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Title: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on December 04, 2022, 10:12:14 PM
RTE
Pig & Whistle Hotel
Trentham East
VIC

Saturday 25 February 2023

The Pub and the Mighty ST1300

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Again

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705 James Lane (corner Pearsons Road), Trentham East VIC 3458

03 5424 1213

Getting There

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The Menu

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There's More

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There's Friendly Staff & Cold Drinks

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  *  International guests - Andy & Brenda from STOwners, Vancouver

  *  Many, many more sleeps

  *  Add your name or post a response

Attending will be:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Nigel on December 08, 2022, 05:22:24 PM
Okay, you got me. :thumb
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on December 08, 2022, 08:15:31 PM
I guess we'd better add Russell & Sue along with Nigel to the list...  :thumbs

So we now have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on December 09, 2022, 05:32:03 PM
 :thumbs Looking fwd to seeing you there
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on December 09, 2022, 08:46:13 PM
Goodo Kev!  :thumbs

So we now have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Gordo on December 10, 2022, 05:45:27 PM
I will be be attending thanks Michael.

Gordo

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on December 10, 2022, 08:51:17 PM
 :thumbs

So now we have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Jdbiker on December 11, 2022, 08:31:42 AM
Please add Jd and Chippy to the list.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on December 11, 2022, 09:02:35 AM
 :thumbs

So now we have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: NandV on December 20, 2022, 02:03:17 PM
Nandv will be ready for another ride by then.
A big Merry Xmas to everyone.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
 :Like: :slvr13 o:)
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on December 20, 2022, 02:53:11 PM
Merry Xmas Neil & Val!  :beer

Now we have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on December 20, 2022, 03:49:09 PM
Quote from: NandV on December 20, 2022, 02:03:17 PM
Nandv will be ready for another ride by then.
A big Merry Xmas to everyone.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
 :Like: :slvr13 o:)

Hope you've let Andy know that he will need to wear his OzSTOC cap.

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ppopeye on January 29, 2023, 08:15:44 AM


Quote from: ruSTynutz on December 11, 2022, 09:02:35 AM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15021.msg1353948#msg1353948).      :thumbs :thumbs


So now we have:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: NandV on January 29, 2023, 08:49:30 AM
Andy & Brenda are raring to get going, Brenda had stern words with the Kiwi rain gods  but after our ride from Gisborne to Tauranga yesterday we can both attest to getting well & truly drowned despite having our supposedly ‘good rain gear’!!! A real slow trip but we arrived safely which was always our intention.
You left Neil & Valerie off your running total Gary, confirming we will be there.
Enjoying our travels here, Gordo got to Milford Sound and is doing the Arthur’s Pass & the Lewis Pass today on his way back up the South Island. We will be meeting up with him in Auckland next week, he’s absolutely enjoying his Kiwi trip so far.
See you all soon
Cheers
Neil & Valerie  :13Candy o:) :slvr13
NandV
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 29, 2023, 08:59:06 AM
All fixed now hopefully!  :popcorn

Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Marcus on January 30, 2023, 11:07:37 AM

Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2023, 02:40:04 PM
Just received confirmation of our reservation for 15 (max. allowed through online booking system) for lunch.  Seems like Marcus was just in time in adding his name down.   Too late for any others.

But, if others add their name, I'll make another booking, give 'em a call, or sumfink. 

So, add your name.   
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: lawrence on February 10, 2023, 12:22:30 PM
opps am in
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 10, 2023, 03:48:39 PM
Quote from: lawrence on February 10, 2023, 12:22:30 PM
opps am in
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Jdbiker on February 14, 2023, 09:04:01 PM
More oops…please add Richard and Ella, aka Greencan to the list.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 15, 2023, 12:03:32 AM
Goodo JD, the more the merrier!  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Marcus on February 19, 2023, 09:39:45 AM
Add Danny aka sulkybear to the list
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 19, 2023, 09:43:50 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 15, 2023, 12:03:32 AM

  • Michael & Helen
  • Andy & Brenda
  • Nigel
  • Russell & Sue
  • Kev
  • Gordo
  • Chippy & JD
  • Neil & Val
  • ppopeye
  • Marcus
  • Lawrence
  • Richard & Ella
[li]Danny aka sulkybear
[/li][/list]

Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 19, 2023, 03:22:27 PM
Them 'effing codes will get anytime they like!  Aye Kev?


Looks like I'll have to ring 'em and get an extension to our table.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 19, 2023, 03:25:45 PM
 :thumb Looks like it will be a good meet.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 19, 2023, 08:25:43 PM
The "preview" button is your friend when it comes to posting complicated stuff, Kev!  :thumb
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ppopeye on February 20, 2023, 08:51:34 AM


Quote from: Williamson on February 19, 2023, 03:22:27 PM (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15021.msg1360453#msg1360453)
Looks like I'll have to ring 'em and get an extension to our table.


Sounds like a good idea Michael.
I may bring Chris in the car if its as hot as predicted. I am having a heart proceedure in a few weeks and I am not coping as well in heat as I used to so not wanting to push it at this stage. I would prefer to ride but probably should choose caution in the circumstances.

Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 20, 2023, 08:53:56 AM
Take care ppopeye. See you on Saturday.  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 21, 2023, 05:33:31 PM
Quote from: ppopeye on February 20, 2023, 08:51:34 AM
I may bring Chris in the car if its as hot as predicted. I am having a heart proceedure in a few weeks and I am not coping as well in heat as I used to so not wanting to push it at this stage. I would prefer to ride but probably should choose caution in the circumstances.

Very prudent Garry.

Attending this RTE are:

Yes, we'll definitely need another table. 
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Nigel on February 21, 2023, 05:52:08 PM
We do seem to generate some big Vic RTE`s.
Nicely done. :Like:
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 21, 2023, 06:09:10 PM
Quote from: Nigel on February 21, 2023, 05:52:08 PM
We do seem to generate some big Vic RTE`s.
Nicely done.
 :Like:

Quality AND Quantity.

Both trademarks of VIC.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Gordo on February 22, 2023, 05:47:49 PM
Please add another to the list as my mate Rob is attending.

Gordo

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 22, 2023, 06:20:09 PM
Called the P&W, talked to Kelisha, revised booking this afternoon, table(s) reserved for 22.

Quote from: Gordo on February 22, 2023, 05:47:49 PM
Please add another to the list as my mate Rob is attending.

Gordo

 :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:

Looks like I'll need to make another call to Kelisha.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 23, 2023, 12:44:03 PM
And Frank for the Facebook Group.

 :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:

Looks like we're gunna need a bigger boat.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 23, 2023, 12:45:36 PM
... and only 2 sleeps to go..........

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: denis gibson on February 23, 2023, 05:02:54 PM
Hi Michael. Can you put Denis Di down as coming please, Just back from QLD, Denis.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 23, 2023, 05:33:06 PM
Quote from: denis gibson on February 23, 2023, 05:02:54 PM
Hi Michael. Can you put Denis Di down as coming please, Just back from QLD, Denis.

:thumbs

Have you got a bigger boat?

Attending this RTE are:

Whoo Hoo, 26!!   Looks like it's gunna be the biggest gathering since Mannum.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Marcus on February 23, 2023, 05:57:48 PM
Temp has dropped down to 26 for Trentham which is much better than the 36 they predicted at the start of the week
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 23, 2023, 06:04:26 PM
Quote from: Marcus on February 23, 2023, 05:57:48 PM
Temp has dropped down to 26 for Trentham which is much better than the 36 they predicted at the start of the week

 :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 23, 2023, 10:08:11 PM
With the possibility of a wet bum...  >:()
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Bodø on February 24, 2023, 06:00:18 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 23, 2023, 10:08:11 PM
With the possibility of a wet bum...  >:()

Perhaps you should see your doctor.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 24, 2023, 09:44:36 AM
80% chance of maybe 5mm rain in Portland on the way home.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: STroppy on February 24, 2023, 11:04:58 AM
Woulda bin 27 if I had seen this a day or two ago!
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 24, 2023, 11:41:22 AM
Quote from: Bodø on February 24, 2023, 06:00:18 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 23, 2023, 10:08:11 PM
With the possibility of a wet bum...  >:()

Perhaps you should see your doctor.

I saw my Meteorologist but he wasn't any help at all!  :fp
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 24, 2023, 05:57:26 PM
Might even get a twinkle of rain in Portland before morning?
Bike loaded, fuel topped, tyre pressure checked and wet weather gear on board, ready for a run soon after daybreak in the morning.  See you there.

:hatwave
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 24, 2023, 09:09:44 PM
Ride safe, ol' fella!  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2023, 05:51:32 AM
Just waiting for sunrise, and light rain started falling around 5am.
Should be clear of the rain before Warrnambool.

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2023, 06:02:41 AM
ARRRGH! ... I have misplaced my bike keys!!!
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2023, 06:20:29 AM
took 20 minutes to find them, I hope to be on the road within a few minutes....
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Wild Rose on February 25, 2023, 09:28:08 AM
Have a safe ride everyone 😊
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2023, 10:19:26 AM
Apologies to all, I had to cancell trip, took over two hours to reach Port Fairy. Heavy rain poor vis, restricted to 45/50 kph on the highway.
More than 6mm of rain and more coming. GPS and phone are both wet and non functional.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 25, 2023, 02:50:06 PM
17mm of rain in Warrnambool since this morning.
18.2mm in Port Fairy today.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Marcus on February 25, 2023, 03:31:50 PM
Got home around 330. Somehow I missed the rain just some drizzle here and there. Brilliant pub, could be a great one to add to the rotation
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 25, 2023, 04:38:21 PM
Quote from: Marcus on February 25, 2023, 03:31:50 PM
Got home around 330. Somehow I missed the rain just some drizzle here and there. Brilliant pub, could be a great one to add to the rotation.

The rotation?  What's that?  Since I've been involved I think we have only been to the same RTE venue once - the Reefton Hotel.

Home at 4:15pm, just in time to unpack a few boxes - I had been looking forward to that.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 25, 2023, 05:32:30 PM
Sue & I got home around 6pm...
Bumper to bumper traffic as a result of an accident on the Calder Hwy had me giving the ol' clutch and legs a workout with all the stop/start/stop/start goings on...:cuss
Also just to make it interesting we had drizzle all the way home basically from the other side of the city...
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 25, 2023, 07:03:47 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 25, 2023, 05:32:30 PM
Bumper to bumper traffic as a result of an accident on the Calder Hwy had me giving the ol' clutch and legs a workout with all the stop/start/stop/start goings on.

Yes, we came upon that but didn't dawdle, lane-splitting for us.
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 25, 2023, 07:06:11 PM
Oh yeah, 24 of sat down for a very nice lunch and a chin wag.  Plenty of pics taken, I'm sure many will be posted.

Thanks to all for the great company.

The next RTE is the Traveller's Rest at Thorpdale on Sat 18 Mar.  It's now time to jump on that thread by clicking on this link: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15091.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15091.0)
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 25, 2023, 08:15:56 PM
Quote from: Williamson on February 25, 2023, 07:03:47 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on February 25, 2023, 05:32:30 PM
Bumper to bumper traffic as a result of an accident on the Calder Hwy had me giving the ol' clutch and legs a workout with all the stop/start/stop/start goings on.

Yes, we came upon that but didn't dawdle, lane-splitting for us.

I was sorely tempted to filter but decided to just take my time as it's been a long time since I've done any filtering and I've never done it on the ST...
Maybe one day when Sue's not on the back?  :grin
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: ruSTynutz on February 26, 2023, 02:14:37 PM
RIDE REPORT & PICS

We headed off bright and early, well, for us anyhow.(just after 8am)
No wind or rain and blue skies, hmmm, I wonder how long that will last...

By the time we got on to the Princes Freeway at Officer the wind had come up and the sky had changed with threatening dark clouds in the distance.
Over the Bolte Bridge and it wasn't long before we hit rain...well, at least 6 drops hit my visor anyhow.

That was it as far as any more rain on the trip up which was uneventful besides having to deal with the strong wind gusts.

As we were way way early for the RTE we decided a nice hot chocolate was in order so we headed into Woodend and the local bakery.
A bit of a wander around after and with Sue being unable to resist buying some jewellery and a coffee mug, it was soon time to make a move to Trentham East and the "Pig & Whistle" Hotel.

Upon arrival we found we weren't the first as Lawrence & Nigel (on their BM's) had already arrived.
After a chinwag we wandered inside and were shown our tables.
Eventually the stragglers arrived, completing what was definitely the largest attendance to a RTE that Sue & I had ever been to!

After a very nice meal and "dessert" (thanks to JD & Vera) and some great conversations it was time to have the customary flag photoshoot before heading back inside for final farewells.

By now light rain had set in so it was on with the waterproof pants...
Sue & I were wearing our Summer Jackets, but as it's painful fitting the waterproof liners, we decided to head off without them.
As the rain (drizzle?) was light and intermittent and with the great fairing protection of the ST, we remained reasonably dry.

Unfortunately, some way down the Calder Freeway there had been an accident which resulted in traffic coming down to a crawl.
What was probably half an hour later we finally got past the accident scene which, by this time, had mostly been cleaned up.
It couldn't come soon for me though as I struggled with the stop/start/stop start and the lack of grip of my boots on the still damp road surface.

Anyhoo...it wasn't long after that the rain pretty much set in...
Surprisingly we really didn't seem to be getting wet which, considering my summer jacket is basically mesh was, well, surprising!

Arriving at the Burnley Tunnel the traffic again reduced to a crawl but thankfully no stopping & starting but the heat was stifling!

Once out of the tunnel the rest of the trip was a breeze, even if the rain did continue all the way home.

Only "slight" issue was whether I'd need to top up the fuel tank but I needn't have worried as we arrived home just as the fuel gauge started to flash its low fuel warning.

Stripping off our bike gear the only wet patch we had both suffered were slightly damp left shoulders for some reason...  :think1


Thanks to Michael for yet again organising this RTE and an even bigger thanks to everyone who attended which made this RTE such a great success!  :clap

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Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 27, 2023, 11:36:06 AM
Hey Kev, have you dried out yet?
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Kev Murphy on February 27, 2023, 11:38:06 AM
Working on it Michael...  :grin
Title: Re: RTE - Trentham East - Saturday 25 February 2023
Post by: Williamson on February 27, 2023, 12:08:06 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on February 27, 2023, 11:38:06 AM
Working on it Michael...  :grin

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