after I pack the sidecar, some minor mechanical checks, deliver pervert to his holiday kennel +++

You`d think I would`ve done all that yesterday. Wifey cleared the fridge, cleaned the house, packed her gear and waited for me to come home from a little lunchtime FJ socialising!

I got home just in time to take her to our daughter`s place for Dinner!

Not my fault those blokes at tha Yacht Club talked a lot!  :dash2:

ummm... Note to self...more band aids required in first aid kit.

Quote from: oldktmdude on February 28, 2014, 04:03:48 PM
   G'day everyone, hope all is going well with your travel arrangements.
We are planning a ride to Charlotte Pass on Friday afternoon. Planning to leave the Banjo Patterson at around 3.30pm and return around 5.00pm. The ride up will take around half an hour to the top of Australia. The road is fantastic, with lots of sweeping, fast flowing corners that get a bit tighter towards the top.
Quite a bit of the road was re-surfaced last month just before we did the recon ride and is in great condition. Once at the top we can have a short break to take some photo's and revive for the trip back down. Last month there was still some visible patches of snow, so for all you north and west people that have never seen snow before, here's your chance.
   I know a lot of you will have ridden a long way to get to Jindabyne but this road is worth the extra effort and you won't be disappointed. I'm sure there will still be beer left when we get back to the pub.   :drinks:  Regards, Pete.

P.S There is a Kosciuszko National Park fee of $6.00, payable at a toll booth on the way up the mountain but it will be $6.00 well spent.

Good morning all.
I'm hoping to arrive mid afternoon Friday so I should be OK to do the ride to Charlottes Pass. The only problem is that I will be riding through at least 1 active fire ground on my way to Cann River. Bottom line is I need to beat Arnie so I get the pick of the bunks. Oh! and I hope your not expecting to see my bike as pristine as Megsy's. I might give her a wash before I leave next week but it won't be a show stopper.
See you all there.
Be Good.
Tony.

Quote from: The General on March 01, 2014, 11:22:59 AM
Not my fault those blokes at tha Yacht Club talked a lot!  :dash2:

Ahh you loved it General!  But who can blame us, THE CanDman WAS IN DA HOUSE!!!!!!  It was a great day, (where did the time go????) I actually slept all the way home, didn't pull in the driveway till 8.30pm, phew, was buggered, lol. But it was well worth it. We met our brother from "Snowland", Canada, and he proved to be every bit as genuine and an all round nice guy as I learned from his postings and the odd couple of phone calls. 

Luv Ya Mate, bring on Jindy!  :drinks:

Quote from: ribbert on March 01, 2014, 07:12:40 AM

Blah blah blah, blah blah blah,


I read this several times but I'm afraid I 'aint seein' it.

Maybe I'm just a shallow thinker.

Noel

Oh, there you are,
Someone said you'd been posting , I generally never bother reading any of your pontifications, life is too short to waste time reading about how boringly "Right" some blowhard old dude is about everything.

Helloooooo folks......from Down under. :yahoo:..what a journey so far ...Holy Cow.....I luv this place....luv these people !!!!!....3 days to get here.....my choice to beat the jetlag !!! skipped over the 27th into the 28th and stretched a 24 hr day into a 36 hr day....seems to have worked fine !!! San Fran day was rainy...no real chance to be a tourist...but boarded the flight over and landed in Sydney without issue....spent the day downtown and had a blast....made like the Canadian version of crocodile Dundee... I couldn't resist....I was meeting and greeting everybody....."eh how's it going....eh.....CanDman from up over  eh !!!  :rofl2: Some got it....and got it good.....lol  :rofl2: :biggrin: :sarcastic: :rofl2: :crazy: :wacko1: :wacko2: :blum2: :rofl:
Had some fun with customs....sorry Arn ...just couldn't resist......of course when the chap got the to asking about my criminal record.......so I paused....looked at him at with a very convincing concerned look on my face.....I came out and said !!! " I thought you didn't one to get in here anymore.... :scratch_one-s_head:.... ..well he just looked at me in disbelief and busted right up....everyone looked over....it was a moment.....then it was off to the luggage security check.....I brought the clubs and forgot to check off the box (sports gear) so...she pointed that out....and then she asked me if I had shoes in there and I said yea....I do....ok then I going to ask you to open up your flight case and look at them....so away she went with my dirty golf shoes.......she comes back 5 minutes later with them in a bag...... :scratch_one-s_head: and she is looking at me.......she puts the shoes on the table and  I look down with a guilty demeanour ... and then said....."......let me guess.....you found some grass...? "
:shok:  :rofl: :biggrin:......well she fired the biggest smile at me and began to chuckle.......it was nice.....unbelievable...... and I was straight with her....I told her I brought 6 cans of beer for a friend.....she just shhhshhhh'd me and said ....ya no worries......it was perfect  !!!! The yacht lunch was amazing !!!! Thx Doug and thank you everyone who could make it yesterday it was so nice to meet you guys....I can't stop smiling.....those pops were nice. eh fellas....as was the service ...wink wink....lol..... Luv you guys......and you are all as warm and kind as I knew you would be....Rich and his wife have been so wonderful and we are fast becoming good friends.....about to take the 2 steers for a rip.....out for a rip are ya bud? Just out for a rip.....
...looking forward to meeting you all at the rally......tomorrow we're off to Byron bay.....it's going to be goooood..... :drinks:
Kev

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 01, 2014, 06:51:19 AM

......Peter starts on the pole for tomorrow's double points final race and this fresh bullet should easily carry him to the victory as he was also able to remove the intake restrictions that were installed after the first two wins this weekend.

Ok, I know that you are on vacation, but how about a up date on Sunday's race..... Details, details please.

(Check's in the mail)   Pat

It`s tuesday here. (Clipsal races finished on last Sunday). Interestingly just received an email from the Banjo Patterson Motor Inn that the confirmed bookings come to a total of 43 Persons! .... an Anniversary to remember, me thinks!

The CanDman and me are in Glen Innes.  :good2:

The Fairy is on the trailer, trying to do away with tie downs, so hopefully the crimp bolts on the bottom of the forks are strong, or I may be
spending a lot of time at the bar   :scratch_one-s_head:

I hate having the suspension pulled down to the bump stops for hours using tie downs  :blush:


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Ooooh Megsy, that's a big heavy bike to be secured at such a low point.
The lower the point the higher the loading.
Not so much worried about back and forth rocking, you are secure in the front wheel chock, but side to side rocking, that's where the damage will happen.
I dunno about this.....I have a bad feeling.

Quote from: megsy on March 04, 2014, 05:16:41 AM
The Fairy is on the trailer, trying to do away with tie downs, so hopefully the crimp bolts on the bottom of the forks are strong, or I may be
spending a lot of time at the bar   :scratch_one-s_head:
I hate having the suspension pulled down to the bump stops for hours using tie downs  :blush:
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Megsy

Even if the small bolts at the swing arm and fork bottoms are strong enough, those turnbuckles are not great.  I would expect the bent ends to open out, or maybe just strip out the center barrels.  Breaking those thin bolts on the bike would make the bike unsafe to ride, if they failed.  There will be a lot of force applied to the end of the swing-arm.  I would hope that the trailer suspension was really soft, to minimize any shock-loads from the roadway to the bike.

I really see no harm in "crushing" the suspension down once on a trailer, since that happens a lot when riding, and much harder.  At a minimum, I would like to see the results of a short "test run" on your turnbuckle system, just driving locally, to see how well the hardware hangs together.  

Best wishes,
Red

Good luck my friend.. You don't have to pull down that tight on the front suspension, just enough to keep it from falling over.  Looks like your set up would put a fair amount of stress on the fork casting's / vases.

I like your self locking chock. It is better than the ones I have.

Here are the ones I use.  
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The bike will stay vertical on it's own while you tie it down to limit its left and right movement.  Don't ratchet the front suspension down tight. I made that mistake. It will jam the front tire in the wedge pretty hard.  Just snug it and prevent it from tipping over.  That's my limited experience with it.

Enjoy the rally and post pictures.  "If there is not any pictures then it didn't happen" :rofl2:  
Cheers and drinks George  :

Well could be 2 days in the pub  :dance2:


The turn buckles are 200kg rated, I have been told on good info that others doing historic racing do the same when travelling,

the wheel clamp does restrict side movement as well, some one has be the guinea pig & try it, & as long as it falls in & not out of the trailer :scratch_one-s_head:

and it is a Yamaha that are quality built, my mates do the same with Kawasaki's & it works  :pardon:

I have used straps on the rear to help support it, I just in case.

Well off to pack the bag & hitch the trailer then off to Newcastle for the night, before picking up Irish in the morning, then off to Jindy  :dance2: :dance2:

  Megsy, invest in a set of these.  http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/reviews-motorcycling/motorcycle-product-reviews/2649-tyre-down-review.html] [url]http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/reviews-motorcycling/motorcycle-product-reviews/2649-tyre-down-review.html (http://[url)[/url]   Great product bit pricey though. I fabricated my own set using a pair of rachet tie-downs and some scrap stainless steel that I had lying around.  See you at Jindy.  Regards, Pete.   :drinks:

Megsy. When I did it I added a safety rope to the highest point of rear wheel. (allowing for suspension movement). She`ll be right!  :drinks:

SO I think me, Stu, Ray and Glen will be the last to leave SE Qld......... I'm heading off at 4:30am, to meet Stu, Ray and  Glen at Yatala BP at 5:30........ Then on to Woodburn to meet Greame at around 8am NSW time, and then Port Macquarie around Midday to have Bean join us and wave hooray to Klavdy as he heads home (he heads back to Perth on Sunday). and we finish up the 1000Km day in Woollongong some time tomorrow evening.
Leaving the Gong early Friday morning to meet Baldy and Karen, Randy and Chandra for the final run into Jindabyne.

We had a couple of issues with Randys bike yesterday, but a few parts out of my shed seems to have fixed it.
They pulled out of Brisbane this morning and will probably get to Newcastle some time this evening.

Rover and CanDMan were in Grafton at lunchtime today and are continuing to the south - not sure where they will end up this evening.

Not heard from the General and Deena for a day or 2 - probably means that all is well with them.

I think Darran and co took of with a trailer a couple of days ago too.


Harvy

Well made it to Newcastle in its still in the trailer :good2:
Beaut weather here nice cool breeze
Bikes getting more looks & photos taken sitting on
The trailer in the street than it gets at the shows :scratch_one-s_head:

I think Darran and co took of with a trailer a couple of days ago too.


Harvy

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No such luck.
Danielle and I are heading down to LB's tonight and are going to hit the road at 3 or 4 in the morning.
We are heading down the Newll so will be running parallel with you. Stopping at Cowra for the night ,then heading to jindy via Canberra. Hopefully we can meet up and run the last leg together

Darran

I am extremely pissed and jealous that I couldn't go to the rally with the QLD mob. Would've been great to meet some more members and put faces to names, plus ride some of the great roads around the Snowy Region. Gee work sux at times. Anyway, everyone have a good time and don't forget to post some pics pics pics.

                                                       Tony.

Back in Melbourne after two fantastic weeks in Tassie.
We're leaving tomorrow for two lazy days to Jindabyne - stopping off for a quick look up Mt Buffalo on the way - there's a pic I need of the bike at the top!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday.

Quote from: pevers on March 05, 2014, 01:17:14 AM
Back in Melbourne after two fantastic weeks in Tassie.
We're leaving tomorrow for two lazy days to Jindabyne - stopping off for a quick look up Mt Buffalo on the way - there's a pic I need of the bike at the top!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday.

There are some great routes from Melbourne to Jindabyne, have you had the benefit of local knowledge or are you following your nose?

Noel

Quote from: Bones on March 05, 2014, 01:13:37 AM
I am extremely pissed and jealous that I couldn't go to the rally with the QLD mob. Would've been great to meet some more members and put faces to names, plus ride some of the great roads around the Snowy Region.  Anyway, everyone have a good time and don't forget to post some pics pics pics.

                                                       Tony.

Yeah, what he said!

Noel

Quote from: oz.fj on March 05, 2014, 01:06:25 AM


I think Darran and co took of with a trailer a couple of days ago too.


Harvy


No such luck.
Danielle and I are heading down to LB's tonight and are going to hit the road at 3 or 4 in the morning.
We are heading down the Newll so will be running parallel with you. Stopping at Cowra for the night ,then heading to jindy via Canberra. Hopefully we can meet up and run the last leg together

Darran

OK Darran.........we are looking like making Canberra around 9am or there abouts.......will post up from Woollongong after I speak to Baldy.......

Harvy

Boorowa Thursday nite for me, Jyndabine via Gundagai. Time permitting might have a sneaky look a bit further south.... :good:

Time for me to go to feckin bed, got to be up nice and early. Was flying back in the plane from Melbourne today, looked out over the countryside sort of close to where we will be going, looks nice, (from 38000 feet anyway,  :biggrin:). Will be good to catch up with everyone, will have to pack extra money for drinks,  :good2:

Leaving here at a civilized time (9am) for a gentle 2 day ride up to Jindy with Trev.
See youse all there.  I'll keep an eye out for Pevers and his ambo on the way.

Arnie

Quote from: Harvy on March 04, 2014, 11:38:16 PM

Not heard from the General and Deena for a day or 2 - probably means that all is well with them.
I think Darran and co took of with a trailer a couple of days ago too.
Harvy

Stayed on tha waters edge of Lake Macquarie Monday & Tuesday night incl Sauna & Pool....ahhhhhh, perfect weather as arranged, though I did decide to skirt west of Sydney when I seen some green in the very black clouds in the South East.

Very impressed with the arranged greenery into Canberra too. I love sponging on relos...and they all seem ta like Aussie red wine!

Just sms`d Darran ta make sure he get`s outa bed!

I take my hat off to Chandra doing those kilometres on a 250. I`ve got some very old coffee just for her special, in Jindy! We`ll easily get rid of her old man with some sort of mechanical decoy, then onto the finer points real Aussie culture.

Just got a text back from Darran confirming I got`im outa bed (Dunno where he`d be if I didn`t hold his hand!)

No one is up in this Capital of politics home!.... oh accept for another relo ....Grandfather Penfold is up and about...I guess I better check if he`s okay!  :drinks:

Better pack the wets, spoke to soon, storms about Newcastle 
Last night & still a tad cloudy.
Was a very good boy, control on the red wine last night,
Nice clear head today ready for a bit of a drive today, should
Hit Jindy around 4.00pm :good2:

Thanks for the wake up General.
Having a quick breaky stop in Warick and back on the road
Safe travels all
Darran

CanD and me a at sleepy hollow NSW for lunch bylong next
edit sandy hollow

Just out of Gosford trying to get going but can't seem to motivate myself :hang1: knackered after our day yesterday lol

I'd say there will be a few Queenslanders walking like cowboys tonight after today's ride. 1000 km in the saddle in one day and sitting in the one position is a long way in anyone's book, even more so when your an old bloke.

I'm figuring that those that didn't have one, an Airhawk cushion might be on the shopping list in the future. :shout: :yes:

                                                              Tony.

Just checked into Jindy motel, meet mr & mrs Bozo, now do I
Unload the bike or start drinking??? Life is hard :pardon:

CanDman and I are at the Gordon hotel in Goulburn downing a beer and enjoying a feed. See you all tomorrow.

Beans going alright too, here he is with the beef,

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Quote from: megsy on March 06, 2014, 01:13:50 AM
Just checked into Jindy motel, meet mr & mrs Bozo, now do I
Unload the bike or start drinking??? Life is hard :pardon:

Duh :dash1:
you don't want your beer to get warm

Randy Chandra  Karen and I overnighter in Queanbeyan waiting for Harvy and crew for the short hop to Jindi

Kev and myself have covered 2000km to get to the rally. Awesome ride with about 80% of our ride spent on the lean..... :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2:

Enjoy yourselves everyone. Ride safe Sorry I can't be there to meet you all. Would have been great . Be looking on the forum checking out the updates. Please post plenty of photos. Jeff

+1    have a good time and ride safe,    ken

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Beans going alright too, here he is with the beef,

Hhhmmm.. I think the hard bags on that bike make my ass look big...

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Quote from: Klavdy on March 06, 2014, 04:06:49 AM
Beans going alright too, here he is with the beef,

Hhhmmm.. I think the hard bags on that bike make my ass look big...

Just wear black.  It's very slimming. :empathy3:

All a hush at the Banjo in Jindy at the moment!

I`m a bit lost for words that describe our first evening with these quiet ladies & Gentlemen of the road, but I`m sure someone will have some pics.

Our traditional pre ride, photo shoot gets underway in about six hours or so.

Dena & I snuck away yesterday arvo, to try a catch up with Charlie Boorman.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Boorman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Boorman))
Big Clatter Clatter eminated from within our tail shaft drive as we headed up  Crackenback....Managed to nurse her back to the pub and tucked her away after some exploratory diagnosing....Guess we did push this 35 year old ancestor of the FJ a little on the way down, so she`s looking forward to a hitch on the back of a tow truck to get home.

Guess I`ll just mope around tha pub and see If I can think of somethin to entertain meself. (heehehe)

ummmm....I do have another bike here somewhere...and and And, someone kept feeding the rider taquila slammers last night! (apparently a tradition in Canada!)...`be a shame if he felt a bit crook and couldn`t ride for awhile!   :sorry:

Oh, good news is Charlie says he`ll catch up for some pics in the morn. (Even sponsored BMW riders love the FJ)  :drinks:

Doug,
Me thinks you might have stripped the splines on the tail shaft. I can do a mercy dash and meet you or one of your FJ brothers 1/2 way at Yass with a replacement shaft.

That would be a real piss off. So far from home and then that. Oh well, on the upside. Your in a pub so drink up. Worry about the bike later.at least you have others around to help out.

Quote from: Jonesy on March 07, 2014, 02:50:20 PM
Doug,
Me thinks you might have stripped the splines on the tail shaft. I can do a mercy dash and meet you or one of your FJ brothers 1/2 way at Yass with a replacement shaft.

Jonesy, thanks for the offer mate, but I`ve finalised a deal through my RACQ ultimate membership (I think). They are taking outfit home to my place at no charge and subsidising a hire car from Canberra. Scored a lift for Dena & I to Canberra via
an fj supporter.
Anniversary dinner was really great tonite, but off to bed for now.  Cheers, Doug Mc

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Great week end had by all  :good2: got home at 9.00pm nice little 12 hour drive :good2:

Even a visit by Charley Boorman sitting on a bit of quality at last, shame I didnt have a clue who he was :blush:, he's from the doc the Long way round.

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Got home about 6:30 this evening from a great weekend, with some great folks, at a great place.
All kudos to the organizer, the ride(s) co-ordinator, and all who participated.
My bottom is a bit sore from all that riding, I think I need to ride more more often and toughen it up.
Good to meet those that traveled from other countries to join in, and they did fit right in too - must be the FJ :-)
Shame about our two casualties, but nothing serious and they will heal.  (I'll let them tell their own stories)
It was almost 3 when I hit some tar snakes that upset the hell out of my front end.  Don't know exactly why, but I certainly changed my line through that section going home today.
And, RPM Randy got up close and almost personal with that unique Aussie animal, an echidna :-)

Thanks Doug, Pete, and crew :-)

Pulled a all nighter with a few naps and arrived home at 9.30 today..


Cheers to all

Report and pix later

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You can sleep anywhere by the look of it mate  :sorry:


Or this bloke 200kms plus with a helmet on & not a hair out of place  :biggrin:

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Quote from: roverfj1200 on March 09, 2014, 07:01:38 PM
Pulled a all nighter with a few naps and arrived home at 9.30 today..
Cheers to all
Report and pix later

G'day all. I got home at exactly 2.05pm yesterday after an unbeleivably great week end. Thanks to The General and other organisers for what was my best FJ trip ever. I got rained on again on the way home, right on the NSW / VIC border. It was no Big Deal though. I just stopped next to some Armco rail and pulled on my wets.
It was realy great to meet some new friends and shake the hands of some old ones. I hadn't seen Baldy for 12 years and as Harvey said we had been talking shit for years without actually meeting.
I was educated in no uncertain terms in the way to correctly pronounce "Be Atch" by Chandra. Thanks for that.
There was some sad notes of course with the weekwnd's 2 casualties. But at least I got to stand shoulder to shoulder with Charlie Boreman while we lifted Tony's bike off him after the photo op'.
I hope you all made it home OK and those who are still traveling, I hope you get home safe and soon.
My RPM Tee Shirt has gone "Straght to the Pool Room" BTW Arnie, it actually fits.
Be Good.
Tony MAc.

Always one enjoyable comedy on the morning of the photo shoot,  :sarcastic:

The annual lining up for the photo shot staring Baldy  :mocking:

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Another fine line up by me eh General  :good2:

HI everybody
      Got home yesterday after having a great weekend and meeting some great new friends.
      Have just got home from having scans on my leg not good news small fracture just below the knee. :blush: :blush:
      I hope CANDI-MAN gets better results  well looks like i am riding the sidecar for a while.
       I hope every body had a great weekend.
       I think i will have a little RED pill and go and lay down for a while.
                                            Tony (roach)

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Where we are going above, corners for miles  :good2:

where we have been, corners corners & more sweeping corners :yahoo:

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What a Great weekend!.
It was great to see everyone once again and meet a bunch of new really nice people including our excellent international guest's!.
My Thanks to all the organisers for all their hard work to make the 2014 Australian Rally the great success it was.

nuff said  :wacko2:

Cheers :drinks:

Jeff P

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OK, fess up, which one had the fuel/oil leak?

Noel

   G'day fellow FJer's, as has been said several times already, WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND. Thanks to all who made the effort (in some cases quite considerable) to attend and make this a very special and memorable three days. It was fantastic to catch-up with the members that I had met at last year's Rally and also meet lots of new faces. Saturday's ride didn't quite go according to the script but I didn't hear too many complaints, so I'm guessing everybody enjoyed it. I certainly did. Hope your feeling better Kev and the General is still talking to you. That's a bummer about your leg Tony, hope it doesn't cause you too much pain and inconvenience. Get over it soon.
  A big thanks to the General for all his efforts in organising the venue and keeping things running smoothly. Thanks also to Baldy for keeping the photo session on track and his important role as the sweep rider on Saturday.
  Lastly, my apologies to those of you that I didn't get around to saying goodbye to on Sunday morning. Thanks again to all who attended and made it such a great weekend. Already looking forward to next years event.  Kind regards, Pete.  
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Hi all
We've arrived at Lb's
Made a little detour to pick something up.
Lucky we had the trailer........

Darran Danielle & Trent

WOWWW.........what a blast !!! with the exception of wiping out .......everything has been perfect....great location...great roads... and great folks .  So nice to put faces with names.....Thanks Doug for letting me take "The Blue Tuna (Tuner)" out for a rip...her fins were tested at every depth....caught myself on more than one occasion pinching myself....not even a broken wrist could wipe the smile off my face. Racing around those snowy mountains and dodging the gravel and giant road kills was just too much for this over enthusiastic hockey nut ... :crazy:..... ran out of luck chasing Rich (who was taking photos at the lookout way behind me :scratch_one-s_head:) and a little too hard on one tight curve....hit some gravel and......... almost......I mean .....almost........ saved it.....but just couldn't hold it..... :blush: and flipped the bike and ended upside down...was so embarrassed that I got up and powered the bike back up on it's stand and waved as everyone drove past while I tried to figure out what just happened........Rich finally pulled over and knew something was up (or should I say down)...first thing that came out of my mouth was....Yo Rich.....just took a dump......he looked over my shoulder to see what the hell I could have wiped my ass with :mocking:.....but after observing the scene....it wasn't long b4 he could tell what I was trying to say....managed to get it together and was able to limp back to the Lodge. Some cosmetic damage to the Ole Girl (sorry Doug) but still quite drivable. Once back at the resort...was surrounded by dozens of consolers with several shots of Mexico's finest  :wacko2:....and it wasn't long at all bf I forgot what happened. Someone even renamed me the Pinball wizard that night......it was either the "supple wrist" or the bouncing off the walls as I tried to walk up to my room..... :crazy:. Flew back to Brisbane the next day for X-rays and medical attention.... and was fortunate to have walked away with just a bruised shoulder and a non displaced fracture of the wrist......Won't require a cast and got my hands on some pretty good drugs :wacko3:....even better than the ones in Ninben (of all the places to catch a leaf game  :biggrin:) ....although I could probably go for one of those cookies I was hearing so much about. Couldn't have asked for a better fate...and am happy to still be above ground. Rich has been the best host I could have hoped for and we have seen places and ridden roads that even most Aussies only hear about. Was so wonderful to meet everyone and looks like I will be able to spend the remaining time poking around and having a blast. thanks everybody for a great weekend ........and special thanks to The General and Darren a Daniel and Trent....and of course Mr Richard Bell......FJRover.....woof woof
Kev            

We arrived in Brisbane this evening after a two day jaunt. Baldy & Karen stopped off in Yamba I believe for night on the beach.

The boss is worn out having to wheel that little 250 Zeal over 3200km while breaking the law all the way...

Swung into Sydney to see the city on Sunday afternoon, and fortunately dodged 99.9% of the rain on the trip both ways.

More later.

Randy - RPM

 :sorry: Oh Roach, (Tony), Now I do feel bad about going crook on ya for not smiling when I took a pic of your painful profile! (Those blokes that pissed themselves laughing should be ashamed of themselves!  :diablo:)

Soooooo many memorable times throughout the weekend. Did anyone notice how hard, yet friendly, the Banjo Staff were?

Teagan (The gorgeous twenty something receptionist that you may have noticed booking people in at 8am) was also the majic and fast barmaid throughout the day & evening in the public bar. Then, when I took Dena for an outside stroll around the Perimeter around 11pm, I saw the Banjo Courtesy bus pull up ready to take more Drunks home.....Guess who was driving it? Yep the same dynamic bombshell that was booking you out again on Sunday morning! Remember the bearded young bloke that jumped the bar on a flick of a finger to adjust microphone.  He also delivered Meals to the room (37 steps up) then returned again in LESS than 90 seconds, with a fine Irish smile & a  bottle of water that had been sheepishly requested. ....ohh, and that tall skinny bloke in the kitchen & the bar, but mostly bludging around picking up glasses.....(I saw him and the Irishman packing away tables at 1am !)....he was the owner!

I had two sober guys (I`m not counting the drunk ones!), independently state it was the most enjoyable motorcycle weekend ever experienced in their lives. ...that truly is a compliment to the Venue and the unique mix of people that ride an FJ. The traditional photoshoot excelled again thanks to Baldy`s unique and arbitrary attention to it`s detail, that had many of us wetting our pants from either fear or laughter, and always in the spirit of Aussie comraderie. (Thanks Mate for so much work behind the scenes!)

Probly the most difficult task was taken on by Pete. Again lots of concern and time behind the scenes, but he stepped up and made it happen with gusto and smiles and backslaps well deserved.

Sooooo many funny stories kept quiet, that make Rallies unique. (I`m still picturing Klav & Candy Holding hands & even cuddling on the NSW North Coast!  :lol: )

Many asking for more get togethers....Like maybe a South Coast Rally? (Given the success of East Coast & West Coast by our mates in the U.S.)....I for one would attend both!  :drinks:

Hi all, home safe yesterday afternoon....1100km's Sunday and 4100km's for the six days away.... :good2:
Real big thanks to all who organised and those who attended, bloody great weekend.. :yahoo: :drinks: :hang1:
Also thumbs up.. :good:..to the venue, real good and staff etc absolutely brilliant...as the General has said.
Great to put some faces to the names... :yes:
May I also say I was really impressed, and others will no doubt agree, with the condition and presentation of all bikes that attended...... :biggrin:...they are a great bike.. :i_am_so_happy:
Cheers all...looking forward to the next one.. :yahoo:
Timbo...

We're still on the way to Adelaide. I'm certain the trophy given to us is lined with lead as the bike feels heavier. We hit our first heavy rain in Ballarat today.
We (the better half + me) would like to thank you all for a terrific time, it was great to also meet Randy and Chandra (sorry if mis-spelt), I hope you are both enjoying the special event the Aussies put on for you in Cairns- cyclones.
Doug and Dena you are a National treasure, thank you. Pete held a great run.  Although I suspect the prize draws were rigged as the winners came from what looked like two tables.

Greame, Mr Bean and myself are in Mudgee tonight.
We left Jindabyne Sunday morning and headed down in to Victoria, with the intention of riding the length of the Murray river...... but......it was F^$%ing hot and boring, so when we got to Echuca the plan was changed.
We stayed in Echuca Sunday night, then headed north east to get back into some more interesting and high altitudes to get out of the heat.
Rode through Jerildery, Deniliquin, and ended up in Cowra for the night last night.
This morning we headed for Bathurst, did a lap of Mt Panorama, then headed north thru Sofala, Kandos, Rhylstone and rode the Bylong Valley. At Bylong we decided it was so good we had better ride it again, so we turneed around and rode it in the other direction just for the fun of it. Then we headed across to Mudgee.
Tomorrow we have no idea where we will head to....just going to take a look at the map tonight and play it by ear.

Had a great time at Jindabyne and looking forward to next year. Thanks to everyone.

Cheers
Harvy

Hi All
Enjoyed my first FJ1200 Rally, look forward to many many more.
I had only a few hours home wished it was a little more
As a newbie must admit didn't know what to expect
Have allways liked to tinker with my bikes, without the
forum and many hours work my FJ wouldn't have been
the sweet thing it was on the weekend .
(be it a restricted Japanese imported one that will change soon)
Regards and thanks to all involved in the weekend and a special thanks
to all for posting so much information to keep these great machines running
Johno

What a brilliant few days. Thanks Doug, Baldy and everyone else involved in the organizing. I think I got to chat with everyone there which is unusual for little old shy me.
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Hi All,
Kirstin and I were home by 5:00 on Sunday.  Stuffed up my fuel stops so ended up on Hume for 40km too long.  Sadly missed the Whitfield-Mansfield road.  The road on the other side of Thredbo was suffering a bit from the storms the night before and we saw a few wallaby and a Kangaroo.  Nothing too frightening though.  
Sorry to here the Candy-man came to grief.
Thanks everyone for a great weekend.  Kirstin was delighted to have female company.  Our normal club the wives don't come anymore

Charlie

Greetings!

Many thanks to everyone who made Caroline and I very welcome at the weekend. We had a great time (understatement!). A massive thank you to Doug for organising such a fantastic event.

We took two easy days to get back to Melbourne, stopping over in Albury for sunday night. We took the Saturday rideout route round Tooma and then the Murray River Road to Albury. On Monday we went through Beechworth, Whitfield, Mansfield etc back to Melbourne.

The pics from the weekend are in a photobucket album here:http://s906.photobucket.com/user/pevers_photo/library/Australia%202014/FJ%2030th%20anniversary%20rally (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/pevers_photo/library/Australia%202014/FJ%2030th%20anniversary%20rally)
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Doug mentioned our video from our motorbiking in Mexico last year in his speech. For those who are interested it's on Youtube at:
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Ride safe and far
David and Caroline

 :good2: Sensational pics David. I agree the Mt Buffalo shot is a real winner. Looking forward to catching you In Brissie first week after Easter. :drinks:

Hi all. Back in Melbourne today after staying the extra day at Jindabyne. After riding on Sunday I put the bike on the opposite side of the garage to The Generals outfit. Just in case Doug ended up with a another FJ, should the recovery crew turn up out of the blue...

Seriously, thanks for another great event. Doug especially, but Pete (The Ridemaster) and Baldy too.... Enjoyed seeing the now "familiar" faces and enjoyed every minute. The quality of the roads sure got worse once back over my side of the border...

A few more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/glen.morgan.37/media_set?set=a.4114177829128.1073741827.1723675193&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/glen.morgan.37/media_set?set=a.4114177829128.1073741827.1723675193&type=3) - You've set a precedent Stu.

(p.s. I'm still trying to push the memories of the Friday night assault on the Alpine Way to some dark recess in my mind....I'm sure the nightmares will stop eventually...)

Massive, massive congratulations on what appears to have been an outstanding Rally/Rallye/Debauch. Charlie fookin' Boorman at an FJ Rally/Rallye, what? How cool is that?

One question: How in the livin' hell do you Ozzies settle on placenames? Jindabyne? Canberra? Kookaburra? Billabongaburgalongadong? Do you just make'em up, or do you get a double-handful of Boggle cubes, shake 'em out on a table, and shuffle 'em around until something that's almost pronounceable appears?

Thank Jah you're not all Welsh.

Here in America, Home of the Free and where God lives, we name things sensibly. Like "Poughkeepsie", or "Waxahatchee"; and we pronounce it as it's effin' spelled, dammit.  Marseilles is "mar-SAYLZ", not "mar-SAY". Get with the program.

Fargin' furriners.


rossi

Feeling pretty good I do....thx for all the well wishes......still here for another 2 weeks .....PM me if you have the time and fortitude for some more adventure.....


and let me know if you.......Feel like I do !!!!     :yahoo:


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Massive, massive congratulations on what appears to have been an outstanding Rally/Rallye/Debauch. Charlie fookin' Boorman at an FJ Rally/Rallye, what? How cool is that?

One question: How in the livin' hell do you Ozzies settle on placenames? Jindabyne? Canberra? Kookaburra? Billabongaburgalongadong? Do you just make'em up, or do you get a double-handful of Boggle cubes, shake 'em out on a table, and shuffle 'em around until something that's almost pronounceable appears?

Thank Jah you're not all Welsh.

Here in America, Home of the Free and where God lives, we name things sensibly. Like "Poughkeepsie", or "Waxahatchee"; and we pronounce it as it's effin' spelled, dammit.  Marseilles is "mar-SAYLZ", not "mar-SAY". Get with the program.

Fargin' furriners.

rossi

Yeah, it really was cool. He was in the Snowy`s with `Compass tours` who were very cooperative and changed their itinerary for us. They also provided medical staff to advise Tony on his fractured leg.....Tony then got on his bike and rode it back to the secured undercover parking - along with another 460klms home the next day! (ummmm...don`t think that was their advice!).

Charlie is truly a gentleman, spent some time with Dena and was demonstrably concerned for Tony. He was blown away by the history of FJ`s before his eyes along with all our crew.

Mate, funny you should mention weird Town names, cause we discussed that same subject on our return Journey from Jindabyne. (We were lucky to hitch a ride with Noel & Audrey all the way to their place in Sydney - they then drove another 100klms out of their way to drop us off at my brother`s house in Gosford - where the six of us enjoyed a raucous dinner.... then Audrey was off to work with only about 4 hours sleep I estimated....sorry, I digress again!).

Like your "Poughkeepsie" (Safe harbour or home), weird names are mainly derived from the Indigenous local community, as ya probly know.. Jindabyne (Valley). Our Towns ending in bah (Unlike New Zealand) indicate a river of water is present. (Mooloolaba, Murwillumbah etc). However the influence of British settlement and our escapee nature can be seen in later text, which is why Ozzies tend ta call a spade a shovel, while tha "Seppos" are a little more refined so ta speak. For example, you blokes now call a toilet a "John". Many would be confused as ta how you can morph a French word meaning "barbershop towel" into "John", but it`s all a matter of logic and History....Ya see, where God lives, tha Biblical meaning of John is "Mercy of the Lord" so I can see that as you developed the takeaway food industry, such a name morphed into being logical....(also, I can tell ya I`m not getting a haircut when I visit!). Now we Ozzies call it a "Shithouse" which is actually derived from our seafaring heritage (Cause we got a big Island) which came from "shit" ("Store high in transit") cause we use ta cop it all the way over here, from the pommies .....and gravity comes in handy. So ya can see tha sensible Ozzie logic of the name for where such a substance is "dumped" and why your term "under Engineered" we call "In the Shit!"

....jeeze it`s a long drive from Jindy ta Sydney in a car!.....Dena never noticed that in the sidecar!  (Nice of mates ta drop me off a long way from their home ay.  :scratch_one-s_head:)  :drinks:

Pix of getting to and of the Rally

http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1 (http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1)

thanks for sharing the photo's everybody, some great shots

Mmmmm just spent an hour typing up a bit of a story and linking to photos etc, then went to delete a link and deleted the whole lot. I'll try again tomorrow night after I repair my keyboard  :mad: :ireful:

Quote from: X-Ray on March 13, 2014, 03:19:34 AM
Mmmmm just spent an hour typing up a bit of a story and linking to photos etc, then went to delete a link and deleted the whole lot. I'll try again tomorrow night after I repair my keyboard  :mad: :ireful:

been there done that :praising:real piss off.. :dash2:

Nearly 6,000 km's later.. I'm kaput..

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c_BHcdnDnEk/UyKvR3HffNI/AAAAAAAAE2A/ybt_IP58Qtg/s640/IMG_1992.JPG)

lol, oh come on you loved it Garth!

Quote from: roverfj1200 on March 12, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Pix of getting to and of the Rally

http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1 (http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1)

Richard, I need to know some more on the Dalek? My daughter will be on my case all day about it...just shared your pic on her FB page...

I keep telling her the FJ is special.... :lol:

I don't know what is more disconcerting,.......

A Dalek on traffic enforcement duties:

INFRACTIONAAAAAAAAAATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/roverfj1200/Jindabyne/P3030038.jpg)

Or Rod Stewart trying to expose himself to some respectable members of our noble forum:

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/roverfj1200/Jindabyne/P3050064.jpg)

:shok:

FJ porn
https://vimeo.com/89188154
:drinks:

Quote from: Chromaxe on March 14, 2014, 08:44:13 AM

Quote from: roverfj1200 on March 12, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Pix of getting to and of the Rally

http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1 (http://s576.photobucket.com/user/roverfj1200/library/Jindabyne?sort=3&page=1)

Richard, I need to know some more on the Dalek? My daughter will be on my case all day about it...just shared your pic on her FB page...

I keep telling her the FJ is special.... :lol:

That Dalek is a letterbox between Tenterfield and Glen Innes. It is up for sale on Ebay I think. It is made out of old Tools and car parts. Quite the sight as you tour along..

Cheers

Short Notice  :pardon: For anyone nearby, a few of us are meeting Can D Man at the Mapleton Pub for 1pm lunch. (a spur of tha moment kinda thing - but great venue) http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/ (http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/)  :drinks:

Quote from: The General on March 15, 2014, 06:03:09 PM
Short Notice  :pardon: For anyone nearby, a few of us are meeting Can D Man at the Mapleton Pub for 1pm lunch. (a spur of tha moment kinda thing - but great venue) http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/ (http://www.mapletontavern.com.au/)  :drinks:

Congrats Doug........on your Super Hero status.......just remember.... I have the Red Cape.....so better make sure yours is Purple...... :mocking:

So after an action packed weekend at the Australian FJ Anniversary it was time to head home.
Bikes on the trailer, Quick stop to drop  CanDman at the airport and hit the road.
5 hours down and Danielle was getting a little restless in the back. So she decided to look on eBay for a corbin seat.
No Corbins but she did spot a 89 silver and white FJ for a good price and apparently a 1350.
Well that last bit got a reaction from the front seat and it just so happened to be on the way home.

So from a little prompting from my darling wife (who was I to say no ) arrangements were made for an inspection.
After a short test ride (flat front tire) and a little negotiation. Our latest addition was loaded up.
A special thanks must go to Chandra for planting the seed about having twins :good2:

So to all that gave us a ribbing about trailering. Ive now got 3 FJ's. How many have you got?

                                              The Twins
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/975_15_03_14_7_19_12.jpeg)

Cheers
The Trailer Fairies

Well you have got me thinking Darran, and I just found a booootiful '92 FJ1200 on Bike Sales, 36000kms only!, looks like mint cond, only thing is it is SA and they want $5200.00.  :shok:

Quote from: oz.fj on March 15, 2014, 08:22:34 PM
So after an action packed weekend at the Australian FJ Anniversary it was time to head home.
Bikes on the trailer, Quick stop to drop  CanDman at the airport and hit the road.
5 hours down and Danielle was getting a little restless in the back. So she decided to look on eBay for a corbin seat.
No Corbins but she did spot a 89 silver and white FJ for a good price and apparently a 1350.
Well that last bit got a reaction from the front seat and it just so happened to be on the way home.

So from a little prompting from my darling wife (who was I to say no ) arrangements were made for an inspection.
After a short test ride (flat front tire) and a little negotiation. Our latest addition was loaded up.
A special thanks must go to Chandra for planting the seed about having twins :good2:

So to all that gave us a ribbing about trailering. Ive now got 3 FJ's. How many have you got?

                                              The Twins
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/975_15_03_14_7_19_12.jpeg)

Cheers
The Trailer Fairies

Now that's cool.... Sounds like you got a good deal.  I have a question, how wide is the bed of your trailer ?  You have 2 more than me.... One keeps me broke enough  :good2:
George

Darran,

So, are you going to 'massage' the suspension so that Danielle can ride one of them?
It works for Chandra, and she's shorter than Danielle.

A 160/60x17 rear is 1/2 inch closer to the ground than OEM, and you can raise the fork legs a bit, and re-contour the seat.  And, you should also be able to lengthen the dogbones ...... It should fit her well. :-)

Arnie

nice bike darren,  is it ready to go or does it need a bit of work, ken.  ps, glad you had a good time,

Which one did you buy Darran, the one with the shiny fork legs or the other one. I've only ever seen you on your black one. Gee these builders must be raking the dough in, see something and go straight out and buy it. :biggrin:

Quote from: X-Ray on March 15, 2014, 08:32:23 PM
Well you have got me thinking Darran, and I just found a booootiful '92 FJ1200 on Bike Sales, 36000kms only!, looks like mint cond, only thing is it is SA and they want $5200.00.  :shok:

Ummmm...I might have one a bit closer, and a bit cheaper cheaper. One side needs some scratches taken out is all....She got frightened & wet herself but only done 25ooo klms according to tha speedo!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/6/630_16_03_14_1_01_24.jpeg)

:drinks:

Hi Folks, Many thanks for making Audrey and I welcome to our first FJ Rally it was great to meet a great bunch of FJ Loving people  :good2:
Glad we could help "The General & Dena" out it was our pleasure. By the way "General" the cattle were real  :i_am_so_happy:
http://splashurl.com/of5tg9q (http://splashurl.com/of5tg9q)

Noel & Audrey

So has the next FJ RALLYE been organized yet?

Quote from: Jeff0308 on March 16, 2014, 06:40:22 AM
So has the next FJ RALLYE been organized yet?

Steady  :dash1:  Good things take time..... :good2:

Quote from: FJR59 on March 16, 2014, 05:41:16 AM
Hi Folks, Many thanks for making Audrey and I welcome to our first FJ Rally it was great to meet a great bunch of FJ Loving people  :good2:
Glad we could help "The General & Dena" out it was our pleasure. By the way "General" the cattle were real  :i_am_so_happy:
http://splashurl.com/of5tg9q (http://splashurl.com/of5tg9q)

Noel & Audrey

Haha...Thanks Noel. I naturally thought it was a fellow countryman shit stirring all the tourists that drove by! (Don`t ask why I would be suspicious!)...Though that white belt did extend from directly behind the front legs to just in front of the back in our paddock from my sleepy memory. (Unlike the Wikipedia description)  :drinks:

George
The tray on the trailer is 1200mm across and tapers in at the front . Centre to centre the front wheels are spaced 700mm.
This is LB's dirt 3x dirt bike trailer but it took quite a bit of juggling to position the 2 FJ's into the right spot.
We had to offset the 60mm front to rear.

Arnie
Danielle is happy to pillion along. Which is a good thing as I recall we hired a couple of scooters while holidaying in Yeppoon
and I had to retrieve hers out of a dam.

Yes Tony the one with the sticker on the screen. It was the quickest decision ever the boss gave the ok who was I to argue?

It needs tyres and the suspensions a bit tired. It had sat for 8 months so I drained the tank to find it didn't have a fuel pump.
That explains it breaking down at 5000RPM's. Put a pump in some new fuel and she purrs like a kitten.

Darran
 

Thank you Darran.  That helps me.  I have a trailer that is 1600mm wide on the tray/bed and 2046mm long and was wondering if 2 FJ's would fit.  I am also planning to offsetting the bikes.  I have one small handy cap as I have a side wall of 530mm but it looks like it will clear.

I will lay it out with 700mm spacing and see how she looks. The ramp is a wide 410mm. Thank you again your information it is very helpful.

Here is a picture of what I am working with.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/1651_01_07_13_5_45_37.jpeg)

George

Quote from: movenon on March 16, 2014, 07:52:48 PM
Thank you Darran.  That helps me.  I have a trailer that is 1600mm wide on the tray/bed and 2046mm long and was wondering if 2 FJ's would fit.  I am also planning to offsetting the bikes.  I have one small handy cap as I have a side wall of 530mm but it looks like it will clear.

I will lay it out with 700mm spacing and see how she looks. The ramp is a wide 410mm. Thank you again your information it is very helpful.

Here is a picture of what I am working with.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/1651_01_07_13_5_45_37.jpeg)

George

Geez, George, that trailer looks more like it lives in your lounge room AND with a Pat/Leon level of detailing and polish.

This is a picture of my trailer (seriously) in it's current state. I throw a steel gate frame and a few planks in it for a floor. Trailers are not of my radar as things to spend money on or fuss over. One of the tyres I know is over 50 years old and other at least 40. I use it constantly for surprisingly heavy loads.

Maybe when there's nothing more to spend on the FJ........  Hmmm, I might have that trailer for a while yet.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/13207097155_c4b6bcdb46_c.jpg)

Noel

 Thanks but the trailer is outside covered with a tarp. That trailer is on it's second rebuild.  It gets used a lot by freinds, family and neighbors.  I built it around 10 years ago. 
Your trailer needs some TLC for sure but I understand about time and money. 
George

Quote from: ribbert on March 16, 2014, 08:40:15 PM

Quote from: movenon on March 16, 2014, 07:52:48 PM
Thank you Darran.  That helps me.  I have a trailer that is 1600mm wide on the tray/bed and 2046mm long and was wondering if 2 FJ's would fit.  I am also planning to offsetting the bikes.  I have one small handy cap as I have a side wall of 530mm but it looks like it will clear.

I will lay it out with 700mm spacing and see how she looks. The ramp is a wide 410mm. Thank you again your information it is very helpful.

Here is a picture of what I am working with.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/1651_01_07_13_5_45_37.jpeg)

George

Geez, George, that trailer looks more like it lives in your lounge room AND with a Pat/Leon level of detailing and polish.

This is a picture of my trailer (seriously) in it's current state. I throw a steel gate frame and a few planks in it for a floor. Trailers are not of my radar as things to spend money on or fuss over. One of the tyres I know is over 50 years old and other at least 40. I use it constantly for surprisingly heavy loads.

Maybe when there's nothing more to spend on the FJ........  Hmmm, I might have that trailer for a while yet.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/13207097155_c4b6bcdb46_c.jpg)

Noel

Bloody hell Noel, :shok: You'll get out of car one day to unload it and it'd just your drawbar there swinging in the breeze, the rest of it would've crumbled to bits along the road somewhere.  :biggrin:

Quote from: X-Ray on March 13, 2014, 03:19:34 AM
Mmmmm just spent an hour typing up a bit of a story and linking to photos etc, then went to delete a link and deleted the whole lot. I'll try again tomorrow night after I repair my keyboard  :mad: :ireful:

(popcorn)

Geez, George, that trailer looks more like it lives in your lounge room AND with a Pat/Leon level of detailing and polish.

This is a picture of my trailer (seriously) in it's current state. I throw a steel gate frame and a few planks in it for a floor. Trailers are not of my radar as things to spend money on or fuss over. One of the tyres I know is over 50 years old and other at least 40. I use it constantly for surprisingly heavy loads.

Maybe when there's nothing more to spend on the FJ........  Hmmm, I might have that trailer for a while yet.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/13207097155_c4b6bcdb46_c.jpg)

Noel


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Gezz I hope its not me a relative or a mate when it breaks away from the car & kills someone.

Quote from: megsy on March 17, 2014, 04:10:28 PM

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/13207097155_c4b6bcdb46_t.jpg)
Gezz I hope its not me a relative or a mate when it breaks away from the car & kills someone.

It won't be taking out you or your mates or relatives any time soon. I welded some gussets in it a ran another bead around the shackles a while back.

Noel

Quote from: The General on March 17, 2014, 01:10:05 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on March 13, 2014, 03:19:34 AM
Mmmmm just spent an hour typing up a bit of a story and linking to photos etc, then went to delete a link and deleted the whole lot. I'll try again tomorrow night after I repair my keyboard  :mad: :ireful:

(popcorn)

gee...seems the key board could have been terminal General... :empathy3: (popcorn)

We are back in the USA.

We left at 6:00am on Monday morning and arrived back in LA at 6:30am Monday morning. We flew from darkness into daylight and back into darkness.

More to come on the horizon, have to get back on the correct clock and get everything unpack & sorted first though.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 18, 2014, 05:39:06 PM
We are back in the USA.

We left at 6:00am on Monday morning and arrived back in LA at 6:30am Monday morning. We flew from darkness into daylight and back into darkness.

More to come on the horizon, have to get back on the correct clock and get everything unpack & sorted first though.

Randy - RPM

How was "cannes" mate?.....lol

Working on finding a new owner for the Zeal as the step-son has decided he needs something a little physically bigger...... Tell Chandra the price will be as discussed - I don't think there will be a problem selling it.

Cheers
Harvy

Ok, here we go, just a small write up.  :good:

WHAT AN EPIC ADVENTURE! Loved it.I covered around 3370kms for the round trip, I think Timbo can add another 1000kms on top of that for his run. I still haven't sat down to add up my fuel dockets showing where we stopped etc, its a bit hazy, lol. But we did --

Thursday -- Brisbane to Glens uncles place at Wollongong, 1045kms. With Glen, Harvy, Stu and Garth and Graeme.
Friday --- rest of the way to Jindabyne, around 440kms? via Queanbeyan where we met Baldy, Randy, Chandra and more.
Saturday, The great ride around Kosciusko National Park, Around 500kms?
Sunday ----  Left Jindabyne, got to Wellington, Glens other Uncles place between Bathurst and Dubbo at late Sunday arvo.
Monday.---  hit the road around 6.30am, did the remaining 850kms to Brisbane got home around 7.30pm

I'll say it again, what an adventure. You went above and beyond organising this General, ( as well as Baldy and Pete). Friday afternoon having some of those exquisite Kosciusko Pale Ales, wow, I think I know now where my money went that night. Having one of those lovely ales and the General is talking and says something about speaking with Charley Boorman. I sort of spluttered into my ale and said F%^kin WHAT? I tell ya, gift of the gab General, you have it. How you got Charley to drop in to see us on the Sat morning I'll never know, but it was probably for me, THE highlight of the whole trip.  
:drinks:

The other highlight was of course catching up with everyone, saying hello to new faces, meeting our overseas guests, just tops. Few little incidents along the way, for instance how does my back brake bleeder suddenly after 4 years decide to loosen a couple of turns and spray brake fluid over my back wheel. Its been tight for 4 years!! Thanks to Baldy for going to Suzuki to get me a new bleeder, although Randy tightened the original back up again and so far has fixed it. Time for a caliper overhaul anyway.

It didn't feel right going on the ride on Saturday and leaving The General and Dena behind, these things happen I guess don't they. Hopefully the XS is running again soon. Our beloved CanDMan was having a ball, first trying to see if he could get 400kms to a tank of juice on the FJ, (and failing), and then later deciding to step off the FJ mid way through a corner and fly/walk instead. Both the FJ and Kevin were a little worse for wear after this exercise, although I nearly joined him after I came too hot into the same turn watching him and Richard wave to us as we went past.

Theres a few people I didn't get to say bye to on the Sunday morn, sorry the time just disappeared. The scenery on the way home was fantastic, and even though we thought MT Panorama was closed for the day due to a car show, it was only the start/finish straight fenced off. So Glen ,Stu and I rode around the great track , took some photos and for me as my first visit, it was unreal. It doesn't look that steep through the turns on TV let me tell ya. Stayed with more of Glens relatives on Sunday night, and had an unreal roast hogget meal, washed down with a 6 pack of beer, yummo. Unfortunately we had to leave first thing the next morning, and couldn't stay around for brekky. We stopped at Coonabarabran later for a quick brekky with coffee, where Stu decided to leave us to go a different way home, and stay another night doing so. Glen and I pushed on through to Narrabri-Moree-Goondiwindi-Warwick and arrived home around 7.30pm. Thoroughly stuffed and with my rear tyre now having a somewhat square profile. Sorry not everyone could get there this time, especially missed meeting RIBBERT!

But it was all worth it, I think this picture summed up the whole adventure for me anyway ---
(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/FujiF550-15208.jpg)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I've got all my photos here --   https://www.facebook.com/ray.wise.16/media_set?set=a.10202184186500283.1073741827.1057784709&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/ray.wise.16/media_set?set=a.10202184186500283.1073741827.1057784709&type=3)  feel free to copy any you want to keep.  :good:

PS, Randy and Chandra, that Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey is absolutely fantastic. What an unbelievable drop. I will try to keep it after a little taste and bring it to Kyogle next year to share.

 :good2: Fantastic Pics Ray. Really worth the Wait...You managed to catch the spirit of the Anniversary and I really enjoyed living it again.

I might of missed the Saturday ride but really loved the Alternate Coffee with the latte set within the group. (in fact will recommend a session for next Rally). Sidecar made it home courtesy of RACQ Insurance and old FJ1 is heading for a wreckers auction in Canberra. Nice to see my old (FJ2) make the return trip in the capable hands of it`s new owner. (Glen). So glad no one was badly injured. I can tell you we are not out of pocket and I had the best time ever! Some of those pics are truly classic. How good does that "Ashes" trophy look!...such deserved winners on their 26th Wedding Anniversary....Good on ya Bozo & Izabelle.

Dena gave CanDy, her car for the rest of his stay....less chance of him falling over! (+  managed to get the agreed value increased thru budget Insurance  :good2:)...Is it true he makes good pancakes?

My only regret was not getting the opportunity of more time with Randy, Chandra & Bean. (Maybe in 2 years me thinks!)  :drinks:

Quote from: X-Ray on March 19, 2014, 02:18:33 AM
Sorry not everyone could get there this time, especially missed meeting RIBBERT!

Yeah, would have been great to meet you too Ray, and the rest of the motley crew. That's 2 years in a row this has happened. A great shame, most likely won't have another opportunity to meet our international guests either.

I'm staying a night at the Banjo Patterson shortly, on my Autumn ride. It will be sort of weird knowing that only a few weeks earlier the place was bursting at the seams with FJ's, FJ people and FJ talk. Depressing really. I might stay somewhere else!

Is there any risk when they see the FJ parked out front they will turn on the "NO VACANCY'' sign?

Ah well, always next year to look forward to.

Noel

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31.0-8/10005832_10202184212500933_2053908352_o.jpg)


Was there a trophy for "Best Hair"?  If so, did they win it jointly?

Ribbert said, Was there a trophy for "Best Hair"?

Jealous, are you?

Quote from: ribbert on March 20, 2014, 08:23:30 AM
Was there a trophy for "Best Hair"?  If so, did they win it jointly?

Haha...Noel, you really have joined the Fray!......Did you ever play piano?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2k6aseNqg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2k6aseNqg)

I too never did believe in tha prejudiced notion of not throwing stones just because of the type of house I lived in. (nor it`s lack of roof insulation!)   :drinks:

Quote from: Arnie on March 20, 2014, 09:32:59 AM
Ribbert said, Was there a trophy for "Best Hair"?

Jealous, are you?

No, if you want to waste hormones growing hair on you head, that's your business.

I understand some blokes are genetically predisposed to retaining a healthy head of hair at a mature age, that is not an issue.
What I really don't understand is how it can emerge from a helmet looking like that, both of you.

There could be money to be made here.

Noel

Quote from: ribbert on March 20, 2014, 06:59:42 PM

Quote from: Arnie on March 20, 2014, 09:32:59 AM
Ribbert said, Was there a trophy for "Best Hair"?

Jealous, are you?

No, if you want to waste hormones growing hair on you head, that's your business.

I understand some blokes are genetically predisposed to retaining a healthy head of hair at a mature age, that is not an issue.
What I really don't understand is how it can emerge from a helmet looking like that, both of you.

There could be money to be made here.

Noel

Ahhh Noel.... I am so sorry I didn't have the pleasure......there is a dinner cruise Sunday...trying to get a last goodbye in before I HEAD home Tuesday...mop n all...... :lol:
Kev

A few photos from the weekend:

(http://splashurl.com/qh6jvj6)

(http://splashurl.com/nvcyzng)

(http://splashurl.com/nfhg8qj)

Quote from: FJR59 on March 21, 2014, 01:39:25 AM
A few photos from the weekend:

(http://splashurl.com/qh6jvj6)

Doug, do you notice any difference with the fork brace?
Noel

Quote from: ribbert on March 21, 2014, 02:07:26 AM

Quote from: FJR59 on March 21, 2014, 01:39:25 AM
A few photos from the weekend:

Doug, do you notice any difference with the fork brace?
Noel

Errrr...I was hoping no one noticed my little occerengineering! A great deal of maths went inta that masterpiece!  :biggrin:
And and and, it perfectly corrected the little pull to the left I had! It`s not a Fork Brace it`s called occer counter steering and it`s only understood by advanced sidecar riders...Ludites just wouldn`t get it! (okay,okay...we`re even!  :pardon:)

A couple more  :good2:

The Line Up (Old to New)
(http://splashurl.com/o9ee7uq)

Coming from East Jindabyne
(http://splashurl.com/qgobe2v)

But it was all worth it, I think this picture summed up the whole adventure for me anyway ---
(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo115/raywise_2008/FujiF550-15208.jpg)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:



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OK General.......I did find the video you said wasn't allowed on Australian soil........ Here it is.....I am a Wild Party


Kim Mitchell - I Am A Wild Party (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plhn4fPEG6Y#ws)

Fantastic photos!!  :good2:

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 01, 2014, 06:51:19 AM
I just got in from the track and it is a little after 11pm. Yep, he ran into some mechanical trouble late in the race, but was able to salvage 4th.

The cam bolt stripped out of the #1 exhaust cam cap which resulted in the other bolt breaking allowing oil to blow onto the header.

Tried to remove broke bolt, but finally had to abandon the task as it was stuck in there.

Engine swap also revealed a couple other little things that got fixed as well. Engine swap complete, carbs rebuilt and all ready for tomorrow.

Peter starts on the pole for tomorrow's double points final race and this fresh bullet should easily carry him to the victory as he was also able to remove the intake restrictions that were installed after the first two wins this weekend.

Randy -RPM

I was asked several times at the rally what was the result of the Sunday's race with Peter. But we were so busy getting ready and traveling to the rally, time just did not allow me to update, so here is the final days summary.

I was not able to be at the track today as we had to check out of the hotel by 10am and sort everything before heading out to Brisbane. I did speak with Peter via email early in the day as he wasn't sure about changing jetting on the carbs for an air-cooled engine compared to his watercooled. So, a minor jet change was made based on his previous experience and my opinion of the current weather.

The engine that broke and we pulled Saturday was a new water cooled engine that was just installed for the start of the season. After it broken the cam cap bolt, and subsequently the ez-out off in the head, a decision had to be made.

The way the point structure is for the Aussie cars, is that is you break or DNF in an event you almost cannot come back to contend for the Championship. So, due to the fact of tapping the remaining bolt to 8mm and installing a stud instead of a 6mm bolt was the only option for the new engine, it was decided it would be better to install the 3 year old engine and make sure he finished the race and did not DNF.

So, the engine change was completed, but since it was air cooled and there is no additional weight from the radiator & coolant weight had to be added to the car. To compound the issue Aussie cars are mandated specific springs, one rate for water cooled & one for air cooled. I was not aware of this until after the weekend.

So, Peter had to add weight to the car to meet the minimum weight requirement. He just bolted the weight into the car, he did not change to the lighter springs or reset the the corner weights of the car to optimize the handling.

So, Peter started on the pole and said the car ran well, but the old engine was definitely down on power, especially down the long sweeper straight and they could get by him. He said he was able to pass them back in the technical, slower part of the course...until the handling started to go away.

He said that the stiffer springs, along with the additional weight not placed in the optimum location overheated the tires and he was no longer able to make up time in the technical part of the track. He told me he was able to lead the first three laps but then the line of cars got past him and he had to settle in coming home sixth place for Sunday's race.

The total combined points of the weekend still earned him a 3rd place overall and he can still vie for the 2014 championship.

So, even though he was disappointed of the race result, the decision to not gamble breaking the engine and ruining the chance to win the championship was the best call.

Sometime it is better to be a big picture racer instead of just going for each and every win.

It was good weekend at the track, I learned about the cars, was able to talk to a lot of people and who know maybe in the future I can come back and see what I can do against the Aussie guys in their own series.

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Randy - RPM

We just returned from our second venture in KL - Malaysia. Anyway since I got the privilege to carry/ look after this trophy I though I'd post some photos.

I'm certain Randy put lead instead of ashes into it because every time I went to the right the bloody bike felt like a Harley.

Anyway I'm sure Randy can fill in the details of this trophy. Again we had a great time and met some incredible people with the same passion. I'll add the new label within a few weeks.
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Wow, that really is a thing of beauty!

Quote from: X-Ray on March 27, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Wow, that really is a thing of beauty!

When the 2016 rally is in Perth you could win it - Ahem

Quote from: Bozo on March 26, 2014, 03:17:29 AM
Anyway I'm sure Randy can fill in the details of this trophy.

Sorry, that is the General's brain child. I did send over the carb body and it is an 84 FJ1100 carb body with flat slide to commemorate the beginning of the legacy know as the FJ

The ashes are courtesy of Doug from the OZ rally and Baldy & I from the 2013 WCR.

That is all I can offer...

Randy - RPM

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 27, 2014, 07:10:30 PM

Quote from: Bozo on March 26, 2014, 03:17:29 AM
Anyway I'm sure Randy can fill in the details of this trophy.

Sorry, that is the General's brain child. I did send over the carb body and it is an 84 FJ1100 carb body with flat slide to commemorate the beginning of the legacy know as the FJ

The ashes are courtesy of Doug from the OZ rally and Baldy & I from the 2013 WCR.

That is all I can offer...

Randy - RPM

So....what happenes at the Aussie Rally stays at the Aussie Rally? If you want to know, you've got to go. that's cool.

Quote from: Bozo on March 27, 2014, 07:03:38 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on March 27, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Wow, that really is a thing of beauty!

When the 2016 rally is in Perth you could win it - Ahem

John, do me a favour and check if the diaphragm is in good order. I could do with a spare!  :i_am_so_happy:  Pete.

Quote from: oldktmdude on March 27, 2014, 11:31:42 PM

Quote from: Bozo on March 27, 2014, 07:03:38 PM

Quote from: X-Ray on March 27, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
Wow, that really is a thing of beauty!

When the 2016 rally is in Perth you could win it - Ahem

John, do me a favour and check if the diaphragm is in good order. I could do with a spare!  :i_am_so_happy:  Pete.

Pete, sorry already taken, for some reason the one in there is cracked and badly scratched, (one down three to go)  :rofl2:. hey maybe next year if you can keep the front wheel down (speedo doesn't clock) you might get the long distance award and grab this trophy. Although Arnie might have something to say about that.
General, might make his tailshaft next years trophy

  
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Pete, sorry already taken, for some reason the one in there is cracked and badly scratched, (one down three to go)  :rofl2:. hey maybe next year if you can keep the front wheel down (speedo doesn't clock) you might get the long distance award and grab this trophy. Although Arnie might have something to say about that.
General, might make his tailshaft next years trophy
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  Randy probably sold it to help fund his trip over here.   :lol:  :drinks:
There was a rumour that Doug was going to burn the FJ that Kev stacked and use the ashes from that.

Quote from: The General on March 19, 2014, 04:59:08 AM

...Is it true he makes good pancakes?

My only regret was not getting the opportunity to try one...... :dash1: :mad: :ireful: :blush: :dash2:

   
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Next time my good sir...... :blum1: :nyam1:   :drinks:

PS.......Doug.....please check your PM..........I sent you 3 !!! :ireful:

Quote from: racerrad8 on March 27, 2014, 07:10:30 PM

Quote from: Bozo on March 26, 2014, 03:17:29 AM
Anyway I'm sure Randy can fill in the details of this trophy.

Sorry, that is the General's brain child. I did send over the carb body and it is an 84 FJ1100 carb body with flat slide to commemorate the beginning of the legacy know as the FJ

The ashes are courtesy of Doug from the OZ rally and Baldy & I from the 2013 WCR.

That is all I can offer...

Randy - RPM

The "Ashes" Trophy really has morphed into something very special. ....and it`s history well served with this year`s winners Bozo & Izabelle.

Thought I`d do a memory check for this reply so went back to our 2012 archives and found the following on how it kinda started.

What`s really scary is that it came very close this year to being awarded to a couple of pommies! ....Not that the committee would consider under arm bowling or anything else to ensure it didn`t go offshore.....but I`ve seen how upset tha Yanks got when their prized America`s Cup got taken away by a superior Country!

(Luckily David & Caroline`s East Coast of Australia tour, that may indeed include a circumnavigation of Oz,  is occurring after our Rally so we couldn`t include those points to be fair! ....Heehehe) ....I`m really looking forward to that Ride with them and Richard this ANZAC weekend in a few weeks time, when they arrive in Brisbane...I digress sorry... (God help us if they turn up at our 2015 Rally!)

The trophy ended up a real team effort with special thanks going to Darran & Danielle for organising a local charitable workshop to turn the base, that came from a tree felled on the property of our first 2012 Rally at Kenilworth...Perhaps they will chime in here.

Anyhow, sorry to use up so much space but I found it delightful going back on our history and the following is a cut & paste showing the birth of The FJ Holy Graille of Trophys.

Quote from: The General on February 23, 2012, 08:24:42 AM


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.   :dance2:
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   :dash2:
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   :i_am_so_happy:
- 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   :scratch_one-s_head:)
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: :good:
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:

Look what I found coming up for auction soon! http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-04-93--Yamaha--FJ1200--Cycle/402207103 (http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-04-93--Yamaha--FJ1200--Cycle/402207103) ...wonderful history,

Motorcycles Details: Stock No. 6122191 - located at Fyshwick, ACT  http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/auction/-/auctiondetails?sale_no=6002974 (http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/auction/-/auctiondetails?sale_no=6002974)

04/93, Yamaha, FJ1200, Cycle

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sniff,....she looks lonely & unloved....always babied, very low kilometres and only ridden by a pensioner ...sniff  :cray: ..... (and a few of his mates  :diablo:)

Was this last ridden by a Canadian? Enquiring minds want to know :biggrin:

Quote from: jscgdunn on April 16, 2014, 11:09:02 AM
Was this last ridden by a Canadian? Enquiring minds want to know :biggrin:

"RIDDEN" may not be the correct word. Crash tested is probably more accurate.    :empathy3:   Pete.

Quote from: oldktmdude on April 16, 2014, 09:09:19 PM

Quote from: jscgdunn on April 16, 2014, 11:09:02 AM
Was this last ridden by a Canadian? Enquiring minds want to know :biggrin:

"RIDDEN" may not be the correct word. Crash tested is probably more accurate.    :empathy3:   Pete.

HAHA.......crash tested indeed......but thanks to an aggressive Canadian and some loose gravel....looks like our pensioner ended up a little heavier in the pocket..... :mocking:....and no....that doesn't mean I was asked to drop the " Blue Tuna " on purpose...... :shok:... it was an accident.....honest........ :rofl:

Quote from: jscgdunn on April 16, 2014, 11:09:02 AM
Was this last ridden by a Canadian? Enquiring minds want to know :biggrin:

This was only her third Rally. (4th if ya count tha FJR Rally that Baldy pushed her to )...sniff. I had nursed her back to health with my bare hands after Arnie had made her carry his huge load around all them QLD Hinterland Mountains at the 2012 Rally....He tore the tendons out of her gear lever  :cray: but still faithfully, she kept hauling! .....Then, in the prime of her life (refer 1205 on Bones`s mapleton video for proof on the trot!) she takes that Big Arse, Tequila Slamming Man from upover snowy`s and gets written off into Aussie Folk history,....sniff, sniff, just like Banjo Patterson wrote a century or two ago.. (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html))


There had been movement where he was stationed and the turd had gone to ground,
when he heard that Rover from Petrie had got away.
They had reached the mountain's summit, where even Candy took a pull,
It well might make the boldest hold their breath,

So he sent them flintstones flying as he zipped up his pants
and cleared the fallen timber in his stride,
for never yet was rider that could keep that yob in sight,
If once he gain the shelter of those hills.

So Clandy rode to wheel him - he was racing on a whim,
But Rich was still way back taking pics! 
Full blip on her throttle and the pony got full grip,
while the man from Snowy liver cried out "shit"! 

Trees became a blurr as he put her inta third,
it was grand to see this Mountain Doofus ride.
But alas things came unravelled as he came across some gravel,
then slid and bucked across the Great Divide.

Through the stringybarks and saplings, on the rough and broken ground,
Her flanks were still pristine in FJ Blue.
Thought he`d saved her for sure, but hit a little mound,
Then off into the mountain scrub he flew.

Now this hardy mountain pony could scarcely raise a trot,
she was scratched from hip to shoulder from the spur;
But her pluck was still undaunted, and her courage fiery hot,
For never yet was a Queensland steed a cur.

Clandy rose all shaken, only left hand out of skew,
so at night the other would do best.
Then with taped up bits all scraggy, he gave the steed her head,
and she hauled his big arse back to Banjo`s shed.

There she sat all forlorn with her scars and mods in tatters
while the Rally bar toasted her demise.
Her life was full of daring, fun and good manners
but Shannons put an end to all her rides.

And down by Kosciosko where the pine-clad ridges raise
Their torn and rugged battlements on high
Where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze
At midnight in the cold and frosty sky,
And where around The Overflow the reed beds sweep & sway
To the breezes, and the rolling plains are wide,
The Man from Snowy Liver is a household word today,
And the stockmen tell the story of his ride. (sniff sniff,  :cray:)

That was a classic poem General, good stuff. :biggrin: :good2: :good2:

Quote from: The General on April 17, 2014, 02:31:42 PM

Quote from: jscgdunn on April 16, 2014, 11:09:02 AM
Was this last ridden by a Canadian? Enquiring minds want to know :biggrin:

This was only her third Rally. (4th if ya count tha FJR Rally that Baldy pushed her to )...sniff. I had nursed her back to health with my bare hands after Arnie had made her carry his huge load around all them QLD Hinterland Mountains at the 2012 Rally....He tore the tendons out of her gear lever  :cray: but still faithfully, she kept hauling! .....Then, in the prime of her life (refer 1205 on Bones`s mapleton video for proof on the trot!) she takes that Big Arse, Tequila Slamming Man from upover snowy`s and gets written off into Aussie Folk history,....sniff, sniff, just like Banjo Patterson wrote a century or two ago.. (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html (http://www.middlemiss.org/lit/authors/patersonab/poetry/snowy.html))


There had been movement where he was stationed and the turd had gone to ground,
when he heard that Rover from Petrie had got away.
They had reached the mountain's summit, where even Candy took a pull,
It well might make the boldest hold their breath,

So he sent them flintstones flying as he zipped up his pants
and cleared the fallen timber in his stride,
for never yet was rider that could keep that yob in sight,
If once he gain the shelter of those hills.

So Clandy rode to wheel him - he was racing on a whim,
But Rich was still way back taking pics! 
Full blip on her throttle and the pony got full grip,
while the man from Snowy liver cried out "shit"! 

Trees became a blurr as he put her inta third,
it was grand to see this Mountain Doofus ride.
But alas things came unravelled as he came across some gravel,
then slid and bucked across the Great Divide.

Through the stringybarks and saplings, on the rough and broken ground,
Her flanks were still pristine in FJ Blue.
Thought he`d saved her for sure, but hit a little mound,
Then off into the mountain scrub he flew.

Now this hardy mountain pony could scarcely raise a trot,
she was scratched from hip to shoulder from the spur;
But her pluck was still undaunted, and her courage fiery hot,
For never yet was a Queensland steed a cur.

Clandy rose all shaken, only left hand out of skew,
so at night the other would do best.
Then with taped up bits all scraggy, he gave the steed her head,
and she hauled his big arse back to Banjo`s shed.

There she sat all forlorn with her scars and mods in tatters
while the Rally bar toasted her demise.
Her life was full of daring, fun and good manners
but Shannons put an end to all her rides.

And down by Kosciosko where the pine-clad ridges raise
Their torn and rugged battlements on high
Where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze
At midnight in the cold and frosty sky,
And where around The Overflow the reed beds sweep & sway
To the breezes, and the rolling plains are wide,
The Man from Snowy Liver is a household word today,
And the stockmen tell the story of his ride. (sniff sniff,  :cray:)

I think my sides just burst..... :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: