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Title: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on March 11, 2012, 05:59:41 AM

(http://www.everydayhero.com.au/hero_photos/show/107061.jpeg)

So as some of you may be aware, my little boy has Autism Spectrum Disorder, so I'll be on this ride to raise money for Autism Awareness. If you'd like to join me, please add a comment to this thread. Perhaps a short ride afterwards is also in order?

If you can't make it, then perhaps you can assist with spreading the word to help with donations...
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running (http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running)

Thanks!


Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: gino on March 11, 2012, 12:30:34 PM
Hey Goldy, my 6 year old boy has it too, so i"ll be donating and going on the ride . ;)



Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on March 11, 2012, 12:38:32 PM
I know this is a Sunday Nick but I will try to get this day off as I think you ( and your family) deserve our support.

   I'm sure the rest of this community will chime in and support you too!





                                     Mmick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: braando on March 11, 2012, 02:20:13 PM
Am a definate Nick, especially now that my metro sexual man friend Mmick is trying to make it as he stole the show at Rob's ride for kids with cancer.......     [thumbsup]

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/CampQualityRide007.jpg)(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/CampQualityRide006.jpg)

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/CampQualityRide003.jpg)

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/CampQualityRide005.jpg)(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/CampQualityRide008.jpg)

Don't worry Mmick, I won't forget my trusty Iphone      [evil]
Pretty sure that I can drag a few more along (you all know who you are)    [coffee]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: Two dogs on March 11, 2012, 04:04:57 PM
Nick where and when are you planning this ride  [Dolph]
as a father of a disabled child if the timing works I would like to contribute  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on March 11, 2012, 04:58:27 PM
Course I'll be there.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on March 12, 2012, 05:25:27 AM
Ride is on the 22nd April, the Rocks to the Shire... More details closer to the date..

It's not my ride, but a fellow parent who I have not met, but share a common interest with, so why not!

Appreciate the support of anyone who can spare the time or a few dollars.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 16, 2012, 06:04:47 AM
Ok people, next weekend is the wee little charity ride... Details below...

I plan on a little outing afterwards, perhaps down to MQ pass and back. Nothing officially planned, just might work it out on the day for anyone interested...

Post up if your coming, as I need to let the organizers know how many might attend.

GoldFish
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Event details
Sunday 22 April 2012
The Rocks, Sydney to the Shire
Meet at Hickson Road, The Rocks at 9:30am
The ride will finish up at 11am at Cooper St Reserve, Engadine with a Family BBQ / Picnic open to everyone! 
Great prizes to be won on the day!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: Jukie on April 16, 2012, 02:31:51 PM
Ok Goldie, Betty and Jukie are in as long as it is not raining. Not sure we will do the MQ pass but we see how things go.
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on April 16, 2012, 04:15:12 PM
I'll do my best, I have people here for lunch from 12:30-1pm so I might be able to squeeze the first bit in for the morning.
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on April 16, 2012, 09:56:44 PM
I'll see if I can reshuffle my schedule around, I completely forgot about this, but I did say I will support you, so count me in.

Unless it rains or I cant reshuffle my reshuffle







                                   Mmick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: gino on April 17, 2012, 04:54:00 AM
  ;)  [Dolph]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: braando on April 19, 2012, 01:52:41 PM
Will try my hardest to make it Goldy...........details are......?
And if anyone can't make it but want to donate, best you fill us in there too...

brian
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 01:58:08 PM
details above - see reply #7

Donations can be made here (and don't forget to assign them to me, Nick O!)

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running (http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running)

Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 01:59:41 PM
Event details
Sunday 22 April 2012
The Rocks, Sydney to the Shire
Meet at Hickson Road, The Rocks at 9:30am
The ride will finish up at 11am at Cooper St Reserve, Engadine with a Family BBQ / Picnic open to everyone! 
Great prizes to be won on the day!

For more information on the event or to donate raffle prizes please contact Michael Hart on 0419 236 252 or Andrea Hart on 0407 074 771.

Thank you to the gorgeous Hart family for creating a great opportunity to increase understanding and support for all individuals on the spectrum!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: Jukie on April 19, 2012, 02:16:41 PM
Yeah come on guys, the weather is meant to be good. Let's ride [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 02:43:10 PM
A big thanks to Brian for using his connections to get a mention on Adams show on the ABC this morning!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 02:43:55 PM
Quote from: Jukie on April 19, 2012, 02:16:41 PM
Yeah come on guys, the weather is meant to be good. Let's ride [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]

Indeed - or at least donate if you're scared of water!

Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: Betty on April 19, 2012, 03:55:45 PM
Quote from: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 01:59:41 PM
Meet at Hickson Road, The Rocks at 9:30am

Would this be around Pier 1? Or elsewhere?

That was where we were parked for the Quad Squad thingy.
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 19, 2012, 04:08:03 PM
not sure mate - I'll find out and post up
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on April 20, 2012, 12:18:44 AM
I'll be in, even have a new little rear tyre.
Let's hope the weather stays friendly.
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on April 20, 2012, 01:13:17 AM
I'll be there, my son is interested too, he asked if we can donate on the ride?












                                        Mmick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 20, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
donations happen here:

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running (http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running)

hit the donate now button!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 20, 2012, 11:23:33 PM
OK, the meeting address is Gate 5 Hickson Road - near the old P&O terminal from memory.

I'll be there around 9am. if you don;t have my number and want it, send me a PM.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on April 21, 2012, 12:51:54 AM
Quote from: goldFiSh on April 20, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
donations happen here:

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running (http://www.everydayhero.com.au/get_your_motor_running)

hit the donate now button!



DONE!!






                                      Mmick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: gino on April 21, 2012, 02:33:04 AM
See you at 9 .Then the family will meet up at 11.  :D
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 21, 2012, 04:21:58 AM
Awesome late rush in on the donations front.. moved from 150 to 600 in a matter of hours... Awesome..

So we have
- goldfish
- matty
- mmick and son
- gino
- betty and jukie
- andy55
- brianw

I also have a couple of extra ringins being my mate carmelo in his Griso, and my sister on her Vespa.

The bronster has been ill, so not likely to show up with the kids, but I'll be there...

Thanks all, we really appreciate the support.

Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on April 21, 2012, 05:38:28 AM
And now a little more.  ;D
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: braando on April 21, 2012, 07:20:40 AM
Plus Pauly sweetcheeks      !
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: braando on April 21, 2012, 09:50:14 PM
Nice day out Goldy........!    Here a few happy snaps that i took.....But there seems to be a certain familiarity re all the pics......

I have no idea why, but Mr Whippy "just happened" to be waiting for a certain sweet toothed Central Coast celebrity who sniffed out the icecream van within minutes of arriving at Bald Hill

       Looks like he has gone for the chocolate nut sundae with sprinkles     [thumbsup]   Dam good choice Mark  for the mystery celeb   !
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay002.jpg)

From bald Hill to Engadine Park, Monsieur Whippy was hotly  in pursuit of "you know who"......

Yep, there again for a refill

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay005.jpg)

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay006.jpg)

Mmick has opted for the LARGE sized chocolate chip  [roll]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay011.jpg)
Then sent his son Kurt over to buy him another
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay010.jpg)

The organiser likes to mix and match.....sorta like a spider i'd say..?  Gluten free lemonade i was told
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay009.jpg)

Hello stranger..!     Ginos appetite is still intact      [thumbsup]
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay008.jpg)


I believe this is a large caramel sundae with nuts too Andy   ?   hmmmm..?

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay007.jpg)

Paul spotted getting down and dirty with The Works......   !

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay004.jpg)

No comment needed here....

(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/AutismRideDay013.jpg)

Yes, definately a theme.........

As for me you ask..?, well.......Many thanks to the caterers who rustled me up the lentil burger plus the pieces of fruit.... [thumbsup]

Not so though for this sorry lot ................ [roll]


Autism Ride Day 012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_blrtLNCgM#)

Don't be suprised if that Ice cream Van is lurking up around the Central Coast in two weeks time for the garage bash... [roll]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on April 21, 2012, 10:02:21 PM
Geeze Bwian,

         I'm sure someone has a picture of you scoffing down a lentil cough*bullshit sausage sanga.

Just like to thank Goldie for the invite.







                                                    Mmick
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 21, 2012, 10:51:38 PM
Big thanks to all who attended and donated (and a specially big thanks to all those who did both).

Nice to see us representing the marque, and good to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a while

Awesome day, awesome group of people. Give yourselves a big pat on the back!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: Betty on April 22, 2012, 12:22:11 AM
Quote from: Brian W on April 21, 2012, 09:50:14 PM

Don't be suprised if that Ice cream Van is lurking up around the Central Coast in two weeks time for the garage bash... [roll]


I wish!

The whole day seems to have gone pretty well (just got home). Fog in the morning and some rain on the North Shore on the way home ... all in aid of a good cause. Well done Goldy for getting this bunch of rabble together.
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: gino on April 22, 2012, 02:35:05 AM
Nice day !!!! with the Monster dudes . I think i'me bias, reckon the Monster riders were the coolest ! ;)Had a lot of fun.Looked like around 60 bikes. Thanks Nick  :) 
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on April 22, 2012, 02:54:07 AM
Couple of pics here. > Autism Awareness Ride 2012 < (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23294119@N00/sets/72157629872315621/)

Plus the Monster folks who could get along.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7219/7101553153_04f7217771_c.jpg)
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: goldFiSh on April 24, 2012, 01:32:50 AM
BTW, they have surpassed the goal - raising over $10,000 (including money raised on the day)

Well done and hearty thanks to all who helped out. The Bronster, Nemo, Dory and I very much appreciate the support!
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: mattyvas on April 24, 2012, 02:38:45 AM
Welcome.
It was a great day out and your first real ride since the broken wing I believe.
All the blue singlets looked excellent on the road.
I have already been thinking about next year and how to promote it.  ;) [thumbsup]
Title: Re: [NSW] Save the Date - 22nd April - Charity Ride for Autism Awareness
Post by: monstermick58 on April 24, 2012, 03:02:05 AM
Quote from: mattyvas on April 24, 2012, 02:38:45 AM
Welcome.
It was a great day out and your first real ride since the broken wing I believe.
All the blue singlets looked excellent on the road.
I have already been thinking about next year and how to promote it.   ;) [thumbsup]


Good onya Matty, maybe one of those Current Affair style programs, and lifestyle magazines.......... I'll shut up now..........



                                    Mmick

p.s.     Dont forget those web sites (camera's) that you were going to flick to me Matty.


p.s.s.    Good to catch up with you and your partner Gino