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Title: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 05, 2022, 04:30:04 PM

Sunday 30 January 2022

RTE Meredith, VIC

The Royal Hotel

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20 Wallace St, Meredith VIC

 (03) 5286 1100

https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalHotelMeredith (https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalHotelMeredith)

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Arrive around 12:00pm

Lunch at 12:30pm

Looks like plenty of good lunch options ...

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Contacts for this RTE are Michael or Garry or Russell.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 05, 2022, 04:32:42 PM
Attending this RTE are:
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 05, 2022, 04:57:00 PM
Sounds good!  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: aussiexs on January 05, 2022, 05:24:18 PM
Rex and Debbie are looking forward to attending.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 05, 2022, 06:09:35 PM
Quote from: Nigel on January 05, 2022, 04:57:00 PM
Sounds good!  :grin

 :thumbs

Quote from: aussiexs on January 05, 2022, 05:24:18 PM
Rex and Debbie are looking forward to attending.

 :thumbs   :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 07, 2022, 11:46:48 AM
From the SA RTE thread ...

Quote from: StinkyPete on January 07, 2022, 07:11:25 AM
In this Covid ravaged time .... I seek the opinions of those who have expressed interest in this RTE.
Do we...     Go ahead ....
                 BYO picnic ....
                 Cancel         

Similar thoughts here.

But, to help people decide, we have a confirmed booking outside in the beer garden.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 07, 2022, 12:59:06 PM
My plans, at the moment, are to get to as many as I can.
A few will be missed thru weekend work, which continues from this weekend.
I`m of the opinion that we all will get covid, and majority won`t even know it.
Food and Fuel shortages etc: are probably more of an issue that covid itself.

2c worth, see you at the next ride. Bring on the Rally. :thumb

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: denis gibson on January 07, 2022, 04:54:44 PM
Denis Diane plan on coming thanks Michael. See you there.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 07, 2022, 05:47:31 PM
Quote from: denis gibson on January 07, 2022, 04:54:44 PM
Denis Diane plan on coming thanks Michael. See you there.

 :thumbs :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 09, 2022, 02:33:44 AM
Love to be there, see you all again in 3 weeks.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 09, 2022, 08:32:18 AM

Who?  There use to be some people with those names who regular RTE attendees, I 'spose these are one (or is that two?) and the same, but photo ID may be required.

Any chance of you rounding up some others from down that way, Danny, SteveR, MickS???
 
 :thumbs   :thumbs

Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 09, 2022, 02:33:44 AM
Love to be there, see you all again in 3 weeks.

 :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:




Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 10, 2022, 07:29:33 PM
This RTE is close enough to home for me to bring fresh strawberries....  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 10, 2022, 08:06:28 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 10, 2022, 07:29:33 PM
This RTE is close enough to home for me to bring fresh strawberries....  :grin

Not for me Kev, I'm struggling to get the last lot out of the jar.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 10, 2022, 08:08:00 PM

 :thumbs

May be in line for the shortest distance award.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: NandV on January 10, 2022, 10:12:00 PM
Hi Michael,
Count Neil & Valerie in for this RTE please.
Cheers
Neil
Nandv
 :slvr13 o:) :Like:
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 08:50:38 AM
Quote from: NandV on January 10, 2022, 10:12:00 PM
Hi Michael,
Count Neil & Valerie in for this RTE please.
Cheers
Neil
Nandv
 :slvr13 o:) :Like:

 :thumbs   :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:

Whoo Hoo, that looks like 7 ST's - as long as Danny & Rex remember to charge their batteries.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 11, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
Are you and Helen coming by car, bike, bus or chopper this time? Asking for a friend? :nahnah
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 11, 2022, 02:11:56 PM
 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 04:07:17 PM
Quote from: Nigel on January 11, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
Are you and Helen coming by car, bike, bus or chopper this time? Asking for a friend? :nahnah

Are you riding an ST?  Asking for a friend......
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 11, 2022, 04:14:28 PM
Might be?

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 04:28:07 PM
Quote from: Nigel on January 11, 2022, 04:14:28 PM
Might be?

Ride your Bro's ST1300, aye?  Even if you ride the BMW, and Bro rides the ST, you earn some points.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Gordo on January 11, 2022, 05:54:35 PM
Hi Michael
Please put my name on the attendance list.

Gordo

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Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 06:20:13 PM
Quote from: Gordo on January 11, 2022, 05:54:35 PM
.... Please put my name on the attendance list.

:thumbs

Attending this RTE are:

Whoo Hoo, that looks like 8 ST's - as long as Danny & Rex remember to charge their batteries, or 9 if Nigel rides the ST.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Bodø on January 11, 2022, 08:00:09 PM
Who is Kwaka Rob?
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: Bodø on January 11, 2022, 08:00:09 PM
Who is Kwaka Rob?

A mate of a mate (Moto Guzzi Martin), they've both been on a coupla RTE's.  Martin and I go back to school days.  When we were 16 (or so), he pinched my girlfriend, eventually married her.  I not sure if I ever thanked him.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: STroppy on January 11, 2022, 08:53:23 PM
Please add Tipto (Stephen) and Stroppy to the guest list.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 11, 2022, 09:21:04 PM
Quote from: STroppy on January 11, 2022, 08:53:23 PM
Please add Tipto (Stephen) and Stroppy to the guest list.

 :thumbs   :thumbs

Attending this RTE are:

Whoo Hoo, that looks like 9 ST's - as long as Danny & Rex remember to charge their batteries, or 10 if Nigel rides the ST.

Either way, I'm guessing the biggest group of ST's since Port Sorell.

And, I better adjust the booking.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Sulkybear on January 11, 2022, 09:29:59 PM
Add me please.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 11, 2022, 10:35:43 PM
This RTE is getting better by the day.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 11, 2022, 11:12:08 PM
We now have:

And, with a bit more "negotiation" I might yet be able to add Russell & possibly Sue......  :popcorn
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 11, 2022, 11:15:01 PM
I was chatting to Russ yesterday, he said he won't make a commitment or otherwise for another week or so yet.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 12, 2022, 06:03:36 AM
Quote from: Sulkybear on January 11, 2022, 09:29:59 PM
Add me please.

 :thumbs
Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 11, 2022, 10:35:43 PM
This RTE is getting better by the day.  :thumbsup

 :thumbs
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 11, 2022, 11:12:08 PM
And, with a bit more "negotiation" I might yet be able to add Russell & possibly Sue......  :popcorn

Did ya let Sue know that there's a punnett of fresh strawberries on offer?

We now have:
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: STroppy on January 12, 2022, 07:07:53 AM

Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 10, 2022, 07:29:33 PM
This RTE is close enough to home for me to bring fresh strawberries....  :grin

I’ll be in for strawberries please Kev if available?

Thanks

STroppy
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 12, 2022, 08:43:53 AM
Quote from: Williamson on January 12, 2022, 06:03:36 AM
Did ya let Sue know that there's a punnett of fresh strawberries on offer?

I'm saving that for some last minute persuasion!  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 12, 2022, 08:45:07 AM
 :rofl
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on January 12, 2022, 06:24:35 PM
Apologies, will miss this RTE, too close to daughters wedding, I have been warned. Have an awesome ride all, catch you on the next one maybe.
Cheers.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 12, 2022, 07:26:38 PM
Quote from: Jdbiker on January 12, 2022, 06:24:35 PM
Apologies, will miss this RTE, too close to daughters wedding, I have been warned. Have an awesome ride all, catch you on the next one maybe.
Cheers.

 :'(

See you at the next one.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 12, 2022, 07:54:19 PM
Quote from: Jdbiker on January 12, 2022, 06:24:35 PM
Apologies, will miss this RTE, too close to daughters wedding, I have been warned. Have an awesome ride all, catch you on the next one maybe.
Cheers.

C'mon JD, priorities! Your daughter can get married any ol' day! :rofl

Seriously though, it just won't be the same with you & Chippy...  :'(

Have a great day, guys!!!  :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: MickS on January 13, 2022, 07:28:25 AM
That's all of 33kms for me if I was home, probably would do it on the 'pushy' but alas I am in Queensland - having some Grandkids time.
Enjoy everyone
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 13, 2022, 07:29:52 AM
All the best Mick, we'll catch up on another RTE.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 07:48:13 AM
Quote from: MickS on January 13, 2022, 07:28:25 AM
That's all of 33kms for me if I was home, probably would do it on the 'pushy' but alas I am in Queensland - having some Grandkids time.
Enjoy everyone

 :'(

See you at another RTE, soon.

In the meantime, Danny's shortest ride ward may still be safe.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Marcus on January 13, 2022, 08:16:30 AM
Quote from: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 07:48:13 AM
In the meantime, Danny's shortest ride ward may still be safe.
8km shorter than my route
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ppopeye on January 13, 2022, 09:00:38 AM
I am planning to come. Not sure if Chris will come in the cage or not.


We are still in Mallacoota with very slow internet.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 10:17:52 AM
Quote from: ppopeye on January 13, 2022, 09:00:38 AM
I am planning to come. Not sure if Chris will come in the cage or not.

We are still in Mallacoota with very slow internet.

 :thumbs

Looks like we now have:

And the biggest collection of ST's in OZ since Port Sorell.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: STroppy on January 11, 2022, 08:53:23 PM
Please add Tipto (Stephen) and Stroppy to the guest list.

Will you have the ACT/NSW flag?
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 03:58:57 PM
Quote from: ppopeye on January 13, 2022, 09:00:38 AM
I am planning to come.

Will you have the VIC flag?
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 13, 2022, 05:02:29 PM
Quote from: ppopeye on January 13, 2022, 09:00:38 AM
I am planning to come. Not sure if Chris will come in the cage or not.


We are still in Mallacoota with very slow internet.

Type a little quicker, that should work! >:()
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: STroppy on January 13, 2022, 06:41:34 PM
Quote from: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 03:58:57 PM
Will you have the NSW/ACT flag?

Yes, I will collect the flag from Growly at next weekends Hill End RTE.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 07:22:15 PM
Quote from: STroppy on January 13, 2022, 06:41:34 PM
Quote from: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 03:58:57 PM
Will you have the VIC flag?

Yes, I will collect the flag from Growly at next weekends Hill End RTE.

 :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 15, 2022, 11:42:39 PM
This will be the first ever Sunday RTE I have ever attended. Looking fwd to the novelty. :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 16, 2022, 10:11:55 AM
They'll miss you at church, Kev!  :p
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 16, 2022, 10:20:23 AM
I tend to avoid those places. Too many 'Holier than Thou' personalities.

... besides, I probably couldn't go without a smoke that long. :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ppopeye on January 16, 2022, 10:31:45 AM
Flag. Yes. I will put it in a safe place and turn alarms etc on so I dont rush out without it.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 16, 2022, 05:11:17 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 15, 2022, 11:42:39 PM
This will be the first ever Sunday RTE I have ever attended. Looking fwd to the novelty. :thumbs

Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 16, 2022, 10:11:55 AM
They'll miss you at church, Kev!  :p

Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 16, 2022, 10:20:23 AM
I tend to avoid those places. Too many 'Holier than Thou' personalities.

... besides, I probably couldn't go without a smoke that long. :grin

I suppose many of us worship in our own way.  Mine will be a toast to the god-of-the-amber-ale, although as I don't partake in alcohol when on the motorcycle (although I have been know to lapse), it'll be with a lemon squash.

Quote from: ppopeye on January 16, 2022, 10:31:45 AM
Flag. Yes. I will put it in a safe place and turn alarms etc on so I dont rush out without it.

Good skills Garry.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 19, 2022, 04:47:21 PM
OK, will order strawberries tomorrow for collection at end of next week, should have enough room to carry them all, providing we have no more late attendees.  :grin :thumbsup
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: STroppy on January 19, 2022, 06:45:24 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 19, 2022, 04:47:21 PM
OK, will order strawberries tomorrow for collection at end of next week, should have enough room to carry them all, providing we have no more late attendees.  :grin :thumbsup

Hi Kev,

Pls add me to the strawberry list if I’m not on it thanks.

Terry
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 20, 2022, 07:11:41 AM
Already there Terry, everyone gets strawberries.  :like
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 20, 2022, 07:26:11 AM
Good onya Kev!  :thumbs :thumbs

Now Sue & I are definitely Coming...  :grin

We now have:

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 20, 2022, 11:13:55 AM
I spoke to one of our members regarding this RTE today and as a result of that, we now have:

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 20, 2022, 04:47:08 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 20, 2022, 11:13:55 AM
I spoke to one of our members regarding this RTE today and as a result of that, we now have:

  • Michael & Helen
  • Nigel
  • Rex & Debbie
  • Denis & Diane
  • Marcus & Tania?
  • Kev
  • Moto Guzzi Martin
  • Danny, aka Sulkybear
  • Neil & Val
  • Gordo
  • Kwaka Rob
  • Tipto (Stephen) - may get the shortest ride award
  • Stroppy
  • Russell & Sue
  • Gary & Chris - maybe
  • Lawrence - a maybe

Woo Hoo!!

Quote from: Williamson on January 13, 2022, 10:17:52 AM
... And the biggest collection of ST's in OZ since Port Sorell.

Someone, go back through the records, I wouldn't be surprised if it'll be more than we've had at some NatRallies.

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 20, 2022, 05:10:15 PM
Is there private parking available for those that have graduated from the mighty ST?
Don't want to leave the GT amongst the common folk!
Perhaps a separate table? Or pub? Or RTE even?

What a bunch of crazy people we hang out with!

Big event. Vic is certainly active... Must be the fun place! Wot thuh
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Marcus on January 20, 2022, 05:23:43 PM
They have heaps of room very used to catering for large crowds
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 20, 2022, 07:43:09 PM
Quote from: Marcus on January 20, 2022, 05:23:43 PM
They have heaps of room very used to catering for large crowds

Yeah, plenty of room at the pub. 

Quote from: Nigel on January 20, 2022, 05:10:15 PM
Is there private parking available for those that have graduated from the mighty ST?
Don't want to leave the GT amongst the common folk!
Perhaps a separate table? Or pub? Or RTE even?

What a bunch of crazy people we hang out with!

Big event. Vic is certainly active... Must be the fun place! Wot thuh

Smart alecs can venture 450m (or so) down the road to the Meredith Hotel.

https://goo.gl/maps/4M7sAH6VbXUaotZb6

You'll probably find that closed, kaput, extinct, defunct, inactive, dormant, etc.. and then you'll back to the Royal to eat some humble pie.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 23, 2022, 03:18:08 PM
Only 7 more sleeps...
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: MickS on January 23, 2022, 06:02:46 PM
That pub is definitely kaput, extinct, defunct. So better go to the only pub in town
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 23, 2022, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: MickS on January 23, 2022, 06:02:46 PM
That pub is definitely kaput, extinct, defunct. So better go to the only pub in town

Yeah, another country pub closed, add it to the list with Tolmie, Kevington, Skipton, Port Albert, the Club in Yarram, and I'm sure many, many more in recent years.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on January 23, 2022, 07:35:43 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 23, 2022, 08:08:07 PM
Dan's the man.. Wot thuh
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 24, 2022, 06:06:38 PM
Looks like a warm day for Meredith on Sunday, 26 degrees forecast.  :like

I might need a couple of extra drink stops on the way.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 24, 2022, 06:29:05 PM
Anybody not turning up on a bike? Its ok.... :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 24, 2022, 09:21:38 PM
Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 24, 2022, 06:06:38 PM
Looks like a warm day for Meredith on Sunday, 26 degrees forecast.  :like

I might need a couple of extra drink stops on the way.

Seems it depends on what weather report you read, Kev!
One I was looking at is saying top of 27c with 68% chance of rain...then another is saying 24c with 41% chance of rain...  :think1

My prediction is it will rain as I washed my bike tonight...  :whistle
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 24, 2022, 09:59:49 PM
Weather report, Sunday, Sheoaks region (5km east of Meredith)

(https://i.ibb.co/zn5WZhX/1.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 25, 2022, 01:49:56 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 24, 2022, 09:21:38 PM
Seems it depends on what weather report you read, Kev!
One I was looking at is saying top of 27c with 68% chance of rain...then another is saying 24c with 41% chance of rain...  :think1

My prediction is it will rain as I washed my bike tonight...  :whistle

Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 24, 2022, 09:59:49 PM
Weather report, Sunday, Sheoaks region (5km east of Meredith)

(https://i.ibb.co/zn5WZhX/1.jpg)

That's only three different forecasts, ask on Facebook you'll get a different forecast with each response, some responses will suggest you go to Mansfield for lunch, or you should fly, try a submarine, take a monkey, even how to change a light bulb.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 25, 2022, 02:21:50 PM
I think I'll go by this forecast...at least this one is showing less chance of rain!  :grin

(https://i.ibb.co/Lzd8kQx/forecast.jpg) 
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 25, 2022, 04:12:25 PM
Gonna rain some where, some time. Take your wets, all good, see youse their >:()
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 27, 2022, 10:30:56 AM
Shortest route for me, avoiding many major towns and highways.
Just a casual ride on mostly backroads.

(https://i.ibb.co/wpsJxRh/1.jpg)
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 28, 2022, 09:36:09 AM
Collected strawberries an hour ago, they are now in the fridge.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 28, 2022, 05:07:51 PM
61 mm of rain in Meredith today.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 28, 2022, 05:45:29 PM
That means 25 deg on Sunday bright and sunny! :grin
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 28, 2022, 05:46:15 PM
 :like
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 28, 2022, 10:44:12 PM
Wishful thinkin', me thinks... :popcorn
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 28, 2022, 10:46:13 PM
Hot and dry here today, Russ. Still 21 degrees at 11.45pm
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 29, 2022, 06:30:53 PM
Anyways, couldn`t upload my google map of plan of attack, so quick narrative. Up thru Yarra Glen onto Kinglake then down the hill to Whittlesea. Wallan, Gisborne, Ballan on to Meredith.
3 hrs and about 230 k`s.
Printed the map got the GPS, see you for dinner, err lunch.
Have a great ride all. Wot thuh
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 29, 2022, 06:33:53 PM
I plan to leave around 8am, arrive around 11.30+, allowing for a couple rest stops on the way.
See you there.  :hatwave
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 29, 2022, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: Nigel on January 29, 2022, 06:30:53 PM
Anyways, couldn`t upload my google map of plan of attack, so quick narrative. Up thru Yarra Glen onto Kinglake then down the hill to Whittlesea. Wallan, Gisborne, Ballan on to Meredith.
3 hrs and about 230 k`s.
Printed the map got the GPS, see you for dinner, err lunch.
Have a great ride all. Wot thuh

Whew!  You'll be worn out (even more than usual) by the time you get there.  The best I can figure, this is your route.

https://goo.gl/maps/CszyigGyCjS5Nwsy7

(https://i.ibb.co/7JVS1pB/Screenshot-2022-01-29-201059.png) (https://ibb.co/svQgV1c)
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 29, 2022, 07:26:46 PM
If you want a sleep-in (and you need it) and meet Helen and me at St Helena at 10:00am, I could lead you along this route.

https://goo.gl/maps/JMbd7YrtFxUtk19m9

(https://i.ibb.co/ZBBwQtk/Screenshot-2022-01-29-201848.png) (https://ibb.co/1rrpChw)

There is around 50km of Metro Ring Road / Western Freeway (b/t St Helena and Deanside), but then there is one sweet gem of a road to Fiskville.   That's if you think you could keep up with the Mighty ST1300.

 
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 29, 2022, 07:59:50 PM
On the money with the map. Just staying away from the traffic. See U their.

Plan for a 830 get away.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 30, 2022, 06:39:27 AM
Packed and loaded, ready to leave home in about 20 minutes.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 30, 2022, 06:43:05 AM
And me!
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on January 30, 2022, 06:48:58 AM
Have a great RTE all, ride safe :hatwave.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2022, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: Jdbiker on January 30, 2022, 06:48:58 AM
Have a great RTE all, ride safe :hatwave.

And, have a great wedding.  All the best for Vera, you and the betrothed.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Kev Murphy on January 30, 2022, 04:49:50 PM
Arrived home safe at 5.45pm. Will do report after I get some sleep.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Marcus on January 30, 2022, 04:56:35 PM
Great day. Thanks everyone, it's been too long for me
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Nigel on January 30, 2022, 05:22:22 PM
Great day for a ride and a catch up with all. Left on 8 am Kinglake was as foggy as, so a slow and cautious approach was had. Down thru Whittlesea, Romsey onto Gisborne. Supposed to go thru Ballan but turned out be Bacchus Marsh, now that's a busy town.
Out the back up the mountain to the wind turbines, over an extremely poorly maintained single lane road, but the Beemer just took it in its stride and I made it with no fuss.
Small "F" grade rd got me into Meredith where most had already arrived.

Return trip Set Ballan on the GPS, missed it and ended up in Daylesford! All good, adjusted posture, reset GPS and came home via Woodend, Romsey and so on to home. Less K`s than I thought, about 2 minutes of rain out of the happy capital then just sunshine.
 Top day. Thanks All :grin 
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2022, 06:33:36 PM
Home around 4:15pm for us, was getting a little uncomfortable at 32C on the M80.  A few pics to share a little later.

Plenty of pics taken inside and out by others, please share for all to enjoy.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2022, 06:41:58 PM
Quote from: Nigel on January 30, 2022, 05:22:22 PM
.... Out the back up the mountain to the wind turbines, over an extremely poorly maintained single lane road ....

Glenmore Road.  https://goo.gl/maps/RzwifgWnfkgd9P7p6

The view from near the top of the escarpment in quite spectacular.

(https://i.ibb.co/zbTjR99/IMG-1054.jpg)

Travelling in the opposite direction, in August 2019.

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: STroppy on January 30, 2022, 08:24:51 PM
Great to catch up at Meredith RTE.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 30, 2022, 09:15:13 PM
We just arrived home...Hangin' for a cuppa and a shower after a very hot & sticky afternoon following the RTE.  :eek

I'll probably post up a few pics tomorrow...  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: Williamson on January 31, 2022, 09:07:48 AM
Some pics from me ....

(https://i.ibb.co/Dgz3t6F/001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k65YxrT)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kzf2NWw/Screenshot-2022-01-31-091135.png)

(https://i.ibb.co/y6nW3Sb/Screenshot-2022-01-31-091054.png)

L to R:  ST1100 (Denis & Diane), ST1300 (Neil & Val), ST1300 (Marcus), BM Trouble You (Nigel),
ST1100 (Danny), Moto Guzzi (Martin), ST1300 (Gordo), ST1100 (Kev), ST1300 (Michael & Helen),
ST1300 (Rex & Debbie), ST1300 (Russ & Sue)

Not in pic (parked around the corner), ST1300 (Garry)

If I'm not correct, I'm sure someone will speak up.
Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 31, 2022, 02:04:10 PM
And some pics from me...  :grin

Although I had some concerns in the days before, the weather turned out pretty good with no rain encountered whatsoever.
This ended up being one of our bigger RTE's attendence wise too which was great to see.
Also great to see was the large turnout of ST's with just 2 or 3 other "inferior" brands in attendence... :grin

A big thankyou to the organisers!  :clap

(https://i.ibb.co/BnLGQSK/Meredith-RTE-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/yhHgWHr/Meredith-RTE-2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/TMGKdBH/Meredith-RTE-3.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/hfwpzzt/Meredith-RTE-4.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/7KpqGp3/Meredith-RTE-5.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/x1TdqCY/Meredith-RTE-6.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Qk7SQbQ/Meredith-RTE-7.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Mpn7ngF/Meredith-RTE-8.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/3v35m70/Meredith-RTE-9.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/rxwzpCX/Meredith-RTE-10.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/xLfhgzs/Meredith-RTE-11.jpg)

Title: Re: RTE Meredith - Sun 30 Jan 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 31, 2022, 03:43:15 PM
With no plans in place after the RTE, Sue & I decided to head up to Ballarat...

Seeing the sign to Sovereign Hill we tossed up whether it was worth checking the place out seeing as there wasn't a huge amount of time before it closed.
Deciding it was, we handed over the cash, luckily getting in cheaper using my pension card!  :runyay

It wasn't long before we were regretting carrying our bike jackets though as the humidity and a much hotter day than expected, had us soaked in sweat.
Thankfully a young lass from the Photography Shop took pity on us and offered to look after our jackets while we continued our wander around...Thanks Belinda!  :rockon

After a lap of the streets we had pretty much seen enough and, dying of thirst, we headed around the back to the Cafe...only to find it had closed at 4pm...Grrr!  :fp

After picking up our jackets we then headed for the exit, thankfully finding the gift shop still open (only just) so we were able to buy some water and an icy pole.

The ride home was pretty uneventful, only stopping at a Maccas to again quench our thirst and to have a stretch.

Traffic through the city was surprisingly light considering it was the last day of school holidays which pleased me no end!

Arriving at Cranbourne we had a bit of a break before departing (now solo) as Sue was travelling home by car.
I was relishing the cooler night air (not so much the buffeting winds)...so was almost disappointed when I arrived home around 10pm...hangin' out for a cuppa and a refreshing shower...

All in all a great day!  :runyay

(https://i.ibb.co/bdFN2kx/Sovereign-Hill-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/wgtGjZK/Sovereign-Hill-2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/kyRMKJr/Sovereign-Hill-3.jpg)
Sue...nearly ready for the Undertaker after fagging out with the heat...  :grin

(https://i.ibb.co/TtLTNfh/Sovereign-Hill-4.jpg)
Not quite ready for these...yet! :X

(https://i.ibb.co/HzMvTNv/Sovereign-Hill-5.jpg)
The Local Fire Brigade...

(https://i.ibb.co/Gs501Sj/Sovereign-Hill-6.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/SXLW31z/Sovereign-Hill-7.jpg)
Play it again, Sam...err, I mean Sue...