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Title: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 12, 2021, 04:25:37 PM


After two false starts, Garry and I had a chat last week and decided this was worth a third attempt, so COVID travel and gathering restrictions being sufficiently relaxed, we will have ....

RTE Toora, VIC
Saturday 27 November 2021
Royal Standard Hotel
(https://i.ibb.co/6Rm80Wj/Toora-Hotel.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1fLMGmF)

67-71 Stanley Street, Toora VIC
03) 5686 2475
http://www.toorapub.com.au/ (http://www.toorapub.com.au/)

(https://i.ibb.co/c6n9qXB/Map.png) (https://ibb.co/tqr6RPG)

Arrive around 12:00pm
Lunch at 12:30pm

Lunch looks good ...

(https://i.ibb.co/ZhWf1kh/117556328-2872328546205380-8002201024727379123-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Vv2LpPv)

(https://i.ibb.co/k2V3fb3/120345100-2998823640222536-6472011259882429413-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v4CsGys)

(https://i.ibb.co/kqrztsh/120893340-3019635374808029-7647764855492212392-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r5LqVRZ)

I have messaged the Royal Hotel, and received confirmation that they
would (subject to COVID) be happy to accommodate a group of around 15.

Contacts for this RTE are Michael or Garry or Russell.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Nigel on October 12, 2021, 05:23:15 PM
Where's all the pics?

If its a goer I`m in.........
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 12, 2021, 06:26:30 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 12, 2021, 05:23:15 PM
Where's all the pics?

If its a goer I`m in.........

Yeah, got a message from Russ too.  I dunno what's happening, I can see pics okay in the post on my laptop using Google Chrome, but not on my iPhone, or on the laptop using Microsoft Edge.

The pics are hosted by Imgbb, when I try to view them there, it looks a mess, so I'm thinking it's a problem at or with the host - yeah, but that doesn't explain why I can see 'em on my laptop using Google Chrome.

What operating systems are yuse guys using?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: aussiexs on October 12, 2021, 06:31:34 PM
We can't see pics either but are looking forward to joining in the fun at lunch,
Cheers Debbie and Rex
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Nigel on October 12, 2021, 06:42:19 PM
All working, although that hamburger looks like it`s on the disco floor! :eek

Windows 10. :grin
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 12, 2021, 06:43:00 PM
Quote from: aussiexs on October 12, 2021, 06:31:34 PM
We can't see pics either but are looking forward to joining in the fun at lunch,
Cheers Debbie and Rex

Same pic as in the "Cancelled Toora" thread.  Can yuse see these?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 12, 2021, 07:17:49 PM
They are all good now!  :thumbs

Pencil in Russell & Sue please...
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 12, 2021, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 12, 2021, 07:17:49 PM
They are all good now!  :thumbs

Pencil in Russell & Sue please...

Must've been the host site. 
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Jdbiker on October 13, 2021, 04:53:50 PM
Jd and Chippy too :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 13, 2021, 05:28:56 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 12, 2021, 05:23:15 PM
If its a goer I'm in.........

 :thumbs

Quote from: aussiexs on October 12, 2021, 06:31:34 PM
We can't see pics either but are looking forward to joining in the fun at lunch,
Cheers Debbie and Rex

 :thumbs

Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 12, 2021, 07:17:49 PM
They are all good now!  :thumbs

Pencil in Russell & Sue please...

 :thumbs

Quote from: Jdbiker on October 13, 2021, 04:53:50 PM

Jd and Chippy too :runyay

 :thumbs

Looks like we have attending:

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ppopeye on October 13, 2021, 06:30:02 PM
I will be there. Chris’ attendance may depend on numbers or whether we have an RTE in December.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 13, 2021, 07:15:02 PM
So, we now have:
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2021, 06:45:21 AM
I should be able to make this one, but will probably have to leave home the day before, and then stop overnight with Russ and Sue, if that's ok with them?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: denis gibson on October 14, 2021, 07:15:19 AM
Hi all. Back home again and happy to put on a JACKET. Too bloody hot up there also. Denis Di will be there. Thanks Michael.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 14, 2021, 10:05:40 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2021, 06:45:21 AM
I should be able to make this one, but will probably have to leave home the day before, and then stop overnight with Russ and Sue, if that's ok with them?

I'll have to check with the boss to see what plans she may have, Kev!
Not home at the moment so i''ll have to get back to you...  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: NandV on October 14, 2021, 01:52:48 PM
How goods this, please count Neil & Valerie in too.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
Nandv  :Like: :slvr13 o:)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: denis gibson on October 14, 2021, 02:09:59 PM
Hi again, Please add Tony and Terina to the list please. new members. Denis Diane daughter and son in law. Thanks Michael.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 14, 2021, 02:29:09 PM
Quote from: NandV on October 14, 2021, 01:52:48 PM
How goods this, please count Neil & Valerie in too.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
Nandv  :Like: :slvr13 o:)

 :thumbs

Quote from: denis gibson on October 14, 2021, 02:09:59 PM
Hi again, Please add Tony and Terina to the list please. new members. Denis Diane daughter and son in law. Thanks Michael.

 :thumbs
Quote from: denis gibson on October 14, 2021, 07:15:19 AM
Hi all. Back home again and happy to put on a JACKET. Too bloody hot up there also. Denis Di will be there. Thanks Michael.

 :thumbs

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 14, 2021, 06:45:21 AM

I should be able to make this one ....

 :thumbs

So, we now have:

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 17, 2021, 12:33:07 AM
Next question... How many jars of strawberry jam do we need?
Let me know... :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Bodø on October 17, 2021, 03:01:09 AM
Quite a lot.  Rusty has a trailer now.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 17, 2021, 03:05:55 AM
 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 17, 2021, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: Bodø on October 17, 2021, 03:01:09 AM
Quite a lot.  Rusty has a trailer now.

Might be room for a lilo and sleeping bag.

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 17, 2021, 03:05:55 AM
:rofl

Let's see you laughing now Kev.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2021, 08:44:28 PM
No trailer for Toora as I know Michael is itchin' to hear the Delkevics on my "old" ST...
and definitely no lilo & sleeping bag as Sue & I are "slumming" it in a luxury cabin (with spa) at the Toora Caravan Park!   |-i  :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 17, 2021, 09:03:48 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2021, 08:44:28 PM
No trailer for Toora as I know Michael is itchin' to hear the Delkevics on my "old" ST...
and definitely no lilo & sleeping bag as Sue & I are "slumming" it in a luxury cabin (with spa) at the Toora Caravan Park!   |-i  :runyay

Actually, I was thinking about accommodation for Kev.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2021, 09:16:07 PM
Kev's tough, he doesn't need a lilo... :rockon
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 17, 2021, 09:17:42 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2021, 09:16:07 PM
Kev's tough, he doesn't need a lilo... :rockon

What about protecting the trailer?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2021, 09:21:30 PM
That will be safe and warm in my garage...  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 17, 2021, 10:08:51 PM
After Army days, I can sleep standing up in a hammock.  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Brock on October 18, 2021, 09:48:22 AM
Quote
After Army days, I can sleep standing up in a hammock

During my RAAF days, I woke up one morning with a hammock inside the hutchie...

Never did work out who put them in my hotel room......
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 18, 2021, 09:57:12 AM
 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Jdbiker on October 18, 2021, 07:40:28 PM
Quote from: Brock on October 18, 2021, 09:48:22 AM
Quote
After Army days, I can sleep standing up in a hammock

During my RAAF days, I woke up one morning with a hammock inside the hutchie...

Never did work out who put them in my hotel room......


What’s a hutchie?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Brock on October 18, 2021, 07:53:41 PM
A rain coat that almost doubles as a small tent.. It does neither job very well..
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 18, 2021, 08:26:56 PM
Also known as a hootchie, Jd

(https://i.ibb.co/PQDMLSd/1.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 18, 2021, 10:30:03 PM
Just a quick story from the past.

Army exercise down Gippsland many years ago. We had to camp for several nights in the Yarram area.
There were many ants on the ground, so I strung my hootchie about 4 feet above the ground, and slung my hammock from the same attachment points. At one stage of the night another digger came to call me to change guard duty with him, but as he couldn't see me, only the empty camping bed on the ground beneath, he walked away and ended up doing a double guard shift.  :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Jdbiker on October 24, 2021, 04:23:28 PM
Please add Richard and Ella’s name to the list.
Cheers.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 24, 2021, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: Jdbiker on October 24, 2021, 04:23:28 PM
Please add Richard and Ella’s name to the list.
Cheers.

 :thumbs

We now have:
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 27, 2021, 05:41:34 PM
Advice received from Kym at the Royal Standard Hotel .... We are capped at 50 in the bistro so you should be fine, yes everyone will need to provide proof of vaccination.

So ladies and gents, please comply with:

Re. numbers, we have 20 already, but I think we'll be safe from exceeding the cap, as follows:

Okay, there's a coupla if's, but's & maybe's above.  Numbers will go up and down, and to be fair to our hosts, let me know ASAP if your are dropping out, so as I can advise our hosts, and they may be able to add one or two to the bistro numbers.

Whew!!!!
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Bodø on October 27, 2021, 06:02:14 PM
Quote from: Williamson on October 27, 2021, 05:41:34 PM
So ladies and gents, please comply with:
  • Be prepared to show your proof of vaccination.
  • To provide #1, you will need to be double vaxed.
  • QR code check-in procedures - not try and fake-it, like some joker tried at Moyhu (he is NOT invited to attend anymore RTE's).

Do they have manual check ins like South Australia (ie. a piece of paper where you write your details)?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 27, 2021, 06:12:54 PM
Quote from: Bodø on October 27, 2021, 06:02:14 PM
Do they have manual check ins like South Australia (ie. a piece of paper where you write your details)?

Yes, but these have been gradually phased out and repaced with the QR code system.  Most venues still have a paper and pen, but these seem to be mainly for the elderly, low tech people without a smart 'phone.

Joker at Moyhu pretended to QR code check-in, when the lady publican (think she was alert to him) asked to check it, he said his 'phone wasn't working, she said that he should sign-in then.  After doing this he told us that when asked to sign in, he puts "Mickey Mouse" or "Donald Duck" and a wrong 'phone number.

I think Rex, Garry and Nigel heard what I said to him.  He's a BMW rider, so his intellect ..... no better not go there.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Bodø on October 27, 2021, 06:19:34 PM
I don't do that, but often travel without a phone so use manual sign ins.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 27, 2021, 08:59:38 PM
I have to do manual sign ins, because my phone is too old and not connected to the internet.

I refuse to allow the GOVT to FORCE me to buy a smart phone.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 27, 2021, 10:15:15 PM
No one is forcing you, Kev...all businesses are required to provide pen/paper so people can manually sign in if needed...  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 08:02:11 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 27, 2021, 08:59:38 PM
I have to do manual sign ins, because my phone is too old and not connected to the internet.

I refuse to allow the GOVT to FORCE me to buy a smart phone.

Yeah, a manual sign-in, in leiu of a QR code check-in, will suffice.  Or, someone can check you in as their 'guest' as they check-in.  I do this for my 98yo mum - smart 'phones and QR codes are a bit much for her.

But you will need to have your vaccination certificate, if that's not on a smart 'phone, a printed hard copy will suffice.  Although (thinking outside of the box), a copy on a laptop would be okay (if you have a laptop).

Re. a smart 'phone, these days I would feel naked without one.  In some respects, I congratulate you for being so independent.  But (there usually is a 'but', although this time not a big hairy butt), I think you will find that in the future, there will be more and more things smart 'phone and technology dependent.  I would encourage you to reconsider your current position.

Yeah, they're not cheap if your buying new or a late model, but many used ones can be picked-up very cheap, or sometimes for SFA.   When I busted mine on a trip, I got a secondhand one off Facebook Market Place for $50, swapped the SIM until I got my old 'phone repaired.  You could have that (for a coupla jars of jam), except that it's now with a "friend" who busted theirs (I don't think I'll ever see either of them again).

You never know, someone on here may have an old 'phone sitting in a drawer looking for a new home.

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 08:37:41 AM
Quote from: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 08:02:11 AM
Or, someone can check you in as their 'guest' as they check-in.  I do this for my 98yo mum - smart 'phones and QR codes are a bit much for her.

I quite often did that for Sue when we were out shopping but the guest option disappeared once I added my vaccination certificate to the QR check-in app.
Make sense I guess but it's a bit inconvenient...
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 08:44:01 AM
I don't have any need for a smart phone, all I ever do is 'ring ring, Hullo?' type calls, maybe 5 per week, and a couple of SMS messages daily.
My phone rarely even leaves my desk, except if I am going out of town.

I get my second jab next Tuesday, and will get a hard copy of the results.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Marcus on October 28, 2021, 08:55:22 AM
Yeah you can only have one per person as well, we tried to set it up for Father-in-Law to be connected to Mother-in-law's account and it wouldn't do it, we had to make a whole new email address for him on the phone we had to get him which he never uses
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:02:46 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 08:44:01 AM
I don't have any need for a smart phone, all I ever do is 'ring ring, Hullo?' type calls, maybe 5 per week, and a couple of SMS messages daily.
My phone rarely even leaves my desk, except if I am going out of town.

I get my second jab next Tuesday, and will get a hard copy of the results.

Stubborn ol' bugger comes to mind... :rofl

If you change your mind Kev, I have an old smart phone you can have...
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 09:07:15 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 08:44:01 AM
I don't have any need for a smart phone ...

That is why I sometime envy you, I've almost become dependent on my iPhone .... Que Sera, Sera

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 08:44:01 AM
... all I ever do is 'ring ring, Hullo?' type calls, maybe 5 per week, and a couple of SMS messages daily...

I think we're pretty tired of these attempted scams.

Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 08:44:01 AM
I get my second jab next Tuesday, and will get a hard copy of the results.

Good skills.


Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 09:12:27 AM
Quote from: Marcus on October 28, 2021, 08:55:22 AM
Yeah you can only have one per person as well, we tried to set it up for Father-in-Law to be connected to Mother-in-law's account and it wouldn't do it, we had to make a whole new email address for him on the phone we had to get him which he never uses

Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 08:37:41 AM
I quite often did that for Sue when we were out shopping but the guest option disappeared once I added my vaccination certificate to the QR check-in app.
Make sense I guess but it's a bit inconvenient...

Strange.  Have you tried re-loading the VicServices App?  I just checked, my mum's in my app, all I gotta do is check a box (wirh he name, but my phone no.) if she is with me.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:16:40 AM
Have you added your vaccination certificate to the app, Michael?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 09:22:13 AM
Thanks for the offer Russ, :thumb but I don't need one.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Marcus on October 28, 2021, 09:23:41 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:16:40 AM
Have you added your vaccination certificate to the app, Michael?

Yeah I think once you that then you can't
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:32:33 AM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 09:22:13 AM
Thanks for the offer Russ, :thumb but I don't need one.

Oh well, your choice...  :thumbs

But, I can see having to manually sign in everywhere and having to produce a hard copy of your vax certificate being a major pain in the bum long term...
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Bodø on October 28, 2021, 09:36:12 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:32:33 AM
But, I can see having to manually sign in everywhere and having to produce a hard copy of your vax certificate being a major pain in the bum long term...

I plan to print mine on a licence sized card and put it in my wallet.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 10:07:32 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:16:40 AM
Have you added your vaccination certificate to the app, Michael?

Yep.

Quote from: Marcus on October 28, 2021, 09:23:41 AM
Yeah I think once you that then you can't

Huh?

Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 09:32:33 AM
But, I can see having to manually sign in everywhere and having to produce a hard copy of your vax certificate being a major pain in the bum long term...

I agree.

Quote from: Bodø on October 28, 2021, 09:36:12 AM
I plan to print mine on a licence sized card and put it in my wallet.

Certificates that are attached to the VicServices App will be seen as 'secure'.  Not so for printed (and even laminated?) hard copies or even an electronic (pdf?) non-VicService certificate - counterfeit versions of either are very, very easy to produce.   Whilst these may be accepted in the short-term, I doubt it for the long-term as the ne'er-do-wells will quickly learn how to do this, and the authories will be alert to these tricks.

The VIC method is much simpler, check in (using saved places, or QR scan), add your mum if necessary, hit check-in button, when asked by a venue operator, both processes are on your smart 'phone (well not Mum's VAX certificate).
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 10:17:04 AM
Some additions from the FB Group, latest attendees and numbers list:

This is more than the Not-the-NatRally 2021 at Mudgee.

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: lawrence on October 28, 2021, 02:00:31 PM
 :candystwheelie am in
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 02:02:26 PM
See you there, Lawrence  :like
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 03:46:26 PM
Quote from: lawrence on October 28, 2021, 02:00:31 PM
:candystwheelie am in

Shall be good to catch up with you, Lawrence!  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 03:48:49 PM
Latest attendees...  :runyay

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 06:15:57 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 28, 2021, 02:02:26 PM
See you there, Lawrence  :like

 :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 28, 2021, 06:20:12 PM
Latest attendees...  :runyay

Seems that us VIC's have been locked-up for a while / too long, and now ready, willing and able to go for a ride.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Nigel on October 28, 2021, 07:18:00 PM
Gonna need a bigger table............it`s a mammoth RTE........... :eek
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 28, 2021, 08:54:17 PM
Hey Kev, I know you love doing it but personally I reckon you should give the Jam a miss for this RTE as with the high number of attendee's it's gonna cost you an arm and a leg!

By my calculations you'll be up for something like $182!  :o

Plus...there's the issue of how you're going to pack 26 jars into your topbox... :whistle
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 29, 2021, 09:58:29 AM
Looks like 1 jar of jam per person this time Russ. I can only carry 20 or so in the topbox.
Plus I have some other stuff for Jd and Vera.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 30, 2021, 11:51:47 AM
Thanks Kev! We're happy to miss out on jam if that will help you...otherwise we're happy to pay for it... :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 30, 2021, 11:59:53 AM
 :think1 Hmm?  What is this word, 'pay' ???
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 30, 2021, 04:37:29 PM
It's just I know it's costing you heaps and you're not  a millionaire.... unless you've won tattslotto recently and didn't tell me... :p
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 30, 2021, 05:46:49 PM
Paid online surveys cover most of the cost of the jam, and it's just something that I like to do for my friends.  :like
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on October 31, 2021, 04:49:49 PM
This trip will bring my speedo reading to just over 199,000 km before I reach home.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Nigel on October 31, 2021, 04:56:13 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 31, 2021, 04:49:49 PM
This trip will bring my speedo reading to just over 199,000 km before I reach home.

Just about run in then! :grin
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 31, 2021, 05:10:47 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on October 31, 2021, 04:49:49 PM
This trip will bring my speedo reading to just over 199,000 km before I reach home.

Just go home via Mac's and your odo will be reading 000001.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Bodø on October 31, 2021, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: Williamson on October 31, 2021, 05:10:47 PM
Just go home via Mac's and your odo will be reading 000001.

Does the 1100 do that too?  I wonder if mine will do that.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on October 31, 2021, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: Bodø on October 31, 2021, 05:14:26 PM
Does the 1100 do that too?  I wonder if mine will do that.

Dunno, but I suppose we’ll find out soon.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Nigel on October 31, 2021, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: Bodø on October 31, 2021, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: Williamson on October 31, 2021, 05:10:47 PM
Just go home via Mac's and your odo will be reading 000001.

Does the 1100 do that too?  I wonder if mine will do that.

Only one way to find out! :eek
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 02, 2021, 11:58:45 AM
PureProfile surveys have paid decently for the last 3 months. Enough to pay for jam, anyway.  :grin

(https://i.ibb.co/QQJChn8/1.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 02, 2021, 04:25:17 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on November 02, 2021, 11:58:45 AM
PureProfile surveys have paid decently for the last 3 months. Enough to pay for jam, anyway.  :grin

(https://i.ibb.co/QQJChn8/1.jpg)

Nice little earner there Kev.  But to provide some perspective, it'll probably only take JD an hour to exptort that from one of his clients, and or less than an hour for Russ just re-arranging his super portfolios.

 :popcorn
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 02, 2021, 04:32:55 PM
Income from online surveys pays for my rego, jams, and quite a few tanks of fuel each year.

$420+ tax free per year, for just a few minutes per day at the keyboard.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Gordo on November 04, 2021, 05:46:27 PM
I have just sorted some accommodation so l guess l now need to add my name to the list of attendees.

Gordo

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Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 04, 2021, 05:47:19 PM
See you there, Gordo ++
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 04, 2021, 05:51:14 PM
We now have:  :rockon
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Gordo on November 04, 2021, 06:45:30 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on November 04, 2021, 05:47:19 PM
See you there, Gordo ++
Thanks Kev. Looking forward to catching up with one and all.

Sent from my Nokia 7.2 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 05, 2021, 04:28:10 PM
We now have:  :rockon
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 10, 2021, 01:15:13 PM
Got my proof of double Vax card today.  ++
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 10, 2021, 03:09:21 PM
Goodo!  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 10, 2021, 05:31:17 PM
Jams have been ordered, I pick them up on Thursday 25th before the RTE
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 10, 2021, 05:41:47 PM
Only 17 more sleeps.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 15, 2021, 03:19:52 PM
I slipped out between rain showers and paid for the jams today.
Expensive, since the manager changed and I no longer get discounts, lol.
Still my shout for the club, tho. Who can put a price on friends?
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 19, 2021, 03:39:23 PM
We now have:  :rockon

Only 8 more sleeps.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 19, 2021, 03:59:28 PM
I see we've scored another attendee...woohoo!!!  :rockon
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 19, 2021, 04:27:37 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on November 19, 2021, 03:59:28 PM
I see we've scored another attendee...woohoo!!!  :rockon

Yeah, Doug's a mate from AusTouring.com, he's been on a coupla RTEs.  He's a Kiwi and rides a BMW, aside from those two minor flaws, a good bloke.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 19, 2021, 07:01:59 PM
Minor flaws...pretty major if you ask me...   :o :whistle  :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 20, 2021, 02:09:29 AM
These miners should clean up their floor, and I don't see any problem with this pretty Major?

(https://i.ibb.co/RGXY1Bh/1.jpg)(https://i.ibb.co/SPL0Jwv/2.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 20, 2021, 07:11:26 AM
But...are they Kiwi, Kev?  :p
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 20, 2021, 01:08:00 PM
Unsure ...  :-(((
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 21, 2021, 06:46:42 PM
Only another 5 sleeps until I start heading east.
Then a 6th night of semi-sleep with Russ' cat again before the RTE.

 Wot thuh
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 21, 2021, 07:14:56 PM
Here's hoping the weather is kind to you, Kev!  :thumbs

Re my pussy, at least you won't have to feed her at 2am...  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 22, 2021, 11:44:38 PM
Looks like a wet day here tomorrow afternoon/evening, 5 to 10mm expected, with less than 1 mm per day until Sunday, which should be dry. Might be a little dampness for me for the ride on Friday, but no big deal, less than 1mm all the way to Korumburra.
Have organised my kit, tyre pressures checked, Topped fuel tank yesterday arvo. All I have to do is pickup the jam on Thursday, fit the kit to the bike, and will be ready to leave Friday morning somewhere between 8/10am, arrive Korumburra for o/night stop between 3 and 5pm.
Then its only around an hour run on Saturday morning to Toora

(https://i.ibb.co/0FvmFpL/a.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 25, 2021, 05:35:49 PM

We now have:  :rockon

Only two more sleeps.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 25, 2021, 05:38:56 PM
Bike is already packed, and ready to hit the road early tomorrow morning. See ya on Saturday!
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 25, 2021, 05:46:38 PM
Just confirmed with pub that we'll have approx. 25 for lunch, and advised that some people will arrive before 12:00 noon, we'll sit down at 12:30pm and start eating around 1:00pm.

Response from the pub is that everyone needs to QR code or sign in, and proof of double vax is required of everyone.

Having just done a four day road trip in VIC and NSW with some other mates, these were common requirements of venues visited, and was not a problem for any venue or any of the riders.  So, I hope we can all be good boys and girls, and not embarass each other or the Club.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 25, 2021, 05:48:23 PM
 ++
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 27, 2021, 08:38:17 PM
Arrived home safe at 9.25pm, will do ride report later. :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 27, 2021, 10:59:36 PM
Glad you made it home safely, Kev!  :clap
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Yorkshire Gal on November 28, 2021, 11:03:11 AM
Wowee guys and gals. What a great turnout yesterday at our Toora RTE. It's been a while. Was worth the wait. Thanks to all for coming. Representing the wonderful group of women I spent a lovely time with, I just want to say it was a real pleasure. See you soon. 
:girl-blowing-kiss-smiley-emot :13Candy
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 28, 2021, 01:48:47 PM
Quote from: Yorkshire Gal on November 28, 2021, 11:03:11 AM
Wowee guys and gals. What a great turnout yesterday at our Toora RTE. It's been a while. Was worth the wait. Thanks to all for coming. Representing the wonderful group of women I spent a lovely time with, I just want to say it was a real pleasure. See you soon. 
:girl-blowing-kiss-smiley-emot :13Candy

Yeah Sue, a great turnout, despite a couple of late cancellations, a total of 21 in the end.  It was good to catch-up with some old and new faces.  Nice old town, settled in the 1860's, lottsa history, will spend a bit more time there next trip.   Nice pub too, despite a bit of a kitchen stuff-up (and grump in the kitchen). 

On the way home, Helen and I figured that the stuff-up was in our favour.  We ordered a scallop entre each, received a main course.  No wonder we couldn't eat our main cousre as well.

There were a few pics taken, can you and Vera post some for all to enjoy.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 02:12:54 PM
Many thanks to all who attended, was great to catch up with everybody again. Made my day.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 28, 2021, 02:18:43 PM
Quote from: Williamson on November 28, 2021, 01:48:47 PM
There were a few pics taken, can you and Vera post some for all to enjoy.

We're still away, Michael but once we're home I'll post up some pics...  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 02:22:25 PM
just a couple of pics, my camera has malfunctioned, and I only have 5 pics of 20 I took.

(https://i.ibb.co/mS6K61f/DSCN0267.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZMK7pmj/DSCN0270.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/091YBgF/DSCN0271.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HXYkYps/DSCN0269.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QpvgbFk/DSCN0268.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 28, 2021, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 02:12:54 PM
Many thanks to all who attended, was great to catch up with everybody again. Made my day.

We're glad you made the effort to travel such a long way, Kev!  :thumbs
It was good to catch up again...
Oh, and thanks for your help Friday night!  :rockon
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 02:29:31 PM
No worries Russ, glad to be able to assist. :thumb
Small price to pay for somewhere to sleep.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 28, 2021, 03:37:38 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 02:22:25 PM
just a couple of pics, my camera has malfunctioned, and I only have 5 pics of 20 I took.

Yeah, but quality pics with 9 ST's, which must be the biggest collection of ST's in AUS since Port Sorell in 2019.  If I'm wrong, someone will be along soon.

We could've had 11, if Rex's ST1300 didn't have a flat battery (not sure why they didn't ride the ST1100) and came on the blue Goldwing, and Gordo didn't bring the tin-top.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 10:36:52 PM
Found another pic.

(https://i.ibb.co/T4jhnqJ/DSCN0266.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 29, 2021, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on November 28, 2021, 10:36:52 PM
Found another pic.

(https://i.ibb.co/T4jhnqJ/DSCN0266.jpg)

Here you go Kev, I turned your flash "on".

(https://i.ibb.co/gFgPZBy/2-DSCN0266.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S7vdw9N)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 29, 2021, 12:58:32 PM
Thanks Michael. :-++
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Jdbiker on November 29, 2021, 07:17:04 PM
Thanks all for another great RTE, special thanks to Michael and Garry for organising. A big thank you to Kev for the jams and Christmas press.
Cheers.
JD.
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Jdbiker on November 29, 2021, 07:27:26 PM
Some pics....
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Williamson on November 29, 2021, 07:37:36 PM
Quote from: Jdbiker on November 29, 2021, 07:27:26 PM
Some pics....

 :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 29, 2021, 09:17:26 PM
I tried posting some pics earlier but for whatever reason the post wouldn't load...
I'll try again tonight when I get home or tomorrow...
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: ruSTynutz on November 29, 2021, 11:48:58 PM
Here we go...  :grin

(https://i.ibb.co/3TfsBzM/Toora-RTE-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/HgPhXvk/Toora-RTE-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zhMKSrW/Toora-RTE-8.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/JKbtwrV/Toora-RTE-3.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/jGpZLFH/Toora-RTE-4.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/QfFCSzQ/Toora-RTE-6.jpg)
 
(https://i.ibb.co/SKj2W3Y/Toora-RTE-7.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/1GMJyNk/Toora-RTE-9.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/KyMLNYK/Toora-RTE-10.jpg) 

              (https://i.ibb.co/Qb9BVMb/Toora-RTE-5-2.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Toora - Sat 27 November 2021
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 29, 2021, 11:52:34 PM
Great pics Russ.  :thumb