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Title: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on May 31, 2023, 02:43:33 PM

RTE
RSL Ararat
Saturday 17 June 2023

(https://i.ibb.co/gjhzybB/Screenshot-2023-05-31-143003.png)

Lunch at 12:30pm

Highlighted for Marcus

The most direct (for some) ride there, some twisty options.

https://goo.gl/maps/jUYUyuoYwXG2yRox6 (https://goo.gl/maps/jUYUyuoYwXG2yRox6)

Venue details.

03 5352 7371

74-76 High St, Ararat VIC 3377

http://araratrsl.com.au/ (http://araratrsl.com.au/)

The food.

https://www.araratrsl.com.au/ (https://www.araratrsl.com.au/) - follow links to the menu.

Some will be staying overnight at the Courthouse Hotel, around the corner.
 
Attending
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Nigel on May 31, 2023, 07:09:47 PM
Lunch is a definite maybe. O`night done.
BAV`s ready to go.
 :Like:
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on May 31, 2023, 07:31:39 PM
Quote from: Nigel on May 31, 2023, 07:09:47 PM
Lunch is a definite maybe.

 :thumbs

Quote from: Nigel on May 31, 2023, 07:09:47 PM
O`night done.

Not sure what that means.

Quote from: Nigel on May 31, 2023, 07:09:47 PM
BAV`s ready to go.

Ditto

Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Bodų on May 31, 2023, 07:58:03 PM
Easily doable for me but I am already committed to Wallaroo that weekend.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on May 31, 2023, 08:02:49 PM
Quote from: Bodų on May 31, 2023, 07:58:03 PM
Easily doable for me but I am already committed to Wallaroo that weekend.

Would've been good to have some SA representation, but you have other plans, qué serį, serį.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Nigel on June 01, 2023, 02:42:55 PM
Quote from: Nigel on May 31, 2023, 07:09:47 PM
Lunch is a definite maybe. O`night done.
BAV`s ready to go.
 :Like:

Was only coming for dinner, but will do both.
Booked a room at The Courthouse.
All good  :eek
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 01, 2023, 03:17:41 PM
Quote from: Nigel on June 01, 2023, 02:42:55 PM
Was only coming for dinner, but will do both.
Booked a room at The Courthouse.

 :thumbs

Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ppopeye on June 04, 2023, 08:38:49 PM
I am hoping to make it but unsure at this stage. Lots going on.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 05, 2023, 08:06:56 AM
Quote from: ppopeye on June 04, 2023, 08:38:49 PM
I am hoping to make it but unsure at this stage....

 :thumbs

Quote from: ppopeye on June 04, 2023, 08:38:49 PM
.... Lots going on.

You'll deserve a break from sorting, packing, chucking-out.



Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Marcus on June 05, 2023, 11:23:30 AM




Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 05, 2023, 01:16:05 PM
Quote from: Marcus on June 05, 2023, 11:23:30 AM
  • Marcus - Lunch dammit I'll be there

Only one :thumbs, two if you're doing lunch & dinner.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 05, 2023, 02:11:02 PM
Plonk me on the list, Lunch only.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 05, 2023, 02:46:55 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 05, 2023, 02:11:02 PM
Plonk me on the list, Lunch only.

 :thumbs

Attending:
Looks like it's boys only, but it doesn't have to be.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Nigel on June 09, 2023, 09:34:27 AM
Sorry can't do this.
Involved in an engine swap in the Paj.
Enjoy all. Stay safe.  :o
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 09, 2023, 09:59:52 AM
Now we have:
Looks like it's boys only, but it doesn't have to be.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 09, 2023, 10:35:54 AM
Quote from: Nigel on June 09, 2023, 09:34:27 AM
Sorry can't do this.
Involved in an engine swap in the Paj.
Enjoy all. Stay safe.  :o

Soft!
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ppopeye on June 09, 2023, 10:53:02 PM


Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 09, 2023, 09:59:52 AM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15161.msg1363102#msg1363102) Now we have:
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 12, 2023, 12:19:42 PM
Only a few days to go, looking fwd to catching up.  :hatwave
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: NandV on June 12, 2023, 02:07:48 PM
Neil will be there for lunch on Saturday, overdue for a winter ride.
Cheers
Neil. :Like: :slvr13
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 12, 2023, 02:16:44 PM
Quote from: NandV on June 12, 2023, 02:07:48 PM
Neil will be there for lunch on Saturday....
:thumbs

Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 12, 2023, 12:19:42 PM
Only a few days to go, looking fwd to catching up.  :hatwave

 :thumbs

Now we have:


Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 12, 2023, 03:43:33 PM
Found some cheap accommodation for you all: https://www.aradale.com.au/ (https://www.aradale.com.au/)  :whistle
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 12, 2023, 04:13:46 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 12, 2023, 03:43:33 PM
Found some cheap accommodation for you all: https://www.aradale.com.au/ (https://www.aradale.com.au/)  :whistle

Knew a guy who lived there back in the 80's and early 90's.  John was a nice guy until he he turned weird (I think that's a nice way to put it).
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 12, 2023, 06:24:55 PM
Was that before or after he lived there?  :popcorn
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 14, 2023, 11:35:57 AM
Only three more sleeps.   

So far, only about eight for lunch (at the RSL) and two or three staying overnight to partake in a pint or three of the Kilkenny (at the Courthouse).  Let me know if your coming for lunch (I'll book for 10 anyway). 

If staying overnight, make you own arrangements at the Courthouse, or elsewhere.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 14, 2023, 08:48:23 PM
Looks like it might be a bit damp on the weekend, but that won't stop me. The couple of hours I have put on the bike have worn the 'shine' off the new front tyre so the bike is ready. I have been putting together what I need for this trip so I can leave here by 9am, and give myself plenty of time to get to Ararat with time out for rest stops if needed. Will top the tank tomorrow ready for the trip.
See you all there!

 :rockon :hatwave
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Shillas on June 14, 2023, 09:16:06 PM
You almost had a bunch of croweaters attend, but we've stayed local with a new venue on the Yorke Peninsula that we haven't tried before.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Bodų on June 15, 2023, 05:43:23 AM
The Victorian ones are always new venues.  I'd have gone to this had I known about it first and not committed to the other.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:43:34 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 14, 2023, 08:48:23 PM
Looks like it might be a bit damp on the weekend, but that won't stop me. The couple of hours I have put on the bike have worn the 'shine' off the new front tyre so the bike is ready. I have been putting together what I need for this trip so I can leave here by 9am, and give myself plenty of time to get to Ararat with time out for rest stops if needed. Will top the tank tomorrow ready for the trip.
See you all there!


Someone sounds pretty keen o the RTE.

See you around 12:00 noon.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:44:31 AM
Quote from: Shillas on June 14, 2023, 09:16:06 PM
You almost had a bunch of croweaters attend, but we've stayed local with a new venue on the Yorke Peninsula that we haven't tried before.

And it could have been embarrassing with more from SA than VIC.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
Quote from: Bodų on June 15, 2023, 05:43:23 AM
The Victorian ones are always new venues.  I'd have gone to this had I known about it first and not committed to the other.

Yeah, since I've been going to and then organising (with help from Marcus, Gary & Russ) RTE's (since 2014), we have only been to the same place twice - Blackwood Hotel and Reefton Hotel (some one might be along soon to correct me - if I'm wrong).  So I'm guessing at the rate of 10 RTE's per year, over 10 years, we must've spread the love approx. 100 times.  More when Marcus was the prime VIC coordinator.

I'll try to organise different destinations and venues, but I guess it will have to end at some stage.

Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 15, 2023, 12:13:27 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 14, 2023, 08:48:23 PM
I have been putting together what I need for this trip so I can leave here by 9am,
 :rockon :hatwave

You're only going for the day Kev, so how long does it take to pack your smokes & phone?  :p  :whistle |-i :rofl
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Marcus on June 15, 2023, 12:23:43 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
Quote from: Bodų on June 15, 2023, 05:43:23 AM
The Victorian ones are always new venues.  I'd have gone to this had I known about it first and not committed to the other.

Yeah, since I've been going to and then organising (with help from Marcus, Gary & Russ) RTE's (since 2014), we have only been to the same place twice - Blackwood Hotel and Reefton Hotel (some one might be along soon to correct me - if I'm wrong).  So I'm guessing at the rate of 10 RTE's per year, over 10 years, we must've spread the love approx. 100 times.  More when Marcus was the prime VIC coordinator.

I'll try to organise different destinations and venues, but I guess it will have to end at some stage.
We've had a standing Overnighter at Tungamah which was always good until they sold the pub, But yeah I've always tried to pick somewhere new, good bad or indifferent it is an excuse to see the state. Also Please if anyone has a suggestion, just say so, it can be exhausting sometimes trying to find somewhere. Hats off to Williamson, and the others. I would say our state is the most active :D
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 12:40:57 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 15, 2023, 12:13:27 PM
You're only going for the day Kev, so how long does it take to pack your smokes & phone?  :p  :whistle |-i :rofl

Touché
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
..... someone might be along soon to correct me ..... 

Quote from: Marcus on June 15, 2023, 12:23:43 PM
We've had a standing Overnighter at Tungamah ....

Yes, I've been to two RTE's at Tungamah.  The first one was very, very memorable.   Does anyone remember why?
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 16, 2023, 08:27:01 AM
One day to go...

(Sings..)   " ... HONDA road again, ... Just can't wait to get HONDA road again ... "

 :grin
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Jdbiker on June 16, 2023, 08:41:46 AM
Have a great RTE everyone and stay safe and well  :hatwave
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 16, 2023, 12:31:01 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 16, 2023, 08:27:01 AM
One day to go...
(Sings..)   " ... HONDA road again, ... Just can't wait to get HONDA road again ... "
 :grin

Yep, I think Kev's pretty excited, better not call the RTE off, there may be a mutiny.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Marcus on June 16, 2023, 12:45:55 PM
I think I'm going to drive, I have to give the ute a good run anyway
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 17, 2023, 04:30:59 PM
HOME SAFE, 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES FROM ARARAT.
STARTED RAINING 10 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP HOME, AND STILL RAINING NOW.
PROBABLY STOP BEFORE SUNSET, LOL. THERE IS 12 MM IN THE GAUGE SINCE I LEFT HOME AT 9AM.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Brock on June 17, 2023, 04:36:43 PM
Quote
HOME SAFE

SAR Watch terminated..
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Dragonstaff on June 17, 2023, 09:11:27 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2023, 09:53:08 AM
..... someone might be along soon to correct me ..... 

Quote from: Marcus on June 15, 2023, 12:23:43 PM
We've had a standing Overnighter at Tungamah ....

Yes, I've been to two RTE's at Tungamah.  The first one was very, very memorable.   Does anyone remember why?

The more memorable a gathering is, the less chance of anyone actually remembering the details that make it so.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Williamson on June 18, 2023, 03:57:29 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 17, 2023, 04:30:59 PM
HOME SAFE, 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES FROM ARARAT.
STARTED RAINING 10 MINUTES INTO THE TRIP HOME, AND STILL RAINING NOW.
PROBABLY STOP BEFORE SUNSET, LOL. THERE IS 12 MM IN THE GAUGE SINCE I LEFT HOME AT 9AM.

 :thumbs

Home around 12:30pm Sunday for me.  No rain, but wind a plenty.  Three ST's, one BMW, one Falcon Ute, one Landcruiser, no pics.

Thanks to Kev, Gary, Chris, Chris' cousin, Marcus, Neil and Doug for the company.

Meal and service at the RSL (Zoe and Harry) was excellent.  Meal and accommodation at the Courthouse Hotel was to the usual high standard, as were the Kilkenny Cream Ales.  Brian (our host at the Courthouse) is a good host, but I think Hell will freeze over before he smiles. 

A short walk before turning in and we found another pub and some Kahlua coffee at the Barkly Hotel.

Breakfast of egg and bacon roll and coffee at the Ararat bakery before heading home.  Temp hovered around 6C until Ballarat, reminds me to fit the heated grips.
Title: Re: RTE RSL Ararat Saturday 17 June 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on June 18, 2023, 04:49:18 PM
Was great to catch up again,