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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #25 on: January 12, 2020, 06:47:23 PM »
Just a bump to bring to everyone's attention, only 27 more sleeps.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2020, 11:23:03 AM »
Thanks for the reminder Michael I'm in
On a Vstrom at this stage
 

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2020, 05:58:44 AM »
Sorry I'm now a scratching
 
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2020, 07:40:47 AM »
Thanks for the reminder Michael I'm in
On a Vstrom at this stage

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Sorry I'm now a scratching

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So far, we have attending:
  • Sue & Russell (that's 2)
  • Michael & Helen (4)
  • Diane & Denis (6)
  • Gordo (7)
  • Jonathon & Vera (9)
  • Duanne (10)
  • Nigel (11)
  • Rex & Debbie (13)
  • Lawrence (14)
  • Marcus (15)
  • Chops

Yes, destination is subject to weather and fire alerts.  If conditions dictate a change is needed, a hastily rearrangement to somewhere more suitable will be arranged, if possible. 


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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2020, 10:37:49 AM »
Only nine more sleeps ......

Time to add your name.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2020, 10:41:03 AM »
We will join you down South Face Rd   :like

After cleaning ST, change of plans, all sealed roads for us.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #31 on: January 31, 2020, 08:49:11 PM »


Quote from: Williamson on January 28, 2020, 08:40:47 AM

Quote from: Chops on January 25, 2020, 12:23:03 PMThanks for the reminder Michael I'm in
On a Vstrom at this stage


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Quote from: Chops on January 28, 2020, 06:58:44 AM Sorry I'm now a scratching


 :thumbs

So far, we have attending:
  • Sue & Russell (that's 2)
  • Michael & Helen (4)
  • Diane & Denis (6)
  • Gordo (7)
  • Jonathon & Vera (9)
  • Duanne (10)
  • Nigel (11)
  • Rex & Debbie (13)
  • Lawrence (14)
  • Marcus (15)
  • Chops
  • ppopeye
Yes, destination is subject to weather and fire alerts.  If conditions dictate a change is needed, a hastily rearrangement to somewhere more suitable will be arranged, if possible.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2020, 06:25:17 PM »
Called the Whally Pub on Thursday to confirm our lunch booking, all is okay.  When asked what time, I advised that riders would be arriving from around 12:00pm, probably sit down at 12:30pm and eat at 1:00pm.

Now, who has the VIC flag?  Probably me, but too lazy to go down to the garage to check, easier asking here.

In the meantime, we have attending:
  • Sue & Russell (that's 2)
  • Michael & Helen (4)
  • Diane & Denis (6)
  • Gordo (7)
  • Jonathon & Vera (9)
  • Duanne (10)
  • Nigel (11)
  • Rex & Debbie (13)
  • Lawrence (14)
  • Marcus (15)
  • ppopeye

Destination is still subject to weather and fire alerts.  If conditions dictate a change is needed, a hastily rearrangement to somewhere more suitable will be arranged, if possible.

A decision will be made late Friday evening, once we know what Saturday will be like re. weather and, in particular, fires - so check here before you head off Saturdee.

Only seven more sleeps!

« Last Edit: February 01, 2020, 06:32:58 PM by Williamson »
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #33 on: February 03, 2020, 09:43:53 PM »
Hi Williamson, please add Garry Coates to the list of attendees.

Regards
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #34 on: February 04, 2020, 06:59:04 AM »
I'm out, got family coming down
 

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #35 on: February 04, 2020, 07:47:50 AM »
Hi Williamson, please add Garry Coates to the list of attendees.

Regards
            Garry

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I'm out, got family coming down

 :'(

So we have:
  • Sue & Russell (that's 2)
  • Michael & Helen (4)
  • Diane & Denis (6)
  • Gordo (7)
  • Jonathon & Vera (9)
  • Duanne (10)
  • Nigel (11)
  • Rex & Debbie (13)
  • Lawrence (14)
  • Marcus (15)
  • ppopeye (15)
  • Garry (16)

Destination is still subject to weather and fire alerts.  If conditions dictate a change is needed, a hastily rearrangement to somewhere more suitable will be arranged, if possible.

A decision will be made late Friday evening, once we know what Saturday will be like re. weather and, in particular, fires - so check here before you head off Saturdee.

Only four more sleeps!
Cheers,  Williamson (AKA Michael)

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #36 on: February 07, 2020, 07:33:22 AM »
Hope it is not to late, can you add my name to the list. Thanks.

Neil

 

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #37 on: February 07, 2020, 10:26:37 AM »
Hope it is not to late, can you add my name to the list. Thanks.

Nope!


And talked to Martin this AM, and we may have his company.

So we have:
  • Sue & Russell (that's 2)
  • Michael & Helen (4)
  • Diane & Denis (6)
  • Gordo (7)
  • Jonathon & Vera (9)
  • Duanne (10)
  • Nigel (11)
  • Rex & Debbie (13)
  • Lawrence (14)
  • ppopeye (15)
  • Garry (16)
  • Neil (17)
  • Martin (18)

Destination is still subject to weather and fire alerts.  If conditions dictate a change is needed, a hastily rearrangement to somewhere more suitable will be arranged, if possible.

A decision will be made late Friday evening, once we know what Saturday will be like re. weather and, in particular, fires - so check here before you head off Saturdee.

Only one more sleep.
Cheers,  Williamson (AKA Michael)

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #38 on: February 07, 2020, 10:57:02 AM »
Weather is looking a bit ordinary at the moment... :-[

https://www.willyweather.com.au/vic/gippsland/walhalla.html

As far as fires go, there's nothing showing on the fire map anywhere near Walhalla... :thumbs

https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/


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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #39 on: February 07, 2020, 11:00:01 AM »
Strong turnout again. Be nice to get the 2 wheeler out and about again, about 29 degrees but dry. Take the wets any way. See youse there :eek
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #40 on: February 07, 2020, 11:04:21 AM »
The wets are always in my bike if I'm not wearing them.
 

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #41 on: February 07, 2020, 04:31:28 PM »
The wets are always in my bike if I'm not wearing them.

Always, unless they at the dry cleaners.

Moving right along, is the whole route sealed.  :well
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2020, 04:38:36 PM »
Yep, sealed the whole way from the Princes Hwy...  :thumbs
Once you leave "Rawson" the road is quite windy with the odd hairpin corner thrown in for good measure...in other words, it's great fun on a motorcycle!  :beer
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2020, 04:44:00 PM »
Sorry for the late notice but l will not be able to attend. Have had a late call to work this weekend. All ride safe and have a great day.

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #44 on: February 08, 2020, 07:14:35 AM »
Sorry for the late notice but l will not be able to attend. Have had a late call to work this weekend. All ride safe and have a great day.

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The wets are always in my bike if I'm not wearing them.

...... is the whole route sealed.  :well

Depends which route you take.  There was some talk earlier about taking the South Face Road (good gravel), but seeing as it took me so long to clean my ST, not now for me.

Will be at Yarra Junction around 10:00 am for a coffee - coffee shop on left when coming from Melbourne - look for the shiney black ST1300, and the white Moto Guzzi.  Tag along and it'll be all sealed road.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #45 on: February 08, 2020, 07:16:13 AM »
Have a great day guys.  I wish I could be there.
 
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #46 on: February 08, 2020, 07:25:26 AM »
I will be leaving around 930 with Lawrence tagging along, probably up there around that time, see what happens. Always a great ride through Powelly and Nerrim >:()
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #47 on: February 08, 2020, 07:28:21 AM »
I will be leaving around 930 with Lawrence tagging along, probably up there around that time, see what happens. Always a great ride through Powelly and Nerrim >:()

Powelltown -> Noojee -> Hill End is better.
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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #48 on: February 08, 2020, 07:21:45 PM »
Powelltown -> Noojee -> Hill End is better.

Except when VicRoads (or whatever their name is this week) have done really shyte job clearing excess stone from a recently applied spray seal (spray the bitumen binder, spread the stone, sweep the excess stone - but not this time).  Resulted in a 4km to 5km at sub-60km/h.

Despite that, an excellent day.  Like most of the other RTE's good venue, great food, greater company.  Here's a coupla pics, and a coupla more outside. Someone will be along soon with some pics from inside.

Pretty maids all in a row ............


Another view .........


And another ........


The 14 of the 16 motley crew ........


Peoples L to R - Lawrence, me, Sue, Russell, Helen, Denis, Bigger Garry, Jonathon, Neil, Big Garry, Debbie, Rex, Dianne - Vera taking pic, Martin out of pic.

Bike R to L - Rex's grey ST13, Jonathon's red ST13, Russell's red ST13, Denis' red ST11, Neil's blue ST13, Big Garry's red ST13, Bigger Garry's blue ST11, my shiney black ST13, Lawrence's red ST13.

Left home 9:00am, back home 6:00pm, 394 km, temps in high 20's / low 30's on way home.

Thanks to all for attending.
Cheers,  Williamson (AKA Michael)

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Re: RTE Walhalla Saturday 8 February, 2020
« Reply #49 on: February 08, 2020, 07:29:50 PM »
You left out Nigel.