Downunder Rally 2012

[The General]

Hi exec committee
apologises for my late response
but it is with great honour on behalf of Danielle and myself
that I accept "THE ASHES" award


    Darran

Aaaghhhhy shit.......... He`s back!

Cracked Ribs nor Flooded Plains
Roving Roofs nor Blinded Dames
Broken toys in the gutter
"Not dead yet!" ya here him mutter
He`ll weave and polish, bolt and mend
Then `ave a go in Bellingen. 

Bitumen, fire and Port
Winding roads not gettin caught
Where Arse beats class as they ride amuck
Cause Up for grabs is the Ashes Cup.
Where Molongo Cricket is oz folklore
And why McDougal will top the score.   

[oz.fj]

 Hey Harvey
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves

      Darran

[FJmonkey]

Hey Harvey
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves

      Darran

The fun part will be them trying to get back....We hide all kinds of things in their gear that raise questions with customs....Or at least present a question of their moral character to TSA agents....

[Klavdy]

Just rub a banana skin on someone's luggage, the sniffer dogs in Australia will alert to the scent.
Leads to full searching of passenger and luggage.

[Timbo-1]

2012 Downunder Rally Results. 
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. 
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 
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 
Wore off the gear lever circlip and found it a hazard to drive with a foot of linkages dragging behind.

Bright Sparks Award:  Baldy 
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 
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" 

Now for the Three major exec Awards presented. (No nominees for Globerotter award 2012)
"IRONBUTT"     "Best Presented FJ"       "The Ashes"
       
Note: It`s  Combasebattery,  (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 
- 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 
- 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  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  )
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 
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/  on March 16th 2013 and includes St Patricks Day.- if Baldy brings that Port, ya won`t need anything else to  be "Green". 

Yep spose I gotta accept the woops award, but please let me add that it's worse when your'e locked in!!!

Cheers Timbo...(soon to be united).

[rktmanfj]

Just rub a banana skin on someone's luggage, the sniffer dogs in Australia will alert to the scent.
Leads to full searching of passenger and luggage.

Leads me to wonder what kind of scrutiny Hoffman must get, then...

[The General]

Hey Harvey
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves

      Darran

Hey Mate, negotiated an appropriate vessel yesterday. (has already been tested thru customs). I will be at the Cooroy pub today with wifey for lunch if ya about.  Doug & Dena.

[oz.fj]

Hey Harvey
That looks good.
But ,if it's to be an international award
I can't see a white powdery substance housed in a vessel making it through customs
We could always give it to Baldy and Klav to test this theory
But I think they'll get into enough trouble over there by themselves

      Darran

Hey Mate, negotiated an appropriate vessel yesterday. (has already been tested thru customs). I will be at the Cooroy pub today with wifey for lunch if ya about.  Doug & Dena.

Hey Doug
off to the races today
will catch up during the week

Darran

[The General]

Horse,Dog Bike or car? Either way will catch ya next week.  (majic crisp 22 deg clear day here)  Doug

[megsy]

Starting to plan 2013, have some other bike stuff in March but will commit to this rally.

If we are still looking at Belingen, better start booking enquiries, as there is only one motel in town, other acc is pubs & but not as secure & easy, (byo etc).

We tried to book the Motel for a vintage jap ride 2 months in advance & it was booked out.

[The General]

Starting to plan 2013, have some other bike stuff in March but will commit to this rally.

If we are still looking at Belingen, better start booking enquiries, as there is only one motel in town, other acc is pubs & but not as secure & easy, (byo etc).

We tried to book the Motel for a vintage jap ride 2 months in advance & it was booked out.

Good point mate. I did block book some a couple of months ago but will double check.