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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #25 on: August 16, 2021, 12:40:25 PM »
Yeah, God is 'Angry' on TV right now making the declaration.
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #26 on: August 16, 2021, 12:41:19 PM »
And unless riding to Smeaton for lunch is a permitted reason to ride through the Greater Melbourne Metro Area, your ride will be something like this (at a minimum).

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Regionals are actually allowed to travel through Greater Melbourne, Michael!  :thumb


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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #27 on: August 16, 2021, 02:11:40 PM »
As we couldn't make lunch numbers, I let the Cumberland Hotel know.  And I receved this in response ...
 
Thanks for letting me know, my normal hours are from 4:30 on a Saturday as I won’t be doing lunch now I won’t open until our normal time.
Cheers Amanda


I'll let Kev and you to make up your own minds re. attending.  I suppose that goes for some of the other regular regionals - Marcus, Sulky, Gordo, and I 'spose a few others.

As far as travelling through Melbourne, I have enough trouble keeping up with what we in Melb can and cannot do without having to track the same for you pesky regionals.  But I wouldn't want to run the risk of being pestered by the authorities by riding through Melbourne in a lockdown period.  Two-up on a motorcyclewould standout like the proverbial dogs balls, particularly for any overzealous authorised officer.

And FMD, what would you do if you had any unforeseen breakdown (of course, unlikely on the ST, but non-Honda fuel and tyre problems are not unknown), and run another risk of not complying with what I would presume to be a requirement not to stop.  Could this mean some difficulties on your return to and at home?
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #28 on: August 16, 2021, 02:14:44 PM »
The way the lockdowns are spawning, I'll keep 2023 calendar open for the next RTE.
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #29 on: August 16, 2021, 02:26:36 PM »
As we couldn't make lunch numbers, I let the Cumberland Hotel know.  And I receved this in response ...
 
Thanks for letting me know, my normal hours are from 4:30 on a Saturday as I won’t be doing lunch now I won’t open until our normal time.
Cheers Amanda


I'll let Kev and you to make up your own minds re. attending.  I suppose that goes for some of the other regular regionals - Marcus, Sulky, Gordo, and I 'spose a few others.

As far as travelling through Melbourne, I have enough trouble keeping up with what we in Melb can and cannot do without having to track the same for you pesky regionals.  But I wouldn't want to run the risk of being pestered by the authorities by riding through Melbourne in a lockdown period.  Two-up on a motorcyclewould standout like the proverbial dogs balls, particularly for any overzealous authorised officer.

And FMD, what would you do if you had any unforeseen breakdown (of course, unlikely on the ST, but non-Honda fuel and tyre problems are not unknown), and run another risk of not complying with what I would presume to be a requirement not to stop.  Could this mean some difficulties on your return to and at home?



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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #30 on: August 16, 2021, 03:01:22 PM »
See, that's the reason your the Big Kahuna.. :grin

Get back to work to you!

Can I put you down for the Cheviot Tunnel ride? I know you enjoyed the last one.
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #31 on: August 16, 2021, 03:14:18 PM »
As we couldn't make lunch numbers, I let the Cumberland Hotel know.  And I receved this in response ...
 
Thanks for letting me know, my normal hours are from 4:30 on a Saturday as I won’t be doing lunch now I won’t open until our normal time.
Cheers Amanda


I'll let Kev and you to make up your own minds re. attending.  I suppose that goes for some of the other regular regionals - Marcus, Sulky, Gordo, and I 'spose a few others.

As far as travelling through Melbourne, I have enough trouble keeping up with what we in Melb can and cannot do without having to track the same for you pesky regionals.  But I wouldn't want to run the risk of being pestered by the authorities by riding through Melbourne in a lockdown period.  Two-up on a motorcyclewould standout like the proverbial dogs balls, particularly for any overzealous authorised officer.

And FMD, what would you do if you had any unforeseen breakdown (of course, unlikely on the ST, but non-Honda fuel and tyre problems are not unknown), and run another risk of not complying with what I would presume to be a requirement not to stop.  Could this mean some difficulties on your return to and at home?

Oh well, I guess we can always make it dinner by the sounds of it, whatcha reckon, Kev?  :whistle

At this point we'll keep our options open as we have until a few days before to cancel our accommodation.
As Sue will be on annual leave we may very well pull the pin and go elsewhere...

As for breaking down while travelling through Melbourne, that's classed as an "emergency" so shouldn't be an issue, restrictions wise.
I'd then probably do what I'd do at any other time...call Roadside Assist!  ​:grin

Just as a heads up, you are actually allowed to stop for fuel/drinks during your travel through, you just have to abide by the rules...

We've travelled through (and to) the Greater Melbourne area during previous lockdowns.
As long as you've got the necessary paperwork to show there shouldn't be a problem.  :X


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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #32 on: August 17, 2021, 06:23:44 AM »
I'm out :(
 
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #33 on: August 19, 2021, 01:39:58 PM »
I'm out :(

And I'm guessing, everyone else.
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #34 on: August 19, 2021, 01:41:58 PM »
Its not looking good for this one. I guess a rethink and revamp of the rest of the year down the track. Whatever that means. A wait and see approach.


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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #35 on: August 19, 2021, 02:14:48 PM »
We cancelled our accommodation in Smeaton last night.

We're now hoping to perhaps travel & stay in Beechworth or surrounds instead, assuming regional areas aren't locked down before then...  :X


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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #36 on: August 19, 2021, 03:46:37 PM »
We cancelled our accommodation in Smeaton last night.

We're now hoping to perhaps travel & stay in Beechworth or surrounds instead, assuming regional areas aren't locked down before then...  :X

Yes, our booking in Daylesford for the Saturday night also cancelled.
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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #37 on: August 19, 2021, 03:54:46 PM »
We cancelled our accommodation in Smeaton last night.

Where had you booked?  Not many accommodation options in and around at Smeaton, although Helen and I stayed at Abergeldie Bed & Breakfast a few years back.  Old world charm, good ole country hospitality, super breakfast - was very nice.

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Re: RTE Smeaton, VIC - Saturday 28 August 2021 Cumberland Hotel
« Reply #38 on: August 19, 2021, 04:36:40 PM »
Sue organised it so not 100% sure...but I believe it may have been the Tuki Retreat??? :think1

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