Oct 2008 Issue:
Bubba’s Thoughts.
Hi Wanderer's
Daylight saving is with us again time to dust of the bike and get out and about after work the Friday night coffee runs the dockland's on Tuesday nights I wonder what
The poor people are doing at nights, just sitting home watching tele it makes you think sometimes just how good we have it sometimes plenty of spare time and the money to be able to do it, if only I had more money 20 years ago but then I had kids then and that was why I sold my bike 14 years ago MMMMMMM.
Enough reminiscing for now I think.
Plenty of good rides coming up in the next few months before Xmas though, the Moyston ride weekend the Mildura weekend meet and greet, the Presidents ride to Horsham for those that went last year what a blast and hopefully this year will be even better I have spoken to Mark from the motel at Horsham and he has the pool ready and the BBQ all fired up for a great evening of growing old disgracefully Simon is all set for the wine tasting side of things so the more the merrier.
And finally our yearly Xmas function the plans are as we speak under way to make it one hell of a night of food song and dance.
As my good friend T2 would say Quote (OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Let me tell you Bubba it's great to be alive.)
What a fantastic day it was yesterday (Sunday) the weather was great the roads fantastic the company the best.
Total raised so far $2235.00 that is awesome and still more to come in
I have know doubt that we as a club will make the total amount, I can not thank the people that attended yesterday enough 36 bikes 2 or 3 cages wives kids and the St John’s. Ray & Helen turned on a fabulous BBQ cooked to Ray's perfection, Hummie on the wing leading the group and Marty tail end Charlie not 1 "U" turn well done Hummie, but a big big thankyou to those that made the effort to come and make it such an enjoyable day well done every one.
Ride safe.
Bubba
Ride Report
Tuesday 30/9 – Wednesday 1/10/08
The Walhalla Ride
The forecast for the two days, Tuesday/Wednesday was promising, essentially fine days, some wind & the possibility of the weather closing in somewhat late Wednesday afternoon. We (Wednesday Wanderers) had all the ingredients for a successful two day ride to Walhalla & return.
The plan was relatively simple with the first leg of our journey Hoppers to Warragul, where we were to turn off the Hwy to the right. It was an 8am departure from Macca’s which in real time was 8.10 am. The sun was blazing away, blue sky above, there was lots of optimism as Ron led the way followed by myself (Doug), Tracey (V-Max) & Les ……. a small group. Peak hour bumper to bumper stop start traffic but by the time we hit the Westgate it was steadily ambling along. What was most noticeable, however, was the loss of the sun which had disappeared behind a ceiling of thick cloud. It was if the Westgate were in fact a part of the ranges & as per usual, the weather is always different on the other side. We continued on up the Monash in the bracing morning air & gradually distanced ourselves from metropolitan Melbourne. Our first stop, about an hour & a half in was a ‘servo’ on the Pakenham by-pass for a warming coffee.
Whilst we had the odd burst of sun through occasional gaps in the cloud, they were few & far in between & the wind chill factor was noticeable, but is was early in the day, it would improve. We made our way onto the highway again & before long were taking the Warragul turn-off & making our way down the Warragul-Korumburra Rd, slowly warming up our skills as we started to experience a few curves in the road, taking our minds off the still cool weather conditions. Similarly, the scenery was starting to grab our attention now that we were no longer in flat open terrain. Green rolling hills, twisties, good bitumen, enjoyable riding, Korumburra behind us, Leongatha. From Leongatha we headed along the Strzelecki Hwy towards Mirboo Nth. Now we are into Tracey’s ‘home turf’. She grew up in this region so she took the lead from Ron. Unbeknown to the rest of us, Tracey had arranged a surprise lunch at her girlfriend’s, Chris. Chris, as we later found out own’s & operates a Dairy farm single handedly, none of her daughters having any real interest in working on the land.
Exit Leongatha & a short distance out we take a right turn into Mardan Road. Thru’ some lovely countryside to Mardan. Continuing along Mardan Rd we arrive at the Mirboo Nth Rd turning left towards Mirboo Nth then on to Nichols Rd to a welcome & very tasty lunch …. thanks Chris. The view from Chris’s decking overlooking a part of her property was just great, Green undulating hills rolling away was just so easy on the eye. And as the eyes soaked in the view they were slowly drawn to the grazing cows in the foreground, & one in particular, standing somewhat prostrate, bellowing loudly. “What doeth she protest one thinks” until one observes the two small legs protruding from her posterior….. a calf in the process of being born .... a very graphic mother nature at her best.
Back on our bikes we turn into Mirboo Nth Road but before reaching that town we turn left to Boolarra doing a great little ride circuit, including a very rideable dirt section, before arriving at Mirboo Nth. From there we found our way to the Mirboo Nth – Trafalgar Road riding thru’ through Thorpdale & down into Trafalgar, stopping at the look out for yet another picturesque view on the way.
Our sojourn from Leongatha to Trafalgar had been full of ‘adventure’. Good bitumen, varied terrain, great twisties, some tight sections, some fast flowing, dirt roads, cow dung & a new calf by the name of Ulysses running around the Mirboo district. From Trafalgar it was a short run to Moe then equally good riding along the Moe-Rawson Rd thru’ Erica to Rawson where we ended our day’s ride at Rawson Village.
We were all still feeling the effects of the cooler than expected temperature during the day as it never really improved from the morning & so the few beers whilst waiting the two hours before dinner helped thaw us out & relax the muscles. A clean up & off to the dining room & much to our pleasure a big warm open fire. We moved our table a little closer to the fire & enjoyed a really nice & non expensive meal accompanied by a few bottles of Red. After dinner we moved the table back, sat on the couch/lounge chairs in front of the fire & finished our drinks chatting all sorts of nonsensical topics as one does at the end of such a day.
A fully cooked breakfast was included in the accommodation price following which we packed & headed up to Walhalla. Our time in Walhalla was spent bathed in warm sunshine. We wandered the town taking it’s beauty in, chatted to a fellow Ulyssian from Geelong who was camping at Walhalla with his family. After a coffee whilst reading up on the history of the town thanks to a local shop keeper loaning us a book covering the history of the town we eventually made ready to leave for home. Home, however was to be via Willow Grove thru’ Noojee & Neerim South, joining up with the Hwy at Drouin.
The weather was perfect & the riding was good. Again, varied road scapes continued to hold interest & attention. The roads were not busy but as opposed to Tuesday, the increase in fellow riders out enjoying the day was noticeable. Worthy of mention (‘cos I said I would) was the ‘Red Parrot’ a café/restaurant in Noojee. Perhaps the best toasted ham, cheese, tomato sandwich we have tasted.
Once back on the Princes Fwy we were, of course, back in open flat country & vulnerable to the elements i.e. the wind & for Tracey & I, on the naked bikes, as opposed to the two ‘old blokes’ with their big windscreens, etc, it was a bit buffety as we rode into the wind. Despite this, however, we made good time as we watched the clouds ahead of us darkening the nearer we drew to Melbourne. As we rode up the Westgate bridge, close to home, we knew we were ahead of any worsening weather. We said our goodby’s & made off in our independent directions. I arrived home feeling still surprisingly fresh given we had covered a bit of ground, a reflection, I guess, of the interest the ride held & the satisfaction derived. We certainly travelled along some terrific roads, farmlands thru’ to thick forested areas, every turn holding your attention. Thanks Ron, Tracey, Les, for the company.
Doug (Dodgy)
SNOWY MOUNTAINS ROUND TRIP –Another Hans On Adventure.
19/9/85 to 21/9/85
Start Altona, 0700 on Thursday, 19/9/85, 21514 km on the clock
Headed for Bairnsdale. The weather was cool and overcast.
At Warragul 0820 got some fuel 14.26lt $8.40 21641KM (225k) then on to Bairnsdale where I filled the tank 10.9 lt. $6.30 21817km (303k). Then on to Genoa by 1215… fuel 14.08 lt. $9.00 22041km (625).. Had some coffee etc for about 20 mins then off to Bega where I arrived by now it was raining.
Got 8 lt. of fuel $4.85 22163km (747k).
At Cooma 1500 where I booked into the Alpine Motel for $ 12.00.Also filled the tank with 6.7lt $4.00 22278km (861k ).
Today travelled 861 km.
I had a tail wind to Eden then it rained from Genoa to Cooma.
After a few ales and chicken for tea settled down for some TV and bed.
Friday, 20/9/85,
up 0700 and packup etc.. some brekkie.. still raining steadily..left the Motel at 0745 and headed for Tumut.
After leaving Cooma in steady rain this soon became sleet as I got higher into the mountains. Then it turned to snow and ice through the Mt Kosciusko National Park for about 115km from Cooma……
I arrived at Tumut 0945, had some coffee and a rest for 25 mins. Got fuel 11.64lt $6.92 22464km ( 183k). From Tumut the rain cleared a little and I then left for Albury at 1010.
Arrived at Mum’s in Wodonga at 1205 for lunch and settled in. Staying here for the night.. visited relatives etc got fuel 14.36lt $8.00 22684km (402k ). Today travelled just over 400km.
Saturday, 21/9/85, up 0700..brekkie and packup.. Left Wodonga at 0900 heading south. Arrived at Benalla 0950 got fuel 6.56lt $ 3.80 22792km ( 109k) then headed home to Altona where I arrived at 1155. Got fuel 14.2lt $ 7.80 23004 k ( 320k).
Total Distance 1490 km…Total fuel 94lt…Fuel Cost $ 59.00 Total Cost All inclusive $ 95.00 = 44.78 mpg or 15.85 k/lt or 6.31 l/100km
Apart from the weather which was not ideal for riding all went well and the Bike never missed a beat.
Pink Ribbon Ride
Hi all,
I will be leading a ride from the Shell Westgate to Point Cook on the 26th of October and I would love to get as many of the Wanderers girls along with me.
Cheers Ali
Tommy’s Corner
My friend Daryl went to Confession. When he got into the confessional, he said, 'Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.' The priest said, 'Confess your sins and be forgiven.' Daryl said, 'Last night my wife made mad, passionate love to me seven times.' The priest thought long and hard and then said, 'Squeeze seven lemons into a glass and then drink the juice.' Daryl asked, 'Will this cleanse me of my sins?' The priest said, 'No, but it will wipe that smile off of your face.'
My friend Daryl was in the movies and couldn't hear the dialogue over the chatter of the two women sitting in front of him so he tapped one of them on the shoulder. "Excuse me," I said, "I can't hear." "I should hope not," she replied sharply. "This is a private conversation."
My friend Daryl and Helen been going out with each other for a long time. Urged on by friends, they decided it was finally time to get married. Before the wedding they went out to dinner and had a long conversation regarding how their marriage might work. They discussed finances, living arrangements, and so on. Finally, Daryl decided it was time to broach the subject of their physical relationship. 'How do you feel about sex?' he asked. 'I would like it infrequently' she replied. Daryl sat quietly for a moment, and leaned over towards her and whispered 'Is that one word or two?'
Gossip Column
Shhhhhh You Didn't hear this from me! (Gossip Column)No gossip to report this month everyone is behaving for a change!
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