johnnyfive

Will miss Si's presence, understandable though. There's one vehicle currently as far as I know, but two is a good number for how many we're expecting. I'd be very happy for you to perform Ute duties if you were willing. I can supply a trailer and probably some misc tie downs and tools etc. Also yeah, a few snags and misc roadside food would be grouse. Can fill up a chillybin or something with ice/meat/bread, potentially for dinner day one, or lunch day two. Get in touch a bit closer and we'll nut it out a bit more

quitter!

Looks great! Nothing makes me happier than a legal ride that's going to get used

Theres not much time pressure for the Friday, so like. Maybe say something like aim for 8:30, but realistically it'll be more like 9 onwards.

I just edited the first post with attendees etc. Lol Trying to think what is required of me at this point? Reminders anyone?

Someone could do a reduced version of the GOMAD diet

Amber or white is good! https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general-trailers/lighting/forward-facing-position-lamps#tab3

There's the option of doing half and half also I suppose, a bit like the detour group did in episode 2

I'd be quite happy either way, I do quite like the coastal route for having a lot of things to stop and look at, and less of a time and fuel pressure. But the inland route is pretty sweet too. Could always split up, though I think we may just have the one vehicle at this stage. I've got to update the attendees at some point (so slack). Are there things that need clearing up or figuring out desperately? Aside from what bike I'm riding, and what is wrong with it

In what regard?

I have been contacted by a nice man, who has offered to tag along behind us in a Landcruiser, for which I am very grateful, and have accepted his offer. Were there any other parties interested in tagging along in a vehicle? Did @Hemi & @UTERUS make noises about doing this? Was our veteran support vehicle regular @Thphantum wanting to go another round? No pressure one way or another

Have edited first post with current list of attendees.

Yeah I'm not sure exactly what I can offer but we'll find you somewhere no problem

Entrants updated in first post.

Entrant list added to first post. Another thing is, who is willing to follow us around driving a vehicle for the weekend?

Others could comment better than I. But a 50cc zoomer was a regular, a SJ50, @RUNAMUCK on his Dio. It's hard going, but if the scoot is proven, it's achievable

Entry form and the general vibe updated on first post. What else needs to be in there? Somewhat preoccupied lately. https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/6fba8404a7ut4E4fLd

Alright so I got a hold of Bill in TeAraroa Holiday park, he was willing to book me, so perhaps he'll book you too? Will update first post with entry form, let me know what details you need in first post.

It has been a couple days +/- a couple more days. I need to call that guy.

Potential issue yeah, sh35 spends a lot of time closed though, so I'm sure they'll have done some bodge up by then

Long time forgot thread. Trash boat has done a minor amount of zooming around, unsure if I documented every trip Did the Lower section of the Rangataiki River again, from Thornton at the coast up the the bottom of the Matahina Dam, at new years Lower Rangataiki 2-1-22 by John Bell, on Flickr Went and did Otara river in flood in February 13-2-22 Otara River by John Bell, on Flickr Went to a jetboat NZ slalom day in lake Ohakuri in April Lake Ohakuri 3-4-22 by John Bell, on Flickr And also a jetboat NZ run in the middle section of Rangataiki River from the Matahina dam to Aniwhenua dam (done before), and some of the upper section of Rangataiki river from the Aniwhenua Dam upwards. Middle and Upper Rangataiki June 22 by John Bell, on Flickr Wouldn't mind going back to the upper Rangataiki with a bit more fuel and exploring around. Overall boat is going well, have done some minor jobs on it. Might get its own post, meh

Anyone gonna buy this dunce bike backup and have it waiting in Gisborne for them?

Thats the kind of reminiscing froth I like to see. Also I need to call Bill as he hasn't responded to my email booking.

In other news, I emailed old mate Bill the other day, am yet to hear back from him. Will call if I don't get a confirmation in the next couple days. Once we work out if accommodation there is viable again, I'll spam up the details for all you lot to sort yourselves out to.

Is $30ea for vehicle money unreasonable?