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Title: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Streak on September 18, 2013, 12:29:46 PM

Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013

Where:

Metung Hotel (Google Map http://goo.gl/maps/LVBpj (http://goo.gl/maps/LVBpj))

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

Arriving Time:

12.00pm

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Event Information:

Situated on the shores of Bancroft Bay in the heart of Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest inland waterway, the village of Metung has been a premier resort area for nearly 200 years.
So Come and visit the Metung Hotel, for a laugh and a feed and chat with the faces of OzSTOC Victoria!


Event Contact:

Marcus/Saaz

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Please Post If your keen to come!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on September 18, 2013, 12:39:33 PM

I'll be there... contact umber : 0409801278

Will probably make this an overnighter. But won't decide until the day if I'm staying

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on September 18, 2013, 12:55:41 PM

Those who have indicated they are coming so far:

Marcus
Saaz

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 18, 2013, 01:32:02 PM

Quote from: saaz on September 18, 2013, 12:55:41 PM

Those who have indicated they are coming so far:

Marcus
Saaz

Mmmm, you have got my attention. 

There is the Golden Dragon Rally (at Tarnagulla) on 4, 5, & 6 October, Spaghetti Rally (at Edi Cutting) on 11, 12 & 13 and now Metung on 19 & 20 October.   Probably can't fit in all three "in", but two-out-of-three-ain't-bad, I'll drop the Spag, and add Metung.

So I'll add my name to the list:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson

Now better start planning some November action ..........

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on September 18, 2013, 05:36:15 PM

Quote

There is the Golden Dragon Rally (at Tarnagulla) on 4, 5, & 6 October

...Ahhh, thank U for the reminder...I haven't done rally for quite some time, so reckon I can do likewise :thumb

Cheers  :beer the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Streak on September 18, 2013, 07:44:28 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan

Please post if you want to come along

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 18, 2013, 09:05:47 PM

Quote from: Streak on September 18, 2013, 07:44:28 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan

Please post if you want to come along

Might also be a couple of others, riders of "unmentionable" bike brands - it'll be okay, we can make sure they park out of sight. :whistle :whistle :whistle

I've checked accommodation at the Metung Hotel, looks okay, rates reasonable - especially if you share.  Might need to exchange a few PM's :CB-- SMS's and 'phone calls  :phone to organise a few details over the next few weeks.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on September 18, 2013, 09:59:17 PM

I was just thinking today that I should look up what rallies are on and get to a few.  Been a long time for me as well.  So many other events to go to...

Quote from: Greencan on September 18, 2013, 05:36:15 PM

Quote

There is the Golden Dragon Rally (at Tarnagulla) on 4, 5, & 6 October

...Ahhh, thank U for the reminder...I haven't done rally for quite some time, so reckon I can do likewise :thumb

Cheers  :beer the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 18, 2013, 10:33:54 PM

Quote from: saaz on September 18, 2013, 09:59:17 PM

I was just thinking today that I should look up what rallies are on and get to a few.  Been a long time for me as well.  So many other events to go to...

Yep!  And one of the biggest problems is keeping track of them all, if you're having trouble with that you can join this group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/# (https://www.facebook.com/#)!/groups/60416059107/events/

It's run by a bloke named Danny Trewick, it's the best way I've found to track all motorcycle events in Oz.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: nickj on September 19, 2013, 11:40:48 AM

Sorry I might not be able to make it, but try this route instead of the boring freeway..

https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Longwarry+VIC&daddr=-38.2004631,146.303383+to:-38.1843279,146.3278237+to:Metung,+Victoria&hl=en&sll=-38.201362,146.309566&sspn=0.071766,0.154324&geocode=FWV0uv0dIEmwCCl_GbfywcEpazEQY6AwpHkFBA%3BFXEbuf0dl2m4CCm1SzhqqA4pazFRFOkOpHkFEw%3BFXlauf0dD8m4CCk5LjkO8Q4pazGhoLEOpHkFEw%3BFU_Wvf0d_hLQCCl_C2WaEYgvazFg3aAwpHkFBQ&oq=Longwarry&t=h&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&z=13

Nickadero

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on September 19, 2013, 12:13:31 PM

My Navigator will be joining us...

I'm also currently talking Danny into coming (his wife and kids, in support car haha)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 19, 2013, 01:04:57 PM

Quote from: nickj on September 19, 2013, 11:40:48 AM

Sorry I might not be able to make it, but try this route instead of the boring freeway..

[url]https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Longwarry+VIC&daddr=-38.2004631,146.303383+to:-38.1843279,146.3278237+to:Metung,+Victoria&hl=en&sll=-38.201362,146.309566&sspn=0.071766,0.154324&geocode=FWV0uv0dIEmwCCl_GbfywcEpazEQY6AwpHkFBA%3BFXEbuf0dl2m4CCm1SzhqqA4pazFRFOkOpHkFEw%3BFXlauf0dD8m4CCk5LjkO8Q4pazGhoLEOpHkFEw%3BFU_Wvf0d_hLQCCl_C2WaEYgvazFg3aAwpHkFBQ&oq=Longwarry&t=h&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&z=13[/url] ([url]https://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr=Longwarry+VIC&daddr=-38.2004631,146.303383+to:-38.1843279,146.3278237+to:Metung,+Victoria&hl=en&sll=-38.201362,146.309566&sspn=0.071766,0.154324&geocode=FWV0uv0dIEmwCCl_GbfywcEpazEQY6AwpHkFBA%3BFXEbuf0dl2m4CCm1SzhqqA4pazFRFOkOpHkFEw%3BFXlauf0dD8m4CCk5LjkO8Q4pazGhoLEOpHkFEw%3BFU_Wvf0d_hLQCCl_C2WaEYgvazFg3aAwpHkFBQ&oq=Longwarry&t=h&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&z=13[/url])

Nickadero

I like your thought process, embrace the idea and then expand on it a little.  This route is a little more to my liking.
http://goo.gl/maps/A7EbR (http://goo.gl/maps/A7EbR)

You could easily, legally knock 30 min off  the Google map time, but with a couple of pit stops it would probably be a 6 hour ride.

Mmmm, unless I leave really early, I might be late for lunch or early for dinner.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on September 19, 2013, 08:35:17 PM

Evenin' All...

The overnight option is attractive thought...am interested :thumb...share a 'hut' with ya John...you turn to provide the Hunter Valley plonk :beer

As for rallies...this Ulysses Branch site is useful: http://www.mrug.net/Calendar.html (http://www.mrug.net/Calendar.html)

...will see if me neighbour over the fence is interested. :wink1...if he hasn't already seen this and made an executive decision...I will however get off my fat arse (neighbor over the back fence reference), and get to Tarnagulla this year  :thumbs

Cheers the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on September 19, 2013, 09:33:55 PM

Overnight is ok by me.  Should have come to Inverell as I took 2 good bottles of red and a Penfolds port - may just have a few bottles left of something a bit rarer...

Quote from: Greencan on September 19, 2013, 08:35:17 PM

Evenin' All...

The overnight option is attractive thought...am interested :thumb...share a 'hut' with ya John...you turn to provide the Hunter Valley plonk :beer

As for rallies...this Ulysses Branch site is useful: [url]http://www.mrug.net/Calendar.html[/url] ([url]http://www.mrug.net/Calendar.html[/url])

...will see if me neighbour over the fence is interested. :wink1...if he hasn't already seen this and made an executive decision...I will however get off my fat arse (neighbor over the back fence reference), and get to Tarnagulla this year  :thumbs

Cheers the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: davicky on September 20, 2013, 11:16:17 AM

g,daymarcus , would think it would be a good ride, but an overnighter i think , the pillions butt might be complaining a bit by then. be good to get back on the bike , been a while just recovering from dual knee replacements a month ago , so should be back in the saddle by then, contact 0448827545,  :thumbsup :blk13

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on September 20, 2013, 11:34:40 AM

Nice one... dave... yeah I'm thinking overnighter.

Got you number BTW

I'm building up quite the collection

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Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 20, 2013, 11:54:52 AM

Quote from: Marcus on September 20, 2013, 11:34:40 AM

Nice one... dave... yeah I'm thinking overnighter.....

Me too!  And with Phil (work colleague).

Just spoke to Arch at the Metung pub (03 5156 2206).  They only have five rooms, three were booked.  Now I've booked a room, they only have a "double" left.

I hope some of the previous bookings were for some of you guys and gals, as alternative accommodation options are limited - if they are not to be too expensive anyway.

There may be an option of extras on the floor - for those that bring a sleeping bag and mattress.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on September 20, 2013, 11:59:55 AM

Quote from: Williamson on September 20, 2013, 11:54:52 AM

Just spoke to Arch at the Metung pub (03 5156 2206).  They only have five rooms, three were booked.  Now I've booked a room, they only have a "double" left.

I'm not fussed... wasn't planning on pre booking anything...there's a caravan park with cabins there, right?

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 20, 2013, 12:42:19 PM

Quote from: Marcus on September 20, 2013, 11:59:55 AM

I'm not fussed...

No comment!!!

Quote from: Marcus on September 20, 2013, 11:59:55 AM

... wasn't planning on pre booking anything...there's a caravan park with cabins there, right?

Not that I can find.

This might be an option - http://www.metungholidayvillas.com/index.html (http://www.metungholidayvillas.com/index.html)

This could be as low as $37.50 or up to $62.50 per head per night - depends on a budget, delux, superior, luxury, etc, villa and how many are sharing.

Pub is $40 per head per night.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on September 23, 2013, 07:36:34 PM

I'm in. I was planning to ride to Brisbane latish October so what better reason to head off then - I'll be nearly half way by then!!! right?
I will have my swag and tent with me so I won't book any accommodation, just need a little bit of grass to park on, or just keep heading north if everyone goes home after lunch.
Cheers
Mick S

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on September 23, 2013, 07:52:32 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan
davicky
MickS
Phil
Wayne & Anne
Daniel (maybe)


Please post if you want to come along

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on September 23, 2013, 08:02:00 PM

Add Phil, Wayne & Anne (work colleagues) to the list.  We're all booked at the pub or hotel for Saturday night.

 

Quote from: MickS on September 23, 2013, 07:36:34 PM

..... just need a little bit of grass to park on .....
Cheers
Mick S

Couldn't find a camping ground or caravan park, but I'm sure there'll be some grass somewhere.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: doggy & Nola on September 29, 2013, 01:01:55 PM

think I can.will do my best

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: denis on October 03, 2013, 09:10:11 PM

What a bugger, have gp visitors so cant make it Enjoy and catch you next ride. Denis

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Aj1300 on October 04, 2013, 06:14:27 AM

Can't make this one. Sorry guys  :blk13

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: davicky on October 04, 2013, 07:52:19 AM

sorry marcus ,wont be able to make the ride. the knees arent progressing well enough, wont be able to hit the saddle that long  :cuss

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 04, 2013, 08:34:02 AM

No worries... take it easy

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 04, 2013, 09:36:46 AM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan
MickS
Phil
Wayne & Anne
Daniel (maybe)
Doggy

Please post if you want to come along

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Nigel on October 05, 2013, 08:52:52 PM

 :wht11    Plan is to come up and say hello. What's the routine here?. I will book the accommodation asap.
Thanks Nigel.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 07, 2013, 04:36:55 PM

 Arvo Guys,

Look has just occured to me this is the same weekend as the MotoGP, sooo may not be able to front for this. Will have to see as plan to be at the track Sunday. Will try still, but cannot promise.

Cheers the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 07, 2013, 04:42:07 PM

Yeah I noticed that as well... Meh I'll still be there. Would rather be riding then watching :p

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 07, 2013, 05:06:09 PM

Quote from: Marcus on October 07, 2013, 04:42:07 PM

..... Would rather be riding then watching :p

Me too!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on October 07, 2013, 06:53:53 PM

I'll be there

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 07, 2013, 07:17:56 PM

Doesn't it alway rain when the GP is on?

Nobody ring my wife, ok?

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Nigel on October 07, 2013, 07:36:47 PM

Quote from: nigel1702 on October 05, 2013, 08:52:52 PM

:wht11    Plan is to come up and say hello. What's the routine here?. I will book the accommodation asap.
Thanks Nigel.

All Booked see you there. Looking forward to the ride and the meet. Finally got a pic of the STallion up!  :thumbs :runyay :wht13

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 07, 2013, 08:50:23 PM

I would rather ride, and still watch it (except on TV in a pub)

Quote from: Marcus on October 07, 2013, 04:42:07 PM

Yeah I noticed that as well... Meh I'll still be there. Would rather be riding then watching :p

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 14, 2013, 08:16:39 AM

I was thinking about my plans for the weekend... And also after reading all the latest far ride reports. I thinking I'm going to try my own personal attempt.

So depends on my bum burn situation, I may or may not stay the night.

 Maryborough to Metung and back is 965km so this will be a good test for me... Wife said she should be able to sit still for that long (I said ok we'll see how you feel when we get to Metung)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 14, 2013, 09:42:10 AM

As I have 2 FarRides early November, including one back down to Mallacoota, I will take this one easy.  I will probably head back up the coast for the night to somewhere I have not stayed before.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 14, 2013, 02:18:31 PM

Arvo Marcus, John et al...

May see ya's there...planning on the ride to Metung for lunch then in the arvo back to Cowes to overnite with Mates...Sunday at the track before riding back home with Baz and another Mate from Brissie late Sunday arvo. Making this plan 'D' :wink1

Cheers Dick :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 14, 2013, 02:19:49 PM

Awesome...see you there... want me to pick you up on the way???

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 15, 2013, 03:10:38 PM

I am also thinking of going back up the great alpine way to stay at the dederang pub   :think1

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Streak on October 15, 2013, 06:02:48 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan
MickS
Phil
Wayne & Anne
Daniel (maybe)
Doggy
nigel1702

Please post if you want to come along

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on October 15, 2013, 06:37:24 PM

I'm thinking of staying at Cann River Sat nite, then up thru Canberra, Putty Rd , Thunderbolts way (I think that is what it is called), Tenterfield then on to Brissy.
That's my plan at the moment, but I'm flexible.

Mick

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 15, 2013, 06:51:23 PM

Quote from: saaz on October 15, 2013, 03:10:38 PM

I am also thinking of going back up the great alpine way to stay at the dederang pub   :think1

Weather report on this evening's News mentioned snow in alpine regions:

Mount Hotham - http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/mount-hotham (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/mount-hotham)

Falls Creek - http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/falls-creek (http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/falls-creek)

I hope your heated grips work well (and you have a spare fuse), or the weather improves for you by Saturday, -5⁰ & -6⁰ forecast for Friday night :eek, Brrrrr!!!!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 15, 2013, 07:38:49 PM

Heated grips work great, and I have a heated vest and good winter gloves.  Final plan subject to looking at the weather.  Dederang pub is booked out for an engagement party, so either somewhere else over the mountains or up the coast..win win!!

Quote from: Williamson on October 15, 2013, 06:51:23 PM

Quote from: saaz on October 15, 2013, 03:10:38 PM

I am also thinking of going back up the great alpine way to stay at the dederang pub   :think1

Weather report on this evening's News mentioned snow in alpine regions:

Mount Hotham - [url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/mount-hotham[/url] ([url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/mount-hotham[/url])

Falls Creek - [url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/falls-creek[/url] ([url]http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/north-east/falls-creek[/url])

I hope your heated grips work well (and you have a spare fuse), or the weather improves for you by Saturday, -5⁰ & -6⁰ forecast for Friday night :eek, Brrrrr!!!!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 15, 2013, 08:04:47 PM

Meeting Phil, Wayne and Anne at new servo and shops, opposite old Doreen General Store, corner Bridge Inn Road & Yan Yean Road (point A on map) Saturday at 7:45am to fuel-up and for an 8:00am departure.

Anyone else from Melbourne NE suburbs wants to join us, please send a PM so as we can exchange mobile no.s.
 
The route is like this: http://goo.gl/maps/2Rzp0 (http://goo.gl/maps/2Rzp0)

Will be a Metung around 1:00pm (have to allow a Triumph and a Yamaha to keep-up). :thumb

Saturday arvo entertainment organised  :beer :beer :beer :thumb :thumb

Accomodation at pub and motel organised for Saturday night. :thumb :thumb :thumb

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 15, 2013, 08:14:33 PM

I'll be leaving home at 7am going to stick to the freeway, so my navigator  and I should be there about 12.30-1pm. See you all there.

Should be great weather

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 15, 2013, 08:21:03 PM

It is looking very good.  A bit cool at the start of the day (depends where you are coming from) but great during the day.  I am looking forward to a ride through some hills after going north too many times lately on straight boring roads (which I am about to do again in a few weeks!)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 15, 2013, 08:22:11 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan
MickS
Phil
Wayne & Anne
Daniel (maybe)
Doggy
nigel1702
STroppy (yes I am dragging the old fella out!)

Please post if you want to come along

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 15, 2013, 08:36:57 PM

Quote from: saaz on October 15, 2013, 08:22:11 PM

....... yes I am dragging the old fella out!......

Wot thuh I hope it's a case of what happens on the ride, stays on the ride!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: temala on October 16, 2013, 08:40:37 AM

Damn, just when a ride is close by - I won't be. I will be in Sydney looking at a boat. Sorry guys - have a good ride and ride safe.
regards,
Temala :dred11

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 16, 2013, 06:47:49 PM

Hiya Terry...so this'll be the first of the 2 happiest days of owning a boat then  :wink1

Quote

Awesome...see you there... want me to pick you up on the way???

Hiya Marcus...sorry 'bout not getting back sooner, but twas not until this arvo I was sure my bike would be a starter, but it will be, albeit still a little dodgy in the suspension department...I have read you'll be in motorway mode, so what time will you envisage getting to the BP servo opposite the Calder Park Dragstrip?

If U pick me up, this'll will be the best place on account I will need fuel.

TTFN Dick :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 16, 2013, 07:33:52 PM

Quote from: Greencan on October 16, 2013, 06:47:49 PM

Hiya Marcus...sorry 'bout not getting back sooner, but twas not until this arvo I was sure my bike would be a starter, but it will be, albeit still a little dodgy in the suspension department...I have read you'll be in motorway mode, so what time will you envisage getting to the BP servo opposite the Calder Park Dragstrip?

If U pick me up, this'll will be the best place on account I will need fuel.

TTFN Dick :-)

About 8.30-9am I'll have the wife with me so I'll have to stop there as well...

If I see you I see you I guess :D

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on October 16, 2013, 08:03:20 PM

Just got my first granddaughter born today in Brissy,  so I'll be heading off after lunch for a visit.
Mick

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 16, 2013, 08:21:18 PM

I have just booked in to the Walwa pub for Saturday night.  $35 including breakfast. I will report back what it is like, and I will check out how many rooms they have, room for a group etc as it could be a good place for future events or for groups passing through (say to Ballarat). I have eaten there a few times before and it is pretty good.

Means I have to ride over the GAR though :)  and Snowy Mountains Highway home..but them's the breaks.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 16, 2013, 09:28:01 PM

Quote

About 8.30-9am I'll have the wife with me so I'll have to stop there as well...

Oki Dohki...reckon it's a 4 hour non-stop run from there to Metung, so begs the question...who's bum gets to use the air hawk then :wink1

I'll be there at 08:30...so ya there

Cheers Dick :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 16, 2013, 09:29:49 PM

...or ya cam borrow me avatar :spank

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 16, 2013, 09:50:40 PM

Quote from: Greencan on October 16, 2013, 09:28:01 PM

.....reckon it's a 4 hour non-stop run from there to Metung....

I reckon we'll cross paths somewhere around Stratford (http://goo.gl/maps/3jrrm (http://goo.gl/maps/3jrrm)).  Keep a look out for a Black ST13, a red Triumph Sprint and FJR1300, I'll keep look out for ST's x 2.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 17, 2013, 06:52:28 AM

Quote from: Williamson on October 16, 2013, 09:50:40 PM

I'll keep look out for ST's x 2.

One will have an a squirming pillion probably busting for the toilet :D

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 18, 2013, 06:50:04 PM

See you all down at Metung.  I will be going towards Bright after lunch to overnight at Walwa if anyone is interested.  I should really be going to MotoGP but yet again I have not organised things too well.  Last time i went was Mick Doohan's last outing.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 18, 2013, 06:52:04 PM

Yeap see you all there.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Hendo on October 18, 2013, 08:53:16 PM

Well, I've finally decided I'm going to attend. nothing like last minute planning.. :grin

Williamson, I'll catch up and ride with you guys at doreen.

Guess i should go check the bike over now..

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Streak on October 18, 2013, 10:18:52 PM

Indicated as attending Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October:

Marcus
Saaz
Williamson
Greencan
MickS
Phil
Wayne & Anne
Daniel (maybe)
Doggy
nigel1702
STroppy (yes I am dragging the old fella out!)
Hendo68

Please post if you want to come along, make sure you all take lots of photos for us to see!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Diesel on October 19, 2013, 07:10:48 AM

Have a great day out guys n gals - take plenty of pics!      :thumbsup

Cheers, Diesel

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: doggy & Nola on October 19, 2013, 07:44:57 PM

great day thanks to all

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 19, 2013, 09:17:24 PM

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/marcusstringer/null_zpsc24af49b.jpg)

Great day, thanks guys... I made it home about 9.30pm. (971km)

I was wondering why I couldn't see properly
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/marcusstringer/null_zps4c2a9081.jpg)

And this was after Greencan was kind enough to clean it for me
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/marcusstringer/null_zps3159572e.jpg)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Diesel on October 19, 2013, 09:49:43 PM

Quote from: MickS on October 16, 2013, 08:03:20 PM

Just got my first granddaughter born today in Brissy,  so I'll be heading off after lunch for a visit.
Mick

Congrats Mick.   :clap :clap :clap


Hope this doesn't make ya an 'old bastard'  now.       :eek                :rofl :rofl :rofl


Regards to your fam.      :wink1


Cheers, Diesel

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on October 20, 2013, 01:25:13 AM

Thanks Diesel. Actually I've been a member of the Banyo old bastards for nearly 20 years now.
First granddaughter after 3 grandsons so everyone is a bit excited.
Had a great ride. Made it to Bombala for the night.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Greencan on October 22, 2013, 03:01:32 PM

Arvo Marcus et al...

I heard you made it home the same day and chose not to spend Saturday night in a $600 apartment in town...so I guess you wont be donning the complementary white fluffy slippers you would have gotten around the camp site in Ballarrat  next year then  :well

I think that if that was Tanya's first 2-up trip that clocked up 900+ clicks, perhaps she now deserves an all expenses weekend away in Kuta beach...having now such intimate knowledge gleamed over 12 hours of observing the reverse side of that insect incrusted piece of compound plastics you post pics of.  :runyay

Just a thought :think1

Ciao, the can :-)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 22, 2013, 03:49:31 PM

My bike is covered in bugs everywhere.  Only a few got through to the visor, but the other million means another clean up.  I did not realise until I got home how bad the bugs were.  But better than hitting to 4 roos that were on the Cann River Road...in early morning when they should have been elsewhere.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 22, 2013, 03:55:49 PM

Quote from: Greencan on October 22, 2013, 03:01:32 PM

Arvo Marcus et al...

I heard you made it home the same day and chose not to spend Saturday night in a $600 apartment in town...so I guess you wont be donning the complementary white fluffy slippers you would have gotten around the camp site in Ballarrat  next year then  :well

I think that if that was Tanya's first 2-up trip that clocked up 900+ clicks, perhaps she now deserves an all expenses weekend away in Kuta beach...having now such intimate knowledge gleamed over 12 hours of observing the reverse side of that insect incrusted piece of compound plastics you post pics of.  :runyay

haha yeah mate, once again... shhhhhut up... haha.

Nar Tania did really well. That was her longest ride so far, and apart from the last 1/2 hour and the cold early morning she said she loved it. She actually said she doesn't know what people bitch about with these fair ride posts I show her hahaha.

Hope you had a great night/day at the GP

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Williamson on October 22, 2013, 07:34:54 PM

Great to put a few faces to names, just a struggled to match some names and forum names.

Last minute change of plans with pre-ride meeting location changed due to reports of water in petrol at original location.  Sorry to the forum member who I sped past at the original location.

Anyway got away on time, avoided the first "road safety camera" on the Heidelberg-Kinglake Road at Wattle Glen, stopped for coffee and cake at Noojee. 

Wayne & Anne and bikes lined-up at cafe:
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/AnneampWayne_zps5506af4e.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/AnneampWayne_zps5506af4e.jpg.html) 

My black Mighty ST1300 and Phil's red ST:
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/ArealSTandImposteratNoojee_zps1d7ba615.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/ArealSTandImposteratNoojee_zps1d7ba615.jpg.html)

Is a Triumph Sprint ST1050 a real ST?:
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/TheImposter_zpseb7d6632.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/TheImposter_zpseb7d6632.jpg.html)

On the road near Fumina South:
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/OntheroadnearFuminaSouth_zps6c70818f.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/OntheroadnearFuminaSouth_zps6c70818f.jpg.html)

Arrived Metung a little after 1:00pm, met some of the forum members, Saaz, Marcus & Tania, Nigel, Mick, Greencan, Hendo (was that you I missed at Doreen, I suppose I owe you two beers?), and others (sorrry 'bout the names).

Good lunch, good company, cold beers, great views, great sunset, lost wallet, found wallet, good bed, plenty hot water for Sunday morning shower, great sunrise, good breakfast (at Bancroft Bites), great ride home.

On the road near Noojee:
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/NearNoojee1_zps8d1d7b25.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/NearNoojee1_zps8d1d7b25.jpg.html)

(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/williamson_photos/Metung%20October%202013/NearNoojee2_zpsec531777.jpg) (http://s643.photobucket.com/user/williamson_photos/media/Metung%20October%202013/NearNoojee2_zpsec531777.jpg.html)

Not long after heading off after above shot I rounded a sweeping left-hander to find a red Datsun 240/260Z coming towards me, straddling the centre-line (similar to the new TAC ad here in VIC).  Superb skills had nothing to do with me avoiding a crash, just luck.

Arrived home just in time to watch the MotoGP.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on October 22, 2013, 10:38:36 PM

Sorry guys, I only took a couple of photos (very ordinary too)

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: saaz on October 24, 2013, 04:56:26 PM

A great ride, great location (thanks Marcus!) and good turnout.  There was much muttering of this being an annual event at least.

A few photos from the Metung RTE.  There is something special about doing a coast to snow ride, and now I have done it in Victoria.  Usually it is coming from the snow in Thredbo to coastal NSW on the way back to the ACT.

http://s142.photobucket.com/user/saaz58/library/2013%20Metung%20Ozstoc%20RTE (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/saaz58/library/2013%20Metung%20Ozstoc%20RTE)

If anyone wants any originals let me know.

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Marcus on October 24, 2013, 05:06:39 PM

Great Photos Saaz, thanks

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: Nigel on October 24, 2013, 05:33:18 PM

Hi and thanks John, didn't realise it might be time for me to shed some k,s :think1
Not as photogenic as I thought. >:()

Your right though, it was a great ride!

Title: Re: Victorian RTE Metung Hotel Saturday 19th October 2013
Post by: MickS on November 08, 2013, 04:02:10 PM

Back home from Brisbane on Melbourne Cup day after 4496 k's in 6 days of actual riding.
What a good turn up at Metung and a lovely day for a ride. I am glad I stopped that night at Bombala, not Cooma that night. The dead kangaroos littering the road between Bombala and Cooma was an eye opener.
Even the next morning live ones were still hopping across the road.
On the way up I was warned off the Putty road due to the bushfires and the bottom end of Thunderbolts way was actually closed due to fires.
No probs on the way home though, both were open. I thought Thunderbolts way a little bland though.
See you at Blackwood.

Mick S