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Title: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on December 22, 2023, 08:54:42 PM
What's in the Rally Pack and what do you get for $70 per head? 

In addition to the usual standard Rally Pack items (as indicated by Chris) ....

Quote from: ST2UP on December 22, 2023, 07:30:37 PM
....$70 per head for Rally Shirt, Patch, and Pin and meet and greet food and a light meal....

.... there will be:
These represents a value of approx. $15 for those want to take advantage of these offers.  Rather than a $70 registration fee, some can look at it as $55.

The Friday meet and greet - we have a small group of dedicated and keen helpers already planning some light nibbles (biscuits, chips, dips, cheeses, etc...) on arrival.  Perhaps not as flash as Mudgee, but this will be followed up with a sausage sizzle and salads - an evening meal for many.

The Saturday evening dinner will be a pub meal - people will be ordering and paying individually (as we did at Mannum).  The full pub al a carte menu will be available to choose from, as well as the pub's senior's menu- a few members will probably fancy that option.

We are offering a good value and a fun-filled three days (or more for some), so get organised, get registered and get to Mansfield. 



Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 03, 2024, 11:24:49 AM
Lunch at Mansfield NatRally 2024 dinner venue yesterday.  Couldn’t decide between Chicken Parma $29 or Seniors Chicken Parma $21.  Went for Seniors, more than I should eat, but managed.  Mate with me couldn’t.

Bit beered-out after a long weekend and NYE, had a very nice and refreshing local ginger beer that I could easily get accustomed to though.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 03, 2024, 11:43:02 AM
Looking for member feedback on whether, or not, an RTE is wanted for Saturday 16 March, as if it is (wanted) a booking will be needed.

Options are limited, eg. Mount Buller, Jamieson, Whitfield, unless it's a 200km plus return trip.

Indicate your choice in the poll.


 
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 03, 2024, 01:23:47 PM
Hey Michael, perhaps a "no" option could be added to the poll???  :think1

Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 03, 2024, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 03, 2024, 01:23:47 PM
Hey Michael, perhaps a "no" option could be added to the poll???  :think1

 :thumbs
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 03, 2024, 01:28:35 PM
Quote from: Williamson on January 03, 2024, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on January 03, 2024, 01:23:47 PM
Hey Michael, perhaps a "no" option could be added to the poll???  :think1

 :thumbs

 ..... if there is an RTE, I'll need someone to organise.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: NandV on January 17, 2024, 10:01:21 PM
Hi Michael,
                Neil & Valerie will be arriving in Mansfield around 9.30 - 10.00 am on the Thursday as we will be coming on from overnighting in Yea with my cousin on Wednesday night. We probably won't have access to our cabin till later in the day which is not a problem but will be able to assist with setting up where required.

Here's an idea.
                    The "Saturday Rideout"
                                                     With nothing official being planned regarding an 11-00 am Saturday ride out can I say that Val & I and possibly Denis & Diane are intending to visit the new cellar door at Delatite Winery, 39 Pollards Road on the outskirts of Mansfield for a lazy lunch in their outdoor courtyard area - it seats up to 45 people (weather permitting). Various food platters are available and seeing as we are all in for a dining experience later in the day I figure a platter will suffice along with maybe one glass of their delightful vintage. Intending to be back to the HCHP to check in and get a quick nanna nap before attending the official photo session at 4-00pm and afterwards the official dinner in the evening.

Herewith the link to the Delatite Winery website to view their facilities and check out the menu : info@delatitewinery.com.au

If anybody is interested in joining us and if the numbers warrant, I suggest the hire of a mini bus to do the drop off and pickup so that those who choose to enjoy more than 1 glass wouldn't have to take any risks whilst on two wheels.

In the meantime I will contact the winery to check on availability etc.

An indication regarding interest in the above would be appreciated promptly as Valerie and I are heading off to NZ on 25th Jan for 3 weeks on our Kiwi ST - its been 12 months so a bit overdue.
Send a PM or post any comments here.

Cheers
Neil
NandV
 :slvr13 o:)  :like
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 22, 2024, 07:19:46 AM
Hi Neil,

Any assistance Val and you can provide on the Thursday and/or Friday will be appreciated.

Re. a Saturday Rideout good idea, however unlikely Helen and I will be able to accompany your little group as will we likely be staying around HCHP crossing all the "T's" and dotting all the "I's" in preparation for later that afternoon's and evening's events.

I'm sure some others will put up their hand, if even at the last minute.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: StinkyPete on January 22, 2024, 11:13:30 AM
I suggest "No RTE", but perhaps you could provide a list of rides and attractions as we did in Mannum.   Attendees then have the option of exploring the region, or simply spending the time catching up with old friends and new.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 22, 2024, 11:27:03 AM
Quote from: StinkyPete on January 22, 2024, 11:13:30 AM
I suggest "No RTE", but perhaps you could provide a list of rides and attractions as we did in Mannum.   Attendees then have the option of exploring the region, or simply spending the time catching up with old friends and new.

Thanks Pete.

Yes that seems to be the best option.  Some ride options will be prepared, these will be included on an info sheet in the Rally Pack, mentioned at an introduction and welcome at the Friday afternoon Meet & Greet, as well as in a new thread (posted a week or so prior) so that attendees will have an opportunity to plan.

This will include a visit to the Delatite Winery as Neil has already indicated (a coupla posts above).

Re. the Meet & Greet, in addition to platters of nibbles being provided, the VIC organising group is also planning a sausage sizzle.  The Meet & Greet may be known hereafter as the Meat & Greet.  And before any of the vegetarians and / or vegans protest, there will be some non-meat options available.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: ruSTynutz on January 22, 2024, 11:59:28 AM
Quote from: Williamson on January 22, 2024, 11:27:03 AM
And before any of the vegetarians and / or vegans protest, there will be some non-meat options available.

The option is I eat the sausage and they get to eat the bread...  :grin |-i
Title: National Rally Mansfield 2024 - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 25, 2024, 03:48:10 PM
What's in the Rally Pack and what do you get for your NatRally registration at $70 per head? This is what:

• Rally Polo T-shirt, patch and pin
• Meet & greet nibbles, plus a sausage sizzle
• A drink card for the Mansfield Hotel (where we have booked out Saturday evening dinner). This will be along the lines of "present this card for a free schooner of beer, glass of wine or soft drink when ordering your meal."
• A tea or coffee card for the Coffee Merchant Mansfield. This will be along similar lines, ie. "present this card for a free cup of tea or coffee when ordering your meal."

These represents a value of approx. $15 for those want to take advantage of these offers. Rather than a $70 registration fee, some can look at it as $55.

The Friday meet & greet - will we have a small group of dedicated and keen preparing the nibbles (biscuits, chips, dips, cheeses, etc...) on arrival, perhaps not as flash as Mudgee. But this will be followed up with a sausage sizzle and salads - an evening meal for many.

The Saturday evening dinner will be a pub meal - people will be ordering and paying individually (as we did at Mannum). The full pub al a carte menu will be available to choose from, as well as the pub's senior's menu- a few members will probably fancy that option.

Sunday evening will be an organised pizza run, and drinks well into the evening.

We are also making arrangement for a NatRally Mansfield 2024 coffee mug. Due to costs, this won't be included in the Rally Pack but it will be available for $8 (pre-orders) or $10 at the OzSTOC Shop at Mansfield for $10 (until stock runs out).

We are offering a good value and a fun-filled three days (or more for some), so get:
• Your leave approved
• Accommodation organised
• Registered, and
• To Mansfield.

Any queries? Post a question and/or, send a message.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Shillas on January 25, 2024, 07:25:39 PM
Leave approved.

All my 10 day in new boss has done so far is approve my leave applications  :rofl
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Shillas on January 25, 2024, 07:28:36 PM
 Another option for the survey - not bothered where, will follow the pack
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 25, 2024, 07:30:51 PM
Quote from: Shillas on January 25, 2024, 07:28:36 PM
Another option for the survey - not bothered where, will follow the pack

If the current results are a guide, the pack ain't going anywhere.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2024, 04:06:54 PM
Quote from: Williamson on January 25, 2024, 07:30:51 PM
Quote from: Shillas on January 25, 2024, 07:28:36 PM
Another option for the survey - not bothered where, will follow the pack

If the current results are a guide, the pack ain't going anywhere.

Five days later, results are even clearer, but there are still three days more to vote.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on February 18, 2024, 11:00:08 AM
What's happening?  Here's a brief summary of organised events:

New Award

This will be for The Best non-ST.  This award will be open to all makes and models, Hondos, Trumpets, Yammys, Suzis, Kwakas, Guzzis, Bavarians (just don’t mention the war!), even Harleys, two or three wheelers, etc etc...  The winner will also receive some nice little goodies.   The Best non-ST will be Members' Choice by process of voting, to be explained at the Meet & Greet.

So get cleaning and polishing.

Cheers

Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on February 28, 2024, 07:42:08 PM
It looks like our Saturday night dinner destination will be VERY busy.
Reading through the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling event website again just now i've discovered the cycling event presentations will also be held at the Hotel on Saturday evening.
Makes sense really.They're the major sponsor  :p 
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 04, 2024, 12:15:44 PM
Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on February 28, 2024, 07:42:08 PM
It looks like our Saturday night dinner destination will be VERY busy.
Reading through the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling event website again just now i've discovered the cycling event presentations will also be held at the Hotel on Saturday evening.
Makes sense really.They're the major sponsor  :p

Have received confirmation from the Mansfield Hotel that the cycling event presentations commence at 4:00pm, followed by their dinner and that the majority finish early, as they rise early Sunday for another event.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 08, 2024, 02:21:46 PM
Day & Half-day Ride Options


There are many ride options available, the attached images provide a very brief outline and some comments on some of the most obvious.  Whilst the notes indicate coffee, meals and fuel availability at various destinations and locations, it's the rider's responsibility to make sure that he / she has made adequate preparation for their ride.

A hard, colour print copy will be in each Rally Pack.


Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Shillas on March 08, 2024, 02:36:03 PM
Thanks Michael
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Bodø on March 11, 2024, 03:03:57 AM
Quote from: Williamson on March 08, 2024, 02:21:46 PM
A hard, colour print copy will be in each Rally Pack.

Thanks.  That'll save me making some mud maps, and more importantly means I won't leave them at home.  I've done that a few times... hit the road and got to somewhere like Meningie to pull them out and find I left them at home.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 11, 2024, 04:00:04 PM

Additional information re. a ride to
Jamieson or Kevington.

There is a post on the Kevington Hotel Facebook page indicating the pub is open on weekends.

https://www.facebook.com/kevingtonhotel (https://www.facebook.com/kevingtonhotel) (Last weekend looked pretty colourful.)

If I was hoping for a meal (been very good in the past), I'd be calling beforehand.

https://www.thekevingtonhotel.com.au/whats-on (https://www.thekevingtonhotel.com.au/whats-on)
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: ruSTynutz on March 11, 2024, 04:39:08 PM
That's good to know, as the last 2 times I was up that way the place was closed up...  :thumbs
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: PC on March 12, 2024, 05:38:23 PM
Hi everyone wasn’t sure where to put this but
Today 30 ks from Wangaratta I did the alternator on the ST   tilt trayed bike & camper to Wangaratta
camped at caravan park courtesy of RACQ
So what’s planned from here ? have not got a clue  don’t know if the shop will make it to rally
Peter
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 12, 2024, 05:43:53 PM
Quote from: PC on March 12, 2024, 05:38:23 PM
Hi everyone wasn’t sure where to put this but
Today 30 ks from Wangaratta I did the alternator on the ST   tilt trayed bike & camper to Wangaratta
camped at caravan park courtesy of RACQ
So what’s planned from here ? have not got a clue  don’t know if the shop will make it to rally
Peter

Peter, give me a call, we can talk through some options.

Nearest member is Gordo (Violet Town).
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 12, 2024, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: PC on March 12, 2024, 05:38:23 PM
Hi everyone wasn’t sure where to put this but
Today 30 ks from Wangaratta I did the alternator on the ST   tilt trayed bike & camper to Wangaratta
camped at caravan park courtesy of RACQ
So what’s planned from here ? have not got a clue  don’t know if the shop will make it to rally
Peter

I will be leaving Melbourne around noon tomorrow heading for Yackandandah if i can help drop off anything. Landing Tullamarine around 10:30am - picking up hire bike a few suburbs over.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 12, 2024, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 12, 2024, 05:43:53 PM
Quote from: PC on March 12, 2024, 05:38:23 PM
Hi everyone wasn’t sure where to put this but
Today 30 ks from Wangaratta I did the alternator on the ST   tilt trayed bike & camper to Wangaratta
camped at caravan park courtesy of RACQ
So what’s planned from here ? have not got a clue  don’t know if the shop will make it to rally
Peter

Peter, give me a call, we can talk through some options.

Nearest member is Gordo (Violet Town).

Just had a chat with Peter, everything is under control, he has already contacted Diesel & Sicman (both will be going through Wangaratta tomorrow), and they have a few tricks up their sleeves. 

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on March 12, 2024, 06:06:37 PM
I will be leaving Melbourne around noon tomorrow heading for Yackandandah if i can help drop off anything. Landing Tullamarine around 10:30am - picking up hire bike a few suburbs over.

And with Cerebral heading that way tomorrow, things could turn pear-shaped.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Bodø on March 12, 2024, 06:19:19 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 12, 2024, 06:15:37 PM
with Cerebral heading that way tomorrow, things could turn pear-shaped.

 :rofl
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 12, 2024, 06:20:40 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 12, 2024, 06:15:37 PM


Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on March 12, 2024, 06:06:37 PM
I will be leaving Melbourne around noon tomorrow heading for Yackandandah if i can help drop off anything. Landing Tullamarine around 10:30am - picking up hire bike a few suburbs over.

And with Cerebral heading that way tomorrow, things could turn pear-shaped.

Now that you mention it, i am picking a beer order up from Carwyn Cellars on the way through  :beer
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Shiney on March 12, 2024, 08:54:09 PM
That's horrible news PC. Hopefully, they're able to get you another alternator or get your existing one fixed in short order

Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 11:11:13 AM
Hi Peter, any update for us today?

Or Diesel, Sicman or Cerebral (if you've had contact with PC)???
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 11:27:43 AM
What's planned:
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: ruSTynutz on March 13, 2024, 12:47:43 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 11:27:43 AM
  • Oh yeah!  Pack your swimmers, the pool is adjacent to the camp kitchen - anything can (and usually does) happen after a beer or three.
Who needs swimmers!!! :whistle 
Probably be advisory to bring sunnies though as my gorgeous body doesn't see a lot of sun!!!!  :rofl
                                                (https://i.ibb.co/tsxshh5/whale.png)
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 13, 2024, 04:07:22 PM
Landed in Yack for the night.
Tomorrow's forecast will determine which way I ride.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on March 13, 2024, 04:07:22 PM
Landed in Yack for the night.

You're lucky, 2nd prize was two nights.

Quote from: Cerebral Knievel on March 13, 2024, 04:07:22 PM
Tomorrow's forecast will determine which way I ride.

If the weather's dry, a small diversion along the lines of this map would take in some sweet curves and twisties.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AJUZgVbpitpuux1b7

No much at Poly McQuinn, unless it's been raining and then the overflowing weir is worth the visit.   The General Store at Strathbogie may be open; last time I was there with a bike group, they ran out of food.

Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 05:26:20 PM
Quote from: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 11:11:13 AM
Hi Peter, any update for us today?

Or Diesel, Sicman or Cerebral (if you've had contact with PC)???

Heard from Peter this PM, he has everything sorted, he and the OzSTOC shop will be at Mansfield, courtesy of Diesel, they will arrive Mansfield on Friday.  Peter will be staying in VIC for longer that expected but RACQ are taking care of expenses, including a flight from Wodonga to Toowoomba.

Mmmm .... I think I got the correct, Peter will let me know otherwise.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: PC on March 13, 2024, 07:31:40 PM
Hi everyone
I am still alive and yep I will make rally with Diesel’s help I fly home Saturday the 23rd and the bike and camper will be couried home soon after thanks to a lovely lady at RACQ
The Honda dealer here Gas Moto have been extremely helpful they are going to store bike and camper until picked up
This is just a good honest family business and I am extremely grateful for there help
To the members that have contacted me to check on my welfare I also am extremely grateful for your concerns for me
Have a great day and I will see you in Mansfield
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Williamson on March 13, 2024, 07:47:59 PM
Quote from: PC on March 13, 2024, 07:31:40 PM
.... Honda dealer here Gas Moto have been extremely helpful .... a good honest family business and I am extremely grateful for there help ....

Worthy of a plug .....https://www.gasmoto.com.au/ (https://www.gasmoto.com.au/)

Authorised Honda Dealer, although looking at their website, I doubt if they knew (until today) what an ST1300 is.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: PC on March 13, 2024, 08:58:14 PM


Worthy of a plug .....https://www.gasmoto.com.au/ (https://www.gasmoto.com.au/)

Authorised Honda Dealer, although looking at their website, I doubt if they knew (until today) what an ST1300 is.
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Second generation Honda dealer of 40 years Mat certainly knew his way around the St his farther has stepped back to give him room his mother runs the office and she told me they sold quite a few St’s in the day and was surprised to see mine broken
They are also KTM dealers and the dealership looked very professional and a very tidy organised workshop
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: CallMeSteve on March 14, 2024, 07:55:48 PM
Quote from: ruSTynutz on March 13, 2024, 12:47:43 PM

Who needs swimmers!!! :whistle 
Probably be advisory to bring sunnies though as my gorgeous body doesn't see a lot of sun!!!!  :rofl
                                                (https://i.ibb.co/tsxshh5/whale.png)

Settle down matie. I hope you plan to keep the Rusty bits where they belong.
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Cerebral Knievel on March 14, 2024, 08:04:05 PM
Budgie smugglers or birthday suit - those nuts are still going to get rustier  :crazy
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: ST2UP on March 18, 2024, 07:39:31 AM
Congratulations to our National Rally award recipients for 2024.

Member of the Year - Marcus
Most Charismatic ST - WendyL
Furtherest travelled to Rally - Shiney & Carol
Bike of the year (ST) - Marcus
Bike of the year (Non ST) - Shiney & Carol

Again congrats to all worthy recipients.

And congratulations and THANKYOU to the Victorian team for bringing together a fantastic gathering for the OzSTOC community.

Next NatRally in SEQ 22/03/25.

 :beer
Title: Re: 2024 - National Rally - What's Planned
Post by: Jdbiker on March 18, 2024, 07:16:40 PM
Thanks all for a great National Rally at beautiful Mansfield, weather was just perfect as was the venue for Saturday night’s event. Thanks to the ladies of the committee for the lovely treats, Rusty for doing a great job with the barbecuing, Michael for all the organising, and all involved in making this Rally a great success.
Congratulations to the recipients of the awards, especially Marcus for all the hard work done behind the scene  :thumbs
Special thanks to the beautiful guest speaker who did a great job  :KissBlo.
Till 2025 and SEQ, ride safe and stay well
Cheers
Jd.