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Title: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on May 16, 2022, 08:01:08 PM
RTE Longwood VIC
Saturday 25 June 2022

White Hart Hotel
(https://i.ibb.co/S7NcMwb/11a711-59e2560aae3043d59b27cd40a9c95ea9-mv2.webp)

(https://i.ibb.co/8rsCbmn/Screenshot-2022-05-16-193927.png)
63 Hill St, Longwood VIC
(03) 5798 5203
(https://i.ibb.co/Vvv1wmd/Screenshot-2022-05-16-194224.png)

(https://i.ibb.co/YfhX6nm/Screenshot-2022-05-16-194337.png)

Booking for lunch at 12:30pm confirmed, and as it's likely to be cold in June, we will be next to the open fire.

(https://i.ibb.co/SdSXRBB/Screenshot-2022-05-16-193801.png)

Modest, but adequate menu.

(https://i.ibb.co/X3sHwLS/Screenshot-2022-05-16-194111.png)

Attendees:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Bodø on May 16, 2022, 08:05:08 PM
Lunch or dinner?
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Nigel on May 16, 2022, 08:13:32 PM
Good for me.....Just realised, been a long time between rides. My mode of travel may vary.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on May 16, 2022, 08:14:56 PM
Quote from: Bodø on May 16, 2022, 08:05:08 PM
Lunch or dinner?

Fixed.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on May 16, 2022, 08:16:12 PM
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2022, 08:13:32 PM
Good for me.....

 :thumbs

Attendees:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ppopeye on May 17, 2022, 09:56:54 PM
Sadly I will be missing this one.


PS Michael the Dixons Creek Cafe is shut and has a for sale sign outside.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on May 18, 2022, 08:00:48 AM
Quote from: ppopeye on May 17, 2022, 09:56:54 PM
Sadly I will be missing this one.

 :'(

Quote from: ppopeye on May 17, 2022, 09:56:54 PM
PS Michael the Dixons Creek Cafe is shut and has a for sale sign outside.

I seem to have a knack re. selecting an RTE destination and then the venue closes. 
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: aussiexs on May 18, 2022, 11:02:07 AM
All being well Rex and Debbie are planning on being there.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on May 18, 2022, 11:44:59 AM
We now have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Jdbiker on May 18, 2022, 08:09:26 PM
Apologies, can’t make it due to family commitments.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on May 29, 2022, 05:32:33 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on May 18, 2022, 11:44:59 AM
We now have:
  • Michael & Helen
  • Nigel
  • Rex & Debbie

 :thumbs

Quote from: Jdbiker on May 18, 2022, 08:09:26 PM
Apologies, can’t make it due to family commitments.

 :'(

But it looks like we now have:

Only four weeks to go, plenty of time for more names to be added.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 05, 2022, 04:58:14 PM
BUMP!
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Marcus on June 06, 2022, 06:12:59 AM
We now have:

Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ppopeye on June 06, 2022, 10:02:13 AM
Saw an advertisement for this pub last week. Its for sale too.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 06, 2022, 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: ppopeye on June 06, 2022, 10:02:13 AM
Saw an advertisement for this pub last week. Its for sale too.

Oh dear!  I hope I haven't cursed them too.

But, I have got a booking confirmation from Anne at the White Hart Hotel.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 07, 2022, 03:05:14 PM
We now have:

Can someone explain the difference between maybe, probably and likely?
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 07, 2022, 08:43:55 PM
Possibly....
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 07, 2022, 08:51:51 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 07, 2022, 08:43:55 PM
Possibly....

Is that possibly attending, or possibly explaining the difference between maybe, probably and likely?

If it's the former, we now have:
And then someone will need to explain to me the difference between maybe, probably, likely and possibly.

On the other hand, if it's the latter .... Oh, don't bother, I'll take a another blood pressure pill.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 07, 2022, 10:18:18 PM
It actually was a possibly for explaining the difference between maybe, probably and likely...but, now that you've added Sue & I to the list there is the possibility (or is that a maybe or a possible maybe???) that we will probably go...but at this stage we are uncertain...  :think1  :whistle
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 08, 2022, 08:07:01 AM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 07, 2022, 10:18:18 PM
It actually was a possibly for explaining the difference between maybe, probably and likely...but, now that you've added Sue & I to the list there is the possibility (or is that a maybe or a possible maybe???) that we will probably go...but at this stage we are uncertain...  :think1  :whistle

Mmmmm ..... not sure if I should upgrade your status from possibly to uncertain.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 08, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
Maybe a maybe?
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 12, 2022, 08:02:11 AM
An update, we now have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Nigel on June 12, 2022, 02:08:14 PM
And me defiantly............
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 12, 2022, 03:18:09 PM
Quote from: Nigel on June 12, 2022, 02:08:14 PM
And me defiantly............

... defiantly or perhaps definitely, perhaps only Nigel can tell?

Either way, we now have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: lawrence on June 18, 2022, 06:31:09 PM
 ++ :13Candy yep
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 18, 2022, 08:28:02 PM
Quote from: lawrence on June 18, 2022, 06:31:09 PM
++ :13Candy yep

We now have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 18, 2022, 10:19:19 PM
Sue says she's not going as the weather forecast is looking ordinary for Saturday and I'm still undecided...

So that leaves us with:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 19, 2022, 02:55:29 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 18, 2022, 10:19:19 PM
Sue says she's not going as the weather forecast is looking ordinary for Saturday and I'm still undecided...

With the current weather forecast, I'm still planning to ride.  But ... if looks like heavy persistent rain, I'll be driving.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: aussiexs on June 19, 2022, 03:17:33 PM
Same for the Perrys
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 19, 2022, 03:59:17 PM
Aren't we a bunch of tough motorcyclists!  :rofl

At this stage (If I go), it will be on the bike...trouble is, if there's the slightest chance of rain anywhere, chances are it will be here and that will most likely convince me to stay in bed or maybe, just maybe go in the car...  :popcorn

Ah, the joys of living in South Gippsland...where it rains 9 months of the year and drips off the trees for the other 3...  :whistle
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: NandV on June 19, 2022, 07:25:43 PM
Hi Team,
Count us in, will definitely need a break from all this unpacking here in beautiful Castlemaine.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
Like:  :slvr13 o:)
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 19, 2022, 07:38:17 PM
Quote from: NandV on June 19, 2022, 07:25:43 PM
Hi Team,
Count us in, will definitely need a break from all this unpacking here in beautiful Castlemaine.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
Like:  :slvr13 o:)

 :thumbs

And now we have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Nigel on June 19, 2022, 08:33:42 PM
Well just to confirm, I WILL be there on my trail bike. Note to self " Put wets in Car "

At the end of the day its a catch up , that's the important bit.

See ya there, Take care.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Nigel on June 19, 2022, 08:34:55 PM
Quote from: NandV on June 19, 2022, 07:25:43 PM
Hi Team,
Count us in, will definitely need a break from all this unpacking here in beautiful Castlemaine.
Cheers
Neil & Valerie
Like:  :slvr13 o:)

And they don't care about the rain!
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: denis gibson on June 22, 2022, 02:45:21 PM
HI all, Can you add Denis Diane to list please. Will be driving so do not care about the weather. Thanks Michael.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 22, 2022, 04:42:45 PM
We now have:  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 22, 2022, 06:26:51 PM
Weather forecast for Saturday is looking promising for the Mighty ST1300 getting it's legs stretched.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 22, 2022, 07:43:43 PM
And another from the Facebook group which means we now have:  :thumbs
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 23, 2022, 09:44:29 PM
Well, I've decided I'm definitely going, be it in car or on the bike..
Sue will definitely be a no show so I'm footloose & fancy free!  :runyay

So...we now have:

Now lets just hope the Rain Gods are kind to us...  :phone
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: NandV on June 24, 2022, 12:09:53 PM
Hi Team,
Am I too late to include 1 more for our Longwood lunch tomorrow.
It’s ‘BMW Bob’ from Wheelers Hill, he’s taking the scenic route via Yarck so Nigel’s Beemer will now have a companion in the line, no more of being banished to the back of the car park for Nigel’s steed.
The weather is looking good too,
See you all there.
Cheers
Nandv
Neil & Valerie :like
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Marcus on June 24, 2022, 12:15:53 PM
Sorry, I'm out, I have Family coming down
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 24, 2022, 01:44:50 PM
Quote from: NandV on June 24, 2022, 12:09:53 PM
Hi Team,
Am I too late to include 1 more for our Longwood lunch tomorrow.
It’s ‘BMW Bob’ from Wheelers Hill, he’s taking the scenic route via Yarck so Nigel’s Beemer will now have a companion in the line, no more of being banished to the back of the car park for Nigel’s steed.
The weather is looking good too,
See you all there.
Cheers
Nandv
Neil & Valerie :like

You win some ...

Quote from: Marcus on June 24, 2022, 12:15:53 PM
Sorry, I'm out, I have Family coming down

... you loose some.

BTW Marcus, family coming, if it's the in-laws, good excuse to get outta the house.

Re. numbers, I confirmed with our hostess, Anne, at the White Hart, we have a large table in the Big Dining Room with a log fire, my seat closest to the fire is already arranged.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 24, 2022, 01:50:07 PM
Quote from: NandV on June 24, 2022, 12:09:53 PM
... no more of being banished to the back of the car park for Nigel’s steed...

The riff raff (BMW's), Nigel, Bob & Doug can park out the back.

And...we now have:
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 24, 2022, 02:10:17 PM
I fixed the list for ya, Michael!  :grin

          :thumbs

          >:()
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 24, 2022, 02:29:36 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 24, 2022, 02:10:17 PM
I fixed the list for ya, Michael!  :grin

          :thumbs
  • Michael
  • Rex & Debbie
  • Marcus (soft)
  • Garry and Chris
  • Timbo - likely
  • Russell - a definite
  • Lawrence
  • Neil & Valerie
  • Denis & Diane

          >:()
  • Doug
  • Nigel
  • BMW Bob
  • Moto Guzzi Martin

Perhaps the drivers should also be banished to the lower list, and Timbo as I don't think that amongst his many motorcycles (I've lost count) that he has an ST.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 24, 2022, 03:13:28 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/rG5sMDf/Parking-2022-06-24-151059.png)
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 24, 2022, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 24, 2022, 02:29:36 PM
Perhaps the drivers should also be banished to the lower list, and Timbo as I don't think that amongst his many motorcycles (I've lost count) that he has an ST.

I did wonder if Timbo had an ST...  :popcorn
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Nigel on June 25, 2022, 10:56:32 AM
Looks like I'm with the riff raff.
Was bringing the Yammy, but battery totally kaput.
So it's in the car this time.
See youse there.  :grin
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 25, 2022, 05:23:09 PM
Home by 4:00pm, lotsa sunshine, few clouds, no rain - good riding weather, good feed, good company, thanks all (17 in total) who attended.  See yuse at Lake Bolac next month.

Russ has some pics.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 25, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
I got home around 6pm...I'm now ready to put my feet up!  :thumbs

I'll post up some pics tomorrow...
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 26, 2022, 04:51:51 PM
Longwood RTE

After a late night and a poor sleep I crawled out of bed at 6.45am feeling decidedly seedy.
A look out the window confirmed it wasn't raining...Woohoo!!!

I managed to get away by 8.15am and, as I was concerned the roads in the hills would be still pretty wet, I headed for Ringwood via the Eastlink Freeway.
From there I made my way to Lilydale and then on to Yarra Glen.

Just before Yarra Glen I spotted what may have been a red ST way way in the distance...

Heading through the outskirts of town I saw no more sign of it so continued on my merry way.
It was only when I stopped in Yea and I caught up with Lawrence that I found out it was him I'd seen.
He had apparently stopped at a Servo and I had ridden past him, failing to see him waving at me... :||||
I can only assume I was watching where I was riding or I was still half asleep...lol.

Not to worry, we ended up catching up with Michael and a few others for coffee before we attempted to head to Yarck and then on to Longwood.

Moto Guzzi Martin had volunteered to go tail end Charlie which he was probably soon regretting though as I had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction with my new Jacket zip so was late getting away.
Luckily the others hung back waiting for us at Yarck (thanks guys) and so we all then proceeded as a group to Longwood.

Pulling up at the White Hart Hotel, we found there were already a few other members there that had arrived early.

After greetings were made we all went inside...

By now I was hanging out for a Hot Chocolate...which at $6.00 was a bit steep but, on the bright side it was actually hot...unlike most "so called" hot chocolates these days that tend to be more luke warm than hot.
I chose a Parma, chips & vegies for lunch, which I thought wasn't a particularly large serving but as nobody else was complaining I just put it down to my "size is important" and getting "value for money" issues... :rofl

After having a good ol' chinwag it was soon time for a group photo and then the ride home.

It was while I was talking to Rex & Debbie while preparing to head off that disaster struck!

Some mongrel bird had obviously been saving a weeks worth of poop for this special occasion and then decided I was a worthy recipient!
It proceeded to perch on the branch above me, took aim and shat on me!!!   :cuss

If his aim was to hit my helmet he stuffed up as the main lot of poop hit my shoulder but then splattered my topbox and seat! Not happy Jan!!!!
Thankfully Rex came to the rescue with a cloth so I was able to wipe the bulk of it off...Thanks Rex!

It's "supposedly" lucky to be shat on so I figured I'd be now having a safe, dry ride home and, with a bit more luck, I might, just might win Tattslotto*...  :grin

Anyhow, moving on...

Not having decided on a route back home I tagged on to Michael & BMW Bob who were heading down the Doom Hwy to Seymour and then onto the Goulburn Valley Hwy toward Yea.

After they had turned off to go their separate ways I proceeded to Yea where I topped up the tank.
$46.00 later (ouch!) and I was on the go again, not even bothering to grab a coffee or even stop for a toilet break.

With plenty of dark clouds hovering over the mountains I was still undecided as to which way I’d go so I just headed towards Yarra Glen.

By the time I got to the Healesville-Kinglake intersection the dark clouds had moved on (thanks to birdy luck perhaps?) so I quickly decided to head for Healesville via Toolangi & Chum Creek.
With the roads being mostly dry I made fairly good time and unlike in the morning I was feeling much better and was actually enjoying the ride.

Normally I would head for home via Woori Yallock, Cockatoo and Pakenham but knowing there are ongoing roadworks on the Pakenham-Koo Wee Rup Road I decided to give that way a miss and head the long way home via Launching Place and Yarra Junction.

The Powelltown to Neerim Junction section was negotiated without spotting any skippys or other wildlife which was a relief as it was starting to get a bit late in the day.

With the prospect of riding the winding Warragul to Korumburra road in the dark, I made the decision to turn off just before Rokeby and head for home via Drouin and Poowong which is more “riding at night” friendly.

Arrived home around 6pm, having ridden 544k's and feeling like I could quite easily have ridden a coupla hundred more.
.
In spite of a bit of an ordinary start to the day it all ended up great so a big thanks must again go to Michael for organising things and everyone else for making the effort to go!  :clap

(https://i.ibb.co/4tBx8bJ/Longwood-RTE-Fire.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/gJsbj1f/Longwood-RTE-2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/C8R6x6k/Longwood-RTE-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/DG0PvbP/Longwood-RTE-Artwork-1.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/4gfdSCt/Longwood-RTE-Artwork-2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/thv3nfz/Longwood-RTE-3.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/YXQx6Wz/Longwood-RTE-Group-Photo-2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/BT0cyvk/Longwood-RTE-Group-Photo-1.jpg)

                 (https://i.ibb.co/ncf8CLZ/There-and-back.jpg)
                                                      The route there and back...

                   * And yes, I did have a win in Tattslotto...a whole $16.50...WOOHOO!!!  :runyay
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 26, 2022, 05:18:17 PM
Thanks Russ, particularly this one.

Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 26, 2022, 04:51:51 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/DG0PvbP/Longwood-RTE-Artwork-1.jpg)

I believe this bought a tear to the eyes of Neil, Denis, Bob and Doug.
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 26, 2022, 05:30:43 PM
 :grin

Speaking of sheep & Kiwis...

Q. How does a New Zealander find a sheep in long grass?
A. Rather enjoyable
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: Williamson on June 26, 2022, 07:13:07 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 26, 2022, 05:30:43 PM
:grin

Speaking of sheep & Kiwis...

Q. How does a New Zealander find a sheep in long grass?
A. Rather enjoyable

Not sure whether you should be banished to the norty corner, the riff raff parking area, or Kev's joke thread.   
Title: Re: RTE Longwood VIC - Sat 25 June 2022
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 26, 2022, 08:25:39 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/M5sY3cC/Halo.png)