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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #25 on: March 05, 2018, 02:19:04 PM »
Better get a Tall lense too, I may not have shrunk :eek :eek :wht11

Fixed Nigel

Better book me in for a knee replacement.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #26 on: March 06, 2018, 03:08:43 PM »
Hi all
Continuing health issues means that l once again will not be attending this RTE. Hoping the weather is good and all have a great time.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #27 on: March 06, 2018, 03:45:42 PM »
.... Continuing health issues ....

Not good, hope you get back and stay on the road to recovery very soon.

.... once again will not be attending this RTE ....

Also, not good.

.... Hoping the weather is good and all have a great time.

Thanks Gordo.

Do you want to be photo shopped into the Group Pic?  I could try a make you look as handsome as Nigel.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #28 on: March 06, 2018, 05:15:02 PM »
Gee Gordo thats bad luck. Debbie and I missed you at our last RTE and will miss your company at this one. Remember that we will still talk to you if you come in a car. Hope you get better soon.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #29 on: March 06, 2018, 06:50:06 PM »
.... Continuing health issues ....

Not good, hope you get back and stay on the road to recovery very soon.

.... once again will not be attending this RTE ....

Also, not good.

.... Hoping the weather is good and all have a great time.

Thanks Gordo.

Do you want to be photo shopped into the Group Pic?  I could try a make you look as handsome as Nigel.


Handsome, got that covered o:) its the feeling of overstretching myself that`s the worry :grin
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #30 on: March 07, 2018, 09:03:31 AM »
Thanks for the get well wishes. I will be looking forward to catching up with everyone at the Inverloch RTE.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #31 on: March 08, 2018, 07:37:47 AM »
Hi Gordo. Hope you come good very soon. All the best for a quick recovery and catch you at the next couple one.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #32 on: March 08, 2018, 04:56:13 PM »
Please add Rex and Debbie to the lunch bunch!
 

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #33 on: March 08, 2018, 05:31:18 PM »
....  will not be attending this RTE.

Please add Rex and Debbie to the lunch bunch!

Attending so far:
  • Nigel
  • Gordo
  • Williamson and Helen
  • ppopeye
  • Marcus 
  • Jd and Chippy
  • Neil and Val
  • Denis and Diane
  • Martin, on a Moto Guzzi
  • MickS
  • jt8277
  • Rex and Debbie

Due to a (light hearted) crack re. a lack of OzSTOC T-shirts in the Glengarry pic, please wear / bring an OzSTOC shirt or other upper body clobber.

If you are attending but not on the list, add your name, or post details / send me a PM and I'll add your name(s).

It's looking like we'll have good numbers attending, I better pack my wide-angle lens for the group pic.

Also, looks like 10 ST's. I hope we can all get them lined-up for a pic too!

Wide angle lens - OUT

Wide angle lens - IN

Lost count of ST's - somebody do the maths, and let me know, please.

Geez, hard work updating this thread.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #34 on: March 11, 2018, 06:03:58 PM »
Forecast 33C for Dunolly, perfect riding weather.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #35 on: March 11, 2018, 07:46:58 PM »
Sir Richard of Sunbury and Lady Ella May join us as well🤓
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #36 on: March 11, 2018, 08:14:41 PM »

Attending so far:
  • Nigel
  • Williamson and Helen
  • ppopeye
  • Marcus 
  • Jd and Chippy
  • Neil and Val
  • Denis and Diane
  • Martin, on a Moto Guzzi
  • MickS
  • jt8277
  • Rex and Debbie
  • Sir Richard of Sunbury and Lady Ella

If you are attending but not on the list, add your name, or post details / send me a PM and I'll add your name(s).

This one's looking to be the best VIC turnout (that I've been too) since the 2014 Nat Rally at Ballarat.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #37 on: March 11, 2018, 08:29:49 PM »
Put Danny down as a maybe
 

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #38 on: March 11, 2018, 08:49:19 PM »
This one's looking to be the best VIC turnout (that I've been too) since the 2014 Nat Rally at Ballarat.

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Halls Gap had a good turnout.
 

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #39 on: March 13, 2018, 05:18:32 PM »
Attending so far:
  • Nigel
  • Williamson and Helen
  • ppopeye
  • Marcus 
  • Jd and Chippy
  • Neil and Val
  • Denis and Diane
  • Martin, on a Moto Guzzi
  • MickS
  • jt8277
  • Rex and Debbie
  • Sir Richard of Sunbury and Lady Ella
  • Danny (may be)

Halls Gap had a good turnout.

Mmmm ....... perhaps except Halls Gap.

Only four more sleeps.





Cheers,  Williamson (AKA Michael)

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #40 on: March 14, 2018, 07:32:58 PM »
Anyone wanting ride company on the road to Dunolly can join Martin, Helen and me.  Meeting points at St Helena, McDonalds near Calder Park and Blackwood.  Tea and scones, or whatever at Blackwood.

8:30am:    Leaving St Helena Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/Cf6i4mfsBQR2

9:15am:    Leaving McDonalds (north bound) near Calder Park - https://goo.gl/maps/84PwxWGqjY92

10:45am:  Leaving Blackwood - https://goo.gl/maps/fonRuHscwYt

Post a reply or send a PM if interested.   

Only 3 more sleeps.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #41 on: March 16, 2018, 05:27:44 PM »
Like to join you, but can't get away until probably 10, so have to see all of youse there. :wht11
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #42 on: March 16, 2018, 05:52:09 PM »
Attending so far:
  • Nigel
  • Williamson and Helen
  • ppopeye
  • Marcus 
  • Jd and Chippy
  • Neil and Val
  • Denis and Diane
  • Martin, on a Moto Guzzi
  • MickS
  • jt8277
  • Rex and Debbie
  • Sir Richard of Sunbury and Lady Ella
  • Danny (may be)

Like to join you, but can't get away until probably 10, so have to see all of youse there. :wht11

Will be thinking of you as we are having our Devonshire Teas at Blackwood.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #43 on: March 16, 2018, 06:10:17 PM »


Like to join you, but can't get away until probably 10, so have to see all of youse there. :wht11

Will be thinking of you as we are having our Devonshire Teas at Blackwood.


Thanks for that....remember all that cream is fattening :grin
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #44 on: March 17, 2018, 06:35:22 PM »
Great turnout today.
Michael, do with these pics what you like.
Have posted them this way because I refuse to use a money hungry 3rd party hoster.
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #45 on: March 17, 2018, 06:54:05 PM »
Nice pics Mick :like, thanks for sharing 🤓
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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #46 on: March 17, 2018, 07:02:47 PM »
Great turnout today.

Yeah, good numbers - I'll do a count later, but I think it was 19.

Michael, do with these pics what you like.

Thanks Mick.  I'll copy 'em into ImgBB, and post 'em in a larger format.  Cheers from another Mick - just to confuse Rex.

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #47 on: March 18, 2018, 06:44:54 PM »
Left home on time, waited or any stragglers at St Helena (none turned-up), headed for BP/McDonalds near Calder Park to find Denis and Diane waiting for us, then followed the GPS only to find a gravel road after 400m, U-turned and headed via Diggers Rest.

Arrived Blackwood to find the café is now a boutique, but $10 for a mug of skinny cappuccino and a pot-of-tea was reasonable.  No other stragglers, so back on bikes and on to Dunolly via Trentham, Bullarto, Lionsville, Musk, Daylesford, Franklinford, Newstead, Carisbroook, and a few small towns / localities (all with names board and signs, need to go back for a few pics to top Mr Biggles).

Denis and Diane, and Helen and I arrived Dunolly to have Debbie waving madly to make sure we didn't pass the pub.  Other earlier arrivals were Rex (Debbie had to get there somehow), Danny and MickS. 

Others, jt8277, ppopeye, Jd and Chippy, Neil and Val turned-up, and after a few pleasantries we all ventured to the Railway Hotel dining room and table by table we extended the 12 seat arrangement to accommodate a larger number.

It wasn't long until Richard and Ella joined us, and then Marcus arrived to cheers and applause.

The following pics are Mick's, posted in full for your easy viewing.








It was around here that Nigel arrived to louder cheers and applause than Marcus.



After a very good meal, a few soft drinks and lots of talk we gathered outside for a few pics.









It took me a while to get everyone organised for the group pic.





Foxtrot  Foxtrot  Sierra, come on guys and gals ........





Finally .......



Other than Richard and Ella (AWOL), we got everyone else in the pic - that's Chippy' blurred finger or thumb in the lower right.

And here's another one with Nigel - the way he sees himself.



After a recount from yesterday, I reckon we had 18 (hope I haven't forgot anyone).

Thanks to everyone for making the effort on a 33C day (in Dunolly) and making the RTE one with the most number of VIC forum members since the 2014 NatRally - at least that I remember.
          

           

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #48 on: March 18, 2018, 09:50:15 PM »
Quote from Williamson.


Thanks to everyone for making the effort on a 33C day (in Dunolly) and making the RTE one with the most number of VIC forum members since the 2014 NatRally - at least that I remember.           

And 11ST’s. 6 X 1100. 5 X 1300.

Is that some sort of record?

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Re: RTE Dunolly VIC - Saturday 17 March 2018
« Reply #49 on: March 18, 2018, 10:00:43 PM »
Who’s the really tall guy between Mick and Neil in the last photo? :crackup
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