So Sydney folk should we go for a ride?
Time we went to see Claudio at the Blue Tounge in The Hunter Valley.
I think he has been missing out patronage this year.
So the first weekend of August.
What's say you?
QuoteSo Sydney folk should we go for a ride?
undeniably YES
QuoteWhat's say you?
unequivocally YES
We will be able to check out the new half way house, Grey gum cafe on the Putty road. 86klm from Windsor, not sure if they have fuel will have to check :)
http://www.greygumcafe.com.au/contact_us.html (http://www.greygumcafe.com.au/contact_us.html)
They have been developing that place for a while, but I don't think fuel is on the agenda at the moment.
I did scoff down a very nice caramel sticky date pudding, hot with chocolate sauce, there a few weeks ago, but don't think they have fuel.
The dogs will be in the snow that weekend .
But my prediction is rain that weekend so if you brought it forward to
July 31 I can personally guarantee a mild sunny day..........................
.............................................................if Teff isn't coming [laugh]
It's usually the first weekend of the month.
I know the week before I am busy but whatever works.
Are Bavarian's allowed ???
Course, but there won't be any dirty stuff unless you feel like riding on the soft shoulder up the Putty Road.
Quote from: mattyvas on July 04, 2011, 02:12:33 AM
Course, but there won't be any dirty stuff unless you feel like riding on the soft shoulder up the Putty Road.
sounds great................
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After having a spin the other day I can see how you would be doing that after a long day.
You could eat up so many k's on that thing yawning would be easy after having spent a day in the saddle.
Quote from: mattyvas on July 04, 2011, 01:11:33 AM
It's usually the first weekend of the month.
I know the week before I am busy but whatever works.
Okay Im out on that date enjoy
next time :(
Only one person wants to go and see Claudio!
Along with the tired response from the peanut gallery.
I know it's a long way out from the date.
???
I'm in.
Cool, that's if your not sick of sitting on a bike by then!
I'll be fine. Due to unforeseen circumstances the trip has been rescheduled for September.
I think I am in! So is that Sat 6th or Sun 7th?
Depending on the timing it may be the Debut of the Darmah... It is currently undergoing open heart surgery at Dmoto :'( but hoping to have it back very soon.
I could very well be in, considering I've had no success to date in joining any OzMo rides!
Me :)
Can we make it Sat 6th?
Yeah can we ,Im good for Sat the 6th
Cool consensus says it's Saturday 6th then.
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Pencil me in for now - that is if I'm not south for work (or further south for pleasure)
I'm a maybe as well. Pencil me in as well.
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Also in pencil.
Claudio Meyer Rocks Out. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3jhVUGClYs#normal)
Vote 1 bar Claudio. Eat at Wollombi pub instead. :)
I'm keen, probably with cupcake.
You can all laugh at me while I start my bike with a spanner.
Saturday 6th August, sounds good +1
(...and this time no pee breaks by the side of the road for me!)
could be, could be [Dolph] ...pencil please
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Craigo (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Don't think the darmah will make it... Went and saw it today, not looking good so I will be on the monster. Not that that's a bad trade off!
Looking forward to it though.
Quote from: tricolore on July 07, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
Don't think the darmah will make it... Went and saw it today, not looking good so I will be on the monster. Not that that's a bad trade off!
Looking forward to it though.
Not only that the putty is fairly remote, i would be very reluctant to take anything just rebuilt up there with out a thorough testing close to base :-\
Very good point Rob.
Does that mean you are also coming along?
You know the drill you comment in the thread you come on the ride. ;D
Pencil me in for this one
Put me down in Ink ;)
Baring Rain, snow, sleet ,dust storms,
And i may have a ring in tag along on a SV.he knows the drill down the back [laugh]
Quote from: tricolore on July 07, 2011, 02:57:11 AM
Don't think the darmah will make it... Went and saw it today, not looking good so I will be on the monster. Not that that's a bad trade off!
Looking forward to it though.
Just a few things to go back on Steve........cough cough.......! [coffee]
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Oh yes, probably, possibly, weather permitting. Just had to check dates as I'm pruning pino grape vines the weekend prior. Speaking of which, if anyone has had life long ambition re grape pruning then now is your chance ! Just a short drive down south to the Strathbogies. Back to the topic, looking forward to touching bases again with Claudio. Found his web address so knowing me anything could happen there. !
Brian
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Craigo (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back [cheeky]
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Cakeman (pencil)
Gee anyone would think we are keen for a ride with all these people this far out.
Running out of pencil though!..... ;D ;D
Matty you need another pencil [thumbsup]
No problems there Vince..................
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German brand too i think........... [thumbsup]
Danka...!
We are interested but won't be able to do the whole thing.
Matty, once Craigo has confirmed Claudio's tour details and your plans are more concrete ... can you post a bit of route and we'll see if we can meet up somewhere along the way (or way home).
That's great hope yu can make it out.
For me it's up and down the Putty, I love the road even more heading back into Sydney.
If people want to return via the coast it's up to them.
But I guess we'll see what happens in the next week or two.
Quote from: Brian W on July 07, 2011, 05:03:12 AM
Just a few things to go back on Steve........cough cough.......! [coffee]
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Yeah mate, thats her :'(
Pencil me in as well, [Dolph]
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Craigo (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Cabron (in my new german pencil)
As the title now says it would be great if we can all shell out something folding to donate to Rob and family that would be amazing.
Matty, your new German pencil spelt Cabron wrong...... [roll] (sorry, but i was spelling monitor at school) ;D
Re donations MV, just one query........do the donations go to Rob & family or the cancer fund...? Btw,...... I'm 100% for it either way and will happily donate, but was just wondering, thats all....!
Good question Brian, I'll investigate for all of us. And I'll go fix the bobo. :-[
Looking at the site and reading the details I'd say that the donations go to the Cancer Council and not to the family.
I'll try to get in touch with Rob direct and confirm it.
Good question Brian, the way I understand it is that the family has been through hell and back with the help and support from the cancer council, so this is their way of putting something back into an organisation that has supported them.
By the way Rob has lost his bloody password and cant log on to the DMF so he cannot tell you exactly where he's at at the moment.
If you click on the link in my 'other' post it will show how you can make a donation into Rob's team, even if its only $5 and thats tax deductable, end thread jack.
Oh, lightly pencil me in Matty
Mmick
Hey Mmick,......hope you can make it on the 6th.........and thanks for the info......maybe the moths will be flying out of a couple of salt encrusted pockets over you know where....... [roll]
And this is the link Mmick mentioned above http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2011/illawarra_2011/Kyle-McKellars-Fan-Club (http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2011/illawarra_2011/Kyle-McKellars-Fan-Club)
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Craigo (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Cabron (in my new german pencil)
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
Controversial Reverse Putty Option:
http://bit.ly/reverseputty (http://bit.ly/reverseputty)
Putty can be shitty and cold in the mornings. The 10 Mile twisty bit is still damp if you hit it at 10:00am. To avoid this we could potentially do Putty backwards. By the time you hit the 10 mile and the good twisty bits it will be warm and dry This lets Matty have his 'take it from behind option" as well - which I applaude
Start on the Old Road early, hit it hard with minimal stops to Wollombi for a quick coffee, on across the 200ms of dirt road* back onto freshly sealed tar roads to Broke for a quick refuel. Then, across Milbrodale Road, down the awesome 10 Mile twisty section of Putty Road, stop at HalfWay House for something for lunch, then onto Colo Heights for Fuel for the Testrastrettas and on down to Windsor then make our separate ways. If we don't dawdle we can be back at Windsor by about 2:30PM, so it doesn't have to be a loooooooooooooong day. We just need to ride smart big group styles and we *need* to depart Bow wow wow @ 8:30 on the dot.
Depart 8:30am Berowra -> Broke: 130Kms (Fuel) ~2 hours riding, stop at Wollombi for a quick coffee (~1hour for a coffee break, regrouping and refueling)
Depart 11:30am Broke -> Colo Heights: 125Kms (Fuel) ~2 hours riding, stop at halfway for something for lunch (~ 1hour for lunch, regrouping)
Depart 2:30pm Colo Heights -> Windsor 35Kms ~30 min to Windsor, then choose your own adventure home (M4/M2/Galston Gorge/whatevs)
It can be done heaps quicker than the predicted stops. I am building in loads of time for straggling and so BrianW can polish his bike and stuff.
* It's really not that bad as far as dirt roads go. I will make the beast with two backsing push your bike if along if you don't want to ride it - but don't say you were not warned.
But Craig, your missing our main objective here........the "C" factor.......Oh yes indeedy,........C..C..CCCCCCClaudio.......... ;D it just won't be the same without our educational entertainment.....! whatmore, i have contacted him on Facebook and he is expecting us....... [roll]
F*#k sitting around watching Claudio. Rideo! Rideo! [thumbsup]
Quote from: craigo on July 13, 2011, 06:47:20 AM
Controversial Reverse Putty Option:
I am in no position to throw my weight around but I think it is a great idea ... just as Matty started this thread I was going to suggest a shorter, end of winter ride - due to the shorter days, colder starts and green roads.
By taking the Calga exit from the Old Road you are avoiding the most fun (but early morning treachery) at the end. Also it gives you a bit more flexibility on the north end of the Putty ... especially for the more 'spirited' riders. You could make a 'sighting' run down through the fun bit ... and depending on time and fuel issues re-trace your tyre tracks. Because lets face it most of the south part of the Putty is ... ummm ... long.
Oh and I will leave the dirt argument alone. The amount bridge works they have been doing in the area (removing the old timber bridges) leaves me hopeful that someone will finally take responsibility for that part of the road ... and fix it.
But like I said I am not really in a position to comment.
Hey Mark..........whether you are on the ride or not, your comments are always appreciated, read, plus taken into account mate........! Tis a dam pity though that you both can't make it.
Am pretty sure though that Rob S has accepted your role bringing up the rear. Well, if he hasn't, then he will be aware of it by now cos i am MV's sargeant of arms for the day ...! self appointed of course Actually, I think it was Des who told me that Rob likes it up the......let me please re-phrase this and say he likes the position there, at the "back öf the pack".... [thumbsup].....secrets safe with me guys
Quotejust as Matty started this thread I was going to suggest a shorter, end of winter ride - due to the shorter days, colder starts and green roads.
Here's a REALLY, REALLY crazy idea........
Why not have more than just one ride over the next few weeks..................?
Man, I shot out to Wollombi last Sat morning & yes, it was bloody cold, but what a day!!! I was there by 8.30am, so no issues with an early start.
If you can pick a week without rain (like the last couple) the days are brilliant for a ride.
So its a little cooler - Rug up. So the shaded bendy bits are perhaps not as great as mid summer - take it a little easier.
Not sure about everyone else, but one of the great things I love about the bike is just being out and enjoying the ride & great company. I'll go as hard as anyone else, when the conditions permit, but the 'having fun' factor is primary in winter for me.
just my 2 cent's.......
Fine idea by me Craigo.
I much prefer the Putty heading into Windsor. Let's see what the group size is on the day.
If we approach 20 people like we have of late then we all know there will be a reasonable amount of time getting people back together at stops.
That said if we spend less time chin wagging at smaller stops we can have more time at lunch at the new halfway house on the putty road.
And Dan T, there are always people out riding most weekends. Not always does it get advertised here due to various reasons.
Leaving at your usual times that we have seen isn't possible for a ride such as this as people come from many parts of the city and far beyond for others so a 7-7:30 depart can mean a 5:30 start for some which just isn't fair, cause who wants to be up at that time in winter!
So an 8:30 depart is fine from Berowra to give us more time up our sleeve for the day.
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Leaving at your usual times that we have seen isn't possible for a ride such as this as people come from many parts of the city and far beyond for others so a 7-7:30 depart can mean a 5:30 start for some which just isn't fair, cause who wants to be up at that time in winter!
Hi Matt, I understand completely!! Let's be honest, not everyone is as looney as me with the early morning starts. Even I was having a go at myself for being stupid when I rode into the valley on the approach to Wollombi last week & the whole place was completely white! I've never seen frost so think, you'd have thought it had snowed!
I guess rather than suggesting an earlier kick off, I was trying to say that even in the earlier hours, the roads are still fine through the twisties, as long as you ride to the conditions.
I'm happy to tag along with whatever happens, but did plan on the original direction. I have to end up in the Central Coast at the end of the day, so if a reverse run is in order, I may have to bail after Wollombi.
Get your eraser ready Matty 8)
Yeah know, you don't play well with others [laugh] [laugh]
Or are you talking about other people?
Quote from: craigo on July 13, 2011, 06:47:20 AM
Controversial Reverse Putty Option:
http://bit.ly/reverseputty (http://bit.ly/reverseputty)
* It's really not that bad as far as dirt roads go. I will make the beast with two backsing push your bike if along if you don't want to ride it - but don't say you were not warned.
That looks good to me. :) [thumbsup]
But can you put me on top of the list in front of Teff to be pushed across the dirt ;D
and the bit of dirt will cater for our Bavarian adventure rider attendee [Dolph]
All bases covered 8) [thumbsup]
Whats this I just read from our Bavarian mate re an eraser.........?
Vince, your name is in ink ........ and no one has mentioned the war ;D
Is getting rather large though i see M.V.
May i suggest a few "senior" OZMOS meet for a coffee and a chat prior to kickoff...? Say, Thursday night the 4th..? Just a thought, thats all.........
I think the amount of bikes out might scare the Bavarian off the tar top and back to the dirty stuff.
Sure we can get together for a Thursday night coffee chat the week before.
You can borrow this if you like Matty........
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Quote from: mattyvas on July 17, 2011, 03:45:31 AM
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Matty is Docs avatar work safe? ;D
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=35709.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=35709.0)
No but it works...
I'm in texta now as well. Got a leave pass 8)
well done brother...
Count me in for the 6th. [thumbsup]
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Goldfish (in pencil)
Six95 (in pencil)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Craigo (confirmed)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Cabron (in my new german pencil)
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
Andre J
Has a definite a route and start time been confirmed. ???
ie Craigos reverse route [thumbsup]
That's a good option, the Craigo up the old road to Wollombi round to Broke and then to new cafe along the Putty.
With the possibility of so many people coming, up to 20 if all the pencils attend a simple run up the Putty and back makes it very very easy with no corners, well none that take you off the single road.
Let's see how many actually say they are coming and choose the direction from there.
Looking gooooooooooooooooood.....................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Quote from: dan_t on July 27, 2011, 02:28:21 PM
Looking gooooooooooooooooood.....................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dont trust that weather forecast, they can only be accurate up to 4 days out, trust me :D I know.
Mmick
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Dont trust that weather forecast, they can only be accurate up to 4 days out, trust me :D I know.
Mmick
Boooooooooo !!!
Let's all think happy thoughts & it will happen.
;D
My thoughts are that the weather forecast is wrong!
I think that it will be much nicer than what the weather forecast has.. well forecast
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Mmick
Texta me in please
Confirmed attendees
Matty
Rendang
Ecster
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Six95 (in permanent marker)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Craigo (confirmed)
Andre J
Cabron
Semi confirmed attendees
Goldfish (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
Put me down in Ink Matty.....even break out the Highlighter
Fresh Rubber scrubbed in on a leisurely trip up to Woolambi today, and a bit of recon for next weekend
So, hopefully there is Fuel in Broke. It would be a long push to Colo Heights for the S4rs's
Good to meet Dan_T today on the Ol' Rd and bumping into AndreJ for a quick run up to the slab
Did note today that the Mobil in Berowra in out of action, is the Caltex (left at 1st set of lights) the next option in case the Mobil hasn't re-opened?.......as who would put Shell in their Monsters
[Dolph] Cabron
Cool, thanks for the info on the fuel situation at Berowra.
I'm guessing it's changing it's clothes to become a 7eleven branded outlet.
That's if we end up heading up that way.
If the group is sizable I'm still taking the first option and just heading up and down the Putty.
With 20 or so riders and people of all levels it will be an easier run, zero chance of getting lost and not as much need to stop and re-group as much.
My thought would be to meet at our usual place along Windsor Road at the Caltex/Macca's.
Head up to Colo Heights for the thirsty bikes. Into Singleton for lunch and turn around to come back down.
Very easy, no turns off in either direction just a simple run up and back. If some gets lost then.......
That's my idea of the best plan with a large group.
I agree Matty
is it possible someone can make a decision and put in stone the route and time and possibly stick it in the first post of the thread ??
working sat morning, but hopefully not too much to do and can get out for a blat
From what everyone has been discussing, it appears that there's three options (in very brief description);
a) Start at Berowra, north up the Old Rd, through Wollombi, South via the Putty, end at Windsor
b) The reverse of 'a' (start at Windsor, end at Berowra)
c) Start at Windsor, north up the Putty, turn around, south back via the Putty, end up at Windsor
Is it worth setting up a poll to see what everyone thinks?
Feel free to tell me to 'butt out' if necessary ;D, I'm just up for a great day out - which ever way we end up going.
We can all give our two cents worth re the route...no problems with that.
Matty posted this thread so i am more than happy with whatever he decides in the end....... [thumbsup]........
I'm easy. 8)
And I don't care which route we take either.
Ahah I crack me up
Quote from: J5 on August 01, 2011, 12:08:19 AM
is it possible someone can make a decision and put in stone the route and time and possibly stick it in the first post of the thread ??
+ [thumbsup]
And some of us old farts need plenty of warning to mentally prepair :P
Quote from: Rob s on August 01, 2011, 02:32:21 AM
+ [thumbsup]
And some of us old farts need plenty of warning to mentally prepair :P
Well then you might remember seeing this on the back of panel vans
NRNR no route no ride
KISS
Up the Putty and back.
Meet 8:30am
Leave 9:00am
Fuel at Colo Heights for 4V's
Lunch Singleton there are a few cafes around.
Back to Windsor by early arvo.
Quote from: Betty on July 09, 2011, 11:02:46 PM
We are interested but won't be able to do the whole thing.
Matty, once Craigo has confirmed Claudio's tour details and your plans are more concrete ... can you post a bit of route and we'll see if we can meet up somewhere along the way (or way home).
Obviously with the route as it stands we will not be meeting up with you lot. Have an enjoyable day and ride safe.
OK, butting in with a voice of reason, and one who has organised one or two of these things before...
It's futile at this stage weighing in with other options - save that for when _you_ organise the next ride [Dolph]
As for now, Matty's called it, so lets leave well enough alone.
It's a simple ride - up the putty and back....
Lunch will be somewhere at the top of the putty - probably dictated by whether you need to wait more or less than an hour for your order. To set expectations correctly, its not likely to be gormet. If you're foodie inclined, pack a picnic hamper to mount on the back of your bike and go nuts.
It you crave more adventure than a return putty trip, bid your travelling party best wishes and go on your merry way another route.
Anyways, given it's only days away, now is the time to confirm your intent to come, and little more....
Now I must slink away and ask the trouble and strife if I can go (and then return and confirm my intent!)
Good evening to you all!
Gotta know Goldy........did "The Bronster" give you a leave pass mate.......?
Well.......did she did she did she......????? hmmmmmmmm..............?
Quote from: goldFiSh on August 02, 2011, 04:17:44 AM
OK, butting in with a voice of reason, and one who has organised one or two of these things before...
It's futile at this stage weighing in with other options - save that for when _you_ organise the next ride [Dolph]
As for now, Matty's called it, so lets leave well enough alone.
It's a simple ride - up the putty and back....
Lunch will be somewhere at the top of the putty - probably dictated by whether you need to wait more or less than an hour for your order. To set expectations correctly, its not likely to be gormet. If you're foodie inclined, pack a picnic hamper to mount on the back of your bike and go nuts.
It you crave more adventure than a return putty trip, bid your travelling party best wishes and go on your merry way another route.
Anyways, given it's only days away, now is the time to confirm your intent to come, and little more....
Now I must slink away and ask the trouble and strife if I can go (and then return and confirm my intent!)
Good evening to you all!
Thank you, I do like a voice of reason.
Quote from: Brian W on August 02, 2011, 04:37:26 AM
Gotta know Goldy........did "The Bronster" give you a leave pass mate.......?
Well.......did she did she did she......????? hmmmmmmmm..............?
not yet mate, but I'm working on it!
Quote from: goldFiSh on August 02, 2011, 05:38:12 AM
not yet mate, but I'm working on it!
Then,........may i suggest a gelato run to Bar....... [thumbsup]
Quote from: Brian W on August 02, 2011, 06:05:14 AM
Then,........may i suggest a gelato run to Bar....... [thumbsup]
there's a well formed plan in place...
Confirmed attendees
Matty
Rendang
Dockstrada
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Six95 (in permanent marker)
Suzyj + cupcake and spanner
Rod +1
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Craigo (confirmed)
Andre J
Cabron
Semi confirmed attendees
Goldfish (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
I'd like to join but I need to take a cooking class , so im out, Have fun [thumbsup]
I forgot that was booked..... What time again?
Quote from: mattyvas on August 03, 2011, 12:14:50 AM
I forgot that was booked..... What time again?
How could you forget [roll] first class is,How to boil water, whooohooo!! cant wait [thumbsup]
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 03, 2011, 12:28:43 AM
How could you forget [roll] first class is,How to boil water, whooohooo!! cant wait [thumbsup]
A cooking class you say Vince..............so sorry to hear this news............are you pre empting the possibility of you needing to be self sufficient..? ;D
Look.......I cancelled my Yoga and Pilates classes just to attend so i expect at the very least, you do likewise.....! [roll]
Confirmed attendees
Matty
Rendang
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Gino
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Rod +1
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Craigo (confirmed)
Andre J
Cabron
Semi confirmed attendees
Goldfish (in pencil)
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
Please confirm your intention of coming along before it's Friday at 9pm and we have a flood of responses.
With weather like this, I'm in!!
Can you confirm the initial meeting point & time? (please keep in mind not all of us are from out that way, so not necessarily familiar with 'general' references to servo's etc)
Thanks !!
[thumbsup]
meeting time as said above
meet - 8:30am (fuel up, eat if you want)
depart - 9:00am
meeting for those who haven't been there.
> Caltex/Maccas (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=merriville+road,+Windsor+Road,+Rouse+Hill,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&ll=-33.700672,150.928996&spn=0.003767,0.006942&sll=-33.699217,150.928137&sspn=0.007534,0.013883&t=h&z=18) <
I'm out. Cupcake has HSC exams coming up and is freaking out. I can hardly go out enjoying myself while she's studying physics, can I...
Yes.
Leave her a sandwich a red bull and chocolate.
Quote from: suzyj on August 03, 2011, 09:46:08 PM
I'm out. Cupcake has HSC exams coming up and is freaking out. I can hardly go out enjoying myself while she's studying physics, can I...
Physics! Ha!
How much help could you possibly be? [cheeky]
Quote from: mattyvas on August 03, 2011, 08:26:12 PM
meeting time as said above
meet - 8:30am (fuel up, eat if you want)
depart - 9:00am
meeting for those who haven't been there.
> Caltex/Maccas (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=merriville+road,+Windsor+Road,+Rouse+Hill,+New+South+Wales&hl=en&ll=-33.700672,150.928996&spn=0.003767,0.006942&sll=-33.699217,150.928137&sspn=0.007534,0.013883&t=h&z=18) <
Matty, do you have an ETA for Singleton? Or a venue?
I'd say we'd be up there about 11:30 or so.
And I'm thinking just a simple pub lunch here. >Imperial Hotel< (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=183+John+Street,+SINGLETON,+NSW+2330&hl=en&ll=-32.56244,151.169965&spn=0.005977,0.011362&sll=-32.562109,151.170311&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&layer=c&cbp=13,106.81,,0,1.68&cbll=-32.562522,151.169877&gl=au&z=17&panoid=jItMDOcfBLdWhcrCdiK6Fw)
matty get the pencil out ..... [Dolph]...regards hambo
Pencils broken.
Turn up if you can, can't remember last time you could spend a full day.
For the uninitiated.........the Caltex Servo/Maccas that Matty mentioned is the one at Rouse Hill, which is on Windsor Rd, heading north, .
And, as our fearless leader arranged.........it is an 8.30 meet.......gives us some time to fuel up plus swap any ideas on gardening, crocheting etc....... ;D
Then leave by 9am, heading up Windsor Rd (hopefully all in just one lane ;D) for an enjoyable, safe ride...... [thumbsup]
For anyone pulling out at the last minute......."May the fleas from a thousand camels infest your night dress" [laugh]
Quote from: Betty on August 03, 2011, 11:24:02 PM
Matty, do you have an ETA for Singleton? Or a venue?
Betty darling..........i would say.......all going as planned, we should make Singleton on Saturday (that is the 6th)........ [cheeky]
Now.......as for a venue........I have already rung around and booked everyone in for lunch......as for menus......I believe they have those on a lovely fluro board as you proceed to the drive through....... [roll]
Do i sniff some backup joining us from the right flank.......???.......now that would be nice........ [thumbsup]
Good News; It looks like I can convince my flu riddled body to pretend for a day that I'm in good health
Bad News; Couldnt convince the starter on the ST4 to do the same
Good News; I may have a bike to use
Bad News; She's not Eye-talion
Good News; Its a purty black one, and its brand new [Dolph]
Mmick
So does that man you are mean you are bringing this black machine out.
Quote from: mattyvas on August 04, 2011, 05:12:05 AM
So does that man you are mean you are bringing this black machine out.
WHAT??
ERRR....... Yes I think so......??
Mmick
Sorry, late and auto correct.....
Its ok Matty, I didnt think you were trying to call me a mean man.
Mmick
Hate to be the....... pessimist [thumbsdown], only a question......however will there be a ill weather call in the morning?
The forecast could show a tad of dampness expected.....
Sydney area: Mostly sunny day. Patchy rain developing during the evening. Winds north to northwesterly averaging up to 20 km/h, turning northeasterly along the coast in the afternoon. (http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml)
If it is pissing down at Castle Hill when I get up tomorrow morning at ~7:00 I will post it, but I reckon it's gonna be a good day (well,morning at least). Unless it is clearly gonna rain, I'm going up the road and back [Dolph]
There usually is a weather call so you can check the thread if it's looking really bad, but it's not likely until later in the day as Craigo has said.
Confirmed attendees
Matty
Rendang
Tricolore (Darmah debut)
Dan T
Rob S (ink) +1 down the back
Rod +1
Brian W (semi permanent ink)
Craigo (confirmed)
Andre J
Cabron
Goldfish
Mmick (penciled in)
Andy55 (crayoned cause he's cool)
Semi confirmed attendees
Mostro900 (in pencil)
Cakeman (in pencil)
Please confirm your intention of coming along before it's Friday at 9pm and we have a flood of responses.
Looks great to me !!!
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/dan_thackray/Picture1-1.jpg)
im in .....will see u at 8.30am for a quick coffee before we head off........weather looks good to me.regards Hambo [Dolph] [Dolph]
so far so good , 1 little job to do in the morning before the ride
will have a ring in with me
not planning on heading into singleton though
going to broke , across the dirt to wollombi for a quick bite at the pub
and then back through wisemans
I know it's the night before, but just a word of caution when we turn right into Grey Gum Cafe's main driveway on the Putty:
It's covered in THICK LOOSE GRAVEL so don't expect to turn or brake on it. Do all ur braking on Putty rd.
Unfortunately my friend just touched the front brake and dropped their BMW right in front of me a few weeks ago. Scratched tank cover + sore knee.
Spread the word ;)
Betty, Jukie and myself will be making a special visit for lunch. See you all there. Save us a seat at the pub.
Cheers
Brett.
no rain out west. go red team! go! go! go! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: craigo on August 05, 2011, 01:47:21 PM
no rain out west. go red team! go! go! go! ;D ;D ;D
Aaawwww look ... he was so excited he couldn't sleep and got up early [cheeky]
Not a cloud in the sky on the coast ... if that matters at all.
Mark, I saw him online around midnight..........Must be ADHD, our Craig.
But then again......everyone sais that I suffer from OCD, already worked that one out, deciphered sais...."Overly Clean Ducati" [laugh]
Quote from: Brian W on August 05, 2011, 02:05:43 PM
Mark, I saw him online around midnight..........
Brian are you stalking me
again?
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhmnml36ge1qa3mlu.jpg)
what a great day out ...hope everyone gets home safe .....thanks for the ride and the great company...... [clap] [clap]...regards hambo
awesome day. good weather, good company. shame about the traffic on Putty, but it was still fun.
Thanks everyone for such a briliant day [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I finally got to meet many of you & a particular shout out goes to Matty for bringing it all together [clap] [clap] [clap]
Can't wait till the next one.............
[Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]
Yes, another great ozmo ride, thanks to MV for organising. Sorry, should have mentioned I was turning off at Windsor. ;D
What a Great Day Out [thumbsup], and the same for meeting everyone and putting some faces to the names.
Thanks to Matty for pulling it together,
To have 10 pages and counting about a Day Out.....must mean it's too long between rides, now we are on the warmer side of winter, hope to see you all soon. [Dolph]
Sorry I didn't get the chance to chat to everyone ... but that happens when there are so many - and people are so anxious to get back on the road.
Nice job Matty, you timed your arrival in Singleton rather well.
Damn near perfect conditions for riding today ... thanks everybody!
Now ... where's dem fotos?
Yes thanks Matty and all who attended. Had an excellent day out and always glad to meet the new face,the regulars, and the not so regulars. Great day all round [thumbsup]
Glad you all had a good day out yep bit of a shame about the traffic and incident on the Putty but in saying that the return journey was magnificent.
As Rob S said while "I" was filling up at Colo Heights, what a great road in that direction.
Good to meet those new to Oz Mo's group rides, sorry to disappoint by not having a clean bike for you, but it's down the list of priorities right now.
Cheers
Matty...
Well done Matty, I didnt think that you could organise good weather, but if we are going to do another ride could you organise that one too!
Rob mentioned to me how good the ride back was but I told him I got a bit bored and my arse was starting to get a sore.
Hey Dock were did you get those tiny driving lights from?
And did anyone get any nice pics?
Good to meet some old/new faces
Mmick
Quote from: monstermick58 on August 06, 2011, 01:54:03 AM
Well done Matty, I didnt think that you could organise good weather, but if we are going to do another ride could you organise that one too!
Rob mentioned to me how good the ride back was but I told him I got a bit bored and my arse was starting to get a sore.
Hey Dock were did you get those tiny driving lights from?
And did anyone get any nice pics?
Good to meet some old/new faces
Mmick
Got them here http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5224/723/ (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5224/723/) [thumbsup]
I was getting a bit bored too Mmick, but then I get even more bored heading up the Putty.
Except of course for the good bits, but then your bordom might have had something to do with the bike that was under you.
Your welcome for the weather, I do try to put on a good show.
Thanks Matty a great day again. [Dolph]
Good to meet a few new faces and catch up with the old ones though i am sick of Teffs face ] [laugh]
The putty was a tad busy with the variety club bash heading in the same direction.
And a good call not to stop at gumtree the place was chokers.
But how about the return trip had to our selves the twistys at the top end were so much better going back,
Tough tittys to the rest who went the other way [laugh]
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03517-1.jpg?t=1312624631)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03589.jpg?t=1312624706)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03585.jpg?t=1312624757)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03578.jpg?t=1312624816)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03575.jpg?t=1312624873)
And not a yellow (girlie) bike in sight. thanks for the Picts [thumbsup]
bloody brilliant day
great weather
380k's
no rain, not too hot
no cops, didnt fall off
Awesome day, it has been too long since a big day out for me. Loved it. Few aches and pains from a day in the saddle.
Thanks for arranging it matty!
P.S. The road back via broke wollembi was awesome.
Great pics Rob, I haven't downloaded mine yet but I can't be sure they are any good just snaps of the day really, I should pay more attention sometimes. [roll]
Quote from: monstermick58 on August 06, 2011, 01:54:03 AM
And did anyone get any nice pics?
Mmick
Quote from: Betty on August 06, 2011, 12:10:50 AM
Now ... where's dem fotos?
Here are the rest of my random snaps, though will be not as good as our resident professionals snaps.
But you will get the idea we had a good time. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157627368073358/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157627368073358/)
Here's a couple from me, nothing special just a record of the day really.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6014369656_444475bf3a_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6014368938_9a026e949c_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/6013823831_9abea369d5_z.jpg)
Craig being Italian.....
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6013824269_8f55486873_z.jpg)
The small-ish group of Oz Mo's plus a few other hanging around.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/6013822025_8374dfa190_z.jpg)
Hambo and his helmets handbag...
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6014370102_a9a28d8c03_z.jpg)
The rest of the here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35163209@N05/sets/72157627243919533/)
Just the one photo........taken of "A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING"
And what do we have here...... [roll]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/puttyride001.jpg)
Oh yes........and this guy on a mission
putty ride 002 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=M4J_uUEuzTQ#)
Someone was fondeling the GS on the ride, Hmmm I wonder who?
Fess up Craigo you liked touching her bits didn't ya ?
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6016622669_c9ec7c2925_b.jpg)
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 07, 2011, 12:06:54 AM
Someone was fondeling the GS on the ride, Hmmm I wonder who?
At least he had the presence of mind to keep his helmet on while doing so.
Cause none of us know who he is in that shoei and silver/black A-star leathers.... ;D
Hey Dock you better check every thing looks like he's putting somthing in his pocket :-X
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03579-1.jpg?t=1312709967)
I think he was just saving that hand for later , you know, it still had GS on it ;) I dont think it will be washed for a week [cheeky]
Another very shady looking character as well ;)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03572-1.jpg?t=1312716215)
Firstly, I'm not a video editor, nor have I ever professed to be one.
With that out of the way, a couple of reminders of how great the day really was (apart from the unfortunate bloke halfway up the Putty).
Enjoy in HD if you can........
Part 1;
http://youtu.be/fMQmVCZbdhs (http://youtu.be/fMQmVCZbdhs)
Part 2;
http://youtu.be/JMPqb3xXz84 (http://youtu.be/JMPqb3xXz84)
Return through Broke;
http://youtu.be/Le9K5yKkt8Y (http://youtu.be/Le9K5yKkt8Y)
Quote from: Rob s on August 07, 2011, 04:26:35 AM
Another very shady looking character as well ;)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t70/robert3520/DSC03572-1.jpg?t=1312716215)
Looks like Choppa's checking out how much lean angle the knobbies had left in them . [Dolph] [cheeky]
I could see ya on one Choppa ;D
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 07, 2011, 06:18:04 PM
Looks like Choppa's checking out how much lean angle the knobbies had left in them . [Dolph] [cheeky]
Yeah, I think he told the owner to 'Harden the f*$k up and lean the bastard over' twice I think.
Mmick
The GS is nice enough - but it's just not my style Brian. Lots of buttons and dials and shit that appeals to my geek side, but it's so very.. German. "Clinical" was used to describe BMWs by a fellow ozmo on the day and I think that is accurate. The other reason they interest me is when I screw up GPS routes and end on dirt roads I can just ride on.
p.s. stop stalking me.
Quote from: craigo on August 08, 2011, 04:11:12 AM
The GS is nice enough - but it's just not my style Brian.
p.s. stop stalking me.
Now listen hear Master Craig,........please re read above posts and you will see that Rob S and others were baiting you..
Guess you are just paranoid now re me cos i keep opening up old wounds....... ;D hahaha.......xoxoxoxo
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/P1000754.jpg)
Hugs. [clap]
Quote
Part 1; http://youtu.be/fMQmVCZbdhs (http://youtu.be/fMQmVCZbdhs)
Part 2; http://youtu.be/JMPqb3xXz84 (http://youtu.be/JMPqb3xXz84)
Return through Broke; http://youtu.be/Le9K5yKkt8Y (http://youtu.be/Le9K5yKkt8Y)
Awesome videos Dan [thumbsup]
Awesome ride day, thanks MV.
-Rod
Thanks for the photos everybody and the video Dan.
I like the video at the end of the Putty where you can see a nice line of bikes riding ahead of you. Oh ... and your video labelled: Singleton to Broke ... seems to include mostly footage beyond Broke ;) [cheeky]
Quote from: rod620 on August 08, 2011, 04:50:44 PM
Awesome videos Dan [thumbsup]
Awesome ride day, thanks MV.
-Rod
+1 [thumbsup]
Quote from: Betty on August 08, 2011, 05:01:54 PM
Thanks for the photos everybody and the video Dan.
I like the video at the end of the Putty where you can see a nice line of bikes riding ahead of you. Oh ... and your video labelled: Singleton to Broke ... seems to include mostly footage beyond Broke ;) [cheeky]
Ha!!!
I went back and double checked & surprise, surprise.... you're right!!!
I must have somehow missed that. I was goging to call it 'Singleton to Wollombi', but the battery died before we got there (not too bad I suppose, considering it had been going since Colo Heights!).