The Little guy is getting hitched rideout!

matt232 · 01-09-2006, 4:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

I'm still here!

Matt, your plans sound great.

Which one, the inland route or the coastal route?

matt232 · 01-09-2006, 5:57 AM

I'm told the best alternative of the two would be the coastal road along hwy 1. Less police presence (Don't want to lead a mailbox stuffer to its natural prey do we?) just have to be warry of wildlife once we go past Millicent (~50km out of Mt Gambier).

Also having another look at the Map we probably wouldn't go down to Portland but rather cut up towards Heywood. Should save us about 25km and would mean we'd be on a better road surface.

At this stage I'd like to post this link

matt232 · 01-09-2006, 5:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Don't forget to stop and get a surrogate sheep to attend as it is to far for me to make this time

What has Australia made you soft? You let that poor grammer slip without a single word?

matt232 · 01-09-2006, 6:02 AM

Will how are you guys off for luggage? I've got a set of adjustable cordura panniers which might suffice if you don't have another option.

Bacchus · 01-09-2006, 7:50 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

What has Australia made you soft? You let that poor grammer slip without a single word?

Yes...

BTW, I was referring to your plans as in your schedule. Look forward to meeting you guys if you make the trip over.

Actually, as you know, I'll have to somewhat behave myself on Friday - can't be hung over at the ceremony.

Mojave954 · 01-09-2006, 8:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

I'll have to somewhat behave myself on Friday - can't be hung over at the ceremony.

Dude, hungover is the only way to get married....

sheepofblue · 01-09-2006, 9:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

Thanks Mojave. Sheepster, wish you could make it - WTF?! It's only a few kilometers!

Also forgot to mention in my last post that any and all Aussies are welcome to attend.

Zeeman, I realize you're a long way off but I know you'll be there in spirit, if not body.

Yep but the water crossing is to deep for the RR

CBR929RE · 01-09-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Yep but the water crossing is to deep for the RR

fill the tires with helium, head for CA, top the bike out just before going off the pier and keep on the throttle all the way to AUS. Don't forget to make arrangements for a "mid-air" refueling plane.

Will · 01-10-2006, 2:22 AM

I'm good for luggage have a ventura rack and bag, plus back pack. Bike going in for first major service tomorrow

matt232 · 01-11-2006, 12:13 AM

I'm getting paid to ride back on Monday!!!

We've got a site over in Adelaide which has been trying to get me to come over and check out the computers. Don't think there are any issues at the moment but I'm sure they'll come up with something. Offered to drop in there on Monday morning before heading for home at Lunch time and the Boss was happy for me to ride in the afternoon while still getting paid!!! I guess its cheaper then paying for a plane ticket and accomdation if I was sent over there.

Means one of two things.

1. I can hit the bottle harder the night before.

2. I can join up with the locals on Sunday and try out some of the interesting local roads.

I guess the two of you are going to have to find your own way home on Sunday unless you want to hang around until Monday.

Cowboy1600 · 01-11-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

I'm getting paid to ride back on Monday!!!

We've got a site over in Adelaide which has been trying to get me to come over and check out the computers. Don't think there are any issues at the moment but I'm sure they'll come up with something. Offered to drop in there on Monday morning before heading for home at Lunch time and the Boss was happy for me to ride in the afternoon while still getting paid!!! I guess its cheaper then paying for a plane ticket and accomdation if I was sent over there.

Means one of two things.

1. I can hit the bottle harder the night before.

2. I can join up with the locals on Sunday and try out some of the interesting local roads.

I guess the two of you are going to have to find your own way home on Sunday unless you want to hang around until Monday.

Oh man....that means Id have to take 3 days off! Im stretched as it is.

Things are about to undergo big changes for me re: work, uni etc, so ill know a little closer to the day if I can stay on another day.

matt232 · 01-11-2006, 12:28 AM

You honestly need me to hold your hand to get back home on Sunday? I'm sure Will won't mind the man on man contact if you go back with him.

Will · 01-11-2006, 6:43 AM

Oi! it's not gay if your in another state!

I'm up for a sunday lunch crash on way home around half way back in mon is cool by me

Any other aussie.orgers thinking of coming?

matt232 · 01-11-2006, 10:29 PM

Ok so:

Me: Staying in Adelaide until Monday Lunch time and doing a straight run to Melbourne probably via Penola, Hamilton, Ballarat.

Will: Leaving Adelaide Sunday and stopping somewhere sunday Lunch time, then riding to Melbourne on Monday, presumably having another crack at the GOR.

Cowboy: Leaving Adelaide Sunday and arrive home in Melbourne that night.

At least there are plenty of options.

Will · 01-12-2006, 4:04 AM

glad we could organise something together

I'll leave sunday morning not too early then just cruise back, I get as far as I get then maybe overnight at the local 5 star establishment, and yes deffinately GOR

Will · 01-12-2006, 5:53 AM

I know that the journey is the adventure but has anyone priced plane or bus tickets to Adelaide?

Just thinking 4-5 tanks of fuel, what would be the price diff, Bacchy has to pick up some mates from the airport anyway, plus we can take some proper dress attire, just a thought. And if we leave friday home sunday, less time needs to be taken off work

Will · 01-12-2006, 5:57 AM

Wholey shite

$59 each way virgin blue sale tickets! That's cheaper than fuel! $120 all up, not the adventure we wanted but can we get **** faced now!

matt232 · 01-12-2006, 9:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Will

Wholey shite

$59 each way virgin blue sale tickets! That's cheaper than fuel! $120 all up, not the adventure we wanted but can we get **** faced now!

You're a quick one aren't you?

Click me

Any way I've got it worked out so I can get **** faced anyway and I get a whole lot of riding in.

Then again it.....

Cowboy1600 · 01-12-2006, 5:53 PM

Ill just go with the flow. If you guys wanna fly Im cool woth that. If you wanna ride Im cool with that too. As for when to come back, Ill just wing it. I can always call up work and tell them I wont be in if I need to. You guys tell me what you wanna do and we'll run with it.

Will · 01-12-2006, 7:17 PM

My thought Cowboy is that if we fly we don't have to take the time of work, thats money in the bank, or on the bar, either way I think we would be in front.

Cowboy1600 · 01-18-2006, 4:22 AM

Flying it is, but damn our arms willbe tired by the time we arrive.

Lets get it set in stone muchachos!